《Global Game: Ten Billion Spirit Energy Coins From The Start》 Chapter 578 - Chapter 578: 575, A Bottle of Medicine for 10 Tons of Gold_1 Chapter 578: 575, A Bottle of Medicine for 10 Tons of Gold_1 After hearing Su Yus explanation, the White Dragon Queen and her daughter finally understood why they felt a good impression of him. This was all because of the game Evolution created by the Holy Silver Human Race. According to what Su Yu had said, the process was pretty much non-duplicatable, so there was no need for them to worry about that. However, instead of worrying about this, they grew more concerned about another issue C Su Yus identity. The White Dragon Queen eyed Su Yu cautiously, asking skeptically, Your Excellency Su Yu, what is the reason for revealing your true face to us? Of course, to be friends with you guys. Coco, would you like to be my friend? Su Yu smiled and opened his arms to Princess Coco. Recalling the scenes she had experienced with Su Yu over the past two days, Coco enthusiastically responded, Iof course, I want to be friends! With that, she transformed into a Blue Star human girl around sixteen or seventeen years old and lunged towards Su Yu. The White Dragon Queen, How on earth could she have such a silly daughter? The White Dragon Queen hastily spread her dragon wings and pushed her daughter behind her. Cat Morning Star originally intended to stop Coco too, as she didnt want to see a human female throwing herself into Su Yus arms. But upon seeing that Coco was already restrained by her mother, she turned around, took her phone out of the storage space and started playing with it. Although there was no network coverage on Dragon Island, Morning Star had already downloaded many videos, songs, and books in advance, available to watch at leisure. Even though Cat Morning Star showed an indifferent attitude, the White Dragon Queen never relaxed her vigilance towards Su Yu. She eyed Su Yu and solemnly stated, Your Excellency Su Yu, our Skru Star Dragon Race cant possibly be friends with Blue Star Humans. Befriending you means that we stand against the Skru. We cant afford that cost. As she spoke, she extended a claw to step on the Gold Mountain beneath her feet. The message was clear C there were simply no benefits to be gained from befriending Blue Star. Who would embark on an endeavor without any rewards? No, you misunderstood. Su Yu laughed calmly. Our friendship can be kept secret, unknown to the Skru people. If its not known, then its not considered taking a stand against them. Su Yu paused here for a moment. He glanced at the White Dragon Queen, who was lost in thought, then continued, As friends, Im willing to sell you some of the good stuff I have. These things are not commonly precious! Su Yu finished speaking and took out a potion from his necklace, a Master-level Energy Elixir. Because of its high level and quality, the moment the elixir was taken out, it emitted a brilliant light, a translucent orange-yellow glow like a gem. The radiance was not ordinary blinding. It was, without exaggeration, as dazzling as the stars in the sky, making it hard for anyone to look directly at it. This is The moment the potion appeared, the White Dragon Queen and Coco were completely drawn to it. Coco, still a young dragon, had no idea what it was, she just intuitively knew it was formidable! As the leader of the White Dragons, a peak-level seventh-order powerhouse, the White Dragon Queen was experienced and knowledgeable. Of course, she knew what this was. She couldnt help but blurt out, Is this an instant energy restoration potion usable by seventh-orde entities?! Correct. Su Yu smiled. For a practitioner like me who has just reached the seventh order, one bottle can recover half of my power! For a super powerhouse at the peak of seventh order like you, the effect is a bit worse, probably only able to recover about one-sixth One-sixth is enough! The White Dragon Queen interrupted Su Yu, asking anxiously, Your Excellency Su Yu, what price are you setting for this potion? I want it! Ever since she advanced to the seventh-order Legend level, she had many times exhausted herself in battles, running out of all energy. Moreover, she had many sequels from these battles. If she had this kind of potion in each battle, she might not be able to defeat her enemies faster, but at the very least, she could avoid those troublesome sequels. Maybe, she might even have a chance to break through to the God-level now! Therefore, the first message her brain relayed to her when she saw this elixir was that she must obtain this elixir! We can slowly negotiate the price Su Yu drawled. However, the White Dragon Queen was impatient and interrupted him again: Stop dawdling! I know your Blue Star lacks gold. How about I offer you 10 tons of gold to purchase this elixir? 10 tons, huh? Su Yu mentally calculated the price of the elixir. The price originally set by Cindy Doppler for the Master-level Life Elixir was 50 billion Solar Yuan. The price of gold in the Raging Sun Empire was approximately 400 Solar Yuan per gram. Ten tons of gold, therefore, amounted to 40 billion Solar Yuan, which was not far off from Cindy Dopplers quote. Since the difference was small, he was willing to sell the elixir to the White Dragon Queen. So he smiled and said, Your Majesty, Im willing to sell the elixir to you. But before I sell it, you must promise me one condition. The White Dragon Queen was surprisingly composed. She had already calmed down and asked in a deep voice, Tell me, whats the condition. All transactions between us and any information about me coming to Dragon Island must be kept confidential, with no leaks. The next time we come to the Skru Star, we can trade more precious things. After all, I have more than one elixir. After saying that, Su Yu took out two more Master-level Energy Elixirs from his necklace and teased the White Dragon Queen by waving them in front of her. The White Dragon Queens eyes narrowed. However, she quickly responded, No problem, I agree to your terms. Immediately, she said solemnly, I swear in the name of the Dragon God, not to disclose any information related to Su Yu! Otherwise, my power will decrease a hundredfold in ten years! This type of oath had a special term in the Dragon Race C the Dragon Gods Oath. As long as the oath was made to the Dragon God, it was 100% effectual if violated. Since the White Dragon Queen had already sworn, it meant that she was genuinely determined to keep their secret. Princess Coco, hearing her mothers words, also wisely made a Dragon Gods Oath: I swear in the name of the Dragon God, not to disclose any information related to the Blue Star Human, Su Yu! Otherwise, my power will not increase at all in the next 500 years! Thank you, Coco! Su Yu, smiling, walked forward and took out a dark blue elixir from his backpack, I happen to have an elixir, I present it to you as a welcoming gift! Whats this? Princess Coco, with her big eyes wide open, curiously looked at the elixir in Su Yus hand. This is the Fishing Expert Potion, as for its effects Half an hour later, the White Dragon Queen gathered six to seven hundred dragons from her tribe. Princess Coco carried Su Yu, and they all excitedly flew towards an area of sea on the east side of Dragon Island. As for the reason, it was, of course, the use of the Fishing Expert Potion, a gift from Su Yu to Coco. Because of this elixirs effect, they were ready to stir up a big nest this time! Chapter 1 - 1 1. Rebirth, billions of Spiritual Energy!_1 1 1. Rebirth, billions of Spiritual Energy!_1 Translator: 549690339 Parallel universe, East Sea City. Wheezewheeze In a 50 square meter room of Osmanthus District, a young man around 22 or 23 years old suddenly sat up in bed, gasping heavily. Wasnt I killed by Skuru people? How could it be Looking around the familiar environment, Su Yu quickly reached for his phone on the bedside table. May 29, 2120 Am I reborn?! And even before the grand transformation? Looking at the date displayed on his phone, Su Yus face couldnt believe it. According to his memory, three days later, on June 1, Skuru aliens would invade Blue Star. Skuru Star was somewhat more advanced than Blue Star, possessing the ability to obliterate Blue Star humans and completely occupy Blue Star within a month. However, according to the game rules set by the god-level civilization C the Singer Civilization: When an advanced civilization invades a weaker one, the Singers would provide a period of protection and some means of self-defense to the weaker civilization. The Skurus invasion was thus postponed for a year, until June 1, 2121. At the same time, the Singer Civilization provided two means of self-defense to the Blue Star humans. First, Spirit Power Awakening. At that time, all the spiritual energy stored in the mantle would be activated, enhancing the strength of all Blue Star humans. Second, a super-realistic game C Evolution. Once Blue Star humans reached level 50 in Evolution, they could manifest their in-game strength into the real world. Regrettably, when the grand transformation began in Su Yus previous life, the governments of various countries were unaware that real-world manifestation was possible through Evolution. By the time they started to take it seriously and encouraged all citizens to explore the game, it was half a year later, when the third expansion pack was released, and some players had reached level 50. A step slow, steps slow. On June 1, 2121, the fully prepared Skuru invaders attacked in waves, pressuring Blue Star humans. And Su Yu, he died in the battle against the Skuru. Su Yu stared at the date displayed on his phone screen, his face rigid, and he was speechless for a long time. After a long time, he finally came back to his senses: The server for Evolution should be going online in three days. During that time, I must get a game helmet! Also, the first time you log into the game, the game helmet will absorb all the spiritual energy within a five-kilometer radius, I better bring the helmet to a Spiritual Spring Eye.. Su Yu began to take action, mumbling to himself as he dialed the hotline to purchase a game helmet. He wasnt one to sit back and await his death. As for whether Su Yus rebirth could cause a butterfly effect and disturb the overall situation of the humans, he was unsure himself. Regardless, do what humans can do and leave the rest to destiny! Three days later, at 7:30 AM, Su Yu drove his old car to a quiet mountain on the outskirts of East Sea City. Yunlu Mountain, this is the place. Su Yu picked up the game helmet from the back seat and began to hike up the mountain. The game helmet for Evolution cost 30,000 yuan, almost all of his savings from working for a year after graduation, but Su Yu didnt mind at all. Humans were on the brink of destruction, whats the use of money? Standing on the top of the mountain with the helmet, looking at the magnificent mountains and rivers around him, Su Yu was filled with emotion. Now, almost no one in the country knew the name of this obscure mountain, Yunlu Mountain, but in half a years time, the name of this mountain would spread all over the country. Because of the Spirit Power Awakening, 24 megatype, 108 largetype, and 3600 smalltype Spiritual Spring Eyes would open worldwide, spewing out spiritual energy. And the Yunlu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye was the largest one worldwide! Time passed by minute by minute. Its 8 oclock! Its time for the Evolution server to go online. The grand transformation is about to begin! Su Yus face became serious. Soon, the ground began to shake violently. About two kilometers north of the mountaintop, the ground suddenly cracked open, a deep hole! At the same time, a vast amount of milky white, faint purple spiritual energy spewed out from the hole, spreading out in all directions, a flood of spiritual energy surging towards the sky. Its really beautiful! Su Yu looked at the substantial Energy Column and squinted his eyes. Though the Spiritual Spring Eye seemed like Blue Stars gift to humanity, enhancing the strength of all humans, Su Yu knew that it was also one of the roots of humanitys suffering. About an hour later, a Skuru spaceship would arrive here, occupy the Spiritual Spring Eye and build a base. Humans not only failed to enjoy any benefits brought by the Spiritual Spring Eye, but the Skuru, using the energy from the spring eye, created a large number of terrifying monsters, causing great trouble to humans. For this reason, Su Yus absorption of the spiritual energy here is not only harmless to humans, but also undermines the power of the Skuru. You could say its killing two birds with one stone! After seeing the spiritual energy spewing out from the ground, Su Yu quickly put on the game helmet. Enter the game! Loading the Evolution game He heard the familiar game loading sound in his ear, and Su Yus consciousness connected with the helmet, delving into the deep game world. Ding, we have detected spiritual energy materials in your surroundings, would you like to absorb them? Yes! Start absorbing, please wait. In the outside world, the enormous celestial energy column seems to be attracted by an invisible force, all converging towards Su Yu on the mountaintop. The endless spiritual energy enveloping him in layers was absorbed by the helmet. In the game, Su Yus Spiritual Energy Value panel was skyrocketing! One hundred thousand! One million! Ten million! One hundred million! In the end, the Spiritual Energy Value stopped at the number ten billion. Su Yu couldnt help but be astonished. In his previous life, he had entered the game half a year later, and at that time, the spiritual energy value he acquired was only 11 points. But now, ten billion! Detected spiritual energy is at the absorption limit, do you want to enter the game. Dont enter, exit the game! Su Yu quickly made a decision. Thats because, in about an hour, Skuru spaceships will descend here, and he certainly doesnt want to be the first human captured by the Skuru. After exiting the game, Su Yu took off his helmet. Because the helmet had absorbed almost all of the spiritual energy nearby, the Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye to the north seemed lifeless, completely lacking the grand erupting momentum it had earlier. Su Yu didnt care about this, he quickly grabbed the game helmet and ran down the mountain. At the foot of the mountain, on the road, Su Yu got into his old car, stepped on the gas and left Yunlu Mountain behind. An hour later, a crack several kilometers wide tore open in the sky above Yunlu Mountain. A 200-meter long brown-gray spaceship descended on top of Yunlu Mountain. Inside the spaceship, a Skuru female pilot with light green skin reported to her superior: Commander, anomaly detected in Giant Spiritual Spring Eye 001, its spewing volume is equivalent to a small Spiritual Spring Eye. How could this be? The Skuru male commander sitting in the control room was taken aback: Could it be that we landed in the wrong place? No, sir. The coordinate data is completely normal. Well lets just land here then, follow the orders from headquarters. The Skuru commander said. Understood. Chapter 2 - 2 2. Lottery draw, legendary bloodline!_1 2 2. Lottery draw, legendary bloodline!_1 Translator: 549690339 Half an hour later, Su Yu returned to his rental house and connected the game helmet to the power supply. Like a laptop, the game helmet could only be played for two or three hours at most without power, so it had to be connected to the power supply for a long gaming duration. This time, Ive made a fortune! Not only did I acquire billions of resources, but I also weakened Skurus power! Feeling quite pleased, Su Yu donned the helmet and entered the game. After a grand CG sequence, Su Yu found himself in an ancient temple. The walls of the temple were engraved with complex and mysterious runes, and in the center of the temple, a colossal sword, three times the height of a man, was embedded. This was the login interface for Evolution. Welcome to Evolution, adventurer. You have absorbed one hundred billion Spirit Power Values, would you like to convert them into spiritual energy coins? The usually cold game alert sound was laced with a hint of flattery and appeasement, an unusual occurrence that left Su Yu a bit disoriented. Convert all of it! Ding, conversion successful, you have received one hundred billion spiritual energy coins! Seeing the column of spiritual energy coins displaying 10000000000, Su Yu, despite his nerves of steel thanks to his experiences, was left stupefied. Spiritual energy coins are the common in-game currency. At the beginning of the game, the off-the-line exchange price for spiritual energy coins remained high at 1:10 Flower Coins. Furthermore, the value of the spiritual energy coins was quite stable; it never fell below 10:1, even in the later stages of the game, when most players were at levels 50 or 60. So, if I were to exchange all these spiritual energy coins for Flower Coins, wouldnt I be a billionaire? Su Yu felt his lips going dry. However, the game prompt broke his reverie: Please select your occupation. In front of the enormous sword in the temple, phantoms of the seven available occupations appeared. The mighty Warrior. The mystic Mage. The blade in the shadows, Assassin. The devout beliefs of the Priest. The unwavering shield of the Holy Knights. The twirling arrow, Archer. The balance of nature, Druid. The seven spectral representations of the occupations, clad in splendid high-ranking equipment, showcased their respective skills at the temples center. Blades whirled, fire waves rolled, giant bears roared, holy light shone Through Su Yus experienced perspective, it was clear that the quality of the equipment worn by each of these specters was high, at least of Epic quality. Moreover, the skills being displayed were indeed rare within the game, so the presentation was not misleading. I choose Mage. Su Yu made his decision. The Mage occupation had few spells available at the early stages of the game, and leveling up was rather difficult due to constantly having to sit down to recover after casting just a few spells. But Su Yu had one hundred billion spiritual energy coins! There was nothing money couldnt solve. Moreover, the Mage occupation was the one in which power could be increased most quickly by throwing money at it. Ding, the Mage occupation has been selected. Please name your character. Hmm Su Yu fell into deep thought. What should he choose for a name? Skuru Destroyer? That wont do it was too blatant and could attract the attention of the governments around the world. After all, only the higher-ups of the global governments knew about the term Skuru. Ill name him Nemesis! After some thought, Su Yu made up his mind. Name successful. You have gained one opportunity to randomly draw a Bloodline. Would you like to draw one? Draw. Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the common Bloodline [Forest Elf Blood], which increases spell power by 5% in forest environments. Would you like to spend 10 spiritual energy coins to draw again? Draw again. Su Yu didnt hesitate. The quality of Bloodlines is categorized as common (white), excellent (green), rare (blue), epic (purple), and legendary (orange). As someone with hundreds of billions of spiritual energy coins, how could he be content with just a common Bloodline? Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the rare Bloodline [Troll Chief Bloodline]. Would you like to spend 100 spiritual energy coins to draw again? Draw again. Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the excellent Bloodline [Frost Naga Bloodline]. Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the epic Bloodline [Storm Dragon Bloodline]. Each time Su Yu chooses to draw again, the amount of spiritual energy coins required multiplies by 10. Eventually, every time he clicked, it cost as many as ten million spiritual energy coins! But, fortunately, once the cost reached ten million spiritual energy coins, it no longer increased. Goodbye, a detached house in Imperial Capitals fourth ring, draw again. Goodbye, ten luxury sports cars, draw again. Even though Su Yu spoke these words, he didnt even blink an eye. He kept on drawing, all for the sake of a legendary Bloodline. Houses and cars were virtual objects the most important thing was to have stronger power to ensure his survival in reality. Finally, after drawing more than 200 times and spending over 20 billion spiritual energy coins, a burst of golden light exploded in the temple. Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained the legendary Bloodline [Star Bloodline]! Finally, its arrived! I must really have the luck of an emperor. Wiping off sweat, Su Yu heaved a sigh of relief. Based on the information Su Yu had, the people who possess a legendary Bloodline were very few in the world. Amongst the approximately three billion people who entered the game, only 5 or 6 supremely lucky individuals managed to obtain a legendary Bloodline, and this was only after half a year of gameplay had passed. In Su Yus case, it took just over 200 tries to obtain a legendary Bloodline, making him extremely fortunate indeed. After completing the drawing, the details of the [Star Bloodline] were displayed before his eyes. [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Bloodline Talent: 1, [Star Transformation]: You can manifest your strength and skills into the real world. 2, [Point Star Hand]: You can use experience points and spiritual energy coins to enhance your skills and the items you obtain, improving their quality. After seeing the talents of the [Star Bloodline], Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief. As expected of a legendary Bloodline! Its so powerful! Setting aside the second talent, Su Yu was already very satisfied with the first one alone. Other players had to reach Level 50 and complete a series of difficult tasks to materialize their strength in reality. But Su Yu was different he could bring his strength and skills into reality even at Level 1! This gave him strong self-defense capability in the real world in the early stages! As for the second talent, he would need to know more about the game before he could draw a conclusion. Chapter 3 - 3 3、Strengthen, increase damage by 21 times!_1 3 3Strengthen, increase damage by 21 times!_1 Translator: 549690339 Ding! Would you like to adjust your appearance? Adjust it, decrease by 40%, Su Yu hurriedly responded. In his last life, he entered the game without adjusting his appearance and ran into significant trouble. Due to his high attractiveness, countless women swarmed around him, and he received more than a dozen suggestive private messages every time he logged on, which drained him. I cant be so reckless in this life. Women will only slow down my spell casting, Su Yu thought to himself. Entering the game, countdown 3, 2, 1, 0. As the countdown ended, Su Yu was transported into the game. The 006 Novice Village, Nolan Village. Nolan Village is a bustling little village. On the central square of the village, countless white flashes passed by as numerous players spawned here. The newly spawned players were full of curiosity for this unfamiliar world. Looking at the buildings around them that had no difference from the real world, and the shadows of the trees, they ran, jumped, and loudly discussed: This game is too realistic! Yes! This is exactly like another world! Its simply incredible! I was so disdainful when they claimed 100% reality simulation, but who thought they could make it reality? Which countrys black technology is this? Incredible! The 30,000 yuan wasnt wasted. I will definitely invite my friends to play! Hearing the enthusiastic discussion of the new players, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Su Yus mouth. Ah, to be young! When he first entered the game world in his previous life, he was also amazed by the games outstanding performance. But now he had grown accustomed to this world, so he didnt really care. Su Yu left the crowded crowd and opened his attribute panel in a corner of the square. Character: [Nemesis] Level: lv1 Class: Mage Bloodline: [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Attributes: Strength: 5, Agility: 5, Intelligence: 8, Constitution: 4, Luck: 10 Spell Power: 9 Life Points: 80 Mana Points: 100 Defense: 6 Spell Critical Hit Rate: 0 Movement Speed: 1.2 Experience Points 0/1000 Wealth: 7,378,888,890 spiritual energy coins Equipment: [Novice Wand lv1 (Common)] Spell Power +1 [Novice Robes lv1 (Common)] Defense +1 Skills: [Magic Bullet (Common)], [Point Star Hand (Legendary)] [Magic Bullet (Common)]: Launches a magic bullet, dealing 100% spell power damage to the target. Casting time 1.5 seconds, mana consumption 5. [Point Star Hand (Legendary)]: Consumes Experience Points or spiritual energy coins to enhance the quality of an item or skill. The quality of equipment and skills, like the bloodline quality, is also divided into Common (White), Excellent (Green), Rare (Blue), Epic (Purple), and Legendary (Orange). And his skill [Point Star Hand], can enhance the quality of items and skills. Su Yu tried it out: Ding, do you want to spend 10 spiritual energy coins to strengthen the [Novice Wand (Common)]? Confirm! Ding, [Novice Wand (Common)] quality increased to [Novice Wand (Excellent)] with spell power +4, additional attribute: spell penetration +3. Ding, do you want to spend 100 spiritual energy coins to strengthen the [Novice Wand (Excellent)]? Confirm! Ding, [Novice Wand (Excellent)] quality increased to [Novice Wand (Rare)] with spell power +5, additional attribute: intelligence +3. Regrettably, when Su Yu chose to fortify again, the system prompted Level 10 required to continue strengthening. So, he had to stop. However, the attributes of the [Novice Wand] now became: [Novice Wand (Rare)] Spell Power +10 Spell Penetration +3 Intelligence +3 These attributes are really powerful! After strengthening, its almost on par with a level 10 green quality wand! Su Yu admired. Never one to leave things half done, he also strengthened the [Novice Robe] to rare blue quality. [Novice Robe lv1 (Rare)] Defense +10 Physical Resistance +3 Mana Recovery Speed +3 It seems as though I can wear level 10 equipment at just level one, making me worthy of the [Legendary Bloodline]! Su Yu couldnt help but think of his past life, where he only had a common quality [Human Mechanic Bloodline] (-10% repair costs). It was totally incomparable to now. Besides equipment, skills can also be strengthened. Ding, do you want to spend 100 spiritual energy coins to strengthen the [Magic Bullet (Common)]? Confirm! Ding, [Magic Bullet (Common)] quality upgraded to [Magic Bullet (Excellent)], spell damage increased by 100%, casting time -0.5 second, mana consumption increased by +5. Ding, do you want to spend 1000 spiritual energy coins Upon completion of the strengthening, the [Magic Bullet] quality had been upgraded to [Magic Bullet (Rare)]. [Magic Bullet (Rare)]: Launches a magic bullet, dealing 300% spell power damage to the target. Casting time is 0.5 second, and it consumes 15 mana points. Compared to the original skill, [Magic Bullet (Rare])s damage increased from 100% to 300%, which is three times the original! Casting time also decreased from 1.5 seconds to 0.5 second! The only drawback might be that the mana consumed for casting also increased by three times. But that was a minor defect. Su Yu was very satisfied, Now I understand why the experts in my previous life had such high damage! Even the level 20 signature skill, [Snipe], of the Archer only has a panel damage of 300%! Wait a minute! If [Magic Bullet] can be strengthened, cant [Point Star Hand] be strengthened as well? Su Yu quickly tried it out. But he soon received the game notice, Ding! Strengthening a legendary quality skill requires level 30. He had to give it up. However, after a round of strengthening, Su Yus spell power increased from 9 to 21 points. In addition to the threefold increase in [Magic Bullet] damage, along with the threefold decrease in casting speed, his DPS (Damage Per Second) was at least 21 times that of other novice mages! No rush for the hidden mission, I should first try out my monster slaying efficiency in the wild! Su Yu was itching to try out his monster slaying abilities. But before that, he had to buy a substantial amount of mana potions. His mana points were only 100, and the mana consumption of [Magic Bullet] was 15. He would run out of mana after casting only six or seven spells. That would not do. With this in mind, Su Yu hurriedly walked towards the mage hut in the novice village where there were sufficient potions for sale. Chapter 4 - 4 4. Trigger hidden mission, Old Mages invitation_1 4 4. Trigger hidden mission, Old Mages invitation_1 Translator: 549690339 Because there were too many fledgling players in the village, the Magicians Cabin had been set up as a separate plane. Pushing open the heavy oak door and stepping inside, only an aged magician with a beard as white as snow could be seen. Boss, I want to buy magic potions. Su Yu rapped his fingers on the table. At this point, the old magician was busy preparing a pot of green solution in a crucible. Hearing Su Yus words, he glanced up at him, then turned his head away, saying coldly: Get out of here! Is this a place you should be? My most basic potion costs at least five spiritual energy coins, can you afford it? Newbies should stick to their tasks, clearing out monsters, and not aim too high! The NPCs in Evolution all have very advanced AI and have their distinctive personalities. The old magician saw Su Yus novice mage cloak and wand, assumed he was a pauper, and have no intention to serve him. Su Yu smiled. He did not argue but began to materialize the spiritual energy coins from his backpack. A ton of them suddenly cascaded out! The translucent spiritual energy coins poured out, covering the entire wooden table. At a glance, there had to be several thousand just there! The old magician turned his head on hearing the noise. Seeing a table full of spiritual energy coins, his hand which was brewing potions froze, his eyes bugging out. What was happening? Why was this novice mage so rich? Being a 30th-level mage and a part-time alchemist, even he found it hard to produce so much money effortlessly! Thus, his attitude made a swift 180-degree turn: Heh heh, young brother, it was just a misunderstanding! What do you need? My stock is very well-rounded! The old magician put on a friendly face and sidled up to Su Yu. Looking at the table full of spiritual energy coins, he rubbed his hands eagerly. The magicians flip-flop made Su Yu think of an old saying: Arrogant at first but respectful later, the thought of it is laughable. But he wasnt going to argue with an NPC. After taking the Exchange List handed by the old magician, Su Yu began to check them off: [Beginners Mana Potion] 300 bottles, [Beginners Wisdom Potion] 100 bottles, [Fireball] magic scrolls 300 copies, [Ice Arrow] magic scroll 100 copies Each stack in the backpack has a limit of 100. So Su Yu bought many sets of potions and magic scrolls he needed, each set containing 100 items and stuffed them into his bag until it was filled. As for recovery potions, Su Yu didnt buy any because the monsters in the newbie village were clumsy, and he wouldnt require any recovery potions, instead, they would occupy his backpacks slots. Seeing Su Yu purchasing so many high-value items at a time, the old magician rushed around fetching things, his initial arrogance gone. The entire shopping spree cost Su Yu 30,000 spiritual energy coins, which probably exceeded the sum of all the newbies in the village combined. However, he didnt even blink an eye, and once the transaction was completed, he walked away. Seeing Su Yu leaving, the old magician hurriedly waved his hand to keep him back, Wait a moment, young brother! What is it? Su Yu turned around. Heh heh, its like this, the old mage explained right away, I see that you have an extraordinary bone structure and are surrounded by elemental energy, which makes you a rare magical genius Get to the point. AlrightI want to ask, would you be interested in joining the force I am part of C Scholars Temple? Scholars Temple is among the top forces in this entire continent! Plenty of mages are scrambling to enter but couldnt! The old magicians face was beaming with enthusiasm. Seeing how Su Yu can splurge several ten thousand spiritual energy coins in such a short time, he knew Su Yu must be bloody rich! Pulling such a wealthy man into the force would earn him substantial rewards from his superiors. Ding! You have triggered the hidden excellent quest [Join Scholars Temple]. Quest criteria: Accept the magician Prisms invitation and join the force C Scholars Temple. Quest rewards: [Scholars Temple Invitation]X1, Experience PointsX200. On the forgotten continent, there were a variety of forces, both big and small, and the players could choose to join any one of them. Su Yu knew about Scholars Temple, and indeed, the benefits of joining it were immense. In his past life, a player had to reach a level of 20 and complete more than 30 rounds of quests to earn the recognition of Scholars Temple which allows him to join. But Su Yu was not satisfied. He smirked: You think I dont know? Scholars Temple is only considered a third-rate power in the mainland, its far inferior to first-rate powers like Silver Pine Spire and Elemental Dome! Su Yu didnt accept the quest and turned toward the exit. The old magician Prism was utterly stunned. How did this newbie sorcerer know about Silver Pine Spire and Elemental Dome? How could a newbie have so much knowledge? However, he knew Su Yu was not easy to trick. Seeing Su Yus foot was already at the doorstep, the old magician hurriedly kept him back again: Wait! I havent finished yet! Im willing to come up with something precious Ive kept for many years in exchange! Ding! The quest has changed. You have triggered the hidden rare quest: [Join Scholars Temple (Revised)]. Quest criteria: Hand in material [Silver Snake Gall] dropped by a Level 5 Boss [Silver Snake Leader]. Quest rewards: [Scholars Temple Invitation] X1, Skill Scroll [Flash Chain (Superior)] x1, Experience Points X500. When Su Yu saw the [Flash Chain] skill scroll in the quest reward, he was taken aback. [Flash Chain] is an area damage skill, which was scarce in the early game. If he remembered correctly, in his past life, he needed to trigger a hidden quest at the old magicians and complete 30 rounds of high difficulty quests to obtain the [Flash Chain] skill scroll. Now, he only needed to hand in a [Silver Snake Gall]? Looking delighted, the old magician chimed in, Youre so rich so getting a [Silver Snake Gall] from an adventurer should be easy, shouldnt it be not difficult for you, right? But when he put it that way, the old magician realized something wasnt right. No! It was clearly me inviting him to join the force, which was beneficial to all of us, why did it seem like I was begging him now? Su Yu smirked: Well, I guess I wont find it hard to accept then, wait for my good news! Su Yu accepted the quest and walked away from the Magicians Cottage. Although Scholars Temple was only a third-rated power in the continent, it was very open-minded and there were no obstacles to leave. It was indeed a good place to stay in the early stage. Having an area effect skill in the early stages was a great benefit to him, so Su Yu was quite satisfied. Chapter 5 - 5 5, Level 3 monsters, Instant kill! _1 5 5, Level 3 monsters, Instant kill! _1 Translator: 549690339 Area full of wild creatures just outside the beginners village. Su Yu entered the game half an hour later than everyone else, and the area was already packed with players. The leveling speed in Evolution is extremely slow. Killing a level 1 Slime only awards 1 experience point, while leveling up from level 1 to level 2 requires 1000 points of experience. You need to kill a whopping 1000 Slimes just to level up once! Thats why the level 1 wild area is filled with players. Everyone is scattered around, and as soon as a Slime reappears, 5 or 6 attack spells are thrown its way. The competition is fierce. Su Yu didnt plan on fighting for monsters with everyone else, so he headed directly to the higher-level monster area. There are fewer players in the area for level 2 Goblins. Because a level 1 newbie cant beat a level 2 creature alone, the people there are often part of teams of 3 to 4, working together to take down a Goblin. At the entrance of the creature area, a middle-aged warrior with a scruffy beard and a lively young female assassin are discussing something. Seeing Su Yu enter the area, the young womans eyes lit up and she walked over to him: Friend, would you like to team up for creature hunting? We have two people in our team right now, and with you, we could start! Su Yu looked at her name hovering above her head. Snow Fall, a very poetic name. But he just smiled kindly: I think Ill pass! He then pointed at the area for level 3 wild creatures: Ill go check out over there. Young man, dont waste your time over there. The middle-aged uncle marched towards Su Yu and advised, My daughter and I just came back from the level 3 creature area. Leveling up there requires a team of five people, including a priest, and its not efficient. The middle-aged uncles name was Snow Balm, similar in style to his daughters. Something didnt feel right. No worries, I just want to take a look. Su Yu rejected their kindness and headed towards the level 3 wild creature area. Watching Su Yus receding figure, the middle-aged uncle shrugged and said to his daughter: Luo Luo, it seems we need to team up with someone else. Yeah! Hes quite handsome, but he doesnt seem very smart. Snow Fall made a face at Su Yus retreating figure. Off in the distance, Su Yu heard their conversation and couldnt help but wipe his sweat. His appearance had already been toned down by 40%, and he was still considered quite handsome? It seems like becoming a normal person is really difficult! Upon arriving at the level 3 wild creature area, there were very few players. Looking from a distance, Su Yu could only see three five-person teams leveling up here. The level 3 creature was called a Black Boar, with 50 health points. The attacks of the five-person teams only dealt -2 or -3 damage to the Boar. Moreover, after scrimmaging for a while, either the priests would run out of mana or the warriors would run out of health. Leveling up was tough. Su Yu avoided these people and chose a secluded spot where no one could see him to start his grind. He waved his wand and cast his spell skillfully. Half a second later, a Magic Bullet the size of an apple shot out from the tip of his wand and hit the unsuspecting Black Boar. -60! A huge number appeared. The Black Boar collapsed at the sound! With merely one hit, the level 3 Boar was instantly killed by Su Yu! I wonder what the teams nearby would think if they saw this. The system log also notified him: Ding! You killed a lv3 Black Boar and gained 3 experience points. Unfortunately, the Black Boar did not drop any items. The legendary bloodline sure is powerful! Su Yu exclaimed in his mind: If I hadnt drawn the Star Bloodline, Id probably still be desperately fighting over Slimes. Now, my leveling speed has increased exponentially! Of course, besides the legendary bloodline, having money was also a necessary requirement. After all, he spent 1100 spiritual energy coins to level up Magic Bullet. Currently, a level 1 newbie can only earn 8 to 15 spiritual energy coins from a full day of grinding. If youre broke, even with a legendary bloodline, the early-game advantage isnt that noticeable. With this method of leveling up, I believe I can reach level 2 in just a few minutes! Su Yu became invigorated and threw himself into the career of attacking (slaughtering) wild boars. He wielded the wand in his right hand, releasing [Magic Bullet], while his left hand continuously activated [Fireball] and [Ice Arrow] scrolls. A [Magic Bullet] could kill a wild boar in one hit, and a single spell scroll could also crush one. Not a single [Black Wild Boar] could resist Su Yus attack, falling to the ground in droves. Su Yu gradually advanced, gradually sweeping through half of the monster area. 10 minutes later, in the level 2 monster area. Snow Fall and her father still couldnt find suitable teammates. After refusing several lecherous male players invites to join the team, she looked towards the level 3 monster area on her tiptoes: Dad, why hasnt that Nemesis come back yet? He wasnt killed by the wild boar, was he? Who am I supposed to ask if youre asking me? Snow Balm, carrying his shield, suddenly said: Luo Luo, you havent fallen for that young man, have you? Certainly not! How is that possible? Snow Fall rolled her eyes: Who falls in love at first sight? Do you think this is a TV drama? Haha, you cant fool me, your mother gave me the same look when she first saw me. Snow Balm laughed heartily. Snow Fall turned red and stomped her foot, looking like she was about to blow up. Snow Balm quickly changed the subject: Cough cough, since we have some time now, why dont we go to the level 3 monster area and look for that young man? He might be on his way back. Um okay. Snow Fall strangely nodded her head. Meanwhile, after 10 minutes of great boar slaughter, Su Yu had accumulated 1000 experience points and successfully levelled up to lv2. Although he entered the game half an hour later than other players, he caught up with the first cohort after grinding monsters for 10 minutes! Unfortunately, in Evolution, the rate of equipment dropping from monsters is quite low. In these 10 minutes, Su Yu had slain over 300 wild boars. Apart from harvesting some [Wild Boar Meat], [Wild Boar Hide], [Wild Boar Bone] and other materials, only three pieces of equipment dropped, two of which were for other classes. Only one piece of [Cloth Boots (Normal)] was suitable for Su Yu, and he upgraded them to a rare quality. [Cloth Boots (Rare)] Defense +10 Movement Speed +0.4 Intelligence +3 The +0.4 Movement Speed means that you can walk an extra 0.4 meter per second. Su Yus initial movement speed was 1.2, meaning he walks at 1.2 meters per second and runs at 6 meters per second. With the [Cloth Boots], his walking speed increased to 1.6 meters per second and running speed to 8 meters per second, which was significantly faster than others. After levelling up, his stats became: Name: [Nemesis] Level: lv2 Class: Mage Bloodline: [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Attributes: Strength: 6, Agility: 6, Intelligence: 16, Constitution: 5, Luck: 10 Magic Power: 26 HP: 90 MP: 120 Defense: 25 Magic Crit Rate: 0 Movement Speed: 1.6 Experience Points 2/2000 Wealth: 7378881360 Equipment: [Novice Wand lv1 (Rare)], [Novice Mage Robe lv1 (Rare)], [Cloth Boots lv1 (Rare)] Skills: [Magic Bullet (Rare)], [Star Pointer (Legendary)] Chapter 6 - 6 6, Solo kill, level 3 BOSS! _1 6 6, Solo kill, level 3 BOSS! _1 Translator: 549690339 Evolution does not include free attribute points after leveling up in the game. During the leveling up process, the mages attributes would automatically increase as it levels up (Strength, Agility, Constitution +1, Intelligence +2, HP +10, Mana +20). This is one less thing for Su Yu to worry about. Looking at his attribute panel, Su Yu quietly nodded his head. My spell power is now at 26 points, I should be able to instantly kill 4th level monsters. I think its time I level up in the high-level monster area! Su Yu casually cast a [Magic Bullet], aiming to end the life of the wild boar in front of him, and then move to the high-level monster area. However, something that he did not expect happened. After being hit by his [Magic Bullet], the wild boar in front of him did not fall like others of its kind but roared and charged at Su Yu. Su Yu was taken aback and took a good look at this boar. Its size was larger than others and had more fur on its head, making it look quite fierce. [Black Wild Boar Leader (normal)] HP: 500 A wild boar boss has spawned unexpectedly! No wonder I didnt kill it instantly. But since it is a boss, it should drop some good loot! With these thoughts in his head, Su Yu quickly reacted. He calmly moved to the side to dodge the wild boar leaders [Charge]. Then, Su Yu launched his [Magic Bullet] and scroll-activated [Ice Arrow] onto the Wild Boar Leader. -54 -48 Two big numbers popped up, and the wild boar leaders HP dropped below 70% immediately. The wild boar leader, now in pain, had blood-red eyes. It grunted loudly and launched another [Charge] at Su Yu. But Su Yu was, after all, a level 64 master in his previous life. For these low-level monsters AI to harm him was practically impossible. Casually dodging the [Charge], his spell casting did not slow down at all. -55 -49 Two more spells. The wild boar bosss HP further dropped below half. The [Black Wild Boar Leader], who was proud of his [Charge] skill, couldnt hit the human in front of him and was easily dodged by Su Yus proficient footwork. Despite doing everything it could, it was never able to touch the human in front of it. Not even once. In the end, under the relentless bombardment of spells and magic scrolls, the wild boar leader cried out in pain and fell to the ground. Ding! You killed [Black Wild Boar Leader Lv3] and earned 30 experience points. The monsters from the newbie village are so weak! Theres absolutely no challenge. Su Yu approached the wild boar bosss corpse and picked up the bag full of loot. The wild boar boss was quite generous with the loot and dropped several items. [New Moon Wand (Excellent) Lv3], [Black Iron Boots (Excellent) Lv3], [Lightning Bolt (Normal)] skill scroll, [Wild Boar Leaders Tusk (Excellent)] X2. Oh? A skill scroll dropped? Su Yus eyes brightened. In Evolution, a small part of the basic skills could be learned from job mentors, but most of the higher-quality spells are learnt through skill scrolls. Skill scrolls are much more valuable than equipment, so it was quite unexpected that the wild boar boss dropped one! It could also be due to the fact that it was the first time someone killed a level 3 boss in Nolan Village. [Lightning Bolt]? With the [Flash Chain] reward from the old wizards task, it seems that Im going to start off as a lightning mage in the early stage of the game! Su Yu smiled and immediately chose to learn this spell. [Lightning Bolt (Normal)]: Launches a bolt of lightning to attack the enemy, dealing 130% spell power of magic damage. There is a 20% chance of placing the target in a [Paralyze] state. Casting time 1.5 seconds, consumes 5 mana points. [Paralysis]: The target cannot attack or move, duration 0.5 seconds. Without a second thought, Su Yu spent 1100 spiritual energy coins to upgrade the skill to rare blue quality. After the upgrade was complete, the attributes of the [Lightning Bolt] underwent a drastic change. [Lightning Bolt (Rare)]: Release a lightning attack on the enemy, causing 390% magic damage based on spell potency, with a 40% chance of inducing a [Paralysis] status on the target. Casting time is 0.5 seconds, and consumes 15 mana points. Looking at the upgraded attributes of [Lightning Bolt], Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. Lightning spells in Evolution are known for their single-target high damage, quick speed and [Paralysis] effect. However, compared to other elemental spells, it has a smaller damage range than fire spells, weaker control than ice spells, and less defensive power than earth spells. Each elemental spell have their own strengthsCtheres no one-size-fits-all answer. In his past life, mage players generally specialized in a single element type. But Su Yu was different. He had 7 billion spiritual energy coins and could definitely afford to master multiple elements! The [New Moon Wand] is still locked because his level is not high enough. Su Yu casually threw the boss wild boars drops into his backpack, whistling to himself as he headed to a high-level wild monster area. While Su Yu was battling the boss wild boar, Snow Balm and his daughter found the other group of five who were leveling up on the other side of the boar area. Excuse me, have you seen a young man named Nemesis? Snow Balm asked politely. No. No. Me neither. The four of them shook their heads in unison. You can try looking in the opposite monster area, said the kind-hearted archer. After all, the wild monster area is large, so maybe But then he trailed off. The archer, who had broader vision, turned to look in the distance, where Su Yu was battling the wild boar boss, surrounded by the heaps of wild boar carcasses at his feet! Boss, look over there! Whats happening?! he shouted, ignoring his leveling up and pointing at the distance. What? The fighter known as boss finished downing a wild boar, then lifted his head to look in the direction the archer was pointingbut didnt see a thing. Theres nothing there, he said, looking perplexed. The other teammates also concurredthey saw nothing. You guys cant see itquickly, come with me, lets get a closer look! The archer was quite excited. He ran around the monster area towards the direction Su Yu was in. You two should come take a look too! Something incredible seems to have happened over there! he told Snow Balm and his daughter. Looking at the archers actions, his four teammates exchanged glances. However, they were already bored after half an hour of hunting wild boar, and without saying a word, they followed the archer. Snow Fall and her father exchanged glances and out of curiosity, they too followed along. After dealing with the wild boar boss, Su Yu hadnt walked far when he noticed seven players walking towards him. Among them were the familiar-looking Snow Balm and his daughter. At this point, all seven players were staring at the wild boar carcasses littering the ground, their faces incredulous: Good heavens! How could there be so many wild boar carcasses? Could it be a bug? The wild boars must have been killed quickly, otherwise how would so many carcasses be left without being refreshed? Shocking! Dozens of wild boar carcasses in the wildernesswhat could be the reason? Among the seven, the archer who had seen Su Yu battle the wild boar boss knew Su Yu was the cause. He then walked up to Su Yu, his eyes shining, and said in a low voice: Buddy, where did you get that cheat? Is it reliable? Sell it to us, and we guarantee well pay a high price! Chapter 7 - 7 7, Traitor, Zhan Tian Guild_1 7 7, Traitor, Zhan Tian Guild_1 Translator: 549690339 Cheating software Su Yus lips twitched involuntarily. He hadnt expected the archer to jump to that conclusion. Without blushing or skipping a beat, Su Yu explained, Youre mistaken. I dont have any cheats. Just now, a high-level NPC happened to pass by and killed these wild boars. I see. Other than the archer, the rest of the team believed Su Yus explanation and nodded in understanding. Since Evolution had just been launched, it wouldnt make sense for cheats to exist so soon. If not for cheating software, the only other explanation was the high-level NPC passing by. Otherwise, no one would believe that the wild boar corpses scattered all over the ground were the work of Su Yu alone. Sharp-eyed Snow Fall noticed the lv2 tag after the Nemesis suffix and exclaimed, Nemesis, you leveled up? Just now I saw you were still level 1! Thats because that high-level NPC threw me a buff when he left, allowing me to solo the wild boars. I was already close to leveling up so after killing a few boars, I leveled up. Su Yu shrugged. The team also noticed Su Yus level and praised him: My god, hes already level 2! Weve been killing wild boars here since the server opened and were only at 85% experience for level 1! Did you receive some kind of hidden quest? The team leader, a warrior, came over to Su Yu and extended his hand: Hello! Im the East Mountain Sword, team leader of the Zhan Tian guild. Are you a solo player, my friend? Would you be interested in joining our guild? Our guild is the strongest guild in Magic Realm East Mountain Sword was blabbering on. Seeing that Su Yu was at a higher level than them, he was instantly inspired to recruit him. As for Magic Realm, it was a highly popular online virtual reality game before Evolution launched. Zhan Tian Guild? Upon hearing this name, Su Yus eyes flashed with intense fury and resentment. Zhan Tian Guild was a renowned top-tier guild in his previous life, ranked third nationwide. The guild leader, Zhan Tianjian, was extraordinarily strong and well-respected, with an impeccable reputation. However, Su Yu was aware that in his previous life, Zhan Tianjian had secretly sided with the Skuru people. The honest and upright Zhan Tianjian led his core team to betray Country at the most crucial moment, thus directly resulting in the failure of the East Sea defense war, with millions of citizens falling under the butchery of the Skuru people. Consequently, upon hearing the name Zhan Tian, Su Yus favorable impression towards the players before him instantly plummeted to the freezing point. However, the Zhan Tian Guild had not yet betrayed humanity in this life, so the hatred in Su Yus eyes was fleeting. No need for the invitation. I just wanted to try out the game. I might lose interest in a couple of days. Just like that, Su Yu turned abruptly and walked away without looking back. Ah Snow Fall reached out, hoping to hold Su Yu back. She didnt forget the reason why they came to the level 3 monster area was to invite Su Yu to level up together. However, Snow Balm quickly stopped her, Fall, dont disturb him. Lets return to the level 2 monster area and continue leveling. As a recently retired military officer, Snow Balm noticed the fleeting hatred in Su Yus eyes. Although unsure of the reason, he knew that Su Yu was in no mood for games, and hence, instructed his daughter not to bother him. East Mountain Swords team was confused by Su Yus abrupt exit. The pretty female priest in the team thought Su Yu was looking down on them and commented irritably, Hmph! Whats so great about him? Just because he completed some hidden quest and leveled up to 2, he doesnt even acknowledge our Zhan Tian Guild! She was confident about her appearance and she was livid that Su Yu hadnt even glanced at her when he saw her. Exactly, were the number one guild in Magic Realm! Many people cant even get in! Hes way too arrogant, thinking hes superior. The other two members of East Mountain Swords team echoed their agreement. Even East Mountain Sword himself thought that Su Yu was looking down on them, and his expression turned sour. Snow Balm sensed a deeper reason behind Su Yus departure. So, he laughed and diverted attention from Su Yu: Haha, if you all are high-end players from the Zhan Tian Guild, would you allow me and my daughter to join your guild? At Snow Balms words, the conversation shifted away from Su Yu. East Mountain Sword glanced at Snow Fall and quickly nodded, Of course! After reaching level 10 and entering the main city, Ill invite you to join the guild. As Snow Fall was an attractive woman and as beautiful players were a scarce resource in online games, East Mountain Sword naturally wouldnt refuse. Thus, under Snow Balms deliberate guidance, the departure of Su Yu was temporarily forgotten by East Mountain Swords team, and they continued to level up cheerfully in the boar zone. Level 4 monster zone. In the vast leveling area, there was only Su Yu. He strolled casually in the monster zone. After leveling up to level 2, his [Lightning Bolt] could deal nearly 100 points of damage to unarmored targets! The level 4 wild monster, [Slope Sheep] only had 60 points of health. Even when factoring in the monsters defense and level gap, they could not withstand Su Yus spell. -78 -62 ([Fireball Skill] Scroll) -80 -61 -83 The [Slope Sheep] fell one after another at Su Yus feet, not much different from the [Black Wild Boars] earlier. Ding! You killed a level 4 [Slope Sheep] and gained 4 experience points. Ding! You killed a level 4 [Slope Sheep] and gained 4 experience points and [Sheep Meat]. Ding! You killed a level 4 [Slope Sheep] Though leveling up was monotonous, Su Yus mind was wandering far away. The thought that occupied him most was about the Zhan Tian Guild. In his previous life, the Zhan Tian Guild was a mammoth obstacle to Su Yu. Just to mention, the power of Zhan Tianjian alone was possibly greater than a hundred Su Yus combined. But in this life, should he do something to suppress the Zhan Tian Guild? Such as delaying their guilds development, creating enemies for them, or even driving Zhan Tianjian out of the game? Feeling firm about his decision, Su Yu nodded. He couldnt let a traitor gain strength unchecked! But here came the problem: The Zhan Tian Guild had a good reputation and had a loyal following from Magic Realm, which meant they had the support from the majority of ordinary players. Unprovoked suppression of an upright guild would only tarnish his reputation and inspire sympathy from the ordinary players for the guild, making them even more determined. So, how was he supposed to suppress the Zhan Tian Guild? Su Yu fell deep into thought. Chapter 8 - 8 8, First Kill at Level 4 Boss!_1 8 8, First Kill at Level 4 Boss!_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu was thinking in his mind, but his hands were not slow at all. He cast [Lightning Bolt] from the tip of his wand and set off Fireballs from his magic scroll, transforming the surrounding [Slope Sheep] into his Experience Points. Wherever he went, rows of [Slope Sheep] corpses fell like cut leeks. And since there were no other players around, Su Yu was more unscrupulous without the worry of being seen. But just after Su Yu had been training for about ten minutes, killing over four hundred [Slope Sheep], he suddenly heard a strange wind sound from the sky. Looking up, Su Yu saw a gold-colored goat, half the size larger than other [Slope Sheep], plummeting down towards him from mid-air. [Slope Sheep Boss (Exceptional)] Health: 800 It turned out to be a green exceptional level boss! Just now, the goat boss had respawned at a position not far from Su Yu. What a coincidence, Su Yus [Lightning Bolt] hit it. Upon being attacked, the goat bosss eyes turned red. It used the skill [Jump Stomp], leaped into the mid-air and stomped downwards at Su Yus position. Su Yu had been daydreaming during his training session, and he only reacted when the goat boss was about to stomp on him. After reacting, Su Yu quickly dodged to the side, but it was already too late. He had just run two steps when the goat bosss hoof mercilessly stomped on the spot he was just standing on. Bang! Dust rolled around where the goat boss landed, triggering a small seismic wave. -78! Su Yu was affected by the seismic wave and lost a big chunk of health. His initial 90 health points were now down to just 12, and his life was in serious danger. Fortunately, the [Novice Mage Robe] and [Cloth Boots] Su Yu was wearing were both enhanced rare quality items, providing him with an additional 20 points of defense. Otherwise, this single strike would have instantly killed Su Yu by the goat boss! Phew, good thing I didnt get killed. Otherwise, being kicked off the server by a low-level monster would be quite embarrassing, Su Yu sighed in relief. In Evolution, being killed by players or monsters in the wild does not result in a decrease in level or loss of equipment. However, each death will result in being forcefully logged off for half an hour and a concurrent loss of half an hour game time. (You can only log in to Evolution for a maximum of 12 hours each day.) If Su Yu were to be kicked off the server due to carelessness, that would be a big loss! The goat boss did not know Su Yus thoughts. But as an Exceptional quality boss, in addition to the [Jump Stomp] skill, it had two other skills. Baaa! The goat boss let out a sound and activated the [Sheep Herd Summon] skill. After five flashes of white light, five [Slope Sheep] were summoned, pointing directly at Su Yu! Then the goat boss released its third skill, [Sheep Herd Charge], and led its sheep brothers in a rush towards Su Yu, intending to deal with this intruder. Su Yu, however, remained calm. Despite only having one sliver of health left, meaning if the sheep touched him he would die, he didnt have any health potions on hand. But after all, Su Yu was a player who had undergone the baptism (destruction) of high-level monsters. In his past life, Su Yus skills were honed to be outstanding in the face of high-level monsters launching attacks as saturated as a bullet hell game. To Su Yu, the goat boss, although an Exceptional level boss, was not worth mentioning. Facing the sheep herds attack, Su Yu accurately predicted the movement trajectory of the goat boss and skillfully dodged its charge with a swift move. The he drank a bottle of [Junior Wisdom Potion], which increased his intelligence by 10 points. Next, he used the [Ice Arrow] scroll in his left hand and the [Lightning Bolt] spell in his right hand with his wand. -60 -88 The two attacks hit the goat boss, reducing its health by 18% immediately. Under the effect of the [Ice Arrow] scroll, its movement speed also decreased by 20%. Furthermore, this [Lightning Bolt] triggered a 40% chance of the [Paralysis] effect, rendering the goat boss immobile. However, Su Yu did not continue to deal with the goat boss, but instead prioritized handling its underlings, the little sheep. Compared to their leader, the sheep followers seemed as weak as paper. Su Yu stood still, repeatedly casting his spells. [Lightning Bolt]! [Fireball Skill]! -70 -102 -71 The 5 sheep followers had no chance to get close to Su Yu as they were turned into beams of light under his attack. After dealing with the sheep followers, Su Yu turned his attention to the goat boss. While dodging the goat bosss attacks, he continued to hurl spells one after another. The goat bosss health quickly decreased to less than 50%. The goat boss possessed a simple AI system. Faced with Su Yus mad rush of spell attacks, it started to feel fear. So, it stopped attacking Su Yu and turned to run in the opposite direction. The boss actually tried to escape! But how could Su Yu let the duck in the pot fly away? He chased after the goat boss, continuing his attack with [Ice Arrow] scroll and [Lightning Bolt]. [Lightning Bolt] only had a 0.5 second casting time and its power was great. The goat boss had barely run a few steps before its health dropped below 20%. Knowing that its remaining health was not enough to escape Su Yus attack, it suddenly turned around and used its newly cooled down [Jumping Stomp], leaping toward Su Yu trying to squash him. But Su Yu only got hit by the goat bosss skill because he was distracted earlier. Now, with his full attention, it was impossible for the goat boss to hit him. Su Yu quickly calculated the goat bosss trajectory and positioned himself outside its skill range. Boom! The goat bosss four hooves smashed down where Su Yu had been standing, causing a small seismic wave within a few meters. But Su Yu was just at the spot where the seismic wave didnt reach, and he wasnt hurt at all. Then he released [Lightning Bolt] again and threw a [Fireball Skill] magic scroll as well. -85 -63 Meh` The goat bosss health was drained and it fell helplessly to the ground. Ding! Youve killed [Slope Sheep Leader (Excellent) lv4], earning 80 Experience Points. After killing over 400 sheep, Su Yus experience bar was almost full now. With the additional 80 points he just gained, the last gap was finally filled. A dazzling golden light flashed around him. He leveled up to Level 3! After reaching Level 3, Su Yus spell power naturally increased to 28 points. Moreover, after leveling up, the [New Moon Wand Lv3] dropped by the [Black Boar Leader] could finally be used! Su Yu enhanced the [New Moon Wand] to a rare quality. [New Moon Wand Lv3 (Rare)] Spell Power: 16 Intelligence +5 Magic Recovery Speed +5 The [New Moon Wand] replaced the [Novice Wand]. Compared to the [Novice Wand], the [New Moon Wand] increased Su Yus spell power by 8 points, bringing it to an astonishing 34 points on his stat panel! Probably even a Level 10 wizard doesnt have a stat panel as high as mine! Su Yu was quite thrilled. Considering his high damage output with the rare [Lightning Bolt], other mage players might not have such scary output even at Level 20! This was the terrifying effect of a legendary talent and unlimited resources combined! Chapter 9 - 9 9. Goat boss drops, 【Frost Shield】_1 9 9. Goat boss drops, Frost Shield_1 Translator: 549690339 Besides Experience Points, the loot dropped by the Mountain Goat boss was the most attractive part. Su Yu walked up and searched through the corpse of the Mountain Goat boss. As a Level 4 boss and the first to be killed server-wide, the loot from the Mountain Goat boss was extremely generous! [Rock Cut Sword (Excellent) lv4], [Linen Gloves (Excellent) lv4], skill scroll [Fatal Strike (Excellent)], skill scroll [Frost Shield (Common)], and [Mountain Goat Leaders Horn (Excellent)]X1. Amazing, another skill scroll has dropped! And its the [Fatal Strike], a top-notch skill for warriors! Su Yus eyes lit up. [Fatal Strike (Excellent)]: Use your weapon to deliver a furious strike on the target in front of you, inflicting physical damage equivalent to 170% of your attack power. The lower the targets HP, the more damage dealt, up to a maximum of 340% of your attack power. Cooldown time is 3 seconds, with a rage consumption of 10 points. Learning level: lv1 Fatal Strike is especially useful skill for warriors in the early stages and is incredibly mighty for defeating wild bosses and instance bosses! A lone warrior who learns Fatal Strike at this stage will be sought after by the top five guilds nationwide, and they will also place great importance in training them. Unfortunately, only warriors can learn Fatal Strike, Su Yu cant use it at all. He could only throw the skill scroll into his backpack. Better sell it when I get back to town! Although he isnt short of cash, selling it would be the fastest and easiest. Other than the Fatal Strike skill scroll, the Mountain Goat boss has also generously dropped another skill scroll. [Frost Shield (Common)]: Utilize the power of frost to form a protective shield around you that can absorb damage 200% equal to your spell power. If you are struck by a melee attack while the Frost Shield is active, it will slow down the attack speed and movement speed of the attacking melee unit by 20% for 5 seconds. Instant cast, lasts for 60 seconds, cooldown time is 60 seconds, and the mana cost is 10 points. Learning level: lv1 Frost Shield is a must-have for any solo ice magician in the early stages. Frost Shield can withstand 2-3 hits from a monster melee attack, while also slowing them down, making kiting easier. In Su Yus past life, every mage start their journey by trying every means to save up spiritual energy coins and then purchase the skill scrolls of Frost Shield and Ice Arrow from the goods pile (similar to an auction house) in the beginners village, which allowed them to level up on their own. As a former mage player, Su Yu is very familiar with this technique. So without much thought, he clicked to use it directly, and spent 1,100 spiritual energy coins to enhance Frost Shield to Rare blue quality as well. [Frost Shield (Rare)]: Use the power of frost to form a protective shield around you, absorbing damage equivalent to 400% of your spell power. While Frost Shield is active, if you are hit by a melee attack, the melee units attacking you will have their attack speed and movement speed reduced by 40% for 5 seconds. Instant cast, lasts for 60 seconds, cooldown time is 60 seconds, and the mana cost is 30 points. Having learned a new skill, Su Yu waved a hand and the spell for Frost Shield was cast. Ice magic gathered around his body and eventually formed a shield resembling an eggshell composed of transparent ice crystals. Looking at the familiar egg-shell like shield, Su Yu couldnt help but feel a touch of emotion: Sigh! I finally have some self-defense ability. But the magic consumption of Frost Shield is as high as 30 points, it looks like I need to find some gear that can boost my mana! Su Yus current mana cap is 140 points, and a [Beginner Mana Potion] recovers 100 points of mana. During the process of leveling up and fighting the boss, Su Yu didnt stop drinking potions. Each time his mana ran out, he would take a swig to replenish it. But now he had drank so much mana potion that he could taste the bitterness in his mouth. It would be best to obtain one or two pieces of gear that could raise his mana limit so he wouldnt have to keep drinking potions. I remember theres a hidden task in the beginners village that rewards an excellent-quality accessory. This accessory can significantly boost the mana limit, which suits me well at this moment. Su Yu thought. Checking his backpack, it was filled with all sorts of gear and materials, with only 37 [Beginner Mana Potions] left. Nevermind, Ill head back to town to resupply, complete my accessory task, then return for more leveling. After Su Yu made his decision, he left the monster zone and headed towards the beginners village. A few minutes later, Su Yu returned to the beginner village, Nolan Village. Nolan Village was bustling as usual, with countless players coming in and out. Some were busy leveling up, others were sightseeing, treating the game as a Travel Simulator. As soon as Su Yu arrived at the entrance to the village, players noticed the level above his head, and immediate cries of shock rang out: Oh my god, its a level 3! We actually have a level 3 bigshot in our beginners village! Wifey, come over here now! This guys amazing! Boss, how did you level up so quickly? Any tips to share? Boss, are you a solo player? Do you want to join our guild? We are the Emperor Blood Slays the Sky guild Soon, Su Yu was surrounded by a large group of players who all looked at him with envy. Su Yu was familiar with these situations as he had been surrounded like this in his past life too. But in his past life, he had been surrounded by beauties, while this time, he was surrounded by burly guys, which made him feel considerably less comfortable. Left with no choice, Su Yu hid his name and level, before saying to the group: Everyone, no need to envy me. I just happened to come across a hidden task that awarded lots of Experience Points. If you take your time exploring the game, youll come across such tasks sooner or later. After speaking, Su Yu turned around and squeezed out from the least crowded spot. Everyone believed what Su Yu said. Seeing Su Yu leaving, they didnt pry any further and instead started discussing amongst themselves on how to find hidden tasks. However, four or five players persistently chased after him, shouting: Big guy, where did you accept that hidden task? Boss, are you interested in joining our guild? Leveling is so hard. Boss, can you train me? There are rewards~ The last sentence was said by a pretty girl. But Su Yu didnt even give them a glance, he quickly ran into the streets of the beginners village. Su Yus boots were enhanced and hence, his movement speed was faster than other players. After leading these players round the beginners village for two rounds, he successfully shook off these pursuers. Sigh! Looks like I cant show my level anymore. Otherwise, Ill be encircled wherever I go and thats too troublesome. Su Yu sighed to himself while heading towards the beginners village goods pile. He was planning to auction off the loot from the two bosses. Chapter 10 - 10 10. [Tear of Savi Goddess]_1 10 10. [Tear of Savi Goddess]_1 Translator: 549690339 In front of the warehouse, a large group of players has gathered in the small square, setting up stalls and shouting out their wares. Look and see! Level 2 material [Goblin leather], only 1 spiritual energy coin each, tailors should not miss this opportunity! Level 3 material [Wild Boar Meat], limited amount, hurry up if you want to buy. Level 1 standard leather shoulder pads. Even though the warehouse could be used to sell items, putting items for sale in the warehouse costs at least 1 spiritual energy coin as a service fee. Many players are reluctant to spend this, and instead resort to street vending to dispose of items they no longer require. Walking slowly down the streets, Su Yu is searching for any good bargains. But the game hasnt been up for very long, and the players havent had a chance to acquire any valuable items yet. After going around without finding anything he wanted, Su Yu turned to enter the warehouse. Inside the warehouse, Su Yu placed all the equipment, materials, and skill scrolls dropped by the bosses that he didnt need onto the shelf for sale. Skill scrolls [Mortal Strike (Superior)], [Rock Cut Sword (Superior) lv4], [Black Iron Boots (Superior) lv3], [Wild Boar Leaders Tusk (Superior)] x2, [Hillside Sheep Leaders Horn (Superior)] These valuable items were all listed by Su Yu in auction mode for sale, with a minimum bid of 1 spiritual energy coin. There is no upper limit for the auction price and it will last for 24 hours. Then, Su Yu shelved his concerns about his items and left the warehouse to search for the hidden quest that awards a blue item. At the entrance of Wolf King Valley, west of Nolan Village. Thats where Su Yu met the woodcutter from his memories, the one involved in a hidden quest. The woodcutter was a middle-aged uncle with fiery red facial hair. Currently, he was struggling to transport two large bundles of firewood back to the village. Upon seeing the woodcutter, Su Yu approached him: Uncle, I heard you listened to the song of Goddess Savi two days ago? There were a total of 20 stages in the hidden quest for the blue item. The tenth and the ultimate stages were the most difficult ones. The last stage involves dealing with a tricky boss, whereas the tenth one is a decryption quest. Through the decryption quest, the player would learn that this woodcutter, Sam, heard the song of Goddess Savi two days ago. By talking to the woodcutter with this clue, you would be able to activate the next stage, i.e., the eleventh quest stage. However, as a veteran player of Evolution, Su Yu knew that it was not necessarily to start the hidden quest from the first stage. If a player has the necessary quest item or knows the voice command to activate a certain stage, then that player can skip the insignificant early stages and proceed directly to the later stages of the quest. As Su Yu expected, the woodcutter responded to his words. Upon hearing from Su Yu, the woodcutter put down his bundles of wood with relief, and laughed: Adventurer, I guess it must have been that little girl Annie who told you, right? Of course. Su Yu responded nonchalantly. Great! But I am in a hurry to cook. If you help me carry these two bundles of wood back home, I will tell you the story about the song of Goddess Savi. the woodcutter grinned. Ding! Hidden quest [Savi Goddesss Tear (11/20)] activated, do you accept? I accept! Immediately accepting the quest, Su Yu enthusiastically took over the two bundles of wood. Uncle, let me walk you home now! As for any bandits who may try to rob you of your wood along the way, Ill handle them too. Saying this, Su Yu carried the wood, and briskly started heading towards the village. The eleventh stage of [Savi Goddesss Tear] is an escort mission. During the process of delivering the wood, players will be attacked twice by a total of six bandits, attempting to snatch away the bundles of wood the player is carrying. The player who had previously completed this quest made a post on the discussion forum, criticizing the game developers quite straightforwardly. What kind of bandit would rob firewood? Whoever designed this quest must be out their mind! Although the players criticisms were reasonable and widely agreed upon by the gaming community, a dramatic scene unfolded: The day after this player made his criticisms, he was permanently banned from the game without any explanation from the game officials. This incident sparked a heated discussion among the players and was even chosen as one of the Evolutions Most Bizarre Events of the Year. That was why Su Yu had a deep impression of this hidden quest. Upon hearing Su Yus confident declaration, the woodcutter looked at him in confusion, Adventurer, why would bandits want to snatch our firewood? Its not worth much. Su Yu paused, Who am I supposed to ask about this? Lets hurry up! If we dont hurry, Jenny, the widow of old William, would end up going elsewhere! Okay, adventurer! At the mention of Jennys name, the woodcutter immediately hastened his pace to keep up with Su Yu. As Su Yu was taking on the secret quest, what he didnt know was that the equipment, skill scrolls, and materials that he had put up for auction on the Chinese server had caused a sensation! The No.002 newbie villageWind Spring Village. Unlike other newbie villages, a large guild named Emperor Blood Slays the Sky has reserved the level 2 monster zone at Wind Spring Village. However, it was not definitively monopolized. The Emperor Blood Slays the Sky guild had claimed half of the leveling zone, leaving the other half accessible to common players. The ordinary players, gathered in one half, were killing Goblins while casting dissatisfied looks at the members of Emperor Blood Slays the Sky. However, they did not combine forces to attack the opposing guild. A group of passionate players did rally to challenge Emperor Blood Slays the Sky earlier, but they had all been sent to reflect offline by the guild. The remaining players were just a scattered crowd. Even though they knew they could outmatch Emperor Blood Slays the Sky if they united, they chose to silently bear the oppression and focus on gaining experience. In the center of the reserved leveling zone, the Guild Master of Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, with a superior quality level 2 long sword in hand, was leveling up amidst a group of beautiful women. The surrounding members of the guild were busy beating the Goblins to low health, then leading them to their Guild Master to land the finishing blows. Then a flash of golden light swept past, showing that the Guild Master had successfully leveled up to level 3. The surrounding members of the guild immediately gathered around, congratulating him loudly: Congratulations on your level up, boss! Our boss is definitely the first level 3 player in the game! Our boss will also be the first player to reach level 10 and enter the main cities! Our boss will surely become the strongest player in the game! Our guild Emperor Blood Slays the Sky will also become the most powerful guild in the game! The underlings kept heaping praises, as if they were trying to declare their boss the greatest player in the history of gaming. Amused by his underlings compliments, the boss of the guild couldnt help but smile. He flipped his hand, and a level 3 ordinary quality long sword appeared in his hand. His equipment was also changing constantly. In just a short while, he had changed into several different pieces of level 3 ordinary equipment. The praises from his subordinates had become even more enthusiastic. However, at this moment, a youth with the Assassin profession and eyes as sharp as an eagles appeared in the level 2 training area: Emperor Blood, theres been a major incident! Chapter 11 - 11 11, Contradiction Fermentation_1 11 11, Contradiction Fermentation_1 Translator: 549690339 Ling Feng? Whats going on? Emperor Blood Slays the Sky waved his hand, and the minions around him immediately fell silent. One of his crew members was still being attacked by a goblin, but he stopped all movements, allowing himself to be beaten to death by the goblin without daring to make a sound. The young man known as Ling Feng glanced around expressionlessly, then responded: Emperor Blood, our people discovered a level 4, green quality one-handed sword at the warehouse. Level 4? Green quality?! Are you sure? Emperor Blood Slays the Skys pupils narrowed. Very sure! Ling Feng nodded, his expression still as calm as still water: Along with the level 4 one-handed sword, there was also the material of a level 4 boss, Slope Sheep Leaders Horn. A player must have beaten a level 4 boss and put up these items for auction. Beat a level 4 boss could it be Zhan Tians crew? Emperor Blood Slays the Skys eyebrows knitted together: But it doesnt make sense. Why didnt they keep these excellent pieces of equipment for themselves and instead put them up for auction? Zhan Tianjian himself is a warrior! No, no, it wasnt Zhan Tians guild that beat the boss. Ling Feng explained sternly: I suspect it was a lone player who single-handedly killed the level 4 boss and got these pieces of equipment and materials. Since he couldnt use them himself, he decided to put them up for auction. A solo player?! Emperor Blood Slays the Sky couldnt believe it. He currently had half level 3 equipment and a level 3 one-handed sword. He definitely wouldnt be able to beat a level 2 boss Goblin Leader in a solo fight. Beat a level 4 boss in a solo fight? How was that possible? Ling Feng confidently stated, I am certain my deduction is correct because this solo player also listed a green quality skill scroll C Fatal Blow Ling Feng elaborated on the properties of Fatal Blow, concluding with: This skill can be said to be a premium skill for the warrior profession to blaze new trails. No guild would put a skill scroll of this level up for sale. So its likely that the one who defeated the level 4 boss was a solo player, and this player is not a warrior. After hearing Ling Fengs description of Fatal Blow, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky glanced at his own skill bar. His only damaging skill Heavy Strike could only deal 120% physical damage, while Fatal Blow could do 170%-340%! Both had a cooldown of 3 seconds, but his skill seems trash in comparison! Whats the name of the player who listed the items? Emperor Blood Slays the Skys expression turned serious. Hes called Nemesis. Ling Feng answered solemnly. Five minutes later, at the warehouse in the 002 newbie village. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky and his minions rushed over hastily. By then, the square outside the warehouse was already crowded with players. My god! There really are level 4 boss materials at the warehouse! I havent even reached level 2 yet, and others are already battling level 4 bosses! Which large guild has such capability? They actually managed to beat a level 4 boss? The player running this auction is called Nemesis? Which guild is he from? Shouldnt such good equipment and skill be kept within larger guilds? Why are they selling it? Players gathered around the warehouse square, discussing amongst themselves. However, at the entrance of the warehouse, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky encountered an unwelcome guest blocking the door. This unwelcome guest also had a group of followers and was currently watching Emperor Blood Slays the Sky with a smile on his face. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky gestured for his followers to stop. He then coldly looked at this unwelcome guest: Zhan Tianjian? You! Why arent you in the first newbie village, instead of coming to the second newbie village to stir things up? The Zhan Tianjian on the opposite side was a middle-aged uncle with a muscular face, who had clearly experienced many things in life. At that moment, he was leaning on his sword, looking playfully at Emperor Blood Slays the Sky: The game has only been live for a few hours, and I heard that someone has been monopolizing training spots, destroying the gaming environment. As the largest guild in the game, we, of course, have to intervene! You sure are nosy! Emperor Blood Slays the Sky was very unsatisfied. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky also knew that currently with the manpower in the game, they were no match for Zhan Tians guild. So he changed the subject: Im here to check out a green quality skill scroll. Is the guild leader of Zhan Tian blocking the entrance to prevent us from going in? Of course not. Zhan Tianjian smiled: The warehouse is a public place, I wouldnt interfere with anyones right to use public facilities. Of course, we also dont allow anyone to interfere with other peoples rights to use public facilities, like training spots. Please! Zhan Tianjian smiled and did a please gesture, then went into the warehouse first. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky glared at Zhan Tianjian, gesturing for his followers to go in as well. They then also entered the warehouse. The interior of the warehouse, like the Mages cottage, was in a separate dimension. Therefore, after entering the warehouse, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky could no longer see Zhan Tianjian. The only ones visible to him were the NPCs and his teammates. Emperor Blood Slays the Skys crew did not see anyone from Zhan Tians guild in the warehouse, so they breathed a sigh of relief and started blabbering: Who the hell is that Zhan Tianjian guy? Who does he think he is? When all our people get into the game, well show him Shut up! Emperor Blood Slays the Sky ordered coldly. The minions immediately shut their mouths, holding their breath and not daring to even sneeze. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky glanced coldly at his minions and began to look at the details of the skill scroll in the auction interface in the warehouse. Seeing that the attributes for the Fatal Blow skill scroll were exactly as Ling Feng had said, and the current bidding price had soared to 500 spiritual energy coins, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky took a deep breath: Ling Feng, we must get this skill scroll! But Emperor Blood, we dont have that much money Ling Feng started, Not only is Zhan Tianjian bidding against us, but theres also a guy named Snow Leopard from newbie village 1 bidding for the scroll. Snow Leopard? Emperor Blood Slays the Sky frowned, he had never heard of this person. Ling Feng explained: Snow Leopard is the guild leader of a popular guild in the newbie village 1, their guild is called The Relevant Department. The Relevant Department? What a strange name. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky rubbed his chin: But we must get this skill scroll! No matter the cost! But I know we dont have enough money, but I have a plan. You will take a team to newbie village 3 to 7 and collect an entry fee from all players entering the village. Each time they enter, they must pay at least one spiritual energy coin! One player pays one spiritual energy coin, a newbie village has tens of thousands of people; we can collect tens of thousands of spiritual energy coins! Then well have money. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky was full of confidence. Ling Feng was stunned by this plan: Emperor Blood! Although our guild has chosen a chaotic and evil path, this could incite public outrage from all players! It may not be long before they all band together to kick us out of the game! Are you really this stupid? Emperor Blood Slays the Sky couldnt help but tap Ling Fengs head with the hilt of his sword: During this operation, you guys will pretend to be from Zhan Tians guild. Its Zhan Tians guild that charges all players an entry fee, and it has nothing to do with us, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky! Understand? Chapter 12 - 12 12, Annie and [Giant bear Tibbers]_1 12 12, Annie and [Giant bear Tibbers]_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing Emperor Blood Slays the Skys plan, the younger brothers eyes lit up: Brilliant, boss! Only our boss could come up with such a perfect plan! Heh, the Zhan Tian guild? They think they can do whatever they want just because they have more people? They still need to grovel before our boss! We must tarnish their reputation! The younger brothers were wildly praising Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, at the same time, they were all eagerly preparing to participate in this operation. Ling Feng was not the type to offer flattery, but he nodded, Understood. Ill notify Zhen Hong now and get him to lead the team. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky patted Ling Feng on the shoulder: Go on, but remember not to give ourselves away during this operation. All the elites in the game are concentrated in the first few newbie villages. Villages 6-8 are devoid of any elites. You guys can start from there. Alright. Ling Feng answered. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky swept his gaze over all his junior brothers, Apart from this operation, keep an eye out for this person called Nemesis. If you acquire any news about him, inform me immediately! Understood, boss! the younger brothers assured him in unison. Meanwhile, in the same warehouse. Zhan Tianjian stared at the auction interface detailing the [Rampage Sheep Leaders Horn] in silence. Ever since he started playing the game, he always believed that he could completely control the game with his past gaming experience and followers. But now, with the appearance of this level 4 boss material, he suddenly found his control slipping. Zhan Tianjian turned to his deputy: Qingli, any news on Nemesis? Qingli was a beautiful young woman. She shook her head with a stern face: Ive messaged most of the high-ranking members in the guild, none of them have heard anything aboutwait! Its a private message from East Mountain Sword. He knows about Nemesis! Immediately, she copied the message, forwarding it to guild leader Zhan Tianjian. East Mountain Sword? Isnt that kid in the 6th newbie village? Zhan Tianjian frowned slightly, quickly reading the private message. The content of the message was: East Mountain Sword had encountered Nemesis in the level 3 monster zone, he invited him into the guild but was rejected along with a series of other issues. Zhan Tianjian read the message over and over again, three times in total. After reading, he closed the message window, and turned to Qingli with a serious look: Our original plan was to stop Emperor Blood Slays the Sky from monopolizing the market, but now our plan has changed. We are heading to the 6th newbie village immediately! Alright, boss. Whilst all the newbie villages were in chaos due to Su Yus listed equipment and skill scrolls, Su Yu was also nearing the end of his hidden quest. Outstanding Hidden Quest [Tear of Savie Goddess (20/20)] In the deep forest west of the village. Su Yu was slowly walking with a 7-8 years old, red-hooded, cute-looking loli NPC. The forest was dark due to the tall trees blocking out the sun. It was nearing dusk and the forest was dimly lit, the visibility was extremely low. Further in the forest, the ghostly howling and the feral roars of beasts were faintly discernible, making it all the more terrifying. The NPC lolis name was Annie. She was very scared, looking around at her surroundings in terror, her small hands icy cold: Uncle, is my toy bear Tibbers really here? Of course, Aunt Marguerite told us so, she cant be wrong! Su Yu comforted her whilst stroking the top of Annies head. At the same time, he was also mentally calculating, Ive walked 3500 steps now, just 100 more steps to reach the 3600 steps indicated by the quest. Su Yu nodded, marked the spot with his foot, then turned Annie 90 degrees, changing their direction from north to east. Finally, at the 3600th step, Su Yu and little loli Annie arrived at the entrance of a black mountain cave. On seeing this cave, Annie tightly tugged at Su Yus sleeve, extremely frightened, Uncle, do the two of us really have to go in? Its so dark in there! Of course were not going in there, why would we? Su Yu replied with a smile. Then, bending over, he parted a seemingly unremarkable shrub at his feet. From within, he retrieved a toy bear as long as an adults forearm and handed it over to the little girl, Annie. [Teddy Bear Tibbers (Excellent)] Note: Annies favourite toy. You could say that the final step of this mission is super tricky! The tricky part is: when a player has walked 3600 steps to arrive at the entrance of a cave, their first reaction is definitely to enter the cave for a look. Moreover, the little girl Annie even gave a hint, suggesting that both of them should go inside. But Su Yu knew, the cave was full of instant-death traps, and the real mission item was hidden in the bushes at the entrance of the cave. This just counted as one of the disgusting missions designed against human fixed thinking. After receiving [Teddy Bear Tibbers], a look of happiness danced about on the little girl Annies face. She was brimming with joy and cheerfully hopping around: Thank you uncle! Thanks for bringing me here, or else I would have never seen Tibbers again in my life! No need to be formal. Su Yu ruffled Annies hair again, Its getting late now, lets quickly return to the village, or else your dad will be worried about you. I cant do that, uncle. Annie tightly hugged Tibbers with an ever radiant smile, I really appreciate your help in rescuing Tibbers from the bushes. But if we just leave like this, wont the bushes feel sad? Su Yu: . He turned to look at the bushes at his feet. These things can actually feel sad? Annie went on saying, So, uncle, can you stay here and keep the bushes company? I think Before Su Yu could finish his sentence, Annie interrupted him, You dont really get a say in this, uncle. Saying this, she tossed the toy bear in her hand. The toy bear grew larger with the wind and soon transformed into a giant brown bear, standing upright at a towering height of 4 meters! [Giant bear Tibbers (lv6)] HP: 800 Tibbers had the same amount of health as the goat boss Su Yu had just killed. Tibbers! Take care of him! Little Annie yelled. On hearing Annies command, the giant bear immediately roared and begun sprinting towards Su Yu. But Su Yu showed no signs of panic. He drank a bottle of [Primary Wisdom Potion], granting him +10 intelligence. With a wave of his left hand, an Ice Arrow scroll was ripped apart. The activated Frost Arrow brutally slammed into the Giant Bear Tibbers. At the same time, his right hands wand was also flickering with dazzling lightning. Crackle! A [Lightning Bolt] flew out of the wand, striking directly at the forehead of [Giant Bear Tibbers], leaving a charring mark. -55 (Ice Arrow Scroll) -101 The total combined damage instantly reduced [Giant bear Tibbers] HP by 20%! But just at this moment, little Annie launched an attack towards Su Yu as well. With a casual wave of her hand, she sent a huge, magical fireball, [Fractured Fire], darting toward Su Yu. Su Yu flashed a slight smile. He did not even bother to activate his [Frost Shield]. With a swift dodge. The magical fireball brushed past him, inflicting no harm whatsoever. While Su Yu continued his onslaught, dealing another double hits of damage, pushing [Giant bear Tibbers] health bar down below 60%. Chapter 13 - 13 13, [Tear of the Goddess], mainline task! _1 13 13, [Tear of the Goddess], mainline task! _1 Translator: 549690339 Annie completely didnt expect Su Yu to have such high damage, just two rounds of spells knocked 40% of her partners health points! She hurriedly released her second skill C [Magma Shield]. Dense fire elements wrapped her and [Giant Bear Tibbers] within, adding an extra layer of thick fire element magic shield to the two of them. Moreover, after acquiring the [Magma Shield], the movement speed of [Giant Bear Tibbers] greatly increased too! This significantly heightened the threat towards Su Yu! The magic shield was very sturdy, and the increased speed made the giant bear even more terrifying, but Su Yus expression remained extremely calm. Again, two spells were casted out, interweaving thunder and fire, causing the magic shield on [Giant Bear Tibbers] to crumble. Then, Su Yu executed a beautiful side flip, avoiding [Giant Bear Tibbers]s bear paw, while the magic glow in his hands lit up again. Despite [Giant Bear Tibbers] trying his utmost, he still couldnt touch this infuriating human in front of him. Annies fireballs were always just slightly off, always brushing past Su Yu, always just a tiny bit away from hitting him accurately. Facing Su Yus all-out attack, the huge bears health points were rapidly depleted, and he collapsed onto the ground with a loud crash. This powerful boss was easily defeated by Su Yu just like that! Actually, the process of the hidden mission was not meant to be like this. The attributes of [Giant Bear Tibbers] werent any different from other level 6 bosses. Furthermore, with little Annies spell harassment, an 8-level boss isnt as tricky to fight as this pair of Annie and the big bear! Ordinary players simply would not have the capacity to defeat this combination. The normal process of the mission should be to lead the huge bear into the cave behind and use the deadly traps within the cave to grind down [Giant Bear Tibbers], all while ensuring ones survival. The final steps of this mission primarily test wisdom and luck. However, Su Yu didnt opt for going into the cave, but instead directly killed [Giant Bear Tibbers] outside the cave. Perhaps, among all the players, only Su Yu would have the confidence to do so! With [Giant Bear Tibbers] lying on the ground, the full 20-stage hidden mission was thoroughly completed! Ding! Congratulations on completing the excellent level hidden mission [Savi Goddesss Tear]! Reward: Experience Points X1000, [Tear of the Goddess (Excellent)] X1. At the same time, [Giant Bear Tibbers] swollen belly split open, spilling out a crystal clear droplet-shaped equipment. It was indeed the [Tear of the Goddess]! But Su Yu didnt rush to pick up this item. He smiled at little Annie, Annie, have you had enough fun? Would you like Uncle to take you home for dinner? Su Yu didnt attack Annie, because after the fight began, Annie entered an [Immune] state, unable to receive physical and magical damage. Little Annies face turned pale with anger. After [Giant Bear Tibbers] fell, she also lost the ability to continue using magic attacks on Su Yu. Hmph! Lets wait and see! Sooner or later, Ill trap you in these thistles just like Tibbers! Annie glared fiercely at Su Yu, then turned and walked towards the forest. Tsk tsk, Im afraid you wont have the chance! Su Yu scratched his chin. Then he raised his hand, the scroll of [Fireball] was activated, and the bushes on the ground were burnt clean. With all the bushes burnt, how are you going to trap someone? Annie in the distance saw Su Yus actions, staggered and almost fell to the ground. But she didnt say anything more, and left the forest without looking back. On the other hand, Su Yu picked up [Tear of the Goddess]. [Tear of the Goddess (Excellent)] Jewelry Magic Points Limit +100 Characteristics: Each time you release a skill, the [Tear of the Goddess] will gain an additional 3 magic points limit, up to a maximum of 360 points. Note: The crystallization of Savi Goddesss tears implies misfortune and bad luck to a certain extent. Once the [Tear of the Goddess]s extra magic points reach the maximum, it will unlock the upgrade mission for the [Tear of the Goddess]. Unconsciously, Su Yu used the [Point Star Hand] to upgrade the [Tear of the Goddess] to a rare quality. [Tear of the Goddess (Rare)] Accessory Mana Capacity +150 Feature: For each skill you cast, [Tear of the Goddess] will gain an additional 3 points of mana capacity, up to a maximum of 450. [Tear of the Goddess] has no level limit for equipment. Moreover, a rare-quality [Tear of the Goddess], when fully stacked, can increase Mana by a staggering 600 points! Consider that Su Yu currently only has a Mana of 140, equipping it would mean an increase of several multiples to his Mana! But thats not the most important part. Su Yu stared at the Upgrade Task note in the [Tear of the Goddess], lost in thought. Upgrade Task?! Its actually equipment with an upgrade task! Subtle expressions appeared on Su Yus usually calm face. Despite having lived once before, he still found it hard to believe. According to his memories from his past life, he knew clearly what equipment branded with the words Upgrade Task meant. This kind of equipment implies Mainline Tasks! The main questline in the world of the Evolution game! There are many routes for the mainline tasks in Evolution, and each route comes with generous rewards. Epic and even legendary equipment, skills, and mounts are only produced from mainline tasks. It can be said that in the previous world, those who successfully completed mainline tasks were inevitably big shots! Without exception! In his previous life, Su Yu had only heard of the mainline tasks and upgradeable equipment but had not actually encountered them. He did not expect to encounter them this early in the game in this life! An excited emotion inevitably surfaced in Su Yus heart. But he also gave himself a silent warning: Dont take it lightly! Mainline Tasks arent easy to complete! The player who completed the [Tear of the Goddess] Task in the past life was permanently banned from the game, maybe its the punishment for failing the Mainline Task, must be cautious! Su Yu forced himself to calm down. After calming his mind, he headed towards the newbie village. No matter what, he should first go to the wilderness area and get the [Tear of the Goddess] fully stacked! Just when Su Yu was returning to the newbie village, at the entrance of Wolf King Valley, west of the newbie village. Hey! Mister, I heard you heard Goddess Savis singing the day before yesterday? Snow Fall excitedly stopped a red-bearded woodcutter in front of her. She just accepted a hidden task. After only doing ten rounds, she and her father leveled up to level 2, which was much faster than monster grinding! And the rewards for the hidden task were also generous, they both got a green-quality weapon, she was very excited about the upcoming task storyline. But the woodcutter dampened her excitement: Im sorry, miss, but my daughters Annies wish has already been completed by another adventurer. We dont need your help now. Meanwhile, Snow Fall and Snow Balm received the task failure notice. Snow Fall was stunned: Who was it? Who took our hidden task? Having a halfway done hidden task completed by someone else felt like having a fishbone stuck in her throat. Snow Balm then took a step forward and politely asked: Brother, can you tell me which adventurer that fulfilled Annies wish? Were good friends with Annie. We would like to know. I cant say that. Disregarding them, the woodcutter picked up his firwood and continued walking towards the village. Without hurrying, Snow Balm took out a piece of [Wild Boar Meat] from his backpack and, with a smiling face, ran after him: Hey, bro, wait a minute! You must be very tired cutting wood in the mountains every day! This piece of wild boar meat is for you, take it back and make a soup, helps to replenish energy for you and Annie! Chapter 14 - 14 14. Charging for blocking the door? Su Yu steps in! _1 14 14. Charging for blocking the door? Su Yu steps in! _1 Translator: 549690339 This piece of [Wild Boar Meat] had dropped earlier when the Snow Balm father-daughter duo and the five-man team of East Mountain Sword fought the [Black Wild Boar]. Snow Balm didnt know if the NPCs in Evolution could be bribed, but since she had the [Wild Boar Meat], she decided to give it a try. Upon seeing the [Wild Boar Meat], the woodcutters eyes widened. The wood he cut in a busy day would probably not be worth such a large piece of wild boar meat! So, the woodcutter wiped his salivating mouth and discreetly accepted the meat, saying: Cough cough, Ill tell you, but you cant tell anyone else, okay? Sure, no problem. The Snow Balm father-daughter duos eyes lit up, and they eagerly awaited for him to speak. There was an adventurer named Nemesis the woodcutter said leisurely. After a while A resentful female voice echoed from the woods, Nemesis! I will remember you! At the same time, Su Yu was on his way back to the novice village. But for some reason, he suddenly felt chilled to the bone. Whats going on? Did I forget to turn off the air conditioner in the rental house? I must remember to turn it off when I go eat. Su Yu thought and continued to walk forward. When he reached the village entrance, Su Yu found that a large group of players had gathered there, blocking the path into the village. The players were divided into two sides, arguing loudly, each person redder and more flustered than the last. On the inner side of the entrance, a well-equipped warrior was leading a group of over a hundred people, effectively barring the way into the village. They confidently announced: Everyone, please do us a favor for the Zhan Tian Guild! Our leader has set his sights on a skill scroll in the goods station, but he doesnt have enough money. We need your generous donations. When our Zhan Tian Guild gets rich, we promise to pay back double of everything we received today! What we say, we will do! Su Yu took a look at this warriors name and was taken aback. He recognized this name, [Red-Eyed Black Dragon], a core member of the Emperor Blood Slays the Sky Guild and quite a big shot in his past life. Why was he here all of a sudden? And pretending to be a member of the Zhan Tian Guild? But Su Yu wasnt in a hurry, he decided to keep watching. The players at the village entrance were angry: Why should we give you money because you dont have enough? Exactly! Our money doesnt just blow in with the wind! Youre charging an entry fee to the village, have you no shame? Ive played Magic Realm before and I thought Zhan Tian was a reputable guild! I really was blind! The players outside the village were indignant and denounced their opponents. The Red-Eyed Black Dragon wasnt taking their complaints seriously, they refused to let anyone in without paying. The situation between the groups began to intensify and a standoff commenced. From this, Su Yu got a grasp of the situation. Turns out members of the Emperor Blood guild were posing as members of the Zhan Tian Guild and charging an entry fee to the village. How interesting! Su Yu developed an interest in the situation and stood silently on the side, watching how things would unfold. A smug smile was plastered across Red-Eyed Black Dragons face. He threatened, Without paying, I wont let anyone enter the village! A group of rebels was just forced offline by us, want to try? Behind the Emperor Blood Guild, a group of ordinary players (shills) who had already entered the village also began to chime in: Everyone, calm down! Isnt it just one spiritual energy coin! Just pay the fee; its better than being forcibly kicked offline, right? Its better to pay the money and avoid disaster. Despite everything, Zhan Tian is the largest guild; we should give them some face. Under the persuasion of the players (shills) who had entered the village, a lot of the ordinary players were starting to waver. Indeed, one spiritual energy coin wasnt much, its equivalent to running one mission, being kicked off for half an hour would be more of a loss. However, there were still a lot of players who chose to stand their ground: You guys are full of shit! Just because you are a large guild, should we be oppressed? We have to put up with our bosss airs at work, our wifes tantrums at home, even the cat in our house is more privileged than us. Why should we tolerate this nonsense in a game too? Thats right! Lets fight them! Lets fight them together! I dont believe we cannot beat this damned Zhan Tian guild! The players emotions were blazing, a lot of them drew their weapons and launched an attack against Red-Eyed Black Dragon and the members of Emperor Blood. However, Red-Eyed Black Dragon sneered, Heh, overestimating yourself! Then he turned back and ordered: All of you, listen! Attack the ones who are leading! Understood! Members of the Emperor Blood guild sprang into action immediately, engaging in combat with the ordinary players at the village entrance. Since the players were generally only level 1 or 2 and only knew one skill, the fight wasnt very exciting. But because there were over three hundred participants, there were constant flashes of white light in the middle of the battlefield. Each white light flash signified a player being killed. Su Yu watched calmly from the side. However, even without watching, he knew that Emperor Blood would have the upper hand. Although there were more average players, their lack of unity made it hard for them to succeed. Just as he expected, not long after the fight at the village entrance started, Emperor Blood took control. The leading players were the first to fall, their flashes of white light signaling their demise. With the leaders gone, the morale of the remaining players plummeted. Some players were only thinking about their own survival, willing to clash but reluctant to sacrifice; and others were still debating about whether to pay the fee to avoid trouble, as it wouldnt be wise to make enemies with a large guild over a single spiritual energy coin. Each player had different thoughts. The Emperor Blood members, on the other hand, with the promise of a payout from the guild leader, had no fear of dying and were willing to fight even if it meant getting killed. In addition, the members of Emperor Blood were of higher levels, had better equipment, and knew how to coordinate their attack. Although there were more ordinary players, they started to falter and lose their ground. Seeing that the Emperor Blood Guild was about to take control of the situation, Red-Eyed Black Dragon flashed a victorious smile: A disunited mob! Im giving you one last chance, pay the fee and leave! Or else, prepare to die! Hearing Red-Eyed Black Dragons words, some players hesitated. Some ranged archers and mages even stopped their attacks and casting. Just then, Su Yu made his move! Su Yu had been waiting for a chance to retaliate against the Zhan Tian Guild. Now that the opportunity was right in front of him, how could he not seize it? He didnt care if these people were from Emperor Blood, posing as Zhan Tians members. Su Yu stepped forward from the back line, raised his staff to cast a spell, and shouted: The Zhan Tian guild has gone too far! Do you think youre unbeatable because youre a part of a large guild? You will eventually become the enemy of all the players! Red-Eyed Black Dragon glanced at Su Yu and scoffed, Tch! A little magician too afraid even to show his name Crack! Su Yus [Lightning Bolt] spell hit its mark, directly striking Red-Eyed Black Dragon. -125! Having just leveled up to level 2 with only 120 hit points, Red-Eyed Black Dragon fell, his white light fading on the streets. The once arrogant dragon was now no more. Seeing Red-Eyed Black Dragon die instantly and the huge -125 that popped up over his head, the members of Emperor Blood and the other players were all stunned. What the hell! 125 damage?! A full health, level 2 warrior was instantly killed?! What on earth is happening?! Everyone turned their heads to look at Su Yu, their eyes full of disbelief. Chapter 15 - 15 15, Su Yu, 1V100! _1 15 15, Su Yu, 1V100! _1 Translator: 549690339 Facing the astonished gaze of the players, Su Yu didnt provide any explanation, his hands never stopped moving. [Lightning Bolt] [Lightning Bolt] [Lightning Bolt] A [Lightning Bolt] was fired every 0.5 seconds. Sky Dragon, Giant God Soldier, Swift These core members of Emperor Blood guild had previously shone in the battle, but they seemed as feeble as paper mache now, falling apart under Su Yus attack. Flashes of white light shone one after another, signifying the Emperor Blood guilds elites being sent offline for reflection. After launching several [Lightning Bolts], Su Yu felt that his killing speed was too slow, considering that there were still eighty or ninety people in Emperor Blood. So he started releasing [Lightning Bolts] with his right hand, waving his magic wand, and in his left hand he was tearing up scrolls for the [Fireball Skill], tossing them out just like he did when leveling up. Thunder and fire interweaved, causing large flashes of white light to appear within Emperor Bloods team. Despite being only one person, Su Yu produced an amount of damage that was greater than that caused by more than two hundred players! Some players recognized the magic scrolls in Su Yus hand and exclaimed emphatically: My god, those are [Fireball Skill Scrolls] sold at 50 spiritual energy coins each in the Magic Cottage! How many? 50 each?! I was overjoyed when I got a reward for a mission of 2 spiritual energy coins. A magic scroll that costs 50 coins? Is this for human use?! Holy hell, we are all new players, why is he so rich? Are you sure hes a player? Isnt he disguised as an NPC?! The surrounding players widened their eyes, some were so surprised that their jaws dropped. Within seconds, Su Yu wiped out a dozen of Emperor Bloods players with waves of spell attacks. However, there were still seventy or eighty players left in Emperor Blood, especially the long-range archers and mages, who remained untouched by Su Yu and hence remained intact. One of the archer players in the Emperor Blood team recollected himself and shouted: Its only him alone! Ranged players pay attention. We kill him together! The other archers and mages recollected themselves from their surprise and launched a concerted attack against Su Yu. All of a sudden, dozens of arrows and magic projectiles were unleashed at Su Yu. Standing still on the spot and after gulping down a [Basic Intelligence Potion], Su Yu cast a [Frost Shield]. -1 -1 -1 -1 Su Yu had a high defense of 28 points, while the spell intensity and attack strength of the mages and archers from Emperor Blood were only around 10 points. A series of damage hit Su Yus [Frost Shield], but they could only deduct -1 from the shields life force! Under the effects of the potion, Su Yus [Frost Shield] had a whopping 160 points of shield value! Even if Su Yu stood motionless and allowed them to attack him, they wouldnt be able to break the [Frost Shield] within half a minute, let alone harm Su Yu. After being collectively attacked from afar, Su Yu also set his sights on these ranged fighters. [Lightning Bolt] [Fireball Skill] Each spell eliminated an enemy. Emperor Bloods team was swiftly losing members with the ranged fighters receiving most of the attention from Su Yu. 80 60 40 The battle had only lasted for more than twenty seconds, and yet over half of Emperor Bloods team had been slaughtered by Su Yu! Their counterattacks couldnt even break Su Yus [Frost Shield], plunging them into despair. The healers were even more bewildered. Faced with the emergency of teammates life points disappearing one by one, they desperately looked around, finding no solutions. Who the hell is this?! The game had only been online for three hours, why is he slaughtering them as if they were chickens? Are we all even playing the same game? The number of people in Emperor Bloods team continued to fall. When the number dropped to 30, they gave up resistance and looked at Su Yu with disbelief, confusion, and bewilderment. Noticing that Emperor Bloods people were no longer resisting, Su Yu stopped. In Evolution, killing other players didnt result in a red name nor any penalties, but the killed players would have their game time forcibly reduced. Failure in tasks could potentially result in the account being banned. This feature of forcing players to leave is indeed a significant characteristic of this game. At this time, there were still more than 200 ordinary players standing behind Su Yu. They were also looking at Su Yu with astonished expressions, as if they were looking at an alien. Su Yu turned around and bowed to the dumbfounded ordinary players: Dont be surprised, everyone. My high damage is due to the completion of a hidden mission. A high-ranking NPC who happened to pass by gave me a BUFF and the scrolls are temporary scrolls given by the NPC. If you do more hidden tasks, you will also have the opportunity to get them. Su Yu said this so that the regular players wouldnt remember him. Otherwise, if he were to log in every day and be surrounded by a group of players staring at him, it would be quite troublesome. Hearing Su Yus explanation, most players quickly believed him: So it was a BUFF from a hidden task, no wonder. I knew it! How can there be a 1V100 situation? Hasnt the game company considered the balance? Are hidden missions so powerful? I wanna do hidden tasks too! Anyway, bro, you really helped us get our revenge! You taught this gang of bastards from Zhan Tian a brutal lesson! The players discussed enthusiastically. After applause from the crowd, Su Yu continued: But having said that, you all shouldnt be afraid of Zhan Tian guild! If the big guilds engage in misdeeds, they must also pay the price. How about this? Lets all go to the official forum to condemn them, and let them know that we ordinary players arent easy to bully! In response to Su Yus words, the players echoed their agreement: Right! This friend is absolutely correct! We cant let the big guilds run rampant! Theyre doing this just after the server launched, whats next?! Lets go, lets go! Go offline! When it comes to online fights, Ive never been afraid of anyone! I have the complete video of this event. Im going to post it on the official forum now, all of you should come and upvote my post! Sure! Definitely! After stirring up the players, Su Yu found an opportunity to sneak out of the crowd unnoticed. He had done all he could to crackdown on Zhan Tian guild. After walking to the Magic Cottage, he bought a sufficient amount of supplies from the old mage, and then logged out on the spot. Back in reality, the first thing he saw was clearly the helmet display board. But the display board indicated that it required 12 hours of login before the [Realization] of his power could be activated. Helpless, he could only take off the gaming helmet. After stretching a bit and adjusting the air conditioner to a higher temperature, Su Yu casually ordered a take-out. While waiting for the take-out, Su Yu went online to search for UFO, unidentified flying object, and alien related news. Calculating from the timeline, the advance team of the Skuru people should have already reached Blue Star and many residents should have seen the Skuru spaceship. Unfortunately, in the year 2120, the government had stringent control over the internet. Su Yu searched for twenty minutes and still hadnt found the information he wanted. Twenty minutes later, his take-out arrived. While eating, Su Yu opened the official forum of Evolution. He wanted to know if the players condemnation of Zhan Tian guild on the forum had any effect. Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: 16, Forum Controversy_l Chapter 16: 16, Forum Controversy_l Translator: 549690339 Upon entering the official forum, Su Yu immediately saw the bold, brightly highlighted pinned post C 1V100! Mysterious player sweeps aside the tyrannical Zhan Tian Guild, the results are thought-provoking. Opening the post, Su Yu saw a complete third-person video footage where the Zhan Tian Guild was charging an entrance fee to the village and having a dispute with ordinary players, eventually leading to a massacre. The player who posted the video was very considerate, meticulously describing the causes and consequences of the incident. At the end of the post, they called out, The Zhan Tian Guilds actions have reached an intolerable level! If they dare to charge an entrance fee just after the server opened, what will they do next? Will they monopolize game resources? We must stand up and resist the Zhan Tian Guild! The Zhan Tian Guild must apologize! They must compensate the players that were harmed! The post was published twenty minutes ago and instantly exploded on the official forum. Many players replied, expressing their support: Support! We cant allow the big guilds to behave unscrupulously! As a witness, the Zhan Tian Guild really disgusts me! For just a tiny profit they treat ordinary players this way, such a guild needs to be expelled from the game! My friend just became a reserve member of the Zhan Tian Guild, hes been boasting about it to me. Im gonna kick him out right now! We need to distance ourselves from these bastards! But that guy who did the IVIOO is so freaking amazing! Even if he was using the BUFF given by the NPC. If it were me, even with the BUFF, I wouldnt dare offend a big guild like Zhan Tian! The players passionately discussed the issue. Within a short twenty minutes, thousands of replies were made to the video thread. Scanning through it, Su Yu found out that only a small part of the replies were from real players; most of them were from ordinary netizens who couldnt afford helmets and were only flooding the forum. But that didnt affect the publics denunciation of the Zhan Tian Guild. Soon, the entire forum was filled with posts cursing the Zhan Tian Guild. The forum administrators didnt shy away from making things worse, they made the video post a top highlighted sticky post. In the forum, there was nothing but curses. However, taking a look at the top few pages of posts, Su Yu found that members of the Zhan Tian Guild had arrived in large numbers and many people were beginning to dispel rumours on the forum: Wait, is everyone mistaken? The people charging in the video arent from our Zhan Tian Guild! Im a member of the Zhan Tian Guild and even a leader of the Elite Team. Ive never heard of anyone in our guild doing such things! Yes! Our Zhan Tian Guild values its reputation greatly. Anyone who has played Magic Realm should know this, weve always maintained the game environment, we would never do such low-level things. Ive played Magic Realm, I can vouch for Zhan Tian being a decent guild. Someone must be impersonating us Members of the Zhan Tian Guild flocked in one after the other, the forum quickly filled with posts dispelling rumors. The posts were quite effective, many spectators began to believe their words, no longer cursing the Zhan Tian Guild, but quietly watching for the follow-up. Im afraid the Zhan Tian Guild will soon produce decisive evidence, and the entire incident will simmer down. Here, Su Yu had finished his takeaway meal. He let out a small sigh: Zhan Tianjian is quite skilled! If it continues at this rate, hell quickly smooth things over. No, they cant get through this crisis easily, I need to think of a plangot it! Su Yu got a bright idea. He took out his phone to check the time, and nodded: Half an hour has passed, Red -Eyed Black Dragon should be online by now, Ill contact him. Su Yu put on his gaming helmet and logged into the game. Nolan Village cemetery. A vast white light flashed, and Red -Eyed Black Dragon was resurrected here along with dozens of Emperor Blood Guild members. As soon as Red-Eyed Black Dragon came online, he immediately checked his death log. After seeing the name of the person who killed him, Red-Eyed Black Dragon couldnt help but yell out: Damn! Its Nemesis! It was actually Nemesis who killed us! Behind him stood the other three core members of the Emperor Blood Guild: Giant God Soldier, Sky Dragon, and Swift. Giant God Soldier was a gloomy-looking young man. He looked at the death log and his face was very ugly: So we were killed by this high-level player who took down a level 4 boss, theres no injustice in our deaths. Sky Dragon was a cute redhead Ioli, her face full of confusion: Really? I just saw the video post on the forum, he clearly killed us using a BUFF given by a high-level NPC! Those are all lies to deceive people! Swift was a blonde big sister type character, she brushed her hair and said: There was about two and a half hours between when Nemesis killed the level 4 boss and when he killed us. Even a high-level NPC wouldnt give him a BUFF for that long. Theres only one answer C Nemesis truly has the strength to kill us instantly! He just got lucky, thats all! Red-Eyed Black Dragon scorned: Everyones level is low right now, but once we level up and get better gear, Ill show Nemesis what true cruelty is! Alright, the server just opened and time is precious. Weve already wasted half an hour, we cant waste any more, lets level up. Red -Eyed Black Dragon gestured, leading the guild members out of the cemetery. But before he had taken a few steps, he suddenly received a system prompt: Ding! Player Nemesis has requested to add you as a friend. Red -Eyed Black Dragons face instantly froze, and his movements stopped as well. Noticing that Red -Eyed Black Dragon had stopped, Swift and other core members turned back and looked at him: Red, whats wrong? Uh its Nemesis, Nemesis actually wants to add me as a friend! Red -Eyed Black Dragon stared at the word Nemesis in the system message, his eyes almost bulging out. Heh! Didnt you say you were gonna show him what true cruelty is? Show him then! Swift immediately egged him on. Yeah! Red-eyed Uncle, you cant back down! Sky Dragon also said with an innocent smile. Well okay then. Red -Eyed Black Dragon thought for a moment and clicked the agree button. But after agreeing, he immediately utilized his fast typing speed, honed from decades of being single, and typed out a long string of characters: Nemesis, Sir! I am honored to have a friend like you! I sincerely apologize, just now my brothers and I may have caused you some unpleasantness, we hope you can forgive us! Seeing this, Sky Dragon and Swift were almost stunned. Red? Is that what you call being cruel? Uncle Red? Could you perhaps grovel more? Red -Eyed Black Dragon waved them off in annoyance: What would you little girls understand! Then he turned his back to them, staring intently at the private messaging interface, waiting for a reply from Nemesis.. Chapter 17 - Chapter 17: 17. Epic Quest [Annie’s Revenge]_1 Chapter 17: 17. Epic Quest [Annies Revenge]_1 Translator: 549690339 Well, I didnt expect the early Red -Eyed Black Dragon to be so polite. Su Yu was a bit surprised. The Red-Eyed Black Dragon was a big shot in his previous life! The Empire guild managed to become one of the top ten guilds nationwide mainly because of him and his team, who contributed at least 30% of their success. To see him so humble and adaptable in his early days was quite unexpected. Alright, I forgive you. Su Yu replied, But you have to tell me the truth. Which guild do you belong to? I have dealt with Zhan Tianjian, and you certainly dont look like someone who works under him. UmThis The Red-Eyed Black Dragon hesitated. After a while, he replied, Boss, actually we are members from the Shepherd in the Clouds guild. Our boss wants the skill scroll you put up for sale in the warehouse, but we dont have enough spiritual energy coins, so we had to resort to this. The Shepherd in the Clouds guild? Su Yu laughed. He was very familiar with the Shepherd in the Clouds guild because he used to be a member in his previous life. The Shepherd in the Clouds guild was backed by the offline corporation Shepherd in the Clouds Group, one of the top 30 companies nationwide and the company Su Yu used to work for. In his previous life, half a year after the catastrophe, the Shepherd in the Clouds Group sold off all its tangible assets and led all its employees into Evolution. It was then that Su Yu managed to enter the game. So he almost burst into laughter when the Red-Eyed Black Dragon mentioned the Shepherd in the Clouds guild. But he still replied seriously, Thats good! I am very close to your boss Shepherd in the Clouds How about this? I will teach you a trick. When you do it successfully, let the Shepherd in the Clouds know. He will promote and reward you! Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Really? Thank you, boss! ( SuYu: - Two minutes later, the Red-Eyed Black Dragon went offline. He then opened the official forum and wrote a sincere post with his own IDGoodbye, Zhan Tian. My heart is chilled. In the post, the Red -Eyed Black Dragon mentioned that he was originally a member of the Zhan Tian guild, and had privately received a task from his boss, Zhan Tianjian, to collect village entry fees at the entrance. He initially didnt want to do it. Who could possibly enjoy such a job that made everyone despise them? But for the sake of the guild, he took on the task. He was prepared to take the blame! However, he never expected that Zhan Tianjian would message him privately and request him to admit that he was a member of the Shepherd in the Clouds guild, and make the innocent Shepherd guild take the blame for the forum scandal! The Red-Eyed Black Dragon refused. His conscience wouldnt allow him to do such a thing. So he spilled out everything. At the end of the post, he lamented, I never thought Zhan Tianjian would be such a person! I must have been blind! I now swear with my ID Red-Eyed Black Dragon that I will permanently quit the Zhan Tian guild and cut off all relations with them! The Red-Eyed Black Dragons post stirred up a great deal of concern on the forum! The forum users laughed heartily. They didnt expect such an unexpected twist after the original plot twist! Members of the Shepherd in the Clouds guild were stunned. How did this somehow turn back on them? Members of the Zhan Tian guild were shocked. Their boss was secretly pulling strings! No wonder they didnt know. Zhan Tianjian became furious. He checked the forum and wondered who this Red -Eyed Black Dragon was. Hed never seen such a brazen person! In short, after the Red-Eyed Black Dragons post, the original conflict between the two factions gradually escalated into a multi-faction war. The Shepherd in the Clouds guild quickly got involved. Regardless of whether the allegations were true or false, the guild publically denounced Zhan Tianjians shameful behavior. Of course, Zhan Tianjian flatly denied it all. Adding the trolls and hecklers into the mix, the official forum was in total chaos. But all this had nothing to do with Su Yu. Upon logging in, he headed straight for the Silver Snake Valley to the west of Nolan Village, entered the territory of the Level 5 monster [Silver Snake], and began prepping to fill up on the [Tears of the Goddess]. Being a Level 5 monster area, the Silver Snake Valley was completely empty. So Su Yu gave it everything hed got and started sweeping through the silver snakes in the area. [Lightning Bolt] ! [Fireball Skill]! He cast spell after spell. -103 -64 -101 -63 Su Yus [Lightning Bolt] was still strong, powerful enough to instantly kill a Level 5 monster. But by now, the [Fireball Scroll] seemed to be losing its oomph, with an average damage of 62 points, it couldnt instantly kill a [Silver Snake] that had a health point of 70. But Su Yu didnt mind. If one [Fireball Scroll] couldnt take it out, he could use two, right? Thanks to Su Yus money attack, his terrifying levelling speed continued unabated. The [Silver Snakes] in the Silver Snake Valley suffered under Su Yus onslaught C they fell like wheat before a scythe. During his level grinding, Su Yu also secured equipment that a mage could use. [Wind Velvet Belt Iv5 (Ordinary)]: Defense +4 Unfortunately, he couldnt equip it yet, so Su Yu just threw it into his backpack for now. Each time Su Yu used a skill, the extra mana value of the [Tears of the Goddess] increased by 3 points. When dealing with the Empire guild, Su Yu had used more than thirty different skills. So after another ten or so minutes of power levelling, and after killing about 180 [Silver Snakes], the [Tears of the Goddess] finally completed stacking! [Tears of the Goddess (Rare)] Jewellery Maximum Mana Value +150 Characteristic: Maximum Mana Value +450 The moment the [Tears of the Goddess] completed stacking C Ding! Epic hidden mission [Annies Revenge] activated. Do you accept? Accept! You have accepted the mission [Annies Revenge (Epic)]. Mission Description: You destroyed Annies favorite toy [Teddy Bear Tibbers] using the trap in the cave, causing her to bear a grudge against you. Now, she has called upon her friend[Star-forged Dragon King] Aurelion Sol to attack you. As a highly prestigious Dragon King, Aurelion Sol will not attack you a second time if you survive his initial attack. Mission requirements: Survive Aurelion Sols attack! Aurelion Sols arrival countdown: 05:59:56. Mission failure penalty: Permanent account ban! Mission reward: Upgrade [Tears of the Goddess], gain Experience Points XIOOO, Main Storyline Progress [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire 0/100]. Su Yu carefully read the long mission description. While reading, his mood rapidly fluctuated. In the beginning, Su Yu was speechless when he read used the trap in the cave as he hadnt even gone into the cave to begin with! Seems like the text of the mission needs some tweaking. However, as he continued reading and saw the name [Star-forged Dragon King] Aurelion Sol, he broke out in a cold sweat. Aurelion Sol is a very powerful Level 84 NPC. In the known game world, only 12 NPCs are stronger than him. Even in the outside world, there are only around 15 Skru star warriors stronger than him. One could say that Aurelion Sol is one of the most potent characters in the entire game! But Su Yu found it unbelievable that such a powerful being would come to the newbie village, or even attack him! Su Yu found this utterly incredulous.. Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: 18, Kill level 5 boss in 5 seconds! _1 Chapter 18: 18, Kill level 5 boss in 5 seconds! _1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu calmed himself down and continued reading. The requirement of the hidden mission was to survive a single attack from the [Star-forged Dragon King]. If Su Yu had received this task at level 60, it would be almost impossible to complete, as the [Star-forged Dragon King] was simply too powerful, being capable of destroying an entire city with a single breath! But for this task to be given during the novice village phase and with such a severe penalty for failure, there must be a way to complete it. How am I supposed to complete it? Su Yu pondered, surrounded by creatures. He spent about two minutes and still could not think of a solution. Exhaling, Su Yu said, No matter what, I need to complete the task at hand first. Su Yu started to act, continuing to clear out the [Silver Snakes]. His goal in this trip to Silver Snake Valley was not only to stack the [Tear of the Goddess], but also to kill a Silver Snake boss, get the [Silver Snake Gall], and complete the first task, [Joining Scholars Temple], given by the old mage. Ive already killed 180 Silver Snakes, the Silver Snake boss should be respawning soon. While thinking about this, Su Yu cast his spells swiftly, and the surrounding Silver Snakes fell in droves. His [Tear of the Goddess] had now reached capacity, and his mana had increased significantly to 760! High mana capacity should match with better mana potion. So, Su Yu used the [Point Star Hand] to upgrade the [Basic Mana Potion]. Ding! Do you want to spend 10 spiritual energy coins to strengthen the [Basic Mana Potion]? Confirm! Ding, the [Basic Mana Potion] has been upgraded to [Intermediate Mana Potion]. [Intermediate Mana Potion]: Restores 300 mana points within 3 seconds. The high mana capacity provided by the [Tear of the Goddess] combined with the mana restoration effect of the [Intermediate Mana Potion], saved Su Yu a lot of time consuming potions. He no longer needed to drink a potion after every few spells he cast. After more than ten minutes, Su Yu, who had killed over two hundred more [Silver Snakes], leveled up to level 4. Upon reaching level 4, his magic strength naturally rose to 36 points. He was also able to use the [Linen Gloves (Excellent) Lv4] dropped from the goat boss. Su Yu upgraded the [Linen Gloves] to a rare quality and put them on. [Linen Gloves (Rare) Lv4] Defense +ll Intellect + 5 Spell Casting Speed +5% After equipping the [Linen Gloves], Su Yus spell intensity rose to 41 points and his defense also reached an astonishing 40 points! For a level 4 character, 40 defense is practically a bug-like existence. Even the highest defense tank in the game would weep if they saw Su Yus defensive attributes. The only pity was that the Silver Snake boss didnt respawn even when Su Yu reached level 4. But Su Yu was patient and continued to clean up the [Silver Snakes] in the area. Finally, after killing one hundred more [Silver Snakes], just as Su Yu was beginning to grow impatient, the Silver Snake boss respawned! [Silver Snake Leader (Common)] HP: 700 The Silver Snake boss is a giant white cobra, four meters long, with a crimson mark on its forehead. It spawned right next to Su Yu. As soon as it appeared, it glared directly at Su Yu with eye-catching vertical pupils. Then it coiled up and sprang forward. Like a loosed arrow, the Silver Snake boss rocketed straight towards Su Yu, its gaping maw aimed for his throat. Facing the assault of the Silver Snake boss, Su Yu just smiled. His gaze towards the Silver Snake boss was full of affection, as though he was a farmer looking at ripe corn in the field. Hence, Su Yu stood still, treating the Silver Snake boss to a [Lightning Bolt] and an Ice Arrow scroll, then lightly sidestepped to the left. The Silver Snake bosss attack missed by a hair, grazing past his neck and biting into nothing. But the Silver Snake boss was no pushover either. Although it failed to land a bite, in mid-air, it coiled its body and whipped its tail at Su Yu like a physical lash. This tail whip came with a whoosh sound and had great force and speed. With Su Yus agility, he could certainly dodge it by rolling. But as a Mage, he had a better means to deal with it: Su Yu chanted a spell, quickly forming a [Frost Shield] around him. The shield, made of frozen magical energy, encased him from head to toe. Wham! The Silver Snake boss tail whipped against the [Frost Shield] with a mighty thud. -112! A large figure appeared above Su Yus head, causing the [Frost Shield] to shudder violently. However, the Silver Snake Boss failed to break Su Yus [Frost Shield]. After its attack ended, the Silver Snake boss, unable to recover its footing in mid-air, awkwardly plummeted to the ground. Taking advantage of this, Su Yu unleashed his spells, each one aimed at the weak point of the Silver Snake boss. -132! -130! -61! Su Yus current spell intensity was as high as 41 points, with only three rounds of spells, the Silver Snake boss was left with a sliver of health! The Silver Snake boss had not expected the small human in front of it to deal such high damage! Severely injured, it tried desperately to escape, but it was already too late. [Lightning Bolt] ! [Fireball Skill]! Su Yus final two spells were cast. The poor Silver Snake boss, no more than 5 seconds after appearing, had its HP bar wiped out, leaving only a charred carcass. Ding! You have killed [Silver Snake Leader (Common) Lv5] and gained 70 experience points. The system reported cheerfully. It was easy to kill, but the prime skin got wasted, Su Yu looked at the snake bosss corpse while he said regretfully. The Silver Snake boss was considered a beast. Players who had learned the skinning profession could peel an intact piece of excellent quality [Silver Snake Skin] from it to create leather armor. In his previous life, Su Yu had the skinning profession and felt the urge to take the skin off the Silver Snake bosss corpse. However, this lifetime, Su Yu had no time to learn the secondary profession, thus the body of the Silver Snake boss was wasted. Su Yu walked forward and turned over the body of the Silver Snake boss. As the first player to kill the Silver Snake boss server-wide, the drops were rather generous: [Light Cloud Round Shield (Excellent) Lv5], [Slippery Scale Chestplate (Excellent) Lv5], skill scroll [True Word Art. Shield (Common)], [Silver Serpent Gallbladder (Excellent)]. [True Word Art. Shield (Common)]: Uses holy light to form a shield, absorbing 150% of spell strength damage for you or a teammate you select, with a cooldown time of 15 seconds and a duration of 60 seconds, consumes 20 points of Holy Energy. [True Word Art. Shield] is a signature skill of the Priest class. Priest class has poor attack capabilities, but their healing abilities and ability to protect their teammates are strong. And indeed, many Priests need this skill. I can put it up for sale in the marketplace later. There was nothing useful among the drops of the Silver Snake boss, so Su Yu only gave it a brief glance. After putting all the drops into his bag, he left the Silver Snake Valley and returned to Nolan Village.. Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: 19, Invitation to join Zhan Tianjian_l Chapter 19: 19, Invitation to join Zhan Tianjian_l Translator: 549690339 Walking back to Nolan Village, Su Yu pondered on how to accomplish the hidden mission and evade the Star-forged Dragon Kings attack. The penalty for mission failure was far from a joke, having his account permanently deleted! If the mission failed, Su Yu couldnt accept that the effort he put in over the past three days, and the great start he had, would all go down the drain. I still havent figured out how to break the deadlock, but for the time being, I can learn the life-saving skills unique to the mage class, Su Yu abruptly pondered. During the early stages of the mage profession, there are three main life-saving skills-[invisibility Skill], [Flash Skill], and [Ice Barrier]. [Invisibility Skill] seemed useless against the Star-forged Dragon King, so Su Yu didnt consider it for now; Among the remaining two, the [Ice Barrier] cant be learned in the novice village. It can only be learned in the main city after reaching level 20 through a related mission. It seems that for now, the only choice is to undertake the hidden mission for the [Flash Skill], yes, thats the plan! Having decided on a course of action, Su Yus steps became much lighter, he hurriedly set out towards Nolan Village. However, before embarking on the mission, he had to hand in the completed missions first. The magic hut in the eastern part of the village. Su Yu opened his backpack, throwing a fist-sized [Silver Snake Gall] onto the wooden table in front of him. Prism, Im here to hand in the task. The old mage Prism had his back to Su Yu, fiddling with something in a crucible. Hearing Su Yus voice, he reluctantly turned around: Couldnt you have waited a little longer before handing in the task? Youve disrupted my train of thought Oh, its you! How come youre back so soon? The old mages unwillingness quickly morphed into a pleasing smile when he saw that it was Su Yu. Looking to buy something? I recently got a new batch of items Im here to hand in the task. Su Yu interrupted him while pointing at the [Silver Snake Gall] sitting on the table. This is The old mage looked at the [Silver Snake Gall] which was twice the size of a normal Silver Serpents gallbladder, his eyes round with surprise: This is the gallbladder of the Silver Snake leader! How did you manage to do it, my young friend? In his mind, he considered on how Su Yu could have enlisted a large number of adventurers to overpower the Silver Snake leader with sheer numbers. The old mage couldnt help sighing: Money is a wonderful thing! You dont need to worry about the details, just give me the skill scroll quickly. Su Yu urged. Alright then. The old mage was a little disappointed. Nevertheless, he swiftly retrieved a skill scroll with arcing electricity and a beautifully packaged envelope, and handed them to Su Yu. Ding! Congratulations on completing the rare hidden mission [ Join the Scholars Temple (modified) ]! Youve been awarded: [Scholars Temple invitation] X1, Skill Scroll [Flash Chain (Excellent)] X1, Experience Points X500. [Scholars Temple Invitation]: With this letter, you can join the [Force: Scholars Temple] at any of its branches in the major cities. [Flash Chain (Excellent)]: Throws a Lightning Bolt at the enemy, cause damage equal to 260% of magic strength. The Lightning Bolt then skips to nearby enemies, affecting a total of three targets. There is a 30% chance it will put the enemy in a state of paralysis for 1 second. Cooling time 8 seconds, casting time 1.0 seconds, mana consumption 20 points. Su Yu immediately learned the [Flash Chain] skill scroll and upgraded it to rare quality. [Flash Chain (Rare)]: Throws a Lightning Bolt at the enemy, cause damage equal to 390% of magic strength. The Lightning Bolt then skips to nearby enemies, affecting a total of three targets. There is a 40% chance it will put the enemy in a state of paralysis for 1 second. Cooling time 6 seconds, casting time 0.5 seconds, mana consumption 30 points. [Flash Chain] can attack four targets simultaneously. It is a good AoE (Area of Effect) skill in the early stages. After learning [Flash Chain], Su Yus leveling speed significantly increased, he no longer had to target one monster at a time. The [Scholars Temple Invitation] could only be used after entering the main city, it had no use for now. Su Yu put the invitation into his backpack and turned around to walk out. The old mage was somewhat reluctant: Adventurer, make sure to visit often! Alright. Su Yu waved his hand and left the magic hut. Exiting the magic hut, he stepped onto the bustling street. Su Yu headed west to undertake the hidden mission for the [Flash Skill] skill scroll. Just then, he saw five players walking in a line, headed directly towards him. The intimidating power emanating from the five players made nearby players swerve to avoid them. Su Yu looked at these five players, a cold light flashing in his eyes. Because he could recognize the middle-aged warrior leading them, it was Zhan Tianjian! Just a short while ago, members of the Zhan Tian Guild could be found in every corner of the 006 Novice Village. On one hand, they were investigating who was impersonating them and collecting entrance fees in the village; On the other hand, they were looking for Su Yu, seeking the high-end player, Nemesis, who had put up several precious items and skill scrolls for sale. The Zhan Tian Guild, being large and powerful, already had some clues about the first investigation. They initially targeted the Emperor Blood Slays the Sky Guild. As for the second matter, Zhan Tianjian had just received news that Nemesis had returned to the village and entered the magic hut. He immediately hurried there with his men. Su Yu squinted, assessing the five-man team from the Zhan Tian Guild. Zhan Tianjian, Qingli, Overlord Tiger, Hornet, Tom. These five were core members of the Zhan Tian Guild. Five traitors! Su Yu managed to suppress his urge to launch a [Lightning Bolt] spell directly at Zhan Tianjian. He stood still, waiting for the other party to speak. Zhan Tianjian appeared rather sincere. When he was three meters away from Su Yu, he extended his hand: Hello young man, I am the head of Zhan Tian Guild, Zhan Tianjian. You must be Nemesis, right? I have come here sincerely wanting to invite you to join our guild. Zhan Tianjian reached out his hand, wanting to shake hands with Su Yu. But Su Yu did not extend his hand, he merely looked coldly at Zhan Tianjian: Oh? Are you worthy? Su Yus words immediately angered the four players behind Zhan Tianjian. Overlord Tiger and Hornet were initially against their leader inviting Nemesis to join the guild, thinking that he was just an ordinary player who had gotten lucky. They believed that once everyones levels increased, he would becoming just like any other player. Now that they saw Nemesis looking down on them, they immediately became furious: Hey, kid! Youre speaking nonsense without even bothering to know what kind of guild we are? Were inviting you to join the guild because we think highly of you. Do you consider yourself as some sort of delicacy? Qingli and Tom didnt say a word, however, their faces were equally unhappy, clearly having a bad impression of Su Yu. Zhan Tianjian was deep in thought, he didnt show any displeasure. Instead, he proudly said: In terms of whether were worthy or not, I think we definitely are. Our Zhan Tian is the largest guild in Magic Realm , more than half of the records for clearing top-tier dungeons are held by us! Now, we are all switching to Evolution. It wont be long before we become the number one guild in Evolution!! So, our guild is very suitable for high-end players like you. Do you want to consider it? Su Yu didnt say a word, maintaining his disdainful expression. After Zhan Tianjian finished speaking, Su Yu directly released the [Flash Chain], targeting Overlord Tiger on the far left.. Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: 20. Method of Starting Hidden Tasks -Repeater_1 Chapter 20: 20. Method of Starting Hidden Tasks -Repeater_1 Translator: 549690339 Crack! A silvery arc of electricity blasts from the top of Su Yus wand striking directly into the Holy Knights Overlord Tiger. -143! Overlord Tiger vanishes into a flash of white light before he could react. The arc of electricity continues to rebound after hitting Overlord Tiger. Big Hornet, Qingli, Tom. -150! -151! 155! Three huge numbers bounce out over their heads. Subjected to Su Yus level suppression, he almost got the full damage of [Electric Chain] out! The trio couldnt react in time for a counter-attack, directly vanishing into a white light and signing off to reflect on their mistakes. Seeing this scene, Zhan Tianjian was stunned and frozen in place. The four core members of his club, ones he took immense pride in, were instantly killed by a single spell cast by Su Yu? Was the gap really that great? But Su Yu just smiles at Zhan Tianjian, Going back to the question, does your club deserve me as a member? This, Zhan Tianjian stammers, completely lost for words. Meanwhile, within a villa on the eastern outskirts of East Sea City. Four young men simultaneously remove their helmets, their faces darkening as they emerged from their respective rooms. They all face each other in the corridor outside the rooms, expressions of disbelief etched across their faces. We got instant killed? And by just a single spell? A slender young man spoke with a hoarse voice. The young mans ID was Tom, one of the top three healers in Zhan Tians guild, and one of Zhan Tianjians most reliable subordinates. He had been with Zhan Tians guild for five or six major online games, and this was the first time he encountered such a formidable opponent! The only woman among the four, named Qingli, agreed with a nod, resting her hand on the banister of the patio, speaking coldly, Thats right, we were instant killed. Moreover, Nemesiss damage was 20 points higher than in the forum video and even had an additional area of effect ability. How can this be? Overlord Tiger, one of the four, was irritable, In the forum video, didnt Nemesis say he could only instant kill Emperor Bloods people by obtaining buffs from high-level NPCs? Does his buff still Dersist? The buff could just be his excuse. Tom replied grimly, Four hours have passed since Zhan Tianjian met him, the game developers would never design buffs that last that long. Nemesiss current strength must be his genuine power. This is unbelievable! Big Hornet punched a shallow fist imprint into the white wall. He turned his head towards the far end of the corridor, Chairman is still in the game, wonder how hes doing. Back in the game. Looking at the silent Zhan Tianjian, Su Yu decided not to kill him, but instead said coldly, Instant-killing your four pals was a lesson for you. Remember, dont oppress regular players in the future, or todays events are bound to repeat themselves! After he finished speaking, he turned to leave. Only after hearing Su Yus words did Zhan Tianjian understood. It was because of their previous village blockade incident that Nemesis held a grudge against them and he was hard on them! But their club, Zhan Tian, was entirely innocent in that incident! Watching Su Yu turning to leave, Zhan Tianjian quickly explained, Brother, things are not as you think! The people who blocked the village entrance were not from our guild, Zhan Tian, but were disguised by Emperor Blood Slays the Sky(200 characters omitted) Zhan Tianjian explained a lot to Su Yu, even providing some evidence he had just collected. Su Yu listened indifferently. Actually, he didnt care about any of it. He just wanted to find an excuse to attack Zhan Tians guild, nothing more. After Zhan Tianjian finished, Su Yu just nodded coldly, So, I wronged you all? Of course, we are definitely being wronged, Zhan Tianjian said hastily. Alright then, lets become friends and well be in touch if theres anything. Su Yu casually tossed a friend request to Zhan Tianjian and then turned and left without looking back. Zhan Tianjian, noticing that Su Yu still didnt seem to trust them, felt helpless. No matter, being friends is good too, well gradually woo him. Zhan Tianjian looked at the retreating figure of Su Yu and thought to himself. Su Yu headed west towards the residential area of Nolan Village. The best course of action for Su Yu regarding Zhan Tianjians invitation to his guild was, in fact, to join the Zhan Tian guild. With Su Yus capabilities, he could easily integrate into the core circle of Zhan Tian and sabotage their betrayal plan at critical moments. But Su Yu knew his own character, pretending to be a spy was very easy to mess up in small details like eye contact, facial expressions, and all the efforts would go to waste. So, Su Yu chose a safer path. He added Zhan Tianjian as a friend. After they became more familiar with each other, he would sell them some unimportant equipment to solidify their friendship, which would still yield a good deal of information about the Zhan Tian guild. With this information, he could then devise methods to deal with these traitors. Su Yu had just arrived in the western residential area of the village. At this moment, Red -Eyed Black Dragon logged on and sent him a message: Boss, as per your instructions, Ive stirred up the forum! Now most people firmly believe that Zhan Tians guild must have done something underhanded! Su Yu:Youve worked hard! Its a pity I dont know Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, that rich second generation, or else I would definitely have him reward you a large red packet. Red -Eyed Black Dragon:Emperor Blood? Wait, boss, you ( ? Su Yu:Alright, doing tasks now, lets talk later Su Yu closed the private chat interface and started to focus on his task. Although Nolan Village is small, it has everything. A blacksmith shop, a tailor shop, a tavern, residences, guild hallsall types of buildings were present. In a rarely travelled alley in the residential area, Su Yu started chatting with an old man NPC who was resting on a bench. Uncle, the weather is nice today! Su Yu enthusiastically greeted the NPC old man. Hehe, young man, where do you see the nice part? Its clearly a cloudy day today. The NPC chuckled, amused by Su Yus comment. A cloudy day is pretty good! Its cool and comfortable, much better than being baked in the strong sun! Su Yu laughed. Well said. The NPC old man comfortably lay back on the bench, Its cloudy, my daughter may come to see me, such a joy! Oh? Your daughter? Su Yu chimed. Yeah! Let me tell you about my daughter With that, Su Yu and the old man start chatting. Time ticks by, second by second. Half an hour later: The NPC old man happily said, Its cloudy, my daughter may come to see me, such a joy! Su Yu: Oh? Your daughter? Yeah! Let me tell you about my daughter One hour later, the similar dialogue repeats: The NPC old man happily said, Its cloudy, my daughter may come to see me, such a joy! Su Yu: Oh? Your daughter? An hour and a half later: The NPC old man happily said, Its cloudy, my daughter Two hours had unconsciously passed. During these two hours, Su Yu and the old man repeated this dialogue four times in total! Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: 21, Encounter Snow Fall_l Chapter 21: 21, Encounter Snow Fall_l Translator: 549690339 This was the tricky part about triggering this hidden mission. To trigger the mission, it was necessary to converse repeatedly with the NPC old gentleman for up to two hours. The same content had to be repeated four times before this hidden mission could be accepted. Which ordinary player would have such leisure time? The players would, at most, chat with the NPC old gentleman for five minutes, and if they failed to trigger the mission, they would leave right away. Even those who were a bit more patient, when they found that NPC old gentlemans words were repeating after half an hour, they too retreated one after another. Hence, this hidden mission was not triggered by anyone during Su Yus previous life, until the Blue Star humans were on the verge of annihilation. At that time, a player who had lost hope unintentionally discovered this hidden mission. However, it was too late since the last few waves of Skurus attack had already arrived. Su Yu patiently chatted with the old gentleman for a full two hours. At the end of the fourth round of conversation, the NPC old gentlemans leisurely state had suddenly changed. He got up from the bench, looking worriedly towards the East. Hes here! Su Yu perked up. The old gentleman stood up worryingly peering towards the alleyway for a while. Then he looked at Su Yu: Ah! Its already so late, why hasnt my daughter Tina come yet? Young man, can you go to Morning Song grocery store in the northeastern part of the village to check on her? She might have run into some trouble there. Ding! Excellent Level Hidden Mission [Tinas Fight (1/20)] has been triggered. Do you accept? Accept! Mission Description: Uncle John has asked you to go to Morning Song grocery store, to find his daughter Tina. Mission Reward: 200 Experience Points, 2 spiritual energy coins. After accepting the mission, Su Yu stood up and waved at NPC old gentleman: Uncle John, Im leaving. Wait for my good news! May the Gods watch over you, young man. Uncle John waved goodbye to Su Five minutes later, Su Yu arrived at the door of Morning Song grocery store. Morning Song grocery store was situated in a secluded alley in the eastern residential area of the village. Very few players were coming or going. Just as Su Yu was about to push the door and go in, a female player came out from the grocery store. Excuse me Huh? Is it you? Nemesis! This female players eyes lit up when she saw Su Yu. But seeming to have recalled something, the female players eyes turned melancholic. Hello there! Snow Fall. Su Yu waved in greeting. This female player was indeed Snow Fall. Su Yu had met her twice before. However, noticing Snow Falls melancholic gaze, Su Yu felt somewhat baffled. He was familiar with this melancholic gaze. Su Yu had refused quite a few girls, who after being turned down, would look at him with a melancholic gaze. Snow Fall was giving him the same melancholic gaze. Su Yu mumbled to himself: We didnt have any interaction, did we? Why is she looking at me like this? So, Su Yu awkwardly asked: Uhm wheres your father? My dad logged off. Hes old and not fit for long durations of game play. Then why are you giving me that look? Nemesis, you stole my hidden mission [Savi Goddesss Tear]. Snow Fall said in a melancholic tone. Once Snow Fall took on the first step of [Savi Goddesss Tear], no one else could take on this mission unless she failed. Snow Fall also noticed that Su Yu had cut in at the tenth step of the mission. However, she didnt blame Nemesis. There wasnt much to be said when ones skills were inferior and the mission was stolen. But she still felt somewhat uneasy. Oh, it was you! Su Yu suddenly realized. So, in his previous life, it was Snow Fall who had completed the hidden mission. Eventually, Snow Fall failed to complete the follow-up task [Annies Revenge] and was banned, leaving Evolution for good. No wonder Su Yu had never heard of the name Snow Fall. After all, Snow Fall was good-looking and one of the first batch of players, she should have some small fame. What does it was me mean? Snow Fall was clueless; she didnt understand what Su Yu was saying. Nothing. Su Yu changed the subject: Since I snatched your hidden task, how about I give you a piece of equipment as compensation? Su Yu took out the [Scales of Chest Armor] from his bag and handed it to Snow Fall, also showing her the armors property panel. [Scales of Chest Armor Iv5 (Excellent)] Type: Leather Armor Defense+6 AgilitY+3 Although Su Yu avoided the fate of Snow Fall being banned, objectively speaking, Su Yu also took away a [Tear of the Goddess] from her. So Su Yu decided to give the [Scales of Chest Armor] to Snow Fall as compensation, after all, it wouldnt fetch much on the trade station. Snow Fall was startled when she saw the properties of the [Scales of Chest Armor]. This is a level 5 green quality chest armor! The [Iron Boots (Excellent) IV3] that Nemesis put up for sale at the merchandise station are now bidding up to 50 spiritual energy coins. How could [Scales of Chest Armor] not cost 100 spiritual energy coins? At the current black market rate of 1:20, its close to 2000 real world money in Flower Coins! No! Its too valuable, I cant accept it! Snow Fall quickly waved her hand and backed away a few steps. Just take it. I said nohow about we add each other as friends, Nemesis, and look out for each other for good tasks in the future! While saying this, Snow Fall sent Su Yu a friend request. The latter half of what Snow Fall said was just a courtesy, she was just trying to find a way out and didnt really expect Nemesis to give her any tasks. Su Yu was aware of this. Alright then, Ill contact you it there is any suitable task in the future. Su Yu accepted Snow Falls friend request. Well, goodbye! Great master! Snow Fall waved and turned to leave. Wait! I have a question for you. Su Yu suddenly remembered and stopped her. What is it? Snow Fall turned back. Its like this. Su Yu explained: Did you see a shopkeeper named Tina when you were in the general store earlier? Tina.. Snow Fall tapped her chin with her index finger: I came here from the quest line from Baron Wilson, and if I remember correctly, Tina should be at the gate of Baron Wilsons manor, Ive seen her there. Baron WilsonThank you so much! This information is really useful to me! Su Yu thanked her. No problem. Snow Fall smiled and turned to run off. After parting with Snow Fall, Su Yu officially started the hidden task [Tinas Resistance]. The first 5 rings of [Tinas Resistance] are mainly about decryption tasks. Since Tina was not at the general store, players had to decrypt tasks to find out where she had gone. Many of the decrypted clues were very misleading. For example, Tina has taken a liking to a skirt and is going to try it on at the clothing store. Or, Tina and the warrior supervisor Quinn have an appointment for talent testing at the warriors guild. Or, Tina is tracking a lost puppy. All sorts of incorrect information always tried to mislead Su Yu. Luckily, Su Yu got accurate information from Snow Fall, which made it easy for him to sort out the misinformation and successfully complete the decryption task. After completing the five decryption tasks, Su Yu arrived at the front gate of Baron Wilsons manor where he met the main character of the task, Tina.. Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: 22, Hidden Task [Tina’s Struggle] _1 Chapter 22: 22, Hidden Task [Tinas Struggle] _1 Translator: 549690339 Tina was a stunning sixteen-year-old girl with an exceptionally delicate face. Even compared to offline celebrities who had undergone plastic surgery, she was visually stunning. At this moment, Tina stood at the entrance of Baron Wilsons estate, holding a receipt, looking downcast. Not far from the street where Tina was, a group of players were engrossed in discussing something in hushed tones. Su Yu approached Tina and introduced himself, Hello, Miss Tina, I am Nemesis, an adventurer. Hello, Nemesis. What brings you to me? Tina turned to look at Su Yu, her beautiful eyes twinkling. Tinas actions immediately created a stir among the spectators. When these players passed by and noticed Tina holding a note with a gloomy expression but so gorgeous, they speculated that she must have a mission. But no matter how these players tried to strike up a conversation or coax her, Tina ignored them utterly. So, those players reluctantly stood by, discussing how to beat this beautiful girl. But to their surprise, Su Yu merely introduced himself and got a reply from Tina! The onlooking players were green with envy, some were so angry that they began to curse: Bah! Pretty boy! Just because hes handsome, hes impressive? Hope your son @%L# * Dont you know how to queue while playing a game, you stinky * Su Yu couldnt be bothered to deal with these players. He dealt an [Electric Chain], and the four who had cursed most angrily disappeared into white light on the spot. The surviving players looked on in horror. What just happened? How did people disappear all of a sudden? Su Yu returned his gaze to Tina: The thing is, your father, old John is very worried about you. He asked me to help you in the hope youll return home soon. Thank you for the message, Nemesis, Tina managed to force a smile, However, I cant leave. Baron Wilson owes a significant debt to our grocery store. If I cant get the money, I couldnt pay my staff. Oh, in other words, as long as you get the debt, we can leave? Su Yu asked casually. Of course. Tina stared. Alright then, Ill help you get your money right now. Finishing his sentence, Su Yu strode towards the front door of the mansion. But, just at this moment, the mansion doors swung open. A man wearing a black butler suit walked out from inside. [Butler Charlemagne Iv6] Health: 80 Five other servants who were levels 3-5 followed Charlemagne. Charlemagne did not give Su Yu a glance, but looked at Tina with eagerness on his face: Miss Tina, my master sent me to ask you a question. Would you be willing to become his lover? If you agree, we will repay all your debts! Lover? Tina was shocked. Can there be such a shameful condition in the world? No, I do not agree! Tina was so angry her face turned crimson, You must repay my money; otherwise Or what? Butler Charlemagne looked at Tina with amusement: And whether or not you become a lover, is not up to you to decide. Butler Charlemagne turned to look at the five servants behind him: Take her! Alright. The five servants obeyed, moving towards Tina with evil smiles on their faces. Perhaps after the master had had his fun, he might share some of soup with them, by that time, hehehe Meanwhile, Su Yus mission was updated. Ding! Your mission [Tinas Struggle] has been updated. [Tinas Struggle 6/20]. Mission Requirements: Protect Tina from being caught by Charlemagnes underlings, and safely escort her to the Warrior Guild to be turned over to the warrior supervisor, Quinn. Mission reward: [Fireball Skill] scroll Xl, 400XP. Upon seeing this mission description, Su Yu had a rough idea about the upcoming storyline. The storyline should be: Tina escapes to the Warrior Guild, and with the help of Quinn, the warrior supervisor, they, along with the players, jointly confront and defeat the evil Baron Wilson. But Su Yu had no intention of following the mission path. The reason was simple: strong power rules! Seeing the five fierce henchmen rushing towards her, Tina was startled and hastily tried to flee. However, at that moment, an arc of electricity the thickness of a goose egg broke out from Su Yus wand, bouncing amongst the four henchmen. -141 -116 -125 -131 The health bars of the four henchmen out of five were wiped out, leaving them critically injured and on the verge of death. The remaining henchman, seeing his comrades fall one after another, stood frozen in terror, in a state of utter confusion. Su Yu showed no mercy and casually cast a [Lightning Bolt]. This henchman too, fell twitching to the ground. The butler, shocked by this scene, turned and fled towards the manor. However, in his haste, he nearly tripped and fell. Su Yu didnt make a move to attack him. Instead, he coldly said, Stop! Ill count to three. 32 The moment Su Yu started his countdown, the butler halted and turned back. A forced smile appeared on his rigid face. Esteemed guest, might you be You dont need to know who I am, Su Yu interrupted impatiently. Lead the way! Take me to your baron. I need to have a chat with him face to face! Alright, right this way, the butler said hurriedly and gestured for him to follow, leading the way. Su Yu looked back at Tina. She was still staring blankly, seemingly not yet recovered from witnessing his display of raw power. So, Su Yu walked over and took her soft, delicate hand. Come on, lets go in there and settle our accounts. Also, well address the matter of the baron forcing you to be his lover. Uh Okay. Tinas cheeks turned pink as Su Yu held her hand. However, she didnt resist and let Su Yu take her into the Barons manor. By this point, the players outside the manor who had been watching the spectacle were in utter chaos: Were those four players killed instantly? They mustve been. And they were wiped out by an AOE (Area of Effect) skill! Not only those players, those NPCs were wiped out too! Look at the health of those NPCs. They are not weak compared to wild monsters at the same level. How can they not withstand? An AOE skill that can instantly kill? Is there no justice?! Did anyone record that? I did. I was actually filming that beautiful NPC. Quick! Post it on the forum. Oh, okay. Shortly after. another Dost on the forum went viral. The title of the post was AOE Skill Emerges! Mysterious player rescues the beauty, killing multiple players and NPCs instantly using an AOE skill. Below the post were countless shocked comments. Everyone was astounded by Su Yus terrifying [Lightning Chain]. The comments came flooding in, hundreds within minutes. Some players even recognized Su Yu by his looks: Eh? Isnt this the expert from the 1V100 post earlier? I checked that post again. Its indeed him! How is it his buffs are still active? Not only are the buffs active, but he also has an AOE skill? That NPC beauty is gorgeous! Seeing her holding hands, Im so jealous! The forum users enthusiastically joined the heated discussion.. Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: 23, Sweep the Baron’s Manor_l Chapter 23: 23, Sweep the Barons Manor_l Translator: 549690339 Su Yu was unaware of the discussions taking place on the forum, but even if he had been, he wouldnt have cared. Right now, Su Yu was heading deeper into Baron Wilsons manor, with the steward Charlemagne in tow. As they walked on the fine cobblestone path, Tina grew increasingly anxious as the Barons castle approached. She squeezed Su Yus hand and whispered, Nemesis, arent we taking on too much risk this time? Baron Wilson is no joke, especially his captain of the guards, Adams, who is a formidable warrior! We should probably go to the Warriors GuildC I can go find my sister Quinn No need. Su Yu loosened his grip on her hand, patted her shoulders to reassure her, Just a minor baron, I can handle it! But Before Tina could finish her sentence, sudden noises came from the castle ahead. A guard in armor, clutching a long sword, came out, followed by six other guards. Who are you? the leading guard shouted at Su Yu. Before Su Yu could reply, Charlemagne tripped over himself to run at the guard, Adams, they are robbers! Deal with them quickly! With a furrowed brow, Su Yu launched a [Lightning Bolt], permanently silencing Charlemagne. Seeing Su Yu daring to act violently in front of him, Adams expression turned extremely ugly. He raised his sword and roared to his guards, Attack together, apprehend this robber! Yes, sir! The guards clenched their weapons and charged at Su Yu with Adams. Watching the guards charge, Tina became anxious and tugged at Su Yus sleeve hurriedly. But Su Yu remained calm, once again utilizing [Flash Chain]! A thick bolt of lightning hit Adams at the front, then bounced off onto the other guards. -104 -122 -121 -126 Four large numbers flashed, the three guards in the rear smoked and charred, collapsed with a loud thud. Captain Adams, although hit by the [Flash Chain], was a Veteran, holding 3-3 times the HP of a regular guard, barely managing to withstand Su Yus attack without being blasted to pieces. Despite that, he was scorched inside and out, kneeling on the ground, and vomiting a mouthful of blood mixed with black debris. The remaining fortunate guards that were unaffected by the lightning halted in their tracks. They stared at Su Yu nervously, their sword-clutching arms trembling slightly, no one daring to take a step forward. Kneeling on the ground and leaning on his sword, Adams barely managed to ask, Who are you, really? A debt collector. Su Yus reply was concise, Wheres your baron? The baron is No, I wont tell you even if it kills me! Then you may die! Su Yu raised his wand, preparing to cast a spell. Seeing the electrical arcs gathering at the top of Su Yus wand, sweat dripped from Adams forehead: Wait, no, adventurer! The baron is in the second floor study! Faced with death, he betrayed his master without hesitation. Su Yu halted his spell casting, and looked back at Tina, Lets go! Were going to the second floor. Su Yu stepped into the castle, heading up the stairs to the second floor. Okay! Tina quickly followed Su Yus footsteps. Once inside the castle, she looked back at the pitiful and panicking guards, dumbfounded: Nemesis, you are so powerful! Even the mighty Adams fell in one hit at your hands! I guess not even my sister Quinn is as impressive as you! Of course, if I didnt have some real power, why would I dare to break into the barons manor? Su Yu chuckled: But wait here while I deal with Baron Wilson. Dont stray from this area. Understood! Tina obediently nodded, her eyes revealed a hint of admiration when she looked at Su Yu. Two minutes later, Su Yu walked alone into the Barons study. At this time, Baron Wilson was sitting in a leather chair in his study, browsing through a parchment book. Seeing Su Yu come in, he raised his coffee cup on the table in salute to Su Yu, his expression calm and composed. [Baron Wilson Lv 8] Health: 1000 The health value indicates that Baron Wilson has the template of an 8th level boss. Upon seeing Baron Wilsons calm demeanor, Su Yu, holding his magic wand, let out a subtle smile and looked at the baron, I guess, you want to seize Tina not just to have her as your lover, but for a deeper purpose, right? Baron Wilsons expression twisted slightly: How did you know? Its simple, Su Yu replied, You had plenty of opportunities to seize Tina. Why choose the exact moment when she and Quinn had agreed to take their talent tests? Your aim was to lure Quinn over, right? Adventurer, youre smart! Baron Wilson stood up and applauded Su Yu, Ive had enough of country girls like Tina; its the beauties from Orleans City like Quinn that make my heart race! However, smart people often dont live long, do you know why? Baron Wilson picked up the magic wand that was set aside. He was a mage, too! I dont know, could you tell me? Su Yu gave a smile. Because of this! Baron Wilson made the first move, starting to cast his spell. 1.5 seconds later, a fireball the size of an egg flew from the top of his wand, quickly shooting towards Su Yus head! Su Yu stood in place, only tilting his head slightly to the left. The fireball whizzed past his ear and hit the wall behind him, causing no damage to Su Yu. Su Yu was a high-ranking mage in his previous life. As for Baron Wilsons beginner level mage spells, Su Yu didnt even have to watch; by just listening to the sound alone, he could discern the direction, power, and range of the spell almost accurately. So, with just a tilt of his head, Su Yu easily dodged the attack, not even needing to cast [Frost Shield]. Baron Wilson, however, was shocked by Su Yus dodging prowess. He stood at his spot, looking at Su Yu incredulously, Who are you? Are you really a mage? Could you be an impersonating assassin? Baron Wilson gripped his magic wand tightly. But even for the assassin class, it would be challenging to avoid the [Fireball Skill] as casually as Su Yu did! Otherwise, whats the point of being a Mage? You dont need to know who I am, you just need to know that youre about to die, thats enough. Su Yu initiated his counterattack, unleashing the [Lightning Bolt] and [Fireball Skill] scrolls. -114! The two spells hit Barons chest, immediately reducing his health by 16%! After being hit by the spells, a large hole was burnt into the barons shirt, his whole body flickering with electricity. He was wincing in pain. However, he gritted his teeth and retaliated, unleashing the [Fireball Skill] once more. Unfortunately, the fireball still failed to hit Su Yu. The fireball grazed Su Yus body and exploded on the wall again. After two unsuccessful casts, the Baron was completely frustrated. He tried to imitate Su Yus movements, hoping to dodge the attacks from the [Lightning Bolt] and [Fireball Skill]. But Su Yus spells werent as easy to dodge, right? Su Yu had anticipated the barons evasion, and every single shot of the [Lightning Bolt] and [Fireball Skill] still hit the baron. The fight lasted a total of 10 seconds. After 10 seconds. Su Yus magic robe remained untarnished, and his health was still at its maximum. Baron Wilson was charred all over, his health bar depleted, and he weakly fell to the ground. An 8th level boss had just disgracefully died at the hands of a 4th level player.. Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: 24, Trigger the main storyline [Saintess of Orleans City]_l Chapter 24: 24, Trigger the main storyline [Saintess of Orleans City]_l Translator: 549690339 Tsk tsk, the magic-type monsters in the newbie village are even less challenging than the physical ones, Su Yu shook his head. In reality, each of Baron Wilsons [Fireball Skill] wouldve definitely killed Su Yu on the spot, if it actually hit him. But unfortunately, the Barons spells never hit, making him look like an easy target. Su Yu walked over to check out Baron Wilsons corpse. Baron Wilson was a mission boss. Since there was no concept of a first kill, he only dropped two items: Cloth Armored Shoes, and the skill scroll [Fireball Skill (Regular)]. Although the drops were fewer, Su Yu could use both of these items. The [Fireball Skill] could be learned right away, while the Cloth Armored Shoes required level 8 to equip. Having obtained the skill scroll, Su Yu instantly chose to learn it and spent 1,100 spiritual energy coins to upgrade [Fireball Skill] to a rare quality. [Fireball Skill (Rare)]: Launch a fireball to attack the target, causing a fire damage of 360% spell strength, with a 40% chance of inflicting a [Burning] status. Casting time is 0.5 seconds, consuming 15 mana points. [Burning] Status: Suffer 15 points of fire damage per second, lasting for 4 seconds. In terms of single-target damage, [Fireball Skill] is roughly on par with [Lightning Bolt]. If facing a high health boss, [Fireball Skill] triggering [Burning] status could cause higher damage. However, at Su Yus current stage, he can kill immediately, making [Lightning Bolt] comparatively more practical. After learning the [Fireball Skill], Su Yu steps out of the Barons study. Tina was standing anxiously outside the door. She heard the sound of spells colliding within the study cease, indicating a victor had emerged. But she dared not approach the door to check and was anxiously twisting the hem of her garment in anticipation. Upon seeing Nemesis emerge unscathed, Tina let out a sigh of relief, patting her chest, Praise the gods, Nemesis, youre still alive! How fortunate! Huh, were you hoping I wouldnt be? Su Yu teased. No, of course not Alright! Su Yu ruffled Tinas head, Go get Quinn from the warriors guild. There is a lot of evidence of the Barons crimes in this mansion. Let her come and take inventory. Okay! Tina immediately replied excitedly. Su Yu watched Tina leave the Barons mansion. Then he himself returned to the second floor study to conduct a thorough search. With the help of his extensive gaming experience, Su Yu effortlessly found two crucial pieces of evidence against the baron a letter and the barons diary. Because Tina hadnt returned yet, a bored Su Yu ordered the mansions guards and servants to find and bring forth all the unrightfully obtained wealth and illegally detained women from the Barons lifetime. Unfortunately, these confiscated items belonged to the mission items hence couldnt be kept for personal use by Su Yu. Half an hour later, Supervisor Quinn and her staff from the Warriors Guild arrived. Quinn, who was dispatched by the headquarters of the Warriors Guild in Orleans City for on-ground experience, was stunning, with fair skin and an excellent demeanor. Inside the second-floor study room, looking at Wilsons Barons burnt corpse, Quinn couldnt believe her eyes, Adventurer, you are the one who killed Baron Wilson? Su Yu did not say anything, but just nodded. Do you know the severity of killing a noble? First, look at these, Su Yu handed the two pieces of evidence to Quinn. Quinn took the two pieces of evidence and read the contents thoroughly. One of the pieces of evidence was a letter written between the Baron and the Northern Rebel Army which had not been destroyed. This one letter alone was enough for the Empire to charge Baron Wilson with treason, a crime punishable by death, even for a noble! In fact, it could entail the extermination of his entire family! As such, not only was Su Yu not guilty for killing Baron Wilson, but he had also performed a great service! As for the Barons diary The diary contained numerous indecently planned plots against Quinn, each one of them being quite obscene, enough to take Su Yu by surprise as well. Upon reading the contents of the diary, Quinns face turned scarlet, alternating between rage and embarrassment. She unsheathed her longsword, bent down and stabbed the deceased Barons body several times, and her disdain for him slightly faded. Im so grateful for your help, adventurer! Im thankful that you eliminated this trash for the Empire! Quinn solemnly stated. Then she handed two gold-plated medals to Su Yu: These are your rewards! You must accept them! A change appeared in Su Yus task log. Ding! You completed the task [Tinas Struggle]! Since youve completed the task beyond expectations, the task reward has been increased! Task Reward: [Honor Medal (Excellent)] X2, Experience Points XIOOO. [Honor Medal (Excellent)] Introduction: Reward given by major guilds to remarkable contributors. Usage: You can use this medal to exchange for a skill scroll of your level and profession with (Excellent) quality at the Mage Guild. As Su Yu had completed the entire task in one cycle, the rewards for the 6th-19th tasks were erased. However, the final reward, the [Honor Medal], was increased from one to two medals. Su Yu was very satisfied! He happily took the two [Honor Medals] and said to Quinn, I wont disturb you. Ill take my leave! Goodbye, adventurer! Quinn waved goodbye to Su Yu. Baron Wilsons crimes were confirmed, and Su Yu was not required here. The Warrior Guild could handle the aftermath. Just as Su Yu turned to leave, a sharp voice echoed from behind, Nemesis, wait! The person who spoke was Tina. Tina, is there something else? Su Yu turned around, looking at the young beautiful girl. Its like this. Tina blushed and walked up to Su Yu, whispering timidly: I am going to the Warrior Guild for a talent test, and if I pass, I will go to Orleans City with Sister Quinn. Oh, and then? If you ever pass by Orleans City, could you visit me? I will be alone in Orleans City, without any family or friends, and that scares me. Tina whispered this before giving the Barons debt receipt to Su Yu as a token. Upon hearing this, Su Yu realized that Tina had a follow-up task. However, Su Yu did not wish to accept this task. Because the main plot he was about to unlock, [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire], if guessed correctly, must be located in the capital of Goldfinch Empire C Goldfinch City. Orleans City was in the southwest of the Goldfinch Empire. Despite being a large city, it was more than a thousand kilometers away from the Imperial Capital! The main plot was the priority. However, just as Su Yu was about to politely decline. Ding! You have triggered the main plot [Orleans City Saintess 0/100]. Do you wish to accept? Main plot! Another freaking main plot! Moreover, its the famous [Orleans City Saintess] from his past life! Su Yus pupils contracted slightly. Tina, 1 Dont reject me. Tina stepped forward and hugged Su Yu tightly. During the hug, she slipped the receipt into Su Yus pocket. Remember to come visit me! After saying this, Tina withdrew like a frightened deer and disappeared from Su Yus sight. This Su Yu pulled out the receipt from his pocket with a bitter smile. Feels like I dont have the choice to refuse. Ding! You have accepted the main plot [Orleans City Saintess], please proceed to Orleans City in the Goldfinch Empire to start the main plot.. Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: 25, Final Preparation for [Annie’s Revenge] Task 1 Chapter 25: 25, Final Preparation for [Annies Revenge] Task 1 Translator: 549690339 After leaving the Barons estate, Su Yu was heading towards the Mages Guild on the east side of the village. As he walked, Su Yu was recalling the main storyline about the Saint of Orleans from his previous life. Speaking of this main storyline, it all starts from the Goldfinch Empire. The game world of Evolution is vast. The human world alone consists of three major empires, over a dozen kingdoms, and hundreds of dukedoms, not to mention the surrounding elves, Orcs, goblins, pandamen The Goldfinch Empire is one of the three major human empires. Currently, in the first expansion of Evolution, the opened areas are only the Goldfinth Empire and its subordinate kingdoms and dukedoms. More areas will be unlocked with subsequent game updates. The main storyline of the Saint of Orleans can be considered the core narrative in the whole Goldfinch Empire of the first expansion. This storyline mainly narrates a story about a rural girl named Garcia meeting with the empires princess, leading the imperial army, and ultimately defeating the Northern Rebel Army. Almost all players partook in this main event at that time. Of course, most players were merely involved in insignificant side quests, and the few fortunate enough to partake in the main quest were scarce. As Su Yu joined the game too late and missed the first few expansions, he could only hurriedly browse through the whole event as recorded by old players. The scholars within the game once stated that the Saint of Orleans quest line closely resembles the real-life exploits of Joan of Arc. A country girl leads the national army in both cases, as a woman carrying the mantle of the nations will. Joan of Arc was known as the Saint of Orleans, and Garcia was eventually named the Saint of Orleans City. Apart from these, Su Yu didnt have much more information. However, being able to participate in the main quest of the Saint of Orleans is definitely a great fortune! The rewards from the main quest are abundant; even for players like Su Yu, who exploit infinite gold coins, the rewards are incredibly tempting. Upon entering the Mages Guild, Su Yu redeemed his two Honor Medals for two skill scrolls. The first medal was of course used to redeem the Flash Skill. After careful consideration for the second Honor Medal, Su Yu decided to redeem Invisibility Skill. Invisibility Skill is the hardest-to-obtain beneficial skill among all the skill a mage has, and as Su Yu currently lacks damage, he requires this type of functional skill. After redeeming the two skill scrolls, Su Yu directly clicked to learn them. [Flash Skill (Outstanding)]: Teleports you to a location 15 meters ahead, stops if there are obstacles in the way, removes all dizziness and immobilization status possibilities. Instant cast, 15 seconds cooldown, consumes 20 mana. [Invisibility Skill (Outstanding)]: Becomes invisible 3 seconds after casting, lasting 20 seconds. Invisibility status will be dismissed if an attack or skill casting takes place. Instant cast, 5 minutes cooldown, consumes 30 mana. With these two spells, Su Yus survivability is significantly enhanced. He no longer has to rely solely on Frost Shield and evasions. With a wave of his hand, Su Yu upgraded these two skills to rare quality. Once upgraded to rare quality, the Flash Skill allows for teleportation up to 20 meters and reduces the cooldown to 12 seconds; The Invisibility Skill lasts for 30 seconds and reduces the cooldown to 4 minutes. Moreover, these two skills can be manifested in reality. In reality, these two skills can be infinitely useful! After acquiring these two abilities, Su Yu glanced at the countdown timer for [Annies Revenge]. There were still 40 minutes and 29 seconds left before the arrival of the Star-forged Dragon King. Within these 40 minutes, Su Yu must prepare himself as best as possible in order to face this task. Su Yu opened a private chat window with Snow Fall: Snow Fall, if this were your task, how would you tackle [Annies Revenge]? While they were completing the task at the Barons Manor earlier, being curious about the Tear of Savi Goddess, Snow Fall had, through a private message, asked Su Yu about the subsequent tasks. Su Yu didnt hide anything and revealed all details about the subsequent tasks and the related quests to [Annies Revenge] to Snow Fall. Su Yus inquiry was directed at Snow Fall because after all, she was the witness. By interacting with Snow Fall, at the very least, Su Yu could disregard one wrong answer. emmm After pondering for a while, Snow Fall replied, I remember theres a cliff next to the Wolf King Valley, to the west of the village. If I were you, I would stand on the edge of the cliff and jump down 2 to 3 seconds before the arrival of the Star-forged Dragon King. With gravity assisting my acceleration, the velocity of my character can reach a great height, perhaps I could use this speed to dodge the lethal attack. Yes, that makes sense, Su Yu replied. This method of standing on a cliff and jumping down was one that Su Yu hadnt thought about. However, since Snow Fall suggested it, it most definitely wouldnt work. So? Are you planning to adopt my idea? Snow Fall replied with excitement. Su Yu: No, I have a different plan. Snow Fall: So, whats your brilliant idea? Su Yu: Youll know in 40 minutes. Come by the village chiefs place then. Bu I reckon you should stay a little farther away. After replying, Su Yu closed the chat window. Su Yus contingency plan was very simplestand right next to the village chief of the beginner village. Being the most conspicuous star in the beginner village, the village chief attracted the most number of players, and the number of NPCs was pretty dense around him too. Moreover, because of his special status as the village chief, the Star-forged Dragon King would surely control his attack range. If the range of the Star-forged Dragon Kings attack was less than 20 meters, Su Yu could easily dodge it using the Flash Skill and thus, successfully accomplish this quest! Right, thats the way to go! Su Yu thought about it thoroughly without finding any glitches and hence decided to proceed with this plan. However, before proceeding to the village chief, Su Yu decided to buy some more speed-enhancing gear to increase his survival rate. So he went to the stockyard and bought out all the speed-enhancing gear that was for sale. Most of the speed-enhancing gear were pieces of leather armor: [Shadowmoon Cape IVI (Outstanding)] (Defense +5, Movement Speed +0.4); [Assassins Shoulder Guard IV2 (Outstanding)) (Defense +4, Movement Speed +0.2); [Shadow Long Boot IVI (Outstanding)) (Defense +5, Movement Speed +0.5). All were common green items that increased movement speed and seemed mediocre to ordinary players. However, for Su Yu, they were perfectly suitable. After putting on this leather armor, Su Yu had the appearance of an assassin player. His movement speed also got boosted up to 2.4. A speed of 2.4 meant that Su Yu could walk 2.4 meters per second. In a full-on sprint, he could reach speeds as high as 12 meters per second, significantly exceeding the limits of a normal human! Wearing this gear, Su Yu headed towards the center of the village and positioned himself next to the village chief. At that point, there were 29 minutes and 12 seconds left before the arrival of the Star-forged Dragon King. The village chief was an old man with a white beard, handing out tasks to players cheerfully. He remained completely oblivious to the fact that a catastrophe was nearing! Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: 26, Two major guilds confront each other_l Chapter 26: 26, Two major guilds confront each other_l Translator: 549690339 The village chiefs position is on the village square, which is also the birthplace of the players. After players are born, they can receive a series of novice tasks from the village chief. The rewards for these novice tasks are generally mediocre, suitable for players who are unwilling to repetitively fight monsters. Because it is the birthplace of the players, and because the village square is quite open, a large number of players gather here, boasting, chatting, hanging out, wandering around, making the place very lively. Looking at the bustling square in front of him, Su Yu feels an overwhelming sense of emotion. In his previous life, when he entered the game, the server had been opened for half a year already. At that time, most people had become aware of the existence of the Skuru people, so when they entered the game, they looked hurried and serious. They lost the pleasure of playing games, and purely used this game as a means to enhance themselves. At that time, there were several dozen times more players, but the square was very deserted, not nearly as bustling as it is now. Su Yu stands next to the village chief, feeling a bit bored, since for half an hour, he has nothing to do. Suddenly, he has an epiphany: The square is so lively now, why dont I call the people from the Zhan Tian guild over to join in the fun? Its more interesting than grinding monsters, right? Thinking of this, Su Yu opens the private chat interface. Su Yu: Are you there? Zhan Tianjian: Whats up? Su Yu: In approximately half an hour, a BOSS will spawn on the square of novice village no.6. Su Yu isnt lying, [Star-forged Dragon King] is a genuine BOSS. Zhan Tianjian: I am in the no.6 novice village. BOSS? What kind of BOSS? A hidden BOSS? Or a monster siege? Zhan Tianjian is truly a game expert. Su Yu just vaguely mentioned BOSS and he has inferred two possibilities. Its not his fault after all. The game developers usually loved throwing these kinds of grand opening events, offering players some small benefits. Su Yu: Im not sure, but according to gossip, it seems that it was summoned the Emperor Blood guild. Zhan Tianjian: Emperor Blood!!! Ill be right there! The level 4 [Slope Sheep] monster area. Zhan Tianjian puts down the sword shield in his hands, he does not lure the monsters anymore, but instead, looks in the direction of the novice village with a stern expression. What happened, Boss Zhan? The Hornet halts the bow and arrows in his hands. Its like this Zhan Tianjian repeats what Su Yu told him earlier word-for-word. The Hornets eyes brighten: Since its a BOSS summoned by Emperor Blood, we must snatch it! This way we can vent our anger too! Thats what I was thinking too. Zhan Tianjian nods: Qingli, privately message all middle-to-higher level members. If they are online, everyone gathers at the no.6 village square! Understood, boss. Qingli answers. While Zhan Tianjian gathers his troops, Su Yu has also managed to set off the Red -Eyed Black Dragon. Su Yu: Red-Eyed, Zhan Tians guild is summoning a BOSS at the square of our newbie village, are you interested? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: what kind of BOSS? Su Yu: According to gossip, it seems to be the final reward from a quest chain, and Zhan Tianjian and his core team are coming, they attach great importance to this BOSS. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Understood, Ill ask our guild leader. ) Su Yu: Could you stop using emoticons. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: (;n ) Ill try. Red -Eyed Black Dragon exits the private chat window with Su Yu, copies the message, and forwards it to Emperor Blood Slays the Sky. After about a minute, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky replies: Ling Feng and I will bring people over, well meet over there with you, Red-Eyed. But remember, snatching the BOSS is the priority, try to minimize conflicts with Zhan Tians people. If too many people are killed because of this, it becomes not worth it. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Understood, guild leader! After receiving the guild leaders approval, Red -Eyed Black Dragon closes the private chat window, excitedly tells his three teammates: Lets go! Lets call our people, lets head to no.6 newbie village right now! The blonde beauty Sky Dragon flicks her hair: Oh? No.6 newbie village again? This wouldnt be that guy called Nemesis giving you a shout, and youre running over, is it? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: The redhead little Lolita Sky Dragon looks quite dejected though: Uncle Red-Eyed, why is it that Ive added Nemesis like several times as a friend, but he never accepts it? Maybe he doesnt like LOLIs. Red-Eyed Black Dragon casually replied: Alright, lets hurry, well explain on the way. This is the guild leaders order, if were late our bonus will be deducted this month! Alright. The three teammates answer listlessly, following him and leaving the training area. In Su Yus manipulation, under the crowd, the Nolan Village square is full of turbulence. Zhan Tianjian brings his team here first, beginning to patiently wait. During this time, a large number of Zhan Tian guild members gather from all directions, slowly accumulating four to five hundred people, occupying half the square. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky and the Red -Eyed Black Dragon also rush over from other novice villages. In Evolution, its quite easy to move between villages, all you need to do is talk with the NPC [Carter] in the village, without any cost. This makes it easier for players to team up with friends who are not in the same village, and facilitate everyone to move from populated villages to less populated ones to level up. As for snatching hidden quests after moving village, you dont need to worry about this. Each hidden quest has the unique attribute. Once a player gets the hidden quest, regardless if he doesnt do it, or fails the task, other villages players or even players on foreign servers will not be able to trigger this quest. Emperor Bloods guild members also quickly arrive. Upon arriving at the square, they surround Emperor Blood Slays the Sky and the Red-Eyed Black Dragon in the middle. Gradually, two to three hundred people gather, occupying a quarter of the square. Seeing the people from Emperor Blood, many people from the Zhan Tian guild are furious, after all, the Forum Storm has not yet subsided. So they are all itching to start a fight, wishing their boss would order them to wipe out the opposing party. The people from the Zhan Tian guild show aggression towards the opponent. Overlord Tiger also proposes to Zhan Tianjian: Boss, should we take the initiative and deflate Emperor Bloods arrogance? No need. Zhan Tianjian surprisingly remains calm: The right to summon the BOSS is in their hands, we first find a way to snatch this BOSS, then wipe them out. Alright, boss. Overlord Tiger replies, and flexes his green-quality double-handed sword at the other side. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky ignores Overlord Tigers actions. He knows that his men are not opponents of the Zhan Tian guild, so he vehemently restrains his subordinates from stimulating the Zhan Tian guilds sensitive nerves. On the square, the two major guilds have formed two large groups, leaving a clearly demarcated line in the middle. Both sides do not make a move, instead they become locked in a standoff, filled with hostility.. Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: 27. Dragon King Strike _1 Chapter 27: 27. Dragon King Strike _1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu stood behind the village chief, watching the face-off between the two groups with a nonchalant expression. He summoned the Zhan Tian guild here to screw them over, of course. The Star-forged Dragon King, as a powerful level 84 NPC, definitely wouldnt be killed by beginners. On the contrary, if a large number of players are attacking it, it would annoy the Star-forged Dragon King, and a single Dragon Breath would be enough to annihilate all these hundreds of people in the square. As for screwing over the Emperor Bloods Guild while dealing with Zhan Tians, Su Yu bore no guilt. Although the Emperor Blood guild cleaned up its act later in the game and actively cooperated with Countrys overall strategic planning, the earlier Emperor Blood Guild was undeniably a despicable one. It wouldnt matter if they were screwed over. The two major guilds are facing off in the square, and the official forum offline is exploding. One of the posts titled shocking! Zhan Tian guild and Emperor Blood Slays the Sky guild confront each other in the square of No. 6 newbie village, likely to clash! was tremendously popular! Within a few minutes, this post had received hundreds of responses. The poster also included a video. In the video, Zhan Tianjian led the guild members to stand on the right side of the square, and Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, Red -Eyed Black Dragon led the Emperor Blood gang to stand on the left side of the square. Both sides glared at each other, with a posture as if they would start fighting with just a few words of disagreement! The netizens in the forum were excited: Holy shit! Are these two major guilds gearing up for war? Red -Eyed Black Dragon left the disgusting Zhan Tian guild to join Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, it should be Emperor Blood Slays the Sky wanting to help him make a statement, right? Stop talking nonsense! Red-Eyed Black Dragon was never a member of Zhan Tian! He is intentionally framing our guild! It takes two to tango, you say Red-Eyed Black Dragon is deliberately framing you, why would he falsely accuse you for no reason? Well anyway, the Emperor Blood Guild isnt any better! Theyre even grinding in the No. 2 newbie village! Gradually, the netizens discussion starts to derail, and a flame war erupts under the post. Of course, many more players immediately logged in after seeing the post and headed towards the No. 6 newbie village to see whats happening. A huge stream of onlookers appeared next to the carriage driver of the No. 6 newbie village, making their way to the village square like a flood. It felt a bit like the surge of vacationers during national holidays on major sightseeing locations. In no time, a large crowd of players rushed in and the vast village square was filled with people. Apart from the border where the two major guilds were confronting each other, there were people everywhere. Likewise, the spectating players were more than happy to watch the spectacle, and urged the two guilds: Were in place, when are you guys going to start fighting? Quick, quick! Zhan Tian Guild, you guys have more people, you go first! Exactly, dont back out! If you want to be the number one guild, you must shine in this battle! No one wants to join a wimpy guild. Beers, drinks, mineral water, peanuts, melon seeds, and eight-treasure porridge over here! Zhan Tianjian did not expect so many players to join the fray. Seeing the crowd stretching as far as the eye could see, and the crowd still growing, even the seasoned Zhan Tianjian felt a little jittery. But Zhan Tianjian also knew that he had to do something. Currently, he has five to six hundred people on his side and Emperor Blood only has around three hundred. If he didnt make the first move, it would indeed give the impression of cowardice to the watching crowd, which would not be good for future guild recruitment. As such, Zhan Tianjian softly cleared his throat and stepped forward from his group. He shouted across to the other side: Emperors Blood Slays the Sky! You pretended to be us, blocked the village entrance and charged entry fees. How should we settle this? Seeing Zhan Tianjian speak, the spectators knew that the climax was about to arrive! They all stopped talking and switched to spectator mode. The hubbub on the field quieted down significantly. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky was clearly prepared. He also stepped out from the crowd and calmly replied: You know the dirty things you did yourself! I just want to ask you one thing, why did you make Red-Eyed Black Dragon scapegoat the innocent Mu Yun guild? Heh! Scapegoat? Zhan Tianjian mocked: It looks like you guys wont shed a tear until you see the coffin! I have enough evidence here to prove Zhan Tianjian abruptly halted his speech. Because, at this moment, the sky suddenly darkened dramatically! The originally white sky was filled with large amounts of bluish-purple light, and a huge phantom emerged behind the clouds! Quick, look! Whats that?! a player pointed at the sky and shouted loudly. Other players also looked up towards the sky. Above their heads, the huge dragon shadow plunged through the clouds, leaving all players in a stunned silence. At the same time, the countdown for Su Yus [Annies Revenge] mission changed to 00:05. Su Yus face turned serious. He walked forward two steps, standing right next to the village chief. The village chief turned his head and gave Su Yu, this unfamiliar young man, a curious glance. However, his attention was also directed at the sky, and he didnt kick Su Yu out. The phantom of the Star-forged Dragon King, Aurelion Sol, rapidly enlarged in the players vision till it became stifling. Star-forged Dragon King Aurelion Sol Level: ??? Health: ??? This was a godly four-clawed dragon emanating a deep blue starlight, just its head alone was larger than the entire square! At this moment, sitting on its claws was a petite Ioli in a red hood, the Ioli NPC Annie! Upon seeing Su Yu down below, Annies eyes spouted furious flames. Its him! Annie pointed at Su Yu from below and added a [fire mark] to Su Yu. The red [fire mark] rose above Su Yus head, revealing Su Yus location without a doubt. Su Yu was shocked, he quickly put on the face mask he prepared beforehand, preventing any players from seeing his face. Because he was wearing leather armour right now, members from the two major guilds couldnt recognize him either. The Star-forge Dragon King took a glance at Su Yu. But when it saw Nolan Villages village chief beside Su Yu, its figure paused slightly. Due to the special status of the village chief, it didnt want to hurt him as that would lead to considerable trouble. So, it decided not to use its breath attack, instead, it swooped down from the sky with Annie towards the ground and reached out with its sharp claws aiming for Su Yus spot. It was as if Su Yu was frightened silly, standing still without moving. When Dragon Kings sharp claws were only a few meters away from him, he lightly exhaled. [Flash Skill] ! Zoom! Su Yu turned into a beam of white light and disappeared from the spot. Boom! The Star-forged Dragon Kings enormous claws scraped the ground, leaving a gaping hole several meters wide. By touch, the Dragon King knew that it didnt hit Su Yu. However, as the proud Dragon King, it obviously didnt strike again. After glaring at Su Yu who had teleported twenty meters away, it prepared to leave with Annie. As for the chief of Nolan Village, during the Dragon Kings attack on Su Yu, a dim eggshell-like shield appeared around him. And since he wasnt the Dragon Kings primary target, he, an old man, was not hurt at all.. Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: 28, Tear of the Goddess Upgrade 1 Chapter 28: 28, Tear of the Goddess Upgrade 1 Translator: 549690339 As Su Yu dodged the attack, his task log had an update: Ding! Epic Hidden Task [Annies Revenge] completed! Congratulations, you have received the reward: Level Up for [Tears of the Goddess], Experience Points X1000. Congratulations, you have triggered the main plot: [Goldfinch Empires Glory]. Please go to Village Chief Aimon to initiate the main plot! [Tears of the Goddess (Epic)] Accessory Magic Power Limit +1000 Attribute: Provides spell strength, equal to 1% of your maximum magic power limit. The attributes are decent! Su Yu was very satisfied. The [Tears of the Goddess] after leveling up, increased the magic power from 600 points to 1000 points! In addition, the new attribute of [Tears of the Goddess] can enhance the spell strength by a percentage of the maximum magic power. Currently, it can enhance Su Yus spell strength by 11 points, equivalent to providing Su Yu with another level-10 weapon! However, now is not the time to admire the attributes of [Tears of the Goddess]. Su Yu turned back and glanced at the crowd in the town square. The ranged players in the square had begun to attack the [Star-forged Dragon King]. Arrows, magic bullet, the druids [Moonfire Spell]. A large number of attacks and spells flew towards the [Star-forged Dragon King]. They hit the Dragon King, deducting one point of health with each attack. No one knew who had initiated the attack. However, facing a boss with an unknown level and health bar, most players attacked it with an experimental mentality, maybe they could kill it? The [Star-forged Dragon King] completely disregarded these trivial attacks. After all, none of them could breach its scale armor. It ascended into the sky with Annie, flying towards the clouds, preparing to leave. But at this moment, a blood-red arrow arrived like lightning, accurately hitting Annies chest! A bold white figure representing True Damage appeared above Annies head. Annie cried out in pain. This shot was from the little girl from the Sky Dragon. She noticed Annie sitting in the dragons claws, thought Annie might be the weak point of this large boss, so she attempted to shoot Annie. As for the blood-red arrow, it was a skill attached to her rare lineage [Bloodline of the Vampire Longbow Captain] C [Heart Piercing Arrow]. [Heart Piercing Arrow (Rare)]: Shoots a powerful arrow, dealing 500% true damage to a target, cooldown time 12 hours. The so-called True Damage is an attack that ignores armor and magic resistance. Annie had been in an [Immune] state, but the [Immune] state could only negate physical and magic damage, it was powerless against true damage. So, after being hit by the [Heart Piercing Arrow], Annie suffered a serious injury and coughed up blood. Seeing Annie injured, the [Star-forged Dragon King] became furious. A large amount of blue energy burst from its nostrils and its dragon face became particularly ferocious. 6 hours ago, Su Yu merely broke Annies toys, not hurting her, and the [Star-forged Dragon King] traveled a long distance to kill Su Yu. But now Annie was actually hurt! How could it bear it? The old dragons eyes turned blood red. It threw a [Star Healing] to Annie, then turned around and spouted a breath of pure star fire towards the little girl from the Sky Dragon. Moreover, the range of its breath was vast, at least covering three quarters of the square! The scene switches back to Su Yu. After Su Yu dodged the Dragon Kings attack, he immediately ran towards the edge of the square at the fastest speed. His speed reached 12 meters per second, fast as a gust of wind. Although the square was packed with players, in less than a dozen seconds, Su Yu had already reached the edge of the square. At this point, the [Star-forged Dragon King]s breath fell. Upon seeing this shower of dragon breath, Su Yu immediately casted the recently refreshed [Flash Skill]. Zoom! With another flash of light, Su Yu teleported forward by 20 meters. He escaped the square in the nick of time and rushed into a nearby alley. Boom! A breath hit the ground, and an earth-shattering bang exploded behind Su Yu. The sound was so deafening that Su Yu almost lost his hearing for a moment. Looking back, the Dragon Kings deep blue breath had nearly covered the entire square. -9999! -9999! -9999! Numerous large numbers popped up over the players heads. Those hit by the breath were directly turned into light and vanished, instantly emptying a large area of the square. The poor village chief and several other NPCs also suffered. The village chiefs grayish magical shield struggled against the dragons breath for two seconds before shattering. The pitiful village chief was engulfed in rolling dragons breath, his fate unknown. As for the Star-forged Dragon King. After breathing out, it glanced downwards and saw that the culprit (the Sky Dragon Ioli) had been eliminated. It then soared up into the sky, growing smaller until it disappeared into the clouds with Annie. After the Star-forged Dragon King left, the surviving players were rendered speechless from shock. Thousands of players, annihilated by a single breath? This isnt a boss that players at this stage can handle, right? A troll player half-knelt down in the direction the Star-forged Dragon King flew off, respectfully proclaiming, The promised three years are up. Farewell, Dragon King! This drew a round of side glances. Su Yu leaned against the wall of an alley, catching his breath. That was really too close! If he had been a second slower, he would have been killed instantly like the players in the square. Luckily, he ran fast. He checked his friend list in the communication interface. The names of Zhan Tianjian and the Red-Eyed Black Dragon had turned gray, indicating that they had gone offline and were presumably killed by the dragons breath. Snow Falls name was still lit, but he had no idea whether she was a survivor in the square or if she didnt turn up at all. However, Su Yu didnt chat with Snow Fall. He found a deserted corner, changed into his full mage equipment, and went back to the edge of the square. There was now a carpet composed of blue stars covering the ground of the entire square. It was a residual effect caused by the Star-forged Dragon Kings breath clinging to the earth. The remnants of the breath kept emitting bright, cyan light. It looked quite spectacular! But for now, anyone directly stepping onto it would likely be immediately killed by the remnant substance. Su Yu didnt rush. He stood patiently on the outskirts of the square. He planned to return to the square later to seek the village chief to trigger his main storyline. not knowing how the elder was now- While he was waiting, Su Yu opened the official forum using the games built-in program. As he expected, the forum was in chaos. Thousands of victims were passionately discussing topics related to the Star-forged Dragon King. The most popular post was a video: Breaking News! Mysterious four-clawed divine dragon appears above newbie town no.6, kills thousands of players within seconds, and then vanishes (video included) In the video, the Star-forged Dragon King wiped out all players in mere seconds, astonishing countless viewers who hadnt witnessed the scene: My God! What a powerful BOSS! Why did such a strong BOSS appear in a newbie town? Both the Zhan Tian Guild and Emperor Blood Guild are in big trouble. This is absolutely an unwarranted disaster. Right! Especially the Red-Eyed Black Dragon, who was kicked out of the game twice in a day! Ive decided! This is going to be my mount one day! I swear I will ride it! (This one was posted by Su Yu when he was bored.) Can the guy upstairs just look at himself in the mirror? Ive looked in the mirror! But only after that did I realize what a handsome man I am! Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: 29, It’s time to guide the players onto the right path_l Chapter 29: 29, Its time to guide the players onto the right path_l Translator: 549690339 The row on the forum was still brewing. Before long, Zhan Tianjian personally posted with his ID, accusing the Emperor Blood guild of summoning the Dragon King BOSS, triggering this crisis in the beginner village. Emperor Blood must take responsibility for the deaths of over a thousand players! Zhan Tianjian declared. At the same time, Zhan Tianjian produced credible evidence that several hours earlier, players from Emperor Blood had impersonated them in order to collect a village entry fee. The people from Emperor Blood, of course, refused to admit it and waged a fierce war of words with Zhan Tianjians people on the official forum. As a rich second-generation, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky was skilled in tactics like buying water armies, manipulating fishing boats. Under the power of Flower Coins, a plethora of water armies flooded the official forum. Even with Zhan Tianjians indisputably solid evidence, they were severely bashed by the water armies, and their post was filled with negative comments below. The entire official forum had become a smoky chaos. Looking at the chaos on the official forum, Su Yu frowned and closed the forum page. Following this online feud, the reputation of Zhan Tian guild would surely take a significant hit. Moreover, their repeated setbacks in the game mean that Zhan Tian guild will not have as smooth a progression as it did in his previous life. But Su Yu was thinking further ahead. His ultimate goal in suppressing the Zhan Tian guild was to deal with the Skuru people. While he had already restricted the development of the Zhan Tian guild, the restricting process also generated a lot of negative effects. For instance, the few hundred spectator players who were innocent casualties in the Square, and the large amount of attention the official forum was attracting. Many players werent leveling up and were engaging in feud on the forum instead. He needed to devise a way to reorient the players attention towards enhancing their capabilities and leveling up quickly rather than wasting time bickering on the forum. What should he do? Su Yu pondered. His thoughts lasted roughly five minutes. Got it! Five minutes later, a light bulb went off in Su Yus mind: I remember, for the first time a player completes the level 5 dungeon, the system will give a chance for a server-wide announcement! Perhaps, through the loudhailer chatting session after a server-wide announcement, he will be able to guide the players back on the right path! With this thought, Su Yu no longer hesitated. He raised his [Frost Shield] and strode towards where the village chief had fallen. At this point, 15 minutes had passed since the [Star-forged Dragon King] had left, and the remnants of his breath had almost entirely dissipated from the square. However, the small residue that remained was still not to be overlooked. Standing on the land that had been corroded by the breath, undulating numbers like -5, -8, still sporadically appeared above Su Yus head indicating minor damage. However, Su Yus [Frost Shield] had a shield value of 208 points, which was more than enough to hold up. Coming to the village chiefs side, the village chief Eamon was lying on the ground, panting heavily, with a lot of glowing things corroding his skin. Su Yu could do nothing about the chiefs condition as he was not a priest and did not have healing spells, nor did he have a healing potion on him. But Su Yu still bent down to check on him, asking with concern, Village Chief Eamon, do you need me to call the village doctor? No need, I can hold on. The chief struggled to sit up from the ground. Su Yu immediately reached out to help him. Once the village chief sat up straight, he looked up at Su Yu, Adventurer, if Im not mistaken, you must have provoked the Star-Forged Dragon King, havent you? The village chief stared at Su Yu as if he could see through everything. Yes, it was me. But it all started with Annie Su Yu didnt hide anything, and detailed the second half of the process with [Tear of Savie Goddess] to the chief. Village Chief Eamon listened attentively. After listening, he sighed, Ah! It was I who let Sam adopt Annie. I knew Annie was extraordinary; I didnt expect it would escalate to this point today Heres what, Adventurer, you report this to the Empires Princess Alyssa, and let her decide what we should do next. But to see Princess Alyssa is not as easy as ordinary people like us would think. You need to earn some credentials, such as the proof of power like [Head of the Howling Moon Wolf King] Village Chief Eamon continued rambling. Meanwhile, Su Yus mission log also changed. Ding! Congratulations on triggering the main storyline [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire]! [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (1/100)] Mission Requirements: Level up to level 10, participate in killing the level 10 BOSS [Howling Moon Wolf Leader], and obtain the mission item [Head of the Howling Moon Wolf King]. Mission Reward: [Villages Best Horse (Mount)] X1, [Villages Best Sword (Consumable)] X1, Experience Points X2000. In Evolution, players can ride mounts when they reach level 10. It was unexpected that the first link of the main story would reward a mount, which felt pretty good! Regarding the Star-forged Dragon King Aurelion Sol who just flew by, if players were powerful enough, they could even force it to become their mount. However, it was unlikely anyone could pull it off. Dont worry, Village Chief, I will slay the Howling Moon Wolf King as soon as possible! Su Yu assured. Go for it, adventurer! May the radiance of the princess be with you! The village chief nodded at Su Yu and went off to help the other players. Having said goodbye to the village chief, Su Yu arrived at the area where the level 8 monster [Forest Gray Bear] was located. [Forest Gray Bear Iv8] Health: 120 Su Yu now has only one goal level up quickly to level 5. After Su Yu leveled up to 4, he killed over a hundred level 5 [Silver Snakes] and gained 510 experience points, fought the Silver Snake boss solo for 50 experience points, completed the [Tinas Resistance] mission for 2250 experience points, and [Annies Revenge] for 1000 experience points. To level up from 4 to 5, 4000 points of experience are needed. Now he needs just 190 more points to fill his experience bar! Level 5, here I come! Su Yu thought, as the [Lightning Bolt] in his hand was fired at the Gray Bear. -101 The light blue magical damage number popped out above the Gray Bears head. The Gray Bear wasnt killed instantly. The defense of the [Forest Gray Bear] is high, and because it was 4 levels higher than Su Yu, under level suppression, Su Yu could only deal half the damage of [Lightning Bolt]. [Forest Gray Bear] was attacked and roared as it charged at Su Yu. But Su Yu was prepared, with a wave of his hand he threw out a [Fireball] scroll. -33 [Forest Gray Bear]s health bar was cleared, and with a whimper, it fell to the ground. Ding! You killed the [Forest Gray Bear Iv8], reward: 8 X experience points, [Bears Paw] Xl. Su Yu roughly calculated, each bear gave 8 experience points. So, he needed to kill another 23 bears to level up? With this in mind, Su Yu didnt hold back anymore. One [Lightning Bolt] after another was released from his hand. One [Electric Chain] after another spread out. Fireballs got activated one by one from the scroll. One by one, the bears fell at his feet. Little by little, experience accumulated, filling up the experience bar. Finally, after killing 23 Gray Bears, a burst of golden light flashed, and Su Yu leveled up to level 5! Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: 30, Upgrade, Purchase Supplies_l Chapter 30: 30, Upgrade, Purchase Supplies_l Translator: 549690339 After leveling up to 5, Su Yus attribute panel became: Character: [Nemesis] Level: Iv5 Occupation: Mage Bloodline: [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Attributes: Strength: 9, Agility: 9, Intelligence: 32, Constitution: 9, Luck: 10 Spell Power: 54 Health Points: 120 Mana Points: 1180 Defense: 40 Spell Critical Rate: o Movement Speed: 1.6 Experience Points: 23/5000 Wealth: 7,378,883,860 spiritual energy coins Equipment: [Crescent Wand IV3 (Rare)], [Novice Mages Robe IVI (Rare)], [Cloth Boots IVI (Rare)], [Linen Gloves Iv4 (Rare)], [Tear of the Goddess (Epic)] Skills: [Magic Bullet (Rare)], [Star Pointer (Legendary)] [Invisibility Tech (Rare)]. After leveling up to 5, Su Yu can now use the [Wind Velvet Belt] produced by the silver snake. Su Yu simply upgraded it to rare quality and equipped it. [Wind Velvet Belt Iv5 (Rare)] Defense+10 Backpack Capacity+ 5 Spell Penetration+ 5 His original backpack only had 20 slots, so during the leveling process, he was forced to discard a lot of materials. Now with the [Wind Velvet Belt] equipped, his backpacks capacity has increased to 25 slots, greatly easing the predicament of insufficient backpack space. When I reach Goldfinch City, theres a task in the Blood Rose tavern south of the city to expand the backpack capacity His thoughts gradually drifted away. However. since he successfully leveled up to 5. the next thing to do is of course to do dungeon raids. Su Yu first glanced at his friend list. Zhan Tianjian and Red -Eyed Black Dragon were both online, but neither of them had sent him any messages. Perhaps they had become cautious of Su Yu upon realizing something from what happened earlier. Su Yu didnt start a private chat with them either. Looking at the name Zhan Tianjian, a 1v4 indicator was hanging in front of his name. Since even Zhan Tianjian, an elite player, hasnt reached level 5, its highly probable that other players havent reached level 5 either. He still had plenty of time. Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief, put on the leather armor that increased his movement speed, and returned to Nolan Village. Two minutes later, Su Yu returned to the village. After returning to the village, he didnt rush to the dungeon raid, but went to the magic hut first. At this stage, the damage from the [Fireball Skill] scroll and the [Ice Arrow] scroll was too low and was no longer effective. Recalling the old mage saying we have received a shipment of new goods, Su Yu decided to go take a look. Inside the magic hut, Su Yu said his purpose. The old magician Prism was overjoyed. He quickly took out a brand new exchange list, offering it to Su Yu with both hands as if presenting valued treasures: Young man, Ive brought back an array of first-level scrolls from the Holy Temple at no small expense, guaranteed to be satisfactory! Su Yu took the list and looked at it The [Fireball Skill] and the Ice Arrow are zero-level spells, and they are priced at 50 spiritual energy coins. The exchange list now has many more first-level spells, such as fiery spells [Rain of Fire], [Lesser Fireball]; icy spells [Ice Cone Skill], [Frost Nova]; earthly spells [Earths Shield], [Summoning Rock Element]; and lightning spells [Flash Chain], [Thunderfall Skill], etc. The price for these first-level spells is 200 spiritual energy coins. This time there are quite a few good things. Su Yu expressed his satisfaction by nodding. Well, I, Prism, may not be good at many things, but I do have connections. Otherwise, I wouldnt have gotten hold of this cushy spot in Nolan Village. The old mage said proudly. But do you think Im a fool? The average price for first-level scrolls in Goldfinch City is around 150 spiritual energy coins, yet you dare to ask me for 200?! Su Yu abruptly changed tone, becoming rather rude. Even though hes very wealthy and doesnt care about the money, that doesnt mean the other party can trick him like hes some sort of gullible fool! Seeing the inflated prices set by the old mage, Su Yu felt very annoyed. Hearing Su Yus words, the old mage was shocked as he didnt expect Su Yu to be so well-informed about the outside worlds prices. He hastily explained, You misunderstood, young man! Nolan Village is very far from the big cities, transportation is not convenient, so charging you 200 spiritual energy coins for a first-level scroll is already a favorable price. Cut the crap. Su Yu rudely interrupted him: 140 a piece, tell me if youll sell or not? If you wont sell, Ill go find Sean, the villages apothecary. 140, this. The old mage thought for a long time, finally sighing: Fine, 140 it is. Think of it as a sort of compensation for you, young man. Selling the first-level scrolls to Su Yu at 140 a piece, he wouldnt make much profit. But to retain Su Yu as a big customer, the old mage gritted his teeth and agreed. And so, Su Yu purchased 700 scrolls from the Magic House at a price of 140 spiritual energy coins each, spending a total of 98,000 spiritual energy coins. Out of the first-level scrolls, he bought 100 of each type, except for [Earths Shield]. As for potions, there werent any new ones on the old mages exchange list, so Su Yu simply bought 200 bottles of [Low-Level Mana Recovery Potion] for reserves and concluded the deal. After leaving the Magic House, he first went to the warehouse and put the [Light Cloud Round Shield], [Scales of Chest Armor], and the [True Word Art. Shield] skill scroll that were dropped by the Silver Snake boss up for auction. At the same time, he put the unnecessary [Fireball Skill] and Ice Arrow scrolls up for auction at a price of 30 spiritual energy coins. Thus, a lot of space was freed up in his bag. After all that, Su Yu effortlessly found [Jenny], the dungeon merchant, and spent 10 spiritual energy coins to purchase a level-5 dungeon ticket. With a wave of her wand, a pale blue [Teleportation Portal] quickly opened behind Jenny. Hello adventurer, which dungeon would you like to enter? asked Jenny in a friendly manner. There are a total of 3 dungeons at level 5. The first is a dungeon built around the level-4 wild beast [Slope Sheep], named [Green Pasture]; The second one is built around the level-5 wild beast Silver Snake, named [Silver Snake under the Green City]; The third one is built around the level- 6 wild beast [Ferocious Buffalo], named [Thunder Cliff]. Of course, while the small monsters in the dungeons are all level 5, the bosses will be one or two levels higher. Su Yu, given the choice of these three dungeons, would definitely choose one thats easier for him. Su Yu clicked on [Green Pasture] on the far left and stepped into the teleportation portal. The familiar sense of dizziness and weightlessness swept over him as Su Yu disappeared into the teleportation array. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the midst of an endless grassland. You have entered the Level 5 Dungeon [Green Pasture]. Dungeon Introduction: A peaceful group of sheep used to live on the Green Pasture. However, something made the sheep become aggressive and violent(200 words omitted) Your mission is to breach Sheep Village and eliminate the village chief! Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: 31. [Green Pasture] Copy_1 Chapter 31: 31. [Green Pasture] Copy_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu was no stranger to this dungeon. In his previous life, as a member of the Mu Yun Guild, he frequently helped low-level players grind in dungeons. This was done partly to fulfill the companys performance indicators and partly to strengthen the overall power of humankind. He had visited the [Green Pasture] dungeon at least 20 times, so much so that he could make his way into the Sheep Village and find the village chief with his eyes closed. Of course, the prerequisite was clearing the monsters along the way. Like now. After only a few steps up the mountain path, four goats grazing ahead looked at him, their eyes bloodshot. [Aggressive Goat Lv5] Health: 300 Damage: 25 Skill: [Fury Rush]: Accomplish a rush towards the target, increasing the damage of the next attack by 50%. Cooldown 15 seconds. [Sheep Herding (Passive)]: For every companion within 40 meters, the damage dealt increases by 10%. Monsters inside the dungeon followed the Elite model, which had 3-3 times more health than regular monsters outside. Furthermore, these goats were not to be underestimated. With an attack of 25 points, the goat inflicted 10-13 points of damage on defensive warriors and guardian knights of the same level. If all four attacked at once, and considered the passive effect of [Sheep Herding (Passive)] and the damage increase from [Fury Rush], tank classes could possibly not withstand the attack. In the early stages of the game, goats were often referred to as killer of novice tanks. Upon seeing Su Yu, the four goats charged at him, bleating aggressively. They looked less like goats and more like a pack of bloodthirsty wolves. Su Yu stood his ground. When the four goats were less than four meters away from him, he activated the [Frost Nova] scroll. A tremendous ring of ice exploded from around Su Yu, quickly spreading to the goats feet. -43 -43 -42 -44 The damage from [Frost Nova] wasnt much, but its control effect was exceptional. The large ice crystals firmly imprisoned the goats, rendering them motionless. Su Yu wanted to experiment with the scroll first, so instead of using [Flash Chain], he activated a [Rain of Fire] scroll next. The fire element emerged from the scroll, swirling above the goats heads into a fiery cloud that resembled molten lava. Large streaks of fire rains dropped down from the molten cloud, hitting the goats on their heads. -43 -41 -40 [Rain of Fire] dealt multi-segment damage, with a fire rain hitting the goat each second, dealing around 40 points of damage. The goats moaned pitifully under the onslaught of the fire rain, but they were bound by the ice and unable to move, forced to withstand the assault. Three seconds later, the freezing effect of [Frost Nova] wore off. For control-type effects like [Freeze], their effectiveness decreases with each successive use on the same target. For example, Su Yus first [Frost Nova] could freeze the goats for three seconds, the second [Frost Nova] would only freeze for 1.5 seconds, and if he cast a third [Frost Nova], the freezing effect would barely exist. After enduring three seconds of a chilling and scorching ordeal, each goat lost about 170 points of health and their health dropped to half. Upon breaking free, the goats once again charged at him, their eyes red, bleating angrily. But these goats were no longer a threat. Su Yu casually used [Flash Chain]. -161 157 -156 -163 The goats drained their health, fell down, and gave off a tempting aroma. Su Yu moved forward to check out the drops from the four goats. Smelling the familiar aroma of roasted goat meat, he suddenly felt hungry. However, he didnt learn the [Cooking] secondary vocation, he could only sigh, pick up the materials and equipment dropped by the goats, and walk ahead along the mountain road. The [Green Pasture] instance, in addition to [Raging Goat], also has [Proud Goat] (has skill Proud Stare, which can reduce target damage), [Insane Goat] (has skill Leap Attack), Corrupted Goat (attack carries high shadow damage) and so on. Under Su Yus high output, all goats were equal, with no goat able to withstand his high damage. After clearing two waves of goat monsters, he encountered the first BOSS of the instance C [Foaming Goat Leader]. [Foaming Goat Leader Iv6] Health: 1100 Attack: 44 The [Foaming Goat Leader] can be considered as a taller and stronger version of [Hostile Goat]. Aside from having two passive abilities [Sheep Herding (Passive)] and [Fury Rush], it also possesses [Sheep Herd Summon], [Copper Iron Skin] (increases defence and attack) and [Leap Attack] abilities. However, for Su Yu, this BOSS was not difficult at all. He summoned the [Rock Elemental] to taunt the BOSS and used [Frost Nova] to control the sheep herd. Then, he stood in the same place dealing massive damage to the BOSS body. After the [Foaming Goat Leader] eliminated the [Rock Elemental] and used [Leap Attack] to approach Su Yu, Su Yu used [Flash Skill] to dodge. Despite [Foaming Goat Leader] having 1100 points of health and activating [Copper Iron Skin] in between, it was easily defeated by him in less than 8 seconds due to his heavy bombardment. Picking up the BOSSs drops, Su Yu continued to move forward. After clearing a few more waves of monster goats, Su Yu encountered the second BOSS, [Beautiful Goat Leader]. The difficult point of [Beautiful Goat Leader] is that it splits into three when its health drops below 50%. One of them is the main body and the other two are mirrors. The main instance and the mirrors will perform [Charm Attacks] on the player. However, the BOSSs main body and the mirrors have slight differences, for example, the pupil colour might vary, or the horns might have slightly different shapes. Players must identify the BOSSs main body from these differences and suppress its health below 30% to avoid a group wipe. Su Yu was very familiar with this BOSS, and quickly identified which one was the main body from the three copies. A series of high damage single-target spells later, the second BOSS was successfully defeated. After defeating the second BOSS and entering Sheep Village, he stood before the last BOSS of the entire instance, the [Sheep Village Chief]. The [Sheep Village Chief] is a spectacled wise man with a quite unique mechanism. The Chief has 3000 points of health and 100 points of attack power, a regular five-man squad is no match for him. But before the fight starts, the Chief will pose 10 questions to player. For each right answer, his health and attack power will decrease by 9%. However, Su Yu was familiar with these riddles in his past life, naturally, he wasnt challenged by the Chiefs questions. Young man, the Chief asked after seeing Su Yu,Do you know the three great human empires of this continent? Of course I do. Goldfinch Empire, Lai Yin Empire, and Wind Chime Empire, Su Yu answered composedly. Then do you know what the founding purpose of the mage power Elemental Dome is? the Chief continued asking. To seek endless knowledge. How many teeth does the Star-forged Dragon King have? What does shando mean in the Elvish language? Great Druid. What does a Pandaman usually say when saying goodbye? Ill treat next time. Su Yu perfectly answered all 10 questions, resulting in the [Sheep Village Chief]s health dropping down to a sorry 300 points. By casually throwing out a [Lightning Bolt] and a [Lesser Fireball Skill] scroll, the instance was successfully cleared.. Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: 33, Sparks a heated debate across the Internet! 1 Chapter 33: 33, Sparks a heated debate across the Internet! 1 Translator: 549690339 Everything Su Yu said was the truth. When a players level reaches 50, they become a third-tier professional within the game. (In Evolution 0-9 is for novice professionals; 10-29 for first-tier professionals; 30-49 for second-tier professionals; and 50-59 for third-tier professionals.) Third-tier professionals can bring their in-game powers into reality. Once they materialize, they can become completely bulletproof! Mages and Priests, equipped with protective spells, could even withstand a barrage of light machine-gun fire! And those with superior defenses, such as defenders and knights, could withstand the damage of a Soviet-made RPG-7 40mm rocket launcher after becoming third C tier! This is damage not even a field tank can withstand! The astonishing power possessed by these professions is far beyond the value of a single house in a school district. Moreover, in half a year, houses in school districts are not worth much. Nevertheless, Su Yus words still caused a sensation among the players! At first, everyone didnt take the server-wide announcement seriously. Although Su Yu was very skilled at soloing dungeons, which they envied, it did not related much to most of the players. But now, its very different! The Level 50 Reward mentioned by Su Yu was related to everyone, and it naturally moved them. Nolan Villages Village Square. The players looked at each other in shock. After a while, a huge discussion broke out in the square, the volume several times louder than before! My God! A house in a third-tier citys school district?! Thats worth at least tens of thousands! Do you get it when you reach level 50? Does everyone get it? With such high rewards, wouldnt the game company go bankrupt? Cut it out, how is it possible? Why would a game company give you such benefits? Even though I dont quite believe it, I think it could be true! If Nemesis wasnt certain, why would he dare say so? Exactly! Theres no benefit to Nemesis for saying this, why would he lie to us? Enough talk everyone, Im off to level up. Im also going to level up. Given the quality of this game, even if there are no rewards, I will keep playing and eventually reach level 50. Lets go, to level up. The effect of the Big Trumpet was excellent, and the players attention was shifted from the gossips about the two major guilds to proper leveling. Some players verbally stated their disbelief, but their actions told otherwise, calling their friends to go level up. All the villages immediately experienced a leveling fever. Offline, in the official forum, the drama of the two major guilds was no longer appealing, the whole page was covered by Nemesis. Moreover, the issue quickly gained popularity! In just two hours, the topic Level 50 in Evolution equals a house in a third-tier citys school district? topped the Weibo trends! Of course, in an environment like Weibo, those who believed Su Yu were few. Most of them were hurling abuses: Here comes another weirdo addicted to gaming, thinking leveling up could earn him a million-dollar reward? Why not wish for the moon? Exactly! Heres the deal, if the reward for level 50 in this game really could be redeemed for a house in real life, I would eat my phone right then and there! Evolution discriminates against women! How could the role-playing character of a Priest be a woman in the demo? Arent the game developers implying we women are only qualified to be Priests? To be under the protection of others? Sisters, lets crash this sexist game together! What nonsense is this? How did it top my beautiful Xiaomeiren on the trending list? They must have bought some water army! Apart from Weibo, another post on Zhihu asking What do you think of a players claim in Evolution that reaching level 50, the reward from the game, is equivalent to a house in a third-tier citys school district? quickly rose to the hot list. However, similarly to Weibo, 99% of the netizens below expressed their disbelief in this: Thanks for the invite, but I knew the second I saw this, it must be from some child who hasnt been smacked by society. Honestly, our hard-working people have to struggle for 40 years to squeeze a small house from capitalists, and a game level-up hands it out straight away? Would you believe that? Im in America, just put on a mask Cant you guys see this is just a promotion by the game company? Really concern for your intelligence. Just the same old tricks from the game operators, go away! Apart from Weibo and Zhihu, other platforms like Baidu and Bilibili have sparked a deep discussion over the same issue. The name Nemesis gained overnight success, and became well-known among many netizens. However, Su Yu was completely unaware of this. But even if he knew, he probably wouldnt care. Fame is the most useless thing in this era, he didnt really need it. Back to the game. Snow Fall was still solving a fairly difficult hidden task. Shortly after Su Yu spoke publicly, she received a private message. The message was from her brother, Snow Leopard: Snow Leopard: Luo Luo, I heard from Dad that you and Nemesis know each other well? Snow Falls eyes lit up, and she quickly replied, Bro, were not that close. But I do know quite a few of his deeds, like (300 words omitted) Snow Fall used a lot of text to describe all the deeds she knew about Nemesis. However, she didnt mention the matter of Nemesis summoning the [Star-forged Dragon King], because if the two guilds knew that Nemesis summoned the boss, it could cause him quite some trouble. Snow Leopard carefully read through the information sent by his sister. After reading, he replied: Could you ask him if the rewards he mentioned are true? Our department attaches great importance to this! Snow Fall joked: How should I ask? Seduce him? Snow Leopard: That wouldnt be a bad idea, just make sure not to sacrifice too much. Snow Fall: Returning to Su Yu. Three minutes after the Big Trumpet ended, Su Yu stood still, not moving at all. This was not because Su Yu was pondering something, but because he got lagged! Due to the server-wide announcement and the server-wide Big Trumpet, tens of thousands of players tried to add him as a friend all at once. This caused the character Su Yu controlled to lag like a PPT presentation. The root cause of this was the games imperfect bandwidth architecture in the early stage. Too much data at once could cause this kind of issue. Su Yu was left with a wry smile. He really did not expect so many people to add him as a friend. It was not until three minutes later, when Su Yu managed to close the allow others to add you as a friend option in the settings, that his character slowly returned to normal. After returning to normal, Su Yu couldnt help but wipe his sweat, relieved: Thank goodness I wasnt disconnected from the server or kicked out of the dungeon, I havent looted the bosss body yet! Looking at the [Village Head of Sheep Village]s corpse in front of him. Su Yu suddenly noticed the bag dropped by the corpse was glistening with gold! Su Yu was startled: Could it be? A gold-grade equipment drop?! Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: 34. Leave the game, actualize strength_l Chapter 34: 34. Leave the game, actualize strength_l Translator: 549690339 Su Yu stepped forward and picked up the bag dropped by [Sheep Villages Chief]. The bag contained two pieces of equipment, namely a branch and a set of bow and arrows. The branch was emanating dazzling golden light. [Village Chiefs Staff Iv5 (Gold, Excellent)] Spell Strength +10 Intelligence +3 Equipment Description: Notice! This is the Village Chiefs Staff, not the Village Chiefs retardation! So, it really is a golden equipment! Su Yu showed a faint smile. In Evolution, equipment quality is divided into ordinary, excellent, rare, epic, and legendary. But aside from the equipment quality, all equipment is also divided into two major categories C Non-golden equipment and golden equipment. Golden equipment can come in any quality, such as golden ordinary, golden excellent, and even golden legendary. Being golden doesnt increase the equipments attributes, a non-golden excellent quality [Village Chiefs Staff] and a golden excellent quality [Village Chiefs Staff] have identical attributes. But, golden equipment has a special attribute C it can be materialized into the real world! Ordinary equipment can only be used in the game- Golden equipment is the only one that can be materialized into the real world! Also, the drop rate of golden equipment is very low, according to player statistics its only about 1%. This makes the value of golden equipment hundreds or even thousands of times higher than ordinary equipment in the later stages of the game! Those powerful high -level golden epic, golden legendary equipment are priceless treasures! Su Yus situation was quite special- he didnt need to wait until the later stage of the game. He could materialize his strength into the real world right now. Therefore, acquiring a golden weapon now would greatly enhance his ability to protect himself offline! Su Yu nodded with satisfaction, and used [Point Star Hand] to upgrade [Village Chiefs Staff] to a rare quality. [Village Chiefs Staff Iv5 (Gold, Rare)] Spell Strength +20 Intelligence +7 Mana Recovery Speed +7 The [Village Chiefs Staff] has powerful attributes, much better than an ordinary level 15 wand. But, the only regrettable thing is that the appearance of the [Village Chiefs Staff] is not very attractive. Holding it in his hand, its like holding a Y shaped poplar branch. It doesnt feel like a magic wand at all. However, Su Yu doesnt have the ability to change the appearance of the equipment, so he just has to make do with it. In addition to the [Village Chiefs Staff], the boss also dropped a [Wolf-Shooting Bow Iv5 (excellent)]. The two bosses before had dropped a pair of leather pants- [Grey Wolf Leg-guards Iv5 (excellent)] and a leather top- [Red Wolf Jacket Iv5 (excellent)]. All these three pieces of equipment increase agility, which doesnt suit Su Yus properties. He could only put them on sale in the stockpile. Exiting the instance dungeon, he returned to the newbie village. Su Yu glanced at the remaining time for him to play the game today C 13 minutes left. Sigh! I should put the items in the stockpile and then call it a day! He stretched lazily and walked towards the stockpile. He was very satisfied with his gains in the game on his first day. Today, he not only triggered two main line plotlines and got an Epic piece, [Tear of the Goddess], but also leveled up to level 5 and got a golden weapon. Tomorrows plan is to level up to 10 and go to the main city! Upon reaching the stockpile, Su Yu put all the unnecessary equipment up for auction in the stockpile and prepared to log out. But just then, he received a private message from Snow Fall. Hey, hey, pro player, was the level 50 reward you were talking about real? Su Yu: Of course its real, why do you ask? Snow Fall: Can you tell me specifically what the reward is? Su Yu: No, youll know when you get to level 50. Snow Fall: All right. Snow Fall didnt say anything else and went back to report to her brother. In addition to Snow Fall, Zhan Tianjian and Red -Eyed Black Dragon also sent him private messages. The content of their private messages were similar to Snow Falls, all asking whether the reward was real. Su Yu gave them all affirmative answers. Exit game. Once his game time was up, Su Yu exited the game. Ding! We detected that you have spent 12 hours gaming, and possess the skill [Star Transformation], do you wish to materialize your ability to the real world? Materialize! Ding! The materialization process has begun, please wait. In the real world, the gaming helmet emitted a large amount of spiritual energy. This spiritual energy was poured into Su Yu from the top of his head, transmitted through his meridians to his limbs, and was absorbed by his body. After ten minutes, the infusion of the spiritual energy was completed. The helmet then displayed another attribute panel. Player: Su Yu Realm: Magic Apprentice Level: Level 5 Skills: [Magic Bullet (rare)], [Lightning Bolt (rare)] [Invisibility Tech (rare)]. Magic Strength: 43 Life Value: 120 Mana: 180 Equipment: [Village Chiefs Staff] This is the players attribute panel in reality. Su Yu took off his helmet and sat up from the bed. He casually snapped his fingers, and sparkling arcs of electricity appeared at his fingertips. He flicked his finger lightly, and the arc of electricity shot out from his fingertip, hitting the wall opposite to the bed in his rented room. Sizzling sounds The originally white wall was burnt black by the arc of electricity, large chunks of the wall surface fell off, revealing the ugly bricks behind it. Then Su Yu straightened up slightly. Whoosh! His figure disappeared from the bed, and in the next moment, he was already in the kitchen. Having [Flash Skill] is really convenient! But this mana consumption. its kind of a headache. Su Yus spells are all of rare quality, resulting in high mana consumption. Just casting two spells, he had already consumed 45 mana points, which was equivalent to a quarter of his maximum mana. He suddenly missed the [Tear of the Goddess] and the few hundred mana potions in his game backpack. The time now was half past ten in the evening, not yet time for bed. Su Yu boiled a pot of hot water, ordered some takeaway, and sat in front of his computer to surf the internet. In addition to the 12 hours in the game, he couldnt waste the 12 hours offline either, he had to make good use of his time! Every single second is precious before the invasion of the Skuru people. There was no need to go to the official forum, as it was full of discussions about the IVI 50 reward, there wasnt any valuable information there. Su Yu continued to search for information about Unidentified Flying Objects, Aliens, Spaceships, etc., on the internet. Unfortunately, he still couldnt find the information he wanted. After searching for more than ten minutes, it seemed that Su Yu suddenly thought of something. So, he changed his approach and began to search for recent news related to Ghosts.. Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: 35, Kill the Ghost_l Chapter 35: 35, Kill the Ghost_l Translator: 549690339 Originally, there were no ghosts on the Blue Star. Once, a pilot dropped a Little Boy on Japan, and he lived to a ripe old age of ninety-two. This is proof that there were no ghosts on Blue Star. But now, with Spirit Power Awakening, some wicked things have resurfaced. Moreover, the Skuru people have also used the Spiritual Spring Eye to create a plethora of monsters, like the creatures in Ultraman and the horrifying deep-sea creatures from Pacific Rim, all of which are now appearing on Blue Star. Of course, these large creatures would only gradually emerge a few months later. At this stage, the Skuru people could only create a batch of ghosts, wreaking havoc in the world of Blue Star Humans. The native ghosts, coupled with the manufactured foreignor rather, extraterrestrial ghosts, collectively formed the main threat to the Blue Star Humans in the first three months. What Su Yu is doing now is to try to eliminate as many ghosts as possible. This is not only for the sake of mankind but also for his own benefit, as he would acquire some additional benefits after eradicating these ghosts. After more than an hours diligent search, finally, a piece of news caught Su Yus attention. East Sea University is planning to set up a voluntary teaching team for the Hope Elementary School June 2, 8 am. Su Yu drove to a supermarket near East Sea University. He came specifically because of the news about the Rural Teaching Program. He remembered that East Sea University organized this rural teaching program in his previous life, but in the end, the more than thirty university students involved in rural teaching, along with hundreds of teachers and students from Hope Elementary School all died under unexplained circumstances! This incident caused a huge uproar, and although the government sent a large number of police to investigate, they found nothing, not even the cause of death. It wasnt until three months after the incident that the truth came to light. The expert group concluded that a ghost was at work, and the person possessed by the ghost was nothing other than the lead teacher, Fang Min. East Sea University is Su Yus alma mater, so he has a deep impression of this incident. He is here this time to prevent the tragedy from happening again. Walking into the supermarket, Su Yu stopped in front of a toy shelf in the toy section. This shelf was selling Ultraman masks, Ultraman models, and Ultraman transformers. Spotting the Ultraman mask, Su Yu had a thought. He reached out his hand as if to touch the mask. But instead of touching the mask, he lightly pressed on the wall with his hand. A large amount of electricity flowed from his palm into the wall and headed for the surveillance camera overhead. Crack! The camera, attacked by a powerful electric current, short-circuited. Su Yus expression remained the same. He calmly took the Ultraman mask, tucking it into his jacket, and headed for the supermarket exit. On his wav out, he made sure to destroy all the surveillance cameras in the supermarket to prevent anyone from tracing his tracks. Once out on the street outside the supermarket. Since he wasnt sure where there was a security camera on the street, Su Yu released the Invisibility Skill and quickly moved forward in his invisible state. He moved towards the school. Through the use of his Flash Skill in combination with the Invisibility Skill, he skillfully avoided the surveillance cameras and used his electric magic to destroy the cameras he couldnt evade along the way. This level of professionalism was honed through many infiltrations into the Giant Skuru Base. Infiltrating a school was a piece of cake in comparison. After checking the teachers duty roster in the administration building, Su Yu went to Classroom 301 in Building 3, where he found the lead teacher mentioned in the news, Fang Min. Fang Min is a young female teacher in her late twenties. Now, dressed all in white, she was standing on the podium, lecturing her students. Su Yu stood outside the classroom. Despite the considerable distance, he could already smell the strong scent of a ghost. Hmm, its her! No mistake! Su Yu put the Ultraman mask on his head, gave the classroom door a good kick, and it flew open. The teacher on the podium, Fang Min, was startled. As she was lecturing her students, a young man suddenly burst in kicking the door open. And when she saw the mask on the young mans head, she had a sudden sense that something was wrong. Teacher Fang Min backed away a few steps, shouting loudly, What do you think youre doing?! Su Yu didnt answer. He walked briskly forward, and without waiting for the female teacher to react, gave her a hard slap on the face, pouring lightning energy through his hand into the teachers head, exorcising the ghost. Teacher Fang Min was hit by a solid slap, but at the same time, a chilling wind blew through the classroom. WhooshWhoosh A dark, unrecognizable object jumped out of the teachers head, quickly shooting out of the window. [Soul-Eating Ghost Lv9] This is actually a lv9 ghost?! But luckily, although this ghost is a higher level than Su Yu, it is still a zero-order ghost, and does not pose a great threat to Su Yu. Su Yu pretended to rummage around under the podium and materialized the Village Chiefs Staff in his left hand. Then he flashed and jumped out the window after the Soul-Eating Ghost. Lok TarOgar! Take this from me! In mid-air, Su Yu leveled a blow at the Soul-Eating Ghost with the Village Chiefs Staff, augmented by the [Lightning Bolt] spell. SsssSsss Large amounts of black smoke billowed out of the Soul-Eating Ghost. It struggled, its body trembling constantly, as if begging Su Yu for mercy. Su Yu ignored it. After the first [Lightning Bolt] ended, a second [Lightning Bolt] followed in quick succession. Under the impact of two consecutive [Lightning Bolts], the Soul-Eating Ghost was completely shattered, turning into a thick black fog. Su Yu had jumped down from the third floor. As he neared the ground, he released the [Flash Skill] at the right moment. Swish! Su Yu landed firmly on the ground. At this point, the students under the podium were completely dumbfounded. What just happened? A man wearing an Ultraman mask came in and slapped their teacher. Then the man pulled out a stick from under the podium, rushed to the window, and jumped out? Did the world glitch, or am I the one glitching? After a brief silence, the students swarmed to the windows. Many of them started dialing 110, 120. But as the students peered out the windows, they saw a pungent black fog wafting outside. As for the masked intruder, he appeared unharmed, sitting cross-legged on the ground. It seems likehe was doing some kind of exercise? The students were about to lose their minds. This must be a problem with the world! It must be! But among the students, a pretty girl seemed a little dazed. Because the figure of the young man seemed somewhat familiar.. Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: 36, Going home, received a call from Lao Wang_l Chapter 36: 36, Going home, received a call from Lao Wang_l Translator: 549690339 After the [Soul -Eating Ghost] was killed, the spiritual energy substance contained within its body rained down like droplets. Su Yu sat cross-legged right below this rain of spiritual energy droplets, absorbing these substances. Ding! Recognize that you are absorbing spiritual energy substance, do you want to convert these into experience points or spiritual energy coins? Convert into experience points. Three seconds later. Ding! You gain 900 experience points through spiritual energy absorption. The experience points given by killing monsters in the real world are extremely high, 100 times that of ordinary monsters in the game! Of course, killing monsters in the real world is very risky. If you are killed by a monster in the game, the penalty is at most offline for half an hour. Being killed by a monster in reality, well, thats real death! Moreover, monsters in reality often lack honor; they often gang up, create traps for the enemy, even summon high-ranking helpers. Unlike the game monsters standing dumbly in their leveling area, waiting for players to come and kill them. But as a reborn, Su Yu always has a sense of urgency. Finding ghosts by myself is too troublesome and inefficient, should I find a way to cooperate with the officials? The official intelligence network must be faster than my own search using Qiandu. But Su Yu is also worried about cooperating with officials. The main reason is his power is too weak. If a foreign spy were aware of his information, a sniper rifle could kill him! Its best not to expose ones information at this stage and wait until one becomes stronger. But now is not the time to think about these things. Su Yu does not forget, he is still sitting inside the grounds of East Sea University! If he doesnt leave now, he will definitely be taken as a lunatic and sent to a mental hospital. Therefore, Su Yu quickly stood up and returned the same way he came. The female teacher, Fang Min, and her students are still peering from the window at Su Yu. But they are not going to chase a madman, they can only watch helplessly as Su Yu disappears from their sight. The teacher and students look at each other speechlessly, Fang Min covers her blushing cheeks, staring blankly in a daze. Although she was slapped, she felt that her somnambulant state of the past two days seemed to have suddenly disappeared! No cameras captured Su Yu on his way home. Su Yu hung the Ultraman mask back on the supermarket shelf and safely returned to his rented room. On the way home, he passed by a breakfast shop and conveniently bought a helping of soymilk with fried doughstick. After breakfast, he prepared to go online to continue leveling up. But just as he finished tidying up, ready to come online, his phone suddenly rang. He looked at the caller ID, and it was Wang from human resources of Mu Yun Group. Su Yu answered the phone: Hey, Brother Wang, whats up? Su Yu, the HR department has not approved your resignation process, I went to HR to discuss and their stance remained rigid. They insisted on your handwritten signature before they can approve your resignation procedure. Is it really that troublesome? Su Yus brow furrowed slightly. Three days ago, Su Yu handed in his electronic resignation to the company, but because he was busy lining up to buy a helmet, he didnt have time to go to the company to go through the resignation formalities. Boss Wang is a good-hearted man, and had agreed to handle the resignation process for Su Yu. But now, the process is stuck due to the lack of Su Yus handwritten signature. Then, Brother Wang? What do you need me to do? Boss Wang answered: Its simple, just make time to come over to the company and sign, once the resignation procedure is completed, not only will this months salary be normally issued, the company will also compensate you an extra months salary. But saying that, Su Yu, are you really leaving? Wont you reconsider? If you leave, my team will be short of a great force! Only you can handle those rich female clients Alright, Brother Wang, Ive made my decision. Su Yu glanced at the time: Is it okay if I come to the company to find you at 9 0clock tomorrow morning? Okay, I will wait for you at the company. Su Yu did not take this matter to heart. After hanging up the phone, he put on his helmet and logged into the game. His login location was in the warehouse in Nolan Village. Before he had a chance to leave the warehouse, he received a greeting from the Red -Eyed Black Dragon. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Hello, Boss! (* I v I Su Yu: Whats up? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Hehe, theres definitely something, else I wouldnt dare disturb Boss. Su Yu: What is it? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Boss, we are online leveling up from 12 0clock at night and once we reach level 5, we will try to break into the instance. Su Yu: And then? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: But we cant beat all three instances! In the[Silver Snake under the Green City]instance, the final boss[Monk Fahai]kills with a single powerful move! In the [Thunder Cliff] instance, we cant kill the final boss[Cain Bloodhoof]no matter how we try. One time, we finally managed to kill him and did not expect another almost like him to resurrect! And the instance that you cleared[Green Pasture], the final boss has 3000 points in its life value, its attack value is 100! Red -Eyed Black Dragon kept complaining to Su Yu. Su Yu replied calmly: The Green Pasture instance is quite easy! The village chief of Sheep Village will ask you 10 questions, after correctly answering all, he is left with only 300 health, no need to fight to clear it. Red -Eyed Black Dragon almost went mad: Correctly answer all? Are these humanly answerable questions? Boss, do you know what is the name of Princess Alyssas favorite ship? Su Yu: Blue Nobility Airship! Thats an airship. The princess managed to escape from the pursuit of Kalets northern rebel army thanks to this airship. You need to read more books in the village library, these are all recorded in those books. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Who would have the mood to go to the library to read books on the first day of the games opening! Su Yu: Alright, for the[Green Pasture]instance, you can send more people to collect the village chiefs questions. Wait until about 10:30 in the evening, you summarize these questions and post them on the forum, and I will answer them at that time, it can also be considered a benefit for all the players. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Understood! I will go right away! ( Both ended their private chat. From the entire private chat process, anyone who isnt aware would definitely think Red-Eyed Black Dragon is Su Yus follower. But Red-Eyed Black Dragon knew well, that it included many shrewd calculations of interests. At first, he was merely pretending to be pitiful, hoping to pry methods to clear instances from Su Yu. The agreement they reached in the end seemed like Emperor Blood Guild had to expend a large amount of manpower and resources, yet the beneficiaries were not just Emperor Blood. But Red-Eyed Black Dragon knew that as long as he mentioned the hard work of the Emperor Blood Guild in the post, all the players would have a favorable impression towards Emperor Blood Guild, or at the very least feel indebted to them. So he agreed to Su Yus arrangement without hesitation.. Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: 37, Kill level 8 boss_l Chapter 37: 37, Kill level 8 boss_l Translator: 549690339 Lets go, go, go. No more leveling up! Were going to organize a team to clear the instances! The Red-Eyed Black Dragon enthusiastically suggested, shoving his long sword back into his backpack. What now? asked the gorgeous Swift, glancing at him. Did Nemesis assign you another task? How did you know? Red-Eyed Black Dragon froze. Before Swift could answer, the Sky Dragon lolita standing next to them chimed in with a broad smile. When we saw you with that brown-nosing expression, uncle, we could tell who you were chatting with. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Besides, the lolita added, youve never been this proactive with the guild leaders tasks! Faced with ridicule from his teammates, Red -Eyed Black Dragon finally had enough. He waved a hand dismissively. Alright, lets head back to the village. Without waiting for his team, he headed straight for the beginners village. While on his way back, he opened his private chat to forward the chat logs between him and Nemesis to Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, his boss. In addition, he added, Guild Leader, I think we should stop following the Chaotic Evil route. Ive discovered an excellent opportunity to collaborate with Nemesis. We would have more opportunities if we took the Righteous path Meanwhile, Su Yu arrived at the area where the level 8 wild monster, the Forest Brown Bear, roamed. There were already bits and pieces of players in the level 8 area. The players grinded from midnight till 10 am. They were the dedicated ones. These leading players had already reached level 7, two levels higher than Su Yu. But Su Yu didnt care as everyone had only 12 hours of game time every day, so it barely mattered whether you level up earlier or later. He wandered around the monster zone and found a place hidden from other players to start farming monsters. He had become much more audacious with his leveling methods compared to before. Prior, he used to fight one monster at a time, and his leveling speed was alright. Now, he could draw three or four bears at once, using the [Flash Chain] with the spell scroll to quickly strike them down, tremendously boosting his efficiency! Regrettably, the Forest Gray Bears were scattered around, wasting most of Su Yus time to find them. If he could stay stationary with enough monsters in front of him, he could level up within a minute or two. But having to pull monsters, it took him nearly 40 minutes to go from level 5 to level 6. After 40 minutes, Su Yu successfully leveled up to 6. His magic potential naturally increased to 63 points. However, instead of stopping to check his status, Su Yu continued to attract and slay monsters. His plan was to keep grinding till he was level 7, then he would move on to the level 9 monster zone. After about 20 minutes, a bear roar considerably louder than the rest echoed throughout the forest. Its here! Su Yus eyes lit up. He looked towards the source of the roar. A massive dark brown bear, much larger than the typical brown bears, appeared in the clearing ahead. [Forest Brown Bear leader Iv8 (Outstanding)] Health point: 1200 Another outstanding quality boss! Su Yu focused his attention on handling this boss. Simultaneously, the ult roar of the Brown Bear Boss echoed across the wilderness. The dedicated leveling players heard the roar. The players glanced towards Su Yus direction with holy faces: Hmm? Whos the unlucky guy that triggered the level 8 boss? Haha! You can ask people for help if you triggered a low-level boss, but if you triggered a level 8 boss, you cant even run. Its half an hour of wasted gaming time. Yes! Lets lit a candle for that unlucky guy. Players chatted nonsense among themselves, their hands never resting, continuing to fight the grey bears in front of them. 13 -15 -17 A series of numbers appeared above the [Forest Gray Bear Iv8], indicating the decreasing health points of the bear. However, after waiting for a moment, the players sensed something unusual. The roaring did not stop! Thats not right! Why hasnt that player died yet? Not only did they not die, I heard the boss howling in pain? Monsters usually howl like that only when they lose 30% of their health in a very short time! Who is fighting the Grey Bear Boss? Aoo__Hmm While the players were shocked, the death-cry of the Grey Bear Boss reached their ears. The players were dumbfounded. They all stood on their toes and looked towards Su Yu: What happened? Its been less than 8 seconds! The boss is down? Did someone use a cheating device to kill the boss in seconds? Because they were too far away, they couldnt see what was happening on Su Yus side. As a result, many of the dedicated players stopped leveling and ran towards Su But when they reached there, all they saw was the corpse of the [Forest Brown Bear Boss]. There was no trace of any other players. The players examined the magic inflicted damage on the bosss corpse and were in complete disbelief: What happened? Has the game system bugged and a Grey Bear Boss bug died? Is it possible that a player killed it? I heard that Nemesis was in beginners village number 6, did he kill it? I dont think so! Even if Nemesis killed the boss, we should have seen him, right? Have any of you seen a player called Nemesis or an anonymous player passing by? Me neither. Didnt see him. The dedicated players all shook their heads. At this moment, Su Yu dispelled [Invisibility Skill], and his figure reappeared behind a big tree, visible to all players. The spectators are such a bother. Lets go to the level 9 monster zone. Su Yu sighed a little, heading for the area where the level 9 monsters spawned. Just a while ago, he faced off against the Gray Bear Boss. Normally, with Su Yus 63 points of magic potential, it would take no more than 3 seconds to kill a 1200 health boss. But during the fight with the Gray Bear Boss, the boss had used [Iron Fur] to reduce the damage taken and [Berserk Recovery] to gain a lot of health, so the whole fight dragged on for 8 seconds. But it didnt matter. Su Yu still efficiently disposed of the boss. After the Gray Bear Boss was killed, Su Yu saw the nearby players rushing over, so he cast [Invisibility Skill] and left the area. Having done a good job, he left without taking credit. He had his fair share of achievements but cared not for fame. The drops from the Gray Bear Boss were notably generous as it was the first time this boss was killed on the server. From the boss, he got the Cloth Armor Tunic [Brahma Wind Robe (Outstanding) Iv8], Chainmail Gloves [Terror Scale Hand Guard (Outstanding) Iv8], Skill Scroll [Frost Nova (Outstanding)], Skill Scroll [Sliding Shovel (Ordinary)], and [Forest Brown Bear Bosss Paw (Outstanding)]X1. Su Yu could use the Cloth Armor Tunic and [Frost Nova] [Sliding Shovel] was a skill for archers, a representative skill for those pursuing the physical skill path in the future. Su Yu casually learned the [Frost Nova] scroll and promoted it to a Rare quality. [Frost Nova (Rare)]: Deal 100% spell power of frost damage to all enemies within 15 meters and freeze them for 4 seconds. Instant cast, cooldown time is 30 seconds and the mana cost is 30 points.. Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: 38, Snow Leopard_l Chapter 38: 38, Snow Leopard_l Translator: 549690339 The Level 9 Monster Zone is located in the Lategale Woods northwest of the village. It is the territory of the raccoons. [Pet Raccoon IV9] Health Points: 120 Inside the Lategale Woods, the small raccoons, with their grey and white fur, would frolic about, running and jumping. Their fur was shiny and sleek, and they were all chubby with fluffy long tails, they looked so cute! But Su Yu remembered that it was because the raccoons were so cute in his previous life, soon after the game started, it caused a lot of controversy among the players. Many players complained on the official forum that the raccoons were too cute to kill. Some who had the heart to do so were disdained by female players nearby, and they were all asking the game official to change the monster. Later, the Game Supervisors from the Singer Civilization listened to the players opinions. After a big update two months later, all the raccoons were replaced with mummies wrapped in white cloth. The map of Lategale Woods was also updated to a large cemetery where you would run into wandering ghosts. It was really scary! In Su Yus previous life, when he entered the game, the Level 9 Monster Zone had already become a big cemetery, filled with haunting ghosts that were intimate with players. Today, he felt honored to see the deleted raccoons. The cute raccoons were a nice touch, but this mortal realm style suits me, unlike those mummy and cemeteries which felt too otherworldly. Su Yu hardened his heart, becoming a Raccoon Slayer, and started to level up in the Level 9 Monster Zone. After all, there were no other players around him, so he didnt have to worry about the disapproval of others. Levelling up was usually boring. While Su Yu was mechanically casting spells, using scrolls, and drinking mana potion, he was browsing the official forum built into the game. He checked if the online netizens had any new trends or came up with any new memes. A new meme called Indonesia Telecom was popular recently. Plus, the sound of the ding in the Indonesia Telecom climax part was exactly the same as the ding in the system prompts in Evolution! So the netizens started to make parody videos, incorporating P, the external manager of the game Evolution, in the videos with the caption Evolution RMB 30000. Just as Su Yu was engrossed in the videos, a strange noise suddenly came from the game. He closed the forum window and identified that the noise in the game came from a server-wide announcement: [Server-wide Announcement: The players Snow Leopard, Range is Truth, Caliber is Justice, Unbreakable Alliance, and Stream of Steel had successfully cleared the 5-player dungeon Thunder Cliff, awarded a random rare-quality equipment] This time the server-wide announcement was different from Su Yus announcement. Su Yus announcement was repeated three times, but this announcement ended after one time. After the announcement was over, its time for Snow Leopards advertisement. A deep and powerful male voice came into Su Yus ears: Hello everyone, Im the guild leader of the Concerned Department C Snow Leopard. Join our guild after level 10, you can receive a subsidy of 2000 Flower Coins every month. The guild does not enforce missions, we will not force you to participate in any activities, and no obligation to contribute equipment or currency, thats all. Snow Leopards advertisement was short and powerful. His team had discussed repeatedly to finalize this version of the advertisement. This advertisement was very crude. But these crude advertisements that could touch the vital interests of the masses were the ones that could get a wide spread. If they were to boast like Our goal is to dominate the server or We invite people from all walks of life to join us in building the strongest guild in the game. The players would probably just reply Alright, pretty spirited, then forget about it. But when it came to 2000 Flower Coins, many peoples eyes lit up. After Snow Leopards advertisement was aired, players started discussing with their companions: Another group has cleared the 5-player dungeon! Concerned Department? weird name. They give out 2000 every month! Doesnt that mean you can earn back the cost of the helmet in just over a year? I dont have a guild at the moment, so I might give it a go. We should go together! Although most of these players could afford a 30,000 Flower Coin helmet, no one would turn down this extra 2000 per month. Many people became interested in the Concerned Department guild. At the same time, a thoughtful look appeared on Su Yus face. Concerned Department? Has Snow Leopard started making headway so early? Snow Leopard, whose real name is Zhong Feng, is a Major General and a rare Druid class player. The Country had taken notice of the unusual aspects of the game Evolution before the cataclysm and had asked Snow Leopard to form the Concerned Department and investigate in the game. Snow Leopard had a keen sense for the games storyline. With his rich detective experience and the help of his expert team, he completed two main storyline quests in succession, becoming the first player in the country to level up to 50. He was also the first Blue Star human to realize that in-game power could be manifested. (Only legendary bloodline characters could manifest their in-game power in advance, while there were no legendary bloodline characters worldwide at the time.) The rest of the story is well-known. When Snow Leopard realized his power, the Country prioritized him significantly. He was already strong, and with the concerted resources of the Country, he eventually became one of the top human power players of the previous era and a pillar against the Skuru race. Snow Leopard Su Yu muttered to himself: I should try to get in touch with him if there is a chance. While Su Yu was reminiscing about Snow Leopards past, In the [Thunder Cliff] dungeon, Snow Leopard and his team were also discussing him. On top of Thunder Cliff. Range is Truth was waving a bow, boasting happily, Look! This was given by the First Time Clearance reward! A Level 5 rare-quality bow! Its attack power is as high as 20! Alright, Mr. Zhang. Unbreakable Alliance said with both tears and laughter, Youre someone who has flown a J-50 fighter, why are you so excited about a broken bow. What do you know? Range is Truth pushed the bow to his face, Take a closer look, this is a rare-quality equipment! Maybe even Nemesis doesnt have a rare-quality equipment! Snow Leopard stood still on the side. He stared at the body of the boss [Cain Bloodhoof] on the ground, lost in thought, What do you think, we completed this dungeon after 8 wipes, how did Nemesis complete Green Grassland on his own? Its not any easier than this one. This The teammates around him fell silent. The smile on Range is Truths face gradually faded. Although he got a rare-quality weapon now, even the current him could never solo a dungeon. He wouldnt even be able to solo fight the first or second boss. How did Nemesis do it? No way! I must ask Lolo to contact Nemesis again, we have to find out the content of the Level 50 reward. Snow Leopard made his decision and opened the private chat interface.. Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: 39, Old and Bossy” Su Yu 1 Chapter 39: 39, Old and Bossy Su Yu 1 Translator: 549690339 At half-past twelve noon, Snow Fall logged in. Snow Fall: Bro! I have a really interesting story to tell you! Today a madman burst into our classroom and slapped Miss Fang! Then this madman actually jumped off the third floor! Hahaha! Snow Leopard: Snow Fall: Isnt it really interesting? Snow Leopard: Snow Fall: Eh? Bro, you guys have cleared [Thunder Cliff]? Not bad at all! Snow Leopard: Fall, all that doesnt matter, I need you to help me contact Nemesis A few minutes later, Su Yu received a private message from Snow Fall: Hey hey hey, great master, my brother wants to meet you. Su Yu: Your brother? Snow Fall: My brother is Snow Leopard! The one who just cleared the [Thunder Cliff] instance. su Yu: Oh? Su Yu was a little surprised; he hadnt realized that Snow Fall was actually Snow Leopards sister! In his previous life, he had never heard of Snow Leopard having a sister. But then again, considering that in his previous life Snow Fall had her account deleted and quit the game early, it was normal that she was not famous. Snow Fall: My brother wants to meet you. Because it would be a waste of your time, my brother is willing to pay you a meeting fee, be it in-game equipment, currency, real world cash or even an anonymous black card payment, you can name the price. Su Yu: Theres no need for a meeting fee, have him meet me atthe entrance to Wolf King Valley at level 10. Snow Fall: Okay, great master! ?? Su Yu put away the equipment dropped by the raccoon, and started walking towards Wolf King Valley. He had originally intended to meet Snow Leopard; since Snow Fall had invited him, he simply agreed. As for setting the meeting place in Wolf King Valley, it was because he didnt want Snow Leopard and the others to see him bullying the raccoons; it would be very embarrassing. Moreover, Su Yus level had already increased to 7, and he had already obtained the first kill on the raccoon boss, so there was nothing to hold onto here. The Evening Wind Forest and Wolf King Valley are both on the west side of the newbie village. Su Yu arrived first at the entrance to Wolf King Valley. A few minutes later, the five-member Snow Leopard team and Snow Fall arrived here. Looking at the steep cliff at the entrance to the Wolf King Valley, the expressions of the five people were somewhat solemn. Though they had each received a piece of rare equipment, leveling up in a level 10 monster zone was still very strenuous. The fact that Nemesis could level up here spoke volumes about his strength. Standing at the entrance to Wolf King Valley, Su Yu looked at Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard looked exactly the same as he had in his previous life (this seemed to be a redundant comment), square-faced, with well-defined features, and a determined expression. Snow Leopard was also looking at Su Yu. Well, he looked like an ordinary young man. However, Snow Leopard felt that Su Yus gaze was strange, it wasa kind-hearted look? He had only ever seen such kind-hearted looks from old cadres in the military area. Hello Nemesis, I am Snow Leopard, nice to meet you! Snow Leopard stepped forward and extended his hand to Su Yu. But Su Yu had no intention of shaking hands with him. He stood with his hands behind his back, looking kindly at Snow Leopard: Hello! Young man. Snow Leopards mouth twitched slightly. He was thirty-five, nearly thirty-six years old, and it was the first time he had encountered a young man who dared to address him this way. However, considering Nemesis actions in the game, he didnt dare to take it lightly. Snow Leopard said seriously: I came here to invite you to join our guild. If you are willing to join our guild, I can offer you the position of vice president and the highest benefits in the guild! Scope and Truth also chimed in from the back: Yeah! You might as well just join our guild. Our guild is united and friendly, with a very good atmosphere, and currently there isnt a single woman in the guild, youll definitely be satisfied if you join! Their words immediately drew the attention of everyone present. Su Yus mouth also twitched slightly. However, he slowly raised his arm and gently waved it, speaking in an old-fashioned tone: Forget it, the guild is for you young people to play with, this old guy who should have disappeared in history wont participate. Should have disappeared in history? Snow Fall repeated Su Yus words, looking puzzled. Snow Leopard continued: Then Senpai, I came here for another reason, which is to ask you, what reward will the game give after leveling up to 50? Snow Leopard felt something was not quite right. Because now, Su Yus old-fashioned tone was completely different from the young mans voice when he broadcasted the loudspeaker advertisement yesterday! But Snow Leopard couldnt figure out the specific situation, he could only keep quiet, and continue to follow Su Yus rhythm. Su Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his upper body slightly hunched: Give me a reason, why should I tell you? The five Snow Leopards looked at each other and exchanged glances. After the exchange, Snow Leopard let out a slight sigh: Senior, we are people from Country. Country? Guo Fengxiao? Hehe, this can be considered an old acquaintance. Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. If he had a silver-white beard to stroke now, it would be more natural. Su Yu spoke in a weather-beaten tone: Alright then, I will leak a bit to you. But before I say that, I want to ask you, do you really understand this world? He slowly lifted his right hand, a large amount of charge gathered in Su Yus hand, crackling. Scope of Justice, who was also a mage on the other side, was shocked when he saw Su Yus action: How is this possible? Whats wrong? The four teammates turned to look at him. This is it. Scope of Justice explained: This spell is [Lightning Bolt], I received a copy of it from the shared stash last night. But when I cast [Lightning Bolt], the lightning bolt leaves my hand immediately. How can Nemesis hold the lightning in his hand for so long? The four teammates were confused. Only Ironflow March, who was a priest, seemed to have some understanding. When the five people looked at Su Yu again, their gazes had become a little more serious. Su Yu laughed, cancelled the [Lightning Bolt] spell and slowly said: Have you ever considered this possibility? That this is not a game at all, but a new world that has been remodeled from a dead world? In this new world, the spells you learn and the power you possess, at some point, can be brought back to Blue Star? Su Yu was not talking nonsense. In his previous life, there was already a small amount of evidence to prove that Evolution was a new world modified by the Singer Civilization, not just a game. Snow Leopard and his teammates, however, were completely stunned. Su Yus words contained too much information; they were completely unable to digest it. After a long time, Snow Leopard finally came back to his senses and asked cautiously: Does Elder mean that after leveling up to level 50, you can bring the power of the game into the real world?! If this were the case, it would be a big deal! Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: 40, The blue sky has died, the yellow sky should rise 1 Chapter 40: 40, The blue sky has died, the yellow sky should rise 1 Translator: 549690339 A world rebuilt from a dystopia? Game power can be brought into reality? These huge pieces of information washed over the Snow Leopard team. If you had mentioned any of this a week ago, Snow Leopard would have accused Su Yu of rambling nonsense. They wouldve thought it was a ridiculous argument. But now Thousands of alien starships were floating above 3732 spiritual spring eyes! Plus, considering Su Yus status as the number one player in the game, they found it not so hard to believe anymore. Su Yus look was still kind. He calmly said, Correct, after reaching level 50, players can bring their power and skills into reality. This was a gift given to us, the humans of Blue Star, by the Singer Civilization. Singer Civilization Upon hearing this name, Snow Leopard believed 80% of Su Yus words. Currently, all intelligence regarding the Singer Civilization was top-secret! Only the high government officials of the five permanent administrative nations knew about it. Since Su Yu could mention the name Singer Civilization, there was a high probability that what he had said was true! Snow Leopard subtly signaled to his little sister. Getting his hint, Snow Fall, with her soft maidens voice, asked, Great master, who exactly are you? How do you know all of this? Su Yu smiled, shaking his head, and turned to face away from the 6 team members. He lifted his head to the sky with a voice full of vicissitudes, saying, We, as ancient beings, have lived too long. Only when the spiritual energy reawakened yesterday did I reawaken my memory which has been sealed for over 1900 years. Who I am doesnt matter, but, there is a phrase that you may have heard before Su Yu, resembling an old man burdened by age, slowly walked forward while lightly saying, The heavens are dead, the era of yellow heavens shall begin. When the Year of the Rat comes, the world willcelebrate. When he finished saying these last two words, Su Yus figure gradually faded, disappearing into the void. He He disappeared! The player named Range Equals Truth pointed at the spot where Su Yu had vanished, astounded. Could it be that this senior had seen through the essence of the game and achieved a state of transcendence, moving as he pleased? Why else would he disappear without a trace? The heavens are dead, the era of yellow heavens shall begin? The player named Steel Rhythm March was also shocked. Isnt that the slogan of the Yellow Turban from the Three Kingdom period? Snow Fall was trembling, almost unable to hold onto her dagger. Could it be that the leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion during the Three Kingdoms period, Zhang Jiao, didnt die? Did he live till the modern era? Is our nemesis Zhang Jiao?! Is that possible? Snow Leopard felt like their mind was a tangled mess. What happened today had nearly overturned everyones worldview. But judging from the way the Nemesis behaved, it didnt seem like a trick. The six of them stood blankly at the entrance of Wolf King Valley for a long time. After a long while, they finally regained their senses. Snow Leopard made a fist salute to the spot where Su Yu disappeared, spoke seriously without caring whether Su Yu could hear it, Many thanks for Elder Zhangs guidance. If theres anything we can help with in the future, we will not hesitate to do so! Unfortunately, there was no response. Snow Leopard sighed and looked at his teammates. This is big news! We must report to our superiors immediately! His four teammates nodded hurriedly. Snow Leopard turned to Snow Fall. Fall, continue with your game, but do not reveal todays events to anyone! A dazed Snow Fall nodded her head. Also, Snow Leopard patted his sister on the shoulder. We should also start planning on seducing the Nemesis! Fall, do your best. If you succeed, the organization will award you first-class merit! Snow Fall: . After giving a few instructions to his teammates, Snow Leopard logged out. Meanwhile, Su Yu also began to level up in Wolf King Valley. The valley was filled with black and white wild wolves. [Howling Moon Wolf lv10] HP: 140 Su Yu had reached level 7, with 13% experience. [Howling Moon Wolf] had a level advantage of 3, which reduced Su Yus damage by But it didnt matter. Equipped with excellent gear and high-quality skills, Su Yu dispatched the [Howling Moon Wolves] in droves. In the end, he even began to try on high-speed leather armor, using his agility to draw in monsters for training. During his leveling, Su Yu also reminisced about his meeting with the Snow Leopard team. The reason he met them was to relay the information Reaching level 50 allows the materialization of power to the government. He would dare not say this in reality, but he was not hesitant in the game, where there was no way for Snow Leopard to find out his real identity. Being in opposition to the Skurus is a matter for all of humanity. Even if Su Yu had power surpassing the Star-forged Dragon King, he wouldnt have a chance against the entire Skuru civilization. Su Yu did this so that the humans of Blue Star could grow strong quicker. The reason for pretending to be Zhang Jiao was different. Due to the reawakening of the spiritual energy, ancient figures re-emerged, becoming active in the world once again. Blue Star had been gradually drained of spiritual energy since the An Lushan Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty, entering the Dharma Ending Age. During the Dharma Ending Age, the eras of Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing, only Mr. Zhu of the Ming Dynasty was able to defy fate and survive, while all other emperors ended up as mere bones in their tombs. However, before the Dharma Ending Age, many great individuals managed to survive, from the Spring and Autumn, Qin and Han, Three Kingdom, Sui Tang periods. Su Yu pretending to be Zhang Jiao was meant as a wake-up call for the relevant departments: Those old timers are back! Prepare yourselves. Hopefully, the departments would get his point. Two in the afternoon. Zhong Feng (Snow Leopard), dressed in his crisp military uniform, paced anxiously in front of the entrance of a small meeting room in the army headquarters. Not long after, the meeting room door opened. A number of well-dressed bosses came out from within. However, these gentlemen did not interact with him. They only gave Zhong Feng a meaningful look before circling around him. Then, a weary voice came from the meeting room: Zhong Feng, come in. Yes, Sir. Zhong Feng stepped into the meeting room. Commissioner Zhang, how is the discussion regarding my report going? As soon as he entered the meeting room, Zhong Feng asked immediately. Right after logging off, he prepared a detailed report of his encounter with the Nemesis and submitted it promptly. And the one responsible for reviewing his report was Commissioner Zhang right in front of him. At this moment, Commissioner Zhang was massaging his temples, his eyes bloodshot. Ever since receiving the warning from the Singer Civilization, he had not slept for days and nights. Zhong Feng, sit down. Commissioner Zhang gestured to the seat beside him. After Zhong Feng had sit down, he chuckled, We have had preliminary discussions regarding your report, but I still have many doubts about your report. Commissioner Zhang straightened up, his eyes becoming sharp: For instance, in your report, you mentioned that Zhang Jiao from the Three Kingdoms period is still alive and is now an expert game player? Are you serious? Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: 41. Monster Siege_l Chapter 41: 41. Monster Siege_l Translator: 549690339 Commissioner, as incredible as it may sound, I believe it is highly probable that its true Zhong Feng detailed his encounter with Su Yu. He added at the end of the conversation, Regardless of whether Nemesis is actually Zhang Jiao, he clearly knows about the existence of the Singer Civilization, which means he has some inside information. I think we need to take this seriously. Commissioner Zhang didnt respond, but sunk into deep thought with his chin rested on his hand. After a long while, he let out a deep sigh, Well, no matter what, the organization has made the decision. It has been decided that the resources and manpower allocated to your department will be doubled. What do you think? Just double? Zhong Feng frowned, showing a hint of annoyance on his forehead. If in-game strength can indeed manifest, I believe we must spare no cost to explore this game! Even doubling the resources is too little, its not nearly enough for us Enough, Zhong. Commissioner Zhang made a gesture with his palm to calm him down. Evolution has always been within the scope of the organizations attention. Even if this game can really make strength manifest, there are a lot of unknowns. For example, how much time and money does it take for an average person to reach level 50? What kind of level can the in-game strength reach after manifestation? If one can still be killed with a single shot after manifestation, wouldnt that be a joke? If the manifest strength is still not as powerful as a kid with a gun, wouldnt that also be a joke? Can it generate sufficient profit in a short period of time to influence the overall situation? Is it worth it for the Country to invest enormous resources in this? In response to Commissioner Zhangs questions, Zhong Feng found himself at a loss for words: This.. He really didnt have an answer. Commissioner Zhang intertwined his fingers and put them in front of his lips: From our standpoint, its not possible to gamble everything on an uncertain future. We prefer to put as many resources as possible into areas where the return is guaranteed, like increasing our reserves of hydrogen bombs. Understood. Zhong Feng responded with a bitter smile. From the standpoint of the Country, it indeed seemed unlikely to pour massive resources into an entirely unknown area right away. If there was no satisfactory yield after massive investment, that would be a significant mistake! Moreover, making hasty decisions based on a few vague statements from Nemesis would be too reckless. Unless Commissioner Zhang changed his tone abruptly. Unless? Unless you can provide sufficient evidence that Evolution truly has the potential to change the current situation, only then will I give you the resources you need. Understood! Zhong Feng stood up, saluted the Commissioner, I will try my best to level up and reach level 50 as soon as possible. Go then. The Commissioner waved his hand, There are no current signs of the revival of ancient powers. If its true, Ill handle it. You focus on Evolution and level up as fast as you can! Back in the game. Su Yu stayed in Wolf King Valley to diligently level up. There were still plenty of hidden tasks in the village. However, these hidden tasks either offered poor rewards or took lots of time, so he ignored them. Moreover, since Su Yu had [Point Star Hand], he wasnt interested in the equipment offered by these hidden tasks. He felt it was better to spend all his time leveling up. Around two in the afternoon, Su Yu reached level 8. At this pace, I should be able to reach level 10 by 6 pm. As he thought this, Su Yu didnt cease his efforts and continued using spells to kill the [Howling Moon Wolf]. But, Ive killed so many Howling Moon Wolves, the boss should respawn, right? Just as this thought crossed his mind. Awoo_ A resounding howl echoed through the distant woods. Almost immediately, amidst the rising dust and falling leaves in Wolf King Valley, all the other wolves seemed to be summoned by some force and started howling too. It wasnt long before the howl of the wolves echoed across the entire novice village. Be it players who were leveling up or completing quests, or those chatting in the village, all of them turned their attention towards Wolf King Valley: What happened? That sound reminds me of my pet at home when its in heat! Dumb! Thats the sound of a wolf pack! It sounds like its coming from Wolf King Valley. In the level 7 wilderness zone, Zhan Tianjian turned to his teammates, Whats going on, should we go check it out? Zhan Tianjian had recently spent a lot of time in the sixth novice village, he had decided to settle there and hadnt returned to the first village. As far as leveling was concerned, every novice village was the same. Tom, who had been standing on tiptoe to get a better view, said, I think its better if we dont go. The sound is coming from Wolf King Valley. Even if a boss has respawned, we wont be able to take it down. Makes sense. Zhan Tianjian didnt argue. He just pulled aggro on five more beasts and continued to level up. But at that very moment, all the active players in the sixth novice village received a system alert: Ding! [Howling Moon Wolf King IVIO (Rare)] has appeared in Wolf King Valley! All monsters in Nolan Village gain +20% to all attributes, and yield +20% experience and drops, lasting for 1 hour. After 1 hour, [Howling Moon Wolf King] will lead the wolf pack to attack the novice village. Players who participate in killing [Howling Moon Wolf King] can share a substantial reward! Just as the system alerted, level 3 [Black Wild Pigs], level 4 [Slope Sheep], level 5 [Silver Snake] All monsters were granted a surge of red energy, their eyes turned bloody red, and they began forcefully retaliating against players who attacked them. The players were caught off guard. Some players who had pulled too many mobs didnt stand a chance against the strengthened monsters, they were defeated and their figures disappeared in specks of light. Random flashes of white light spread across the leveling area. Zhan Tianjian, as a top-level tank, had pulled five mobs at once. With each mob gaining a 20% increase in all attributes, he was nearly killed on the spot. Thankfully, he was able to use the high-priced [Shield Wall] skill in time, avoiding the fate of being killed instantly. After killing the last beast, Zhan Tianjian let out a sigh of relief, That was close if I had been kicked offline, that would have sucked but do we want to participate in this monster siege? Of course, we do! Overlord Tiger was eager to join, The rewards for these monster siege events are usually quite generous! Since were here, we certainly need to take part! Alright! Zhan Tianjian nodded, Ill gather the members from the guild. Zhan Tianjian opened his friends list. But when he saw Nemesis at the top and the notation in front of Nemesis read Iv8, he was stunned, Nemesis is already level 8?! What? Hes level 8 now? Upon hearing Nemesiss name, Qingli, who was normally quiet, perked up, We wasted a lot of time with additional dungeons, yet there are quite a few people in the guild who are focused on leveling up! Theyre only level 7 before offline! Yeah! The highest level in the guild, Cang Shan You Jing, is only level 7. Zhan Tianjian let out a bitter smile, Nemesis didnt start playing until 10 0clock, he still has 8 hours of game time.. It seems the gap is gradually widening! Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: 42, The terrifyingly powerful Wolf King, ways to defeat the Wolf King_l Chapter 42: 42, The terrifyingly powerful Wolf King, ways to defeat the Wolf King_l Translator: 549690339 In the deepest part of Wolf King Valley. Su Yu stood behind a large tree, observing the distant [Howling Moon Wolf King]. [Howling Moon Wolf King IVIO (Rare)] Health: 140000 The [Howling Moon Wolf King] is a giant wolf similar to a tundra wolf in shape, standing 3 meters high and 4.6 meters long, its fur as white as snow and demonstrating a martial air. What is most noteworthy, of course, is its health, a whopping 140,000! It is 1,000 times that of monsters of the same level! In Evolution, the health of a regular boss is generally 10 times that of monsters of the same level. High-quality bosses range from 12 to 30 times, and rare bosses 33 to 100 times. However, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] is a bit special. It acts as the boss of a monster siege, a raid boss, with its health boosted by 1,000 times, reaching the caliber of a top-tier epic boss. Moreover, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] isnt just a lone wolf. It is surrounded by 12 [Elite Wolf King Guards] (IVIO, Health 1400), standard boss templates. Gazing at this prideful group of wolf tribe bosses, Su Yus expression became serious. He was simply not a match for the [Howling Moon Wolf King]. The Wolf King is enormous in size. Typically, in the game, larger size usually means faster speed. Even if Su Yu used an ice spell to slow down the [Howling Moon Wolf King], it could still easily catch up with him. The idea of kiting wasnt going to work. As soon as the Wolf King caught up with him, a single swipe would knock him offline. Perhaps Su Yu, with his experience, could dodge a few strikes, but dont forget the Wolf King has 140,000 HP! In a long battle, Su Yu cant ensure he wont be hit by the Wolf King once. One hit would be the end of him. Sigh! Id better let the village players handle it but can they really handle it? Su Yu had no confidence. In his previous lifetime, there were quite a few incidents of monster sieges in the novice villages and main cities. The success to failure rate was approximately fifty-fifty. But this time was different. The Wolf Kings attack came too early! If it wasnt for Su Yu, this monster siege might not have been triggered until tomorrow night when a general force of players reaches levels 7 and 8, and the first batch of players starts leveling up in Wolf King Valley. By then, the players might be able to hold their ground. But now Su Yu shook his head: Currently, only a few avid players reached level 7, and all of them have logged off. Most of the players are around level 4. The Wolf King has a level suppression of up to 6 levels on them the failure rate for this monster siege is at least 95%. Forget it, I should report this to the authorities, Emperor Blood, and Zhan Tian in the hope that they can make a difference and advise the players to seek refuge in other novice villages. Su Yu gave a sigh, turned around towards the entrance of Wolf King Valley, and opened his private chat interface at the same time. But as soon as Su Yu turned around, he saw a steep cliff on the inside of the entrance to Wolf King Valley, and his eyes narrowed slightly. He knew this cliff. On finishing the [Annies Revenge] quest, Snow Fall had once recommended him to jump off this cliff to dodge the lethal blow of the [Star-forged Dragon King]. But since it was Snow Falls suggestion, Su Yu dismissed it without a thought. Now looking again at the cliff, a bold idea emerged in his mind, it seemed like he could find a way to deal with the Wolf King! Now that the game season just began, the threat range of the monsters should not have been adjusted, and perhaps I could use this cliff to kill the Wolf King boss! Su Yus eyes brightened! The monotonous leveling for the past four hours had bored him stiff, but now he finally found a challenging goal, and a sense of long-lost excitement instantly welled up! However, before dealing with the Wolf King boss, he needed to be well-prepared. For instance, he needed a better set of faster-moving equipment, preferably dual speed equipment, and an [Ice Arrow] spell scroll. If not, he wouldnt even reach the cliff edge with the boss before it caught up with him and killed him. With this in mind, Su Yu didnt hesitate and put on his full speed leather armor and ran towards Nolan Village at full speed. Now, Nolan Village was crowded with people. Players from other villages heard that the 6th novice village had a monster siege event and rushed over with the mindset of participating, making the small village packed to the brim. Su Yu passed through the surging crowd in the village, barely squeezed into the warehouse. After entering the warehouse, he finally sighed with relief. Fortunately, the inside of the warehouse was a separate plane, otherwise, with so many people crowding in, he wouldnt be able to buy anything. He opened the product search interface of the warehouse and skillfully selected the keywords [Equipment], [Movement Speed], [Breastplate]. He quickly found a long list of equipment. Their levels ranged from 3 to 5, and 90% of them were leather armor. For example, [Travelers Leather Jacket IV3 (Excellent)] (Defense +8, Movement speed +0.3) The increased movement speed provided by these breastplates isnt high, roughly 0.2 to 0.4. But these breastplates are very cheap, generally priced between 10 to 30 spiritual energy coins. At this stage, speed equipment has no use for leveling up, so what seems to be an excellent quality piece of equipment is no different from unenhanced equipment for the players. Su Yu, who has plenty of money, directly selected the five breastplates with the highest increase in movement speed. Buy, buy, buy, buy, buy! The five breastplates were quickly taken from the warehouse. Upon receiving the five items, Su Yu used the [Point Star Hand] on each one of them. Ding, do you want to spend 300 spiritual energy coins to strengthen [Wind Talkers Chest IV3 (Excellent)]? Confirm! Ding, [Wind Talkers Chest IV3 (Excellent)] quality has been upgraded to [Wind Talkers Chest IV3 (Rare)], gained Defense +5, an additional attribute: Agility +3. Not this one, next! Ding, do you want to spend 500 spiritual energy coins to strengthen [Red Wolfs Jacket Iv5 (Excellent)? ] Confirm! Ding, [Red Wolfs Jacket Iv5 (Excellent)] has been upgraded to [Red Wolfs Jacket Iv5 (Rare)], gained Defense +5, an additional attribute: Attack Speed +100/0. Ding, [Uncle Annos Leather Armor IV3 (Excellent)] quality has increased The additional property from each strengthening is random, so Su Yu had to keep strengthening, hoping for a dual speed increase. He had finished strengthening all five pieces, but none of them were the dual speed equipment he wanted. Su Yus facial expression didnt change; he bought another five pieces of equipment with the highest increase in movement speed. Eventually, when [Point Star Hand] was used on the eighth piece. Ding, [Fast as Wind Leather Armor Iv4 (Excellent)] quality increased to [Fast as Wind Leather Armor Iv4 (Rare)], gained Defense +5, additional attribute: Movement Speed +0.3. Finally got it! Su Yu let out a long breath. [Fast as Wind Leather Armor Iv4 (Rare)] Defense +9 Movement Speed +0.4 Movement Speed +0..3 Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: 43. Su Yu X Human-shaped small car v/_1 Chapter 43: 43. Su Yu X Human-shaped small car v/_1 Translator: 549690339 After getting a Double Speed Breastplate, Su Yu planned to follow suit and switch all of his equipment to double speed gear. But he encountered a problem his backpack was full, and he needed to sell the enhanced equipment. Selling directly to the system store was a huge loss. To sell to players, according to the game rules, worn equipment or the ones obtained from quests cannot be sold, while equipment dropped from monsters or instances can be sold. He had seven breastplates he had just enhanced and never wore, so he could sell them to players. But should he slip these equipment into the trading stack for sale? That doesnt sound like a good idea, right? After thinking for ten seconds, Su Yu shook his head. He cant sell them in the trading stack. If he hurriedly puts dozens of rare equipment items up in the trading stack, as long as other players were not fools, they could guess his talent. At this stage, he needs to remain mysterious and cannot be studied thoroughly. The equipment had to be sold through other channels. Which channel though? Got it! Su Yu left the trading stack, found the NPC [Mercenary Businessman Lai Yin] in the village. He spent 20 spiritual energy coins daily to rent a legal stall from him. Ordinary players stalls that are set up casually have no system protection, and equipment could be taken by passing players. The systems legal stalls are system protected, and you can set a custody state; players can put the goods on the stall and leave at any time. Su Yu arrived at the Mercenary Trading Market where the legal stalls were. The Mercenary Trading Market was yet to be an opened content in the game, it was empty with no NPCs. Exactly because there were no NPCs, the number of players here was pretty sparse. Su Yu found his stall at the entrance and placed all seven of his rare breastplates on it. The price for the level 3 rare was 320 spiritual energy coins, and the level 5 rare was 520. He was not trying to make a profit, he only needed to make back his investment. As for the name of his stall, it was called Small Rare Shop, Selling off Vast Amount of Rare Quality Equipment at Low Price. After doing all this, Su Yu turned back to the trading stack to continue his hunt for Double Speed equipment. Not long after Su Yu left. Two village players who were wandering around passed by the Mercenary Trading Market. Seeing Su Yus stall, one of them immediately laughed: Look, who is that sucker who paid for an official stall? His companion also laughed: Yeah! Wasting 200 bucks for nothing, such a great loss! The shops name is interesting though C A Small Rare Shop, Vast Amount of Rare quality equipment As this player spoke, his face dramatically changed! So far, there were no tradable rare quality equipment in the game, not a single one. And now, this stall had a sign reading Selling off Vast Amounts of Rare Equipment at Low Prices? Are they lying! The two players hurriedly rushed to take a closer look. A moment later, two surprised shouts echoed in the market: My God! Its true! They are tradable rare equipment! And there are seven of them! Who is selling this equipment? No way, I have to take a screenshot and send it to the forum immediately. The news of Seven rare equipment appearing in the Mercenary Trading Market spread from ten to hundreds. Soon, the whole of Nolan Village was buzzing! Players swarmed in to see whats happening, making the once deserted Mercenary Market now overcrowded. Many players who had never seen a rare item before, now ran to have a glimpse of it. Five or six minutes later, Su Yu returned to the Mercenary Market again. By then, he had already replaced all of his gear with Double Speed equipment. [Hill Sheepskin Hood] Speed +0.6, [Wind-like Leather Armor] Speed +0.7, [Language Style Leg Armor] +0.8, [Furry Gloves] +0.4, [Bone-Tooth Boots] +1.2, [Spider Silver Thread Pauldrons] +0.4, [Wild Boar Leather Belt] +0.5. In Evolution, armor is subdivided from top to bottom into hats, pauldrons, breastplates, gloves, belts, leg-guard, and shoes, totaling 7 types. Apart from armor, there are also two ring slots, one necklace slot, and two accessory slots. However, jewelry and accessories only drop from monsters above level 10. Jewelry and accessories below level 10, like [Tear of the Goddess], were only given out during quests, and no players were selling them in the trading stack. After putting on a full set of Speed equipment, Su Yus movement speed was increased by 4.6. Coupling that with his initial movement speed of 1.2, his movement speed had now reached a shocking 5.8! Whats the concept of a movement speed of 5.8? With this speed, it felt as if Su Yu had lost his gravitational constraints. His walking speed had reached 5.8 meters per second, and running speed could reach an astonishing speed of nearly 29 meters per second! You should know that the speed of a common racehorse is 400 meters per minute, even a tigers running speed only reaches 20 meters per second! Su Yu was even much faster than a tiger! Human-shaped car. Although his current speed might not surpass the Howling Moon Wolf, he could easily get away from being pursued by Wolf Kings bodyguard. With this speed, Su Yu finally had the capital to have a showdown with the Wolf King. Outside the market, Su Yu carried a giant sized leather backpack on his shoulder, which was filled with dozens of enhanced rare equipment. This leather backpack was something hed purchased from a tanner in the village for 20 spiritual energy coins. On one hand, he needed to transport all these rare equipment at once. On the other hand, it was also preparation for the items dropped by the Wolf King. A monster siege boss would drop dozens of items at once, which would be shared among the players who participated in the kill. If Su Yu did not prepare a large leather backpack, he would not be able to bring back all of the Wolf Kings drops with just the system backpack. Standing at the entrance of the Mercenary Trading Market, Su Yu looked at the clusters of players around his stall and felt a bit uncomfortable. He did not expect the equipment he placed to cause such a big stir. But it was alright, one of the characteristics of [Invisibility Skill] was ignoring collision, and with [Invisibility Skill], he could easily blend into the crowd. With this in mind, Su Yu silently activated [Invisibility Skill]. Players nearby were watching Su Yu carefully because among all the players there, only Su Yu was carrying such a large, bulging backpack. Whats up? The system backpack is not enough for this brother? A player, seeing Su Yu, approached and reached out to touch Su Yus shoulder, Hey bro, can I know where did you buy your backpack from.. But just as he was about to touch Su Yus shoulder, Su Yus [Invisibility Skill] was activated. The player found himself hitting the air and was taken aback. Two seconds later, he suddenly started to shout in a terrified voice: Ghost! Help! Help! Other players around him immediately gave him a contemptuous look: Perhaps he just got offline, why are you making such a fuss? The player yelled for a while before noticing he was making a fool of himself. Mortified, he nervously laughed and spoke no further. Su Yu, who had activated [Invisibility Skill], quickly moved through the crowd, reaching his stall in no time. Six out of seven items on his stall had been sold already, only the level 5 [Red Wolf Leather Jacket] remained. At the moment, there were quite a few guys hanging around his stall, and these guys were even starting a betting pool over this last piece of equipment! I bet the last piece of equipment could be sold within an hour! 50 spiritual energy coins! Ill take that bet! Do you dare to raise the stakes? Like, 500 spiritual energy coins? You think Im stupid? If I bet 500, I might as well just buy it myself! Hurry up and bet those 50! Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: 44, Solo against a group of wolves! 1 Chapter 44: 44, Solo against a group of wolves! 1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu didnt care about these gambling-addicted guys. He had 47 minutes and 58 seconds left until the [Howling Moon Wolf King] siege. He couldnt waste a single second. He burst with speed, placing 46 items for 420 each on the shelves, and darted from the crowd in the last few seconds that [Invisibility Skill] lasted. As the [Invisibility Skill]s effect wore off, Su Yus figure appeared on the outermost part of the crowd. But then, a huge outcry erupted behind him. The onlooking players seemed to have noticed that the stall information had been updated and widened their eyes in disbelief at the newly shelved wares: What the heck! Am I seeing things?! Did dozens of rare items just pop up on that stall?! OMG! For real! Is this a fixed refresh rare item shop? Its unlikely; the other villages dont have this. Regardless, Im buying first! Level 5 rares only for 420 spiritual energy coins, its a steal! Im envious of rich people, I only have 10 spiritual energy coins. Mixed in these gasps of surprise was a heartwrenchingly furious yell: Damn! My 50 spiritual energy coins! Thats a thousand bucks! But all this had nothing to do with Su Yu anymore. He folded up his oversized backpack, tucked it into his system bag, then left the mercenary exchange market. On the small plaza in front of the cargo stack, after buying a [Ice Arrow] scroll for 200 spiritual energy coins, Su Yu ran toward Wolf King Valley at the fastest speed. [Ice Arrow (Rare)]: Gather frost elements to launch an elemental ice arrow at the target, causing magical damage equal to 300% spell strength, reducing the targets movement speed by 40% for 3 seconds. Cast time 0.5 seconds, consumes 15 mana points. Now Su Yus running speed was on par with a speeding car on a freeway; he was like a gust of wind. Moreover, he didnt hide his figure. As he dashed past, he immediately attracted many gazes. Who is that? He runs so fast! Must be an NPC, maybe theres a hidden quest? Its not an NPC, its a player! Because the white hat hes wearing is a [hilltop sheepskin hat], a piece of equipment made by a tailor player. It really is a player! How can a player run so fast? I got it. Hes using a speed gear cheat. Everybody report him! I recorded a video, Im going to post it on the forum now. Soon after, the news of Flying man appears in Newbie Village No.6 spread both online and offline. Combined with the two big events: The monster attack and A large number of rare items appear in the mercenary exchange market, Village No.6 instantly became the focus of all players, outshining the previously No.l village Sunny Wind Village. A large number of players flocked in from all other villages. While the village was abuzz, it became the main area where the players gathered. None of these mattered to Su Yu, the initiator of all these events didnt know about them. He already reached the depths of Wolf King Valley. Facing the formidable Wolf King and its minions, Su Yu dared not to be careless. He rested against a big tree for a while, slowly regaining his stamina. While resting, he quickly glanced at his attribute panel. The full set of max-speed gear dropped his spell strength to 61 points. The gear-added attributes of [Spell Penetration] and [Casting Speed] have also gone. But it didnt matter. No matter how much health the Wolf King had, victory was assured if his plan succeeded. After resting, Su Yu walked out from behind the tree, slowly but firmly towards the Wolf King. He drank a vial of [Minor Potion of Wisdom], Intelligence +10 (the medium one can only be used after reaching level 10). Then casually cast a [Frost Shield]. Following, he summoned a [Rock Elemental] using a scroll and instructed the [Rock Elemental] to follow him. Looking at the Wolf King, The wolves in the valley had already formed a square under the restraint of the [Elite Wolf King Guard]. The [Howling Moon Wolf King] proudly paced at the forefront of the square, reviewing its troops. Seeing Su Yu stride towards them alone, a glint of anthropomorphic confusion flashed in its eyes. Did this foolish human not see its mighty wolf army? Was it not afraid to die here? Su Yu simply continued his journey. After entering the 40-meter spell range, he raised his hand and threw out a [Lightning Bolt]. Crackle! -147! The [Lightning Bolt] accurately hit the wolf kings thick back, creating a small charred mark. The damage is fine, it seems the wolf kings defense is not too high, Su Yu silently nodded in agreement. Awooo! The wolf king was furious! This petty human dared to attack it! Dared to attack it! Attack it! It! This was unbearable for the wolf king! The figure of the wolf king instantly disappeared and with a speed nearly invisible to the naked eye, it charged towards Su Yu. The wolf pack was also enraged! They dared to harm their leader in front of them! They needed to tear apart his throat and devour his flesh to quench their thirst for vengeance! Under the leadership of a dozen [Elite Wolf King Guards], hundreds of [Howling Moon Wolves] ferociously charged towards Su Yu, intending to cut off his escape route. For a moment, a hundred wolves dashed ahead. The scene appeared incredibly spectacular! The skill unleashed by the wolf king was [Pounce], similar to a warriors [Charge], allowing it to reach the enemy in an extremely short time. Su Yu remained extremely calm. He accurately calculated the moment of the wolf kings arrival. As it was about to reach his side, he used [Flash Skill]. Whoosh! Su Yu left his original spot, leaving the wolf king pouncing at thin air. After steadying himself, he immediately launched the [Ice Arrow] at the wolf king, while also throwing a scroll of [Lesser Fireball Skill] with his left hand. -107! -113! Both spells accurately struck the forehead of the wolf king. Fire and ice combined, an extreme indulgence! The wolf king evidently did not enjoy such indulgence. After missing its pounce, it let out a howl on the spot, its body enlarged by 30%, and charged again towards Su Yu who was 20 meters away. The slowing effect of the [Ice Arrow] decreased the wolf kings speed. However, as a rare boss, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] had a considerable resistance to abnormal states. The [Ice Arrow] could only slow it down by 20%, and the duration was also reduced from 4 seconds to less than 3 seconds. But after observing the wolf kings current speed, Su Yu sighed in relief. The speed of the wolf king, after being slowed down by the [Ice Arrow], was faster than him, but only just. Relying on his past lifes experience, he could easily toy with the wolf king! Su Yu quickly turned around, leading the wolf king towards the direction of the cliff. While running away, he also gave the [Rock Elemental] at his side the last command C to delay the wolf pack! The thick-set rock elemental, with its slow pace, bravely advanced towards the wolf pack. Upon approaching the wolf pack, the rock elemental unleashed [Mass Taunt], targeting all wild wolves in range! The wolves at the front affected by the taunt halted their advance and launched attacks at the rock elemental. The Lone Rock elemental only lasted 5 seconds in the wolf pack before crumbling into piles of rocks. However, the objective had been achieved, Su Yu had already led the Wolf King far away.. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: 45, Planning to Kill the Wolf King! _1 Chapter 45: 45, Planning to Kill the Wolf King! _1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu was leading the [Howling Moon Wolf King] towards the direction of the cliff. However, the process of luring a creature was not as simple as release spell + run away. It involved a high level of technical skill, especially when dealing with a boss creature that possessed a degree of intelligence. As Su Yu had entered the [Howling Moon Wolf King]s threat range, he noticed the Wolf King didnt attack him. Instead, it gave a seemingly confused expression that felt almost anthropomorphic. Through this expression, Su Yu deduced that the Wolf King was rather intelligent. And, with such intelligence, these boss characters would not hesitate to leave once they felt like they stood no chance of catching their enemy, or when their health was critically low and they believed they could be defeated. Therefore, Su Yu had to put on a believable performance while leading the Wolf King to the cliff. He had to incite a sense of deep humiliation in the Wolf King, encouraging it to chase him- And also create the illusion that it was close, very close, to killing this despicable human, so as to keep the Wolf King constantly chasing him without giving up. This was purely a test of courage and acting skills. And so, a heart-stopping chase began in the Wolf King Valley! Su Yus acting was superb. The Wolf Kings enormous claws barely grazed his body over a dozen times, once even tearing his chest armor. But Su Yu always managed to barely and luckily survive. The [Howling Moon Wolf King] was utterly furious now. This despicable human was as slippery as an eel in its hands. There were countless opportunities to tear this human to shreds, but somehow, he always managed to escape, as if by luck. Seeing that its health was still at a healthy 85%, the Wolf King stopped considering other factors and focused solely on pursuing Su Yu, trying its utmost to kill him. The ordinary [Howling Moon Wolves] along the way couldnt keep up with their pace and were easily left behind. Chasing each other, the man and wolf climbed up the slope behind the cliff, drawing closer and closer to its edge. On the surface, Su Yu was panicked and his face was full of despair. He even appeared to stumble while running. But in actuality, he was as steady as a rock. He managed to precisely evade the Wolf Kings attacks each time, even finding opportunities to cast a few spells and scrolls. Gradually, the Wolf Kings health dropped below 60%. The wise creature started to sense that something was wrong. Why was it that despite running and running, its injuries were worsening, yet the human in front of it refused to die? And why was this human leading it to the mountain top (it didnt know that there was a cliff ahead)? Any wolf would know that the space to evade at the mountain top was smaller and climbing uphill consumed stamina, which was not conducive to escape. How could this human make such an elementary mistake? Hence, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] stopped chasing Su Yu and slowly came to a halt. It lowered its head, panting heavily, trying to recover its stamina while contemplating whether to retreat. It had been summoned by the Wolf God and needed to destroy the human village in half an hour! But just at this moment, Like a camel that had been overloaded by the final straw, Su Yu fell heavily to the ground, his eyes tightly shut, as if unconscious. At this moment, he was only 6 to 7 meters away from the cliff. The Wolf King was elated C this despicable human had finally collapsed! It immediately activated the [Pounce] skill, lunging towards the collapsed Su Yu at the fastest speed. This time, it should be able to kill this human, right?! But just as the Wolf King activated [Pounce], Su Yus eyes snapped open. And he wore a satisfied smile, reminiscent of Jiang Taigong, the ancient Chinese strategist. The fish has taken the bait! Su Yu cast the [Flash Skill], towards the direction of the cliff. A beam of white light flashed by, and his figure appeared over a dozen meters out in the air off the cliff. The [Howling Moon Wolf King] couldnt control its body during the [Pounce] process and lunged towards Su Yus position after he used the Flash Skill, its massive body jumping off the cliff. Ha ha ha ha! Argh Ooo- Accompanied by Su Yus hearty laughter and the heart-wrenching howl of the Wolf King, man and wolf plummeted from the sky. Actually, by doing this, Su Yu had used the games judgement rules to his advantage. [Pounce] and [Charge] are similar types of skills. When a warrior uses [Charge] against a mage, if the mage uses the Flash Skill during the first half of the warriors charge, then the warrior will charge to the mages new location after the flash; If the mage uses the Flash Skill during the second half of the warriors [Charge], then the warrior will charge to the mages original location before the flash. This rule exists mainly to nerf mage players. If a mage player hastily uses the Flash Skill upon seeing the warrior player use [Charge], then the mage player will still get hit by the charge. Only when the warrior is in the latter half of the charge, and a Flash Skill is accurately deployed, can the mage distance himself from the warrior. But now, Su Yu had perfectly utilized this game rule, implementing Flash Skill at once during the Wolf Kings [Pounce], successfully leading the Wolf King off the cliff. This could entirely be said to be a seasoned players complete obliteration of a noob (Wolf King)! Of course, once Su Yu finished making the flash, it didnt mean he was suddenly idle. Due to the Wolf Kings pounce, it was now very close to him. If the dying Wolf King stretched out its claw, it could kill him instantly! He was, of course, fully aware of this. So as soon as the Wolf King got close, Su Yu first pulled out a [Summoning Rock Element] scroll, placing a solid rock element between him and the Wolf King to prevent the Wolf King from attacking him directly. Then he cast [Ice Nova]. He hadnt used Ice Nova in the process of the Wolf King chasing him because the control effect of strong control skills diminishes against monsters. He had been holding off on using [Ice Nova] until now, and it finally came into play! A giant ice ring exploded from Su Yu at the center, freezing both the Wolf King and the rock element together. The Wolf King stared hard at Su Yu, who was so close, but it was now controlled by the ice ring and couldnt raise a claw. After freezing the Wolf King, Su Yu quickly took out a large-sized bag from his backpack, facing the rising airflow to open it, with the bags mouth facing downwards. The rising air instantly filled the bag, and like having an extra goblin glider pack, Su Yus falling speed immediately decreased. The Wolf King didnt have anything to reduce its speed and could only follow the pull of gravity to the forest floor, along with the rock element. ArghOoo The Wolf Kings howl echoed through the valley once again. The wolf cubs in the valley seemed to sense their leaders impending doom, and they also started to howl. The cliff was about 500 meters high. It would take about 10 seconds for the Wolf King to fall from the top. And its [Pounce] cooldown time was 15 seconds, meaning it couldnt escape by [Pouncing] on another animal near the ground as it fell. The damage from falling was extremely high, and the Wolf Kings defense was too poor. If it fell from a height of 500 metres, even if it were full health it would undeniably die! so. The Wolf Kings body solidly kissed the ground, its health bar instantly dropping to zero. Bang! Blue and green items exploded from its body and flew high into the sky, creating a beautiful equipment rain. Among them, a strand of golden light was particularly eye-catching! Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: 46, Zhan Tianjian in the crossfire, Wolf King’s Prop Rain”_l Chapter 46: 46, Zhan Tianjian in the crossfire, Wolf Kings Prop Rain_l Translator: 549690339 Nolan Villages streets and alleys were populated with people. Some were discussing the Monster Siege, others chatted about the sudden appearance of sixty to seventy blue pieces of equipment, while others conversed about the Flying man from Nolan Village, creating a lively atmosphere. But, right at the moment when the [Howling Moon Wolf King] was killed, every player received a system announcement: Ding! The Monster Siege event has ended. Thank you players for your enthusiastic participation! The moment they received the systems announcement, an eerie silence fell over tne entirety or IN01an village. Everyone just stared blankly at the system alert, dumbfounded. What the heck! They had rushed here specifically to take part in the Monster Siege which, according to the countdown timer, was supposed to start in 19 minutes. How did it end without even beginning?! After a moment of silence, a wave of uproar surged throughout Nolan Village. What the fuck! The event ended before it even began? Is the game company messing with us? There were no activities when this damned game was released, they didnt even give out any ten-draw gacha gift. Now, when they finally host an event, they dared to stand us up? I traveled all the way from another village for this! The developers have no sincerity at all. I should just quit this game! Refund my money! The players were livid, their roars of outrage shooting up to the sky. The official forum was bombarded with complaints, the homepage filled with discussions about the cancellation of the Monster Siege and various curses aimed at the games developers. Minutes later, the games moderators posted on the forum to address the situation. The post read: The Monster Siege was not canceled. Instead, a player slew the boss and claimed the rewards before Monster Siege could take place, making further combat unnecessary. The admins went on to urge players to look forward to the upcoming game content and mentioned that other starter villages would also trigger similar Monster Sieges, as an attempt to pacify the angry players. The pinned post worked wonders. Not long after it was posted, player outrage shifted from the game management to somewhere else. Conversations about the unscrupulous players who stole their boss sprang up: I knew it! A big guild must have gone in stealthily and killed the boss! one player conjectured. Disgusting! Can the big guilds do whatever they want? Theyve stolen all of our rewards! Which big guild was capable of achieving this? In the past, there were no big guilds in the sixth village, the only one that recently set up camp here, making it their headquarters, is the Zhan Tian guild. It was Zhan Tian again! It must have been their doing! Zhan Tianjian must compensate us for our boss! Zhan Tianjian, compensate for our boss! Zhan Tianjian, apologize! The siege rewards should be distributed to the players, how dare they monopolize it all? Exactly, Zhan Tianjian, apologize! Even though their demands were outrageous, players were known for their lack of rationality. If someone touched their interests, they were going to rant no matter what. Soon enough, the forum began to echo with condemning voices against the Zhan Tian guild. Zhan Tianjian unfairly took the blame, utterly dumbfounded. He opened the official forum intending to see players evaluation of the Monster Siege cancellation. But why were his guild being cursed again on the forum? After browsing a few posts to understand why they were being criticized, Zhan Tianjian rushed to post a clarification: Everyone, believe me! Our guild did not secretly kill the boss this time wait, we also didnt collect the village entry fee last time, you have to believe me! Underneath his post, Zhan Tianjian posted pictures of his combat logs and treasure logs from the last half-hour to prove his innocence. The members of the Zhan Tian guild were also called to back up their leader on the forum, slowly subduing players criticisms. After everything had calmed down, Zhan Tianjian was left exhausted. Ever since he entered Evolution, Zhan Tianjian felt that he was being controlled by an invisible force. Why were things always going awry? Leaving the drama unfolding online and offline aside for a moment, lets switch back to Su Yu within the game. Su Yu fell from the cliff. His oversized backpack he had bought wasnt a professional gliding kit, it could just slow down his freefall slightly. His descent was still rather rapid. However, that wasnt a problem. The Wolf Kings [Pounce] skill had a 15-second cooldown time. Yet Su Yus [Flash Skill] only took 12 seconds to cool down. The backpack helped delay Su Yus contact with the ground by around four seconds. When he was about to hit the ground, the [Flash Skill] had already cooled off. With a flash of white light, Su Yu safely landed on the ground amidst the trees. Phew, finally managed to deal with that. After all, a monster is no match for a human in terms of intelligence. Looking at the blue-green object, Fountain, on the Wolf Kings corpse, a sense of fulfillment washed over him. And so, Su Yu transformed into a busy little bee, picking up each piece of equipment and treasure on the ground. Heavier pieces of equipment were stuffed into his system backpack, while the lighter ones were put inside the leather bag. Level 10 green heavy armor boots? Not bad. [Earth Stab] skill scroll? I can use this. Oh! A pet egg, nice! The pet egg was an [Excellent Howling Moon Wolf Egg], which could be hatched into a Howling Moon Wolf pet to assist players in combat. Each player could have their first pet once they reached level 10, and could have an additional pet for every 10 levels they gained. However, only one pet could be summoned to assist during combat. Only once the games second expansion The Kings Conflict was released in two months could the new class, [Summoner], summon more than one pet to help with battles. Now that Su Yu had the pet egg, he wouldnt need to worry about not having a pet after reaching level 10. Tossing the pet egg into his system backpack, he continued picking up other items. While still in mid-air, Su Yu noticed a gold streak among the equipment and items rain that fell from the Wolf King. His attention was immediately drawn to it. This golden streak was very thin and small, suggesting its not a typical armor-type piece of equipment but more like jewelry or an ornament? But regardless of what it was, any item that could be taken back to the real world was a good one. Su Yu patiently scoured the ground for that golden item. Finally, After most of the pieces of equipment were stored in his backpack, he found that golden item. [Intermediate Health Recovery Potion (Gold)]: Recover 300 health points within 3 seconds. Its a gold-rated healing potion?! Su Yu was ecstatic.. Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Idea of Creating a Guild_l Chapter 47: Idea of Creating a Guild_l Translator: 549690339 In Su Yus previous life, the golden health potion that could be brought into the real world was extremely rare. The main reason was that neither wild bosses nor dungeon bosses would drop health potions, mana potions, or any consumable items. Golden health potions were only obtained from event bosses like the [Howling Moon Wolf King], and they would occasionally appear in a hidden quest, making them extremely scarce. Moreover, the health potions had an unimaginable effect in reality. The [Intermediate Recovery Potion (gold)] in Su Yus hand could even restore him to his peak condition when he was critically injured. It was a lifesaver! Just getting this golden health potion alone makes killing the Wolf King worth Su Yu nodded with satisfaction, took the golden health potion and put it into his system backpack, and let it occupy a spot. Then he continued to pick up the loot from the Wolf King. After ten minutes of looting and sorting, Su Yu organized all the gains from killing the Wolf King. The item of highest value was the golden [Intermediate Recovery Potion]; The second most valuable were three [Howling Moon Wolf Eggs (Excellent)]; The third were three excellent quality skill scrolls [Chain Shot], [Bear Transformation], [Stealth]; The fourth was 10 ordinary quality skill scrolls, of which two could be used by Su Yu[Earth Stab], [Lightning Shield]; The fifth was 50 pieces of equipment, 10 of them being rare blue equipment, and 40 being excellent green equipment; In addition, there were 10,000 spiritual energy coins and several dozen low-level potions. All these rewards were originally supposed to be evenly distributed to all players who participated in the killing, with almost every player getting decent rewards. But now, all these rewards were hoarded by Su Yu. As he walked back to Nolan Village, his oversized backpack filled to the brim, he was both excited and worried. The excitement was obviously because fighting a solo boss and gaining lots of equipment, the rewards obtained this time were extremely generous! What worried him was how to deal with these equipment and props? Should he sell them at the market? That wasnt out of the question, but doing so wouldnt help him improve. Selling these items for spiritual energy coins was the most he could get, but what he least lacked now was spiritual energy coins. He would only change a few digits of his spiritual energy coins count by selling them, which wasnt of much significance. Instead of selling them, he could gift these items to others and win friends Gift them? Wait! A thought suddenly appeared in Su Yus mindhow about forming a guild? After establishing a guild, he could attract helping hands with these precious skill scrolls and pet eggs. They could carry out odd jobs for him and could also cultivate a core team. After all, high-level dungeons basically couldnt be cleared solo. At least you need to bring in four followers with you to share the damage and attract the monsters, and so on. Plus, as a mage, he had to build his own Mage Tower when he reached a high level. Although he could hire people to build it, it would always be better to have his own team that he could trust. The Mage Tower was a crucial building, whether or not Su Yu could rise to a god in the game later relied on it! Then Ill create a guild for fun after hitting level 10. Distributing these items to the members in the guild is better than converting them into spiritual energy coins after all. As Su Yu was thinking about it, he returned to Nolan Village. There were no storage or bankers in Nolan Village; they were only available in the main city. Having no choice, Su Yu could only temporarily store these items and equipment with the old mage in the Magic Hut. In exchange, he bought another batch of supplies from the old mage. Leaving the Magic Hut, he planned to continue leveling in Wolf King Valley. The [Howling Moon Wolf King] dropped plenty of equipment and items, but gave very little experience, only 1000 points. Currently, Su Yus experience level had just passed level 8 at 13%, and he estimated that he would have to wait till 7 pm to get to level 10. On his way to Wolf King Valley, Su Yu opened a private chat with Snow Fall. Su Yu: Are you there? Snow Fall: Yes Su Yu: After I reach level 10, I plan to form a guild. Would you be interested in joining? Snow Fall was a good candidate for recruitment. The fact that she completed the [Tear of Savi Goddess] quest in her previous life was sufficient proof of her strength as the last few stages of this quest were difficult to accomplish. Snow Fall: Are you going to form a guild too, Senior? Reviving the Yellow Turban Army? Su Yu: I suppose so. Snow Fall: Okay, count me in. Should I also bring my dad in? He was a huge fan of Zhao Yun from your era! Su Yu: Sure, when the time comes, I plan to recruit an initial two to three hundred general members. Would you be interested in helping manage the guild? Therell be extra rewards for managers! Su Yu sent over the attributes of the [Stealth] skill scroll and the [Howling Moon Wolf Egg]. He wasnt going to waste his own time managing the guild and could outsource the guild management tasks to Snow Fall. If Snow Fall wasnt willing to take on the task, someone else could do it. Upon seeing the attributes of the [Howling Moon Wolf Egg], Snow Fall was taken aback. She was aware of the Monster Siege Boss incident that was causing an uproar in the forum. Players were criticizing the player who stole the boss. Now it seemed rather likely that the thief was Nemesis! Thus, she quickly asked: Senior, did you kill the Monster Siege Boss? Yes, whats wrong? You should go check the forum! Everyone there is cursing at you! Really? Su Yu opened the games built-in official forum. Most of the threads on the homepage of the official forum were filled with players spewing out their rage at the player who claimed the Siege Boss early, calling him shameless, thief, damaging the interests of all players. Seeing these comments from the players, Su Yu almost laughed in anger. The [Howling Moon Wolf King] wasnt a weakling they made it out to be, as if these players would be able to kill it. However, after reading the clarification post from the official operation officer, which included a line mentioning other beginner villages in the game will also trigger a monster siege, Su Yu quickly found a solution to the problem. So he replied: Ill settle this matter. Snow Fall: Do you need my help? If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact my brother, he will be at your service at any time. Su Yu: I dont need help, just patiently wait for my good news. Ten minutes later, Su Yu appeared in the Wolf King Valley of the number one beginner villageSunny Wind Village. In the Wolf King Valley of this village, Su Yu began a wild leveling spree. Using his high movement speed, he gathered together three to four dozen [Howling Moon Wolf] at a time, freezing them in place with [Ice Noval, then used scrolls of [Rain of Fire], (Electric Chain], [Ice Cone Skill], along with his own Electric Chain skill to wildly bombard the clumps of Howling Moon Wolves. The wolves howled as they fell. An hour later, the players in the number one newbie village all received a system announcement: Ding! [Howling Moon Wolf King lv10 (Rare)] has appeared in Wolf King Valley! All attributes and experience points and drops of monsters in Sunny Wind Village increased by 20% for 1 hour. After 1 hour, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] will lead a wolf invasion of the newbie village, and players who participate in killing the [Howling Moon Wolf King] can share a massive amount of rewards! Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: 48, The second monster siege, leaderboard opened_l Chapter 48: 48, The second monster siege, leaderboard opened_l Translator: 549690339 Upon receiving the announcement about the monster siege, a subtle smile played at the corners of Su Yus mouth. Activating this monster raid wasnt for the purpose of killing the Wolf King again, as the Wolf King only provided 1000 points of experience, and the drops did not improve his situation much. Su Yu was doing this to demonstrate to the players on the forum who were badmouthing him that the Wolf King was not a monster that current-level players could kill. To shut the mouths of those trolls in the forum. After all, Su Yu still needed to use this batch of equipment to recruit gang members in the future. If he didnt take this action now, those trolls would surely continue to harass him. That would be disgustingly sickening. After all was done, he left Wolf King Valley in Sunny Wind Village and returned to the sixth newbie village. Meanwhile, Sunny Wind Village was in an uproar. Right after they received the system announcement, the news that Monster Siege has appeared in Sunny Wind Village quickly spread throughout all newbie villages. Players across the server gathered once more, preparing to take on this monster siege. Major guilds such as Emperor Blood, Zhan Tian, Mu Yun, and more didnt care about their reputations, they assembled squads and headed into Wolf King Valley, hoping to snatch away the siege boss. However, those responsible for the attempt found embarrassingly that they couldnt penetrate deep into Wolf King Valley. They were forced to retreat after only a few steps by the patrolling wild wolves in the valley, and they could only awkwardly return to the village to stand guard. An hour later, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] the second, along with its hundreds of wolf spawns, began its assault on Sunny Wind Village. As Su Yu expected, the wolf pack commenced a one-sided massacre of the players. The [Howling Moon Wolf King] the second was after all a level 10 boss, the [Taunt] skill of the level 4 and level 5 shield bearers were powerless against it. The Wolf King went straight for the back row, massacring the vulnerable priests and mages indiscriminately. The players were slaughtered in droves, calling for their parents amidst a sea of white light. The wolf pack claimed victory at every turn, persistently pressing closer. Half an hour later, all the players in the game received another system announcement: Ding! Sunny Wind Village has fallen under the onslaught of the [Howling Moon Wolf King] and will be in an unusable state for the next 48 hours. Players are advised to take refuge in other villages! According to the descriptions from the few players who saw the Wolf King last, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] still had 46% of its health left even after the monster siege ended! Upon suffering such a significant blow, the atmosphere on the forum changed instantly. All previous voices that had criticized Su Yu as a thief and a robber vanished, replaced by a chorus of complaints: The [Howling Moon Wolf King] is too strong! It moves so fast its like teleporting! This Wolf King ignores proper combat etiquette, it completely ignores the shield bearers and targets our back row! Who can withstand that? And this Wolf King also has about a dozen bodyguards! Each one of them is a level 10 boss! How could anyone possibly kill them?! I really want to know, how did the first Wolf King die? Who killed it?! Whoever killed it must be incredibly strong! Could the first one have been killed by a bug? Quit fooling yourself with a bug! Youve been playing games for so long, have you even seen a bug? Er actually, no. Until now, there was no one criticising Su Yu in the forum anymore. Instead, everyone was curious: how did the first Wolf King die? Who could be so powerful? Su Yu didnt pay much attention to any of this. After returning to Nolan Village, he immediately went to Wolf King Valley to grind levels in seclusion. This time, he was going to stay in Wolf King Valley until he reached level ten. An hour and a half later, he received the announcement about the fall of Sunny Wind Village, while Snow Fall sent him a congratulatory message: Senior, the siege boss is really powerful! It completely destroyed Sunny Wind Village! I bet those trolls in the forum wont dare to criticize you anymore! Su Yu: Thats expected. At this stage, players are not capable of dealing with the Wolf King. I am quite aware of that. Snow Fall: So, how did you kill the Wolf King? Su Yu: A high-level NPC that was passing by gave me a buff. Snow Fall: Snow Fall: I have another question. When are you planning to form the Yellow Turban Army? Su Yu: Lets wait a bit longer, until a majority of the players reach Level 10. Snow Fall: Alright. The two ended their private chat. The main reason Su Yu wanted to form a guild was to prepare for a core gameplay element in the later stages of the game the Mage Tower. As player levels increase, the number of equivalently leveled wild beasts decreases. By the time you reach level 84 as the [Star-forged Dragon King], there are only 12 NPCs in the entire game that are stronger than the Dragon King, so theres no way to level up by killing beasts. As for completing quests, they dont give much experience either. So, in the later stages of the game, mages must build Mage Towers, hurling massive amounts of Warcraft materials into the core Mana Pool of the Mage Tower, and only by purifying and absorbing the magic energy in the Mana Pool can they level up. These Warcraft materials are accumulated by players, and the amount required is enormous! If Su Yu wants to reach the peak of strength both in the game and in reality, he must have millions, even tens of millions, of players silently collecting materials for him. Only by relying on the combined strength of everyone can he build a top-tier combatant capable of opposing Skuru. (This is precisely why Su Yu despises Zhan Tianjian; how could such a formidable person who was built with the sacrifice and resources of countless people betray them? Unforgivable!) Originally, Su Yu planned to cooperate with Country in the later stages, but now he thinks its better to form a guild first and train a reliable team. With his mind in thoughts, Su Yu continued to slaughter the [Howling Moon Wolf] in the valley. At 7 p.m., Su Yu finally filled his experience bar and leveled up to 10! Once he reached level 10, all online players received a system alert: Ding! A player has leveled up to 10, the level leaderboard is now open! Hearing this system alert, productive leveling areas in various novice villages fell silent and then erupted into an uproar: What? Someone reached level 10?! Ive just reached level 4! I logged on quite early today, and Im only at level 5. Which big shot leveled up so quickly? Players crowded to open the level leaderboards on their system interface. First: Nemesis, Level 10, Mage. Second: A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, Level 8, Assassin. Third: Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, Level 8, Warrior. Fourth: Frost Red Tea, Level 7, Assassin. Fifth: Cang Shan You Jing, Level 7, Archer. The players were going crazy: I kneel to the skills of the big shots! I couldnt even reach level 7 after leveling up for 24 hours straight! Nemesis, youre the forever god in our hearts! Youre even two levels above the second place! Leveling up as a mage early on in the game is really tough, just a few spells and were out of mana. How is Nemesis leveling up so fast? While Nemesis is about to head to the main city, Ill still be stuck in the novice village for a few more days! Man, its killing me just comparing with others! Soon, the level leaderboards screenshots began circulating offline, and the official forum had also kicked off a feverish discussion about this image. At the same time, Zhong Feng was eating his bread and browsing the official forum on his laptop. When he saw Su Yus eye-catching level 10, he was dumbfounded, and the bread in his mouth no longer seemed appetizing. Soon, he received a message from his comrade-in-arms [The range is the truth]: Mr. Zhong, have you seen the level leaderboard yet? I saw it. How do you feel about it? I dont feel anything, Zhang Jiao is really amazing! Sigh! We also need to think of a way to catch up. We modern people cant let an ancient person beat us in gaming! Its hard! However, you shouldnt have a competitive mindset. Its always a good thing for us humans that Zhang Jiao is so strong. Youre right.. Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: 49, Tier 10 attributes, Strengthen Skill 1 Chapter 49: 49, Tier 10 attributes, Strengthen Skill 1 Translator: 549690339 Within Wolf King Valley, Su Yu was also following the ranking board. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, Frost Red Tea, Cang Shan You Jing I didnt expect these masters to distinguish themselves so early, Su Yu said with a sigh. Cang Shan You Jing was a famous hardworking player from the Zhan Tian guild, an expert in game plots who had an extremely acute sense for hidden tasks. Frost Red Tea was a lone ranger and the top assassin in his previous life, with an undisputed status in the gaming world. As for A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, this guy was very interesting. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was also a lone ranger and one of the most legendary characters in the early stages of the game. In the real world, he was born into a martial arts family and his martial skills were the best in the entire China martial arts circle without a doubt. What he knew was not the fancy yet ineffective martial arts meant for performance, but true martial arts! After entering the game, due to his incredible skills, no minor monsters could land a hit on him. He was like a walking 100% dodge rate, making him the player with the fastest leveling speed in the game. But he didnt like the assassin profession. He felt it didnt suit his character because assassins moved stealthily, so he didnt play seriously in the early stages. When the third expansion pack Pandaren Empire was launched and four new professions C Martial Artist, Monk, Taoist and Alchemist C were added, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated accepted the hidden mission to change his profession to Martial Artist. With his extraordinary strength and heaven-defying luck, he rose to the top quickly, becoming a player who could rival Snow Leopard in the third expansion pack. These three players were undoubtedly the top dogs in the game. Su Yu casually sent a friend request to A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated and Frost Red Tea. After waiting for a while, he received no response. Perhaps they were overwhelmed with a flood of friend requests from other players and were too busy to respond. Shaking his head, Su Yu opened his own property panel. After leveling up to level 10, Su Yus property panel read: Character: [Nemesis] Level: LVIO Profession: Mage Bloodline: [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Attributes: Strength: 14, Agility: 14, Intelligence: 46, Constitution: 14, Luck: 10 Magic Power: 66 Health Points: 170 Mana Points: 1280 Defense: 81 Spell Critical Strike Rate: o Movement Speed: 5.8 Experience Points: 3/12,000 Wealth: 7,378,758,150 Spiritual Energy Coins Equipment: [Village Chiefs Staff Lv5 (Rare Gold)], [Hill Sheeps Leather Cap Lv4 (Rare)] [Tear of the Goddess (Epic)] Skills: [Magic Bullet (Rare)], [Star Pointer (Legendary)][Lightning Shield (Rare)]. There was a significant boost when leveling up to 10. His equipment and skills could be upgraded again, up to the legendary quality. Ding, do you want to spend 10,000 spiritual energy coins to enhance [Magic Bullet (Rare)]? Confirm! Ding, please select the enhancement direction for [Magic Bullet]: 1. [Elemental Burst]: After hitting an enemy, it deals 30% damage to all enemies within 4 meters; 2. [Spell Control]: You can guide it over a small distance after casting. Note: The enhancement direction can be changed with 10,000 spiritual energy coins. Upgrading to epic quality even grants the option to choose an enhancement direction? Choose2. Su Yu picked one at random, since he doesnt use this spell anyway. Congratulations! The quality of [Magic Bullet (Rare)] has been upgraded to [Magic Bullet (Epic)]. A dazzling golden aura surrounded Su Yus [Magic Bullet] skill icon, then exploded in a grand display. The color of the [Magic Bullet] skill icon turned to a pleasing purple. Su Yu didnt stop, he continued to upgrade. Ding, please confirm the enhancement direction for [Ice Arrow]: 1. [Icy Bone Piercing]: Add 15% chance to freeze the enemy; 2. [Star Bloodline]: Every third casting of the spell costs zero mana consumption. Choose 1. Ding, please confirm the enhancement direction for [Frost Shield]: 1. [Physical Barrier]: Nullify the first physical damage you receive; 2. [Magic Barrier]: Nullify the first magic damage you receive. (Note: The damage nullified cannot exceed 10 times the maximum shield value). Choose 1. Ding, please confirm the enhancement direction for [Electric Chain]: 1. [Elemental Echo]: 20% chance to cast one additional spell of the same type; 2. [Multiple Bounces]: The number of damage bounce increases to 5. Choose 2. Ding, please confirm the enhancement direction for [Flash Skill]: 1. [Flash]: The skill has two charges; 2. [Fold Over]: Teleportation distance increases by 5 meters. Choose 1. Ding, please confirm the enhancement direction for [Invisibility Skill]: 1. [Stealth Master]: Cooldown time reduces by 1 minute; 2. [Stealth Break Strike]: Your first spell or attack damage increases by 30% when in stealth. Choose 1. Su Yu spent some time enhancing all his skills. Skills being upgraded to legendary quality not only increased attributes, but also added some extra features. Some features were not of much use to Su Yu, such as the reduced mana consumption feature of [Ice Arrow]. But some features were very powerful! Like the [Physical Barrier] special feature of [Frost Shield]. Su Yu did a rough estimate. If he conjured [Frost Shield], he could currently resist the first attack from a level 30 warrior or archer. In the real world, it would be like shielding against a bullet from a handgun. And as his level continues to rise, this feature will become more and more powerful! At high levels, it will even be possible to withstand a missile explosion! Aside from skills, his equipment can also be enhanced. But after having a look around, the only thing he needed to strengthen was the [Village Chiefs Staff]. There was no need to uplift the other cloth armor at the moment. He currently has adequate damage output, wearing dual-speed gear is better, allowing him to level up and complete tasks more quickly. If there comes a time when he encounters a boss he cant defeat, or when his leveling speed slows down, then hell think about swapping out for high-level cloth armor. So, Su Yu only strengthened the [Village Chiefs Staff]. Ding, please confirm the enhancement direction for [Village Chiefs Staff]: 1. Add Skill: [Flash Skill]; 2. Magic Power +10. Theres an Add Skill option? Su Yus eyes lit up. Without giving it a second thought, he directly chose 1. Add Skill was generally something only legendary quality equipment had. He didnt expect that when [Village Chiefs Staff] was strengthened, it actually had an option to add a skill! Adding a [Flash Skill] to [Village Chiefs Staff] meant that even if Su Yu didnt have this skill, he could still cast [Flash Skill] using [Village Chiefs Staff]. Moreover, the [Flash Skill] on [Village Chiefs Staff] did not share a cooldown with his own [Flash Skill]. In other words, along with the added charge from the upgraded [Flash Skill], Su Yu could cast three [Flash Skills] consecutively in a short period of time! This greatly increased his chances of survival! Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: 51, Three Instances of Level 10_1 Chapter 51: 51, Three Instances of Level 10_1 Translator: 549690339 Ding! Congratulations! Youve triggered the hidden quest, [Centaurs Lingering Feelings]. Do you accept? Accept. Since the hidden quest that was triggered was related to Tina, might as well do it within the flow. Ding! Youve accepted the hidden quest, [Centaurs Lingering Feelings (Rare) 1/10]. Quest Description: Take the red foal to Orleans City, find the warrior guild supervisor Quinn, and ask her why Tina abandoned her mount. Quest Reward: 200 Experience Points. Chief Uncle, Ill take my leave then. Su Yu, having mounted the little mule, waved goodbye to the village chief. The little mule neighed softly in compliance, showing no resistance to Su Yu riding it. It might be because it smelled its master Tinas scent on Su Yu. Wait a moment, adventurer! The village chief called back Su Yu while waving his hand. Is there something else? Of course, important matters. The chief took out a notebook and scribbled in it for a while, then tore off a few pages from the book and handed them to Su Take these pages to the royal capital of Goldfinch City and find Royal Guard Keledron of the Princess. He will tell you how to meet the princess. Ding! Your main quest has been updated! [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (2/100)]. Quest Requirement: Head to Goldfinch City, find Royal Guard Keledron of the Princess, and find out how to meet the princess. Quest Reward: 500 Experience Points. Su Yu took a look at the papers from the village chief, the contents mainly describing the crimes committed by the Star-forged Dragon King when he attacked the novice village. Alright, Chief. I will inform the princess as soon as I can. Su Yu once again said goodbye to the village chief and left, riding the horse. He walked along the village on the little mule, which cooperated with every command Su Yu gave. Whether he asked it to turn left or make a U-turn, it obeyed obediently. The only downside was that it ran too slowly, but everything else was okay. Maybe Tina abandoned the little mule in order to become a Unicorn Knight, I wonder what the final reward of the quest will be Su Yu mused. But Su Yu forgot, players at this stage dont have mounts! Riding the little mule along the village path, players on both sides of the road all turned their attention to him: Who is that? How come he is riding a horse? I heard players can only ride mounts at level 10. There is only one level 10 player on the leaderboard Is this the great player Nemesis?! Great player Nemesis, sponsor me! Power level me! Players recognized Su Yu and crowded around him enthusiastically. The road in front was quickly blocked by the crowd. Seeing the throng of people gathering, Su Yu realized he shouldnt have been gallivanting around on a horse. So Su Yu quickly dismounted and unsummoned the little mule in his mount column. The little mule disappeared on the spot, and a red horse token appeared in Su Yus pack. With this horse token, Su Yu can summon the little mule again. At this point, the players had already completely surrounded him. Some female players even started to reach out and touch him. Frightened, Su Yu quickly used [Invisibility Skill], as well as [Flash Skill] to dodge within a small range, barely avoiding these female players wandering hands. Three seconds later, the [Invisibility Skill] effect took place, and Su Yu had a narrow escape. The players only saw Su Yus figure gradually fading, and then no shadow of him was left. The target had suddenly vanished, leaving the players looking at each other: Where is he? Where is he? Did he log off? Then well hold our ground here until Nemesis logs in! Yes, well stand guard together. The players stayed around the spot where Su Yu had cast [Invisibility Skill], unwilling to disperse. Alas! It seems like I cant ride a horse to the main city anymore. Su Yu sighed and arrived at the dungeon merchant, Jennys side. After spending 20 spiritual energy coins on a level 10 dungeon ticket, three portals appeared behind Jenny. Each portal represented a dungeon. These three dungeons were different from the level 5 dungeon. The level 5 dungeon was built on monsters, whereas the three level 10 dungeons were built on real events of Annie. Annie was the little girl NPC who once led the Star-forged Dragon King to chase after Su Yu, she was also one of only two heroines in the novice village. The first dungeon, its name was [Little Annie the Match-Seller]. It told the story of Annie selling matches on the street when she was five years old. Would you buy a matchstick? At the time, it was snowing heavily. Annie was cold and hungry without shoes, yet no one bought her matches. With lips turning purplish-black, she struck the first match and saw a warm stove; Struck the second match, she saw a delicious roast goose; Struck the third match, she saw a beautiful Christmas tree; Struck the fourth match, she saw her long-lost grandmother. These were Annies four dreams. On the brink of freezing to death, she awakened her witchs abilities, and a large number of nightmare monsters appeared in her dreams, threatening to plunge the entire city into slumber. The players task was to enter the four dreams and eliminate the nightmare monsters to prevent Annie from freezing to death and the city from being overrun by these monsters. The second dungeon was called [Little Annie and the Big Bad Wolf]. The story moved on to when Annie was seven and had been adopted by a wizard couple. One day, Annie went to deliver food to her grandmother in the forest, only to find that her grandmother had been eaten by a big bad wolf. A bear from the forest could not stand by and watch. It cut open the wolfs belly with the players help, freeing Annies grandmother. Annie was extremely grateful to the bear. Nevertheless, as Annie had now become evil, she enslaved the bear with her spell, turning it into her own toy. The third dungeon was named [Amumus Tragedy]. This dungeon narrated the love story of Annie. A little mummy named Amumu was in love with Annie, but she rejected him. Annie had a fondness for a Yordle named Teemo. Amumu suffered a great blow. He began to indulge in self-destruction, completely immersing himself in his fantasy world. What the players needed to do was enter Amumus fantasy world, get rid of the monsters inside, to prevent them from multiplying, spreading, and consuming his brain. Su Yu had cleared these three dungeons many times and was very familiar with their mechanisms. But at this point, he could only choose the [Amumus Tragedy] dungeon, as the other two dungeons were impossible to clear solo. To clear [Little Annie the Match-Seller] dungeon, the player needs to break through the third and fourth dreams simultaneously, and kill two bosses. In [Little Annie and the Big Bad Wolf] dungeon, the Big Bad Wolfs signature skill [Hungry Wolf Gaze] is a lock-on skill, requiring five players to stand together to share the damage to pass. [Hungry Wolf Gaze] is actual damage. Even with the addition of [Frost Shield], Su Yu could not withstand it, so he had no choice but to select [Amumus Tragedy] dungeon. Truthfully speaking, the end boss of [Amumus Tragedy], Swift Scout Teemo, has a special mechanism that requires the collaboration of five players to pass, and it was quite challenging for Su Yu to clear it solo. However, among the three dungeons, only this one had the possibility of being cleared. Su Yu had no choice but to brace himself and teleport in.. Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: 52, (Amumu’s Sorrow) Dungeon (Upper) _1 Chapter 52: 52, (Amumus Sorrow) Dungeon (Upper) _1 Translator: 549690339 Entering the dungeon. The first third of the dungeon is a vast desert, with the scorching sun overhead, and sand whirling in the wind. At the entrance to the dungeon, Su Yu saw the protagonist of the dungeon the Sad Mummy, Amumu. Amumu was a small mummy wrapped in grayish-green bandages. He was crouched in a corner, his eyes flickering with loneliness and sorrow. Seeing Su Yu, he slowly walked over and greeted him: Hello, adventurer. I am Prince Amumu of the Kingdom of Shurima. I love a girl named Annie (100 words omitted) Now, we need to defeat an opponent to prove to Annie that I can protect her! After Amumu finished speaking, he walked along the only path in the dungeon. Su Yu hurried to follow. After about a dozen steps, the first batch of small mobs appeared in front of them. [Restless Mummy] Health Points: 750 Attack Power: 30 Skills: [Deadly Bite]: Bites the target, inflicting 120% damage, stacks a layer of [Deadly Poison], and refreshes the [Deadly Poison] effects duration on the target. [Poison]: Inflicts 5 points of poison damage per second, lasting 4 seconds. Can stack up to 10 times. Revive (Passive): Upon death, immediately revives, restoring 30% of maximum health. Can only activate once. [Sand Soldier] Health Points: 650 Attack Power: 45 Skills: [Sand Sprint]: Charges towards the targets location, causing the next attack to deal 150% attack damage. [Heart with the Sand (Passive)]: Changes the attack target randomly every 5 seconds, ignoring any form of forced attack effects. The first wave of mobs in the dungeon was made up of 5 in total, three [Restless Mummies] and two [Sand Soldiers]. After reaching level 10, the difficulty of the dungeon mobs noticeably increased. The stacking poison effect of the [Restless Mummy] is very troublesome for tank classes. If damage classes cant quickly dispose of them, tanks can easily collapse from having too many layers of [Deadly Poison]. [Sand Soldier] switches attack targets every 5 seconds and doesnt get taunted, posing a huge threat to fragile mages, priests, and hunters. It can be said that if a five-man party doesnt have good coordination or superior equipment, they would have difficulty getting past even the first wave of mobs. But for Su Yu, these mobs were not at all difficult. The [Restless Mummies] couldnt even get close to him, he just needed to watch out for the [Sand Sprint] of the Sand Soldiers. The battle began. The [Restless Mummy] let out a eerie laugh, extending its claws towards him and shuffling forward. The two [Sand Soldiers] moved very fast, activating [Sand Sprint] and charging towards Su Yu in the form of two golden phantoms. Su Yu was not flustered at all. When the [Sand Soldiers] got close, a massive ice ring exploded from him as the center, freezing the two Sand Soldiers. Then the [Lightning Bolt], [Electric Chain], and [Lesser Fireball Skill] scroll were mercilessly thrown at the frozen soldiers. -221 -132 -220 -131 With two spells combined with two scrolls, one of the [Sand Soldiers], with a high health point of 650, immediately fell, while the other ones health was reduced to two-thirds. Su Yu threw two more spells, and this Sand Soldier also fell to the ground. As for the remaining three [Restless Mummies], they were still quite far from su Yu. While Su Yu was battling the five mobs, Amumu also tossed his bandages and ensnared a distant [Restless Mummy], pulling himself towards it. But his fighting power was almost negligible. His attacks on the mummy could only inflict single-digit damage like -5, -8, etc. After disposing of the remaining mobs with his spells, Su Yu and Amumu continued forward. The vast desert was not just populated with mobs but also littered with enormous sand vortexes. If a player strayed into a sand vortex due to a mistake, they would be sucked in and instantly killed. This was something that had given the initial trailblazers a hard time. However, having run this dungeon dozens of times, Su Yu knew the location of all the sand vortexes like the back of his hand. Skilfully avoiding the sand vortexes and clearing out the mobs along the way, Su Yu and Amumu arrived in front of the first boss of the dungeon. The first boss of the dungeon was known as the [Desert Emperor Azir]. The Desert Emperor was standing on top of a towering pyramid, holding a golden spear in his right hand, clad in golden armor, his face stern as he observed everything below. Azir was the Emperor of the Kingdom of Shurima and Amumu was the Prince of the Kingdom of Shurima. But the two were not father and son, but rivals. Amumu strode towards Azir and said, Azir, I will defeat you thoroughly! Only by doing so can I prove I have the ability to protect Annie! The Desert Emperor shook his head in confusion, Amumu, what kind of strange logic is this? Why does defeating me prove that you can protect Annie? I dont care, I just want to defeat you! Amumu was very stubborn. Then he turned to Su Yu with his eyes filled with vague longing, Lets go, adventurer, youre going to help me right? Of course. Su Yu nodded his head and directly launched a [Lightning Bolt] towards the Desert Emperor. -201 A huge number popped up above the Desert Emperors head. The Desert Emperor was furious, and began to summon [Sand Soldiers]. [Desert Emperor Azir] is a boss with a tempo play. In phase one, the boss would summon 10 [Sand Soldiers]. The boss would attack players with 3 soldiers while the remaining 7 Sand Soldiers formed a line, running around on the vast ground in front of the pyramid. At the same time, a type of energy block known as [Gold Crystal] would randomly spawn on the open area in front of the pyramid. If a player absorbs the energy block, their damage will increase by 50%, if the 7 running Sand Soldiers absorb the energy block, their numbers would increase by 3. If players continually fail to absorb the energy block, the number of running Sand Soldiers could increase to 16. Once the count reaches 16, the Sand Soldiers would abandon the energy block and attack players, thereby leading to a complete wipe out. The mechanism is a bit like the game Snake. The line formed by the 7 [Sand Soldiers] is the snake, and the players have to compete with the snake for the energy block. For the usual five-man party, they would assign a role with high mobility like an assassin to grab the energy block, while the others intercept the boss and three Sand Soldiers. But the boss had extremely high health points, if the player grabbing energy blocks couldnt multitask and deal damage to the boss while grabbing the blocks, it would easily lead to the party getting wiped out. Su Yu had it easier as he could currently cast three [Flash Skills] consecutively, and coupled with his full speed gear, grabbing the energy block was no problem. Furthermore, he could continuously deal damage to the boss. Under his powerful spells, the bosss health rapidly fell to 30%.. Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: 53, (Amumu’s Sorrow) Dungeon (Lower) 1 Chapter 53: 53, (Amumus Sorrow) Dungeon (Lower) 1 Translator: 549690339 Throughout, Amumu continually attacked the main body of the Desert Emperor, but his damage was still unbearable to look at, only inflicting -5, -8. Once his health dropped to 30%, the Desert Emperor entered the second phase. In the second phase, all the Sand Soldiers vanished from the battlefield in an instant, the body of the Desert Emperor broke apart and transformed into 10 golden lights. The 10 golden lights traced out 10 parabolic curves and landed on the ground, turning into 10 golden roosters. Out of these 10 roosters, one was the physical body of the Desert Emperor, and the remaining nine were illusions. The roosters stood widely spaced apart, pecking leisurely at the yellow sand on the ground, their health gradually recovering at a rate of 1% per second. The players needed to distinguish the real boss from the illusions, unleashing all their power on the real one in order to kill it. If the players misjudge and attack an illusion with all their might, the bosss health would restore to full, forcing them to start over. All ten roosters appeared identical on the surface, but the real one differed slightly from the others in detail. Essentially, its a spot the difference game. Su Yu was really good at these types of games. His sharp eyes quickly identified the physical body of the boss in the convolution of roosters C a rooster with a black spot on its comb. A series of high-level spells continuously assail the boss, bringing its health to zero, and a golden ethereal figure takes away the Desert Emperors soul. It left behind a shining golden chest in its place. The boss was vanquished easily! Opening the chest, he found a scepter inside, a blue rarity level scepter at that! [Desert Emperor Scepter IVIO (Rare)] Magic Strength +30 Intelligence +10 Trait: During your attack or casting spells, theres a 5% chance of summoning a [Sand Soldier] to fight for you. Its a rare-level scepter! Su Yus eyes lit up. In the game, monsters below level 10 can only drop excellent level equipment at most, while monsters at levels 10-29 can drop rare level pieces. Unexpectedly, Su Yu received a rare category equipment on his first clearance of a level 10 boss monster! Su Yu immediately equipped the scepter and upgraded it to an epic quality. Ding, please select the enhancement direction for the [Desert Emperor Scepter]: 1. Magic Strength +10; 2. Trait activation probability increased to After thinking, Su Yu decided that summoning [Sand Soldiers] wasnt that beneficial, so he chose Magic Strength +10. After equipping the new scepter, his Magic Strength increased by 23 points, reaching 89, this led to a significant increase in the damage he could inflict! At that moment, Amumu slowly walked to the spot where the Desert Emperors soul was taken, muttering, Did you see, Annie? I defeated Desert Emperor Azir; I have the power to protect you now. Would you be with me? In your dreams! A red figure suddenly appeared atop the pyramid in front; it was Annie! Look at how poor, ugly, short, and wretched you are. Even if I die, I wouldnt be with you! Annie said decisively. Ahh Amumu let out a scream of despair. The surrounding desert scene filled with yellow sand broke apart in an instant, transitioning the instance into the second scene. The second scene was a pitch-black Dark Forest. Annie, dont leave me! This must be a test from you, isnt it? You are my entire world; how could I live without you? Amumu collapsed onto the soil of the Dark Forest, crying bitterly. After shedding some tears, he slowly stood up, No! Annie must be ahead! Adventurer, are you willing to accompany me in finding Annie? Of course. Su Yu shrugged. The second phase of the instance took place in the ghastly forest. Amumus spirit had collapsed by now, so all the monsters in the second phase were giant eye-covered tentacles and some horror-indescribable creatures, all very Lovecraftian. They continued along, defeating these monsters, until they finally reached the second boss. The second boss was [Annie and Tibbers]. In this battle, Annie and Tibbers, the teddy bear, would both attack the player. Annie had her usual set of skills, [Fractured Fire], [Burn], [Magma shield]. However, the tricky part of this boss battle was that while the players were required to defeat Tibbers, they must not deal any damage to Annie, who needed to maintain 100% health. If any player accidentally injured Annie with magic or physical attacks, Amumu would go berserk, unleashing the [Mummys Curse], dealing -9999 damage to all players! Moreover, Annie was very aware of this. She would often walk into the line of fire between the ranged classes and Tibbers, intentionally wanting the players to hurt her. Thankfully, Su Yu had upgraded his [Magic Bullet]. With the help of the upgraded short-range guidance trait of the [Magic Bullet], Su Yu successfully managed to bypass Annie and kill Tibbers. After Tibbers died, Annie glanced coldly at Amumu, Give it up. My heart belongs to the Swift Scout Teemo from Bandle City. Hes much more attractive than you! Ahh Amumu howled in despair yet again, causing the surrounding Dark Forest scene to shatter. The instance transitioned to its third scene, the sunny Bandle City. Amumu lay prostrate on the ground, sobbing, Annie, I swear Ill find you. But before that, Teemo must die! Amumus eyes flared up with rage, Adventurer, are you willing to go with me to Bandle City and eliminate Teemo? Whatever. Su Yu shrugged. They continued along the sole path of the instance, casually eliminating minor monsters. Finally, Su Yu and Amumu arrived at a massive lawn. On the other side of the lawn was the final boss of the instance[Swift Scout Timo]. Upon reaching here, Su Yu started to get serious. Thats because Teemo was a tough boss to conquer, even with his current strength, it would still be difficult. At the start of the boss fight, the vast lawn in front would be divided into 1630 blocks, totaling to 480 blocks, with 99 of them containing Teemos mushrooms. When a player steps on a block, if theres a mushroom around it, the block would display number 1. If there are two mushrooms around, the block would show 2, and so forth. If there are no mushrooms around, the block will display the details of the surrounding blocks, until it displays a block with numbers on it. If any player steps on a block containing a mushroom, all players would be instantly killed. Passing over all blocks without stepping on a mushroom within ten minutes would result in a successful pass. This play style is derived from the classic game Minesweeper. The game even took it a step further. While players sweep for mines, they also have to endure attacks from boss Teemo. Teemo would spit darts to blind players, causing them to be unable to see the numbers near them, and stand still as a result. Additionally, Teemo would change the location of the mushrooms, making this a great challenge to the players memory. For Su Yu, this boss was tough to handle. Originally, this was a five-person instance of Minesweeper. As he was attempting to clear the instance alone, he would have to step on all blocks by himself, making it five times more difficult! However, Su Yu had no other choice. Since he had reached this far, there was no going back. He had to face it head-on.. Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: 54. I casually killed the siege boss_l Chapter 54: 54. I casually killed the siege boss_l Translator: 549690339 Under the IX7-1X9 square, there are three 2s, its hard to figure out which two squares have the mushrooms The mushroom placement in the 1614 area has been reset, exploration must start all over Damn! Such a tricky blowgun! Su Yu was speeding around the massive lawn at top speed. One by one, the spaces without mushrooms were discovered, while those spaces with mushrooms were all flagged with a red flag. After Minesweeper was converted to a 3D live-action version of Mushroom Array, the difficulty has significantly increased due to the inability to have a complete overview. Moreover, Teemo would occasionally reset the mushroom placement in a small area, adding to Su Yus difficulties. Su Yu was extremely focused and fully immersed in the Mushroom Array, even more concentrated than when he was dealing with the [Howling Moon Wolf King]. Luckily, his speed was pretty fast or else he wouldnt be able to defeat this boss on his own. Amumu didnt join Su Yu in exploring the mushrooms. Upon seeing Teemo, he stormed off in rage. Teemo, you must die! Amumus yellow eyes turned blood red. Seeing a love rival always made ones eyes red. Teemo was casually lying amidst the bushes, nibbling on a blade of grass. Seeing Amumu approaching, he replied with a cold look: There are so many people who want me dead! What do you count as? If you really want me dead, come through my mushroom field! Saying so, Teemo brought out his blowgun and blew a dart at Su Yu. At the same time, he tossed a gigantic green mushroom into the arena, resetting the mushroom placements in a small area once again. The dart was too fast to be visible to the naked eye. The moment Teemo raised his blowgun, Su Yu released [Flash Skill], barely evading the dart attack. Teemo instantly entered invisibility mode after blowing the dart, rendering Amumu unable to attack him. So all Amumu could do was to cheer Su Yu on: Hang in there, adventurer. Break his mushroom array and let him see what were made of! Upon saying this, a golden light shot out from Amumu and bolstered Su Yu. [Amumus blessing]: movement speed +20%. This buff would normally benefit Su Yu. But the problem was that Su Yus movement speed was already fast, he had to evade Teemos darts and decode the mushroom array at the same time. Caught off guard by the sudden movement speed buff, he almost couldnt brake in time and almost stepped into a very obvious mushroom field. Dont give people random buffs! Su Yu was frustrated. However, he didnt have time to reproach Amumu and had to continue decoding the mushroom array. Finally, when the clock hit 9 minutes and 25 seconds, Su Yu stepped on the last numerical square besides the mushroom. Bang Bang Bang! All the mushrooms in the array were activated and exploded at once, filling the entire lawn with green poisonous smoke. Su Yu stood in a place free of mushrooms and was not affected by the poison. Teemos invisibility wore off. Amumu, filled with rage, grabbed his collar: You thief! Give me back my Annie! Annie? Teemo looked perplexed: I dont like Annie, I like Tristana. Amumu let out a despairing roar as his dream completely shattered, and thus, the instance ended. Finally passed it! Su Yu was panting for breath. If it werent for the sake of maintaining his dignity, he wouldve loved to lie on the ground for a bit of rest. Doing the work of five people alone is freaking tiring! Next time, Im definitely finding some helpers before doing such instance! After completing the instance, a system prompt sounded: The system has detected that youre the first player to complete the level 10 instance, and as a reward, you have earned 1 World Prestige point. An announcement will soon be made to all servers, do you wish to remain anonymous? No anonymity. [Server-wide announcement: Player Nemesis has successfully completed the level 10 five-player instance [Amumus Sorrow]. As the first player to complete a level 10 instance, he has been rewarded with 1 World Prestige point as encouragement] [Server-wide announcement: Player Nemesis has successfully completed the level 10 five-player instance [Amumus Sorrow]. As the first player to complete a level 10 instance, he has been rewarded with 1 World Prestige point as encouragement] [Server-wide announcement: Player Nemesis] Just like the announcement at level five, this announcement echoed three times in the ears of all players. But the massive sensation it caused this time was different from the last. When they received this announcement, the areas where players gathered fell somewhat silent. In the level 8 wild dungeon in the beginner village number two- Players were farming the monsters around them, expressing their astonishment: Nemesis actually cleared an instance again? Yes! And its a level 10 instance I havent even cleared the level 5 instance. Ive managed to clear one, I barely passed the simplest [Thunder Cliff] when I was level six, we nearly wiped out nearly 20 times before we did! But with Nemesis, he soloed the instance! Yes, who else indeed? I suspect were not even playing the same game. There will be a chance for a Megaphone after the first instance clearance, lets wait and hear what he has to say. The players seemed somewhat dispirited. Only after farming the level 5 instance did they realize how high the difficulty was and how far apart they were from Nemesis. Now that Nemesis had soloed a level 10 instance Forget it, leave the abnormality alone. The players could only shake their heads. After three seconds, a familiar voice rang in the ears of all players. Hello, everybody! I am Nemesis. I only have limited time, so Ill just say three things. First, I am the one who killed the siege boss in the beginner village number six. When I was leveling up in Wolf King Valley, I saw the [Howling Moon Wolf King]. Since I had nothing better to do, I just killed it off. Su Yu paused here, giving the players time to react. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the various areas where players gathered fell eerily silent for a moment. Soon after, a deafening sound engulfed every corner of every beginner village, almost driving the players insane: What the hell? You killed the first Wolf King?! Are these the words of a human? What do you mean by killed off? Thats a siege boss! It has 140,000 health! Yeah! If I remember correctly, the [Howling Moon Wolf King] also has a dozen or so minions all of boss level! Just now in Sunny Wind Village, the second Wolf King appeared, a boss that tens of thousands of people couldnt defend against, and you took care of it just like that? Im completely blown away by Nemesis. His overstated capabilities have busted all our expectations! I remember Nemesis doing a 1V1OO the other day, now he could probably do 1V1OOOO? The players were completely stunned. Many were frozen on the spot, barely daring to believe their ears. However, subconsciously, they were telling themselves that Nemesis probably didnt lie, that he actually was that powerful! Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: 55. Returning to Reality for the Second Time 1 Chapter 55: 55. Returning to Reality for the Second Time 1 Translator: 549690339 Players were still immersed in a great shock. However, Su Yus voice echoed once more: The second matter I want to announce is that I plan to establish a guild, called the Yellow Turban Army. Unlike the Relevant Department guild, our guild does not offer welfare subsidies. Instead, we operate on an equivalent exchange basis. You help me, I give you a satisfactory reward. If you want to join, you can; if you want to quit, you can at any time. Its that simple. In this battle against the [Howling Moon Wolf King], 40 level 10 green equipment, 10 level 10 blue equipment, 10 basic skill scrolls, 3 green-quality skill scrolls, and even 3 green-quality pet eggs were dropped. Excluding one pet egg and two basic skill scrolls that I will be keeping, the rest will be exchanged for guild members. First come, first served! Upon hearing Su Yus words, players looked at each other. So, the Nemesis Boss was also starting a guild? When they first heard no welfare subsidies, the majority of players didnt pay it much attention. However, hearing about equivalent exchange, many players showed interest. I like equivalent exchange! Now, leaving the guild wont be a burden, a player commented. Exactly, although joining Related Department provides a 2000 subsidy, but theres no such thing as a free lunch. After taking the money, one would definitely feel obligated to participate in guild activities and hesitate to quit freely. The freedom offered by the Nemesis boss is better. Players were engaged in a flurry of discussion. By the end, when Su Yu mentioned the loot from the Wolf King, many players were shocked. The Wolf King dropped so many things! Level 10 blue equipment! Green quality skill scrolls! Pet eggs! Anyone who obtains any one of these would instantly become one of the top one percent of players. Many core members of the large guilds dont even have these! A number of players were already interested, remembering the name Yellow Turban Army and planning to join immediately upon reaching level 10. The great items will guarantee them a spot in any guild, even if they leave later! The total duration of advertising must be controlled within a minute. So, Su Yu quickly continued: The third matter is that I plan to cooperate with the Emperor Blood Guild, and crack most of the questions posed by the boss of the Green Pasture instance, the Village Chief, Ill post the answers to the official forum, as a free benefit to all players! You can use this information to efficiently farm the instance, and get the equipment you desire. Really? Thats great! Thank you, Boss Nemesis! Upon hearing this, many players were ecstatic. Defeating the Wolf King and establishing a guild were irrelevant to most players, but this third matter was directly related to everyone! Everyone can easily acquire the level 5 green equipment from the Village Chief! For the majority of players, this was great news!ln the player base, praises for Nemesis were resounding. The three things announced by Su Yu were all major events for the players. Soon after, these three topics moved from the game to online forums, then to various social apps. Anyone playing Evolution was involved in passionate discussions about these three matters. Red -Eyed Black Dragon had already used up his allocated game time, he was chatting with some teammates in a Q-group about this: Red -Eyed Black Dragon: The Nemesis Boss is also starting a guild? Sigh! If it werent for Emperor Blood pulling strings, I would want to try it out. Swift: Just try it out! Whats there to fear? Sky Dragon: Exactly! Brother Nemesis can even solo city bosses, following him will surely yield benefits! Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Sigh, Ive made up my mind. As a middle-aged man, I have a family to support, its impossible for me to take such a huge risk of moving guilds. I cant afford the million penalty fee! ( Giant God Soldier: Indeed! Emperor Blood does provide a lot. Giant God Soldier: By the way, Ive already collated the questions from the Village Chief, should I post them in the forums now? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Post it now, Nemesis should be logging off soon considering the time. Sky Dragon: If you guys arent going, then Ill go by myself! The other three: Back in the game. After Su Yu exited the instance, he headed towards the general goods store. On the way, almost all the players were discussing what he just announced. However, as he provided benefits for the players, his popularity soared, and players spoke of his name with more familiarity. After dropping off unneeded equipment and skill scrolls at the general store, Su Yu checked the earnings from yesterdays auctions. The [Fatal Strike] skill scroll that was listed yesterday had already been sold. The buyer was Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, it sold for a total of 4900 spiritual energy coins! Truly worthy of being a super-rich second-generation, he spent so much money on a low-level skill scroll, Su Yu sighed. Todays exchange rate for spiritual energy coins slightly declined but was still maintained at around 1 coin for 17 Flower Coins. 4,899 spiritual energy coins, thats the equivalent of eighty thousand bucks! Only someone rich like Emperor Blood Slays the Sky would be able to afford such a high price for a low-tier scroll. Other than the [Fatal Strike] scroll, the remaining [True Word Art.Shield] sold for 407 spiritual energy coins, [Black Iron Long Boots IV3 (Excellent)] sold for 115 spiritual energy coins. These were all small amounts, Su Yu didnt pay much heed and collected it all into his inventory. After a full 12 hours in the game, Su Yu logged out. Ding! Would you like to Manifest the strength obtained in-game into reality? Confirm! A large amount of spiritual energy overflowed from the helmet once again and infused into Su Yus body. Even though he was a mage, Su Yu could feel his muscles swelling, filled with power. This feeling of increasing strength is indeed very addictive. After ten minutes, the infusion of spiritual energy was completed. On top of his helmet appeared the template of Su Yu in reality. Player: Su Yu Realm: Novice Mage Level: 10 Skills: [Magic Missile (Epic)], [Lightning Bolt (Epic)] [Lightning Shield (Epic)]. Spell Power: 53 Life Point: 170 Magic Point: 280 Equipment: [Village Chiefs Staff Iv5] Props: [Intermediate Healing Potion] Hmm, the attributes are satisfactory, todays harvest met the expected targets. But now is not the time to relax. Su Yu stood up, stretched his waist and loosened his muscles in the rental house, while quietly reminding himself: Until the year before Skurus invasion, I cannot slack off even for a moment! After the warm-up, he casually ordered a takeaway, then opened the official forum. At this time, Giant God Soldier had already posted over 800 questions he had collected on the official forum. Many players stuck to the thread, eagerly waiting for Su Yus answers, which had already exceeded 1000 replies. Su Yu wasnt dawdling either. He copied down the list of questions from Giant God Soldier, according to his memory answered all 800+ questions in order, then started a separate thread posting the answers on the official forum. The official forum and the game were integrated, so Su Yu wasnt afraid that posting would expose his real information. After accomplishing all this, Su Yu didnt pay attention to the replies on the forum. He could check the official forum when he had downtime while levelling tomorrow. He opened a search engine and began browsing local news in East Sea City. He wanted to see if he could find any traces of the ghosts existence in the news again.. Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: 56. Ghost on the Mountain Road 1 Chapter 56: 56. Ghost on the Mountain Road 1 Translator: 549690339 8 0clock in the morning the next day. On a small hill on the west side of East Sea City, a deep brown bus was traveling along the mountain road. The bus was occupied by more than twenty passengers, but it was very quiet. The passengers were either asleep or playing with their phones. Only the bus television located at the front was playing a film, emitting a faint sound. It was a seemingly ordinary scene. But if anyone were close to the drivers seat, they could see the bus drivers continuously changing and slightly distorted face through the reflection on the windows. His expressions changed quickly, alternatively laughing, angry, depressed, and calm it looked quite eerie. After a while, he tremblingly took out a cigarette from his shirt pocket, and without lighting it, placed it directly in his mouth. The cigarette quivered in sync with his changing expressions. The steward, Little Li, who was seated behind the driver, admonished him: Mr. Zhang, you know the rules, no smoking in the bus. I know. driver Mr. Zhang replied in a shaky, stuttering voice: I I just needed something for my nicotine craving. Mr. Zhang, you dont seem well today. Are you sick? sensing that something was amiss, Little Li stood up intending to check on Mr. Zhang. But just as he straightened up, he clearly saw Mr. Zhangs furious face reflected in the window. Mr. Zhang you! Little Li was stunned. But it was too late, driver Mr. Zhang abruptly jerked the steering wheel, causing the bus to make a near 120-degree turn, furiously heading towards the guardrail on the right side of the road! The iron guardrail on the right side of the road was less than half a meter high, beyond which there was a deep cliff of several tens of meters. And the bus was currently speeding. If the bus were to crash through the guardrail at high speed and tumble down the cliff due to inertia, none of the passengers would survive! Steward Little Li was petrified. What is Mr. Zhang doing? Does he want to drag everyone on the bus with him to death? Has he lost his mind? Moreover, due to the sudden turn, the bus lurched violently. Many of the passengers, looking towards the front in terror, were at a loss for what to do. No passenger was mentally prepared for the impending calamity. But at this critical moment, a robust figure shot out from the middle of the bus like an arrow. In a mere instant, he was by the side of the drivers seat, pulling the steering wheel in the opposite direction. Screech The tires skidded on the surface of the road, producing a strident screeching sound. The bus carved a massive S trajectory on the winding mountain road. Additionally, the bus engine was penetrated by a lightning bolt from nowhere, causing the bus to halt as it crashed against the guardrails. All the people on the bus were spared. Mr. Zhangs plan had failed. He jerked the steering wheel hard and stomped on the accelerator, wanting to ram the bus into the cliff again. But to his surprise, he found that despite his full strength, the steering wheel did not budge, and the accelerator had no response. Could it be that the strength of his two hands was less than the strength of this young mans single hand? Who are you? A vengeful countenance on his face, a massive amount of black mist emitting from his eyes, ears, and nose, Mr. Zhang demanded, Dont you know you can get arrested for obstructing the driver? But when he looked at the young man, he found that he was wearing a mask of Ultraman Tiga, making it impossible to see his real face. This young man was, of course, Su Yu. Through last nights news, he remembered a gruesome incident from his previous life. The incident had caused the deaths of more than 400 people and was considered one of the most significant ghost-related cases in the early days. And the entire incident originated today. Hence, Su Yu traced the source and found the starting point of the incident, this very bus, and timely prevented the tragedy of the bus plunging into the cliff. As for the Ultraman Tiga mask, he swiped it from the shelf of the supermarket downstairs, causing the supermarket owner to replace a set of CCTV cameras. Looking at Mr. Zhang, who was possessed by a ghost, there was a faint smile on Su Yus face behind the mask: Hello, driver, I am Ultraman Tiga. Su Yu used his free right hand to gesture a salute: Mercy to all living beings! For I see mischief in your heart, today I, Ultraman Tiga on behalf of the Buddha, am here to help you transcend! Saying this, Su Yus hand was filled with a large amount of electricity. Lightning was the perfect counter against evil spirits. Zap! Crack! Driver Mr. Zhang was electrocuted to the point his entire body was charred and trembling. Nevertheless, during Su Yus shock therapy, the ghost possessing him was swiftly eliminated and dissipated into a wisp of smoke. Ding! Youve killed a Soul Controlling Ghost Iv8 and gained 640 Experience Points. Su Yu was now at level 10, so killing a level 8 ghost reduced the experience gained by 20%, from 800 points decreasing to 640 points. If Su Yu were level 18 now, killing the Soul Controlling Ghost would basically give next to no experience points. However, Su Yu did not pay heed to these meager experience points, the real boss was still waiting ahead! Because the bus made a sharp turn and crashed into the guardrails, the interior of the bus was in chaos. Some passengers were left with bleeding wounds, and began to curse: How are you driving this bus? Did the engine stall? Hey young man up front! What the hell are you doing? Dont interfere with the driver! If something happens, will you take responsibility? Steward Little Li was pale, with cold sweat flowing down his back, and his lips were trembling so much that he couldnt speak. He was the only one who saw Mr. Zhangs actions. It seemed that the young man wearing the Ultraman Tiga mask saved everyone at the most critical moment? The whole scene was like something out of a TV Show! But Su Yu ignored the noise behind him. Before the bus even came to a complete stop, he used lightning to break the door, and leapt off the bus. Young man, you Little Li stretched out his hand, but was at a loss for words. No need to worry about me, just call the police quickly! Without turning his head, Su Yu jumped over the guardrail and descended the cliff. Wow! Someone jumped off the cliff! Call the police quickly, someone has died! The bus was in total chaos. Beside Su Yu jumping off the cliff, many people saw the burnt state of driver Mr. Zhang, screaming in horror. But none of this concerned Su Yu anymore. Having jumped off the cliff and then teleporting to the ground in the last second using the Flash Skill, Su Yu made a suave landing in the valley. Right before him was a forest surrounded by a haze of darkness and filled with ghostly images. The Soul Controlling Ghost he had just killed was merely a lackey; the real masterminds had taken refuge in this forest, eight ghosts in all. According to the assessment made by a panel of experts from his previous life, that Soul Controlling Ghost had seized control of the driver, and by making the bus plunge off the cliff, the passengers became the food for the ghosts. These ghosts later went on a crime spree. After feasting on a few more meals, they posed as passengers and drove a bus straight into the East Sea Bus Station! The East Sea Bus Station was turned into a river of blood, culminating into the death of 400 people, shocking the entire country! The haunted forest in front of him was harboring the entire criminal syndicate of ghosts. Ive found you! A smirk could be seen on Su Yus face behind the mask.. Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: 57, Kill the phantom army, level up to 11 1 Chapter 57: 57, Kill the phantom army, level up to 11 1 Translator: 549690339 The ghosts in the woods didnt know it was Su Yu who had killed their companions. They could sense Su Yus presence and the blooming spiritual energy around him, and just like sharks sniffing blood in the water, they rushed out from the woods. One, two, three In no time, a total of 18 ghosts emerges! Suddenly, the sky above the forest was clouded by black mist. The starving ghosts pounced on Su Yu. Eating Su Yu, who was full of spiritual energy, was much more beneficial than eating an entire flock of ordinary people, and no ghost wanted to miss this opportunity! Moreover. there was a crimson-colored ghost measuring 2.5 meters in length following the 18 ghosts. It tightly stared at Su Yu with its red eyes, transforming into a crimson light curtain, and pounced on him from the side. Not good! Miscalculated! Su Yus face underwent a dramatic change. According to the news reports from the previous world, there were only eight ghosts! How did it suddenly become 19? And among them, theres a red first-order ghost, how is that possible?! The Skuru people classified the ghosts into seven tiers C red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and, violet according to the principle of light dispersion. The red ones were the first-order ghosts. If Su Yu knew there was a first-order ghost leading a team of 19 ghosts here, he wouldnt dare to approach them even under threat of death, considering his cautious nature. But now Thats not right! Su Yu pondered: In my memory, the Skuru hadnt manufactured any first-order ghost during the first week following the drastic change in the previous world. Why is it that on the third day in this world, theres one already? Did something go wrong? However, Su Yu didnt have time to ponder these things. After using the Flash Skill to avoid the ghosts encirclement, Su Yu started counterattacking them. A huge bolt of lightning flew from Su Yus hand and connected to six of the ghosts. Boom, boom, boom, boom! The six ghosts didnt even have time to react before they exploded into six clouds of black fog. After Su Yus [Flash Chain] had leveled up, it could attack six targets at once, instead of four. Thus, with just one move, he instantly killed six zero-tier ghosts! The surrounding ghosts were stunned, they hadnt expected Su Yus spell power to be so great! However, they only paused for a brief moment, before rushing at Su Yu again. Thick black fog heavily surrounded Su Yu. [Frost Shield] ! Solid ice crystals enveloped Su Yu protecting him against the external attacks of the ghosts. The ghosts attacks hit the [Frost Shield], only creating cracking noises but unable to harm Su Yu at all. Seeing this, the blood-red ghost brought its hands together and started casting a spell. A blood-colored beam shot from its fingertips and connected to Su Yu. At the same time, Su Yu felt a rush of overwhelming drowsiness, so strong that he almost closed his eyes and fell asleep. Greatly alarmed, Su Yu bit down hard on his lips. The smell of fresh blood filled his mouth and along with the intense pain, it helped him regain full consciousness. [Earth Stab]! A tremendous stalagmite shot up from under the red ghost, causing it to fly up into the sky, interrupting its hypnotic beam. The [Earth Stab] was a zero-tier Earth spell with low damage, but it could knock back enemies with great control effects. After leveling up to epic quality, the red ghost not only fell back to the ground but also entered a [Dizziness] state for 1 second, losing all its combat power. Su Yu perfectly understood the strategy of capturing the ringleader first to catch the followers. While the red ghost was restrained, he used [Frost Nova] to freeze the surrounding zero-tier ghosts, performed his final Flash Skill to escape the encirclement, and then continuously launched [Lightning Bolts] at the red ghosts body. Crack! Crack! Crack! Lightning as thick as a babys arm was continually released from Su Yus hands. The red ghosts defense wasnt high; three [Lightning Bolts] coupled with the damage from [Earth Stab], turned its body into a cloud of blood. The other ghosts were dumbfounded at this sight, not expecting their boss to be defeated so easily! After escaping the control of [Frost Nova], they stopped attacking Su Yu and began to flee in all directions. Of course, Su Yu wouldnt let them go. [Flash Chain], [Lightning Bolt] released consecutively, none of the ghosts could escape Su Yus range, all being killed! What seemed to be a one sided battle was turned around by Su Yu, and it was the ghosts who ended up being crushed. That was close! That was really a near miss! If I had fallen asleep earlier, I would have been done for. After killing all the ghosts, Su Yu heaved a sigh of relief and revealed a bitter smile: Its a good thing I have so many powerful skills; otherwise, it would have been hard to deal with these ghosts But then again, why are there so many ghosts here? Its not like this in my past life! Looking at his mana, it has dropped to less than a third. Ill have to be more careful next time. Su Yu shook his head and sat cross-legged on the ground, beginning to absorb the spiritual energy released by the dead ghosts. Ding! You have killed a [Soul Controlling Ghost Iv8] and gained 640 points of experience. Ding! You have killed a [Revival Ghost IV9] and gained 810 points of experience. Ding! You have killed a [Hypnotizing Ghost IV13] and gained 1600 points of experience. Ding! Congratulations, your level has increased to 11. After absorbing the burst out spiritual energy, Su Yu storms around his body, reaching level 11! This saved him at least two hours of game leveling time. Of course, saving time is secondary. Being able to save over four hundred fresh lives from the hands of the ghosts, he felt it was worth more than anything! However, this kind of thing will still happen in every corner of the world. I can save some people, but many more will still die in the mouth of ghosts. Unless I can make the Ghost Searching Ruler in advance? Hehe, how is that possible? Su Yu shook his head and put this unrealistic idea behind him. The Ghost Searching Ruler was a major weapon used by the government in his previous life to deal with ghosts. Wherever the Ghost Searching Ruler went, the ghosts were wiped out like cutting melons and vegetables. But the production of the Ghost Searching Ruler at least requires the aid of a small scale spiritual spring eye. Even in his past life, it wasnt until 8 months later when the Huaxia Nation had spare no effort to snatch back the first small scale spiritual spring eye from the Skuru and developed the Ghost Searching Ruler , which effectively contained the number of ghosts nationwide. The Ghost Searching Ruler is not hopeful in the short term, I can only hope that the government can detect the harm of the ghosts early. Su Yu stood up, dusted off the dirt on his body and walked towards where the red ghost had died. Now let me see what happened? How could a first-order ghost appear so early? Su Yu activated his magic and began to search for memory fragments of the red ghost. After the second level, the Priest class will learn a signature skill called [Mental Theft] which can search for memory fragments of ghosts to know the whole process of their creation. The Mage class also has a similar spell called [Soul Search] which can achieve a similar effect. Su Yu does not know [Soul Search], but he did in his previous life! He still remembers a lot of the principles of the [Soul Search] spell. Although he cant know the complete process of ghost production like in his previous life, he can still retrieve some key information. Su Yu closed his eyes and started to cast the spell. 5 minutes later, the soul search ended. But at this moment, Su Yus face changed dramatically, he blurted out in disbelief: Fuck! Is this real or fake?! Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: 58. Traces of Skuru people, looking for two Skuru warriors 1 Chapter 58: 58. Traces of Skuru people, looking for two Skuru warriors 1 Translator: 549690339 From the soul fragments of the Red Ghost, Su Yu extracted much useful information. Firstly, the Red Ghost was created using the energy from the Spiritual Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain, the same Spring Eye from which Su Yu had previously drawn a hundred billion units of spiritual energy using his helmet. Yunlu Mountain was very close to the woodland where Su Yu was located, just 10 kilometers away. As soon as the Red Ghost was created, it was unleashed there. Secondly, when the Red Ghost was born, it overheard an argument between a male and a female Skru. In his past life, Su Yu had had some contact with anti-government organizations on Skru Star and he had a basic understanding of the Skru language. From the language of their argument, he could tell that the male was a Skru commander and the female was his deputy. The primary subject of their argument was the Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain. The Spiritual Energy output of the Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain had been greatly affected by Su Yu and after 24 hours had only recovered about one tenth of its normal capacity. It would likely take ten days to return to its full state. The male Skru commander was more cautious. Since he had not received any orders from his superior, he planned to do nothing. However, the female deputy was more assertive, insisting on taking some action, and she repeatedly mentioned the term Mu Yun Company. Mu Yun Company was the company where Su Yu worked. Unfortunately, the female deputy was speaking in a strange dialect, and apart from the term Mu Yun Company, Su Yu couldnt understand anything else she said. In the end, they reached a consensus and decided to follow the female deputys plan. Of course, these arguments were not enough to make Su Yu swear. What truly shocked Su Yu was the Red Ghosts memory of yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, a male and female Skru warrior appeared in the woods right below Su Yu, and the Red Ghost had even waved to them as a greeting. From the conversation between the two Skru warriors, Su Yu learned that they were planning to go to Mu Yun Company on a secret mission. This image shocked Su Yu immensely! The reason for Su Yus shock has to do with the game rules set by the Singer Civilization. The Singer Civilization, according to its own game rules, provided protection for weaker civilizations. The actions of the Skru in occupying the Spring Eye and setting up a base were akin to bending the rules. The Singer Civilization turned a blind eye to this, tacitly approving the Skrus actions. However, there were two red lines in these game rules that the Skru people could not violate: During this year, the Skru were not allowed to leave the vicinity of the Spiritual Spring Eye. The Skru could not kill Blue Star Humans directly unless the Blue Star Humans infiltrated the Spring Eye or attacked the Skru troops inside the Spring Eye using remote means. These two red lines touched on the authority of the Singer Civilization and the Skru did not dare to cross them lightly. In the first year of the great changes in his previous life, not a single Skru had left the Spring Eye. Not a single one! Yet in this life, he had found images of the Skru leaving from the memory fragments of the Red Ghost! How could he not be shocked by this? The Skru have left the Spring Eye?! This is a serious matter! The wind whistled through the woods, causing Su Yus clothes to flutter, but he was lost in thought. Su Yu didnt know how to handle this situation. There was no precedent to refer to from his past life. Report to the Singer Civilizations monitor? No. Memory fragments couldnt be preserved for a long time and couldnt be used as evidence. Report to the government? That wouldnt work either. Su Yu didnt want to reveal his real identity this early. Go to Mu Yun Company to search for those two Skru warriors? Hmm, I can do that. Su Yu, touching his chin, nodded, I happen to have an appointment with Mr. Wang at 9 0clock in the morning to process my resignation. Maybe I can take this opportunity to find the two Skru warriors. The two Skru warriors carrying out the mission were both of the first rank. The female didnt carry any weapons, while the male was equipped with a laser gun. But Su Yu wasnt worried that these two would dare to attack him. If they dared to make a move, they would be done for! With that thought, Su Yu left the woods, planning to return to the city. The bus attendant, Xiao Li, was leaning over the guardrail, carefully looking below, but because of the distance, he didnt see the process of Su Yus fight with the ghost. At 9:30 in the morning. Mu Yun Building, first floor sales department office. Little Su, you can sign here. Department manager, Old Wang, looked at Su Yu, who was signing his resignation letter, with a look of reluctance: Are you sure you wont reconsider? If its about the salary issue, I can talk to President Li for you No need, Brother Wang, Ive made up my mind. Su Yu signed the resignation letter and pushed it to him: But before I leave the company, I have a small request. I wonder if you could grant it? What kind of request? A look of caution flashed across Old Wangs face: Youre not planning to take those rich female clients with you, are you? Even if you are no longer here, I wont let them go easily. Brother Wang, you misunderstand. Su Yu interrupted him with a smile: Ive been working here for a year. But in this year, Ive only been in the sales department on the first floor. Ive hardly been to the other departments on the upper floors. I was hoping to take this last chance to visit and have a look around the other departments. I thought it was something important. Old Wang clearly breathed a sigh of relief: You go ahead. If anyone from the other departments asks, just tell them I sent you. Thank you, Brother Wang. Su Yu stood up and bowed slightly to Old Wang, then took his resignation letter and left the meeting room. After leaving the sales department lobby, Su made no move to hurry. He first placed his hand against the wall on the first floor. A large current flowed out, rapidly traveling along the wall towards the surveillance room on the same floor. Crack! A crisp burst of noise. The entire buildings surveillance system was completely down. If the Blue Star government were to give Su Yu a title, it would probably be Camera Destroyer. After doing this, Su Yu began searching for traces of the Skru, floor by floor. The Skru have green skin and their appearances and body types differ significantly from Blue Star Humans. However, each Skru individual possesses a natural talent for disguise. Skru can easily disguise themselves as humans, even to the point of looking exactly like a target human! When a Skru disguises themselves as a target human, apart from that persons close friends and relatives, its almost impossible to ascertain their real identity! The Singer Civilization once gave the Skru a particular appraisal: natural spies, referring to their ability in this regard. Although the Skrus skill at disguise was advanced and mysterious, Su Yu was still confident that he could find them. The reason was simple: Spiritual Energy. The awakening of Spiritual Energy on the Blue Star had just begun, and normal Blue Star Humans shouldnt possess any spiritual energy. If Su Yu detected spiritual energy on someone, that person was either a revived ancient being or a Skru warrior. Revived ancient beings definitely wouldnt still work in this lousy company. Therefore, if he found someone carrying spiritual energy, it was 100% a Skru warrior. Based on this simple reasoning, Su Yu began his careful search throughout the entire building.. Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: 59. The plan of Skuru Number One’s first attack team 1 Chapter 59: 59. The plan of Skuru Number Ones first attack team 1 Translator: 549690339 Second floor office areano one. Tea roomno one. Mens restroomno one. Womens restroomlets go in and check. Su Yu found a secluded spot to activate [Invisibility Skill] and boldly ventured inside. Two minutes later, Su Yu emerged: No one there either. But Su Yu wasnt discouraged, he continued to search throughout the building. Passing by each departments office area, Su Yus gaze quickly scanned over every person, fleeting yet swift. Many female staff members noticed Su Yu and their eyes lit up: Huh? Whos that coworker? Ive never seen him before. I think its Su Yu from sales. What is he doing here? Has he been transferred to our department? Hey, youre Su Yu right? What brings you here? Several female colleagues stood up to greet Su Yu. But Su Yus pace didnt slow, his gaze flit across their faces and he quickly walked away without a backward glance. The ladies were disheartened by his indifference; some were even a bit annoyed: Tch! He wouldnt know class even if it hit him. He cant even spare a glance for me. Serves him right for being single! Of course, they only grumbled quietly to themselves and didnt actually voice it out loud. As for the male office workers, they were all as busy as bees, having no time to pay attention to Su Yu. When Su Yu reached the fourth floor, a minor hitch occurred. Su Yus [Invisibility Skill] had a cooldown period. As he was rushing, he failed to cast his spell before entering the womens restroom, which led to an unexpected incident. You pervert! Cant you see this is the ladies restroom? A furious middle-aged woman shooed him out of the restroom. Im sorry, maam, Su Yu quickly apologized, I was distracted and walked into the wrong room. Walked into the wrong room? The middle-aged woman was incredulous: I watched you for over a minute in there, who walks into the wrong restroom and doesnt leave immediately? Out with it! Whats your real motive!? Err, actually, an idea came to Su Yu, I was sent by our department manager, Wang Chongyang. You can ask him if you dont believe me! Wang Chongyang? The woman was still skeptical: Isnt he the sales manager? Why would he send you to the womens restroom? Isnt he about to be transferred to the property management company? Wang asked me to inspect the building for any cracks on the wall. I had no choice but to comply. Su Yu gave a forced laugh. Oh, I see. The middle-aged woman seemed somewhat convinced: Dont do it again! Understood, understood. Su Yu beat a hasty retreat. Continuing his search floor by floor. Finally, on the ninth floor in the IT departments office area, Su Yu found his target. A skinny, terribly inexperienced girl, plain in appearance and wearing glasses, was currently fixated on her computer screen, typing away at her keyboard. Finally found you! A glimpse of smile appeared on Su Yus face, he could sense the trace of spiritual energy from her. Su Yu walked up to her, and tenderly wrapped his arm around the girls neck from behind, whispering into her ear, Miss me? His actions immediately caught the attention of many surrounding people. Most of the IT department was male, only a small portion was female. Upon seeing this scene, the women became excited and started gossiping: Who wouldve thought Ava already had a boyfriend! And her boyfriend is so handsome! Im so jealous! I hope I can find a boyfriend as handsome as him. They huddled together and chatted. The girl referred to as Ava appeared shocked, caught off guard: Thats not right! I mimicked her memories when I took this girls form, she doesnt have a boyfriend! This was the Skuru female soldier who was out on a mission, Su Yus sudden action disrupted her entire plan. She was about to say something. At that moment, a clear sentence in Skuru echoed in her ear: I am the inspector from the 026 advance army inspection group. I detected you leaving the Spiritual Spring Eye without permission. I need an explanation! Su Yu was proficient in Skuru language. In his previous life, due to survival pressure, many people learned Skuru language from the Skuru rebel organization. Moreover, Su Yu used common vocabulary, so his pronunciation was precise and extremely fluent. The Skuru female soldier was taken aback and froze. She had just been dispatched for a mission, how could the Inspection group arrive so fast? The Inspection group was a sword hanging over the heads of all vanguard teams, not even the commander dared to defy their will. Moreover, she never considered the possibility that Su Yu could be a Blue Star human in disguise, she hurried into an explanation: Inspector, the situation is like this.. The Skuru female soldier didnt hold back anything, she whispered the reasons why she was sent on the mission. Su Yu didnt interrupt and patiently listened. The female soldier spoke for roughly three minutes. Only after she finished did Su Yu understand what was really going on. The root of the issue stems from Yunlu Mountains Spring Eye. The energy injection from Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye fell short of the standard and was not enough, this worried the commander and his lieutenant of the first vanguard team. Insufficient energy means they cant complete the assigned tasks on time, leading to severe penalties. Although the root cause was beyond their control, according to military discipline, they would still face heavy penalties, their positions could even be at risk! The male commander of the vanguard team decided to play it safe and do nothing. His female deputy disagreed. The female lieutenant believed they should find a solution, using merit to offset the penalty. Hence, she devised two plans for a two-pronged approach: The first plan, to overdraw the energy from the Spring Eye to spawn a first order specter and eighteen zero-order specters. These specters would hijack buses to simultaneously attack multiple bus stations, killing thousands to instill panic, thereby achieving a significant merit. The second plan, to dispatch two subordinates to infiltrate Mu Yun Company and obtain two important thingsthe algorithm of Mu Yun Company and its user data. Where Su Yu worked, Mu Yun Company, was a leading internet platform. Normally, the company exploited its delivery riders with the algorithm, forcing them to run red lights, occasionally promoting hospitals affiliated with them, competing with local market vendors for business. However, the companys algorithm was indeed top-notch and industry-leading! If Skuru people got hold of this algorithm, they could analyze Chinas tech company capabilities; With access to the massive user data, they would be able to extrapolate a plethora of useful information. If these two Skuru soldiers successfully completed the mission, then the merit achieved by First Vanguard Team would be substantial enough to offset the demerits. As for leaving the Spiritual Spring Eye and violating the game rules set by The Singer, the lieutenant was not worried. After all, barely three days had passed since the Great Change, the ordinary surveillance methods of humans were ineffective against them, and the effective means of surveillance hadnt been developed yet, so their plan wouldnt be detected by the humans of Blue Star. Everything happened as she expected, the two soldiers successfully infiltrated into Mu Yun Company smoothly. The government of Blue Star was oblivious. That was until Su Yu got involved.. Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: 61, Return to the Game _1 Chapter 61: 61, Return to the Game _1 Translator: 549690339 Upon receiving this warning, all the attack teams, except for the second attack team, who seemed to take pleasure in the misfortune, fell silent. The faces of the fleet commanders were gloomy as they quietly awaited orders from their superiors. About 5 minutes later, they received a message from the general command. It was a voice filled with urgency and frustration: Everyone is to carry out their tasks as per the original plan. Warning, no one is to cross the designated red line! Warning, no one is to cross the designated red line! Warning The general command was extremely angry and repeated the warning three times. They could not believe that the reckless actions of the subordinate attack squads had cost them their most significant spring eye and could potentially impact the entire battle situation! However, they had no other choice. The first attack squad was already history, they could only restrict the power of the commanding officers of the subordinate attack team and prevent them from overstepping their boundaries. Meanwhile, Commissioner Zhang of the Southeast Military Region Command also received a message from the Singer Civilizations monitoring envoy. The content of this message was identical to what the Skuru attack team had received. After reading it, Commissioner Zhang had an incredulous look on his face: The Skuru crossed the red line? The spring eye at Yunlu Mountain is ours now? Commissioner Zhangs brow relaxed, and he even allowed a faint smile to decorate his face. This was by far the best news he had received! The spring eye of Yunlu Mountain was the largest spiritual spring eye in the world, and if used properly, it would undoubtedly be a godsend for the Blue Star Humans! But Why did the Skuru cross the red line? And who is this Blue Star Human that they attacked? Commissioner Zhang supported his chin and fell into contemplation. After a while Forget it, stop thinking, let that youngster Zhong Feng investigate. I have to give him a higher budget, send more people, perhaps even let Wen Li join Commissioner Zhang got up and headed for the department where Zhong Feng was located. Time rewinds to five minutes ago. At this moment, Su Yu released the [Flash Skill] and stood steadily on the ground. However, there was no sign of relief on his face; instead, he looked seriously towards the south. I miscalculated! muttered Su Yu to himself. Because as he was using the Leap of Faith to jump from the 19th floor, he saw a girl in the southern street raising her mobile phone towards him! If his figure was captured by the girl Su Yu didnt dare to think further and hurriedly rushed towards the girls location. More than a minute later, Su Yu arrived at where the girl had been, looking helpless. The street was empty, and the girl was nowhere to be found. As Su Yu didnt know any tracking spells, there were no means to find this girl. This could be troublesome! Su Yu complained, feeling a headache. If the girl took his photo, the relevant departments could use big data comparison with the photo to easily identify him, even if he wore a mask. I can only hope that the girl will not casually disseminate the photo or video on the internet. Su Yu sighed lightly. However, I must take some precautions in case the relevant departments do come knocking. said Su Yu. Shaking his head slightly, Su Yu left the street and returned to his rented house. Once back in his rented house Su Yu put the seized Sun-36 type laser gun at the head of his bed. It was a silver laser gun that significantly differed in body and muzzle from a regular bullet gun. The laser gun did not have a bullet clip, only a small LED display at the end of the barrel that showed the remaining energy of the weapon. He deftly turned on the energy control switch. The display showed that the remaining energy was 95%, which would probably allow for 19 more laser beam shots. Upon seeing this, Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. With this laser gun, his current self-defense capability has significantly improved. The current time was 10:10 in the morning, when it was time to play the game online. But he did not rush to log in. Before logging in, he must be fully prepared for the possibility of various departments coming knocking. Su Yu stood in front of the security door of his rented house, operating his magic power, and began to inscribe a magic circle on the door. What he inscribed was a zero-order magic circle, called [Alarm Magic Array]. The function of the [Alarm Magic Array] is simple: If someone outside contacts the security door, the magic array on the door will automatically send an alarm to Su Yu. This way, he could avoid awkward situations of people breaking in and shouting FBI! Open the door! while he was in the game. Buzz! After completing the inscription, the magic circle exploded with a burst of magic and spiritual light, and automatically started operating. Su Yu sighed in relief, lay on the bed, wore his helmet, and entered the game. Once in the game, Su Yus figure appeared in the warehouse in the novice village. Now Su Yu is already at level 11, so its about time he went to the main city. But before that. Su Yu first opened the auction interface of the warehouse, searched for mage-related skill scrolls within, intending to complete the zero-level spells of the mage. Among the zero-level spells of the mages profession, besides common spells like [Flash Skill] and [Invisibility Skill], there are eight in total. [Lightning Bolt] and [Lightning Shield] which is of the electrical series; [Fireball Skill] and [Fire Shield], which are of the fire series; [Ice Arrow] and [Frost Shield] which are part of the ice series; [Earth Stab] and [Earth Shield] of the earth series. I wont say much about the four series of attack skills. The defensive skills of the four series share cooldown time (CD), but each has its own beauty. [Frost Shield] can slow down melee monsters who are hit; [Fire Shield] can scorch all monsters within 5m; [Lightning Shield] can improve magic resistance; [Earth Shield] can enhance physical defense. Each one has its own uses, so its necessary to learn them all. So Su Yu searched on the auction interface and chose the cheapest [Fire Shield] and [Earth Shield], learned and upgraded them to epic status. Ding, please confirm the enhancement direction of [Fire Shield]: 1, [Resistance]: when cast, all enemies within 2m are repelled to a distance of 2m; 2, [Wild Flames]: burn damage increased by 50%. Choose 1. Ding, please confirm the reinforcement direction of [Earth Shield]: 1, [Overwhelming Pressure]: convert all shield values to damage targets and stun them for 3 seconds; 2, [Steadfast as a Rock]: The physical damage you receive is reduced by 30%. Choose.2. [Overwhelming Pressure] did catch Su Yus attention. But on second thought, the shield value of [Earth Shield] was only 400% of the spells power, which isnt much different from the damage of [Lightning Bolt]. As for the stunning effect for 3 seconds, it can cause a good control effect on the enemy, but the cost is that there was no shield for 1 minute, and Su Yu couldnt accept this naked state, so he chose 2. After strengthening his skills, Su Yu came out of the warehouse, ready to find the village head and take a carriage to the main city. But at this moment, he received a private message from Red-Eyed Black Dragon. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Good morning, Nemesis! (rx:) Su Yu: You sent the wrong emoji, didnt you? Why are you crying? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Sigh! When it rains, it pours. There are some things that cant be Su Yu: Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Our teams Sky Dragon insists on joining your guild. No matter how we tried to persuade her, it was no use.. Are you willing to accommodate her? Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: The Current Situation of the Goldfinch Empire_l Chapter 62: The Current Situation of the Goldfinch Empire_l Translator: 549690339 What? The Sky Dragon wants to join my guild? Su Yu was taken aback. Su Yu, of course, knew who this little girl called Sky Dragon was. She was Emperor Blood Slays the Skys cousin, 14 years old, and her family was extremely, extremely(omit 98 extremely)wealthy. After entering the game, Emperor Blood Slays the Sky didnt play with her but instead handed her over to the Red -Eyed Black Dragon team. Sky Dragon proved herself by maximizing her financial prowess and luck, becoming the core attack force of the Red-Eyed Black Dragon team. Her name frequently appeared on the leaderboard of various dungeons for achieving the fastest timing and first kill. Furthermore, because of her adorable looks and the tiny panda she often carries, she was very popular in the game. But why would such a girl choose to leave Emperor Blood and join his guild? Could she be a spy? pondered Su Yu. However, he soon put it aside. He didnt plan on managing a guild and given his specific circumstances, it wouldnt take long for his guild to be infiltrated by members of other guilds, so he wasnt concerned about adding one more to the mix. Su Yu: Alright! Let her join my guild after she reaches level 10. Red Eye, how about you? Do you want to come too? Red -Eyed Black Dragon: forget about it, Ive signed a contract with Emperor Blood, I cant afford the penalty for breach. Su Yu: OkayBy the way, how was the response to the collaborative question-and-answer session we concluded last night? He had spent the whole night searching for information about the ghost and hadnt had time to check the official forum yet. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Boss, didnt you pay attention? The forums response was great! Your praises are all over the place! If you dont believe me, go take a tour of the village, youll likely hear words of admiration everywhere! Su Yu: Really? Su Yu ended his private chat with Red-Eyed Black Dragon and stepped out of the depot. The dungeon merchant [Jenny] was right across from the depot. At this time, a long line had been formed in front of [Jenny], with players queuing to buy tickets in order to teleport into the dungeon. Many players were becoming impatient, eager to be teleported quickly. New players were continually arriving, calling on their friends to join the queue. Mr Li, lets go and play [Green Pasture] dungeon! Ive been wanting the [Lucky Clover] dropped by the village chief of Sheep Village for a long time, it should last me until level 15! No way, youre foolish! How are we even supposed to win? Youre the fool! Dont you know that Nemesis posted a guide to the dungeon yesterday? any player can get through now! Of course, I do, but there are at least eight or nine hundred questions in that post! Do you remember them all? Why should I remember? When the boss asks a question, why dont we just open the forum and take a look? Are you really that dim? Oh, rightmy bad, lets gear up for the dungeon, come on! Another pair of players joined the queuing ranks. Exit and more players were coming out of the dungeon. Haha, finally done! Look at my [Wolf Shoot Bow]! A joyous archer player stood at the dungeons entrance, proudly showing off his bow. Look at my cool glasses? It was dropped by the village chief! Another player wearing the [Village Chiefs Glasses] posed like a detective. No matter what, we have to thank Nemesis! Without the answers he figured out, where would we get our equipment? Right! Thank you, Nemesis! Once I reach Level 10, Ill apply to join Nemesis guild immediately! Players, indeed, praised Su Yu endlessly just like Red-Eyed Black Dragon explained, because Su Yu brought them practical benefits. Watching the players happy faces, Su Yus mood brightened as well. After all, do good to others and good will come to you! After strolling around for a while, Su Yu headed to the Mercenary Trade Market to dismantle his stall from yesterday. Mercenary Trade Market. The spot was nowhere near as lively as it was yesterday, only a few scattered players stood around the stall. These players werent there to buy equipment but out of curiosity to see what a blue-grade rare item looked like. Su Yu approached to check the stall information. Last night, he had placed 53 blue-grade rare equipment up for sale. Up till now, 41 of them had been sold with just 12 left. What remained were mostly Level 3 blue-grade items, all the Level 5 items had been sold. Selling these, Su Yu earned a total of 5040 spiritual energy coins, equivalent to tens of thousands of dollars. But for Su Yu, this money was but a drop in the ocean. He stored the remnant money and equipment in his backpack and left the Mercenary Trade market without a glance back. The surrounding onlookers were taken aback to see the stall disappear, hurriedly spreading the word. Even the forum saw a couple of discussion threads on the topic. But currently, players were busy grinding in the dungeon for equipment, so this incident did not create any waves. After packing up his stall, Su Yu went to the Magic House, found the Mage, and reclaimed his extra-large skin backpack full of loot dropped by the Wolf King. Under Mages reluctant gaze, Su Yu left the Magic House, went to the village square, and reported to the village chief. Brave adventurer! Learning that Su Yu was ready to go to the Goldfinch City, the village chief stood with his back to the east, his gaze full of depth: From the day you set foot in Nolan village, I knew we were destined to part. Youre alone in the Empire, remember to be cautious! I will. Su Yu replied. But before you leave, I must tell you about the history and current situation of the Empire so you can make your mark in the capital city. Please do. Su Yu resignedly replied. If he remembered correctly, the chief story time was a long and tedious process that took a full 15 minutes! And these 15 minutes cant be skipped, every player must go through it. Su Yu had no choice but to patiently listen. This story begins with the God of Creation making all things The chief began his slow narration. 15 minutes later, the story ended. The history of the Goldfinch Empire doesnt need to be elaborated. Apart from the in-game scholars, no one cared. The present situation of the Goldfinch Empire could be summarised concise: 20 years ago, the Emperor Charles VI was making a fortune from his people, and his suppressive rule caused numerous famines and deaths. The northern lords headed by Anzu Seifer and Landilus seized the opportunity to rebel, organising a Kalet rebellion. The Kalet rebellion was well supported by the common folk, and they very quickly took over half of the Goldfinch Empire. They have almost reached the Imperial Capital! On the other hand, the Royal family had a very popular leader Princess Alyssa. However, Princess Alyssa hasnt seized military power yet, her ability is quite weak. Su Yus main storyline is to help Princess Alyssa get the scepter symbolising the Emperors power, consolidate domestic forces, defeat the Kalet rebellion, and restore the glory of the Goldfinch Empire! Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: 63. [First-Person Holographic Simulation Experience]_l Chapter 63: 63. [First-Person Holographic Simulation Experience]_l Translator: 549690339 After hearing the story, Su Yu bid the village chief goodbye and stepped onto the teleportation array to the Goldfinch City. Hum The magic array shimmered with a white light, and Su Yus figure disappeared within its glow. At the same time, all online players received two system prompts: Ding! A player has arrived in the Main City. The [Pet System], [Guild System], [Chat Room] function, and [First-Person Holographic Simulation Experience] function are now open! The first expansion pack Golden Sparrow Empire officially begins, the next expansion pack will open on August 1, stay tuned! The game Evolution has a rich content in each expansion pack, enough for players to play for two years. However, in order to quickly improve the strength of Blue Star players, each expansion pack was forcibly compressed to 2 months, so many plot contents were simplified. For example, a legion war that lasts for months would probably end in two or three days. If one missed the opportunity to join this war, many exclusive rewards could never be obtained again. But most players didnt know about these. After receiving the system prompt, players stopped grinding and discussed: A player has entered the main city? It must be Nemesis, right? One expansion pack every two months? Even a donkey in the production team doesnt work so hard! Wont it be too fast? The two months arent even up yet, and we are hastily switching versions. Isnt it good to have quick updates? I think its great! Unlike the novels I follow, one or two short chapters a day Forget about that, I know all about pets and guilds, and I can guess what the chat room is, but can anyone tell me what First-Person Holographic Simulation Experience means? No idea. Absolutely no concept. Players shake their heads. At the same time, Zhan Tianjian, who was cruelly killing a small raccoon of IV9, fell into deep thought after seeing the Ivil mark in front of Su Yus name in his friend list. Why didnt Nemesis go directly to the main city at level 10, but leveled up to 11 in the newbie village? Could there be some secret in the newbie village? Zhan Tianjian pondered for a moment and said to his teammates beside him: After we reach level 10, lets not head directly to the main city just yet. Lets look for hidden missions in the newbie village. There might be some extra benefits to it. Oh yeah, notify all the middle tiers to do the same, and its best if they head to the main city at level 11! Understood! The four teammates answered. Goldfinch City. Standing on the huge teleportation array in the city center, Su Yu was also looking at these two system prompts. The [Pet System] and [Guild System] need not be explained. The [Chat Room] can accommodate up to 100 people for simultaneous online chat, which is equivalent to an in-game chat group. As for the [First-Person Holographic Simulation Experience], this function is interesting! In the past, players were able to take photos and videos in the game. Taking Su Yus 1v100 incident in the newbie village as an example, it was clearly recorded by nearby players, and many players shouted and cheered after watching the video. But what if you still dont feel satisfied? The official guide is here! This new feature, if Su Yu used a first-person perspective to record his IVIOO process, players would be able to experience it as if they were possessed by the Nemesis character, having his first-person perspective. Its like they are controlling the Nemesis character to continuously release skills, slaughtering all the players in front of them. Its that kind of immersive first-person experience! In the past life, this feature was not popular after its release. Until the appearance of an experience video by the assassin master Frost Red Tea, this feature became hugely popular! At that time, Frost Red Tea fought against 300 members of the Emperor Blood guild alone. With his dagger dancing, he hid, backstabbed, assassinated, disappeared, and Shadow Stepped He survived countless close encounters, and carried out countless surprise assassinations! 300 people were helpless against him. With his supreme skills alone, he slaughtered all 300 people! In his previous life, Su Yu had tried this first-person video out of admiration, it was extremely thrilling and satisfying, and he also learned a lot from it. To experience this video once, it costs 50 coins. At that time, the cumulative play count worldwide reached over a hundred million times, with a 20% profit share, it brought Frost Red Tea nearly 1 billion income, it was a real rags-to-riches story. Hmm, I also need to find an opportunity to record some experience videos to earn some money, otherwise, if I keep spending without earning, the money on me will run out sooner or later. Su Yu thought to himself. After leaving the teleportation array, Su Yu used the red horse sign to summon Tinas little mare. With a soft neigh, the gentle little mare appeared next to Su Yu, rubbing its head against his chest. Should I give you a name? Since you are Tinas horse, Ill call you Dima! Su Yu put the large leather backpack on Dimas back and led her to the warehouse. After stashing all the stuff in the warehouse, Su Yu rode on Dima and arrived at the Pet Incubation Room. Ding! Do you want to spend 1000 spiritual energy coins to enhance [Howling Moon Wolf Egg (Excellent)]? Confirmed. Congratulations! The quality of the [Howling Moon Wolf Egg (Excellent)] has been upgraded to [Howling Moon Wolf Egg (Rare)]! Ding! Do you want to spend 10000 After spending 11000 spiritual energy coins to upgrade the pet egg to Epic, Su Yu handed it over to the pet incubation boss. Incubating a tier one Epic pet costs 328 spiritual energy coins and needs 48 hours. The incubation shop owner looked at Su Yu with a smile. The shortest time should be 24 hours, how much does that cost? Su Yu asked directly, sounding very knowledgeable. Seeing that Su Yu was so knowledgeable, the shop owner was also a bit surprised: You are the first otherworld adventurer to visit my shop Okay, Ill give you a 50% discount, and it will be 4000 spiritual energy coins. Alright! Su Yu paid the money readily, got on Dima and left the incubation room. Indeed, it takes 48 hours to incubate an Epic level pet. Using rare magical materials can shorten this time, and it can be reduced to a minimum of 24 hours. Moreover, due to the use of rare magic materials, the attributes of the hatched wolf cub will be higher than that of a naturally hatched one, so this 4000 spiritual energy coins is quite worthwhile. Now that everything that should be done is done, lets go tackle the main line story! Su Yu opened the missions panel and looked at the topmost [Glory of the Golden Sparrow Empire (2/100)]. [Glory of the Golden Sparrow Empire (2/100)] Task requirements: Go to 19 Berglit Street, the residence of the Royal Guard Keerderon of the Princess, and inquire about the ways to get an audience with the princess. Task reward: Experience Points X500. In his previous life, Su Yu didnt do the main storyline, so he didnt know what the rewards will be this time. I hope there could be a few items to quickly increase my strength. If not, a powerful skill scroll would be fine too! With full of expectation, Su Yu rode on Dima toward Berglit Street.. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: 64, Princess plotline stages 3-5, goodwill system_l Chapter 64: 64, Princess plotline stages 3-5, goodwill system_l Translator: 549690339 Goldfinch City is a colossal city, as well as the largest city in the entire game. The city sits at the intersection of fertile rivers on the Tanzan plains. When observed from the outside, it appears as a somewhat lengthened rectangle from east to west, and somewhat narrow from north to south. According to measurement data from previous world research parties, the city spans 9,721 meters from east to west, 8,651 meters north to south, with a city wall standing 12 meters high. Around 600,000 civilians live within the city. Old Goldfinch City was extremely prosperous and affluent, serving as the political, cultural, and commercial hub of the entire Goldfinch Empire. But now, as Su Yu rode Dima down the streets, he noticed the distressed and gloomy expressions on the faces of the residents on both sides of the streets. The entire city resonated with an aura of extreme desolation and stagnation. This was closely tied to the circumstances at larger. The rebel army from the northern lands of Kalet had already forced their way to Goldfinch City. Furthermore, none of the residents believed that the royal family could hold the city. A great catastrophe was about to fall upon every single individual in the city. Su Yu, of course, could also feel this intense and solemn atmosphere. However, he wasnt from this world, so he wasnt particularly empathetic. The only thing on his mind was to quickly complete his tasks and receive the rewards. 19 Berglit Street. It was a three-story detached villa, accompanied by a not-so-small garden. Royal Guard Keledron of the Princess chose to live here when hes off duty. Hello! Im an adventurer and I would like to meet Keledron. Upon reaching the entrance to the villa, Su Yu put Dimas horse badge back into his bag and spoke to the two guards at the entrance. Greetings good sir! One of the white-armored guards greeted Su Yu respectfully, Our master has been very busy with official duties lately and has mentioned not receiving any visitors for some time. Your understanding is much appreciated. Due to Su Yus 2 World Prestige points, his standing was now equal to that of a baron. As such, the guards treated him extremely courteously. I am from Nolan Village. Su Yu opened his bag and took out a letter, This is a personal letter from the village head of Nolan Village to Keledron. I hope you two could deliver this letter to your master. Nolan Village?! Both guards were surprised to hear this name. Everyone in the NPC community knew that Nolan Village was linked to otherworldly adventurers. Very well, I will deliver the letter to our master immediately. The white-armored guard didnt dare to delay. He reverently accepted the letter with both hands then jogged towards the villa. 5 minutes later, the white-armored guard emerged, with an even more respectful demeanor than before. Sir, our master awaits your arrival in the main hall! The guard deeply bowed to Su Yu, almost bending his body to a 90 degrees bow. Alright, lead the way. Su Yu made no change in expression as he followed the guard into the residence. Inside the main hall of the first floor of the villa, Su Yu met Keledron. Keledron was a middle-aged man with stern features and a square face, the kind of person who gave off a strong sense of righteousness just by appearance. Due to being on his break, he didnt wear armor but instead wore a simple blue silk dress. As soon as Keledron saw Su Yu enter the hall, he promptly arose to meet him, Hello, adventurer, Im Royal Guard Keledron of the Princess! Hello, Im Nemesis, just a regular adventurer. Su Yu shook hands with him. I have viewed the personal letter from the village head. Keledron gestured towards a seat beside him and cut to the chase, Star-forged Dragon King is a powerful leader of the Wind Chime Empire, and the number of people in our Goldfinch Empire capable of fighting against him is less than five. Yes, I know., Su Yu nodded. If it were in the past, both the Princess and His Majesty, the Emperor would surely take this formidable enemy seriously, but now Keledron sighed, As you are aware of the current predicament in the Empire, the rebels are almost at the Imperial City. Amid internal strife and external pressure, the Princess has too much on her plate, its somewhat unlikely for her to see you over this matter. So, what do I need to do?, Su Yu asked. From Keledrons tone, Su Yu came to realize something: Keledron was not reluctant to introduce him to the Princess; he was just looking to exploit this occasion for personal gain. As expected, Keledron said, grinning, If you could help me complete a few tasks, Id agree to introduce you to Her Highness, the Princess. Id also put in a good word for you, helping you gain her recognition. For the Empire, I will spare no effort. Su Yu stood to respond. No, no, no, its not for the Empire, but for a few personal errands of mine, Keledron appeared slightly embarrassed by revealing this, but he quickly concealed it. Adventurer, the overall situation in the Empire is very bleak. The royal family will certainly fail to sustain Goldfinch City, even a three-year-old playing on the streets can see that. , Keledron looked grave. Su Yu simply nodded him without speaking and listened to him continue. Because the city is on the verge of falling, the capable officials and nobles within the city have already transferred all their assets elsewhere, and Im no exception. My family and assets have completely moved to Forest City in the west. Only this house beneath our feet remains. But due to the rampant banditry on the western road, its very dangerous. Ive lost contact with my family for a long time. Adventurer, are you willing to make a trip to Forest City to check on my family? With that, Keledron took out a personal letter and respectfully handed it to Su Ding! Your main quest line has been updated! [Glory of Goldfinch Empire (3/100)]. Task requirement: Deliver Keledrons personal letter to Millie Keldron at 24 Moke Street, Forest City. Task Reward: 2000 Experience Points, +1 Favorability with Millie Keldron, 100 Spiritual Energy Coins. So its an NPC with Favorability? Su Yu was slightly surprised. The [NPC Favorability] was a gameplay introduced in the second expansion. The first expansion probably used it provisionally for the main storyline. By increasing an NPCs favorability, Once the favorability reaches a certain level, players can win over the NPC, becoming friends and even getting married. After getting married, you could even have children, who have a separate gameplay system. They could work, study, battle monsters in summary, it was a very complex gameplay. Alright, Ill make sure to deliver the letter., Su Yu took his leave from Keledron. Im counting on you, adventurer! , Keledron waved. For the rest of the time, Su Yu was busy completing Keledrons tasks, i.e., from the third to the fifth part of the[Glory of Goldfinch Empire]quest. Despite repeated attacks and ambushes by bandits, he successfully delivered the letter to Millie Keldron; then he returned to Goldfinch City and continued to help Keledron in collecting information on the rebel army, retrieving illegal gains, suppressing opposition. It took him four hours to complete all tasks. Over at Millie Keldrons end, there was also a sub-quest to increase her favorability, but Su Yu didnt take it. The reason was simple: she was too ugly. She looks exactly like the real-life Ru Hua. No wonder she wasnt wife material in our previous lives., Su Yu lamented in his heart.. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: 65, Underground Secret Base, Downtown Land Title 1 Chapter 65: 65, Underground Secret Base, Downtown Land Title 1 Translator: 549690339 While Su Yu was deeply engrossed in the main storyline, in the real world. An underground secret base on the west side of East Sea City. The body of the male Skuru warrior that Su Yu killed had been transported here, soaking in a faint green solution filled with life energy. At this moment, various tubes of different sizes were inserted all over his body. About eight or nine biologists in white coats were busy taking his blood samples, undergoing tests, and collecting all kinds of data. This was the first time in history that the Blue Star humans had obtained samples of extraterrestrial life. Many biologists displayed looks of excitement and even euphoria, their shoulders trembling involuntarily. Zhong Feng (Snow Leopard), dressed in a suit, was leaning on the railings on the second floor, looking at the body of the Skuru person below through the atrium. In his hand, he held a restored ultra high-definition 8K photo. If Su Yu was here, he would certainly recognize the scene in the photo of him crashing through the glass of the Mu Yun Building and jumping down. Even the Ultraman mask on his head could be clearly seen. At this time, a dignified-looking, pretty female officer came up to the second floor via the stairs and stood next to Zhong Feng. Xue Wenli, how is the collection of the dissection data going? Zhong Feng turned to look at her. This female officer was called Xue Wenli, and she was the deputy assigned to him by Commissioner Zhang. Zhong Feng initially wanted to refuse, since Xue Wenli had a very explosive temper, even more so than most men. But the resources promised by Mr. Zhang were simply too substantial. Helplessly, he had to grit his teeth and agree to have Xue Wenli as his deputy. The testing will still need some time, at least a few hours before we get the results. Xue Wenli glanced over the preliminary test report in her hand, her voice very cold. By the way. Zhong Feng suddenly remembered something and pointed to the photo in his hand, Have you guys identified who this person is yet? Yes, the main reason why I came to find you was regarding this matter, we have identified this person through big data. , Xue Wenli nodded, His name is Su Yu, male, 23 years old, an employee of Mu Yun Company. This morning he went to the Mu Yun Building to process his resignation procedures She recounted Su Yus general information. At the end of her spiel, Xue Wenli added, This is a very ordinary individual, aside from being good-looking, there is nothing special about him. Is that so? Zhong Feng nodded after listening. After a moment, he said, Then you go meet him this afternoon, I have a feeling this person may not be that simple. Ive heard from Senior Zhang Jiao that many powerful individuals from the ancient times will be resurrecting soon, pay special attention to him. See if he has any memories inherited from the ancients. Xue Wenli raised an eyebrow: What about you? Me? I need to go online and play the game. Zhong Feng chuckled ruefully, Ive been busy outside for so long today, if I dont go online now I wont be able to squeeze in 12 hours. Okay then, Ill go see him this afternoon. The corners of Xue Wenlis mouth curled up. She was very much looking forward to meeting this potential superhuman. Returning to the game. At this point, Su Yu had completed the fifth task of [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire]. Taking the evidence [Account book of Count Xintis] back to No. 19 Berglit Street, Su Yu officially submitted the task to Keerderon. Excellent work, adventurer! Keerderon looked at the records in the account book with delight, With this irrefutable evidence, Count Xintis is done for! I guarantee it! What about my reward then? After completing these tasks for Keerderon, Su Yu was extremely frustrated with him. Even at this critical juncture with the rebel army at the city gates, all Keerderon had in mind was to take this opportunity to suppress colleagues with whom he had disputes in the past. With these kinds of subordinates, its no wonder the royal house couldnt hold onto Goldfinch city. Wait a moment, adventurer, I assure you that you will be satisfied! Keerderon turned around and went back to his bedroom. After a while, he came out holding a piece of parchment. This is your reward, Ive decided to give you this house! At the same time, Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding! Congratulations on completing the task [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (5/100)]. You have received the reward [Berglit Street No. 19 Deed]X1, 2000 Experience Points. This is a great reward! Su Yus eyes lit up. This house of Keerderons was located in the most bustling area in the center of Goldfinch city. Not only was it a standalone three-story villa, but it also came with a large courtyard of several hundred square meters. This level of home might not be of much use in the first game update. But in the second game update where Goldfinch city gets rebuilt, it could easily be sold for several hundred thousand to a million spiritual energy coins! If Keerderon was not in a hurry to flee, he definitely would not have given Su Yu such a good reward. Well, thank you then! Su Yu smiled, accepting the deed cheerfully. Dont mention it, youve helped me out immensely, its just a house, no big deal! Keerderon laughed heartily. When I leave Goldfinch city, I will give you the keys to this house, then you can move in. Keerderon patted Su Yus shoulder affectionately. In Keerderons view, the royal house was corrupt and would sooner or later be defeated by the rebels and even completely obliterated. At that time, the deed signed by the royal house would naturally lose its validity and turn into a piece of worthless paper. Therefore, he didnt feel any pain in giving the deed to Su Yu. Su Yu accepted the deed: Then can you now introduce me to the princess? Absolutely. Keerderon readily agreed, Tomorrow when Im on duty, Ill take the village chiefs handwritten letter and introduce you to the princess. You just have to wait at the entrance of the royal palace at that time. Naturally, whether or not the princess wishes to meet you is not up to me, you must be prepared that you may not be summoned. At the same time, Su Yus mission log was updated: Ding! Your main line has been updated! [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (6/100)]. Task requirements: Please arrive at the entrance of the Goldfinch Royal Palace in exactly 2 hours. Countdown 1:59:58. Task reward: 200 Experience Points. Due to the game compression, one day in the game equals two hours in reality. So what Keerderon referred to as one day only shows as two hours on the task panel. And after Su Yu had just completed four hours of tasks for Keerderon, which to Keerderon seemed like Su Yu had been running about for two days, he was particularly friendly towards Su Yu.. Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: 66, Scholar’s Temple, Bet_l Chapter 66: 66, Scholars Temple, Bet_l Translator: 549690339 So what should I do while waiting for these two hours? Leaving Keerderons residence, Su Yu led Dima through the crowded street. He checked his task panel, currently accepting only three tasks: The main story [Golden Glory of the Goldfinch Empire], [Saint of Orleans City], and a hidden task related to Tina [Centaurs Lingering Feelings]. Shall I now teleport to Orleans City to start the [Saint of Orleans City] storyline? Su Yu stroked his chin. After some thought, he shook his head: No, if the main storyline there just happens to be a high-difficulty task or a time-limited task, I might not be able to return on time. Su Yu gave up the idea of heading to Orleans City. Main story missions are extremely difficult. Just like the three-stage task he just completed for Keerderon, whether it was delivering letters or sneaking into the counts mansion, it wasnt something that ordinary players could accomplish. Granted he was able to complete it by relying on good equipment, powerful spells, and a lot of energy. Opening two main storylines at the same time would be too much for him. If Im not heading to Orleans City, Ill use this time to join the [Scholars Temple]. The headquarters of the Scholars Temple is in Goldfinch City. Su Yu remembered the invitation from Pism, the old mage from the novice village. After joining the [Scholars Temple], he could also reap quite a few benefits. Once decided, he acted. Su Yu asked the city guards for directions to the Scholars Temple headquarters, then obediently followed their directions, riding Dima towards it. The headquarters of the Scholars Temple is located in the southwest of Goldfinch City, alongside various churches of various faiths. The exterior of the Scholars Temple headquarters looks similar to a church, but the hall of the church is not enshrined with a statue of a god, but a statue of a gigantic stone book spread open. Most of the members of the Scholars Temple are mages, they dont care for divine protection, they only desire endless knowledge. The moment he stepped through the gate of the temple, the bustling noises of the street outside disappeared instantly, leaving only the solemn silence unique to the temple. On both sides of the hall are rows of neatly arranged bookshelves, many mages in robes are engrossed in reading here, not even glancing at Su Yus arrival. Not long after, a page boy came over from the side and whispered to Su Yu, Sir, is there anything you need help with? Im here to join the Scholars Temple. Su Yu took the [Scholars Temple Invitation] out of his backpack and handed it to the page boy. Seeing the signature on it, the page boys eyes lit up: This is an invitation from Master Pism! He didnt dare to slack off: Please wait here for a moment, Ill go notify Master Haimleke! Okay. Su Yu nodded. After the page boy left, Su Yu went to the bookshelves and started flipping through the books, soon immersing himself in the sea of knowledge. It was about ten minutes later. An angry middle-aged mans voice sounded, coming from the entrance of the corridor behind the stone book statue: Outrageous! Does Pism have spiritual energy coins stuffed in his brain? As long as Im here, Ill never allow a parvenu to join the temple! But, Master Haimleke, Master Pism does have the authority to make him one of us another voice said. No way! I shall never allow the stench of the nouveau riche to tarnish this holy temple, where is that nouveau riche? Haimleke looked at the page boy. Hes over there. The page boy weakly pointed to Su Yu, who was flipping through books by the bookshelf. Haimleke is a mage in his mid-thirties, wearing a slightly wrinkled earth-yellow mage robe. Probably due to constantly staying indoors reading, his complexion was an unnatural pale. However, judging from the magic surging around him, he was at least a fifth-order mage, one of the main forces of the Scholars Temple. Upon seeing Su Yu, he immediately stormed over. Even from a distance, he said rudely: Please leave! Our Scholars Temple never accepts parvenus whose brains are just mush! Even if you hold an invitation personally signed by Pism, I will never allow you to join! Is that so? Su Yu calmly closed the book in his hand, pushed it back onto the bookshelf, then turned around to look at Haimleke. From Haimlekes words, Su Yu roughly understood what was going on. This involved the internal struggle of the Scholars Temple, and he just happened to stumble upon it! Within the Scholars Temple, there has been constant debate about issues concerning the temples management and development. A faction of members led by Pism believe that the temple should attract some wealthy merchants and nobles to join. They would pay membership fees, which would cover the temples daily expenses. And once they had money, the temple could purchase more valuable books, even start their own academic journals, exchange ideas with scholars across the country, brainstorm and make collective progress. This was why he invited Su Yu. But the members of the temple, led by Haimleke, dont think so. They vowed to defend the purity of the Scholars Temple, believing that the temple should be the sanctuary of scholars, and should not be tainted by the metallic smell of merchants and the stench of nobility. And they believe that once merchants and nobility join the temple, with their successful experiences in business and politics, it wont take many years for them to infiltrate the management and even the top tier of the Scholars Temple. By then, the Scholars Temple would exist in name only, completely becoming a tool for the worlds of politics and business. Both parties make sense. But for now, it seems that Haimlekes faction is dominating, hence the outright dismissal of Su Yu. Su Yu didnt mind Haimleke calling him a nouveau riche, because he was indeed one! But as for the brain is just mush, he was not okay with that. Who says the brains of nouveau riche are mush? Many nouveau riche are extremely knowledgeable! Take me, for example. Su Yu looked at Haimleke calmly. You? Haimleke scrutinized Su Yu. An ordinary first-order mage wearing leather armor, no less. This set of armor seemed to be filled with some special energy, every part of it reached the quality of a first-order rare item. Hmm? Not a native resident? An adventurer from another world? Haimleke had heard about adventurers from other worlds, seems like something created by some great power. But his disdain grew even more noticeable: You? What knowledge could an adventurer from another world possess? How many days have you been in our world? Could you have accumulated more knowledge than we scholars who have studied for decades? Haimleke couldnt be bothered to deal with Su Yu. After giving a cold snort, he turned around and walked towards the corridor behind the stone book statue. But just then, a light voice sounded from behind him: Would you like to bet, Haimleke? If I lose, Im willing to give away 1 million spiritual energy coins! Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: 67, A bet of 100 million spiritual energy coins 1 Chapter 67: 67, A bet of 100 million spiritual energy coins 1 Translator: 549690339 100 million? Haimleke came to a sudden halt. He turned around, unbelievingly looking at Su Yu, Are you sure you want to bet 1 million spiritual energy coins? Can you even afford that? The scholars of the Scholars Temple earned a living mostly by drawing magic scrolls. A first-grade scroll would earn about 70-80 spiritual energy coins and take several tens of minutes to draw. A million spiritual energy coins, doesnt that mean selling tens of thousands of scrolls? I can, of course, afford it. Its up to you whether you want to bet or not, Su Yu said with a smile. Looking at Su Yus fearless appearance, Haimleke took a deep breath, Tell me, what do you want to bet? The Scholars Temple certainly has a high-level scholar exam, right? Of course. I wish to take the high-level scholar exam, if I pass successfully, the Temple allows me to join and confer the High-level Scholar Badge to me; If I fail, I will donate one million spiritual energy coins to the Temple! Do you dare accept this bet? Su Yu smiled at Haimleke. The High-level Scholar Badge is an ornament and an unrestricted equip level legendary golden ornament at that! The first player who acquired this ornament in his past life had been highly sought after by the players after posting its attributes! After all, this is an epic ornament that can be brought into reality! To get the High-level Scholar Badge, one must pass the high-level scholar exam. But anyone cant just participate in the high-level scholarly exam. You have to join powerhouses such as [Scholars Temple], [Silvershine Spire], [Arcane Academy] and have a high enough contribution and at least a Reverent reputation level to participate. (A forces reputation level is divided into: Neutral, Friendly, Respected, Revered, and Worshiped.) In his past life, Su Yu was a member of the top tier force [Silvershine Spire]. After grinding his reputation up to Revered, he relied on a huge amount of back questions and rich gaming experience to pass the high-level scholarly exam and obtain this legendary golden ornament. The whole process was even more strenuous than a civil service examination! If he could acquire this ornament in the early stage, it would undoubtedly be a massive enhancement to his power in the game and real world! Haimleke stared at Su Yu with a are you kidding me expression: Listen here, young man. I have been part of the Temple since I was young. I only passed the high-level scholar exam two years ago when I was 35, you, an otherworld adventurer 10 million spiritual energy coins! Ill bet you 10 million! Do you dare to accept? Su Yu interrupted him directly. 110 million? All the scholars around him looked at Su Yu, their eyes full of disbelief. Is he a son of a great noble family? Can he even afford this much money? Thenthat, young man. Haimleke brain was blank, not knowing what to say. After a good while, he finally stuttered, IAlthough Im a core member of the templebutthe high-level scholar exam, thats not something I can decide One hundred million spiritual energy coins! Su Yu continued. Su Yus voice wasnt loud, but it sounded like a bomb had gone off in everyones ears! One hundred million spiritual energy coins! !! Even powerhouses like the [Scholars Temple] couldnt ignore such a vast amount of money. Moreover, the stake Su Yu proposed was extremely uneven. The opportunity of one high-level scholarly exam wagered against one hundred million spiritual energy coins, the higher-ups of the Temple would surely wake up laughing from their dreams! Su Yus expression was very indifferent, as if one hundred million spiritual energy coins were nothing more than scrap paper to him. If this was a real alternate world, Su Yu definitely wouldnt be so wild. After all, one doesnt show wealth casually. One day you are showing off, the next day you dont know which strong man will rob you. But this is, after all, a game with the protection of the system god, Su Yu cant possibly be robbed by an NPC, this is also why he dared to set up a bet. Ill be the one to bet with you! At this moment, an old voice echoed from inside the Scholars Temple. The voice at first seemed far away. But by the time Su Yu heard the sentence, an old man dressed in a simple blue robe, his face kindly, appeared in the lobby. The old mans movement speed was even faster than the speed of sound! Its Master Alex! Greetings, Master Alex! Master Alex, may the light of wisdom ever shine upon you. Haimleke and the scholars present quickly bowed to the old man. The greetings were full of deep respect. The old man returned the greetings to everyone present and then slowly walked towards Su Yu: Young man, I am Alex, a sixth-order mage in the Sanctuary. I have the authority to let you take the high-level scholar examination. When a mage reaches level 75, which is the sixth order, ones own realm is stimulated and is revered as a Sanctuary Mage, they also represent the strongest existences in the entire game world! In his past life, the exam nerds had counted, there were only around 1000 NPCs above the Sanctuary in the entire game world, including all humans, elves, Orcs, dwarves, abyssal demons, deep-sea monsters Since this old man is a Sanctuary Mage, he must be one of the main decision-makers behind the [Scholars Temple]. Its an honour to meet you, Master Alex! Su Yu respectfully bowed to the old man, smiling, The main reason I am doing this is to prove to Haimleke, that we nouveau riche can also have profound knowledge. After saying that, he gave Haimleke a look. Haimleke was immediately choked. You can easily pull out one hundred million spiritual energy coins, this is already beyond the scope of nouveau riche right? And to pass the high-level scholar exam at such a young age? Are these otherworld adventurers a group of monsters? Haimleke stood still on the spot, starting to question his life. The old man, however, smiled faintly, Since you are confident in passing the high-level scholar examination, lets just let you try. If you pass the examination, we Scholars Temple welcome your participation! I would be honored to join the Temple and become a member of the Temple. Then, young man, come with me. The old man led the way, leading Su Yu towards the interior of the Temple. The nearby scholars mostly had not witnessed the high-level scholar exam. Seeing that Haimleke had no time to stop them, they followed Su Yu in a flurry, hoping to gain some insight. Behind the stone book statue, there is a long corridor. Gone all the way in, you arrived at the atrium of the Scholars Temple. But unlike the lavish statues in the temples of faith nearby, the atrium of the Scholars Temple is planted with flowers and plants, like a large garden. Many scholars sat in the garden, engrossed in reading a book. Compared to the outside warzone, here is like a paradise. There are several rooms along the side of the courtyard, the old man walked to the door of one and beckoned to Su Yu, The high-level scholarly examination is held here, and I will be your examiner. Okay. Su Yu nodded, So about this bet, should we sign a magic contract to guarantee its validity? No need, I believe in your character. The old man smiled and walked into the room.. Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: 68, Senior Scholar Assessment_l Chapter 68: 68, Senior Scholar Assessment_l Translator: 549690339 Upon entering, the elder moved to the inner part of the room and turned on a magical device mounted on the wall. Accompanied by a soft humming sound, a faint blue magical light filled the entire room. This is the [Magic imager]. It will record everything about the exam to prevent any biases or unfairness during the process. Do you mind that? The elder looked at Su Yu, querying with his eyes. Of course not. Su Yu took a deep breath, adjusting himself to his top condition while recalling the questions he used to tackle in his previous life so that he could become fully prepared. Seeing Su Yus utter confidence, a glint of admiration flickered in the elders eyes. When shall we begin? We can start anytime. Alright then, let us start. Let me explain the rules. The elder looked at Su Yu with his hands behind his back, his expression growing more solemn. The senior scholar exam consists of 30 questions. If you answer 21 of them correctly, youll pass. It is as simple as that. 21 questions?, a hint of surprise flashed across Su Yus face. Is there a problem? No, not at all, please proceed. Su Yu managed to hide the surprise on her face, and firmly set his mind at ease. In his past life, the senior scholar exam required correct answers to 24 questions for passing. It was surprising that in the early stages of the exam, you only needed 21 correct answers. The first ten questions are written tests. Given the last-minute nature of this exam, lets make it in the form of question-and-answer. Its all the same. Listen to the first question, Where is the main production area of the Silvermoon Grass? After a moment of thought, Su Yu replied loud and clear, Silvermoon Grass is mainly found in the Frost River Valley in Thorn City of Lai Yin Empire, in the Tauren plantation of Rhode Island; in the Springsong Forest of Cloud City of the Goldfinch Empire, in Snowflake Forest Land of Giant Tree City Thats enough. You neednt name more than three. Seeing Su Yu ready to go on as if listing dishes from a menu, the elder interrupted him. However, from the first question, the elder could tell that Su Yu indeed had real talent and solid learning, which was why he was so confident about passing the exam. Whats the role of the Gold Lusterstone, one of the ingredients in the 6th-level potion [Eternal Fury]? Once stimulated by an energy burst, Gold Lusterstone shatters and releases a great amount of energy. The reason Gold Lusterstone is added to the [Eternal Fury] potion is to expedite the release of the medicinal effect. Absolutely correct! Now lets move on to the third question, the theoretical structure of the Markmund model Thus, 10 question-and-answer questions were quickly concluded. Apart from a question on Bow and arrow air resistance calculation that he couldnt answer, Su Yu perfectly tackled 9 of the other questions. The elder was very impressed with Su Yus performance. In the [Scholars Temple], only one or two senior scholars emerged every couple of years, most of whom could only answer 6 or 7 questions correctly in the written test. Any candidate who could answer 8 questions correctly was rare. Su Yu had surprisingly answered 9 questions correctly! Looks like the temple will welcome some new blood. The elder thought to himself. Next, is the drawing section. There are 5 drawing problems. You just need to outline what I tell you with your magic power. No problem. Draw a spirit dragon on the left side, and an evil energy on your right Under the elders guidance, the drawing section officially began. However, being considered as the giveaway section, the drawing section was not challenging. The things the elder mentioned were all illustrated in the Continental Encyclopedia Pictorial , which was much easier than the previous section. Su Yu breezed through the section by drawing five pictures, thus clearing this stage of the exam. Out of the remaining 15 questions, he only needed to answer 7 correctly to pass the senior scholar exam! Young man, youre doing a great job. Could you tell me who your teacher is? the elder looked at Su Yu with approval. Sorry, but I learned all this knowledge from books. I dont have a teacher. Su Yu laughed. However, the elder didnt believe him and said, If you dont wish to tell, I wont insist. With a wave of his hand, he took out a staff emitting dazzling light from his space ring: Lets continue with the remaining part of the exam. I hope you will pass smoothly. Yes. Su Yu nodded, focusing on the following questions. Among the remaining 15 questions, seven were Magical Image analysis questions. For these seven questions, the elder would provide seven scenes. Su Yu was to determine the era and significant event each scene represented. The elder swung his wand, and with a surge of magic power, a projection-like magical image appeared like a projector casting on the snow-white wall. Kill! An earth-shattering cry of Kill came from the magical image. Aside from the battle cries, one could also hear intense impact sounds and clash of swords. In the image, brave human warriors were fighting bloodily against enemies who were taller than them, including Orcs, trolls, Taurens Seeing the scene, Su Yu responded right away, This is the third Humans and Beasts Great War. The venue should be the Jersey Plains. The elder didnt switch off the magical image and instead followed up, Youth, how can you tell it was the third Humans and Beasts Great War, instead of the first or second one? Su Yu confidently replied, Its simple. The shoulder pads of the human in the picture are inscribed with the emblem of the Franken Clan, a family that only came into being after the second Humans and Beasts Great War. Excellent! Your answer is flawless! The elder nodded approvingly. Then with another wave of his wand, the second magical image appeared on the wall. But this magical image was rather strange. The scene was indescribable. Looking at the scene, Su Yu felt as if he had returned to the nights when he secretly opened the learning materials from the D drive and watched them late into the night. Err The man in the picture should be the emperor of the Goldfinch Empire! After all, the lining of his clothes is made from a special silk produced by the Pandamen Empire. As for whats happening in the scene, this is theexotic fighting technique he was performing on his queens? Touching his chin, Su Yu didnt expect His Majesty the Emperor to still have such vigor! The elder, who initially kept a poker face, could barely keep a straight face and quickly turned off the magical image: Ahem. Young man, this was an accident. I dont know which careless person recorded this and mixed it with the other videos in the library. Lets just say you passed this question. With another wave of his wand, he projected the next magical image. After seven Magical Image questions, the last 8 questions were object recognition questions. The elder went to the temple storehouse and picked some precious minerals, herbs, and Warcraft leather for Su Yu to recognize their origins and usage. Su Yu was very stable and answered 6 out of 8 object recognition questions correctly. At this point, all 30 questions were answered, and the senior scholar examination was successfully concluded. The elder sent the recorded magical images to his peers for joint review. Finally, the top echelon of the temple unanimously determined that Su Yu had correctly answered 26 questions, thereby easily passing this senior scholar exam! Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: 69. Golden Epic Accessory, Xue Wenli has arrived 1 Chapter 69: 69. Golden Epic Accessory, Xue Wenli has arrived 1 Translator: 549690339 Congratulations on your successful completion of the Advanced Scholar Assessment and welcome to the Scholars Temple! In the grand hall of the Scholars Temple. Sanctuary Magician Alex warmly approached Su Yu and adorned him with a beautifully crafted badge on his chest. [Advanced Scholar Badge (Golden Epic)] Jewelry Property 1: Gain intelligence = your current level Xl. Property 2: Gain Mana = your current level X20. Property 3: Additional skill [Clear Mind]: Remove a specific control effect, cooldown time 120 seconds. Property 4: Additional skill [See Through (Passive)]: Immune to [Charm], [Confuse] and other negative charm-based states. The control effect in Property 3 refers to being knocked off, dizziness, coma, freezing, transformation into a sheep, and more. Bleeding, poisoning, and other negative states are not included. But this jewelry is already so powerful! With only properties 1 and 2, Su Yu currently gains 11 points of spell power and 220 points of mana. The mana can be further enhanced in combination with the [Tear of the Goddess] to increase spell power, the more potent the later! Properties 3 and 4 could also significantly enhance Su Yus survival ability in front of control skills, so as not to be controlled by monsters to death. In the hall. Many scholars looked on with envy at the badge on Su Yus chest. This is the title of an advanced scholar! Most of them were only primary or mid-level scholars. Passing the Advanced Scholar Assessment in their lifetime would be already enough to fulfill their lives. Who would have thought that Su Yu would pass it at such a young age! Haimleke looked at Su Yu with a complicated expression. Just now, looking at the description on the invitation, he thought Su Yu was merely a nouveau riche. But he didnt expect Su Yu to be so amazing, quietly passing the assessment he had been preparing for a few years! Master Alex, how many questions did Nemesis get right? asked Haimleke. 26, much stronger than you were at the time. 26?! Haimleke opened his mouth wide, at a loss for words. Despite full preparation, he barely managed to answer 22 questions right. Yet Su Yu managed to answer a full 4 questions more! Astonished exclamations filled the hall, and the scholars looked at Su Yu incredulously. 26 questions! With such an achievement, the temple might not produce a scholar who could pass the advanced scholars assessment in 20 years! Are all you otherworldly adventurers as powerful as this? Haimleke felt a bit overwhelmed. If all otherworld adventurers were as knowledgeable and wealthy as Su Yu, able to come up with 100 million spiritual energy coins at a time, did the natives still stand a chance? Hearing Haimlekes question, Magician Alex too turned his attentions toward su Yu. Of course not, Im an exception, Su Yu hurriedly explained: Most adventurers are no different from you, and were very amiable. As long as you issue a commission and provide enough rewards, we will help enthusiastically. Thats good. Hearing the truth in Su Yus words, Haimleke breathed a sigh of relief. He walked up to Su Yu, apologizing regretfully: I apologize for the words I spoke earlier. I shouldnt have driven you out of the temple without any just cause. To show my apologies, I decide to give you this, I hope you will not refuse. No sooner had Haimleke finished speaking. Ding! Youve triggered a rare hidden mission: [Haimlekes Apology]. Mission requirements: Accept Haimlekes apology. Mission reward: Skill scroll [Transform to Sheep (Epic)], Experience Points XIOO. No worries! If it were me, I also wouldnt want a Mamma Mia oops, a businessman who only thinks of spiritual energy coins to join the temple. I totally understand your decision. Knowledge and books are our true strength! In the face of the [Transform to Sheep] skill scroll, Su Yu readily forgave Haimleke. Moreover, he catered to Haimlekes preferences with a few appropriate words. Youre right! Knowledge and books are our greatest weapons. Let the merchants and noblemen go to hell! Like finding a kindred spirit, Haimleke stepped forward to shake Su Yus hands vigorously. Ding! Haimlekes good impression of you +10. Su Yu: If its not rude to ask, are you married? Su Yu asked quietly. Why are you asking that? I got married ten years ago, and already have three children. Haimleke looked baffled. Then why the hell you are giving me this good impression thingy! For the next hour, or half a day in game time, Su Yu stayed at the Scholar Temple. The Temple held an elaborate welcome and celebration ceremony for him. Besides Sanctuary Magician Alex, other high-level scholars also dropped by to convey their congratulations. Su Yus fame in the [Scholars Temple] also soared like a rocket, going straight from neutral to revered. After the revered reputation was unlocked, he could also purchase more good stuff. The event lasted an hour until Su Yu mentioned about meeting the Princess when Haimleke and others reluctantly let him go. Leaving the Temple, Su Yu prepared to ride Dima to the Royal Palace. But at that moment, he suddenly felt a slight knocking sensation in his palm. The signal triggered Su Yus alert. This signal is Someone is there in the real world! Su Yu quickly found a quiet place and clicked to exit the game. In the rental room in the real world. Su Yu took off the helmet and got up from bed. Knock knock knock! The knocking sound rang by him. Who is it? Is this Mr. Su Yu? Im the person in charge from the relevant department, and Id like to talk to you. A cool feminine voice came from outside the door. The relevant department? They got here so quickly? Su Yu performed a magic scan towards outside the door and saw a pretty, spirited woman in her mid-twenties standing near the door. He looked over to the opposite building, not noticing any sniper traces, and breathed a sigh of relief. Hold on a moment, let me tidy up a bit. Su Yu got up and put on his coat, stowing his laser gun in the wardrobe. After a brief cleanup of the room, he prepared to open the door. However, the moment he reached for the doorknob, his expression changed, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth: Miss, if I were you Id put away the gun first, at least show some sincerity to negotiate. The woman standing outside was none other than Zhong Fengs deputy Xue Wenli. Hearing Su Yus words, she couldnt help but feel surprised: Theres no surveillance camera around here, right? I didnt make any noise pulling out the gun, either, how did he notice me? Nevertheless, she was a decisive person. Xue Wenli took out the bullet clip and threw the pistol on the ground: Can we talk now? Of course. Su Yu opened the door.. Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: 70. I am the Immortal Body_l Chapter 70: 70. I am the Immortal Body_l Translator: 549690339 What youd like to drink? I have Iron Goddess tea, cola, and plain water. Su Yu offered drinks to his unexpected guest, Xue Wenli, while his back was turned to her. No need, I dont require anything. Xue Wenli was seated on the sofa, her arms crossed over her slender thighs, assessing the layout of Su Yus room. Hmm, the home of an ordinary geek, she quickly drew the conclusion. However, three things seemed odd to her: Firstly, there was a gaming helmet on the bed. Its a helmet for the newly released holographic simulation game Evolution that costs up to 30,000 yuan! Not something the average person would willingly buy. Secondly, the wallpaper on the wall opposite the bed showed signs of being scorched and was peeling off. It appeared to have been caused by electric welding, but there were no welding tools in the room. Thirdly, the target was too calm! If it were an ordinary person, they would have panicked and trembled in fear as soon as she showed her credentials upon entering the room. If someone remains this calm, they must be pretty confident in themselves! Xue Wenli observed Su Yus back with a stern and unyielding gaze. Su Yu brought over two glasses of plain water. He placed one of them on the coffee table in front of Xue Wenli. So, what brings you here? Su Yu sat across from her. Xue Wenli subtly shifted her gaze, took a small red notebook out of her bag and placed it on the coffee table: Mr. Su Yu, this is the title deed of this apartment. We have transferred the ownership to your name as a token of goodwill. Oh, are you trying to bribe me? As he slowly sipped his water, Su Yu pondered over the one-bedroom apartment that was just a little over fifty square meters. Had he lost on the deal? If Id known that the concerned department was so generous, I should have rented a mansion instead. But, one thing was certain; at least he wouldnt have to worry about paying rent anymore. Not exactly. We just hope that Mr. Su Yu, considering the title deed, could answer a few questions for us. Xue Wenli took out an enlarged photograph from her bag and placed it in front of Su Yu. Su Yu looked at the picture. The picture showed him jumping out of the window through the shattered glass on the 19th floor of the Mu Yun building. Ah, I knew it! Su Yu sighed internally. He had a bad feeling when he saw the girl raising her phone to take a picture while he was still mid-air. He had no idea that only a few hours had passed and the authorities had already found him. The person in the photo is you, right? Xue Wenli asked as she keenly stared at su Yu. Its me. Su Yu admitted with a shrug. There was no point in denying it at this stage. If they compared his pictures with him in person, the similarity in physique and hairstyle would definitely be a hundred percent. It was better to confess now than later. Can you explain to us why you were unscathed after jumping from the 19th floor? Because I am invincible. Su Yu answered. Invincible? Xue Wenli echoed. Yes, Ive been alive for 23 years and havent died yet, so I am invincible. Su Yu said in an earnest tone. Xue Wenli: She felt a bit played. Just like everyone else hadnt died, what special about being invincible! However, as someone who had weathered many storms, it only took a brief moment for Xue Wenli to suppress the anger that made her veins throbbing. So, can you tell us how you achieved this invincibility? Were you born with it? Or Xue Wenli glanced at the gaming device on the bed, her eyes narrowed. According to what Zhong Feng had relayed after consulting with Zhang Jiao, once you obtain Level 50, you can manifest your in-game abilities into reality. Could Su Yus abilities be sourced from the game Evolution? Seeing Xue Wenlis gaze shift to the gaming helmet, Su Yu decided to reveal the truth: Yes, my abilities come from the game Evolution. I can bring some of my in-game abilities into the real world. Su Yu lifted his right hand, an electric arc sparkling from his fingertips, crackling as it stood poised, at the ready to unleash [Lightning Bolt]. This.. Witnessing the electricity in Su Yus palm, Xue Wenlis eyes narrowed sharply. Zhang Jiao didnt lie to them; the proof was right in front of them! The abilities from the game could actually be manifested in reality! If Zhong Feng saw this, he would probably faint from joy! Youve reached level 50 already?! No, its just a special talent that allows me to manifest my abilities earlier. I see. Xue Wenli stared into Su Yus face, her expression showing a mixture of emotions. This was a big deal! The fact that Evolution could provide players with superpowers was confirmed, which would multiply Countrys interest in the game manifold! Moreover, based on the abilities Su Yu had already demonstrated, they could roughly estimate how strong a human could become once they reached level 50 in Evolution. This was crucial information! Seeing Xue Wenli lapse into silence, Su Yu decided to seize the opportunity, As for the events that happened this morning, I can explain. Ive never been to the top floor of the building before. Out of curiosity, I decided to take a look around since I was leaving my job. I reached the entrance of the Presidents office and was suddenly pulled inside by someone who tried to attack me! I was terrified, so I threw a bolt of lightning at them. They became furious and forcefully masked me and threw me out of the building. I survived by magnetically clinging onto the wall with my ability. Thats pretty much everything I know. Hmm Xue Wenli nodded. She had previously interrogated Wang Chongyang, the head of the finance department of Mu Yun Company. According to his account, Su Yu indeed expressed a desire to wander around the building. However, there were still many suspicious points in the incident. For instance, the janitor said that nobody saw Su Yu; The door lock to the presidents office was damaged by lightning, suggesting Su Yu was involved; Where did the Skuru peoples weapon, which could penetrate walls, go? Xue Wenli knew that Su Yu was certainly hiding something from her. But that wasnt the point. The essential matter was that Su Yu indeed managed to bring his powers from the game Evolution into reality. This information was of the utmost importance to her department, the entire Country, and even the global human race! Xue Wenli stood up and looked Su Yu square in the eyes, Would you be willing to join our department as a Special Advisor? Noticing Su Yus furrowed eyebrows, she hurriedly clarified, A Special Advisor doesnt need to report to the department, you can continue staying at home playing your game. I will be the only one in contact with you, and youll be entitled to high-level government treatment. The establishment motto of the concerned department was To unite all of the possible forces to jointly combat the invaders. In accordance with this, she offered an olive branch to Su Yu instead of having him arrested. We can work together. Su Yu answered warily. Collaborating with the department was bound to happen eventually one way or another. In the game, he needed a large number of people to collect materials after he built the Mage Tower. Outside the game, he needed more information about the specters to accumulate more experience. However My power level is still too low at the moment. Being underpowered doesnt make me influential. I need to level up fast! Su Yu sighed internally.. Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: 71, Meet the princess, Shadow Priest Xi Fan 1 Chapter 71: 71, Meet the princess, Shadow Priest Xi Fan 1 Translator: 549690339 After Xue Wenlis departure, Su Yu uses his magic to fortify the anti-theft door and windows then quickly dives into the game. When he left the game, there was still a countdown of 30 minutes left for the sixth round of The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire. Now, due to Xue Wenlis visit, precious time has dwindled down. Upon logging in, Su Yu appeared on the streets near the Scholars Temple. Checking the countdown, he found there were only five minutes left. In five minutes, Dima probably couldnt reach the Royal Palace. Su Yu sighed, looks like he had to run it himself. After checking the double movement speed equipment on him, staking his racing car-like speed, Su Yu started running swiftly through the streets. Five minutes later, at the palace gate of Goldfinch City. Keerderon, clad in pale golden armor, came out from the palace interior into the waiting room reserved for summoning. Just as he entered, he noticed the slightly panting Su Yu. What happened, Brother Nemesis? You look ghastly white and out of breath, did you go to Lark Street? The Elven female slaves there are indeed exciting! Keerderon threw him a knowing look that every man would understand. Ahem, Im a genuine Scholar. I wont go to that sort of place. Su Yu wore the Senior Scholars Badge on his chest to prove the veracity of his words. This is a Senior Scholars Badge?! Keerderons eyes bulged out when he saw the badge. Senior Scholars are no common commodity, within Goldfinch City, only a dozen or so would pass the assessment each year. Each Scholar is the jewel of the Empire. Nemesis was a Senior Scholar!? And he was so young?! Keerderon felt as if his position plummeted in front of Nemesis. Heh heh, I apologize for my previous rudeness, not knowing you are a Senior Scholar Please come with me! Princess is waiting for you! Keerderon didnt appear as arrogant as when he assigned tasks to Su Yu. He bows and flatters Su Yu, his voice filled with sheepishness. Lead the way. Su Yus expression didnt change, he followed Keerderon towards the inner palace. The Goldfinch Royal Palace was exceptionally deserted. Not even a ghost could be seen as they walked deep into the palace. The dust fallen upon the roads and buildings within the palace seemed to symbolise the downfall of the Goldfinch Empire. As they walked, Keerderon informed Su Yu about the current state of the palace. The rebel vanguards outside are now only fifty to sixty kilometers away from Goldfinch City. The Royal family doesnt have enough soldiers to defend Goldfinch City. Therefore, the Emperor and his family have already fled to Forest City, where he is rallying the lords and their armies to defend the kingdom. Those left to defend Goldfinch City include Princess Alyssa and the Goldfinch City Defense Force. However, the Princess is a mere figurehead, symbolically defending the city to reassure the citizens that they havent been abandoned by the royalty. When the enemy forces arrive at the city, the Princess will lead her forces out of Goldfinch City to join the Emperor. Of course, Su Yu was very much aware of this storyline, but he didnt interrupt Keerderon. Hearing it again would solidify his impression. As they progressed, occasional guards appeared along the way and guards density gradually increased. In the hall where the guards were most densely packed, Su Yu saw Princess Alyssa. Alyssa sat on a tall throne. She was a girl of about 14 or 15. She wore an extravagant brown and white robe and a complicated headdress adorned with gems and pearls. However, her face was extremely cold. Upon seeing the princess, Keerderon immediately knelt down on one knee: Honorable Princess, this is the adventurer Nemesis that I mentioned to you. He was the one who relayed the news of Nemesiss attack on Nolan Village. Moreover, Nemesis is a Senior Scholar. Oh? A Senior Scholar? Upon hearing the title Senior Scholar, a flicker of interest appeared in Princess Alyssas eyes. However, this flicker of interest was fleeting, her demeanor soon returned to indifference. Your Highness. Su Yu slightly bowed his head as a form of salutation. If it was before he received the Senior Scholars Badge, he would have had to kneel. But having received the badge, the ceremonies became much simpler. Princess Alyssa fell silent for a while, then said: I am already aware of the situation with the Star-forged Dragon King. However, the Empire has internal and external troubles, and the Royal family is powerless even if we wanted to help. Adventurer, go back and tell the village head that I already know about the situation. Ill let the Foreign Affairs Department draft a severe letter of condemnation to be delivered to the Wind Chime Empire. The princess ended her speech. Just then, a gust of black wind rushed in through the open palace doors. The guards seemed accustomed to it and paid no heed. The black wind formed a tornado in the center of the grand hall. The tornado converged, gradually shaping into a priest dressed in a black robe. From Su Yus perspective, he could see a name floating about the priest Shadow Priest Xi Fan. After Xi Fan appeared, he gave the princess a salutation, then said: Your Highness, I heard an otherworldly adventurer has arrived? Without waiting for a response, he stared straight at Su Yu, his eyes resembling a hungry wolf staring at a lone, plump sheep. Heh heh, Ive never seen the soul of an otherworldly adventurer before. What might it look like? Your Highness, how about rewarding him to me? Xi Fan moved his hand, and a lot of black fog rushed towards Su Yu, binding him in the middle. Stop, Xi Fan! The princess frowned slightly, He is a Senior Scholar from the Scholars Temple, each Scholar is a gem of the Empire! Scholars Temple? Upon hearing the name, Xi Fan scoffed even more, If it were Silver Pine Tower, I would have some fears, but Scholars Temple? With those three old geezers from Sanctuary? Even if they all attacked together, they wouldnt match up to me! Xi Fan continued his spell, the black fog surrounding Su Yu grew thicker and thicker. Su Yu tried to use the Senior Scholars Badge to dissipate the fog binding him, but it was futile. A feeling of soul-tearing agony washed over him and he briefly lost consciousness. When Su Yu woke up again, he found himself in a soul form, standing on a platform that looked like a ring. The ring was surrounded by pitch-black fog. Opposite him on the ring stood an archer, on his head was a nameMaster Archer Zode. Beneath his name were his character attributes. Master Archer Zode Level: 11 Blood Points: 2000 Description: Has a full set of archer skills, likes winning matches and eating ice cream. At the same time, Su Yus main quest updated itself. Ding! Your main story has updated! The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (7/100) . Mission Brief: Your soul has been trapped within the Soul Realm of Shadow Priest Xi Fan. Mission Requirements: Defeat Master Archer Zode and escape the Soul Realm! Mission Reward: Skill Scroll Insight (Rare), Experience Points X1000.. Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: 72. (Master Level Hunter Zode) 1 Chapter 72: 72. (Master Level Hunter Zode) 1 Translator: 549690339 The class ranks in Evolution are divided according to the maximum levels of each expansion pack. The first expansion pack Golden Sparrow Empire has a maximum level of 29, making players at levels 10-29 called first-tier professionals; The second expansion pack has a maximum level of 49, making players at levels 30-49 called second-tier professionals; The third expansion pack sees players at levels 50-59, called the third-tier professionals; Levels 60-69 as the fourth-tier; Levels 70-74 as the fifth-tier; Levels 75-79 as the sixth-tier; Levels 80-84 as the seventh-tier; Levels 85-89 as the eighth-tier; Eighth-tier professionals are the pinnacle of strength both in and outside the game. There are only 12 eighth-tier professionals in the game, and there are only 15 such professionals among the Skuru people outside the game. Of course, although the expansion packs have level caps, most players cant even come close to reaching them. In Su Yus previous life, a year later when the Skuru launched a full-scale attack, the highest level cap was raised to level 84, seventh-tier professional, and most people were still hanging out in the third or fourth tier. The [Shadow Priest Xi Fan] Su Yu is facing is the chief adviser to Princess Alyssa, level 80, a seventh-tier shadow priest. There are no more than 130 creatures stronger than him in the game world. At this level, Xi Fan could kill Su Yu with a simple breath. But this is after all a game, to ensure playability, the main storyline will not give players must-die missions, so Xi Fans control over Su Yu becomes the Soul Realm Trial. The so-called Soul Realm is a system-simulated NPC opponent similar to the players strength and counteractive to the players class. Because Su Yu is a mage, his opponent is an archer who counters mages; If Su Yu was an archer, his opponent would be an assassin; If Su Yu was an assassin, his opponent would be a warrior. Moreover, Su Yus gear is very good, and his skills are epic-grade, so his simulated opponent is [Master Hunter Zode], who possesses a full set of archer skills and has up to 2000 health points. As soon as the battle begins, Zode steps back from Su Yu and summons a [Magma Cerberus]. Face Garryxs fury! The [Magma Cerberus], who speaks human language, roared and pounced at su Yu. One of its heads can cast [Devour Magic], which is ready to go. If Su Yu were to cast a spell at it, it would be devoured by this head. The reason archers counter mages is because their range is longer than that of mages, allowing them to launch attacks from beyond the range of mages spells. At this moment, Zodes feather arrows are already whizzing towards Su But Su Yu didnt flinch at all. He glanced at the two second-tier spell scrolls he had bought in the Scholars Temple and smiled subtly. The Magma Cerberus, blazing with lava all over its body, had already charged swiftly towards him. Su Yu quickly drank an [Intermediate Wisdom Potion], which boosted his intelligence by +20 points. He cast an [Ice Arrow] which was swallowed, then cast [Frost Nova] to freeze the Cerberus in place. He cast a [Flash Skill] to avoid Zodes shots and quickly ran toward Zode to close the distance. Once in range, [Lightning Bolt] and the second-tier spell scroll [Sequential Fireball] fired from Su Yus hand, hitting before the first spell. Zode was taken by surprise, not expecting Su Yus speed to be so fast. Faced with the [Lightning Bolt] and [Sequential Fireball], he quickly used [Leap Back] to dodge. During the leap back, Zode threw a large number of traps in front of him. A blue [Ice Trap], a red [Explosive Trap], and a green [Poison Snake Trap] The traps were numerous, nearly blocking the path for Su Yu to get close. Su Yu wasnt in a hurry, he waved his hand and activated the first-tier scroll [Summon Rock Elemental]. The sturdy rock elemental appeared in front of Su Yu, taking steady steps towards the trap formation. Click! Boom! Sssss! The Rock Element was sometimes frozen into white by frost; sometimes it was charred black by fire; sometimes it stepped on strings of poisonous snakes paving a prickly path soaked in rock dust for Su Yu. Su Yu followed behind the Rock Element, using it as a cover, constantly casting spells at Zode. [Lightning Bolt], [Thunderfall Skill], [Lightning Bolt], [Ice Cone Skill] Although Zode had skills like [Back Jump], [Intimidation], [Spirit Turtle Guard], etc. to avoid Su Yus spells, skills after all had a cooldown time. -306 -142 -311 -132 Zodes health rapidly decreased, quickly dropping to less than 1000 under Su Yus onslaught. He attempted to deal maximum damage to the Rock Element, launching skills like [Snipe], [Aimed Strike], [Double Arrow Shot] one after another. The Rock Elements physical defense was very high, but Zodes damage was also not bad. Under his attack, the Rock Elements health was exhausted, and it crumbled into pieces on the ground. The Rock Element fell, greatly boosting Zodes spirits! But before he had a chance to launch an attack, Su Yu slightly smiled, activating the second-grade scroll, [Summoning Diamond Elemental]! A creature more massive and imposing than the Rock Element, a transparent, glittering stone Elemental, rose in front of Su Yu, causing endless despair in Zodes heart. At this point, Zode had been pushed to the corner of the ring, with no room to retreat. If ranged attacks didnt work, then melee was the only option remaining. Conveniently, the Magma Cerberus had broken out of its constraints, and under the order of [Killing Instruction], it pounced towards Su Yu. Zode decided to kill or be killed in a desperate fight. He put away his bow and arrow, took up his spear, and slid towards Su Yus position with a [Sliding Shove]. Su Yu noticed Zode and the Magma Cerberus getting closer, so he released [Frost Nova]. The tremendous ice ring exploded out from around him. Zode used [Back Jump] to interrupt [Sliding Shove] and avoid [Frost Nova]. However, he still had a rush skill, a [Harpoon Stab], that brought him directly in front of Su Yu. Sorry. Su Yus calm voice resonated in Zodes ear. Before Zode even had time to cast a skill, a fireball the size of a washbasin had already smashed into his face. The second-grade epic spell scroll [Flamestrike Skill]! 555! The fire completely filled Zodes vision, his entire body was sent flying by the massive fireball. And while he was still in mid-air, without a foothold, Su Yus [Lightning Bolt] launched another attack. -311 -313 The health bar of [Master-level Hunter Zode] emptied, he collapsed halfway. You youre not honoring the martial arts! At the last moment of his life, Zode, lying on the ground, cried out in grief. If it had been about true strength, he would absolutely have been able to defeat this human being in front of him! But who knew that this humans scrolls were non-stop, and all of them were of the second grade! Who could withstand that? If there hadnt been any scrolls Zode collapsed onto the ground, his thoughts stopping. The Magma Cerberus, seeing its master dead, entered a frenzied rage. Su Yu quickly used ice magic to cool it down, after casting several [Ice Arrows], it finally cooled down and went to join its master. Having dealt with this pair of enemies, Su Yu quietly exhaled in relief. Thankfully, the settings allowed him to use the scrolls even in his soul form, otherwise, this fight wouldnt have been easy.. Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: 73, I am a scholar of prophecy_1 Chapter 73: 73, I am a scholar of prophecy_1 Translator: 549690339 You actually escaped from my Soul Realm? [Shadow Priest Xi Fan] looked at Su Yu in disbelief. Exactly how did a first-order mage escape? Having just freed himself from the Soul Realm, Su Yu was still reeling from the spiritual shaking. However, he tried to stay calm, saying in a composed tone, I am a senior scholar, and wisdom is my most powerful weapon. I can think of at least 100 ways to escape that cage. Haha, 100 ways! laughed Xi Fan heartily. Well then, allow me to witness just what other means you have to escape that cage. Xi Fan made his move again, drowning Su Yu in a thick black fog. Enough! Princess Alyssa stood up, her face stern. With a wave of her golden staff, a massive ice barrier appeared in front of Su Yu, shielding him from the black fog. A Frost Engraving materialized behind her. It appeared that the princess was not only an Elemental Wizard, but also a Combat Mage, a class that was only introduced in the sixth version. Xi Fan, let me repeat, every senior scholar is a treasure to the kingdom! she said sharply. Xi Fans face shifted. This was the first time he had seen the princess casting a spell. However, he had obtained enough information through his probing. He had successfully identified the princesss limits. Alright, for the princesss sake, I will spare you this time. Without even glancing at Su Yu, Xi Fan transformed into a shadowy wind and exited the royal hall. As for Princess Alyssa, just notify me if you need my services in the future. Xi Fans voice echoed in the hall as his wind form soared high up in the sky, disappearing from sight. Upon watching Xi Fan leave, Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief. He looked towards the princess, who looked quite displeased. Xi Fan was becoming more and more audacious, going as far as to openly defy her orders and arrest someone in front of her! However, there was no other choice. Now at a crucial point of survival, the princess needed Xi Fans strength. She couldnt afford to break off relations with him. Nemesis, you need not return to Nolan Village for now. Stay by my side so that Xi Fan wont dare to act recklessly against you. Also, take this scroll. It can let you see through some soul-related spells and prevent Xi Fans underlings from dealing with you. Once she finished, the princess took her seat on the throne again, revealing a fatigue on her face that belied her age. She then took out a scroll from her Space Ring and handed it to her steward, Keerderon, who in turn was to give it to Su Yu. Thank you, Princess. Once Su Yu received the scroll from Keerderon, he promptly chose to learn from it and managed to upgrade it to an Epic grade. [Insight (Epic)]: Allows one to see the level, attributes, and main skills of the target. The higher the targets level, the weaker the effect. Some traces of spiritual entities can also be seen. Note: When you use Insight, you will also be noticed by the target. Use it wisely. Then, Princess. Su Yu bowed slightly. What would you have me do when I am by your side? Despite my unimpressive combat prowess, as a senior scholar who answered 26 out of 30 questions correctly in the examination, I believe I can make a considerable contribution to the empire with my wisdom. Oh? 26 questions? Princess Alyssa looked at Su Yu with a focused gaze. She was well aware of the senior scholars exam. Most senior scholars have to take the exam several times over several years, barely managing to pass with only 21 or 22 correct answers. 26 correct answers Perhaps only one person from Goldfinch City can achieve this in a year, and that person would certainly be a top-notch scholar. Nemesis. Alyssa stood up, walked slowly toward Su Yu, and asked, Which field are you majoring in? Do you have a deep understanding of war and power tactics? Just then, Su Yu received a highlighted and bolded game notification that turned his entire game vision red: FBI WARNING: Your response will profoundly impact the main storyline, please answer carefully! Su Yus complexion changed slightly as he received this system prompt. However, things have already come to this and Su Yu decided to stick to his initial plan. Princess, I am not very familiar with wars and power tactics. Really? A hint of disappointment flashed in Alyssas eyes. However, I specialize in predicting the future. I can foresee the trend of wars and the future situation of the Empire. Su Yu smiled, his eyes filled with enigmatic amusement. Predict the situation? Alyssas eyes lit up. However, she was immediately on her guard. She was not a fool. Most who claimed to predict the future were either frauds or charlatans. But she glanced at the Senior Scholar Badge on Su Yus chest and asked tentatively, So, Mr. Predictor, can you foresee what I am thinking of doing next? Su Yu silently smiled, casting a glance at the surrounding guards. Understanding, the princess said, Keerderon, escort everyone out of the hall. Understood. Keerderon knelt down to receive the command then swiftly left the room with the guards in tow. Once the guards had fully exited the room, the princess erected a Soundproof Barrier, encapsulating only her and Su Yu. You can speak now, right? Yes, said Su Yu calmly. If Im not mistaken, you meant to head to the enemys main camp, Maple City, to negotiate for time. Upon returning, you plan to instigate a rebellion in Forest City to usurp your fathers position. Am I correct? The hand gripping Alyssas staff trembled slightly, though her facial expression didnt change. Canceling the Soundproof Barrier, she walked to the throne, saying as she walked, Absurd. I would never betray my father. You definitely guessed that wrong. Su Yu remained quiet with his smile. Only the princess herself knew what she really thought. However, Su Yu was confident in his guess. After all, he had read the script. However, Su Yu suddenly changed the topic, his tone becoming sincere, The reason I came here was because I foresaw that victory later on would side with you. For the glory of Goldfinch Empire, I am willing to fight alongside you always! I !! Alyssa turned to look at Su Yu. Ding! [Princess Alyssa]s affection for you increased by 1, from Indifferent to Cool. Ding! You gained 1 point in World Prestige. NPCs affection levels are categorized as Wary C Cool C Indifferent C Aware Friendly C Warm. However Who would have thought that even Princess Alyssa has affection levels? I dont remember hearing about any player yielding affection from the princess in my past life Su Yu contemplatively murmured. But he was interrupted by the princesss words. Sitting high on her throne, Alyssa looked down upon Su Yu, Nemesis, I will be hosting an important meeting in three days. It is about negotiating with Maple City. You will join us. Ding! Your main storyline has been updated! [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (8/100)]. Mission Requirement: Arrive at the front gate of Goldfinch Royal Palace promptly after 6 hours. Countdown 5:59:58. Mission Reward: 500 Experience Points.. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: 74. Revival of the Strong in Ancient Times — Zhu Guorui 1 Chapter 74: 74. Revival of the Strong in Ancient Times Zhu Guorui 1 Translator: 549690339 Starting in 6 hours? Thats fine, the game time wont affect the mission. Su Yu sighed in relief. He had only entered the game at 10:30 this morning. Taking into account meal times and entertaining Xue Wenli for almost an hour, he could play until midnight seamlessly into the next day. So he didnt have to worry about failing the mission due to lack of game time. Su Yu was walking along the main street in front of the Royal Palace, hand in hand with Dima. So what should I do for these six hours? Should I go to Orleans City to start Tinas main storyline? Su Yu rubbed his chin. Dima seemed to have read Su Yus thoughts. She quickened her steps to walk in front of Su Yu, gently nuzzling his chest with her forehead, seemingly hinting at something. How about I take you to find your master? Su Yu stroked Dimas mane. Hisss- Dima sounded a cheerful whinny, she was excited. Su Yu didnt say anything more, he got onto Dima and walked towards the teleportation formation to Orleans City. While they were on their way, Su Yu suddenly received a private message from Snow Fall: Na Na Na, senior, my brother is going to reach level 10 by tomorrow. He asked me to ask you if you want to join us in getting the first kill in the level 10 instance tomorrow? Youre reaching level 10 so soon? Su Yu opened up the level leaderboard. Of course, he was still in first place, at level 11 with 96% experience. Those ranked second to tenth were all level 9, and below that was level 8. Moreover, everyone on the leaderboard had already made use of the 12 hours game time for the day, and could only move up to level 10 the next day. Su Yu: Well, tell your brother to open his Friend Request Switch, I want to add him as a friend, I have something else to ask him. Snow Fall: Okay, senior! Soon, a friend request was accepted from Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard: Greetings, senior Zhang Jiao! Su Yu: You can call me Nemesis in the game. I wont be going to the level 10 dungeon, I have other things to do. The equipment and rewards from the level 10 dungeon wouldnt be of much use to Su Yu. The only thing that could benefit Su Yu was World Prestige, but the chances of earning World Prestige were very low, only about one in ten. Su Yu didnt want to waste two to three hours running the dungeon for a one in ten chance. Snow Leopard: Alright. Su Yu: By the way, I sensed an anomaly with the spirit energy fluctuation in the real world just now, it seemed like something happened in the southeastern direction, in East Sea City. What happened over there? Snow Leopard: Indeed, a major event occurred in East Sea City, and your words were confirmed! The power in the game really can materialize in the real world Snow Leopard had already received Xue Wenlis report. He didnt hide anything, and sent a few hundred words of private chat message, describing the process of finding Skurus corpse, finding Su Yu in detail. Since Su Yu was a participant, he was very familiar with these circumstances. He replied: So what punishment did the Singer Civilization give to the Skuru people? Snow Leopard: The Singer Civilization completely wiped out the Skuru troops inside the Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye Snow Leopard also relayed the message sent by the Singer Civilizations watchdog. At the end of the private chat, he testified happily: Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye is the largest spiritual spring eye in the world! Owning it now is like sending coal in snowy weather! However, Su Yu was slightly disappointed after reading the private message. He thought the punishment from the Singer Civilization would be harsher, like throwing out a two-way foil to turn Skuru Star into a two-dimensional entity. Now, they only get a giant spiritual spring eye, it seems that the Singer Civilization is more leaning towards the Skuru people. Su Yu: But dont be too happy too soon. Snow Leopard: Su Yu: Did you notice? Things have become a bit uneasy in the real world these days. Snow Leopard: Yes, it is not peaceful. According to the statistics collected by relevant departments, traffic accidents have occurred frequently across the country in the last two days, especially today, which is at least three times higher compared to the same period in previous years! We suspect that the Skuru people are behind these incidents, but we have not yet figured out how they did it. Su Yu: Its ghosts. Snow Leopard: Ghosts? As a staunch materialist, Snow Leopard certainly doesnt believe that such things as ghosts exist in the world. Of course, the ghost wandering on the continent of Europa is an exception. But now, hearing it from Su Yu, he slightly believed it. Snow Leopard: Ghosts? What kind of ghosts? Su Yu: Ghosts are entities in the form of souls, a small part of them are remnants from ancient times, most of them are projections created by the Skuru people. Because they dont have physical bodies, physical attacks like guns and bullets have little effect on them, they are extremely difficult to deal with, the increase in traffic accidents are also their doing. Snow Leopard: So how should we deal with them? Su Yu: After advancing to level 50 and materializing power, you can use spells to eliminate them. Alternatively, some of the revived abilities can also kill ghosts. Snow Leopard: Advancing to level 50? Thats at least several months away! We cant wait that long But speaking of revived abilities, weve contacted another one apart from you. Su Yu: Who is it? Snow Leopard: He calls himself Zhu Guorui, from the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Guorui?! The surprised Su Yu almost jumped off Dimas back, causing her to neigh. If Su Yu remember correctly, only one emperor from the Ming Dynasty had changed his destiny and remained alive, and he was that founding emperor, whose honorific name was Guorui! He didnt expect that the relevant departments would have made contact with him so soon! Calming his emotions, Su Yu took a deep breath and replied: You tell Zhu Guorui and that young friend who has already materialized his powers about the ghosts. As far as we know, only the three of us can effectively harm ghosts. To effectively kill ghosts on a large scale, they still need to rely on the Ghost Searching Ruler, which is the true ghost-killing weapon. Initially, Su Yu planned to do it himself, assisting the relevant departments to manufacture the Ghost Searching Ruler. But since they have contacted Mr. Zhu, hell have Mr. Zhu to do it! Making the Ghost Searching Ruler is simple, the only tricky part is that it requires the help of the Spiritual Spring Eye. Now that they have the Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye in hand, it would be easy for Mr. Zhu to create the Ghost Searching Ruler. Su Yu: When you go find Zhu Guorui and that young friend, dont go empty-handed. Bring them some spiritual energy from the Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye, both the revived powerful beings and the new generation of young people are in need of it. Snow Leopard: Understood, senior! Should I personally deliver your share of spiritual energy? Su Yu: No need, Im currently secluding myself in a secret place near Changan. Ordinary people cant find me here, and I dont feel like going out Ill contact you if something comes up! Snow Leopard: Alright, Ill take care of it after logging out.. Goodbye, senior! Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: 75. (Centaur’s Lingering Feelings) _1 Chapter 75: 75. (Centaurs Lingering Feelings) _1 Translator: 549690339 After the private chat, Su Yu spent 500 spiritual energy coins to teleport to Orleans City. Buzz The teleportation magic circle erupted with a deafening roar. Accompanied by a dazzling white light, Su Yus figure disappeared into the massive magic circle. Long-distance transportation usually comes with some negative status effects. For instance, after teleporting, Su Yu felt dizzy, nauseous, and unsteady. But Su Yu was prepared. After drinking a bottle of [phase potion] he bought from the teleportation gate mage, his symptoms of dizziness were significantly reduced. At this moment, a system prompt arrived on time: Ding! Congratulations on successfully starting the main plot [Orleans City Saint 1/100]. Task requirements: Go to 213 Pinecone Street to meet Tina. Reward: 200 Experience Points. [Orleans City Saint]! Su Yu gazed at Orleans City in front of him and sighed faintly. The first expansion had four main quests, one each for Tina and the princess, and two for the rebels. He did not expect that in this life, he would scoop both plotlines of the winning side, and he wondered which lucky player would get the rebels ones. Lets go, Dima, to see your master. Su Yu patted Dimas neck and proceeded towards the city along the street. Main quests are difficult to complete, side quests are slightly easier. So, Su Yu decided to complete the [Centaurs Lingering Feelings] side quest first before focusing on the main quest. Orleans City is a large city in the southwest of the Empire, with a population of 3-4 hundred thousand permanent residents. Being far from the warfront, the streets were peaceful and full of song and dance, and peoples faces were filled with smiles. At the Warriors Guild, Su Yu found the Warrior Instructor, the beautiful Quinn. Outside the guilds gate, Quinn looked at Dima with a headache, Adventurer, you were right to guess that Tina indeed left this horse behind in the village in order to become a unicorn knight. Tina also has deep affections for this horse, but theres nothing she can do. Given the pride of unicorns, they absolutely wouldnt allow a knight to have another mount. It seemed that Dima could understand human language and lowered its head to the ground, listless. Su Yu shrugged, What should we do then? Right now, this little mare is losing interest in food and drink, losing weight day by day. If this continues, shes sure to fall ill. If she dies, wont Tina feel even worse? Hearing Su Yus words, Dima very cooperatively acted weak. Trembling as if she might collapse at any moment. Perhaps we could call Tina over, let her make the decision? Quinn suggested, massaging her aching forehead. Good, I was thinking the same thing. During the third phase of the quest, Tina came to the Warriors Guild to see Dima. Wuu wuu, Anna, Ive missed you so much! Tina hugged Dimas neck, crying heartbrokenly. Anna was the name she had given to Dima. Tears flowed from Dimas eyes too, as she whinnied in pain. A woman and a horse, hugging and weeping together. Quinn, arms crossed, didnt know what to say as she watched this emotional sight. After a while, she finally sighed, Tina, theres no use crying. This isnt solving anything. You need to carefully consider what has to be done in the future. Ive decided! Tina stopped crying and stood up straight, Im going to take Anna to the Unicorn Troops and make her my mount! Have you lost your mind? Quinn was taken aback, Bringing an ordinary horse to join the Unicorn Troops? Their leader will never allow it! No problem. Tina spoke determinedly, I want to prove to the troop leader that the strength of a Unicorn Knight lies in the knight, not the unicorn! As long as I can defeat an official unicorn knight riding on Anna, I have the right to be part of the troop! Then she turned to Su Yu with her big, tear-stained eyes, Adventurer, will you help me? But at this moment, she recognized Su Yu, Its you, Nemesis?! I cant believe you actually came to Orleans City to find me! (She had been too focused on Dima earlier and hadnt noticed Su Yu.) Yes, its me. Su Yu smiled, walked over, and took Tinas small hand, Lets solve Annas problem together, dont worry, I will do my best to help you! Tha Thank you. Tinas cheeks flushed. The following stage 3 to 8 tasks were very simple for Su Yu, as they were all monster hunting tasks. Su Yu accompanied Tina in killing wild beasts, challenging elite opponents, and eliminating bosses. The defeated monsters yielded a vast amount of materials, which Tina took to a strengthener called Kelly in the city, who enhanced her entire collection of equipment. Armed head to toe with +6 enhancements, she glistened with power! While enhancing herself, Tina also made sure to boost Dimas stats. She asked the citys best blacksmith to forge a set of armour for Dima, which was then steeped in the essence of a monster. Due to the essence imbued, Dimas attributes have significantly improved! Dima used to move rather sluggishly with a bad weight capacity, making it so that even Su Yu, clad in leather armor, would be huffing and puffing. After the enhancements, however, Dima appeared to be in excellent form; bearing Tina equipped with a full suit of armour and holding a huge lance, they were as swift as the wind. For the 9th stage of the quest, Tina was officially challenging a fully-fledged unicorn knight. Orleans Citys main arena. The arena was packed to the rafters, with many local residents coming to watch the match. The two competitors were the genius girl, Tina, riding an ordinary horse, and the battle-hardened knight, Ruiel, on a pure white unicorn. In the minds of ordinary citizens, Tina, who was riding an ordinary horse, represented the common people, whereas Ruiel, who was riding a pure white unicorn, represented the nobility. The official betting odds were set at 1.2:3.6, a win for Ruiel would be 1.2 times the bet, while a win for Tina would be 3.6 times the bet. Over 90% of the citizens bet on Ruiels victory, but that did not stop them from cheering for Tina, hoping that she could triumph over the noble class as a representative of the common people. Su Yu also bet a million on Tinas victory, as a gesture of support. It wasnt that he didnt want to bet more, but the officials directly set a betting limit, much to his confusion. On the viewing stand, the upper echelons of the Unicorn Knight team were quietly discussing the duel below, looking very confident. The battle began. As everyone had expected, Tina was immediately put on the defensive. Ruiel had rich combat experience and a mighty mount in the form of the unicorn, which not only was majestic but also had the ability to cast light magic spells, giving Ruiel a huge advantage. This gave her a huge upper hand. But against all odds, Tina held on miraculously. She was like a small boat floating in a violent storm, each wave trying to swallow her, but she kept struggling, always managing to re-emerge on the surface. The battle reached a stalemate. Twenty minutes later, the battle finally drew to a climax. After a fierce struggle, there were more than a dozen bloody holes in both Tina and Dima. Lying on the ground, Dima was at deaths door. Tina was semi-kneeling on the ground, laboriously covering the wound on her abdomen with her hand. However, the determination on her face remained unchanging. On the other side, Ruiel was also pale, though her wounds were much lighter compared to Tina and her unicorn was constantly releasing [Healing Skill] to heal her wounds. Ruiel pointed her lance at Tina and slowly began to walk towards her, saying: Surrender! For holding your own against me on an ordinary horse, you can count as the strongest among your peers. But what do you have left to fight me now? Tinas head drooped, seemingly unable to hold on any longer. But just then, a mischievous glint flashed in the corner of her eyes. Youve fallen for it! What? Take this! Tina pointed the [Villages Best Sword] which Su Yu had given her at Ruiel. Clang! The rusty blade fell to the ground; Ruiel was stunned for 3 seconds.. Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: 76. Earned over three million spiritual energy coins! 1 Chapter 76: 76. Earned over three million spiritual energy coins! 1 Translator: 549690339 Three seconds may seem momentary, but for warriors fighting for their lives, its the difference between life and death. With the last dredges of her strength, Tina lunges forward, her spear tip piercing through the air with a high-pitched shriek aimed at Swirls abdomen. Swirl instinctively tries to lift her spear to parry. But to her astonishment, she found herself out of control, unable to lift even a pinky finger! Thud! The spear impales Swirls abdomen, her substantial inertia carrying her through the air and eventually being pinned to the ground by Tina. Swirls Unicorn mount, unprepared for this sudden turn of events, lets out a terrified neigh. It rushes to cast [Healing Skill] on Swirl while trying to attack Tina with its sharp horn. But its useless. Tina pulls her spear from Swirls body and drives it through the Unicorns chest with a Spinning Spear attack. Then the spear tip draws a graceful arc in mid-air, finally stopping just a few centimeters away from Swirls neck. 11 concede. Facing the threat of death, Swirl could only admit defeat. Despite being unclear why she could not move earlier, an arena rule holds: only the ones who survive are the winners, regardless of the tactics used. Around the grand arena, in the spectators seats. In the face of this unexpected turn of events, all the spectators were stunned into silence. Suddenly, a booming roar of anger rose from the audience: It must be a fixed match, right? Why didnt the Unicorn Knightess dodge or block? She stood there like an idiot and got stabbed! I smell a rat! This gambling session does not count! The villagers who had cheered for Tina just a moment ago immediately turned hostile, standing up and swearing loudly. After all, supporting Tina verbally was merely a show of their noble spirit, but when it came to betting, no one wanted their interests to suffer. On the observation deck, the high-ranking officials of the Unicorn Knights were also surprised, standing up and staring at Tina below in disbelief. They were profoundly shocked by Tinas sudden turnaround and also mourned for their pocket money. Many of them had bet on Swirl, and now that she faltered, their pocket money simply went down the drain. But these officials were of too low rank, and none noticed that the [Village Chiefs Best Sword] was causing the turnaround. They could only attribute Swirls failure to her carelessness, ruing their misfortune. Meanwhile, Su Yu cheerfully went to the place where the bets were being taken outside the arena. The village chiefs power is immense, which is evident from the fact that he withstood the breath of the Star-forged Dragon King and the princess gave him much importance. If the village chief is powerful, then his sword mustnt be ordinary. The village chief once told Su Yu, With it, I did not lose a single match in ten years! Switching it over onto Tina, she would not lose holding the village chiefs sword either. This insight allows Su Yu to strike it rich in the bet! The one responsible for the betting table was a goblin entrepreneur named Veena Blackgold. Watching Su Yu approach, his face went pale. Su Yu walked up to Veena Blackgold and grinned at him, I bet one million spiritual energy coins on Tinas victory. According to the odds, I should have won 3.6 million. Am I right? Ah, such hard luck! Veena Blackgold, ultimately dispirited, took out a black Magic Crystal Card and handed it to Su Yu: I was planning to go back home to get married after running this betting pool, and I didnt expect not to make any money, instead having to pay you hundreds of thousands of coins! Young man, are you sent to punish me by the God of Goblins? Su Yu ignored him, took the black Magic Crystal Card and looked at it. The Black Magic Crystal Card is a pure black card made of Magic Crystal, displaying a white figure C 3-34 million. (The missing 260,000 are the deductions and taxes.) Su Yu can see the properties of the Magic Crystal Card via the [Insight] spell: [Black Magic Crystal Card] Special Item Spiritual Energy Coin Storage Limit: 3.34 million/100 million Note: Backed by Goblin Bank, universally accepted! Su Yu attached the Black Magic Crystal Card to his bag, and suddenly, his bag was richer by 3-34 million Spiritual Energy coins! Its easier to earn from NPCs! Unlike Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, that poor sod, sold [Fatal Strike] Scroll for just over eight thousand Spiritual Energy Coins. Su Yu thought cheerfully. Recently, he had spent 150,000 Spiritual Energy Coins upgrading skills and the [Village Chiefs Staff], but now he had made his money back in one go, and even had some surplus Spiritual Energy Coins in his bag. He glanced at his bag, seeing the Spiritual Energy Coins amounted to 7,381,926,502. Su Yu was feeling terrific, and with a smile, he asked Veena Blackgold, Im satisfied with the proceeds this time. Will you be running a betting service like this in the future? When will the next betting session start? There wont be a next time! Veena Blackgold, looking disgruntled, pulled the curtain down in front of him, separating himself from Su Yu. Su Yu didnt say anything; he went back to the arena happily. As for Veena Blackgolds black Magic Crystal Card, since he didnt say he wanted it back, Su Yu didnt hesitate to take it. After all, such top-tier Magic Crystal Cards that can store up to a hundred million Spiritual Energy Coins are rare! If sold, they could easily fetch at least ten thousand Spiritual Energy Coins, a valuable asset. Moving through the angry crowd, Su Yu spotted Tina, half-kneeling in the center of the grand arena. Tina was severely injured, with her lifeblood seeping out, staining the ground red. Nearby only a single priest was casting [Healing Skill] on her, just barely keeping her injuries in check; As for Dima. Badly injured, Dima was gasping near death in a pool of blood. Su Yu didnt want Dima to die. He quickly ran up to the viewer stands, where the [Temple of Light] faction had gathered. The [Temple of Light] is the top faction in the country, consisting mostly of Holy Knights and priests. At the moment, these Holy Knights and priests were discussing how much theyve lost, until Su Yu arrived. Upon reaching the stands, Su Yu loudly appealed to the priests, Respected priests, could you please help heal the little mare below? She is on the brink of death! The priests turned their heads to look at Su Yu. After spotting the [Advanced Scholars Badge] on Su Yu, they all showed contemptuous expressions: An advanced scholar? A heretic without faith? You scholars are only seeking knowledge, right? Then use your knowledge to save it. We are priests of stature; how could we save an animal? Exceptionally true! That beast cost me a lot of money, it deserves to die! The priests cursed, none of them willing to help. To them, faithless scholars were even more disgusting than heretics. However, Su Yu slightly smiled. He took out the black Magic Crystal Card, and deposited 100,000 onto it. Then, holding up the card high, he showed the figure to the group of priests, Help me heal that little mare, 10,000 Spiritual Energy Coins for each person! I need ten priests.. Whos in? Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: 77, Blood of Tina_l Chapter 77: 77, Blood of Tina_l Translator: 549690339 My holy light! Its actually a black Magic Crystal Card, the maximum limit of this kind of card is one billion, isnt it! One thousand spiritual energy coins for one attempt? Are you kidding? Kid, how do you see me? The priests enthusiastically gathered around Su Yu, a stark contrast to their previous dismissive attitude. You wont do. Su Yu points at the first priest who spoke to him. Didnt you call me a heretic? How could you accept a heretics money? Heh heh, it was all a misunderstanding. The priest wore a flattering smile on his face: Knowledge is also a kind of faith. How can we say that you are a faithless heretic? What do you all think? Yes yes yes. Of course knowledge is faith! Every belief should be respected. The priests were all pretending to be righteous. Su Yu couldnt be bothered with mocking these priests, as Dimas life was currently hanging by a thread and needed immediate treatment. Alright, follow me. Su Yu waved his hand, leading the priests rapidly towards the dueling field. At the same time, in the center of the dueling field. Anna, dont die! Dont die Tina cradles Dimas neck, who had fallen in a pool of blood, crying like a child. She was so focused on defeating Nemesis that she failed to notice Dimas condition. After defeating Nemesis, she turned back to find her closest companion on the brink of death, leaving her despondent. Even though she proved herself by defeating Nemesis, if Dima dies, whats the point? Tina was inconsolable. However, Dima remained calm. Even though her death was imminent, she felt fulfilled having fought alongside her master until the end and ultimately dying in her masters arms. Even in her last moments, Dima lifted her head and let out a soft neigh as if to comfort her master. Tina, trembling slightly, held onto Dimas neck. But, she suddenly thought of a rather unappealing figure in her mind. The figure who helped her escape Baron Wilsons clutches, helped her defeat monsters, enhance her strength, and helped her negotiate with the mighty trader [Kelly] Now in the most painful moments of her life, would that figure still appear? Tina raised her head in confusion, looking for Su Yus figure. Just then. Hmmm Hmmm Hmmm A large amount of Holy Light energy flew from the entrance of the dueling field into Dimas body. This Holy Light energy was brimming with healing power. In a matter of breaths, Dima was pulled back from the brink of death, her wounds began to heal and even slowly recover. This. this Tina was overjoyed! She looked towards the source of the Holy Light energy, spotting a golden figure shining in the light. That figure was of course Su Yu. Approaching Tina, Su Yu extended his hand, Dont worry Tina, Anna will be fine. I called over ten priests to treat her, everyone is very enthusiastic! Thank you! Nemesis! Overcome with emotion, Tina threw herself straight into Su Yus arms, hugging his neck and burying her head in his chest. Feeling Su Yus heartbeat, Tina was radiating with an unparalleled sense of happiness! Ding! [Tina Garcia] has increased her favorability towards you by +30, raising the favorability level to attention. Seeing this game prompt, Su Yu was startled. So, Tina is Garcia! In his past lifes memories, the protagonist of [Saintess of Orleans City] was a girl named Garcia. Su Yu originally thought he could get to know Garcia through Tina in the main storyline, but unexpectedly, Tinas last name turned out to be Garcia, which Moreover, Tinas favorability rose by a whopping 30 points, which took him by surprise. In his previous life, the favorability ratings of those NPCs were honed by persistent efforts bit by bit. A sudden jump of 30 points He had never heard of it before in his previous life. Maybe I can try to maximize Tinas favorability in the first expansion. Su Yu pondered in silence. However, dealing with Tina is more important right now. Su Yu patted the young girl in his arms on the back, Tina, I was just doing what I should. Congratulations on your victory! Tina lifted her head from Su Yus arms and looked at his face seriously, How should I thank you? After a moment, it seemed she made up her mind. This is what Ill do! Tina picked up the [Village Good Sword] that fell on the ground and then wiped some blood from her wound onto it. Despite the intense pain making her grimace, Tina still smeared the fresh blood onto the [Village Good Sword]. DingC The [Village Good Sword] burst into a dazzling golden light upon contact with the fresh blood! The whole rusty blade was coated in a layer of gold. Ding! Congratulations on completing the ninth cycle of [Centaurs Lingering Feelings], you have acquired the prop [Village Good Sword (Gold)], Experience Points X500. [Village Good Sword (Gold)] Remaining uses: 9 Usage: Point the sword at the target and shout, See the sword! Effect: The blade will shatter and fall to the ground. If the targets level is not more than 10 levels higher than yours, they will fall into a [Stunned] state, lasting 3 seconds. Note: Dont forget to glue the broken blade back on after use! Su Yu: Tinas blood can actually upgrade consumables to gold? Su Yu looked at the fresh blood of Tina scattered on the dueling field, wondering if the blood on the ground could also be used?! His eyes lit up, and he quickly took out a [Primary Mana Potion] from his backpack, poured it out, and then used the empty bottle in conjunction with mana to collect Tinas blood from the ground. The blood that fell on the ground quickly dried up, but using mana, he could still extract the blood from the ground. After collecting about 10 drops of fresh blood, the bottles properties changed. [Blood of Tina (consumable)] Use on an item to 100% elevate the item to gold quality. Note: The rarer and higher the level of the upgraded item, the lower the chance of upgrading, dropping to a minimum of 1%. Remark: Divine Bloodlines, as terrifying as this. This its worth a fortune in the late game! Su Yu praised repeatedly. In the later stages of the game, many powerful epic and even legendary equipments cannot be brought back to reality. Tinas blood can actually turn them into gold! Although the chance is low, there are no side effects at all. Without further thoughts, Su Yu hurriedly continued collecting the fresh blood. Tina watched Su Yus actions, looking puzzled, Nemesis, what are you doing? Im collecting your blood on the ground! Your blood can turn the sword gold, can it not? Tina was a bit embarrassed, My blood can turn equipment gold, but its just for looks, it doesnt power the equipment. Its ok, I just like gold. Su Yu turned to the priests behind him, Dont just stand there! Come and help me collect the blood! How could we? We are noble priests! Im adding more pay! 5,000 to each! Alright! The priests flocked over, took the empty bottles from Su Yus hands, bent down and collected the blood on the ground.. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: 78, Tina’s side story ends, main story begins_l Chapter 78: 78, Tinas side story ends, main story begins_l Translator: 549690339 Through the relentless efforts of Su Yu and the priests of the Holy Temple, they finally collected 106 drops, which is a little over 10 portions of [Tinas Blood]. The game setting and the real world are a bit different. In the real world, 1 milliliter approximately equals to 20 drops of blood, whereas in the game, the volume of [one drop of blood] approximates to 1 milliliter. Thus, 106 drops is equal to 106 milliliters, which is far less than what Tina lost in the entire battle, with the rest being lost. But its okay, Su Yu looked at Tina, eyes burning with intensity, we still have a long way to go in the main storyline! Moreover, as a warrior, Tina is sure to fight. We wont have to worry about not being able to collect fresh blood! Whats wrong with you? Tina felt uneasy under Su Yus gaze. Nothing, Tina, Su Yu walked over, giving her shoulder an affectionate pat, Now that youve defeated Nemesis, whats your next step? Of course, I want to confront the Legion commander and get her permission to let me join the Legion with Anna! Tina clenched her fists. Alright, Ill go with you. Su Yu nodded. After leaving the main Colosseum, the ninth phase of [Centaurs Lingering Feelings] ended, and the tenth phase officially began. However, the tenth phase of the quest wasnt as family-friendly, but rather carried a touch of tragedy. At the entrance to the grand Colosseum, the commander of the Unicorn Knights, Grace, had been waiting for a long time. Tina, Ive given it serious thought, I cant let you join the knight order with a regular horse, said the middle-aged Grace, her face stern. Why! I clearly defeated Nemesis! Tina was on the verge of breaking down. For the discipline and glory of the Unicorn Knights! The addition of a common horse will certainly affect the combat capacity of the entire unicorn herd! But Tina and Commander Grace began a lengthy argument. In the end, Grace played her trump card: Now, the rebels have reached Imperial City, Goldfinch, and the Empire is in grave danger. The Unicorn Knights might be the Empires last hope! And Tina, youre the one who can lead the Unicorn Knights to glory in the future! For your future, and for the future of the Empire, can you let go of this ordinary horse? Alright okay. In the face of reality, Tina finally chose to submit and was forced to part with Dima. At the entrance to the Warrior Guild. At this original starting point, under the witness of the Warrior Supervisor Quinn, Tina handed Dima to Su Yu. Nemesis, from now on, shes in your hands. I hope youll treat her well, Tina handed over Dimas reins to Su Yu, her expression dim. Dima, too, sensed that she was about to part with her old master, and hung her head discouraged. Dont worry, Ill take good care of her, Su Yu assured. At the same time, the game prompt appeared in a timely manner. Ding! Congratulations on completing the rare hidden mission [Centaurs Lingering Feelings], earned 2000 Experience Points, [Village Good Horse] x 1. The Experience Points rewarded for the quest were quite substantial, Su Yu was now level 12 and needed 14000 Experience Points to level up, 2000 Experience Points represented one-seventh of his experience bar. As for the rewards from the whole hidden quest, besides Experience Points, the earlier phases of the quest gave mostly equipment and spiritual energy coins. What brought about significant improvement to Su Yu was the golden [Village Good Sword] and 10 portions of [Tinas Blood]. But after all the twists and turns, Dima was back in Su Yus hands. However, Dima, after being strengthened by Warcraft blood, was no longer the thin mare she used to be. Then, I should go. See you next time if fate allows! Tina shed a couple of tears, looking dejectedly at the street to the north. Wait! Su Yu called out to her. Whats up? Tina turned around. Lets talk about this at your place. Su Yu replied. What Su Yu intended to do, of course, was to complete the first phase of the main storyline, which required visiting Tinas home in Orleans City, specifically at 213 Pinecone Street. Go to my place? Could it be that Nemesis is hinting Tina seemed to have a sudden realization and blushed slightly. But she didnt refuse and took Su Yus hand generously: Lets go, Nemesis, youre welcome to visit my home! Su Yu paused in surprise, it seemed Tina had misunderstood something. But he didnt clarify and allowed Tina to lead him towards Pinecone Street. After the pair walked away. Watching their retreating figures, Quinn, who had been ignored on the side, crossed her arms and sighed: Ah! Young people these days! They are becoming more and more open-minded. Should I join them? A thought suddenly surfaced in her mind. Quinn was startled by her sudden thought and hastily slapped herself: What am I thinking? Then she blushed and fled into the Warrior Guild. 213 Pinecone Street was Tinas home in Orleans City. It was a two-story white single-family villa with a yard full of delicate flowers. Tina had bought this house after she arrived in Orleans City. During her time in Orleans City, Tina had worked hard and earned quite a sum of money. With over 1000 spiritual energy coins she had earned, plus two hundred thousand given by her father, she finally bought this house. Nemesis, let me show you around my house! Tina opened the door with her keys, meanwhile turning back to talk to Su Yu who was standing behind her. Okay alright. Looking at the blush on Tinas face, Su Yu was at a loss for words. But just as Tina set foot in the door, the blush on her face suddenly disappeared, replaced by a serious look. Tina turned around, looking solemnly at Su Yu, Hello, Nemesis! Ive been in Orleans City for quite a while, but Im only level 10 and still far from being strong. I must become stronger immediately! The Zanga Marsh to the west of the city is infested with a tribe of Hydra. Their blood can make me stronger quickly! Will you help me eradicate them? Ding! Your main quest has been updated! [Orleans Citys Saintess (2/100)]. Quest requirement: Assist Tina in exterminating Zanga Marshs Hydra Tribe, eradicate [Marsh Hydra] x 30, [Cave Hydra] x 30, [Bitter Tide Hydra (Elite)] x 5, [Marsh Hydra (Leader)] x 1. Quest reward: Experience Points x 1000, [Travelers Ring (Rare)]. Su Yu noticed the sudden change in Tinas face and knew that it must have been due to the turn of the main storyline that he lost his chance to get closer to Tina. He was a bit disappointed. However, he came to play the game to enhance his abilities, not to woo girls, so he didnt regret much. There will be plenty of chances in the future. Lets go, Tina. I will assist you in exterminating the Hydra tribe! Su Yu took out his staff from his backpack.. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: ’79. Tina, who has risen 10 levels in one go, prepayment_l reward Chapter 79: 79. Tina, who has risen 10 levels in one go, prepayment_l reward Translator: 549690339 An hour later, in Zanga Marsh. Zanga Marsh, located to the west of Orleans City, is the territory of marsh creatures like the [Marsh Hydra] and [Marsh Giant Crocodile]. A year-round haze of green fog hangs above the marsh, almost blotting out the sun from the view of those inside. As for underneath the marsh. There were many roars of [Hydras] echoing from the marshes earlier, but they gradually subsided alongside the sounds of sword clashes and magical explosions. Through the green haze, one could just barely see the bodies of Hydras, dead and yet to respawn. Of course, these Hydra corpses were the handiwork of Su Yu and Tina. Currently, Su Yu was sitting atop the largest Hydras corpse, looking utterly exhausted. This Hydra was indeed the [Marsh Hydra Boss] required for the quest; a Level 12 rare-quality boss. Based on Su Yus proficiency at grinding down the Wolf King in the novice village, and with Tinas assistance, defeating a boss of this level should have been a piece of cake. However, once they actually engaged in battle, they found this boss to be quite a tough nut to crack. First, this boss could attack from a distance; its three heads could spew toxins, flames, and frost, and they were all area-of-effect spells. Dealing with melee bosses like the Wolf King was easy for Su Yu, but when up against ranged bosses, he could only put up the [Lightning Shield], tank the hits, use the Flash Skill to move quickly, or rely on his moving speed and prediction to avoid the hits when out of other options. And if the fight dragged on long enough, the [Marsh Hydra Boss] would enter the [Berserk State], with at least a 60% increase in attack speed and casting speed, its three heads shooting spells like a magical machine gun! So after slaying the [Marsh Hydra Boss], Su Yu was so tired he just sat atop the bosss corpse, even considering taking a nap right there. However, Su Yus efforts were not in vain as the boss dropped five items: Chainmail [Bone Chain Leggings (Rare) Iv12], Plate Armor [Cast Iron Headdress (Rare) Iv12], Skill Scroll [Rain of Fire (Superior)], Skill Scroll [Berserk Recovery (Superior)], and [Marsh Hydras Poison Sac (Rare)] x1. [Berserk Recovery] is a Druid skill in bear form, which uses rage to recover 30% of total health. The only item useful for Su Yu was the Skill Scroll of [Rain of Fire]. Without much thought, Su Yu directly chose to learn it, upgrading it to epic quality. [Rain of Fire (Rare)]: Meteorites of fire fall from the sky, causing 360% spell damage to all enemies in the target area (8-meter radius) within 3 seconds, and put the enemies in [Burning] status for 3 seconds. Casting time of 1 second, cooldown of 8 seconds, consumes 40 Mana Points. Ding. Please choose the enhancement direction of [Rain of Fire]: 1. [Wildfire]: Duration increased by 30%; 2. [Quick Cool Down]: Cool Down reduced by 2 seconds. Choose 1. The enhancement directions for [Rain of Fire] were pretty much the same, but considering that his AoE spells would increase in the future, Su Yu chose to prioritize increasing damage. After learning [Rain of Fire], Su Yus AoE damage capabilities improved significantly! Previously, his only AoE spell was [Flash Chain]. Now, with the combination of [Flash Chain] and [Rain of Fire], his offensive capabilities were noticeably stronger. The [Marsh Hydra Boss] was covered with immense scales that felt somewhat like snake scales C soft and slippery to the touch. After a period of rest sitting on the scales, Su Yu looked down at Tina. Tina, did you get injured and bleed during the fight just now? No, why do you ask? Never mind. Su Yu jumped off the corpse of the [Marsh Hydra Boss], kicking its body harshly a few times. What a useless thing! He had originally been hoping to collect some [Blood of Tina] from this fight, but that plan was now spoiled. Now that this monster is taken care of, what do you plan to do? Su Yu looked at Tina. Tina was also rather worn out from the battle and had been resting on the ground for a while. Hearing Su Yus words, Tina mustered her strength to stand up. Of course, I want to collect its vital blood. My talent allows me to absorb vital blood from monsters to enhance my abilities, but it only works if Im the one to kill them. Tina held her sword to her chest, beginning to accumulate her wrath. A pale golden wrath overflowed from within her, surrounding her. She now seemed like a miniature golden figure. With a deep breath, she executed a powerful slash! The weapon blade shone with a golden glow. Crack! The hydra chieftains head separated from its neck effortlessly. A massive amount of dark green blood spurted out from the corpse, covering Tina entirely. Tina could have avoided it, but she chose not to. As soon as the dark green blood came into contact with her body, it permeated directly into her. At the same time, the pale golden wrath around Tina became thicker and thicker. Boom! The pale golden wrath exploded open when it reached a certain concentration, as bright as the sun, hurting anyone who tried to look at it. Su Yu immediately activated [Insight] to look at Tinas current state. Character: [Tina Garcia] Level: 16 Occupation: Warrior Hobby: Fawning over cats, sweets. Tina actually jumped from level 10 to 16? Is this the power of her bloodline? Su Yu exclaimed in surprise. And Tina didnt stop there. She took out the vital blood she had collected from other hydras from a backpack lying nearby and poured it directly onto herself. A vast amount of blood was absorbed, and Tinas level skyrocketed! When she had absorbed all the blood in her backpack, Su Yu used [Insight] on her again. Character: [Tina Garcia] Level: 20 Occupation: Warrior Hobby: Fawning over cats, sweets, blood absorption. She was now at level 20! Nemesis, my strength has greatly increased! I believe Ill be able to reach the second tier in no time! Filled with her burgeoning wrath, Tina was ecstatic. Congratulations. Su Yu congratulated her, his tone somewhat sour: Ah, I wish I could also increase my strength as quickly as you! No wonder shes the first installments heroine, her leveling is fast! If the Blue Star Humans could also level up as fast as Tina, the Skuru might have to start worrying. Hmm.. Upon hearing Su Yus words, Tina tapped her chin with the index finger of her right hand, looking thoughtful: I might actually know a way to help you quickly increase your strength. Its a type of power called [Bloodline Connection]. Of course, its nowhere near as fast as me, but it might help a little. Thats when Su Yu received a system prompt: Ding! Detecting that [Tina Garcia]s favorability towards you is greater than 20 points, you can initiate [Prepaid Quest Rewards]. Ding! [Tina Garcia] prepaids the fifth round reward of the main plot of [Saintess of Orleans City] to you: [Bloodline Connection (One Hour)]. Do you accept? [Bloodline Connection]: During the duration, you will receive 10% of the Experience Points gained by [Tina Garcia].. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: 80. Kill the (Mushroom Demon) 1 Chapter 80: 80. Kill the (Mushroom Demon) 1 Translator: 549690339 In the game, the rewards for tasks at the 5th, 10th, 15th, and so on, are all very good. For example, in the main storyline of [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire], the 5th round rewarded Su Yu with a set of houses that could be sold for millions of spiritual energy coins. Only some tasks with a changed process are exceptions, such as the [Centaurs Lingering Feelings] task that Su Yu just completed. According to the normal task process, in the 9th round of the [Centaurs Lingering Feelings] task, Dima would die in the arena and Tina would enter a state of corruption. In the last round of the task, the player, with the help of Commander Grace, would enter Tinas soul world and defeat a boss called [Tinas Perseverance]. Then, complete the entire hidden task and receive the final reward, the [Village Good Sword (Gold)]. But because Su Yu broke the task process and spent money to cure Dima, the [Village Good Sword] reward appeared in the 9th round, and the final boss was also missing. Back to the present. The reward Tina advanced to Su Yu was the main storys 5th round reward. This reward is quite powerful, after all, given Tinas crazy upgrade speed, her 10% bonus is not to be underestimated! If Tina can level up 10 times at once, then with 10%, I can also level up two or three times at once, right? Su Yu thought happily. But looking sideways, Tina was building up rage and trying to release [Bloodline Connection] on him. Su Yu hurriedly stopped her: Wait, Tina! What? Tina looked at him with her big puzzled eyes. Su Yu explained, Using [Bloodline Connection] now is too early. Why dont we wait until we eliminate another batch of monsters and use it when you absorb their essence? Thats right. Tina nodded. And she didnt forget to give Su Yu the reward for the second round of tasks. This is for you, thanks for helping me destroy the Hydra Tribe! Tina took out a ring embedded with a blue gem from her arms and threw it to su Yu. Ding! Congratulations on completing [Saint of Orleans City (2/100)], you have received [Travelers Ring (Rare)], Experience Points XIOOO. [Travelers Ring IV12 (Rare)] Backpack space +24 Non-combat movement speed +8% This equipment increases backpack slots! Its quite suitable for me! Su Yu was very satisfied. His backpack slots were too few now, needing to carry a large number of scrolls and potions, several cloths for spare, and he couldnt bear to throw away the equipment and skill scrolls dropped by the boss, so his backpack space was always tight. With the [Travelers Ring], it really eased the capacity of his backpack. Thank you, Tina, where are we going next? Su Yu asked cheerfully. Hmm Tina tilted her head thoughtfully, then replied, Theres a mushroom territory a few kilometers southwest from here. We can try our luck there. Ding! Your main mission has been updated! [Saint of Orleans City (3/100)]. Mission Requirements: With Tinas assistance, eliminate the mushroom tribe of the Underground Cavern, kill [Fungus Soldiers] X30, [Fungus Warlock] X30, [Three Fungi Warriors (Elite)] X5, [Mushroom Demon (Leader)] Xl. Mission Rewards: Experience Points XIOOO, [Sorrow of Fungus (Consumable)]. Looking at the task description, Su Yu was a bit speechless: Isnt your gift supposed to be blood sucking? Shouldnt mushrooms be plants? Plants also have sap! The effect is actually the same. Besides, the Mushroom Clan is not entirely plants. Well, lets go. One hour later, in the underground cavern. Sorrow of Fungus, hungry! 2 meters tall, with a huge pale umbrella cap on its head, the [Mushroom Demon lv22] was holding a rune sword and rushed towards Su Yu and Tina. In its hand, the rune sword was the [Sorrow of Fungus], emanating a strong frost energy. Tina, go! Su Yu commanded Tina, while simultaneously using his blink to dodge the [Dead Mushroom Entwined] of the [Mushroom Demon]. He activated the second-order scroll [Summoning Diamond Elemental] in his left hand. A semi-transparent [Diamond Elemental] appeared, swinging its massive stone fists at the [Mushroom Demon]. At the same time, Su Yus [Lightning Bolt] hit the BOSS. -351! The damage is decent, Su Yu nodded to himself. Su Yu was currently at level 12, and the [Mushroom Demon] was level 22 BOSS. Under such a massive level gap, Su Yus damage should only be in single digits. But after Tina arrived in the mushroom territory, she gave him a buff [Tinas Blessing], temporarily raising his level to 20, matching that of Tinas. Only then was he able to deal any damage to the BOSS. However, the [Mushroom Demon] had a whopping 30,000 health points. In order to fully defeat the boss, they would need to grind slowly. Hiss, ah! The [Mushroom Demon] roared twice and activated its skill [Mushroom Demons Command]! A massive amount of spores were ejected from its cap, which fell to the ground and morphed into nine miniature mushrooms. These [Fungus Soldiers] swayed where they stood, then under the bosss command, they charged directly towards Su Yu. Su Yu stood still on the spot. Once the [Fungus Soldiers] were close, he cast [Frost Nova], freezing them in their tracks. Immediately after, Su Yu swung his magic wand in his right hand, casting [Rain of Fire] + [Electric Chain], and with his left hand, he released the second-order scroll [Seismic Wave] + [Lightning Storm]. A swarm of numbers jumped from the heads of the mushrooms, dramatically reducing their health points. The mushrooms were taken out by Su Yu before the three-second control effect of the [Frost Nova] had even ended! What excited Su Yu even more was that since [Rain of Fire] had six attacks and hit nine targets at once [Desert Emperor Scepter] in his hand had a 5% chance of summoning a [Sand Soldier] every time it inflicted damage on a monster. So, after a round of [Rain of Fire], four [Sand Soldiers] descended amidst the rain of fire, raising their massive sand spears to strike at the [Mushroom Demon]. The [Mushroom Demon] was surrounded by melee units. With Su Yus continuous spell bombardment, its health began to drop rapidly at a rate of 4% per second. However, the [Mushroom Demon] was oblivious to all this. Its [Sorrow of Fungus] continuously aimed at Tina while it shouted its lines: What a ridiculous irony! Apocalypse! Bow down before your king! You insects hurt me. Ive had my fun with you. Now, taste the revenge of the mushrooms! Responding to the [Mushroom Demon]s call, the group of [Fungus Soldiers] who had just died instantly revived and once again swooped towards Su Yu. But Su Yu was ready. Repeating his previous tactic, he froze them with the frost circle and brought down a massive AOE. The mushrooms fell to the ground once more. The [Mushroom Demon]s health bar was also slowly whittled down during the battle. Hope is growing weaker There must be a MushroomKing Shouting its last words, the [Mushroom Demon] collapsed on the ground as its health depleted, its vast pale cap broke off entirely from the root.. Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: 81, Promoted two levels! _1 Chapter 81: 81, Promoted two levels! _1 Translator: 549690339 After the [Mushroom Demon] died, its Frost Rune Sword fell to the ground. Su Yu walked over to pick up the Rune Sword and examined its properties. [Sorrow of Fungus (Consumable)] Remaining uses: 5 Usage: Shout I succeed you, father! and stab the target with the sword. Effect: If the target is the holders father, it deals 99999 true damage; if not, it restores 30% of maximum health. Note: You can stab yourself. Of course, doing that would only make your opponents think youre an idiot. A consumable thats practically useless, Su Yu shook his head slightly. He wasnt like Snow Fall who played the game with his father, so he couldnt make use of the damaging effect of [Sorrow of Fungus]. It was essentially a potion that could recover health five times. However, this potion could only recover 30% of ones health, making it not very useful given the low recovery rate. Su Yu casually put the [Sorrow of Fungus] into his backpack. As for the loots dropped by the Mushroom Demon, he quickly scanned over and put them all into his backpack when he saw nothing useful. Tina, lets get started now! Looking eagerly at Tina, who was sharpening her blade upon the Mushroom Demon, Su Yu was full of anticipation. I wonder how many levels Tina can advance at once this time? And how many levels can he advance himself? Alright, lets start now. Tina took a step forward, her golden fury raging violently like waves. Hey! Tina let out a charming battle cry, and her rage split up, part of it turning into a golden thread connecting her and Su Yu. Su Yus status bar immediately gained a [Bloodline Connection] buff that lasts for an hour. Tina held her breath, raised her sword high, and delivered a heavy chop onto the cap of the Mushroom Demon. Whoosh The Mushroom Demons black blood splattered, and Tina stepped forward to absorb the blood. Buzz! After the absorption, Tinas aura soared again, and some of the power was transferred to Su Yu along the golden thread. With the influx of power, Su Yu also felt his mana becoming increasingly strong. His game log began to roll rapidly. Ding! Through the [Bloodline Connection], you gained 1000 Experience Points! Ding! Through the [Bloodline Connection], you gained 1000 Experience Points! Ding! Through the [Bloodline Connection] Ding! Congratulations on reaching level 13! Ding! Through the [Bloodline Connection], you gained 1000 Experience Points! Su Yu calculated the total Experience Points earned from the mission log, and the boss alone had provided him with a whopping 16500 Experience Points! To think that his experience bar from level 12 to 13 only needed 14000 points! The substantial increase in Experience Points allowed him to rise directly from 40% experience at level 12 to 50% experience at level 13! Furthermore, Tina wasnt even done yet, as she continued to absorb the essence blood of the other mushrooms she had collected from her pouch. Su Yus game log began to roll rapidly again! Ding! Through the [Bloodline Connection], you gained 1000 Experience Points! Ding! Through the [Bloodline Connection] When all the essence blood was fully absorbed, a golden light burst from Tinas body, lighting up the walls of the underground cave and making them shine! The golden fury around Tina boiled like boiling water, and it was so dazzling that it was difficult to look directly at her. Su Yu also benefitted handsomely. As Tina absorbed the essence blood, his Experience Points bar skyrocketed and finally stabilized at 58% at level 14. Just one round of absorption allowed Su Yu to go up two levels! As expected from the main plot, it gives a lot of Experience Points! Looking at his skyrocketed Experience Points bar, Su Yu felt refreshed! If he had been hunting and killing monsters in the wild, it mightve taken him half a day to level up twice, but now, it was attained just by Tinas first round of monster blood absorption! Also, not to forget that there was still an hour remaining on the [Bloodline Connection], during which he could take Tina to kill another wave of wild monsters. Who knows, he might be able to level up twice more! Therefore, Su Yu swiftly grabbed Tinas gentle hand, Lets go, Tina, to the next task location! Eh? Ive just advanced two stages and was planning to rest for a bit. The Experience Points Tina gained was ten times that of Su Yus. She had already reached level 30, making her level-up speed absolutely earth-shattering! No rest now, its not the time for rest. After we clear the next wave of monsters, Ill rest with you, okay? Alright I guess. Tina quickly agreed: Our next destination is the Devils Garden. There is a man there who has been corrupted by magic power, and we need to take care of him Ding! Your main line mission has been updated! [Orleans Citys Holy Maiden (4/100)]. Mission requirement: Assist Tina in eliminating the monsters in the Devils Garden. Destroy [Cannibal Flower] X30, [Pea Shooter] X30, [Guardian Nut Wall (Elite)] X5, [Corrupted Dave (Boss)] X1. Mission reward: 1500 Experience Points, [Sunflower Seed (Special item)]. After the mission update, without saying a second word, Su Yu, pulling Tina along, quickly left the underground cave. The entrance of the underground cave. Su Yu summoned Dima, and he and Tina rode the same horse, quickly moving towards the Devils Garden. Not long after Su Yu left the underground cave. In Wolf King Valley, the second newbie village, Snow Leopard was leveling up together with his three teammates. However, these three teammates were not Range is Reality and the others. Their game time for the day was already up. Therefore, the three teammates teamed up with Snow Leopard were other members from the guild. Snow Leopard was a Druid and at the moment, he had transformed into a black panther clawing at the [Howling Moon Wolf] in front of him. C 30 C 42 C 29 The [Howling Moon Wolves] howled and fell to the ground, and his Experience Points increased by 10 points each time. The game mechanism of Evolution was such that players who inflicted damage on a monster and caused it to die would gain full amount of Experience Points. This was why advanced players preferred to level up in teams of three or four. At this point, his Archer teammate sighed: Boss, all weve been doing now is killing monsters mechanically. This leveling is too boring! When can we reach level Probably in 3-4 months. You think gaining strength is that easy? Without turning his head, Snow Leopard replied, But well reach level 10 tomorrow. There should be more things to do after we go to the main city. True. Now, there are only 3-4 players at level 10 on the Ranking List. Were among the front-runners! The Archer opened the [Ranking List] with the intention of checking the number of new level 10 players. But just as he opened it, he saw 1v14 next to [Nemesis], which startled him and nearly caused him to drop his bow. Boss, look! [Nemesis] is already at level 14! The Archer shouted hurriedly. What? Level 14?! Wasnt he at level 12 just a moment ago? Snow Leopard was taken aback and quickly opened his friends list. Seeing that the prefix before [Nemesis] was indeed 1v14, he stared in disbelief: I had thought he was leveling incredibly fast when [Nemesis] was at level 12.. What did he do? How did he level up two more times so quickly? Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: 83, Tina’s favorability increased, return to Imperial Capital_l Chapter 83: 83, Tinas favorability increased, return to Imperial Capital_l Translator: 549690339 [Sunflower Seeds] were very popular in the previous world. Once a player becomes a noble and owns a [Village] -level territory, there will be 10 [Farms] in the village, and the number of farms will also increase as the territory levels up. By planting large quantities of [Sunflower Seeds] in the farms and maturing them, each [Sunflower] can produce a substantial amount of [Sunshine]. Players can absorb this [Sunshine] to gain a great deal of Experience Points. Especially in the games later stages when there are nearly no ways to gain experience, these [Sunshine] almost account for over 60% of the Experience Points obtained by the common players! However, acquiring a [Village]-level territory in the game is not an easy task. Other than potential rewards from the main storyline, acquiring a territory could only be done through exchanging 10 points of World Prestige. Moreover, World Prestige is famously hard to obtain, most players at level 50 or 60 havent even gotten a single point, they can only rent the [Farms] from territory-holding players. Moreover, the ultimate building in the territory [Mage Tower] (called [Flesh Refinement Field] for warrior class and [Hidden Sanctuary] for assassin class, their functionalities are roughly similar) can only be built when the territory reaches the [City] level or when the players own level reaches level 75 and the 6th rank. Hence, Su Yu puts his primary focus into the main storyline instead of monster farming, all to build the [Mage Tower] earlier. Only with the [Mage Tower] can he contend for the highest stratum of strength in the game. Sigh, Tina, give me some World Prestige!! Not far from Daves corpse in the Devils Garden, Su Yu was looking at Tina with a sincere expression. What is World Prestige!? Tina blinked her big eyes, they were filled with confusion. Nevermind. Su Yu shook his head. Tasks that generally reward World Prestige are momentous events that shake the nation. Like if he were to cut a bloody swath through the ranks of the rebel army and his name became widely known among the natives, he would gain World Prestige. Or another extreme example, should he marry the princess, Alyssa, it would send shockwaves across the world, his World Prestige would surely skyrocket to over 150 points in an instant! Now that he and Tina were farming monsters in some remote gorge with nobody knowing, its normal not to be rewarded World Prestige. However, at this point, it seemed like Tina suddenly recalled something. Her face turned slightly red, Nemesis, lets return to Orleans City! Youre welcome to visit my home! Tina didnt forget that Nemesis had promised to rest together with her just now. What could they do while resting together? Tina remembered that she bought a light yellow dress yesterday, she could try it on for Nemesis to see if it looks good As Tina was letting her imagination run wild, an apologetic voice echoed beside her: Im sorry, Tina, I might not be able to accompany you. I have something important to do. Naturally, what Su Yu meant by important thing was obviously the 8th quest of the princess quest line. Looking at the countdown timer, there were only 40 minutes left. When Tina heard what Su Yu said, her heart grew cold. Shed never dated anyone, but she had read many romance novels and knew what it meant when the male protagonist in the stories said, I have something important to do. So Tina shook her head sadly, You should go. Perhaps staying with me makes you unhappy. Ding! [Tina Garcia]s favorability towards you decreased by 1 point, favorability has dropped to Indifferent Seems like he said something wrong, why did Tinas favorability decrease? So Su Yu hurriedly tried to make amends, Tina, hear me out! Heres what happened: a week ago, I went to the Imperial Capital to meet the princess with the mayors letter Su Yu relayed the entire process of his journey to meet Keerderon in Goldfinch City, participate in the senior scholar examination, meet the princess, escape from the 7th rank dark priest, [Xi Fan]. Unlike the female leads in TV dramas that would say, I dont want to hear it, I dont want to hear it, Tina listened to his entire explanation patiently and obediently. Tina had no idea, Su Yu had such a thrilling experience before coming to Orleans City! And hes a Senior Scholar too! As a country girl, Tina knew how high the status of a Senior Scholar was, she just hadnt seen a [Senior Scholar Badge]. Now she knows, that crystal-clear badge that Su Yu had always been wearing on his chest was the Senior Scholar Badge! Moreover, he was invited by the great Princess to attend a meeting, so he couldnt accompany her. Upon realizing this, Tina suddenly felt much better. Then you should hurry and go meet Princess! Apart from training in the unicorn camp during this period, Ive been staying at home. Ill wait for you to come back at home! Tinas face was filled with joy. Ding! [Tina Garcia]s favorability towards you increased by 6 points, favorability has been raised to Notice. Alright then, Ill send you home first, then Ill set off for the Imperial Capital. Su Yu reached for Tinas small hand, the two of them hopped onto Dima and proceeded towards Orleans City. During their journey, Tina listened to Su Yu boasting about how difficult the Senior Scholar Examination was, how only a few people passed every year, and how well he performed in the examination. Then she suddenly thought of something: Just now, she was constantly worried that she was leveling up too fast, and that Su Yu might feel inferior because of her high level. But now that Nemesis is a Senior Scholar, there should be no differences in status between them anymore, right! Maybe they could rightfully Just as she thought about it. Ding! [Tina Garcia]s favorability towards you increased by 5 points, favorability has been raised to Friendly. Half an hour later, at Goldfinch City. Su Yu, riding on Dima, rushed towards the Royal Palace. En route, he also reflected on himself: I joined the game to level up, not to play a galgame, this favorability level is rising a bit too rapidly. Su Yu glanced at the favorability level of Tina on his panel, it had already reached Friendly, another 10 points and it would soar to the highest level Enthusiastic. If only Alyssas favorability would rise this quickly, if it reaches Friendly, at least I could become a Count. While musing wildly, Su Yu continued his journey. In the meantime, he also checked his private messages. Zhan Tianjian, Red-Eyed Black Dragon, and Snow Leopard have all sent him messages, asking him why his leveling speed was so fast and how he managed to jump 6 levels. After thinking over it, Su Yu replied to all three: A high-level NPC gave me a buff, which allowed me to level up 6 times in a row. Su Yu was really not lying this time, indeed it was because Tina gave him a buff that he was able to level up so fast. However, the three club leaders (Red-Eyed Black Dragon is considered a vice-leader) on receiving the response, all looked speechless. Could you perhaps come up with a fresher excuse? Both the last time and the time before it was high-level NPC buff, again this time? Do you think we are easy to fool? Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: 84, Meet the Princess Once Again_l Chapter 84: 84, Meet the Princess Once Again_l Translator: 549690339 When the countdown was down to 5 minutes, Su Yu successfully arrived at the gate of Goldfinch Royal Palace. Keerderon, the royal guard of the princess, in a brand new silver armor, had been waiting there for a long time. Upon seeing Su Yu, he placed his left hand on his chest and bowed respectfully to Su Yu: Master Nemesis, Her Highness the Princess instructed me to greet you. Let me guide you in. Alright, lead the way. Su Yu followed Keerderon and walked towards the palace. Ding! Your main quest has been updated! [The Glory of Goldfinch Empire (8/100)]. Task requirement: Participate in the Maple City Negotiation Preparation Meeting. Task reward: 300 Experience Points. Seeing the reward of this task, Su Yu knew that this task would not be difficult. 300 Experience Points meant that this was just a formality task, and he didnt think much of it. Walking through the palace, Su Yu chatted with Keerderon while enabling [First-Person Holographic View] to record the scene of the 8th ring quest. He wanted to record Tinas storyline, after all, that was a precious main quest, and many people would want to watch it. However, considering his small interactions with Tina, he gave up. The 8th ring of the Princess Quest was a transit task that required no combat, thus, it wont reveal anything. So, Su Yu planned to record it for some extra money, and also to get members of the forum to help analyze the plottwo birds with one stone. It was still the same grand hall. Upon entering the hall, Su Yu found the hall already filled with ministers, nobles, and high-ranking military officers. Princess Alyssa, stern-faced, was seated on the throne. In her arms was a blue and white kitten radiating starlight, of an unknown breed. At this moment, the kitten was napping in the princesss arms. The seventh-order shadow priest, Xi Fan, was seated on a chair on the side of the hall, enveloped in a dark aura, rendering his face invisible. Even though Su Yu was a high-ranking scholar, his status among these people in the hall was the lowest, and he positioned himself at the rear of the crowd. Now that everyone is here, lets begin. With the authoritative voice of the princess, the meeting officially commenced. For the first 5 minutes of the meeting, the Princess and her ministers mainly discussed internal affairs of the empire and military deployment. For example, when the reinforcements and food supplies would arrive at Forest City from Orleans City; And suggesting to His Majesty the Emperor to switch from conscription to enlistment program to adapt to the new war situation. Su Yu wasnt very concerned about these discussions, so he just heard them out and left. 5 minutes later, the princess shifted the topic to the upcoming trip to Maple City. This time, I and the advisor Xi Fan will be going to Maple City for negotiations with Duke Anzu Seifer. Isaac, Ian. At your command. A minister and a general in armor stepped forward. Isaac, youre in charge of the internal affairs of the Imperial City while Im away; As for you Ian, the citys defense force will be handed over to you. Remember not to provoke the Northern Rebel Army. Understood! The citys defense force commander, Ian, knelt on one knee and replied respectfully. The internal minister named Isaac, however, frowned: Your Highness, I still think you should not casually enter the enemy territory. Its extremely dangerous. If something should happen to you on the road Do you have a better plan? The princess coldly cut him off. No I dont. Then we do it as I said. Princess Alyssa closed her eyes slightly: This negotiation is to promote a river divide with the rebel army along the Luminous River. If the negotiation is successful, the name Goldfinch will not be history. The Luminous River is a major river running through the east-west axis of the Goldfinch Empire. The area on the north side of the river is almost equal to that on the south, and the Royal Palace of Goldfinch is also located on the Luminous River. If the negotiations are successful, the royal family and the Kalet rebel army would divide their rule by the river. The Goldfinch Empire would also be split into the South Goldfinch Empire and Kalet Empire. But would the negotiations really be successful? Su Yu looked at the task bar and the ninety-something tasks left, and shook his head slightly. The southern royal family was not willing to give in, and the northern rebels had ambitions. The two major forces were bound to fight to death. The princesss upcoming negotiations in Maple City were just to buy some time for the rear. The topics of the ongoing meeting mainly focused on when to set out for the negotiation. The princesss personal guard required some more time for preparation, so the departure date was set to be in 7 days. After 7 days, the princess would head to Maple City with Xi Fan and her personal guard. The entire meeting did not offer Su Yu a chance to speak until the end of the meeting. After the meeting ended, the ministers left one after another. The moment he stepped out of the hall, a game prompt sounded again: * Ding! Your main quest has been updated! [The Glory of Goldfinch Empire * Task requirement: Please arrive at the gate of Goldfinch Royal Palace promptly after 14 hours and accompany the princess to Maple City. Countdown Task reward: 800 Experience Points. Ah! Another waiting task. Su Yu sighed slightly. Tinas storyline was about constant monster killing, whereas the princesss side was wait wait wait, which was quite boring. Looking at the time, it was already midnight. Su Yu planned to log off and go to sleep after leaving the palace. But at that moment, Keerderon, clad in silver armor, ran up to him: Master Nemesis, the princess requests your presence! Several minutes later, in a small courtyard behind the main hall, Su Yu met Princess Alyssa again. But by then, he had turned off his first-person view. This courtyard was probably the private residence of the princess, with many maids roaming around. Nemesis, what do you think about these negotiations? In the main hall, the princess was stroking the blue and white kitten in her arms, asking calmly. These negotiations can only serve as a delay, the outcome must be a failure. Su Yu took a sip from the tea that the maid had handed to him: We have an old saying where I come from, What you cant get on the battlefield, you cant get at the negotiation table. Ding! You drank [Pandamen tea beverage], the experience +50 (valid only for the first time ). That makes sense. The princess nodded slightly. Nemesis, as a scholar who specializes in divination, I want to hear your prediction. Will I encounter danger on this trip to Maple City? Princess Alyssa looked at Su Yu seriously. Ever since Su Yu accurately spoke about her true thoughts last time, Alyssa knew that Su Yu was extraordinary. So when she was undecided about the trip to Maple City, the first person she thought of was Nemesis, wanting to hear his opinion. According to my calculations, Su Yu closed his eyes, his expression serious, you will face danger twice on this trip to Maple City. Twice?! Yes, once on the way, and once coming back. Su Yu opened his eyes, his gaze deep: If you want an out, I can give you a piece of advice. What advice? You could leverage the power of the player no, of the otherworld adventurers.. Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: 85. (Task Delegation Publishing Authority) 1 Chapter 85: 85. (Task Delegation Publishing Authority) 1 Translator: 549690339 Adventurers from another world? The princess frowned slightly, Arent most of you adventurers only at the zero stage? What use could you be? Theres definitely a use. Our biggest trait as adventurers is our numbers, and we are not afraid to die, Su Yu said with a smile, holding his tea cup. You should know the kind of fighting power a person can display when they are not afraid to risk their life, and I can find at least 1000 such people for you! The princess was astonished, 1000? True, suicide troops who are not afraid of dying can exhibit a tremendous fighting power. But, wouldnt recruiting these troops require a lot of money? Right now, the Imperial Capital is in a tough financial spot may not be able to afford such a recruitment The princess was seeing the problem from the perspective of the native residents; she didnt know that the players could be easily won over with minor favors. Setting down his tea cup on the table and standing up, Su Yu bowed slightly to the princess: No money, no problem; Ill cover all the costs of recruiting this batch of troops. You wont have to bear any expense! Of course, theres one prerequisite. Prerequisite? The prerequisite is that you have to trust me, and entrust this task to me, Su Yu solemnly said. The princess didnt respond and fell into deep thought. To recruit adventurers from another world, she could understand as Nemesiss personal affection to his own kind. But now, she doesnt even need to pay the expenses? What are they trying to do? Work for free? What is Nemesis trying to achieve? Unable to decide, the princess looked at the blue-and-white kitten in her arms. The kitten, understanding their conversation, nodded at the princess. Seeing the kitten nod, the princess seemingly found some solace, Alright Nemesis, I entrust this task to you. I hope you can provide me with a satisfactory reply. Thank you, Your Highness! Su Yu responded respectfully. Ding! Youve earned trust from [Princess Alyssa]. Congratulations on obtaining the princesss [Task Proxy Release Authority]. [Task Proxy Release Authority]: You can release tasks on behalf of this NPC. If players complete tasks, you will receive 1% of the task reward Experience Points and spiritual energy coins as compensation. (The prerequisite is that the task you released must be permitted by the NPC.) I didnt expect to obtain this so easily! Su Yu corners of the mouth lifted with a smile. People used to have a thought that tasks are released by NPC in a game, and they only need to take up tasks and receive rewards to reach their goal. Evolution is different. This is an unusual game, where anything could happen. Even a player could release tasks on behalf of the NPC to other players in the game! This hidden function was only discovered by the players on the fifth expansion of this game. However, when it was first found out, this function didnt cause any sensation. Gaining the trust of an NPC is challenging, and the reward limit varies for each NPC. Using a common NPC on the street for task-releasing wouldnt bring too much benefit, considering the proxy task-releasing player can only get 1% of the reward. But someone like [Princess Alyssa], a top-tier NPC, is different! The princess can release large-scale tasks that involve thousands of participants. Only by proxy releasing such tasks and leveraging a large population base could players reap satisfying rewards. Your Highness, if youll excuse me, Ill take my leave now. Ill escort you personally to Maple City a week from today! Su Yu said while bidding farewell to the princess with a smile. Thank you for your efforts, The princess stood up and said, Keerderon, escort Nemesis out. Yes, maam! Keerderon, who was standing by the side, immediately kneeled to take the order. After Nemesis left, The princess sat back in her seat and looked at the blue-and-white kitten in her arms, Morning star, do you know why Nemesis wanted to do this? I dont understand at all. I dont get it either, A soft and melodious female voice came from the kitten, But I can tell you that he does not harbor any ill intentions towards you. And even if he did, a level-one mage could hardly stir up a storm. Lets hope so, the princess said. She looked in the direction Su Yu had gone staring blankly. The blue-and-white kitten named Morning Star was also staring in the same direction. A hint of curiosity sparkled in its eyes. What an interesting human being! After leaving the Royal Palace and walking along the street outside, Su Yu opened the task panel. There was a new [Task Proxy Release] module in the task panel. He clicked in and saw that the only task he could currently release on behalf of the princess was [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon]. Giant Wood Canyon is the dangerous place where the princess encounters trouble on her way to Maple City. In the overall storyline, the rebel leader, Duke Anzu Seifer, agrees to negotiate with the princess in Maple City, but not every rebel agrees. The faction led by Duke Landilus disagrees. So, Landilus sent his men disguised as bandits to attack the group the princess was with, trying to stop the negotiation. The ambush site was Giant Wood Canyon. Hence, the origins of the task [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon]. Su Yu looked over the task details. The [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon] task could be participated by up to 1000 players. Upon task completion, each player would be rewarded: 1000 Experience Points, 30 spiritual energy coins, and a random piece of level 10 green equipment suitable for their profession. This task, which lasts for nearly half an hour, offers pretty generous rewards. Next to task rewards, there is + and - button. Thanks to his partial NPC authority, Su Yu now can increase or decrease one component of the reward. However, to prevent illegal activities, the total reward value must remain unchanged. For instance, he could remove the reward of level 10 green equipment, and the Experience Points reward would rise to 2000 points, and the spiritual energy coin reward would increase to 60 coins. Su Yu had promised the princess that he would foot the entire cost of the battle. If these are the decided task rewards, then the spiritual energy coins would have to be borne by him alone. Naturally, Su Yu was not that generous. Clicking the - next to the spiritual energy coins, he sharply reduced the spiritual energy coin reward to its lowestlo coins. With the decrease in spiritual energy coin rewards, since the total reward value must remain constant, the Experience Points reward was raised once again. Eventually, the task reward for [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon] became: 3000 Experience Points, 10 spiritual energy coins. That is to say, if Su Yu could recruit 1000 players to complete the task, he could receive a 1% reward or 30,000 Experience Points, which would suffice for him to level up! As for the 9900 spiritual energy coins lost in releasing the task, for someone as extravagantly rich as Su Yu, its a piece of cake! Ill settle the task this way first, just hope everyone can level up fast. If we cant get 1000 people by the tomorrows task, the loss will be huge. No, I must do some propaganda work to stimulate the players enthusiasm for leveling up. Thinking of this, Su Yu headed towards the [Spider Cavern]a level 15 instance, just outside of Goldfinch City. He planned on being the first to clear another instance and then announce the task to all the players using a megaphone.. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: 86, I’m here to assign a task!_l Chapter 86: 86, Im here to assign a task!_l Translator: 549690339 An hour and a half later, outside the Goldfinch City, at the end of the side expedition, [Spider Cave]. A giant red spider boss, with a diameter of over three meters, curled up. It had already lost its vitality. Su Yu stood next to the boss, checking its loot. [Spiderweb shoes], [Spider Print Gloves], [Fire Wand] The [Fire Wand] dropped the first time, seems like lady luck loves a handsome face! Su Yu equipped the [Fire Wand IV15 (Excellent)] and showed a satisfied smile. He came to challenge the expedition alone this time, firstly to use the Loudspeaker, and secondly for the 15 level magic wand dropped by the Spider Boss. After all, hes already level 18 but still using the 10-level [Desert Emperor Scepter]. Its time for an equipment upgrade. Moreover, he was lucky on his first time, the [Fire Wand] dropped. Using [Point Star Hand] to upgrade it to epic level, the equipment properties became: [Fire Wand IV15 (Epic) ] Magic Power+ 50 Intelligence+17 Magic Crit rate +5% Fire attribute damage +20% (Epic upgrade bonus) Equipment Introduction: On some websites, it might be displayed as [Fire xx Wand]. When Su Yu cleared the expedition, all online players received a game announcement: [Server wide announcement: Player Nemesis successfully clears the 15-level 5-person expedition [Spider Cave]. As the first player to clear the 15-level expedition, you are given a random rare level 15 Mage class equipment! We hope others will catch up soon] [Server wide announcement: ] [Server wide announcement: ] This server-wide announcement was sent out three times. However, compared to the previous two times, it didnt cause much of a reaction from the players. They were absolutely shocked when Nemesis cleared the 5-level expedition alone; A little surprised when he cleared the 10-level expedition alone; Now, clearing the 15-level expedition alone theyve become used to it. Its 1:30am now, not many players in the newbie village leveling area. But when they heard the game announcement, they all smiled at each other: Nemesis boss is at it again, clearing the expedition alone. Normal! After all, hes level 18 already, its normal that he clears the 15-level expedition. I bet 100 bucks! Well hear it again at level 20. No one will take your bet, isnt this already a sure thing? Thank god Nemesis only conquers one expedition at each level, if he were to clear all expeditions at the same level, the top guilds would cry! Hah, indeed! The players chatted while killing monsters to level up. Soon after, Su Yus voice came through to the players: Cough cough, hello everyone! Its me again. Upon hearing Su Yus voice, the players in the leveling area all had smiles on their faces: We know, we know, its you again. Master Nemesis, whats happened today? Spider Cave? How many Demoiselles does the Spider Boss have? Boss, you level up too quickly; leveling up without standard practice, our hearts are crying tears! The leveling area was filled with jovial air, almost becoming a gathering spot for memes. But after what Su Yu said next, many players stopped laughing: If everyone can get to level 10 before 1:30pm tomorrow, and have a gameplay time of an hour, I have a welfare gift for you all! Come to the Goldfinch City town square to take up my task at 13:30. I will provide a 3000 experience points task to each of you, but only for the first 1000 people, first come first serve! Su Yu stopped the Loudspeaker there. But after hearing him, every players eyes widened, wearing a did I hear that right? expression. The players looked at each other incredulously. What did you mean by take your task? Can you assign tasks now?! Are you a player or an NPC? Did you level up so quickly before because you assigned high experience tasks to yourself? Filthy designer finally stopped pretending! Boycott starts from me! Right, boycott Nemesis! We cant let Nemesis continue his reign, we players barely have any leeway anymore! The players were furious and demanded to boycott Nemesis. Its too much! Now he can even assign high experience tasks, whats next? But someone suddenly asked a weak question amongst the players: You can boycott Nemesis, but will you accept his task tomorrow afternoon? The players momentarily fell quiet. After a while. Of course Ill accept! Why wouldnt I? Thats 3000 experience points! 30% of level 10s experience, I definitely wont miss it. Only the first 1000 will have a chance, it seems I need to hurry. Damn! I was planning to sleep, but I guess Ill continue leveling. Despite the complaints, the players actions spoke louder. Any player who had the chance to accept the task was now grinding levels even harder, preparing to go to town as soon as possible. Some even set alarm clocks after logging off, this is a task they cant miss! Meanwhile, in the newbie village number six, Wolf King Valley. Zhan Tianjian and four of his teammates were leveling here. After hearing Nemesiss message, he suddenly burst out laughing: Hahaha! His laughter was like Mr.Cao laughing epically in the old version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms at Huarong Road. Bumblebee, who was standing behind him, asked: Boss, what are you laughing at? Should we participate in Nemesis task tomorrow afternoon? Im laughing at how reckless and foolish Nemesis is, of course we arent participating in that task! Why? Tom looked puzzled: Thats 30% of level 10s experience! Ive seen through it all! Zhan Tianjian declared confidently: Nemesis leveled to 11 before going to town from the newbie village, which means there must be some method in the newbie village to skip straight to 11 from level 10, maybe even the reason he leveled up six times at once was related to this method! Now, hes using a high experience task to attract us to town, surely because he doesnt want us to find this method, so he can secure his advantage in levels! Oh! Overlord Tigers eyes lit up: Thank goodness you figured it out so quickly boss, otherwise we wouldve been fooled by him! Who else can do it besides your boss? Zhan Tianjian bragged: Lets continue leveling, after level 10 well start looking for hidden tasks in the village. Alright boss! In the newbie village number two, Wolf King Valley, Snow Leopard was also leveling up with his teammates. It was now half past one in the morning, Mr.Zhong and the others had already logged on. Distance equals truth: Mr.Zhong, are you going to participate in Elder Zhangs task tomorrow afternoon? Snow Leopard smiled: Of course! How could I miss such an event? But you have a task tomorrow morning! Distance equals truth looked worried: And you havent slept for three days, havent you? Youll die of exhaustion! Snow Leopard waved his hand indifferently: Dont worry, I can handle it, I wont die Before Snow Leopard could finish his sentence, he suddenly disappeared, as if the game had kicked him offline. This usually happens when the game detects that the players condition is really unsuitable for continuing the game. Everything happened so quickly, without any warning, leaving the four team members dumbfounded. Mr. Zhong- Not long after, a mournful howl echoed in the Wolf King Valley.. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: 87, First-person video sparks discussion 1 Chapter 87: 87, First-person video sparks discussion 1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu was unaware of the players discussions. After using the megaphone, he logged out and prepared to sleep. Although logging into the game with a helmet enables players to achieve a light sleep state, the brain remains in a high state of excitement throughout the game. Therefore, every player still needs to ensure they get 5-7 hours of regular sleep every day. Otherwise, they might suffer from brain damage and end up like a certain unfortunate Snow Leopard who was forcibly kicked offline. Phew Rising from the bed, Su Yu unconsciously stretched his body. The power he had in the game manifested itself in his physical strength which had once again increased! This feeling of increased strength greatly fascinated him. He did a bit of exercise in the small living room, took a bath, and then prepared for bed. But before going to sleep, Su Yu thought about the video he had recorded of the 8th quest of the Princess Questline today. It would be better to upload the video to the internet before sleeping. During this time, the forum experts might be able to extract some information that I overlooked from the video. With this in mind, Su Yu sat down in front of his computer. He exported the video from the helmet and uploaded it to the official First-Person View video section. The First-Person View video section is a paid video section. According to information Su Yu obtained in his past life, this was a way for the Game Supervisors of the Singer Civilization to earn extra money. But to talk about how the Supervisors make extra money, wed have to start from the beginning of the Skuru invasion. At the beginning of the Skuru invasion. If all the spiritual energy contained in Blue Star at this point were divided into ten parts. The Singer Civilization took away nine parts when they arrived, leaving one part as a Spiritual Spring Eye which was occupied by the Skuru. Then, the Singer Civilization granted three parts of the obtained spiritual energy to a forsaken world and made the game Evolution. The remaining six parts were of course the service fee. Since there were no in-game recharge channels, the Game Supervisors of the Singer Civilization could not benefit from it. They only received minimal remuneration. Neither could they ask for benefits from the Blue Star government. It was against the rules, and being caught would mean a death sentence. So, the Supervisors played a clever game and added a First-Person View video feature to the game to earn some extra cash. In this video section. Players who upload videos can set their own prices, ranging from a minimum of 0.1 Flower Coin to a maximum of 100 Flower Coins. At the same time, they can also set the profit division ratio, from a minimum of 20% to a maximum of 70%. The higher the video quality, the less the demanded division ratio, and the more the website promotion resources available. The Supervisors were making use of this method to earn some cash. With this small sum of money, they fairly exchanged spiritual energy with the Blue Star government. Su Yu was quite clear about all these. Without thinking, he directly set the video price to 0.6 Flower Coin and set the profit split ratio to the maximum 70%. 0.6 Flower Coin was the conventional price for each part of the mainline story in his previous life, Su Yu did not want to break it; Setting the profit split ratio to 70% meant that the website would not allocate any promotional resources or recommendation spots to him. Unless someone directly searched for his personal account, they would not be able to see his videos. However, Su Yu didnt care. Relying on his influence in the game, creating a forum post would give him a better effect than being featured on the websites homepage. He wasnt concerned about promotion. After uploading the video. Su Yu went to the forum to create a post, telling the players about his video, mentioning that the video was related to the main storyline, and invited players interested in the main storyline to watch it. Although it was already 2 a.m., there were still many night owls chatting on the forum. After seeing Su Yus post, hundreds of replies quickly appeared under the post. Nemesis is posting again! His last post was about [Green Pasture]. Mainline story? Whats that? You dont know what a mainline story is? According to the scattered information leaked from the official website, the mainline story is the ultimate mission of each data pack! The best mission rewards are almost all in here! Ultimate mission? No wonder he levels up so fast! Lets go and see! Lets check it out. Players flocked to the official video section, and the view count of Su Yus video gradually increased from zero to five or six hundred. After noticing that the videos price was set to 0.6 Flower Coin, many of the players quietly complained, Thats steep. Most players currently charge the lowest price of 0.1 Flower Coin for their uploaded videos. Nemesiss charge was considered high. But, the players who could afford the helmet were not bothered by this price. They proceeded to watch the video. Once they entered the video, their perspective was attached to Su Yu as they followed him forward from his main point of view. The majestic palace, the splendid hall, the luxurious entrance hall, the exquisitely carved columns The essence of Empire architecture gathered here, making it a feast for the eyes. After entering the hall, lots of Empire influencers were seen either sitting or standing inside. Xi Fan, the formidable top-tier warrior, who sat high on the throne, and the solemn-faced princess Alyssa All of these suddenly made the players feel that their 0.6 Flower Coins were well spent! In the next 10 minutes, the princess and the ministers discussed military and political affairs and the matter of negotiating with the rebellious forces in Maple City. In the last few seconds of the video, Kalet ran towards Su Yu and respectfully said, Master Nemesis, the princess requests your presence! The screen went black at this moment. After watching the video, the players all felt unsatisfied and immediately went to the forum to discuss it. Did you notice? At the end, that guard addressed Nemesis as Master What kind of title is this? I dont know, but Nemesiss charges are too high! Its six times as much as others! Be grateful, this is the mainline story. Theres only one such video. From this video, we got a lot of key information, like the princess going to Maple City to negotiate with Kalets rebels. Yes, there should be quite a few hidden tasks from here to Maple City. Everyone, keep an eye out. Can someone analyze what they were talking about during the political affairs part at the beginning? They were talking about conscription and recruitment. I didnt understand at all what they were saying. I know this. Feudal dynasties in early periods generally used conscription. Soldiers would voluntarily join the army to attain social mobility and to expand the borders. Their combat strength was very strong. For example, the early Tang Dynasty and Han Dynasty. After the decline of the dynasty, it would use recruitment, like in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, An Lushan Rebellion, Iron-blooded Delivery It appears that the Goldfinch Dynasty has no soldiers to conscript and could only recruit civilians, implementing a recruitment system. The downfall of the Empire seems to be inevitable now. How do you know so much? Heh, honestly speaking, Ive lived through all those dynasties. Go away, stop joking! What video are you guys talking about? Can I have a link? Go to the official video section and search for the username Nemesis. No matter how you looked at it, this video started to trend in the forum.. Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: 88. Testing strength in reality, Su Yu’s suggestion_l Chapter 88: 88. Testing strength in reality, Su Yus suggestion_l Translator: 549690339 By the time Su Yu woke up at eight in the morning, the video had already surpassed 5,000 views. Thats over two thousand dollars in income from the video overnight! Of course, the number 5000 is not that large, compared to the millions of views on video portal websites. But given that the player count is still pretty low, with about one hundred thousand daily users, 5000 people watching his video overnight is already impressive. Su Yu is laying on his bed, browsing the official forum on his phone. Some of the players in the forum are professionals in the field of history. Based on their professional knowledge, they conducted an in-depth analysis of the video posted by Su Yu, that was highly insightful. From their analysis, Su Yu gained much inspiration for future tasks. Soon, the take-out food he ordered arrived, Su Yu planned to game after finishing his meal. But then he received a phone call. Hello? Mr. Su Yu, this is Xue Wenli. Oh its you, whats up? I have a very important matter that requires your presence at our base. Oh? 40 minutes later. Su Yu appears in front of a building in the center of East Sea City. You guys actually bought this place as a base? Thats some money! Yu Su is looking at the 200-meter-high office building in front of him. The location of their building is one of the best in East Sea City. The building itself may easily cost billions! Today, Xue Wenli was dressed in business attire, her expression was calm: Thats nothing, the Country is investing heavily in Evolution, just the scraps of their resources are enough to buy this building. Dont look at me with those eyes. We didnt spend taxpayers money without reason, we have other intentions. Other intentions? Sorry, you dont have the right to know yet. Xue Wenli leads Su Yu into the building. In the elevator, Xue Wenli presses the button for the 15th floor and then begins to elaborate on the purpose of inviting him: The reason why weve asked you here is to measure your actual spell damage. By testing your spell damage and game level, we can deduce how much power players at level 50 can bring into the real world, this is very important to us. Su Yu spread his hands: But didnt I say that yesterday? The damage caused by a zero-stage magician in the game and in reality are basically the same, any game video you pick can let you analyze it. Xue Wenli responded: We have built the model according to your words, but the specific data is also indispensable. Without specific data, the higher ups are always uneasy. Alright, I understand. Its good to be thorough. Su Yu nodded. Xue Wenli continued to explain: This test benefits you as well, after the test the department will give you a unit of spiritual energy, which comes from the Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain, its very precious. What is the Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain? Su Yu asks with a confused expression. Thats a long story Ill explain it to you later. Now the elevator has reached the 15th floor, Xue Wenli leads Su Yu out of the elevator. The 15th floor is obviously still under renovation. Looking around, Su Yu can see various miscellaneous items piled up along the corridor. Some scientists, dressed in white lab coats, are shuttling back and forth. All of them have a look of concentration and haste on their faces. When these white coats saw Xue Wenli, they nodded to her and then hurriedly walked away. Xue Wenli takes Su Yu to the deepest part of the floor. Soon, they arrived at their destinationan enclosed room at the very inside of the 15th floor. The room was about 50 square meters, and windowless. A person, clad in a white lab coat, sat in the room, and a circular iron disc about 1 meter in diameter was installed on the wall behind him. The disc was coiled with multiple wires at the back, probably related to a magnetic field instrument. Wen Li, youre here! The older man waved at Xue Wenli when he saw her. Xue Wenli also saluted the old man: Professor Shen, this is Su Yu who I mentioned to you. Oh, is this Su Yu? Professor Shen looked Su Yu up and down as if he were a precious treasure. Young man, let me ask you a few questions first. Professor Shens tone was very enthusiastic. Sure. Su Yu nodded. After the actualization of your game power, did your body undergo any abnormal changes? Not at all? Not so far. Well then, let me ask the next question Professor Shen asked Su Yu a dozen questions, and Su Yu answered them all one by one. Xue Wenli stood by, quietly listening without interrupting. At the end of the Q&A, Professor Shen pointed to the iron plate in front of him: Young man, use your most powerful attack spell to strike it, we need to collect the real data of your spell power. Okay. Su Yu silently calculated in his mind. He was now at level 18, and his spell strength was 58 points after removing all his equipment; he had reported to Xue Wenli that he was a level 7 wizard, and his spell strength was 20 points without wearing any equipment. Plus, his [Lightning Bolt] spell was three times stronger than an ordinary wizards, considering increased damage from the level gap between level 18 and level 7 After calculating, Su Yu found that if he controlled his spell power to about one-twentieth, he could perfectly imitate the power of a level 7 wizard. With this thought, Su Yu deliberately controlled his spell power to about one-twentieth. After casting for 1.5 seconds, a thumb-thick electric arc was released from his hand and struck the iron plate in front of him. The electricity was quickly absorbed by the iron plate after hitting it, leaving only a shallow black mark on the surface. Meanwhile, the computer in the testing room started to calculate, and before long, Su Yus spell power data appeared on the screen1456.76. It was unclear how the computer came up with this value. Seeing Su Yu releasing the lightning, Professor Shen was surprised. After all, it was not like watching a superhero movie in real life. Seeing someone demonstrate superpowers in real life was a big shock for him. Turning to see the specific data on the computer, he turned from shock to delight: Wen Li, the spell power of this brother Su Yu is exactly the same as the model we made! His power is basically the same as a level 7 wizard in the game without any equipment! Thats great! Xue Wenlis eyebrows relaxed: In this way, we can let go of our worries and go all-out in promoting the game. Um, can I make a few suggestions? Su Yu suddenly interrupted. What suggestions? Xue Wenli turned to look at him. My suggestions are First, dont tell the public that the game power can be actualized; Secondly, maximize the production capacity of the game helmets as much as possible. Before the public learns that the game power can be actualized, you must produce enough helmets for everyone. Su Yus suggestions were not made haphazardly, but based on his painful experiences from the past. In his previous life, the news that the game power can be actualized was widely spread among the public by the end of the fifth month at the start of the great catastrophe. But at that time, there were only about five million helmets in the whole country, which was not enough to cover the entire population. Consequently, the price of the helmets once skyrocketed to millions. The dark side of human nature was maximized as crimes against helmet owners, including murders, were rampant and society was in extreme turmoil. After all, everyone wanted to have strength before the aliens arrived, even if they had to commit crimes and take risks to get a helmet. If the authorities were to leak the news about the actualization of power now, such a tragic event would happen again. Thats why Su Yu made these suggestions. Xue Wenli thought for a moment and then nodded: Uh huh, I will convey your suggestions to Zhong Feng.. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: 89. Trolley Problem_l Chapter 89: 89. Trolley Problem_l Translator: 549690339 After completing the inspection, Xue Wenli took Su Yu on a tour around the office building. During the tour, she introduced Su Yu in detail to the structure of the Relevant Department. After all, Su Yu was the first known Blue Star Human with actual strength within the known scope. Xue Wenli wanted to draw him into the Department and make him an official member. But during the introduction, she found that Su Yu was not interested in becoming an official member and decided not to extend an invitation after some thought. At the door of the storeroom on the 8th floor of the office building, Xue Wenli was holding a cylindrical metal container which was about 20 cm in diameter and about 30 cm tall. This is the spiritual energy I told you about. Try absorbing it when you get back. If your strength increases or if there are any abnormalities during the process of absorption, remember to call me ASAP, okay? Understood. Su Yu took the spiritual energy container. So, can I go back now? Yes, drive carefully on the road. Xue Wenli replied. Dont worry. Su Yu bid farewell to Xue Wenli and left the office building. An hour after Su Yu left, Xue Wenli walked into office on the east side of the 8th floor. She looked troubled now, as if she was indecisive over something. An Evolution game helmet was placed on the office table. This was Xue Wenlis helmet. She didnt hesitate for long and put on the helmet to enter the game. Soon, a player named Role [Katyusha], a Level 4 Archer, appeared on the streets of the second Novice Village. Xue Wenli was one of the first batch of players who bought the game helmet and was fortunate to have grabbed the name Katyusha. However, due to being extremely busy in reality, she is only level 4 now. Not long after logging in, Xue Wenli received a private chat from Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard: Wen Li, how did it go with Su Yu? Xue Wenli: Todays contact with him went very smoothly She briefly summarized the process of testing the power of Su Yus spells today. But when she got to the end, she became troubled again: Zhong Feng, there is something you must know. Go ahead. As you know, to prevent the Skuru from breaking the rules again and causing trouble, we have installed a psychic wave scanner at the entrance of the new base. The scanner also scanned the conditions inside Su Yu. Hmm. According to the results given by the scanner, there is nothing abnormal inside Su Yus body, and he is no different from a normal person. Then? Professor Shen and several other biologists have proposed to kill and dissect Su Yu. Through dissection, they can figure out what changes will occur to the biophysical traits after actualization of strength, and at the same time, explore how Su Yu releases spells. Without thinking, Snow Leopard flatly refused: Kill and dissect? Impossible! Xue Wenli: Dont rush to oppose. According to Professor Shen, sacrificing Su Yu to figure out the things I mentioned earlier would be more in line with the interest of all humans! Although Su Yu is the only living entity with actualized strength at the moment, and though scientists have always advocated precision and would not do such inhumane things. But were running out of time! We only have one year! Professor Shen says that its time to take daring risks. Instead of heading towards doom cautiously, we might as well stake everything on one throw! Once Xue Wenli got to this point, she unintentionally thought of the classic trolley problem: A madman tied five innocent people to a trolley track, and a runaway trolley was heading towards them and would run them over in a short time. Luckily, you can pull a lever to divert the trolley onto another track. However, the problem is that the madman tied another person to the other track. Given the above situation, would you pull the lever? Now, they had a similar challenge, should they sacrifice Su Yu for the greater good? But Snow Leopard disagreed. He quickly replied: Wen Li, I ask you, if today you agree to their request to sacrifice Su Yu, and tomorrow someone holding the flag of humanity asks to sacrifice you, would you agree? This Looking at the bigger picture, if in the future the Singer Civilization wants to sacrifice our home, the Blue Star, and claims that it is for the benefit of the entire galaxy, should we also agree? Xue Wenli replied: We would definitely disagree. Snow Leopard: So, we must not cross this line. Moreover, can the interests of humanity be represented by the words of a few biologists? Do they think that all human thoughts are the same as theirs? And as the first Blue Star Human with manifested power, who can guarantee that Su Yu will not create more value if he were alive? Sacrificing oneself is noble, waving the flag of human interest to sacrifice others is absolutely disgraceful! So, we must firmly oppose this! We must stand our ground. Xue Wenli: I understand, from today, I will pay more attention to protecting Su Yus privacy. Snow Leopard: And there is also the matter of the phantom. The domestic accident rate has been increasing recently, and I cant shake the feeling that something big is on the horizon. Xue Wenli: Zhu Guorui expressed willingness to step in. In fact, Im going to contact Su Yu within the next couple of days to have him deal with some events that are suspected to be phantoms As Xue Wenli and Zhong Feng were chatting privately, Su Yu returned to his rented apartment. Sitting on the sofa, Su Yu opened a metal container containing Spiritual Energy. The milky Spiritual Energy emerged like fog and Su Yu quickly sat cross-legged to absorb it. Five minutes later. Ding! From absorption of Spiritual Energy, you gained 866 Experience Points. Whew After absorbing it, Su Yu exhaled deeply, and the magic storage center in the brain had solidified more. Pure Spiritual Energy must not be absorbed in excess. This would destabilize the foundation and make it harder to break through bottlenecks when reaching a higher level. But the term excess refers to a quantity that would make one level up twice or thrice all at once. The quantity he absorbed now was minimal and perfectly safe. Su Yu sent a brief text to Xue Wenli via his phone, describing his feelings after absorbing the Spiritual Energy. After doing all of this, he put on a helmet and entered the game. Once online, Su Yus figure appeared at the entryway of the Goldfinch Royal Palace. The current in-game time was 12 pm. There remained 90 minutes before his scheduled time to release a task with the players. Given the short amount of time, Su Yu didnt plan to do a task at Tinas place. Instead, he planned to spend the time leveling up in the wilderness. Riding on Dima and walking on the city road of Goldfinch, there were already scattered players around. But the players neither greeted each other nor interrupted others. They remained busy with their own activities. There were quite a few players leveling up in the 11-12 level monster area outside the city. However, the overall number of players was still considerably few. Su Yu arrived at the level 20 [Magic Spring Mountain Cat] monster area. He casted the [Insight] spell and looked at the mountain cats to get more detailed information. [Magic Spring Mountain Cat Lv. 20] Health Points: 1650 Attack Power: 52 Skills: [Pounce], [Ferocious Bite], [Cheetahs Agility (Passive)] Brief Introduction: Magic Spring Mountain Cats are terrifying creatures. They have sharp large teeth, and their Magic Spring Cat Claws are full of elasticity and juicy flavor. Su Yu returned Dimas horse voucher to the backpack. With his high moving speed, he began to level up by pulling the mountain cats in the valley.. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: 90, Goldfinch Central Plaza_1 Chapter 90: 90, Goldfinch Central Plaza_1 Translator: 549690339 One oclock in the afternoon, Goldfinch City Square. There was a large gathering of players, drawn here by the news of Nemesis, the big influencer, planning to release a quest. Many of the players were game live-streamers. They activated the in-game cameras, preparing to broadcast the events that were about to unfold in the square. Hello everyone, I am Maple Forest of Matsushima Right in front of me is the Goldfinch City Square, where Nemesis will be releasing a quest in half an hour There are so many experts in the square! Look, over there in the distance is Shepherd in the Clouds, the leader of the Mu Yun guild. Hes a mage. His weapon is a [Matchstick], a level 10 green magic wand from the Little Annie the Match-Seller dungeon. Quite a unique design.. Look at this one, here is Snow Leopard, the guild leader of the Department of Affairs, said to be a rare Druid Wow! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, the second highest ranking player in the leaderboard, is here too! Could we get a picture, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated just glared at me. Boohoo, Im so upset that I need extra cookies to mend my wounded heart Maple Forest of Matsushima was a popular streamer with over two million followers, and the chat on his live-stream was scrolling quickly: Oh, come on, youre a man in your thirties, and youre weeping like a child. Are you trying to be sickening? These are all the cookies I have, take them. Take a look around, I see a lot of leaderboard players. Mr. Matsushima, there is an adorable Ioli at 2 0clock direction. Go and check her out! If you do, Ill send you a 1000 yuan gift! Upon seeing the incoming gifts, Mr. Song immediately perked up. Looking to the left, indeed, there was a little girl in light brown scaled armour approaching. Determined to earn his gift, Mr. Song quickly walked over to the little girl: Hello little miss! I am Maple Forest of Matsushima, a well-known game streamer. Say hello to my followers! Mr. Song put the girl on camera. The chat in the live stream exploded: Wow! What an adorable Ioli. I wish I had a daughter this cute! The bow and arrow the Ioli is using are from a level 10 dungeon, right? She must be good. Of course! Can anyone capable of clearing a level 10 dungeon at this stage be weak? The little girl didnt answer. She coldly raised her bow and arrow, aiming at Mr. Song. There were three teammates standing next to her, but none of them interfered, instead watching with their arms folded, enjoying the drama. Seeing the girls arrow aimed at him, Mr. Song grinned: Haha little girl, Im a level 10 defense warrior. You cant break my defense Before he could finish his sentence, the arrow in the little girls hand took flight. Whoosh! A blaze of scarlet light shot across the square, instantly turning Mr. Song into a wisp of white light. He was kicked offline to reflect on this. Seeing this, the viewers in the chat room erupted in laughter: Level 10 defense warrior? Thats it? Mr. Song, is your defense made of paper? Haha, that was a smack in the face, and so fast too! You cant break my defense Ah, haha, Im dying of laughter! The live broadcast chat was filled with joyous laughter. Of course, the one who shot the arrow just now was none other than the Sky Dragon Ioli. She used her innate skill [Heart Piercing Arrow], dealing 500% real damage in a single shot, instantly incapacitating the streamer Mr. Song. The NPC guards in the square just warned her with a glance but didnt intervene. Because the guards had received orders to not interfere in infighting among the adventurers from other worlds. They would only arrest anyone who attacked the native inhabitants. Sky Dragon didnt give much thought to the subject of one-shotting the host. At this moment, she was hugging Swifts thigh with her big, adorable eyes blinking: Miss. Swift, would you like to join Nemesis brothers guild with me later? It would be reassuring for both of us to join together. Im afraid thats impossible. Swift replied awkwardly, Ive signed a contract with the guild. I cant afford the penalty for changing guilds. No problem, Ill talk to my brother about us mutually terminating the contract! Sky Dragon quickly responded, Moreover, how about I triple the salary for you if you stay with me? Triple salary?! Before Swift could reply, the Red -Eyed Black Dragon who was walking in front turned his head abruptly, his eyes shining brightly: How about me? Are you willing to take me along? My gaming skill is top-notch in the industry! Who would want to stay in Emperor Blood if theres a triple salary? Even the always stern-faced Giant God Soldier looked over with interest. Um Sky Dragon pouted and thought about it before shaking her head: Sorry Uncle Red -Eyed, to pay Miss. Swift triple salary, I would need to cut my pocket money by a quarter. If I take you and Little Giant with me, I wont have any pocket money. A quarter ofpocket money The three, the Red-Eyed Black Dragon, were stunned. As top gamers, they signed a top tier contract with Emperor Blood for an annual salary of three million. Now with Sky Dragons a quarter of her pocket money, they were nearly speechless. Was their collective salary times three still less than what this little girl had for pocket money? This On the other side of the square, Su Yu also mounted Dima and arrived on the main square. Hey, everyones here! Su Yu waved at all the players present. There werent quite a thousand players in the square at the moment. A rough estimate would put it between seven to eight hundred. But that was to be expected. Some players followed the mission guide to other main cities, while a considerable amount had joined the rebel faction. So it was normal that less than a thousand were present here. Those present were all elite members of the major guilds or high-level solo players. Besides several game hosts gathering around to enthusiastically greet Su Yu, others maintained their etiquette and watched from afar. Most of them had not seen Su Yu before, so upon their first meeting, they immediately acknowledged him with a salute. Everyone was exceptionally attentive towards Su Yu, the most dazzling player in the game. Before announcing the quest, I want to ask everyone something. Is there anyone who wants to join the guild Ive created? Su Yu thundered. The Yellow Turban Army guild was established not long after entering the city, but currently, he was the only one in it. So with such a great opportunity, he could try to recruit members. Me, me, me! A little red-haired girl quickly bounced out from the crowd. Not only her, but she also brought a beautiful blonde woman along. Hello, Nemesis. I am Sky Dragon. After joining the guild, can I buy Howling Moon Wolf pet eggs from you? Sky Dragon asked cheerfully. Her main reason for joining Su Yus guild was for the Howling Moon Wolf pet eggs. She loves this snow-white large dog but had no way to get it. So she can only buy from Su Yu. Of course! Not only the Howling Moon Wolf pet eggs, but you can also buy more valuable pet eggs from me in the future! Su Yu had long known that Sky Dragon was going to join, so he directly sent her an invitation to join the guild. After her successful admission, he promoted her to the Officer position, so it would be easier for her to invite others to join. Then I can rest assured. Sky Dragon narrowed her eyes happily. Upon joining the guild, she opened the guild exchange list. Sky Dragon originally intended to search directly for the Howling Moon Wolf pet egg. But when she saw the first few items on the list, her eyes bulged in surprise. Level 33 rare equipment! There are level 33 items on the guild exchange list! Brother Nemesis, can you even defeat level 33 monsters?! Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: President Chat Room 1 Chapter 91: President Chat Room 1 Translator: 549690339 Level 33 rare equipment?! Upon Sky Dragons words, all the players in the square were taken aback. After leaving the novice village, the players had some understanding of the mechanism of acquiring equipment. To acquire level 33 equipment, the first method is to level up to 33 and complete tasks equivalent to that level; the second method is to kill level 33 monsters, with a chance of dropping them. Clearly, Nemesis did not adopt the first method. So the question is, how did Nemesis manage to kill a level 33 monster at level 18? Does the level suppression not exist for him? Seeing that the players present were so interested, Su Yu explained with a slight smile, Its simple. A high-level NPC gave me a buff, and I got it when I killed the level 33 boss, the Demonized Dave. All the people present: This reason seems a bit familiar. The Snow Leopard standing among the crowd looked even darker in the face. Was this the fourth time he had heard this reason? Couldnt Elder Zhang come up with another explanation? Apart from Snow Leopard, there were several major guild leaders in the square. At this time, they successively stepped out of the crowd and approached Su Yu. Hello, Nemesis! Im Shepherd in the Clouds, the president of Mu Yun Guild, and a mage like you, nice to meet you! An emaciated, shrewd, and competent-looking young man with slightly lower looks than Su Yu walked up to him. It was Su Yus former boss in his past life Shepherd in the Clouds. Hello, Im glad to meet you too. Su Yu shook hands with him with a smile. Shepherd in the Clouds, whose real name Zhang Mu, was the son of the chairman of the Mu Yun Group. Su Yu had a pretty good impression of this old boss from his previous life. Shepherd in the Clouds was gentle, reliable, and decisive, without his dads extreme self-interest advocacy. Other leaders of the major guilds also gathered around. Hello Nemesis! Im Summer, the leader of Across the Four Seas. Im the leader of the Flame Emblem, Laser Pen. No need for introductions, Im the deputy leader of the Emperor Blood Guild, Red -Eyed Black Dragon. Im the leader of Autumn Ends In the end, Snow Leopard also joined in: Hello Elder, I heard that you are giving out tasks here, so I brought over all the members of our guild who are over level 10. Snow Leopard didnt hide his name, so the surrounding guild leaders were taken aback when they saw his name. Snow Leopard was quite well-known. His guild had secured two first-kill achievements out of the six dungeons in the starting village, and the relevant department was also emerging on the top as the first guild inside the game. But why would Snow Leopard call Nemesis an Elder? Snow Leopard seemed to be a man in his mid-thirties, and Nemesis was a young man in his early twenties. The move of Snow Leopard calling Nemesis Elder felt quite ridiculous at first, but upon thoughtful analysis, it was extremely terrifying. Especially Shepherd in the Clouds. He suddenly thought of the Nemesis First-Person Video he saw this morning, where the NPC guards in the game also called Nemesis a master It seemed that although Su Yu was quite young, his position inside and outside the game was quite high! Seeing that the surrounding guild leaders were stunned, Su Yu laughed and broke the impasse: Now that were all gathered, why dont we take this opportunity to set up a chat room. It would be easier to communicate and contact each other in the future. Good idea! We guild leaders indeed need a platform for communication. This task is a thousand-level operation. With a chat room, we can communicate and command more efficiently. None of the guild leaders objected. A chat room called Guild Leader Communication Group was set up quickly. Su Yu was the group owner, with Snow Leopard, Red-Eyed Black Dragon, and Shepherd in the Clouds being the administrators with the privilege of removing group members. The other six guild leaders were ordinary members, after all, their guilds were relatively small in scale. Among them, the biggest, Across the Four Seas, had eight or nine hundred people, the smallest, Autumn Ends, had just over four hundred people. They were considered small compared to the three major guilds with several thousand people. So they had no objections to not being made administrators. After the chat room was set up, the guild leaders gathered together for a jovial chat. 5 minutes later, Su Yu was still laughing and talking with the guild leaders. At this time, Sky Dragon walked over to him and tugged his sleeve: Brother Nemesis, shall we recruit more people into the guild? Well about that. Su Yu hesitated a bit. According to his original plan, he intended to first recruit 100 players into the guild, using up the inventory dropped by the Wolf King, and at the same time setting up the basic structure of the guild. But the premise of this plan wasSnow Fall would be the guild manager to help him manage the guild, which they agreed upon when they were in the novice village. But when he glanced around, he didnt see Snow Fall anywhere. So he looked at Snow Leopard: Wheres Snow Fall? Why didnt she come along with you? You mean Luo Luo? Her school has organized everyone to volunteer in the rural areas, so she cant log on during the day these days. Snow Leopard answered. Volunteering? Could it be the Seventeenth Hope School in East Sea City? Su Yu casually asked. Snow Leopard nodded: Since Luo Luo has already told you about it, yes, its that school. Are you planning to go find her? His smile was getting a bit stiff. Snow Fall had never told him about volunteering. It was just that two days ago, when Su Yu first demonstrated his strength, he went to East Sea University to kill a Soul-Eating Ghost. This Soul-Eating Ghost had previously infiltrated the volunteering activities of the Seventeenth Hope School in his previous life, resulting in hundreds of teachers and students death. Unexpectedly, Snow Fall was also a part of this volunteering activity. Snow Falls life in the previous life was too miserable! She was kicked out of the game for failing to complete the task and then killed by a ghost while volunteering in rural education. Su Yu fell into thought, did he really want to drag Snow Fall into the guild to manage it? Is Snow Falls future fortunate after disaster, or would the bad luck continue? Su Yu didnt know. He decided to observe a while longer before deciding. So Su Yu said to Sky Dragon: Well hold off on recruiting for the guild for now. Well discuss recruitment when the guilds management logs on. But now that youre also an officer of the guild, you can invite friends to join without my approval. Alright, Brother Nemesis. Sky Dragon didnt object. It didnt matter to her how many people were in the guild. But after Sky Dragon interrupted, Su Yu realized that it was time to get down to business. He checked the ninth round of the Princess quest, which was still 20 minutes from starting. So he said aloud to everyone: Now Ill put out the task, come get the task from me! Su Yu opened the task delegation panel and added the task to himself. Soon, a golden exclamation mark appeared above his head.. Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: 92, Battle scene, Entrance to A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated 1 Chapter 92: 92, Battle scene, Entrance to A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated 1 Translator: 549690339 Looking at the golden exclamation mark hovering above Su Yus head, many players felt a desire to retort, but they didnt know where to begin. If Su Yu were an NPC, the exclamation mark wouldnt seem out of place. But hes a player! A player with a golden exclamation mark issuing quests to other players, this The sight was bizarre no matter how one looked at it. No matter how strange they felt, players approached Su Yu one by one to accept his task. Ding! Congratulations, you have triggered the large-scale scenario battle [Giant Wood Canyon Encounter]. Battle Briefing: The Empires Princess Alyssa is about to negotiate with the rebel leader Anzu Seifer in Maple City, and the inevitable path [Giant Wood Canyon] sees her ambushed by unidentified bandits. The bandits are numerous, but the princesss escorting party is very few. Battle Requirements: Assist player Nemesis to protect the princesss convoy so that damage does not exceed 50%, and Princess Alyssa must survive. (Current damage: 0%) Battle Rewards: Experience Pointsx3000, Spiritual Energy Coinsx10. Upon receiving the quest, players huddled together to discuss: [Giant Wood Canyon Encounter]? This should be a storyline-related scenario battle, right? I think so too. The princess discussed her trip to Maple City in yesterdays meeting. The main storyline is way too awesome! It even offers a task with thousands of players! Theres a lot of experience points for this quest. I really hope such a high-experience quest can occur more often. Su Yu stood still, allowing the players to accept the quest. Some players were very interested in the princesss story and asked Su Yu some questions about the plot. Su Yu, having nothing better to do, answered all of their questions. The players in the scene crowded around Su Yu to receive the quest. After completing, they stepped back, making room for other players. The whole process was orderly. After about 5 minutes, when half of the players had accepted the quest, an assassin walked over from the edge of the square. This assassins movements immediately attracted the attention of all the players around, as he was the second-ranked player on the leaderboard C A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. Before Su Yu arrived at the square, several guild leaders had tried to recruit him but failed. In addition, because A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was quite solitary, he had been standing in a corner of the square all this time. Until now, he finally moved. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated walked over to Su Yu and said, Nemesis, can I join your guild? His words immediately drew the attention of all the guild leaders. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated actually wanted to join Nemesis guild? No wonder he had turned down their invitations. Su Yu looked at A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was a robust man in his thirties. As a martial artist, his bulging muscles could be faintly seen through his leather armor. For such a top-level player, Su Yu had no reason to refuse and immediately sent him a guild invite. Ding! Player A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated joins the guild. Welcome! Why did you want to join my guild? Su Yu asked. Could it be that he was convinced by my kings domineering spirit? Su Yu thought to himself. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated answered, I noticed you since you cleared the [Green Pasture] dungeon. You answered all of the Sheep Village Chiefs questions correctly, which shows that you have a deep understanding of the game, right? Certainly. Su Yu responded confidently. Can an assassin change class and become a warrior? Honestly, I dont really like playing an assassin, but I cant bear to restart the game. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated revealed his true intention. Su Yu laughed, Of course I know about that. Not only did Su Yu know how to switch from the Thief class to the Warrior class, but he could even change A Thousand Cups Unintoxicateds class to one of Su Yus all-time favourites C the [Martial Artist] class. This could be achieved through a hidden quest. Really? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicateds eyes lit up: Could you tell me the method to switch classes? Ill meet any requirements you have! Lets add each other as friends and continue private messaging. Su Yu sent a friend request to A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated also knew that it wasnt appropriate to discuss this in public and accepted Su Yus friend request without hesitation. The two switched to private messaging. Su Yu: A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, though you want to switch to the Warrior class, I dont think itll fully satisfy you, will it? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated didnt respond, Su Yus question had hit a nerve. To be a Warrior, one must wear a set of heavy armor to achieve any combat effectiveness, but A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated didnt want to be a clumsy Warrior. In his mind, the Warrior class only slightly topped the Assassin class, but it still fell short of his ideal class. Su Yu continued messaging: I know a class that will suit you perfectly. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated didnt believe him: What class? Su Yu: The third expansion Pandaren Empire is going to introduce four new classes: Martial Artist, Taoist, Monk, and Alchemist. The Martial Artist class would suit you perfectly. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicateds eyes lit up. Being a Martial Artist in reality, the Martial Artist class of course harmonised with him. But There are still four months until the third expansion is released, right? I suppose Ill have to wait patiently. Su Yu: No, no. I know of a hidden quest which can allow you to switch to the Martial Artist class ahead of time. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was shocked. How come Nemesis seemed to know everything? Could he really be a game designer? Besides, a hidden quest that allows early access to a class from an upcoming expansion could fetch at least hundreds of thousands of Flower Coins if sold on the Black Market! Many affluent players would definitely be willing to buy. Intimidated, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated started to back out. He certainly would not spend hundreds of thousands to acquire this hidden class. Su Yu continued messaging: I can tell you about this hidden quest but you have to promise to do me a favor. When youre in the Pandaren Empire, I need you to collect some materials for me. In fact, when he first started playing, Su Yu had thought about heading to the Pandaren Empire first. After all, there were no players there, meaning all of the game resources within the empire were his alone! But after accepting two main quests, he shelved the idea. Alright. I agree, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated made up his mind. Good opportunities are fleeting, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated decided to seize this chance. Su Yu: Even though youve agreed, I need to reiterate the pros and cons of becoming a Martial Artist. Cons: First, youll be sent to the Pandaren Empire, at least a month will pass before you can return. Second, Martial Artist skill books certainly wont be readily available for purchase in stores like other classes, being a disadvantage and causing your strength to lag behind mainstream players. Pros: First, youll be transitioning into a class that suits you perfectly. Second, all the resources in the Pandaren Empire will be yours. For the next four months, you wont have any competition and you can explore freely. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated thought briefly and responded: I am willing to switch to the Martial Artist class! Plus, I will collect the materials you need to the best of my abilities. Su Yu was pleased: Great. For the next few days, stay with me. After we finish this mission, I will tell you how to unlock the hidden quest. Alright, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated replied. If the Martial Artist class really suited him well, hed definitely seize this opportunity. As tor the gaming solitude, he was used to grinding alone in the past; changing location wouldnt be a big deal. I hope the Martial Artist class really suits me! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated silently wished.. Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: 93, Battle of Giant Wood Canyon_l Chapter 93: 93, Battle of Giant Wood Canyon_l Translator: 549690339 Once all the players received the mission, Su Yu led them towards the gate of the Royal Palace. Upon reaching the palace gate, Su Yu asked the players to wait there while he himself followed Keerderon into the palace. Keerderon, how are the preparations for the princesss travel convoy going? Su Yu asked Keerderon while they were on their way to the main hall. Keerderon responded respectfully: Master Nemesis, the convoy is ready and will set out shortly. Hmm. Su Yu nodded slightly without further discussion. A few minutes later, five extravagantly decorated carriages adorned with royal crests swiftly exited from a side gate of the palace. Also present was a personal guard of a hundred Holy Knights dedicated to the princess. In these five carriages, the first one was occupied by Xier, the foreign minister responsible for negotiations; The second was occupied by the Seventh Order Shepherd in the Clouds, Xi Fan; The third one at the centre was, of course, for the princess; The last two were filled with miscellaneous items and supplies. The princess was traveling light this time for a quick there-and-back, so her hundred-strong guard was also equipped with horses, as well as food and drink for seven days. Su Yu was sharing the third carriage with the princess. After the convoy left the palace, Su Yu sent a message in the chat room, instructing the nine guild leaders to follow with their players. The guild leaders promptly notified the players present in the field. Everyone quickly summoned their mounts to follow the princesss convoy. A small portion of the players mounts were from a hidden mission in the newbie village, while others had rented or bought common horses from the citys stable. Moreover, everyone present was a seasoned gamer, all aware of the importance of a mount and had immediate procured one upon entering the city. There was no one without a mount. Leading the way was the princesss convoy, while nearly a thousand players followed behind, marching grandly towards the north city gate. Su Yu was sitting face-to-face with the princess on the third carriage. The players certainly saw him and couldnt help but feel a mixture of emotions: Look at Master Nemesis, sitting in the carriage and having close contact with the princess Ioli. We can only follow from far behind. The princess Ioli didnt even spare us a glance! Sigh, tell me about it. Be content! According to the description of the scenario campaign, we are here to assist Nemesis. Perhaps, in the NPCs eyes, we are just irrelevant weeds brought by Nemesis. Believe in yourself, delete the perhaps, we are indeed irrelevant weeds. Forget about that, just perform well in the upcoming scenario battle. We might catch the eye of some NPCs, leading to some hidden missions. The players were chatting and making their way at the same time. Meanwhile, the princess was also conversing with Su Yu. The adventurers you recruited seem quite energetic. Princess Alyssa cast a backward glance at this group of adventurers from beyond. These adventurers were all above the first level, their equipment was pretty decent, and their number was almost a thousand. Collectively, they formed a considerable force. Nemesis must have spent a lot of money recruiting them. Its commendable to have such loyal subjects at this critical time. The princess thought to herself. Ding! The favorability of [Princess Alyssa] towards you +1. Su Yu, after experiencing the explosive increment of favorability points from Tina, was hardly moved by this single point increase. Keeping his expression constant, Su Yu courteously said: Your Highness, according to the signs from the stars I divined last night, the forces of Duke Landilus will disguise themselves as bandits to attack your convoy. Landilus? How dare he! Doesnt he know that Master Xi Fan is with my convoy? What if they sent someone to distract Xi Fan? Su Yu looked into the princesss eyes. This The princesss expression turned serious: Where will these rebels attack us? Giant Wood Canyon, Your Highness. Twenty minutes game time later, at the Giant Wood Canyon. Everybody get ready! We have now reached the Giant Wood Canyon, Snow leopard shouted loudly. Meanwhile, in the chat room, the guild leaders were making their final deployments. The entire team of players formed into a round defensive formation, with tanks on the outermost layer and assassins and DPS warriors scattered in their midst. Archers and mages stood in the second layer, protecting the fragile healers in the innermost circle. The Red-Eyed Black Dragon was brimming with confidence, saying in the chat room, This is our first battle under the noses of the NPCs! We must perform well and not let the NPCs look down on us! Shepherd in the Clouds: NPC? Just a string of data. If you take it seriously, youve lost. Snow Leopard: No, no. Theyre more than just a string of data. You need to listen more, watch more, observe more before jumping to conclusions. Shepherd in the Clouds: Reallyis that so? Of course, Shepherd in the Clouds knew what kind of organization Snow Leopards related department was. They exuded the qualities of iron-blooded soldiers, so anyone with half a brain would know what they were about. With Snow Leopards words, Shepherd in the Clouds immediately believed him most of the way. Could it be this game hides some big secret? While he was contemplating, the princesss convoy already entered the Giant Wood Canyon. Suddenly, killing shouts erupted from the hillsides on both sides! Kill! Kill them! Countless regular troops disguised as bandits charged down from the hills on both sides of the canyon. At the same time, layers of area spells appeared in the sky above the convoy. If these spells all came crashing down, the convoy would be smashed to pieces in an instant. Of course, Xi Fan was prepared. The Curtain of Shadow! With a light wave of his dark purple staff, the tier-six defensive spell The Curtain of Shadow was released! The Curtain of Shadow instantly expanded to a diameter of nearly a hundred meters, enveloping the entire convoy. The area magic from the sky fell on The Curtain of Shadow and was quickly nullified, not even leaving a ripple of magic. At tms moment. Xi Fan, your opponent is me! A blinding holy light flew down from the clouds, striking directly at the peak of the canyon, shattering half the peak. Within the scattered debris, a female Holy Knight dressed in golden armor holding a double-handed sword, pointed the swords tip towards Xi Fan. Haha, I wondered who it was. So, its you, Madeline! Transforming into a shadow, Xi Fan flew towards Madeline. The gold and black figures collided in the sky, causing a series of deafening explosions. Meanwhile, the players swiftly moved into action, shielding the entire convoy in the middle. They formed the previous round defensive formation, with tanks on the outside and ranged professions and healers on the inside. Although The Curtain of Shadow can block magical attacks, it cannot prevent physical intrusions. The bandits stepped into The Curtain of Shadow one by one, launching an attack on the players inside. Hey! The tanks charged forward, using their sturdy bodies to withstand the onslaught of the bandits. The mages and archers, under the command of their respective guild leaders, targeted the AoE wherever possible, focusing fire on single target bandits if not. The healers also raised their staffs, casting rays of healing light towards the wounded players at the front. The power level of the bandits wasnt high, with ordinary bandits being between level 10 and 20. Under the concentrated fire of the players, they were quickly defeated. There were over level 30 and even level 50 bandits among them who, after killing a batch of players, charged into the formation, engaging in battle with the princesss personal guard. The defeated players patiently waited for one minute to resurrect beside Su Yu, before diving back into the battle. With the cooperation of the players and the instructions gradually issued through the guild leaders chat room, the orderly assembly of nearly a thousand players easily withstood the bandits onslaught.. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: 94, Start taking action! 1 Chapter 94: 94, Start taking action! 1 Translator: 549690339 The battlefield was gradually growing tense. After a period of probing, the players had smartened up. If they encounter bandits above level 20, they dont directly engage in combat, using the tanks [Taunt] skill to draw them in and moving them next to the Princesss personal guard, leaving them to be taken care of by the soldiers of the guard. As for bandits under level 20, they rushed in and beat them mercilessly! One by one, the bandits fell, spilling equipment, spiritual energy coins, potions all over the ground. However, no player picked them up. It had been agreed beforehand that the loot dropped after the battle would be collected by Snow Leopard, who would then calculate the total market value and divide the resulting spiritual energy coins equally among all the players present. All of their energy was poured into the battle, fighting fiercely. Under the players coordination and the guild leaders command and dispatch, the bandits offensive momentum was quickly curbed, and the balance of victory tipped in favor of the players. In fact, viewing the entire campaign, it was pretty easy to get through it. The guilds present were all top guilds in the game, filled with experts. The other players too were all elites, and there were even top players like A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. Plus, with battlefield command on the level of a brigadier general like Snow Leopard, if they couldnt easily win this scenario battle, then the difficulty level of the game would be off balance. The third minute after the battle started. Su Yu roughly scanned the battlefield situation and knew that victory was assured! At this rate, the Princesss convoy may not even suffer 5% losses, and at most it would be around 3%. The players all wore confident smiles, knowing that they were certain to win this battle! Since victory was assured, Su Yu was bound to start causing mischief. Not showing off when ahead didnt fit his personality. So, Su Yu said in the chatroom: Listen up, everyone! Send out a notice. Let the players in the front deliberately expose their weak spots so the bandits can kill them. Healers cut off healing, mages sit down and drink potions to pretend theyre low on mana, as for archers figure out how to slack off on your own. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: ??? Snow Leopard: ??? Shepherd in the Clouds: ??? Summer: ??? A string of question marks came up. Were about to win this battle, whats going on? Su Yu sent a smiling emoji and explained: To be honest, the tasks I assigned to you were all obtained from the NPCs. You guys have to appear defeat after defeat for me to get better tasks from the NPCs. Otherwise, if were close to winning, how would the NPCs want to release high-reward tasks to you? The guild leaders looked at each other. They werent clear about the details, but since these are the words of Nemesis, well The guild leaders: Okay, well listen to you. Under the arrangement of the guild leaders, the originally splendid battlefield situation suddenly turned for the worse, like the plummeting stock price of some Sauce-flavored technology. The players began to slack off. Tanks stopped using their damage reduction abilities and crashed directly into the blades of the high-level bandits, assassins were hacked to death after charging into the enemy lines without activating [Stealth], and priests and mages sat side by side, drinking their potions. With everyone slacking off, the battle line crumbled in an instant. The bandits charged forward with unstoppable momentum, continuously pressing forward and quickly shifting the battle line to the edge of the Princesss convoy. A high-level bandit slashed at the rear carriage, and the degree of convoy loss value jumped from 0% to 2%. Princess Alyssa saw everything, and she was anxious. Everything was fine just then, how could the line suddenly collapse? Was it because the adventurers from another world were not strong enough, or was the enemy too powerful? She didnt know about the occurrence of a traitor in her ranks using the guild channel and chatroom, and even if she thought about it she couldnt figure out that someone had turned traitor, and it was an all-encompassing betrayal like in the Conan Brewery. Seeing the timing was right, Su Yu respectfully said to the princess: Im sorry, Your Highness. My subordinates are weak and might not be able to withstand these bandits. The nearby players sighed in unison, very much in line with Su Yus performance. Then what should we do? the princess frowned. Cat Morning Star could transform into a dragon and run away with her (for some reason Morning Star couldnt participate in the battle), but this hundred-man guard was her elite force! If they were all lost, she would definitely be pained for a long time. Moreover, the negotiations with Duke Anzu Seifer would naturally come to nothing, which she could not accept. I still have a last resort. Su Yus face became particularly serious: Theres an old saying in our place, great reward leads to the brave. I want to give these adventurers a generous reward to boost their morale. Of course, its all out of my own pocket, all you need to do is allow me to act in your name. This Princess Alyssa was stunned. Nemesis was willing to help her through the crisis again at his own expense. The only explanation she could think of was that Nemesis wanted to assist her in ascending the throne, exchanging early investments for later rewards. But how could such a good deed not touch people? Okay, go ahead! the princess looked at Su Yu, her eyes especially soft. Ding! The favorability of [Princess Alyssa] towards you +5. Su Yu spun around and shouted to the players: Hold on everyone, muster your courage! If everyone can drive the bandits out of the Curtain of Shadow, Her Highness the Princess will bestow 50 spiritual energy coins to each one present! At the same time, all the players on the battlefield received a game prompt: Player Nemesis issued a task to you [Drive the Bandits out of the Curtain], do you accept? Of course, the players chose to accept. Ding! Congratulations on triggering the scenario campaign side-mission [Drive the Bandits out of the Curtain]. Task requirements: Push the front line outside of [The Curtain of Shadow]. Task rewards: Experience Points X1500, Spiritual Energy Coin X50. This time the spiritual energy coin reward for the task is fixed, and Su Yu cant increase the experience points by reducing the spiritual energy coin. But Su Yu didnt mind, to spend fifty thousand spiritual energy coins for 15,000 experience points, which is unacceptable for normal players, was extremely worth it for him! Moreover, theres the 5-point favorability of the princess. This kind of thing probably cant be exchanged even with tens of millions of spiritual energy coins from goblin merchants. After receiving the task, the players stopped slacking, each one bursting out their peak strength! Tanks activated their damage reduction skills and charged forward, the mages who had already recovered their full magic power roared like turrets, and the healers poured down large swaths of healing light. The bandits were most deeply affected. A moment ago, these otherworldly adventurers were like chicks under their blades. Why had they suddenly become so fierce? It was simply a transition of battle power from being chicks to being geese! The bandits were caught off guard. As the players counterattacked, their bodies piled up, and the battle line was pushed several meters away from the convoy. Stimulated by the task, the players were full of momentum, while the bandits were so flustered by the sudden change that they lost their feet. With one increase and one decrease, the scales on the battlefield were again tipping towards the players.. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: 95, Stir up Trouble Again 1 Chapter 95: 95, Stir up Trouble Again 1 Translator: 549690339 The bandits were no match for the players. In less than 10 minutes, all bandits below level 20 were driven out of The Curtain of Shadow. However, the players wouldnt leave The Curtain of Shadow either. Once they left The Curtain of Shadow, they would be under the spell cover of the bandit mages, which would lead to a lose-lose situation. After the bandits were expelled, the players received a game prompt indicating the completion of the [Drive the Bandits Out of the Curtain] mission. The 1500 Experience Points were equivalent to 15% of their level one Experience Points, and it was effortlessly obtained, plus they received an additional 50 spiritual energy coins. The players turned around, looking gratefully at Su Yu. If it werent for Su Yu, where could they find such a rewarding mission! Looking at the smiling faces of the players, Su Yu stroked his chin and pondered. The situation was back in their favor, was it time to stir things up again? Should he use the same old trick? No, the princess was not a fool. If Su Yu asked the players to pull back the battle line again, the princess would definitely sense something amiss. However, I could use that method. Suddenly, Su Yu had a bright idea. He decided to go big and end this battle. At the same time, he could squeeze out the maximum benefits of the battle! Thinking about it, he quickly sent a message in the guild leader chat room: Attention everyone! Now you need to have your strongest players go die, but do not resurrect, stay with me in the soul state. We will probably need 50-80 players, preferably more mages and archers, no priests. This time the guild leaders didnt ask questions, they immediately complied with the message they received. Only Red-Eyed Black Dragon said: Whats your plan? Su Yu sent a smile emoticon: Youll know soon. After posting the message in the chat room, Su Yu switched to the guild channel: A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, Sky Dragon, you guys go die to the bandits now, then follow me in soul state. Sky Dragon, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: Why? Youll find out. Sky Dragon, is your [Heart Piercing Arrow] skill cooled down? Su Yu asked. Not yet, 11 hours left. Sky Dragon regretted a bit, had he known he wouldnt have slayed that unfortunate anchor with one arrow. Su Yu: No problem, just equip yourself well, you can follow as well. At this moment, Swift, who joined the guild with Sky Dragon, spoke up: Do you need me to go? My equipment level is also not bad. Su Yu: No need, priests are not included in the operation this time Oh right, Swift, are you familiar with guild management? Swift: Of course. In the previous holographic game Magic Realm, our King of Games ranked in the top ten across all servers, and I was the vice president. While Red-Eyed Black Dragon was leading the Elite Team, I was managing the internal affairs of the guild. Su Yu: Thats great! After the battle, we can talk about the guilds internal management. Swift: Alright. Sky Dragon was not happy: Hey hey! What are you guys up to? Why are you leaving me out? Su Yu: Not at all, I know of a hidden quest that could reward a panda pet, I was just about to tell you about it. Sky Dragon: Pandas!! Su Yu: Hehe, want to know about it? In the following time, Su Yu was drawning a pie for little lolita Sky Dragon. In the late stages of the game of Su Yus previous life, godly pets were in abundance. However, Sky Dragon always had a very common panda pet with her, which showed how much she loved pandas. Now just the mention of pandas from Su Yu was enough to attract Sky Dragon, who was easily entranced by his pie drawing. While Su Yu was chatting and bonding with the three guild members, a large number of player souls were gathering behind him. Su Yu couldnt see these souls, but he still felt a chill on his back. The players in the state of soul could also send messages, just like now. Snow Leopard (Soul): All right, elder, we now have 80 people gathered, most of whom are archers and mages. Can you start the next phase of the plan? su Yu: Yes. The plan officially begins. Su Yu turned around, facing Princess Alyssa who was standing beside him, and said seriously, Your Highness, I have an important matter to report to you. Whats the matter? The princess looked at him, her lips curled in a light smile. The princess is in a good mood right now. The battle will soon be won, and her personal guards didnt suffer too much loss. This is the best outcome. So she was especially cordial to Su Yu. Su Yu said seriously, Theres an old saying where I come from, capture the leader first to defeat the enemies. If we take down the leader of these bandits, the rest will fall apart. Su Yu looked towards the top of the canyon where the bandit leader, Landiluss righthand man, John the Baptizer LV70, was standing. He is a berserker. The princess nodded, Of course I know that taking down the enemy leader means victory. But Nemesis cannot participate in the battle, I have no way to take down the enemy leader. Could it be you have a way? Su Yu smiled and nodded, Of course. If Im not mistaken, princess, you certainly have a treasure that can help us adventurers turn defeat into victory. If you give me that treasure, I can take down the enemy leader! Su Yu had experienced quite a few battle scenarios in his previous life. Core NPCs in battles often carry an item that can either buff the player or weaken the enemy. If the disparity between the players and enemys strength were too big, the NPC would use this item. (To prevent scenarios where there are too few players and they couldnt win.) The princess must have brought one this time too. she just didnt use it. Su Yu wanted to use his eloquence to get this item. Here, take it and use it. The princess directly took out a golden badge filled with holy light and shoved it into Su Yus hand without thinking. In her eyes, the reason they were winning this battle was all thanks to Su Yus foreknowledge and recruitment of adventurers from different realms to help. Now that Su Yu mentioned it, she naturally wouldnt be stingy with this badge and directly handed it to him. This also made all the reasons Su Yu had prepared unnecessary. Su Yu accepted the badge respectfully, Your Highness, I will not let you down. I will certainly take down the bandit leader! [Badge of Equality Among All Lives (Consumable)] Remaining Usage: 1 Usage effect: Adds up all [levels] of every target within a 40-meter radius and distributes it evenly among all targets. Duration 3 minutes. Note: Can only be used in the [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon] battle. Ah, what a pity. Seeing the effect of this consumable, Su Yu sighed silently to himself. He looked at Xi Fan and Madeline, who had already flown to the stratosphere and were battling above the clouds. If he could use the consumable to kill these two, he might have gotten high-ranking legendary gear! Unfortunately, Su Yu couldnt fly, so he couldnt use the badge on them. The badge would have to be used on John the Baptizer. Of course, Su Yu didnt forget to maximize his gains. Regarding this maneuver to take down the bandit leader, there was certainly a mission to issue. Soon, all players received a game notification: Ding! Player Nemesis has issued the [Kill the Bandit Leader] mission to you. Accept? Accept. Ding! Congratulations on triggering the scenario battle side mission [Kill the Bandit Leader]. Mission requirement: Kill the bandit leader John the Baptizer Lv70. Mission rewards: Experience Points x10000, spiritual energy coins x10.. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: 96, Kill [Baptist John], Scene Battle Ends 1 Chapter 96: 96, Kill [Baptist John], Scene Battle Ends 1 Translator: 549690339 Nearby players, in their soul forms, witnessed all of Su Yus actions. At this point, it all clicked for them: I finally understand what Nemesis is trying to do! I get it too! Our spawn point has to be within 20 meters of Nemesis. As long as Nemesis finds a way to get close to the BOSS, we can respawn next to the BOSS! Yes! Well be like a divine force descending from the heavens, instantly focusing our attacks to annihilate the BOSS! This is a stroke of genius! No wonder hes the best player in the game. From now on, I only recognize Nemesis in this game! The players praises were endless. Coming back to Su Yu. After he posted the task, he gave a few reminders about the action in the chat room. Then he sprinted towards where [John the Baptizer] was located. A few dashes later, he reached the edge of [The Curtain of Shadow]. Upon leaving the curtain, Su Yu cast [Invisibility Skill] and stealthily approached the top of the canyon. The players were witnessing Su Yus shockingly fast movement speed for the first time and couldnt help but exclaim: Damn! How can Nemesis run so fast! This speed is terrifying! I cant even drive this fast! As an assassin, this speed puts me to shame. I get it now! A few days ago, the Flying Man Incident of the Sixth Newbie Village was making waves. Turns out that Flying Man was Nemesis! Stop the discussion, we need to keep up. Alright. Right, lets follow. Over eighty soul-form players hurriedly followed Su Yu towards the top of the canyon. After leaving the curtain and running for a bit, Su Yu suddenly discovered that getting close to the bandit leader was not as easy as he initially thought. The high-ranking bandits had a large hate radius, and even with his [Invisibility Skill], he would still be detected if he got too close. Furthermore, his epic-grade [Invisibility Skill] only lasted for 30 seconds and had a cooldown time of 3 minutes. The 30 seconds time frame was not sufficient for him to approach [John the Baptizer]. Helplessly, Su Yu had no choice but to bypass the bandit army and make a big detour through the forest behind them. After circling around for a considerable distance and spending about 10 minutes, Su Yu finally appeared 65 meters behind [John the Baptizer], hiding behind a large tree. As a level-70 BOSS, [John the Baptizer] has a vigilance range of over 100 meters. However, given the noisy battlefield now, and that the BOSS had his attention entirely on the battlefield below the canyon, he didnt pick up on Su Yus approach at all. Now, Su Yu was just one step away from achieving his plan. Standing behind the tree, Su Yu pressed his back against the tree, attempting to breathe as slowly as possible. He sent a message in the chat room: Snow Leopard, is everyone ready? Snow Leopard (Soul): Were ready, of course. Snow Leopard looked at the group of players in front of him, appearing somewhat helpless. Unlike Su Yu, who had to detour, these players, in their soul forms, came straight over and were much faster than Su Yu. However, some close combat players, perhaps out of boredom or excitement, were constantly using skills such as Slap, Spit, Deadly Chicken Peck on John, leaving the usually sober Snow Leopard somewhat helpless. Su Yu: Good, notify everyone to focus their attention on the Respawn button. Respawn as soon as the button lights up. Got it! Snow Leopard immediately relayed the orders over the channel. Su Yu waited for several more seconds behind the tree. Feeling that the timing was just right, he calmly emerged from behind the tree and switched to the [Village Chiefs Staff]. Huh? [John the Baptizer] sensed something amiss and turned back to look. But it was too late. Woosh! Woosh! Woosh! Three flashes of white light sped past, and Su Yu used the [Flash Skill] to cross 45 meters to get closer to the BOSS. The landing spot was only 20 meters away from the BOSS! At the same time, numerous white lights of resurrection shone brightly around Su Yu, and over 80 players respawned instantly! Su Yu swiftly crushed the [Badge of Equality]. Eerie hum A golden wave of light spread out from his hands, covering the entire area within a 40-meter radius. There were 4 guards, over level 50, around [John the Baptizer]. Once hit by the light wave, their levels dropped drastically, plummeting straight down to level 12! The players, under the buff of the light wave, were elevated to level 13, equal to the BOSS. The players got excited. One by one, they activated their strongest attacks and directed them at the BOSS. Within moments, arrows and spells flew everywhere, swords and daggers glistened. Layers upon layers of damage numbers popped up from [John the Baptizer], his health was dropping at an alarming rate of 2% per second. [John the Baptizer] obviously realized hed been ambushed. But faced with such a predicament, he had no way out. Originally, as a fifth-order powerful entity, he could levitate and wasnt afraid of being surrounded. However, after his level was reduced, he couldnt even fly, let alone execute many of his powerful skills. [Cross Slash], [Mountain Breaker Blow], [Rage Burst], [Soul Devouring Hand] All [John the Baptizer] could do was futilely utilize low-level skills to attack players. Although his skill attacks had a great force and could insta-kill, a single [Cross Slash], for instance, could reduce a well-equipped defensive warrior to nothing. But there were simply too many players, and they were raining down an overwhelming amount of spells and attacks that kept him suppressed. The BOSSs subordinates nearby were in much worse shape than the BOSS himself. The attacks of the BOSSs subordinates couldnt insta-kill tank players of their level, and they also didnt have as much health as their boss. It didnt take long after the fight started for them to be critically injured from all the ranged attacks, and players like Snow Leopard and A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated killed them instantly with their string of high-damage combos. The bandits, engaged in combat at the base of the canyon, also noticed something odd. Turning back, they found that their lair had been infiltrated. The bandits rushed back to help. However, the top of the canyon was too far from its base, and the princesss royal guard definitely wouldnt let them pass. By the time the high-ranking bandits could muster up enough force to rush back to help, [John the Baptizer] had already been beaten to a pulp by the players insane output for over a minute, with his health bar emptied and his longsword slipping from his grasp onto the ground. Ding! Congratulations on completing the side task [Kill the Bandit Leader]. Reward: 1000 Experience Points, 10 spiritual energy coins. Please collect your reward from player Nemesis. Ding! Bandit leader [John the Baptizer] has been killed, the bandits morale collapses, they can no longer fight and have begun to flee. Ding! Congratulations on finishing the Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon, your task rating is in calculation Task evaluation determined, the rating for this scenario campaigns is S grade rewards: all experience points and spiritual energy coins gained from the entire campaign +20%, one piece of randomly assigned superior green equipment that suits the players level and profession. Thank you for your enthusiastic participation, the [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon] scenario campaign has officially ended! Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: 97, Up two more levels! 1 Chapter 97: 97, Up two more levels! 1 Translator: 549690339 We have won! We have won! After the battle, the players waved their weapons, shouting joyfully. Although this battle was not heart-stoppingly thrilling, the feeling of unity and overcoming a formidable enemy felt incredibly satisfying and gave every player present a great sense of achievement! Not only the players who took part in the battle, but also others who discussed the battle extensively. This battle was the first large-scale one in the game, and participants included top guilds and top players, even the legendary player Nemesis was leading a team. Thus, this battle garnered widespread attention throughout the game. Not only did many discussion threads appear in the official forum, but there were even live text broadcasts covering the entire battle. Several of the players participating in the battle were game anchors, who clearly broadcasted the battlefield dynamics through their live rooms. Many players went offline to watch the live broadcast, cheering for the major guilds, and top-tier players offline. Many players also saw Nemesis for the first time in the live broadcast room. Returning to the game. After this battle, Su Yu became acquainted with nine guild leaders, and the initial awkwardness disappeared. Everyone jovially gathered around the body of [Baptist John], ready to check the dropped items. Shepherd in the Clouds laughed and said, Which of you has a lucky hand? That person should loot the body. Red -Eyed Black Dragon wanted to recommend someone, but stopped himself just as he was about to speak. Su Yu noticed Red -Eyeds expression and said with a smile, Let Sky Dragon loot the equipment; she is rather lucky. Who called me? Who called me? Sky Dragon hopped over excitedly. However, Red-Eyed Black Dragon was shocked: Nemesis, how did you know Sky Dragon is lucky? Su Yu kept a straight face and said, Because I understand prophecies, I can see into the future. See into the future? Red-Eyed Black Dragon was skeptical: Then do you know where I will be a year from now? Su Yu nodded, A year from now youll die at the hands of aliens. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Ha ha ha ha! The scene burst into laughter. Everyone thought Su Yu was joking so they didnt take it seriously. Only Snow Leopard touched his chin thoughtfully. Predicting the future? Is that really possible? At this moment, Sky Dragon has picked up the drop bag from the BOSS. Upon opening a small opening, a purple glow burst from the bag. A an epic item?! All the guild leaders stared at the bag. At the current stage, players mainly had white and green items, and elite players supported by large guilds or wealthy players could equip one or two blue items among their green items. This was a purple item! It probably was the first purple item any player could get in the game! Sky Dragon quickly extricated the item and displayed it for all the players to see. [Blood Dance Crescent Blade IV13 (Epic)] Attack Power: 41-51 Strength +15 Physical Critical Rate +3% Additional Skill: [Sword Draw Slash] When executing [Sword Draw Slash], 12 blood butterflies will be generated where the blade passes. Equipment Introduction: Blood butterflies are delicious and are an indispensable dish for royal banquets C Count Vladimir. The [Blood Dance Crescent Blade] was a one-handed weapon that provides a boost in strength and only warriors and Holy Knights could equip it. Su Yu didnt pay any further attention after a glance because he couldnt equip it. However, the warriors and Holy Knights present had a spark in their eyes. I propose that everyone bid for this equipment. The highest bid will take it! Red -Eyed Black Dragon was the first to speak. I agree! I agree too! All the warrior and Holy Knight players present agreed one after another. Since no one objected, an intense bidding war immediately began. Ill offer 1000! Red-Eyed Black Dragon was the first to speak up. 1000 is too low? I offer 1200! Across The Four Seas leader, Summer, immediately responded. Ill offer 1400 said another guild leader. Su Yu was not interested in their bidding. He glanced at the remaining items that the BOSS dropped, found that there was nothing he could use, picked up the quest item [Baptist Johns emblem], and went to find the princess to report on the mission. Beside the princesss convoy. Su Yu handed the emblem to the princesss attendant and said respectfully, Your Highness, the enemy leader John has been eliminated by me. The bandits have started to flee, and they will no longer pose a threat to you and the convoy. The princess nodded happily, Well done, Nemesis! Master Xi Fan has also repelled the enemys powerful player Madeline. After the master returns, we will continue on our way to Maple City. Yes, Your Highness. Su Yu replied. Ding! Main quest [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire] (10/100) has been completed, rewards are World Prestige 2 points, and Experience Points X1000. The rewards for this mission were the precious World Prestige, which brought Su Yus total World Prestige to 5 points. I need to save up to 10 points soon! With 10 points, I will be able to purchase territory. Su Yu thought to himself. As he completed the task, a golden light flashed over Su Yu, and he successfully leveled up to 19. Su Yu was already closing in on the experience points needed to level up, and the rewarded 1000 points filled up the bar and leveled him up to 19. When they saw the golden light emanating from Su Yu, all the surrounding players were rather numb. Nemesis leveled up again! Now the difference between his level and the second place is 9 levels, right? Why do you stand out among all players? Su Yu didnt look at the level leaderboard; he loudly announced to the surrounding players, Everyone come in batches to submit your tasks, dont crowd. I trust that everyones quite satisfied with this mission, right? Of course, very satisfied! Thank you, Nemesis, for issuing this mission! The rewards are so generous, we hope theres a next time! The players all smiled happily. The rewards for this mission exceeded their expectations. 6600 high-value experience points, 84 spiritual energy coins, and the bandits droppings, where each player could harvest more than a hundred spiritual energy coins, and there was also a random green equipment reward. The players all shot Su Yu grateful glances; without Nemesis, they certainly would not have gotten such a richly rewarded task. The players crowded around Su Yu to submit their tasks. The 84 spiritual energy coins were from Su Yus own pocket, and the green equipment was given by the system. Ding! Player Lost Reality has completed the task, you receive 66 Experience Points as a reward, and lose 83 Spiritual Energy Coins. Ding! Player Falling in Love with Horses, Owning a Prairie has completed the task, you receive 66 Experience Points as a reward, and lose 84 Spiritual Energy Coins. Ding! Player Hand Tearing Gundam has completed the task, you receive 66 Experience Points as a reward and lose 83 Spiritual Energy Coins. As the players completed the task one by one, Su Yus system log filled up rapidly. Leveling up from 19 to 20 required 28,000 experience points; from 20 to 21 required 30,000 experience points; from 21 to 22 required 33,000 experience points. So, with more than 900 players handing in the mission one after the other, he obtained about 60,000 experience points! His experience bar filled up twice, ultimately stopping at 21 levels and 6%. This battle allowed Su Yu to level up two more times! Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: 98, Ranking List Changes, Free Game Experience Tips_l Chapter 98: 98, Ranking List Changes, Free Game Experience Tips_l Translator: 549690339 With players handing in their quests one after another, huge changes started appearing on the level leaderboard. The level leaderboard only displays the top 100 players, aptly nicknamed the Top 100 Board by the players. On the leaderboard, the original top five players, Frost Red Tea, Cang Shan You Jing, and Emperor Blood Slays the Sky, had fallen to around 80th place, and the top spots were taken over by players who had participated in the battle. On the current leaderboard, Su Yu retained his first place at Level 21 with 6% experience points; The second place was still held by A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated at Level 11 with 23% experience points; But the rankings below them had shifted. Ranking third now was Shepherd in the Clouds at Level 11 with 5% experience points; At fourth place was Snow Leopard, Level 10 with 99% experience points; The gap between Su Yu and the second place had widened again, reaching an astonishing 10 levels! By now, it seemed unlikely any other player would be ambitious enough to surpass him in terms of levels, right? As for the changes on the level leaderboard, the players surrounding Su Yu were all thrilled. Especially those who made it onto the leaderboard, their excitement was beyond words. Mr. Zhang, I made it onto the leaderboard! This is my first time on the leaderboard, ranked 86th! Congratulations! I was quite close to making it too, I only missed the 100th place by 3% experience points. Those who didnt participate in the battle mustve lost a lot! Totally! Just like Zhan Tianjian, who used to be 10th and held great power in the novice village. He even charged tolls at the entrance of the village. Just look at him now, he fell out of the Top 100! Let me see Thats true! Zhan Tianjian really did fall out! This is certainly a cause for celebration! Zhan Tianjian had already denied and disproved the village entrance toll rumors many times on the forum. However, as the saying goes, rumors are easy to start but hard to quell. Many players still had a bad impression of him. As a result, they all applauded and celebrated when he fell out of the Top 100. Of course, some players noticed Su Yus level and were stunned: Did I see that wrong?! [Nemesis] just leveled up to 19 and now he is already at Level 21?! What the! He really is Level 21! I was just so excited about gaining 6600 experience points, but he leveled up twice directly, gaining even more experience points! One of the players questioned Su Yu: [Nemesis], did we get different amounts of experience points? In response to the players question, Su Yu smiled slightly: Of course, its not the same. Its like in the Qing Dynasty, when a famine occurs, and the court sends relief funding, do you think the peasants or the officials handling the relief would get more? The players were moved to tears at Su Yus words. What [Nemesis] said made so much sense, they seemed to have no right to gain the same amount of experience points as him. Snow Leopard was also standing beside Su Yu at this moment, having just completed his quest. Looking at the level leaderboard, his name had made it to the top five for the first time. But when he saw the huge 1v21 in front of [Nemesis], he was filled with a deep sense of powerlessness. It seemed [Nemesis] would hold the first place forever! However, after hearing [Nemesis]s relief funding argument, he began to feel more hopeful: Senior, is there any way for us to become the relief officials? Can you share the method with us? Name your price! After thinking a bit, Su Yu replied with a cheerful smile: I can tell you but I wont require any reward, I am happy to share this information for free. The reason Su Yu didnt want any reward was that earning the trust of an NPC, especially an NPC that could assign a thousand-player quest, was not easy. Su Yu was able to gain the princesss trust because firstly, he knew the plot trajectory as a reincarnator, and secondly, he had become a highly prestigious senior scholar. As for other players although there were thousands of elites present, Su Yu was not optimistic about their prospects of gaining the trust of a top-tier NPC at least not for the next five or six months. Instead of asking for rewards, it was better to generously share the information and have everyone owe him a favor. Hearing that Su Yu was going to share his gaming experience for free, the players nearby quickly gathered around him, forming a tight circle. They held their breaths, looking at him with eager eyes. In the players eyes, Su Yu not only provided them with high-experience quests, he was also sharing his gaming insights for free. Where else could they find such a kind and generous top-ranked player? Everyone looked at him with respect. Su Yu stood still on the spot. Once there were enough players gathered around him, he began: Actually, it all started when I joined the [Scholars Temple] Su Yu briefly narrated how he joined the temple, received the [Senior Scholar Badge], gained the princesss trust and ended up taking over the task dispatch on her behalf. As for how he easily obtained the [Senior Scholar Badge], Su Yu explained that he was luckily able to answer 30 questions correctly in the novice village library which happened to be the 30 questions on the test, hence he passed with ease. After listening to Su Yus story, the players exchanged bewildered looks. Red -Eyed Black Dragon exclaimed, So thats how it is! Gaining the trust of an NPC allows you to dispatch quests on their behalf. Snow Leopard frowned, But, apart from how difficult it is to gain an NPCs trust, the 1% reward seems too little! Shepherd in the Clouds sighed, At 1%, unless you assign quests on the scale of [Nemesis], gathering thousands of players, the profit wont be substantial. Summer shook his head, Only top-tier NPCs like [Princess Alyssa] can issue such large-scale quests, and we dont have access to such NPCs at the moment. Yes! Thats right, the highest-ranking official Ive met is the head of the novice village. The players sighed in dismay. However Su Yu suddenly changed the subject, If Im not mistaken, there should be another field battle on Princesss way back to the Goldfinch City. If you arent bothered by the reward this time, youre welcome to join again! At Su Yus words, the players became excited once again: We dont mind, we dont mind at all, how could we?! Ill sign up first! Count me in. When is the next battle starting? I will set an alarm right away. Su Yu shook his head, The start time of the battle is unknown even to me, and the battle itself is only my speculation. If it does happen, I will announce it on the forum. Fine, I will follow you on the forum right away! Switching to refreshing the forum every 10 minutes. The location of the task should be at Maple City, we might as well do the task there while we wait. Thats a good idea. Lets go to Maple City! Anyway, thank you, [Nemesis]! [Nemesis] is forever godlike! Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: 99, Maple City, Duke Seifer, Negotiation 1 Chapter 99: 99, Maple City, Duke Seifer, Negotiation 1 Translator: 549690339 Ten minutes later, Xi Fan descended from the clouds. The chest part of his magic robe was almost shattered, and a half-meter long, heavily glowing hole was torn in his chest and abdomen. Furthermore, his face turned purplish-black, clearly indicating he was severely injured. Master Xi Fan, are you seriously injured? the princess asked with concern. Im fine, just minor injuries, Xi Fan answered, As for Madeline, she was hit by my Shadow Frenzy. In less than a week, her soul will disintegrate and she will die. Youve worked hard. Everything is for the Empire. Xi Fan turned into black smoke, flying back into the carriage. The princess sighed slightly, looking towards Keerderon at her side: Regroup, and continue towards Maple City. Yes, Your Highness. Keerderon took the command and left. Su Yus mission log was also updated. Ding! Your main questline has been updated! [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (11/100)]. Mission requirement: Continue escorting [Princess Alyssa]s convoy to Maple City. Mission reward: 300 Experience Points. After the battle ended, the players originally wanted to accompany Su Yu to Maple City. But upon hearing that it would take three days of in-game time or six real-world hours to travel to Maple City, the players all decided to return to Goldfinch City. However, they were able to teleport to Maple City using a player-exclusive magic circle, which wouldnt disrupt participating in the next campaign. In the end, only Su Yu followed the princesss convoy, continuing towards their destination. The rest of the journey was smooth sailing, without any attacks. Six hours later, the convoy arrived at their destinationMaple City. At the city gate of Maple City, Duke Anzu Seifer and his men had been waiting for them for a while. Anzu Seifer was a middle-aged man in his forties with black hair and a beard, giving off an impression of mature seriousness. He was currently wearing black armor and riding a tall and majestic black war horse, looking in the direction of the princesss convoy. Above the city gate, more than a hundred powerful figures hovered in the air. In-game players and NPCs ranked fifth grade and above possess the ability to fly, and these more than one hundred fifth-grade strongmen were the direct subordinates of Duke Seifer. The appearance of these strongmen in the sky above the city gate was not only to welcome the princess but also to show off their strength. After the princesss convoy arrived, Duke Seifer led his strongmen to greet them. Honorable Princess Alyssa, Master Xi Fan, we meet again! Duke Seifer dismounted from his horse, bowing slightly towards the princess and Xi Fan, a warm smile on his face. Xi Fan did not respond, only nodding slightly. He looked at the over one hundred powerhouses hovering in the sky, a trace of gravity flashing in his eyes. The princess, holding Cat Morning Star, slowly walked down from the carriage, a smile on her face as well: Im very happy to see you again, Your Grace. The two approached each other, shaking hands lightly. Although they were mortal enemies on the battlefield, everyone maintained calm composure during negotiations. Lets go into the city. Ive prepared a top-tier welcome banquet for you. The citys nobles and high-ranking powers will attend. I hope we all can have a delightful evening, Duke Seifer said courteously. You are too kind. Princess Alyssa returned to the carriage while holding Cat Morning Star, and Duke Seifer mounted his horse once more. Under the dukes lead, the convoy entered Maple City. Maple City was a large city in the northeastern part of the Empire, roughly the same size as Orleans City where Tina resided, with a population of about 400,000. That night, Duke Seifer hosted a grand welcome banquet for the princess. Su Yu was not qualified to attend the banquet. Su Yus main storyline required him to report to the dukes castleWolf Howl Castlethe next day, which would start two hours later. In these two hours, Su Yu went to the leveling area outside the city to farm monsters, easily passing the time. Two hours later, Su Yu came alone to Wolf Howl Castle located in the wealthy western district of Maple City. Wolf Howl Castle was a giant castle nearly 20 meters high and four stories tall. There were arrow slits and watchtowers at the top of the castle, and a broad moat at the bottom of the castle. This was Duke Seifers lair. Su Yu showed the badge given by the princess to the gatekeepers and smoothly entered the castle. He made his way to the conference room on the second floor of the castle. In the conference room, the princesss side and Duke Seifers side each sat on opposite sides of the long table. Su Yu arrived just in time, so when he got there, the negotiation had just started. Of course, Su Yu didnt qualify to sit at the table. He stood behind the princess, serving as part of her entourage. After some small talk, the negotiation between the two factions began. The princess came this time ostensibly for peace and to call a halt to the war. So, not long after the negotiation began, the minister in charge of negotiating, Xier, put forward their proposal: Your Grace, my suggestion is for the Goldfinch Royal Family and Kalet to rule separately along the Luminous River, with each side guaranteeing not to invade the other for 30 years. The Luminous River was a large river flowing through the central axis of the Goldfinch Empire from east to west. If both parties agreed to rule separately along the river, the division of the Goldfinch Empire into two was a foregone conclusion. Duke Seifer put his hands together and held them to his mouth, his expression somewhat solemn: I agree with your idea, but I have a requirement Goldfinch City must be ours. Thats impossible, Your Grace, Xier hurriedly replied, Goldfinch City is a symbol of the Royal Family, we cannot.. Wait a moment, Xier, the princess interrupted her foreign minister, her gaze calm as she looked at Duke Seifer, I can make a decision to concede Goldfinch City to you. Your Highness the foreign minister Xier was very unwilling. But I have one condition, the princess continued, Duke Landilus also needs to send a representative, and sign on the treaty. Landilus Duke Seifer frowned. Within Kalet, Duke Seifer has always argued for stopping and consolidating their gains. They had already taken over half of the Goldfinch Empire, which was too large, and needed a long time to digest and absorb. But Landilus didnt agree. Landilus is a pro-war faction. He advocates wiping out the Goldfinch Royal Family in one fell swoop, without leaving the royal family any chance to recuperate and rise again. The viewpoints of the two have their reasons, yet they strongly disagree with each other. To make Landilus agree to the current negotiation conditions would be very difficult indeed. Your Grace, lets be frank. The princess spoke seriously, If Duke Landilus does not agree with our agreement, then even if we come to an agreement, it wont be of much use, dont you agree? Duke Seifer nodded: Youre right, Landilus is indeed an obstacle we cannot surmountso be it, I will send a magical communication to Landilus right now. His envoy should be able to arrive by tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow we three parties will start the formal negotiation. Alright, Your Grace. I hope we can reach an agreement soon. The princess stood up and shook hands with Duke Seifer. The princesss first negotiation in Maple City had thus ended.. Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: 100, Delay Time_l Chapter 100: 100, Delay Time_l Translator: 549690339 After the negotiation ended, Su Yus mission log was updated. Ding! [Goldfinch Empires Glory (12/100)] is completed, and experience points X500 have been gained. The next round of the mission will start in 60 minutes. Stay tuned. Is that it? Leaving Wolf Howl Castle, Su Yu was riding Dima down the high street in the affluent district, stretching lazily. But his mind was still rehashing and analyzing the negotiation that just took place. Although the negotiation seemed foolish and ludicrous, having hardly begun before it had to be paused due to special reasons. However, Su Yu knew that hidden beneath the negotiation table was an incredibly complex game of wits. Moreover, there were no losers in this game. All three parties involved achieved their objectives. Why do I say that? Its simple. The princess, Duke Seifer, and Duke Landilus each had different goals, but they all surprisingly agreed on one approach C to delay time. All three parties were stalling for time. Lets start with the princess. On the surface, the princess appeared to be the one most eager to reach an agreement. She rushed all the way to Maple City only to negotiate as quickly as possible. But Su Yu knew she was just stalling. In fact, the princess didnt want to reach an agreement with the rebels. She was using the negotiation as an excuse to buy time for the king, her father, to gather his army and also buy time for her own covert plans and secret traps. Then theres Duke Anzu Seifer. Duke Seifer wanted to extend the negotiation period as much as possible, preferably until the royal army was fully gathered. This way, Catters forces wouldnt be able to invade from the south, so hed have achieved his goal C not going to war with the royal family, but instead consolidating the territories he had already occupied. Duke Seifer was thinking even further ahead, however: Despite the Goldfinch Empire being the strongest human kingdom in the world, there are two other human empires out there. If they were to eliminate the royal family completely as Landilus planned, the Empire would be severely weakened, and the other two empires might be tempted to strike. So, he came up with the idea to stall. Moving on to the last power faction C Duke Landilus, he was also playing for time. Landiluss first attack plan against the princess had failed, but they could still launch a second one! A second assault on the princess was already brewing. They only needed ample time to prepare. The longer the Princess stayed in Maple City, the more time they had to plan their attack. Thats why the envoy was late to arrive. All three parties wanted to prolong the negotiation, hence the ridiculous situation at the negotiation table C hardly a few words were exchanged before a postponement was announced. As Su Yu analyzed carefully, he soon figured out the whole course of events. But after all, he was just a player, and analyzing these things didnt do him much good. He couldnt get involved in this high-level scheming. It was best to just focus on completing his missions. With an hour to kill, Su Yu went to the market to select some quality fodder for Dima. Once Dima had eaten and drunk her fill, Su Yu rode her to the training zone to level up. The level 20-25 training zone in Maple City was on the frosty cliffs to the east. Though the monsters here were quite rare, Su Yu spotted a familiar face C the Hydra. [Frost Hydra IV20] HP: 1750 Attack power: 48 Skills: [Frost Breath], [Ferocious Bite], [Frost Skin (Passive)] Description: Hydra, with multiple heads, voracious mouths, flits and flops, never resting. Apart from the [Frost Hydra], there were also the [Cliff Hydra IV22] and the [Rock Hydra IV23] in this area. The last time he encountered hydras was when he went into the Zanga Marsh with Tina. This made Su Yu secretly admire the survival skills of the hydra clan. Hydras really can survive in any condition! They can live in swamps, withstand the cold cliffs, and it seems there even exists a [Flame Hydra] in lava. What a formidable race! Su Yu gave a mental thumbs-up to the hydras. But that didnt hinder his training, Su Yu stashed Dimas horse tag into his backpack and started leveling up. After reaching level 20, the rate of monster spawns in the wild dwindled. On top of that, the overall attributes of the monsters increased, so Su Yus leveling speed wasnt as fast as when he was at a lower level. But Su Yu didnt mind. Every little bit helps after all. Besides, he wasnt too familiar with Maple City, so other than leveling up, he didnt have much else to do. About 40 minutes later, an armoured NPC guard came riding up to the edge of the leveling zone. The guard looked around and quickly spotted Su Yu, who was casting spells at a hydra. He hastily waved, Master Nemesis, its me, Keerderon! It was Keerderon, the princesss personal guard, who had asked around and finally found Su Yu in the training zone. Oh, its you! After taking care of the Sphinx in front of him, Su Yu turned to him: What brings you here so late? Is there a Lark Street in Maple City too? Do you want to take me there? Su Yu had long heard of the Lark Street in Golden Sparrow City, but it wasnt open to players. Hed heard that he might be able to get in if an NPC took him, hence the question. Ha! No way. Keerderon shook his head awkwardly: Were in Maple City on official business, we cant go to such frivolous amusement places The princess has sent me to see you, she has an important matter to discuss with you! Oh? The princess wishes to see me? Su Yu was somewhat surprised. It was already 10 0clock at night, and the idea that the princess wanted to see him couldnt be However, remembering the princess was only 14 years old, Su Yu immediately felt a giant censorship beast glaring at him from behind. With a serious face, he said, Since it is the princesss request, we should set off immediately! Alright, Ill lead the way. Keerderon turned his horse around. About ten minutes later, Su Yu and Keerderon returned to Maple City and arrived at the residence provided for Princess Alyssa. The residence Duke Seifer had provided for the princess was a large, beautiful estate. Even though it was already 10 p.m., the estate was still brightly lit. Eye-catching rare flowers, sculptures, ponds, and fountains were everywhere. Various servants and maids came and went in the estate, but these people were most likely Duke Seifers spies. Upon entering the estate, Keerderon did not look around and walked straight towards the deepest part of the estate. Su Yu naturally followed closely. In a large hall deep in the estate, Su Yu saw Princess Alyssa again. At the same time, Su Yus quest log was updated again: Ding! Your main questline has been updated! [Goldfinch Empires Glory (13/100)]. Task requirement: Understand [Princess Alyssa]s worries and fulfill her request. Task Reward: Random award according to task completion.. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: 101, Princess’s favorability increases, main storyline Chapter 14_1 Chapter 101: 101, Princesss favorability increases, main storyline Chapter 14_1 Translator: 549690339 Deep inside the manor, in one of the reception rooms, Su Yu saw Princess Alyssa. It was as if Alyssa had just taken a bath, wearing her snow-white loungewear. No emblematic headpiece adorned her head, and her hair was loosely draped over her shoulders instead. She did not resemble the dignified princess right now, but adopted more of a girl-next-door aura instead. Alyssa sat as the master of the hall, cradling Cat Morning Star in her arms, looking a bit tired. Your Highness, what important matter do you have that you call me over this late? Upon entering the hall, Su Yu immediately paid respects to the princess. You came! Seeing Su Yu, the princess perked up a little. She rose from her seat and slowly walked towards Su Yu. Cat Morning Star opened its eyes from inside Alyssas embrace. Sweeping with its paw, a semi-transparent shield enveloped both Su Yu and Alyssa. Of course, Su Yu recognized this shield. [Sound Barrier]. It appeared that Alyssa had something important to say. Alyssa sauntered up to Su Yu, stopping about a meter away from him. This was the first time Su Yu had spoken with the princess at such close proximity. So close, he could even feel the princesss breath. Yet, the princess did not speak. She merely stood in front of Su Yu, her sparkling eyes surveying him. Su Yu found the princesss behavior a bit strange. What exactly was wrong with the princess today? Had she suddenly taken a liking to him? This was impossible, as the favorability level hadnt increased. If this wasnt the case, what was the reason? Su Yu couldnt find out. Since he couldnt figure it out, he decided to stop pondering. Su Yu stood unmoving, maintaining his respectful posture. About a minute later, Princess Alyssa finally sighed lightly: Too weak. Too weak? Youre referring to Su Yu exhaled, glad that the princess had finally spoken. Your power, its too weak. The princess turned her back towards Su Yu and slowly walked back towards the head seat, If your power reached above the fifth order, you could provide me with much greater help. Every persons power increases gradually. Su Yu spoke with a small smile, I might be weak now, but just as a humble caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, I will stand at the peak of the world one day, overlooking the earth! Err, that perhaps sounded a bit naive, Su Yu quickly reflected. But then: Ding! [Princess Alyssas] favorability towards you has increased by 2 points, and it has risen to indifferent. Ding! Congratulations, you have gained 3 World Prestige points. Su Yu was slightly surprised, who would have thought his naive words would win him Alyssas favor? In addition, Princesss favor astrally increases World Prestige! Tina, look at her! Su Yu started speaking of Tina, who was far away in Orleans City. If Tinas favorability could increase World Prestige, he would have gained his own fiefdom, and enjoyed a warm home with his wife and kids long ago. No wait, he didnt have a wife. Su Yu began to drift in thought. Having returned to her seat, the princess asked, Nemesis, regarding this mornings negotiation, do you have any opinions? It wasnt until then that she started getting down to business. Hearing the princess mention the morning negotiation, Su Yu sighed in relief. Thankfully, he had conducted a detailed analysis of the entire negotiation process. If he was like the other players who merely rushed through the tasks without paying attention to the story, and couldnt answer, the favorability that the princess increased might just be lost. Su Yu gathered his thoughts and gave his speculation: From my observations, Your Highness, you were just buying time during the negotiation. On one hand, you were waiting for the army at Forest City to assemble, on the other hand Not just you, Duke Seifer was also buying time, intending to Coincidentally, Duke Landilus is also buying time. If my judgment is correct, he will attack you on your return journey to Goldfinch City Su Yu explained his analysis in detail. Listening to Su Yus analysis, the princesss eyes gradually began to light up, showing a look of appreciation. Although Su Yus abilities were quite unremarkable, his analytical skills were truly admirable. His speculation about her movements and purpose coincided perfectly with her own intentions. Was this the foretelling scholars greatest strength? Even Cat Morning Star peeked out from the princesss embrace, looking at Su The human in front of it seemed quite young, but he seemed to have some ability. It might be useful for something in the future Hearing Su Yus analysis, the princess nodded in agreement: Correct, just as you have stated, we are indeed buying time. How long are you planning to stall? Ideally, we would stall for half a month. The princess answered: After half a month, the Forest Citys assembly will be complete, and my goal would be accomplished. Half a month? Su Yu rubbed his chin, falling into thought. Half a month wasnt a long time. Yet, half a month was sufficient for Duke Landilus to make his preparations. When they returned to Goldfinch City, there was bound to be a major battle, the scene of battle would inevitably be much more difficult than the previous one. Alyssa, unaware of Su Yus thoughts, continued to speak, But, we cant sit idle during this half month Nemesis, can I trust you? Of course, Im always your staunchest ally. Su Yu responded promptly. Very well! Then, let me tell you the real reason why I called you here today. The princess spoke: In fact, after we entered the city, we have been under the strict surveillance of Duke Seifer. It is difficult for me to stay in contact with my undercover agent in Maple City. But its different with you. You are an adventurer from another world and may have some unknown methods to dodge Duke Seifers surveillance. Therefore, I need your help to deliver this letter to a man named Colin Phil who lives at 213 Green Valley Street. As she spoke, she picked up a beautifully packaged letter from the table next to her. Ding! Your main line has been updated! [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (14/100)]. Mission requirements: Deliver the princesss letter to Colin Phil at 213 Green Valley Street. Mission reward: [Primary Energy Elixir (Gold)] X1, Experience Points X500. A golden potion! Su Yus eyes lit up. [Primary Energy Elixir] is a universal recovery potion made from spiritual energy. Mages can use it to restore mana, while warriors can use it to restore rage, and likewise, other professions can use it as well. Most significantly though, this potion can be taken back to reality! Anything that can be taken back to reality has to be good. Okay, Your Highness, I will definitely complete the mission. Su Yu promised earnestly. Alright, then Ill wait for your message here. The princess nodded.. Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: 102, Vampire Siman_l Chapter 102: 102, Vampire Siman_l Translator: 549690339 After receiving the task, Su Yu left the princesss residence. According to the task requirements, he mounted Dima, heading towards the target location Green Valley Street. The rewards for this part of the task were pretty good. However, based on Su Yus experience, the better the rewards, the more difficult the task would be. So, its likely that something unexpected may happen on the way to Green Valley Street, I must be prepared, he thought. Su Yu heightened his alert, releasing [Lightning Shield]. The silver-white electric arc flickered with bright light, illuminating the neighborhood under the night sky. It felt like driving a car with headlights on a deep night road, making Su Yu feel a little safer. However, after Dima had advanced four or five hundred meters, the unexpected, as expected, happened. From the shadows at the street corner ahead, a strong killing intent suddenly emerged. It was the unique bloodthirsty murderous intent of the vampire clan! Affected by the killing intent, Dima let out a terrified neigh, her body uncontrollably spinning in place. Su Yu hurriedly jumped off Dima, gently stroking her neck, calming her emotions. Feeling the warmth of her masters palm, Dima gradually became less frightened. She bumped her big head against Su Yus chest, regaining calmness. Su Yu summoned Dima back to the horse token, activated [Insight] spell, and looked towards the place where the killing intent came from. This killing intent put him under great pressure. It seemed that his adversary was likely a high-ranking entity. Using the moonlight and the light emitted by the [Lightning Shield], Su Yu successfully identified the vampire lurking in the dark. Character: [Vampire Sman] Level: 65 level [Fourth-order] Class: Blood Mage Preference: Torturing souls, sucking the fresh blood from the necks of young males. After looking at Smans attributes, Su Yu quickly concluded, Hmm, hes definitely an oddball. From his physique, Sman appeared to be a male vampire. Vampires generally maintain a close relationship with their targets before feeding, which makes the feeding process tastier. The typical victims for male vampires are young women. But Sman strangely prefers to suck blood from men! wow- Su Yu curled his lips in disgust. However, since the one standing before him was a fourth-order assassin, he certainly couldnt outrun him. Su Yu stood upright, looking at him with a smile, May I ask what brings you to Vampire Sman gradually approached Su Yu. What he loved most while hunting was the sight of desperate and helpless prey, he even found this expression tastier than fresh blood. But seeing Su Yu so calm, he paused in his steps. Why wasnt this first-order mage afraid? Ignorance breeds fearlessness? Or does he have something to rely on? A question mark hung over Smans head. However, he didnt ponder it for long and answered with a sinister smile, I came here to capture you under orders, face your impending doom! With a wave of his sleeve, a ball of black fog was thrown into the night sky, enveloping a [Fear Fog] This was Smans signature spell. He enjoyed pulling his targets into fear, then slowly torturing them. Su Yu, of course, was also affected by the [Fear Fog]. Yet, his gaze remained firm, I am Digapusa of the Land of Light, the best way to eliminate fear is to face it, I am the cataclysm! Su Yu spoke at an extremely high speed, as if chanting a magic spell. But at the very moment he finished chanting. His figure gradually blurred, suddenly disappearing on the spot. Invisibility Tech? Vampire Sman undoubtedly knew this signature spell of mages. He closed his eyes, initiated a spell, and a vast blood-colored domain opened up around him, covering a radius of 30 meters. But to his shock, he didnt find any traces of Su Yu in the domain. How is it possible! Sman was taken aback, How could a little first-order mage possibly escape? Sman hurriedly searched for Su Yus trace within a kilometer radius. But he still couldnt find anything. Sman returned without gaining anything, his forehead furrowed deeply. He was in big trouble now! Capturing Su Yu was supposed to be a small task, he even assured Duke Seiver he would complete the task. Now that Su Yu had somehow escaped, how was he going to explain this to Duke Seiver? Could it have something to do with that magic spell just now? Sman touched his chin, lost in thought, Land of LightDigapusa? I havent heard of such a magic spell, will bring it back later and research it with my colleagues. Smans figure also gradually blurred, disappearing into the night sky. Meanwhile In the real world, Su Yu removed his helmet and sat up from the bed. It was not some sophisticated spell that helped him evade [Vampire Sman]s pursuit, but he logged off. Some players figured out before, when facing high-ranking NPCs, Logoff Evasion always works. Especially in the early stage of the game when the NPCs still dont know the players well, it works every single time! He tried it today and successfully logged off. Looking at the remaining game time, there were 11 minutes left. And the current time was 21:46. Su Yu nodded, Ill log back on in two hours! Two hours equal a day in the game. That vampire should not be so silly as to stand in that place and wait for me for a day. He planned to rest in these two hours. Su Yu casually ordered some midnight snack on his phone. While waiting for the snack, he did several dozens of push-ups and squats in the room, exercising his body a bit. Although his body had become very strong due to the massive influx of spiritual energy, basic training was still necessary. It helped him fully control his power. After finishing his late-night snack, Su Yu sat in front of the computer, browsing news online. Domestic news seems calm. Peoples lives have not changed much. However, Su Yu noticed that the advertisements for Evolution have increased. On various platforms, a number of articles regarding Evolution appeared continuously: Shocking! CCTV host Wang Bing is obsessed with Evolution and cant extricate himself! Astonishing! A Jiangnan University student, Squirrel (alias), voluntarily dropped out to immerse in Evolution, getting his parents support! Headlines! Purchasing Evolution game helmet in installments, interest-free for a limited time! Heavy! Evolution receives prioritized support from the game-related departments Entertainment: Famous mechanic Xiao Han from Star Group switches to Evolution The game advertisements were everywhere, even getting close to the magnitude of Brain Platinums advertisements. It seems that the relevant departments are also making covert efforts! Su Yu nodded, Hope that the production capacity of game helmets speeds up, bringing more talented players into the game sooner. That would provide more hope for humanity. After surfing the internet for a while, Su Yu opened his phone, texted Xue Wenli, asking her for any information related to ghosts. Xue Wenli quickly replied, A male teacher at Yulin Middle School near you died mysteriously, you can check it out.. Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: 103, Disguise to approach the target, Morning Star kills Siman 1 Chapter 103: 103, Disguise to approach the target, Morning Star kills Siman 1 Translator: 549690339 An hour and a half later, Su Yu returned home. He hadnt detected any ghostly presence at Yulin Middle School, and the male teacher Xue Wenli mentioned must have died in an accident. Nevertheless, following Xue Wenlis hints, he made a few more stops afterwards. In an old residential building, and in an elevator of another high-end office building, Su Yu had eliminated some basic-level black ghosts, gaining 350 experience points. These experience points were insignificant for him, but it was always good to save lives. After taking a shower at home, Su Yu once again logged into the game. Because he was offline for a whole two hours, it was still night in the game. As soon as he logged in, Su Yu quickly looked around. The vampire wasnt nearby. This eased his tension slightly. However, Su Yu didnt dare to venture towards Green Valley Street anymore. If he wasnt mistaken, Siman, the vampire, might very well be hiding somewhere near Green Valley Streets No. 213 , waiting patiently for his prey. If he rushed in now, he would undeniably die. I must make a change If I remember correctly, there is a good disguise artist in Maple City Su Yus thoughts started to drift away. After some thoughts, Su Yu rode on Dima and, guided by the city guard, headed towards the Disguise Artists residence. Half an hour later, dawn was just breaking. The vampire Siman was lurking in the shadow opposite No. 213, Green Valley Street for quite some time now. According to reliable information, the princess was going to send a message to Colin Phil, who was living here. And his mission was to intercept this message. Siman had just missed catching Su Yu on the street, failing at the last moment. This time you wont escape. I will imprison your soul and torture you slowly! Siman let out a maniacal laugh. At this moment, a knight clad in silver armor, rode past him on a horse. The knight was holding a long sword and was loudly shouting, very unrestrained. His big brown horse was also snorting in unison. This combination of horse and rider was exceptionally noisy on the quiet early morning street. Siman barely glanced at it and looked away. It was just a noisy knight; no one would pay him any attention. The one he cared about was that first order mage Wait, wait! Simans pupils shrank suddenly! Before his eyes, the knight suddenly threw his sword onto the ground. The knight then jumped off the horse, and in a flash, stood on the steps of No. 213. Its a trap! Siman suddenly realized, and quickly transformed into a streak of bloody light rushing towards the knight. But the knight had already broken down the door and rushed into the house. Of course, that knight was Su Yu. Not only had Su Yu bought a complete set of armor and a big brown horse, but he had also hired the top disguise artist in the city to change his appearance, physique, aura, and even his body odor. Thanks to these changes, Su Yu was confident he could deceive Siman. As expected, Siman didnt notice him, and Su Yu easily sneaked into the house. In the hallway of the house, a man was sitting anxiously waiting for something. Su Yu used [Insight] and immediately received the basic information about this man. Character: [Colin Phil] Level: 58 [Third Order] Occupation: Summoner Hobby: Collecting portraits of [Princess Alyssa]. It was the man the princess was looking for. Su Yu nodded slightly and hurriedly took out the princesss letter from his bag and handed it to him. Colin Phil, however, did not take the letter. Seeing the characteristic goldfinch pattern on the envelope, he knew who Su Yu was. Colin Phil not only handed over his own letter into Sus hands, but he also refused to accept it. Go now! My identity has been exposed, you must leave here and deliver my letter to the princess! At the same time, the vampire Siman had already reached the door! With a wave of Colin Phils staff, a giant brown bear suddenly appeared, blocking the door tightly. You go! Ill hold him back, Colin Phil said again. Alright. Without hesitation, Su quickly put on his speed-boosting leather armor and ran out through the back door of the house. In the street behind the house, Su summoned Dima and raced towards the princesss residence. However, Dima seemed a bit unhappy, smelling the scent of other horses on Su, which made her very upset. But Dima did not throw a tantrum; sensing Sus anxiety, she put forth her best effort, galloping towards the princesss residence. They raced all the way. As Su urged Dima to move forward, he kept looking back to check on the situation behind him. Thank goodness. Throughout the journey, the vampire didnt catch up, which eased Sus mind quite a bit. However, when he was about 300 meters away from the princesss residence, he discovered a trace of blood behind him. The vampire was catching up! Su hastily leaped from Dimas back and recalled her to the horse insignia in mid-air. After rolling onto the ground, Su switched to the Village Chiefs Staff and used three consecutive Flash Skills, teleporting himself 45 meters away. After the flashing ended, he hurriedly continued running forward at his fastest speed. Although he wasnt sure if he could escape from the vampire, he had to try his best. The vampire Siman pursued him swiftly. He transformed into a blood-red light, chasing after Su at top speed. Moreover, he was confident that he would catch Su before he reached the princesss residence! The distance between the two was rapidly closing. 340 meters. 220 meters. 100 meters. In just two short seconds, the distance between Siman and Su had shortened to 100 meters. A look of satisfaction spread across Simans face. The next second, he could But just then, a huge dragon stretching hundreds of meters in wingspan suddenly appeared in the sky above the princesss dwelling! It was a brilliantly star-lit dragon, suspended magnificently between heaven and earth! This starlight dragon was clearly aiming for Siman. As soon as it appeared, it breathed a mouthful of starlight at Siman. Startled, Siman quickly moved sideways, trying to dodge. But this breath followed him like it had tracking abilities. Bang! The starlight breath hit Siman squarely, reducing him to nothingness in the blink of an eye, under the cleansing wash of starlight. What Looking back at Simans downfall, Su was somewhat incredulous. A Tier-4 power just gone like that? Could this starlight dragon be Su looked up at the starlight dragon, and saw that it was shrinking in mid-air, eventually transforming into a kitten. It was Morning Star the Cat! Nemesis, are you alright? Morning Star the Cat jumped on his shoulder and asked, her head tilted to the side. I Im okay, but just a little drained, Su replied. He had been running at full speed just now and now that he had stopped, he felt thoroughly exhausted. You cant afford to be tired, Ill take you inside. Morning Star jumped down from Sus shoulder and transformed into a deer, her fur shimmering with starlight. Great! Without any hesitation, Su hopped onto Morning Stars back. Morning Star: Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: 104. Extra rewards for Cat Morning Star 1 Chapter 104: 104. Extra rewards for Cat Morning Star 1 Translator: 549690339 What are you doing?!! Morning Star quickly morphed back into a cat, levitated to mid-air, and snarled angrily at Su Yu. Ah? Didnt you say you were going to take me with you? Su Yu looked bewildered. Morning Star, who could shapeshift into a giant dragon or a moose, was clearly a druid. When druids shapeshift into deer, they gain the ride function, allowing them to travel with their teammates. Seeing Morning Star transform into a deer, Su Yu subconsciously thought she was going to give him a ride. But that was not what Morning Star intended. Seething with anger, Morning Star was inclined to incinerate this human with her dragon breath. I meant you should walk behind me into the mansion, who allowed you to ride on my back? As an elegant and noble Star Realm cat, even Princess Alija didnt have the privilege to ride on her. How dare this human offend her?! It was intolerable! I apologize! Su Yu quickly apologized, It wasnt intentional, just a subconscious moveSo how about this, next time I go to Orleans City, Ill bring you some dried fish as compensation, alright? Dried fish? I want fresh sea fish! No problem. At least 100 pounds! Ill bring back 500 pounds for you! Hmph! Smart of you. Thanks to the offer of sea fish, Morning Stars anger subsided significantly. Still, she warned, There better not be a next time. If you dare come closer to me again, Ill burn you to ashes just like that vampire earlier. Understand? Rest assured, there wont be a next time. Su Yu hurriedly assured. Seeing Su Yus sincere apology, Cat Morning Star snorted and flew back towards the mansion. Su Yu sighed in relief and quickly followed her. As she flew mid-air, Morning Star couldnt help but recall the feeling of Su Yu riding on her back earlier. The feeling of Su Yus strong legs pressing against her waist was A strange, indescribable feeling welled up within her. Ding! [Star Realms Cat Morning Star] favorability towards you has increased by +5, reaching indifferent. su Yu: Wasnt Morning Star just scolding him? Why did her favorability suddenly increase? Could it be because of the 500 pounds of sea fish? Su Yu pondered secretly. In the hall of the Princess residence. Princess Alija sat in her seat, listening to Su Yus extraordinary journey along the way, and reading the letter that Colin Phil had asked Su Yu to bring back. As for Cat Morning Star, she had disappeared as soon as they returned. After listening to Su Yus story, the princess sighed, Colin Phil might have sacrificed himself, my undercover agent is gone. Im sorry for your loss, your Highness. Hmm. The princess gazed out of the window, lost in thoughts. After a long while, she turned to Su Yu, Thank you for delivering the message. The information Colin Phil sent back is very helpful to me. Then she turned to someone at her side, Keerderon, bring the reward. Yes, Your Highness. Keerderon walked towards them with a silver tray and respectfully placed it in front of Su Yu. On the tray was a golden-orange elixir and a scroll emitting strong spatial fluctuation. The princess gently said, This elixir is your reward. Apart from this, you almost got killed by the vampire earlier. Morning Star suggested that I give you this scroll. It might save your life when you encounter a powerful enemy. Ding! Congratulations on completing [Glory of Goldfinch Empire (14/100)]. Task Reward: [Energy Elixir (Gold)]X1, Experience PointsX500. Ding! Upon the recommendation of [Star Realms Cat Morning Star], you received an additional reward: [Random Teleportation Scroll (Normal)] Xl. [Random Teleportation Scroll (Normal)] Remaining Uses: 1 Activate: by inputting magical power. Effect: Transports the user to a random location within a radius of 5km on the ground or water surface, 0.5 seconds after activation. Note: If you see someone stuck in a wall, remember, its not a game bug, just an unlucky person who used this random teleportation scroll. Su Yu was slightly surprised. He didnt expect Morning Star to give him an extra reward. The promised 500 pounds of sea fish seemed to pay off! Plus, the [Random Teleportation Scroll] is quite practical. With this scroll in hand, he would have much more backbone when on missions, no longer having to fear task failure due to death. And another thing, this scroll has rarity, so [Point Star Hand] can upgrade it. Unlike [Tinas Blood], [Sorrow of Fungus] and other items that dont have a rarity level, [Point Star Hand] cant be used on them. Su Yu decided to try enhancing it. Ding, do you want to spend 10,000 spiritual energy coins to enhance [Random Teleportation Scroll (Normal))? Confirm. Ding, quality of [Random Teleportation Scroll (Normal)] is upgraded to [Random Teleportation Scroll (Excellent)], teletransportation range increased by 5km. Ding, do you want to spend 100,000 spiritual energy coins Su Yu decided not to continue upgrading. The only advancement from upgrading the [Random Teleportation Scroll] seems to be longer teleportation distance, spending another 100,000 for an upgrade wasnt worth it. Having used [Point Star Hand], Su Yu suddenly realized that he was now level 21, which meant he could use [Point Star Hand] to upgrade all his skills to legendary quality! But it might be better to wait until he has left the princess residence to upgrade, the priority now was to complete the task. Su Yu slightly bowed to the princess, Thank you for your reward, Your Highness. Youve earned it, the princess stood up and smiled, But there is something else I need your help with. Please tell me. The princess became serious, Heres the thing, in Colin Phils reply, he mentioned that after gathering intelligence over the past few days, he found out that Duke Sev is conspiring with the Wind Chime Empire in the north but he doesnt have any evidence. Colin Phil suspects that the mansion of Duke Sev located in Fish Tail Lane in the south of the city might hold some evidence of this. Nemesis, would you be willing to infiltrate that mansion and help me obtain the evidence? Ding! Your main task has been updated! [Glory of Goldfinch Empire (15/100)]. Task Requirement: Infiltrate Duke Sevs mansion located in Fish Tail Lane to the south of the city, and find physical evidence of Duke Sevs conspiracy with Wind Chime Empire. Task Reward: Experience PointsX1000. Hm? Thats not right! Seeing the task reward, Su Yu paused. According to the pattern, the reward is usually good at every 5th or 10th task. Why is the 15th task of the princess storyline only rewarding him with 1000 experience points? However, Su Yu didnt think too much about it. It was best to accept the task first and worry about the rest later. Your Highness, I would be honored to serve. I will set off for the Dukes mansion immediately, Su Yu said solemnly. Go forth, Nemesis. I will await your report here.. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: 105. All skills are upgraded to legend quality_l Chapter 105: 105. All skills are upgraded to legend quality_l Translator: 549690339 Standing in front of the princesss residence, Su Yu opened the skill panel and used [Point Star Hand] to enhance his skill. Ding, would you like to spend 100,000 spiritual energy coins to enhance [Magic Bullet (Epic)]? 100,000 spiritual energy coins?! Su Yu was slightly taken aback. He hadnt expected such a hefty cost to enhance a zero- grade skill. If he didnt have a headstart with his 10 billion, he wondered when he would ever manage to scrape together such a sum. Enhance! Ding! [Magic Bullet (Epic)] has been upgraded to [Magic Bullet (Legendary)]. A sparkling golden light converged on the [Magic Bullet] skill icon, covering it entirely. Suddenly, with a bang. The golden light exploded, and the border color of the [Magic Bullet] icon changed from purple to orange. [Magic Bullet (Legendary)]: Use the magic bullet to attack the target. Looking at the [Magic Bullet] with almost nonexistent attributes, Su Yu was stunned. For a second, he even thought he had seen it wrong. Thisisnt the simplicity a bit too much! Where are the detailed attributes? He thought that after the skill had been upgraded to the legendary grade, the attribute page would contain at least five or six lines of details. But now Could the attributes have been hidden? Su Yu fell into deep thought. After a while, he came back to his senses, and thought that he would find out by trying it out anyway. With this in mind, he summoned Dima and hurried to the training ground on the left side of the east city gate. The training grounds [Training Dummies] could be used to test skills. Half an hour later, in the training arena. Su Yu launched a flurry of Magic Bullets at the [Training Dummy]. Then he finally understood what upgrading [Magic Bullet] was all about: In simple terms, the release of the magic bullet had become more real. In the past, Su Yu had to adhere strictly to the cooldown of [Magic Bullet], releasing a magic bullet every 0.5 seconds, and each magic bullet would cause the same damage, just like a product rolling off an assembly line. But with the skill reaching legendary quality, the overall attributes of [Magic Bullet] saw a huge change! [Magic Bullet] no longer had casting restrictions; he could throw out more than a dozen magic bullets in just one second! Also, these magic bullets did not cause the same damage; the damage depended on the amount of mana he consumed. If he consumed 5 mana points, the magic bullet would cause 100% spell intensity damage; If he consumed 25 mana points, it would cause 500% spell intensity damage. He could even condense 300 mana points into a football- sized magic bullet to throw at opponents, causing a whopping 6000% damage! Of course, the more mana consumed, the longer the casting time. Like now. After nearly 10 seconds of casting, Su Yu finally conjured a massive magic bullet and threw it at the [Training Dummy]. The spell intensity on Su Yus panel was 178 points, and the [Training Dummy] was a zero-defense target. Bang! When the magic bullet hit the dummy, a massive explosion occurred! -10680! The [Training Dummy] was blown away directly. The big explosion also caused a sizable magic aftermath. Su Yu quickly activated his [Lightning Shield] to block the damage from the explosion aftermath. However, Su Yu was more than thrilled. -10680! Damage in the tens of thousands; this was too powerful! He didnt expect that after upgrading to legendary quality, the Magic Bullet would have turned into this. At best, he could scatter a series of magic bullets to attack multiple targets, and at worst, he could condense a super-sized Energy Bomb! to crush his opponents. Moreover, Su Yu realized that they did not lose their guidable properties as they flew. It was so much more flexible than before! If [Magic Bullet] becomes like this after upgrading, then what about other skills? What will they turn into? Curious, Su Yu upgraded all his skills to legendary quality. Zero- grade spells cost 100,000 spiritual energy coins to upgrade to legendary, and first-grade spells cost as high as 600,000 for upgrades! But money was no problem for Su Yu, and he spent 3-9 million spiritual energy coins to upgrade all his skills. After the upgrade, the chain of orange icons in the skill column looked especially pleasing to the eye! Su Yu was in a great mood and began testing each skill after the upgrade. An hour later, the testing was almost done. According to the test results, Su Yu concluded the following: For skills without cooldowns, such as [Lightning Bolt], [Fireball], [Ice Arrow], the situation after the upgrade was basically consistent with [Magic Bullet]. For defensive shield skills. He could create a very thick shield by casting for a long time and consuming a large amount of mana; He could also instantly create a shield like before to resist small amounts of damage. For skills with cooldown time, such as 8-second [Electric Chain], 12-second [Flash Skill], these skills still have a cooldown time. However, these skills also became stronger and more flexible. Take [Flash Skill] as an example. Previously, his [Flash Skill] could only teleport him to a designated location 15 meters away. Now he could teleport to any designated location between 1 and 60 meters away. The cooldown time of [Flash Skill] changed according to the teleporting distance. If Su Yu just teleported to a point one meter away, the skill would cool down in 0.8 seconds; If he wanted to teleport to a point beyond 60 meters, he would not only need 8 seconds of casting but also face a cooldown time of up to 40 seconds. Of course, these are extreme situations. Normally, the cooldown still lasts 12 seconds for 15 meters teleportation, and the double charge feature remains. But overall, the flexibility of the skills has greatly increased, which has freed Su Yu to a certain extent from the constraints of the skills. Another skill worth mentioning is the [Invisibility Skill]. Previously, the cooldown time for [Invisibility Skill] was as long as 3 minutes with a duration of 30 seconds. But after its upgrade to legendary quality, [Invisibility Skill] no longer has a cooldown time. Instead, it consumes an increasing amount of mana as the [Invisibility] state continues, and only starts to gradually decrease after [Invisibility] is deactivated. Moreover, he had the [Tear of the Goddess], his mana was several times higher than that of an ordinary mage! Through Su Yus experiment, he could sustain a [Invisibility] state for a full 32 minutes at full mana before running out! 32 minutes! This revelation brought Su Yu immense joy! Before, 30 seconds was too short, lacking the endurance of a man. Now it lasted 32 minutes. In 32 minutes, he could do a lot of things, even peep at Tina taking a bathahem. In short, this series of upgrades brought significant improvement to Su Yu! For offensive skills, he could lower the mana consumption to attack more targets, or save up for a big attack on a single target; For defensive skills, he could use a long casting time to create an invincible shield or instantly create a shield to resist small amounts of damage; For universal skills, both [Flash Skill] and [Invisibility Skill] saw tremendous improvements! So after leaving the training ground, Su Yu felt revitalized! With regard to the upcoming tasks, he had much more confidence.. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: 106, Infiltrate Duke’s Manor_l Chapter 106: 106, Infiltrate Dukes Manor_l Translator: 549690339 After upgrading his skills, Su Yu continued with his main mission. Having summoned Dima, they headed south towards Fish Tail Lane. The DukeSaifs estate was situated at the end of Fish Tail Lane in the south of the city. As per Maple Citys map, the estate was quite large, occupying almost half of the southern city. So, it was quite easy for Su Yu to find the mansion. However, taking precautions, he once again sought the help of a [Disguise Master] to disguise himself as an ordinary mercenary warrior. Upon arriving at the mansions entrance, Su Yu hid under the side eaves to observe. Two guards clad in full iron armor stood at the mansions entrance. Despite the stifling heat, the guards stood motionless, swathed in layers of iron. Su Yu activated his [Invisibility Skill] and slowly approached the gateCbut as he got within ten meters of the gate, the guards moved! They drew their swords, peering suspiciously in Su Yu e s direction. Obviously, they had noticed Su Yu. Left with no other choice, Su Yu turned and left. If the main gate was impenetrable, Su Yu figured he would scale the walls surrounding the mansion. He hoped to find a gap in the wall to climb over. However, after having traveled a few hundred meters along the wall, Su Yu found that the entire mansion seemed to be shielded by a massive magical barrier. Given his current abilities, there was no way he could penetrate the barrier without alerting those inside. The plan failed again. Nonetheless, Su Yu refused to be discouraged. After all, this was a main mission. There must be a way to break the deadlock. All he had to do was patiently hunt for it. Finding no breach in Dukes Mansion, Su Yu got a brainwave and began to search for clues in the residences around the mansion. Fish Tail Lane, particularly, was his prime focus for clues. Hey, maam, Id like to ask you Scram! Cant you see Im busy? Here is 30 spiritual energy coins NPC Auntie: !! What do you want to ask, I have plenty of time! l want to ask if anything unusual has been happening around here recently? Unusual incidents? Theres plenty of them! Let me tell you The NPC Auntie started speaking non-stop. Su Yu went around in Fish Tail Lane, extracting information from the residents. Of course, most of the information was useless. All Su Yu needed to do was sift through the waves of useless information for the clues he needed. At last, during his fourth NPC interactions, a comment caught his attention. The NPC was a cheerful elderly man. Speaking of unusual incidents, yesterday I saw the Duke and the Countess Carter together. The Countess Carter has got a great figure! The way she swings her hips when she walks is really attractive! he said with a suggestive smile. su Yu: ??? He sensed something amiss in the elderly mans storyCif the Duke had guests, wouldnt he go by carriage? How did the elderly man see them walking? So Su Yu quickly asked, Where did you see them? The elderly man laughed, Of course, I saw them in front of Pim Hunters house! Pim Hunter is a beautician. Every now and then, the Duke takes a few beautiful ladies to visit him, most of whom are the wives of other noblemenlts been an open secret in Fish Tail Lane for a while. Oh, I see. Su Yu nodded subtly. He suddenly realized this was the information he sought. Why would Duke Saif regularly visit this beautician? To please the wives of the nobles? Unlikely, he is a Duke after all. Anyway, I must go see him first. Maybe I can find something useful there, Su Yu thought to himself. Five minutes later, Su Yu appeared beneath the eaves of Pim Hunters house. Pim Hunters house was a three-story pure white mansion, exquisitely carved with intricate sculptures on the exterior wall, and included a huge yard. It screamed affluence! Two guards in leather armor stood before the mansions massive door. However, these two guards were a far cry from the ones stationed at the Dukes mansion. They were lackadaisical and were only first-rank guards. Su Yu used his [Invisibility Skill] and easily slipped through the massive door. Having successfully breached the property, he began conducting a detailed search of Pim Hunters house. Perseverance paid off. At last! In the woodshed in the backyard of Pim Hunters house, Su Yu found exactly what he was looking forCa secret tunnel. The woodshed was devoid of firewood. Lifting a plank from the shed floor, Su Yu discovered the secret passage. The tunnel led west, and about 500 meters to the west was the Dukes mansion. If his guess was correct, this tunnel must lead directly to the Dukes mansion! Just as I thought! said Su Yu with a slight smirk. He figured out the events hed heard: The Duke and the wives of other nobles were having affairs, and they had to avoid making it public. They couldnt just directly bring other mens wives into his mansion. So they came to the beauticians house and entered the mansion through the secret tunnel, which was good for preserving both parties reputations. Having found the secret tunnel, he was going to proceed for sure. But as Su Yu was about to move, a blue and white figure suddenly flew into the woodshed from outside. Su Yu jumped. However, he soon relaxed after seeing who it was. Because it was none other, than the Cat Morning Star. Why are you here? Su Yu asked quietly. Iah no, Alyssa was worried about you and asked me to help out, so I followed your scent and found you. Morning Star leapt onto Su Yus shoulder. She noticed the opened floor of the woodshed and the dark tunnel beneath and curiously asked, What is this? This is a secret passageway to Dukes mansion Su Yu briefly explained what had just happened. Oh, I see. Nodded Morning Star, Then lets go in. With me as your escort, completing this mission should be a breeze! Alright then. Su Yu did not oppose. After closing the door of the woodshed, he jumped into the secret tunnel. The first few meters of the tunnel were quite narrow. But as they proceeded, suddenly their surroundings opened up. He and Morning Star had entered a large underground chamber. Glowstone embedded in the chamber wall illuminated the chamber as bright as day. Surveying the place, Su Yu estimated the chamber to be about 1600 square meters and was a perfect square in shape. The square was divided into sixty-four cells in an 88 arrangement, and each cell was 5 meters wide. The cells were painted in alternating black and white. Many cells contained massive statues; some resembled a tower, and others resembled a horses head. This entire underground chamber had been laid out like a giant chessboard! Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: 107, come on, get on! _1 Chapter 107: 107, come on, get on! _1 Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing this chessboard, Su Yu immediately understood that it must be the defense mechanism of the secret passage. The little Cat Morning Star on his shoulder also nodded: Yeah, this is a trap set up in the passage. The main switch should be inside the manor. If the Duke enters the passage from outside, he will notify his subordinates to deactivate the mechanism, and he can pass through unimpeded. But we cant shut down the main switch, so we probably have to force our way through. Force our way through? Su Yu looked worried, But I dont know how to play chess! The chessboard was already here. Obviously, the passage could only be navigated by playing a game of chess. If it was Chinese chess, Su Yu would be able to make a move or two. But international chess He really didnt know how to play! Its okay, Ill guide you. Cat Morning Star jumped off Su Yus shoulder. Upon landing, she transformed into a blue and white deer with fur gleaming like stardust, Come, climb on! Didnt she just refuse to let him ride? Why did she suddenly change her mind? Didnt you say Forget it, no point asking. Since Cat Morning Star doesnt mind, why should he question it? Su Yu swung himself up and sat on deer Morning Stars back. But since there was no saddle or the like on Morning Star, Su Yu could only tightly grip her waist with his legs. At the same time, Su Yu bent down, hugging Morning Stars neck, wrapping his whole body around her. Only in such a position could he ensure he wouldnt fall off the deers back. Morning Star was unease, pacing in place. Because they were so close, Su Yu could feel Morning Stars heart beating faster and faster. Ding! The affection level of [Star Realms Cat Morning Star] towards you +2. Su Yu: Whats wrong with Morning Star? Riding can increase affection level? What kind of peculiar special attribute is this? But Morning Star didnt remain still for long. Hold on tight! She leaped into the air with Su Yu on her back, jumping right over the gigantic chessboard. Boom! The entire chessboard was activated, sending off a huge rumbling noise. Black and white pieces moved back and forth on the board, scurrying around haphazardly, much like a battlefield of chess. Morning Star also noticed the commotion from the chessboard. After jumping over the chessboard, she first gently placed Su Yu on the ground, and then turned around to fly towards the chessboard. The loud noise might attract others over. Ill handle the chessboard here. Youll have to go on alone from now on! Morning Star turned her back to Su Yu, as if she didnt dare to look at him. At this moment, Su Yu was still reminiscing the sensation of riding Morning Star. This was his first time riding a deer in his life, and it felt pretty comfortable. It was different from riding Dima. Although Dima was a young mare, she was very stable, giving a solid feeling when ridden. Morning Star was young, lively, and full of vigor. Riding her provided a unique experience However, hearing Morning Stars words, Su Yu quickly snapped back to reality. Now wasnt the time to ponder. Completing the task at hand was more important. Then Im going! Su Yu waved goodbye to Morning Star and quickly moved towards the end of the secret passage. Once he left the underground cavern, the secret passage returned to its narrow state. Su Yu looked straight ahead. In front of him was a tunnel hundreds of meters long, only wide enough for one person to pass through. Hidden weapons of all sorts hung on the walls of the tunnel. If he walked straight through, he would definitely become a sieve from the hidden weapons. But Su Yu had no choice, there was only one path ahead of him. Thankfully, his [Flash Skill] had been enhanced, and now was just the time to put it to use! Su Yu began to accumulate mana, starting to cast his farthest teleportation [Flash Skill]. After being elevated to legendary quality, [Flash Skill] could teleport distances less than 15 meters instantaneously, without any casting time. Teleporting between 15 to 30 meters, the casting time incrementally increased from o to 1 second. For teleporting between 30 and 60 meters, the casting time exponentially increased, rising from 1 second to a maximum of 8 seconds. To traverse the passage, Su Yu had to utilize the full extent of the skill. After 8 seconds of charging Whoosh! Su Yu teleported forward 60 meters, positioning himself at the latter half of the passageway. Clank! A metal clasp sound resounded from beneath, his foot was bound by the [Binding Trap]. Simultaneously, crossbow bolts, poison darts, and poison needles flew towards him from both walls, aiming to pierce him like a hedgehog. Seemingly in a death trap, Su Yu was not flustered in the least. He used the [Advanced Scholar Badge] to free himself from the binding, and effortlessly flash-teleported one meter forward. The poisoned darts and needles missed their target. After he teleported, he activated another set of traps on the wall, and a shower of hidden weapons once again flew towards him. But the cooldown of [Flash Skill] in this segment was very short, only 0.8 seconds. Once his skill finished cooling down, Su Yu released [Flash Skill] again and teleported one meter back to his original position. Mystic Technique: Repeated Sidesteps. By utilizing his enhanced [Flash Skill], Su Yu easily avoided both waves of traps and stood on the passageways floor undisturbed. Once he found his footing, dealing with the rest was much easier. Su Yu once again began to accumulate mana. Three seconds later, he used [Flash Skill] to traverse a distance of 41 meters, reaching a safe spot at the end of the passage. He easily navigated the hundred-meter-long trapped passageway! Phew! Its a good thing I upgraded [Flash Skill]. Otherwise, navigating this passage wouldnt have been so easy, Su Yu thought gleefully. At the end of the passage, the path ahead was still dark and narrow. Su Yu wasnt informed of potential dangers ahead. To be cautious, he decided to rest for half a minute and wait for [Flash Skill] to finish cooling down. After a half-minute rest allowed his mana to fully recover, Su Yu raised his [Lightning Shield] and proceeded to move forward. The terrain started to ascend gradually, and at the end of the corridor, Su Yu saw a massive jade-like, green stone statue blocking the only exit. [Jade Golem IV21 (Excellent)] Health Points: 11340 Attack: 178 Skills: [Jade Blossom], [Jade Lotus Seal], [Jade Lightning] Introduction: The statue is the perfect gift for girls. The [Jade Golem]s HP was approximately seven times that of an average creature of the same level, making it an excellent level boss. But to Su Yu, its over ten thousand points of health didnt seem intimidating at all. He suddenly thought of a method and decided to give it a try. Outside the [Jade Golem]s field of vision, Su Yu spent 750 mana points and 15 seconds to create a top-tier thickness [Earth Shield]. He then spent ten thousand spiritual energy coins to wash out the epic level effect, [Overwhelming Pressure]. ( [Overwhelming Pressure]: converts all shield values into damage to attack the target and stuns the target for 3 seconds.) Su Yu slowly walked into the [Jade Golem]s attack range. The [Jade Golem] detected Su Yu. The gigantic jade mark on its forehead lit up rapidly. Crack! A [Jade Lightning] burst out from its head, ruthlessly crashing into Su Yus shield. Layers of ripples appeared on the [Earth Shield], but it was still a far cry from breaking. Su Yu smiled lightly. Overwhelming Pressure! The [Earth Shield] flew out from him, coalescing into a tiny, yellowish-brown hill above the [Jade Golem]s head, then it came crashing down! Boom! -13266! The hill dropped heavily, directly smashing the [Jade Golem] into pieces, its health reached zero. An excellent rank boss of the same level was instantaneously killed by Su Yu in one strike! Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: 108. [A Love-Filled Letter) 1 Chapter 108: 108. [A Love-Filled Letter) 1 Translator: 549690339 This cant exactly be called [Overwhelming Pressure] anymore, Id rather call ita 25x Earth God Shield!! Looking at the giant number -13266 and the Jade Demon Statue shattered on the ground, Su Yu cracked a satisfied smile. After [Earths Shield] was advanced to legendary quality, like other spells, it gained the ability to charge. [Magic Bullet] can be charged up to 20 times, with the damage increasing from 300% spell power to 6000% spell power. [Earths Shield] is a shield type skill and can charge a bit more, up to 25 times. The original attributes of [Earths Shield] were: [Earths Shield (Epic)]: Uses earth elements to condense a shield around you, absorbs 400% spell strength worth of damage. Physical damage taken is reduced by 20%. Instant, lasts for 60 seconds, cooldown time is 60 seconds, and uses 30 mana points. Su Yus spell strength is 178. When charged 25 times, the shield value of [Earths Shield] reached a whopping 17800 points! Under the characteristics of [Overwhelming Pressure], all the shield value was converted into damage at once, swiftly killing the same level boss in one hit! Of course, there were many drawbacks behind this powerful attack. For example, the casting time was long, and the consumption was great. To unleash a 25 times charged [Earth Shield], at least 15 seconds of casting time and 750 mana points are needed. If it were in an arena match, the opponent wouldnt foolishly wait for Su Yu to cast a spell for 15 seconds. This move definitely wouldnt be possible to use. Plus, the consumption of 750 mana points was too high. After using this move, it would affect his continuous combat ability later. So this could only be used as a secret weapon, not as a regular attack method. But in any case, Su Yu was very satisfied with this attack. What could be more fulfilling than being able to one-shot a boss of his level? After the [Jade Golem] fell, Su Yu happily walked up, brushed aside the jade shards on the ground, and picked up the bosss drop. The bosss loot was very generous: Plate mail gloves [Blue Stone (Rare) Iv21], Bow [Green Wind (Excellent) lv21], Skill Scroll [Thunderfall Skill (Normal)], Skill Scroll [Bone Piercing (Normal)], Material (Jade Core (Excellent)] x1. Among these, [Bone Piercing] is a skill for assassin classes. [Thunderfall Skill] is a first-tier spell for mages lightning series, which Su Yu didnt know yet. So, after getting the scroll, he directly used it and spent 666660 spiritual energy coins to upgrade it to legendary quality. [Thunderfall Skill (Legendary)]: Summons a thunderbolt to fall from the sky, causing great damage to the target. Compared to the zero-tier [Lightning Bolt], the damage of [Thunderfall Skill] is about twice as much, but it has a cooldown of 3 seconds. It can be used as a main damage output spell in the future. After killing the [Jade Golem], the exit of the secret passage was close at hand. Su Yu drank several [Medium Mana Potions] to restore his mana. After his mana was filled, he activated [Invisibility Skill] and walked out from the secret passage exit. Coming out from the secret passage, Su Yu entered Dukes manor. The Dukes manor was vast, encompassing dozens of various buildings within. Cautionary of avoiding patrol guards, Su Yu made his way to the most luxurious building in the center of the complex. This should be the Dukes usual residence. The manors guards noticed some activity in the underground chessboard, but they didnt mind it too much. The Lord was known to move chess pieces to please the favoured ladies, and the chessboard maintenance often created noises. Therefore, they did not notice Su Yus intrusion. Su Yu progressed smoothly, successfully entered the main building, and arrived in the Dukes study on the second floor. The study was about 40 square meters, not too spacious, but was extravagantly decorated. Numerous master artworks hung from the walls and a slight scent of violets wafted from the leather luxury chair. Su Yu moved lightly and patiently began searching through the bookshelf and desk drawers. Meanwhile, he also kept an eye on the surrounding walls for any hidden compartments often favored by the nobles for hiding their belongings. The search went very smoothly. Two minutes later, Su Yu located a hidden compartment in the east wall. Displayed inside the compartment was not the evidence of the Duke colluding with Wind Chime Empire, but a ring made of platinum, inset with a black gemstone the size of a rice grain. [Black Star] rung Luxury Item Description: High-class jeweler Vielomi created this black gemstone ring to please a noble lady, worth 50,000 spiritual energy coins C Goblin merchant Buffet. Playing with the ring in his hand, Su Yu nodded subtly. This ring was not a players equipment, but a high-value luxury item that could be traded to NPCs for a large sum of money. Meanwhile, Su Yu also had a revelation. It seemed that the 15th task reward in the princess questline wasnt just 1000 experience points, exploring the Dukes study could also be considered part of the reward. Su Yu tossed the ring into his backpack and continued searching around the study. Another 5 minutes later, Su Yu found a well-packaged letter sandwiched in a book called Smell of Women. [A Letter Full of Affection] Quest Item Description: A correspondence between Duke Anzu Seifer and Prince Gaven IV of Demacia State in the Wind Chime Empire, seems to conceal a big secret. This should be the quest item that the princess wanted, but why is it full of affection? Su Yu didnt understand the prefix of the letter. Two big men, full of affection how! He really wanted to open the letter. But the letter was sealed with a special spell, so he couldnt open it. He could only temporarily toss it into his backpack for now. With the mission item at hand, the 15th task in the princess questline was considered complete. Next, he just needs to go back the way he came and deliver the letter to Princess Alyssa. But Su Yu didnt want to leave so easily. According to the [Black Star] and his game experience from his previous life, Duke Seifers study should be a Treasury -like place. The longer he stays here, the higher the value of the items he will find. Of course, the price he pays for staying here is that he could be discovered and fail the mission at any time. But looking at the [Random Teleport Scroll] in his backpack, Su Yu suddenly gained confidence. If he were to be discovered, he could teleport away immediately, fearless! Entering Duke Seifers study is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, not to be missed! Having thought this through, Su Yu didnt leave. but continued searching in the study. Meanwhile, at Wolf Howl Castle five kilometers northwest of the manor. Duke Anzu Seifer sat in a secret rooms giant leather chair sorting out files, preparing for tomorrows negotiations. The faint candlelight shone on him, casting a less than robust shadow on the wall. Suddenly, the Duke seemed to sense something. He lifted his head, his sharp gaze sweeping towards the southeast. Duke Seifer set down the documents in his hand and walked out of the secret chamber. Lake? Master.A warrior clad in light armor knelt before the Duke. You go to the southern manor. I suddenly sensed the presence of a bug. Your order! The light armor warrior took his orders and left.. Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: 109. Huge Harvest! 1 Chapter 109: 109. Huge Harvest! 1 Translator: 549690339 Ah, this is. Beneath the southern window sill was a hidden compartment, and Su Yu found a blueprint inside it. [Pandamen Terracotta Warriors and Horses (Wonder)] Building blueprint Required territory scale for construction: Medium-sized village Building material requirements: 1000 units of wood, 1000 units of stone, 1000 units of gold Building effects: All attributes of all soldiers produced in the territory increase by 20% Notes: I, the Pandamen Emperor, need money! Its actually a blueprint for a wonder! Su Yus eyes lit up. Territory buildings are divided into ordinary buildings, special buildings, and wonders. Regular buildings are productive structures like farmlands, homes, logging sites, and quarries; Special buildings are generally auxiliary structures, such as altars, theaters, and amusement parks; Wonders are very famous structures with vast bonuses, like the Pandamen Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the Pandamen Great Wall, the Shurima pyramid In the past, only a few players had territorial rights. Even at the end of the game, out of hundreds of millions of players, only two to three million players held territories, and most of these territories were just village-level, with little time to upgrade. Even fewer players possessed wonders in their territories. Just like hidden tasks, wonders have the [Unique] attribute. Once a wonder was built in a territory, no other territory could build it. This causes less than ten thousand wonders to exist across the nation, and only a few thousand players owned them. Unexpectedly, Su Yu had found a wonder blueprint in the dukes study! As I thought, the dukes study indeed has the characteristics of a [Treasure House]! Su Yus spirits were greatly lifted! He quickly continued his grand treasure hunting endeavor. Just at this moment, the door to the study was forcefully thrust open. A warrior dressed in light armor walked in, pointing his long sword at Su Yu. Character: [Lake the Wife Slayer] Level: 61 [Fourth Order] Class: Warrior Likes: Women, brutally killing women he has been intimate with Notes: Lake has had ten unfortunate marriages, his wives always mysteriously disappear. He was a fourth-order warrior and a pervert judging by his likes. Su Yu quickly opened his backpack and prepared to use a [Random Teleportation Scroll] to escape. But as he was searching for the teleportation scroll, another consumable item C [Sorrow of Fungus] caught his attention. [Sorrow of Fungus (Consumable)] Remaining uses: 5 Usage: Say I inherit your power, father! and stab the target with a sword. Effects: If the target is the holders father, it inflicts 99999 points of true damage; if not, it recovers 30% of the holders maximum health. Seeing this consumable item, a spark went off in Su Yus brain, and a bold idea came to him! Hey, thief! How did you get in here? Lake walked directly toward Su Yu, pointing his sword at his throat. But after seeing Su Yu was only a first-order mage, he didnt take it too seriously. Still, he was curious how a first-order little mage sneaked in here? Su Yu pretended to be incredibly frightened and said with trembling hands, Sir, I was teleported in here by an old mage, and I have not stolen anything! Su Yus objective was to seek treasure, not to steal. As a player, how could that be called stealing? Old mage? Who? Lakes eyes narrowed and became unusually cold. Su Yu earnestly replied, It was Archmage Andigs of the Silver Pine Spire. Im a test subject he recruited. That old codger was conducting magical experiments and ended up teleporting me here. The Andigs Su Yu was referring to was a member of the Silver Pine Spires Council of Ten, a top-class sixth-order Sanctuary Archmage. Having been a member of the Silver Pine Spire in his past life, Su Yu was familiar with their organizational structure and decided to use their reputation to his advantage. Archmage Andigs?! Lake, of course, knew who that was. He didnt dare to act carelessly and grabbed Su Yu by the collar, Come, follow me to see the Duke. Once you meet him, you can explain to him! Su Yu struggled, Let me go! In this world, only my father has the right to handle me so roughly! Lake burst into laughter, Ha ha! I am your father! Is this better? Carrying Su Yu by his collar, Lake dragged him towards the study door, intending to bring him to the Duke. But at that moment, a rune sword engulfed in icy frost suddenly appeared in Su Yus hand, and he stabbed at Lake. Inheritor, my king! [Sorrow of Fungus] activated successfully, stabbing directly into Lakes body as easily as a knife cutting through tofu, it found its way directly into his heart. Even if the judgment was not successful, Duke would not easily kill him due to the protection of Andigs. He would still have plenty of chances to escape. Ahhh! Lake screamed in agony, who would have expected such an attack? But the frosty power from [Sorrow of Fungus] had quickly spread throughout his body. His heart was pierced, and his power was rapidly draining. After struggling for just a second or two, Lake vomited blood and fell to the ground. Ding! You have successfully killed the special NPC [Wife Slayer Lake], gaining 6100 Experience Points and the Single-handed Sword [Slaughter Blade Lv61 (Rare)). [Slaughter Blade Lv61 (Rare)] Attack Power: 260-281 Strength +72 When causing physical damage, convert 10% of the damage value into self-healing. Item Description: This sword can absorb blood, it would be more appropriate to rename it [Mosquitos Sword], wouldnt it? That was the only item that Lake dropped. However, his desolate scream before death had attracted the attention of the estate guards. The guards faces were serious. If a fourth-rank powerhouse like Lake was no match, what kind of enemy had they encountered? But the guards were serving under Dukes salary, so they had to act. A small group was sent to report to other strongholds, while the others began to assemble. After gathering thirty people, they advanced towards the study room. Su Yu didnt bother with the guards actions. After killing Lake, he continued his previous plan, searching inside the study. Since Dukes studyroom was of a [Treasury] nature, his next reward would certainly be better than the previous two! It was for the next reward that he took the risk to kill Lake. After assembling, the guards swarmed towards the study room like a swarm of bees. At that moment, Su Yu finally found a secret compartment under Dukes seat and got a very old-looking scroll. [Sixth Rank Temporary Experience Scroll (Common)] Remaining usage: 1 Usage: Inject magical power into the scroll, it lasts for 5 minutes. Effect: Gives you the power of a level 75 sixth rank powerhouse for 1 hour; profession is random. Note: Remaining usage time C 48 hours. A sixth-rank experience scroll? Su Yu was surprised. How come this scroll, which only appears late in the game, has appeared so early? But seeing that the remaining usage time is only 48 hours, Su Yu felt somewhat troubled. If this scroll didnt have a usage time limit, he could completely use [Tinas Blood] to gild it and bring it into the real world. Not only would he have an added life-saving card in reality, but with the power of the sixth rank, he could even pull out a small Skuru base from the Spiritual Spring Eye! However 48 hours remaining, considerably diminished the value of this scroll. Sigh! If only there were no usage time limits! Su Yu sighed softly. But now is not the time to think about this. The guards had already entered the study, only remaining a few meters from him. Su Yu hurriedly took out the [Random Teleportation Scroll] and infused his magic into it. Buzz A flash of white light flared, and his figure vanished from the spot.. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: 110, Pre-paid Reward of the Princess 1 Chapter 110: 110, Pre-paid Reward of the Princess 1 Translator: 549690339 About ten minutes later, Duke Anzu Seifer hurried to the scene. Lakes body had already been dragged out of the study. However, a heavy smell of blood still hung in the study. This made Duke Seifer frown. Standing behind him was a middle-aged butler in a dark black suit. With a pale face, the butler bowed deeply, My lord, Lake was killed instantly and without any guarding. I suspect the intruders are at least assassins from the sixth-order Sanctuary. Hmm? Sixth-order Sanctuary? Yes. Alright, I got it. Duke Seifer nodded indifferently. He scanned the room. Other than the dried blood trace of Lake on the ground, multiple hidden compartments on the wall, under the window sills, and beneath the seats had been opened. But the Duke didnt care, as the items in these hidden compartments werent valuable. The most valuable one was the [Experience Scroll of the Sixth Order], but it was going to expire shortly, and he was not too bothered about it. However. seeing an 0Den book Iving on the table. the Dukes face changed. He strode forward to pick it up. Indeed, it was Knowing Women by Their Fragrance. The letter he had tucked into the book had vanished! The Dukes face looked very ugly. The letter was crucial, and if it fell into the hands of his enemies, the consequences would be dire! He turned to the butler, William, can we find out who the intruder is? Difficult, the butler William said apologetically, We didnt find any traces left by the assassin. But But? Just a few seconds before Lake was murdered, the guards near the study heard someone mention the name Grand Mage Andigs. Could he be connected to this incident? Andigs of Silver Pine Spire? Duke Seifer frowned, Did Silver Pine Spire get involved? That really complicates things! Duke Seifer sat in a leather armchair, stroking his chin, contemplating their next move. Butler William remained silent. The study room fell into a deep silence. Meanwhile, Su Yu rode a white steed towards the residence of the princess. He was lucky, the [Random Teleport Scroll] transported him out of the Dukes estate and into a local house on Fish Tail Lane, without being trapped inside the wall. However, during his journey back, Su Yu did not flaunt the horse Dima around town but instead, sought another disguise artist to disguise himself as a wandering poet. Only then, riding another white horse could he returned to the princesss residence with confidence. He was acting cautiously to avoid any trails. Su Yu didnt want to be found and be attacked by the Dukes men at his own doorstep. Riding through the streets, Su Yu kept a watchful eye on his surroundings while examining the [Sixth-order Experience Scroll] hed just obtained. Sigh! If only this scroll was permanent! Su Yu felt a sense of regret. If the scroll was permanent, he could bring it back to reality as a gold-plate, a perfect life-saving ace! Unfortunately, the scroll was only valid for 48 hours. Su Yu of course tried to use [Tinas Blood] to gold plate it. When he chose to use it, he received a game prompt: Ding! Do you want to use [Tinas Blood] to enhance [Sixth-order Experience Scroll]? This item is sixth-order, and the estimated success rate is 1.3%. 1.3%? Su Yu couldnt hide his disappointment. He only had 10 portions of [Tinas Blood] left, even if he used all of them, there was only a less than 13% chance of it turning gold; a total waste of resources. Moreover, there were only 48 hours left on the scroll, he felt that it wasnt worth it. But then Su Yu had another idea, I know the Princess and Morning Star very well. Why dont I ask them if theres a way to extend the duration of the scroll? With that thought in mind, Su Yu decided to ask before making his decision. Without any hesitation, he urged his white horse to gallop forward at full speed. In the main hall of the princesss residence. Princess Alyssa sat in the main seat, listening patiently to Su Yus adventurous journey. Morning Star, the cat, lazily lay in the princesss arms, her eyes barely open, watching Su Yu. Once Su Yu finished his story, the princess joyfully said, Thank you, Nemesis! This letter is very important to us, we hope it contains what were searching for. Princess Alyssa received the mission item [A Letter Full of Affection] presented by Keerderon, used the glowing runes to dispel the magic seal on the envelope, and began reading its contents. However, when she was halfway through the letter, her face turned beet red, just like a ripe apple or a cooked crab. Your Highness, what does the letter say? Su Yu asked. Er, nothing much, its just very important information! The princess hastily tucked the letter away. Ahem, she cleared her throat, her expression returning to normal, Nevertheless, thank you, Nemesis. All for the sake of the Empire, Su Yu immediately replied. Ding! Congratulations on completing the [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (15/100)]. You have earned 1000 experience points as a reward. The next part of the mission will start in 40 minutes. Please stay tuned! Another 40-minute wait Su Yu was a bit exasperated. But he didnt forget to inquire about the scroll. Su Yu asked, Your Highness, while I was searching through Duke Seifers study, I found a scroll in one of his hidden compartments. Its quite old and about to expire. I was wondering if theres any way to extend its lifespan? Su Yu took the scroll out of his bag and handed it to Keerderon. Keerderon received it on a silver tray and presented it to the Princess. As soon as the Princess got hold of the scroll, she quickly identified it as [Sixth-order Experience Scroll]. She shook her head, Im sorry, Nemesis, I dont know how to extend its lifespan. Morning Star, do you have a way? Really? Su Yu sighed quietly. Though The Princess suddenly changed her tone, People tend to be careless after drinking Ding! [Princess Alyssas] favor towards you detected to be more than 10 points. You can now activate Prepayment of Task Rewards. Ding! [Princess Alyssa] pre-pays you the 20th and 25th cyclic rewards from [Glory of the Goldfinch Empire]. [Experience Scroll of the Sixth Order], do you accept? This! Su Yu was overjoyed! He did not expect the Princess to give him a new [Experience Scroll of the Sixth Order]! Even though accepting it meant giving up the 20th and 25th rewards of the main story, he still felt it was worth it! With this scroll turned into gold, hed have a life-saving card in the real world, and that was priceless! Thank you, Your Highness! Su Yu said gleefully.. Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: 111, Two weeks later_l Chapter 111: 111, Two weeks later_l Translator: 549690339 Unbeknownst to him, two weeks had passed. Of course, two weeks referred to in-game time, whereas only 28 hours had passed in the real world. During these two weeks, Su Yu had stayed in Maple City, working on the 16th to 19th quests of the princess line. These four quests were basically the same as the 14th and 15th ones, all of which involved accepting the princesss commission to help her liaise with her secret contacts in Maple City, connecting old sections, collecting intelligence, and so on. Morningstar also occasionally helped, giving Su Yu a lift and helping him pass through some exceptionally tough scenes. The rewards for these four quests were not as substantial as the 15th quest, they were merely some experience points, equipment, scrolls, and potions, with no special items. Moreover, these four quests were all conducted during in-game night time. In terms of in-game daytime, the princess took Su Yu to Wolf Howl Castle to engage in lengthy negotiations with the representatives sent by Duke Seifer and Duke Landilus. All three parties involved in the meeting intended to procrastinate, thus no result could be reached from the negotiations. For a full two weeks, all three sides were pulling strings at the negotiation table, proposing their conditions without any willingness to compromise. The negotiations were constantly at a stalemate. Not until the 14th day of negotiations was Duke Landiluss emissary ready for the second attack on the princess. Therefore, the emissary of Landilus overturned the negotiation table and left in anger, causing the entire negotiation to fail thoroughly. On the same day, the princess prepared her convoy to return to Goldfinch City, and the quest line also reached its 20th stage. The 20th stage quest, like the 10th stage [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon], was also a battle in a scene. Through communicating with the princess, Su Yu easily obtained the delegation rights for this task. The above is the main storyline of the game. As for the player side, there had also been earth-shattering changes. After the last [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon], the ranking list faced a major reshuffle. The nine guilds participating in it had risen powerfully, becoming the hot favourites in the game, attracting quite a few high-end players to join. The Relevant Department guild of Snow Leopard was particularly outstanding. Backed by substantial resources, the number of members in the guild quickly exceeded ten thousand, making it the largest guild in the game. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky and Shepherd in the Clouds seemed to have picked up on something when they saw the National Team putting so many resources into this game. The capital behind them followed the trend and increased investments. After burning through a large amount of money, they became the second and third largest guilds following the Relevant Department. As for the Zhan Tian Guild, they were quite miserable. In the past, they managed to become one of the top three guilds in Mainland China through broadcast advertisements from raid dungeon first clearances; along with the advertising effect of their elite members occupying the top positions in the level leaderboard. But in this life, they couldnt snatch any first kills in any dungeons. Furthermore, due to Zhan Tianjians strategic mistake of not participating in the [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon], no members of the Zhan Tian Guild were visible on the level leaderboard, which led to the guilds downfall. Add to this, the Relevant Department , Emperor Blood, and Mu Yun guilds Add to this, the Relevant Department, Emperor Blood, and Mu Yun guilds investment in the game are several times more than in the previous life, which squeezed the already small living space of the Zhan Tian Guild. A few leading players such as Cang Shan You Jing, Botany, and Matthew White were also poached by three big guilds. The Zhan Tian Guild was losing members seriously and nearly lost the possibility of entering the Top Ten National Guilds. Su Yu had been paying attention to the details of the Zhan Tian Guild. Seeing the miserable state of the Zhan Tian Guild, he gave up the idea of continuing to suppress them. After all, in the previous life, Zhan Tians contact with the Skuru was completely dependent on the super strength of the guilds core layer, and Zhan Tianjian, a strongman who was piled up to the pinnacle of the 6th level Sanctuary with a huge amount of resources. This lifes Zhan Tian Guild was in such a state that it was impossible for them to get strong support of national resources again. Even if they took the initiative to contact the Skuru and wanted to turn traitor, the Skuru would not be concerned with them. On the forum, the Zhan Tian Guild had also become the object of many players mockery and ridicule. Upon learning that Cang Shan You Jing had been poached, players on the forum sent congratulatory messages one after another: Congratulations to Cang Shan You Jing for escaping misery! The Zhan Tian Guild is getting worse and worse. At the beginning of the game, they had the biggest momentum. Now they might not even make it into the top ten. Ha! They deserved it for setting up toll booths at the village entrance. Uh, the person above, Zhan Tianjian himself clarified and debunked it. They really didnt do this. Did we get a debunker? I didnt hear about it. Besides the Zhan Tian Guild, it seems like we havent had any news from Big Brother Nemesis recently. I wonder what Big Brother is up to? Who knows? Big Brothers level has been stuck at 21 and hasnt changed, and he hasnt taken any dungeon first kill. Could it be that Big Brother Nemesis found it meaningless to crush everyone and simply quit playing? Quit playing? If thats the case, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated who is ranked second on the level leaderboard would probably wake up from his dream laughing! Maybe theres just no news for the moment Didnt Big Brother Nemesis mention there was going to be another battlefield scene? Whoa, guys, go check! Big Brother Nemesis has posted! This is epic breaking news! Wheres the post? Just refresh your homepage, its either the first or the second post. Well, speak of the devil! We were just discussing Big Brother Nemesis, and there he is! At this moment, a forum member called Im Cao Mengde popped up: Who is talking about me? The post that Su Yu made on the official forum caused quite a stir! The title of Su Yus post was Recruitment for the Battlefield Scene [Perilous Escape]. Need 1,000 leading players, first come first served! In just five short minutes, the post had gained a thousand replies! Everyone well remembered the last battlefield scene [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon] published by Su Yu, which led directly to the reshuffle of the leaderboard. The nine participating guilds rose powerfully, standing at the head wind. Big Brother is now publishing another battlefield scene, what impact will it have on the games order? Will there be any new guilds rising? In the post, Su Yu gave a detailed description of the background of this battlefield and informed everyone that he was publishing the mission at the West City Gate in Maple City. The first thousand to arrive will be served first. Beneath the post, other than the typical sofa, floors, and Huo Qian Liu Ming, players were having a lively discussion about the contents of the post. My God! Big Brother Nemesis has released another battlefield scene mission! Will this mission result in another major reshuffle of the level leaderboard? I think Big Brother Nemesis is going to advance two more levels this time! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated will probably cry. What the hell are you guys discussing? Hurry up and log in! Ah! I have no playtime left. Ah! Im still in class. Ah! Its expensive to teleport to Maple City. It costs 500 spiritual coins to teleport from Orleans City where I am. Haha! Fortunately, I was smart enough to be in Maple City already, Ill go online now! In the game, the teleportation array for players on the east side of Maple City. The once rarely used teleportation array lit up with layers of white light, teleporting players from all over the country to Maple City. After the teleportation ended, players who teleported at a close distance were fine, but players who teleported from a distance all experienced symptoms of headache and dizziness. However, they didnt care about these negative statuses, they quickly summoned their mounts, said hello to nearby friends, and proceeded towards the West City Gate.. Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: 112, Publish task_l Chapter 112: 112, Publish task_l Translator: 549690339 After posting on the forum, Su Yu copied the content of the post and pasted it into the guild master chat room. The scale of the guild master chat room has now been expanded to 25 people, and the guild masters of larger guilds in the game have all joined this chat room. The guild masters usually discuss their experiences in managing the guild in the chat room and talk about collaboration and bonding among each other. Thanks to the existence of this chat room, many conflicts between large guilds are mediated here, rather than resorting to fights immediately, making the gaming environment much amicable. Upon seeing Su Yus message, guild masters in the chat room immediately bubbled up. Summer said: Nemesis, you are assigning another task, does this task give more experience points this time? Shepherd in the Clouds: I just saw this post on the forum. How did you manage to post simultaneously? Laser Pen: Indeed, you should post it in the chat room one or two hours ahead, so we can prepare. Su Yu replied: The task gives a lot more experience points than last time; as for posting it ahead, its not possible, otherwise the big guilds will take all the places and ordinary players will complain. Shepherd in the Clouds: Cant you at least give a hint about the time range when the task will be released? I already used up my gaming time for today, I cant participate in this campaign, I suffered a lot! Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Well, old Shepherd, this is your problem! To accept this task, I keep in sync with Nemesis these two days, it certainly wont happen to me like your situation! Shepherd in the Clouds: Damn! I didnt think of it, I miscalculated! Su Yu: Alright, whoever can come, hurry up. If you come late, there will be no spots left. Snow Leopard: Alright, Im already in Maple City. Laser Pen: I am on my way! July Snow: Already on the way. The guild masters all responded. After closing the guild master chat room, Su Yu and a few people around him started chatting. Standing next to Su Yu were Sky Dragon, Swift, and A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. He notified these three in advance as they were from his own guild and deserved special treatment. Next to the Ioli Sky Dragon was a baby Howling Moon Wolf, its fur as white as snow. As she was petting its head fiercely, she turned towards Su Yu and asked, Nemesis big brother, when are we going to catch pandas? Even though the Howling Moon Wolf was not bad, it was far inferior compared to a panda! Im afraid well have to wait for a while. Su Yu explained, This version doesnt have pandas. If you want one, you will have to go to another continent to get it. Im going to send A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated to a secret location to complete a task either today or tomorrow. After he comes back, he can bring a baby panda back. Really? How long will that take? Sky Dragons big eyes sparkled with anticipation. Approximately one month, he should be able to complete the entire trial by then. One month, thats a long time! Sky Dragon clenched her little fists towards A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: You need to work hard, Big Brother A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated! After you come back, I will surely reward both the guild master and you satisfactorily! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated gave her a faint smile without saying a word. In fact, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was kind of worried himself, wondering if the warrior profession was really suitable for him. He was a martial arts master in reality, so if the warrior professions skills were all like Prison Sky Finger of the Wilderness or Star Falling of the Wilderness or Twisting Lightning Whip which all sounded ridiculously unrealistic then he would be very disappointed. Su Yu saw his concerns and said with a smile, Dont worry, youll definitely be satisfied with that profession. Also, before assuming office, there will be a series of trial tasks. You will be able to master the skills before entering the trial. If youre not satisfied, you can quit halfway through. I wont force you. Thats good, thank you, Master! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated sighed in relief. No need to thank me, its mutually beneficial Players are coming, you guys go accept the task first. Players from all directions in Maple City had already started to gather around them. There was also a steady stream of players coming out of the teleportation portal, appearing like a long dragon at the end of the citys main avenue. Su Yu called out the task agency panel, and a golden exclamation mark appeared above his head. Seeing the exclamation mark, the three hurriedly accepted the task. Ding! Congratulations on triggering the large-scale scenario battle [Dire Escape]. Battle Brief: On her way back to Goldfinch City, Princess Alyssa of the Empire encounters an attack from the rebels. The rebels are powerful and the princess entourage is no match for them. Battle Requirements: Assist the princess to escape the siege, Princess Alyssa must survive. Battle Rewards: 4500 Experience Points, 15 Spiritual Energy Coins. The difficulty of this scenario task is higher than the last one, so the reward is also 50% more than the last one. After accepting the task, the trio of Sky Dragon withdrew to one side, giving the spot to other players to accept the task. Players rushed to Su Yus side to accept the task, many of them shouted with joy: Haha! I got the task Ah! There are actually 4500 experience points! 4500 points! Really? This is too much! Thank goodness we got here early, otherwise when the big guilds come, we wouldnt even have a sip of soup left! Thank you, Master Nemesis for giving us the task! Master Nemesis, you lacking a girlfriend in real life? I am an 8/10 in looks and also good at warming your bed Su Yu greeted the players while gracefully refusing those requests that attempted to take advantage of him. Among the crowd of players, Su Yu also found a few familiar faces. Master Nemesis, Im here! Red-Eyed Black Dragon ran over in a hurry. So its Little Red! You got here quite fast! Su Yu waved his hand. Little Red.. Red -Eyed Black Dragons figure came to a halt for a moment, this was the first time he heard someone call him like this. In the meantime, Snow Leopard had also brought a large number of members to the city gate. Senior, Im here! Snow Leopard greeted Su Yu from a distance. Little Leopard, youre here too! Snow Leopards smile froze in an instant: Uh can you not call me Little Leopard? Of course! So what should I call you? Little Snow, Little Flower? Su Yu smiled. Snow Leopard: Hearing Su Yus nickname for Snow Leopard, the players around nearly laughed out loud. They never imagined that the domineering number one guild master would be teased by Su Yu like this! However, considering Snow Leopards prestige and face, they did not dare to Snow Leopard came over with his guild members to accept the mission. As he got closer, Su Yu noticed that Snow Leopard was wearing two huge dark circles under his eyes, looking exceptionally celestial , he probably hadnt slept in days. But then again, someone in a high position like Snow Leopard probably had a ton of things to deal with even offline, and he also had to guarantee a 12-hour grind online every day. Sleep was probably a luxury to him. So Su Yu asked: Snow Leopard, when was the last time you slept? Arent you afraid of dying suddenly? Its fine. Snow Leopard explained with a smile, There is a vital sign detection system in the game. Once the game detects that my vital signs are too low, it will kick me out of the game, and then I can rest. Listening to this was quite heartbreaking, Snow Leopard must have experienced this quite a few times. It seems that the authorities are under a lot of pressure! At the same time, Su Yu glanced at the [Sixth Order Temporary Experience Scroll] in his bag. In the future, he should use the scroll in real life when he gets a lifesaving method! If he captures another Spiritual Spring Eye, he could probably relieve a lot of the pressure on the authorities.. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: 113. The Jelly Bean Man Turns Out to be Me 1 Chapter 113: 113. The Jelly Bean Man Turns Out to be Me 1 Translator: 549690339 Participation in the campaign (233/1000). Participation in the campaign (588/1000). Participation in the campaign (1000/1000). In just a few minutes, the quota of one thousand had been filled, and the golden exclamation point above Su Yus head had turned gray and was no longer available. There were still a large number of players rushing over to accept the quest eagerly. Upon discovering that the quota for the quest was already filled, the last group of players started wailing: Ah, I was just a few steps away! Just a few steps away from accepting it! Same here, if I had known I wouldve checked the forum a few minutes earlier! I feel like Ive been eliminated in JellyBean Man! Youre right, it does feel like that! I didnt expect to be the JellyBean Man myself! Su Yu smiled at these players, All you JellyBean Men, better head home now. Next time, come a bit earlier! Ha ha ha! The players nearby burst into laughter, as the absurdity of linking quest acceptance to JellyBean Man was hilariously absurd! Su Yu turned to the guild leaders who were chatting on the side, Snow Leopard, Zhen Hong, would you two create a few chat groups and add all the players who accepted the quest? It will be easier to assign tasks that way. Alright! Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon immediately replied. Then, Ill trigger the quest. You all just wait here. Su Yu waved goodbye to the players, riding Dima to report to the princess. Five minutes later, accompanied by the rumbling of wheels, the princesss motorcade set out from Maple City. The players summoned their mounts and followed behind the princesss motorcade. Everyone was incredibly excited. 4500 points of experience, wow! Last time it was 3000, this time it could break 10,000? Wouldnt this usher in a huge reshuffle in the level rankings? Many looked enviously towards the silhouette in the front carriage. Whenever that man made a move, he always stirred up a major event! Su Yu, just like last time, was seated on the third carriage with Princess Alyssa. Only now, Alyssa seemed a little embarrassed, Nemesis, Im sorry we didnt inform you in advance that weve changed our route back to Goldfinch City. Changed route? Which route did we change to? Su Yu asked. This time weve opted to take the water route. General Shuhes battleships are already waiting for us at the Blue Maple Ferry Terminal. Based on my judgment, the water route should be safer. Su Yu nodded, If its the water route, then its the water route. I have no objection. The princess was right. Kalets Rebel Navy has always been their weakest link, so taking the water route would undoubtedly enhance their safety. But The princess glanced at the large group of players with a troubled look. General Shuhe didnt prepare enough ships for us. Only three battleships cant carry all these adventurers. Can you dismiss some of them? Just leave three to four hundred. This Su Yu frowned. He realized that this was the first test of this scenario quest. However, Su Yu quickly thought of a strategy. Dont worry, I have a solution! Then he said to Cat Morning Star in the princesss arms, Morning Star, transform into a deer, well head to the Blue Maple Ferry Terminal first. Morning Star: About ten minutes later, at the Blue Maple Ferry Terminal. The players were standing on the dock, looking at the huge fleet anchoring not far away. The three largest ships in the fleet were General Shuhes battleships, with the flag of the Goldfinch family gleaming at the top of the masts. Each of the battleships decks held thirty to forty soldiers armed in armor or holding bows and arrows, all extremely powerful. Behind the battleships were three large commercial vessels. These were the vessels that Su Yu had bought for fifty thousand spiritual energy coins each to provide for the players. The players were lining up to board and were all incredibly excited. This campaign quest is even more epic than the last one! Its a naval battlefield! Ive always been afraid of water since I was a kid, but not this time! Did you see the ship were standing on? Nemesis just said in the chat that he bought these three ships, each costing fifty thousand spiritual energy coins! Fifty thousand! Is that even true? It should be, I have a friend who once wanted to buy a ship for trading, and it costs about fifty to sixty thousand spiritual energy coins for a ship of this tonnage. My god! Three ships thats one hundred and fifty thousand spiritual energy coins! Nemesis sure is loaded! Nemesis is too kind! Providing us a high-experience quest and spending so much money on us. I cant stand it. After the quest is finished, I must give the spiritual energy coins earned from the quest to Nemesis to make up his loss. Me too. Count me in. Meanwhile, Su Yu, the princess, General Shuhe, and the ship owners were chatting on the dock. The princess looked at the three large commercial ships behind the battleships, finding it hard to believe, Nemesis, did you buy these three ships? They mustve cost a lot! Not much, just one hundred and fifty thousand spiritual energy coins. For Your Highnesss safety considerations, no amount of money is too much! Su Yu laughed. He took out his black Magic Crystal Card and transferred one hundred and fifty thousand spiritual energy coins to the ship owners. The ship owners, upon receiving the money, were all beaming with joy. The princess watched Su Yus actions. Considering that Su Yu had never actively asked anything from her and had only gone out of his way to spend on her behalf, her gratitude towards Su Yu deepened. When I ascend the throne, I must award Nemesis a high-ranking title! she thought to herself. Ding! Princess Alyssas favorability towards you has increased by 3. Seeing the increased favorability of the princess, Su Yu couldnt help but feel relieved. He made the payment to the ship owners in front of the princess to increase her favorability towards him. At present, the princesss favorability towards him had already reached 17. As long as it increased by another 3 to reach 20, he would gain more World Prestige points, and then he could accumulate 10 World Prestige points to buy territory! Standing beside them was the very robust middle-aged soldier, General Shuhe. He had no objection to Su Yu purchasing these boats, as they could serve as cannon fodder if a battle were to break out ahead. He glanced at the sky and then respectfully said to the princess, Your Highness, its getting late, lets set off. Alright, lets set off! The princess nodded, glanced at Su Yu, and then stepped onto the battleship. Su Yu followed the princess onto the battleship. The two of them, together, ascended to the second floor of the battleship. The second floor of the battleship was clearly in a luxurious setting arranged by General Shuhe, affording a particularly expansive view. From the second floor, one could clearly see the wide and flat river surface, as well as the thriving Blue Maple Town on the west side of the river. The river in front was called the Forever Night River. Following the river downstream would lead to the intersection of the Forever Night River and the Luminous River. Taking this route to Goldfinch City would save three days of travel time. General Shuhe didnt join Su Yu and the others on the second floor, instead, he stood on the battleships deck. Once everyone had boarded, he loudly announced: The princess has ordered, the fleet sets sail! General Shuhes voice echoed over the river. The grand fleet started to move and officially set sail! Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: 114, attack from the rear, also known as backstab 1 Chapter 114: 114, attack from the rear, also known as backstab 1 Translator: 549690339 General Shuhe leads the fleet with his three warships, closely followed by the players three large commercial ships. Several smaller trade ships trail behind. The fleet rides the waves and continues forward smoothly. The crew obediently carries out their duties; everything is as calm as can be. Aboard the foremost warship, Su Yu feels invigorated by the wind blasting against her face. Sipping tea brought by a maid, she feels a sense of tranquility. Ding! You drank the [Panda Green Tea], you gained 200 experience points. (Only effective the first time) Oh? Its a specialty of the Pandamen? Su Yu scrutinizes the porcelain cup in her hand. It figures. In the games setting, the Pandamen Empire is an ancient utopia, reputed for its strength and mystery, as one of the three great empires along with the Goldfinch. Tea, silk, porcelain, peppercorns, and other products of the Pandamen are considered top-tier luxury items. Its no surprise that their tea would be a staple beverage for a princess. Once A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated goes to the Pandamen Empire, we might be able to establish a trade route through his trial. This new trade route is safer and can save half of the time than the old one. If we successfully establish it, we will be earning spiritual energy coins by the handful! Su Yus thoughts drift. But the princesss words bring Su Yu back to the present: Nemesis, if I become the Empress one day, what reward would you like? If possible, I would like to serve as your Trade Minister, protecting the overseas trade of the Empire! replies Su Yu. The Trade Minister is one of the most profitable positions in the empire, but its difficult for a player to ascend to that rank. I see The princess seems slightly disappointed. She had initially thought that Nemesis would demand a rank equal to or higher than a count and control over vast territories. She hasnt expected Nemesis to settle for something as low as a trade minister. Never mind, well see how he performs in the future! If he does well, in addition to the trade minister, I can even get him ennobled as a count. The princess no longer looks at Su Yu, instead she turns to the view outside the window. Aboard the large commercial ship trailing behind. Many players, touring the ship out of curiosity, are setting foot in this old-style sailing boat for the first time. And many are wielding their weapons, shouting intensely: This is it, the sea where a mans romance lives! I will become the King of Pirates! I will be the Pirate King! You three are idiots! This is a river, not a sea! Snow Leopard stands near the aft window on the second deck. He encroaches upon the window, a crease furrowing his forehead, unlike the other players who are brimming with curiosity. Eventually, he murmurs, Somethings not right. Mr. Zhong, whats the matter? Truth of Range looks towards him. Take a look at those small ships trailing us. Theres something strange about them. Snow Leopard points to the various small ships outside the window. Truth of Range sighs, Theres nothing wrong with those ships. Theyre just ordinary trading vessels. Before we embarked, Mr. Tang and I inspected the vessels. Theyre all manned by ordinary NPC merchants. These NPC merchants wanted to deliver goods to a location not far downstream. By following us, they can fend off attacks from water bandits. Unbreakable Alliance, standing nearby, also nodded, Thats right. Both Mr. Yellow and I had boarded the ships before we set off. Other than the merchants and sailors, there are only some large wooden boxes filled with goods on board. There shouldnt be any problems. Large wooden boxes? Snow Leopard piques interest, Whats inside the boxes? We didnt check, but they should be goods. Mr. Zhong, surely you dont suspect As hes about to finish his sentence, Truth of Range abruptly stops speaking. Through the aft window, he clearly sees water ghosts, dressed in black diving suits, suddenly appearing atop the small trade ships following them before diving into the water with a splash. Under attack! Brace yourselves! Snow Leopards voice echoes over the wide river. All laughter and noise from the players abruptly ceases. Through messages broadcasted in the chatroom, theyre informed that the impending threat isnt coming from ahead, but from behind! The players hurriedly prepare for battle. And then Su Yu announces her branching task: Player Nemesis offers you the task[Protect the Merchant Ships], do you accept? Accept! Ding! Congratulations, youve triggered the side task of the Scenario, Battle Campaign[Protect the Merchant Ships]. Task requirements: Ensure that the damage to the three merchant ships doesnt exceed 40%. Current damage: 0%. Task rewards: 750 experience points, 5 spiritual energy coins. Player Nemesis offers you the task[Slay the Water Ghosts] Ding! Congratulations, youve triggered the side task of the Scenario, Battle Campaign[Slay the Water Ghosts]. Task requirements: Repel the water ghosts attacking the merchant ships. Task rewards: 750 experience points, 5 spiritual energy coins. Player Nemesis offers you the task[Counterattack: Occupation] Ding! Congratulations, youve triggered the side task of the Scenario, Battle Campaign[Counterattack: Occupation]. Task requirements: Capture 10 of the ships carrying water ghosts from behind. Progress: (0/10). Task rewards: 900 experience points, 6 spiritual energy coins. With a wave of her hand, Su Yu issues the three tasks. The players are overjoyed; their blood boiled. 2400 experience points! Theyre receiving 2400 experience points right as the task commences. The rewards for this task are far too generous! Excited and eager for the upcoming battle against the water ghosts, the players flex their knuckles in preparation. Snow Leopard immediately broadcasts the command in all chatrooms. Soon after the command was issued, the three player-controlled merchant ships began to slow down, gradually turning around. Under Su Yus request, the three system-controlled warships up front also began to slow down, turning around to prepare for a face-off with the water ghosts. Archers and mages walk to the side of the ships, indiscriminately firing towards the water beneath or casting [Ice Arrows] Even though arrows and the [Ice Arrows] will lose their power after entering the water, the players have an advantagetheir numbers! Under the dense cover of arrows and magic, blood soon began to rise to the surface of the water. Its clear that some of the water ghosts lurking beneath had been wounded. The water ghosts realize their plan to sink the ships wont work. Because theyre underwater and cant leverage their strength, it will take a considerable amount of time to make holes in the ships. Given that the players attacks are so concentrated, they might turn into frozen hedgehogs before they can even breach the ship. Thus, the water ghosts abandon their plan to sink the ships and begin to engage directly. Bang, bang, bang! The water surface explodes in succession, and shadowy figures burst from the water, landing elegantly and lightly on the deck and the sides of the ship like nimble birds. The archers and mages standing on the side of the ship are taken by surprise, turning into beams of white light under the water ghosts longswords. But, the melee players on the ship react quickly, rushing headlong into the water ghosts. With six ships serving as the battlefield, a brutal fight gradually begins.. Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: 115. Nemesis Big shot X Boss Kev/ 1 Chapter 115: 115. Nemesis Big shot X Boss Kev/ 1 Translator: 549690339 The level of the [Water Fiends] was on par with the players, around 12-14. However, they all had elite templates, with health five times that of the same level of mini-creatures. In the middle of the Water Fiends were also some [Water Fiend Leaders], level 14, with health reaching the same level as the boss, more skills, and greater power. However, the Water Fiends were quite dispersed, while the players were relatively concentrated. Before boarding, the Snow Leopard had optimized the job configuration for people on each ship. The ratios of tank classes, output classes, and healing classes on each ship were relatively balanced. With the coordination of the players, the offensive of the Water Fiends was soon blocked. One by one, the Water Fiends under the players concentrated fire turned into experience points and dropped items. On the second battleship where the princess was riding in the front, players were fighting bloody battles with the Water Fiends. At that moment. A loud thud! A Water Fiend more than three meters tall jumped out of the water and stood steady on the ships side. [Water Fiend Leader IV15 (Rare)]. It was actually a rare level BOSS! The players were shocked and started sending messages in the chat room: Alert! Alert! A rare level BOSS is on the second battleship, request for support! We need help quickly, otherwise the second ship might not be able to hold! Boss Snow Leopard, quickly send someone! Snow Leopard noticed the messages in the chat room. He was about to send someone for reinforcement, but he received a private message from Su Yu. After reading the private message, he shook his head with a wry smile and said in the chat room:The second battleship doesnt need reinforcement, on the contrary, you can go and help out the brothers on the other ships. Why? What are you talking about, boss? A torrent of question marks washed over the chat room. However, these voices of doubt disappeared quickly. Because right then, a red fireball the size of a basin flew down from the second floor of the battleship and smacked into the [Water Fiend Leader]. 0100. The [Water Fiend Leader] was blasted to a singed black, its health bar instantly zeroed out and was instantly killed. 8160 points of damage? Was it an NPC who made the move? The players present were shocked. But they quickly realized it couldnt be, because there wouldnt be any drops if an NPC killed a monster. And the [Water Fiend Leader] just dropped a sack that lay shining on the deck. Hiss! Seeing the sack, the players gasped. It was a player who had made the move! Turning their heads to look at the second floor, they were stunned to see Su Yu standing at the position where the fireball had been launched! 8160 points of damage! One-hit KO a level 15 BOSS? Oh my god! Is this the strength of Boss Ke? This damage it is too high! Su Yu, however, was very calm. He had only charged up his [Fireball Skill] to 10 times its power before releasing it. With a 6 level difference between him and the BOSS, it wasnt surprising he could obliterate it instantaneously. Seeing the astonished looks of the players on the deck, Su Yu smiled at them and waved: Keep up the good work! Just call me if there are more bosses. Players: . The various chat rooms also exploded: Damn! 8160 points of damage! Boss Ke just launched a [Fireball Skill] inflicting 8160 points of damage directly! He instantly killed a level 15 rare BOSS! Over eight thousand points of damage, really? Im not well-read, dont deceive me. Absolutely not kidding you! Everyone on the ship saw it! I can confirm! I was nearly scared to death back then! My hand is still shaking. 8160 points of damage?! Are you sure you didnt see an extra o? Dammit! Im level 12 and my Fireball only causes tens of points of damage! No wonder Boss Nemesis always tops the charts, I finally found the reason hes cheating! Im starting to think boss doesnt quite do Nemesis justice anymore, its more like a top-tier BOSSs output capacity. How about we call him Boss Ke? Boss Ke? Good idea! Seconded! Boss Ke is mighty, Boss Ke is awesome! Su Yu also quickly received a private message, its from Red-Eyed Black Dragon. Red -Eyed Black Dragon: Boss Ke, I heard you hit over eight thousand points of damage with one Fireball? Instantly killing level 15 rare BOSS?! Su Yu: Yeah! I was just buffed by a high-level NPC and could easily take out the BOSS. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Su Yu: Alright, no more kidding. Tell Snow Leopard that we need to end this battle quickly, something feels off. The enemy Su Yu is feeling suspicious about is because the timing of the Water Ghosts attack is wrong. If these Water Ghosts waited patiently and attacked them while they were battling with Duke Landilus battle ship in front, wouldnt that be better? Attacking them at this time is just feeding them, isnt it? Moreover, the Water Ghosts are weak, they can be handled by the players alone without the princesss guard intervening. So Su Yu wants to end the battle quickly, settle it and leave as soon as possible. Therefore, he no longer hid his strength, using [Flash Skill] to move between each warship, spotting a BOSS, he would instantly kill it with a [Fireball Skill] or [Thunderfall Skill]. The players on each ship also saw Su Yus damage fluctuating between 8000 and 10000+, dumbfounded. We are all players, why can your damage alone top hundreds of ours? The players looked at each other, not knowing how to comment. This made the originally lively battlefield somewhat bleak. With the full support of Su Yu, the Water Ghosts on the six ships were quickly cleaned up. The bow of the ship also completed its turn, the players began to strike hard against the small ships of the Water Ghosts. In less than 10 minutes, the players seized 13 small boats, the remaining Water Ghosts fled in the wind, and the players achieved a phased victory! But the players are somewhat lack of enthusiasm. Su Yus damage just now was really scary! The joy of victory and gaining experience points were diluted by those enormous numbers of damage. They all looked up at Su Yu standing on the top of the ship in front of them, with mixed feelings. Is this guy really a player? Its not like an NPC has infiltrated the players ranks to deliberately discourage us, right!? But just as the players cleaned the battlefield and prepared to march on, Su Yu, standing on the ship, suddenly fixed his gaze! He saw more than 20 Water Ghost ships floating down from upstream! The players also saw these Water Ghost ships and cheered up slightly. Water Ghosts are all experience points! If Su Yu distributes a few more tasks, wouldnt the total experience gained from this campaign increase a lot more! However, thats not what Su Yu thought. He immediately sent a private message to Snow Leopard: Snow Leopard, were not going to fight these Water Ghosts. They are probably deliberately delaying our travel time. Delaying time? Exactly! Think about it. This batch of Water Ghosts could have waited for us to confront Landiluss fleet before attacking us. The probability of breaking us when we are attacked from front and back would be much greater. The reason they attack us now is definitely because the front troops are not ready yet. They are forced to make a suicidal attack to delay our time! Makes sense! No wonder something felt off, I thought it was a game setup. Having thought of this, Snow Leopard immediately gave orders in the chatroom: All listen! Were ignoring these Water Ghosts, all ships full speed ahead! Mages go and stand on the rear side of the ship, use [Ice Arrow] to create ice blocks to hinder the Water Ghosts behind; archers keep an eye out for Water Ghosts chiseling the ship, everyone else stay put! Why? Isnt the Water Ghost a lot of experience, why not eat it? All kinds of questions emerged in the chatroom. However, everyone trusted in Snow Leopards judgment, and they all followed the command, lining up as he said.. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: 116. Using otherworld adventurers to deal with otherworld adventurers 1 Chapter 116: 116. Using otherworld adventurers to deal with otherworld adventurers 1 Translator: 549690339 On the Forever Night River, six large ships carrying players rode the wind and waves, sailing smoothly downstream. More than twenty small merchant ships carrying water ghosts were relentlessly pursuing them from behind. As for the 13 small merchant ships that the players had seized, they had to be abandoned due to a lack of sufficient crewmembers. At the stern of the six large ships, the Mages among the players lined up in a row, casting [Ice Arrow] at the water surface behind the boats. The [Ice Arrow] plunged diagonally into the water, releasing cold air that instantly formed chunks of ice, both large and small, on the surface of the water. Some Mages organized themselves to cast [Ice Arrow] at the same patch of water, combining it with some [Ice Cone Skill], successfully generating a large area of floating ice. This floating ice posed a huge challenge for the small merchant ships of the water ghosts trailing behind. These small merchant ships were light, and they could easily capsize if they hit a piece of floating ice while speeding along. This forced the fleet of water ghost ships to reduce their speed. With the obstruction of the floating ice, the distance between the two fleets gradually increased. Standing on the top deck of the ship, the Snow Leopard revealed a satisfied smile as the water ghost fleet gradually disappeared from his sight. At the same time, on the second layer of the battle ship, Su Yu was reporting the recent battle situation to the princess and General Shuhe. Your Highness, General Shuhe, we have repelled this batch of water ghosts, and the fleet of water ghosts behind us is blocked by the floating ice created by our Mages. They wont have the chance to catch up with us. Well done, Nemesis! Princess Alyssa praised. General Shuhe also showed an admiring look. However, Su Yus tone changed, according to my speculation, their kamikaze attacks are to buy time Next, Su Yu detailed his recent speculation in complete form. After hearing Su Yus speculation, General Shuhe, stroking his chin, nodded: Your conjecture makes sense. I also think that Landilus is not ready, otherwise he wouldnt send his subordinates to die. So General, what should we do? The princess looked somewhat anxious. Dont worry, Your Highness. General Shuhe saluted the princess, I will order the fleet to move forward at full speed and break through before Landilus completes his interception, taking you safely out of here! Thanks a lot. The princess sighed with relief, When we return to Goldfinch City, I will definitely report to my father and reward you and Nemesis handsomely! Many thanks, Your Highness! General Shuhe and Su Yu responded simultaneously. At the same time, in Kaishi town thats downstream of the Forever Night River. Kaishi town lies on the princesss voyage route. In the eastern sky of Kaishi town, four figures flew over the Forever Night The leader was a brawny golden-haired warrior, none other than Duke Landilus, the leader of the Kalet rebel army, a sixth-order Sanctuary powerhouse. Behind him were two seventh-order legendary powerhouses and one sixth-order space system Mage. Were here. Duke Landilus smiled as he looked at the beautiful scenery of Kaishi town, I didnt expect Princess Alyssa to change her route at the last minute and choose a waterway. No problem, we can still intercept her successfully. Master Antondidas, its all up to you this time! Rest assured, leave it to me! Antondidas was a sixth-order space system Mage, appearing as a hale and hearty old man with a white beard. He flew towards the direction of Forever Night River. After reaching the sky above Forever Night River, Antondidas set up a space coordinate in the pre-set river channel. Vrrm- C The bright white space magic array unfolded on the surface of the water. The Six-pointed Star of the magic array radiated brilliant light, a large flash of white light symbolizing teleportation passed by, and four large warships were teleported here from the river channel tens of kilometers away. Looking at the four large warships and soldiers that appeared on the river, Landilus nodded with satisfaction. As expected of Master Antondidas! There arent many in the world who can perform mass teleportation across tens of kilometers! Landilus turned to one of the seventh-order powerhouses behind him, Master Tula Yang, how is Madelines injury? This seventh-order powerhouse was named Tula Yang, a middle-aged male Holy Knight of the seventh order. Madeline was the Holy Knight who fought with the Shadow Necromancer Xi Fan in the Battle of the Giant Gorge. Tula Yang and Madeline were close friends, and he had been trying to heal the dying Madeline. Tula Yang shook his head somberly, Madelines injury is very serious. Although she wont die under my treatment, its likely that her injury wont improve within five years. After five years, even if she recovers her strength, she probably wont be able to return to her peak. Is that so? Landilus sighed, Then handling the Shadow Necromancer Xi Fan this time would have to be left to you! Leave it to me! Tula Yang stated solemnly, The Shadow and the Holy Light are irreconcilable, eradicating the Shadow is a responsibility we of the Holy Light lineage could never shirk from! At this point, Tula Yang glanced at the other seventh-order powerhouse floating beside them, with clear repulsion in his eyes. This seventh-order powerhouse was a little girl about twelve or thirteen years old in black clothes and a black hat. However, this little girl was enveloped in an intense aura of the dead. Damn Necromancer, Tula Yang thought. He didnt feel at ease fighting side by side with a Necromancer. Hey, big guy, why are you looking at me? The little girl noticed Tula Yangs gaze, lightly waved the magic wand in her hand, and laughed, I was invited by Duke to deal with Morning Star. If you keep looking at me like that, Im going to get angry! Landilus also stepped in to mediate the situation immediately, Master Tula Yang, this is Master Walnut. Master Walnut is a very powerful expert. With her here, we can handle the Star Realms Cat Morning Star. Hehe! The girl named Walnut chuckled, and playfully winked at Tula Yang. Tula Yang furrowed his brow slightly, but didnt say anything more. At this point, the space system Mage Antondidas flew back from the direction of the river channel. He heard the conversation between Tula Yang and Walnut, but he didnt mind. He laughed at Landilus, Duke, I heard about Madelines failure in the Giant Wood Canyon last time. I believe the main reason for that failure was that Princess Alyssa leveraged the power of the otherworld adventurers. Otherworld adventurers? Exactly. Antondidas said slowly, Otherworld adventurers are perpetuated by their ability to resurrect after death. They may seem weak now, but once these adventurers gain enough levels, they will become a fearsome force! So how should we deal with this variable of otherworld adventurers? Landilus didnt deny it, but asked humbly. Its simple, we can use the otherworld adventurers to deal with the otherworld adventurers! Antondidas stroked his white beard, revealing a confident smile.. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: 117, The days change, artifacts become easier 1 Chapter 117: 117, The days change, artifacts become easier 1 Translator: 549690339 Using trans-dimensional travelers to confront other trans-dimensional travelers? Landilus hesitated. but currently, there are only a few dozens of them in Kaishi Town, arent there? Rest assured, leave it to me. A smile appeared on Antondidass face. He then raised his staff high. Hum Antondidas eyes and staff lit up with a dazzling white light. A massive silver-white space system magic circle spread under his feet, with the space system magic power spreading out in ripples centered around him, spreading at the speed of light, covering the entire four million square kilometers of the Goldfinch Empire. At this moment, all players in the game received a game notification: Ding! The [Fight for survival (Duke Landiluss side)] scenario battle portal has opened at the coordinates (xxx, xxx). Adventurers above level 8 are encouraged to participate! Current participation number (0/10000). At the entrance squares of all major newbie villages and the central squares of all major cities, a [Teleportation Portal] with a diameter of five meters had opened, emitting a deep blue light. Above the [Teleportation Portal], a golden exclamation mark hung. Whats this? Mr. Li, did you receive a game prompt? I did, what is a scenario battle portal? It might be a game event! Anyway, lets go check it out quickly! Upon receiving the game prompt, all players above level 8 stopped leveling up and rushed to the coordinate location. Some players were just near the square. Upon seeing the five-meter-tall [Teleportation Portal] open, players surrounded it with the mentality of watching a spectacle. After interacting with the [Teleportation Portal], they directly triggered the scenario battle. Ding! Congratulations on triggering the large-scale scenario battle [Fight for survival (Duke Landiluss side)]. Battle introduction: The dav has changed, the divine tools change hands, and the virtuous return to their rightful place, such is the way of nature. The emperor of the Goldfinch Empire is brutal and unruly, causing disaster to the people, their lives in decay, he is shunned by the world; With heavens accord, Duke Landilus is adored by the people, his virtue admired from all sides, truly the one chosen by heaven! We must obey heavens mandate, strike down the rebels, wouldnt that be a sight to behold? Battle requirements: assist [Tula Yang] in defeating [Princess Alyssa]s troops (Progress 0%). Task reward: Experience Points x2000, 1 spiritual energy coin. Antondidas could only recruit 1000 players at most for the tasks he posted himself, so he issued the task in the name of Tula Yang and expanded the recruitment limit to 10000 players. But upon seeing this task introduction, players held back their snide comments making them choke on their words, not knowing how to voice it. Hey, hey, hey! This is a western fantasy online game, why was the task introduction written in classical language? This isnt right at all! And this introduction, why does it sound so familiar? But players might complain, accepting the task is a must, 2000 experience points isnt a small amount. After accepting the task, players walked into the teleportation portal one after another. (1314/10000) (2333/10000) (10000/10000) In just twenty minutes, nearly ten thousand players stepped into the [Teleportation Portal] and were teleported next to Antondidas in Kaishi Town. To prevent the players from not being able to see them, Antondidas and his group used the dwarf-made [World Reducer] to increase their size by 100 times. Landilus, Tula Yang, Antondidas, and Walnut all became giants one to two hundred meters tall. Players stepping out from the teleportation portal, Seeing the four huge humans in front of them, many were scared, not daring to speak for a moment. But there were also some players who had glowing eyes when they saw the cute and pretty [Walnut], Such a cute Ioli! Yeah, shes so beautiful! Thats a plum blossom on her hat! Her pants are so short, maybe if we get closer we can see Walnut was wearing a pair of black super shorts on her lower body, and they were quite loose, not the tight kind. Due to the enlarged stature, some LSP players thought they could see something if they got closer. So they immediately ran wildly towards Walnut. Sigh! Walnut sighed softly. A wave of the magic wand, those who ran closer were instantly turned into white ghosts and put into her purse. Antondidas, do trans-dimensional adventurers have such poor quality? Walnut rolled her eyes at Antondidas. Cough cough! Antondidas coughed lightly, sternly saying to all players, All adventurers listen, stand in the designated area and dont move around! Anyone who moves around will have their task qualifications directly cancelled, understand? The players lost some momentum, honestly staying in place. Under Antondidass command, the players, with tanks in front and damage dealers and healers in the rear, lined up properly on the open ground. On Su Yus side, of course, they had also received the news. Due to this incident, the channels of all major guilds exploded and they couldnt help but know what was happening. Inside the cabin of the merchant ship in the rear, Su Yu, Snow Leopard, Zhen Hong, and a group of guild leaders gathered together to discuss countermeasures. That really isnt fair play from the system! exclaimed the Red-Eyed Black Dragon. Setting us up against 10 times the number of players as our enemies! Yes, indeed! However, their rewards are far less than ours, only 2000 experience and 1 spiritual energy coin. Summer sighed. Su Yu laughed and said, It doesnt matter if its 2000, even if its just 1000, players will participate, theres no helping it, players are just so easy to please. You can say that again! The guild leaders in the room shared a knowing smile. Snow Leopard then asked: Senior, what do you think of this? Should we change our plan? Su Yu calmly replied: No need, we can continue with the old plan. Our mission objective is to break through the encirclement with the Princess, not to kill all ten thousand players. And these nearly ten thousand players cant all get on the boat and fight, the surface of the water is still our best breakthrough point. Snow Leopard nodded, Then we stick with our plan. The six warships continued to float downstream. Upon entering the area of Kaishi Town, the players on the boat were momentarily shut up from shock after seeing these four giants that were one to two hundred meters tall. Hmph! A contemptuous cold snort sounded, the 7th rank Dark Shepherd Xi Fan turned into a dark purple shadow and left the warship, appearing in the sky, eyes locked onto Tula Yang. Roar! A clear dragon roar sounded. The image of a giant starlight dragon with a wingspan of one hundred meters appeared in the sky. Lucifer came out too, his gaze sharply locked onto the little Ioli, Walnut, in the black hat and black dress. General Shuhe tightened his grip on his long sword, and also leapt into the sky, pointing his sword at Antondidas. General Shuhe had just entered the Sanctuary, and Antondidas was a mage at the peak of the Sanctuary. Even if the latters magic power was not small, he was far from being Antondidas opponent. While Shuhe and Lucifer carefully watched their opponent, they also looked down and paid attention to the route of the ship fleet below. They would handle the enemies in the sky, hoping the ship fleet could break through successfully! Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: 118, Use Scroll_l Chapter 118: 118, Use Scroll_l Translator: 549690339 On the warship, Su Yu looked at the familiar figures of these strongmen from the enemy side, his eyes slightly narrowed: Duke Landilus, Tula Yang, Antondidas, Walnut. These are the top strongmen in the game world. Tula Yang and Antondidas come from the Lai Yin Empire to the west, under the command of the Lai Yin Emperor; Walnut is from the Pandamen Empire in the east, the head of the Hall of Reincarnation. (The Pandamen Empire is not just made up of Pandamen, but majority are Pandamen.) During this time, when the Goldfinch Empire is on the verge of collapse, as expected, foreign forces are intervening. But Su Yu only glanced at them once and then turned away. The confrontation between these strongmen is irrelevant to him, what Su Yu needs to do now is to ensure the safety of the princess and successfully pass this battle scenario. After General Shuhe left, the command of the fleet was handed over to his deputy, Shu Ke. Shu Ke is a fifth-tier Archer, he activated his [Eagle Eye Skill] and surveyed the enemys four warships. The fleet continued to advance, and when they were 200 meters from the enemy ship, Shu Ke gave the command: Turn the ship around, drop anchor, stop, use the Magic Crystal Cannons to attack! Under Shu Kes command, three warships slowly reduced their speed, made a 90-degree turn in the river, dropped their anchors, and then faced the enemy warships with the broad side of their hulls. Then, dark muzzles emerged from the body of the warships and directed towards the enemy. Bang! Bang! Bang! In the deafening sound of cannon fire, colorful Magic Crystal Cannonballs flew towards the enemy ships. Facing the intimidating Magic Crystal Cannonballs, colorful magic shields appeared around the enemy fleet, enveloping the warships. The Magic Crystal Cannonballs hit the magic shields, causing a massive magic explosion. The magic shields only flickered a few times, easily blocking the explosion outside. In the following 10 minutes, the warships on the princesss side continuously fired Magic Crystal Cannons at the enemy ships. The dukes forces passively endured the onslaught behind their magic shield, but the shield never broke. As time passed, the rate of fire of the Magic Crystal Cannons gradually decreased, and the enemys magic shield wasnt as thick as before. The naval battle had turned into a war of attrition, waiting to see which side would be the first to falter. As for the six strongmen in the sky, they didnt make a move, maintaining a standoff instead. They knew that the key to this battle was not their fight, but Princess Alyssa on the warship. The princess is the key to determining the outcome of this battle! On the warship, Su Yu asked Shu Ke in a low voice: General Shu Ke, how long does it take to break the enemys magic shield? Shu Ke had been monitoring the enemy with [Eagle Eye Skill]. He originally didnt want to answer. But thinking that Su Yu is favored by the princess, Shu Ke slightly irritably replied: 5-8 minutes, wait patiently. Alright. Su Yu stepped aside. But at this moment, he received a private message from Snow Leopard in the rear: Senior, the ship fleet of the Water Demons from the rear has caught up! And there are even more this time, about more than thirty! How many minutes until they catch up with us? 3-4 minutes. Such a coincidence? Su Yu muttered to himself. But Su Yu quickly made a decision. He decided to use the [Sixth-Tier Temporary Experience Scroll] that was going to expire in a few hours in his backpack right now. This battle scenario seemed very difficult to him, and it seemed like now was not the time to save resources. He decided to use this backup card that was about to expire! The experience scroll is rated by rarity and can be strengthened with [Point Star Hand]. Su Yu had not previously strengthened it, as he was unsure whether he should use [Blood of Tina] to gold-plate, as the higher the quality, the lower the likely success rate of gold-plating. Now that he was about to use it, of course, he had to strengthen it first. Su Yu used [Point Star Hand] to enhance it. Ding, will you spend 770 spiritual energy coins to strengthen the [Sixth-Tier Temporary Experience Scroll (Ordinary)]? Sure. Ding, the quality of the [Sixth-Tier Temporary Experience Scroll (Ordinary)] has been upgraded to the [Sixth-Tier Temporary Experience Scroll (Excellent)], and gained the ability to specify one fixed occupation and charge time -1 minute. Note: Only one occupation can be activated at the same time. Previously, the temporary experience scroll could only randomly select an indefinite occupation, and it needed to input magic power for 5 minutes to activate. After enhancement, the scroll can specify a desired occupation, and the time needed to input magic power has also been reduced. Ding, will you spend 7700 spiritual energy coins Ding, will you spend 77700 spiritual energy coins After enhancing it two more times, the scroll was upgraded to Epic quality. With the Epic quality, the scroll can choose up to three fixed occupations, and the time for entering magic power is reduced to two minutes, beyond that, there is no change to the scrolls attributes. Su Yu did not continue to enhance it, further enhancement required 770,000 spiritual energy coins, the revealed attribute only added an additional fixed occupation, the cost-effective wasnt too high, he mustnt waste money even if he had plenty. After finishing the enhancement, Su Yu immediately held the experience scroll in his hand to activate it. At the same time, he said to Shu Ke next to him: General Shu Ke, stop firing now and lead the fleet to rush forward! You damn, dont make nonsensical suggestions! Shu Ke turned his head to scold Su Yu. Su Yu didnt speak, but just waved the scroll in his hand at him. After seeing the scroll, Shu Kes follow-up scolding immediately choked in his throat: Is this a Sixth-Tier Transformation Scroll?! Exactly. Lucky kid, how many good things did Princess give you? Shu Kes jealous eyes turned a little green. Even though he was already at the fifth tier, he wouldnt ignore such a high-level treasure. Now follow my command, all ship turn around, charge at the enemy formation! Shu Ke shouted loudly. His command was quickly passed on to every warship. The three warships pulled up their anchors, made a 90-degree turn, then rushed downstream towards the enemy fleet. In the process of activating the experience scroll, Su Yu opened the first-person view and started recording the video. Last time in the battle, he didnt use the first-person view as it would expose too many of his secrets. Now that he is using the experience scroll, it doesnt matter anymore, and the audience could only see the content of the transformation. Moreover, after posting the video online in the future, the players who watch the video will be able to experience the power of Sanctuary strongmen and the thrill of flying in physical form! This might further stimulate their enthusiasm for leveling up. At the same time, Su Yu also sent a private message to Snow Leopard: Turn on the video recording switch and focus on me. Why? I have a scroll that can transform me into a tier-6 strongman. Later, let you see how powerful a tier-6 Sanctuary strongman is in the game, so it will be convenient for you to report to whoever you report to. Snow Leopard: Six Tier-6 strongman? Bro! You have a scroll like this and you didnt use it to kill the boss in the wilderness to get equipment, why use it now? Isnt this a waste? Snow Leopard exclaimed in his heart. But he couldnt do anything, it wasnt his scroll, Su Yu could use it however he wanted. Snow Leopard sighed lightly.. Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: 119, Best of the Field – Antondidas 1 Chapter 119: 119, Best of the Field C Antondidas 1 Translator: 549690339 Two minutes is simultaneously long and short. Three warships rapidly descended downstream, quickly closing in on the Dukes fleet. Within these two minutes, Su Yu leisurely chose three vocations out of seven a mage, a druid, and an assassin. The mage was a must, as among the sixth-tier powerhouses, the mage could output the most and was the most suitable for this situation; The druid was secondary; after unlocking the [Dragon Transformation Skill] at the sixth-tier, the druid could transform into a large dragon, possessing unbelievable strength and the fastest flying speed; The assassin, with its superior ability of escaping, was crucial. Su Yu didnt want to immediately get killed by Tula Yang and Walnut right after his transformation. As for the randomly chosen vocation provided by the scroll, Su Yu glanced at it C it was a priest. After choosing vocations, Su Yu shifted his gaze to the enemy ships in front, ready to break through the defensive line with the immense power granted by the scroll. Of course, Su Yu didnt forget to assign tasks, in order to increase his additional Experience Points income. The players received a system reminder immediately: Ding, Nemesis has issued you the mission [Break Through The Front], do you accept? Accept. Congratulations on triggering the instance quest [Break Through The Front]. Mission requirement: Assist Nemesis in breaking through the enemy fleets blockade. Mission reward: Experience Points X900, Spiritual Energy Coin X6. The players accepted the mission. However, they were baffled and didnt know how to assist Nemesis. The players asked in the chat, but no one could provide a satisfying answer. The commander of the Dukes fleet, Jason Glick, was very puzzled. He couldnt understand why the princess fleet had given up initiating the Magic Crystal Cannon and instead charged directly towards their defensive line. Considering their ships were equipped with elemental shields, they would surely not be the match for them given their own shields cover. But he quickly understood why. When there was only a 30-meter distance between the two fleets. Fire Dance Dazzling Flame Break! A fiery figure flew into the air from one of the princess warships. With a raging firestorm in his hand, he instantly attacked the enemy, slamming into the Dukes elemental force field like a drill. Obviously, the figure was Su Yu. Furthermore, he chose the fifth-tier spell [Fire Dance Dazzling Flame Break], which was the best counter to the magical shields. Crack! Crack! The Dukes ships elemental force field lasted less than a second before it quickly shattered under the penetrating damage from the firestorm drill. The leftover flame storm continued with unstoppable momentum, and the raging flame magic wreaked havoc on the fleet, scattering them in all directions. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the princess fleet swiftly charged past the enemy ships line of defense without any obstruction. Ding, the mission [Break Through The Front] has been completed. The players received a game notice. One after another, players were dumbfounded. Was the mission completed just like that? It was like giving out free experience! Some players recognized the mighty figure who broke through the line of defense, they shouted aloud: Look quickly, its Boss Ke! It was Boss Ke who destroyed the enemy ships blockade with a single strike! It really is Boss Ke! How come Boss Ke can fly now? And his spells are so powerful! Hehe! Nemesis has finally shown off, isnt this a cheat? Definitely a cheat, flying+instant kill, Ive already recorded it. Err, it isnt actually a cheat. Snow Leopard explained in the chat, Nemesis used a sixth-tier transformation scroll, just keep watching what happens next, dont always talk about cheating. The sudden turn of events was noticed by the big shots in the sky. Morning Star was delighted to see Su Yu exerting his mighty power, his breath, sparkling with starlight, forced Walnut to retreat dozens of meters. Tula Yang frowned, Why is there another 6th Rank powerhouse? Landilus, whats going on? Before Landilus could respond from the back, Antondidas spoke up first, If Im not mistaken, someone must have used a 6th Rank Experience Scroll. Dont worry, we will proceed according to the original plan. Before Antondidass words could even echo, his figure had already disappeared and instantly appeared on the deck of the ship where the princess was. It was the [Flash Skill] again! Moreover, Antondidas [Flash Skill] managed to instantly reach positions hundreds of meters away! The power of a Douzong was terrifying! Xi Fan, Morning Star, and Shuhe were taken aback and rushed back in a hurry. But it was already too late. A bright white teleportation circle with nearly hundred meters in diameter spread out over the river, instantly enveloping six large ships on the princesss side. Su Yu was taken aback and cast the fourth-tier fire spell [Fire Gun Skill] towards Antondidas. Unfortunately, the [Fire Gun Skill] hit Antondidass shield [Space Barrier], not even stirring a ripple. The giant teleportation circle burst out with a dazzling white light and began to teleport. Without enough time to think further, Su Yu used [Flash Skill] to effectively jump out of the teleportation circles range. After flashing out, he turned around and found that the six warships and Antondidas had already disappeared from the river, their whereabouts unknown in the white light of teleportation. This Su Yu held the temporary staff gifted by the system, somewhat lost, Is this Antondidas strength? Despite having the same 6th Rank as Antondidas because of the scrolls enhancement, the gap between 6th Rankers seemed to be incredibly significant! Antondidass [Group Teleportation Skill] amazed everyone. The most surprised should be the 10,000 players recruited by Antondidas through the teleportation gate. These players, after arriving in Kaishi Town, had been standing idle under Antondidass command until now. At this moment, a large teleportation light lit up on the empty ground in front of them, and six large ships were teleported right in front of them! The players then realized that this was why the NPCs had recruited them! Because the ships had wide tops and narrow bottoms. So, after the teleportation, the six ships tipped over to the side as they touched the ground. The NPCs and players on the boat were utterly chaotic. Some successfully jumped off the ship, some were stuck inside and couldnt get out. The whole scene was a mess. At this point, players from both the Dukes side and the Princesss side received a game notification: Ding, Congratulations on triggering the side task of the scene battle [Eliminate the Enemy]. Mission Requirement: Eliminate enemy players. Mission Reward: For each enemy eliminated by the team, 1 Experience Point is awarded. This The players were surprised; they hadnt expected such a confrontation between players. An NPC gathered people from both sides in the same area for a massive battle? 10,000 vs 1,000? Its not right, the 1,000 side had help from NPC troops; its still uncertain who would win. After the teleportation, Antondidas instantly flew into the sky, holding a golden badge in his hand. [Senior Equality Badge (Consumable)] Remaining uses: 1 Usage effect: Accumulates all the [levels] within a radius of 40 meters and then evenly distributes them to all the targets. Duration: 30 minutes. This golden badge was received before this operation, and now he finally understood: Sure enough, I guessed correctly, to deal with adventurers from other realms, one must use adventurers from other realms! Without much thought, Antondidas directly activated the badge and threw it in the middle of the three warships on the princesss side. A golden light wave spread from the badge, directly covering the three warships. The levels of the princesss guards, naval troops, and players affected by the light wave were divided equally, causing their levels to drop dramatically, stopping at just 18. In the face of the Dukes players, these level 18 NPCs had lost all their advantages.. Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: 120, Thank you, Antondidas! _1 Chapter 120: 120, Thank you, Antondidas! _1 Translator: 549690339 Antondidass [Group Teleportation Skill] has certainly lit the fuse. With the princess being teleported into extreme danger, Xi Fan, Morning Star, and Shuhe had to do something. General Shuhe charged directly towards Antondidas. Xi Fan faced off against Tula Yang. Morning Star clashed with Walnut. As the battle began, Tula Yang was ablaze with golden light, dominating like a dazzling sun; Xi Fan completely vanished into the shadows, engulfing the radiant sun with a black fog. Anxious, Morning Stars azure Star Force, pouring out like a river of stars, was unstoppable; Walnut calmly made hand signs. By the order of the mighty supreme, suppress the evil spirits with the power of the Five Peaks! Walnuts left index finger hooked around the right middle finger, the right index finger hooked the left middle finger, the two without-name fingers came together, swiftly completing a complex mountain-form hand print. After forming the hand print, five earth-yellow mountains instantly appeared next to Morning Star. The five mountains formed a mysterious sealing array, pinning Morning Star in place, unable to move. [Five Peaks Seal]? Morning Star recognized the hand sign. Her dragon eyes flashed with confusion: Youre not a Necromancer, but a Taoist? Hehe, correct answer! But theres no reward. Walnut playfully blinked, then turned and gave Antondidas a thumbs up: Old man, well done! Antondidas [Group Teleportation Skill] worked wonders. Now that the princesss fleet was trapped on shore, escape was impossible. Piece of cake. Teleportation spells are my forte. Antondidas, stroking his beard, was quite pleased with himself. He rapidly performed another spell to counter General Shuhes imminent attack. After consecutively releasing several large-scale teleportation spells, he had used up much magic power. If he didnt buckle down, he might not be able to uclcau But then, another voice of praise reached Antondidas ears, Old man, well done! Of course! Antondidas was about to boast some more. But then he realized something was wrong. This praising voice did not come from his team! When he turned to look, Antondidas saw that the person praising him was not a friend. Was it not that sixth stage Mage who had previously thrown a [Fire Gun Skill] at him? Why is this guy praising me? Has he lost his mind? Antondidas was completely baffled. Su Yu flew over with a face full of smiles. He was absolutely sincere in his praise for Antondidas! Originally, upon seeing the princess teleported into a dangerous place, Su Yu was worried. But upon seeing the mission issued by the system to the players on both sides, he was overjoyed! Each enemy player killed would award 1 Experience Point, and there were 10,000 enemy players! If he killed all these players, he could receive 100 ,ooo Experience Points! All thanks to Antondidas! Looking at Antondidas face, Su Yu found it extremely pleasing to the eye, he even wanted to rush over and plant a couple of smackers on him! After sincerely thanking Antondidas, Su Yu like Comrade He Xiaohu had spotted a cornfield quickly flew towards the cornfield. His eyes were full of joyful anticipation of the harvest. On the ground. Before Su Yus arrival, the players on both sides had already started a large-scale battle. The Dukes team had a larger number of people and they were prepositioned in formation. They seized an overwhelming advantage from the start. The Snow Leopard, Zhen Hong, and other leaders hurried to organize players to fight back. Despite having many level-18 players and NPC assistance among them, in the face of absolute power, they were consistently being pushed back. Just when the princesss team was in despair, Su Yu arrived! Hello everyone, its Ke Star! Today is June 7th, wishing you all a happy new year in advance! Now, please enjoy the fireworks display! Su Yus voice, boosted by magic, echoed throughout the battlefield. The Dukes players had not yet figured out what was happening. [Phoenix Flame], [Comet Storm], [Earthquake Skill], [Thundering Sky Prison] Aerial attacks rained down from the sky, landing in the most crowded areas of enemy players, creating bursts of white light. The Dukes players were packed together, so each one of Su Yus spells killed two to three hundred players, quickly resulting in thousands of casualties! The players on the Dukes side were stunned by this sudden attack. How can Nemesis fly?! Why is the range of his spell so big? Its at least a hundred meters in diameter! This is a dimensional attack, isnt it? Its a damn bomber! The last two comments, please Several players also attempted to counterattack. But Su Yu was flying at high speed in the sky, completely out of reach of their arrows and spells. All they could do was take the hits. Under Su Yus powerful attack, the formation of the Dukes players was scattered, resulting in another two to three thousand casualties. It wasnt long before only half of nearly ten thousand players from the Dukes side were left. As for the players on the princess side, they were, of course, greatly encouraged! Wow! This is the first time in my life that I dont mind getting carried. Trust me; people will resist at first. But after the first enjoyable time, they will definitely be thinking about the second Uh, dont look at me like that, I am talking about being carried by a great player. Haha, feel the fear of being dominated, foolish players! From now on, Im boss Kes most loyal fan! Go on, Boss Ke, wipe them all out! From the crowd, the Sky Dragon, a little girl, watched Su Yu in the sky with envy. After a while, she turned to Swift and suggested: Miss Swift, why dont you go after the guild leader? Huh! Why me? Swift was taken aback and appeared a little flustered. Because Im only 14! Sky Dragon joked, My dad says I can start dating when I am an adult. You date him first so other bad women dont seduce him, and then give him to me in four years, what do you think about sharing a boyfriend? Swift: The screen shifted back to the battle in the sky. At this point, Antondidas looked serious. His original plan was perfect: to play one off against the other, for the purpose of capturing the princess. But with the unforeseen intervention of Su Yu, the tide of battle was quickly turning against them. If this continued for much longer, the thousands of adventurers would be slaughtered by Su Yu, resulting in their plans being completely ruined. So, Antondidas quickly told Duke Landilus: Its your turn, Duke. Stop that mage quickly! No problem! Landilus had noticed Su Yu early on, and even if Antondidas hadnt spoken, he would have acted. The Duke launched an ultra-long-distance [Charge] towards Su Yu from afar. But Su Yu paid no attention to Landilus. Why would he bother? The duke didnt even offer any experience points! Seeing Landilus charge from a distance, Su Yu shifted his form, turned into an [Assassin] job class, and started a killing spree in the player dense area. [Knife Fan], [Blade Storm], [Scarlet Storm] Transforming into a bloody butterfly, Su Yu fluttered around in the area crowded with players. Everywhere he went, patches of white light arose. The mage-version of Su Yu had already killed over three thousand players, and now more than ever, he cut through them like a harvesting machine, leaving only piles of corpses scattered on the ground. The number of players on the Dukes side dropped sharply again. In just a few tens of seconds, another thousand players had fallen under Su Yus blade.. Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: 121, [Rebirth Mark] _1 Chapter 121: 121, [Rebirth Mark] _1 Translator: 549690339 Duke Landilus followed behind, applying various skills in an attempt to intercept Su Yu. However, for a cumbersome warrior, the idea of catching up with a nimble rogue was nothing short of a fantasy. The assassins [Shadow Step] ability allows him to instantly teleport behind any target within 40 meters. Additionally, after the 6th tier, [Shadow Step] almost nas no cooldown time. Using this skill, Su Yu wove through the crowd of players, cutting down his enemies. The only thing the Duke could do was eating his dust. Of course, Landilus wasnt a fool. After chasing for a dozen seconds and realizing he couldnt catch up, he stopped pursuing. Suddenly, it dawned on him, Why am I chasing this adventurer from another world? My purpose here is to capture Princess Alyssa. Why not just grab Alyssa? Why am I competing with this outsider? Landilus realized he had been misled by Antondidas. Could it be that Antondidas was a traitor sent by the enemy? However, he didnt think much about it, instead he took off from the spot and flew in the direction of Princess Alyssa. Now it was Su Yus turn to feel the pressure. There was no one particularly strong near the princess who could hold off Landilus. If the Princess was captured, the battle would be lost! So, Su Yu quickly abandoned the idea of collecting experience points. He used [Shadow Step] to instantly teleport behind Landilus, pulling out a thick wooden club and swinging it at the back of his head. This is a signature skill of the rogue class[Concussion Blow], which can cause the enemy to be stunned for an extended period of time. But at that moment. Hey! Landilus roared, and a strong blood-red light burst forth from his body, and a new buff appeared on him. [Unstoppable (Legend)]: Immune to all crowd control effects for one minute, countdown 00:59. Su Yus [Concussion Blow] hit Landilus in the back of the head, but it didnt have any control effect on him. Landilus counterattacked with a [Sword Draw Slash]. The pale blade of his sword cut across Su Yus abdomen, causing a profuse amount of blood to spill. His health points dropped by two-thirds instantly. Fortunately, Su Yu was able to use [Shadow Step] in time to escape with his gravely injured body, avoiding a lethal blow. Humph! Landilus glared coldly at Su Yu. He did not pursue further, and instead continued to fly straight towards Princess Alyssa. Princess Alyssa stood next to the fallen battle airship, her face deathly pale. All her generals were held back by the enemy, and Landilus was closing in on her. She was completely cornered. She couldnt help but recall Nemesiss words, he had once said that she would be the ultimate victor. What a liar, the princess closed her eyes in despair. But just then, a figure in black armor, bloodstained in the abdomen, suddenly appeared behind her. Its Nemesis! The princess saw a flicker of hope in her desperate situation. Nemesis, are you okay? The princess quickly turned around to help Su Yu. But Su Yu pushed her hand away, managing a weak smile: Your Highness, stand behind me, Ill protect you. Ding, Princess Alyssas favorability for you increases by 3, favorability level has increased to Note. Ding, congratulations on gaining 5 World Prestige points. Su Yu ignored these game prompts, now was not the time to care about these things. He quickly changed his equipment. Under the power of the scroll, Su Yu transformed into a priest dressed in a pure white robe and holding a golden staff. [Desperate Prayer]! [Mind Control]! After Su Yu transformed, he immediately used the Priests ultimate instant healing skill [Desperate Prayer] to restore his health to full. Then he raised his staff, and let loose the Priests signature skill [Mind Control], aiming directly at Landilus who was less than thirty meters away from Alyssa. The priests [Mind Control] skill isnt purely a control skill. It can directly invade and manipulate the enemys thoughts. This doesnt fall into the scope of control effects, so Landiluss [Unstoppable] cannot provide immunity. Under Su Yus continuous casting, Landiluss figure gradually came to a halt. His thoughts got invaded, causing severe pain in his brain and his muscles started disobeying orders. Helpless, he could only close his eyes and try to shake off the invasion of Su Yus consciousness. Landiluss level was 77, and Su Yus level was 75 after transformation. Therefore, Su Yu couldnt invade Landiluss consciousness for long. His spell would lose its effect after at most 10 seconds. Helpless, Su Yu could only shout at Cat Morning Star in the star realm in the sky, Morning Star, hurry up and help! I cant hold on much longer! General Shuhe, the rugged warrior, was of no help; Xi Fan had fully merged into the shadows, to the point where even her silhouette was no longer visible; So Su Yu could only hope for assistance from Morning Star, to help the princess escape her predicament. Fortunately, there was an immediate response from Morning Star. Roar! Amidst a crisp dragon roar, a dazzling starlight seemingly teleported beside Princess Alyssa. Morning Star carried the princess on her back, quickly flying towards the horizon. This was Morning Stars last resort escape skill[Star Realm Transition], which could teleport to the princesss side and help her escape. Morning Star had been waiting for the moment to use this skill, and now it was finally the do-or-die time. The starlight transformed by Morning Star had flown several kilometers away with the princess in a blink of an eye. But Walnut, who had been fighting with Morning Star all this time, was no pushover. Order of Yin and Yang, fluctuating fate, let this butterfly fire guide thy path. Walnut quickly formed seals with both hands. After forming the seals, a hazy fog flew from her fingertips, flashing towards Morning Stars body and directly drilling in. [Rebirth Mark]?! Damn it! Upon hearing Walnuts spell, Morning Star knew that it was the ultimate subsequent move of the Taoist profession [Rebirth Mark]. She had no grudge with Walnut, so why did Walnut want to kill her? [Rebirth Mark]?! Hearing Morning Stars voice, Su Yu was also taken aback. [Rebirth Mark], Su Yu had heard about this in his previous life. Only a handful of top Taoist NPCs possess this spell. When used on a player, it can directly zero out their level, empty their backpack, and turn them into a newcomer status. Everything starts all over again, hence termed as Rebirth. The effect on NPCs isnt clear, but the punishment certainly wont be light. After releasing the [Rebirth Mark], Walnuts exhaustion was severe. She couldnt even maintain her flying state. Instead, she landed on the ground, panting heavily. Her strength plummeted greatly, dropping from seventh order directly to fifth order, with only a fraction of her overall strength left. Things were even worse on Morning Stars side. The [Rebirth Mark] took effect quickly, exploding inside Morning Stars body after two breaths. Morning Stars huge body swayed violently in the air. She began to lose strength to hold onto the Dragon Form, let alone flying in the sky. After another dozen seconds, her Dragon Form vanished. Morning Star reverted to her small white and blue cat form, and fainted, falling from the sky.. Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: 122, (Death-defying Escape) Scene Battle Ends 1 Chapter 122: 122, (Death-defying Escape) Scene Battle Ends 1 Translator: 549690339 Master Walnut, what are you Duke Landilus could hardly believe his own eyes. He had invited Walnut over just to restrain Morning Star, nothing more. But now, Walnut had actually unleashed her ultimate move[Rebirth Mark]! The effect of [Rebirth Mark] was tremendously powerful. This strike was enough to bring the Starlight Cat Morning Star back to its kitten state, and it wasnt even impossible to revert it to its unborn [Starlight Cat Egg] state. But the cost of this move was exorbitant. Firstly, Walnut had to spend at least 10 years collecting spell materials, which were expensive enough to bankrupt a seventh-order legendary powerhouse; Secondly, Walnut also needed materials from the Starlight Cat tribe as spell mediums, such as the nails and fur shed by the Starlight Cats; Finally, Walnut had to sacrifice 99% of her own power to successfully cast the [Rebirth Mark]. This teetered her strength directly from the seventh order down to the fifth, a self-destructive move! Why would Walnut do such a thing? In the sky, Antondidas, Shuhe, Tula Yang, and Xi Fan all simultaneously ceased their actions, looking at Walnut in shock. Yet Walnuts face was completely calm. She gently smiled and waved at everyone. Hehe, I wont say much about the reason! Hopefully, we meet again another day! After speaking, Walnut cast [Earth Escape Skill] and burrowed into the ground, disappearing from sight. The big shots looked at each other C unsure of what to say. Su Yu had a faint guess regarding Walnuts undertaking. It was likely related to the eighth expansion, Star Realm War. But Su Yu had died in the seventh expansion Void Invasion in his previous life, and hed only seen some speculative materials on the plot of the eighth expansion. He wasnt sure if hed guessed correctly. Nevertheless, this was not the time to ponder these things. Morning Star was currently falling from a height of over 400 meters, and along with it was Princess Alyssa on its back. Su Yu didnt know whether Morning Star would turn into a catcake upon falling from such a height, but Alyssa would definitely become Alyssa Sauce. So, Su Yu quickly switched to the [Druid] profession and activated the sixth-order spell [Dragon Transformation Skill], transforming into a blue and white Storm Giant Dragon. The Storm Giant Dragon was the fastest flying dragon. Su Yu spread his wings and rushed towards the falling point of Morning Star and the princess. Duke Landilus and Antondidas saw Su Yus actions and wouldnt just stand by. Landilus used [Charge], directly rushing towards Su Yu. [Space Restraint]! Antondidas started brewing his control spell, aiming directly at Su Yu. Theyre such a handful! Su Yu complained. However, hed also prepared solutions. Su Yu quickly switched to the [Assassin] profession and released the [Misfortune Transfer] skill. [Misfortune Transfer] could make the casters spell deviate, deviating to a designated target. Under the work of [Misfortune Transfer], Antondidass [Space Restraint] deviated. The silver light of restraint flew out of his hand, but directly surrounded Duke Landilus who was already close to Su Yu, trapping Landilus firmly in mid-air. Goodbye, everyone! Su Yu smiled and turned back into the Storm Giant Dragon, flying towards the princess and Morning Star. This time, Landilus was restrained while Antondidas was once again occupied by Shuhe, no one could stop Su Yu. Su Yu hurriedly reached the landing spot of Alyssa and Morning Star, used the [Rising Cloud] spell to slow down the falling force, and gently caught them with his large dragon back. Of course, before catching Alyssa and Morning Star, Su Yu promptly turned off the first-person perspective. After all, this was making physical contact with the princess and Morning Star, he couldnt let the LSPs amongst the players have the experience. Princess Alyssa was sitting on Su Yus back, still somewhat shaken. However, upon realizing that it was Su Yu who had saved her, immense gratitude welled up in her heart. Nemesis, thank you for saving me. The Princess was extremely grateful. Ding, [Princess Alyssa]s favorability towards you +10, favorability level increased to friendly. Ding, you have gained 10 points of World Prestige. Its what I should do, Your Highness, Su Yu turned his head to look at the princess. But now you have to hold on tight. Im going to take you and Morning Star out of here. Okay. Alyssa looked sympathetically at the unconscious and seriously wounded Morning Star in her arms, almost shedding tears. However, she quickly sat up and gripped the scales on Su Yus neck. Su Yu did not hesitate to use magic to attach Alyssa to his back and then flew away at the fastest speed. Before long, they had left the battlefield. Ding! Congratulations on completing the scenario campaign [Desperate Escape], evaluating the campaign rating The rating of this scenario campaign is SSS. Rating rewards: All Experience Points, spiritual energy coins obtained in the whole campaign +50%, reward a randomly blue rare quality equipment and a green excellent quality equipment according to the players level and profession. Thank you players for your enthusiastic participation, the [Desperate Escape] scenario campaign has officially ended! After receiving the system prompt, the players on princesss side were left wanting more. Is is it over? Someone exclaimed. This campaign seemed to have nothing to do with them, it was entirely completed by Boss Ke using a [Sixth Rank Temporary Experience Scroll]. However, riding on Boss Kes coattails was truly exhilarating! A total of 6111 players on the Dukes side were killed in this campaign. Of course, eighty to ninety percent of the credit goes to Boss Ke. After the campaign, each player on the princesss side earned a whopping 20867 Experience Points! Players are currently mostly level 13 or 14, and the experience bar from level 13 to level 14 is only 16000. 20,000+ Experience Points are enough for all players to level up! Plus, they get a blue and a green quality equipment, rewards were much more substantial than expected! A wave of cheers erupted from the player team of the princesss side: My God! Theyre actually rewarding a blue equipment?! I didnt expect that the first blue equipment of my gaming career would come from here! Just calculated, each of us will get 20,000+ Experience Points! 20,000+?! No more to say, Boss Ke is mighty! Boss Ke rocks! I hereby officially establish the Boss Ke Fan Club. Who wants to join? Me! Me! Me! Count me in! Snow Leopard watched the excited cheering players around him, also with a face of emotion: Its no wonder Elder Zhang, truly following his lead in the game is the right path! Snow Leopard was not a weakling in his life, but when facing Elder Zhang, who had lived for thousands of years, he felt a little frustrated. How do you think Elder Zhang is so good at playing games? The player next to him, who believed in the principle of range is truth, asked, Usually, these old cough cough, these elders, shouldnt they be seriously conservative? Who knows? Snow Leopard looked in the direction where Su Yu had disappeared, Maybe this is what they call In chaotic times, heroes emerge! Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: 123, The first stage of the princess line ends, rising four levels! _1 Chapter 123: 123, The first stage of the princess line ends, rising four levels! _1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu flew towards Goldfinch City, carrying the princess and the unconscious Morningstar. Morningstars condition was extremely poor. Her entire body was encased in a layer of bluish crystal, making it impossible to see her condition. Su Yu tried to heal her with his Druid spells, such as [Touch of Nature] and [Spring Returning Skill], but they were practically ineffective. After leaving the boundaries of Kaishi Town, Su Yu received a series of game prompts. In addition to the completion of the quest, there were two prompts related to the main plot: Ding, main plot [The Glory of Goldfinch Empire] quest sequence 20-25 completed. Reward: Experience Points X10,ooo, [Sixth Order Temporary Experience Scroll (ordinary)] X1, to be collected from Princess Alyssa. What Quest 20-25 are already completed? Su Yu was shocked. However, he quickly understood. Originally, the 20th quest of the princess line involved a mandatory loss in a scenario where the princess would be taken by Duke Landilus. The subsequent quest sequence from 21-25 would revolve around the princess escape from Landilus. But now, Su Yu used the experience scroll to forcefully pass the scenario, rendering the quests 21-25 non-existent. So the task skipped the plot involving the princess falling into Landiluss clutches and jumped straight to the end of quest 25. But thats fine, saves us some time, Su Yu nodded in agreement. Yet the truth was, Su Yu only vaguely knew about this version of the main plot and didnt have much insight into the details. After all, when Su Yu entered the game in his previous life, it was already at the end of the third expansion Pandaren Empire. Who would have the interest to delve into the plots of the previous versions! Su Yu put all the plot details aside for the moment and turned his attention to the princess during his flight. Your Highness, will Morningstar be able to recover? he asked. Im not really sure, the princess replied with a sad shake of her head. But once were back in Goldfinch City, Ill ask Great Druid Shandis Yuyue to treat her. If even the Great Druid cant cure her, well have no choice but to send her back to the Star Realm. I hope Morningstar will recover soon! Su Yu sighed. As for Walnuts side, once Im powerful enough, Ill find a way to avenge Morningstar. Alright, thank you. I will let you know of any progress on Morningstars condition immediately, the princess promised. The princess smoothed back her hair, her face was full of exhaustion. With Morningstar now incapacitated, the only legendary power she could rely on was Xi Fan. But even a fool would know not to put full trust in Xi Fan. The road ahead was undoubtedly fraught with difficulties. Princess Alyssa laid exhaustedly on the dragons back, her petite face rubbing against the hard dragon scales, and she slowly fell asleep. After safely escorting the princess back to the Royal Palace of Goldfinch City, Su Yu waited in the great hall where the princess usually carried out her discussions. One hour later, a somewhat haggard Princess Alyssa arrived in the great hall. She murmured to a guard to bring Su Yu a brand-new magic scroll. [Sixth Order Temporary Experience Scroll (ordinary)] Remaining uses: 1 Instruction: Input magical power to the scroll and maintain for 5 minutes. Effect: Grants you the strength of a level 75 Sixth Order warrior for one hour, job class is random. Note: Remaining use time773 days. Upon receiving the scroll, Su Yu sighed with relief. Once he uses [Tinas Blood] gilding later, he would have a lifeline offline! Having received his scroll, Su Yu also gained 10,000 Experience Points as a quest reward, pushing his level to 22 with 3% experience. Thank you, Your Highness, for your reward! Su Yu expressed his courtesy. Its what you deserve, the princess said. By the way, Nemesis. Once Master Xi Fan and General Shuhe return, I plan to leave Goldfinch City with my troops to join my father in Forest City. Ill bring you along to meet my father. I hope he likes you. Just as the princess finished her sentence, Su Yu received another game prompt: Ding, the main plot [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire] first phase has been completed. The next phase will begin on June 15th. Please look forward to it! Not until June 15th? Su Yu was taken aback. Originally, he thought the main plot could be completed continuously. But evidently, this wasnt the case. Today was June 8th, which was seven days away from the next available plot stage. But that wasnt a problem, Su Yu could work on Tinas main quest over this week. With his World Prestige as high as 23 points, he could even begin purchasing territory and start construction! Very well, your highness. I look forward to our next encounter! Su Yu replied. Then farewell, Nemesis. I hope that you grow quickly as we will certainly have a brighter future ahead of us! Goodbye, Princess. After bidding farewell to the princess, Su Yu walked out of the Goldfinch Royal Palace. After enduring an intense scenario battle, he felt a little mentally exhausted and wanted to log out to rest. But he couldnt. The other players were still waiting for him to finish his quest! Even if he wanted to log out, he would have to wait until the players had completed their quests. At the palace gate, seeing Su Yu coming out, the players who had been waiting for a long time immediately swarmed to him. Hey, Boss Ke, youre finally out! Ive been waiting for so long! Haha, Im going to make it to the levels leaderboard after completing this task! I wont make the leaderboard, but Im really looking forward to that blue outfit! Please, give me a level 13 weapon! Everyone gathered around Su Yu, talking all together. Seeing everyones excitement, Su Yu of course wouldnt dampen their spirits. He opened up the task agency panel, a golden question mark appeared above his head. At the same time, he said: Everyone, no pushing, go in order! Anyone who pushes will not be included next time! Sure thing, Boss Ke! , The players immediately surrounded Su Yu to complete their quests. Ding! Player Water is Too Clear, There are No Fish has completed the task. You gain 209 experience points and lose 33 Spiritual Energy Coins. Ding! Player The Undeniable Power of Being Despicable has completed the task. You gain 209 experience points and lose 33 Spiritual Energy Coins. Ding! Player Being Poor, Mind Your Own Business has completed the task. You gain 209 experience points and lose 33 Spiritual Energy Coins. Ding! Player Being Wealthy, Wives and Concubines Group has completed the task After the completion of their tasks, the golden glow of leveling up shone on every player, raising their levels by one! Apart from the joy of leveling up, surprised screams were also mixed in: Haha, I was given a blue equipment reward and its a weapon! Im rich now! Me too, a weapon! I dont have to worry about the level 10 side quest anymore! Wow! Mines a shoulder guard. I got a belt! But I already have a pretty good belt, ah, the world is so unfair! Throughout the process of the players completing their tasks, Su Yus experience points skyrocketed! Prior to this, his level was at 22 with 3% experience, leveling from 22 to 23 required 36,000 Experience Points, from 23 to 24 required 39,000 Experience Points and so on. Once all players had completed their tasks, Su Yus level was directly boosted by 4 C reaching level 26 with 97% experience! He was not too far from level 27! Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: 124, Do you want to touch any other places? 1 Chapter 124: 124, Do you want to touch any other places? 1 Translator: 549690339 After leveling up to 26, Su Yus attribute panel became: Character: [Nemesis] Level: IV26 Profession: Mage Bloodline: [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Attributes: Strength: 52, Agility: 52, Intelligence: 173, Constitution: 52, Luck: 10 Spell Strength: 264 Life Points: 550 Mana Points: 2560 Defense: 119 Spell Critical Rate: 5% Movement Speed: 5.8 Experience Points: 46081/48000 Wealth: 7377942528 spiritual energy coins Equipment: [Andahils Staff IV21 (Legendary)], [Slope Sheeps Leather Cap Iv4 (Rare)][Tear of the Goddess (Epic)] Skills: [Magic Missile (Legendary)], [Star Pointer (Legendary)][Strike of Lightning (Legendary)]. Looking at his attribute panel, Su Yu nodded with satisfaction. However, it was time for him to upgrade his gear. He was still wearing low-level dual speed equipment with low defense and no life value addition. If hit by a monster of the same level, he would undoubtedly instantly die. It was time to get some high-level equipment to bolster his defense and life points, to increase his games fault tolerance. Furthermore, he needed to prioritize territory building. He was on the verge of reaching level 27. The level cap in the first expansion, Golden Sparrow Empire, was level 29. After reaching level 29, questing and grinding wild monsters wouldnt yield experience anymore. Even the sunlight from the territorial crop, Sunflower, wouldnt provide any experience points. By then, if he wanted experience points, there were only two methods apart from waiting for the new expansion: The first method was to return to reality, kill the monsters created by the Skuru people, or absorb the spiritual energy from the Spiritual Spring Eye in reality; The second method was to upgrade his territory to a [City] level, build a [Mage Tower], and use a Mana Pool to refine monster materials. The [Mage Tower] is the only way to break the version limit and gain experience. Thats settled then, after the players finish their quests, I will set out to purchase a territory. Su Yu decided. As for the location of the territory, Su Yu had contemplated for a long time. Eventually, he decided to establish his territory in Orleans City. Orleans City is the core city of the first and second expansions. Building a territory there, Su Yu could utilize abundant player resources and NPC commercial resources to maximize his profits. Besides, Orleans City is close to Tina, so I can often invite Tina to visit Su Yus train of thought started to drift off. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, Sky Dragon, and Swift, the three members of his guild, turned in their quests as well. After turning in their quests, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated reached level 15 and continued to hold second place on the level leaderboard. His position was unshakeable; Sky Dragons level reached 14 and 97% of the way to 15, climbing up to fifth place on the leaderboard; Swift appeared number sixteen on the leaderboard; Looking at their names on the leaderboard, Sky Dragon grinned with delight. Just as I thought! Joining Brother Nemesiss guild was the wisest choice, far better than that so-called gaming pro, Uncle Zhen Hong! Seeing there was a spot next to Su Yu, Sky Dragon walked over, gently grabbing his arm and asked, Mr. Chairman, when will we escort Uncle A Thousand Cups to do the hidden quest? After making progress on her level, Sky Dragon shifted her focus to a panda pet. Even if she were rich in reality, it would be impossible to keep a panda as a pet. So, she could only enjoy having one in the game. Well in an hour. Its noon now, I will go offline to eat lunch. When I am back online, we will escort A Thousand Cups to do his quest. Su Yu thought for a bit before responding. At that moment, Shooting is the truth, standing not too far away, came over with a surprised look, Senior, you actually need to eat? Isnt breathing in and absorbing immortal qi enough? Su Yu sternly responded, Why cant I eat? Where are you getting your stereotypes? Shooting is the truth thought for a bit and decided he hadnt seen any real immortals either, so he kept quiet. Sky Dragon sweetly smiled and waved to Su Yu, Okay then! See you later Chairperson! Sister Swift and I will be completing our quests. Contact us if you need us! Hold on. However, Su Yu stopped her: Sky Dragon, are you interested in territory construction!? Territory construction? Is there such a feature in the game? Sky Dragon turned back. Of course there is! Players with 10 world prestige points can exchange for a village-level territory. Right now, I am able to exchange for a territory and I plan to use the exchanged territory as our guilds territory Since all three guild members were present, Su Yu took some time to explain in detail about territory construction and how to attain world prestige points. He didnt avoid any subjects; Shooting is the truth, and other players from various large guilds, all heard Su Yus introduction about the related content. After listening to Su Yus introduction, many players from large guilds had shining eyes. Having a territory for the guild could drastically improve guild cohesion! Moreover, through territory construction, guild members could also get quite a sense of game achievement. And what is the purpose of playing games? Isnt it for the sense of accomplishment? Sky Dragons eyes lit up, Constructing a territory? Im very interested! Sky Dragon previously enjoyed building and development games on mobile, like Cartoon Farm and Clash of Clans and such. She didnt expect she could play related content in Evolution! Not to mention considering the freedom offered in the game Evolution, constructing a territory would definitely not be as inflexible as in mobile games; theres bound to be even more fun! Chairperson, remember to notify me once you are online. Ill go to Orleans City with you. I will make our guilds territory the largest and most beautiful in the entire game! Sky Dragon brimmed with confidence. Worst case scenario, she would just spend a couple of months worth of pocket money. She did not mind this small amount in the least. Ok, lets go to Orleans City together. Su Yu squatted down and patted Sky Dragons head with a smile. At this moment, Sky Dragon received a system notification: Ding, the player Nemesis has sexually harassed you unlawfully. According to the severity of the situation, would you like to drop [Divine Thunder IVI], to instantly kill the player Nemesis and penalize him by disallowed logging into the game for an hour, reducing his game time by an hour? This was an anti-harassment protection mechanism set up by the game. Su Yu just patted Sky Dragons head, so the punishment was [Divine Thunder IVI] the lightest punishment. If it were some other sensitive parts it would justify the punishment of [Divine Thunder Iv5], making the player banned from the game for life. Sky Dragon chose no. However, she moved her flat-like-a-tablet body closer to Su Yu, Mr. Chairman, do you want to touch other places? Su Yu:??? Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: 125. First-person experience videos spark a discussion frenzy_l Chapter 125: 125. First-person experience videos spark a discussion frenzy_l Translator: 549690339 After all the players had turned in their assignments, Su Yu logged off to eat. During Su Yus meal time, all the major guild chat channels and the official offline forums were having a fierce debate about this scenario campaign, the heat of the discussion was far higher than last time! Last time, only 1,000 players joined the campaign, but this time there were a total of 11,000, causing a much larger impact! And this time the experience reward was triple that of the last, and every player on the princesss side who participated in the campaign leveled up once. The ranking list had been totally reshuffled. The Shepherd in the Clouds, who was previously ranked fourth, dropped out of the top 100, which caused a great stir both inside and outside the game. The official forum homepage was full of posts discussing this campaign. The following discussion appeared under one of the posts: As expected of Boss Ke, each move he makes stirs up a storm, just like a true powerhouse should! I guess Shepherd in the Clouds must be the most miserable one, right? He was originally fourth on the level ranking but now hes done for. I am the Shepherd in the Clouds. I passed out from crying in the bathroom. From now on, I will keep the same schedule as Boss Ke! I was a player on the Dukes side during the campaign. Boss Kes AOE killed me right at the start of the campaign, it was really brutal! Wait, is no one noticing that Nemesis is cheating? I watched the video of the battle posted by a player, there was flying around and wide range instant kills, if this isnt cheating I dont know what is. Its not a cheat. According to the president of Snow Leopard, Boss Ke used a sixth-rank transformation scroll. Really? Didnt he use the Transformation Scroll as a cover to hide the fact that he cheated? Stop discussing it here, Boss Ke posted a reply! What? Boss Ke posted something?! Damn, Im going to check it out right now! While Su Yu was waiting for his takeaway, he uploaded the first-person video to the official website. At the same time, he posted on the official forum, briefly describing the process of acquiring the scroll and telling everyone: The first-person video after the transformation has been uploaded, everyone is welcome to go and experience it! The forum was totally blown away! Who would have thought that Boss Ke had recorded a first-person experience video! Having the opportunity to experience the power of a sixth-rank player in the game, it was absolutely the most indulgent luxury, how could players possibly miss it? So the players flocked to the official websites video section. Su Yus video viewership rose from o to over 3,000 within 5 minutes, and this number was still skyrocketing. Su Yu priced this video at 6.48 Flower Coins? Many players were taken aback when they saw this number, because the number 648 emm, was indeed quite sensitive. However, most players willingly paid up for the experience. Upon entering the video, players found themselves embodied in Su Yus main perspective. The wide river channel, the warship breaking through the waves, sweaty sailors busy working, the sails fluttering with the wind, enemy warships with multi-colored magic shields All these scenes gave a feeling as if they were in the opening of a blockbuster movie! Next, Su Yu took out the scroll and even showed off the scrolls name and attributes to everyone. The players who suspected him of cheating immediately fell quiet, because this item really did exist in the game. Su Yu held the scroll in his hand and activated it. And when he was just 30 meters away from the enemy ship, the scroll got activated successfully! Su Yu flew off the bow of the ship like a bird, quickly charging towards the enemy ship. [Fire Dance Dazzling Flame Break]! The fiery magic power in his hand surged out like a raging wave, shattering the multitude of elemental shields. The enemy fleet, seemingly indestructible, was shattered with just one strike, leaving the soldiers at the bow turned to ash. This is the might of a Sixth Rank powerhouse! This is too darn exhilarating! The players experiencing the game through the video excitely shouted in their hearts, their blood pressure rising. The first-person video provides a unique viewing experience, especially the sensation of flying in midair as a high-ranking powerhouse, obliterating enemies in a snap of fingers, really gets the blood pumping! But the real thrill is yet to come. Su Yu arrived at the main battlefield and greeted the Dukes team players for the New Year. Then, he transformed into a bomber, darting through the sky rapidly. One by one, high-ranking area spells were thrown from his hands, exploding and causing the players below to howl in fear, but they could do nothing against him. When Duke Landilus charged over, Su Yu evaded the Duke and became the scythe in the hands of the Grim Reaper, harvesting the lives of the Dukes players like a whirlwind. [Shadow Step] was released continuously, the perspective switched rapidly, Su Yus micro-movements, battle details were so fast and thrilling that players could barely keep up! Afterward, Su Yu fought bravely against NPCs. Players were breaking into a sweat when Duke Landilus was closing in on the princess, when Antondidas cast [Space Restraint] at him, and when the princess and Morning Star fell from the sky. Later, Su Yu used [Rising Cloud] to slow down the princesss descent, and was about to catch the falling princess Alyssa on the broad back of his dragon. At that moment, the LSP players suddenly got excited! The first-person experience video allows players using helmet to experience the total touch sensation of the player who released the video. If it werent for the strict ban on explicit content by the games ambassador, this video section might have become an 18+ Paradise by now. Seeing the princess getting closer and closer to the dragons back, how could the players not be ecstatic? But just when the players were extremely excited, the video suddenly stopped. Its over? How come its suddenly over?! The players one by one pulled out of the experience mode, their expressions resembling that of constipation. For goodness sake, Maggi, we arent short on time! Why couldnt you just record a little more? Even 10 more seconds would do! As players experienced the first-person video one by one, a historic discussion craze swept over the forum! Post after post, all discussing Su Yus first-person video. Even other topics were quickly drowned and forgotten in a corner. Opinions in the discussion were divided between raves and rants. Obviously, the raves were for the combat scenes in the first half of the video tense, exciting, grandiose almost every other positive descriptor could be applied. It was even better than watching a 3D movie! As for the rants, of course, they were all scolding Su Yu for being unkind. Who wouldnt want to experience being ridden by the princess? Su Yu cruelly cut it off at the most critical moment, too despicable! A player made a post in the forum saying 6.48 flower coins is too pricey, everyone else sells for 1 cent. This player was immediately flamed hundreds of floors down. Players all replied below: As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Go and watch it, its worth the 6.48 flower coins! Even five times the price would still feel like a steal! Is it pricey? I watched it three times in a row, its super cool! Dont remind the OP, hell watch it sooner or later. The explosive discussion gradually spread from the forum to other platforms, Nemesis once again caught fire on various major platforms! Under Xue Wenlis microscopic operation, the topic of Nemesiss first-person perspective was once again parachuted to the top of the trending list of social media platforms. Many people outside the gaming circle came to watch this first-person video because of its fame. After experiencing the super powerful ability of a Sixth Rank powerhouse to fly in the sky and run on the ground, many people couldnt resist the excitement and clicked the Buy Now button on the official website of Evolution.. Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Listing Sentiments 1 Chapter 127: Listing Sentiments 1 Translator: 549690339 Before I knew it, it was time to publish. Overwhelmed with emotion. This book has done very well, and throughout its journey, it has received all possible recommendations for a new book. It has also reached 38,600 collections, which is ten times the number of collections my last book received upon publishing! Here, I would like to thank Senior Editor Pointer, Dust Brush Senior, and Chief Editor Elder Beihe for giving me the chance to be strongly recommended by Sanjiang upon publishing! 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Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: 128、Choosing Territory, Best Plot (Request for First Subscription)_1 Chapter 128: 128Choosing Territory, Best Plot (Request for First Subscription)_1 Translator: 549690339 While A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was bribing Mr. Chen with Dew Wine, Su Yu was doing something similar. In Orleans City Hall. Su Yu held the black Magic Crystal Card in his hand, shaking it slightly while smiling at the City Hall Chief Viscount Anthony Leslie: My Lord, this is 200,000 spiritual energy coins. I want to pick a suitable location for my territory. After players choose to exchange for territories, for fairness, the land parcels for their territories are randomly arranged by the system. With good luck, you may get a fertile piece of land; With bad luck, your territory could be on an isolated island, in the desert, in a swamp, or even on a volcano! The lords assigned to these parcels would cry their hearts out. However, Su Yu knew there was a hidden rule for acquiring territories: you could bribe the city hall chief. Once the bribery is successful, the chief would give the player a map. The player could choose a designated parcel on the map to avoid the fate of being assigned to the sea or a volcano. Looking at the number 200,000 on the Magic Crystal Card. gulp! Viscount Leslie swallowed lightly. He was tempted! Ahem! Viscount Leslie stood up, speaking solemnly: We are all working for the Empire. For a brighter future of the empire, I certainly wont refuse your very reasonable request. Viscount Leslie, without showing any emotion, pulled a gold Magic Crystal Card out of his pocket. He swiped Su Yus card, deducting the 200,000. Turning his head, he ordered a few words, and the servant went to the warehouse, carrying a large map that was over one person tall. This time at the city hall, Sky Dragon and Skuru came along as well. Seeing Su Yu easily spending 200,000 spiritual energy coins, both of them were surprised, their eyes wide. Skye looked Su Yu up and down, exclaiming in surprise, Boss Ke, I didnt realize you were so wealthy! During the last campaign, Boss Ke spent 150,000 to buy three ships. This time, he spent another 200,000 smoothly. How wealthy is Boss Ke, exactly? Sky Dragon looked at Su Yu with new admiration: President, its hard to buy spiritual energy coins on the market now. Each time a large amount of spiritual energy coins appear, they are quickly snatched up. Uncle Zhen Hongs guild has people watching the spiritual energy coin market 24 hours a day. They can only get a few thousand spiritual energy coins a day. How did you manage to get so many? Su Yu did not answer, just shook his finger in front of his mouth and returned a mysterious smile. Seeing Su Yus move, his image in their minds suddenly became more mysterious. Could it be that this man controls a non-negligible power in the real world? The servant delivered the map, and Su Yu took it and spread it out on the table. [Orleans City Map (Special Item)]: A map of the entire Orleans City, including location of towns, roads and transportation, mountains and rivers, monster division areas, and detailed information on iron ore, stone ore, forests and other resource points. It updates in real time. Viscount Leslie leaned in, saying enthusiastically, Brother Nemesis, this is a map of the whole city. You can choose a suitable parcel on it as your territory. Of course, it has to be in the royal territory. Viscount Leslie pointed to the light gold area on the map. All the land in Orleans City has already been divided up by various large NPC forces, with two-thirds of the area controlled by various local lords (the light red area on the map). The remaining one third is exclusively royal property (the light gold area). Since Su Yu exchanged his World Prestige with the royal family for a territory, the location could only be within the royal exclusive area. Thanks for the reminder! Su Yu thanked Viscount Leslie, then turned his attention to the map. Sky Dragon and Skuru were also curious and came over to Su Yus side to give him advice. After staring at the map for a bit, the little girl Sky Dragon pointed to a piece of land on the map and said, I think this place is good! Look at this place. Not only does it have a river, stone ore, and forest, but its also surrounded by deer and wild boars. You wont have to worry about food and housing here! Su Yu took a look at the parcel Little Luo Li was pointing at and shook his head. The river is too small. If you want to develop the territory into a city, you need a big river to accommodate enough people. Moreover, I want to develop overseas trade in the territory in the future. The territory should be closer to the coastline. This parcel youre pointing at is too far inland. Let me think. Skuru raked her fingers through her hair, looking intently at the map: According to the presidents requirements, there must be a big river near the territory, the closer to the sea, the better, and there must be abundant resources such as wood and stone, right? Thats correct. How about this! Little Sky and I will help you to select parcels according to the requirements, and you will make the final decision. How about that? Good. The three of them started to carefully search along the river on the map, placing stones on the parcels that met the requirements as markers. After selecting all the parcels that met the conditions, they discussed among themselves and determined the best parcel. It felt very much like selecting a birthplace in the Civilization series. After some discussion, the three finally picked the best parcel. The parcel was located on the north bank of the downstream of Moonlight River. Moonlight River is a major river running through Orleans City with plenty of water volume. Starting from this parcel, you can reach Orleans City by walking 40 kilometers to the west, reach the seaside town of Falling Moon Town by walking 20 kilometers to the south, and the sea is just over ten kilometers to the east. In addition, the soil of this parcel is fertile, and the nearby forest resources and stone resources are very abundant. This parcel is probably the best of any that players could choose on the entire map! Viscount Leslie, I choose here! Su Yu pointed to the parcel on the map, declaring confidently. Hmm, okay. Viscount Leslie nodded and took out a small notebook for recording: Coordinates (736, 278), I will report later, and you can come to city hall for the title deed of this land in a month. No problem, but I have one more thing. Whats the matter? Leslie put his pen and paper aside temporarily and looked at Su Yu. Is this map for sale? If so, I am willing to pay a high price! Su Yu was very interested in the giant map in front of him. The map included the divisions of the monster areas, stone ore, iron ore, and other resource points. Whats more, it updates in real time. If he could buy this map, it would save a lot of trouble for the construction of the territory! Im afraid that might not be possible. Viscount Leslie hesitated. This is, after all, public property 100,000 spiritual energy coins! Deal. Half an hour later, on the Moonlight River, a small cargo ship was sailing against the wind. Although Su Yus territory only has one country road connecting to the outside world, there is a Moonlight River between the territory and Orleans City. He can just take a boat to the territory from Orleans City. The width of the Moonlight River is nearly a kilometer, and there is almost no difference in elevation between Orleans City and the territory. Any resources that are needed in the territory can be brought from Orleans City through the waterway in the future. He doesnt think it will take long before his city can be built! He will certainly use this city as a pivot point to construct [Mage Towers] and other buildings, improve humanitys strength, and drive the Skuru out of Blue Star! Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: 132, Steward Kole (First subscription requested!)_1 Chapter 132: 132, Steward Kole (First subscription requested!)_1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing Sky Dragon slouched like wilted leeks, Su Yu found it amusing and showed her the Taverns attributes and card pools probability of draw. One glance at the card pools probability, and Sky Dragon instantly revitalized! With a sassy pose, she said proudly, I told ya! With my luck, how could I not draw anything good? Just wait and see, Master! I will draw you a couple more quality talents! Go get em! Su Yu encouraged her softly, handing her a slightly chilled meat skewer. Sky Dragon devoured the skewer in one bite, not even bothering to wipe her mouth, and clicked on the [Ten Consecutive Draws] button, using up all 10 opportunities at once. The cards were flipped one by one, the majority of which were common cards. After all, it is only a level 1 Tavern, and it isnt until your domain levels up to a [Small Town] that the card pool will start dropping rare, blue talents. However, in the next 9 draws, riding on Sky Dragons high-luck run, the green light flickered four more times! From these ten sets of draws, Sky Dragon had accumulated 5 quality minions! Looking at the green light lighting up from time to time, Su Yu secretly admired his own wise and firm decision. Having Sky Dragon join our guild really was a smart choice! Otherwise, we wouldnt be where we are today! Well done, little Sky Dragon. Su Yu complimented. Of course! Did you not notice who was drawing the cards? Sky Dragons tail was almost high enough to touch the sky in triumph. After all the extraction was completed, 100 talent names were neatly listed on the leaderboard. Su Yu brushed past the regular-quality talents with a glance but focused his attention on those of quality grade. These five quality talents were: [Cole] Job: Butler Specialty 1: [Public Announcement]: When serving as the total butler of the territory, recruitment of displaced people will be announced in the main city, increasing the number of displaced people by +10%. Specialty 2: [Pacified]: In the event of a revolt in the territory while serving as the total butler, the habitability will not drastically drop. [Ethan] Job: Scout Cavalry Specialty 1: [Eagles Vision]: Vision range +50% Specialty 2: [Panthers Senses]: Chance to discover wild boar, deer, sheep +30% [Joshua] Job: Stonemason Specialty 1: [Top Grade Craftsmanship]: The stoneware produced can sell for high prices within the city. Specialty 2: [Stone Art Exhibition]: Exhibit stone carving craftsmanship, slightly increasing the habitability of the territory. [Emily] Job: Soldier Specialty 1: [Attack Stance]: During attack, all attributes +20%. Specialty 2: [Nimbleness]: Evasion rate +15%. [Miller] Job: Wandering Poet Specialty 1: [Storyteller]: Telling tales to citizens at the tavern, slightly increasing the habitability of the territory. Specialty 2: [Dew Lover]: Slightly increasing the birth rate of female citizens. The talents within the territory range from soldiers to craftsmen, to various artisan professions, covering all aspects. Each talent has their unique ability; some can generate money, some can expedite resource gathering, some can improve the habitability and prosperity, and some can attract displaced migrants. However, for Su Yu, among these five, the one that could bring him the largest gains is undoubtedly the [Butler], the core of the territory expansion is the population. During the early days of the game, there is no need to worry about habitability issues. In the early days of the game, when citizens were not well-fed and dressed, youd just need to give them some food and fling some coins, their habitability would quickly rise. The real difficulty of habitability index is in the later stages of the game when the citizens need spiritual and cultural enjoyment. Thats when habitability would become every lords most significant headache. Su Yu directly summoned the butler [Cole]. A Green Summoning Array appeared in the tavern. Upon the Six-pointed Star of the magic circle lighting up, an elderly butler wearing a black suit appeared at the open space in the tavern. Sir, I am Cole. Cole, a middle-aged man with a monocle, promptly bowed to Su Yu as he saw him. Su Yu took out a [Ceremonial Sword] from his backpack and placed the tip of the sword on Coles shoulder, Cole, I hereby officially appoint you as the chief butler of the territory, responsible for managing all affairs of the territory. Its my pleasure to be at your service, sir! Cole shivered in excitement upon seeing the [Ceremonial Sword] The use of the [Ceremonial Sword] is the most solemn ceremony during the empire lords appointment of their subordinates, and normally wouldnt be used lightly. Being subject to this ceremony indicated how much the Lord values him! With this thought in mind, Butler Coles loyalty rose straight from 60 to a full-on 100 points! Unwavering loyalty, that is. I pledge my life to serve you, sir! The butler Cole knelt again. Alright! Su Yu helped him up, From now on, all the matters regarding the territory will be yours to manage. However, if this lady gave you an order, as long as its not unreasonable, obey it, understood? Su Yu pointed towards Sky Dragon as he said that to the butler. Understood, sir! The butler answered immediately. As Su Yu looked at the butler in front of him, he sighed softly. Although an NPC butler can help players manage a territory and provide buff bonuses, an NPC butler cant see attributes like prosperity and habitability, and their management efficiency is rather limited. During the players offline period, leaving the territory to the butler is still acceptable, but when theyre online, its best for the players to manage the territory themselves. Therefore, until he had at least an epic-grade butler, Su Yu still couldnt do without the help of Swift. Su Yu, along with Cole and side by side with Sky Dragon, left the tavern. From now on, the daily task of the Ten Consecutive Draws is yours! Keep up the good work. Su Yu patted Sky Dragons shoulder. Rest assured, my luck is very reliable. Sky Dragon was full of confidence, Then Guild Master, Ill continue with my hunting! Off you go then, have fun. Su Yu waved goodbye to Sky Dragon, who had already mounted her Howling Moon Wolf. After Sky Dragon left, Su Yu looked at his territory. Currently, inside the territory, Robert was leading the players in building [Residential Houses] Building [Residential Houses] is the simplest and requires the least amount of materials, only 25 units of timber, which is one-eighth that of a [Tavern]. Therefore, under Roberts command, six or seven residential houses lined up in a neat row, and construction started simultaneously. The players too enjoyed the sense of accomplishment from collectively building the territory, filling the building site with laughter and cheer: Night, cant you see the wall in front of you is crooked? Where is my hammer? Has anyone seen my hammer? OK! This wall just needs a window, and its done! Hey you! Get me the wooden board! Looking at the lively construction site, Su Yu opened the territory panel. The territory is in full swing now; I wonder what the prosperity level would be? Indeed! The territory panel shows a prosperity of as high as 98 points, and habitability reached a maximum of 100 points! The high prosperity was mainly due to a large number of players participating, and the buildings were quickly put up. The development of the territory far exceeded the speed at which the displaced came in; As for the high habitability, it was mainly because Su Yu offered high wages to the four farmers, helped them build houses, and added a [Tavern], which is an entertainment building to the territory. It would be odd if the habitability does not skyrocket. There are still 12 minutes until the arrival of the first wave of [Displaced People]. With such high prosperity and habitability, also with my butlers buff, I wonder how many migrants will come in the first wave? Su Yu is literally filled with anticipation. Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: 133, Recruiting refugees, preparing to leave the territory_1 Chapter 133: 133, Recruiting refugees, preparing to leave the territory_1 Translator: 549690339 To the east of Aphi Village, a thin horse pulled an old, worn-out caravan along a forest path. Daddy, Im so hungry! A soft voice of a little girl came from inside the caravan. Just a bit further, Kathy. Outside the caravan, a robust middle-aged man comforted her while patting the door, According to the notice in the city, the territory recruiting refugees is not far ahead. Maybe we can get some food when we get there. Upon hearing this father-daughter conversation, an old man holding a hammer, walking behind the caravan, sighed: Alas! I hope there wont be any mishaps this time. We used to have more than thirty people. Now only twelve are left. We cant afford to lose any more! Indeed! Lets pray that the princess graces us with a safe journey! The robust man shut his eyes and prayed devoutly. But at that moment, he suddenly smelled a strong aroma. Upon identification, it was the aroma of meat soup! Am I hallucinating out of hunger? He was in disbelief. He opened his eyes and looked at the other people around him: Do you smell anything? I smell it. Its the smell of meat soup! The old man from earlier was swallowing frantically, his eyes fixated on the distance ahead. Others also began to smell the aroma of the meat soup, their stomachs making ravenous sounds. They hadnt eaten for two or three days! Never mind, lets go check it out! The old man gripped his hammer tightly and began advancing swiftly towards the source of the aroma, guided by his intense hunger. Seeing someone take the initiative, the rest of the refugees hurriedly followed. Ah The robust man wanted to calm everyone down. After all, they were in the wilderness, and the soup might be cooked by a high-ranking adventurer. If it was truly made by a high-ranking adventurer, not only would they fail to get any, but they might end up slaughtered! But no amount of reason mattered in the face of extreme hunger. The man could only grip the short sword in his hand, moving the caravan forward along with the group. Parting a clump of bushes, the refugees arrived at a clearing in the forest. But, what they saw left them stunned! They observed two huge iron pots in the clearing from where the aroma of meat soup wafted continuously. Near the iron pots, several people stood. One of them, a young man, walked towards them upon their arrival. Hello everyone, I am Nemesis, the lord of Aphi Village. Its my territory that is recruiting refugees. I wont beat around the bush. You all must be hungry, right? The refugees nodded frantically. Jenny, Wendy, serve them each a bowl of soup, make sure to add more meat! Su Yu turned around to instruct, then he looked at the refugees again: You are all welcome to settle down in my territory. I cant guarantee much else, but you will definitely have enough to eat and wear! Thank you; thank you, my lord! The refugees were tremendously moved. Many of them couldnt believe what was happening as they received the soup. They thought that after coming to Aphi Village, the lord would, at most, give them some leftover black bread. But to their surprise, the lord had cooked them two pots of steaming hot meat soup and served them quite a bit of meat! It felt as though theyd stepped into heaven! My lord, I, Moke, pledge my loyalty to you! After feeding his daughter the soup, the stout man who had led the refugees knelt on one knee, pledging his loyalty to Su Yu. His loyalty surged, reaching a score of 93! The loyalty of the refugees wasnt a meaningless attribute. If it fell below 50, the refugees might leave the territory, which would lead to a population decline. The higher the loyalty, the more enthusiastic the refugees would be in their work. A score of 93 could potentially increase their work enthusiasm by 36%. We too! The other refugees knelt and pledged their loyalty to Su Yu one after another. Very good! Everyone, please get up! Su Yu looked at the refugees in front of him with satisfaction. What delighted him most was the number of refugees. He had managed to recruit twelve in one go! Normally, a village level territory would only spawn 3 or 4 refugees every two hours; the number this time was three or four times the usual amount! Perhaps this is the benefit of prosperity and perfect livability! With this trend, he only needs one or two days for his territory to accumulate 200 people and upgrade to a [Medium-sized Village]. Aside from the number of refugees, Su Yu also noticed that the quality of this group of refugees was quite good! The majority of the refugees were farmers and hunters, but among the 12 refugees, there were three talents. The strong Moke who was leading them is a warrior type talent. [Moke] Occupation: Warrior Characteristic: [Defensive Stance]: All attributes +20% when defending against enemy attacks His daughter is a magic type talent. [Kathy] Occupation: None Characteristic: [Elemental Sensitivity]: Meditation Efficiency +35% And the old man carrying a hammer, hes a carpenter. [Brooke] Occupation: Carpenter Characteristic: [Wood-Stone Construction]: Specializes in constructing wood and stone houses, can slightly increase the territorys prosperity. The probability of a talent appearing among the refugees is 10%, but this time, three appeared at once, which made Su Yu very satisfied! Especially, the old carpenter Brooke. In the early stage, when most houses are made of wood and stone, he will play a key role in the development of the territory and deserves attention! Kole. I am here, sir! Kole, the steward, ran over and bowed before Su Yu. Remember, if any more refugees want to join us in the future, treat them the same as we treated these ones today. Prepare large pots of meat soup and give everyone some clothes. Dont neglect any residents, got it? Understood! I will do as you say! Steward Kole responded immediately. The recruitment of refugees was pretty much over with this. Next, Su Yu and the other players allocated residences to these refugees. Each residence could house up to five residents. However, overcrowded living quarters could breed crime and lead to a decline in the population. Considering both the decrease in crime rate and improvement in livability, it is most suitable to have three residents per residence. As for old carpenter Brooke, Su Yu didnt arrange for him to live in a residence. As soon as he arrived in the village, he was bought at a high price (100 spiritual energy coins per day) to work on the construction site, replacing Robert to become the chief architect of the territory. Outside the residential area of his territory, Su Yu handed the plan he just drew to Swift:Swift, from now on, the territory will develop according to the plan. The map marks where the residential, commercial and entertainment areas are. I might not be around for some time, so please take good care of the territory! Alright. Swift received the plan and looked it over, but quickly realized something was off: Wait, Mr. Chairman, you wont be in the territory? Where are you going? Of course, Im going out to complete tasks! Su Yu pointed at a patch of [Farmland] to the south of the territory, and said: There are still plenty of blueprints of buildings, wonders, rare crops waiting for me to obtain outside, like the one on the field right now. This [Farmland] patch, built using 60 units of wood, covers approximately 666 square meters. But this [Farmland] didnt have wheat, instead, it only held one crop a [Sunflower]. Now the [Sunflower] has fully matured, its golden crown swaying back and forth towards the sun. Theres a big smiley face on the crown of the [Sunflower], constantly twisting its body and leaves towards the sun, appearing somewhat peculiar. Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: 134, The first selection for the harem (Fog)_1 Chapter 134: 134, The first selection for the harem (Fog)_1 Translator: 549690339 [Sunflower Seed (Special Item)] Usage: Requires [Farmland]. Plant the seed in the [Farmland] and take good care of it. Effect: Once the sunflower matures, it will produce 1 unit of [Sunshine] every sunny day. [Sunshine] can be used to purchase other crops at [Crazy Dave]s in Orleans City with coordinates (514, 213), or absorbed to gain Experience Points. Note: Good seeds always spread widely. This time when Su Yu left his territory, in addition to completing Tinas main storyline, he had another idea C to rope in [Crazy Dave] into his seraglio spit spit, wrong, into his territory. To the NPCs, [Crazy Dave] is an ordinary farmer, plain and insignificant. But in Su Yus eyes, hes a God Level NPC, unparalleled! Even the [Star-forged Dragon King] would have to make way for him. In the late stage of the game, civilian players barely have any channels to obtain Experience Points. About 60% of Experience Points of civilian players are gained from the [Sunshine] produced by Sunflowers. All civilian players go to [Crazy Dave]s to exchange [Sunshine] for [Sunflower]. If Su Yu could persuade [Crazy Dave] to work in his territory, his territory will certainly become the main gathering place for players in the late stage of the game, on par with the main city! Then Su Yu would just need to set up [Teleportation Portals] to all major cities, collecting teleportation fees to make a fortune, enough for late-stage city operation. Besides [Sunflower], the plants sold at [Crazy Dave]s C [Walnut Wall], [Pea Shooter], [Cherry Bomb], etc. are also great city defense tools. Theyre very useful against monster sieges, bandit invasions, and NPC lord attacks in the mid and late game. So this time Su Yu goes out to complete the mission, his aim is to use his charm to bring [Crazy Dave] into his territory as much as possible. Once the NPCs in Orleans City recognize Daves value, itll be extremely difficult to make him join then. About ten minutes later, Su Yu arrived at the east gate of Orleans City. He doesnt need to worry about the construction of the territory with Snow Leopard and Swifts help. According to Snow Leopards private message, the [Town Hall] has already begun planning its construction, with the old carpenter Brooke as the chief architect. It should be built in about four hours. So Su Yu decided to return to the territory after four hours to activate the [Territory Technology]. Hell stay in Orleans City and complete missions for the time being. Riding Dima on the streets of Orleans City, Su Yu decided to go see Tina and progress the main storyline first. After all, he hasnt seen Tina for nearly a month in game time. If he doesnt go now, Tina might blow her top off! At that time, Tinas triplet combo of cold aloofness + dropping favorability + refusing to give tasks would have nowhere for him to cry. But as he walked on the streets of Orleans City, taking advantage of this spare time, Su Yu decided to send out the guild recruitment post first. He opened the official forum built into the game. Currently, what is most discussed in the forum is still about his first-person experience video from the last campaign. Among them is a petition post with over 10,000 replies from players. In the petition, more than 3000 players jointly requested Su Yu to release the first-person experience video segment of Princess Alyssa riding on him. They insisted that Su Yu must have recorded it, but he was hogging it all to himself. Many players even found lofty reasons: Game resources belong to all players, we ordinary players also have the right to experience it, Boss Ke cannot hog all of them! Boss Ke grabbing the main storyline is tolerable, but him also hogging the rewards of the main story line is intolerable! Looking at these comments, Su Yu was speechless; it seems there are quite a few LSPs among the players. In addition to the first-person experience video, Su Yus territory construction also sparked a lot of discussion. Many popular streamers in the game would follow the trend, and now theyve run to Su Yus territory and started live streaming the territory construction scene. Most players game journey is mostly about fighting monsters C fighting monsters C doing tasks C fighting monsters C fighting monsters, so theyd soon become bored of it. Now seeing the novel city-building gameplay, theyve all developed a great interest! And the freedom of city building is extremely high, you could build as many structures as you want, wherever you want. ([Tavern],[Farmland] and other functional buildings can be built in large quantities, but only the first [Tavern] can draw cards, and only the first 10 [Farmlands] in a small village level can plant special crops.) Netizens were sending barrage after barrage of messages to give advice, discussing their ideal territory building schemes on the bullet screen, and the heat of each live broadcast room was exploding! Reflected on the official forum, the number of discussion posts was also increasing. Feeling that the time was ripe, Su Yu started to post on the official forum: [Yellow Turban Army] Guild Recruitment Notice, Participate in Guild Activities to Receive a Minimum of 20 Spiritual Energy Coins/hour, Only for the First 800 Valid Applicants, First Come First Served! In the post, Su Yu detailed the benefits of joining the guild. 1. Guild contributions can be exchanged for equipment dropped by level 10 [Howling Moon Wolf King], and green excellent quality skill books; 2. Have the chance to receive his guidance on the guild channel, obtaining tricks to speedrun instances and tasks; 3. Participating in guild construction can receive the exceedingly high payment of 20 spiritual energy coins per hour; 4. Experience the sense of achievement of collectively building a village into the most prosperous city in the game; And so on, Su Yu listed more than a dozen benefits. Of course, only the first three are solid benefits, the rest are just hype. As soon as the post was posted, the entire forum was immediately in an uproar! Under Su Yus post, in just five minutes, the number of replies had already exceeded a thousand! Boss Ke posted again! Every time Boss Ke posts, some big event is going to happen. This time is probably no exception. Excellently rated green skills book?! Boss Ke, do you know what a green skill represents at this stage of the game? If you get one, you will qualify to join the Elite Team of a big guild! 20 spiritual energy coins every hour? 66 yuan per hour? Work eight hours a day, earn 15,000 a month?! Whoa, dont talk anymore, Im going to log in now! Ah, Im only level 9 right now, I feel like Ive missed out on a fortune! Bloody hell, this sheer spending power is so terrifying! How is Boss Ke so rich? It might be the money he earned from the first-person experience video? Now that video has over two million views, he could make at least nine million yuan! Man, its insanely envious! Su Yu was also scrolling through netizens replies. When he scrolled to this comment, he couldnt help but pause. Whats going on? The views of the first-person experience video have already exceeded two million? Its only been half a day, right? Thats impossible! Thinking of this, Su Yu temporarily suspended his plans, exited the game, and logged in to the official website to check. Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: 135, Seeing Tina Again (Extra Update Courtesy of Miao Xiaofeng!)_1 Chapter 135: 135, Seeing Tina Again (Extra Update Courtesy of Miao Xiaofeng!)_1 Translator: 549690339 The first person video section of the official website. Now, Su Yus video firmly holds the top spot in the click rankings, with a total of 2.06 million clicks! How can this be? Why is it so high? Su Yu found it hard to believe. The total number of domestic Evolution players was just over a million (due to limited production capacity of the headsets) at the moment. It was not feasible that every single player in the game had watched his video twice, that would be too unrealistic! With this suspicion, Su Yu clicked on the details page of his own video. After reading a few pages of comments under the video, Su Yu finally came to understand the situation. As it turns out! Under Xue Wenlis operation, the video had parachuted to the top of the trending list on several mainstream social platforms such as Weibo, Zhihu, and A Station. With the enormous influx of traffic, the videos numbers naturally soared. Moreover, it was not just the influx of traffic. According to a comment from Xue Wenli herself below the video, at her request, all members of related departments and a large number of soldiers joined in the viewing of the video, experiencing the immense power of a level six character. (Xue Wenli didnt make it explicit, but Su Yu had figured out what she meant.) Extraordinary times called for extraordinary measures. Within just an afternoon, the number of military personnel watching had reached several hundred thousand, accounting for a significant portion of the videos views. Understanding what actually happened, Su Yu returned to the game. However, upon seeing that Xue Wenli still addressed him as Senior Zhang, Su Yu had some new thoughts: Perhaps its time to reveal my cards to the related authorities. The reward for the first phase of the princess line is a level six transformation scroll, maybe the first phase the Tina line might give something impressive too. If what Tinas line gives is also similar to the level six transformation scroll, then I can reveal my cards to the related authorities and reveal my true identity. I, Nemesis, am Su Yu, not Zhang Jiao. I have already helped humanity take back one Spiritual Spring Eye, and in the future, I can take back even more! So, the spiritual energy in the Yunlu Mountains Spring Eye must have a portion for me! As he pondered randomly, Su Yu knocked on Tinas door. Knock, knock, knock. Whos there? A languid female voice echoed from inside. Its me, Su Nemesis. Because he was lost in his thoughts, he almost messed up his name. Bang. (The sound of a heavy object falling) Tap, tap, tap. (Footsteps running) Creak. (Door opening) Tina quickly opened the door. So you remembered to come back! Now, Tina wore a pure white silk nightgown. Even unmade-up, she was still as perfect as ever. She looked at Su Yu standing in front of her, her gaze almost overflowing with reproach. That Tina, Ive been busy lately Su Yu began to explain. But as soon as he opened his mouth, Tina cut him off: No need to explain, come on in! Su Yu: ? Without another word, Tina grabbed Su Yus hand and pulled him directly inside. 40 minutes later. Tina, now wearing a full suit of golden armor, walked out of the house. She was radiantly beautiful, her cheeks tinted with a faint blush. Su Yu followed behind Tina, seemingly listless. During the month that Su Yu was gone, Tina had bought quite a few beautiful dresses. But because she had no friends in Orleans City C and Quinn, who was her sole friend-like acquaintance and teacher, wasnt in the city C she had no one to show off her new clothes to. Thereby, in the past 40 minutes, Tina showcased all sorts of beautiful clothes she had purchased for Su Yu C a purple dress, a goose yellow pleated skirt, a light green sundress, a pink cat-girl costume, a black and white maid outfit Su Yu initially seemed quite interested. However, after seeing too much.he started to feel a bit bored and yet he had to keep his smile. Tina had finally shown off all her beautiful clothes, thus when she walked out of the house, she looked radiant and felt refreshed! Su Yu spent half of his time keeping his smile, and as a result, he looked a bit listless. Tina, where are we going now? asked Su Yu as he rode the Howling Moon Wolf Big White. The reason why Su Yu didnt summon Dima and chose to ride Big White instead was because he was afraid that Dima might get upset seeing Tina riding a unicorn. Were going to the Unicorn Trial Ground. Today is the day Anna and I take the trial and become official unicorn knights! Tina brought out a snow-white unicorn from the stable and stroked its long mane around the neck. Anna, we have to work hard! HiHi The unicorn affectionately rubbed Tinas neck with its forehead. Ding, your main plot has been updated![Orleans City Holy Maiden (5/100)]. Mission requirement: As a knights attendant, assist Tina in passing the Unicorn Knights initiation trial. Mission reward: Experience Points X1000. Su Yu had already paid in advance for the reward of the fifth ring mission[Blood Link], so this ring mission only had the most basic experience point reward. But Su Yu didnt care about these, all he cared about was Tina and the unicorn in front of him. Its a good thing I didnt summon Dima. Otherwise, if Dima saw Tina and the unicorn being intimate, and even gave the unicorn her former name Anna, Dima would have exploded! Su Yu thought to himself emotionally. The North of Orleans City, Unicorn Trial Grounds. The one responsible for assessing Tina is a female instructor named Marguerite. Character: [Marguerite] Level: 56 Level[Third Order] Profession: Knight Hobby: Peeping at female unicorn knights taking a bath. Marguerite was a beautiful female instructor in her late twenties. She commanded her unicorn to step into the center of the trial grounds, her demeanor calm and collected, graceful and at ease: Lets get started, Tina. But this assessment isnt important. For a knight like you who already owns a unicorn, its just a formality. But when she saw Su Yu next to Tina, she frowned slightly: Tina, why did you choose a man to be your knights attendant? What, is that against the rules? Its not necessarily forbidden, the commanders attendant is a male Druid who is said to be especially ferocious after turning into a bear cough cough. Marguerite realized she had said too much and quickly changed the subject. Tina didnt understand her implication and blinked her innocent big eyes. Marguerite regained her serious demeanor and added: If your attendant is a male, you cant bring him into the unicorn camp because its filled with girls and we usually eat and bathe together. Its okay, Ill leave Nemesis outside. Thats good. Marguerite raised her lance, aiming at Tina: Now the trial officially begins! If you can last for two minutes under my hand, this trial is considered complete. What if I defeat you? Madam instructor. Tina suddenly looked serious. Impossible, for nearly 20 years no one has defeated the instructor during the entrance examination. Tinas eyes suddenly became sharp: What if I can? If you can defeat me Marguerite looked a bit hesitant but still said: If you can defeat me, I will open the Trial Secret Realm just for you, where you can obtain huge benefits. Then Ill not be polite, Madam instructor! Tina looked eager to try. At the same time, she turned to Su Yu: Dont mess up, Nemesis! Dont worry! Su Yu raised his right thumb and placed it in front of his chest. Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: 136, Hey, haven’t you eaten yet? _1 Chapter 136: 136, Hey, havent you eaten yet? _1 Translator: 549690339 Gah! Ah! Inside the Unicorn trials arena, Tina and Instructor Marguerite have started a fierce duel. The sharp lance pierces the air, its chilling blade stirring up bursts of red. Both are employing skills from the new Knight class presented in the second expansion pack, which are incredibly suitable for mounted combat. [Horse Riding Charge], [Swipe], [Backhorse Spear], [Man and Horse as One]. All these skills were coming into play. With both parties going all out, the white and gold auras clashed, and the surrounding space violently vibrated. If the arenas ground hadnt been specially processed, it would have already cracked by now. Su Yu was watching from the sidelines. Before the fight began, he switched to first-person view, planning to record the battle and post it on the official website. Even though posting this video would expose the fact that he was participating in two main storylines. But the later stages of Tinas storyline would inevitably cause a large-scale battle involving thousands or even tens of thousands of players. They would eventually find out that he was the one involved in the main quests anyway, so he couldnt hide it forever. He might as well let the players know now and earn some spare cash. While watching the two women fight, Su Yu took out a bag of sunflower seeds and ate them with relish. The caption I just love watching two women fight.jpg After a while, Su Yu glanced at a little girl beside him: Hey, havent you eaten yet? Hearing Su Yus words, the little girl stomped her foot, her face flushing with anger, Youve gone too far!!! The little girl intensified her efforts, firing arrows one after another towards Su Yus [Earth Shield], the arrows scraping against the [Earth Shield] and creating an unpleasant sound of friction. In reality, it wasnt just Tina fighting, but Su Yu and the little girl were battling as well. This little girl, called Ai Yi, is a Knights Squire under Instructor Marguerite. According to the rules of these trials, Knights and Instructors battle, and so do their Squires. If the Knight loses, she wont qualify to join the Unicorn Knight Group; If the Squire loses, the Knight must replace the Squire. (Failure of the mission) Hence, while Tina and the Instructor were having their intense battle, Su Yu and little Ai Yi were also having a direct confrontation. Ai Yi was at the same level as Su Yu, a level 26 Archer with a shooting specialty. As soon as the battle began, she continuously shot powerful arrows towards Su Yu. But Su Yu wasnt just any player. Before the battle began, he had already gathered magical power and launched a 25 times thicker [Earths Shield]. He also put on the complete set of level 21 cloth armor given during the 16-19 round of the Princess questline, greatly improving his physical defense. The arrows Ai Yi shot at the [Earths Shield x 25], merely created ripples and were unable to shatter the shield. Consequently, Su Yu leisurely cracked sunflower seeds, ignored Ai Yi, and watched Tinas and the Instructors fight off to the side. Ai Yi was already peeved by Su Yus disregard, but his comment C Hey, havent you eaten yet? ignited her long-suppressed rage. Youve gone too far! Are you saying that my strength is insufficient and I cant even break a simple shield, right? I will definitely break it today to show you! Ai Yi, fuming at Su Yu, gathered her largest amount of power and continued firing arrows at the [Earth Shield]. Um, youve misunderstood. Su Yu explained, I meant if you havent eaten, would you like some sunflower seeds? I have many packs left. Saying this, Su Yu took out two more packs of sunflower seeds from his bag and threw them towards Ai Yi. Crunch, crunch, crunch. The sunflower seeds fell at Ai Yis feet. One pack is intact, but the other packs wrapper was torn by an arrow, scattering the seeds all over the ground. Ai Yi stopped firing. As she looked at the scattered seeds at her feet, her face turned pale and then flushed. A sense of deep humiliation she had never felt before washed over her. Auntie, I refuse to compete anymore! This is too annoying! Waaaa! Ai Yis mental state collapsed as she threw her bow and arrow on the ground, covering her face as she ran out of the trials arena. Waah. The little girls crying gradually faded into the distance. Marguerite was still engaged in battle with Tina when she noticed her attendant and niece run out. However, she dared not lose focus. The pressure that Tina applied was too great, and she had to remain wholly committed to the battle to barely contend with Tinas attacks. At the same time, Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding, [Orleans City Saintess] fifth-ring mission has been completed, received 1000 Experience Points. Ah, these girls nowadays, they cant handle any pressure. Besides, I only asked if you had eaten, how is that an insult to you? Su Yu walked over and picked up the untouched bag of sunflower seeds. As for the bow and arrows that the young girl had discarded, Su Yu didnt bother to pick them up. It was merely a weapon of rare grade; Su Yu didnt bother with it. Moreover, picking it up might irritate Tina. If her favorability dropped, it would be a loss rather than a gain. However, the battle between Tina and the instructor came close to its end now. Tina was at Level 50 while Instructor Marguerite was Level 56, Tina was at a slight disadvantage in terms of level. However, Tina was, after all, the Chosen One. Her mighty God Level bloodline conferred on her the strength to take on higher-level opponents; a mere 6-level gap was something Arrogant Tina could easily overcome. ZingDD With a piercing sound of clashing metal, Tinas lance knocked off the instructors lance, landed a blow to her abdomen, and knocked her off her horse. The instructor fell heavily onto the ground, spat out a mouthful of blood, and lay unconscious. The battle ended with Tinas victory! However, Tina wasnt feeling very well either. After all, it was a higher-level challenge. She was nearly drained of energy and swayed in her saddle before falling off her unicorn. Hui hui Tinas unicorn perceived its master falling and swiftly twisted its body in an attempt to catch her. But Su Yu was faster. The moment Tina fell off her horse, he had already flashed to her side. However, Su Yu did not reach his arms out to catch Tina like the leading man in a TV drama would. Considering Tinas armor had been enhanced by [Kelly], it weighed several hundred pounds. Despite his best intentions, Su Yu C a Level 26 mage C was simply unable to support such weight. Clang Once Tina landed on the ground, Su Yu rushed over, feigning concern: Tina, are you okay? Youve lost so much blood! Let me help you clean your wounds. Su Yu switched off the first-person view, took out a large amount of tissue from his backpack, and began wiping away the blood on Tina. The unicorn, Anna, lit up the horn on her head cast [Healing Skill] on Tina But seeing this, Su Yu promptly threw the bag of sunflower seeds at her horn, interrupting the [Healing Skill]: Anna, youve expended a lot in the previous fight. Dont drain your magic power any further. Eat some sunflower seeds. I can take care of Tinas injuries. The bag of sunflower seeds was ripped open by the horn, and the seeds scattered over the ground. However, the unicorn Anna didnt mind. Unaware of Su Yus ulterior motives, she dropped her head and began to eat the scattered seeds. Thank you, Nemesis. Tinas voice was soft. Seeing Su Yu meticulously wiping away her blood, Tina was incredibly moved. Youre welcome Su Yu responded with a smile. Tina turned her head to look at Instructor Marguerite, her expression becoming serious: Instructor, I won this time! Ah, indeed you did. Marguerite lay half on the ground, her face pale. She hadnt expected to be defeated by a rookie. She must admit that she was an astonishing rookie! Tina, congratulations on completing the trial. Marguerite said somewhat despondently: The [Trial Secret Realm] is located in the underground chamber beneath the trial field. Follow me. Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding, your mainline has been updated, [Orleans City Saintess (6/100)]. Task requirement: Accompany Tina through the [Trial Secret Realm]. Task Reward: Rewards will be given randomly according to the degree of task completion. Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: 137, Advanced Secret Realm_1 Chapter 137: 137, Advanced Secret Realm_1 Translator: 549690339 But instructor, Su Yu questioned, Tinas rage has almost run dry right now, plus shes badly injured. Is this really the right time for her to participate in the trial? Tina, however, forcibly rose to her feet: Im fine, I can handle it. Her Divine Bloodline began coursing in her body, causing a golden aura to emit around her once again. In just two breathes of time, her rage went from nearly exhausted back to 50%. Su Yu and Marguerite: What a bizarrely powerful recovery ability! Marguerite couldnt help but wipe the sweat off her face. She had planned to give Tina a hard time, but looking at it now Screw it! Where did this freak come from! Marguerite shakily rose and walked towards the east side of the trial grounds, towards an entrance that led underground. If youre ready, then follow me! I hope you can gain lots of benefits from this. Thank you, instructor! Tinas recovery ability was shocking C not only had her rage almost entirely replenished, her wounds were practically healed. She and Su Yu followed behind Marguerite, heading towards the entrance. As for their unicorns, they had to be temporarily left outside. Entering the entrance, there was a spiral wooden staircase leading downward. At the bottom of the staircase, it was pitch black, not a hint of light, which looked somewhat intimidating. Although Tina was a powerful Level 3 warrior and a favored child of heaven bolstered by the Divine Bloodline, she was still a bit afraid of the dark. Only one level underground, she began to slow down, carefully feeling her way forward in fear. Noticing Tinas uneasiness, Su Yu walked ahead and held her hand: Tina, let me guide you. Hmm. Having her hand held by Su Yu, feeling the warmth in his palm, Tinas cheeks slightly reddened. In a daze, she felt as if she had returned to the times in Nolan Village when Su Yu would hold her hand in a similar manner, going to Baron Wilson to demand the money owed to them. A feeling of warmth instantly welled up in her heart. Ding, [Tina Garcia]s fondness of you +1. On the huge underground area of level four in the trial ground, Marguerite fumbled out a key to turn on the switch on the wall. Hum White, green, and blue lights shone respectively on the left, right, and frontal walls, and three teleport portals opened accordingly. Marguerite explained: I wont bore you with the history and such of the secret realm. The white represents the Beginner Secret Realm, green is the Intermediate Secret Realm, and blue is the Advanced Secret Realm. Tina, with your strength, you can easily pass the Beginner Realm, but the Intermediate Realm may pose some difficulty. If youre confident, you can try it. Thank you, instructor. I understand. Tina nodded, then turned to Su Yu: You should choose, Nemesis. I trust your judgement. Really? You wont regret it? Su Yu said with a smile. Of course not. Tina looked at Su Yu, a playful glint in her eyes. Alright then. Su Yu held Tinas hand and started walking towards the green portal. However, when they were only a meter away from the portal, Su Yu suddenly made a 90-degree turn, pulling Tina into his embrace, and jumped into the blue portal. Yeah, thats right. Oh no! Marguerite initially approved when she saw Su Yu guiding Tina towards the green portal. This kid really has an eye for things, too bad he isnt a Druid and cannot transform into a bear.. But when she saw Su Yu making a sudden turn and jumping into the blue portal with Tina, Marguerite was taken aback: Damn it, what is this boy up to?! Why would they go into the Advanced Secret Realm?! Given Tinas current strength, she could very well die in there! If Tina dies, there goes a years worth of my salary! Damn that boy, Im gonna tear him into pieces!! I should have used up my anger to shut down this portal ahead of time. Overcome with regret, Instructor Marguerite stamped her foot in frustration. After a while, she took a deep sigh, and moved her gaze away from the portal: I better rush to find the Legion Leader. Tina, you better not die in there! Once again, Su Yu opened his eyes. He and Tina were now standing amidst a dark purple space. The ground underneath them was an unidentified shade of dark purple, and all around them lay a deep purple desert. Above them spread a dark purple night sky dotted with massive stars, also emitting a dark purple glow. Damn! This is the Void! Su Yu exclaimed in disbelief. He was all too familiar with this environment. When Su Yu had died in his previous life, the game he was playing had been on its seventh expansion pack, Void Invasion. He couldnt be more familiar with these lumps of dark purple matter. Whats the Void? Tina asked, a cute little question mark appearing above her. Before Su Yu could answer, two monsters sprung up from the shadows on either side, lunging at them. [Void Crawler lv50] HP: ??? Spell Strength: ??? Abilities: [Dark Energy Surge], [Void Walking], [Void Stone (Passive)] Description: Before learning how to walk in the Void, start by crawling! [Void Wave Element lv50] HP: ??? Attack Power: ??? Abilities: [Void Wave], [Void Imprisonment], [Element Modification (Passive)] Description: Ride the wave, buddy! Because of the massive level difference, Su Yu couldnt see their specific attributes. However, Tina quickly stepped in front of him, Nemesis, let me protect you! Tina put away her lance and drew a pale golden longsword. Then she leapt high into the air, her aura erupting like a golden sun, too dazzling to look at directly. Ha! With a heavy slash filled with accumulated power, her pale golden longsword cleaved down upon the [Void Crawler]. Crack! The once intimidating Void creature was split in two with one strike! The [Void Wave Element], seeing its partner killed, was suddenly taken aback. But it quickly regained its composure, casting [Void Imprisonment]. A pale purple circle appeared above Tinas head and quickly descended. Tina was caught off guard, the circle trapping her within and leaving her immobilized. [Void Wave Element]: @#$%^&*. Speaking in a language Tina didnt understand, it charged straight at Su Yu. But Su Yu understood. The Wave Element was saying, You killed my companion, I will kill yours! So, Su Yu faintly smiled, %#&^$#. Wave Element: !!! Why does this human know the Void common language? But while it was still shocked, Su Yu seized the opportunity to use the [Flash Skill] to leave his spot, reappearing next to Tina. Tina, its your turn. Su Yu handed the [Senior Scholar Badge] to Tina. Alright, leave it to me! Tina used the badge to quickly break free from the immobilization spell. Charge! Blaze Slash! Her golden aura burned brightly like a flame. With a slash to the waist, Tina split the [Void Wave Element] in half, turning it into two pools of black, oil-like viscous fluid. Tina, great job! Su Yu gave Tina a thumbs up. True to her reputation, Tina was still overpowering even within the Void! But he didnt want to be constantly protected by Tina, so he asked, Tina, do you have anything to Of course. Tina guessed what Su Yu wanted to say, and a light gold BUFF was launched. [Tina Garcias Blessing]: Your level has been raised to match [Tina Garcia] for one hour. No one beats Tina in understanding people. She knew just what I needed, Su Yu silently nodded as he looked at the buff in his status bar. Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: 138, [Voidwalker Kassadin] (Extra updates for the bounty of E Curry!) _1 Chapter 138: 138, [Voidwalker Kassadin] (Extra updates for the bounty of E Curry!) _1 Translator: 549690339 After killing two Void Creatures, Tina sat cross-legged and began to absorb the energy that was dissipating from them. Two minutes later, she opened her eyes. How do you feel? Su Yu scanned Tinas status panel with [Insight]. Tina was still at level 50, with no signs of leveling up. I feelthe power inside me is gradually solidifying. Tina slowly explained while experiencing the changes: Because of my bloodline, I rose directly from level 1 to level 3. But this led to a serious problem C my basics were not strong enough. It was difficult for me to defeat opponents of the same tier like Marguerite, let alone challenge those from a higher tier. At this, the corners of Su Yus mouth twitched. Marguerite was the Unicorn Coach and one of the most powerful individuals at their level. For a newbie who had just advanced to the third level, it was an impressive achievement to be able to defeat her, right? Tina continued, But after absorbing the energy here, I feel that my strength has become much more solid. My basics are becoming stronger and my battle power is increasing. With growing confidence in her heart, Tina said, If I can absorb more energy here and truly strengthen my basics, not even two Marguerite Coaches combined could best me! Well, then. Lets try to kill as many monsters as possible so we can help you solidify your basics. Su Yu replied, wiping sweat from his forehead. He hadnt expected Marguerite to become a unit of measurement. Hmm, Tina clenched her small fist, filled with fighting spirit. Meanwhile, outside the portal to the high-level secret realm. What was once a dark and quiet testing ground- the fourth underground level- now, was brightly lit, filled with countless shadows of people. Marguerite, did Tina really go in? The Unicorn Commander, Grace, stared at the blue teleportation portal in front of her, frowning deeply. Behind Grace stood seven or eight instructors, each with different expressions. Some were schadenfreude; some were sympathetic; some were indifferent, and some were contemplating what to have for lunch But on the surface, all the instructors were staring at Marguerite, putting pressure on her. Im sorry, Commander, Marguerite said low with her head down, explaining in detail what had happened. In particular, she expanded on how Tinas knight servant had misled her into entering the portal. Tinas knight servant is a man? Commander Grace was surprised. Is his name Nemesis, perhaps? Yes! How did you know that? Marguerite was shocked. She hadnt said Tinas servants name before, right? Did the Commander have the ability to read minds? I was just guessing. I have met him before, Grace replied as she brushed her hair behind her ears. Navi Black Gold, a goblin merchant and Graces knight-wait Bear Andrews friend, had told her that he was nearly bankrupt due to a bet he had lost on Nemesis. Trying to recoup his losses, Navi Black Gold colloquially entered into a gambler mode, lost even more and was now heavily in debt. Since then, Nemesis had been on his lips as though Nemesis was the cause for his devastating losses. Additionally, during one of Dimas missions, Grace had seen Nemesis with Tina and knew him somewhat. However, she hadnt expected that Nemesis would become Tinas knight servant. Ahem. Grace coughed twice and forced her mind back to the matter at hand. Marguerite, despite this matter not being entirely your fault, you must still bear some responsibility. I know, Commander, Marguerite replied, bowing her head deeply. Ill punish you by Well, if Tina comes out alive, you are off the hook. But if Tina is dead, according to the Legion rules, youll be fined a years salary. Do you have any objections? The stern expression on Marguerites face eased a bit as she answered, No, Commander. Grace nodded, turning back to the high-level secret realm portal with a complicated look in her eyes. Tina, you have to come out alive! According to the last prophecy made by the great astrologer Stem before his death, you are the Empires last hope! If this hope is extinguished, I will become a criminal in the Empire! Back in the Secret Realm. This Secret Realm can be said to be a high-difficulty dungeon. The three mini-bosses, [Soulbound Prophet], [Void Colossus], and [Spellbreaker Mask] are not only abundant in skills and powerful, but they also bring a group of followers, making them hard to defeat. Luckily, the entire dungeon is interconnected, and does not just have one way, like most dungeons. Su Yu and Tina started by leveling up on the lesser foes on the outskirts, allowing Tina to slowly enhance her strength. Only after clearing all the smaller foes, did the two of them confront these mini bosses. This trial dungeon does not offer Experience Points from defeating monsters. However, after defeating the 3 mini bosses, each boss dropped a [Void Stone]. [Void Stone (Normal)]: Enchanting item that provides a 3% chance for your attacks and skills to deal 30% of attack or spell power as true damage. After being upgraded to epic quality, the [Void Stone]s attribute increases to 12% chance to deal 120% of attack or spell power as true damage. When upgraded to legendary quality, the [Void Stone] gains an additional attribute: 3% chance to release [Void Imprisonment]. Its a decent enchanting material for weapons. It greatly improves multi-stage spells such as [Rain of Fire] and [Sequential Fireball]. After a bumpy ride, he and Tina finally arrived in front of the final boss-[Voidwalker Kassadin]. Kassadin, a 20 meters tall void spirit, wielded a dark purple lightsaber. He was clad in dark purple armor, with a blood-red cloak draped over his shoulders, obviously a tough boss to handle. Of course, this boss was not his true form, just like [Desert Emperor Azir] in the Tree of Sorrow dungeon, it was just a projection. Tina, lets do it the way we normally do, Su Yu called out. Alright! Tina nodded, standing still, she began to charge her energy. Su Yu also stood still, gathering his magic power, charging a [Thunderfall Skill] of multiple times the normal strength. Once Su Yu had gathered his magic power to the maximum, he nodded at Tina. Tina understood and, like a rocket, darted out. Just a moment later, she came back leading a 20-meter-tall, massively built boss. Within range, Su Yu quickly released the spell in his hand. Ka-ching! A massive thunderbolt descended from the void. The thunderbolt hit the boss, instantly reducing its HP by 10%. His HP is so high! Or is it my magic resistance thats high? Su Yus eyes narrowed. While dealing with the three mini-bosses, his single charged thunderbolt could shave off nearly 40% of their HP! But with the final boss, it only did 10%, it seemed this boss wouldnt be easy to handle! The boss apparently noticed Su Yu. He aimed at him with the tip of his sword and a huge purple-black magic sphere flew out of his sword at a rapid speed. The magic sphere moved extremely quickly, almost instantly reaching Su Yu. Su Yus eyes widened, he quickly used the [Flash Skill] to dodge to the side. However, the magic sphere swirled in the air and formed a 7, continuing its flight towards him after almost a 90-degree turn. Damn! A lock-on skill?! Su Yu was out of options this time and could only forcefully cast a quick [Lightning Shield]. He left the rest up to fate. Buzz The purple-black magic sphere hit Su Yu and completely swallowed him in the infinite void. Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: 139, Fighting Against Kassadin_1 Chapter 139: 139, Fighting Against Kassadin_1 Translator: 549690339 The violet black magic sphere was the bosss special skill -[Void Law Sphere]. After being hit by the [Void Law Sphere], Su Yus [Lightning Shield] was directly pierced through, causing his health to plummet drastically. It didnt stop until it hit 16%. Such high damage! Su Yu gasps for breath. And he found that he seemed to be immobile! A debuff named [Void Imprisonment] had appeared on his status bar now. [Void Imprisonment]: Makes you fall into [Imprisonment] state, unable to attack, move or cast spells, lasting for 10 minutes. A full 10 minutes of control! So it seemed that the [Void Law Sphere] was not only a high-damage lock-in skill, but also a super control skill! How could this boss have such a powerful skill?! Instinctively, Su Yu wanted to use the [Advanced Scholar Badge] to remove the[Imprisonment]state. But before doing so, Su Yu suddenly thought of something: If it was another player in this situation, and that player didnt possess the ability to break the control, would the task be a failure? The main plot wouldnt arrange such a deadly scenario, right? Thinking of this, Su Yu decided not to remove the Imprisonment state and would just observe for a while. After imprisoning Su Yu with the [Void Law Sphere], boss [Void Walker Kassadin] did not come over to attack him, but instead battled with Tina. The bosss sword danced, scattering large pieces of dark purple Void Energy towards Tina. The vast void was almost about to swallow Tina. Tinas will to fight was incredibly strong. Her radiating golden fury was shooting towards the sky, bravely going toe to toe with the boss, and she was not at all lagging behind. They battled for 5 minutes. During these 5 minutes, Tina and the boss clashed back and forth, each demonstrating their unique skills. Tinas health was gradually falling during the fight, gradually dropping to 50%; The bosss health was also gradually decreasing under Tinas attacks, his health now only remaining 40%. As for Su Yu, he was completely ignored by the boss. However, Su Yu, with his countless boss battle experiences from his previous life, had a rough idea of what this boss fight was all about. This boss fight was probably meant for Tina to cross the finish line alone, thereby honing her power and will. Hence, he was hit with the [Void Law Sphere]at the beginning of the boss fight and forced into a spectator status. If he used the [Advanced Scholar Badge]to shake off the Imprisonment state, he would likely be attacked with the boss second round of [Void Law Sphere], and once again be put into the spectator status, leaving Tina alone to face the boss. After figuring this out, Su Yu felt a bit more at ease. He stood still (not that he could move anyway) and watched Tina and the boss in battle. The battle between Tina and the boss still continued, their health incessantly dwindling. Moreover, as the battle went on, Tina became increasingly familiar with the bosss attack skills, and she was able to dodge and block attacks more efficiently, making her output even higher. Gradually, the bosss health fell to 20%, while Tinas health remained at 33%. If things continue this way, Tina was sure to win! However, Su Yu did not become optimistic, for he knew the boss would not go down that easily. He was sure the boss was still hiding a trick up his sleeve. So, he concentrated all his attention on the boss, preparing to act as soon as the boss made his move. Indeed, once the bosss health fell to 20%, he no longer continued the fight with Tina, rather, he used [Void Walking]to instantly move to a spot 30 meters away. The boss turned to face Tina, praising her in human language: Human, your battle talent is impressive, and your bloods power is also very strong. Given time, you will become a formidable presence just like me. Thank you, youre also quite formidable, big guy. Tina knelt on the ground with her sword, panting heavily. This can be said to be the most difficult battle she had ever fought in her life. Truly a formidable adversary. However The bosss tone shifted. As the guardian of high-level secret territories, I cant let you pass easily. You are indeed powerful, but you are still not yet good enough! After finishing his words, the boss again used [Void Walking], instantly appearing in front of Tina. Immediately after. [Energy Pulse]! Huge amounts of Void Energy were swept out from the bosss sword, instantly covering the area where Tina was. [Energy Pulse]was the bosss trump card, with a somewhat special skill mechanism: each time the boss attacked or used a skill, the damage of the next[Energy Pulse]would increase by 5%, lasting until the end of the battle.. The boss had previously not used this skill, accumulating layers of it and saving it to strike Tina with a fatal blow. Now finally, the time had come! The [Energy Pulse]was too powerful for Tina to withstand. She was immediately knocked over twenty meters away by the Void Energy. Her body was completely covered by Void Energy and her health hit rock bottom, only leaving the last 3%. Only one hit, and Tinas health was reduced by 30%! Hehe. The boss laughed triumphantly. His dark purple sword swung down diagonally, preparing to step forward to end this life. But just at that moment, Su Yu moved! Su Yu quickly used the [Advanced Scholar Badge], freeing himself from the [Imprisonment] state. But as soon as he shook off the [Imprisonment]state, the bosss gaze immediately shifted towards him. The sword waved, a dark purple [Void Law Sphere]appearing again and rapidly flying towards him. Su Yu hastily switched to the [Village Chiefs Staff], and through the [Flash Skill], he instantly reached the location where Tina had fallen. Tina was now lying on the ground, her body covered in a layer of dense dark purple energy, her body convulsing non-stop. It was evident that her injuries were severe. However, she was still gritting her teeth, stubbornly fighting against this energy. Tina, hold on! Su Yu took something out of his backpack and threw it to Tina forcefully. At this moment, the [Void Law Sphere]almost immediately appeared in front of him. He had no choice but to hastily hold up the hastily casted [Lightning Shield]. Buzz The [Void Law Sphere]struck Su Yu, but this time he was not killed instantly again. In the past 5 minutes, Su Yus health had naturally returned to its peak. Together with the [Lightning Shield], his health was once again fixed at 16%. As for Tina, she had already got the item thrown by Su Yu. It was a Runesword glowing with cold, engraved with sky-blue runes. [Sorrow of Fungus (consumable item)] Remaining uses: 4 How to use: Shout I inherit you, Father!, and pierce the target with the sword. Effect: If the target is the holders father, it causes 99999 points of true damage; If not, it regenerates 30% of your maximum health. Note: It can be stabbed into oneself. Of course, doing so would make your opponent think youre a fool. Looking at this runesword, Tinas memories were immediately triggered. This was a month ago when she and Su Yu went to the underground cave together to kill the [Mushroom Demon]. It was the sword the [Mushroom Demon]was wielding. Unknowingly, a month had already passed! But now was not the time to reminisce. Tina, with her last bit of strength, raised the [Sorrow of Fungus], thrusting it into herself. I inherit you, Father! Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: 140. Generous rewards after clearing the stage! _1 Chapter 140: 140. Generous rewards after clearing the stage! _1 Translator: 549690339 The blade of the [Sorrow of Fungus] was just touching Tinas body when the frost energy contained in the sword started spreading throughout Tina, her health bar rapidly rose! Within a second, Tinas health bar had been pulled back up to a safe 33%. She climbed up from the ground, her spirit restored. Thank you, Nemesis. Leave the rest to me! Confidence blossomed on Tinas face as she returned the [Sorrow of Fungus] to Su Yu. Then she raised her long sword once again, charging at the boss, a golden glow making the blade extraordinarily bright. This time the boss did not have its ultimate [Energy Pulse] skill, and Tinas health bar was much greater than his. After an intense battle, a swipe from Tina brought the bosss health to zero. The advanced trial dungeon was successfully cleared! Ding, [Orleans City Saintess (6/100)] completed, reward evaluation in progress Based on your reward evaluation of S, and as you already own a territory, you receive: Experience Points x2000. One scroll of [Ice Barrier (Epic)]; one [Fortress] Blueprint. Players who already own territories have a chance to receive building blueprints as a reward upon completing quests. Especially for quests with reward assessments, the higher the score, the greater the chance to get a blueprint, and the better the quality of blueprint. Such as this [Fortress] blueprint they received this time. It is a military building blueprint, always referred as a Little Defensive Miracle by the players in the past life! Building a [Fortress] on a key part of the way to their territory and stocking up some soldiers would effectively deter the invasion of enemies. Especially for monster sieges and bandit invasions, it is arguably the best cost-effective building. Of course, Su Yus territory is called Aphi, which means Shanghai. If using the [Fortress]blueprint to make a movie named Shanghai Fortress, it might achieve high box office revenues. As for [Ice Barrier (Epic)], its a signature skill of the mages! [Ice Barrier] Epic You are covered by an Ice Barrier, immune to all physical and spell damage for 10 seconds. However, during this period, you cannot attack, move or cast spells. You are also affected by the adverse effect of low temperature, and you cannot cast Ice Barrier again within 30 seconds. Instant. Cooldown time: 5 minutes. Mana consumption: 200 points. [Ice Barrier], also known as Fridge, is one of the most representative skills of the Mage profession. After casting [Ice Barrier], one is immune to all damage, effectively invincible for 10 seconds! If Su Yu knew this skill earlier, he could have used the [Ice Barrier] to resist the bosss [Void Law Sphere] skill, without worrying about being killed instantly. And it is also the most commonly used life-saving skill for mages. Su Yu is not lacking in damage right now, what he needs is a life-saving measure, therefore he is extremely satisfied with this scroll! After the quest was completed, the blueprint from the scroll went directly into his inventory. Without much thought, Su Yu instantly learned [Ice Barrier], and spent 600,000 spiritual energy coins to upgrade it to Legendary quality. Upon reaching Legendary quality, [Ice Barrier] immediately gained some extra attributes. One of the most readily apparent was that the [Ice Barrier (Epic)] skill icon was grayed out and unusable. But after upgrading to [Ice Barrier (Legendary)], the skill icon became brightly lit and usable. Su Yu immediately cast [Ice Barrier]. Hum- A huge block of solid ice appeared around him, enclosing him tightly within it. His [Void Imprisonment] debuff also disappeared instantly. It appeared that after upgrading to Legendary quality, [Ice Barrier] had gained two new attributes: Can be cast under any conditions and Removes existing controls With these two attributes, the practicality of [Ice Barrier] significantly increased, furthermore, the life-saving effect had significantly improved! Apart from these two effects, the duration of [Ice Barrier] had also significantly increased. It lasted until 15 seconds, an increase of 50% from the Epic level. It can be said that, after [Flash Skill], Su Yu gained yet another substantial life-saving skill! After Tina defeated [Voidwalker Kassadin], she sat down on the ground, slowly absorbing the abundant energy from the boss. As she absorbed more and more energy, Tinas aura gradually became more solid and her foundation much stronger. After a while, her golden aura began to boil and roll like boiling water, becoming extremely dazzling. Su Yu had experienced this situation before. It was an anomaly that occurred during Tinas leveling-up process. He used [Insight] spell to take a look. Character: [Tina Garcia] Level: 53 [Tier Three] Profession: Warrior, Knight Preferences: Sweet food, petting cats, showing off her new clothes to Nemesis Indeed, Tina took this opportunity to level up by three levels. Ah! If only I could level up at this speed, that would be great! Su Yu felt a bit envious. The fourth layer of the trial grounds. Two hours had now passed since Tina and Su Yu had entered the secret realm of trials. The instructors who had come here earlier had nearly all left already, only Legion Commander Grace and Instructor Marguerite were still here. Legion Commander, why dont you go tend to your tasks? I can keep an eye on things here by myself, Marguerite suggested somewhat embarrassedly. Alright, but if Tina comes out, notify me immediately! Grace sighed and turned around, preparing to return to the surface. However, just as she was about to leave, the gate to the high-level secret realm suddenly burst into a gleaming blue light. A beautiful young girl clad in golden armor stepped out from the gate. Tina, great, you finally came out! Marguerite was initially shocked, then quickly overjoyed, she rushed towards Tina and gave her a big hug. Now that Tina was out, her years salary was secured! Instructor Marguerite Tina was startled by the instructors sudden move, but she also noticed the Legion Commander Grace standing behind her. She quietly said, Legion Commander, why did you come here? Looking at the radiant and stronger Tina, Grace had a lot she wanted to say. But when the words reached her mouth, they turned into, I was just taking a stroll and happened to pass by. Oh, I see. Tina nodded, and said, Instructor Lady, Legion Commander, I couldnt have passed the high-level secret realm test without Nemesis. If it werent for him, Id probably be dead inside by now! At this moment, Su Yu also stepped out from the gate. Listening to Tinas words, he quickly humbly responded, As a knights squire, it is my duty to alleviate worries for the knight. We squires should comply regardless of what request the knight makes. But Instructor Marguerite was unimpressed and gave him a hard stare. If it werent for this young man, Tina wouldnt be in danger. What kind of squire leads their knight into a pit of fire? Legion Commander Grace also looked deeply at Su Yu. Realizing something, she said to Tina, Tina, remember! Dont be blinded by money. She knew that Nemesis had made several million spiritual energy coins from [Navi Black Gold] and was wealthy. She suspected that Nemesis had become Tinas squire by throwing around lots of money. She cant let Nemesis corrupt this kind, innocent girl with the evil of money. ??? Tina instantly had three question marks above her head. Blinded by money? What was that about? Grace too lazy to explain, said, Alright, Tina. Now that youve passed the trial, bring your belongings to the camp tomorrow and officially join the Knights! We are going to hold a welcome ceremony for you at the headquarters of the Knights Order, to celebrate your joining! At the same time, Su Yu received a game notification: Ding, your main storyline has been updated! [Saint of Orleans City (7/100)]. Task Requirement: Witness Tina joining the force [Unicorn Knights]. Task Reward: Experience Points X1000. Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: 141、Tina’s future days might not be too happy_1 Chapter 141: 141Tinas future days might not be too happy_1 Translator: 549690339 By the way, Tina, how did you manage to pass through the advanced secret realm? The difficulty of the advanced realm is no joke, and you made it through unscathed?! Marguerite looked at Tina with an incredulous expression. Being a third-stage top fighter, Marguerite was only able to pass the intermediate secret realm at most; she dared not even think about the advanced realm, and yet Tina had managed to accomplish what she feared to dream of! Considering that she is ten years older than Tina, her age really seems to have gone to waste! Actually, I have Nemesis to thank for making it through. Without him, I wouldnt have been able to pass the advanced secret realm Tina looked at Su Yu, her eyes filled with deep gratitude. She then recounted all the help Su Yu had given her in the secret realm. Especially when he took out 40% of the health of three mini-bosses with a single charged attack, and when he provided the [Mourning of Mushrooms] for her to restore health while fighting with Kassadin, she described in great detail. Listening to Tinas description, Marguerite couldnt help but look at Su Yu with new eyes. Initially, she never paid much attention to Su Yu, a first-stage magician. After all, in Orleans City, you could find first and second-stage magicians on every corner. But now it seemed that once Su Yu grew up, with his powerful spells and clear mind, he could become a mighty existence! But the only regret is that Nemesis is not a druid who cant transform into a bear but a frail spellcaster, which makes him quite impractical. Im afraid Tina might not have a good time in the future. Marguerite looked at Su Yu with a hint of regret. Su Yu noticed the instructors gaze and couldnt help but have three question marks pop up above his head. ??? Whats with that regretful look? Grace, the Legion Commander, stood with her hands on her waist, listening to Tinas entire narration. After hearing Tinas narration, Grace was also amazed and gave Su Yu a few surprised looks. Who would have thought this rich little spellcaster had impressive skills? She walked over to Su Yu, approvingly slapped his shoulder, Good job, kid! Its my duty to alleviate the difficulties for the knight, Su Yu humbly replied. No need to be modest! Anyway, you brought back Tina safe and sound, which is a great achievement I dont have much to reward you with, but take this scroll. Grace took a scroll wrapped in flames out of her space ring and handed it to Su Yu. Ding, your favorability with [Grace Windsor] increased by 1, reaching Indifferent. Ding, you received Graces gift, Scroll of [Lesser Fireball Skill] x 1. ?? The legion commander can increase favorability too? Su Yu was slightly shocked. However, considering that shes already into her thirties, and a married woman at that, his desire to increase her favorability dropped considerably. Thank you for your reward, Madam Commander! Hmm. Grace nodded and turned to Tina, Im taking off now, Tina. Dont forget to bring your luggage and report to the knights group tomorrow! Yes, Commander! Tina excitedly clenched her fist. Joining the Unicorn Knights has always been her dream, and she is finally about to realize it tomorrow! Nemesis, we have to work hard together from now on! Tina said as she threw herself into Su Yus arms, burying her face in his chest. Ding, [Tina Garcia]s liking for you increased by +3. Okay, lets do our best. Su Yu patted the back of the girl in his arms. The seventh ring of the Tina Line has ended, and it will be two hours before the next ring task opens. Seizing this opportunity, Su Yu decided to return to his territory once and upgrade his territory technology. On the wide Moonlight River, Su Yu rode a small cargo ship and sailed forward. As he enjoyed the river breeze, he also took stock of the gains from this mission. Scrolls of [Ice Barrier] skill, [Lesser Fireball Skill], 8 pieces of [Tinas Blood], and the blueprint for the [Fortress] building. As for the gains from this time, Su Yu was absolutely satisfied! No need to say more about the skills and blueprints. He had already collected 21 pieces of [Tinas Blood]. Ill put up an enchantment commission when I get back, so Sky Dragon can try gilding the [Sixth-Stage Temporary Experience Scroll]. Once gilded, I wont have to worry in the real world, Su Yu thought happily. The boat went smoothly downstream and in just over ten minutes, Su Yu successfully arrived at his territory. As soon as he arrived at the edge of his domain, Su Yu had already noticed the changes in his territory. On the riverfront of the territory, a small wooden dock about ten meters long was already built. With this dock, Su Yu can purchase medium-sized cargo ships for hauling goods to his territory in the future. Pulling in some daily necessities and building materials that the territory urgently needs will speed up the construction of the territory and facilitate trade with Orleans City in the future. Commander Butler Kole had been waiting on the dock for the masters return. Upon Su Yus arrival, Kole immediately performed a respectful salute, Welcome back, master!. Hello, Kole! How is the construction of the territory going? Su Yu patted Butler on the shoulder and led the way toward the town. High-speed construction is underway in the territory Kole spoke excitedly about the changes in the territory. First, the population. In the four hours that Su Yu had been away, another wave of refugees had arrived at the territory, totaling 11, including two average talents. This increased the total population of the territory to 28! Going by this trend, the territory would be upgraded to a medium-sized village in a day or two. Then, resources. During the four hours, a great deal of resources was mined, piling up like a small mountain inside the village with the efforts of the players. Now the territory panel was updated: [Aphi Village] Level: Small Village Population: 28/200 Prosperity: 97/100 Livability: 100/100 Resources: Food 635, Wood 1171, Stone 147, Gold 12. All types of resources had a lot of surplus, greatly improving the development potential of the territory. Finally, the buildings. There were only six [Residences] when Su Yu left, but now, there were 20 [Residences]! Enough for 60 villagers to live in. A [Logging Camp] and a [Stone Quarry] were also built on the resource points. Of course, the most crucial building, the [Town Hall], was almost complete This was the main reason why Su Yu came back. Once the [Town Hall] was here, the territory could be upgraded technologically! Upgrading technology could improve construction efficiency, unlock more building blueprints, improve the cultural life of the population, and was essential for future development. Especially if the technology point was early, game technologies like [Nuclear Fusion Technology] and [Manned Moon Landing] could be unlocked in the late game, allowing the game to enter the information age In his past life, the first batch of territories appeared by the end of the second expansion, and only by the time mankind was destroyed, the most advanced territories in the game could only build tanks and warships. In this life, he started building the territory and upgrading technology on the ninth day of the first expansion, almost three months earlier than the first batch of territories in his previous life. This time, he was determined to create those ultimate technologies, including the [Doomsday Mech]! Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: 142, Gold Plated Scroll _1 Chapter 142: 142, Gold Plated Scroll _1 Translator: 549690339 As Su Yu listened to the butler chattering on, he headed towards the village. At this moment, a commotion could be heard from the mountain path in the east of the village. Looking towards the east, he saw a figure in red armor atop a white Howling Moon Wolf. Of course, the figure was Sky Dragon. She was merrily eating sticks of roasted meat while riding her Howling Moon Wolf towards the village. Seeing Su Yu, Sky Dragons eyes brightened, and she waved her arm, shouting, Boss, Ive brought back a new group of refugees, and theres a highly talented individual amongst them! A highly talented individual? Su Yu was taken aback. Only 10% of refugees turn out to be talents, and within these talents, those with exceptional qualities make up only 1%. Did Sky Dragon manage to trigger this probability of one in a thousand? Its no wonder she is a top-ranked fortuitous player! Su Yu quickly opened the management panel of his territory and checked the details of the latest batch of refugees. Very quickly, he found the highly talented individual. [John] Occupation: Farmer Trait 1: [High Yield]: Crop yield +30% when farming. Trait 2: [Guidance]: Pass on personal experience to other farmers. Crop yield +20% for farmers receiving guidance. He is a farming talent! Kole. Su Yu looked at the old butler beside him. Yes, Sir, Kole quickly bowed in response. There is a farmer named John among the newest refugees. Appoint him as the Agricultural Advisor of our territory, where he will be responsible for all the farmland in the territory. As for his wageyou decide, as long as it is within reason. Understood, Sir! Su Yu nodded towards the little girl, giving a thumbs up, Good job, Sky Dragon! How about you take charge of receiving future refugees for us? Doesnt that mean I have to go once every two hours? the little girl hesitated. Not every two hours. Just drop by whenever youre around and remember about it. In exchange, you dont have to pay for the Panda Pet anymore. Sky Dragon pondered for a bit, then nodded and said, Alright, Ill do my part when I come byBoss, Im going hunting now! Sky Dragon was now hooked on hunting. Since her arrival in the territory, she had led a group for hunting three times, capturing dozens of wild chickens, rabbits, pigs, and goats. She thoroughly enjoyed this process, and most importantly, she could eat loads of roasted meat in the game without gaining weight! To someone whose physical diet was usually restricted in real life, this was simply heaven! Wait a minute. Sucalled out to her. What is it? Sky Dragon turned around. I need your help for something. As Su Yu spoke, he sent her an Enchantment Request. Ding. Do you accept player Nemesiss enchantment request? Accept. An enchantment panel popped up in front of Sky Dragon. Enchantment formula: [SIXTH GRADE TEMPORARY EXPERIENCE SCROLL] + [Tinas Blood] = [SIXTH GRADE GOLD COLORED TEMPORARY EXPERIENCE SCROLL] with 1.3% success rate. Sixth Grade Temporary Experience Seeing the name of the scroll, Sky Dragon was startled, Boss, you have another scroll Is it the same as the one last time? The name of this scroll was exactly the same as that one in Su Yus first video. This was an amazing scroll! The boss made tens of millions from a single video using it, and that spoke volumes! Shh, dont let this slip. Its my trump card. Su Yu made a silence gesture. Okay, I wont tell anyone. Sky Dragon hesitantly agreed, while her hand hovered over the[Enchant]button. The enchantment ceremony began. Fresh red and gold-tinged blood dripped onto the scroll, resulting in the scrolls surface emitting a misty golden glow. But not long after, the golden glow on the surface of the scroll disappeared, signaling the failure of the first enchantment attempt. Su Yu knew that the high probability meant it wouldnt succeed in one try. He quickly took out the second [Blood of Tina] and placed it on the scroll, while Sky Dragon continued to click on the [Enchant] button. Finally, after using fifteen [Blood of Tina], the golden glow on the surface of the scroll did not fade away. Instead, it burst forth into an even more dazzling golden light! The enchantment of the scroll was successful! Taking a bite of her roasted meat, Sky Dragon sighed in relief: Ive finally succeeded! A 1.3% success rate, success in 15 tries, I wouldnt call that unlucky! But her curiosity was piqued: Boss, what good does gold plating do? Is it just for show? Players obtained some gold-colored equipment during grinding, but the attributes of the gold equipment were no different from ordinary ones. Therefore, in the players mind, gold color was just cooler to look at, and had no real benefits. Su Yu knew the benefits of gold-colored equipment, but he had never purchased any. This was because even legendary-tier equipment could not provide a better attribute boost than level three ordinary equipment. There was no need to buy these gold-colored equipment, especially not when they could be acquired later at level three. Hearing the little girls question, Su Yu smiled and said, To be honest, gold-colored equipment can actually be brought into the real world. Hmph! Youre trying to trick me! Sky Dragon couldnt help but give Su Yu a rolled-eye look. Bringing equipment into reality? Did he think he was writing a novel? How could something so outrageous happen? Alright, no more fooling around. See you, boss! With a squeeze of her thighs, Sky Dragon spurred on her mount: Rush, Snowy, lets go! Awoo! The Howling Moon Wolf, Snowy, started running towards the north at full speed. Goodbye, Sky Dragon. Su Yu looked at the sixth-grade experience scroll with a golden border in his backpack, feeling especially content. After bidding goodbye to Sky Dragon, Su Yu headed towards the newly constructed [Town Hall]. The [Town Hall] was a two-story building constructed with a mixture of stone and wood, with a stone wall on the first floor and the roof and second floor made entirely of wood. However, it was only a level one town hall, which was generally very basic. Compared to the rural farmhouses in the real world, it fell short. One could only describe it as barely functioning. Standing at the entrance of the Town Hall was old carpenter Brooke, admiring the building he had led the construction of. Seeing Su Yu approaching, he quickly bowed: Honorable lord, welcome. Brooke, you did a good job. Su Yu encouragingly patted his shoulder, Ive decided to raise your wage by ten percent. Keep up the good work! Thank you, lord! The old carpenter was extremely excited. If it werent for the lords willingness to take them in, they might have starved to death. Now, not only did the lord provide them with good food and drinks, but he also gave them high wages. Where else could they possibly find such a generous lord? Ding! [Carpenter Brooke]s loyalty increased to 100 points. Su Yu smiled. He took out a giant map, about the height of a person, from his bag and handed it to the old carpenter: Find some people to help you hang this map on the wall of the town hall. By your command, lord! The old carpenter accepted the scroll and immediately got to work. Su Yu stepped into the town hall. The Town Hall was empty at the moment, with a wooden operation desk placed at the side of the hall. This operation desk was probably where they would conduct Territory Technology research. Su Yu approached and opened the operation desk. A virtual control panel emerged before his eyes. Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: 144, Epic Talent_1 Chapter 144: 144, Epic Talent_1 Translator: 549690339 Daves home was a three-story villa. A huge lawn occupied the front yard of the villa, while a swimming pool resided in the back yard, and pots containing mutated plants like the Cabbage-pult and Pea Shooter were placed on the roof. In the yard, Dave led Su Yu around, introducing him to the mutated plants that he had acquired unintentionally, their cultivation and breeding process, and the special abilities of each plant. After the introduction, he patted the round head of the [Wall-nut] and said, My lord, its not that I dont want to move to your territory, but I cant! These mutated plants are the fruits of my painstaking labors. I invested significant amounts of time, energy, and money into them. Hence, my neighbors have dubbed me Crazy Dave, mocking my obsession as madness. Even if you offer a lot of money, I wont abandon these plants to move to your territory. Is that so? Su Yu came forward too and patted the round head of the [Wall-nut]. The [Wall-nut] seemed to enjoy being touched by Dave with a satisfied expression. However, as soon as Su Yu touched it, the [Wall-nut] immediately changed its demeanor, glaring at Su Yu with anger. The other plants, like the Pea Shooter, also turned towards him, aiming their muzzles at Su Yu and casting warning glances at him. Without paying any attention to the plants, Su Yu turned to Dave, If youre unwilling to go with me because of these plants, we can find another solution For example, can we transplant these plants to my territory? Im afraid thats not possible. Dave shook his head. The roots of mutated plants penetrate down several dozen meters. Transplantation would undoubtedly damage their root systems. Add to that the unsuitable soil and water, they would mostly wither and die not long after being moved. Hmm. Su Yu pondered, rubbing his chin. Daves primary issue was his reluctance to leave these mutated plants. Given that these plants cannot be translocated, he wouldnt leave the garden under any circumstances. This issue seemed unsolvable, but there was indeed a plausible solution. Soon enough, Su Yu thought of a solution, smiling, Dave, after observing your mutated plants, I am quite intrigued and decided to invest in your research. Investment? Dave was somewhat baffled. Wasnt the lord supposed to sway him into tilling his territory? Why the sudden change of heart? Su Yu continued, Thats correct, investment. For the coming years, I will pay you two hundred units of spiritual energy daily and an additional five thousand spiritual energy coins per month as Mutated Plant Research Funds. You dont have to do anything but focus on your research. Really? This is incredible! Dave got excited. Was this a pie dropping from the sky? Of course, theres a condition. Whats the condition? The condition is that all seeds produced by your mutated plants must be sown in my territory. I will set aside a special garden for these seeds. What do you think? Su Yu seriously proposed. Su Yu understood that Dave only wished to stay with his beloved mutated plants. Yet, these mutated plants possess a lifespan, a much shorter lifespan compared to regular plants. For instance, a plant like the Pea Shooter would only last two or three months from maturity to death. If Dave sows all his seeds in his territory, over time, as plants here gradually die off while the population in his territory thrives, Dave would eventually settle down in his territory. This Dave was tempted. Studying mutated plants is the same no matter where. If he went to Su Yus territory, he would earn over ten thousand spiritual energy coins every month. With his living expenses taken care of and extra cash for research, his conditions would be much better than at present! However, he was worried about something: now, the lord seemed keen on investing in his mutated plant research. But what if the lord lost interest in the future, but his mutated plant garden in his territory was already established, wouldnt that be awkward? Pondering about it, Dave voiced his concerns. On hearing Daves worries, Su Yu, with a smile, retrieved a [Magic Contract] from his backpack: If that concerns you, we shall sign a contract. The [Magic Contract], priced at two thousand spiritual energy coins, was a magical document produced by the Silver Pine Tower, one of the Empires topmost powers. Parties could sign agreements on it. Once the contract was signed by both parties, the [Magic Contract] became binding. If anyone breaches the contract, it would be seen as an affront to the authority of Silver Pine Tower and consequently bear their wrath. In other words, once you sign the [Magic Contract], you must be prepared to fulfill it without any breach. Is this the two thousand coin [Magic Contract]? Dave was taken aback. The [Magic Contract] has powerful binding power. Contract signing ensures that he doesnt have to worry about Su Yu breaching it, as both he and his plants would be protected. Thats correct. This is a [Magic Contract]. If youre worried, we can sign a long-term co-operation agreement: 3 years, 5 years, 10 years or even 20, 30 years. Lets sign for 30 years! Dave quickly agreed. In signing such an agreement, the longer the tenure, the more beneficial it is to him, offering more overall protection for him and his plants. Fortunately, Su Yu had the same idea. The longer Dave stayed in his territory, the more advantageous it was for him. Alright then, let us sign a 30-year [Magic Contract]. I will pay you two hundred spiritual energy coins daily. An additional five thousand will be given as research funds every month. I will also allocate a fertile plot of land for setting up a Mutated Plant Garden Su Yu was ecstatic inside but maintained his composure on the surface. After listing out all the civic obligations of both parties on the [Magic Contract], Su Yu handed the contract to Dave. Dave received the contract with trembling hands, feeling as if he was dreaming. He carefully read the contract seven or eight times to confirm its accuracy, after which he earnestly signed his name on the contract. Ding! Your territory, [Aphi Village], has gained the Epic quality talent, [Crazy Dave]. [Crazy Dave] Epic Occupation: Farmer Trait 1: [Planting Expert]: Increase crop yield by 50% when farming. Trait 2: [Plant Mutation]: When planting crops, there is a small chance of mutation happening; 70% chance of beneficial mutation, 30% chance of harmful mutation. Trait 3: [Mutated Plant Breeding]: Can breed unique mutated plants, some of which have extremely high combat power. Trait 4: [Inspire Mutated Plants]: Increases attack power by 30%, health by 50%, and attack speed by 40% for all mutated plants within a 40 meters radius. Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: 145, Tina Line 6-9 Loop (for Dao Yuling’s rewards and more!)_1 Chapter 145: 145, Tina Line 6-9 Loop (for Dao Yulings rewards and more!)_1 Translator: 549690339 After receiving this system prompt, the only thing left in Su Yus heart was pure delight! This was the games late-stage Treasure Basin! He couldnt even imagine just how massive the benefits Dave would bring to his territory would be in the end game! Looking at the honest and straightforward Dave in front of him, Su Yu felt more and more pleased the longer he looked. Should I really recruit Dave into my harem? Su Yu fell into contemplation. As for Dave Dave was extremely satisfied with the contract! With this contract, he would no longer need to worry about his livelihood and could focus entirely on researching Demonic Plants. All of this, was thanks to Su Yu! So, Dave got down one knee and swore loyalty to Su Yu, My lord, I, Dave, wish to pledge my loyalty to you! Alright, alright, hurry up and rise. Well be on the same side from now on! Su Yu kindly helped Dave up. He looked at the time, there was still one hour before Tinas mission started. There was still plenty of time. So Su Yu laughed, Dave, how about I take you to my territory to have a look? Once we get to the territory, Ill pick out a block of the most fertile land for you to develop a plantation, and at the same time, introduce the other residents to you. Please wait a moment, my lord, Dave apologized as he retreated back into his house. After a while, Dave walked out of his house, holding a shining golden [Nut Wall] in his hands. My lord, thank you so much for providing me with so much capital to research Demonic Plants. I dont have anything valuable to offer you in return. This is a golden Nut Wall that I accidentally grew a few days ago. Its the only golden plant Ive ever grown in my farming career! If you dont mind, I would like to gift it to you! Ding, youve received Daves gift, [Nut Wall (Golden)]x1. [Nut Wall (Golden, Consumable)]: Summons a 1.5 meters high Nut Wall at the target location, the Nut Wall has high defence and health. Remaining uses: 1 Thank you! Su Yu gladly accepted the [Nut Wall]. To his surprise, recruiting Dave had even brought unexpected delights! A golden [Nut Wall]! Everything that could be brought into reality was good stuff, and he had never even heard of golden plants in his previous life! Dave, if you ever grow golden plants again in the future, remember to save them for me. Ill pay a high price for them! Su Yu reminded him. No need, my lord. As a return for your kindness, I will give you all the golden plants that I grow, Dave immediately replied. Thank you, Dave! Lets go, back to the territory! Friendlily, Su Yu put an arm around Daves shoulder and they headed towards the territory. In the following hour, Su Yu took Dave back to his territory. He gathered the core members of the territory and held a grand welcome ceremony for Dave. After the welcome ceremony, Su Yu selected a piece of the most fertile farmland for Dave. Under the direction of the old carpenter Brooke, a plantation was built on the farmland as a landing spot for Dave. Dave could feel the attention that Lord Su Yu paid to him from the actions. Dave was deeply moved, he made a silent vow in his heart that he must not let his lords hopes down and strive to cultivate better-quality Demonic Plants! Especially the Sunflower, that the lord mentioned that it can produce more sunlight, had become his primary research focus. He must research this type of [Sunflower] as soon as possible, to reward Lord Su Yu! After recruiting [Crazy Dave], there wasnt much else to do. For the following two days, other than working on construction in his territory, Su Yu completed the 7-9 rounds of Tinas mission smoothly. These three rounds of the mission told a story about Feng Aotian: In the 7th round of the mission, Tina was honored to join the Unicorn Legion. However, someone in the Legion didnt like her. That person was Kimberly, a senior sister who had joined the Legion four years earlier than her. Kimberly felt that Tina, a lowly country girl, was not worthy of owning noble unicorns. Plus, Tina had taken the opportunity for her sister to join the Unicorn Knights. As a result, Kimberly made things very difficult for Tina, from sarcastic taunting at celebratory banquets to isolating Tina with the sisters, to tripping her up in every way possible. Tina didnt want to have a conflict with this senior sister because behind her was a big familythe Windsor Family. However, unexpectedly, seeing that Tina was not fighting back, Kimberly became more aggressive. Finally, after being ridiculed at a banquet, Tina could bear it no longer. In the 8th round of the mission, Tina issued a duel challenge to Kimberly. Of course, Kimberly gladly accepted, as she was a powerful figure at the peak of the third rank, and Tina had just entered the third rank. Who would win and who would lose was obvious, right? But the fact was, it wasnt that simple. In the Unicorn Duel Arena, Tina only used one move! Yes, just one move, and the previously favored Kimberly was beaten to vomiting blood and flying off! This was still due to Tinas restraint. If Tina hadnt held back, it would have been entirely possible for Kimberly to be killed in one move. This startling blow caused a huge stir among the knights, and Tina became the talk of the town. In just half a day, everyone in the Knights knew the name Tina Garcia, and countless people were shocked. As Tina walked down the street, people pointed and whispered at her everywherepeople who were either scared, frightened, envious, or surprised But Tina didnt feel any sense of accomplishment from defeating Kimberly. She only thought about defeating herself and becoming stronger! She declined all invitations to banquets from nobles and big businessmen, deciding to go out for a fight to seize opportunities to get stronger. The mission also reached the 9th round. For the 9th mission round, with the help from Su Yu, the two bravely ventured into the secret territory, battled monsters, and slew hundreds of small and large monsters. Tina absorbed the essence blood of the monsters and leveled up to Level 60, becoming a fourth-order powerhouse! But in Orleans City, the turbulence did not stop. After being defeated by Tina with one move, Kimberly was almost going mad. She tried to commit suicide several times, but she failed due to her fear of pain. Her enormous hatred gnawed on her sanity. So she used her parents connections to look for people to help her take revenge. Eventually she found a suitable candidate, the instructor of the Unicorn KnightsMegan. Instructor Megan was a powerhouse at the peak of the fourth order, born into a powerless aristocratic family. Under the pressure of the Windsor familys power, along with Kimberlys promised benefit of 100,000 spiritual energy coins, Megan gritted her teeth and accepted, deciding to teach Tina a lesson. So, Instructor Megan publicly insulted Tina and challenged her to a duel. Tina initially didnt want to accept the challenge, but under Su Yus insistence, she agreed to the duel. In the end, they both agreed to have a formal duel in the large arena in the center of Orleans City for the 10th round of the mission. The grandstand of the large arena can accommodate twenty to thirty thousand spectators. They were about to compete fairly under the gaze of the citys entire population. Thats all the plot for Rounds 7 to 9 in Tinas storyline. For Su Yu, the rewards for these three rounds are quite ordinary, apart from the [Summoning Rock Element] skill scroll, the rest are just some equipment, potions, and spiritual energy coins. However, Su Yu didnt care, as the 10th round of the mission was about to start, and the rewards for rounds in multiples of five are always good. He was also looking forward to the reward for the 10th round. What would he get this time? Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: 146, The Second Epic Poet_1 Chapter 146: 146, The Second Epic Poet_1 Translator: 549690339 Tinas 10th Dimension, Orleans City Big Arena. Last time because of Dimas affair, Tina had dueled here with the female knight. But last time Tina and the female knight were only at stage one, caused a minor impact, with only about two to three thousand people in the stand. But this time, Tina was promoted to the fourth stage! And her opponent was a fourth stage instructor! Fourth stage was already considered upper-middle strength in Orleans City, for the citizens of Orleans City, these are unattainable persons of great importance! Hearing the news about two bigwigs going to duel in the arena, the whole Orleans City was stirred! The citys residents spread the news and brought family and friends to watch the battle. The whole arena was packed, with nearly thirty thousand seats filled, and even in passageways, many people were sitting or standing. The grand arena was bubbling with people, the audience waving their arms and cheering loudly, anticipating the start of the duel. Three minutes before the start of the duel, Tina, dressed in golden armor and riding a unicorn, slowly came out from the east gate of the duel arena. Seeing Tina come out, the crowds eyes were instantly focused on her. This was Tinas first time being watched by so many people at the same time, she felt slightly jittery. But remembering the humiliation she received from Instructor Megan at the banquet, and also, in front of Nemesis, Tinas heart immediately ignited flames of rage. She clenched her fists: Today, I will surely beat you! Seeing the imposing Tina, there was, suddenly, a thunderous cheer from the stands: Look, this is the fourth stage unicorn knight! Wow, the golden outfit looks so beautiful! What a majestic unicorn! I wonder if I could touch it one day in my lifetime! Tina is a girl from a common family, I will always support you! Go for it! Among these cheers, there were also quite a few discordant voices: Ha, this is that fourth-stage trash that forcibly enhanced their stage with drugs? I bet she will lose! Forcibly enhancing with drugs? How do you know? Nonsense, do you need to know? She was stage one a month ago and she is at stage four now. You think she didnt use any forbidden drugs and cultivated all by herself, would you believe that? He-he, you are right, the combat power of one who forcibly enhances with drugs is not that great, Tina will surely lose this time! A forced-enhancement fourth-stage trash versus an experienced fourth-stage instructor, whoa, this is like giving us money! How much did you bet? 2000 spiritual energy coins. 2000! so much? Of course! The odds at VinaBlack Golds side was 1.19:5.69, only by betting on Instructor Megan can you get 19% profit, how could I not bet more? 1.19:5.69, hearing you makes me want to bet too! Want to bet then hurry up! Otherwise, the odds will decrease again. After Tina appeared, Megan, dressed in silver armor and riding a unicorn, exited from the west gate of the arena. The stand erupted with cheers again: Go Megan! Take down that disrespectful little girl! All my money is on you, you cant lose! Show us the grace of the Unicorn Knights instructors! Facing the cheers from the stands, Instructor Megans brows furrowed. She hated the ants in the stands pointing fingers at her. Moreover, this environment reminded her of the gladiatorial arena, in which she was no different from a dueling beast. Regardless, as long as she defeated Tina, she could attain tremendous honor as well as 100,000 spiritual energy coins. Her family could also hitch a ride on the Windsor Family, leading to their revival! With this notion, Megan cast aside her distractions and aimed her lance at Tina, Tina, today I will give you a good lesson, you have to pay the price for disrespecting seniors and elder sisters! Tina didnt bother to argue, coldly responding, Well then, come and try it. I will not lose! Simultaneously, she silently said to herself, Even if its for the house, I absolutely cannot lose! Before this duel started, persuaded by Su Yu, Tina mortgaged her house for 200,000 spiritual energy coins, all of which were bet on her own victory in Vena Blackgolds betting pool. If she won, she could receive millions of spiritual energy coins. If she lost, shed be homeless. Tina raised her head and glanced at the highest stands where Su Yu was located and subtly nodded. This duel, she must win, not lose! At the highest stadium stands in the big arena, Su Yu stood here, overlooking the entire duel field. Beside him stood a short goblin with green skin, who was none other than [VenaBlack Gold]. At this moment, VenaBlack Gold respectfully bowed to Su Yu, saying, Nemesis boss, everything has been arranged according to your wishes. Hmm, okay then, the duel is about to start, lets watch the duel first. Su Yu beckoned VenaBlack Gold to stand by his side. The story of Su Yu and VenaBlack Gold began two days ago. As mentioned earlier, VenaBlack Gold went bankrupt because of gambling and owed a butt load of gambling debts. Under the compulsion of the creditor, VenaBlack Gold decided to end his life by jumping into the river so as not to burden his family. Two days ago, he was preparing to jump into the Moonlight River. Upon receiving news from VenaBlack Golds friendBear Andrew, Su Yu arrived in time to save him at the river. After saving VenaBlack Gold, Su Yu only said one sentence to him: VenaBlack Gold, you dont need to die. I have a way to help you pay your debts. The proviso is that you join my territory and become my subordinate. Then, Su Yus territory gained another epic talent. [VenaBlack Gold] Epic Profession: Merchant Trait 1:[Keen Sense]: Can keenly sense price fluctuations in the bulk commodity market and earn revenue through buying low and selling high. Trait 2:[Open a Betting Pool]: Sets up betting pools and, due to good reputation, can attract large numbers of people to place bets. Trait 3:[Goblin Trade]: Can obtain local specialties of the Goblin Kingdom from various channels at a fair price. Trait 4:[Guild Management]: Proficient in guild operation and management. When running a guild, guild operation efficiency +30%. VenaBlack Gold is the second epic talent in Su Yus territory. After VenaBlack Gold joined, Su Yu helped him pay off all his debts, totaling 2.3 million spiritual energy coins. Is it worth it to spend 2.3 million spiritual energy coins to acquire an epic talent? The answer is definitely no. But Su Yu didnt regret it, because he could make use of VenaBlack Golds [Open a Betting Pool] trait to earn even more spiritual energy coins! At that time, instructor Megan happened to provoke Tina at the banquet. So, Su Yu instigated Tina to duel Megan at the big arena in Orleans city. At the same time, to form an Interest Community with Tina, he let her mortgage her house to participate in the bet. The last time, Su Yu participated in a bet, the maximum wager was only limited to one million spiritual energy coins. Now that Su Yu is personally running the bank, the money he can earn is limitless! By the time Tina wins the game, they will have made a fortune! Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: 147, 20 million market cap _1 Chapter 147: 147, 20 million market cap _1 Translator: 549690339 At the highest viewing platform, Veena Blackgold quietly gave Su Yu a report while watching the two powerful duelists confronting each other below. Nemesis, the betting lines have been set. The wagers on Miss Tina winning are less than five hundred thousand spiritual energy coins. Bets on Megan winning, however, total up to twenty-one million spiritual energy coins! Twenty-one million? That much? Su Yu raised an eyebrow. Originally, he had estimated the amount to be about ten million. As the house, Su Yu would need to pay two to three million to those who bet on Tinas victory, give several tens of thousands to the organizers, and pay some tax. After all these outlays, he would have approximately seven to eight million spiritual energy coins in profits. Surprisingly, the total bets exceeded his prediction! With this new estimate, he now stood to make nearly fifteen million spiritual energy coins! Yes. Veena Blackgold said, chuckling nervously, Just before the betting closed, members of the Windsor Family came to wager five million on Megans victory. They must have something up their sleeves. As Veena Blackgold spoke, he pointed to a reserved viewing platform below. Following his gaze, Su Yu spotted Kimberly and some unfamiliar nobles, presumably members of the Windsor Family. It was worth noting that the legion commander, Grace, was also a member of the Windsor Family. Su Yu noticed her presence near Kimberly. Nemesis, if Miss Tina wins this duel, we will have definitely offended the Windsor Family! Veena Blackgold stated, sounding worried. So what if we offend them? All is fair in bets and wagers. Su Yu shrugged indifferently, We cant purposely lose the bet to please them, can we? Otherwise, who will cover these losses ? I definitely cant afford it. Veena Blackgold replied defeated, his laughter tinged with regret. Alright, lets focus on the duel and leave these concerns for later. Su Yus gaze descended onto the dueling field. At this moment, the duel below had entered its countdown phase. 10, 9, 83, 2, 1, 0. The countdown ended. Upon the referees command, Tina and Megans duel officially began! Both contestants unleashed their furious energies simultaneously. Tina was ablaze with a blinding golden light, her entire form glowing resplendently like a miniature statue made of gold. Megan, on the other hand, was engulfed in a deep blue hue, her aura as profound and unfathomable as the sea itself. The two had initially been nearly a hundred meters apart. With the commencement of the duel, both contestants charged at each other on their unicorns. The golden and blue lights rapidly converged. Boom! Accompanied by an earth-shattering explosion, the two figures collided violently like crashing comets. The space around them distorted and shuddered, causing the sturdy ground of the arena to fracture like a spider web. Every spectator present could feel the ground trembling beneath their feet! Thankfully, a protective barrier had been erected above the dueling field by the organizers to filter strong light and loud noises. Otherwise, likely a third of the ordinary spectators present wouldve swooned from the impact of Tina and Megans collision! Ah! Is this the power of a rank four warrior? Its overwhelmingly powerful! one of the spectators in the crowd rubbed at his ringing ears. Yes, indeed. The light was so glaring, I almost went blind! And this light has been filtered by the protective barrier! Wait, did you notice? Tina seems to be doing really well! Youre right! Not only is Tina unharmed, Megan seems to be struggling? Yes, indeed? What is going on? The spectators started chattering noisily. The first clash of the duel below had concluded. In the previous clash, Tinas strike directly knocked Megan off balance. Even a casual observer could tell that Tina had clearly come out on top in the clash! Megan had not expected Tina to be this strong. She is at the peak of the fourth stage! Tina has only just entered the fourth stage, why would she lose to Tina in a pure power contest? Tina, have you really become this strong? Megan steadied herself with her lance, her rage starting to dissipate. Its faith that made me stronger, Tina replied seriously. Faith? Yes, the belief in continuously growing stronger, surpassing myself! Its not something you, whose mind has been corrupted by a hundred thousand spiritual energy coins from the Windsor family, could understand. Besides faith, there was something else Tina didnt mention. Megan shouldnt have embarrassed her in front of Nemesis. If Megan had tried to undermine her behind her back, for the sake of their instructor, she might have been able to tolerate it. But humiliating her in front of Nemesis was something she absolutely could not endure! Seemingly sensing the gaze of Nemesis from the stand, a strong will to fight erupted in Tinas clear eyes! She raised her lance high again, her fighting spirit piercing the sky, and charged on her unicorn. Upon hearing a hundred thousand spiritual energy coins, anger waged through Megan. The phrase instantly broke her mental defenses. So Tina already knew? For a mere hundred thousand spiritual energy coins, she abandoned her integrity as an instructor to unjustly torment a student shes simply The remorse in Megans heart was succeeded by a great decline in her will to fight. Facing the furiously charging Tina, she braced herself and barely managed to parry. The outcome of the following fight was predictable. Megan, who was weaker than Tina in overall strength and now lacked the will to fight, was naturally suppressed by Tina. Just a minute later, Megan was backed into a corner of the dueling arena, signs of failure were beginning to show. The spectators on the stands were bewildered at the sight of Megan being steamrolled by Tina! This was completely different from what they had expected! How could a novice in the fourth stage suppress a peak fourth-stager? Was this a fixed match? Or had Tina been concealing her strength? Ahhhh! My two thousand spiritual energy coins! one person roared from the stands. Dont worry, bro! Its not over yet! Theres still a chance for a turnaround! In the VIP area of the Windsor family, someone was also troubled. This person was Kimberlys father C Kerton Windsor. Kerton was a portly middle-aged man with the strength of only the fourth stage. Seeing Megan being suppressed the whole time, his expression was very unsightly: Grace, somethings wrong with the duel down there! How can a newcomer to the fourth stage suppress a peak fourth-stager? Tell me how! Kerton, influenced by his daughter, had bet five million spiritual energy coins on Megan. Initially thinking to earn a bit of extra cash, it now seemed he was on the verge of losing everything! Commander Grace stayed calm, sitting in her seat without moving. This time she had not bet on anyone, so it didnt matter to her whether Megan or Tina won, as long as Tina could survive. Upon hearing Kertons comment, she replied indifferently: Hah, my foolish brother! What trickery are you referring to? As a sixth-stage Sanctuary stronger, would I not see if there were any? Kerton immediately countered: Although you are a Sancturay of the sixth stage, you still might have missed something Just as he was about to continue, his daugther Kimberly suddenly whispered in his ear: Dad, dont worry! Ive prepared a bottle of sixth stage Eternal Fury potion for Instructor Megan, and Ive also bribed the referee After hearing his daughters words, Kertons expression instantly brightened. Hump! He snorted, turned around to sit back down, and continued watching the duel. Meanwhile, Grace furrowed her brows. Kimberlys voice was low, but as a sixth-stage strong, Grace had clearly heard her nieces words. She immediately realized that Tina might be in danger! So Grace stood up from her seat, the red rage emerged around her body like viscous glue. If Tina were in danger, she would immediately swoop down to the rescue! Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: 148、Megan cheats, Tina and Su Yu’s Counterattack_1 Chapter 148: 148Megan cheats, Tina and Su Yus Counterattack_1 Translator: 549690339 At this moment in the duelling arena. As time passed, Megans disadvantage was continuously widening. Tinas golden lance, charged with surging rage, cornered Megan into a corner of the duel field. In the corner, there was no room to dodge. If it wasnt for Megans rich battle experience, she would have been defeated by now. However, Megan knew she couldnt lose! If she lost, it would be the end for her and her family! Kimberly, the vindictive devil, would surely vent her anger at her family, and then Upon thinking of that, Megan couldnt help but shudder. But she also remembered the potion Kimberly gave her before the duel began. A sixth-rank potion, [Eternal Fury]. After drinking it, her strength would instantly double, and she could easily defeat Tina with this explosive increase in power! However, the cost was severe; her strength would plummet to third or even second rank. Originally, she didnt want to drink it, but now she had no choice. A fierce determination flashed in Megans eyes. Hah! She swung her lance, using her last resort technique [Angry Spear Thunder Strike]. The tip swung out, creating arcs of electricity in the originally deep blue rage which boosted the attacks power multifold! Tina didnt dare to block this powerful move directly and promptly maneuvered her unicorn to dodge backward. Megan didnt pursue Tina; instead, she reached into her pocket with her left hand and pulled out a yellowish bottle. Without any hesitation, she tilted her head back, gulping down the contents of the bottle. Under the stimulation of the potion, Megans body instantly expanded, her skin turning a crimson color with cracks all over, which looked extremely ugly. However, her momentum was also rising drastically, and in an instant, her strength doubled! Is this the sixth-ranked [Eternal Fury Potion]?! At the top of the observation terrace, Su Yu was greatly shocked. Su Yu had participated in advanced scholar assessments before, which included questions about the [Eternal Fury Potion], so he recognized it at first glance. However, the problem was that before the current duel started, Tina and Megan signed a pre-duel agreement: Apart from equipment and mounts, neither party can use any consumables, to ensure a fair duel. Su Yu was present when the agreement was signed. Back then, Su Yu thought the agreement was to constrain Tina from using consumables like [Good Village Sword] to turn the tables dramatically. Considering Tinas invincibility at the same rank and that the agreement would deter the Windsor family from any tricks, Su Yu advised Tina to sign the agreement. Little did he expect, Megan was the first to break the agreement by drinking the potion. This was blatant cheating! In the center of the arena, Tina also raised an objection to the referee: Referee, Megan cheated! According to the agreement signed before, neither of us could use any potion-type consumables. You were there when the agreement was signed. I ask you to declare Megans loss! The referee was a fourth-rank middle-aged warrior. However, he didnt seem to want to declare Megans loss, but smiled and said, Tina, Megan did not cheat, the fight continues! Why? She clearly drank the potion! Tina was shocked and angry. Because Megans secondary profession is a potion maker. According to regulations, potions made by potion makers themselves are considered weapons, not consumables. The referee boldly argued, You surely cant expect a potion maker to not drink potions during a duel, can you? Potion maker? Tina was incredulous, Potions made by potion makers themselves are considered weapons, but for a potion of this rank, could Megan even make it herself? Though Tina didnt recognize the [Eternal Fury] potion, based on its effects, she didnt believe Megan could brew it; otherwise, Megan would have gained fame in the legion long ago. Yes, this potion was made by Megan in front of me. the referee lied. You Tina was still trying to defend herself. But at this moment, Megan had driven her unicorn to quickly approach her. With no other choice, Tina had to give up arguing with the referee and took a defensive stance. Boom! Once again, the golden and blue figures collided. But this time, Tina and her horse were pushed back several meters. Obviously, Tina was no longer a match for Megan in terms of brute strength. Seeing Tina at a disadvantage, the crowd in the stands immediately erupted in cheers! Many people in the audience had bet on Megans victory. Seeing the chances of a win leaning towards them was certainly a cause for celebration. Yet, in the highest part of the stands, Su Yu was seething with anger! The creation of the [Eternal Fury] potion required at least the skills of an advanced alchemist, and the youngest advanced alchemist in the Empire was 40 years old. Megan was only in her thirties. To claim that she made it herself was an outright lie! The Windsor family cant carry on like this! With that thought, Su Yu leaned on the rail of the stand with his right hand, leapt upwards, and jumped straight down from the stand. Boss, what are you doing?! Veena Blackgold was shocked and hurriedly reached out to catch Su Yu. But it was too late, Su Yu had already jumped off the stand. What is the boss planning to do? Cant afford to pay after losing too much, so hes going to jump off a building? Veena Blackgold hurriedly climbed onto the railing to look down, but there was no sign of Su Yu below. Meanwhile, Tina had fallen into a bitter struggle. She was not as strong as her opponent, nor did she have as much combat experience as Megan. If this continued, she would surely be defeated by Megan. No! I cant let this continue, the final victory must be mine! Tina encouraged herself. Hehe, no chance, Tina! Just admit defeat. If you admit defeat, Ill spare your life! Megans face was flushed and cracked, making her look particularly ferocious. With all her strength, she thrust her lance forward, its blue glow shone fiercely, hoping to defeat Tina as soon as possible. This time, Tina didnt take the blow on. She jumped off the unicorns back and dodged the attack. No! I must win! there was a fiery fury in Tinas eyes. With a flick of her hand, a pouch of Monster Blood Essence appeared in her hand. This pouch of Monster Blood Essence was obtained when Nemesis accompanied her to kill monsters in the wilderness the day before. Since she had just reached the fourth level and needed to consolidate her development, she didnt absorb it then, instead, she kept it on her. Now seeing the defeat at hand, she couldnt care less. Tina ripped open the blood bag, and poured the Monster Blood Essence over herself. A golden aura rolled around her, quickly absorbing the energy in the essence blood. Almost instantly, Tinas momentum and strength were climbing up rapidly! Facing Megans lance, Tina waved her own lance to block it, effortlessly deflecting the attack. Youre cheating! The referee stood by, fuming, Tina Garcia, this is a serious act of cheating, I am going to rule you You dare?!!! At that moment, a loud shout echoed above the referees head. A mage in leather armor, at the first level, swept across overhead and descended rapidly. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: 149, Attack Referee_1 Chapter 149: 149, Attack Referee_1 Translator: 549690339 Still suspended in mid-air, Su Yu had already formed a walnut-sized fireball in his hand. He was about to unleash the first-level spell [Lesser Fireball Skill]. Su Yu didnt come here to reason with the referee. Arguing with such a man is futile. Direct action is always the best approach! If the referee dares to shield Megans cheating under the watchful eyes of the public, he must pay the price! Tina, a blessing! Shouting across the distance, Su Yu called out to Tina. Alright. Tina responded immediately, releasing a faint golden buff that landed on Su Yu. [Tina Garcias Blessing]: Your level is raised to that of [Tina Garcia] for a duration of one hour. Tina is now at level 60, and with the buff, Su Yus level also temporarily reached level 60. In an instant, the energy fluctuation of the fireball in his hand increased a hundredfold and its size expanded nearly a hundredfold, turning into a glowing basketball-sized fireball! After powering up for a second, Su Yu threw the fireball at the referee. The referee did not expect Su Yu to strike him. In panic, he rapidly formed a shield out of his rage to block the damage. Boom! The fireball smashed onto the referees shield, instantly shattering it, causing the referee to be blown back several meters. Ahhh The referee fell to the ground, severely wounded and aflame, rolling on the ground in discomfort. The healers from the organizers rushed towards him. A few long-distance healing spells barely prevented the referee from being burnt to death. Hiss Seeing this scene, the audience in the grand arena gasped in astonishment. They were stunned by this sudden turn of events! What did they just witness? A young man suddenly appeared beside the referee and seriously injured him with a fireball. Thats overly audacious! No such thing has ever happened in history! The grand arena was like a hot oil pan being splashed with cold water, instantly boiling over! What the what is happening? Attacking the referee?! This young man is doomed! In all my years of watching duels, this is a first! Among the spectators were also many players who knew this was part of the main storyline and had come to watch after purchasing tickets. Seeing this scene, the players screamed in excitement: Oh my God, its Boss Ke! It really is Boss Ke! Why is Boss Ke attacking the referee? Boss Ke is so mighty! Lets go and support him! Yes, lets go now! Many players left the spectator seats to run towards the dueling arena. But halfway there, an invisible shield blocked them, preventing them from entering. This protective shield was set up by the organizers of the duel. The protective shield not only filtered intense light and noise to protect the audience but also blocked external persons from disturbing the duel. Su Yu was able to enter the shield because he was one of the main sponsors of the event and had to pay the organizers a share of the betting money. Moreover, Su Yu needed to collect [Tinas Blood] immediately, so he had previously arranged for the shield not to block him. Therefore, Su Yu was able to successfully ambush the referee and severely injure him. The severely injured referee was hastily carried away by the frazzled healers. Su Yu didnt bother about the referee. Instead, he addressed everyone present, Hello everyone, my name is Nemesis, and Im one of the organizers of this duel. The referee just now showed severe favoritism and condoned cheating. His judgment is thus invalid! Any objections? Boosted by magical power, Su Yus voice echoed throughout the entire amphitheater, drowning out the cacophony of debate. The grand amphitheater fell silent. However, nobody stepped forward to refute Su Yu. The judges ruling was clearly biased, and anyone with eyes could see it. No one would speak up for the judge. At this moment, a young womans voice echoed from the VIP seats: I object! On what grounds did you attack the judge? How can we determine the victor without a judge? The one who spoke these words was Kimberly, fixating her gaze intently on Su Yu. The judges verdict was on the verge of being set, but didnt expect it to be sabotaged by Su Yu at the critical moment! Moreover, this man was Tinas knight attendant. Tina actually chose a man to be her knight attendant, ugh! Such shamelessness! However, at this moment, a cold female voice sounded in her ear: What are you thinking? This voice came from the Legion Commander, Grace. With her strength reaching such a point, she could vaguely sense the thoughts of others around her. And her own knight attendant was a man, moreover, her husband, so she naturally warned Kimberly. Hearing this voice, Kimberly shivered and didnt speak. She dared not defy her aunt. Grace gave Kimberly a cold glance. I shall be the judge and determine the outcome of this duel! She originally did not wish to meddle in this duel, but now, Su Yu had critically injured the judge, and she had to step in to settle this matter. Grace flew out of the spectator stand and hovered above the dueling field. She hovered in the air over the grand arena and announced to all present, I am Grace, the Head of the Unicorn Knights. I will be the judge for this duel. Grace paused for a moment after her declaration. The spectators in the arena felt the immense strength of this sanctuary powerhouse and fell silent. The entire grand amphitheater was in silence. Grace swept a glance over all the spectators and then she made her judgement: Whether Megan cheated is still uncertain. After the judge recovers, we will determine according to his testimony. What Tina used was Warcrafts essence blood, not a potion, so she did not cheat. Hence, I announce the duel to continue until a victory is decided. Grace knew Megan was cheating, but she wouldnt reveal it for the sake of the familys and knights dignity. Besides, it was common for nobles to cheat during duels. If it wasnt for Tinas unique identity, if it were anyone else, she would have ruled Tina as the loser just like the previous judge. After all, the interests of the family were her first consideration. Even though she and her brother didnt get along, she wouldnt let him lose five million spiritual energy coins for nothing. As for you, Nemesis. Grace looked at Su Yu below, The judges decision was indeed biased, but you cant just attack. So, you will be fined five thousand spiritual energy coins as compensation for the judge. Do you accept the punishment? Alright, I accept this punishment. Su Yu touched his nose and sighed softly. The decision made by the Legion Commander was basically unchangeable. Five thousand spiritual energy coins were nothing to him. He simply decided to cut his losses! As long as the final result does not affect Tinas victory, thats all that matters. Hearing the conversation between Grace and Su Yu, the audience realized that the issue of Su Yu attacking the judge was temporarily resolved. Since there was no ongoing issue, everyone redirected their attention back to the battle between Tina and Megan. At this point, the battle between Tina and Megan was nearing its end. After absorbing the essence blood, Tina was barely able to match Megan, who was enhanced by the potion. As time went on, the potency of the [Eternal Fury] potion started to wane, and Tina slowly gained the upper hand. Tina also noticed that her opponent was growing weaker. But she didnt rush to achieve quick results, opting instead for steady and cautious attacks. Finally, Tina saw her best opportunity. [Radiant Flame Piercing]! The glowing golden spear disarmed Megans spear and slammed heavily into her abdomen. Megan was sent flying eight or nine meters, separating from her unicorn. In the end, this duel concluded with Tinas victory! Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: 150, Hearthstone_1 Chapter 150: 150, Hearthstone_1 Translator: 549690339 I declare, Tina is the victor of this duel! Commander Grace calmly announced in mid-air, then flew back to her own grandstand. Actually, Grace found it quite uncomfortable being stuck in the middle of this duel. On one hand, supporting Tina didnt align with the short-term interests of the Windsor Family (Keltons loss of five million spiritual energy coins); on the other hand, not supporting Tina would not help the familys long-term interests. She suddenly regretted, thinking that she should have intervened when Kimberly and Tina first came into conflict, so it would not have escalated to its current point. But its never too late to mend; it isnt too late to compensate. The five million spiritual energy coins can be seen as money spent to teach Kelton a lesson. From now on, she needs to discipline the younger generation at home, to prevent any conflicts with Tina. Thinking this, Grace flew towards Kimberlys seat. At the same time, a deafening cheer resounded in the grand arena: Tina! Tina! Tina! The cheers were deafening. Most of the audience were ordinary people who bought tickets just to enjoy the show, the gamblers among them were in the minority. Tina, being a commoners daughter, continued to create miracles, even defeating her instructor this time! Many sincerely applauded for her, shouting her name. Its fair to infer that in the coming days, the bards in the various taverns in Orleans City would certainly be singing about Tina. Tina wasnt interested in the audiences cheers. She tiredly dismounted from the unicorn. The battle left her mentally and physically exhausted. Anna, the unicorn, was alright, but Tina suffered a dozen wounds of varying sizes, burning in pain from exposure to the air. Su Yu quickly came over as well and used paper towels to wipe the blood around her wounds and on her armor. Looking at Tina covered in blood, Su Yu couldnt help but feel a hint of guilt. Tinas feelings for him were genuine, which Su Yu could feel. But for his own purposes, Su Yu continually pushed Tina into battles, resulting in injuries time and again. Moreover, he could foresee that such things will happen repeatedly in the future. I must find a way to compensate Tina properly! Su Yu secretly made up his mind. So he asked: Tina, is there something you want to do after this duel? As he spoke, Su Yu transferred 1,200,000 spiritual energy coins to his Black Magic Crystal Card and handed it to Tina. Tina took the Magic Crystal Card and checked the number on it. However, her emotions didnt fluctuate much. After putting away the card, Tina smiled slightly, Thank you so much! After the duel, I want to sleep well. In the morning, I dont have to get up early, once Im fully rested, I can go to Green Valley Street to buy food, after a good meal, I can go shopping for clothes, watch circus shows By the way, Nemesis, would you like to accompany me? Of course, as long as you want, Ill always be by your side, Su Yu responded. Thats great! Lets make a pinky promise, no backsies! Tina stretched out her pinky finger. Su Yu also extended his pinky and made a pinky promise with Tina. Chatting together, they left the dueling field and walked into the lounge behind the arena. Veena Blackgold was standing at the entrance of the lounge, his cheeks flushed with excitement. This time, he had earned more than fifteen million spiritual energy coins! He had never earned such a huge sum of money in his goblin life! Nemesis had effortlessly made a fortune! However, he didnt rashly disturb the two, knowing it was not his place to interrupt. So Veena Blackgold waited quietly on a chair outside the door. In the resting room, Tina shed her heavy armor and changed into a light brown trench coat. Tina had an extraordinarily strong regenerative ability. By the time they had arrived at the resting room, the wounds all over her body had already scabbed and fallen off, her skin recuperated to a soft, delicate state. Other than her slightly pale face, it was almost impossible to tell she had been injured. While changing, Tina took out a small stone from her pocket and handed it to Su Yu: Nemesis, this is for you. What is this? Su Yu took the stone. The stone looked like a pure white piece of pebble, and its surface was very smooth. Apart from the warmth that lingered from Tina, he couldnt find anything special about it. My dad gave it to me. Tina combed her hair while explaining with a smile. This stone was taken from the fireplace in my house, Ive always kept it with me. My dad told me to look at it whenever I missed home. Oh? Then why give it to me? Su Yu asked. Because Tina flirted by blinking her eyes, I wont need it when I am with you in the future! Ding! [Orleans City Holy Maiden (10/100)] completed. Reward: Experience Points x5000, [Hearthstone (Golden)] x1. [Hearthstone (Golden)] How to use: Set the location beneath your feet as your home. Activating the Hearthstone from any location will teleport you to your home. Cooldown time: 2 hours. Maximum teleportation distance: 1000 kilometers. Note: It shines exceptionally brightly, probably because it was accidentally smeared with a drop of Tinas blood. [Hearthstone]? This is a good item! Su Yus eyes lit up. If used correctly, the [Hearthstone] was akin to an additional long-distance teleporter. East Sea City was only a little over a thousand kilometers from the Imperial Capital in the real world. Moreover, there was no limit to the number of times the [Hearthstone] could be used, and it would not break no matter how many times it was used. In the game, he could set the home office in his territory. After finishing his research, he could return home in a click; this would save him so much time! No wonder its the reward from the 10th circle of the main storyline, this item suits me too well! Su Yu felt greatly satisfied. He didnt forget to thank Tina: Tina, thank you for giving me this stone! Tina? Su Yus grateful words were cut off halfway. It turned out that while he was examining the [Hearthstone], Tina had fallen asleep on the leather sofa in the resting room. She must be exhausted from the duel just now. Su Yu thought, taking out a mage robe from his bag and draping it over Tina. After doing all this, Su Yu quietly left the resting room, intending to first withdraw the fifteen million and then return to find Tina. However, as soon as he walked out the door, he received a game notification: Ding, [Orleans City Holy Maiden (11/100)] updated. Mission requirement: Stay with Tina and wait for her to wake up. Note: Tina can wake up anytime. Uh, guess Ill stay then. Seeing the mission hint, Su Yu sat back down next to Tina on the sofa, watching her. Not gonna lie, this was the first time Su Yu had seen Tina sleeping soundly. Tina now had a blissful smile on her face, her cheeks a rosy hue. She looked like a complete angel! Maybe shes having a good dream? Su Yu quietly speculated. Theres not much to do while waiting for Tina to wake up. After admiring Tinas sleeping face, Su Yu opened the built-in official forum in the game to see if there was anything new happening in the forum. Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: 152、Help Game Supervisor Make Money_1 Chapter 151: 152Help Game Supervisor Make Money_1 Translator: 549690339 The official forum is now bustling. When Evolution first started its server, there were only 100,000 players on the Chinese server. But now, the number of players on the Chinese server has exceeded 2 million! According to Snow Leopard, the Game Supervisor of Country and Singer Civilization have already signed a cooperation agreement. Country will transfer 15% of the spiritual energy output from Yunlu Mountains Spiritual Spring Eye to the supervisor. In exchange, the supervisor will transfer the core technology for helmet manufacturing to Country and fully cooperate with domestic helmet manufacturing. This has greatly speeded up the production of helmets! According to the plan, in 45 days, enough helmets can be produced domestically for the entire population of 1.4 billion people, and then gradually support overseas. With its huge production capacity, Country has also further reduced the price of gaming helmets. From an initial price of thirty thousand at the start of the server to now only three thousand! Purchase based on identity card queue, one helmet per person. Under massive promotional measures, a large number of new players have been rushing into the world of Evolution game. The official forum, as the main battlefield for players daily discussions, naturally becomes overcrowded. With just a refresh, Su Yu can see dozens of different posts: New player here! A level 3 wild beast [Wild Pig] dropped a white sword, can you all help me see if its good? How do you play the boss [Xu Xian] in the [The White Snake under Qingcheng Mountain] dungeon? How do you complete [Jennas Troubles] quest? Molly Manor guild is recruiting! The top right of the official forum has also added a real-time online user statistics. Now the forums real-time traffic is up to 100,000+, which has caught up with the total player count when the server first started. As for Su Yu, he has always had the habit of replying to posts and helping other players to solve difficult questions on the forum when hes free. Now that Tina is still sleeping and he has nothing to do, he replies in the external forum and helps players solve problems: [Jennas Troubles]? Its quite an interesting quest! I recall that the key point of the quest is Jennas broom. She transforms into a siren after mounting it, and tells some inappropriate jokes for kids [Mountain of Treasure Gourds] quest is pretty simple. In the cave, you save a pangolin, who then leads you to find seven treasure gourds Level 15 dungeon [Rage Flames Canyon]? The boss of this dungeon is pretty tough, and the drops arent that great. I recommend not farming it at this stage. Wait til youre level 17 and can outlevel it before attempting it slowly Of course, everyone knows Su Yus game ID, [Nemesis]. So after his replies, many players respond under his comments: Caught Boss Ke alive! Boss Ke is browsing the forums again. Boss Ke is actually not aloof, and helps newbies? Im smitten! Boss Ke, when will you update your main plot series videos? Even the donkey on a production team wouldnt dare to rest as much as you! The main plot should have reached the duel between Tina and Instructor Megan, right? Hurry and release it, were waiting to watch! Im in Orleans City. I bought a ticket to watch the duel between Tina and the instructor. To be honest, the ending is somewhat frustrating. Tina wasnt treated fairly, and the Legionnaire didnt punish the cheating Megan. Ahhhhh! No spoilers! The main plot series videos that players mentioned refer to the questline involving Tina, quests 5-9. Except for the portions which involved intimate interactions with Tina, Su Yu made these five quests into first-person view videos and uploaded them to the official websites video section. These five videos brought him a substantial income. Each video received around a hundred thousand views, with each view costing 0.6 Flower Coins. This means that each video could bring him an income of over forty thousand. But! Su Yu certainly didnt upload the videos just for this small amount of money. Forty thousand is substantial, but compared to his wealth of hundreds of billions, its just a drop in the ocean. Su Yu did this primarily to help the Game Supervisor of the Singer Civilization earn money. As mentioned before, the First-Person Video Section is a way for the Game Supervisor to make extra money. After the Supervisor earns money from the video section, he uses this portion of funds to exchange with the governments of Blue Star at a reasonable price for spiritual energy. Su Yu diligently uploads videos, helping the Game Supervisor to make money continually, which would certainly gain the Supervisors attention. After accumulating to a certain extent, he could approach the Supervisor for negotiation. Using a few popular videos with low commission rates as bargaining chips, he could negotiate with the Supervisor, who would then agree to open a space teleportation channel to teleport him to Skru Star C the enemys base camp. Once at the enemy base, Su Yu could plunder spiritual energy, wreak havoc, and contact anti-government organizations within their territory becoming a guerrilla unit behind enemy lines. All this is entirely achievable because its the path trodden by the top assassin [Frost Red Tea] in his previous life. As mentioned earlier, [Frost Red Tea] in his previous life had a viral video with over a hundred million views. Frost Red Tea used the 28% commission from this video to win over the Game Supervisor. Eventually, he walked on this path, was teleported to Skru Star, and successfully contacted the anti-government organization on Skru Star. What Su Yu is doing is essentially repeating the old path of [Frost Red Tea] from his previous life. However, in his previous life, it was too late when Frost Red Tea contacted the anti-government organization of Skru Star in the tenth month of the huge change. Starting from now, Su Yu is confident that he can escalate his powers to level-five and teleport to Skru Star by the fourth month of the great change. Level-five is the minimum threshold for interstellar teleportation, any forceful attempt to teleport with power lower than this level would only result in a pool of mud. Su Yu is confident that he can use [Mage Tower] to advance himself to level-five by the end of April. Contacting the anti-government organization of Skru Star is of great importance, almost determining the success or failure of the entire war. And besides him, no one else is up to this job in the short term. Moreover, four months is not his fastest speed to achieve level-five, he also has other ways to accelerate the pace of improving his cultivation. It all depends on A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated now, if he successfully completes the mission to obtain the [Yulon Statue], the speed of territory construction will increase. Perhaps, I could reach level-five as early as the third month! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, you probably dont even realize that youre undertaking a mission that could influence the future of mankind, do you? With this in mind, Su Yu sent A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated a private message: Hows the mission going? Su Yu and A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated have been privately communicating these days. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated is a top player after all, Su Yu has never worried about him failing the mission, he just occasionally checked the progress of his mission. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: All the preliminary tasks have been completed. Im now on a grand ship headed towards the Pandamen Empire, I should be arriving tomorrow. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: I should be officially appointed as a fighter tomorrow. Ive tried some of the skills of this class, and Im very satisfied! Su Yu: Glad you like it! When you get there, remember to help me find [Zhou Zhuo] in Mogu Mountain Treasure first, so as to get the [Yulon Statue] as soon as possible. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: Heh heh, I dont think thats necessary. Su Yu: What do you mean? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: Because Ive already got the [Yulon Statue]. After A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated sent the message, he displayed an item information in the chat box. [Yulon Statue (Special Item)] Effect: Offering sacrificial items to the statue can allow your territory to gain [Wind Calls Rain Orderly] buff, the more sacrificial items offered, the stronger the buff effect. [Wind Calls Rain Orderly]: It allows a territory to have good weather, greatly increasing the productivity of the residents and significantly increasing the number of refugees. Note: The effect is more significant when combined with a wonder building [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]. Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: 153. To practice divine skills, castrate oneself with a knife_1 Chapter 152: 153. To practice divine skills, castrate oneself with a knife_1 Translator: 549690339 Holy shit! Su Yu swore, a rare occurrence, How did you get that? Hehe, well that takes us back to the final trial that Chens Stormstout gave me A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated typed out a lengthy text in the chat box. As it turned out, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated had just completed a final trial named [Rescue of the Gods Child], in which he rescued a huge turtle named [Gods Child] floating in the sea. Because he nearly aced the entire trial, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was awarded an SS grade. Ding, the [Rescue of the Gods Child] scenario campaign is completed, the reward grade is being generated Your reward grade for this round is SS, you are awarded: Experience Points x2000. You can choose one of the following two rewards as your final prize. As your guild owns territory, you have an additional choice. The three options were: 1, [Internal Skill Method: The Flower Picking Manual (Epic)] Note: To successfully cultivate this Divine Skill, one must castrate oneself. If not castrated, practicing the skill will cause heat to rise within your body, leading to combusting Side effects: Male NPCs favorability towards you -20, Female NPCs favorability towards you -30. 2, [Internal Skill Method: Heavenly Dominating Skill (Epic)] Note: Although Heavenly Dominating Skill is extremely powerful, it has a significant inconvenience: one must rejuvenate to youth once each month. After rejuvenation, all progress in cultivating the skill resets. Moreover, one must consume fresh blood at noon each day in order to train. 3, [Yulon Idol] Effect: Offering tributes to the idol boosts your territories with the [Wind Calls Rain Orderly] buff Besides basic skills, a martial artist can learn [Internal Skill Method], [Guardian Skills], [Swift Skills]. This task offers two choices of [Internal Skill Method] as a reward. However, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated wasnt satisfied with either of those two options. Firstly, [The Flower Picking Manual]. If he chose this, he would become a eunuch for the rest of his gaming career? It feels distressing just thinking about it; Secondly, the [Heavenly Dominating Skill]. Despite the impressive name, it required monthly recoiling and consumption of fresh blood each day at noon Just the thought of drinking fresh blood every day makes A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated feel nauseated. The third option was the [Yulon Idol]. Dissatisfied with both skill methods, and bearing in mind Nemesis urgently needs the [Yulon Idol], A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated promptly chose the third one. After all, with his capabilities, he would inevitably get high-quality internal skill methods sooner or later. Theres no rush. Su Yu: A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, do you have a [mail box] on your ship? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: Hang on. Let me see Yes, I do. Su Yu: Hurry up and send me the [Yulon Idol] via mail! Charge me for the postage. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: Okay, Ill send it to you now. A little while later, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated replied, The mail has been sent. Su Yu: Thank you so much! Lets consider all our previous debts settled! If I need any more materials in the future, Ill buy them from you at a generous price! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: Dont mention it. If you need anything else in the future, just ask. Ill see what I can do to help get it I have another task to tackle, lets chat more later! Su Yu: Mm, goodbye. After closing the private chat interface, Su Yu received a game prompt on his end: Youve received a high-value mail. Please check it. In the game, players could send items or equipment to other players through the [mail box], with any mail being delivered almost instantly. The mail was valid for 7 days, and any unclaimed mail would disappear after those 7 days. And the further the distance, the higher the postage fee. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was almost at the Pandamen Empire, so the postage for this event could be as much as a thousand spiritual energy coins! But this amount meant nothing to Su Yu. Once Tinas main storyline reached a pause, he could return to his estate and place the [Yulon Idol]! Su Yu looked up at Tina, not knowing when shed wake up. As he looked at Tina, he suddenly noted there was something off about her. She was still sound asleep. However, her small face had become extremely red and her breathing was increasingly erratic, sometimes slow, sometimes fast. Also, beneath her closed eyelids, her eyes were moving frantically, as if she were having a nightmare or something. Tina? Tina? Su Yu tried to wake her up, but Tina didnt respond at all. Su Yu hurried over and felt her forehead. It was boiling hot and burning his hand. He then placed his hand over her heart to check her pulse. Tinas heart rate was significantly abnormal, sometimes beating so fast it was like it was going to jump out of her throat, and other times it was slow like Flash Slothmore from Zootopia. Su Yu stood up, ready to head to the Temple of Light and find a high-ranking priest to heal Tina. Just as he was doing this, he received a game notification: Ding, [Saint of Orleans City (11/100)] has been updated. Task requirement: Tina appears to be in some sort of nightmare state, please inform the Unicorn Knights Commander, Grace, of her situation promptly. Informing Grace could work too. Having received the game prompt, Su Yu strode out of the rest room. Outside the room, the goblin Vina Blackgold had been waiting for quite some time. As soon as he saw Su Yu come out, he sighed in relief and quickly said with a servile smile, Boss Nemesis, youre out at last! Weve made over fifteen million spiritual energy coins profit this time! Nevermind that for now, keep your eye on the rest rooms door. Dont let anyone in until I come back! Uh Okay. 10 minutes later, Su Yu returned to the rest room with Commander Grace. By then, Tinas nightmare state had worsened significantly. Tinas condition showed no sign of improvement even though her eyes remained shut. Moreover, her golden aura was swirling and surging, the sofa beneath her shredded by the tempestuous energy, leaving only fragments strewn around her on the floor. Graces face hardened as she quickly knelt beside Tina to examine her. After a while, she lifted her head and looked at Su Yu, Nemesis, I think I know the reason. Whats wrong with Tina? Tina is in this state because she has a strong fixation in her heart. Graces face had a grave expression. A fixation? Yes, Tina has had this fixation for a long time. It wasnt strong, it helped with her development to some extent, so I didnt pay it much attention. Su Yu nodded, he also knew about the fixation in Tinas heart. During the quest [Centaurs Lingering Feelings], the last part of the quest would lead to Dimas death and Tinas transformation to darkness. Su Yu was supposed to enter Tinas subconscious mind and defeat a boss called [Tinas Perseverance] to complete the quest. However, changing the course of the storyline by spending a fortune to hire a priest to heal Dima, Tina didnt transform to darkness, and [Tinas Perseverance], the boss, was stalled. Unexpectedly, at this point, the boss [Tinas Perseverance] reappeared causing trouble. Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: 153, Princess Special Envoy (Added Updates)_1 Chapter 153: 153, Princess Special Envoy (Added Updates)_1 Translator: 549690339 In truth, I am somewhat to blame for Tinas current condition. Commander Grace was self-reflective, During the duel just now, I may have shown a slight bias towards Megan, which might have disappointed Tina. It might be this reason that leads to Tinas fixation. Su Yu: Su Yu initially did not want to dwell on the commanders favoritism and cheating, after all, she was trying to save her nieces and familys face, which was understandable. However, at this critical moment, with Tina already unconscious, she was still making excuses for her behavior, Su Yu could not hold back anymore: What you did was not a slight bias, it was blatant favoritism! Megan was cheating for sure, the sixth level potion, [Eternal Fury] can only be made by an advanced alchemist, how can you not know that? Cant you see it? As a leader of the knights, you cant even maintain minimum fairness and justice, how can Tina not be disappointed in you? Who do you think you are? How dare you talk to me like that? Being caught off guard by Su Yus harsh words, Grace glared back at Su Yu, her eyes cold. That a low-level mage dares to disrespect her, does he want to ascend to heaven or what? Ding, [Grace Windsor]s favorability towards you decreases by 5, lowering to hostility. However, Su Yu showed no fear towards Graces angry glare. He tapped his chest where the [Advanced Scholar Badge] was, and said solemnly, Im a senior scholar at the Scholars Temple and the chief academic advisor of Princess Alyssa! I accompanied her Highness to Maple City to negotiate with Duke Anzu Seifer recently, and not only did I rescue the princess from an attack by Duke Landilus and Archmage Antondidas, but also earned an impressive reputation! The reason I came to Orleans City and became Tinas knight attendant was because I saw her potential to turn the tide in the future. Now you dare treat Tina so unfairly, why shouldnt I scold you? While saying these, Su Yu pulled out a royal token given to him by the princess, as well as the sixth-stage transformation scroll the princess rewarded him as proof of his identity. The royal token was given to him by the princess during their negotiation at Maple City. With it, Su Yu could freely enter and exit Duke Seifers castle. He never thought this token would come in handy at this time. Upon seeing these two items, Graces pupils contracted sharply. She had initially thought that Su Yu was just a wealthy youngster, but it turned out that he was much more than that! This was a royal token from the princess! Whoever holds the princesss royal token is regarded as her special envoy. Even the Lord of Orleans City would have to treat Su Yu respectfully, let alone her. Due to communication difficulties during the war, the specific details of the princesss negotiation in Maple City has not been spread out. Thus, Grace was still unsure about what happened in the north. If what Su Yu said was true; if he was the one who saved Princess Alyssa from Duke Landiluss clutches, then had she indirectly offended Princess Alyssa? Grace eyed Su Yu up and down, her expression drastically changed. Su Yu knew what the commander was pondering. However, he didnt care. Right now, Tinas fixation was only getting deeper, she needed to be treated urgently. Therefore, he urged her, Dont worry about all that now, you can reflect on your mistakes later First, tell me how to save Tina. Hearing Su Yu say this, Grace temporarily suppressed her mixed feelings and shifted her gaze back to Tina. After gauging the condition inside Tinas body, she said, Honored envoy, I can pull your consciousness into Tinas consciousness world. If you help eliminate her fixation, Tina should be able to return to normal. Then she said to Su Yu honestly, One more thing I need to tell you, I indeed covered up for Megans cheating just now, I admit my mistake. Soon I will deal with Megan and Kimberlys cheating according to the rules, and ensure justice is served for Tina. I hope you can say a few words in our favor to the princess on behalf of us, the people of Orleans City. Orleans City will always be the most loyal support to the Empire! We can discuss that later. Su Yu noncommittally waved her off, However, remember that Tina represents the Empires future hope. You should nurture her more in the future, so she can grow faster. Its only beneficial to your family, understand? Understood, Envoy. Ding, Your favorability with [Grace Windsor] +15, favorability has risen to noticeable. Tina was now deeply stuck in her obsession, and it couldnt be delayed any longer. So Grace quickly sat cross-legged beside Tina, and began to cast her spell. She placed one hand on Tinas forehead and the other hand on Su Yus head. A pure white light emanated from her body, filling the entire room. At first, Su Yu didnt feel anything. But after a while, he suddenly felt dizzy, and then lost consciousness completely. When he woke up again, Su Yu found himself in a grey space. Under his feet was a solid grey metallic ground, above his head was a boundless grey sky, behind him was a vast grey fog, and in front of him was a towering ten-meter-tall wall of earthy-yellow color that seemingly stretched infinitely. There was an opening on the wall, but it was pitch black and he couldnt see inside. Ding, the main storyline [Orleans Citys Saintess (12/100)] has been updated. Mission description: You have now reached the edge of [Tina Garcias] consciousness world. In front of you stands a massive labyrinth, the only route to the core of Tinas consciousness world. If you die in the labyrinth, you will resurrect at the entrance of the labyrinth and restart. Mission requirement: Cross the maze, reach the core of Tinas consciousness world, countdown 59m59s. Mission reward: [Echo of the Phantom Cat (Consumable) X1, Experience Points X3000. So the inside of this wall is actually a labyrinth? It seems that the only opening in this wall is the entrance to the labyrinth. Su Yu stroked his chin. He only had an hour countdown. But Su Yu didnt hurry into the labyrinth. From his experience, there tend to be some goodies outside the entrance of the labyrinth, so he decided to try searching around first. Thus, Su Yu began to search outside the labyrinth. The search took about five minutes. If you walk 50 meters back towards the fog from the entrance of the labyrinth, youll be stopped by a transparent barrier. Within this semi-circular radius of 50 meters, after a careful search, Su Yu really found a good item on the ground! [Maze Amulet (Special Item)] Effect: In Tinas consciousness labyrinth, if you take fatal damage, it will be automatically triggered to negate this damage. (Effective when placed in the bag) Remaining uses: 10 Note: Up up down down left right left right BABA wait, why do I only have 10 extra lives? Looking at this [Maze Amulet], Su Yu quietly felt relieved. Lucky he explored a bit outside first. If he didnt have this amulet and had to start exploring the labyrinth from its entrance every time he died, that would have wasted too much time. After checking the items in his bag and ensuring that everything was prepared, Su Yu stepped into the entrance of the labyrinth. Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: 154, Maze Exploration, [Tina’s Crystal of Obsession]_1 Chapter 154: 154, Maze Exploration, [Tinas Crystal of Obsession]_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu had some understanding about clearing the maze dungeons. The worst thing you could do in a maze dungeon is barge in blindly. The internal walls of the maze are almost identical. Its easy to misjudge your direction if you stroll around aimlessly, which can lead you to lose your way completely. Clearing a maze dungeon is actually quite simple. As soon as Su Yu entered the maze, he pulled out a pen and paper from his bag and recorded all the routes he had taken. He moved forward at a constant speed with every step being 0.6 meters apart. Whenever he crossed a fork, he would clearly mark the distance he had just walked and the position of the fork. Every time he turned a corner, he would rotate the paper 90 degrees. In this way, it was unlikely to lose his way and he could easily navigate through the maze. Although the maze section was simple, this was, after all, the main storyline, and there were a lot of other elements mixed in the maze. Just as Su Yu reached the second junction, he ran into four monsters. Two of them were giant snakes. [Forest Python lv27] HP: 2220 Attack: 75 Skill: [Venomous Bite]: Bite the target, causing 240% attack damage, apply a layer of [Venom], and refresh the duration of [Venom] on the target. [Venom]: Causes 35 points of poison damage per second, lasting for 4 seconds. Can stack up to 10 times. [Serpents Swiftness (Passive)]: Has a 15% chance to dodge single target attacks and spells. Note: Tina was not afraid of snakes when she was a child, until she was bitten by a poisonous snake in the forest . The other two are giant spiders. [Wall Spider lv27] HP: 1955 Attack: 86 Skill: [Web of Restraint]: Spits a web towards the target, causing 150% attack damage and causing the target to be [Bound] for 3 seconds. [Poisonous Sting]: Pounces and stabs the target, causing 120%600% attack damage. The lower the targets health, the higher the damage, causing the target to be [Poisoned], causing 35 points of poison damage per second, lasting for 4 seconds. [Spiders Agility (Passive)]: Has a 15% chance to dodge single target attacks and spells. Note: Tina had a pet spider as a child, but she later adopted a cute stray cat and abandoned the spider. These four monsters were of ordinary level and posed no challenge to Su Yu. Su Yu used his [Summoning Rock Element] skill and a large rock element, over three meters tall and made entirely of granite, appeared by his side. Under his control, the rock element stretched out its huge stone fist and pounced at the four monsters. The spiders and pythons obviously also noticed the invading rock element and launched attacks at it. The pythons large mouth and the spiders poisonous pincers struck the rock element, scraping off a large amount of gravel. Su Yu was not slow either. After the rock element used [Mass Taunt] to control the monsters, he unreservedly launched his [Rain of Fire] and [Flash Chain] spells. Su Yus spells were powerful and his skill damage bonus was very high. Just two spells caused the four monsters HP to quickly drop to zero amidst a storm of lightning and flames, turning them into experience points and some drops. Su Yu went forward to check the drops from the monsters. In addition to equipment, spiritual energy coins and other basic drops, the four monsters also dropped four consumables called [Tinas Crystal of Obsession]. [Tinas Crystal of Obsession (Consumable)] Effect: Use on BOSS [Tinas Perseverance] to reduce its all attributes by 1%, and the score gained from killing the boss rises by 5%. Can stack up, lasting for 2 minutes. Seeing this item, Su Yu immediately understood: It seems that clearing the maze is only part of the task. The more exploration we do in the maze, the more monsters we kill, the higher the rewards well get from the task in the end. Having thought of this, Su Yu started to take action. He collected the loot from the four monsters, put on the dual-speed leather armor, and began to explore the entire maze. Besides spiders and pythons, two types of small monsters, there were occasional poisonous gas and fire traps on the ground and walls of the maze. But these were just minor nuisances to Su Yu. What really posed a threat to Su Yu was a creature called the [Ghost Cat]. [Ghost Cat lv63] Health Points: ??? Attack Power: ?? Skill: [Ghost Strike]: The Ghost Cat pounces on the target, inflicting 100% of the targets total health in true damage, ignoring shields and damage reduction skills. [Ghost Body (Passive)]: In its ghost state, it can easily pass through the maze walls. [Silent (Passive)]: Produces no sound while moving and attacking. Note: A stray cat adopted by Tina in her childhood, died of a malignant disease, one of the sources of Tinas obsession. The Ghost Cat moved silently, struck quickly, and was very hard to detect. For Su Yu, if the Ghost Cat appeared in front of him, he could use [Flash Skill] and [Ice Barrier] to dodge the attack. If the Ghost Cat appeared behind him or within his blind spot, it would be difficult to defend. He could only use the [Maze Amulet] to fend off the damage. In the following 50 minutes, Su Yu, while always being aware of any Ghost Cats appearing, fought monsters to collect the Crystals of Obsession and look for the mazes exit. Finally, after 42 minutes, Su Yu successfully explored 100% of the maze, killed two mini-bosses C [Spider Queen Eilis] and [The Embrace of the Serpent Goddess Cassiopeia], and arrived at the exit of the maze. Now, he only had two uses left for his [Maze Amulet], and he collected 40 [Tinas Crystals of Obsession]! As he exited the maze, he breathed a long sigh of relief at the open plain in front of him. He had been dizzy from constantly moving in the confined and dark maze, almost developing claustrophobia. But now, seeing the open plain before him, he felt incredibly refreshed! However, the maze dungeon was not over yet. About a hundred meters from the exit of the maze, a 30-meter-tall giant metal Golem was standing. This should be the final BOSS of the maze dungeon. The upper body of the Golem was red with a large thunder character; its abdomen was green and held a huge wind character; its lower limbs were blue with an enormous water character. Looking at the whole, it seemed like the golem was composed of three constructs. [Guardian of the Gate lv27 (Excellent)] Health Points: 25500 Attack Power: 378 Skills:[Dragon Flash Strike], [Wind Dragons Sweep], [Water Dragons Roar] Note: A large construct composed of the Thunder Demon God-Sanga, the Wind Demon God-Xuga, and the Water Demon God-Skaga, possessing an incredibly strong power. Seeing this boss, Su Yu couldnt help but sigh: It seems that the players who complete the main storyline must have the ability to fight bosses of the same level. Ordinary players cant even complete the main storyline. While sighing, Su Yu changed into a full set of cloth armor and began to cast a 20-fold power [Thunderfall Skill] intending to kill the boss in one shot. But before casting his spell, Su Yu glanced at the [Rock Element] standing beside him. Looking at the Rock Elements rugged physique, a new idea suddenly popped up in his mind: Maybe I could try this. Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: 155, Tokusatsu film level combat, consumable with amazing effect_1 Chapter 155: 155, Tokusatsu film level combat, consumable with amazing effect_1 Translator: 549690339 All skills, when upgraded to legendary quality, will gain the Charging characteristic, which drastically increases the power of spells through charging. If [Summoning Rock Element] is charged for a long time, what kind of rock element can it create? Can it defeat the boss in front of me? Thinking of this, Su Yu suddenly became interested. He stopped condensing [Thunderfall Skill], and instead decided to try out the legendary quality [Summoning Rock Element]. Su Yu first dismissed the rock elements around him. After the skill cooldown finished, he began charging the spell. With the charging, a large amount of elemental power converged in front of Su Yu, slowly solidifying into a giant rock element that is 30 meters tall and 8 meters wide! Unlike the dull regular rock elements, this giant rock element glowed with a faint gold, looking mighty and impressive. [Rock Emperor Lv27 (Exceptional)] Health: 30200 Attack Power: 145 Skills: [Mass Taunt], [Stomp], [Earth Strike], [Summon Rock Guard], [Granite Skin (Passive)], [Dignity of the Rock Emperor (Passive)]. [Summon Rock Guard]: Summons five [Rock Elements] to fight for you. Cooldown 5 minutes, lasts for 3 minutes. [Dignity of the Rock Emperor (Passive)]: 30% chance to turn enemy rock creatures against themselves, deal an extra 100% damage to rock creatures. Su Yus total mana is only 2600 points. Summoning one [Rock Emperor] consumed a full 2000 points, almost draining him. However, the properties of the Rock Emperor are very strong! A whopping 30,000 health points, 20% more than the exceptional quality boss, [Guardian of the Gate]! Plus, the Rock Emperor has two new skills: [Summon Rock Guard] and [Dignity of the Rock Emperor]. All in all, the Rock Emperors attributes are on par with a green exceptional quality boss! Go, Rock Emperor! Su Yu command the Rock Emperor to attack the boss [Guardian of the Gate], while he himself stood in place, eating fruit to slowly recover his mana. Boom! Boom! Boom! The Rock Emperor walked toward the boss with slow and heavy steps, the ground quivering under its trampling. The boss had been watching the Rock Emperor since the moment it was formed. Once the Rock Emperor entered range, [Dragon Flash Strike], [Wind Dragons Sweep]! The boss started bombarding the Rock Emperor with ranged magic attacks non-stop. The Rock Emperor has high physical defense but average Magic resistance, and each spell can take away about 3% of its health. Despite this, the Rock Emperor charged up, shrugging off the damage. [Earth Strike]! -1243 The huge stone fist slammed hard onto the boss, causing the bosss health to drop by 5% instantly. At the same time, with a wave of the Rock Emperors hand, five small rock elements appeared in front of the boss, surrounding it. In the following time, it was a punch from the Rock Emperor, a spell from the boss. Like a turn-based game, the two big guys health dropped synchronously. Su Yu was watching the fight from the sidelines the whole time. Watching this battle, he suddenly felt as if he were watching a sci-fi movie! It felt like a scene from an Ultraman movie! Monster VS monster. And it felt a bit like Diamond VS Godzilla. The attributes of the Rock Emperor are pretty good, if we go against the Skuru fleet in the future, this big guy should attract a lot of fire power. Su Yu thought to himself, rubbing his chin. Soon, the results of this action film level battle were released. The Boss [Guardian of the Door] had a slight edge. By the end of the battle, the Rock Emperors health depleted to zero, turning into a pile of rocks, while the boss still had 20% of his health bar remaining. It was a magic boss after all, its magic resistance provided it with quite an advantage against this physical tank. Su Yu didnt hesitate. After the Rock Emperor went down, he walked forward and charged his [Thunderfall Skill]. Three seconds later, a gigantic thunder bolt fell from the sky, striking the boss. Crack! The Bosss health bar went straight down to zero, and it crashed onto the ground. Ding, [Orleans City Holy Woman (12/100)] completed. Reward: [Echo of the Phantom Cat (Consumable Item)] X1, Experience Points X3000. After receiving the task completion prompt, a transparent ghostly kitten suddenly darted from the walls of the maze towards Su Yu and directly climbed into his backpack. Su Yus backpack also contained one more item. [Echo of the Phantom Cat (Consumable Item)] Remaining uses: 10 Effect 1: Using 1 use, youll enter the [Ghost] state, allowing you to pass through any obstructions like walls, with a duration of 5 minutes. Effect 2: Consuming all 10 uses, summon the Ghost Cat to unleash a [Ghost Strike], inflicting true damage equal to 100% of the targets health, ignoring shields and damage reduction abilities. (Effective only against targets below level 63.) Note 1: The valid target level of Effect 2 is consistent with the level of [Tina Garcia]. If Tina Garcia dies, this consumable will become unusable. Note 2: If [Tina Garcia] is within 40 meters of you, the remaining uses of this consumable item will increase by 1 every 6 hours, to a maximum of 30 uses. This this effect is too powerful, isnt it? Seeing the properties of this consumable item, Su Yu, despite having lived twice, couldnt help but be taken aback. In the late game, Tina becomes a 7th order legendary strong person like Xi Fan and Walnut! Does this consumable item allow for an instant kill of legendary strong people who are lower in level than Tina? If transferred into the real world in the future wouldnt it be a [Skru Strongman Dequalifier]? Of course, the Ghost Cats [Ghost Strike] is not 100% accurate. Even Su Yu, when confronted head-on with the Ghost Cat, can effectively dodge the attack. And even if the strike hits, the Skru strong person may also possess abilities like [Resurrection Armor] to save their life. But the value of this consumable item is still extremely high! If used correctly, it could completely kill two or three 6th order Skru from the Sanctuary! A 6th order strong person is a top-tier existence in the Skru Star. There are fewer than 700 Skru people above the 6th order, losing one would probably make them lament for a long time. Fortunately, Im the one who took on these two main story lines. If they were given to other players, they might waste such a powerful consumable item. Su Yu secretly felt relieved in his heart. Whats a pity though, is that the consumable items rewarded from tasks cannot be traded among players. Otherwise, it would be great if I could also get the consumable items produced from the two rebel main storylines. But then again, Snow Leopard has already found the two players who have taken the rebel line. Ill give him a heads up later on, to not use the powerful consumable items right away. If we have extra Blood of Tina in the future, we can transfer them into the real world using these items . Su Yus thoughts began to drift. Just at this moment, a game prompt pulled him back from his thoughts. Ding, main story [Orleans City Holy Woman (13/100)] has been updated. Quest requirements: Use the portal to enter Tinas surface world inside her consciousness and clear out Tinas obsessions in the surface world. Quest Reward: [Tinas Golden Wings (Special Item)], Experience Points X3000. Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: 156, Tina’s Consciousness of the ‘External World’_1 Chapter 156: 156, Tinas Consciousness of the External World_1 Translator: 549690339 After the [Guardian of the Gate] fell, a pale golden teleportation portal appeared not far in front of its body. Su Yu walked over to check the bosss loot, but found that unlike usual, the boss did not drop equipment and materials. The only item in the loot list was 20 pieces of [Tinas Crystal of Obsession]. Damn it, I dont need equipment anyway but how did Tina develop an obsession with this big thing? said Su Yu, looking at the construct made of the three demon-gods of thunder, wind, and water. He wondered what on earth had appealed to Tinas moe tendencies. Ill have to ask Tina about it some other time. Su Yu pocketed the 20 [Crystals of Obsession] and entered the teleportation portal. After a dizzying period of teleportation, Su Yu entered the outer world of Tinas consciousness. Tinas conscious world was divided into the outer world and the inner world, both of which were strongly disturbed by obsessions. What Su Yu had to do was to eliminate these obsessions so that Tina could wake up in reality. Upon entering the outer world of consciousness, the 13th chapter of the main storyline officially began. However, Su Yu, who had just entered, was completely dumbfounded. Because after coming to the conscious world, the character he was controlling was no longer the young male character, [Nemesis], but had turned into a little girl. Stretching out his soft little hand and looking at the cute little skirt on his body, Su Yu was one hundred percent sure that he had become a little girl! Looking around, he realized he was in a grocery store named[Morning Song Grocery Store]. Seeing the shops name, Su Yu immediately remembered. Wasnt this the name of the shop Tina opened in the novice village? Indeed, after the busy shopkeeper found some free time, he turned to her with a smile and said, Tina, how about helping Dad run this grocery store when you grow up? Hearing the shopkeepers words, Su Yu finally understood. He had taken over the body of Tina when she was a young girl! And he gained control over Tinas body. Although he really wanted to take out the [Sorrow of Fungus] and strike Tinas father, for the sake of the mission, she clenched her little fist and said in a cute voice, Dad, Tina will work hard! During the next two hours, according to the storyline, Su Yu sped through all the major events in Tinas life. From Tinas childhood being bitten by a poisonous snake, her adopted stray cat dying to inheriting the Morning Song Grocery Store when she grew up, being tested for her warrior talent Finally joining the Unicorn Knights and confronting mentor Megan in the big arena. Su Yu, controlling Tinas body, experienced all of her lifes major events. During the mission, to help Tina make up for her regrets and eliminate her obsessions, Su Yu forcibly changed the outcome of many events. For instance: Kicking away the poisonous snake about to bite her, he received [Tinas Crystal of Obsession]x1. He managed to heal the dying stray cat with herbal medicine, earning[Tinas Crystal of Obsession]x5. Becoming a diligent manager of the Morning Song Grocery Store and receiving praise from the villagers, he received[Tinas Crystal of Obsession]x3. Taking the initiative to woo a foreign adventurer named[Nemesis] . Finally, at the Orleans City Grand Arena. Legion Commander Grace was floating in the sky, openly condoning the cheating by Mentor Megan, allowing the duel to proceed. At that moment, a pair of golden wings spread behind Tina. Tina soared into the sky, the golden lance carrying with it immense power and went straight through the Legion Commanders body. How how is it possible? Youve actually reached the 6th rank? The Legion Commander incredulously looked at the lance piercing his body, then he exploded, dropping a total of 20[Crystals of Obsession]. Killing the Legion Commander had cleared the obsession haunting Tinas outer world of consciousness. Meanwhile, the Tina in the sky returned to her original form as Nemesis. Ding, the main storyline [Saint of Orleans City (13/100)] has been completed. Reward received: [Tinas Golden Wings (Special Item)] 1, Experience Points 3000. [Tinas Golden Wings (Special Item)] Effect: Launches you 500 meters into the sky and opens golden wings. Cooldown time: 20 minutes. (Can only be used in non-combat state.) After transforming back to his original form, Su Yu tried to pat his own chest. Feeling the solid muscles there, he let out a sigh. Although he had been controlling Tinas body just now, his operating authority had been quite low. In order to protect Tinas privacy, actions like patting ones chest were impossible, making the body feel very stiff. Now he could finally pat his chest, yet it was his own chest. Su Yu felt at a loss for words. After completing the mission, Su Yu turned his attention to the reward item[Tinas Golden Wings]. After reading the details of the item, Su Yu nodded, Well, its a decent auxiliary item, at least it can be used for climbing mountains. If Su Yu needed to climb a 500-meter hill in the future, he could activate this item at the foot of the hill, fly to a height of 500 meters, glide over and save a lot of time. Of course, in a non-combat state, this item can also provide some escape aid. He could study it more deeply later. After completing the mission, a golden teleportation door opened in the center of the duel field. Meanwhile, Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding, your main plotline has been updated! [Saint of Orleans City (14/100)]. Task requirement: Enter the inner world of Tinas consciousness and kill the boss [Tinas Obsession]. Task reward: Experience Points 3000. [Tinas Obsession] boss in the 14th chapter? Could it be that its not the final boss? However, Su Yu didnt think too much about it. Checking his backpack, so far he had obtained 99 pieces of [Tinas Crystal of Obsession]. He got all the crystals he could during the mission, so he believed the final boss wouldnt be too hard. Su Yu put the [Crystals of Obsession] at the most frequently used slot in his backpack and stepped into the teleportation portal. Once again, after a whirl of dizziness, Su Yu found himself in a golden space. Beneath him was a dazzling golden metal ground, above him an incredibly bright golden sky, and beside him, an endless golden mist. The environment Su Yu was in now was very similar to the maze earlier, only the gray color scheme of the maze had been replaced with gold. In front of Su Yu stood a giant Tina wearing golden armor and standing 5 meters tall. [Tinas Obsession (Epic) lv27] Health points: 68300 Attack: 1247 Skills: [Radiant Flame Piercing], [Shining Flame Slash], [Body of the Divine (Passive)] Note: The amalgamation of Tinas obsessions, the root cause of Tinas unconscious state. The colossal Tina in front of him could be considered a gigantic version of Tina, with her skills replicated too. But its eyes were blood red, making it look a bit scary. The gigantic Tina, upon noticing Su Yus arrival, promptly transformed into a beam of golden light and charged toward his location. In an instant, the golden lance was already at Su Yus chest. Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: 157, Guardian Deity of Empire, Gold Legend Accessory_1 Chapter 157: 157, Guardian Deity of Empire, Gold Legend Accessory_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu hadnt expected the boss to be so fast. He quickly released the [Flash Skill]. Woosh! A white light flared up, and Su Yu instantly arrived 15 meters away, evading the bosss attack. The boss missed his first attack and immediately turned his pike towards Su Yu for another assault. And this time, the attack was extremely rapid. In a moment, the golden pike nearly stabbed into Su Yus chest. But Su Yu counterattacked swiftly. Masses of [Crystals of Obsession] were hurled from his hand, raining down onto the boss. With nowhere to dodge due its huge form, the boss was struck by the crystals, which merged directly into his body. Under the effect of the crystals, the boss size began to shrink steadily and his speed dropped rapidly. The boss let out a pained howl, brandishing his golden pike, trying to impale Su Yu with a single thrust. Su Yu stood unmoving, continuously using control skills: [Frost Nova]s freeze, [Thunderfall Skill]s paralysis, [Earth Spike Thrust]s knockback, [Summoning Rock Element]s group taunt Though each control effect didnt last long, they stacked up, trapping the boss for a full 5 seconds! In between unleashing control skills, Su Yu also tossed out the [Crystals of Obsession] one by one. As the crystals successively hit, the bosss size dramatically shrank once again, decreasing from an initial height of five meters down to one and a half meters before stopping, and both his defense and movement speed significantly decreased. After throwing out the last crystal and using [Insight Skill] to check, the bosss remaining health was only 683 points, and its attributes were only 1% of the original. Ah, poor boss, Su Yu remarked. With a casual [Thunderfall Skill], he effortlessly took out the boss. Ding, main plot [Saint of Orleans City (14/100)] is completed, reward: Experience Points X3000 received. Ding, main plot [Saint of Orleans City (15/100)] updated. Quest requirement: Go to Tinas Outer World consciousness, confront the intruders with the awake Tina. Quest reward: Random rewards based on the overall quest rating. The boss [Tinas Perseverance] offered no loot, and there was nothing worth lingering for in the Inner World. Following the quest prompt, Su Yu stepped into the portal again. The teleportation light brightened, and Su Yus figure appeared in the center of the Orleans Citys Grand Coliseum, the very spot where he had just impaled General Grace. But as soon as he arrived here, Su Yu was immediately taken aback. Because just in front of him, outside the coliseum, two giants more than two hundred meters tall had appeared! One of the giants was Tina. Su Yu could sense that this Tina was her own consciousness, which was now awake. Seeing Su Yu teleport out from the Inner World, Tina gave him a small smile and then looked vigilantly at the other giant facing her. The other giant was an elderly man, white-haired and bearded, clad in a simple white robe. The old man was standing a few hundred meters from Tina, watching her with a benign expression. Who are you?! Why have you entered my consciousness world? Tina gaze full of caution became even more pronounced as she stared at the elderly man. But when Su Yu recognized who the old man was, he was taken aback! Could this be Evan Goldsparrow! What is he doing here? The elderly man before him was Evan Goldsparrow, a rank eight God Level being, and the guardian deity of the Goldsparrow Empire. There were only twelve Rank Eight beings in the entire game world, each possessing a terrifying power capable of annihilating the entire game world, and Evan was one of them. In his previous life, Su Yu only encountered this supremely powerful being during a large-scale battle in the fifth expansion pack Shining New World. Unexpectedly, Evan made an appearance as early as in the first expansion pack, and within Tinas consciousness domain no less! Evan could see the caution on Tinas face. However, he didnt mind, simply giving her a slight smile, Allow me to introduce myself. I am Evan Goldsparrow, the third emperor of the Goldsparrow Empire. I presume youve heard of me? What?! You are the Guardian God Evan Goldsparrow? Tina was greatly surprised. Indeed. Evan spoke amicably, Young lady, Ive sought you out because I sensed the aura of destiny emanating from you. The future of the Goldsparrow Empire may just be in the hands of both you and the little girl, Alyssa. Are you willing to contribute your strength for the future of the empire? Even though Tina was uncertain whether the elder before her was genuine, she still hesitated and nodded: I am willing to make utmost efforts for the glory of the Empire. But if you truly are the Guardian God Evan, why dont you take action yourself? Please understand, I am only a fourth-order warrior, while you are an eighth order! Well, thats a long story. My main body is currently battling in another plane and cannot return in time. Moreover, intervening in the main plane costs a great deal, and the current fragile ecosystem of the main plane cannot withstand such a cost. I see. Tina nodded. Even though she didnt fully understand his explanation, she got the sense that it was a significant issue. Evan continued, Tina, since you are willing to contribute to the empire, I wont let your efforts go unrewarded. What you see now is my avatar. From today onwards, my avatar will be constantly around you, protecting you. Creatures of the seventh order and below will no longer pose a threat to you. What you need to do now is to swiftly enhance your powers, become the captain of the Unicorn Knight Order, and then, along with that little girl Alyssa, reclaim the lost territories of the Empire. Become the captain of the Unicorn Knight Order? But Im not ready yet. Tina was a bit taken aback. She had only just joined the order a few days ago, and now she was expected to wrestle the position of captain from the current commander, Grace. Was this even appropriate? No worries. In the tide of destiny, no one can ever truly say they are ready. Evan smiled, then turned to look at Su Yu, As for you, explorer of another realm. Upon hearing Evan mention his name, Su Yu immediately focused his attention on him. You helped Tina clear her obsessions. Well done! This small object is a token of our first meeting. With a wave of Evans hand, a golden streak of light flew from his hand right into the center of Su Yus palm. Ding, the main scenario [Saint of Orleans City (15/100)] has been completed. Calculating reward now . You have received an SSS rating for this scenario. Reward: [Gold Legend Stopwatch], Experience Pointsx20000. [Gold Legend Stopwatch] Accessory Active C Stasis: One-time use. You will be invincible and untargetable for 5 seconds, but unable to do anything else during this time (turning into a broken stopwatch). Note: Can be synthesized with [Explorers Armguard] and [Demons grimoire] to create the legendary accessory, [Zhongya Hourglass]; it can also be synthesized with [Storm Sword] and [Chainmail] to create the legendary chest armor, [Guardian Angel]. This is a good item! Su Yus eyes brightened. Five seconds of invincibility and untargetability is essentially a one-time life-saving trick! Though he already had plenty of life-saving skills, like [Ice Barrier] and [Flash Skill]. But the more life-saving items he had, the better! Thank you very much, Lord Evan! Su Yu bowed to Evan. Youre welcome. Evan waved at them. Ill see you in the future! Tina, if you encounter any problems during your training, ask me. My avatar will stay within a five-kilometer radius of you until you fully grow. Having said that, Evans figure began shaking irregularly, then completely vanished from Tinas consciousness domain. Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: 158, Legendary Hidden Task_1 Chapter 158: 158, Legendary Hidden Task_1 Translator: 549690339 After the departure of God Evan, vitality was immediately restored to the world. During the discussion conducted by the three, everything in the world was in a timeless state, until Evan left, it returned to normal. In the duel arena, the audience watched Su Yu in stunned silence, rendering the entire arena eerily quiet. What just happened?! The duel was going on fine, how did Tina suddenly sprout wings, instantly defeating the Legion Leader, Grace, and even turn into a man after landing? Were they dreaming? Su Yu ignored these non-existent spectators. At this moment, he looked at the towering Tina outside the field with satisfaction. Tinas bloodline was inherently of a bug-level status, becoming stronger by absorbing Monster Blood Essence. Now Tina had gained an additional advantage C having God Evan as her personal mentor, an incredible strategist working by her side! In the foreseeable future, Tinas growth would be smooth sailing, her prospects limitless! However, for Su Yu, opportunities to encounter top players in the game were rare. He would, of course, not pass up this opportunity and try to gain some advantage in any way possible. So, as Evans figure disappeared, Su Yu shouted loudly: Lord Evan, if I encounter any problems in cultivation, can I consult you as well? When meeting top players, he was impudent enough to ask for guidance. Thick-skinned he may be but at least he had a chance. If he had stayed silent, he would have had no chance at all, much like his approach to pursuing women. You? A voice echoed from afar. Only after a while, the voice echoed back again: In consideration of your assistance to Alyssa and Tina this is how it is, if you can reach the Sixth-Order Sanctuary in your lifetime, I will give you the opportunity to be my student. Ding, congratulations on activating the legendary hidden mission [Favor of Evan Goldsparrow]. Mission requirement: Level up to Level 75 (Sixth Order), find Evan Goldsparrow in the entrance of Shining New World. Mission Reward: Become a student of Evan Goldsparrow. Okay, Teacher, I will definitely improve my strength as quickly as possible! Su Yu promised loudly. But this time he didnt receive any response. At this time, the gigantic Tinas body gradually shrank back to her original height of 1.68 meters and walked to Su Yus side. She didnt pay attention to the exchange between Su Yu and Evan, contemplating other things with a hesitant face. Nemesis, Tina hesitated. Should I really follow God Evans advice and become the commander of the Unicorn Knight Corps? Of course, my teacher would never harm you. Su Yu affectionately patted Tinas shoulder: And havent you ever thought of becoming the commander? I havent thought about it yet, Tina shook her head: Recently, Ive only been focusing on cultivating to become stronger. As for becoming a legion leader its only been a few days since I joined the team! Well, you might want to start considering it now, Su Yu said seriously. You should understand the current situation of the empire, right? I of course. If you want to help the empire regain lost ground and help the princess defeat the rebellion, even if you cultivate to the Seventh Order, your personal strength wont be enough. You need to utilize the power of the Unicorn Legion, and even more troops, in order to provide significant assistance to the princess. Mmm, that makes sense, Tina heaved a sigh and bowed her head, contemplating. After a while, she raised her head, her spirits lifted. Nemesis, Ive made up my mind! Ive decided to follow God Evans advice and become the commander of the Unicorn Knight Corps as soon as possible. I might even command all the troops in Orleans City to provide the greatest assistance to the princess. Tina clenched her fists, her gaze serious: Not long ago, the princess almost got caught in Kaishi Town, with even the trusted Cat Morning Star from the Star Realm wounded heavily. The princess is in great danger right now. We need to rapidly expand our area of influence in order to help her! Thats right! The princess is indeed in grave danger, Su Yu nodded. But he suddenly realized something was amiss. Wait a minute, Tina, how did you know about the battle on Kaishi? Su Yu was stunned. If the Legion Leader, Grace, didnt know about the situation with the big battle, then how did Tina know about it? It couldnt be that Tinas channels to receive information are more than Graces, could it? I knew it Tina seemed to suddenly see the light, her face reddened: During those last two hours, I had a weird dream. In the dream, I experienced all of your previous experiences. Tina shared the dream she just had. This dream was all about the significant events Su Yu had been through: From Su Yus face-off against the Star-forged Dragon King, to his visit to the princess, then negotiating in Maple City, and finally saving the princess in Kaishi Town. Tina experienced all of these events again in her dream. If it could be said that Su Yu had just experienced Tinas life and No one understands Tina better than him. Jpg Now, it would be No one understands Su Yu better than Tina. Jpg Uh I see, Su Yu was somewhat speechless about this task. At the time when he was experiencing major events in Tinas life, Tina was also experiencing the major occurrences in his game life? What would that be considered? Body swapping? He didnt expect the classic plot of a drama movie to appear in this task. But theres one thing, I always found it strange, pondered Tina, her left index finger pointing at her chin. Whats strange? Why do you have a tail? Tina was genuinely puzzled: I got control of some part of your body in the dream. I tried to touch that tail many times, but I never succeeded. Su Yu: A tail? He actually appeared so strange in Tinas dream, even with a tail? In Su Yus mind, he couldnt help conjuring up the image of Sun Wukong from Journey to the West, hopping around with a long tail But, that didnt seem to matter. Su Yu coughed twice to switch the subject: We should leave the dream world as soon as possible, or something might happen in the real world. Alright, Tina nodded. She was kind of thinking of ripping open Su Yus clothes to see what the tail was, but she was too shy and also had to focus on the mission at hand. Ill have a chance to check it out later, Tina thought to herself, then concentrated her efforts, compelling herself to wake up in the real world as soon as possible. Su Yus consciousness also left her dream world as Tina forced him out, returning to his own body. Several minutes later, in the resting room of the Orleans City Grand Arena, Su Yu and Tina, who had been unconscious moments before, slowly opened their eyes and sat up from the ground. Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: 160, Return to Territory (Additional update)_1 Chapter 160: 160, Return to Territory (Additional update)_1 Translator: 549690339 Grace stood by the doorway of the lounge, her face clouded with indecision for a long while. In the end, she let out a long sigh, resigning herself to the situation: Tina, I will assist you in becoming proficient in your role as Unicorn Knight Squadron Captain as quickly as possible. I will also suppress any dissenting voices within the squadron. Everything all for the Empire. All for the Empire, Tina replied softly. Tina felt a little awkward; after all, Grace had served as the captain for many years, and she was a newcomer who had just joined the squadron. She was even unaware of the organizational structure of the squadron yet here she was usurping Graces position. But for the Princess, for the Empire, for God Evan, she had no choice but to proceed. At this thought, Tina slightly shook her head. Commander, what should we do now? Should we return to the camp together? Return to the camp? Theres no hurry. I should first check on your health. Grace grabbed Tinas hand, using magic to detect the internal state of her body. After a thorough check, Grace slowly said, Tina, youve just broken through a boundary, and your foundation is not very solid yet. Moreover, your conscious fluctuations are also quite unstable. It would be better if you stayed at home to recuperate for the next two or three days. Ill handle the matters in the knight squadron in the meantime. Report at the camp in three days when you have returned to your peak state, and then I will officially hand over the position of commander to you! Tina knew well that she needed a good rest and did not object. Alright, Ill go to the camp after resting for three days. Ill leave the camp matters up to you. Su Yu received an up-to-date game prompt on his end: Ding, your main plot has been updated! [Orleans City Saintess (16/100)]. Mission requirements: Follow Tina to the Unicorn Knight Squadron camp, witness Tina becoming the captain of the Unicorn Knight Squadron. Mission countdown begins 5:59:58. Mission reward: 3000 Experience Points. After discussing the internal situation of the squadron, Grace bid farewell to Tina and hurried back to the camp. Meanwhile, Tina returned to her home on Pinecone Street with Su Yus company. Nemesis, would you like to come in and sit? At Tinas home, Tina stroked the door frame of her dwelling, blinking her big eyes and asking. Not this time, I have important things to do, replied Su Yu softly. In truth, he was interested in visiting Tinas house, but the [Yulon Divine Statue] was still in the mailbox. He had to retrieve it and place it in his territory as soon as possible. This statue could greatly shorten the construction period of the territory, so the earlier it is placed, the better. Alright then, you go ahead, Tina said, sounding slightly disappointed. Since Su Yu did not want to stay, she would have to while away the time alone at home. Sensing that Tina did not want to be home alone, Su Yu had a sudden inspiration: Tina, why dont I take you for a tour in my territory? After all, youre resting at home, going out without engaging in physical activities shouldnt affect anything. Visit your territory? Sure! Lets go right now! Tinas eyes lit up, and she immediately started to change her clothes. She had heard Su Yu mention his territory before and thought it would be nice to see it. . Twenty minutes later, a medium-sized cargo ship was sailing downstream along the Moonlight River. This cargo ship belonged to the territory. The ship was loaded with salt, clothes, mirrors, and other goods needed by the residents, as well as some Sunstones that [Crazy Dave] had specifically requested. According to the news from Swift, Dave was almost close to cultivating Sunflowers that produce more sunlight. And the Sunstone was one of the key materials needed to cultivate these sunflowers! In the previous life, Dave was controlled by NPC forces and had always failed to cultivate Sunflowers that produce more sunlight. If he could succeed this time, it would undoubtedly be great news for the Humans of Blue Star! Therefore, upon receiving this news, Su Yu personally went to the market to buy enough Sunstones and used the cargo ship to transport them back to the territory. Whether he could succeed or not depended on if Dave could pull it off! On the cargo ships deck, goblin businessman Veena Blackgold, wearing a sharp black suit, spoke to Su Yu in a spirited manner, Boss Nemesis, all the gambling accounts have been settled. After deducting taxes and fees for the organizers, we made a net profit of 16.23 million spiritual energy coins! Heres all the money weve earned, please check! Veena Blackgold carefully took a black Magic Crystal Card out of his pocket and handed it to Su Yu. The figure displayed on the Magic Crystal Card was 17.43 million. The extra 1.2 million was the amount that Su Yu had already pre-paid to Tina. Veena Blackgold single-handedly handled the collection of gambling debts, calculations, and tax assignments. Su Yu wasnt worried about him running off with the money because he had already joined the territory and had a loyalty greater than 90, eliminating any risk of escape. Su Yu glanced at the numbers on the Magic Crystal Card without further ado. He casually attached it to his bag, and the spiritual energy coin balance in his bag became: 7393093432. This figure not only didnt decrease from when he entered the game, but it also increased by more than 15 million. It seemed his money was only increasing. However, it would be quite easy to burn through this money. Su Yu looked at the [Yulon Divine Statue] in his bag. [Yulon Divine Statue (Special Item)] Effect: Offer tribute to the statue to grant your territory the [Wind Calls Rain Orderly] buff. The more tribute offered, the stronger the buff effect. [Wind Calls Rain Orderly]: Blesses a territory with favorable weather and conditions, greatly improving the productivity of the people and significantly increasing the number of refugees. The [Yulon Divine Statue] can enhance the buff by burning money. Once its burned to a certain level and the [Mage Tower] is built, it can then indiscriminately burn money through the Mage Tower. While 7.4 billion Spiritual Energy Coins might seem a lot, they might be all burned up within a month once put to use. By then, he would have to consider whether to earn money himself or to cooperate with the relevant departments. Tina had been standing by Su Yus side all along. She leaned against the ships railing, witnessing the entire process of Su Yu collecting money. Hearing Veena Blackgold mention that he made a one-time profit of over 16 million Spiritual Energy coins she was quite taken aback. My God, Nemesis! You actually made so much money at once? Over 16 million?! Its just pocket change, Su Yu replied nonchalantly. By the way, are you making all this money to help the Princess build an army? Tina asked curiously. Er . Yes, thats right, its to help the Princess build an army. Tinas words offered a reminder to Su Yu: given the Princesss current shortage of funds, he could lend her some of his temporarily unused money. When the Princess unified the entire country, his money could probably double! Tina didnt have much of a concept of money. Seeing 16 million, she was slightly surprised and quickly got over it. She tiptoed to see both sides of the river bank. Nemesis, when will we arrive at your territory? We are already here, Su Yu pointed to a dock appearing on the horizon. That is the place, once we land on the dock, we have arrived! Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: 161, Legendary Talent_1 Chapter 161: 161, Legendary Talent_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yus fiefdom [Aphi Village]. The wharf of the Aphi Village has been expanded several times, extending nearly 50 meters from the riverbank. The waters on the fiefs riverbank are shallow, barely deep enough to moor large cargo ships after stretching 50 meters out. A number of cargo ships, fishing boats, and small warships are docked along the 50-meter long wharf. Tina leans over the ships edge, carefully counting the amount of these boats. 1, 2, 3 52, 53, Nemesis, there are a total of 53 ships! Tina laughed to Su Yu. This trip gave Tina a sort of picnic feeling, and shes especially pleased because she gets to enjoy the landscape and play in the waters with Su Yu. Yeah! There are already 53! In a few days, there will be hundreds of them! Su Yu said, a smile on his face. Currently, the drawing of the fiefdoms [Shipyard] has not been unlocked yet, the boats are mainly bought instead of being made. When the [Shipyard] is built in the future, they can start making boats on a large scale. But There are so many people on the wharf! Tina pointed at the crowded wharf: Are all these people residents in your fiefdom? Following the direction of Tinas finger, Su Yu found that the wharf was indeed crowded with people. Among them, the NPC residents were scarce, most of them were players who came to watch the excitement. 20 minutes ago, Su Yu sent back the message Returning to the fiefdom with Tina. Upon receiving this message, the whole fiefdom was excited! Tina wasnt the unseen rural lass she used to be. Every one of her main quest videos has over 100,000+ views. Moreover, shes the protagonist of the main plotline, becoming one of the top three most popular NPCs! She probably ranks a little less than Princess Alyssa. So when they heard that Tina was coming, the players were very excited and flocked to the wharf to get a glimpse. These arent all my subjects, most of them are here for the spectacle. To watch the spectacle? Tina blinked her big puzzled eyes. It would be too complicated to explain now. Just follow me later and remember not to get lost. Alright. Tina suddenly grabbed Su Yus hand, her eyes curved into crescents: We can hold hands, then you wouldnt have to worry about me getting lost. Su Yu: The cargo ship was moored at the wharf. Su Yu and Tina disembarked together. Seeing the living breathing Tina, the crowd at the pier immediately boiled up! Damn! Boss Ke actually brought her here! This game offers a high degree of freedom! So even the NPCs from the main plotline have free movement? Since Tina is here, could the visit of Princess Alyssa be far off? Hey! Hearing you say that, Im kind of looking forward to the princess arrival. Boss Ke, can I take a picture with Tina? Su Yu smiled and greeted the players. We can do pictures another time! We still have important things to do. With that, Su Yu pulled Tina to the edge of the crowd and began to leave. Several people in the crowd were game anchors, such as The Maple Forest of Matsushima, Rapeseed Blossom, Evolution Brother At this moment, they all surrounded, aiming their cameras at Tina, while also communicating with their viewers: Everyone, look, Boss Ke is actually holding Tinas hand. Could players and NPCs develop into intimate lover relationships in the game? Especially The Maple Forest of Matsushima, he even made a close-up of Su Yu and Tinas holding hands. Seeing this, the barrage in his live streaming room immediately blew up: Wow, truly! Boss Ke is holding hands with Tina. Does that mean Tina has been taken by Boss Ke? You guys are overthinking! Its just holding hands, doesnt mean anything. (lemon) (lemon) But Boss Ke already has Dave! You scum! Did you forget your legal wife Dave? This game is set in a medieval background, maybe we can have multiple wives and concubines. Now, I declare, Dave is the main wife, Tina is the concubine! I dont agree! Where are we to place our Princess Alyssa? Right, the princess is the main wife! Hold on, those who say the princess is the main wife! The princess is only 14 years old, you beasts! Officer Shu, its them! The barrage discussion did drift off quite a bit. As the players are making noises at the wharf, Steward Kole isnt very pleased. He felt these strange adventurers were too carefree, showing disrespect to the master and honorable guest. So, he took the chance to push his way through the crowd and squeeze his way to Su Yus side. Master, welcome back to the fiefdom! Kole bowed respectfully. Oh, Kole! Su Yu patted his shoulder: I was just about to find you, let me introduce you to a new colleague, Veena Blackgold, who will be in charge of the fiefdoms foreign trade in the future. Su Yu pulled the goblin Veena Blackgold, who was behind him, to the front and introduced him to Kole. A goblin? Kole raised an eyebrow. For these weak, green-skinned dwarves, Kole had a natural abhorrence. But since he was brought by the master, he suppressed his discomfort and shook hands with him: Welcome to the fiefdom, Mr. Blackgold. Hello, big guy. Veena Blackgold, who is skilled in observing words and colors, keenly felt that Kole didnt like him. But for Boss Kes sake, he decided not to say anything. Su Yu also perceived the discord between his two subordinates, but he didnt mind it too much, figuring that it will always take time for different races to coexist harmoniously. Kole. Su Yu ordered, You command the laborers to move the cargo from the ship to the village. Also, send the [Sunstone] to Dave as quickly as you can. Understood, Master! Upon receiving the orders, Steward Kole suddenly became vigorous. Su Yu patted his shoulder again, then walked off towards the village with Tina. [Aphi Village] has been established for two days now, with its population approaching two hundred people. The environment in the village has greatly improved compared with when it was first established. A ring of wooden fences outside the village provides protection from external threats. Inside the village, wide roads extend in all directions, with rows of new houses lining both sides of the roads. In the center of the village, everything from pubs, plazas, to hospitals are readily available. The villagers have food to eat, work to do, and there is laughter everywhere. Since they were in the village and couldnt get lost, Su Yu let go of Tinas hand. Tina didnt mind, she was very curious about everything around her. Shed glance around excitedly, inspecting everything she could. Upon seeing a wild cat walking along the road, her childishness got the better of her and she rushed over, holding the cat in her arms and petting it enthusiastically, making the wild cat Meow incessantly. Nemesis, I really like the atmosphere of your village. Tina said happily: In Nolan Village, we were all suffocated by the heavy taxes, many people have never laughed. But its different here! Tina took a deep breath and closed her eyes: I can feel it, the residents here are all very happy! I love this feeling! After we help princess regain her lost territories, I want to settle down in your village. Would you accept me then? Ding, legendary talent [Tina Garcia] wants to join your fiefdom in the future, do you accept? Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: 162、Effect_1 of 【Yulon Statue】 Chapter 162: 162Effect_1 of Yulon Statue Translator: 549690339 Upon hearing Tina say everyone in the village lives happily, Su Yu showed a face of complete agreement. His territory and the relevant departments have a deep cooperation. The relevant departments, as a key unit of the Country, are full of top talents from all walks of life. In terms of construction planning, Aphi village got guidance from top city planners. What each plot in the territory should be used for was planned clearly; In building the residents mentality (mainly to ensure habitability), Su Yu also discussed with relevant professionals and developed a detailed welfare improvement plan. Humans are never satisfied, and the same goes for the residents of Su Yus fief. They always have growing material and cultural needs. So from the beginning, Su Yu set the welfare of his residents quite low, and then gradually increased it. At first, the residents could only receive a reward of 10 spiritual energy coins every two hours, which was then gradually increased to 11, 12, 13 spiritual energy coins every two hours. The residents found that their income increased somewhat every once in a while, filling them with energy, thus they naturally felt happy. He didnt anticipate that there would be additional benefits. Because the residents lived happily, they actually attracted Tina, who aspired to this kind of life! Tina, welcome to settle in my territory. I will definitely find you a house you like the most when the time comes! Then its a deal. Tina smiled. The two of them were talking as they arrived at the [City Hall]. On the small plaza in front of the city hall, Su Yu directly took the [Yulon Divine Statue] out of his backpack. Ding, do you want to place the [Yulon Divine Statue] in the [City Hall]? Once the statue becomes effective, it will be bound to your territory, and you will not be able to trade it to other players. Place it. Ding, the [Yulon Divine Statue] has been successfully placed. Please click on [Detailed Information] to view detailed attributes. The appearance of the [Yulon Divine Statue] is divided into two parts C the base and the sculpture. The base part is a jade-green jade stone column with a diameter of 2 meters and a height of 3.24 meters; On top of the jade stone column is carved a lifelike jade-green five-clawed divine dragon. This divine dragon is one of the four Supreme Heavenly Gods of the Pandamen Empire C [Yulon]. Opening [Detailed Information], the attributes of the statue appeared before Su Yus eyes. [Yulon Divine Statue (Special Item)] Items that can be sacrificed today: Monster Materials Buff obtained from sacrifice: [Wind Calls Rain Orderly] Current addition: Production efficiency of subjects +0%; Attraction to wanderers +0%; Technology research speed +0%; Marvel Addition +0%. . The items that the [Yulon Divine Statue] can be offered daily are not the same. Today monster materials can be sacrificed, at other times it will require other things, such as special architectural blueprints, energy potions, specified equipment, etc. Monster materials are the special materials dropped from monsters. Take a level 4 wild monster [Slope Sheep] as an example. The [Horn of Slope Sheep (White)] dropped by the regular [Slope Sheep] is a monster material, with a drop rate of about 1%. But other materials such as [Slope Sheeps Meat], [Slope Sheeps Bones], etc., are not considered as a monster material. Monster materials can be used to make equipment, and they are also the main material for the [Mage Tower] to convert into experience points. Su Yu has not taken any interest in purchasing low-level monster materials because those provide fewer experience points and a mass purchase would affect the players development speed. Now that the [Yulon Divine Statue] requires this, mass purchases are necessary. Purchase does not require Su Yu to personally go to the stockpile to collect goods. Su Yu opened the guild channel and sent a few messages inside. It didnt take long for his mailbox to be flooded with cash-on-delivery emails. Each email contained monster materials sent by guild members. Su Yu came to the mailbox in front of the city hall, paid for the emails one by one, collected all the monster materials into his backpack, and then turned around and placed them on the statues altar. Not long after the monster materials were placed on the altar, they gradually melted and merged with the entire statue. At the same time, the five-clawed divine dragon on top of the statue burst into a jade-green light, and from the dragons mouth emerged a hazy green gas that gradually spread throughout the territory. Su Yus backpack has only 50 slots. He threw all the items in his backpack into the city hall to free up slots for transporting the monster material. After sacrificing two full backpacks of monster materials, or 100 monster materials in total, Su Yu checked the added attributes of the statue. [Yulon Divine Statue (Special Item)] Current addition: (Lasts for 24 hours) Production efficiency of subjects +6.67%; Attraction to wanderers +6.67%; Technology research speed +6.67%; Marvel Addition +0%. Seems good! The average level of these monster materials I received is 10, 20 spiritual energy coins each. Materials worth 2000 spiritual energy coins providing such a great addition, it can be considered cost-effective! Su Yu nodded. But he didnt stop and kept shuttling between the altar and the mailbox. At the same time, he recorded the added value each time he offered two backpacks of monster materials. After he offered a total of 300 monster materials, the statues addition became: Production efficiency of subjects +20%; Attraction to wanderers +20%; Technology research speed +20%. But after reaching a full 20%, the difficulty of increasing the value rose exponentially. After sacrificing about 600 monster materials, the three value additions all increased to 40%; After sacrificing about 1200 more monster materials, the three value additions increased to 60%. In the end, Su Yu called a few guild members to help offering monster materials. After offering a total of about 9300 monster materials, the three value additions all increased to 100%. 100% should be the maximum value of the altar. No matter how much Su Yu offered after that, the three values remained unmoved. As more and more offerings were made, the green mist vomited by the five-clawed divine dragon grew thicker. Gradually, the entire territory was shrouded in a jade green mist. The mist is harmless and has a faint scent of grass when inhaled, which is refreshingly pleasing! After inhaling the green mist, the residents became energetic. Both their physical and mental strengths were much stronger than before. Their work was more spirited, improving the overall efficiency by one times! Su Yu opened the Territory Technology Tree in the [City Hall] and found that there was a -50% buff behind the [Shipbuilding Technique] currently under research, reducing the required time by half. Indeed, the green mist also works on territory technology. Counting like this, 9300 monster materials, that is, 186,000 spiritual energy coins to obtain a buff increase for a day, I can afford this. Su Yu thought to himself. But Su Yu still felt it was a bit slow. After all, he has more than seven billion spiritual energy coins, and he can still afford to spend 100 million to burn the divine statue for more than a year. But I remember the remarks of the [Yulon Divine Statue] showed that the marvel building [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] can provide addition to the statue. So before the start of Tinas main line in a few hours, let me get this marvel building [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]! Su Yu made a decision. Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: 164, A Strange CP Was Born_1 Chapter 164: 164, A Strange CP Was Born_1 Translator: 549690339 Alright, leave the monster siege to me, Swift confidently declared. Su Yu stepped forward and opened up a trade panel with Swift, transferring 100,000 spiritual energy coins to her. Youve been working hard these past few days, this money is your bonus, Su Yu patted her shoulder in encouragement. Seeing the amount of spiritual energy coins, Swift was stunned. The current exchange rate of spiritual energy coins in the Black Market was still around 1:3 Flower Coins. So 100,000 spiritual energy coins were equal to 300,000 Flower Coins! Unexpectedly, Su Yu was gifting her a bonus of 300,000! That was generous beyond belief! Theres really no need for a bonus, Swift said shyly, Sky Dragon has already tripled my salary, which is a very generous offer. Su Yu shook his head. Sky Dragon is Sky Dragon, I am me. If you do well in the future, there will be even more bonuses. Go for it! Thank you, Guild Leader! Swift was overtaken with excitement. Oh, one more thing, Su Yu said as he moved to Dimas side, mounting his horse and giving her an order: After the monster siege is over, youre to gather all the farmers and players in our territory and have them go to the [Gold Mine] to dig for gold. Within two hours, I want our gold reserves to reach 1,500 units. Understand? The territory hadnt been intentionally storing up gold before, using just enough for technology upgrades and keeping reserves at 406 units. But now, they were almost ready to construct a wonder. Construction of a wonder required 1000 wood, 1000 stone, and 1000 gold. Also, now that research in the territory had doubled in speed, it also required a large amount of gold. Thats why Su Yu had to stress it. I will complete the task! Swift immediately answered. Then Ill be off first, you guys continue with your tasks! Su Yu sat on his horse, waving to Swift and the other guild players, then he and Tina galloped off towards Orleans City. The team of players that Swift had recruited from the wandering civilians were known as the Refugee team, and it was made up of numerous girls. Seeing Su Yu and Tina riding together on the same horse, a few girls came to Swift and chattered: Swift, why are the Guild Leader and Tina sharing a horse? Exactly, how could they be so intimate? Its just too much! Su Yu hadnt gone far when he heard these girls discussing. He thought to himself: Could these girls be admiring me? Theyre uncomfortable seeing me share a horse with Tina. Should I consider their feelings? With that thought, Su Yu gently nudged the horses belly to signal Dima to slow down. He wanted to hear what these girls would talk about next. But what he heard was unexpected. How could he forget about his lawful wife, Dave, one girl in the Refugee team raised her voice high, obviously intending for Su Yu to hear. The other girls strongly agreed: Exactly, how could he be with Tina behind Daves back? Gosh, what a scumbag! Su Yu: What were they talking about? Did I sit on Dima incorrectly? A guy in the Refugee team couldnt stand it anymore and said, Can you guys stop making these weird pairings? Cant you have some normal tastes? Another guy agreed, Thats right. Even though Daves unmarried, hes at least forty or fifty with a bristly beard. Arent you girls about chasing after good-looking guys when shipping CPs? How can you even bear to ship this? As soon as the two males finished their words, the girls began to refute: What do you know? Exactly, what do you know? We ship this couple because theres factual basis! Absolutely! The boys were skeptical, Factual basis? Yes! the girls made their case: Havent you guys realized it? The Guild Leader is usually indifferent to both players and NPCs and he even keeps a distance with goddess-tier beings like Tina or Swift. But he treats Dave exceptionally well. Yes, the other night when Dave fell ill, the Guild Leader promptly returned by ship and brought back five or six high-ranking priests. Anytime Dave wants something, the Guild Leader personally goes to buy it for him and then mails it back. If this isnt love, then what is? Isnt this love? Listening to the girls heated arguments, the boys in the Refugee team were speechless. It seemed to be true! The Guild Leader was aloof to everyone, except for Dave whom he treated with an overflowing enthusiasm. Could there be an illicit love affair between them? But that shipping CP was truly hard for them to swallow! Meanwhile, Su Yu, who was riding away on Dima, was caught between laughter and tears. What on earth was all this? His enthusiasm to Dave was a necessity. Who else would provide the players with [Sunflowers] in the future? How did that get twisted around by the players? Whats wrong? Tina noticed Su Yus fluctuating emotions from behind, she turned and asked. Nothing, Su Yu shook his head, he held Tinas waist tighter, rested his head on her shoulder, They said that Ive been cold towards you, keeping my distance. Now theres no distance between us. Whinny! Dima seemed displeased with the physical contact from its two human riders, she whinnied lightly in complaint. But she was only a pure-hearted little mare, she couldnt do much besides carrying them quickly toward their destination. About ten minutes later, Su Yu and Tina arrived at Pearl City. Pearl City, located at the southeast coast of the Empire, has a population of half a million and ranks as the second largest city, following only Goldfinch City. Also, it is a crucial hub for maritime transportation worldwide. It has created trade routes with both the Wind Chime Empire and Lai Yin Empire, over half of the Empires overseas trade is conducted here. Because of its densely populated and booming business environment, it became the primary city where players gathered after the third DLC Pandaren Empire was released. Su Yu was very familiar with Pearl City. Pearl City hadnt been devastated by war like Goldfinch City had in future DLCs, only one major event called [Pearl Harbour Air Raid] had attacked the city. Therefore, the citys layout had not changed from his previous life. Su Yu quickly found Master Craftsman [Mosangrik Iron Tongs] in the Craftsman Area after leading Tina through the winding streets within the city. Inside a blacksmith shop at 147 Beehive Street in the Craftsman Area. Looking at the fist-sized, neither-gold-nor-jade badge in Su Yus hand, the dwarf Master Craftsman Mosangrik Iron Tongs widened his eyes in astonishment: This could it really be the badge of the Guardian God? Of course. Su Yu replied in a solemn tone, I am Nemesis, the future student of the Guardian God himself. This badge was personally handed to me by His Excellency. You? Mosangrik Iron Tongs looked Su Yu up and down, clearly skeptical. Su Yu appeared to be over twenty but his actual strength was only at the first stage. How could the Guardian God possibly take interest in such a weakling? The girl next to him seemed like a much more plausible choice. Although he didnt doubt the authenticity of the badge, Mosangrik frowned and asked, What do you want from me? Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: 165. Trip to Pearl City (Extra updates for Dusk King)_1 Chapter 165: 165. Trip to Pearl City (Extra updates for Dusk King)_1 Translator: 549690339 Thats the case, Su Yu politely explained, I came to see you because I want to buy the blueprint for the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] from you. I hope you could sell it to me. [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]? The Dwarf Masters brow furrowed deeper: This is my proudest collection over the years, even if the guardian god sent you, I cant I can pay a high price! Its not about the money 10 million spiritual energy coins! I already said its not about the money, even if you offered a hundred million, I wouldnt easily hand it over to you, said the Dwarf Master, unperturbed and not swayed by the large sum of spiritual energy coins. Then what do you want? Su Yu asked patiently, If you want to exchange equal value items, I have the blueprints for the [Pandaman Terracotta Army] spectacle. Oh? [Terracotta Army]? The Dwarf Masters eyes brightened, evidently interested. Yes, its the [Pandaman Terracotta Army]. Su Yu opened his bag to take out the blueprints. But after opening the bag, he found it was completely empty, with nothing inside. Su Yu then remembered that when he emptied his bag earlier for transportation of the offerings, he had left the [Terracotta Army] blueprint in the town hall. The old dwarf stroked his chin and thoughtfully said: The [Pandaman Terracotta Army] must be some new odd building of the Pandamen Empire Well! You pass some of my tests, and Ill exchange the blueprint with you. Ding, congratulations for triggering the epic hidden mission [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]. Do you accept? Accept. Ding, mission accepted, Epic Hidden Mission [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (1/20)]. Mission request: Clear single-player dungeon [Fairy Tale Kingdom lv28], eliminate bosses [Pony Paulie], [Lamb Shaun], [Peppa Pig], [Little Bunny], acquire [Brilliant Wisdom Crystal (Epic)] X4. After accepting the mission, Su Yu glanced at Mosangrik Iron Tongs, didnt think that this hairy dwarf uncle is quite childish! Tina, you wait here for a bit, Ill be back soon! Su Yu said to Tina beside him. Okay. Tina, who was appreciating the master craftsmans handmade artwork, nodded in response. In the following four hours, Su Yu successfully accomplished the 20 round hidden mission given by the Dwarf Master. The content of these 20 rounds of missions was very rich, including dungeon rushing, killing field monsters, solving puzzles, finding people, collecting materials, and more, some of them even tested knowledge related to ancient architecture: What does Brackets mean? What is Golden Box Bottom Trough? What are the commonly used column styles in large buildings within the Goldfinch Empire? With his gaming skills and the off-court help from relevant departments, Su Yu barely passed these rounds of architectural knowledge tasks. In the last round of the mission, Su Yu specially went back to the territory to fetch the [Pandaman Terracotta Army] blueprint to Pearl City, only then he finally got the blueprint for the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]. [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests (Spectacle)] Blueprint Building required territory scale: Medium Village Materials required for construction: wood 1000 units, stone 1000 units, gold 1000 units Building effect: Gain the [Wind Calls Rain Orderly] buff for the territory through offering sacrifices. Remark: The single man is commissioned by heaven, whose life extends over many an age. The properties of [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] overlap with those of [Yulon], but when put together, they can have a superimposed effect. In the medium village level territory, only one spectacle can be built, and another spectacle can be built every time the scale is upgraded. Once the scale is upgraded to [City], two more spectacles can be built every time it is upgraded. Of course, the first spectacle in Su Yus village would be [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests], and he would gradually deal with more spectacles later. The Dwarf Master took the blueprint of the [Pandaman Terracotta Army] curiously and opened it for a look. But after just a few glances, his face gradually showed disappointment. He looked up at Su Yu, his eyes full of deep regret: Hey, kid, I think Ive been cheated! How were you cheated? The blueprint I gave you is not fake. I didnt say it was a fake blueprint But this kind of blueprint doesnt have any architectural artistry. Its just some carvings. Its of no use to me. Mosangrik Iron Tongs laid the blueprint out on the table, showing a pained expression. The old dwarf was passionate about architectural craftsmanship, especially the architectural craftsmanship of the Eastern Pandamen Empire. He regarded the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] blueprint as a heavenly treasure after obtaining it and always considered it the most valuable collection he had. The old dwarf didnt know what the [Pandaman Terracotta Army] was and thought it would be just like the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests], containing complex architectural techniques. To broaden his horizon, he agreed to exchange blueprints with Su Yu. But he never expected, the [Terracotta Army] blueprint was all about sculpting techniques. As he was not interested in sculpting techniques, he was naturally very disappointed. Su Yu had already put the blueprint for the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] in his bag and smiled when he heard the old dwarf: Your regret is useless, the exchange is already completed. Ah! The Dwarf Master let out a sigh, filled with regret. Then how about this! Su Yu suddenly thought of something, and his eyes turned: Since youre not interested in the [Pandaman Terracotta Army], why dont you sell me the blueprint? I can offer ten million spiritual energy coins. Hearing Su Yus offer, Mosangrik Iron Tongs nodded slightly, also thinking of selling the blueprint. But he would certainly raise the price before selling: Ten million? Let me tell you, this thing is worth more than ten million Youre right, its not worth ten million. Su Yu went on with his words: Six million should be about right, thank you for reminding me! Saying that, Su Yu even flashed him a simple smile. Six million?! The old dwarf felt like his heart disease was about to strike. He was shouting in his heart: I said its worth more, not worth less, are you young people deaf? Are you trying to kill this old man with anxiety? He clenched his fists, even wanting to punch Su Yu. But Su Yu pretended not to know his thoughts, and continued: Six million is also too much? Then lets say four million. This should be the true worth of this blueprint. Uncle dwarf, we have a deal for four million! Forget it forget it. The old dwarfs face was as black as ink: Eight million, final offer, sold to you. Yet, Su Yu firmly held out five fingers: Five million! This is my last offer, sell if you will, if not, Tina and I will leave immediately. Old Dwarf: In the end, Su Yu successfully bought the [Pandaman Terracotta Army] blueprint again at the price of five million spiritual energy coins. This trip to Pearl City had therefore come to a temporary end. Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: 167, Return to territory, build wonder_1 Chapter 166: 167, Return to territory, build wonder_1 Translator: 549690339 In the four hours spent doing tasks in Pearl City, only two were spent actually completing tasks, with the rest of the time spent waiting for tasks to start. Given these waiting intervals, the old Su Yu would have certainly found some hidden tasks to occupy himself. But considering Tina, who was with him, Su Yu decided against seeking out hidden tasks. Instead, he chose to accompany Tina around Pearl City, walking the streets, shopping for clothes, looking at the sea, eating seafood as if taking a small break for himself. Ever since his reincarnation, Su Yu had not dared to rest for even a moment, always maintaining high alert. Once online, he would throw himself into tasks, level up, and develop his territory; Offline, apart from eating and sleeping, he was instructed by Xue Wenli to find and kill ghosts under her guidance. He basically had not had a single moment of leisure. So, taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Yu decided to give himself a short break. After all, rigidity makes things prone to breaking! After enjoying their time and obtaining a blueprint for a spectacular building in Pearl City, Su Yu and Tina returned to Orleans City via teleportation, and he sent her home. At the door to Tinas house on Pinecone Street. Tina leaned against the door frame, eating cotton candy Su Yu bought for her, with a happy smile on her face, Nemesis, I really enjoyed the trip to Pearl City! I hope we can get the chance to go again. Ding, [Tina Garcia]s affection for you has increased by +2, rising to Enthusiastic. Ding, you have obtained 3 points of World Prestige. [Enthusiasm] is the highest level of an NPCs favorability. Once this level is reached, both parties could be regarded as close friends. Moreover, once the [Enthusiasm stage] is reached, many more complex features will be unlocked. These will be discussed when they come into use. We will have another chance, said Su Yu with a smile. Its late now, I need to go back to my territory. I will go to the barracks with you tomorrow morning! Goodbye, Nemesis, Tina waved. But seriously, arent you coming in for a bit? Tina patted the door frame. She had bought lots of beautiful dresses in Pearl City and really wanted to show them to Nemesis. Not this time, but definitely next time! After saying goodbye to Tina, Su Yu took the [Hearthstone] out of his backpack and activated it. The next moment, he found himself inside the city hall of his territory. The last time he returned to the city hall for the blueprint of the [Pandaman Terracotta Army], Su Yu bound his [Hearthstone] to the city hall, which meant he would no longer need to take a ship back to his territory, saving a lot of travel time. Now, the city hall had been entirely renovated! Four hours ago, his territory had easily withstood the monster attack, advancing to the [Medium Village] stage. Upon this upgrade, all buildings within the village could be renovated and upgraded from [lv1] to [lv2]. As the city hall was the most important building within the territory, it naturally became the first upgrade target. Following its renovations, the stone walls on the first floor of city hall had been significantly strengthened, and the interior became more luxurious. Of course, the most important thing was that once it reached [lv2], the territorys [Tech Tree] gained new research content. Advances could then be made in [Currency Trade], [Craft Workshop], and [Animal-Powered Farming]. Another thing worth mentioning: an [Awards Chest] had been added on the western side of city halls interior, housing rewards from the previous monster attack. Victory led to the following rewards: [Food] x1000, [Gold] x300, 20 iron armors, 30 knives and swords, 10 longbows, 2000 feather arrows. In addition, there were two badges made of metal[Glory of the City Defender (Special Item)]. [Glory of the City Defender (Special Item)] Territory Personnel Accessory Effect: Binding it raises the personnel quality to [Rare]. Note: Lin ke went to teach, Mary opened a small shop, and I fought bloody battles for my Lord. We all possess a bright future! [Glory of the City Defender]? This is a good thing! Su Yus eyes lit up. This kind of badge was rarely obtained in the city defense battle, and he wasnt expecting to get one this time, let alone two! Am I really that lucky? It couldnt have been the Sky Dragon? Su Yu sent a message to the Sky Dragon: Skylark, did you participate in the monster city attack just now? Yes! Sky Dragon replied quickly, Of course I had to participate in something as fun as a monster city attack! By the way, there were so many monsters that the meat couldnt be finished, we suffered a loss because you werent there! I see. Su Yu nodded. As expected, he had obtained the two badges thanks to the high luck of the Sky Dragon. It seemed he would have to involve the little loli in territory affairs more often. With these two badges, Su Yu could boost the quality of two of his territory personnel to rare. After some thought, he decided to give one badge to his butler, Kole, and the other to the old carpenter, Brooke. There was no need to explain about Kole; improving his attributes not only improves territory management but also attracts more refugees; By upgrading old carpenter Brooke to rare, his house-building skills improve and become faster. Hopefully, under his guidance, the construction of the spectacle will speed up! Su Yu put two badges in his backpack and left the city hall. Outside, Aphi Village had become a large construction site. After upgrading to a medium village, each building could be upgraded to [lv2]. Su Yu released a statement. Swift was directing the farmers, carpenters, and masons versed in construction. One NPC and 10 players were renovating and upgrading all the buildings in the territory. The territory had long stored enough wood and stone for the upgrade, and they were now using these resources to transform buildings across the village. Su Yu looked around; everywhere was a bustling construction site. Attention, everyone. Su Yu opened the guild panel and posted a message in the chat channel: Everyone firstly finish the building upgrades at hand, then everyone go to the wonder construction plot and gather! The wonder construction plot was in the east of Aphi Village, about 3.4 kilometers away. It was a plot that had been allocated, cleaned of trees and stones, and had roads built. Su Yu initially planned to build the [Pandaman Terracotta Army] here, but now it seems that he will have to start with the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]. The guild channel was bustling, with everyone sharing their construction progress and chatting in the channel. Upon seeing Su Yus post, everyone was immediately excited: Guild leader, have you already obtained the blueprint for the wonder? Is it [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]? The thought of building a wonder in-game is already so exciting! We just finished upgrading this [residence], well head over now! Some players also raised questions: Guild leader, I have a friend who is a streamer who wants to live stream the construction of the wonder, do we agree? I also have a friend who wants to witness the completion of the wonder and wants to join in the excitement, can he come? Su Yu: Outsiders can come, but they cannot affect our construction progress, let alone maliciously disrupt! Swift, set up a temporary supervision group of 10-20 people to monitor if any player is causing trouble. Once you find someone causing trouble, put them on the blacklist and send it to Zhen Hong and his team for handling. Swift: Understood! Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: 168, Start Building Wonder_1 Chapter 167: 168, Start Building Wonder_1 Translator: 549690339 Soon after, a large troop made up of players and NPC residents flocked toward the wonderland with loads of timber and stone. Su Yu, on the other hand, was already there, having brought the old carpenter, Brooke, to discuss how to construct the spectacle. They inspected the plot and delved into the blueprints. In the end, old carpenter Brooke confidently assured, Dont worry, Sir! The construction methods in the blueprints are crystal clear; Im confident that I can build it! Thats good, Su Yu patted his shoulder, satisfied, Ill leave this building to you and will send you a little gift later. A little gift? The old carpenter was curious. Su Yu just shook his head with a smile, declining to answer him. As time went by, the large troop began to arrive on the scene. Other than the construction crew, the villages players who came to watch the hustle also gathered and stood behind the crew. After all, this was the players territorys first wonder, and everyone was curious. Once everyone was roughly assembled, Su Yu hosted a small groundbreaking ceremony. The ceremony was simple; there was no viewing stand, no red carpet, and no leader giving a speech, Su Yu just spoke a few words while standing on the mound. Brooke, Cole, Su Yu called out to the packed crowd below. Lord (sir), old carpenter Brooke and steward Cole stepped out from the crowd. Su Yu took out two [Glory of the City Defender] badges from his backpack and handed one to each of them: Youve been working hard! To reward your achievements, Im giving you these two badges. They symbolize the highest honor in the territory! Moreover, the badges have special effects; youll know once you wear them. Thank you, my Lord (sir)! They gladly received the badges and wore them on their chests. However, right as they put them on, a surge of vast knowledge emerged from the badges and rushed into their minds. In an instant, they felt like they had undergone a complete transformation. Not only did they grasp a lot of new knowledge in a very short span of time, but they also comprehended knowledge they didnt know before! From Su Yus perspective, both of their attributes had improved significantly: [Cole] Quality: Rare Occupation: Steward Trait 1: [Announcement Posting]: When acting as the chief steward of a territory, will announce recruitment of displaced civilians in the main city, increasing the number of displaced people by 15%. Trait 2: [Pacifying]: When acting as the chief steward of a territory, if theres an uprising, the habitability rating wont decline significantly. Trait 3: [Law and Order Management]: Good at managing law and order and mediating disputes. Slightly increases the habitability of the territory. [Brooke] Quality: Rare Occupation: Carpenter Trait 1: [Wood and Stone Construction]: Skilled in building wooden and stone houses, can slightly improve the prosperity of a territory. Trait 2: [Top-notch Wood Craftsmanship]: The wooden products manufactured are durable and of high quality. Trait 3: [Energetic]: Can handle long working hours, work efficiency +30%. Feeling the changes in themselves, both the steward and the old carpenter realized what Su Yu had given them. Steward Cole was completely stunned. The old carpenter, on the other hand, knelt down before Su Yu with a thud and said, Thank you, my Lord, for granting me new life. I, Brooke, vow to devote the rest of my life to serving you! Brooke was crying so hard he was a mess at Su Yus feet. He was originally an old and frail ordinary carpenter at risk of dying from starvation. Now that he had received the knowledge bestowed by the badge, he had become a senior carpenter and didnt have to worry about going hungry in his later years! The loyalty value of the old carpenter also shot up to the full value of 100. Unfortunately, the maximum value is only 100, or else the value would definitely be higher. Get up, this is what you deserve, Su Yu helped the old carpenter stand up. Then he looked at the other people in the field and said loudly, As for the rest of you. Su Yu held up five fingers: On the day the wonder is completed, everyone will get a one-time reward of 500 spiritual energy coins! I hope everyone can do their jobs well. 500 spiritual energy coins!!! All the people present were shocked. 500 spiritual energy coins amounted to more than 1500 yuan. And the construction of a wonder only takes a few days, offering a hefty bonus in such a short period! Long live the guild leader! The guild leader is generous! The guild leader is impressive! The guild leader will live forever! The guild leader will rule all under heaven! Wave after wave of cheers erupted from the crowd. Many people rolled up their sleeves, full of enthusiasm! Su Yu nodded slightly, then he looked at the beautiful woman beside him, Swift: Swift, after completion, select the top five performers, promote them as guild executives and give them an additional reward of 1000 spiritual energy coins. Understood! Swift smiled. !!! Hearing Su Yus words, the warriors and knight players in the guild couldnt suppress the primitive force within them. They carried large timber and stones, taking advantage of the high loading limit, and ran toward the construction site. Wait for us! The Druid Hunter Players also became anxious and rushed in right after them. The spectators eyes were also turning green with envy: Damn, 500 spiritual energy coins? I spend a whole day doing quests and choose only high spiritual energy coin rewards and at most I can only get 100 spiritual energy coins. Yeah! Im so jealous! I regret it so much! I regret not signing up immediately when Boss Ke was recruiting for the guild. Its really great to build houses in this beautiful place and also get a high salary in Boss Kes guild! There should be a chance to join in the future. Boss Kes territory will gradually expand to cities, 500 members are certainly not enough, the guild will definitely recruit Lets not talk about it, we should hurry over too! The first wonder in the game just thinking about it feels epic! The audience also followed suit. Under the command of old carpenter Brooke, the construction of the wonder officially began! This wonder attracted no small attention both inside and outside the game. Inside the game, many players heard that a wonder was going to be built in Su Yus territory and flocked there to join in the excitement; Outside the game, various major live streaming platforms also focused on the construction of the wonder, with many game livestreamers doing a full live broadcast of the wonders construction. A large number of players gathered in Su Yus territory, making it unprecedentedly lively. As for Su Yu, he stayed in the territory for an hour before leaving all estate affairs to Swift and departing the territory. By now, Swift was nearly his secretary. There were jobs to do, and it was normal for the secretary to do them. As for the construction of [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]. Since the structure of [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] is complex, and despite having the boost from the [Yulon statue] and an abundance of building materials, Su Yu estimated that it would still take three to four days for the wonder to be completed. This was already a very good pace. In the past, even with abundant materials and manpower, building such a wonder would still take five days for those big guilds. So Su Yu wasnt in a hurry. He would first continue with the main quests and patiently await the completion of the wonder. Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: 168、【Plot Self-Determination】Function_1 Chapter 168: 168Plot Self-DeterminationFunction_1 Translator: 549690339 In the 16th phase of the main storyline, Su Yu follows Tina to the camp of the Unicorn Knights. The knights camp is located 5 kilometers north of Orleans City. The Unicorn Corps has a history of nearly a hundred years. After a hundred years of development, a large town has developed on the south side of the camp Unicorn Town. Su Yu has been to Unicorn Town a few times; the streets of the town are bustling with cars and horses, the buildings are dense, and its prosperity is not inferior to Orleans City, just on a smaller scale. At the entrance of Unicorn Town, Grace, the commander of the corps, stands solemnly on a somewhat old unicorn, ready to welcome Tinas arrival. Eight female officers follow her. These eight female officers are all senior members of the Unicorn Knights, ranging in age from 20 to 40. The expressions of the eight female officers vary. Some are stunned, some are puzzled, some are indifferent, some are envious Despite their different reactions, they all face the direction where Tina is coming from with serious expressions. Soon, Tina, dressed in shiny golden armor and riding a unicorn, appears at the end of the road. Following her is Su Yu, riding Dima. However, compared to the imposing Tina, Su Yu seems somewhat insignificant. Upon seeing Tina, Grace, the commander, was immediately energized and began to guide her unicorn to meet Tina. The other seniors hurriedly followed. Midway along the road, Tina and the senior officers of the Unicorn Corps formally met. Tina, youre finally here! Grace greeted Tina, with a warm smile on her face. Madam Grace, and other senior officers, Im honored to meet you! Tina quickly greeted the senior officers. She had met Commande Grace many times, but she was meeting most of the other senior officers for the first time. Even though she was about to succeed as the commander, she still had to observe the necessary etiquette. Dont stand on ceremony, just call us by our names from now on! Grace warmly patted Tinas shoulder and introduced the senior officers behind her. This is Fiona Windsor, deputy commander of the Knights, and the one I originally designated as my successor. Fiona Windsor was a mature woman in light silver armor with short red hair. Fiona didnt speak, she just respectfully bowed to Tina. As Graces once-designated successor, it was impossible for her to not have any opinion on Tinas surprise appointment as commander. But Tinas appointment was the will of the Guardian God, and she could only suppress all reluctance and accept reality. Grace continued to introduce to Tina: This is Camilla, also a deputy commander of the Knights, responsible for logistics Over the next period of time, Grace introduced all the senior officials present one by one. Tina shook hands with each of them, thus getting to know them. After the introductions, the senior officers of the Knights gathered around Tina, enthusiastically asking: Tina, what is your relationship with the Guardian God? Are you his student? Tina, you became a fourth-tier powerhouse at the age of 16, so young and promising! After all, Tina was appointed by the Guardian God, and the senior officers of the corps wanted to build a relationship through Tina, or at least not to elicit any displeasure from her. Even Fiona, who was unwilling in her heart, dared not show any dissatisfaction on her face. When Tina had chatted with the senior officers enough, Commander Grace clapped her hands: Alright, lets continue our discussion back at the camp. Tina, the succession ceremony will officially begin at three in the afternoon. I will formally hand over the command of the Unicorn Corps to you then, prepare yourself well. Understood, General. Tina answered solemnly. Until three in the afternoon, General Grace and all the senior officers accompanied Tina, introducing her to the basic conditions of the Knight Corps. For instance, how many people are in the Knight Corps, how many infrastructures there are within the Corps, the financial situation of the Knight Corps, the personnel structure and so on. Su Yu followed the group silently at the back, without interrupting, just walking quietly. At three in the afternoon, a grand succession ceremony was held in the square at the entrance of the camp. On the viewing platform, under the gaze of more than two thousand unicorn knights, Grace took off the emerald ring symbolizing the command of the Corps from his index finger and put it on Tinas right index finger. I hereby declare that Tina Garcia officially becomes the 15th Commander of the Unicorn Corps! Tina, I hope that in the days to come, you can lead the Corps to glory and magnificence! I will do my best! Tina clenched her small fists. The area below the viewing platform burst into cheers and applause. Unicorn Knights cheered, congratulating the new Commander on her ascension. But many knights betrayed their deep concern in their eyes due to Tinas youth, lack of experience, and weak strength. But within the context of celebration, no one expressed this. Apart from the Unicorn Corps, senior officials from Orleans City and the city mayor, Claude Strathrow, also attended the event. Claude Strathrow went on stage personally and pinned the Unicorn Cross Medal onto Tina, praising loudly: Tina Garcia, at the young age of 16 you have become the commander of the Unicorn Corps. You are the pride of the Empire, and on behalf of the people of Orleans City, I am proud of you! Thank you, Mayor. Tina saluted respectfully. But deep inside, for some unknown reason, Tina became increasingly uneasy. The succession ceremony continued until nightfall. At midnight, Su Yu was suddenly summoned by Tina and went to her room. Even though it was already midnight, Tina was still neatly dressed, staring blankly at the moonlight outside the window. Seeing Su Yu entering, Tina forced a smile, So youre here! Nemesis. Yes, Im here. Su Yu sat on the small sofa in Tinas room. The sofa still held a remnant of Tinas scent, indicating she must have been lying on it quite recently. What did you want to discuss? Its like this. Tina sighed and explained, I always feel that my life has been flowing a bit too smoothly. Smoothly? Is smooth not good? Su Yu shrugged. Its not that its not good, but because its too smooth, it makes me feel extraordinarily uncomfortable. Tina sighed again and continued to gaze at the moonlight outside the window: Ever since I started practicing, I became a fourth-order powerhouse in just over a month, got the favour of the Guardian God, and became the commander of the Unicorn Corps. All this happened too quickly and too easily, making me feel unreal. This feeling makes me especially uneasy. This unease has been bothering me for the past few days, I havent been able to sleep every night. Nemesis, what should I do? Meanwhile, Su Yu received a system prompt: Ding, your main storyline [Saint of Orleans City (16/100)] has been updated. Ding, detected that [Tina Garcia]s favorability towards you is at [Enthusiasm stage], do you want to activate the [Autonomous Plot Determination] function? Once activated, you can autonomously determine the plot direction for the event 16-25 of the main storyline [Saint of Orleans City] and acquire rewards based on the difficulty of the storylines direction. Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: 169. Su Yu’s Plan_1 Chapter 169: 169. Su Yus Plan_1 Translator: 549690339 The [Plot Customization] feature? Su Yus eyes lit up. Hed learned about this function on a forum in his previous life. Once an NPCs favorability reached the [Enthusiasm stage], undertaking tasks related to that NPC had a certain probability of unlocking this function. Opening the [Plot Customization] function would drastically change the way tasks were handled. The previous way tasks were handled was C the system issued a task, Su Yu received the task, did the task, and turned it in. But after this function was activated, the system would give Su Yu a general framework. Su Yu would then develop and do the task according to the framework. The system would then randomly reward him based on the difficulty of the task completed by Su Yu. However, the task had to meet the general framework, which meant the objectives of the plotline had to be achieved. Take the current main storyline for example. After activating this function, the system gave Su Yu three objectives. [The Saintess of Orleans City (17-25)] Plotline Objectives: Objective 1, Ease Tinas unease and restore her confidence. Objective 2, Get Tina to win the approval of 80% of the Unicorn Knight Corps. (Current approval rate is 1.6%) Objective 3, Have Tina win the approval of over 60% of Orleans Citys residents. (Current approval rate is 0.8%) These three objectives are the large framework of the task. Su Yu could assign and complete tasks himself, but he had to fulfill these three objectives. Upon opening the [Plot Customization] module, a prominent title came into view: [The Saintess of Orleans City (17-25)] Beneath the main title was the plotline objectives: Objective 1, Ease Tinas unease Below the objective, there were blank spaces for writing down the content of the tasks. [17 (Solo Task)]: [18 (Solo Task)]: [24 (Solo Task)]: [25 (Scenario Battle)]: Except for the 25th part which was a Scenario Battle, the rest were all solo tasks. Looking at this interface, Su Yu fell deep into thought. I guess Ill need to do some research! He could design nine tasks on his own. These nine tasks needed to not only fulfill the three objectives but also ensure maximum benefits for him. He definitely couldnt proceed without careful planning. Su Yu was lost in deep thought and couldnt pull himself away. Seeing that Su Yu had not responded for a while, Tina asked softly, Nemesis, are you listening to me? But Su Yu remained motionless as if he hadnt heard. Tina walked up to Su Yu, pulled down her strap, revealing her smooth shoulders to Su Yus gaze. But Su Yu still didnt react, his dull eyes staring at Tinas shoulder as if he was looking at a piece of wood. Unable to bear it anymore, Tina pulled her strap up and waved her hand in front of Su Yus eyes: Hey, wake up! Wake up! Oh? Whats wrong? Noticing the object moving swiftly before his eyes, Su Yu finally snapped out of his deep thought. You werent responding to me earlier. Were you listening? Tina frowned, her hands on her hips. She had called Su Yu over in the middle of the night for some heart-to-heart talk, yet he was zoning out! Of course, I was listening. You were talking about insomnia because of your uneasiness, right? Yes, do you have any solutions? Tina seemed slightly relieved. For insomnia Su Yu touched his chin. If Tina had been a man, there might be other traditional ways to cure insomnia. For females You could try sleeping naked. Su Yu suggested. Sleeping naked? Tina looked puzzled. Would that work? Su Yu turned his glance: If you dont want to try you could let me stay the night! Ive got plenty of ways to help you fall asleep. Stay the night Coming to some realization, Tinas face flushed red all of a sudden, like a thoroughly ripe shrimp. Alright, youd better rest early tonight. Ill come see you first thing tomorrow morning. Then Ill help you solve your insomnia completely! Su Yu waved his hand, turning around to exit Tinas room: Good night, see you tomorrow morning! Hey Tina reached out to stop Su Yu. She was still struggling with the issue of staying the night, and yet hed just left? But since Su Yu had already left, Tina didnt have the heart to call him back. Forget it, Ill see him tomorrow morning then. Glancing in the direction Su Yu had disappeared into, Tina got back into bed, resuming her struggle with insomnia. But sleeping naked, perhaps I should give it a try. Tina thought to herself, pulling off her clothing. The next day, first thing in the morning, Su Yu stormed into Tinas bedroom. Tina! Ive thought of the best way to help you cure your insomnia! Su Yu was waving a notebook in front of Tina. It was a task process that he spent the whole night planning out. Through this task process, not only would Su Yu be able to reap a good sum of rewards, but Tina would also benefit greatly. Nemesis. Tina woke up hazily, noticing that Su Yu was in the room, she quickly wrapped herself tightly in the quilt. She was still in the sleeping naked state; it wasnt exactly decent for her to see anyone. And the quilt she was under was thin, so one could vaguely make out her figure through it. Which instantly caused Tinas face to turn red out of embarrassment. But Su Yu didnt seem to mind at all as his attention was completely focused on the notebook. Listen here, Su Yu sat at the head of Tinas bed, excitedly placing the notebook in front of Tina: After a whole nights research, solving your insomnia is actually very simple. You just need to gain the approval of others. Gain the approval of others? Tina was puzzled. Thats right. Su Yu smiled and said: The greatest source of your unease comes from worrying that because of your lack of experience, youth, and insufficient strength, you are not up for the task of leading the corps. In particular, during this war-ridden time, a slightest mistake could verge on the loss of the entire knight corps on the battlefield. Am I right? Youre right. Tina was just thinking about getting Su Yu to leave quickly so she could dress up. So, she was just playing along with whatever Su Yu was saying. Then its settled! Su Yu nodded: Ive come up with a series of plans to help you regain your confidence. If you follow my plans, not only can your unease be completely eradicated, but you can also truly become stronger and suitable for the role of corps commander. After some thought, Tina finally nodded: Okay, Ill do as you say. But Can you leave for now? Su Yu: Shortly after, Tina got up from bed. But for some reason, her face remained flushed. Su Yu didnt bother and was ready to implement his plan. The first part of the plan was of course to increase Tinas strength. Tina was currently at the fourth rank. Although she was incredibly powerful among the students, this power level was far from enough for a corps commander. The previous structure of the Unicorn Corps was C Corps Commander Grace was a sixth-ranked Sanctuary expert, high-ranking officers of the corps were generally at the fifth rank, and the instructors were either third or fourth rank. So Su Yu decided that Tina should first be promoted to the fifth rank. This would ensure that she had the requisite strength to gain recognition from all members of the knight corps. Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: 170, Destroy intelligence points, attack convoys_1 Chapter 170: 170, Destroy intelligence points, attack convoys_1 Translator: 549690339 The 17th task that Su Yu assigned to Tina was as follows: [Saintess of Orleans City (17/100)]. Task Requirements: Assist Tina in destroying the Orleans City Sewers Ghost Party underground intel point, eliminate [Demonic Informants]X30, [Tricky Informants]X30, [Energetic Messenger (Elite)]X5, [Gante Rick (Boss)]X1. Task Reward: Random rewards based on the task completion degree. [Gante Rick] is the leader of the Ghost Party intelligence organization, with strength around the fourth-order peak. The several [Energetic Messengers] under him also possessed mid-fourth-order strength. The Ghost Party intelligence organization had a notorious reputation, led as it was by the ruthless Gante Rick, who had done all sorts of evil deeds, even to the point of consuming the blood of people. With Tina launching a raid on them, firstly, its beneficial for the residents of Orleans City, secondly, it could enhance Tinas own strength, and thirdly, Su Yu also stood to gain not a small advantage. What Su Yu was keen on, was the chance that [Gante Rick] might drop the blueprint for the [Mailbox]. In his territory, there were only two mailboxes situated in front of the [Town Hall], no more elsewhere. If he could acquire the blueprint for the [Mailbox] through this task, then he could build a large number of mailboxes throughout his territory, allowing every player within his territory to enjoy this convenience. For this reason, Su Yu presented the pros and cons to Tina, elaborately explaining the benefits of obliterating the Ghost Party underground intel point. Ultimately, Tina also agreed, and joined Su Yu in eradicating this evil underground organization. An hour later, at the Ghost Partys intel point in the Orleans City Sewers. With lightning blitz speed, Tina rampaged through this intel point, with [Gante Rick] and all his men being cut down. In the bloody scenario of the intel point, Tina sat on the floor, cross-legged, her eyes tightly shut, her body emanating a boiling golden rage similar to that of boiling water as her strength advanced further. Su Yu squatted half-way down beside Tina, inspecting [Gante Rick]s body. Yet regrettably, [Gante Rick] did not drop the [Mailbox] blueprint that Su Yu wanted. [Gante Rick]s loot drop list and the tasks reward contained only some pieces of equipment and potions. There was not a single good thing. Seems like my luck is just a tad bit short. If I had known, I would have let the Sky Dragon come to search the corpse. Su Yu thought to himself, glancing to the side at Tina. Currently, Tinas momentum was on the rise, her golden rage solidifying to the point where it almost seemed tangible as physical gold. Under the scrutiny of the [Insight] spell, Tinas current attributes were as follows: Character: [Tina Garcia] Level: 68[Fourth Order] Profession: Divine Warrior, Knight Preferences: Fond of cats, sweets, [Nemesis] Already at level 68. Su Yu nodded slightly. Looks like after completing another task, Tina should be able to reach the fifth order. Where should we go for the next task? While Su Yu was contemplating, the golden aura around Tina started to slowly retract, and she, shortly after, opened her eyes. Tina felt the surge of power within her and nodded in satisfaction: My condition is good right now, it shouldnt be long before I reach the fifth order. Then she turned to Su Yu, How about you? Have you found what you were looking for? Didnt find it. Su Yu shrugged, But its fine. Lets clean up this place before we move to the next one. Su Yu stands up and extends his hand to lift Tina from the ground. Then, Su Yu and Tina together began sorting out all the valuable documents in the intel point. Any document with the slightest use was packed and taken away by Su Yu. The next task was located by the Moonlight River on the west side of Orleans City. [Saintess of Orleans City (18/100)]. Task Requirement: Assist Tina in attacking merchant [Milton Strathrowe]s trade caravan. Eliminate [Ferocious Kodo Beasts] X30, [Kodo Beast Knights] X30, [Miltons Elite Bodyguards (Elites)] X5, [Milton Strathrowe (Boss)] X1. Task Reward: Random rewards based on task completion. Milton shared the surname with the city lord of Orleans City, Claude, both had the surname Strive. The two were related by blood, Milton was Lord Claudes own uncle. As one of the speakers of the Strive Familys commerce, Milton ran his Nightingale Commerce pretty successfully. It was on the verge of becoming one of the top five trading companies in Orleans City. Today, Milton had personally led his elite bodyguards to escort a batch of important goods back to Orleans City. Su Yu and Tina came knocking and attacked his trade caravan without a word. Milton had four fourth-order strong men, and the captain of the guards, Daniel, had just broken through to the fifth order, with the initial ability to fly. Still, under Tinas dazzling sword light and the powerful spells from Su Yu, his elite guards lost their lives and were injured in rivers of blood in just a few confrontations. From his position at the back of the carriage, he could only watch the tragic scene unfolding before him. He had invested countless spiritual energy coins, spent a lot of effort just to build this elite guard, and he hadnt expected it to be decimated within an instant! Moreover, these two people in front of him werent only out to snatch his goods, they even had the gall to contemplate taking his life. In desperation, Milton cried out: You two robbers, how dare you! I am the blood uncle of the city lord, Claude Strathrowe. The city lord will not let you off! Milton Strathrowe, of course, I know who you are. Su Yu looked down at him from the sky. After Tina cut down Miltons fifth-order guard, she advanced successfully to the fifth order, power radiating brilliantly all over her, unlocking the power of flight. And Su Yu, due to the [Tina Garcias Blessing]buff, his level kept in line with hers, providing him likewise with a temporary ability to fly. Since you know who I am, why did you intentionally attack my trade caravan? Arent you afraid of the city lords revenge? Milton roared. Haha, of course, Im not scared. Su Yu slightly smiled, pulling out a few letters from his bag: First of all, let me tell you who we are. I am Nemesis, the future disciple of the Guardian God Evan Goldsparrow; and this is Tina Garcia, the newly appointed captain of the Unicorn Knights. Just now, we destroyed the underground headquarters of the Ghost Party and obtained these interesting things. Do you want me to read them to you? The disciple of the Guardian God, Captain of the Unicorn Knights, Ghost Party Upon hearing this series of news, Miltons face turned pale. The Ghost Party was an intelligence organization that he covertly supported. If that matter was leaked, it seemed like he was in deep trouble! Su Yu glanced at him, took out a letter, and waved it at him: On June 25th of the year before last, you commanded your men to intentionally blow up the Orleans Revival Dam that was under repair. The dams flash flood rushed out, directly drowning 800 construction workers on the riverbed, causing several hundred thousand farmers to be displaced. You made a profit of 500,000 spiritual energy coins from this. Am I right? Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: 171, Tina Line 18-20 Circle_1 Chapter 171: 171, Tina Line 18-20 Circle_1 Translator: 549690339 Let me explain Milton wants to quibble. Su Yu directly interrupts him, the evidence is clear, Im not interested in your explanation. He pulls a deep blue letter from his backpack, This letter is about last March, when you embezzled the relief fund from Green Vine Village, totaling 300,000 spiritual energy coins. On April 16, Baron Mark Cintis of Green Vine Village came to Orleans City with several farmers to claim the relief money. You not only refused to give it, but also imprisoned and tortured them to death. Am I correct in this? Milton remains silent. Everyone knew about these matters, and the evidences were easy to find. But due to his status, no one dares to accuse him, and the issue was swept under the rug. However, he didnt expect Su Yu to confront him directly. Su Yu hovered in the sky, his gaze firmly on Milton below, These two crimes are terrible, but considering you are the uncle of the city lord, if I hand you over to the city lords judgement, he will definitely not give you a severe punishment. Su Yu selected a white letter glowing faintly with arcane energy from a stack of letters: But the nature of this letter is entirely different! It bears the signature of Antondidas, a powerful figure of the Sanctuary of Lai Yin Empire. It is a handwritten letter from you expressing a wish for Orleans City to become independent, and to break away from the control of the royal family. How do you explain this? What? Damn it! Seeing this letter, Milton was shocked to the core, his face instantly pale. His secret correspondence with Antondidas was delivered through extremely clandestine channels, how could it get into the hands of the Ghost Party? Moreover, he had sent this letter a long time ago, how could it appear here? But its too late for regret now. Su Yu put the letter back into his backpack, and announced solemnly, With this letter, I can condemn you to death for treason on behalf of the Princess! Tina. Understood! Tina, who had been filled with anger after hearing about Miltons deeds, responded. When she heard Su Yu call her name, she instantly transformed into a golden light and charged straight at Milton. Milton was surprised and quickly took out his magic wand to cast a spell. But his power was only at the fourth level, and he was no match for Tina, who had already reached the fifth level. After a futile resistance, a golden glow exploded in front of Miltons chest. Miltons heart was pierced, and he fell to Tinas sword. Miltons large eyes stared at the sword hilt protruding from his chest until his last breath. He didnt seem to comprehend how he, as the uncle to the city lord of Orleans City, could die so obscurely. Tina had already withdrawn her sword, not giving Milton a second glance. She heaved a soft sigh: I hope the innocent souls killed by Milton can finally rest in peace! Ding, [Orleans City Holy Maiden (18/100)] has been completed, reward rating in progress Your rating for this reward is S, with a reward of: 3000 Experience Points, Function Building Blueprint [Auction House]. It dropped! Su Yus eyes lit up. The main reason for him risking angering the city lord to kill Milton was to uphold justice. Of course, while upholding justice, there was another reason C Su Yu wanted the blueprint for the [Auction House]. [Auction House] is a precious building blueprint, dropped by very few NPCs, and those that do have very high levels, one of them being Milton. He didnt expect to get it on the first try with Tina! Outside of [Repair], [Auction House] is the most used feature by players during regular gameplay. While repair shops can be found everywhere, auction houses are only located in the main city. Its because of the auction houses that players gather in the main city. Su Yu wanted to build his territory into the players main city, so the earlier he had the auction house building, the better. He was delighted to get it on his first try! Tina was somewhat worried. After killing Milton, she turned to look back at Su Yu: Nemesis, by killing Milton weve rid the people of Orleans city of a scourge, but weve definitely offended Lord Claude, what do we do? No worries! Su Yu waved his hand nonchalantly, Tina, have you forgotten whos got your back? The Guardian God. Remembering this, Tinas worries were greatly reduced. Su Yu smiled, With the Guardian God around, no one dares to touch you. Besides, the reason I said so much to Milton was to make you understand the crux of the problem. The crux of the problem? Didnt you see it? The Empire has been in decline for a long time, and the imperial bureaucracy is riddled with corruption, rotten to the core. Killing Milton wont change anything, because other officials are just as bad as he is, if not worse. To truly revive the Goldfinch Empire, a bottom-up reform is necessary to completely eradicate the persistent problem. A bottom-up reform? Tina was confused. This problem was clearly beyond her comprehension. Dont worry, Tina. Su Yu patted her on the shoulder, Ill worry about the reform. For now, you just need to keep increasing your strength. Alright, Ill do as you say. Tina trusted Su Yu implicitly, so she did as he instructed. After a brief cleanup at the scene, Su Yu and Tina rode their horses back to the Unicorn Camp. During the ride back, Su Yu set up the next quest. [Orleans City Holy Maiden (19/100)]. Task Requirement: Complete the [Advanced Secret Realm Trial] with Tina. Task Reward: Random rewards will be given based on the task completion level. Now that Tina had just broken through to the fifth level and her realm was not yet stable. The last time Su Yu and Tina had entered the [Advanced Secret Realm], located under the Unicorn trial ground, surely helped her stabilize her realm. So, Su Yu set this task to help Tina build a solid foundation. After returning to the camp, Tina used her authority as the head of the legion to open the [Advanced Secret Realm], and she and Su Yu entered it three times. The [Advanced Secret Realm] has a different final boss each time it is opened. Last time it was [Void Walker Kassadin], this time it was [Void Daughter Kasha], [Eye of the Void Vikz] and [Void Prophet Malzahar]. However, now that Tina was at the fifth level, clearing the instance was a piece of cake. After going through the instance three times and absorbing a large amount of void energy, Tinas fury gradually solidified and her realm finally stabilized. . Now that her realm was stable, the next step was, of course, to gain the recognition of the members of the Knight Order. For the 20th sub quest, Su Yu met Fiona WindsorCheir to the former Legion commander GraceCat a watchtower in the camp. Fiona, I am here on behalf of Tina to challenge you to a duel, Su Yu declared from the top of the watchtower. Fiona Windsor is the successor of the former legion commander. Only when Tina defeats her will it prove that, at least in terms of military strength, Tina is capable of the commanders role. Moreover, Tina defeating Fiona publicly will surely gain her the respect of many. Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: 172, Competitive Duel_1 Chapter 172: 172, Competitive Duel_1 Translator: 549690339 At the watchtower in front of the military camp. Fiona put down the monocular telescope she was holding up, turned around and looked at Su Yu with some surprise, What, Tina wants to duel with me? Yes, seven days from now, at the grand stadium in Orleans City. But Tina is only a fourth-tier, what makes her think she can defeat me? Fionas face was a bit cold, was Tina underestimating her? Oh, forgot to tell you. Su Yu put his hand in front of his chest, speaking very politely, Just this morning, Tina has successfully advanced, becoming a fifth-tier contender. What?! Fiona was shocked, dropping the telescope in her hand, shattering it on the floor. Tina has been promoted to fifth-tier? This this Fiona could hardly believe her ears, it had only been a few days and Tinas strength had already improved by a tier. Fifth-tier contenders are not mere Chinese cabbages. Including all of the kingdoms and duchies associated with the Goldfinch Empire, with a total population of 130 million, there were only around 1500 contenders above the fifth tier. Moreover, given Tinas age and her rate of progress, her advancement to the sixth-tier sanctuary and even the seventh-tier legend was only a matter of time. No wonder the guardian god had a different view of her, this was terrifying! However, for Tinas duel invitation, Fiona was hesitant in accepting it. Obviously, Tina wanted to establish her dominance by defeating her after her promotion. However, for Fiona herself, there was no benefit in defeating Tina, she couldnt possibly reclaim her position as the leader of the legion. As for losing to Tina, there were obviously no benefits from that either, and there was even the chance she could be ridiculed by her colleagues. There were no benefits in winning or losing, so why should she accept the duel? Thinking of this, Fiona flicks her hair, coldly saying, I have no interest in this duel, please leave! She turned around, leaving Su Yu with only her back in view. Of course, Su Yu knew that Fiona might refuse the duel, who is willing to do something that isnt beneficial? But he already had a plan for this. Su Yu took out a golden magic crystal card from his bag, with a bright white number displayed on it C 200,000. This money wasnt Su Yus, it was Tinas. During the recent attack on Miltons caravan, Su Yu had received the blueprint for the [Auction House] building as well as some equipment and potions; Tina had taken Miltons magic crystal card which contained 8,830,000 spiritual energy coins in total. So this money was put up by Tina. Su Yu raised the magic crystal card, smiled and said, If you would like to participate in this duel, this will be your appearance fee. Fiona slightly turned around and glanced at the magic crystal card in Su Yus hand. When she saw the number on the magic crystal card, her expression slightly stiffened. Ahem. Fiona cleared her throat, walked over to Su Yu, took the magic crystal card out of his hand, and asked, If I accept Tinas duel request, will I need to hold back during the duel? No need. Su Yu shook his head, Tina just advanced, and she is desperately in need of a valuable opponent. Of course, if possible, try to prolong the fight, that would be the most beneficial for her growth. I understand your point. Fiona put the magic crystal card in her pocket. Then, she looked at Su Yu like she was looking at her prey, Is there anything else? Would you like to come to my room? Su Yu: . Seven days later, the grand stadium of Orleans City. The grand stadium was packed with people today, there was not a single empty seat. The audience, which could accommodate 30,000 spectators, was full. The audience waved their flags excitedly, eagerly waiting for the duel to start. This was a duel between the fifth-tier contenders! Fifth-tier contenders are elite individuals, and the grand stadium hadnt seen a duel of this level in 20 years. The once-in-20-years epic duel was now about to take place, how could the audience not cheer and be excited? While cheering, the audience was also filled with whispers of discussions: John, what are the odds today? 1.4:2.52, Tina wins are 1.4. Thats not right, didnt Tina just get promoted? Why are her odds lower than the opponents? How should I know? I backed the other side. I bet on Tina, she won against all odds last time, she should be good this time. Look quickly, Tina is here! That really is Tina, go Tina! At this moment, Tina, in her golden armor and riding a unicorn, was walking out from the east side gate. Tinas golden armor was not the one she had worn when she was in the fourth level. It was a whole new set of equipment that had cost her more than 300,000 spiritual energy coins. Seeing Tina come out, an uproar of deafening cheers suddenly broke out from the audience. They were all cheering for her. In the stands on the north side of the dueling field, all two thousand knights from the Unicorn Knights Regiment were present, all of them intently watching their commander in the field below. On the stands to the south, the high-ranking knights led by Deputy Commander Grace were sitting. They didnt speak to each other, their faces shadowed by worry. At the same time, Fiona, wearing silver armor and also riding a unicorn, walked out of the west gate. However, her demeanor was extraordinarily calm, waiting quietly for the duel to start. Three minutes later, the duel officially began. Tina was seething with anger. This time, she didnt charge forward on her unicorn, but flew directly off the unicorns back. Having advanced to the fifth level, the unicorn could not play a big role, and aerial combat was more effective. Fiona on the other side was also unfazed. She leaped off her unicorns back and flew up to fight Tina. And she also remembered the words she had with Su Yu; she didnt use her full strength at the start but treated it as a practice match with Tina, trying to drag out the duel as long as possible. Tina was neither arrogant nor impatient, treating Fiona as a whetstone, she was full of energy to hone her combat skills. The two fifth-level powerhouses clashed in the sky above the dueling field. The space around them kept fluctuating, and the protective shield in the sky also made creaking noises. However, they both fought with great discipline, their longsword and the one-handed sword clashed repeatedly, treating this as a sparring session. The two unicorns below had nothing to do, so they just stood there staring at each other. In the end, having nothing to do, they walked to the edge of the dueling field and leisurely started eating weeds. Tina and Fiona swapped blows back and forth for a total of 20 minutes. Twenty minutes later, the outcome of the duel was settled: Fiona, exhausted and unable to continue fighting, and the ultimate winner was Tina, who still had a bit of strength left. The final verdict was announced: Tina won! Seeing Tina winning, another round of cheering erupted from the stands. Only the cheering was not very enthusiastic. Mixed with the cheers, there were also discussions: Even though the fight had a higher quality this time, it wasnt as thrilling as the prior one. Indeed, both sides fought with great discipline, unlike the last time where they bet their lives. But Tina truly had an advantage, worthy of being the chosen one of the Guardian God! The news about Tina being chosen by the Guardian God had gradually spread, and almost everyone in the city knew about it now. In the stands of the Knights Regiment and the high command. After seeing Tinas real strength, the knights and the high command had a higher degree of recognition of this commander. No matter if Fiona was holding back or not, judging by Tinas combat strength, it was indeed clear that she had the qualifications to be the commander. The knights and the high-level executives all stood up and clapped for Tina. In the face of the cheers and applause all around, Tina did not respond or hurriedly leave. First, she remained in place to catch her breath, then she took out a stack of letters from her chest and her little face became incredibly serious. Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: 173, Inventory of Ten Crimes_1 Chapter 173: 173, Inventory of Ten Crimes_1 Translator: 549690339 In fact, the duel just now was just an appetizer, and its only now that the main course has formally begun. Tina took a deep breath, staring at all the spectators in the arena: Everyone, please be quiet, Ive something to say! Fueled by her anger, Tinas voice echoed throughout the entire arena. Hearing Tinas words, the spectators on the stand unanimously quieted down and focused their attention on her, curious about what she had to say. Once the audience had quieted down, Tina rose into the sky, loud enough for everyone to hear: The reason I challenged Fiona this time was firstly to prove to everyone that I have the strength to be the commander of the Unicorn Legion. At Tinas words, many knights on the northern stand of the Unicorn Legion nodded their heads in agreement. Indeed, Tinas strength was very impressive, and with her fifth-order power, she was well-suited for the position of legion leader. Secondly, I wanted to talk about these letters. Tina lifted the bundle of letters she held, displaying them to all the spectators. These letters were obtained after I destroyed an underground intelligence organization. They detail all the crimes committed by Milton Strathrowe, the chief worker of the Nightingale Commerce. Of course, I have also found all the relevant evidence regarding these crimes. Now, I will present this evidence and list these crimes to all of you. Following the text on the envelopes, Tina began to list the crimes: The first crime: On June 25th two years ago, Milton ordered his men to intentionally blow up the Orleans Revival Dam which was under maintenance The second crime: In March last year, Milton privately embezzled 300,000 spiritual energy coins in disaster relief funds from Green Vine Village The tenth, and final crime: Milton colluded with the sanctuary powerhouse of Lai Yin Empire, Antondidas The evidence is the letter in my hands. Tina detailed clearly all the Ten Sins committed by Milton in his lifetime. After the litany of crimes, she emphasized, Seven days ago, I personally executed Milton, and the recent unrest in the city was caused by me. I hope everyone is aware. Tina stopped speaking at this point. However, Fiona, standing beneath her, was completely stunned, gazing speechlessly at Tina in the sky. Originally, she thought the duel between the two was the highlight of the day, but to her surprise, Tina revealed a shocking piece of news after the duel ended! Of course, Fiona knew who Milton Strathrowe was the uncle of the city lord, Claude, the chief officer of the Nightingale Commerce, and one of the most powerful people in Orleans City. Milton had died seven days ago by the Moonlight River. His death stirred up a great commotion in the city. Lord Claude sent men to search for the murderer personally, and Orleans City was even under a curse of lockdown. Surprisingly, it was Tina who killed Milton! But Tina, if you killed him, why would you announce it in front of more than thirty thousand people? Isnt this a slap in the face to the city lord? Fiona stood motionless on the spot, her mind completely blank. . On the northern stands of the arena, the Unicorn Legion knights also gaped at Tinas revelation. The commotion that was stirring up the city recently was actually created by Tina! Crushing a caravan with a fifth-tier powerhouse and five fourth-tier elite fighters was incredible! Considering Miltons ten sins, his death was well-deserved. With most of the knights adhering to ideas of justice, mercy, humility, and protection of the weak, Tinas status within their hearts immediately elevated. On the southern stand, the high-ranking officers of the legion were too stunned to know what to say. A group of high-ranking officers immediately surrounded deputy legion commander Grace anxiously asking: Commander, is what Tina saying true? Milton was actually killed by Tina? Isnt Tina publicly humiliating the city lord? Commander, what should we do? Dont rush, let me think. Grace was completely flustered, she had not expected Tina to pull such a stunt. Indeed, according to Tinas words, Milton deserved to die, but after all, he was the city lords uncle! Killing the city lords uncle and then publicly listing his ten crimes, where should the city lord put his face? Could it be that brat who instigated it? Grace glared fiercely once at the stand at the highest point, which was where Su Yu was. The more Grace thought about it, the more likely it seemed. If it werent for Su Yus instigation, how could the kind and honest Tina possibly attack a caravan and kill Milton? Ill settle the score with you later! Grace glared again at the grandstand where Su Yu was, and left the stadium, flying towards the city lords manor. At the highest grandstand of the stadium, Su Yu looked at Tina floating in the air below and revealed a faint smile. The reason why he let Tina expose all of Miltons crimes was mainly to let Tina make a stand she stood with the masses. As mentioned before, the Goldsparrow Empire was setting, its superstructure decayed to the bone, in desperate need of a major grassroots reform. The vast masses at the bottom are the cornerstone of the prosperity of the Goldsparrow Empire. The reason why Goldsparrow could become the most powerful empire in the human world was because of the hard work and sweat of the masses. But now, the empire is torn apart from north to south and has reached the brink of collapse. The decayed bureaucrats within the empire are incompetent, still sucking the blood of the masses, disregarding human lives, only thinking of their own interests and wallets. Under such circumstances, reform is imperative! Therefore, Su Yu let Tina make her stance clear, gain the support of the masses, and act as the vanguard of reform. As for the problem of putting city lord Claude in an embarrassing position its a trivial matter! Behind Tina is the guardian god, Evan Goldsparrow, even though he only has one clone, this one clone could destroy the entire Orleans City! So Su Yu let Tina do it confidently, with someone backing her, there is no need to be afraid. The audience in the venue was also shocked and furious, they didnt expect Milton to commit so many heinous acts! They all started shouting: The Rejuvenation Dams breach was not an accident but was destroyed by Milton, thats hundreds of lives! To kill so many innocents for spiritual energy coins, why didnt the gods strike this bastard down with divine punishment? Perhaps Tina is the divine punishment sent by the gods. Thank you, Tina, for ridding Orleans City of such a huge scourge! Tina comes from a farming family, shes different from those born to nobility! Ah, its a pity that Tina has deeply offended the city lord this time. No problem, Tina is protected by the guardian god. Guardian god, please protect Tina! The noise from the spectators grew louder and louder, the entire stadium was in chaos. But in the eyes of the general public present, Tina was one of them, which was Tinas biggest gain this time. Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: 174. Military Studies, War Chess Deduction (Leave Supplement 1/2)_1 Chapter 174: 174. Military Studies, War Chess Deduction (Leave Supplement 1/2)_1 Translator: 549690339 Within the next three days, this news spread like wildfire throughout the city, causing a significant uproar. A multitude of people were shocked, spreading the news and the streets were buzzing with discussions about Tina. For the ordinary residents, they praised Tina, grateful for her elimination of threats for Orleans City, and avenging the innocent lives lost. On the other hand, people were also worried about the city lords reaction, fearful that he might retaliate against Tina. They did not want to hear the news of Tina suddenly dying. However, the following week in Orleans City was unexpectedly peaceful. Tina remained in the military camp without a word. The city lords manor did not express any stance either. Both sides kept their banners down and drums quiet, as if the matter had passed. But Su Yu knew that these were only the beginnings. Upon completion of the 20th main task, Su Yu received a reward, an accessory [Explorers Arm-guard]. [Explorers Arm-guard (Legend)] +15 Defense +20 Spell Strength The Path of Exploration: Killing a unit provides 0.5 Defense (can provide up to 15 Defense). Note: It can be combined with [Stopwatch] and [Demons Grimoire] to form the legendary accessory [Zhongya Hourglass]. The accessory didnt warrant discussion; Su Yu had taken one step closer to creating [Zhongya Hourglass]. As for the objectives of the plotline. Opening the [Self-crafted Plotline] module, the completion status of the current three objectives was as follows: Objective 1: Dissipate Tinas inner unease and help her regain her confidence. (Progress: 56%) Objective 2: Help Tina gain the approval of 80% of the Unicorn Knights. (Current Approval: 61.2%) Objective 3: Help Tina gain the approval of more than 60% of Orleans Citys residents. (Current Approval: 71%) Tinas actions in the arena have had wide-reaching effects. Objective 3 is already complete, and Objective 2 is nearing completion. However, Tina still lacks some confidence, falling short of completing Objective 1. But Su Yu isnt worried, he still has five task rounds to train cough, cough, correct, to educate Tina, ensuring she regains her confidence. After the big arena event ended, Tina took a simple two-day rest to recover. After her recovery, Su Yu gave her the 21st task: [Saintess of Orleans City (21/100)]. Task requirements: Follow Tina and learn military knowledge from the military scholar, [Lambert Scarlett]. Task rewards: Vary depending on the completion of the task. While Tina was the commander of the Knights, personal strength was only one aspect; military literacy was also vitally important. After all, Tina was supposed to lead the troops in battle, so it wouldnt do to be ignorant about the military. And [Lambert Scarlett] was the most knowledgeable military scholar in Orleans City known to Su Yu. Having Tina learn from him would certainly be fruitful. On the third day at ten in the morning, Su Yu and Tina arrived at Wind Spring Street No.10 to visit the resident, Lambert Scarlett. Lambert Scarlett was a kindly old man in his sixties with a snowy beard. He was once the chief staff member of the previous city lord and was now retired at home. Confronted with the visit from Tina and Su Yu, upon hearing their purpose, Lambert stroked his beard thoughtfully. Recently, Tinas case had caused quite a stir within the city, and he had, of course, heard about it. As a military scholar, Lambert certainly recognized Tinas value. Gaining favor with the guardian deity, Tinas future would undoubtedly be limitless! But teaching Tina might offend the city lords manor Weighing the pros and cons, Lambert ultimately chose to side with the Empire: Alright, Ill take in the student then. But military learning is quite dry. You should consider this in advance. Dont worry, teacher, I will study hard, Tina seriously assured. Very good! Lambert took down a book from the bookshelf behind him, Then lets start now! The first lesson, the differences among the various types of troops in an army The following week was passed with Tina immersed in learning. In the morning, Lambert imparted various kinds of military knowledge to Tina. In the afternoon, Tina studied numerous military books diligently. In the evening, Su Yu reviewed the days content with Tina until dawn. Whats unexpected was that Tina showed astonishing talent in military learning! This talent was nothing short of her lineages talent! Tinas military literacy progressed in leaps and bounds, to the point that after just one week, Lambert Scarlett was left with nothing to teach Tina. Staring at the last page of [Advanced Combat Formation Atlas], he was at a loss for words: Tina, I dont have much more to teach you; youre ready for the field now. But then again, have you truly grasped everything I have taught you? I have grasped everything, teacher, Tina answered honestly. These military knowledge gave me a feeling, that I had grasped them before. Your teachings just helped me to recall these contents, so I have grasped them very quickly. Is that so? Lambert stroked his beard. Tina was indeed extraordinary to have caught the eye of the guardian deity. Tina, before you graduate, how about we go to the War Chess Association for a War Chess Simulation? This will also let me measure your current level, Lambert suggested. War Chess Simulation is a game commonly played by military enthusiasts in the game world. The War Chess Association has several enormous Spiritual Power Sand Tables. Spending Spiritual Energy coins can randomly change the terrain and the environment of the sand table and generate random types of troops. The two players can control their own troops on the sand table for a simulated confrontation. It is more like real-world RTS games such as Red Alert, Age of Empires, Star Craft, only much simpler. The level of War Chess Simulation is also taken as a measure of an individuals military strength, because it has been experimentally tested to be more accurate than merely talking about the art of war on paper. Tina has heard about War Chess Simulation during her studies but hasnt had the chance to experience it first-hand. On hearing her teachers suggestion, her eyes lit up, Great! Lets go to the War Chess Association right now. For the 22nd round of the task, Su Yu, with Tina and Lambert, arrived at the War Chess Association to observe this round of War Chess Simulation. They used the highest grade Spiritual Power Sand Table, which consumed ten thousand spiritual energy coins per day. This highest grade sand table also had comprehensive functions. In addition to conventional troop operations, it could also set traps, create defensive spikes, release miasma, poison the water, and so on. The table had a variety of uses. The warfare by both sides also had a more specific purpose. Capturing strategic points on the map could give extra attributes to the troops. Under the manipulation of Tina and Lambert, the armies of both sides, thirty-thousand troops strong, gallivanted on the Spiritual Power Sand Table. There were frontal confrontations, side ambushes, separations and encirclements, surrounding to break out Tina, not initially familiar with the operating mode, lost three times consecutively. But as she gradually got accustomed to the rhythm, she started to slowly turn the tide. By the seventh round of the simulation, Tina managed to stop her losing streak, and finally came to a draw with Lambert through a sniping battle from a defended strategic point. Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: 175, Spoils of War – Spiritual Power Sand Table_1 Chapter 175: 175, Spoils of War C Spiritual Power Sand Table_1 Translator: 549690339 Looking at the evenly matched combat scenario shown on the sand table, Lan Bo found himself somewhat stupefied. A week ago, Tina was a military novice who couldnt even differentiate between troop types. But a week later, Tina could draw with him in a chess combat simulation. She learned so much in just a week C was this the so-called talent? Su Yu stood by, watching this chess combat simulation. Besides Su Yu, there was another person in the chess room C Milann, the president of the Chess Association. Upon receiving the news of Lan Bos arrival, Milann promptly rushed to the chess room. Coincidentally, he saw Tina draw with Lan Bo. As an old friend, he burst into laughter: Ha ha, Lan Bo, are you losing your touch? Tied with a girl who has just learned chess combat simulation? Lets hope you wont embarrass yourself by admitting I know you! What do you know? Lan Bo shot him a fierce look: If you were me, you probably wouldnt even match Tina! Lan Bo was quite confident in his chess combat abilities; he was a bit stronger than Milann. If Tina could tie with him, beating Milann would undoubtedly be no problem. She? Milann seemed not to believe it: What are you, kidding me? Shes just a beginner, how could she defeat me, the president of the Chess Association? Thats a joke! What if I could win? From across the sand table, Tina flashed a friendly smile. She blinked her innocent eyes and asked: How about making a bet? What is the stake? Lets play nine rounds of chess combat simulation, first to win five. If I win, I want this Spiritual Power Sand Table. Influenced by Su Yu, Tina loved to bet on things she felt confident about, to increase potential earnings. To put it crudely, after spending so much time with Su Yu, Tina was starting to act just like him. Quite confident, arent you, young lady! said Milann, not able to help himself from taking a few extra looks at Tina: What if you lose? If I lose, I will donate one million spiritual energy coins to the Chess Association for sand table maintenance. Tina didnt even bat an eyelid, making it seem like one million was just a piece of paper to her. One million? Milann was swayed: Alright, deal! Under the witness of Lan Bo and Su Yu, the chess combat simulation duel between Tina and Milann officially began. The duel followed Tinas proposal, using a best-of-five-out-of-nine system, draws not counted. At the start, Tina unsurprisingly lost two rounds. However, she learned many lessons from her defeats and began to understand some of Milanns tactics. By the fourth round, the two gradually reached a draw. In the seventh round, Tina skilfully implemented the classic Corridor Tactics during a critical stronghold battle, scoring a victory. The following rounds turned into one-sided domination. Tinas tactics were as unpredictable as the wind and as flowing as water. After several defeats, Milanns morale plummeted. His usual tactics were repeatedly seen through by Tina and consequently could not be utilized. By evening, Tina walked away from the Chess Association with her spoils of war C The Spiritual Power Sand Table, and made her way back to the Unicorn Camp. Walking on the road, Tina still found the recent chess combat simulation battles quite exhilarating. Speaking softly to Su Yu at her side, she said, Nemesis, now that we have this Spiritual Power Sand Table, we can spice up our evenings a little. We dont always have to stick to the usual dry learning. No thanks, I dont want to play these games with you. Su Yu shrugged. Su Yu had played quite a few chess combat simulations in his former life, as many hidden missions involved it, so he had to master some. But compared to Tinas level, he was far behind. For the current Su Yu, facing Tina was like a Go enthusiast against Alpha Dog. He wasnt in the mood for a beating. Back at the camp, Tina had the porters place the sand table in the living room. The Spiritual Power Sand Table was 3 meters wide and approximately 5 meters long. There was no conceivable place for it other than the living room. Fortunately, as the Legion Leader, the living accommodation assigned to Tina was sufficiently spacious, otherwise, there might indeed be no room for this large contraption. After the sand table was set up, it was already late. Tina paid the porters. After they left, Tina couldnt help but stretch: Nemesis, Im going to take a bath first, then we can continue our studies in the room. For the past week, Tina and Su Yu had been studying up all night every night, so she had already grown accustomed to this way of life. As for sleep, after advancing to the fifth level, her energy was almost infinite and she didnt need any sleep. Su Yu, however, shook his head: Tina, youve graduated now, so theres no need for me to accompany you anymore. Tina was taken aback: Is that so? A slight feeling of unwillingness surged in her heart. If Nemesis was unwilling to accompany her, it would be quite dull to study alone. She wished shed taken it slow back then. Su Yu took out a small notebook from his backpack, and looked at Tina seriously: Tina, have you thought about experiencing a real battle after you graduate, using the actual combat to test your learning results from these days? He had already completed the 23rd ring of the main storyline and was not far from the 25th ring of the scenario campaign. Su Yu naturally wanted to arrange a scenario campaign for Tina. Plus, after the 25th ring, he could get the reward for the first stage of the main storyline! The reward for the first stage was definitely very good! Su Yu was absolutely looking forward to it this time. Upon hearing Su Yus words, Tina was slightly taken aback: Test my learning results with actual combat? She thought for a moment: Um its not impossible, but Orleans city is currently very peaceful, where can we find a combat opportunity? Orleans city was indeed located very deep into the rear of the Empire, and it was now very peaceful. It didnt have as many combat opportunities as the front lines. And without the consent of His Majesty the Emperor and the Princess, she would not be allowed to mobilize the army to the front lines on her own. No worries. Ive found a target for us to practice on. Su Yu responded, 30 kilometers east of Orleans city, there is a bandit fort in the Red Ridge mountain, how about we practice on them? Bandits? Tina lowered her head, deep in thought. She had heard of the bandit fort at the Red Ridge Mountain. Red Ridge Mountain was located on the transport artery in the northeast direction of Orleans City. If the merchants of Orleans City wanted to trade through land with the central cities of the Empire such as Forest City and Goldfinch Imperial Capital, they would have to pass through Red Ridge Mountain. The bandits were rampant in the Red Ridge Mountain area, robbing numerous passing merchant squadrons. But these bandits specifically targeted small-scale merchant squadrons and passing travelers, they always avoided business squadrons owned by larger noble families. The current turmoil, alongside the city lord of Orleans lack of resources to eliminate the bandits, has allowed them to wreak havoc for almost two years now. If it were these bandits, indeed they would be excellent targets for practice. Su Yu added: Tina, eradicating these bandits, on one hand, is a chance for you to put what youve learned into practice, but on the other hand, this would also help you establish your reputation among the Knights. Only by leading them to victory, will they fully accept you. You have a point. After some thought, Tina ultimately made up her mind: Alright, in the next two days, we will lead the Knights and eradicate those bandits! Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: 176, You have significant document fraud (Updated yesterday)_1 Chapter 176: 176, You have significant document fraud (Updated yesterday)_1 Translator: 549690339 The operation to eradicate the bandits was set quickly, scheduled for two days later. These two days are for preparations before the operation. The Bandits camp was only 30 kilometers away from Orleans City, which the Unicorn Legion could reach in half an hour. Thus, there was no need to prepare food and other logistics. However, according to the Knight Orders rules, before mounting any operation, Tina had to secure the approval of over seventy percent of the high-ranking members of the Knight Order. Therefore, early the following day, Su Yu took the initiative to meet with Grace, the former legions leader, in her office. In her office, Grace looked at Su Yu with a slight frown on her face, Tell me, why are you here? Grace had a very bad impression of Su Yu. She thought that Tinas actions during the grand competition in Orleans City were influenced by Su Yu, so naturally, she did not have a favorable impression of him. But considering that Su Yu was the princesss special envoy, she dared not say anything and just suppressed her anger. Su Yu took out a document from his bag and placed it on the desk in front of her, Lady Grace, this is the operation to eliminate the bandits which Tina is planning. Please take a look. I also hope you can convince the other leaders to agree with Tinas operation. Oh? To eradicate the bandits? Grace was a little surprised as she picked up the document to read. After reading only a few pages, she closed the document and threw it back on the desk, No, I cannot agree to this operation. Why? Grace glared at Su Yu, Do you really need to ask me? The document youve prepared is full of lies. How on earth could I agree? Grace opened the document and pointed at the tape on the first page: Tina supposedly became a strategist under renowned military expert Lambert Scarlet within a week? And she has even defeated the President of the Chess Federation, Milann, in a Chess simulation? Do you think Im that easy to fool? You even dare to write such absurd things in the document?! But everything written is true. Su Yu shrugged. Although it seemed unbelievable, all of it was, indeed, true. Take your truth and play with it somewhere else! I have work to do, dont bother me. Grace tossed the document back to Su Yu and commanded him to leave. Well, if you really dont believe it, how about this, Su Yu suggested, You and Tina have a fair chess match. If Tina loses, the operation will be formally cancelled. However, if Tina wins, you will convince the other high-ranking officials to allow the operation. Tsk, you think I would lose? Grace rose from her seat and looked at Su Yu with scorn, Fine, its about time someone taught both you and Tina a lesson. Remember, pride comes before a fall. You think that with the support of the princess and the guardian, you can do whatever you want? Certainly, it wont come to that, this way, please. Su Yu, not in the mood for further argument, guided her towards Tinas residence. At Tinas residence, in the main hall of chapter 24, Grace and Tina began an official chess match. In addition to Su Yu, all the high-ranking officials who were able to come, did. In total, there were twelve participants. The high-ranking officials watch the competing duo while exchanging whispers: Tina is really wealthy, she actually bought such a big Spiritual Power Sand Table for her home. But according to Tina, this was the spoil she got when she defeated the president of the Chess Federation in a chess simulation. Defeat president of the Chess Federation? Ha, shes joking, right? Even if Tina has been playing chess since she was little, she couldnt possibly be that powerful! Who knows? Do you think she can defeat Lady Grace? She has a zero percent chance of winning! Lady Grace has the highest skill in chess throughout the legion. Additionally, shes very experienced so her losses wont even exceed 50%. Tinas finally about to take a hit for once, I cant wait! Although the high-ranking officials of the Knight Order remained expressionless, they were all secretly gleeful, hoping Tina would embarrass herself. Grace also asked with slight contempt: Lady Legions Leader, should I go easy on you and let you have 20% of the military force in the first round? No need, just give it your all. If I lose, Ill humbly accept it. Tina responded sincerely. All right, then. Grace nodded. The Spiritual Power Sand Table was already running. The environment inside the table was randomly generated, and it turned out to be a prairie with cloudy weather. Tina and Grace each controlled an army of 30,000 and were three kilometers apart. Right from the start, Tina ordered all of her soldiers to rush to a stronghold on the north side of the map. Upon reaching the stronghold, the soldiers attributes would be increased every minute. Graces scout discovered the movement of Tinas army. However, Grace didnt first find a stronghold like Tina. Instead, she marched directly toward the stronghold Tina was about to reach. Although this meant that Tinas army would receive attribute boosts from the stronghold before Graces arrival, Grace considered these boosts negligible compared to actual strength. As long as her army arrived, even if Tinas soldiers were fully boosted, they would definitely not be a match for her. Thats why she dared to head straight for Tinas stronghold. Tinas scout detected the movement of Graces army. Seeing Graces marching route, Tina immediately understood that Grace was looking down on her. However, she was pragmatic, as she ordered her entire army to occupy the stronghold and prepare for battle. About ten minutes later, Graces army reached the outskirts of the stronghold. Without hesitation, Tina opened the strongholds gate, commanded her army to form ranks, and charged out. The two armies officially clashed. But as soon as they clashed, Grace felt that something was wrong. Under Tinas command, her army seemed to come alive, executing orders in a disciplined and orderly manner. Those with full health charged boldly ahead, while those wounded retreated, even cooperating with other soldiers. In contrast, even though she had issued accurate commands, her soldiers were still being toyed with by the opposing soldiers, continually being divided, surrounded, and defeated. Just after the initial clash, Grace already lost a thousand men, whereas Tinas army only lost four hundred. How is this possible? Grace couldnt believe her eyes. Why was Tinas army so nimble and formidable? Could it be due to the attribute boosts provided by the stronghold? No, that couldnt be! The stronghold only provided basic attributes. While Grace was lost in confusion, Tina quickened her attack. One wave after another stormed Grace, breaking her army into fragments. Grace did everything she could to hinder the attack. However, her attempts to salvage the situation fell short, and she could only watch helplessly as her troops were slowly annihilated. About ten minutes later, the first round ended. At this point, only three thousand soldiers remained in Graces military formation, whereas Tinas army still had at least eighteen thousand soldiers! Obviously, in the first round of the confrontation, Tina was victorious! Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: 177, Complete Victory over Grace, Pre-battle Preparation_1 Chapter 177: 177, Complete Victory over Grace, Pre-battle Preparation_1 Translator: 549690339 How how could this happen? Grace stood there in a daze, her mind completely in chaos. A commanders ability to analyze battle simulations is an aspect of their battlefield leadership. Even though it isnt the same as a real battlefield, it still reflects ones ability effectively. She was utterly defeated now! If this was a real situation where she and Tina were each leading an army of equal strength, she would likely be the one to lose. This thought made Grace increasingly unable to accept the reality of their situation. Shall we continue? Tina asked in a seemingly sarcastic tone, arms folded, as she watched Grace. Yes! Lets have another round! Graces gaze became particularly sharp. The fault must have been with the sand table during the last round. Another round would help her understand whether it was a problem with the sand table, or with herself. Alright then. Tina pressed the reset button on the sand table, and the second round began officially! The sand table was set to random factors: a mountainous, forested environment with light rain at night. It could be called a map designed to test strategies. Each side had 30,000 soldiers, including 20,000 infantry, 5,000 archers, and 5,000 cavalry. Seeing this environment, Graces anxiety began to recede. If it was a test of strategy, the sand table couldnt help Tina. She calmed herself down, putting all her attention into the sand table. However, as the two armies began to combat, Grace was stupefied. Tina took advantage of the topography and split her forces into twenty groups, which harassed, ambushed, and baited her troops across the whole map. Moreover, she was able to coordinate strategies amongst the small squads tactically which proved to be quite troublesome. Even though Grace was an adept warrior in the Sanctuary, her mind could only manage to deal with fifteen simultaneously attacking forces, anything above that would cause her to be stretched too thin. Whats more, Tina, after separating her forces into twenty groups, was still able to occupy various points on the map, using the resources at those points to strengthen her own troops. As time progressed, Graces army was progressively decimated and drained. Fifteen minutes in, Tina still had 25,000 soldiers left and held most of the points on the map; meanwhile, Graces forces had dropped below 20,000 and were holding out in sparse small points in the center of the map. It was clear to anyone who was watching: Tina was sure to win! Grace obviously knew this too. Reluctantly, she let out a resigned sigh, Tina, I admit defeat. Following this match, Grace realized that compared to Tina, she fell short in terms of tactical deployment, understanding of troops, and multi-line operations. If she hadnt seen that her opponent was indeed Tina, she might have suspected a champion strategic advisor was playing in her stead. Wasnt Tina just a country girl? Why did she prove so proficient at wargame strategizing? The high-ranking members of the Knights who were present were utterly flabbergasted and lost for words. They knew that Grace hadnt been going easy, her performance still at a high standard. But Tinas skill was just too terrifying! Especially her tactic of shuttling infantry in and out through the forest during the second round was considered top-notch in the wargame community! Only the nations strongest wargame masters could compete with Tina! Fiona was also among the watching crowd of high-ranking members. At first, she wasnt impressed by Tina, but upon witnessing Tinas wargame proficiency, she abruptly realized Tinas command abilities far surpassed her own. It seemed she had no choice but to accept it. Ti Commander, Fiona asked reluctantly, Which famous master did you study wargame strategy with? Was it also Mr. Lan Bo Scarlett? Ah? But no one taught me! Tina shook her head, I only encountered wargame strategy for the first time yesterday afternoon. Teacher Lan Bo did compete with me for several rounds, but he never instructed me on what I should do. All of the strategies were ones that I came up with by studying the book. Crack! Crack! The sound of countless hearts breaking echoed through the venue. The elite members present almost went mad! What the hell? You only started yesterday afternoon? It hasnt even been a full day yet? Youve never been instructed by anyone? This kind of outstanding performance, where did this monster come from?! Numerous people felt the compulsion to claw at the wall. Su Yu glanced at the expressions of these people, curling his lips slightly. Tinas learning and training speed cannot be measured by ordinary standards. Ahem. Su Yu cleared his throat and spoke to everyone present, The wargame strategizing has ended. I hope everyone can live up to their commitment and permit Tinas eradication mission. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the high-ranking members gradually nodded hesitantly. Grace let out a long sigh, Alright, we will fully cooperate with Tinas mission. After getting permission from the Knights higher-ups, Tinas subsequent preparations naturally went smoothly. The high-ranking Knights kept their word and refrained from tripping Tina up behind the scenes, and all of Tinas orders were executed efficiently. Fionas reaction was the most unexpected however. After losing the wargame, Fiona became Tinas fan girl, frequently scurrying about at Tinas side and assisting her with a host of tasks. As one of the leading young figures of the Windsor Family, Fionas connections were extensive. With her active assistance, preparations originally estimated to take two days were completed in one. While Tina was preparing in the camp, Su Yu was busy as well. He first off took away Tinas right to Task Agent Authorization, and posted a task to gather a thousand players. Next, Su Yu primarily approached the task of gathering information on the bandit camp. Using the powerful network of the Chairmans Chat Room, he quickly contacted a player within the bandit camp. The Red Ridge Bandit Camp, as a minor power with a tier-five leader, came with decent NPC characters; thus, many players were completing tasks there. Su Yu contacted one of them. This player was called [Nuclear Wastewater from Japan]. He usually worked on tasks around the bandit camp along with a few friends, so he was very familiar with the area. At the House of Warm Wind Tavern in Orleans City, Su Yu rendezvoused with the player. Boss Ke, over here, over here! As soon as he entered the tavern, Su Yu saw a stout-faced man waving to him. The House of Warm Wind Tavern was located in a remote area with few players, which was why Su Yu had chosen to meet Nuclear Wastewater there. Im Nemesis. Are you Nuclear Wastewater? Su Yu walked over to the man. I am. Nuclear Wastewater flashed his ID, his expression filled with excitement, Boss Ke, Ive seen you many times in various videos. I never dreamed that I would meet you in person today. Im just too excited! No need for excitement, Su Yu smiled, Did you bring what I asked for? I brought everything! Nuclear Wastewater hurriedly opened his bag, pulling out a notebook and a map to place on the bar counter. Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: 178, Intelligence Collection, Attack on Bandit Camp_1 Chapter 178: 178, Intelligence Collection, Attack on Bandit Camp_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu walked up to the bar counter and picked up a map and notebook to look at. The map was of the Red Ridge Mountain Bandits Camp, showing the layout of the buildings inside the camp. The map was densely annotated. Based on these annotations, Su Yu could easily understand the function of each building, the main gathering areas of the bandits, the distribution area of traps outside the camp, and so on. The notebook primarily contained detailed data, such as the appearances, occupations, ranks, and usual tactics of each bandit leader in the camp. For example, the data on the bandit leader Lake was listed clearly in the notebook. Lake is a fifth-level warrior who often uses a skill called Great Kill All Sides when robbing. He likes liquor and women, usually steps with his left foot first into the bedroom everything was detailed in the notebook. As Su Yu was looking at the information, Nuclear Wastewater excitedly said, Boss Ke, this is all the information that I and four of my friends collected and consolidated this afternoon. What do you think? Very good. Su Yu nodded. Then he opened the transaction panel and transferred 2000 spiritual energy coins to Nuclear Wastewater: Thank you all for your hard work! This is the agreed labor fee. Thank you, Boss Ke! Nuclear Wastewater looked at the number on the transaction panel, very pleased. Ive got something to do, so Ill leave first, Su Yu put away the notebook and map and prepared to leave. But Nuclear Wastewater stopped him, Boss Ke, wait a minute! I wanted to ask, would you be interested in joining our chat room? Chat room? Nuclear Wastewater quickly explained: My friends and I have created a chat room specifically to collect and collate information about the Red Ridge Mountain Camp, and it hasnt been disbanded yet. Boss Ke, would you be interested in joining? So, in the future, if we get any important information, we can inform you immediately. What Nuclear Wastewater didnt mention was that if Boss Ke were to join the chat room, and he took a screenshot of the chat room members, the screenshot would become bragging material! In the future, when he encounters others, and they brag about Ive got XX top-notch equipment or Ive joined XX large guild, he could dismissively reply: What does that count for? Im in the same chat room as Boss Ke. Just thinking about it gave him such prestige! Su Yu thought for a while and agreed: Okay, invite me. Chatroom of Red Ridge Mountain Bandits Camp Information Collection Group. Ding, player [Nemesis] has joined the chat room. Seeing this game notification, the chat room was immediately aroused. [Neon Nuclear Pollution]: Damn! Its Boss Ke! [Neon Tritium Treasure]: Waste water, you really managed to pull Boss Ke into the chat room?! [Neon Average Godzilla]: Welcome, Boss Ke! Seeing these messages, Su Yu smirked and replied, Hello everyone! Im Nemesis. [Neon Mutant]: Welcome, Boss Ke! Tritium: Boss Ke, I just discovered something. I dont know if you need similar information. Su Yu: What is it? Tritium: Just now at the back yard of boss Lakes house, I found a secret tunnel Currently, Su Yu was riding Dima back to the Unicorn Camp with nothing to do, so he chatted with them a while. As for the secret tunnel in Boss Lakes house mentioned by Tritium, he also secretly noted it down. After chatting for a while, Su Yu asked in the chat room: By the way, do you guys have a guild right now? Tritium: No. Godzilla: We dont like the restrictions of the guild and dont want to participate in guild activities, so we didnt join a guild but instead formed a small mercenary group. Su Yu: Are you guys interested in joining my guild then? There are no restrictions in my guild, and no one will be forced to participate in any guild activities. Mutant: I know about the Yellow Scarf Guild! We wanted to join before, but you guys were not recruiting. Nuclear Waste Water: Ill say it first, Im willing to join Boss Kes guild! Tritium: Im willing too! Godzilla: +1 Nuclear Pollution: I have no objections. Seeing everyone agreed, Su Yu sent each of them a guild invitation, inviting them to join the guild. Of course, Su Yu invited them to the guild because he could use their help. For a siege like this, having a few insiders working in conjunction with the outside forces would allow the camp to be breached quickly. After returning to the Unicorn Camp, Su Yu handed all the camp information he had acquired to Tina. In addition to the data obtained from Nuclear Wastewater and others, Zhen Hong and Snow Leopard provided him with two other sets of data. Piecing together the three sets of data provided a comprehensive understanding of the situation even without having to visit the site. Of course, Tina understood the importance of this information, so she spent the whole night analysing the data in detail. At four oclock in the early morning, Tina led 500 unicorn knights out of the camp, heading towards the Red Ridge Mountain in the east. It was still dark at four in the morning, but it was no problem for unicorns, who could illuminate the path ahead with a few holy light spells at will. They were expected to arrive at the Red Ridge Mountain Camp at five oclock in the morning. At this time dawn was just about to break, and almost all of the bandits were still sleeping. It was the best time for a surprise attack on the camp. The 500 Unicorn Knights rushed eastward, while the bandits camp remained undisturbed, with no unusual signs. It wasnt until the Unicorn Knight Squad was 300 meters from the camp that the bandits inside finally noticed the enemys arrival. Quick, what is that? The bandit guard on the watchtower, hearing the distant commotion, woke his sleeping companion. The companion, groggy from sleep, barely glanced in that direction and closed his eyes again, Its probably some wild beast, let me sleep some more, you keep watch. Dont sleep! Check if its an enemy attack? The more the bandit guard thought about it, the more things didnt feel right, he opened his eyes and looked into the distance. After reluctantly determining the enemys silhouette, he was shocked and quickly tried to sound the alarm bell. But at that moment, a feathered arrow whistled through the air, hitting him accurately in the chest. The bandit guard was just a regular human, and the force of the arrow pinned him to the ground, killing him instantly. This arrow was shot by [Neon Nuclear Waste Water], who was an archer. After joining Su Yus guild, Nuclear Waste Water and the other four had decided to help Su Yu secure a victory in this battle. Half an hour earlier, Nuclear Waste Water had already climbed to the top of a building near the watchtower and used the Snipe skill to target the bandit guards on top of the watchtower. Seeing that the bandit guard was about to sound the alarm bell, he quickly released Snipe and killed the bandit in one shot. Then, Nuclear Waste Water swiftly sent a message in the chat room: Ive taken care of one of the two bandits on the watchtower, Im off to deal with the other one. Tritium: Received. Godzilla and I will go and open the gates of the camp. After sending the message, Tritium and Godzilla rushed out from the shadows of the buildings near the camps main gate. The two of them killed a few intercepting bandit guards, then forcibly activated the camps gate opening mechanism, fully opening the camp gate. Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: 179, Kill the Bandit Leader_1 Chapter 179: 179, Kill the Bandit Leader_1 Translator: 549690339 The defense of the [Red Ridge Mountain Bandit Camp]was notably poor. The guards responsible for the night watch were ordinary bandits who didnt even hold the first rank C many were even sleeping. As a result, a few ordinary first-timer players like Nuclear Wastewater could easily defeat the guards and open the gate of the camp. This might seem incredible, but it has a certain inevitability to it. In the past, the defense of this bandit camp was strong, with third-rank strongmen taking turns to watch over the camp at night, keeping a strict vigil. However, two years ago, the bandit leader Lake, along with some big merchants and nobles of Orleans City, reached an agreement. Lake stopped robbing these affluent merchants and nobles caravans, and even gave half of the loot he stole each month to them. In exchange, these elite merchants and nobles tacitly allowed the bandits led by Lake to exist, enabling them to survive till now. With the tacit approval of Orleans City, the bandits existence no longer faced any threats and no one dared to challenge them, leading their defense consciousness to steadily weaken. Initially, some third-rank strongmen would reluctantly keep watch at night. Gradually, this digressed to second, then first-rank bandits on watch duty. At present, not even a first-rank bandit is left, only old and frail commoners guard the camp at night. This provided a perfect opportunity for the Nuclear Wastewater group of five. Archers like Nuclear Wastewater took out the bandit guards on watch in the observation tower in just seconds. The priest Tritium Treasure along with the warrior Godzilla were extremely ferocious. These two teamed up to kill four bandit guards and activated the camps gate opening mechanism, thereby opening the camp gate. Seeing the camp gate open, the spirit of the Unicorn Knights outside, charging towards the gate, lifted greatly! Under Tinas command, the whole squad of knights charged at full speed and stormed through the camp gate. While Nuclear Wastewater and the other two opened the camp gate, their two other team members werent idle either. At the camps back door. The Druid[Neon Mutant], brandishing his claws, along with the Mage[Neon Nuclear Pollution], swiftly killed three bandit guards and directly pushed open the back door. The camps back door leads to a small path through the mountains, connected to the back hill. Both sides of this path were lined with dense trees. Leading 1,000 players involved in the campaign, Su Yu came out of the forest in a grand procession, appearing outside the back door of the camp. He discussed with Tina C while Tina and her knight squad attacked from the front, they would block the back door, not letting a single bandit escape. Seeing Su Yu, the Mutant and Nuclear Pollution quickly waved: Boss Ke, over here, over here! Both of them were giddy with excitement. Taking part in such an attention-grabbing battle, moreover playing an extremely important role, made them feel extremely proud! You all have worked hard! Su Yu patted both their shoulders. Thanks to Nuclear Wastewater and the other four, this battle progressed much smoother than they could have hoped for. Turning to Snow Leopard, Su Yu said, Snow Leopard, the command of this battle is yours. Dont worry, Snow Leopard grinned and charged into the camp through the back door with the large force of players. In the largest house at the center of the camp, Bandit Chief Lake seemed to have detected something abnormal in the camp. He awoke from his dream and sat up in bed. As a fifth-rank powerhouse, Lake technically didnt need the sleep. But the entertainment options in the camp were limited and with nothing to do when he wasnt sleeping, he still kept the habit of sleeping. However, the moment he sat up, his expression changed drastically! Because he sensed a golden figure flying towards his location from the sky. Zing Accompanied by a piercing noise of metal grinding against stone, a huge golden sword light directly struck the roof of his house. The originally solid roof, just like a piece of tofu, was sliced into halves by the golden sword light. Lakes face changed dramatically. He hurriedly waved his hand, pulling out a blood-red broadsword from the Space Ring. His blood-red fury emerged from his body, clinging to the blade as he struggled against the sword light, barely preventing harm to the eight or nine women who shared his bed. Who are you? Why are you attacking my camp? Lake had an extremely ugly expression on his face. He leaped from the bed, flew through the damaged roof, and approached Tina floating midway in the air. I am Tina Garcia, the captain of the Unicorn Knight Legion. I represent the ordinary people and small merchants of Orleans City whom you robbed, and Im here to exterminate your despicable gang of bandits! Tina spoke righteously. A golden glow emerged from her body, shining so brightly that she appeared as an intimidating war goddess. Unicorn Knight Legion? Lake looked confused. Not long ago, he had given many stolen goods to the Windsor family. Why were they at his door now? Were they killing the goose that laid the golden eggs? And wasnt Grace Windsor of the Sanctuary the captain of the Unicorn Knight Legion? How had the position changed to the young girl before him? Lake lived in the mountains, disconnected from the internet, and was unaware of Tinas rise, as it had happened too recently. Tina had no desire to waste words with Lake. Lifting her golden two-handed sword, she slashed through the air towards him. Shining Flame Slash! Tina immediately launched her signature skill. Lake realized that he couldnt avoid the fight. Great Kill All Sides! He roared furiously. A blood-red light escaped his body, and he grew bigger in an instant. He swung his red broadsword, clashing it against Tinas golden two-handed sword. Clang! The sword and knife collided in the sky, causing the entire heavens to tremble. In the collision, Tina was violently thrown back more than ten meters. Lake fared slightly better, only being thrown back five meters. It was clear that in the previous clash, Lake had a slight advantage. But this wasnt a duel. There were no rules of conduct here. If she couldnt beat him, she could call for backup! Tina looked down, searching for Su Yus figure. But Su Yu had already disappeared underground along a secret tunnel in Lakes backyard, following Tritium Treasure. He was nowhere to be found on the surface. Out of options, she called out a different name: Fiona! Having developed an adoration for Tina after their strategic battle simulations, Fiona was always by Tinas side and was naturally joined in this mission. Im here! A beautiful silver figure shot towards the sky from the ground below. It was Fiona. As Fiona closed in on Lake, she immediately initiated her ultimate skill, Unparalleled Challenge, causing four pale blue weak points to emerge around Lake. Fiona took advantage of Lakes distraction to launch an Air Break Slash, her single-handed sword striking squarely at one of Lakes weak points on his thigh. Fionas ultimate had a key trait. When she struck a targets weak point, it would inflict significant real damage. Caught unprepared without his armor, Lakes anger shield was pierced by Fionas thrust, and blood started gushing from his thigh. And Fiona wasnt done. She circled Lake, striking each of the four weak points in turn. These four blows not only inflicted substantial real damage but also created a large healing array at the feet of Fiona and Tina, restoring their health, energy, and fury. Lake was severely injured under Fionas onslaught. Knowing he couldnt defeat them both in combat, he took advantage of a gap in their attacks, breaking away and fleeing towards the eastern sky. But Tina and Fiona certainly werent going to let a bandit leader of such significance escape. Under their relentless pursuit and strikes, the heavily injured Lakes life force rapidly dwindled. Finally, about a kilometer from the bandit camp, Lake was completely slain under the combined attack of Tina and Fiona. Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: 180, campaign pass, the guardian appears again_1 Chapter 180: 180, campaign pass, the guardian appears again_1 Translator: 549690339 After killing the enemy leader, the rest was much easier. Leaning on her sword, Tina wiped the sweat off her forehead, Finally killed him! Fiona, return to the camp first. Prioritize attacking the third and fourth rank bandits, dont let these bandits become too dangerous. Understood. Fiona also wiped her sweating and flew in the direction of the camp. Tina looked at the dead Lake and commanded the nearest squad of knights to come and collect Lakes body. Then Tina returned to the camp, flying high in the sky. Above the camp, Tina looked down at the entire battlefield from the sky, dividing her mental power into more than twenty parts and issuing commands to each combat team below: First team, move forward fifty meters in the 2 oclock direction Seventh team, execute a surprise attack on the building located 20 meters to your direct east, where a group of bandits is gathering. Third team, a group of bandits is causing trouble at your ten oclock direction. Encircle them from the right rear Sixth team retreat. Avoid the high-ranking bandit in front of you! Fiona, 300 meters to your left front there is a fourth-rank bandit Tina was using the Gods eye to command the entire map from the sky. This command mode is basically the same as the Chess Strategy. Thats why chess strategy is popular in the game world and even becomes one of the important standards for judging the command ability of generals. This is not the same as the way generals commanded battles in ancient Blue Star. Under Tinas command, the entire Unicorn Legion seemed to come alive, galloping throughout the camp map. The small counter-attack the bandits had managed to organize was quickly eliminated. As for the players led by Snow Leopard, they were also actively cooperating with the Unicorn Knights to clear out the bandits. The campaign goal given to the players was: Large-scale scene campaign [Siege of the Red Ridge Mountain Bandit Camp]. Campaign requirements: Assist the Unicorn Knights in occupying the Bandit Camp. Current: [Occupied]: 32%; [Loss]: 0%; [Seizure]: 35%. Campaign reward: Experience Points X4500, Spiritual Energy Coins 30. Note: The higher the [Occupied], [Seized] percentage, and the lower the [Loss] percentage, the higher the campaigns score. All three values in the notes are significant. So, while assisting the Unicorn Legion in capturing and killing bandits, the players autonomously flocked to the Unicorn Knights. As soon as Unicorn Knights were focused on by the enemy or attacked by high-ranking powerhouses, the players would spontaneously go forward, using their bodies to help them shield against arrows and single spells. Thanks to the players willingness to sacrifice themselves, many Unicorn Knights who should have been killed or severely injured were spared, and the casualty rate was greatly reduced. Su Yu did not join the battle. Except for issuing various sub-quest to the players, he had been treasure hunting in the camp the entire time, raising the [Seizure] percentage. For example, Tritium treasure discovered a secret passage in Lakes backyard. Su Yu led people to explore it, and after clearing some decryption levels and destroying many traps, they successfully found many good things that Lake had treasured for many years from the underground chamber! Just the gains from the underground chamber alone increased the [Seizure] value by 28%! As time went on, the whole campaign officially ended after 40 minutes. Without a doubt, this campaign was a great victory! Because the campaign took place early in the morning, most of the bandits were killed or captured while sleeping. A small number of those who awakened wanted to resist, but they were promptly obliterated under Tinas command. Snow Leopard stood on a watchtower, constantly using various chat rooms to assign tasks to players, allowing the players to play a significant role, killing many bandits and reducing a substantial number of casualties for the Unicorn Knights. In the end, no Unicorn Knights died, and only five were severely injured and more than twenty were slightly injured; However, the players died between 60 and 70, but since players can respawn, the number of casualties didnt matter. After all the bandits in the camp were killed or captured, and Su Yu brought people to search out all the well-hidden treasures, this campaign officially ended. Each player received a game prompt: Ding, congratulations on completing the scene campaign [Siege of the Red Ridge Mountain Bandit Camp]. Current [Occupied]: 100%; [Loss]: 0%; [Seizure]: 94% is being scored The score for this scene campaign is SS. Score reward: all the experience and spiritual energy coins gained from the whole campaign +40%; Reward a random blue excellent quality equipment suitable for the players level and profession, a random green superior-quality equipment. Thank you players for your enthusiastic participation, [Siege of the Red Ridge Mountain Bandit Camp] scene campaign officially ends! After receiving the game prompt, Su Yu walked out of Lakes treasure room, yawning lazily. This campaign went even smoother than planned, and he also discovered many good things in the treasure hunt. Like the painting he was holding in his hands: [Love and Family (Painting)] Properties: Placing in the [Exhibition Hall] of the territory can increase the [Tourism] of the territory by +1. [Tourism]is a hidden value of the territory. Improving [Tourism]can increase income, speed up population growth, and increase the fame of the territory and so on. This painting is an unexpected gain, and Su Yu is delighted. Tina also descended from the sky, giving Su Yu an enthusiastic hug, Nemesis, we made it! Yes, we succeeded. Su Yu smiled, You wont feel insecure anymore, right? Tina nodded, Indeed, after improving my military command ability, my insecurity basically disappeared, thank you Nemesis! She buried her head in Su Yus chest, a happy smile on her face. However, at this moment, there came an untimely cough from the side, Ahem! Accompanied by the cough sound, the surrounding Unicorn Knights and players suddenly froze in place. Even the flying dust stopped falling, and the entire world was frozen instantly. At the same time, an elderly man wearing a white linen robe appeared next to them. It was the guardian god, Kevin Forsythia. Guardian Lord! Tina got a start, promptly withdrew from Su Yus embrace, and bowed to the elderly man. Hello, teacher! Su Yu also quickly bowed to him. Hello, you two! Kevin Forsythia smiled kindly at them, The reason for my appearance this time is to tell you several things. Su Yu and Tina did not interrupt, quietly waiting for the guardian god to continue speaking. Kevin looked at the two of them and slowly said: Firstly, Tina, Im very satisfied with your growth over this period of time! After Berninas fall Nevermind, lets not talk about that. Kevin shook his head, looking at Su Yu, Nemesis, youve also played a significant role during this time, and Im also very satisfied with you! Thanks for your praise, teacher. Su Yu slightly bowed, I wonder if the Bernina you mentioned refers to Bernina Tide? Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: 181, It’s time to lay the cards on the table! _1 Chapter 181: 181, Its time to lay the cards on the table! _1 Translator: 549690339 [Bernina Tide] was a Level Eight God-class powerhouse. A century ago, there were as many as three God-class powerhouses among the humans, of which she and Kevin were two. In a significant shift a hundred years ago, Bernina unexpectedly fell. Since then, there have only been two remaining God-class powerhouses in humanity, a state that has persisted until now. Could it be that Tina and Bernina are related? Kevin Forsythia gently stroked his beard, smiling, Exactly, I am referring to Bernina Tide. If I am not mistaken, Tina is her descendant and has inherited a portion of her power. Tina slightly changed her expression, Bernina is my ancestor? But my father never mentioned anything about this to me! Your father probably didnt know either. After all, Bernina getting married and having a child happened thousands of years ago Nevermind this, lets discuss the matter at hand. With a wave of his hand, Kevin said leisurely, Ive sensed an issue with my embodiment. I must rush over now, so for the next few months, I wont return to Orleans City. Without my protection, be more cautious in whatever you do. Youre leaving? Both Su Yu and Tina glanced at each other, each noticing the pressures building within each others gaze. Previously, their reckless confrontations with Grace and Orleans Citys city lord were made possible because of the guardian deitys protection. But now the guardian deity was leaving, and they were in trouble! You dont need to worry too much, Kevin Forsythias voice remained nonchalant. I will leave you with some life-saving measures which you can use at critical moments. As his voice fell, two objects appeared instantly in the hands of Su Yu and Tina. Appearing in Tinas hand was a platinum ring embedded with a white gemstone. In Su Yus hands, there was a pale gold scroll. A game prompt sound came to Su Yus ears, Ding, main storyline plot [Saint of Orleans City (25/100)] has been completed. You have received the task reward: 3000 Experience Points and [Summoning Scroll of Tina Garcia (Consumable)] x1. [Summoning Scroll of Tina Garcia (Consumable)] Remaining Usage: 1 How to use: Channel magic power into the scroll, for 5 minutes straight. Effect: Summons [Tina Garcia] to fight by your side, lasting for one hour. Note: If [Tina Garcia] dies in the game, the scroll becomes ineffective. (The residual ineffective time of the scroll is 455 days) This this scroll. Su Yu felt a jolt in his heart. Previously, Su Yu had a plan: If he received any amazing life-saving item at the first stage of Tinas mission line that could also be used in reality, then he would use up his [6th Order Temporary Experience Scroll] to acquire another Spiritual Spring Eye for Blue Stars humans. Now, he has gotten what he wanted! With this scroll gold-plated, he could summon Tina, whos at the Fifth order, in reality! Tina has a skill called [Tina Garcias Blessing], which can boost his level to the same as hers. This would be more than enough for self-protection in the real world. It appears its time for me to lay my cards on the table with the authorities! Su Yu looked at the Snow Leopard in the distance, his eyes sharpening. He had also decided that as soon as todays matters in the game were dealt with, and after getting the scroll gold-plated by the Sky Dragon, he would officially confront the authorities! Obtaining a Spiritual Spring Eye one day earlier would only give humans an edge in fighting against Skuru. . Tina was still curiously staring at the white gemstone ring in her hand. Unlike Su Yu, she couldnt see the items attributes, so she didnt know what use it had. Kevin Forsythia laughed and explained, This is a transportation ring. Tina, if you encounter danger, just channel your anger into the ring, and it will automatically transport you to a safe place. Of course, the ring has a range. If you are in human territory, it could save you. But if you run into Elfin Dwarf territory, the ring cant help. Thank you, Guardian deity, Tina said in gratitude. Dont worry about it. Kevin Forsythia turned and waved his hand, Im leaving now. You should take care. With that, Kevin Forsythias figure disappeared on the spot, vanishing in an instant. At the same time, the nearby players and unicorn knights became unfrozen, returning to their normal activities. It seemed that they had not noticed the temporal freeze, and they were still laughing and talking, doing their own things as usual. Su Yu sent a message to the Snow Leopard, Did you notice anything strange just now? No, what could be strange? replied the Snow Leopard. Nothing then, Su Yu closed the private chat window, lost in thought. It seemed that Kevin Forsythia had mastered some sort of terrifying ability, similar to time stop. Indeed, God-class powerhouses are terrifying. However, Su Yu didnt have much time to think. As the battle ended, the players immediately encircled him: Boss Ke, were here to submit our tasks! The experience points from this battle are quite a lot. With a mainline and three sublines, plus the 40% bonus, each of us can get 10,080 experience points! Though its not as much as last time, it still smells sweet. Its certainly more interesting than leveling up! The best part is the blue equipment reward. I wish for the Level 15 [Quicksand Bow]! I already have a weapon. I wish for some jewelry or ornament! Everyone gathered around Su Yu, chattering excitedly. Seeing everyone this enthusiastic, Su Yu naturally wouldnt dampen their spirits. He opened the task proxy panel, and a golden question mark appeared above his head. At the same time, he laughed, Dont crowd, take your time, everyone gets a share! Okay, Boss Ke! The players, excited and high-spirited, queuing orderly to submit their tasks. The levels of the players were generally only 16 or 17. More than 10,000 experience points for them could almost fill their experience bars 50%. Throughout the process of task submission, golden rays of level-ups burst from at least half of the players. Among the crowds, there were occasional cries of joy or frustration. The joyful ones probably received the equipment they wanted, while the frustrating ones were probably just out of luck. Su Yus game journal was also rapidly scrolling. Ding! The player Lucas completed the task, you receive 108 bonus experience points. Ding! The player Patricia completed the task, you receive 108 bonus experience points. Ding! The player Abby completed the task Su Yus experience bar was skyrocketing! After the four-day main task along Tinas mission line, he had leveled up from Level 26 with 96%, to Level 28 with 50%. And this time, he gained as much as 100,000 experience points! It took 54,000 experience points to level up from Level 28 to Level 29, and 57,000 experience points to level up to Level 30 from Level 29. After the players had submitted their tasks, Su Yus level directly reached Level 29 with 100%! He, too, received a game prompt: Ding! Your level has reached the upper limit of the first expansion pack. You can only continue to level up after the second expansion pack is released. Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: 182、End of the first phase of Tina’s line_1 Chapter 182: 182End of the first phase of Tinas line_1 Translator: 549690339 A second after receiving the game notification, Su Yu received another game prompt: Ding, congratulations on obtaining the [Experience Crystal Stone]. You can check the item details in your backpack. He opened his backpack and found an additional [Experience Crystal Stone] filling its last empty slot. The Crystal Stone was a transparent stone, which when materialized was the size of a pebble in his hand. [Experience Crystal Stone (Special Item)] Current stored Experience Points: 324. Description: Once your level reaches the version limit, any experience points earned are stored in this Crystal Stone and can be used directly when the next expansion is released. Su Yu had never heard of this [Experience Crystal Stone]. In his past life, a few players reached the level cap in the first and second expansions, just tens of people in the entire Chinese server. None of the later expansions let any player reach the level cap, so few people knew about the [Experience Crystal Stone], and hence Su Yu had never heard of it. As players completed their quests one after another, the Experience Points accumulating in the [Experience Crystal Stone] became more and more, and the transparent stone in Su Yus hand grew larger and larger. In the end, the number of the Crystal Stone stopped at 16234, the size of the stone increased from that of a pebble to that of an apple. Su Yu tossed the transparent apple in his hand and a weird thought suddenly crossed his mind, With all the experience I will accumulate in this version, could I eventually form a small mountain-sized Crystal Stone and use it to smash people? However, he didnt dwell on this thought for long and soon put it aside. By now, the entire battle had come to a complete end. Players, brandishing their gear, returned to their cities, boasting to their friends with satisfaction; Tina and most of the unicorn knights, taking a large batch of seized goods, bandit prisoners, and Lakes corpse returned to Orleans City; Su Yu stayed at the bandit camp along with the remaining 50 unicorn knights to handle the aftermath. The [Red Ridge Bandit Camp] had been operating for three years, and it was not only bandits inside, but a large number of elderly, weak, women and children, craftsmen, and enslaved were also seized. The unicorn knights drove these people to the square at the gate of the camp, Su Yu and his secretary Swift roughly counted, there were about two to three thousand people. If they were left here uncared for, the craftsmen among them would find a way to survive, but the majority of the others would be taken away and enslaved by the city lords manor. Out of pity for these NPCs (definitely not to exploit them for free labor), Su Yu naturally decided to show them a way to survive. Standing in the center of the camp, Su Yu faced the two to three thousand NPCs and spoke loudly: Good day to you all, Im Nemesis (omits 300 words) The unicorn knights have eradicated the bandits in this stronghold, and now youre all free! Upon hearing Su Yus words, many people shed tears of joy: We thank the brave knights of the knight regiment! Three years! Do you know what Ive been through these past three years? I can finally go home now, wuu wuu Most of these people were craftsmen like carpenters and stone masons who were kidnapped by the bandits and worked as laborers without any remuneration. Now they could finally return home! These craftsmen were extremely excited and kept bowing and paying respect to the unicorn knights and Su Yu. There were also many people in the crowd who exhibited a look of terror and despair. These people were the family members of the bandits, mostly the elderly and weak. As per the Empires laws, they would be degraded to slavery until death. The freedom that Su Yu spoke of certainly did not include them. Noticing the expressions of these people, Su Yu spoke loudly: As for the other parties associated with the bandits, according to the Empires laws, you could be degraded into slaves. However, the unicorn knights have always upheld fairness, justice, and mercy for the weak (omits 500 words) You can choose to come to my territory as free citizens. I cant guarantee much else, but I can assure you that you wont starve and you wont freeze to death. Upon hearing Su Yus impassioned words, the eyes of many of the elderly and weak shone with excitement, and they declared their willingness to follow, I am willing to go to your territory, sir! At this point, to be considered a free citizen and ensure ones survival is the biggest fortune. What more could they hope for? Seeing that these people were reasonable, Su Yu nodded and turned to Swift, saying: Swift, Ill have the knights assist you in bringing these people back to my territory. Okay, Chairman but do these people count as the population in my territory? They wont count as population, as the game doesnt allow for that loophole. However, if these people live in my territory long-term, their next generation will count as part of the population. Furthermore, this group has a high proportion of females, which will likely increase the proportion of young male refugees we attract in the future. Understood, I will ensure they are properly settled. Right. Su Yu walked towards the 50 unicorn knights. Upon reaching team leader Felia, he handed her a bag full of spiritual energy coins. Captain Felia, I entrust this group of refugees to you! Felia took the bag of money, her eyes narrowing slightly: Leave it to me, Lord Nemesis. Next, the NPC refugees were handled by Swift, and Su Yu rode his horse back to Orleans City. Orleans City was currently conducting a massive victory parade. Tina had Lakes corpse tied up on a cross, making a public show of the captured bandits on the streets. Citizens of Orleans City who heard about the eradication of the malicious bandits of Red Ridge came to watch. Upon seeing Lakes corpse, the entire city burst into cheers! Everyone spontaneously began praising Tinas outstanding deeds. Of course, there were those who were discontented, such as the wealthy nobles and businessmen in the city. With Tinas extermination of the bandits, she had inadvertently cut off many peoples source of income. But Tina had a Guardian God backing her, so they dares not voice their discontent. Even the city lord of Orleans City, Claude, made a personal appearance to award Tina the [Orleans Cross Medal]. In the center square of Orleans City, Claude handed the medal to Tina and praised: Tina, on behalf of all the residents of this city, I offer you the highest respect (omits 300 words) You are the pride of Orleans City, and all citizens are proud of your actions! Claudes expression was calm, as if Tina hadnt just killed his cousin. Thank you, Lord Mayor! Tina received the medal with a composed face, bowing as she accepted the award. The moment Tina received the medal, the onlookers erupted in huge cheers, showering Tina with applause for her deeds. Su Yu stood on the periphery of the crowd, watching Tinas award ceremony. Amidst the cheer of the crowd, he received a game notification: Main storyline [The Holy Girl of Orleans (16-25)]. Objective 1: Dissipate Tinas discomfort and restore her confidence. (Progress: 100%) Objective 2: Have Tina win the approval of 80% of the unicorn knights (Currently at 95% approval rate). Objective 3: Have Tina win the approval of more than 60% of the residents of Orleans City (Currently at 97% approval rate). All mission objectives are complete! The first stage of the main storyline [The Holy Girl of Orleans] is finished. The next stage of the mission will start on June 15, stay tuned! Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: 183, Showing Cards Officially_1 Chapter 183: 183, Showing Cards Officially_1 Translator: 549690339 The first phase of Tinas quest progressed quickly, with Su Yu completing it in just 4 days. The date was now June 12th. The second phase of both main quests would start in 3 days. Aside from developing his territory, there wasnt much else to do in these three days. So, Su Yu planned to focus his energy offline, getting things done in the real world. However, the precondition was that he would gild Tinas Summoning Scroll first. Su Yu glanced at his backpack. He had 128 pieces of [Tinas Blood]. He contacted Sky Dragon, ready to ask the little loli for help in gilding. Sky Dragon was very helpful. Under her high luck boost, Su Yu successfully gilded both the [Summoning Scroll of Tina Garcia] and [Echo of the Ghost Cat], and still had 51 [Tinas Blood] left. [Echo of the Ghost Cat (Gold)] Remaining uses: 13 Effect 1: Uses one charge to grant the [Ghost] state, allowing you to pass through any obstructive object such as a wall, lasting for 5 minutes. Effect 2: Uses 10 charges to summon the Ghost Cat to launch a [Ghost Strike] dealing 100% true damage of the targets life value, ignoring shields and damage reduction skills. (Only valid for targets below level 70.) Once the gilding was successful, it was time to reveal the truth to the authorities! As Su Yu rode Dima through the bustling streets of Orleans, he sent a private message to Snow Leopard: Are you busy now? Snow Leopard replied, Doing tasks. Su Yu: Orleans coordinates (215, 164) at the House of Warm Wind pub. Fancy a drink? Snow Leopard: Is it urgent? Su Yu: Certainly. Snow Leopard: Ill be right there. A few minutes later, Snow Leopard arrived at the House of Warm Wind pub, looking haggard as he pushed open the oak door. This was the first time Nemesis had requested a private meeting, Snow Leopard wondered what the matter could be. Entering the pub, Snow Leopard noticed that it was a rather shabby place, with outdated facilities and no other players, only Su Yu sitting by the bar. Seeing Snow Leopards arrival, Su Yu waved at him and tossed him a glass of beer: You need to rest more, mate, youve got serious bags under your eyes! Snow Leopard still had dark circles under his eyes, he looked exhausted. In addition to playing the game, he was swamped with numerous real-world tasks, sleeping only 2-3 hours per day, the dark circles were a permanent fixture. Alas, I cant sleep! Snow Leopard took a sip of the beer Su Yu tossed him and chuckled bitterly: Every time I close my eyes, I hear the roar of the Skuru fleet, how could I possibly sleep? He walked over to Su Yu: Whats the reason you summoned me, senior? Su Yu waved his hand dismissively: You dont have to call me senior anymore. I called you here to clear things up. I am not Zhang Jiao. What? Youre not Zhang Jiao? Snow Leopard was shocked, and the beer glass in his hand disintegrated. The authorities had previously suspected that Nemesis wasnt Zhang Jiao, because Nemesis appeared too young. The authorities have now managed to contact the Ming Dynastys founding emperor Zhu Guorui, who also entered the game. But Zhu Guorui still looked old after entering the game, he couldnt change his age. Nemesis was too young, it was unlikely that he was Zhang Jiao surviving till now. But the authorities didnt spend much effort investigating this. After all, with a common enemy at hand, the authorities wanted to use as many resources as possible to fight against the Skuru rather than waste time and resources investigating one of their own. Unbelievably, Nemesis was the one to reveal his own identity. So who are you? Snow Leopards face turned extremely solemn. Su Yu took a sip of beer and calmly answered: Theres this young man in East Sea City that you guys discovered was capable of actualizing his power in the real world, remember him? Snow Leopards eyes narrowed: Are you referring to Su Yu? Su Yu nodded: Thats right, Im him. Snow Leopard took a deep breath. Nemesis wasnt Zhang Jiao, but Su Yu instead! Snow Leopard found it hard to believe. Su Yus life was thoroughly investigated by the authorities. Before Evolution was launched, he was just a handsome but otherwise normal person. After Evolution was launched, he used his actualized power to kill dozens of ghosts, making a great contribution to humanity. Moreover, Su Yus great contributions at East Sea University, the Pan Mountain Highway, and Mu Yun Building were basically cleared up. Xue Wenli spoke highly of him; he was a focus of attention for the authorities. It never crossed his mind that Su Yu, the top player in the game Nemesis, and Zhang Jiao who had constantly guided him, were the same person. How could he not be shocked? Why why did you pretend to be Zhang Jiao in the first place? No sooner had Snow Leopard spoken than he realized what a foolish question hed just asked. If Su Yu hadnt pretended to be Zhang Jiao, why would the authorities trust him? Su Yu also shook his head with a smile: Lets not talk about Zhang Jiao any more. We can treat the past as if it never happened. The reason Im revealing my real identity now is twofold. One, to show my sincerity in cooperating; and two, because of this. Su Yu showed Snow Leopard the properties of the [6th Order Temporary Experience Scroll (Gold)]. Snow Leopard tried to suppress his chaotic thoughts and looked at the item Su Yu was showing. After reading it, his face was full of confusion: [6th Order Temporary Experience Scroll]? What good is this? This scroll is gold. According to my testing, gold items can be brought into reality. Su Yu explained. What?! Snow Leopard was so shocked that he nearly fell off his stool. He quickly held onto the bar to stop himself from toppling over. Gold items can be brought into reality, why didnt you tell me this sooner?! Snow Leopard previously hadnt thought much of gold items, he even thought they were just for aesthetics, but now, they could be brought into reality! That would be a huge help to humanity! Many people relied on equipment to boost their abilities. Its because there was no use in telling. Su Yu shrugged and explained: By the time players are able to actualize their power, theyre already at the third order. At that point, first-order equipment is useless. They would be better off farming for a set of third order white board gold equipment in the wild. As for scrolls like the one I showed you, you can only get them from the main storyline quests, not regular hidden quests. So thats why! Snow Leopard had an epiphany: No wonder you instructed me to keep a close watch on the two players who took on the rebel mainline quests and not waste their consumables. So this is why! Snow Leopard was quick-witted and immediately realized how important the gold scroll in Su Yus hand was! To become a 6th order powerhouse in reality was an invigorating thought. He stared intently at the scroll: Are you saying you want to bring this scroll into reality and use it? Yes, thats exactly what Im saying. This is a big deal! Let me have Wen Li pick you up so we can discuss it in person. Snow Leopard said hastily. Alright, see you in person then. Su Yu nodded and clicked the [Log Out] button. Both their figures disappeared from the pub. Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: 184, First encounter with ancient power (leave replacement 2/2)_1 Chapter 184: 184, First encounter with ancient power (leave replacement 2/2)_1 Translator: 549690339 In the real world, Su Yu opened his eyes. However, he didnt rush to take off his helmet, but first looked at his attributes through the reality panel attached to the helmet. Player: Su Yu Level: 29 (First Order) Skills: [Magic Bullet (Legendary)], [Lightning Bolt (Legendary)] [Ice Cone Skill (Legendary)] Equipment: [Oasis Cantors Wand Lv28 (Legendary)], [Scholars Headscarf Lv14 (Epic)] [Advanced Scholars Badge] Items: [Villages Best Sword], [Echo of the Ghost Cat], [Hearthstone], [Nut Wall], [Stopwatch], [Sixth Order Temporary Experience Scroll], [Summoning Scroll of Tina Garcia], [Energy Potion] x1, [Intermediate Life Restoration Potion] X2 On Su Yu, the [Oasis Cantors Wand] is a reward for completing the 23rd task of Tinas line. The rest of his equipment was basically bought from the auction house and has been upgraded to the epic level for temporary use. The equipment isnt very important, whats truly consequential are these heaven-defying items. After getting up, Su Yu put on his coat and first materialized the [Stopwatch]. A few beams of starlight converged in his hand, finally condensing into a blue [Stopwatch]. The [Stopwatch] can provide immunity to damage for a short time. With the [Stopwatch], he no longer needs to worry about his own safety. Su Yu put the [Stopwatch] in his trouser pocket, plucked a SUN-36 laser gun from the wardrobe, and slipped it into the inner pocket of his jacket. Then he sat in front of his computer, surfing the web chat while waiting for Xue Wenli to arrive. 20 minutes later, Xue Wenli knocked on the door. Another 20 minutes passed, and Su Yu and Xue Wenli arrived at the sub-branch of the relevant department, the same office building downtown where Su Yu had tested his spiritual energy last time. The last time Su Yu came to this building, it was messy with various items strewn about. This time, the office building has been cleaned up very well, looking more like a workspace than a warehouse. In the elevator, Xue Wenli pressed the 23 button, brushed her short hair, and looked at Su Yu with strange eyes: I really didnt expect it, you are Nemesis. The two things that Xue Wenli dedicates to most during work are searching for traces of ghosts and notifying Su Yu to visit the ghosts; and the other is when Nemesis makes a major scene in the game. She had men retain its exposure and keep it popular. She originally thought that Nemesiswas a revived ancient powerhouse, specifically Zhang Jiao. To clarify this, she had especially read many ancient books on the Heavenly General Zhang Jiao. She didnt expect that it was Su Yu, impersonating Zhang Jiao, which was a bit hard to accept. Su Yu shrugged his shoulders, explaining: I had to protect myself. Im still very weak now, just able to withstand bullets. If I were attacked by missiles, I might not survive, so of course I have to keep a low profile. Xue Wenli: ??? Barely withstand bullets? Having a chance of survival under missile attack? You call this weak? Do you misunderstand the term weak? Nonetheless, Xue Wenli managed to restrain herself from expressing her feeling of disdain and crossed her arms to say, But honestly, your ability to hide is quite on point. Last time when you came for the magic intensity test, you only managed to test the parameters of a 7th level mage, but by that time, you were already at double-digit levels in the game, right? Correct, I calculated it precisely, isnt that worth praise? Su Yu chuckled. Praise? Xue Wenli rolled her eyes. For some reason, Xue Wenli suddenly felt the urge to hit him. By this time, the elevator had reached the 23rd floor. Xue Wenli took her long strides out of the elevator. While clicking her heels on the floor, she said, Ill take you to the conference room. Zhong Feng well, Snow Leopard is already there, and Commissioner Zhang is also coming. Commissioner Zhang? Commissioner Zhang is the supervisor of our relevant department, and he is also one of the main decision-makers in dealing with the Skuru threat. Xue Wenli explained, But you dont need to worry. Youve made significant contributions to mankind; were all on the same side here, and our own people certainly wouldnt harm our own people. Su Yu nodded and followed Xue Wenli towards the end of the hallway. At the end of the corridor was a large conference room. Xue Wenli opened the door to the conference room and led Su Yu inside. There werent many people in the conference room, just three men. Su Yu glanced at the three men. One of them, in his thirties, with a square face and heavy dark circles, was certainly Zhong Feng. His dark circles just made him too recognizable. The second one was a middle-aged man in his fifties, with shining eyes, likely the Commissioner Zhang that Xue Wenli mentioned. As for the third man, Su Yu was stunned when he saw him, his face quickly changing. He never expected it would be him! If the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Guorui, had appeared in the conference room, Su Yu might not have been surprised. But this man, Su Yu honestly wouldnt have expected it! Seeing that Xue Wenli had brought someone, both Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng immediately stood up to greet them. As for the third man who surprised Su Yu, he remained seated, eyeing Su Yu with a somewhat arrogant expression. Su Yu didnt mind and just chuckled. Xue Wenli introduced the three men to Su Yu: Su Yu, this is Commissioner Zhang, one of the main military decision-makers in the Country. Hello, Su Yu. Commissioner Zhang appeared quite friendly, extending his hand to Su Yu, Ive heard about your exploits from Zhong Feng and Wen Li. Hearing that you intended to use the sixth order experience scroll in reality, I immediately rushed over. Hello, Inspector Zhang. Su Yu shook his hand. Xue Wenli introduced another man to Su Yu: This is Zhong Feng, his game ID is Snow Leopard, you guys should be very familiar with each other, so I wont go into much detail. Hello Nemesis, we finally meet! Snow Leopard moved forward, shaking hands with Su Yu. Looking at the handsome young man in front of him, Zhong Feng had mixed feelings. Firstly, he was the Nemesis in the game that charmed the world of Evolution. Secondly, it was under his prompt that the Country shifted the grand strategy to Evolution in due time, dodging many detours. Finally, in reality, it was presumably Su Yu who killed the Skuru in Mu Yun Mansion, which allowed humans to seize the largest Spiritual Spring Eye. Can one individual really generate such a huge momentum? Zhong Feng didnt know what to say all at once. By now, Xue Wenli was introducing the third person to Su Yu, this person who remained seated: This is an ancient powerhouse we just contacted recently. If youve read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, you certainly know his name Let me guess. Su Yu interrupted Xue Wenli and smiled at that man, If Im not mistaken, you must be the famous Cao Mengde, Prime Minister Cao Cao, right? Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: 185、Cao Mengde_1 Chapter 185: 185Cao Mengde_1 Translator: 549690339 Indeed, I am Cao Cao, the old man readily admitted. However, the look he gave Su Yu was somewhat surprised, How did you recognize me? Simple, Su Yu smiled. I like to browse the official forum of Evolution when Im free. Ive seen a user with the ID This Humble Cao Mengde, which I assume is you, Prime Minister? I once visited this users homepage, and the photo there was of you. Haha, thats me! Cao Mengde stroked his beard and laughed heartily. Those little rascals in the forum refuse to believe that I am Cao Cao. Even when I posted my own photo, they didnt believe me. But you, my friend, have a keen eye. A reward is in order! With that, a transparent jade vial flew out of his wide sleeve and landed neatly on the table in front of Su Yu. This is a Relax and Activate pill. It may be of no use to you, but if given to your family members, they could cure all sorts of diseases and add 50 years to their lifespans. Thank you, Prime Minister! Su Yu thanked with a fist in palm salute. Su Yu didnt know much about Prime Minister Cao Cao in his previous life. There are two types of ancient powers that have revived. The first type lives an isolated life from the world and only speaks ancient language, making it hard for modern people to understand them except through written communication. The other type is like Prime Minister Cao Cao. They are deeply embedded in the world, not only do they speak fluent Mandarin, but they also frequently experience the latest human technology and play the newest games. Unfortunately, powers like Prime Minister Cao Cao are rare, and they only make up about 20% of the total. According to Su Yus memories from his past life, there was a user with the ID This Humble Cao Mengde in the official forum of Evolution who frequently posted and claimed to be Cao Cao. Of course, the other users didnt believe him and made sarcastic remarks towards him, like they did with Kong Yiji. On June 1st, 21 years ago, which was the day when humans and Skurus officially went to war, This Humble Cao Mengde made a post on the forum, stating that he was going to take action. But with the world in chaos, nobody had the mood to reply to his post. Later, Prime Minister Cao Cao appeared in peoples sight, raided a large Spiritual Spring Eye, killed three 6th grade Sanctuary Skurus, and eventually died in that battle, disappearing after merely making a brief appearance. After that, the avatar of This Humble Cao Mengde never lit up again. The relevant departments cross-referenced his last post and confirmed that he was the real Cao Cao and announced it publicly, causing quite a stir domestically. But in this life, things seemed to have changed a lot. In his previous life, Prime Minister Cao Cao never contacted the government for some unknown reason. But in this life, Prime Minister Cao Cao has already appeared in the relevant departments, obviously starting to cooperate with the government, which is completely different from his previous life! But thinking of everything he did since his rebirth that could have caused a huge butterfly effect, the divergence of this world line from the previous one was quite normal. However, Su Yu still planned to ask just to confirm, Prime Minister, is the reason for your coming out of the mountain because of the Spiritual Energy in Yunlu Mountains Spring Eye? Of course, what else could it be? The prime minister laughingly admitted. The exhaustion of spiritual energy has really screwed us old fellas over! We need to absorb a large amount of spiritual energy to recover our strength. I heard that the government has secured a Spiritual Spring Eye, so here I am! So how much strength do you have left, Prime Minister? As of now The prime minister slowly replied, I only have about one percent of my peak strength left, roughly equivalent to a cultivator who has just entered the Formation Period. I see, nodded Su Yu. Most cultivators in China choose to follow the path of cultivation, which is divided into eight stages: Turning Phase, Fusion, Heart Activation, Gold Pill, Primordial Spirit, Spirit Separation, Integration, and Great Vehicle. These basically correspond to the level one to eight in Evolution. The Prime Minister is now at the Gold Pill stage, equivalent to a level four power. Lets all sit down and talk, Commissioner Zhang gestured for Su Yu and Prime Minister Cao Cao to sit down. Thanks, quickly sat down on the leather chair. He saw a cup of water on the table in front of him and unconsciously picked it up, intending to have a sip to calm himself down. But just as Su Yu picked up the cup, Zhong Fengs face changed and he quickly ran to stop him. Wait, you cant drink that! Whats wrong? Su Yu was taken aback. But he immediately found out why C because this cup of water was emitting a strong smell of alcohol. Zhong Feng apologized, Heres what happened. When you and Wen Li were not here, we hurriedly met with an international friend. Considering this friends preferences, this cup was specifically prepared for him. Vodka, 56 degrees. Su Yu: Hearing the word Vodka, he had a good guess as to which countrys friend it was. Commissioner Zhang also nodded, interlaced his fingers on the table. He spoke earnestly, Due to the Spiritual Spring Eye in Yunlu Mountain, many ancient powers have emerged, including many international friends, such as the one we just met. But sadly, the yield of the Spiritual Spring Eye in Yunlu Mountain is not enough, we cant fully exploit it due to international pressure. The spiritual energy produced from the Spring Eye is not sufficient, this problem often troubles me. With that, he sighed slightly. Since its not enough, how about we take back another Spiritual Spring Eye? As he spoke, several beams of starlight converged in Su Yus hand and gradually condensed into a parchment scroll radiating a faint magical aura. In an instant, all eyes in the meeting room focused on the scroll. Zhong Feng took a deep breath, Nemesis, do you intend to use the scroll to take back a Spiritual Spring Eye? Of course! And we need to act quickly. The earlier we take it back, the more resources we can get. Su Yu was resolute. Commissioner Zhang started to contemplate, his hand on his chin. However, after less than half a minute, he made a decision, Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, Su Yu, I support your decision. Have you decided on which Spiritual Spring Eye to capture yet? Not yet, Su Yu shook his head. Im not sure about the situation inside the Spiritual Spring Eyes, I need your help with that. But lets make one thing clear in advance, I want fifty percent of the spiritual energy from the Spring Eye! Fifty percent of the spiritual energy from a small Spiritual Spring Eye plus the resources from the Mage Tower in the game would ensure a constant supply till his reach 5th or 6th grade, anything more would be a waste. No problem, I agree to your condition, Commissioner Zhang accepted without hesitating. Even if Su Yu wanted all of it, he would still agree without hesitation. Then Commissioner Zhang turned to the two people next to him, Zhong Feng, Wen Li, focus your work on Su Yu for the time being. Help him to the best of your abilities to make the most of the scroll. Understood! Xue Wenli and Zhong Feng got up, and solemnly accepted the order. Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: 186, Three things (Thanks to Dao Yuling for the 10,000 prize!)_1 Chapter 186: 186, Three things (Thanks to Dao Yuling for the 10,000 prize!)_1 Translator: 549690339 The efficiency of the concerned department is exceptionally high. In just over ten minutes, a plethora of images, video materials, and satellite photos about various small spiritual spring eyes were transmitted to Xue Wenlis laptop. Xue Wenli projected these materials onto the wall using a projector. Su Yu, Zhong Feng, Commissioner Zhang, and Prime Minister Cao Cao quickly scanned through the images on the projector, making comparisons and analyses in their minds. This is a spiritual spring eye located in Yuntai Mountain in Shanyang of Yu State. Currently, there are 8 small spaceships, and the interior infrastructure isnt visible This one is a spiritual spring eye on Mount Lu in Jiangzhou. Because of the terrain, the mouth of the spring on the mountaintop is relatively large and is the largest among small spiritual spring eyes. Currently, there are 18 spaceships stationed here This one is the Lingwu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye located on the west side of East Sea City. Currently, there are 12 spaceships stationed here As Xue Wenli played the image and video footage, she supplemented them with additional data. There are a total of 3,600 small spiritual spring eyes worldwide, most of which are located on land. There arent many in the oceans. The territory of the Huaxia nation is vast, with 240 small spiritual spring eyes within ita substantial number. The group of fourSu Yu, Zhong Feng, Zhang Zhengwei, and Cao Chengxiangbriefed themselves on each spring eye while exchanging observations and discussions. Of course, the final decision was in Su Yus hands. After all, he was the one responsible for executing the plan, and moreover, the other three did not know as much about spiritual spring eyes as he did. After two hours of intensive screening, Su Yu finally made a decision: Well choose the Lingwu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye. Its nearby, just an hour and a half drive away. There was one detail that Su Yu didnt mention: based on the images captured by the satellite, the commander of Lingwu Mountain Spring Eye didnt seem powerful. Judging by his overflow of spiritual energy, he was only a fourth-order being and should be relatively easy to deal with. I respect your decision. Commissioner Zhang wiped his forehead with a tissue. However, I do have an impudent request. Go ahead. Can you leave us one intact spiritual energy spaceship when you seize the spiritual spring eye? We can use it for research. I cant guarantee that, but Ill try my best. Su Yu stood up. Then Ill take my leave! Itll take me roughly an hour and a half to seize the spiritual spring eye. Lets meet at Lingwu Mountain in three hours! Xue Wenli was taken aback, Are you planning to take action right now? Of course, the key for an army to win is to move swiftly. Su Yus eyes reflected his confidence. And dont forget that even though its only been a few days, the Skuru have already extended their tentacles into the human world. The later we act, the more perilous it gets! Alright then. Prime Minister Cao Cao also stood from his seat, Ill contact Zhu Guorui immediately, and well head over as soon as possible. I appreciate your help, elders. Su Yu bowed slightly. But he had a few details to emphasize before leaving. Before I go, there are three things I need to mention. Please go ahead. Commissioner Zhang and the others turned to Su Yu. The first thing, Su Yu looked towards Commissioner Zhang, Commissioner, you mentioned that the Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye isnt being utilized to its full potential. Is that correct? Yes. Commissioner Zhang sighed, Many people say that the Yunlu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye is a gift from the Singer Civilization to all the humans from Blue Star, not just for us. At this critical moment of life and death, the worlds attention is focused on this spring eye. Like starving wolves desiring to devour life-saving food, especially North Yameligazhou, has exerted tremendous pressure on us. That can be handled easily, from now on you just concentrate on fully exploiting the Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye, and dont worry about the threat from North Yameligazhou. Su Yu laughed. Why? Its simple, Su Yu turned his gaze towards the east, Dont forget the Spirit Power Awakening. On their lands, it was the ancient Indians who revived! The ancient powerhouses who revived in the lands of Huaxia were from the same bloodline, a direct heritage. However, the situation is different in faraway North Yameligazhou. The ancient Indians witnessed the massacre of their people from five million in the late 15th century to 250,000 at the beginning of the 20th century. A decrease of 95%! This was a deep hatred! The priority of their once-powerful revived ancestors wouldnt be the alien invaders, but the local invaders. Disputes and turmoil were inevitable. In his past life, the concerned department made tremendous efforts to quell the uproar there, causing their focus to shift to the alien invaders. Given the magnitude of the turmoil there, it is virtually impossible for them to pose a substantial threat to the development of the spiritual spring eye. Upon Su Yus suggestion, Commissioner Zhang also realized this point, clapping his hands, Thats correct, we hadnt thought about this! It seems a special research team needs to be organized to thoroughly investigate this. As for the second thing, Su Yu took out the laser pistol from his coat pocket. You need to upgrade the spiritual energy wave detectors at your entrances. Ive been walking around with this gun for half a day, and you didnt detect it? Spotting the laser pistol in Su Yus hand, Xue Wenlis pupils contracted. She indeed didnt receive any weapon detection alerts when she led Su Yu into the building earlier! The weapon detection device couldnt be blamed, because most detectors usually detect metal and energy. However, the laser gun does not contain any metal. It was made of a material known as Spiritual Energy Stone. Moreover, the laser gun concealed its energy extremely well, which is why it wasnt detected. Commissioner Zhangs expression didnt change much. Su Yu, is this the weapon you confiscated from the Skuru previously? Exactly, but I havent used it even once. Su Yu responded. Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng exchanged glances, both reading the astonishment in each others eyes. The department had long suspected that the Skuru at the top of the Mu Yun Group building was killed by Su Yu, but never could find the evidence. Having received Su Yus affirmative response, they three were very surprised, even though they had been prepared. This indicated that the credit Su Yu had earned for humanity was extraordinarily significant! After all, both of the spiritual energy springs were obtained by Su Yu! Su Yu casually threw the laser pistol to Zhong Feng, who was in a hurry to catch it. You guys take this and research it. There are plenty in the spring eye. Ill take my leave now! Su Yu flipped his hand, revealing a white stonethe [Hearthstone]. Before he left, he had bound the hearthstone to his home, meaning he could return there at any moment. Hold on, didnt you say there were three things? Xue Wenli stopped him. Oh right, theres one more thing. Su Yu slapped his forehead, Next time you come to get me, dont come by a police car! I really dont want to be looked at as a criminal by everyone like on the trip just now. Once Su Yu finished speaking, the [Hearthstone] was successfully activated, and his figure disappeared from the meeting room. Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: 187, Infiltrate Lingwu Mountain Base_1 Chapter 187: 187, Infiltrate Lingwu Mountain Base_1 Translator: 549690339 Looking at the disappearing white light of Su Yu, the four people in the conference room exchanged glances. Prime Minister Cao Cao stroked his beard and asked, Is this the instant teleportation spell from Evolution? The Prime Minister also plays Evolution, but he hasnt put much effort into leveling up, he is only a level 12 mage. Yes, Prime Minister. Zhong Feng replied, The item is known as [Hearthstone] in the game, which Nemesis has used before. [Hearthstone] sets a location, and when activated, it teleports the player to that location. Its said to be the reward for the main storyline. Main storyline? Hes a lucky lad, the Prime Ministers tone conveyed a hint of envy. Commissioner Zhangs face became somber as he said, I have a feeling that theres more to Su Yu than meets the eye. Based on the information we have, he actively went to the East Sea University, killed ghosts in the mountain roads near Yunlu Mountain and moreover, he even predicted the North Yameligazhou unrest. Considering all of these, I suspect that he has the ability to foresee the future. Foresee the future? Xue Wenli looked surprised. Zhong Feng, however, nodded thoughtfully, I agree with the Commissioners opinion. From Su Yus series of behaviors, it is apparent that he seems to have an unusual level of control over the future. Besides, without his hint, we could not have known that in-game powers could manifest in the real world. We will analyze this further in the future. Commissioner Zhang clapped his hands together, changing the subject: What is urgent right now is to cooperate with Su Yu and secure the Spiritual Spring Eye first. We shall begin our mission immediately! Understood! Xue Wenli and Zhong Feng immediately responded. Prime Minister Cao Cao also waved his hand, and quickly vanished from the conference room. An hour and a half later, in the woodland at the foot of Lingwu Mountain. A figure of a man dressed casually appeared in the woods, holding a branch in his hand, slowly making his way towards the top of the mountain. This figure was indeed Su Yu. Now he was less than three kilometers away from the Giant Skru Base on the top of the mountain. Due to the alien base, the area within ten kilometers of Lingwu Mountain had been sealed off by the relevant departments. However, that was not an obstacle for Su Yu. With the help of the [Invisibility Skill], he easily infiltrated the area. Three kilometers, just a little more to go, Su Yu nodded to himself secretly. He stopped and flipped his hand with a [Level 6 Trial Experience Scroll] appearing in his hand, and began to channel his magic power into it. Ever since the scroll had been gilded, Su Yu upgraded the scroll to epic quality. Thus, during the process of channeling magic power, three [Assigned Professions] magically emerged in his mind. After a bit of consideration, Su Yu picked [Mage] as the first profession and [Assassin] as the second, as these two were the most useful for the current mission. It didnt much matter what the third profession was, Su Yu pondered a bit and eventually chose [Priest]. Five minutes quickly passed by. Su Yus figure flickered and he transformed into a mage dressed in a blue silk robe, holding a staff embedded with a magic crystal the size of an egg. The equipment was granted by the scroll, and the quality was quite good, at least at the [Rare] level. However, because it was the real world, he couldnt see the specific attributes of the equipment and weapons. Su Yu put all distractions out of his mind, activated the [Invisibility Skill] and stealthily made his way towards the top of the mountain. After reaching the top of the mountain, the layout of the Giant Skru Base was clearly etched in Su Yus view. The most noticeable feature was a black crack in the sky. The crack was nearly a kilometer wide, and inside it was an endless void. This crack was actually a space gate. Once Skru ships entered the crack, they would be instantly teleported back to Skru Star. Similarly, upon entering the corresponding crack on Skru Star, they could instantaneously reach Blue Star. However, this space crack was not a product of Skru technology. This space gate technology held a very high position on the technology tree. If the Skru had the power to master this technology, humans of Blue Star might as well give up; resistance would be completely meaningless. The space gate technology was provided by a branch of the Singer Civilizationthe Star Cluster civilization, the Holy Silver Federation. By the way, Evolution is also one of the experimental products of the Holy Silver Federation. They provided the conditions for weaker civilizations to attack each other. When the clam fights with the snipe, they are the biggest winners behind the scenes. Right below the space crack, naturally, was the Spiritual Spring Eye. However, now, the Skru people had constructed a large building around the Spiritual Spring Eye, nearly 50 meters high, to collect the spiritual energy drawn from within. On both sides of this large structure, there were two smaller buildings. The building on the eastern side was called the Psychic energy storage station, which was filled with many large psychic energy storage tanks. Seventy percent of the energy from the spring flowed into these tanks through pipes. Once the energy accumulated in these tanks reached a certain amount, the Skru people would transport them back to Skru Star using their space ships. The remaining Thirty percent would be piped to the Monster Manufacturing Factory located to the east of the buildings. Here, the Skru people created a large number of ghosts and Godzilla-like creatures, strategically deploying them to attack Blue Star humans, causing panic in the human world and weakening their power. These were the three central buildings. On the outer perimeter of these three buildings were twelve brown-grey spacecrafts, each nearly 90 meters long and about 30 meters wide, forming a circle enclosing and protecting the three buildings. Further outside the spacecraft was a massive, grey, uneven energy shield stretching skywards, enveloping the entirety of the base. This was the full view of the Giant Skru Base. Su Yu was very familiar with the Giant Skru Base as he had conducted many infiltration missions here in his previous life. With the help of the [Mimicry Skill] and fluent Skru language, in his previous life, he had even won the hearts of many Skru girls Cough cough, back to the topic. Su Yu didnt waste any time and unleashed the [Invisibility Skill]. Boosted by the [Invisibility Skill], he quickly approached the grey energy shield. Upon reaching the shield, he pressed his hand against it and activated the skill [Energy Assimilation]. Through [Energy Assimilation], Su Yu adjusted the magical frequency oscillations of his body to match the energy shield. Once the adjustment was complete, he swiftly entered the shield without causing a single ripple. Su Yu quickly arrived at the space ship area, found a concealed corner in the zone, and used the scroll to switch to the assassin class. Although the [Invisibility Skill] of a mage had excellent effects, it consumed a lot of mana and couldnt last for a long time. On the other hand, the effectiveness of the [Stealth Skill] of the assassin was similar but consumed hardly anything. Moreover, in [Stealth] mode, he could use the [Speed Burst] skill to increase his movement speed. The assassin was the best profession for infiltration and exploration, and this was also the reason why Su Yu chose the assassin profession at the start. Thus, a Level 6 high-ranking assassin roamed freely and recklessly began moving all around the base. The Skru living inside the base were still completely unaware that their untold misery was about to arrive soon! Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: 188, [Mind Control] _1 Chapter 188: 188, [Mind Control] _1 Translator: 549690339 Ten minutes later, in the main cockpit of the spaceship on the eastern edge of the Skuru fleet. There are two Skuru pilots, a male and a female, both with green skin, in the main cockpit. Their usual job is to execute spaceship dispatch orders and transport Psychic Energy Storage Tanks back to the Skru Star. But theres nothing for them to do right now. The task of transporting the energy storage tanks wont continue until tomorrow. So, the two pilots have decided to use the 3D simulation engine in the cockpit to play one of the most popular card games on their planet. I summon [Magician of the Stars, Laina], attack 2400, defense 1200, end turn, the male Skuru pilot plays a card. I summon [Green Sprite], attack 800, defense 300, end turn, The female Skuru pilot also plays a card. ??? Why do you have such a weak-ass card in your hand? The male Skuru pilot exclaimed with a confused look on his face. However, he immediately gave an order: Magician of the Stars, Laina, attack! [Stellar Surge]! On the 3D simulation engine, a large amount of starlight gathers in the magician Lainas hand. The torrent of starlight spurts out and accurately hits the Green Sprite. Ouch~ A cute shout came from the Green Sprite as it was ripped to shreds. The game panel of the female Skuru pilot also cleared zero. Hehe, I won! The male Skuru pilot said with a contemptuous look: Resha, youre still as fragile as ever. No wonder Xinkonia always suppresses you Slap! A crisp slap echoed in the room. The Skuru pilot named Resha suddenly flares up, her palm made a whooshing noise as it cut through the air, and she fiercely slapped the male pilot right in front of her. What? Cant handle the truth? The male Skuru pilot covered his green but reddening left cheek: Youre really just trash compared to Xinkonia! Slap! Another slap, this time, it landed hard on the right cheek of the male Skuru pilot. But he was not angry at all. On the contrary, he looked surprised: Your level is just too poor, Ive never seen someone as terrible as Slap! He received another resounding slap. Actually, this teasing the male, slapping the female pattern is a small measure of flirting among Skurus. Resha swings her hand and slaps him twice. This is actually her hinting that they can do some age-restricted things tonight, so not only was the male Skuru pilot not angry, but he was also overjoyed! Slap! He took a fourth slap. The male Skuru pilot appeared unbothered and joyfully accepted: My dear, have you hit enough, or should we just now Slap! The fifth slap. This slap was really forceful, and it directly knocked him down to the ground. The male Skuru pilot realized something was wrong! Normally, a female would stop after two slaps, three slaps meant she was quite wild and unrestrained, why wont this one stop? Could there be a problem? But by the time he realized it, it was already too late. Slap! Slap! Slap! A series of continuous slaps. Resha slapped him heavily, over and over again, until he fainted. After the male Skuru pilot fell unconscious, Resha finally stopped. She panted heavily for a while. Then she kneeled down on one knee, facing the direction of the cockpit door: Master, its taken care of. You did well, Resha. A young man in a white priests robe comes in, pushing the door, smiling. This young man is, of course, Su Yu. Just now, when Resha went to the bathroom, he used the signature priest skill [Mind Control] to completely control Resha, who was only a second-order individual. Thanks to the [Mind Control] data, he could command Resha to do anything, including knocking out the male Skuru pilot in the same room. The little girl did very well, raise your head, Su Yu said with a smile. Hmm. Resha quickly ran to Su Yus side, knelt down and raised her head. Su Yu placed his left hand on her forehead, and his signature Priest skill [Mental Theft] activated. All the things that Resha had done in the last three days were transmitted to Su Yus mind in the form of a data flow through his palm. Su Yu was organizing the incoming information and commanded at the same time: Resha, open the control panel. Understood. Resha stood up and obediently ran to the central control desk of the spaceship, opened the operation panel, and successfully logged in after verifying her identity. First, turn off the firewall, and execute Green Shade Order. Understood. Next, choose Shinovis attack, open file for Denno Plan. Got it. Then open the Psychic Energy Storage Tank allocation library in the file, and switch it with the tine-3 missile launcher. Master, I dont have sufficient authority. Force switch! Clear. Su Yu was commanding Reshas operation. Finally, he gave her the last order: Take this male Skuru to the hibernation cabin for rest. Goodnight, little girl. No problem, Master. Resha picked up the unconscious male Skuru pilot and briskly walked out of the cockpit. Instead of leaving the cockpit, Su Yu stayed there, browsing through some data that he was interested in on the operational panel of the control desk. He waited for 3 minutes, until he sensed that Resha had entered the hibernation cabin, Su Yu then changed into the [Assassin] class and activated the stealth skill to leave the cockpit. For the next half an hour, Su Yu repeated the same steps. He controlled a large number of Skuru pilots to execute the operation he needed. 40 minutes later, the Psychic Energy Storage Station, one of the three core buildings. Su Yu placed his hand on the shoulder of a Skuru female commander, completely manipulating her thoughts. This Skuru female commander was the deputy commander-in-chief of the fleet, a third-order powerhouse. Su Yu found it strenuous to manipulate her remotely, controlling her was easier with his hand on her shoulder. The female commanders fingers rapidly moved, typing out a series of rapid commands on the virtual operating platform in front of her. Finally, she knelt respectfully to Su Yu and said, Master, all the storage tanks on the next returning spaceship have been replaced with tine-3 missiles, to a total of 30. Good! Set the missile explosion time to 15 minutes from now, and now launch the spaceship! Understood! The female commander activated her operating authority, then heavily hit the Launch button. Boom! The spaceship that was docked in the Psychic Energy Storage Station activated its engines, carrying the 30 replaced tine-3 missiles, it flew towards the direction of the space cracks. 13 minutes later, the spaceship safely passed through the space cracks, returning to its mother star C the Skru Star. But at the same time, the Skuru commander at the Spiritual Spring Eye on Lingwu Mountain noticed a wave of unease: Wait! Is something wrong? The spaceship is supposed to return at noon, right? Its not even noon yet, why is it returning early? Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: 189, Nuclear Leveling Floating Island_1 Chapter 189: 189, Nuclear Leveling Floating Island_1 Translator: 549690339 Skru Star. The homeward-bound transport ship crossed the space rift, trailblazing long flames, flying towards a colossal floating island in mid-air. This aerial floating island is an artificial platform temporarily constructed by the Skru federation for the war, approximately covering an area of 50 square kilometers, with a distance of about 1500 meters from the ground. This floating island is a transit point for Skru people to place their psychic energy storage tanks, also the largest storage base for energy tanks. As for why to construct the floating island here, the reason is straightforward, its because all the space rifts on Skru Star converge here. Skru Star is connected to Blue Star through more than 3700 space cracks. These 3700 space cracks are evenly distributed across Blue Star but are concentrated in one area on Skru Star. Surrounding the floating island, more than 3700 space rifts densely encircle it. Every twenty or thirty seconds, a ship would drill out of the space rift, inserting full energy cans into the transit station on the floating island. The whole system has operated well in recent days, but today there seems to be a slight problem: A transport ship flew out from the crack at Lingwu Mountain, but this was not the scheduled return time, it was half an hour ahead of the planned time. The fleets command center on the floating island immediately sent a message to the ship: Calling the driver of Transport Ship T-036, why have you returned early? Why have you returned early? But after waiting for half a minute, they didnt receive any response. Again they sent a message: Calling the driver of Transport Ship T-036, why have you returned early? Why have you returned early? But again they didnt receive any response. The pilot of the T-036 ship had been severely knocked out by Su Yus [Psychic Blast] before leaving Blue Star. The ship was flying purely on autopilot towards the floating island. The command center noticed something was wrong and hastily issued an interception order. Calling Attack Ships A-363, A-364, intercept Transport Ship T-036, be careful . But their orders were only halfway through when Skru people at the command center saw a dazzling firelight brighten up outside the window. Then, the command center was gone. Boom! In a fierce explosion, the command center was instantaneously leveled. . The tine-3 type missile is the latest spiritual energy missile developed by the Skru people, not very powerful, roughly equivalent to the tactical nuclear missiles on Blue Star, with an equivalent explosion of about 10,000 tons (approximately the power equivalent of 10,000 tons of TNT explosion). The power of 30 such missiles exploding simultaneously in the sky is not too formidable. However, the location of their explosion was extremely unfortunate. After leaving the crack in space, the ship was only a few kilometers away from the floating island. After a minute of flight, it was practically glued to the floating island. On the island, there were loads of psychic energy cans, this energy was highly pure compressed energy. So, these 30 missiles exploded at the same time was like throwing a burning matchstick on a pile of dry hay. Boom! A massive explosion triggered a chain reaction in the psychic energy cans, soon, a beautiful mushroom cloud erupted above the floating island. The mushroom cloud soared into the sky, and all the facilities on the island were thoroughly destroyed by the explosion in a short span of time. Directly beneath the floating island lay a giant Skru city C Treyna. Treyna is one of the most important central cities among Skru Federation. That day, all the Skru walkers on the road noticed a dazzling light coming from above their heads, much brighter than the midday sun! Shielding their eyes and looking up at the sky, they were horrified to discover: The psychic energy array painted underneath the floating island in the sky had completely failed, and the floating island was uncontrollably falling from the sky! Moreover, this colossal object was getting nearer and nearer to them! The scene shifts back to the Spiritual Spring Eye of Lingwu Mountain on Earth. Not long after the floating island was leveled, the space cracks above the spring eye began to flicker intensely, spewing out a large amount of dust and debris mixed with spiritual energy. The commander of the Skru fleet noticed the anomalies in the sky and looked up towards the space cracks. Seeing the state of the space crack, he was baffled. Whats wrong? Why is the spiritual energy leaking out? Just then, his lady secretary came to him with a folder, Commander, the Blue Star humans are behaving strangely. What kind of behaviour? The commander shifted his gaze to his secretary. A large number of armed helicopters are heading our way, they are less than ten kilometers away from us. Armed helicopters? The commander was taken aback. However, he quickly replied, Keep monitoring and figure out their intentions. Understood, Commander. But at this moment, a faint voice came through the air beside them, I think, you wont have to. Whos there?! The Skru commander was startled, instinctively reaching for the energy gun at his waist. But his hand had barely moved. Baa~ Su Yus [Transform into Sheep] skill was deployed, turning the Skru commander into a cute little sheep. Then Su Yu directly cast the [Flamestrike Skill], a truck-sized fireball flew from Su Yus hand, landing solidly on the sheep. How could this Skru commander, who was only a fourth-rank, withstand the damage inflicted by Su Yu, a sixth-rank power? Boom! With a resounding explosion, a large crater was blown into the place where the Skru commander had stood; he and his secretary were vaporized in the explosion. A fourth-rank commander, resolved with such ease. At the same time, alarms were blaring throughout the entire Skru base! Skru soldiers scattered throughout the base, especially the high-ranking officers, quickly received the news of the commanders death and information about the intruder. Warning! Warning! Major intrusion detected within the base! The invaders are Blue Star Humans, estimating their strength preliminary assessment as a sixth-rank power. Be on guard. Warning! Warning! Major intrusion detected within the base The alarm kept ringing non-stop, all the Skrus were dumbfounded! How could there be a sixth-rank power among Blue Star Humans?! According to the data they collected before the war, the spiritual energy of the Blue Star was long exhausted, the strongest was at most only at the peak of the fourth rank, and their numbers were extremely scarce. Even if the Blue Star humans had already accessed the spring eye of Yunlu Mountain, it would still be impossible to recover to the sixth rank within a month or two. Who exactly is this sixth-rank Blue Star human invader?! But they didnt dare to think too much. Their base could handle a fifth-rank, but a sixth-rank was pretty much impossible. So from the moment they received the alarm, all the Skru could think about was one thing C escape! So, all the Skrus in the base quickly ran towards the various spaceships around the base, preparing to escape via the ships. But when they boarded the spaceship, they were surprised to find that things were much worse than they thought. All the pilots of the spaceship, for some reason, had disappeared! Without the pilots or the commanders operation authority, they couldnt start the spaceship at all. The pilots had disappeared, and the commander had fallen. What should they do? Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: 190, Eighth Order War Supervisor_1 Chapter 190: 190, Eighth Order War Supervisor_1 Translator: 549690339 Find out where those pilots went, now! A Skuru officer on board one of the ships barked out in frustration. Understood. Nearby Skuru soldiers immediately set out to investigate. The Skuru officer sprung into action as well, forcibly accessing the spaceships control panel to search for information about the pilots using his own authority. Soon, the results were in. Hibernation cabins? They went to the hibernation cabins voluntarily to apply for hibernation?! The Skuru officer was utterly incredulous. The hibernation cabin set up in the spacecraft was intended for large animals and higher-rank Skuru warriors, and when used properly, could save a significant amount of spiritual energy. How could these two pilots, both at most second rank, possibly need the hibernation cabins? And why was their application to enter the hibernation cabins immediately approved? The Skuru officer didnt understand and hurriedly contacted officers from other spaceships. After communicating with other ships, his heart instantly sank. The pilots of other spaceships had all gone to the hibernation cabins too! There was not a single one left outside. What on earth was going on? Could it have been the work of that Blue Star Human? The Skuru officer was trembling all over. Su Yu suspended himself confidently in mid-air. The Skuru people were very precise in delegating their various authorities. Only the two pilots and the fleets commander and deputy commander had the authority to directly operate the spaceship. Any other Skuru wanting to navigate the ship could forget about it without at least half an hour of complex verification and approval. So, Su Yu was not worried about them escaping at all. Looking down at the chaotic base below, Su Yu cleared his throat lightly and announced in the Skuru common language: All Skuru, listen up, you are surrounded by me! Now, drop your weapons, raise your hands and exit the spaceship, and I will spare your lives. Defy me and face the consequences! With the amplification of magical power, his voice reverberated throughout the entire base. Su Yu chose to entice them to surrender rather than kill them all, mainly because he feared they would enact a scorched earth policy, destroying the equipment inside the spaceships in the process. Plus, living prisoners always have more value than dead bodies. They could be used as bargaining chips in future negotiations. ??? How does the Blue Star Human master speak our Skuru language? Perhaps its some form of mimicry technique. Thats indeed a powerful existence of Sixth Rank. Hearing Su Yus words, many Skuru with green faces paled significantly. Sixth Rank powerhouses were not common, the Skuru race only had about fifty of them, known as the Fifty Saints. Each of the Fifty Saints was an unbeatable presence. Therefore, they could not muster any thought of resistance against Su Yu, a Sixth Rank powerhouse. Moreover, they could not activate the spaceships in such a short period of time. It was impossible for them to leave the Blue Star before Su Yu managed to kill them With that thought, several Skuru officers clenched their teeth, tossed their weapons to the ground, pushed open the spaceship doors and came out with their hands raised high, We surrender! Please dont kill us, Sir! Seeing someone take the lead, others swiftly followed suit. The Skuru one after the other raised their hands and exited their respective spaceships. Of course, some Skuru aboard certain ships were still hesitating. Su Yu smiled, switched to the [Assassin] profession and charged into one of the ships, killing everyone in sight. By the time he returned to the sky with his blood-stained dagger after slaughtering the rebels on that spaceship, only 25 seconds had passed. Ill warn you one last time, surrender now and drop your weapons, or face only one outcome C death! the ice-cold voice of Suyu echoed throughout the base. The Skrulls below looked at the bloody dagger in Suyus hand, trembling and hardly daring to breathe, they obediently chose to surrender. Three more minutes passed, and two figures, one yellow and one black, flew rapidly from the horizon on their flying swords. Seeing these two figures, Suyu breathed a sigh of relief. The transformation duration from his scroll would only last for four more minutes. If these two didnt show up, he would probably have made a shameful escape. The two arrived, one of them was Prime Minister Cao Cao, dressed in a black robe. The other, a man with a square face dressed in a yellow robe was Zhu Guorui. Suyu, were here! Prime Minister Cao Cao greeted Suyu from a distance. I greet the two seniors! Suyu paid his respects to them. Especially towards Zhu Guorui, Suyu held utmost respect. Zhu Guorui was a pivotal figure in the war against the Skrulls in his previous life, and he was the only emperor in history born from a peasant background, hence Suyu had a very good impression of him. Senior, most of the Skrulls have surrendered and discarded their weapons. Only a few are still resisting. However, I have killed all those above the third rank among them. Ill leave the rest to you. Rest assured! We can handle these low-level soldiers. Prime Minister Cao Cao laughed, releasing a jade-green ring which transformed into a green rope in the air. The green rope quickly extended in the wind, finally forming a rope hundreds of meters long, effectively tying up the surrendering Skrulls below. Zhu Guorui also made his move. He pulled out a golden scroll from his sleeve that looked like a sacred decree. The scroll opened and released dazzling golden light. The Skrulls who were not bound by the rope were immobilized under the golden light. Just one face-off and nearly a hundred Skrulls were under their control. Suyu glanced at his scroll. The scrolls duration only had 3 minutes and 48 seconds left. In these last few minutes, he had one more task to complete. Suyu abruptly soared into the sky, over a hundred meters high, and addressed those around him, Mr. Supervisor, we humans have taken this Spiritual Spring Eye. Can we close the space cracks now? The last thing Suyu had to do was close the space cracks. Otherwise, the Skrulls would eventually invade again as long as the cracks exist, making taking control here entirely meaningless. Nearly as soon as he finished speaking, a blue figure emerged fifty meters in front of him. This was a blue-skinned humanoid creature dressed in a light white golden-edged robe. He resembled a human in facial features, but he had five long tentacles at his chin, his appearance was similar to the Draenei race from the game World of Warcraft. He was a supervisor from the Singer Civilization. However, he wasnt the previously mentioned Game Supervisor, but the War Supervisor. The Game Supervisor of the Singer Civilization was a sixth-order being; this War Supervisor in front of him was a high eighth-order being! All warfare between civilizations was conducted under his supervision. He had the authority to punish any cheating behavior. The Skrulls previous attempt to cheat was stopped by his destructive beam, annihilating the entire Skrull fleet. Im honored to meet you, Mr. Supervisor, Suyu greeted him with a bow. Human, you have done well! The War Supervisor nodded with a smile, According to the current situation, you indeed have taken the Spiritual Spring Eye. According to the rules of the game, I will help you close the space cracks. After he finished speaking, he raised his right hand towards the sky. A light blue beam emitted from his hand, striking the space crack. The scale of the space crack rapidly shrank. One minute later, just like how a chalk drawing is erased by a duster, the space crack completely disappeared, the sky was clear again. Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: 191, Olive Branch of Singer Civilization_1 Chapter 191: 191, Olive Branch of Singer Civilization_1 Translator: 549690339 After erasing the spatial cracks, the war monitoring envoy of the Singer Civilization didnt leave. Instead, he curiously looked at Su Yu, Human, your name is Su Yu, correct? Oh? You know my name? Su Yu was quite surprised. Indeed. The envoy waved his hand gently, and a semi-transparent [Sound Barrier] instantly appeared, enclosing both of them within. In fact, I had noticed you from the time you took your gaming helmet to the Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain. Human, you have the ability to see into the future, correct? Su Yus eyelid twitched. But he admitted it immediately, Yes, I can indeed see some of the events of the future. Very good! The envoy nodded, took out a thick brown leather-bound book, and flipped through it. Quickly, he tore off a brown page from the book. With a gentle flick of his fingers, the page flew towards Su Yu and stopped in mid-air in front of him. This is an invitation from our Holy Silver Federation Holy Silver Court of Secrets. Our Court is lacking talented students in the prophecy department. After the war between Blue Star and Skru Star ends, we welcome you to come and study in our Court, regardless of who wins in the end. Holy Silver Court of Secrets? Su Yu stroked his chin, his expression uncertain. It seemed that this war monitoring envoy was not only supervising the war between these two minor civilizations but would also find promising individuals from the war and cultivate them. However, Su Yus knowledge in his past life didnt include the Holy Silver Federation, so he knew nothing about it. He also didnt know how to make a decision. Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency. I will consider it as a priority once the war ends, Su Yu took the page. Then, until we meet again, human. I hope you survive the war. The envoys finger twitched slightly and a purple glow quickly approached Su Yu, entering his body swiftly. Su Yus face changed slightly. But the envoys words had already reached his ears: Do not be surprised, this is a [Watcher Beacon]. It does not possess any surveillance capability. Instead, you can use magic to activate the beacon in a desperate situation. This beacon can save your life. Su Yu thought about it, if the envoy truly wanted to monitor him, he probably wouldnt need a surveillance beacon. Thank you, Your Excellency. Youre welcome. The envoy finished speaking, and his figure disappeared in place, like a spatial collapse. By now, the duration of the scroll ended, and Su Yu free-fell towards the ground. However, he wasnt worried. When he was only five meters above the ground, Su Yu released the [Flash Skill]. A flash of white light and Su Yu was standing steadily on the ground. But his expression was somewhat complex. The Holy Silver Federation, where the envoy was from, extended an olive branch to him, completely catching Su Yu by surprise. Moreover, Su Yu did not want to join the Holy Silver Federation, because they were the real masterminds behind this war. The Holy Silver Federation provided the Skru people with the Star Gate technology, which resulted in the invasion of Blue Star. Furthermore, the majority of the spiritual energy of the Blue Star was stolen by the Holy Silver Federation. They were essentially enemies. However, Su Yu didnt feel like opposing the Holy Silver Federation because they were too powerful! If the difference in strength between Blue Star and Skru Star is akin to the difference between a zebra and an elephant, then, the difference between Blue Star and the Holy Silver Federation is similar to the difference between a zebra and a modern city with hundreds of thousands of inhabitants. Even if they developed for one or two thousand more years, they might not necessarily win. Forget it, lets take it one step at a time! Su Yu sighed quietly in his heart. Theres no use thinking about it now. Once he becomes stronger in the future, he can worry about these matters then. By the time Su Yu landed, hundreds of armed helicopters from the relevant departments had successfully arrived. Each soldier, with stern faces, was strictly executing their duties, loading the Skru prisoners onto the helicopters and quickly occupying the entire base. Zhong Feng was waiting for Su Yu right below him all this time. After Su Yu landed, he said solemnly, Thank you, Nemesis, for taking this Spiritual Spring Eye. On behalf of the relevant departments, I express our gratitude! Zhong Feng certainly saw the conversation between Su Yu and the Singer Civilizations monitoring envoy just now, but he didnt ask what the conversation was about. If Su Yu wanted to talk, he would certainly talk. However, Su Yu had no intention of telling Zhong Feng about the content of the conversation. Telling them would only cause unnecessary worry. It is my duty. After all, I was the one who accepted the main storyline. Since I accepted it, I have the responsibility to do so. Su Yu waved his hand, Then Ill hand it over to you here. Im going to find a Psychic Energy Storage Tank to absorb spiritual energy and break through to the second stage. Alright, be careful. The incident at the Spiritual Spring of Lingwu Mountain came to a temporary halt for now. But as Su Yu was heading to the Psychic Energy Storage Station to break through the realm by absorbing spiritual energy, a significant event occurred on the distant Skru Star. In a special online meeting room on the Skru Star, the heads of the five major powers of the Skru Federation were holding an emergency video conference. Why was there a major explosion on the Floating Island above Treyna? I need an explanation! One of the leaders said sternly. This leader was the emperor of the Raging Sun Empire. As a member of a royal family, his skin was not purely green like that of other Skru people, but was red within the green, like a half-ripe apple. Manina XIII, on what grounds do you question me like an underling? Do you think our Lun Kete Alliance is easy to bully? Another Skru retorted coldly. This Skru was the chairman of the Lun Kete Alliance. The city of Treyna, where the incident occurred, was the administrative center of the Lun Kete Alliance. Alright, alright, both of you, calm down. Seeing the two most powerful figures on the planet clashing, the heads of the other three slightly weaker factions immediately tried to mediate, We are all deeply saddened by this event. What we need to do now is to first find out the cause of the incident. Thats right! Besides, Lord Sidim has already used his mighty power to stop the falling Floating Island. Treyna City did not suffer any serious damage. In such a situation, we should be united, instead of creating internal conflicts Hmph! Manina XIII snorted and stopped talking. He had always taken issue with the Singer Civilization opening the Star Gate on the territory of the Lun Kete Alliance. In his opinion, the rulers of the Lun Kete Alliance were a group of weak capitalists who would only compromise. They were just paper tigers in terms of military strength. Now look, something has gone wrong in just a few days. They really are useless! The feelings of the chairman of the Lun Kete Alliance were also not well. The explosion of the Floating Island was a big upsetting event and now he was being attacked by a colleague. Moreover, the key issue was that there were indeed many major oversights in this major incident. They were at fault and could only swallow their pride. After our investigation, the fundamental cause of this major incident was that a sixth-stage human from Blue Star joined the battle. The chairman didnt bother with small talk and directly threw out the conclusion. Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: 192, Return to the game, wonder completed_1 Chapter 192: 192, Return to the game, wonder completed_1 Translator: 549690339 A sixth-level powerhouse?! one of the Skru heads expressed in shock: According to the data provided by the Holy Silver Federation, isnt the strongest on the Blue Star only at the fourth-level peak? I dont know why either. Im still in further communication with the Holy Silver Federation. In the video conference view, the Chairman of the Lun Kete Federation shook his head continuously. Moreover, according to the known intelligence, this sixth-level powerhouse is skilled in Mind Control. He used mind control to forcibly manipulate the pilots and commanders of the Lingwu Mountain fleet, using their privileges to swap the tine-3 type missile and the Psychic Energy Storage Tank positions. The transport ships wrongfully took back the missile, eventually causing this major accident on the Floating Island. The Chairman disclosed all the information gathered from the current investigation. Upon hearing his description, the other Skru heads all frowned. A sixth-level powerhouse capable of mind control? No wonder. They were confident in their own technological strength, the Blue Star humans could not breach their network from the outside. But, they lacked precaution against insiders. Mind control turned all the Skru troops at one base into insiders. Added to the fact that the Floating Island had been constructed less than a month ago and their defensive facilities were not completely perfected, it allowed the Blue Star humans to exploit the lack of internal defense. Your Excellency Cass, we need to learn from this incident and improve our internal defenses, one of the heads said. I understand. The Chairman nodded: I will report the follow-up results of the accident investigation to you all later. Starting tonight, I will undermine the permissions of the expeditionary force on various aspects, consolidate our internal defense work, to prevent such incidents from happening again! The Emperor of Raging Sun Empire, Manina XIII, coldly said: I hope you can do as you say. If similar incidents happen again, I may have to consider voting for a change in the commander of the expeditionary force. After saying that, the video of Manina XIII went dark; he had clearly left the video conference room. The heads of the other three major forces were somewhat helpless, shared a few comforting words before also leaving the video conference room one after the other. Thus ended an unsatisfactory exchange among the heads in Skru Star. The scene shifts back to Blue Star. At two in the afternoon, in Su Yus home in East Sea City. A flash of white light and Su Yu appeared in the living room. Finally back! With a starving tiger pouncing on food move, Su Yu flopped onto the soft sofa in the living room. During the past two hours, he was absorbing spiritual energy at the Psychic Energy Storage Station. Through absorbing spiritual energy, he broke through his realm, reaching level 30 and becoming a second-level mage! After breaking through, he didnt leave but continued to absorb spiritual energy until his body reached a threshold and he couldnt absorb any more. After the absorption of spiritual energy, Su Yu leveled up again, reaching level 31. The absorbed energy needs to be digested. After completely digesting and absorbing it, he can engage in the next spiritual energy absorption. After resting on the sofa for a while, Su Yu, dragging his tired body, took a shower and returned to the bed to continue playing the game. After all, he hadnt been in the game for most of the day. If he didnt log in now, hed waste his twelve hours of playtime for the day. Lying in bed, touching the cold, empty bed, Su Yu suddenly felt something was missing. Hmm, maybe I should get a girl or a kitten to keep my bed warm Hmm, a kitten would be better. If its disobedient, it could warm up my stomach, unlike a woman. While daydreaming, Su Yus consciousness returned to the game world. The tavern at Orleans City [House of Warm Wind]. A flash of white light and Su Yu appeared in the tavern. Boss, heat up two bowls of wine, and get a plate of fennel beans. Alright! The taverns boss saw his regular customer and rushed to the kitchen right away. Beep! Beep! At this point, Su Yu received two private messages. Upon opening the private chat interface, a personal message came from Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Boss Ke, how did you suddenly level up to 31? Isnt the version limit 29 levels? d(?`??)?? Su Yu considered it and replied, Oh, I killed quite a few aliens in real life, and then I leveled up. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Are you kidding me? Killing aliens? Why not claim the game was made by aliens too? He resisted the urge to retort and replied, You better have a look at the forum, its going nuts right now! Sure. Su Yu opened the official built-in game forum. In the forum, screenshots of his level were flying around, with posts discussing the matter everywhere. Players looking at the screenshots were all in the discussion: Doesnt the official website explicitly state that the versions level limit is 29? Whats the deal with this level 31? Im doomed! I was thinking of catching up to Boss Ke in terms of leveling in the later version. Didnt expect reality to slap me in the face so hard! Could it be a special hidden task that allows one to break through the level cap? Even a hidden task cant be like this! Official explanation, please! The players discussion was heating up, and many were continuously @ing him, asking for his explanation. Su Yu, being honest, copied what he had just explained to Red-Eyed Black Dragon and posted it on the forum. Upon seeing Su Yus explanation about the aliens, the entire forum fell silent: Killing aliens? Have you been watching too many American movies? Psychopath! Even if you really killed aliens, what does it have to do with leveling up in the game? Even if you dont want to speak up, dont use such an excuse to shirk us! Alright, I believe it. Im going to kill some aliens right now. The players all replied indicating their disbelief, and Su Yus post quickly reached thousands of replies. However, Su Yu didnt mind too much. After browsing for a while, he closed the official forum and opened the second private message. This message was from his secretary, Swift: Chairman, the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] will be completed in half an hour. Would you like to come back and have a look? Its being completed? Im returning immediately. Su Yu took a [Hearthstone] from his backpack and activated it. With a flash of white light, his figure vanished from the tavern. Three minutes later, the tavern owner enthusiastically brought out a jar of wine and some crispy anise beans: Here is your beer and anise Eh, where did the customer go? The tavern owner stood dumbfounded, staring blankly at the empty counter. Not too long after, Su Yu rode Dima to the Wonderland parcel on the east side of Aphis village. The area around the Prayer Hall was crowded like a major attraction during Golden Week. Many players stood or sat around. Some were chatting loudly with friends, some were taking pictures, and there were even some barbecuing. In the center of the Wonderland parcel, the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] was about to be completed, with the progress bar above the building showing [99%]. The [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] resembled the real-life Prayer Hall. It was also a three-story circular temple, built on a three-tiered Han Baiyu marble platform surrounded by white stone railings. However, the color and mural paintings of the building were different. This Prayer Hall bears a bit more of the Pandamens style, with more yellow and green, making it less solemn and more vibrant. Since the Prayer Hall was about to be completed, many players held up their cameras, ready to capture the moment. Finally, after about ten minutes, the [99%] progress bar jumped to [100%]. The base of the entire temple burst into a golden light, which circled up the eaves and finally shot up into the sky. Ding! The wonder building [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] has been completed! Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: 193, Throwing Coins (1/5 Additional for First Order)_1 Chapter 193: 193, Throwing Coins (1/5 Additional for First Order)_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon the completion of the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests], a burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the onlooking crowd! Everyone was rushing towards the Prayer Hall, wanting to get a closer look at this marvel of architecture. Su Yu also followed the crowd in. Upon stepping on the steps made of Han Baiyu, he received a game prompt: Ding, detected that your territory has the building [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] and the statue [Yulon]. Do you want to merge them? Yes. No. Su Yu, without a second thought, selected Yes. After making the selection, the [Yulon] statue in front of the [Town Hall] suddenly burst into intense vibrations. With a rumble, the statue shattered into countless tiny fragments. There were a few players scattered around the plaza. Under their surprised gazes, the statues fragments took to the wind, transforming into a green mist and flying towards the Prayer Hall in the east. Whats happening? one player asked, swallowing hard. Dont know, lets follow it and see! another player responded. Alright. The few players on the square were attracted by the fragments, and they summoned their mounts to chase the green mist. The green mist seemed to be drawn by some mysterious force. After reaching the square of the Prayer Hall, the green mist hovered for a while before it gathered in the center of the square to form a new statue. The players marveled at this scene, crowding around, making the statue surrounded and impenetrable. Su Yu leaned against the railing of the Han Baiyu steps, silently watching the statue. After about 5 minutes of condensing, the [Yulon] statue was successfully recreated! The recreated statue was almost identical to the original one. At the same time, Ding, Building [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] and sculpture [Yulon] successfully merged, upgraded to [Jade YulonTemple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests]. You can click [Building Details] to view the detailed attributes. When Su Yu clicked [Building Details], the attributes of the building were displayed right in front of him. [Jade YulonTemple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] Wonder Building Function: By sacrificing items, get [Wind Calls Rain Orderly] buff attribute. Current attribute enhancements: Population production efficiency +100%; Attraction to vagrants +100%; Technology research speed +100%; Marvel addition +0%. (You can sacrifice items at the [Altar] in the center of the Prayer Hall to get this bonus.) There are a total of two places where items can be sacrificed in the entire Wonder Building. One is in front of the Jade Yulon statue; the other is in the center of the Prayer Hall. Having already made offerings to the Yulon statue this morning and now is under a full buff, Su Yu walked towards the center of the Prayer Hall. The Prayer Hall was packed with people, bustling with activity. Su Yu relied on his [Invisibility Tech] to ignore collision volume, barely squeezing his way to the side of the [Altar]. Upon seeing Su Yus figure, the nearby players greeted him: Hello, Boss Ke! Boss Ke, what brings you here? Boss Ke, how do you feel about the completion of the Wonder Building? Nothing much, just quite happy. Su Yu casually responded, while touching the altar. The altar was about 1 meter high, with a red wood base. The pole was engraved with very exquisite patterns. Above the base was a white jade plate with a diameter of about 3 meters. As Su Yu pressed his hand on the jade plate, the attributes of the altar appeared before his eyes. [Prayer Halls Altar] Todays sacrificial items: [Spiritual Energy Coins] Number of offerings made: 0 Marvel addition: 0% The items that can be offered to the altar change every day. Sometimes monster materials are needed, sometimes equipment is needed, sometimes potions are needed A wide array of items. Todays randomly selected sacrificial item was [Spiritual Energy Coins]. If it was another item, Su Yu would have had to go through some trouble, but if its Spiritual Energy Coins, wouldnt it be easy for him to just toss them in? Su Yu reached into his backpack, and with a grand wave, ten thousand manifested spiritual energy coins were scattered into the jade plate. Ting, ting, dang, dang! The spiritual energy coins made a crisp sound as they collided with the jade plate. Immediately after, the coins melted rapidly, fully merging into the jade plate. Of course, Su Yus actions attracted the attention of the surrounding players, and they began discussing. What is Boss Ke doing? Dont you see? Hes throwing coins! Who the hell are you cursing at? I am not cursing you; he really is scattering coins! You want to curse again?! Am I wrong? Isnt he scattering coins? Can you guys stop making puns and explain how Boss Ke is so rich? Yeah, there are so many spiritual energy coins! Su Yu ignored the players discussions. As ten thousand spiritual energy coins were scattered, the attributes of the sacrificial altar changed. [The Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests sacrificial altar] Todays sacrificial offerings: [Spiritual Energy Coins] Current number of offerings: 10000 Marvel Addition: 5.3% Seems pretty good. Su Yu nodded to himself, According to this ratio, offering 190 thousand spiritual energy coins can achieve a 100% Marvel Addition, doubling the number of refugees! Su Yu was familiar with the number 190,000. The daily value of the resources needed to be offered to the [Yulon Statue] was about 190,000. Which meant, the function of the Prayer Hall was: to spend double the amount of money every day, double the bonus of the [Yulon Statue], thats quite efficient! Without further consideration, Su Yu continued to manifest spiritual energy coins and scatter them generously into the jade plate. As expected, after scattering for the 19th time, the value of the [Marvel Addition] on the panel increased to 100%. The three main additions of refugees, technology, and work efficiency were all doubled! Seeing Su Yus actions, the players around him all looked stunned. They started discussing again: Why does Boss Ke keep throwing spiritual energy coins into the jade plate? How does he have so much money? Does the jade plate have some magic that can reflect the spiritual energy coins back to Boss Ke, allowing him to continue throwing? That should be the case, but whats the point of doing this? Could it be a money-throwing show? I prefer to call it a coin-scattering performance. Hearing what these players were saying, Su Yu couldnt help twitching his mouth. He was spending money for power-ups! How did the players misunderstand it as a performance? So, Su Yu simply opened up the viewing rights of the Prayer Hall to all players. Any player could view the attributes of the [Prayer Hall sacrificial altar]. The players also chose to view it in turn. But after viewing it, many players were stunned. Boss Ke wasnt performing, but spending money to gain buffs. And the amount of money spent a whole 190,000! Many players were frightened by this number, and some even had their hearts skip a beat. 190,000! 190,000 spiritual energy coins were equivalent to 600,000 Flower Coins! In just a little while, Boss Ke had thrown away 600,000?! Who burns money like you do? Wouldnt it be better to buy a car with it? Is it necessary to spend so much for a game? Players stared at Su Yu with their eyes wide open, their minds confused. However, Su Yu did not stop. 190,000 was far from the upper limit that the sacrificial altar could bear. For the first time using it, he was determined to test the upper limit of the altar. So, Su Yu turned himself into a ruthless coin-throwing machine, continuously sprinkling more and more coins into the jade plate. The bonus of the miraculous architecture, with the infusion of a massive amount of spiritual energy coins, was getting higher and higher! Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: 194, 190 million! Causing a huge sensation across the whole network_1 Chapter 194: 194, 190 million! Causing a huge sensation across the whole network_1 Translator: 549690339 Seeing Su Yu pause briefly before resuming his extravagant spending, the surrounding players lost their composure. 190,000 is already a lot. How much are you planning to spend? Seeing the spiritual energy coins being absorbed one by one by the jade altar, many players felt a figurative pain in their chest, wishing they were the altar to receive Boss Kes munificence. Boss Ke, Boss Ke! A nearby player raised his hand and asked, Just how many spiritual energy coins do you have in your backpack? Su Yu lifted his head, Not much, barely enough to use. Seeing Su Yu was willing to answer questions, another player also raised his hand and asked, Boss Ke, do you not feel heartache spending so much money? Su Yu answered, Its fine, its really not that much money anyway. Boss Ke, if you have more money than you know what to do with, you can throw some my way! Isnt it a waste to throw it all on the altar? Throwing it on the altar can buff my territory. Can you buff my territory if I give it to you? The player was speechless: Boss Ke, Boss Ke The surrounding players eagerly asked all sorts of questions, making the atmosphere particularly lively. Players outside the grand hall noticed the commotion inside and turned their heads to look: Whats happening inside? Why is it so noisy? A player ran out from the grand hall, shouting excitedly, Come and see! Boss Ke is burning money to upgrade his territorys buffs. He has already spent more than 200,000 spiritual energy coins! The players outside were stunned, More than 20 thousand? Are you sure you didnt misread? Doing a full days tasks, selling equipment and materials, you could only earn thirty to forty spiritual energy coins. 20 thousand? There exists an amount of spiritual energy coins that uses a ten-thousand increment? Believe it if you want to. Hurry in and take a look. I guarantee your eyes will be opened! After saying this, the player hastily returned to the grand hall. The players outside exchanged glances with each other, then they all walked towards the grand hall to see for themselves. Upon entering the grand hall, the players were immediately shocked! The sacrificial value had jumped, not to over 200,000, but 330,000! Every three or four seconds, the number increased by 10,000! The new players who had just arrived also lost their composure and eagerly told their in-game friends and relatives about this. Suddenly, a huge number of players in the game started heading towards Su Yus territory, looking to broaden their horizons. The Prayer Hall was already overstuffed with people. With more players being drawn inside, the grand hall became even more crowded, resembling a subway during rush hour. Among the players, there were also many livestreamers who definitely would not let this hot topic go unnoticed. These livestreamers couldnt get to the center, so they had to pay money to exchange places with the players in front. Finally, by spending money, they reached the side of the sacrificial altar and aimed their in-game cameras at Su Yu. Offline, several livestreaming rooms appeared, showcasing Su Yu burning through money. There was also a mention of this on the official forum, stirring up a wave of discussions that spread from online to offline. In the game, Su Yu felt that the speed at which he was throwing money was a bit slow. [Marvel Addition]reached 100%, but with each 10,000 spiritual energy coin offering, the received buff decreased more and more, gradually falling from the initial 5.2% to 4% then to 3%. And he could only throw out 10,000 spiritual energy coins at a time. Who knows when he would be able to stack the buff to its limit. After some thought, Su Yu privately contacted Sky Dragon and Swift, asking them to help him throw money. The two of them, Su Yu trusted. Soon, Swift arrived outside the hall with Sky Dragon. Su Yu asked the players to make way for them, then gave each of them 500,000 spiritual energy coins from his backpack. The three of them then began to shower the sacrificial altar with money. Ding ding deng deng! A huge amount of spiritual energy coins struck against the jade altar and were completely absorbed, with the [Marvel Addition]gradually rising from 100% to 200% then to 300%. Swift reluctantly threw out the spiritual energy coins. Even though it wasnt her money, she still felt a great pain. She looked towards Su Yu, Guild Leader, we dont actually need to pursue such a high addition. With each 10,000 spiritual energy coin, our gain is getting lower and lower. Perhaps, we could save some money and use it where its more needed. Su Yu laughed, Its alright, the more needed place you speak of does not lack money. Swift: Sky Dragon meanwhile was happily throwing money, Ha ha, this is my first time spending so much money. The sound of the Spiritual energy coins striking the jade altar is so crisp, it sounds lovely. Ill bust open my fathers safe tomorrow, then go out into the streets to throw some around! Just make sure you follow through! Su Yu playfully teased Sky Dragons cute little nose and traded her another 500,000. The process of the three throwing money lasted a full 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, [Marvel Addition]finally reached its limit of [1000%]. And for that, Su Yu paid a staggering 19 million spiritual energy coins! He paid a hundred-fold the normal price for a ten-fold increase. Looking at the sacrifice total of 19 million on the altars attribute board, the whole Prayer Hall fell silent. It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. 19 million?! What exactly did they witness? In just ten short minutes, Boss Ke spent 19 million! This this One of the players wanted to speak, wanting to express his shocked emotions. But the words died in his mouth, and all he could utter was This this Especially the players who had just arrived, they were completely stunned by the number, their minds unable to process it for a long time. As for the official forum offline, it exploded! Now you could barely hear any discussion about anything else in the forum, not even about Su Yus level. The entire forum was left with just one topic C 19 million. 19 million! Guys, Im flabbergasted. Can someone please tell me that Im dreaming? Sorry, no. It cant be photoshopped, right? You are free to go online and check; the data is open to all. 19 million when converted to Flower Coins would be equal to 60 million! That cant be estimated in such a way. If all this money was dumped into the Black Market, it would definitely lead to a significant devaluation of spiritual energy coins. But even then, converting it to two or three tens of millions should be no problem. I have to admit, Boss Ke is too incredible! A while ago, I made over 2,000 spiritual energy coins from trading goods and felt extremely high and mighty. But now hell! 19 million spiritual energy coins! This surely is the largest single consumption in game history, isnt it?! That should be correct, I havent heard anyone spending tens of millions in a game. Does Boss Ke have a spiritual energy coin mine at home! The explosion on the official forum quickly led to major discussions on other platforms. The player population in Evolution is no longer the mere 100,000 it once was. Now, the number of players in Evolution is approaching tens of millions, tentatively starting to show signs of a national level online game. So, the topic of 19 million quickly spread to other major platforms. Regardless of Xue Wenlis push, this topic quickly rose to the number one position on the hot search list of various platform websites, triggering nationwide discussions. Because the number 19 million was simply too topical! Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: 195, Division of Labor, Dave’s New Plant Cultivation_1 Chapter 195: 195, Division of Labor, Daves New Plant Cultivation_1 Translator: 549690339 In the Prayer Hall, Su Yu, after browsing the attribute panel of the sacrificial altar, nodded with satisfaction. He spent 19 million spiritual energy coins to gain this buff that would only last for a day. It seemed like quite a loss, but actually, it wasnt at all. This day-long buff could increase the upgrade speed of his territory to twelve times that of the original pace! If used wisely, it could accelerate the construction of the Mage Tower in his territory by 11 days. Building a Mage Tower a day earlier would increase the victory rate of Blue Star Humans by a fraction, so this money was well spent! Besides, spending a mere 19 million spiritual energy coins a day was not a problem for him, as he had enough spiritual energy coins in his backpack to last him for a whole year, so he didnt worry at all. In the Prayer Hall, Swift secretly glanced at Su Yu, her expression somewhat complex. She knew that Su Yu was wealthy, considering that he had funded the development of the entire guild with his personal finances. But she never imagined that Su Yu would be so wealthy. Guild leader, where did you get so many spiritual energy coins from? As far as I know, our Emperor Blood Slays the Sky guild has not been able to collect as many coins for this whole period that it has been open she inquiries, before continuing in a lower voice,If you gave me that money, I could start flipping items in the auction house with my abilities and make even more money! Flipping items? Now is not the time to flip items. Su Yu shakes his head, Lets head back to the town hall! Now that we have a twelve times buff, there is still much work to be done. Okay. Seeing that Su Yu had no interest in manipulating the market, Swift sighed slightly. Now that the territory buff was activated, thick green mist spouted from the dragons head at the Yulon statue. This green mist quickly spread throughout the territory, dyeing the entire territory with a rich and deep green hue. The NPCs and players in the territory, after inhaling this green mist, felt an improvement in spirit, full of vigor. The crops in the field, weeds by the roadside, and trees also began to grow wildly beyond their normal growth cycles under the influence of the green mist. The once inconspicuous lawn had grown to submerge a players knees in just a few minutes, growing at an incredibly rapid rate. And the players had also discovered some hidden benefits. In the Prayer Hall, one of the players suddenly exclaimed, Am I seeing this right?! My experience points are increasing automatically! The sound of his voice instantly caught the attention of the surrounding players. Everyone hurried to look at their experience bars. Soon enough, they found out it was true! Every two to three seconds, they would automatically gain one experience point. Its true! My experience points are also increasing automatically! another player exclaimed in astonishment. This rate of experience gain is quite fast every 2 seconds gains +1 point, which gives an hour of 1800 experience points. Holy cow, this is like the speed of leveling up! Indeed, its almost like my own leveling speed! Is this a hidden effect of the green mist? Leveling up just by being AFK, this is too cool! The players were excited, the atmosphere was booming. At this time, Su Yu, Swift, and Sky Dragon, each riding on their mounts, were heading towards the [Town Hall]. Swift, now we need to pay attention to three things. Su Yu ordered. Go ahead. The first thing is about refugees. Su Yu stated, Now our [Refugee Attractiveness] is twelve times what it was before, you know what this means, right? Of course I do. Swifts expression grew serious, It means we can receive up to 240 refugees every two hours! The current population of our territory is 343. If Prosperity Level and Livability Level remain above ninety for the next two hours, our territory can be upgraded to [Large Village], in four hours to [Huge Village], and in eight hours to [Small Town]! A three-tier jump in the territorys level within just one day, indeed, was a great challenge for them! Correct, refugees must be settled well. To settle these many refugees all at once, while also ensuring the prosperity and livability level is a huge challenge for us. Su Yu continued, As for the second thing, it is city construction. After the territory is upgraded, the buildings in the territory need to be upgraded too, and moreover, we also need to construct our next wonder. But this is quite easy to solve, I plan to recruit 1,000 players as temporary workers. As long as the money is right, construction shouldnt be a problem. Its your money, do what you want with it. Swift responded, expressionless. As for the third thing, it is monster attacks. Su Yu held up three fingers. Oh right! There are the monster attacks. Swifts expression gradually became serious. When the territory was upgraded from the Small Village to Medium Village, there had been a monster attack. But that monster attack was quite simple, and the players had easily crushed the attacking monsters. But for the subsequent attacks, the difficulty of the monster attacks would surely increase. And due to the short preparation time, it would be difficult for them to train enough NPC soldiers, hence the pressure to defend the city might be quite high. Guild leader, we could ask the Elite Team from the Relevant Department guild to help with the defenses, we should be able to handle the monster attacks with their power. Swift suggested. Thats what I was thinking too. Su Yu nods, Then lets divide the work, Swift. I will handle the monster attacks and recruit refugees, you will handle the settling the refugees and building construction, how about it? No problem. Swift instantly responded. What about me? What about me? Seeing that Su Yu didnt mention her, Sky Dragon raised her hand to ask. You can follow me. Su Yu gently pinched Sky Dragons chubby little face, Lets go recruit refugees together, we could use your good luck. Alright. Sky Dragon stuck out her lips. Just then, once again, Sky Dragon received a Lightning Warning from the system. But she was already used to Su Yus behavior and simply clicked Cancel. Simultaneously, when Su Yu and the others arrived back at the town hall, at [Crazy Dave]s plantation on southern side of the village. Dave was now without a doubt the most popular NPC in the territory. Not only was he an epic talent, but also the [Sunflowers] and [Pea Shooters], amongst other Demonic Plants that he cultivated, were incredibly adorable and were very much liked by female players. In Daves plantation, apart from the five players that Su Yu assigned to help him, five more female players and two male players were present. The seven of these players volunteered to be Daves assistants. So, although the plantation wasnt big, it was quite lively. In the plantation, Dave crouched in the experimental field and watched closely at a crooked [Sunflower]. He took out a pen and paper, recorded on his notebook, Experiment 43, unsuccessful. Its alright Dave. A player comforted, Failure is the mother of success. As long as the path is correct and we dont stray, well eventually succeed in cultivating a new plant! Youre right. Dave stood up from the fieldside, brushing the soil from his hands, ready to rest before starting the next experiment. However, right at that moment, a thick green mist spread to the plantation, the spiritual energy concentration in the yard began to increase dramatically. Initially startled, Dave then became overjoyed! With a sudden increase in the concentration of spiritual energy, a lightbulb went off in his mind C with this approach, he might succeed with the experiment. He called out to the players in the yard, Everyone, I just thought of an effective method! The success of this experiment may now depend on this one attempt! Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: 196, 【Twin Sunflowers】_1 Chapter 196: 196, Twin Sunflowers_1 Translator: 549690339 Mermaid, go and exchange for a 30% concentration of the Solution of Green Ivy and drop 3 drops on each plant. Understood. Theres no wife in the wife cake, you grind the scales of the [Red Puffer] into powder and sprinkle it on each plant, 3 grams for each. Alright. Winter of Love, you go fetch water, remember to soak the bones of [Blowfishmen] in the water Under Daves command, players in the plantation got busy, starting the 44th experiment. This time Dave planted more [Sunflowers]. In the previous 43 experiments, only 10 sunflowers were planted for easier care. But this time, Dave planted 30 sunflowers at once and sprinkled more abundant solutions on each of them. Hopefully, with the huge boost from the Spiritual Energy, he can mutate the species he wants! Sunflower seeds were being planted into soil one by one by Dave. Players, following Daves instructions, were busily watering the seeds with various potions. Now, the growth speed of plants in this territory was very fast. After merely 10 minutes, 12 sunflower seeds emerged from the soil, sprouting tender new shoots. Seeing these shoots, Dave nodded approvingly, A survival rate of 40%, not bad at all! Yes, indeed. A player agreed, If it were under previous Spiritual Energy conditions and we used such a large dosage of potions, probably none of them would survive. A female player named Winter of Love also nodded, Yeah! Forget the other things, the bones of Blowfishmen are extremely poisonous. It is rare to see plants survive when being watered with them. Dave scratched his head as he laughed, Things are different now. The Spiritual Energy is several times more abundant now, and plants are much more resilient Then Dave clapped his hands loudly, Everybody listen up! Lets take out all the [Sunstones] from the storeroom and place them beside each plant. Place 10 stones beside each plant. Place 10 stones?! The surrounding players were shocked. A male player named Mermaid exclaimed, Dave, previously we burnt all the sunflower plants with just 3 [Sunstones]. This time you are straight up using 10 stones? Isnt this too risky? Its fine. Dave stroked his beard, You have to trust my judgment. And also, trust in the miracles of life. Well okay. Since Dave insisted, the players didnt say anything further and went towards the storeroom. 5 minutes later, players placed [Sunstones] one by one next to the sunflower seedlings. Once activated, [Sunstones] emit bright light and high heat, just like miniature suns. The seedlings clearly couldnt stand such intense light and heat. Shortly after the [Sunstones] were placed, five plants started to brown and wilt. The growth of the other seven was also heavily restricted to varying degrees. As expected, it would already be a miracle, to believe in life under such harsh conditions, if any of these could survive. Winter of Love looked at the burnt sunflower seedlings with some sympathy. Indeed, survival alone would be quite remarkable. Players nodded in agreement. In the following 10 minutes, four out of the remaining seven seedlings couldnt bear the heat, got dried up, and turned into dead twigs. Only three seedlings continued to grow stubbornly. However, these three seedlings seemed to also realize that they couldnt continue growing under the previous condition and chose to mutate in order to handle this crisis. One seedling chose to sprout a lot of leaves to counter the intense light and heat; The second seedling chose to shed all its branches and leaves and only keep its trunk to retain water; The third seedling chose to bifurcate at the stem, growing an entirely new branch, planning to use a crown of two flowers to absorb the extra light and heat. The third was exactly what Dave needed! Seeing that this plant began to cultivate a crown of two flowers, his hand clutching a shovel trembled slightly, Finally, we see the mutation we want! Quick, reduce the [Sunstones] to 7 pieces! The players quickly took action and claimed the three [Sunstones]. With the light around them dimming, the growing conditions for the sunflower sapling eased significantly. In anticipation, Dave and the players watched as the sapling sprouted a pale yellow bud at the end of each of its two stems. Once mature, the sunflower would have two crowns. Having produced two crowns, the cultivation work this time could be considered a great success! Dave, touching the tender buds of the sunflower with trembling hands, was overwhelmed with emotion, We finally did it! Having been in the Domain for a month and a half, he finally had a work to present to the adults. Yes, we did it! The players were also very delighted. Everyone pitched in significantly in the cultivation of this mutant plant. Quickly notify the Guild Leader, let him know about this good news! The Guild Leader will surely be thrilled when he hears about this! The players in the garden began to chatter away in the guild chat channel, and some directly messaged Swift. Three minutes later, Su Yu hurriedly dashed into the plantation, Dave, did you succeed in the cultivation? Of course! Dave turned sideways, proudly showing Su Yu the sunflower with two crowns. The two crowns of the sunflower just bloomed, both still very tender. However, the whole plant was thriving and growing extremely well. Su Yu activated the [Insight] spell, clearly seeing the attributes of the sunflower. [Twin Sunflowers] Type: Plant Attributes: Can produce 2 units of [Sunshine] every sunny day. [Sunshine] can be absorbed and transformed into Experience Points, and can also be used to exchange for plants at Aphi [Crazy Dave] (14,36). Note: A mutated form of [Sunflower], possessing superior seeds. Upon seeing the attributes of the sunflower, Su Yu was overjoyed. In his previous life, [Sunflowers] were the main source of Experience Points for average players, accounting for about 60% of the total. Now that it had mutated, the output of Sunshine had doubled! This was a big deal for all of humanity, and the impact it would have in the later stage could be as significant as seizing a Spiritual Spring Eye, influencing the entire human battle situation! Thank you, Tyro! Su Yu overwhelmed with emotion, rushed forward, and gave Dave a big hug. Speak, what reward do you want? Would 100,000 spiritual energy coins be enough? The more Su Yu looked at Daves old face, the more pleasurable it felt, and he was even tempted to steal a kiss. Err, Sir, it was my duty. Dave, not expecting such an intense reaction from Su Yu, awkwardly rubbed the corner of his clothes. The female players who saw this scene, their eyes lit up. They quickly gathered in a group, excitedly discussing: Look, I told you! Daves the one, Tinas nothing compared to him! Before I didnt believe, but now it seems The Guild Leader is really very warm towards Dave! Im definitely shipping this couple! Daves stock is on fire, sell off Tinas stock, princess stock in a downfall, investing all in Dave. Sisters, do we want to get in a forum fight with the Tina party? Hearing the dialogue of these female players, Su Yu released Dave with a face of disbelief. You ladies, could you not discuss these messy things, okay? Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: 197, Is my boyfriend okay? _1 Chapter 197: 197, Is my boyfriend okay? _1 Translator: 549690339 The successful cultivation of the [Twin Sunflowers] lifted Su Yus spirits considerably! In the central square of Aphi village. Before 343 villagers, 507 guild members, and 1000 temporary workers, Su Yu heaped praises on Dave. Dave, heres your reward of 100,000 spiritual energy coins! I hope you can continue your efforts and cultivate even more high-quality Sun plants, Su Yu said, as he handed over a silver Magic Crystal Card to Dave. Thank you, my lord. Dave took the Magic Crystal Card in a daze, feeling as if he were dreaming. A month ago, he was still worrying about his livelihood. Could he really buy a house in Orleans City with the bounty hed just received? The change was staggering. Behind Dave, the female player Xunlian Winter gently tugged at his sleeve. Dave snapped back to reality and quickly said, Oh, my lord, I have something to mention. Please, go ahead. Xunlian Winter, Mermaid, and a few others have been designing a mushroom that can produce sunlight at night, called the [Sun Mushroom]. However, its only a concept at this point and we arent sure if we can make it a reality. Go ahead confidently, resources are well supplied! Su Yu patted Dave on the shoulder: If you succeed, theres a bonus of 200,000 for you. Youll get 100,000, and those who assisted you will share the remaining 100,000. Thank you, president! The players assisting Dave were overjoyed. 12 of them sharing 100,000! The thought filled them with energy. The other guild members and temporary workers present watched them with envy. What a bunch of lucky bastards, nabbing a job with such a hefty reward. Su Yu coughed lightly to draw everyones attention. Once he had everyones attention, he slowly said: There are three primary issues current plaguing our region that I want to discuss with you. The first one is, refugees Su Yu elaborately repeated the three issues he had discussed with Swift. After addressing all three issues, he continued to emphasize, This is a crucial time for our region, and its going to be the busiest time for all of you. Every persons salary will be doubled during this period! I hope no one drops the ball at this critical juncture. Salaries doubled? The eyes of everyone present brightened. Especially the temporary workers. They were originally drawn by the high salaries Su Yu offered, and now they were being doubled? How could there be such a good deal? Boss Ke is mighty! The president is generous! We will absolutely complete the task! We wont drop the ball! Cheers resounded across the square. Alright, everyone get to work! Su Yu waved his hand grandly, signifying the start of the regions construction effort. Half an hour later, at the western entrance of Aphi Village where the refugees were being received. Twelve large pots were set up, filled with bubbling meat soup that filled the air with its aroma for miles. Guild recruitment players and some temporary workers were busy here, some preparing meat soup, some distributing clothes to refugees, and others preparing registers to record the numbers of these refugees. Sky Dragon Lolli had idle time on her hands. She was sitting on the Howling Moon Wolf Snowy and playing with it by tying a piece of meat to a tree branch. Not far from the recruitment group, a goblin in formal wear was directing carriers to move supplies here: Hurry, time is money my friends. Vina, come here for a moment. Su Yu stood on a small mound behind the recruitment group, waving at the goblin. This goblin was, of course, Veena Blackgold. Hearing Su Yus summon, he immediately ran over: Boss Nemesis, what can I do for you? Veena Blackgold, having been saved by Su Yu once, now maintains a loyalty rating of 100, making her Su Yus most loyal employee. How is the handling of goods within the territory going? Su Yu asked. Rest assured, Boss Nemesis, the rotation of goods is smooth, and there have been no problems, replied Veena Blackgold with pride. The necessities needed to settle the refugees, such as clothes, blankets, and salt, all have been purchased in Orleans City and loaded onto ships. The first batch of these goods has already arrived at the territory. In addition, the weapons, armors, bows and arrows, and other war supplies you asked me to buy have been negotiated with the sellers. They will arrive in Orleans City this afternoon. Very good! Su Yu was exceptionally satisfied with Veena Blackgolds work. Indeed, she was an epic talent. Veena, I have another task for you. Please let me know. Take this to the lords manor in Orleans City, and show it to Lord Claude. Su Yu took the Princesss token from his bag and handed it to Veena Blackgold: Tell him that our territory is under monster invasion, and we require an elite force of five hundred to assist. Su Yu was most worried about not being able to hold off the last few waves of monster attacks, so he began thinking of ways to utilize NPC resources. He also added: Dont forget the gift. I will give you 200,000 spiritual energy coins for your expenses. Veena Blackgold accepted the token and the Magic Crystal Card handed to her by Su Yu. Realizing the importance of the task, her face became serious: Boss Nemesis, I will complete this task. Go! Su Yu patted her shoulder. Not long after Veena Blackgold left, a rustling sound came from the woods on the west. Are the refugees coming? The Sky Dragon riding on Snowy came to Su Yus side and jumped down from the Howling Moon Wolf. They should be. Lets go and see. Su Yu held Sky Dragons hand, and they headed towards the source of the sound. In the woods, dozens of refugees emerged, drawn out by the aroma of meat. When they saw the large pot filled with meat, the refugees were almost consumed by their cravings, constinuosuly swallowing their own saliva. May we ask, is this Aphi village? We saw a notice recruiting refugees in the city, and we came over right away. The refugees questioned Su Yu upon seeing him. Indeed, this is Aphi village, and I am its lord, Nemesis, Su introduced himself. Since you all have chosen my land, we are family from now on. Come, first have a bowl of meat soup to fill your stomachs. Everyone gets a share! After your soup, head over there to get clothes. Again, everyone gets a share! The refugees couldnt believe what they heard, their eyes widening in disbelief. Were they not only being offered meat soup, but also clothes? In other territories, not to mention clothes or meat soup, you might not even get a piece of dark bread! Thank you, Lord Nemesis! Out of gratitude, the refugees kneeled and pledged loyalty to Su Yu, boosting their loyalty to him! Simultaneously, Su Yu also received a system notification: Ding, your territory [Aphi Village] received 236 refugees. Among them, there are 42 ordinary talents and 3 excellent talents. Hmm, the number of talented people recruited is indeed impressive with Sky Dragons help! Su Yu was very satisfied with the number of talents he had acquired. Currently, [Aphi Village] is a medium-level village. The chances of ordinary talents appearing among the refugees are 12%, and excellent talents have a 0.24% chance. With Sky Dragons help, not only were there more ordinary talents, but also 3 excellent talents emerged. They truly deserved the label of European nobles! Sky, you always manage to make a difference! praised Su Yu. Hehe, are you going to reward me? the little Lolita twinkled her eyes. Reward? What would you like? Su Yu was somewhat puzzled. Surely the little Lolita wasnt short on money? Do you want to be my boyfriend when I turn 18? Sky Dragon suddenly asked earnestly. Su Yu: Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: 198、Orleans City Lord’s Manor_1 Chapter 198: 198Orleans City Lords Manor_1 Translator: 549690339 If youre 18 Alright then, when you turn 18, I agree to you being my girlfriend, Su Yu answered straightforwardly. The Sky Dragon is only 14 now. By the time she turns 18, maybe all the humans will be destroyed! No need to think so far ahead. Its a deal! Come, lets make a pinky promise. The little girl held out her pinky towards Su Yu. Pinky promise, Su Yu also extended his pinky and hooked it with hers. Its settled then, from now on youre my boyfriend! The Sky Dragon hugged Su Yus arm affectionately. But suddenly, it seemed like she thought of something. So she asked, As your future girlfriend, shouldnt I have a bit of a special privilege? What do you want to do? Su Yu had a bad premonition. Of course, it is to take on Dave. Now Im the rightful one! The Sky Dragon jumped onto the back of the Howling Moon Wolf, Snowy, lets go! Were going to take on Dave! Howl~ The Howling Moon Wolf howled and quickly headed to the south of the village with the little girl. Su Yu: Watching the small girls back as she left, he twitched at the corner of his mouth, not sure what to say. After the refugee recruitment was completed, the players of the recruitment team brought all the refugees back to the village for proper placement. At this time, all the players in the territory received a system announcement: [Aphi Village] population has reached 400, successfully promoted to [Large Village]. The expansion of the village pressured the surrounding monsters habitat, so in 30 minutes, some monsters will attack Aphi Village, please be ready to defend! Average level of this monster siege[12], total number of monsters: [1333]. Including ordinary monsters [1200], Elite Monsters [120], boss monsters [12], and elite boss [1]. Countdown starts 29:56. See the system announcement, several players lit up: Monster siege? Are the monsters about to attack again? This time there are 200 more monsters than the last time, monster level is 2 higher, the difficulty has not increased much. I got a lot of monster materials and equipment from the last monster siege, I hope I can get a good harvest this time too. Get your weapons everybody, lets kick some ass! During the monster siege, the probability of monsters dropping equipment and material is twice as usual, so all the players are itching to have a go. Su Yu didnt take this monster siege to heart. The intensity of this monster siege is not high, a mere 1000 plus level 12 wild monsters, they dont even need the guild players to move. The players watching the drama in Prayer Hall can handle them. What Su Yu really worried about was the monster siege after the territory upgrades to [Town]. The level of the monsters in those waves would be very high, several levels or even more than a dozen levels higher than the players! By that time, the level difference would be so high that even if the players poured in their lives, it would be hard to win without the help of NPC troops. When the time comes, it will be the time to show Su Yus connections. However, Su Yu will not just do nothing. He opened the private chat interface and entered the [Redridge Mountain C&C intelligence collection group] chat room. This chat room was created during the 25th mission of the Tina line last time, it was never dismissed, and the five players like [Japanese Nuclear Waste] are still in it. In the chat room, Su Yu directly said: Nuclear Waste, you five have seen the game announcement, right? Of course, we saw it. Nuclear Waste quickly replied. And he added a surprised emoji after the reply, obviously, he didnt expect Su Yu to speak at this time. In this monster siege, you five will assist me in commanding the war. After the siege, I will tell you guys about a few rewarding hidden missions, so you guys can get some high-quality equipment and skills to catch up with the elite players of major guilds. After observing for these two days, Su Yu found that the five-man team of Nuclear Waste is capable and cooperative, he decided to focus on cultivating them. Su Yu knows a lot of low-level, well-rewarded hidden missions. He doesnt need the rewards for these missions, so he can use them to reward them and cultivate an elite team. Okay, President, we will try our best to complete the mission! Nuclear Waste immediately promised. Then you guys come to me, Im at the west entrance of the village. You can also change the name of this chat room to [Monster Siege Command]. Now, each of you five should create a hundred-person chat room and bring all the guild players in according to their occupations. After the monster siege starts, I will issue commands in this chat room, and you guys will pass the commands to other chat rooms Su Yu began to arrange tasks to prepare for the coming monster siege. As for why create five chat rooms instead of directly commanding in the guild channel? Thats because the guild channel has been occupied by Swift, who is issuing various building instructions. To avoid confusion, they have to open new chat rooms. Just when Aphi Village was bustling with activity, 40 kilometers due west, in the city lords manor of Orleans City. In a large conference room of the city lords manor, the city lord, Claude Strathrow, sat in the main seat, casually savoring a cup of strong tea. Four senior staff members sat below him. City Lord Claude took a sip of the strong tea, put down the cup, and said, What about the matter of the other world adventurer [Nemesis], how is the intelligence department doing? Lord City Lord, the life information of Nemesis has been investigated, and I have also read the report compiled by the intelligence department. The leading senior staff stood up and answered respectfully. Oh? Then recite it to me. Okay. This staff member organized his thoughts and slowly began to speak: Nemesis is currently a first-order magician. Four months ago, Nemesis provoked an attack from the eighth-order powerhouse [Star-forged Dragon King] in Nolan Village After that, he took a handwritten letter from the village chief of Nolan Village to Goldfinch City to meet with the princess The battle above Kaishi Town, Nemesis used a [Sixth-order Temporary Experience Scroll] to transform into a six-order powerhouse and successfully rescued the princess The staff member recounted Su Yus experiences in the game in detail. City Lord Claude did not interrupt, quietly sipping his tea and listening. After the staff finished speaking, he put down his tea cup, clapped slowly and powerfully: Wonderful! Wonderful! Such experiences in just a few months, this Nemesis is not to be underestimated! The staff member laughed and said, Lord City Lord, are you still going to do something about Nemesis? After all, he is the life-saver of the princess and is close to Tina, the head of the legion. Of course No! Claudes expression suddenly turned cold, he picked up the precious porcelain cup from the Pandamen Empire in front of him and suddenly crushed it: He must be taught a lesson, he cant think that as the lord of this city I am weak and can be bullied! Claudes sharp gaze swept all the staff in the room: I know about the characteristics of otherworldly adventurers, they will not truly die, but will resurrect after a short time after death. My colleagues, if I want to teach Nemesis a lesson, besides repeatedly killing him, do we have better methods? ps: Sorry, I drank and chatted with a client too late today, there might not be a second update today. Ill make up for it tomorrow! Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: 199. Lord Claude’s Plan, Territory Development_1 Chapter 199: 199. Lord Claudes Plan, Territory Development_1 Translator: 549690339 The chief staff member let out a silent sigh, but his expression remained completely normal: Lord Mayor, if you really want to teach Nemesis a lesson, I suggest we target his territory. Territory? Where is Nemesiss territory? The Lord Mayors eyes shifted, showing a glimmer of interest. Checking the register on his desk, the staff member replied: According to our records, Nemesiss territory is downstream of the Moonlight River, approximately 30 kilometers from Orleans City. Downstream of the Moonlight River, got it. The eyes of Lord Mayor Claude narrowed slightly, his gaze becoming cold and calculating: Nemesis manipulated Tina Garcia to kill my uncle Milton, causing significant losses for the Nightingale Commerce. Its high time we gave Nemesis a gift! KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK. A dull knock came from the wooden door of the meeting room. Claude and his staff stopped their discussion, looking in the direction of the door. An elderly butler dressed in a black cotton uniform entered the room: Master, its me. I apologize for interrupting your meeting. Ah, its you, Hemet. Claude relaxed back in his chair, crossed his arms, What is the important matter? Claude knew his old butler Hemet well. Hemet would never intrude on a meeting without a good reason. Since he was here, it meant that something had come up or Hemet had something to say that was related to what they were discussing. The old butler respectfully bowed to the attendees, saying: Master, the goblin[VenaBlack Gold]is here, and he carries the token given by Nemesis as a symbol of his role as the emissary of the Princess. Oh? Claudes eyes narrowed slightly. They were discussing Nemesis, and ironically, one of Nemesis men had arrived. Claude rubbed his chin, thought for a moment, then stood up. His gaze swept over his staff: I will meet with the goblin. Meanwhile, everyone, stay here, do not leave. Understood. The staff members quickly answered. Then, Claude got up and left the meeting room, leaving his staff waiting patiently. A few minutes later, Claude returned to the meeting room, walking with the stride of a dragon and the fierceness of a tiger. Compared to when he left, there was no noticeable change in his expression. Lord Mayor, what did the Goblin say? the chief staff member asked. He didnt say much. Claude sat in the main seat, his expression somewhat strange: Nemesiss territory is suffering from a monster attack, and he asked for 500 elite soldiers to assist him in the defense. And you? Well, of course, Ive sent our aid. Claude revealed a smile: As colleagues working together for the Empire, I should undoubtedly help in such a small matter. Is that so? The staff members eyes shifted, Lord Mayor, are you planning to sabotage these elite soldiers and backstab Nemesis? Who knows? Claude did not deny nor confirm. But Nemesis is not a fool. The staff member reminded, Nemesis knows very well that he has severely offended you, so he will definitely be wary of the elite soldiers you send. If you want to successfully target Nemesis, you would need to out-think him. Ha! Nemesis is not a fool, am I one? Claude snorted coldly, then waved his hand dismissively: Rest assured, I have a perfect plan in mind. Even if Tina Garcia brings the entire Unicorn Knights to help defend Nemesiss territory, he cant hope to hold it! The attending staff, The Lord Mayor is starting to come up with his own plans. Isnt this leaving them, the staff, useless? What will they do if they lose their jobs? This question is urgent and immediate! The scene shifts back to Aphi Village. With the aid of the 12-fold Speed Gear boost, the grand construction operation in Aphi Village began! The entire village has now turned into a large construction site. The farmer craftsmen, responsible for construction, under the assistance of a large number of players, were upgrading all the buildings in the village. The [Houses], [Town Hall], [Tavern] were all being fortified and upgraded. It was like a large sawmill. However, some functional buildings cannot be directly upgraded, like the [Bakery], [Smithy], [General Store]. These can only upgrade their building levels by fulfilling a certain number of orders. But it was not difficult to complete the orders. Under the command of Swift, in order to upgrade the [Bakery], the Town Hall issued orders to [Bakery], letting a portion of players learn the [Chef] profession and complete the orders. Once the conditions for the order were satisfied, the responsible players got to work, hammering away, and the building successfully upgraded. Except for preparing for the monster siege, Su Yu spent most of his time in the town hall researching technologies. The research speed of the technologies was boosted 12 times. It was astonishingly fast. As technology after technology unlocked, more and more new buildings continued to appear on the land of Aphi Village. [Market], [Hospital], [Theater], [Herb Garden], [Irrigation Canal] Swift made diligent use of the over 200 newly received refugees, arranged their accommodation, and put them to work on the territory construction, giving them fair remuneration. So at the beginning of the upgrade, due to a large influx of people which led to a plummet down to 70 in the territorys [Habitability], it quickly recovered and after an hour, it returned back to a high position of 90. 2 kilometers north of the village, Old Carpenter Brooke was leading more than a dozen villagers and over 300 players working on the second wonder C [Pandaman Terracotta Army]. The construction period for a wonder is very long, but for the long-term consideration of the territory, it was necessary to build. Moreover, the [Pandaman Terracotta Army] is a military wonder, which slightly makes up for the lack of NPC military strength in Aphi Village. Half an hour later, the second monster siege on the territory officially began. However, there is not much to say about this siege. Just in the Prayer Hall, nearly 10,000 players gathered to spectate. After seeing the invasion notice, quite a few players crowded over here. So, when faced with nearly 10,000 players cutting off escape routes, the siege monsters didnt even get close to the village, they were completely annihilated. After successfully defending the village, Su Yu received the defense rewards: [Food] x2000, [Gold] x600, 40 leather armors, 50 long swords, 30 longbows, 5000 feather arrows. Su Yu instructed his men to move these rewards from the town hall to the barracks. Meanwhile, he messaged Swift: Swift, keep an eye out for talented fighters, archers, and mages in the territory, and allow them to form an army. Im going offline for a while, Ill be back in an hour and a half. Offline? Swift was taken aback. Su Yu replied, Yes, our game time is only 12 hours per day. If we do not go offline to accumulate game time, we might miss out on many important events in the game. When youre not busy, keep an eye on your online frequency and make sure to accumulate enough time. Swift replied: I wont overdo it, and I will control the frequency of my logins to keep enough time. Uh huh, you have been working hard these past few days., after Su Yu said these words, his avatar grayed out and he left the game. Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: 200. The Third Wave of Monster Siege_1 Chapter 200: 200. The Third Wave of Monster Siege_1 Translator: 549690339 One and a half hours later, Su Yu returned to the game. By this point, almost all structures within the village have been upgraded at least once. The Recruitment Team players brought back the latest batch of 242 displaced people, all of whom returned to the village. When Su Yu logged in, he first checked the property panel of his territory. The current territorial properties were: [Aphi Village] Level: Giant Village Population: 811/1000 Prosperity: 86/100 Livability: 68/100 Resources: Food 2568, Wood 17569, Stone 2567, Gold 624, Iron 426. The villages resources were very plentiful, alleviating any short-term worries about a lack of construction material or gold for technology upgrades. Both [Prosperity] and [Livability] took a sharp hit with the arrival of the new batch of displaced people. But this wasnt an issue. After all, there was a good two hours before the next arrival of displaced people. That was more than enough time to restore both values to over 90. As the population of the territory increased once again, Su Yu received a system notice: [Aphi Village] population exceeds 600 successfully promoting to [Giant Village]. The enlargement of the villages area pressured the surrounding monsters living space, so, 30 minutes from now, a new group of monsters will attack Aphi Village. Prepare your defenses. The average level of this siege monster [14], total number of monsters [1557]. Among them, normal monsters [1400], elite monsters [140], leader monsters [14], superior leader monsters [2], rare leader monsters [1]. Countdown begins: 29:57. The average level of the monsters laying siege this time was 14, matching the average players level within the guild. Inwardly, Su Yu reckoned, We should be able to defend this wave of monsters if guild players work together. They can also gain some experience and equipment. But we must call for external assistance for the next wave, and we need to prepare in advance for that. With this in mind, he opened a private chat window to connect with [The range is the truth]: Are you guys ready? Its two-and-a-half hours until the next monster attack. The next wave will likely be 17 or 18 level monsters, numbering around 2000. Snow Leopard was offline dealing with issues in Lingwu Mountain Spring Eye, and hadnt logged in yet, so Su Yu could only get in touch with Range is the Truth. Range is the Truth readily agreed to help Su Yu defend the village. Upon receiving the private message, he promptly replied: Alright, well be there in two hours. If the monsters are level 17 or 18, then well have to take this seriously. The average level of the Relevant Department guilds Elite Team was also around 18. The monsters levels werent far off from theirs, and their numbers were significant. They definitely needed to approach this seriously, otherwise, they might end up in danger. Great, looking forward to your arrival! replied Su Yu, before closing his private chat with him. Then he opened the [Monster Siege Command Headquarters] chat room: Nuclear Waste, the five of you get ready, your moment of challenge has arrived. Understood, Chairman. We have already grouped the guild players by profession and would be rallying outside the village in 15 minutes. Nuclear Waste answered. Half an hour later, a faint yellow halo spread outward from the centre of Aphi village. It continued to expand until it reached two kilometers outside of the village and remained hovering in that state. All wild animals and birds vanished under its influence, and Aphi Village fell into an eerie tranquillity. The tranquillity before the storm. Is this it? Many players inside the village perked up, they knew a faint yellow halo symbolised the imminent monster attack. System Bulletin: Aphi Village Monster Siege will soon initiate Rumble A low, resonating sound rumbled in from the distance, and the ground under the players feet began to tremble slightly. Shortly after, a large number of monsters spawned at the location of the halo and started advancing towards Aphi villages wooden wall. [Fire Bunny lv13], [Spiky Hedgehog lv14], [Forest Bear lv15], [Dew Elf lv16], [Shadow Anaconda lv16] The formation of the sieging monsters was meticulous. [Forest Bear] with its high defense and substantial hit points was at the front, serving as the tank of the monsters; [Shadow Anaconda], in stealth mode, wrapped around the bear and rushed towards the targets, launching swift and ruthless attacks with its sharp fangs, thus functioning as the assassin among the monsters; [Fire Bunny] cast [Fireball Skill], and the [Fire Bunny Elite] even cast [Rain of Fire] and [Firestorm], playing the role of AOE mage among the monsters; [Spiky Hedgehog] could fire its poisonous heaps towards its enemies, functioning as the archer among the monsters; [Dew Elf] could replenish life points of surrounding monsters using the dew it carried, acting as the priest amongst the monsters. The players formation was similar to that of the sieging monsters, with tanks at the front; warrior assassins were mixed with tanks; priests, archers and other ranged professions were either stationed at the back row or on the wooden wall. As the monsters slowly approached, the atmosphere started to tense up. Players struck first. Arrows and spells cut through the air, focusing fire on the [Dew Elf] and [Fire Bunny] in the back row C the two monsters posing the greatest threat to the players. The monsters did not yield either. The spikes from the Hedgehog and the fireballs from the Fire Bunny continually flew towards the players back row and the walls of the city, taking away beams of white light; the colossal Bear crashed into the densest area of players and began rampaging, while the Anaconda lunged at the players throats like lightning. The battle heated up. Both sides had similar levels, but the players had far more teamwork compared to the monsters; however, the monsters had the numerical advantage. Thus, once the battle reached a boiling point, it was surprisingly difficult to determine the outcome. Su Yu quickly found himself in the role of a Fire Fighting Captain. He used the [Invisibility Skill] to approach the rare Boss [Spiky Hedgehog Leader lv18 (Rare)]. With one [Lesser Fireball Skill], he managed to kill it instantly. Before he had time to catch his breath, he received a message in the chat room. Nuclear Waste: Boss Ke! A Fire Bunny boss with tremendous spell power appeared on the east side of the village, where a single spell killed over twenty players and ripped a hole in our eastern defense. Su Yu: Alright, Ill be right there. One minute later. Godzilla: Boss Ke, a huge snake appeared on the west side of the village, and many players are terrified. Su Yu: Let them cry for a while, Ill be right there. Another minute passed. Nuclear Waste: Boss Ke, a Dew Elf appeared on the north side of the village, and its really hard to deal with because it doesnt lose any health. Su Yu: Im on my way A few dozen seconds later. Mutant: Boss Ke, based on the players report, a group of sahaguin has appeared in the river to the south of the village. There were never any monsters from this direction before. Su Yu: Ill go check it out Boss Ke Boss Ke For the next ten or so minutes, Su Yu constantly darted around the village, putting out fires and engaging in combat. It was so frantic that he began doubting whether he had become a nanny. Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: 201, Departments Assist, The Fourth Monster Invasion (Updated)_1 Chapter 201: 201, Departments Assist, The Fourth Monster Invasion (Updated)_1 Translator: 549690339 In the end, Su Yu really didnt want to run anymore. He said in the commands chat room, Dont call me if anything happens next, you guys handle it yourself. This siege is to train your commanding capabilities, not my running skills. My nickname isnt Ke Run Run. Nuclear wastewater: Uh, okay. Tritium treasure: Okay, but on the flip side, the nickname Ke Run Run sounds kind of cute Mutant (cat form): Meow. Nuclear pollution: But Boss Ke, Im currently on the northern side of the village. I really cant handle this! Nuclear pollution is the only female player in the five-person team. There are not many monsters on the northern side of the village where shes stationed, but they are quite tricky. Especially a [Forest Giant Bear] boss that is almost god-like, with an extraordinary kill score, frustrated the players. She wanted to call out to Boss Ke, but he said she needed to handle it herself. Her face instantly fell. Su Yu thought for a moment and replied, In that case, you take players from the guild on the north side to the east and west sides for support. I can guard the north by myself. Nuclear wastewater: Guard solo? Tritium treasure: Guard solo? Boss Ke, youre not joking, right? Nuclear pollution: Boss Ke, can you really hold the fort alone? There are so many monsters here! Su Yu: Dont worry, Im super brave. You lead the retreat. Su Yu summoned Dima and headed towards the north of the village. Upon reaching the frontline of the battle between monsters and players, he charges in and his area spell starts burning within the pile of monsters. After his area-of-effect spells [Rain of Fire] and [Flash Chain] are upgraded to the legendary quality, he can decrease the cooldown time by reducing its power. Su Yu is now a Level 31 2nd Rank Mage. Releasing a third of the force of the area spell is enough to instantaneously kill a besieging monster. Therefore, the cooldown of his two area spells has been compressed to 2-3 seconds, allowing him almost non-stop casting. Moreover, Su Yu has a [Rock Elemental] summoned with five times the power, providing group taunt. No monster can escape his spells reach. As he battles, Su Yu quickly pushes the frontline to the edge of the faint yellow halo. Block the halo and kill! The besieging monsters have just teleported out of the halo when they are torn into pieces by Su Yus spells. Simple, convenient, and most importantly, he doesnt have to run around. After Su Yus arrival, the players on the northern side were essentially unemployed and could only go support the other two sides of the village. However, as they left, they all unconsciously looked at Su Yu as if he were a monster. Brothers, we are a group of 150, and Boss Ke is just one. I know right! We, 150 of us, are barely holding off against monsters on the north side, but Boss Ke is chasing after them and killing them. Today, I finally understand the gap. Why is Boss Ke stronger than 150 of us combined? The players discussed as they rushed to the east and west of the village. With the players in the north distracted, the situation on both the east and west sides quickly stabilized. As time slowly passed, the besieging monsters were gradually wiped out. Another 10 minutes later, after the last attacking monster fell, the fourth wave of monster attack officially ended. The guild also paid a hefty price during this round of the monster attack. The death penalty for being killed during a monster attack is the same as getting killed in the wild where you cant log in for half an hour. A total of 277 people from the guild were killed in this wave of the monster attack. The wooden walls and traps in the territory were battered by the monsters. However, Su Yu didnt regret letting the guild players participate in the monster attack. He doesnt want the guilds players to become a group of useless players who dont know how to fight. Especially in the crucial period of fighting the Skuru race, its mandatory for them to participate in the battle to advance their abilities and cooperation. Plus, letting them participate in the monster attack is a nice change from their daily routine of building houses. At least when Su Yu looked around, many players had happy smiles on their faces. The pickup mode during monster attack is random. However, there is a certain floor mechanism in the pickup process, so virtually every participating player picked up one or two basic pieces of equipment. After the siege, the players gathered, joyously swapping unwanted equipment with each other. The Nuclear Wastewater five-man team came over to Su Yu, looking somewhat apologetic: Were sorry, Boss Ke. Weve never led players into battle before and we were all over the place during this first attempt. As a result, the losses were much greater than expected. Not only did we have to call you in for help, but the walls and traps suffered a lot of damage too. Its okay, well learn and improve over time. No one is born a commander. Su Yu said nonchalantly and waved his hand: I will tell you about a few hidden tasks that have generous rewards. You guys can take them on now. However, the Government Dept guild will be here in about two hours. It would be best for you to come back by then to see how a professional team commands. Learn from them. Understood, Boss Ke! Upon hearing about the hidden tasks, the Nuclear Wastewater team perked up. Two hours later, the [Aphi Region] welcomed 231 refugees again, breaking the 1,000 population mark, moving up from a [Giant Village] to a [Small Town]. Following the promotion, of course, comes the next monster attack. [Aphi Region] population reaches 1,000, successfully promoted to a [Small Town] The average level of monsters besieging this time is C [18], total monster count [2005]. Among them are ordinary monsters [1,800], elite monsters [180], boss monsters [18], excellent boss monsters [5], and rare boss monsters [2]. Countdown begins at 29:58. Just as Su Yu predicted, the siege monsters this time are level 18. At the exact moment when the game announcement was released, the Government Dept guilds 700-man Elite Team arrived on time. Out of the 700 people in Government Dept, 400 are soldiers, and the remaining 300 are high-end players within the game. They sent out 200 people to guard the east side of the town, 200 to guard the west side, 150 to guard the north side, and the remaining 150 to act as a central support. In the upcoming monster attack, Government Dept showcased extremely high tactical competence, far beyond Su Yus guild. The players in Su Yus guild in the previous monster siege can basically be described as acting recklessly. For example, in the case of focus fire, it often happened that more than a dozen players would simultaneously target a single monster. After the monster died, several attacks would still hit the monsters corpse, wasting damage. Government Dept worked very well together. They rarely wasted damage and could predict the damage a monster was about to receive. Based on muscle memory, they could decide whether to continue attacking or switch targets. In addition, they had a deeper understanding of the game, had a full skill set, luxurious equipment configuration, and made almost no mistakes during the entire fight. Therefore, at the end of the battle, only 18 people from the whole guild died, it could almost be said that they had secured a complete victory! The fourth monster invasion of the Aphi region, with the help of the Government Dept, passed smoothly and happily. Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: 202, Moke and Kathy_1 Chapter 202: 202, Moke and Kathy_1 Translator: 549690339 Once the monster siege ended, the elite team from the authorities didnt stick around too long and summoned their mounts to leave the Aphi territory. After all, these were the elites within the game, every minute of their time was carefully calculated and utilised efficiently. They wouldnt dawdle here needlessly. However, the guilds second in command, [The range is the truth], didnt leave. He went to the wooden city wall on the east side of the town and found Su Yu, who was observing the situation. Boss Ke, this wave of monster attack wasnt too difficult, and we didnt have many casualties. We should be able to help you hold the city for the next wave. But the wave after next [The range is the truth] seemed troubled as he spoke. Su Yu saw the look on his face and knew what he wanted to say. He smiled and said, Youre worried about the wave after next, arent you? Yes. [The range is the truth] nodded: The average level of the monsters in the wave after next should be level 22. Even if we manage to defend against it, well suffer heavy losses, with an estimated death rate of 80%. The average level of the elite team from the authorities was around level 18. Against level 22 monsters, they were at a four-level disadvantage. Despite their good coordination, the overwhelming restriction in attributes would inevitably lead to significant casualties. Of course, Su Yu knew this. He smiled and said, Dont worry. Ive already thought about that. In the next wave, you guys will defend. In the wave after next, Ill ask Emperor Blood Slays the Skys elite team to come and help. Emperor Blood Slays the Sky? Thats a relief. [The range is the truth] heaved a sigh of relief. The Emperor Blood Slays the Skys elite team was currently ranked third in the game. Although they were a notch below the authorities team, their presence would indeed alleviate a lot of pressure. Anyway, I really appreciate you guys coming to help defend the city this time, Su Yu said. He then pulled out a silver Magic Crystal Card bearing an amount of 100,000, Take this money and buy some oranges ooops buy some equipment and potions for your fellows. However, [The range is the truth] didnt accept the card and instead stepped back, No, we cant take your money. Go ahead, its just a small token. Su Yu misinterpreted [The range is the truth]s politeness, and continued to offer the Magic Crystal Card. No, seriously, we cant take this money. [The range is the truth] used his [Backward Jump] ability, leaping three meters away from Su Yu. He saluted Su Yu and said in a serious tone, Boss Ke, I know about your deeds in Yunlu Mountain and Lingwu Mountain. Youve contributed so much for humanity. Compared to your sacrifices, this little favor means nothing. Seeing that [The range is the truth] was serious, Su Yu didnt insist anymore and took back the Magic Crystal Card, If you really dont want it, then forget it . But Su Yu also reminded him, Remember one thing: although Ive made some minor contributions offline, to achieve ultimate victory in this war, we need the combined effort of all humanity, not just one or two heroes. And as a leading department, you have the ability to mobilize society as a whole. Make sure you utilize this ability effectively, alright? [The range is the truth] seemed to have a sudden epiphany. He stood on the spot, stroking his chin as he fell into deep thought. After a short while, it seemed as though he suddenly understood something and exclaimed, Right, what we should do is indeed to unite the whole societys force, instead of keeping the existence of the Skuru people a secret. I will log off now and alert old Mr. Zhong about it. Thanks for the reminder! After speaking, [The range is the truth] logged out, his figure disappearing on the spot. Su Yu: From the sound of it, [The range is the truth] planned to unveil the existence of the Skuru people to unite the worlds force in light of the crisis. But announcing it right now will certainly cause widespread panic and unrest all over the world. Its probably not the best time. Well, lets leave that headache to the governments top brass, Su Yu shook his head and walked towards the city hall. From the loot storage box in the city hall, Su Yu claimed his rewards for the monster siege: [Wood] X4000, [Iron] X600, various NPC weapons and equipment, and [Glory of the City Defender] X2. [Glory of the City Defender (Special Item)] Talent Accessory for Territory Effect: Upon equipping, it binds and changes a talents quality to [Rare] Su Yu had received this accessory of [Glory of the City Defender] before. He had used it to elevate the quality of the old carpenter, Brooke and the housekeeper, Kole, to rare. He didnt expect to get two more now. So, who should I give these two accessories to? Su Yu pondered. If we consider it from the perspective of territorial construction, it is best to use these two accessories to upgrade a carpenter or mason who has good architectural skills. However, recently, due to the frequent monster invasions in the territory and the uncertain factor of the Orleans Citys master, Su Yu believes its necessary to enhance the armed forces of the territory. These two artifacts should be given to that father and daughter duo! After making the decision, Su Yu walks out of the town hall. At a construction site on the east side of the town hall, Su Yu finds the father and daughter hes been looking for, Moke and Kathy. Moke and his daughter Kathy were among the first refugees in this territory. They arrived at the same time as old carpenter Brooke, and at that time, Moke had led those refugees. Moke possesses a warriors attributes, while his daughter Kathy being gifted with a mages. However, ever since the territory has lacked a decent military team, theyve been earning their wages by working at the construction site. Seeing Su Yu arrive, both are pleasantly surprised. Lord, we did not expect that you would remember us. Moke awkwardly stood before Su Yu, wiping his sweat with his muddy sleeves. Kathy, too, nervously hid behind her father. Of course, I remember you all. Youre among the first citizens who arrived in my territory. Why would I forget about you? Su Yu offers them a kindly smile. Then, he takes out two artifacts from his bag, placing them before each, Theres no need for me to elaborate about these two artifacts. I intend to grant them to you. Are you prepared to accept them? Seeing the artifacts, both Moke and his daughter Kathy were quite astonished. They were well aware of the effects of these artifacts. After the old carpenter Brooke had put on his artifact, he was immediately upgraded from an ordinary carpenter to a master carpenter, instantly elevating his status, which ignited their envy for a long time. They hadnt expected they would get such an opportunity! Without a second thought, Moke kneels before Su Yu, My lord, I, Moke, am willing to follow you until my death! Excellent! Su Yu nods, personally handing over one of the artifacts to him. Once the ornament is worn, a formidable force surges within Moke. His muscles expand and inflate, his physique undergoing some gripping transformations under this energy influx. Su Yu silently observes the changes in Moke. During the process of this evolution, a great level of black impurities are expelled from his body. His skin becomes fairer, his figure extraordinarily robust, he even grew taller by three to four centimeters. After the evolution was completed, Mokes attributes had become: [Moke] Level: 10 Quality: Rare Occupation: Protection Warrior Attribute 1:[Defensive Stance]: When defending against enemy attacks, full attributes +40% Attribute 2: [Plate Armor Expert]: When wearing plate armor, defense +20%, abnormal resistance +20%. Attribute 3: [Defense Dominance]: Defense +20%; when attacking, inflicts damage equivalent to 50% of the defense. A decent protection warrior was thus born. ps:Im sorry, today I was forced to entertain clients with a drink again, resulting in only one update. However, as I did two days ago, the missing update will be compensated tomorrow. I hope everyone understands and pardons me. Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: 203, Lolita Development_1 Chapter 203: 203, Lolita Development_1 Translator: 549690339 As a Tank, Moke had three traits that added nicely to his defenses, and the third even transformed his defensive values into concrete damage. He had both durability and punch, leaving Su Yu very satisfied. After Moke finished leveling up, Su Yu turned to look at the little girl Kathy, standing behind him. Kathy, would you like to accept this charm and fight alongside your father? Kathy didnt immediately respond but sought her fathers opinion with a glance. Moke looked taken aback and then showed a troubled expression, My Lord, Kathy is only 12 years old. Perhaps she could serve you in a few more years After receiving such a great favor from Su Yu, even if Su Yu ordered Moke on a mission with certain death, he wouldnt bat an eyelid. But if he was asked to let his 12-year-old daughter join the army, Moke naturally didnt want to agree as a father. No, no, youre mistaken. 12-years-old is the best age for education. Su Yu declined with a smile, And to be honest, its Kathys talent that prompted me to level up both of you. Kathys initial trait was [Elemental Sensitivity]: Meditation Efficiency+35%. Meditation Efficiency is the embodiment of a Mages talent. The Meditation Efficiency of a typical mage ranges from 5%-20%. However, Kathys Meditation Efficiency value reached an impressive 35%, fully comparable to some excellent or even rare Mages. Her foundation was extraordinary! This was Su Yus reason for visiting the father and daughter. Of course, Kathy also had beautiful brown hair and a delicate, adorable face. Having a cute little girl around was always more pleasant than being surrounded by older men. Kathy is really still young Moke was still hesitating. Im not young anymore, papa! Kathy straightened her small chest with a flash of determination in her eyes. Papa, we would have starved if it werent for the lord. Besides, I believe in him. She briskly walked up to Su Yus side, took the charm, and solemnly pinned it to the front of her clothes. Ah Moke extended a hand, but he eventually didnt stop her. Once Kathy had put on the charm, massive amounts of elemental forces in the air converged towards her small body, purging the impurities in her system, enhancing her talent. In Su Yus view, the number of traits on Kathys attribute panel increased continuously, and the values also continued to rise. Three minutes passed, and the elemental forces dispersed. Kathys formerly sallow, malnourished little face had become pink and soft, delicate as a blown petal. Her brown locks also became glossy and radiant. Finally, her attribute panel solidified: [Kathy] Level: 10 Quality: Rare Occupation: Elemental Mage Trait 1: [Elemental Sensitivity]: Meditation Efficiency+70%. Trait 2: [Master of Frost Spells]: Frost spell damage+30%, control effects+30%, cooldown time-50%, casting time-50%, mana cost-50%. Trait 3: [Portal Mage (Stage One)]: Open a portal to [Orleans City], must be within 100 kilometers of [Orleans City], a maximum of 5 people can pass through. Cooldown time 2 hours. (Stage Two will be unlocked at level 30.) Seeing Kathys traits, Su Yus eyes lit up. Kathys Meditation Efficiency had increased to 70%, which was not inferior compared to the epic-ranked talents. For Trait 2, Kathy could follow the path specializing in frost spells, which was convenient for training. As for Trait 3, it was a complete surprise. He hadnt expected Kathy to be a rare Portal Mage! The Portal series of abilities is very rare in Evolution, with very few mages mastering it, probably fewer than one in a thousand. Unexpectedly, Kathy was one of them! In the future, with Kathy, Su Yu wouldnt waste time traveling, saving a lot of effort. Lets go, Kathy. I am going to buy you some snacks, and then we will go and level up. With a soft voice, Su Yu took the little girls hand, preparing to go back to town to buy her some snacks, get her proper gear from the warehouse, and then take her to the forest in the north for leveling. The priority was to swiftly unlock the second stage of [Portal Mage]. My Lord! Moke looked uncomfortable. Listening to Su Yus tone, Moke wondered if Su Yu was planning to use leveling up as an excuse, inviting his daughter to the forest to do unspeakable things! Shes only 12 years old, you beast! Seeing the furious look on Mokes face, Su Yu knew that he had misunderstood. Youre misunderstanding, Moke, Su Yu clarified. All I really want to do is take her to train. Moke remained suspicious. Kathy merely blinked her confused big eyes. What are you two talking about? Never mind. Su Yu shook his head. If I take one person to level up or two, its all the same. Moke, you should come too. With that said, Su Yu took Kathy towards the market in town, with Moke hurriedly following behind. In the town market, Su Yu bought some food and water, fetched a batch of suitable gear from the warehouse for the father and daughter, then headed off to a training area in the northern forest to start leveling up. After the land was promoted to a [Town], the number of refugees arriving every two hours doubled, reaching 400 at a time. But the upgrade requirements also increased. To upgrade from a [Small Town] to a [Medium Town] required a total population of 2,000 people, meaning it required recruiting three waves of refugees. Three waves translated to six hours. So, in the following six hours, other than returning to the town hall to allocate technology points, Su Yu spent all his time leveling up with Moke and Kathy. The level system of the lands talents and the monster invasions monsters were not the same. Monster invasion was based on the current average level of the players in the game. Due to the influx of a large number of players, the average level of Evolution was only 3-4 levels now. So, the first wave of invading monsters averaged the lowest levelC10. The level of subsequent waves would increase gradually. The level of the lands talents was not based on the average level of the players; talents could level up by killing monsters or cultivating. In the [Village] phase, the maximum level of the lands talents was 29, the peak of the first stage; After promoting the land to the [Town] phase, the maximum level of the lands talents raised to 49, the peak of the second stage. And the leveling speed of the lands talents was quite fast, especially those of high quality. At a leveling spot in the forest Su Yu pulled the aggro of groups of wild monsters, bruising the monsters to let the father-daughter duo finish them off. The father and daughter slew one monster after another, rapidly increasing their levels. After six hours of tedious leveling, Moke and Kathys level finally reached 30! Upon reaching level 30, the second stage of Kathys third trait was unlocked. [Portal Mage (Stage Two)]: Open a portal to [Orleans City], [Goldfinch City], [Forest City], [Pearl City] and other southern cities of the Empire, must be within 500 kilometers of these cities. The portal can admit up to 10 people. Cooldown 2 hours. (Stage Three will be unlocked at level 50) Finally unlocked it! Seeing Kathys third trait, Su Yu was very pleased. In the future, with Kathy, Su Yu was like carrying a mobile teleportation portal. He could go anywhere he wanted, very conveniently! Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: 204, Just marry your daughter to me_1 Chapter 204: 204, Just marry your daughter to me_1 Translator: 549690339 Lets head back. The new round of monster siege is about to begin, Su Yu looked at Moke and his daughter. Alright, thank you, my lord, for helping us level up! Moke expressed his genuine gratitude. Moke had initially thought that Su Yu brought his daughter into the forest for a sinister purpose. Seeing Su Yu earnestly helping them level up, Mokes great shame set in, he should not have doubted the lord. Youre welcome, its what I should do. If you really want to thank me, just perform well in the upcoming monster siege, Su Yu waved his hand. One of the advantages to leveling up Moke and Kathy to level 30 is, after their second order promotion, their attributes are now higher than the bosses in the monster siege. In the upcoming monster siege, the two of them can be of great assistance. We will do our best! Moke loudly promised. Su Yu took Moke and his daughter back to Aphix Town. Just as they arrived at the towns entrance, Su Yu managed to catch the game announcement of the next monster siege. However, this round of Monster Siege didnt seem like the previous ones. The announcement read: [Aphix Town] population exceeds 1200, successfully upgraded to [Medium-sized Town]. The towns prosperity has attracted the attention of surrounding bandits. In 30 minutes, these bandits will attack Aphix Village, please be prepared. This time, the attackers C the bandits average level [20], other information unknown. Countdown begins 29:57. Upon seeing the announcement, Su Yu paused. Why did it become a Bandit Attack? In his previous life, territory upgrades were attacked by monsters in the early stages, and only after upgrading to [County Town], would they encounter bandit attacks. He did not expect the bandit attack to happen earlier than expected! The difficulty of a bandit attack is many times higher than a monster siege. After all, the monster siege only entails stupid monsters, while a bandit attack has tricky bandits. The nature of the enemy changes entirely. Shooting is Truth apparently saw the game announcement too and quickly sent a private message: Boss Ke, have you seen the game announcement? Su Yu: Of course, I saw it. I guess, the bandit attack was probably orchestrated by the lord of Orleans city, whom I have offended before. Shooting is Truth: Should we change our defensive strategy? Su Yu: Absolutely. You will lead the elite team to guard the east and west sides of the town and leave the north side to me. Shooting is Truth: Leave it to you? Are you going to defend it yourself? However, this time we are up against level 20 bandits, are you sure you can hold them off on your own? Su Yu: Dont worry! Moreover, it wont just be me defending, Ill have two extra helping hands. Shooting is Truth: Alright then, I respect your decision. After making the decision, the relevant departments started gathering at the walls of the town for preparation. Half an hour later, the fifth monster accurately speaking, the first-ever bandit attack officially commenced. As the countdown ended, the bandits amassed from the forest with dreadful momentum. They were brandishing long knives, howling devilishly. And the bandits were remarkably prepared. Considering the siege, they not only had warriors with huge shields at the front to block spells and arrows, but even had numerous [Catapult], mages, and archers in the back. The [Catapult] hurled giant flaming rocks into the densely packed formation of the relevant department, each hit taking out more than a dozen people. The high-level spells of the bandit mages and the arrows of the bandit archers rained down, sparking an intense outburst of white light. As soon as the battle commenced, Shooting is Truth realized that the enemys long-range firepower was superior. If they continued like this, they wouldnt last long under the covering fire of the enemy and would be completely eliminated. So he issued an order: All troops, charge! Charge! The warriors yelled commands, advancing one after another in a melee combat with the enemy. After the melee began, the bandits long-range firepower became ineffective, the relevant departments relying on their superior equipment, skills, and coordination, gained the upper hand. Eventually, the bandits were entirely annihilated in the fierce brawl. As for the northern side of the town, where Su Yu was, the battlefield was rather uneventful. For Su Yu, killing these level 20 bandits was no different than killing level 14 monsters. Given his 11-level suppression of the bandits, only a quarter of his group spell could instantly wipe out these bandits. So under the coverage of large-scale range spells, these bandits fell in swathes, providing almost no resistance to him. Furthermore, Su Yu cleverly controlled the damage output, ensuring his area spells reduced each bandits health to a sliver before letting Moke and Kathy deal the killing blow. Moke and Kathy greatly benefitted from this. They each used their group attack skills to finish off the bandits on low health, their experience points increasing steadily! By the end of the battle, after jointly killing over 700 bandits, they both gained 5 levels, reaching level 35. Thank you, my lord!, after the battle, Moke half knelt down leaning on his sword, expressing his gratitude towards Su Yu. No need for thanks, its my duty as Ive said before, Su Yu brushed it off. But, its not time for you two to rest, Su Yu looked at Moke and Kathy, I am taking you somewhere, be prepared. My lord, where are we going? Kathy asked cautiously. We are heading to Scholars Temple in Goldfinch city. Kathy, there you can learn some new ice-based skills, Su Yu gently rubbed the little girls head. He then turned to Moke, Moke, you can also go to the Warriors Guild in Goldfinch City to learn new skills. After learning the skills, Ill take you both to Goldfinch Citys market to buy a set of second stage equipment. Actually, Su Yu visiting the [Scholars Temple] is not solely for learning new skills. He wishes to gather reinforcements with the help of his contacts at [Scholars Temple], which may prove crucial in future battles. Helping Moke and his daughter to buy equipment and learn skills was a minor side issue. Nonetheless, Moke and his daughter were visibly excited. Moke, stirred with emotion, said, Thank you, my lord, for doing so much for us. I dont know how to repay you! If you want to repay me, just marry your daughter to me, Su Yu joked, Later, you can call me brother, and Ill call you dad, lets keep to our own affairs. The color drained from Mokes face: ???!!! Just kidding! Su Yu laughed and patted his shoulder, I have to go back to my territory to handle some private affairs. Ill notify you guys later and well go to Goldfinch City together. After he finished speaking, Su Yu activated the Hearthstone and disappeared into the white light. After the bandit attack, Shooting is truths Elite team didnt stick around like the previous time and directly left Su Yus territory. Shooting is Truth, like the last time, went to find Su Yu in the town. How are our casualties? Su Yu promptly greeted him as he arrived in the towns central square. Ai, we suffered heavy casualties this time! Shooting is Truth had a bitter smile on his face, We lost a total of 327 people, we managed to win only after almost half of our members died. Shooting is Truth clearly didnt expect this round of attack to be so challenging. The previous level 20 monster siege cost them only a dozen people, but this time it cost them over 300! The bandits are indeed much harder to deal with than mere monsters! Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: 205, The Final Battle Nine Days Later (Additional Updates)_1 Chapter 205: 205, The Final Battle Nine Days Later (Additional Updates)_1 Translator: 549690339 Dont worry. Su Yu comforted, Red-Eyed Black Dragon will be bringing people for the next wave of the city defense, which will greatly lessen the pressure on your side. Also, Ill have Swift construct more defensive buildings within the territory. Well try to hold at least two more waves with our players strength. Two more waves The principle of Range is Truth mused. After calculating, he nodded and said, We players can hold at most two more waves. After that, the level of monsters in the eighth wave will be 28. We, who are only at the teens level, will not be able to hold on. Oh, Boss Ke, have you thought about how youre going to deal with the fourth wave of attack when your territory is promoted to the [County town] stage? I have some thoughts. I should be able to deal with it with my connections. Su Yu replied. Thats good. The principle of Range is Truth sighed a breath of relief. We dont know when the next player territory will be born, but we hope to witness the birth of the first player city under your care! Thanks for the good words. Su Yu looked at his balance of spiritual energy coins and gave a confident smile. For the next 9 days, Su Yu stayed within his territory, focusing on construction, organizing defense against monster and bandit invasions, until his territory was promoted to [Small City]. In terms of construction. Over these 9 days, the [Yulon Heavenly Altar of the Praying Year] was running at full capacity, burning through 19 million spiritual energy coins every day to maintain the buff. Thanks to the powerful buff and unlimited resources and spiritual energy coins, Aphi visibly transformed from a small village into a city of decent scale with a population of 100,000. In the city, all sorts of buildings, whether they were functional ones, commercial ones or entertainment ones, were readily available. The overall layout of the city was rational, with convenient transport, and the citizens were happy. So after being promoted to [Small City], the citys prosperity is as high as [78], and its livability is at [67], which is brilliantly maintained. As for countering the monster and bandit attacks. The sixth wave,which was the city defense when the territory was promoted to [large town], was fought with the support of the relevant guilds and Emperor Blood Slays the Sky guild; The seventh wave city defense battle, apart from the above two guilds, Su Yu also called on the Elite Teams from Mu Yun guild, Across the Four Seas guild. Relying on many [Fortress] buildings constructed outside the territory, after losing about 70% of their forces, they narrowly achieved victory. After the seventh wave, the players stepped down and it was time for the NPCs to take the stage. During the eighth wave of city defense, the average level of bandits has reached level 28, and Su Yu called for reinforcements from the Orleans town lord, 500 elite soldiers who arrived in time to participate in the battle. These elite soldiers were all generally at either the peak of Tier 2 or at Tier 3, and it was not an exaggeration to say they fought one against ten or even one against hundred while battling the Tier 1 bandits! After driving more than 3000 bandits back into the mountains, the 500 elite soldiers suffered only a little over twenty casualties, a near-perfect victory! The ninth wave of city defense was also handled by these 500 elite soldiers, and currently, the territory has been promoted to [Medium-sized County Town]. However, this wave of bandits is different from the previous ones! The average level of this wave of bandits has reached level 30. Level 30 is a critical point, it means most of the bandits have shifted from the first tier to the second tier, increasing their overall strength by 3-5 times. Therefore, this wave of bandits caused significant casualties among the 500 elite soldiers, with about 100 soldiers dead or heavily injured, a 20% decrease in overall combat strength. Facing such a critical situation, Su Yu went to the Unicorn camp to seek help from Tina. To Tina, Su Yus business was her business. That afternoon, Tina, accompanied by little fangirl Fiona and 500 Unicorn Knights, set out to aid Su Yus territory. With the aid of Tina and the Unicorn Knights, the tenth and eleventh wave of city defense proceeded smoothly. Finally, Aphi was about to face its twelfth wave of city defense, which was also the final battle. However, this city defense battle was different from the previous 11 waves. The game announcement went like this: [Aphi] has a population of 100,000 and has successfully been promoted to [Small City]. Your actions have deeply dissatisfied Philip Strelive, Count of Falling Moon Town. In 30 minutes, Count Philip will lead his army to attack your territory, take notice of your defense. All the previous 11 waves were either monster sieges or bandit invasions, but this time it was an NPC army that initiated the conflict! Falling Moon Town is located 20 kilometers directly south of Aphi city, by the sea, and is a crucial coastal town of Orleans City. More than 90% of the marine trade of Orleans City passes through Falling Moon Town, so although it is a Town, its prosperity surpasses that of Orleans. Count Philip of Falling Moon Town is exceedingly wealthy, owning a private army of 2000. And now, hes knocking at the door with his private army. Half an hour later, Count Philips army was gradually approaching the city gate of Aphi. Along the city walls on either side of the gate, Su Yu and the other players were preparing for a tough fight. This attack by Count Philips army can be considered the last hurdle. If we cross it, the future will be bright! But if we fail to cross it Su Yu turned his head to look at Tina beside him, Tina, were counting on you this time. Remember what I told you. Hmm. Tina nodded, then soared up from the city wall, flying straight for Count Philips army. When she reached above the enemys army, Tina stopped. She saw that from among the enemys ranks, a mage dressed in a fancy red robe flew up from next to the Count, coming towards her. Tina didnt know this fifth-tier fire mage, but it was clear that he was the powerful enemy the Count had brought to deal with her. Tina ignored this fire mage and instead coldly set her gaze on Count Philip on the ground: Philip Strelive! As a colleague of the Empire, why do you attack Nemesis territory? Besides, you didnt declare war two weeks prior to the attack, which is a severe violation of the rules of the game among nobles! I hope you will withdraw your troops immediately. I and Nemesis will act as if this never happened. Otherwise youll be responsible for the consequences! Tinas powerful and resonant speech made the momentum of the Falling Moon Town soldiers falter. Withdraw troops? The rather plump Count Philip sneered, First of all, in Orleans City, we dont have to follow those useless rules of the game. Winners take all in Orleans City! Secondly, the reason I brought my troops here is that the things done by Nemesis have infringed upon the interests of Falling Moon Town. If Nemesis agrees to one condition of mine, Ill withdraw my troops immediately! Whats the condition? Su Yu asked from atop the city wall, staying calm. Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: 206, The Battle of Aphi (I)_1 Chapter 206: 206, The Battle of Aphi (I)_1 Translator: 549690339 Are you Nemesis? At the forefront of the Falling Moon Town army, Count Philip tightened the reins of his steed and looked up at Su Yu who stood on the city wall. At the same time, he waved his hand backward, signaling the army to halt temporarily. Obeying the instruction of their highest commander, the large force behind him stopped. Under the direction of various officers, they adjusted their formation, preparing for a siege. Su Yu leaped down from the wall over eight meters high, using his Flash Skill to land softly. He slowly approached Count Philip. Thats right, I am Nemesis. And what conditions would the Count like to set? Nemesis, raised his whip and pointed at Su Yu arrogantly, I heard that you plan to develop a deep-water port along the northeastern coast of Aphi City. Is that true? Yes, and the development of the deep-water port is already underway. Is there a problem? A coastal city must have a high-quality deep-water port for maritime trade. Moreover, in the next update, Orleans City and the Wind Chime Empires Demacia State will be opening a Golden Route. A perfect opportunity for investment. So, Su Yu has already started planning and laying out his strategy in advance. Since you admit this, here comes my condition, Count Philip smirkingly addressed him, My condition is: halt the development of the deep-water port in your territory. In addition, youll sign a magic contract with me, pledging that your territory will never engage in maritime trade. The moment you sign the contract, my forces will retreat immediately! Huff, by whose authority? Su Yu laughed. He chose his territory by the sea specifically to profit from maritime trade. Now they expect him to renounce maritime trade forever? Isnt that a mere daydream? By the authority of the mighty army and the livelihood of eight thousand dock workers of Falling Moon Town! Count Philip responded righteous and unyielding, More than 90% of Orleans Citys maritime trade passes through Falling Moon Town. This also constitutes the livelihood of countless residents. Now, you are developing a new port, which will certainly take away a portion of Falling Moon Towns maritime trade. How many dock workers will lose their jobs as a result? How many residents will be left starving, homeless, and displaced? Have you thought about these issues? Upon hearing Count Philips words, his soldiers began looking at him with newfound respect. Soldiers originally had a poor image of the Count due to his oppressive rule. But seeing him now, considering the livelihood of thousands of dock workers, was touching to all the soldiers around. The Count is right. My uncle works at the docks, and he has three children. If he loses his job, what will happen to his family? The affluence of Falling Moon Town comes from its reliance on sea transportation. How can we let others take a piece of the pie? Right! For the sake of Falling Moon Town, we cant let the new port grow and prosper! For Falling Moon Town! The soldiers shouted out slogans, boosting morale among the troops. Moreover, Count Philips performance was not over yet. He stared coldly at Tina, floating in mid-air, and said, Tina Garcia, your Unicorn Knights have no right to participate in the dispute between lords. I advise you to leave now, otherwise I will report your actions to the highest military court in Orleans City! Are you telling me what to do? Tina unsheathed her sword in fury. She had learned this phrase from Nemesis and it felt like the opportune moment to use it. Just then, a faint voice echoed from the walls of Aphi city, I am Kilofucha Francis. Your Excellency Tina, we indeed do not have the right to participate in the dispute between lords. My apologies, Your Excellency Nemesis. I and my 300 guards from the city lords manor will not participate in this conflict. After Kilofucha Francis finished speaking, he waved his hand and over three hundred elite soldiers exited the city wall. A large gap immediately appeared on the Aphi City wall. Seeing this scene, the morale of the soldiers of Falling Moon Town skyrocketed. Many soldiers became eager to charge and take over the city. . The intimidating demeanor of Count Philip, the strong army of Falling Moon Town, the majestic figure of Tina in mid-air, the betrayal of Kilofucha Francis All these scenes were transmitted to numerous live streaming platforms through the cameras of multiple hosts atop the city wall. The most popular online platforms were all about this city defense war. And since this is the last and most challenging city defense battle, it attracted a huge crowd. Various live streams were filled with discussions as everyone posted their views, No wonder the Lord of Falling Moon Town came to attack. It turns out that Boss Ke took their cake. Cant deny, that Razor Count knows how to rally peoples hearts. His troops morale is high. Kilofucha Francis suddenly turned on Boss Ke, its dangerous for him now! Come on, Boss Ke! Dont fall behind at the last hurdle. Go, Boss Ke! . Su Yu was well aware that the whole network was currently paying attention to this city defense battle. As for Kilofucha Franciss sudden betrayal, Su Yu was not surprised. After all, Francis was one of the city lords guards and Su Yu had severely offended lord Claude. If Francis didnt stir something up at this crucial moment, thatd be a real surprise! Out of respect, Su Yu still loudly, Mr. Francis, I do not mind your non-participation in this conflict. I appreciate your help in defending against the previous bandit attacks. Then, he turns to Count Philip, As for Your highness, the Count here. To my knowledge, life is very tough for the dockworkers of Falling Moon Town. They have to work long hours for very little pay. You profiteer at their cost and, now, you suddenly stand up for them? If you are really concerned about the unemployment of these dock workers, heres a solution. You can let these dock workers come to my territory. I will give each family a settling fee of 50,000 spiritual energy coins. Furthermore, I guarantee them jobs with a salary at least 1.5 times the one they get in Falling Moon Town. Is that satisfactory enough for you? The moment Su Yu stopped speaking, there were gasps of amazement from within the army of Falling Moon Town. The morale of the soldiers, which had just gathered, began waning drastically. They eagerly started discussing amongst themselves. 50,000 spiritual energy coins? Did I hear that right? Dockworkers generally earn around 400-600 spiritual energy coins a month. 50,000 spiritual energy coins are equivalent to their income of seven or eight years! The settlement fee is too high! I regret not being a dockworker. Is this Su Yu fellow just saying that to trick us? Hearing the doubts these soldiers had, Su Yu immediately assured them loudly, I can guarantee, with my identity as Princesss Special Envoy, that there are no false promises! With this, he displayed the golden token given by the Princess and held it up high for all soldiers from Falling Moon Town to see. Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: 207, Battle of Aphi (Part 2)_1 Chapter 207: 207, Battle of Aphi (Part 2)_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon observing Su Yus actions, Tina, floating in the sky, understood immediately. She also took out the gemstone ring given to her by Evan Goldsparrow and loudly announced to the army of Falling Moon Town: This is the ring conferred upon me by the defender deity of the Empire, Lord Evan Goldsparrow. I can vouch for Nemesis words as the captain of the Unicorn Knights. And I will ensure he keeps his promise. Hearing this, the soldiers of Falling Moon Town exchanged glances, their initially gathered will to fight instantly waned. Moreover, Su Yu took advantage of the situation, adding: The resettlement benefits are not only for dock workers but also apply to everyone here! If any of you wish to relocate to my land, my domain welcomes you all. Furthermore, I can provide each family with 80,000 spiritual energy coins as relocation allowance, doubled for the second-order powerful ones, and five times for the third-order ones. I will not break my word! 80,000 spiritual energy coins?! Disturbance occurred among the Falling Moon Town army. The wages of the soldiers of Falling Moon Town were slightly higher than those of the dock workers, but it ranged only between 800 and 1000 spiritual energy coins per month. 80,000 spiritual energy coins were basically equivalent to their total earnings of seven years! Moreover, soldier was a high-risk job; one might be alive and bouncing today but could turn up dead tomorrow. Nobody dared to wish for an eight-year future. Therefore, upon hearing Su Yus promise, many soldiers started to wonder: Shall I find a way to move to this city? 80,000 spiritual energy coins is quite a lot! I must figure out a way to get it. Shall I slack off when the city is under attack later? If Boss Ke sees me fiercely killing a lot of people, will he reject my relocation proposal? Shall I feign death somewhere once the siege starts? The soldiers started thinking along these lines, and naturally, the will and morale of the Falling Moon Town army plunged. In all the major live broadcast rooms offline. Watching Su Yus performance, the barrage of messages started to flood the screen: Boss Ke is squandering money again! If I were the opposing foot soldier, I might be tempted! Boss Ke is seriously spending money like theres no tomorrow. With 80,000 spiritual energy coins per person, if all these two thousand people immigrate, wouldnt he have to spend 1 billion and 600 million spiritual energy coins?! Do you think Boss Ke is dumb! He must have added some migration restrictions. He wouldnt just let anyone move. And maybe hell pay the relocation allowance in installments, like 1,000 a month for 8 years, Boss Ke didnt say that he will pay it all at once. This crappy game might even be closed down after 8 years. Regardless, Count Razor should be dumbfounded by now, how could he run into such a wealthy opponent? Just as the netizens had thought, in the game, Baron Philip looked incredibly displeased. Su Yus words drastically lowered the morale and fighting spirit of his troops, but he had no means of counteracting this. Spend money against Su Yu? No, he couldnt afford it. He couldnt extract such a sum of spiritual energy coins. So what could be done? Baron Philip felt somewhat helpless. However, he was aware that he couldnt wait any longer. While the fighting spirit of the army hadnt hit rock bottom yet, he must declare war now! Therefore, he gave his deputy an order: Sound the drum, march forward! Yes, sir! The deputy immediately relayed the order. The order to attack was swiftly conveyed to the entire army. The soldiers of Falling Moon Town mechanically picked up their weapons, started marching, and prepared for the siege. In the back ranks of the army, catapults were being assembled, and large stones were hurled toward the walls of Aphi City. Under the soldiers push, siege hammers slowly approached the gates of Aphi City. However, due to the promise of 80,000 spiritual energy coins made by Su Yu, the actions of nearly all soldiers became delayed to varying degrees, becoming lacklustre, completely losing their sharpness. Four guards had been following Count Philip all along. After the start of the war, the Count turned to these four guards and said, Its your turn now. Capture Tina Garcia, there will be a huge reward! Yes, Count Philip. The four guards responded at the same time. Then they simultaneously tore off their disguises, with their high-ranking armor and magic robes revealed. Next, they leaped from horseback, four powerful beings flew high into the sky together. These four were actually all fifth-ranked powerhouses! In addition to the Pyro Mage of the fifth rank from just now, Tina was facing five by herself, the surrounding environment suddenly became extremely dangerous. Captain, be careful! A beautiful silver figure quickly flew over from the nearby city wall, holding a noble short sword in a defensive position next to Tina, it was Fiona who came along with Tina. Tina nodded at Fiona, looking solemnly at the approaching five powerhouses. Among these five powerhouses, two were mages, two were warriors, and the last one was an archer. Based only on her and Fiona, they may not be their match. Nemesis, catch! Tina executed the skill [Tina Garcias Blessing]. A faint golden halo flew from her hand and blessed Su Yu. With the halos blessing, Su Yu quickly attained the same level as Tina, becoming a temporary fifth-ranked powerhouse. Fiona, you and Nemesis each handle one, leave the rest to me! Tina looked at the five foes in front of her, and her fighting spirit flared. As heavens favored daughter, Tina had never experienced one against three before. Today, it would be granted, and she prepared to strike them all down! The long sword in Tinas hand was emitting a dazzling golden light as she actively approached the five powerful foes. It was as if she wasnt surrounded by these five powerhouses, but rather she was surrounding them. Regarding the five fifth-ranked opponents, they exchanged glances, then the two mages began to recite spells preparing to release their magic. The archer also raised his longbow, aiming at the rising Su Yu, and prepared to take him out with a swift attack. But Su Yu didnt panic, a disdainful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Why are you smiling? Seeing Su Yus smile, Count Philip suddenly had a bad feeling. You sent five fifth-ranked powerhouses this time to outnumber us, correct? What a coincidence! We have the same idea! Su Yu sneered, opened his private chat interface to message Swift, Have Kathy bring five fifth-ranked powerhouses here. Understood! Swift replied. Swifts current location wasnt Aphi City, but Goldsparrow Citys Scholars Temple. Having received Su Yus message, she quickly looked at Kathy and the person in charge of the Scholars TempleHaimleke, Kathy, Lord Haimleke, Nemesis needs the support of five fifth-ranked powerhouses! Understood! Kathy crisply replied. During these nine days, Kathy and her father Moke often spent their time leveling diligently in various large wilderness areas. In addition to the large amount of experience gained during the Bandit Invasion, Kathys level had now reached level 54 and was a genuine third-ranked mage. Upon hearing Swifts words, Kathy didnt hesitate to start casting the [Teleportation Portal] spell. Hum Accompanied by a faint hum, a tranquil blue teleportation portal appeared in front of her, with faint blue rays of magic light filling the entire room. Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: 208, The Battle of Aphi City (III)_1 Chapter 208: 208, The Battle of Aphi City (III)_1 Translator: 549690339 Link, Joslin, Andre, Carson, the five of us will set off! Haimleke looked back at the four grand magicians. Understood. The four grand magicians stepped out of the crowd, following Haimleke into the teleportation circle. In the open space in front of the west gate of Aphi city. Hum A deep blue teleportation door opened here. With Haimleke leading the way, the 5 grand magicians stepped out, soaring high, and started proceeding towards Su Yu and Tinas position to support them. Count Philip almost had a heart attack when he saw the five flying figures. Damn it! Five fifth-grade powerhouses, where did Nemesis find these reinforcements?! A moment ago, Philip thought Nemesis was resolutely resisting like a clown. Now, he suddenly realized that the clown seemed to be not Nemesis, but himself. Haimleke yelled to Su Yu from far away: Brother Nemesis, we are here! We are not too late, are we? Of course its not too late, the battle has not yet started. Su Yu smiled and waved at him: Let me introduce you, this is Count Philip of Falling Moon Town; Count Philip, this is Haimleke of the Scholars Temple. Su Yus tone was like a normal chat between friends, introducing them to each other. But Count Philips face became especially grim, he roared at Haimleke: Haimleke, this is a dispute between noble lords, how dare you, the Scholars Temple, intervene conspicuously? Arent you afraid of being boycotted by the entire nobility? Haimlekes face did not change, shrugging: We actually didnt want to interfere, but unfortunately Nemesis gave too many spiritual energy coins. Then he instructed the ones behind him: Dont bother talking to them, hurry up and take action, so we can go back to read a book. Alright. The other four grand magicians nodded one after another, and began casting spells. The expressions on the faces of the five 5th-grade powerhouses from Falling Moon Town were also ugly. Now its 5 against 8, they are absolutely at a disadvantage in numbers, and the enemy has a monster like Tina, who can fight three alone, how can they fight? Noticing that the grand magicians from the Scholars Temple began to cast spells simultaneously, the five powerhouses looked at each other quickly and made a decision C retreat! The five didnt hesitate and immediately fled towards Orleans City to the west, and in an instant, they disappeared into the horizon. Su Yu and the others did not plan to chase. Once the enemys five powerhouses fled, the armies below became lambs to the slaughter. Haimleke and the other grand magicians gathered their magic power quickly, preparing to paralyze the army below with an area spell. Everyone, wait a minute, let me try to persuade them to surrender first. After speaking to the grand magicians, Su Yu shouted to the Moonlight Towns forces below: The fifth-grade powerhouses fighting for you have all run away, and we still have a total of eight fifth-grade powerhouses here! Im ordering you to drop your weapons and surrender immediately! I will count to ten. If you do not surrender by then, you only have one fate C death! Ten! Nine! The soldiers of Moonlight Town, of course, were well aware of the situation overhead, feeling the tumultuous spiritual energy fluctuations in the hands of the five grand magicians, each of them felt their scalp tingle. I surrender! I surrender too! Please, dont kill me! I surrender too! One after another, the soldiers dropped their weapons to surrender. And this mood was contagious, once someone surrendered, it often led to those around him to follow suit. Three! Two! One! Zero! Su Yu had finished the countdown. By now, except for Count Philip and his loyal guards, all the remaining soldiers had basically surrendered and knelt on the ground. Count Philips face was livid as he watched everything unfold. But he was powerless, he was only a level three and couldnt even escape. Philip, arent you going to surrender? Su Yu, holding the [Sorrow of Fungus], pointed at him. Hmph! Philip huffed, intending to play the martyr. Tina, kill him! Su Yu said coldly. Okie dokie! A golden streak shot across the sky as Tina approached the Count quickly, her longsword glowing so intensively under the sun that no one dared to look directly at it. It seemed as if she was really going to kill him. Stop! Stop! Stop! I surrender! Isnt my surrender enough? Count Philip tumbled down from his horse, pleading on his knees with a smile on his face. His personal guards also quickly fell to their knees alongside their lord, and only then did Tina retract her longsword. As the war was about to end in Su Yus complete victory, Captain Francis in the city became frantic! This time, when Count Philip led his troops to attack Su Yus territories, he wasnt acting on his own accord. Behind the scenes, Lord Claude of Orleans City was pulling the strings. The four level-five powerhouses who had been pretending to be guards around Count Philip were troops that Lord Claude had sent to support him. Lord Claude had only two objectives: First, to raze Su Yus territory; Second, to kill Tina Garcia. But now that Nemesis had actually called for reinforcements from the Scholars Temple, the situation had quickly taken a turn for the worse. Given that both his objectives were at risk of failing, how could he not be anxious? However, Francis suddenly remembered something: When he left Orleans City, Lord Claude had personally given him a firework tube, telling him to light it in a critical moment. Since it was obviously a critical moment now, Francis quickly ordered his aide to find the firework tube in the supply carriage. WhizzPop! The firework tube was lit, and a firework shot straight into the sky, exploding in the air and causing quite a commotion. Due to it being daytime, people below didnt see the dazzling display of fireworks, they were simply attracted by the booming noise of the explosion, and turned to look towards it. At the same moment that the firework exploded, all the players within the city received a system notification: The Lord of Orleans City, [Claude Strathrow], personally leads an elite force of 3000 soldiers to join the war. Please prepare for defense. What? Im not seeing things, am I? Theres a second siege? The Lord of Orleans City? Thats a big shot! The enemys power has doubled, can Boss Ke still hold on? Dont worry, Boss Ke certainly has the winning hand. The players were all talking at once. At the end of the road on the west side of Aphi city, dust was stirring, and it was clear that the lords army was rapidly closing in on Aphi city. At the same time, nine small black dots appeared in the sky in the west. These were nine powerhouses who could fly in the sky. Among these nine powerhouses, five were the ones who had run away just now. Of the remaining four, one was Claude, the Lord of Orleans City, and the other three were his subordinates. Lord Claude only had these eight level five powerhouses under him in total, and this time he had brought all of them, with the aim of killing Tina Garcia to complete the task given to him by that influential figure. The army of 3000 below him was also the most elite force he had, he intended to go all in in one fell swoop! Tina watched as the rapidly approaching Lords large army, a deep worry crossed her face, Nemesis, what do we do? Lord Claude is a level six powerhouse, none of us can take him on. Tina turned her head to look at the others. But she was surprised to find that Su Yu and the others from the Scholars Temple were all relaxed, which struck her as odd: What? Arent any of you worried? Of course not, because we still have reinforcements! Su Yu smiled. Su Yu sent a private message to [Nuclear Waste Water]: Nuclear Waste Water, have Lord Alex and Lady Camilla come over! Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: 209, Battle of Aphi City (Part 4) (Supplementary Update)_1 Chapter 209: 209, Battle of Aphi City (Part 4) (Supplementary Update)_1 Translator: 549690339 In the center of Aphi city square. A very crude wooden building is erected right in the center of the square. Half a minute after Su Yu sent a private message, this wooden building suddenly crumbled into dust, the dust scattering outward. Two figures, one red and one blue, flew out from the crumbled dust and headed in the direction of Su Yu and Tina. These two figures were none other than the Lord Alex and Lady Camilla whom Su Yu had mentioned. They were both Sanctuary Mages of the [Scholars Temple]. After the two Sanctuary warriors left, nearby players were amazed to discover C under the crumbled wooden building, a teleportation array was exposed to the air, emitting a brilliant magical glow. This is a medium-sized teleportation array. Through this array, players and NPCs can teleport to the various major cities of the Empire. Su Yu began planning to construct this teleportation array after the 25th round of the Tina storyline ended. In the 25th round of the Tina storyline, the Empires guardian god Kevin Forsythia left Orleans City and wouldnt be coming back anytime soon. This resulted in a serious problem: In the past, Su Yu wasnt afraid of antagonizing the city lord Claude, since the guardian god was present. So hed provoked Tina into killing the city lords uncle, obtaining the blueprint for the [Auction House], while also providing funding for Tinas subsequent reforms. But now the guardian god is gone. The guardian god could pat his buttocks and leave casually, but Su Yus territory was located in Orleans City! With just a toe, he could figure out that Claude would definitely target their territory, it wouldnt even be strange if he personally led troops to attack their territory. And indeed, as hed guessed, Claude really did send troops to attack his territory. After the 25th round of the Tina storyline ended, to counter Claudes upcoming plan, Su Yu thought upon his force C the [Scholars Temple]. The Scholars Temple had three 6th-level Sanctuary warriors and approximately thirty to forty 5th-level warriors. Their elite combat strength was superior to that of the Orleans City lords manor. If they had their support, Su Yu wouldnt be afraid of Claude attacking his territory. But the Scholars Temple was based in Forsythia City, it couldnt reach as far as Orleans City, so Su Yu began planning to build a teleportation array. At that time, Tina still hadnt upgraded her quality and didnt know the [Teleportation Portal] skill. Then, Su Yu arranged a large number of hidden tasks for the [Neon Nuclear Wastewater] five-person team. Half of these hidden tasks were to elevate their equipment and skills; the other half were almost all related to prerequisites for the teleportation array. In the end it was [Godzilla, the Neon Average] who was lucky. Godzilla handled the sultry female NPC [Jenna] with a powerful kiss, raising her affection to [Enthusiasm stage]. After a part of the indecent storyline, Godzilla found a [teleportation array blueprint] under Jennas bed storage box. With the teleportation scroll triumphantly in hand, Su Yu rewarded their five-person team with a bonus of 100,000 spiritual energy coins! But Su Yu asked them to keep it quiet. After the construction blueprint was obtained, Su Yu personally went to Pearl City to buy the materials needed for the teleportation array and let little Kathy and the magic craftsmen work overnight. He even asked the old carpenter Brooke to build a crude wooden shelter over the teleportation array. After all these measures, apart from Su Yu and the Nuclear Wastewater team, no one else knew about the existence of the teleportation array. This maximized the secrecy of the teleportation array to ensure it wouldnt be leaked, and wouldnt reach city lord Claudes ears. It was not until now, when Alex and Camilla, the two Sanctuary powerhouses, smashed the wooden structure and flew out, revealing the teleportation array underneath, that the players understood: Oh! So under this crude wooden structure, there is actually a hidden teleportation array! . Alex and Camilla moved quickly, their blue and red figures reaching Su Yus location in an instant. The five members of Haimleke hurriedly saluted the two. Honorable Alex and Honorable Camilla, welcome. Su Yu also respectfully saluted them and added, Thank you for your timely support. Dont mention it, were just benefiting each other. Alex flew beside Su Yu and patted him approvingly on the shoulder. In his eyes, Nemesis was a young man with extensive knowledge, who was able to pass advanced scholar tests at a young age, which was incredible! Besides, Nemesis was also very wealthy and had made many contributions to the Holy Temple this time. He was very happy to work with such a talented person. Sanctuary powerhouse, Camilla, looked like an old granny with white hair and a beneficent face. She stared at the approaching city lord Claude, a flaming red magic wand emerging from the void into her hand: Is this Claude Strathrow? Yes, its me, Claude said gloomily from a distance, and he slowly flew over with his nine followers. Claude had thought his plan was foolproof. He was to follow the commands of that superior, and seize the opportunity while the Guardian God was absent to kill Tina Garcia. Destroying Su Yus territory was just a side task. But unexpectedly, the arrival of five 5th Tier powerhouses from the Scholars Temple disrupted their plans, and now even two sanctuary powerhouses had arrived! Had Nemesis not been an adventurer from another world, Claude would have even started suspecting that Nemesis was the illegitimate child of Alex and Camilla. But the problem now is serious. With two more Sanctuary powerhouses on Nemesis and Tinas side, they were at a disadvantage in high-end firepower. How could he kill Tina now? Claude frowned. But theres no time for that now. Since hes here, Claude decided to tentatively probe with words first. Greetings, masters of the Scholars Temple, I am Claude Strathrow, the city lord of Orleans City. May I know why your esteemed temple has interfered in our internal affairs in Orleans City? Do you think just because our strength is inferior to the Imperial Capital you can bully us at will? Claude said, his words prickly. Your Excellency Claude, you have misunderstood, Alex explained with a smile. In our Scholars Temple, there have always been two conflicting opinions. One opinion is that the temple should attract rich merchants and nobles and earn membership fees to maintain the daily expenses of the temple. With the money, the temple can buy more highly valued books, start its own academic journal, exchange with scholars from all over the country, brainstorm, and make joint progress. The other opinion, however, firmly rejects the entry of nobles and merchants, arguing that it would destroy the purity of the temple. The Scholars Temple should be a place for discussing academics, it shouldnt be corrupted by money and power. Moreover, we cant let these merchants and nobles climb to the top ranks and turn the temple into a tool for politics and business. Ive said this much, do you understand now? Alex looked kindly at Claude. I think I do, Claude nodded in confusion. But then what? Does this have anything to do with you butting in Orleans Citys internal affairs? Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: 210, Battle of Aphi City (Part 5)_1 Chapter 210: 210, Battle of Aphi City (Part 5)_1 Translator: 549690339 Of course there is a relationship. Alex answered, Nemesis is the result of a compromise between these two voices. Firstly, Nemesis passed the assessment of senior scholars at a young age, his future is full of potential, which aligns with the interests of the second voice. Secondly, Nemesis is very wealthy. He contributed a lot of spiritual energy coins to the Holy Temple recently, which aligns with the interests of the first voice. Nemesiss emergence greatly alleviates the internal conflicts within our Scholars Temple, this is also why we strive to protect him. So, Claude, no matter what you say today, I will defend Nemesis! Claude quirked an eyebrow: Oh? Nemesis has recently contributed a lot of spiritual energy coins to the Scholars Temple? Absolutely. Then lets do this, Claude said, a plan forming in his mind, Ill pay double what Nemesis has contributed in spiritual energy coins! And I wont use this as an excuse to join the Scholars Temple. Can you give him to me then? Well Alex and Camilla exchanged glance. Seeing that the party was willing to negotiate, Claude quickly increased his offer: What, is double not enough? Then Ill make it triple! Are you really offering three times the amount? Alex asked, a strange expression on his face. Absolutely. Alright, well the charmed price comes to 30 billion spiritual energy coins. Are you planning on paying in a lump sum, or installments? Alex asked congenially. 30 30 billion?! Claudes mouth fell open, he was so shocked, he couldnt think straight. Are you sure its 30 billion and not 30 million? The fifth-order powerhouses following Claude were also wide-eyed and surprised. 30 billion! That number was terrifying! Nemesis invested a whopping 10 billion spiritual energy coins in the Scholars Temple C how did he get so rich? And this isnt just regular affluence, it was on an outrageous scale! Claudes Strive family that governs Orleans City, discounting the un-factorsable fixed assets, at most could have rudimentarily available assets in the range of 10 billion spirit coins. Not only did Nemesis build a new city, the remaining money is even more than the entire Strive familys worth! Did the princess give her national treasury as a dowry to Nemesis! a fifth-order powerhouse whispered behind Claude. If Nemesis truly has so much money, its very possible! Another agreed. What are you thinking about? The princess is only fourteen, she wouldnt be able to marry and crown a prince until she is eighteen. The situation is different now, Goldfinch has lost half of their kingdom, the princess getting married early to stabilize the peoples hearts is also very possible. How can the princess be interested in such a kid! The fifth-order powerhouses behind Claude were in heated discussion. Claude, though, was stone-faced: Alex, are you lying to me? Does Nemesis really have so many spiritual energy coins? I really didnt lie to you. Alex retrieved a black magic crystal card from somewhere, raised it in front of everyone and then put it away: Nemesis has preemptively paid us one billion spiritual energy coins to move the Scholars Temple headquarters from Goldfinch City to Aphi city, Camilla and I both agree to this. Scholars Temple, in future will develop Aphi City as the main base, and Nemesis will continue to invest one billion spiritual energy coins in our Temple every year. So no matter what, we are going to staunchly protect Aphi city and not let your army step into the city! Having finished, Alex gave a dismissive sweep of Claudes elite group of 3000 city defense soldiers below. In the face of Alexs glare, many soldiers felt a tremendous sense of fear descend upon them from the sky. Some, unable to bear it, fainted and collapsed on the spot. Seeing Alexs actions, Claude sighed inwardly. He finally understood completely now! The Scholars Temple was short on money, but their pride as scholars made them unwilling to bow their heads to the government and business communities. At this critical moment, the wealthy and knowledgeable Nemesis stepped forward! So the Scholars Temple wholeheartedly sided with Nemesis. Nemesis would give 10 billion spiritual energy coins to Scholars Temple over the next ten years and in exchange, the Scholars Temple would move its headquarters to Aphi city indirectly becoming a part of Nemesiss domain. The Scholars Temple, nourished by Nemesis, would develop and grow stronger. Both parties would mutually benefit. At this level, it would be harder for Claude to destroy Nemesiss domain! Su Yu clearly understood what Claude was thinking, so he pushed him: City Lord, when are you going to pay the 30 billion? Not to mention paying it all at once, you just need to pay one-tenth first, I will immediately let Alex take his troops back, you can have Aphi city for free! Ha ha, the weather is nice today! Claude started to laugh: Since the Scholars Temple has its eye on Aphi city, I have nothing to say. But Claudes voice took a turn, his tone stern: Alex, Camilla, I have orders from Master Xi Fan, I must kill Tina Garcia today! I may not care about Aphi city, but you have to hand over this woman! Xi Fan? Hearing this name, Alex and Camillas faces changed drastically. As the local bigshots in Goldfinch City, they of course understood the terror of the Strong dragon Xi Fan. Lets put it this way, even if all the powerhouses of the Scholars Temple came together they would not be a match for Xi Fan, at best they would bring him a little trouble, but they couldnt even hurt him. This kind of frightening existence wants to kill Tina! Those present at the temple looked at each other, uncertain what to do. But then, Su Yu stepped forward. Positioning himself in front of Tina, he looked dismissively at Claude: You must be dreaming! Tina is my friend, Ill never hand her over to you. Friend? Looking at Su Yus back, Tina suddenly felt warmth in her heart. Alex and Camilla exchanged a lengthy glance, settling on a consensus. Camilla got up and declared: Claude, I am Camilla of the Scholars Temple. We are firmly against you taking Nemesiss wife in front of us. This is the line in the sand. Even if its an order from Master Xi Fan, its unacceptable! Wife?! Tina was startled by the term and instantly blushed. But for some strange reason, she wasnt exactly averse to being referred to that way. Claude did not have time to pay attention to Camillas words. He solemnly took out a black scroll from his bosom, which he started activating in his hands. Endless shadow energy erupted from the scroll. All at once, the colours of the world changed! Even the midday sun seemed dim, and the surroundings became pitch black. Since you guys are not willing to hand over the person, and I cant defeat you, I guess Ill have to summon Master Xi Fan. You all can reasoning with Master Xi Fan! Under the scrolls effects, a shimmering black six-pointed star teleportation array gradually formed in front of Claude. The silhouette of Xi Fan first appeared in the array and then solidified. An entire seventh-stage dark sorcerer, Xi Fan, was about to be summoned! Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: 211, No, Nemesis!_1 Chapter 211: 211, No, Nemesis!_1 Translator: 549690339 Damn it! Alex and Camillas faces changed dramatically. If Xi Fan were summoned, not only would Tina fail to escape, but everyone else present would undoubtedly be implicated. By then, their Scholars Temple would suffer heavy casualties. So, they quickly cast spells, trying to interrupt the summoning ritual. [Skill Counter], [Magic Dissolution], [Disturbing Curse], [Magic Item Neutralization] Spells flew towards the scroll like bullets fired from a machine gun. But it was futile. The gap between them and Xi Fan was too great. None of these spells worked, all were repelled, only slightly delaying the time it took for Xi Fan to be summoned. Run! All of you, run! Camilla turned her head and shouted at the people behind her. The situation was now completely out of control, leaving everyone to fend for themselves. But Tina did not choose to run. She took out the platinum ring that the Guardian had entrusted to her, seriously put it on her right index finger: Lord Claude, since you wish to summon Xi Fan, I have no choice but to summon Kevin Forsythias avatar. Kevin Forsythia, defeat the evil Xi Fan! Tina held up her right hand high, the ring on her index finger burst out a magnificent light! The white gem on the ring emitted a dazzling white light, illuminating the dark sky like a small sun, making it impossible to look at directly. Of course, Tina was just putting on a show. This ring could only teleport her to a safe location, it couldnt actually summon the avatar of the Guardian. But Xi Fan and Lord Claude didnt know that! They thought Tina was telling the truth. As Tinas ring lighted up, the process of Xi Fans physical condensation suddenly came to a halt. Then, Xi Fans body shattered like a shattered mirror, turning into black particles and disappearing into the air. Urgh! Lord Claude took the backlash, spewing a mouthful of fresh blood, and was knocked back several meters. Claude now wanted to swear at someone. Because Xi Fan had chickened out halfway through the summoning! It seemed that Xi Fan didnt dare face the avatar of the Guardian directly, so he forcefully terminated the summoning before it was completed, disappeared into light particles. Not only that, Xi Fan transferred all the backlash from the spell to Claude, making Claude take a heavy hit, vomiting a mouthful of fresh blood. Claude was feeling very cold inside. He had taken the opportunity to join Xi Fans camp some time ago, but now he was unexpectedly betrayed by Xi Fan. Fine, fine, fine, wait and see! Claude wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth and made a fierce threat. Then he flew back towards Orleans City without looking back. The nine Tier-5 warriors who followed him saw their boss fleeing and of course, they wouldnt want to stay any longer. In an instant, they cleaned the field, escaping. The people at the Scholars Temple watched them go without pursuing them. Tina let out a sigh of relief, lowering her right hand, and withdrawing the ring, which she had not yet activated. The 3,000 elite city guards below were even more at a loss. They stopped their offensive and began to retreat slowly while maintaining their formation. A battle that was supposed to be earth-shattering fizzled out. Game Announcement: The Orleans City Elite City Defense Forces have left the battlefield. The city defense battle was a total success! Game Announcement: Due to the high difficulty of this city defense battle, all players within Aphi City are rewarded with x10000 Experience Points and 1 [Rare Quality Equipment Box (3 items)]. When they saw the game announcement, the entire Aphi region erupted in cheers: Yeah, we won! Finally, we finally won! The players of Swift and Yellow Turban Army guild were especially teary-eyed at this moment. Ten days! After ten days of tireless efforts and hard struggle, they finally achieved their goal and built the first player city! Throughout the process, everyone had put in a lot of heart and sweat. Now, they had finally succeeded! Su Yu was also overwhelmed with excitement now. The first player city in his previous life appeared about nine months after the start of the major upheaval. But now, he had built the first player city in only 21 days, more than eight months faster than in his previous life! I hope these eight months can bring miracles to humanity! Su Yu prayed silently in his heart. . After the citys defense battle, what was left were some routine tasks like arresting prisoners and cleaning the battlefield etc. The troops of Moonlight Town and Count Philip were first arrested to see if they could be ransomed. If no ransom could be obtained, they would be demoted to slaves and sent to the mines. The great magicians of the Scholars Temple didnt linger either; they were eager to go back to their books. So, Su Yu and Tina escorted them to the teleportation circle. Goodbye everyone! I hope we can meet again soon in Aphi City. Su Yu waved goodbye to the archmages. Dont worry, Nemesis. Haimleke patted his chest in assurance. As soon as I get back, Ill start preparing for the move. You should also start preparing early on your end! Of course, Ill be building your new headquarters in a few weeks. Su Yu guaranteed. Alex, the Sanctuary mage, also smiled: Then well wait for your good news in Goldfinch City. I quite like this city, it indeed is more peaceful compared to the bustling Imperial Capital, suitable for settling down to read books Were leaving! Goodbye, Nemesis. Goodbye everyone! The archmages turned into white light on the teleportation circle and left Aphi City. After sending off the great mages of the Scholars Temple, Su Yu and Tina rode Dima back to the City Hall. The City Hall no longer resembled the decrepit wooden cabin it was initially. After twelve upgrades, the scale of the City Hall had expanded multiple times, changing from a wooden structure to a brick-and-mortar structure, and its interior and exterior decorations were extremely luxurious. In the City Halls lounge, Su Yu lay sprawled on the brown leather sofa like a mess. For the past ten days, he had barely taken any rest, online or offline. Now that his territory had finally been promoted to a City, the tension abruptly dissipated, and all Su Yu wanted to do was rest, not even moving a pinky. Tina, however, was energized. She swapped her heavy armour for a delicate, light yellow dress in the changing rooms. Humming a little ditty, she poured two glasses of orange juice, walked over to Su Yu and handed him one. This is for you. Thank you! Su Yu took a sip of the orange juice and admired Tina with interest. Now that Tina had swapped the armour for a dress, her demeanor had become somewhat more gentle, reminiscent of a girl-next-door, which made Su Yu feel very comfortable. Say, Tina. Su Yu curiously asked, How did you think of fabricating ring effects to scare off Xi Fan just now? I just had a sudden inspiration and thought I might as well give it a try. I didnt expect it to actually work! Xi Fan is so silly! Tinas eyes squinted into slits from laughing so hard. As expected of my Tina, youre so clever! Su Yu affectionately ruffled Tinas hair, making her hairstyle a bit messy. Tina didnt seem to mind. Feeling Su Yus close proximity and his breath, she recalled how Sanctuarys mage, Camilla, had called her Nemesiss wife. Their current situation did seem a bit like husband and wife. At this thought, Tinas cheeks flushed a rosy red. Looking at Tinas blushing face, Su Yu suddenly felt playful. Oh my, is your face turning red? Come, let me have a look. Nemesis, what are you doing? Let me have a look! Nemesis, dont Tina shyly pushed away Su Yus hand. Its okay. Let me see. Nemesis, stop it. Its not appropriate here. Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: 212, Matters Concerning the Fate of Mankind_1 Chapter 212: 212, Matters Concerning the Fate of Mankind_1 Translator: 549690339 Just as Su Yu was getting ready to take further action, he received a private message. Snow Leopard: Are you there? I have a very important matter to discuss with you. Busy as he was, Su Yu didnt reply. But soon, he received another message from Snow Leopard: This matter is critically important; it involves the fate of all mankind. The higher-ups are also indecisive and want your opinion. Su Yu: Where are you? Snow Leopard: Im at the House of Warm Wind tavern in Orleans City. Su Yu: Sigh, Ill be right there. 10 minutes later, Su Yu pushed open the heavy oak door of the House of Warm Wind tavern. There was only one customer in the pub C Snow Leopard. At that moment, he was sitting beside the bar with more than a dozen empty wine jugs in front of him. Clearly, while waiting for Su Yus arrival, Snow Leopard had been continuously downing jugs of wine, his face now flushing from the effects of the drinks. Upon seeing Su Yus arrival, Snow Leopard hastily called out, Barkeep, we have a new customer. Bring four more jugs of Dew Wine. This wine has a really strong kick! It tastes so much better than that what-not aromatic one offline. Alrighty! The boss came over with a smile, carrying four jugs of Dew Wine. He also thoughtfully served Su Yu a dish of fennel beans, knowing that Su Yu favored them. So, what did you need me for? Su Yu sat down beside Snow Leopard at the bar, munching on the fennel beans and taking a sip of Dew Wine. He felt that Snow Leopard was in an odd state; being able to down so much wine indicated immense pressure on him. Before I talk about the main point, I must first apologize to you, Snow Leopard said, his expression turning solemn as he looked at Su Yu. Apologize? For what? Its about Professor Shen Professor Shen once suggested dissecting you Snow Leopard explained the incident where Professor Shen had proposed killing and dissecting Su Yu. Given Su Yus abilities, he was sure to find out about this incident sooner or later, so it was better to come clean now to avoid potential confrontation in the future. Listening to Snow Leopards account, Su Yus face turned a shade graver. The very thing he had been so afraid of when he was reborn had actually transpired C the reason he had avoided contact with the relevant departments. It seemed all his precautions in reality were indeed necessary. He also needed a means of self-preservation in reality. So, what are you planning to do with this Professor Shen? And the other professors who also proposed the idea? A cold light flickered in Su Yus eyes. Those professors have been put under arrest and cannot communicate with anyone else. I can hand them over to you for disposal. Whatever you decide to do with them is up to you. Snow Leopard said seriously. Well lets just keep them under lock and key for now. Well deal with it after the war. Su Yu hadnt decided on how to deal with these scientists yet. Killing them seemed like a waste of talent. Perhaps life-long imprisonment was a better option. Can we discuss the main issue now? Su Yu changed the subject. Yes, Snow Leopard nodded. Despite his flushed face, he appeared exceptionally alert, Mr. Li also known as [The range is the truth] you know of him, dont you? Of course. Mr. Li submitted a report to Commissioner Zhang nine days ago. In the report, he asserts We must make public the existence of the Skuru people, unite all the available forces, and no longer deceive the public. This report got the attention of the highest leaders. Just three hours ago, the highest leadership passed a resolution to disclose the information about the Skuru people to the public, and at the same time, to actively negotiate with various world governments to form a world federal government to unite all of humanity to face this crisis. However, the highest leadership has anticipated the intense social unrest that may occur after the release of this information, so they want to hear your opinion. Should we release this information to the entire society now? I see, this indeed is some big news! said Su Yu with a grave expression. Based on his past experience, releasing information about the Skuru people would indeed trigger intense social unrest, a sharp rise in violent crimes, and many innocent people would be implicated, losing their lives in the process. Especially in his past life when there were not many game helmets available. By the time the changes began in late May, there were only about five million game helmets nationwide and violent murder cases targeting helmet owners were on the rise. However, it was inevitable that the public would find out about the Skuru people sooner or later. In fact, the earlier they found out, the better it would be in countering the Skuru people. What needed to be considered now was the timing of the announcement. Su Yu began to ponder with a frown. Snow Leopard did not push, continuing to sip his Dew Wine while consuming half a dish of fennel beans in front of Su Yu. After several minutes of contemplation, Su Yu exhaled deeply, I believe it should be announced now! Are you sure about that? Snow Leopards eyes narrowed. I used to think that the best time to announce would be when 70% of the public have game helmets. At that point, with the helmets acting as psychological comfort, the social unrest would be greatly reduced. But considering the current state of society, most people are still engaged with other games, enjoying other forms of entertainment. Most players in Evolution are playing for fun, chatting, making friends, not focusing too much on the game. And then there are quite a few who are just flirting and exploiting. These people need to shift their focus to leveling up in the game. Each day they level up, their chances of survival in the future increase. Snow Leopard nodded, Your points make sense. The highest-level leadership basically has the same idea. However, Su Yu continued, You must also manage the risks of social unrest. Especially the top players in the game, like A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated and Frost Red Tea, for example. We must avoid violent crimes arising from people trying to snatch their helmets. These top players are the pillars of our fight against the Skuru people in the future. Losing even one of them is a major loss for mankind. Yes, we will consider that, said Snow Leopard seriously. We will prepare the public adequately for these changes. In highly risky areas, we will try to implement a curfew to manage the risks. Alright, thats all I have to say. Su Yu finished the last few fennel beans, stood up, and waved his hand, Its getting late. I need to go do my mission. Alright, I will pass your words on to Commissioner Zhang as soon as possible, Snow Leopard responded solemnly. After the conversation, Su Yu left the House of Warm Wind tavern. The game time was now in the early morning, and the chilly wind blowing on the street sent a bone-piercing cold through Su Yu. In a short while, the highest leadership would announce to the world the existence of the Skuru people and the function of the game, Evolution. By then, the reaction of the world was predictable. Hopefully, everyones reaction wont be too intense, Su Yu muttered, pulling the hood over his head and stepping into the Orleans City teleport array. Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: 214, Officially Announcing the Existence of Alien Civilizations _1 Chapter 214: 214, Officially Announcing the Existence of Alien Civilizations _1 Translator: 549690339 In the video, Commissioner Zhang didnt speak immediately, but calmly waited for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, he slowly began, Hello everyone. Let me introduce myself first. I am Zhang Ling, the Political Commissar of the Southeast Military Region. Through this video, I want to announce to the public that our Blue Star is facing threats from an alien civilization. Subtitles in five languages, including Chinese, were present under the video, ensuring that everyone could understand what he was saying. However, upon hearing it, people were left dumbfounded. Alien civilization? Aliens? Is this real or fake? Whether it was the rich individuals who burnt their Ferraris for amusement, the construction workers who were sweating profusely at the construction site, or the serious gamers, everyone was staring at the screen in front of them in disbelief. Commissioner Zhang slowed his speech and continued, The incident happened a month and a half ago. Then, we unexpectedly received news from an alien civilization. The message was written in over a dozen Earth languages. The main content of the messages was focused on one word C War. The civilization that sent us the message calls themselves the Singer Civilization. They acted as the main judge, enabling another civilization C the Skuru Civilization, to invade our Blue Star In the following ten minutes, Commissioner Zhang gave a detailed introduction about the Singer and Skuru Civilizations based on the information he knew. Furthermore, the video included a great amount of pictures and footage of the Skuru people, Skuru spaceships, and Space Cracks to corroborate the information. Most of the public initially disbelieved, thinking it must be some sort of joke. They imagined that the video could have been made by some special effects company producing CG. However, the images were too realistic! In the middle of the video, the countrys top leaders appeared in the footage, delivering important speeches. Seeing them, the public finally realised that everything spoken about in the video was real! If it was a prank video, the creators wouldnt dare feature these two figures in it unless they were ready to face serious consequences. Is this a dream? Some people pinched their arms hard, other slapped their own faces, each attempting to escape from this nightmarish dream. But their efforts were in vain as they were not in a dream. Many people began to feel dizzy, their breathing accelerated, their bodies trembling, their palms sweating, and their minds went blank. Some people even found it difficult to stand upright. After the speeches from the top leaders ended, the video switched back to Commissioner Zhang. Commissioner Zhang forced out a slight smile and continued, You dont have to panic excessively about the alien civilization. The Singer Civilization has given us a full year to prepare and has created a tool for us to win this war. A game helmet from Evolution appeared in his hand. This is the game helmet of Evolution. This game is created by the Singer Civilization. I assume most regular internet users have heard the rumour Evolution Level 50 offers a set of school district houses as a reward, right? This rumour is actually true. Once we reach level 50 in Evolution, we can materialize our in-game powers into the real world. With this power, we will have the qualifications to defeat the alien civilization! Commissioner Zhang paused here for a moment, giving the viewers time to digest this information. Everyone was stunned. A lot of people knew about the Level 50 Evolution rewards a set of school district houses rumour since it had topped the trending list on various platforms for more than a day or two. Who would have thought, Evolution was actually a product of alien beings and even tied to the fate of humanity! After his pause, Commissioner Zhang continued, According to the current production capacity of the game helmet, in another months time, the helmet can cover all 1.4 billion people nationwide. By then, I assure every Chinese citizen will have their own game helmet. However Everyone felt slightly comforted after hearing that they could also get a game helmet. But Commissioner Zhangs however yet again made everyones hearts leap up to their throats. But as you know, our China is such a big country, everyone needs food, clothing and shelter. Its not feasible for everyone to spend 12 hours a day playing the game. Otherwise, we would starve before the aliens even invade. Therefore, I declare the country is in a state of emergency and wartime status. The government will control and adjust the development of the primary and secondary industries, ensure citizens rights and livelihood, completely restructure the tertiary industry, and all unemployed individuals can develop in Evolution. The government will provide subsidies to all individuals Blue Star Humans have come upon the most crucial historical moment. I hope to unite everyones strength to get through this difficult time! That marked the temporary end of the video as the screen went black. But the people who had been watching the video were left helpless. Everyone just stared blankly at the people around them or at their own screens if there was no one around. For a moment, they didnt know what to do. How did the world change so suddenly?! After some time had passed. As everyone came to their senses and prepared to say something, Commissioner Zhangs video screen popped up again, appearing on everyones electronic terminal. By the way, I have two more points to add. Everyone was startled, but they all stared at the screen, their hearts constricted. First, the reason we wanted to disclose the existence of aliens to as many people as possible through the video is to prevent people from spreading unverified information and distorted facts. Many media outlets often exaggerate the facts or even fabricate false news for profit, which can cause great social panic. We have created an official website for updates about the alien civilizations called Singer. It contains the latest, most authoritative, and reliable official news. We hope everyone will be discerning and avoid believing in information from other channels. The second point, please dont panic. Calm down, trust in the governments ability, and also believe in the power of the entire population. As long as we unite, we can overcome this crisis! Moreover, we have already achieved partial victory in the war. To the right of the video, a picture of Su Yus identification suddenly appeared. However, to protect Su Yus privacy, the picture was pixelated. This young mans game ID is [Nemesis]. If youve played Evolution, you must have heard this name, Commissioner Zhang introduced. Nemesis? Boss Ke? The millions of Evolution players were all momentarily stunned. They were more than familiar with this name. But it was surprising that Boss Ke was mentioned in such an important setting. This was certainly beyond their expectations! Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: 215, Arrive at Forest City_1 Chapter 215: 215, Arrive at Forest City_1 Translator: 549690339 Commissioner Zhang explained: What makes [Nemesis] special is that he can bring his power into the real world ahead of time, he doesnt have to wait until level 50. Under Nemesiss leadership, we have successively taken control of two Spiritual Spring Eyes, which even includes the biggest Spring Eye on Blue Star the Yunlu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye! The video started to play the footage of the battle at Lingwu Mountain Spring Eye. In the footage, Su Yu was floating in mid-air, surrounded by a colorful elemental energy. Beneath Su Yu was the Lingwu Mountain base of the Skuru race. The brownish-grey Skuru spacecraft and the over 30-meter high spiritual energy collection structures were clearly visible. As time elapsed, numerous armed helicopters arrived at the scene. Soldiers swarmed out and escorted the green-skinned Skuru captives back to the helicopters. Commissioner Zhang stood up from his seat, bowed towards the camera, and said, On behalf of all the humans of Blue Star, I solemnly thank Nemesis! Nemesis, humans will forever remember your contributions! Then he stood straight and looked at the camera, Also, to those who are watching this video now, I hope you can also step forward at this critical moment, and make your contributions to win this war for mankind. Thats all I can say. May we all unite and resist the invaders. At this point, the half-hour long video ended. In the real world, everyones phones and computers returned to normal. However, everyone was now deep in thought, scratching their heads, completely unmotivated to study or work. They all looked at the people around them and cautiously asked, Is this real? It must be.. Aliens the aliens are here? I initially thought this could only happen in movies I cant believe its actually happening in the real world. Everyone rushed to grab their phones and computers to look up the Singer Civilization website. The website was lagging from the surge of visitors, but no one seemed to care. They slowly browsed the information on the website one word at a time. In the official forum of Evolution, everyone was discussing weakly: Ive always known that there was something unique about this game, but I didnt think it would turn out to be this major! A game made by aliens, thats terrifying. I cant believe Boss Ke has done so much offline Level 50 abilities can be materialized in real life, right? Yes, Im logging in to level up now! In the game. The video window obfuscating half the players screens disappeared, and soon someone asked in the [Yellow Turban Army] guilds channel: Nuclear Wastewater from Japan: Guild leader, was the content in the video real? Su Yu: I can only say that its 100% real. Double Cheese: This feels like a dream I had while being drunk, damn it! Too Weak: Same here! We Are United: Boss Ke, I know its not an appropriate time to say this, but I want to resign from the guild. Su Yu: Resign from the guild? We Are United: Yes, I think we should be leveling up, reaching level 50 sooner, rather than wasting our time on building the city. Double Cheese: I want to resign from the guild too. Without the buff to experience points from the territory in the foreseeable future, I cant level up. I dont want to remain at level 13 for the rest of my life. No Power: I feel the same. Boss Ke, I also want to resign from the guild. Not long after, roughly twenty to thirty players all left messages, wanting to resign from the guild to level up. Su Yu replied in the guilds channel: If you all truly want to resign from the guild, I definitely wont stop you. But I would advise you all to reconsider resigning. There are many multiplayer tasks, side tasks, and hidden tasks in the main storylines that I am currently doing, all with generous rewards. I will prioritize the guilds members when providing these tasks. The first 25 rounds of the main storyline were almost exclusively Su Yus sole campaign, but in the following 75 rounds, there were numerous war-related tasks that required the participation of all players in the game. Su Yu would save a portion of the most rewarding tasks for his guild members to compensate for the experience and equipment they lost due to investing in building their territories. Upon seeing Su Yus response, the voices of the members wanting to resign from the guild gradually subsided. However, no one felt like building houses anymore, they all called their friends to either do tasks or head towards the leveling areas. Su Yu closed the guild chat window, sighing softly. Since things had happened this way, pondering over them was pointless. It would be better to focus his attention on the current task at hand. In the 26th round of the Princess line, Su Yu, along with the Golden Jasmine City Defense Force, had successfully reached the outskirts of Forest City. They were already faintly able to see the sturdy walls of Forest City from their position. Forest City was a major city in the southern part of the Golden Jasmine Empire. The city was significantly larger than Orleans City and had a population nearing 500,000. In the overall city strength ranking across the country, Golden Jasmine City was first, Pearl City second, and Forest City undoubtedly ranked third, while Orleans City managed to stay between the fifth to the seventh rank year-round. It could be said that Forest City was the royal familys last line of defense. At the gate of Forest City, the Emperor of the Golden Jasmine Empire, Lede Golden Jasmine, clad in festive clothes, led various lords and their high-ranking subordinates to welcome the arrival of Alyssa. Alyssa, riding on a white horse along with Xi Fan, left the main force and made their way to the city gate first. Su Yu, on top of Dima, followed behind them. Below the city gate, the father-daughter pair embraced each other with smiles on their faces. Alyssa, my daughter, you have worked hard during this period. The emperor lovingly stroked his daughters hair. Its okay, for our people, no matter how hard or tiring it is, its worth it. Alyssa replied. Its worth mentioning that the black mist in Alyssas eyes has now disappeared. But this does not mean that Alyssa has escaped Xi Fans control, on the contrary, Alyssa is still under Xi Fans control. Its just that her appearance doesnt show any issues. The emperor nodded in satisfaction and looked at Xi Fan, Master Xi Fan, you have also worked hard during this period! Its okay, everything is for the empire. Xi Fan, shrouded in a black robe, said faintly. At the same time, he scanned the strong participants and the large lords around him. Seeing Xi Fan, these strong participants and the large lords looked somewhat uncomfortable. After catching up with her father, Alyssa came to the side of a female master mage and politely bowed, Im so glad to see you again, Teacher Sharon! This mage called Sharon was Alyssas mentor and one of the five level seven powerhouses of the Empire. Seeing Alyssa, Sharon immediately noticed something was wrong: Alyssa, you She suddenly realized that Alyssa had been mentally controlled by Xi Fan! But Sharon was helpless. Although she and Xi Fan were both at level seven, there was a difference in strength amongst the level seven powerhouses. Sharon had only reached level seven a few years ago, while Xi Fan was at the peak of level seven. If they actually fought, it might take three Sharons acting together to barely fight against Xi Fan. So even though she noticed something was wrong with Alyssa, Sharon didnt dare to say anything. Alright, its getting late. Alyssa, I have prepared an illustrious reception banquet for you. During the banquet, I will introduce you to the various lords and ministers, the emperor said, walking towards the city gate with his arm around his daughters shoulder. Okay, father, Alyssa replied, adjusting herself to match her fathers footsteps. Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: 216, Princess Line 26-30 loops_1 Chapter 216: 216, Princess Line 26-30 loops_1 Translator: 549690339 My dear daughter! Empire Emperor Lede Golden Jasmine waved his hand across the scene of Forest City in front of him, his face filled with a joyful smile: Now, the Empires high-ranking strongmen, large forces, as well as all the lords in the south, apart from Claude Strathrow of Orleans City who couldnt make it due to other matters, are all gathered here. The number of troops amassed in the city exceeds 500,000. If all the citizens are mobilized, this number will reach 700,000! With this force, we can completely engage the rebels in a battle to the death and retake the Golden Jasmine City! Father, when are you planning to march? Alyssa asked. However, the contemptuous sneer surfaced on the face of Xi Fan, who was controlling Alyssa. The emperor is indulging in war and military conquest, and with the widespread famine in the country, ultimately led to rampant rebellion domestically and loss of half of the territory. Unexpectedly, his old problem has flared up again at this time, intending to mobilize 200,000 civilians to fight? Doesnt he fear a rebellion in Forest City? However, Xi Fan would definitely not kindly remind the emperor. The Emperor laughed triumphantly: I will personally lead the troops to war in two weeks. You just need to stay in Forest City and wait for the news of my triumphant return. Understood, father. Xi Fan controlled Alyssa to answer. Alyssa has a high reputation among the people. The citizens of Forest City have spontaneously come to welcome the princess. Both sides of the main road were filled with people, shouting Alyssas name while throwing flower petals at her. Now it was dusk, and the emperor had hosted a grand banquet for his daughter. Su Yu did not receive an invitation to the banquet and did not attend. However, after the banquet, Su Yu was received by the princess in the Princess House. Princess House. The guard Keerderon led Su Yu into the main hall of the Princess House, then he left the hall with the servants and guards. In the vast hall, only Princess Alyssa and Su Yu were left. Alyssa sat high on the throne, looking down at Su Yu: Hello, adventurer. I need you to deliver a secret letter to the Chief Mage [Roland] of Silver Pine Spire. I hope you can deliver the letter accurately without being noticed by others. The princess threw out a letter, which lightly floated into Su Yus hands. Ding, your main storyline has been updated! [The Glory of the Golden Jasmine Empire27/100]. Mission requirements: bring[a letter containing secret information]to 313 Lick Street and deliver it to[Roland]. Mission countdown 29:58. Mission reward: 10000 Experience Points. Su Yu glanced at the letter, then raised his head and looked directly at Alyssa : Your Excellency Xi Fan, why are you sending me, instead of your confidants, to deliver the secret letter? Arent you afraid that I will tell Lord Guardian and His Majesty the Emperor about the secrets? Heh heh. A cold laugh filled with contempt came from an extremely distant position behind the princess: The emperor is just a clown and not worth mentioning; as for the Guardian Kevin Forsythia Xi Fan paused briefly, then continued: Honestly, I really want my plan to be known by the noble lord guardian, he would definitely be livid, haha! Xi Fans laugh was filled with irony. Arent you afraid that the Guardian will show up to deal with you personally? Su Yu turned serious. Rest assured, his true form is already stuck in the new world and cannot come out. Do you think he is the omnipotent savior from before? As for his avatar, last time I was just too lazy to expend my magic power. If it comes again, I can tear it apart in a minute! Xi Fans tone was filled with disdain. Su Yu fell silent. Alright, go deliver the letter. Dont forget to tell Kevin Forsythia about the content of each letter. Let the old man get a good laugh out of it. Xi Fans voice came once again. Su Yu sighed. He was helpless in the face of Xi Fans arrogance, he could only follow the main mission step by step. Next, in the 27th to 29th part of the princesss quest line, Su Yu, under the command of Xi Fan, had turned into a relentless message delivering robot, delivering letters one by one to various important figures. Then he brought their responses back to Xi Fan. The dignitaries included the Seventh-order mage of Silver Pine, [Roland]; The Seventh-order legendary mercenary of the Mercenary Guild, [Andrew]; The Marshal of the Empire, the Seventh-order powerhouse [Charles Jinqiuhua]; The Lord of Pearl City, [Michelle Drank]; The Lord of Seabreeze City Basically, all the leaders of the major forces within the city were approached. In the 30th stage of the mission, Xi Fan gathered all these leaders of major forces. Under his leadership, they came in full force to the Emperors residence, formally staged a palace coup, and demanded that he hand over the Emperors power. Within the Emperors palace. The Emperor sat on the high throne, looking down at the crowd with a grave expression. In addition to Alyssa and Xi Fan, there were three Seventh-order powerhouses and the leaders of all major forces in the crowd. The Emperor realized that something was wrong. Alyssa, why have you brought these people here? The Emperor asked sharply. Father. Alyssa bowed to her father and said, Your disastrous military policy has left the people of the Empire homeless and suffering. Now the Empire needs a new leader to continue to guide the people. New leader? The Emperors pupils constricted rapidly: Are you starting a rebellion?! [Shalan] the only Seventh-order powerhouse loyal to the Emperor, raised her magic wand and stood in front of the Emperor. But Shalan had known for a long time about Xi Fans rebellion; possibly, the Emperor was the only one in the city left in the dark. Yes, Father, its time for you to abdicate. Alyssa took a pitch-black long sword from Xi Fan and slowly approached the throne. No, you cant! The Emperor was terribly alarmed. But he found that he couldnt move at all, probably due to some kind of binding spell. Shalan used to be standing between Alyssa and the Emperor. However, seeing Alyssa walking up the throne along the steps, along with the pressure from the four people led by Xi Fan, she lowered her eyebrows as a sign of her standing and quietly moved aside to express her stance. Swish! The pitch-black sword pierced the Emperors abdomen, and he was enveloped in a thick cloud of black mist. Alyssa timely removed a ruby ring from her fathers thumb. This ruby ring symbolizes the power of the Emperor and is worn only by the direct bloodline of the Goldfinch family. Claps! Xi Fan clapped his hands and ascended the throne: Well done, Alyssa. Its not my merit, this time we owe it to Lord Xi Fan. Alyssa stroked the ruby ring in her hand and knelt down to Xi Fan. Upon seeing Alyssa kneel, the leaders of the major powers standing under the throne couldnt help but frown. Seeing their queen kneel down to Xi Fan, many people felt immensely insulted. However, no one stood up to express any dissent. Rise, Queen Alyssa. Xi Fan crossed his arms, smugly. Yes. Alyssa stood up. Issue an order for all inhabitants of the city to go to the central plaza in batches according to the plan. Understood, Lord Xi Fan. As for the rest of you. Xi Fan looked down at the leaders of the various forces: Everyone should help Alyssa according to their own plans, keep the residents orderly, and take away the used residents, making every effort to maintain order. Understood, Lord Xi Fan. The leaders of the major forces replied one after another: We hope you can successfully break through to the Eighth-order. Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: 217, Xi Fan’s Ambition_1 Chapter 217: 217, Xi Fans Ambition_1 Translator: 549690339 Xi Fans attempt to control the princess and seize imperial power wasnt due to boredom, nor was it for the sake of an inconsequential pursuit of power. Everything Xi Fan did was aimed at one goaladvancing to the eighth tier, to become the most formidable power under the worlds rules. Xi Fan had been planning this advancement for nearly a century. During this century, he scoured the worlds largest hidden realms and even the abyss for treasures that could help him break through his limitations. In the Empire, besides [Shalan] who had just advanced to the seventh tier, the other three seventh-tier powerhouses (Roland, Andrew, Charles Forsythia) also maintained close contact with him. Three years ago, Xi Fan finally gathered all the necessary treasures, confident he could advance to the next tier! However, these treasures all required a unique crystal called a [Frenzy Fragment] to activate their full power. [Frenzy Fragments] needed to be obtained from a large number of common citizens. Roughly one fragment could be obtained via a special ceremony performed on 100 people, yet Xi Fan would need at least 3000 fragments to activate all the treasures. This meant that he required 300,000 citizens to participate in the ceremony in order to collect enough fragments. [Frenzy Fragments] couldnt be stored; they would dissipate automatically after about a week, and Xi Fan couldnt accumulate them over a long period of time. Therefore, he came up with this plan: Xi Fan would contact the three seventh-tier powerhouses to seize imperial power, gather citizens of Forest City to participate in the ceremony using this power, thereby collecting enough [Frenzy Fragments]. All three seventh-tier powerhouses supported Xi Fans plan. If Xi Fan could successfully advance, the threat posed by the Northern Rebel Army would be effortlessly neutralized. They could also gain quite a few benefits from this, which aligns with their interests. However, Kevin Forsythia, the guardian, adamantly opposed Xi Fans advancement. Kevin Forsythia believed that a considerable number of citizens would die during Xi Fans advancing process, which was not beneficial to the empires overall interests. Moreover, the most critical point being, Kevins position would be threatened after Xi Fans advancement. Therefore, Kevin Forsythia repeatedly threatened Xi Fan, sternly forbidding him from advancing. Faced with the immense pressure from Kevin Forsythia, on the surface, Xi Fan could only comply, secretly collecting the treasures necessary for advancement instead. This caused what originally could have been a decade-long collection of treasures to drag on for nearly a century. In the past, Xi Fan outwardly expressed respect for Kevin Forsythia, but internally, he harbored immense hatred for him. The opportunity has finally arrived! Kevin Forsythias true body is trapped in the [Shining New World] and cant come out. For Xi Fan, this is the best time to advance, and he must seize this period to achieve breakthrough! As a result, a series of events in Forest City occurred. Within the emperors palace. Leaders of all major forces follow Xi Fans command, gathering civilians; Xi Fan stands by the side of the emperor engulfed in black fog, using [mental theft] to read his memories; Su Yu seriously pondered the cause and effect of the events, gaining a better grasp of the main plot that followed. After reading the memories, Xi Fan stood still, lost in thought for a while. Then, he walked towards Su Yu, looking at him with interest: So, Nemesis, what did old Kevin Forsythia say? Su Yu twitched the corner of his mouth slightly and replied, The Guardian didnt respond to me at all. Su Yu didnt lie; he had no way of communicating with the Guardian directly, so of course, the Guardian wouldnt respond to him. Hmph! I truly wish the old bastard would die in the New World. Xi Fan flicked his sleeve, transforming into black mist, preparing to leave the royal palace. But Su Yu stopped him: Wait a minute, Xi Fan! Ive delivered so many messages for you, arent you going to reward me a little? Youre not treating me as free labor, are you? Hearing Su Yus words, the black mist morphed back into human form. Xi Fan looked at Su Yu with slight astonishment. Did this kid dare to ask for a favor from him? Everyone in the great hall, including the seventh-tier powerhouse [Shalan], looked at Su Yu in surprise. At this crucial juncture, instead of showing allegiance to Xi Fan humbly, why did Su Yu have the audacity to speak up so loudly? Xi Fan thought for a moment, then pulled out a flask of blue potion, glowing with gold, and tossed it to Su Yu. Ding, [Glory of Forsythia Empire (30/100)] has been completed, congratulations on gaining Experience Points x20000. Congratulations on receiving an additional reward: [High-level Blue Wisdom Potion (Golden Rare)] x1. [High-level Blue Wisdom Potion (Golden Rare)]: Increases your intelligence by 200 points for 60 seconds. Potion Cooldown time 5 minutes. The potion is of quite a good quality, it can be taken back to reality, providing a decent boost in performance. But Su Yu sneered dismissively: As a peak seventh-tier legend powerhouse, is this it? Arent you a bit stingy? Stingy?! Shalan and the remaining leaders of major forces all looked at Su Yu as if he was a fool. Was this kid seeking death? Okay, adventurers from different worlds werent afraid to die; they would resurrect 6 hours after death. But Xi Fan was a peak seventh-tier powerhouse. Wasnt Su Yu afraid that Xi Fan would permanently detain his soul? Xi Fans face darkened. He formed a large hand from the black mist, intending to squash the worm in front of him. However, Su Yu continued calmly: Xi Fan, there are actually areas where we can cooperate. You need [Frenzy Fragments], right? I have a way to provide a large number of [Frenzy Fragments]. Upon hearing the term [Frenzy Fragments], the large hand made of black mist froze beside Su Yu. In the face of advancement, Su Yus minor offense didnt seem as important. Whats your suggestion? Xi Fan asked brusquely. Su Yu, hands clasped behind his back, responded calmly, The biggest difficulty in collecting [Frenzy Fragments] is the unwillingness of the citys populace. The further you go, the harder it becomes to collect them, right? Xi Fan needed to set up a Shadow Frenzy Array and initiate a [Frenzy Ceremony] to collect [Frenzy Fragments]. Civilians entering the magic circle would attack and bite each other like crazed animals until all nearby people were killed. One [Frenzy Ceremony] could accommodate up to 10,000 civilians. After the ceremony, half of the civilians would die, a quarter would be critically injured, and the remainder, even if they were lucky enough to survive, would inevitably suffer lifelong mental trauma. At first, the civilians didnt realize how terrifying the ceremony could be, so the first few [Frenzy Ceremonies] would go smoothly. But civilians were not fools. They realized that those who went to participate in the ceremony never returned and their numbers gradually decreased. They began to instinctively resist and escape, which slowed down the speed of fragment collection. So what? Do you have a way? Xi Fan gave Su Yu a cold look. Definitely. Su Yu replied: With my influence, I can summon a million adventurers from different worlds to help you collect fragments, what do you think? Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: 218, Help Xi Fan Post Tasks_1 Chapter 218: 218, Help Xi Fan Post Tasks_1 Translator: 549690339 Players who enter the [Frenzy Ceremony] can also produce [Frenzy Fragments]. However, because players do not have the same desperate struggle emotions as the native citizens before they die, the probability of generating fragments would be smaller, probably only one in three hundred. If Nemesis really could attract a million adventurers from other worlds, just with these adventurers alone, more than three thousand fragments could be collected, which would be absolutely advantageous for my breakthrough! Xi Fan pondered. Of course, the more fragments, the better. Although three thousand would be enough, if there were surplus, they could be used against other enemies. However, Xi Fan did not immediately agree to Su Yu, instead asking, Do your adventurers from other worlds really have that many people? Also, is your influence that strong? Su Yu smiled: Of course, you can rest assured. Then what do you want? Xi Fan knew that Su Yu would never help him for no reason. Su Yu must have something in mind. I want the [Blue Dragon Scadis Heart]. Su Yu stated bluntly. The [Blue Dragon Scadis Heart] was one of Xi Fans collections and one of the items that Su Yu valued most. Skadi? Sharon and several other leaders of large forces trembled. Skadi was a sixth-order mature Blue Dragon who had disappeared without a trace after revolting from Dragon Island five years ago. They did not expect that it was already dead, and its heart was in Xi Fans hands. Xi Fan thought for a while, then slowly said, You want Skadis heart? Its heart is quite valuable, far exceeding the value of the conditions you proposed. But at present, there is nothing more important than your promotion, right? Besides, as a Shadow Priest, the heart of a blue dragon isnt of much use to you, is it? Reasonable Deal! Xi Fan made a decision. However, he stared at Su Yu coldly, Kid, although I agree to the transaction, youd better not play tricks inside. If I find you messing around, I will imprison your soul and torture you forever! Dont worry, I am very credible. Su Yu smiled. Ding! You have gained the trust of [Shadow Priest Xi Fan] and obtained Xi Fans [Task Proxy Publish Authority]. Su Yu opened the [Task Commission Publish] module and found the task that could help Xi Fan publish. The task details were as follows: Task: [Shadow Frenzy Ceremony] Task Requirements: Participate in Shadow Priest Xi Fans [Frenzy Ceremony] and suffer great torment. Number of Participants: 0 C + Task Reward: 20,000 Experience Points. [Switch] [Split] (+) (-) Note: Participating in this task has a 50% chance of death. The death penalty is the same as the outdoor death penalty. After death, you cannot participate in the ceremony again. The total reward for the task is 20,000 experience points, which can be swapped for other rewards through [Switch] and [Split]. Su Yu clicked the [Switch] button and the task reward kept changing. In addition to experience points, there were Random rare quality equipment X1 suitable for this profession, Random common quality pet egg x1, Spiritual Energy Coins X600, and Random quality first-order skill book X1 suitable for this profession. If you click the [Split] button, pet eggs, equipment, and skill books cannot be split. Only experience points and spiritual energy coins can be split into smaller parts, such as 10,000 experience, 300 spiritual energy coins. After careful consideration, Su Yu decided to set the task reward to a random quality first-order skill book. Su Yus own first-order skills have been supplemented during the process of doing the main task. But for most players, they lack first-order skills. Each first-order skill book can sell for 1,000 spiritual energy coins in the auction house. Some excellent quality skills, like the Druids [Bear Transformation], Archers [Animal Companion], Mages [Frost Nova] and so on, are at least 10,000 spiritual energy coins goods, and they are often out of stock. The reward for this task is a random quality first-order skill book. If a player is lucky enough to get a good roll, it would be a huge reward! And equipment depreciates; it needs to be replaced after a while, but skills can be used for a lifetime. So, it was decided. After leaving the palace, Su Yu published the information about the task to the guild channel, the presidents chat room, and the official forum. Su Yu added two points to the task information at the end: First, although the reward for this task is very generous, the entire process of the task is very painful. Its the kind of feeling that you are tortured to madness. If you really want to participate, you must be mentally prepared. The second point is that a lot of tasks related to the main story will appear between Forest City and Goldfinch City in the coming days, and many of them have very generous rewards. Everyone, be careful not to miss it. Su Yus post was quickly pinned to the top of the forum and quickly received a lot of replies: Boss Ke, I am willing to participate! To fight against the Skuru people, a little suffering is nothing. Forest City, right? Im heading there now! For the sake of the skills, give it all! There was also a player who made a suggestion: Boss Ke, you know so much information that ordinary players in the game do not know. You might as well write a guide. At this point, no need to hide anything anymore. Su Yu immediately replied to this player: Okay, Ill write a guide soon. After leaving the palace, Su Yu, riding Dima, arrived at the central square of Forest City. There were already players on the square who had arrived before Su Yu. Seeing Su Yu, the players quickly surrounded him. Su Yu didnt bother with small talk and directly showed an exclamation mark over his head. Players flocked to Su Yu to accept the task, but all of their expressions were quite heavy. The number of players surrounding Su Yu continued to increase, and gradually, his view was filled with players. But everyone was very quiet, making the atmosphere eerily silent. Taking advantage of the time when the players were accepting the task, Su Yu opened the official forum and started to write a guide. In the beginning of the guide, Su Yu told everyone that his talent had a certain predict the future ability, enabling him to know many unknown game contents. Then, Su Yu collected all the information he knew, including the general information for each profession, core skills, late-game gameplay, development path, tips for getting hidden tasks, uses of World Prestige and upgrading territories, functions of sunflowers, etc., and published it on the official forum as a large guide. Su Yus guide caused a huge sensation both online and offline. Upon hearing the news of Su Yus guide, people, whether they were in or out of the game, or even those who hadnt touched Evolution, opened the official forum to view the post, causing the official forum to crash for a while. Most of the comments in the guide were thanking Su Yu for writing it, as it had pointed the way for many people. Of course, there were many voices saying I dont understand in the comments section. Especially for players who hadnt touched Evolution, there were many words in the guide they didnt understand. Some people had never even played a game and didnt understand words like tank, aoe, npc, etc. To accommodate these people, many players spontaneously replied in the comments section, patiently explaining the meaning of each game term in Su Yus post. While there was still some time, Su Yu wrote another guide for zero basis, newbie orientation after writing the strategy guide. He told people who had never played a game before what to do after entering the game and how to upgrade, among other basic knowledge. Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: 219, [Heart of Blue Dragon Skadi] (Update 1/3)_1 Chapter 219: 219, [Heart of Blue Dragon Skadi] (Update 1/3)_1 Translator: 549690339 After most people received their assigned tasks, Su Yu led a large group of players towards the center of the plaza. The center of the plaza had been transformed by Xi Fan into a huge Shadow Magic Circle with a diameter of about 400 meters. The magic circle was enveloped in dense black fog, obscuring what was happening within. The troops dispatched by Xi Fan escorted groups of civilians to the perimeter of the Magic Circle. Many of the civilians became fearful at the sight of the Magic Circle shrouded in black fog. Sir, can we avoid going in? Werent we supposed to come here to listen to His Majestys speech? His Majesty surely isnt inside there, right? The soldiers kindly seized these civilians and pushed them into the Magic Circle: Hurry inside, this is a direct order from the Emperor himself. Rest assured, it wont harm you. After the speech, come out and find me to collect your reward, 20 spiritual energy coins per person. How could regular civilians stand a chance against the robust soldiers? They were all pushed into the Magic Circle one by one. At first, nothing unusual happened when they entered the Magic Circle, which eased their fears somewhat. But as soon as the magic circle gathered ten thousand people, the Frenzy Ceremony was activated! During the ceremony, the civilians eyes turned blood-red, and their sanity was lost in an instant. They crazily lunged at whoever was closest, biting with their teeth and pummeling with their fists, not stopping their assault until their victim was dead, not even when their own bones were broken. The elderly and weak civilians were disfigured after the first wave of attacks, their bodies drenched in blood. The remaining young and strong civilians constantly lunged at any living being in their line of sight, as if they were eating each other like parasites. The entire Magic Circle turned into a living hell. Xi Fan was hovering 60 to 70 meters above the Magic Circle, observing the ceremony below with cold eyes. The Magic Circle gathered the Mad Energy generated by the civilians and transmitted it to him, creating Frenzy Fragments around him. Ten minutes later, when the last civilian with blood-red eyes fell, the Mad Energy around Xi Fan solidified into a hundred or so purple-black crystals, these were the Frenzy Fragments that Xi Fan wanted. Bodies lay strewn all around the Magic Circle below, the area littered with incomplete corpses, with the stench of blood permeating the air. Xi Fan, however, was indifferent. He was satisfied as he put away the fragments and said to the soldiers below, Clear out this batch of used people and replace them with the next. Understood, Lord Xi Fan. A slightly chubby middle-aged general saluted Xi Fan and ordered his soldiers to comply. Su Yu and the players arrived before the ceremony began and witnessed the gruesome scene within the array. Many turned pale at the sight, their hairs standing on ends. Humans are indeed empathetic creatures, seeing such a massacre was bound to create intense feelings of disgust towards Xi Fan. Some players even glared at Xi Fan angrily, wishing they could fly up and grind him to pieces! But they didnt have the means to do so. The players were too weak. They couldnt save the civilians and because of the rewards, they had to personally experience the terrifying Magic Circle. Rampaging Aimlessly moved forward, standing in the middle of the crowd, his anger towards Xi Fan unabated. He sent a private message to Su Yu: Nemesis, if you ever become a high-ranking individual, make sure to find a way to kill this scum! Su Yu replied: Dont worry, hes as good as dead. Su Yu broke through the crowd and shouted at Xi Fan who was in the sky, Xi Fan, I have brought all the people you asked for. Now give me the Heart of Blue Dragon Scarti. Xi Fan had already noticed the over one hundred thousand adventurers from other worlds who were following Su Yu like a tidal wave. Although these adventurers were not efficient at generating shards, they were compliant and didnt revolt C they could even be recycled for multiple uses. Xi Fan scoffed, and a Space Ring flew out from his hand and landed in Su Yus almost instantly. [Small Space Ring (Rare)] Attribute: 27 cubic meters of storage space. Note: Food stored inside will not decay. Cannot store living things. Using his magic to activate the Space Ring, Su Yu saw a dark purple heart, over two meters tall, stored inside. The blood left in the thick arteries on the heart had already dried. However, Su Yu could faintly feel the massive magic power contained within the heart. This was undoubtedly the heart of a giant dragon! [Blue Dragon Scadis Heart] Sixth-grade material Usage method: 1. Use the magic power contained in the heart to transition to occupations such as Dragon Vein Adept, Dragon Blood Mage, Dragonborn Knight and others. It can be used to create high-ranking potions like an Ultra Element Guiding potion, the Endless Depth Mixture and others. The heart, being the major source of power in a giant dragon, is also the most valuable of materials found within its body and naturally has diverse uses. The heart not only allows you to transition into rare occupations, make high-ranking potions, but also allows your body to contain the power of a giant dragon if consumed. It is even possible to cook and eat the heart. Since Su Yu has received this heart, he is naturally going to make full use of it. He plans to use the heart when he breaks through the sixth-level bottleneck. That way, he would be making perfect use of the heart and also gain some additional attributes for himself. Moreover, it wont take Su Yu too long to reach the sixth-level bottleneck. Based on his experience in his previous life, he would reach it about two months after the Mage Tower is built and begins burning materials. The players already knew about the [Scartis Heart]. Su Yu had made this very clear in his post, and there was no attempt to hide what he planned to do with it. They were all very supportive of Su Yu taking the heart. Rampaging Aimlessly stepped in front of the crowd. He turned to face everyone and shouted: We are about to enter the Shadow Magic Circle now. I will lead our Ministry in first to test the extent of the pain for all of you. If its overly painful, we will come out and inform everyone. You all can consider whether to abandon the task accordingly. Many of the players nodded in appreciation, gratitude in their eyes towards Mr. Li. After all, having seen the horrifying state of the public a moment ago, it was impossible for anyone not to be scared. If there was someone who could test it on their behalf, it couldnt be any better. However, not all players thought this way. One regular player stepped out from the crowd and shouted: Even if its painful, can it be compared to the pain we felt when our homeland was occupied by extraterrestrials? Look whats happening outside! We are still bothered about this? In my opinion, no matter the level of pain, we need to charge forward recklessly! As long as I am not afraid of death, death cannot conquer me! And with that, this player was the first to rush into the Shadow Magic Circle. Well said! Yes, were facing such circumstances. Why should we be afraid of suffering? Suffering now will lead to a higher chance of survival in the future. Inspired, the other players began to file into the Magic Circle. Inspired by their courage, Mr. Li was slightly emotional. He waved forward and led his guild members quickly into the Magic Circle. Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: 220. Xi Fan Must Die!_1 Chapter 220: 220. Xi Fan Must Die!_1 Translator: 549690339 The magic circle quickly gathered 10,000 players. Without any further ado, Xi Fan re-initiated the Frenzy Ceremony. Once the ceremony began, the pitch-black fog flowed rapidly within the circle. Influenced by the fog, the players eyes turned blood-red as they fell into an uncontrolled frenzied state, drawing their weapons and attacking nearby targets. [Fireball Skill], [Charge], [Backstab], [Hammer of Judgment] The players furiously unleashed their skills against their surroundings until they were either eliminated or all nearby targets were destroyed. The Frenzy Ceremony for the players was a bit different than that of the natives. The players wouldnt bleed nor lose limbs. Some players health points dropped to zero under the frenzied attacks of their peers, disappearing in a flash of white light. Others were critically injured and lay nearly dead on the ground with just a sliver of health left. The entire Frenzy Ceremony lasted about ten minutes. It ended only when the last player fell. In this ceremony, half of the players died, while the other half survived narrowly with only a sliver of health left, but they all received a [Heavy Injury] debuff. [Heavy Injury]: All attributes decrease by 50%, movement speed decreases by 60%, duration of 10 minutes. However, there was also good news. After the ceremony, Old Li, dragging his heavily injured body, walked out together with a few teammates. Yet, he looked relaxed. Stepping out of the magic circle, he said loudly to the players outside, Its okay! Everyone can safely enter, the pain isnt as intense as you can imagine. At the beginning, you all will feel some nausea and dizziness. After being controlled, you will lose consciousness entirely. When the ceremony ends, the half of the players who died shouldnt feel any pain. Those who are heavily injured will wake up feeling pain all over, but this sensation is akin to the one you feel after falling from a 3-meter-high platform. Its totally within everyones tolerance range. Hearing Old Lis words, the players outside the circle breathed a sigh of relief. Falling from a 3-meter-high platform shouldnt be too painful, right? After giving out his explanation, Old Li turned to Su Yu, who was busy assigning tasks to players, Nemesis, I heard theres no limit to the number of times this mission could be completed? Su Yu nodded, Thats true. As long as you dont die, you can re-enter the magic circle. Then Ill go in another time! Getting a skill scroll in ten minutes seems quite worth it. Old Li walked over to Su Yu, completed the mission, and then accepted it for the second time. Youre still in a heavily injured state, dont you want to rest a bit before going in again? Su Yu was worried. No problem! Old Li waved it off casually, I just want to test for everyone if being in a heavily injured state would intensify the pain when entering the magic circle. Alright then, be careful Old Li! Mhm. Including Old Li, another ten thousand players went into the magic circle. Xi Fan glanced down and re-initiated the Frenzy Ceremony. Again, the players began to attack each other. Now, all the players in the game who were on the side of the Empire had already gathered around Forest City. The situation around the Magic Circle had been recorded by the players and uploaded as videos to the official offline forum. Especially the video of Xi Fan brutally slaughtering tens of thousands of civilians, which was widely spread. Seeing this video, the whole forum exploded! Watching the helpless struggle of the civilians in Forest City within the magic circle, everyone couldnt help but relate the event to the real-world situation between the Blue Star Humans and the Skuru people. From their empathized perspectives, criticisms against Xi Fan blanketed the sky: Xi Fan is totally inhumane! Those are ten thousand lives! Xi Fan doesnt regard civilians as humans at all. His saying used civilians is absolutely cold-blooded! Xi Fan must die! Boss Ke, you must lead us to vent our anger! Boss Ke, you have to give it your all! Su Yu, who had been keeping an eye on the official forum, seeing the excited outcry from the players, immediately expressed his stance, Rest assured everyone, if I get the chance to kill Xi Fan, I will risk my life to do so, to vent this anger for everyone! As the video spread widely, Xi Fans actions sparked public outrage in the entire gaming circle, causing all players to share a common hatred against him. Although the Empires players couldnt do anything to Xi Fan directly, they did their best to treat the civilians who survived the Frenzy Ceremony, or they personally joined the ceremony to reduce the frequency of Xi Fan using civilians. As for the rebels players, they too could enter the Forest City and participate in the Frenzy Ceremony. After the ceremony, they would return to Goldfinch City, using their own power to urge the rebel troops to march towards the Forest City faster. The earlier the rebels arrived, the fewer civilians would die in the Forest City. Given Xi Fans blatant breakthrough, his opponents and foreign forces would surely disagree. Six hours after the Frenzy Ceremony began, the northern sky was filled with a large number of small black dots. The high-ranking powerhouses of the rebel side had arrived! Duke Anzu Seifer and Duke Landilus, leading all fifth-order and above powerhouses in the rebel army, reached the sky above the Forest City. The rebel side had 5 seventh-order powerhouses, 43 sixth-order powerhouses, and 387 fifth-order powerhouses. This does not include the reinforcements sent by the neighboring Lai Yin Empire C the pinnacle seventh-order Holy Knight Tula Yang and the pinnacle sixth-order mage Antondidas. In terms of high-end combat power, the rebel side even exceeded the Empires side. Besides humans, the appearances of seventh-order powerhouses from the Elf Race, Dwarf Race, Dragon Race, and Beast Race also appeared around the Forest City. However, due to the Peace Agreement signed between the major races, they could only observe silently and could not participate in the war. With Xi Fan at the helm, the Empires side naturally went on high alert, with all powerhouses of the fifth order and above converging around Xi Fan. A large-scale battle was about to begin. Duke Landilus, flying at the forefront of the crowd, looked at Xi Fan in the sky above the magic array and loudly questioned: Xi Fan, you unscrupulously harmed countless civilians to upgrade your realm! Dont you feel ashamed? Heh! You speak so loftily. Xi Fan gave him a cold glare. If you had such an opportunity, would you miss it? The expression on Duke Landiluss face changed slightly, but he immediately said loudly, I would certainly not do such a heinous act! We, the Kalet Rebel Army, always prioritize the safety of the people Really? Xi Fan interrupted him, At the Black Water City Battle half a year ago, you forced a group of farmers with no military training or equipment to charge to the front as cannon fodder for the regular army; When Black Water City couldnt be broken for a long time, you even had people throw blankets infected with plague viruses into the city, causing a large number of innocent civilians to contract the plague Hearing Xi Fans words, Landilus looked a bit uncomfortable. This information was top secret. He had disposed of the soldiers involved, so how did Xi Fan know? Duke Landilus hurriedly told the powerhouses behind him, We cant keep arguing with Xi Fan. The longer we delay, the more fragments he will gain from the Frenzy Ceremony. Mr. Tula Yang, your attributes counter Xi Fan the most, well rely heavily on you this time! Dont worry, leave it to me! Tula Yang drew a gleaming giant sword from behind him, and like a golden lightning bolt, charged at Xi Fan. All the powerhouses on the rebel side followed Tula Yang and attacked the enemy formation. A earth-shattering battle was about to unfold in the sky above Forest City. Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: 221, Princess Line 32-35 Ring_1 Chapter 221: 221, Princess Line 32-35 Ring_1 Translator: 549690339 Duke Anzu Seifer leads his powerful subordinates from the Northeast, and Duke Landilus leads his from the Southwest in a rushing attack. The two forces sandwich the Empires formation, launching a fierce assault on them. Over 700 strongest individuals of at least five ranks are fighting in the air and the loud noises continuously emerge from the sky above. Su Yu glances upwards and sees the sky filled with dazzling lights of all sorts, forming a massive light pollution that obscures the battle condition. Especially the zone where the seven-rank powerhouses are fighting, the light is extraordinarily blinding. A mere glance would sting your eyes considerably. With the fight of these powerful individuals, the ground of Forest City keeps trembling, causing slight earthquakes. Players in the city frantically cover their ears as they observe the ground to somewhat withstand the intense light and thunderous noises originating from above. After a while, the fight gradually intensifies. Every dozen seconds or so, a five-rank powerhouse would plunge from the sky and harshly crash onto the ground. These are the fallen five-rank powerhouses. Seeing this, the Empires NPCs of third and fourth ranks are like vultures that have spotted carrion. They rapidly pounce onto these fallen powerhouses. If theyre lucky, they can get lots of good stuff from their remains! Players are also highly interested in these remains, but they cant compete against the third and fourth-rank NPCs at gathering stuff due to their slow speeds. However, there are players with ungodly luck as well. A player named Shepherd in the Clouds from Mu Yun guild; a five-rank powerhouses corpse fell from the sky and just happened to land three meters in front of him! Shepherd in the Clouds pounced on it, without thinking and eventually uncovered a mage occupation fourth-rank skill scroll[Dragon Breath (Excellent)]. His fantastic luck caused a considerable stir in the guilds channel with everyone expressing their envy for his outstanding fortune. The guild leader, Shepherd in the Clouds also congratulated him, asking, How about selling that scroll? I can offer a hundred thousand spiritual energy coins. The value of the spiritual energy coin wasnt the same as before these days. Ever since the National announced information about the Skuru people, the spiritual energy coin sharply appreciated. It went from one spiritual energy coin being able to exchange for three types of Flower Coins to one spiritual energy coin for twenty-five types of Flower Coins. The hundred thousand spiritual energy coins offered by Shepherd in the Clouds could be swapped for 2.5 million Flower Coins! Yet, Shepherd in the Clouds didnt care about these coins in the slightest and quickly replied, My apologies, Chief, but I wont sell this scroll. I plan to give the scroll to the best-suited person. Then he carried the scroll to the Shadow Magic Circle where Su Yu was tasked with issuing player tasks and said, Boss Ke, I wish to present this skill scroll to you! A fourth-rank [Dragon Breath] skill scroll? Thats a great item! Su Yu illuminated and suggested: However, since its an expensive object, why dont I purchase it from you outright. How about a hundred and fifty thousand spiritual energy coins? No, no, I wont accept a single coin! argued Shepherd in the Clouds: If I were after cash, I would have sold the scroll to the chief a long time ago. The reason I want to give it to you is that in your hands it will display the maximum power! In short, I genuinely and sincerely wish to gift the scroll to you. Im adamant, I wont take any money! Alright then. Su Yu felt a warmth in his heart and accepted the scroll. If that is the case, lets add each other as friends. If you come across any issues in the future, you can come and find me, and Ill help as much as I can! Su Yu suggested as he sent a friend request to Shepherd in the Clouds. That sounds great, Boss Ke! Shepherd in Clouds hurriedly accepted the friend request, smiling brightly. Whats more face-lift than a friend spot from Boss Ke is 150,000 spiritual energy coins! The ongoing warfare of the finest powerhouses in the sky continues. Its still the same, every so often, there would be a powerhouse that falls. When the fight carried on for about 20 minutes, the vanguard of the rebels 200,000 army arrived. The attack on the city began in haste. This 200k army troops werent adequately equipped. Assault towers, city assault hammers, catapults and the like, their quantity was very scarce. Their primary goal for attacking the city wasnt really to bring down Forest City. Their actual purpose was to guard their powerhouses that were engaged in warfare in the sky. Namely in Forest City, other than the powerhouses of at least five ranks, there were plenty of archer formations of fourth-rank and lower by the Empire and wizard formations composed of wizards. The arrows launched collectively by the archer formations and the magic spells cast out by the wizard formations can create substantial trouble for the rebels five-rank powerhouses in the sky. So the 200k vanguard troops of the rebels attacked the city as a measure to draw the fire from the archer formations and the wizard formations, to cover their powerhouses in the sky. Because of the enemy troops arrival, the subsequent 32-35 quest-line given by the princess, everything is a war mission. Players received a series of transport logistics, scout enemies, build defensive infrastructures, and join in on the battlefield during the war missions, and they began to scurry around to fulfill them. As for Su Yu, it was his job to issue these war missions to the players. During his free time between issuing tasks, Su Yu logged offline to save in-game time; alternatively, he would rely on his experience to find some hidden tasks that yield big rewards within the city. These tasks were assigned to the members of his guild, thus indirectly enhancing the overall strength of his guild. The ongoing warfare within the sky persisted for exactly 24 hours. Converted in game time, it felt like a continuous battle for twelve whole days. During this period, a total of 159 five-rank powerhouses from both sides perished, fourteen six-rank powerhouses fell, no seven-rank powerhouse perished yet, but a handful of them were critically injured. Its worth noting that during these 24 hours, Xi Fan gathered a considerable number of [Frenzy Fragments] through the Shadow Magic Circle. It meets the requirements for advancing to the next rank, and theres also a surplus quantity. With the boost from this surplus fragments, the Empires powerhouses started having the upper hand during the fight, pushing the rebels back. Xi Fan also severely guarded the Shadow Magic Circle and gradually expanded its scope. At the end of it all, the magic circle could even hold up to a hundred thousand players at the same time. A total of 1.4 million players went into the magic circle in these 24 hours. With Su Yu receiving a commission of one percent, he obtained a total of 14,000 of all sorts of first-rank skill books. Some of these skill books were sold to his guild members at a friendly price, while 13,000 of the remaining were given to the relevant departments to be allocated to players who displayed gaming talent but entered the game late. After 24 hours of battle, Xi Fans advancement momentum was already unstoppable. With enough fragments accumulated, he could maximize the use of his items. He was only one step away from breaking through to the eighth rank. The rebels, on the other hand, were still at a disadvantage. They didnt see any hope of turning the tables around, not to mention for stopping Xi Fans breakthrough. Watching as Xi Fans momentum gradually increases, just as he was about to step into the rank of Divine powerhouses, At this crucial moment, a female Holy Knight called Madeline finally stood up! Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: 222, Self-destruction of the Seventh Order Strong One_1 Chapter 222: 222, Self-destruction of the Seventh Order Strong One_1 Translator: 549690339 Madeline was a level 83 legendary Holy Knight, just one level below the level 84 Xi Fan. In Su Yus first battle scene C [Encounter in the Giant Wood Canyon], she fought one-on-one with Xi Fan, was severely wounded, and still hasnt fully recovered. Madeline also attended this great war. But during the skirmish, she was conserving her energy and covertly gathering strength, preparing to deliver a heartless blow to Xi Fan. Moreover, her plan was exceedingly ruthless C she had decided to self-destruct! To use her life to stop Xi Fan. Just as Xi Fan was on the verge of breaking through his bottleneck, Madeline shared an undaunted look with her friend, Tula Yang. Tula Yang knew what her friend was about to do and turned her head, not wanting her sorrowful expression to be seen. Heh! Madeline let out a roar of fury. Her body turned into a golden light sword several dozen meters long. The light sword charged at Xi Fan with an intimidating momentum and a speed that ordinary people couldnt comprehend, instantly reaching his side. Xi Fan was taken aback and hastily tried to block using a relic. But it was too late. Boom! The Golden Light Sword detonated all of its energy, and a golden mushroom cloud nearly a hundred meters in radius rose up around Xi Fan. Players in the city below were first blinded by a brilliant flash of light following Madelines self-destructionit was almost as if a flash bomb had exploded before their eyes, making them nearly blind even without looking up. 4-5 seconds later, a deafening explosion reverberated from above. Accompanying the explosion were the shockwaves from the blast. The shockwave violently struck the city below, swiftly reducing players HP to zero as a white light consumed them along with their physical forms. Su Yu quickly used [Ice Barrier] to shield against damage. But the shockwaves came one after another. Su Yu used [Ice Barrier] to block the first wave of damage, a tenfold thickness [Lightning Shield] to block the second wave, and took out a [Stopwatch] from his bag but did not dare use it. In the third wave of shockwaves, Su Yu saw his HP drop to zero, and was turned into white light as he met his first death. A legendary figureNemesisthus inexplicably perished amidst the area damage. . Back in the real world, at Su Yus home. Su Yu removed his helmet and sat up from his bed. At this time, he was still relishing the previous self-destruction: Madeline self-destructed, the power was indeed quite formidable. Madelines primary target was indeed Xi Fan. Without a doubt, Xi Fan would have had to bear a majority of the damage and other powerful individuals in the vicinity must have received some damage as well. And just like that, the residual shockwaves hit Forest City below, killing the players on the ground. Probably half of Forest City was destroyed. As expected of a seventh-tier power! I wonder how Xi Fan is doing, I hope that old geezer was blown to smithereens! Su Yu thought to himself. Su Yu took out his mobile phone and checked the official forums to see what the players were saying. The forum was already in chaos. What on earth just happened? I was in Forest City, how did I suddenly die? Im in Forest City as well, something seemed to have exploded above, then all of the city disappeared. It seems like Madeline, a seventh-tier power from the rebel side, self-destructed. I was close by and heard her voice. Self-destructing? The power is too great, isnt it? I wonder if that old fellow Xi Fan is dead. Su Yu roughly skimmed through the players comments. The Empire players in Forest City had nearly all perished, except for those who ironically managed to survive at the outer edges of the city, such as by the city wall. However, these fortunate survivors reported that the centre of Forest City was now completely enveloped in a dense haze, making it impossible to see the situation inside. Huge, mixed energy currents raged in the sky, but it was unclear which powerhouses had perished in the explosion and which had survived. Su Yu quickly scanned the news, before closing the forum. He decided to do something relaxing to help pass the half-hour death penalty. So, he dialed Xue Wenlis number. Beep Beep The call connected quickly. Hello? Su Yu? Whats up? Xue Wenlis voice echoed in his ear. Wen Li, could you find out whether there are any ghosts within fifteen minutes travel time from me? Alright, let me check A dozen seconds later, she responded through the phone: There actually is! Its at the Sunshine Zone KTV, 50 metres east of the intersection between Guangpu Road and Jianshe Road Half an hour later, Su Yu, who had been killing ghosts, returned home. He felt refreshed! Killing ghosts was a tremendously stress-relieving pastime. Every time he felt upset or under pressure, he would kill some ghosts to unwind. It was the joy of doing good. Now the half-hour death penalty had passed. Su Yu was initially planning to check the official forum for any news, but he was short on time. He quickly put on his helmet and logged into the game. After logging in, the interface was slightly different from before. This time, there were two new options: [Resurrect in place] and [Resurrect in graveyard]. The graveyard was one of the few safe zones in the game, where players couldnt kill each other. The [Resurrect in graveyard] function was mainly to prevent players from corpse camping. However, considering every player in the city had died, the graveyard was bound to be crowded. After some thought, Su Yu chose [Resurrect in place]. Having made his choice, Su Yus figure reappeared beside the Shadow Magic Circle. When Su Yu had died, there were many other players around him. Most of these players had the same idea as Su Yu, so they also chose to resurrect around him. Seeing Su Yu, everyone greeted him, and Su Yu quickly nodded in response. Looking around, the Shadow Magic Circle had been completely destroyed, and the black fog that had enshrouded it had vanished. The houses around the square were in ruins, giving a glimpse into the scene of hell on earth. The sky was filled with grey dust, blocking out the sun. He couldnt see any powerhouses anywhere he looked. Su Yu opened up the Guild Masters chat room and asked: Has anything major happened in the game during this half-hour? And where did the powerhouses from the sky battle go? We answered by Red-Eyed Black Dragon responded quickly: Some players from the Rebellion faction on the forum said the two Dukes retreated with the powerhouses. There were over four hundred when they came, but only over a hundred when they left. Shepherd in the Clouds: The Rebellion troops outside the city have also withdrawn. Laser Pen: Wow, the citizens of Forest City have really met a terrible fate this time. Even we players couldnt withstand the damage from the residual impacts of the explosion, let alone the ordinary citizens. The death toll must be significant. Su Yu: There must be some good luck souls whove survived by hiding inside houses or basements, right? Regardless, lets try to find and help them. Also, let me know immediately if anything else major happens. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Understood. Shepherd in the Clouds: Roger that. Laser Pen: Got it. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: 224, [Dragon Race Favor Potion]_1 Chapter 224: 224, [Dragon Race Favor Potion]_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yu had no idea that Kevin Forsythia was considering him and Alyssas future child. When Su Yu heard that Xi Fan was alive, he asked urgently, Teacher, you said Xi Fan is alive, where is he now? Do you have the confidence to kill him? As long as Xi Fan was alive, he was a massive threat. One day, he would become dangerous to him. So if possible, Xi Fan needs to be eliminated as soon as possible! I came to see you for this matter. When talking about Xi Fan, Kevin Forsythia momentarily cast aside the muddled thoughts in his head, concerning grooming Nemesis and Alyssas child. He became serious: In fact, before the big battle, I was already in Forest City, observing in secret. Xi Fans ascension process was interrupted by Madelines self-destruction, but it did not kill him. It only severely wounded him. But Xi Fan concealed it well and used a spell to make others think he was dead. Both Anzu Seifer and Landilus were convinced that Xi Fan had died, and they left with their teams. I found Xi Fans hiding place and have been chasing him. Xi Fan escaped, I couldnt catch him. Kevin Forsythia sighed. Escaped? Su Yu twitched the corners of his mouth; it seemed a bit casual. Can we still find Xi Fan? Of course. Kevin Forsythia nodded: But you will have to rely on you otherworldly adventurers. Given the current situation in Forest City, only you can provide enough assistance. Ding, [Glory of the Forsythia Empire (35/100)] has been completed. You have received Experience Points x20,000, [Dragon Race Favor Potion] x1. [Dragon Race Favor Potion]? What the heck is that? Just as Su Yu thought about it. An orange light flew out of Kevin Forsythias hand and dropped into Su Yus hand: It was a potion made of a transparent magic crystal, filled with a sticky orange substance which was similar to honey. [Dragon Race Favor Potion (Rare)]: After drinking, the dragon species favorability towards you +20, lasts 24 hours. Simultaneously, Kevin Forsythias voice came into Su Yus ears: I just saw you trading with Xi Fan and getting a Blue Dragons heart. You plan on using this heart to enhance your own power, right? Thats right. Since Kevin Forsythia already knew, there was no need for him to deny it. The dragon race is quite vengeful, using the Blue Dragons heart to enhance your strength will attract the disgust of the dragon race. They might even send dragons to hunt you down! But it will be different with this potion. Kevin Forsythia stroked his beard and smiled: When you use the Blue Dragons heart to enhance your strength, you can mix this potion in with the heart, and the effect of the potion will become permanent. By then, maybe you can even hook up with a small female dragon on Dragon Island. You probably dont know this, but small female dragons, especially Red Dragons, have robust bodies and strong muscles. Riding them has a special charm. Especially after they transform into their human forms, riding cough, cough At this point, he seemed to realize that continuing would lead to inappropriate content. Considering the minor Alyssa was present, it was indeed not suitable to continue, so he stopped the conversation. The surrounding players all had WTF expressions on their faces. They could somewhat understand riding a dragon, but can you also ride a dragon in human form? They felt there was something wrong with this sentence! Su Yu shook the potion in his hand, the rare quality of the potion caught his attention. If the quality of the potion could be improved He quickly asked a question: Teacher, the quality of this [Dragon Race Favor Potion] seems very ordinary. What if I have a higher quality potion? A higher-quality potion? Then of course, the favorability it increases is higher. If you can get a potion of the highest quality, the little female dragons with excellent talents on Dragon Island will probably be fighting for you to ride them. Kevin Forsythia didnt want to waste time on meaningless questions. After finishing, he changed the topic: Alright, now gather the otherworldly adventurers here, then go find Xi Fan. If Xi Fan escapes from Forest City, it will become troublesome. Okay, Su Yu carefully placed the potion into his backpack and said seriously: What do I need to do next? You just need to gather the otherworldly adventurers within 40 meters of me, and I will cast a buff spell on you. You will be able to find Xi Fans location with the buff. Ding, your task has been updated, [The Glory of the Forsythia Empire (36/100)]. Task requirement: Gather at least 1,000 players around Kevin Forsythia. Task reward: Experience Points x23,000, [Intermediate Magic Potion (Gold)] x1. After receiving the task, Su Yu immediately contacted the players in the guild channel and the guild master chatroom. The task description says at least, so of course they should gather as many as possible. But Kevin Forsythia took Alyssa, who knows how many generations later granddaughter, to the side of the palace ruins. When they reached a less crowded corner, he cast a [Sound Barrier] to shield them both. Elder, do you have something to tell me? Alyssa respectfully saluted Kevin Forsythia. Alyssa, good child, Kevin Forsythia graciously looked at this granddaughter of unknown generations apart. Alyssas father was not too reliable, nor too intelligent, even lost half of the Empires territory. Alyssa was much better. She was smart and decisive. The Empire could be revived under her leadership. I dont know if her and Nemesis child could inherit more of the mothers good traits, the guardians thoughts once again strayed. Not much later, he was back to reality, his expression gradually becoming stern: Alyssa, I want to tell you two things. The first thing, regarding the time you were controlled by Xi Fan, I am sorry. This avatar of mine was with the main body and couldnt protect you well. Its okay, ancestor. Your main body is the cornerstone of our Empire and is much more important than me, Alyssa knew how to speak. As for the second point, it involves Xi Fan. Xi Fan is guilty of severe crimes. During this Forest City battle, at least 400,000 civilians and soldiers stationed in the city were killed or wounded! As the one who is about to become the supreme leader of the Empire, you must give an explanation to the people. What should I do? The best way is for you to personally kill Xi Fan! In this way, you can win the hearts of the domestic population, which is the foundation for ruling. Wait for Nemesis to find Xi Fans location, and then you should personally kill Xi Fan! Kevin Forsythia was resolute. Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: 225, Prince Ke”_1 Chapter 225: 225, Prince Ke_1 Translator: 549690339 Kevin Forsythia didnt mention one crucial point C Xi Fan didnt run away on his own accord, rather Kevin had intentionally let him escape. The reason he released Xi Fan, instead of killing him himself, was to allow Alyssa to do the deed. Only with Alyssa personally slaying Xi Fan could she establish enough prestige among the people, thus winning their hearts for the Forsythia Empire. While doing this gave Xi Fan a chance for a breather it wasnt important. For the ultimate victory, taking a bit of risk was worth it. Alyssas face was filled with seriousness: But, my ancestor, I am now just a fourth order Mage, how am I supposed to kill a seventh order Xi Fan? Dont worry about that, I have already planned for it, Kevin Forsythia confidently stated: This incarnation of mine is a pure energy form, with power around the peak of seventh order. I will dismantle this incarnation and channel all its energy into you, granting you the power to defeat Xi Fan. Dismantle the incarnation? Alyssa was greatly shocked, she understood what it implicated. Her ancestor dismantling his incarnation and giving the energy to her was akin to transferring a part of his power to her permanently! That was indeed a great gift! None of her predecessors, the Emperors of the Forsythia Dynasty, had ever been bestowed such an honor. Kevin Forsythia affectionately looked at Alyssa: After this incarnation is dismantled, I wont be able to interact with you via it. Then, the path of reviving the Forsythia Empire will be solely up to you. Of course, you can also seek Nemesis and [Tina Garcia] I mentioned to you before, they will aid you. Okay, ancestor, I will do my best! Alyssa suddenly felt the weight on her shoulders growing heavier. After everything was said and done, Kevin Forsythia casually lifted the [Soundproof Barrier]. However, he suddenly thought of something and turned back to ask: By the way, Alyssa, regarding the education of your and Nemesis child, you both can send the kid over to my real body, I can personally enlighten the child with some knowledge. The Forsythia Empire cannot afford another ruler like your father. Alyssa: ?? Child, what child? Those around, upon hearing what was said, were also greatly shocked, they widened their eyes and looked over. A child born of Nemesis and Alyssa? Players can have children with NPCs? But Alyssa is only 14 years old, wasnt this outrageous?! Quite a few players even glanced toward Alyssas belly, could it be that . The players, agitated, opened their private chat windows and the guild channel one by one to share this with their friends. Furthermore, this news was too explosive, in no time at all, almost every player in the game came to know about it! Su Yu had no inkling about all that had happened, he was busy contacting players to come over and take on the mission. Once players entered within a 40-meter radius of Kevin Forsythia, they would get the buff [Track the Secret]. [Track the Secret]: If you get any clues related to the [Shadow Priest Xi Fan], a prompt will be automatically given, it lasts for 6 hours. At the same time players get a buff, they also trigger the side-quest of an epic level C [Find Xi Fan]. [Find Xi Fan (Epic)] Mission Requirements: Follow the [clues] related to [Shadow Priest Xi Fan], find Xi Fan. Reward for the mission: For every [clue] decrypted, get reward Experience Points 1000, spiritual energy coins X10. The first 5 players who can find Xi Fan will get bonus Experience Points X20000, Spiritual Energy coins X2000, a random epic grade equipment for your class and a rare quality [Pet Egg]. After receiving the mission, some players immediately uploaded a screenshot of the mission rewards to the forum. Very quickly, the screenshot caused a sensation on the forum! Epic quality equipment! Rare quality pet egg! These havent even appeared in the game yet, have they? Upon receiving this information, players, especially those already in Forest City, flocked over in droves, gathering towards Su Yu. To the point where, soon enough, people filled every corner of the Princesss House, everyone wanting to try their luck. When Su Yu saw so many people coming, he no longer continued to rally players. He went over to Alyssa to catch up with her and discuss what to do next. After all, Forest City had now turned into ruins, the fighting power of the army was almost gone, and it was unknown how many high-ranking powerhouses were still alive. If the rebels made a comeback, it would be hard to defend Forest City. However, seeing Su Yu and the princess together, many players greeted him with winks and raised eyebrows: Hello, Boss Ke! Su Yu: Hello. Another player: Hello, Prince Ke! Su Yu: ??? Prince Ke? What kind of address is this? Yet another player came over and waved to Su Yu: Hello, beast! Su Yu: Youre the beast, your whole family is beast! Su Yu grabbed this player and questioned him, then the player grinned and told Su Yu all he knew about the situation. Only then did Su Yu understand what was going on. He quickly went to the forum to post explanation, and only then did this incident gradually calm down. However, the address Prince Ke seemed to be preserved, and many people no longer referred to him as Boss Ke, but called him Prince Ke. Once the players received the mission, they immediately dispersed to different parts of the city to look for Xi Fans trace. The Red-Eyed Black Dragon was one of them. Faced with such generous mission rewards, even he, a person of high status, felt a little jealous. After accepting the mission, he trusted his instincts and led his team towards the slums in the south of Forest City. The slums were crowded with people and tightly packed buildings, making them the perfect place to hide. At the moment, most of the buildings in the slum had been destroyed in the recent blast, and they were surrounded by injured slum dwellers everywhere, the order was completely chaotic. Just as they entered the slum, Zhen Hong and his teammates quickly received a game prompt. Ding, [Clue One] has been discovered. [Clue One] Target: Heal [Farmer John]. Zhen Hong was delighted, he didnt expect their luck could be so good that they would find a clue so quickly! Looking forward, there was an old farmer crying with his broken arm by the side of a leaning wall, his name was [Farmer John]. Without him reminding them, their teams priest [Blue-Eyed White Dragon] instantly sent several healing spells his way. Under the effect of the healing spells, Johns HP quickly filled up. However, the healing spells could only help him recover HP, yet his arm was still broken. Helplessly, Zhen Hong and his teammates ran around the collapsed medical shops nearby and dug up splints, ointments, and bandages for treating broken arms from the ruins of the shops. Having applied the splint to Johns broken arm, they received a game prompt that [Clue One] has been completed. Zhen Hong exhaled in relief and looked at John with a pleasant look: Excuse me, did you see a person in a black mages robe passing by? Or, purely speaking, a wisp of pure black fog passing by? No, adventurer, John shook his head repeatedly. My arm hurts so much that it feels like its being torn apart. How could I pay attention to anything else? At this moment, Zhen Hong and his teammates received another game prompt: [Clue One] is a false clue. Please look for the next clue. Zhen Hong: Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: 226, Death of Xi Fan_1 Chapter 226: 226, Death of Xi Fan_1 Translator: 549690339 Other players had experiences similar to the Zhen Hong Squad; half an hour after receiving the mission, they began to discover their Clue One successively. The content of Clue One varied; some involved saving injured civilians, some involved killing rabid animals, and some involved dealing with criminals taking advantage of the chaos. After a forum discussion, everyone found that Clue One was irrelevant in 99.9% of the occurrences, except for one lucky player called Insane Piano Key, who obtained a valid clue. Through this valid clue, players conjectured that Xi Fans hiding place is likely in the eastern civilian area of the city! As a result, the players abandoned all other areas and all came to the eastern civil district to explore. Hundreds of thousands of players participated in a block-by-block search, assisting civilians throughout the eastern districts streets. Eventually, one valid clue after another was successfully found. Su Yus main quest was also related to these clues C The Glory of the Forsythia Empire, stages 37-39. Following the other players, he unravelled these clues and completed two of Xi Fans high-difficulty maze decryption tasks. Ultimately, during the 40th stage of the task, in a house in the civilian district yet to collapse, Su Yu and the players successfully found the injured Xi Fan and promptly notified Princess Alyssa. A few minutes later. A dazzling sword light streaked across the sky, and the roof of the sturdy stone house was cut away as easily as tofu. Alyssa held a silver lance, floating in the sky. She looked coldly at Xi Fan, who was sitting in the house below, with a dozen colorful [Stun Patterns] floating behind her, the symbol of the combat mage profession. Now, Alyssa has been fully blessed by the Guardians avatar, her strength reaching the seventh steps peak. Of course, this power is of an external nature. The Princess herself only has the power of the fourth step, but she can temporarily activate this part of the power to reach the peak of the seventh step to fend off enemies. It doesnt belong to her alone. And the more she uses this power, the less it becomes, so she must use it cautiously at the most critical moment. Xi Fans face is unusually pale now, and hes in pretty bad shape. The black fog on his body is swirling irregularly, almost unable to suppress his internal injuries. Xi Fan still finds it hard to believe that hes ended up in such a dire situation. He initially thought he could fulfil his long-cherished wish to become the thirteenth god level powerhouse in this world! But to his surprise, Madelines terrifying self-destruct completely shattered his dream. Madelines self-destruction not only caused him to fail in his breakthrough but his overall strength fell straight from 84 to 82, suffering serious injuries. While there may seem to be only a two-level difference between 82 and 84, the power gained from each level up exponentially increases in the later stages. The power at level 84 is almost twice that of level 82. That means, Xi Fans strength had been nearly halved. Add serious injuries to the mix, and his current power was less than a quarter of his peak. Afterwards, Kevin Forsythia continuously pursued him without a break, leaving him no time to recuperate and his injuries to worsen instead. By now, Xi Fan seemed to understand that he was destined to die this day. He looked up, facing Alyssas gaze with a blank face, If Im not mistaken, Alyssa, you should have obtained a part of that old guy, Kevin Forsythias power, right? Alyssa didnt answer as she secretly gathered her magic power, preparing to release a powerful strike to kill Xi Fan. But with just you, how could you trap me? Xi Fan disdainfully got up, unafraid to meet Alyssas gaze. But at that moment, three powerful figures appeared at the exact east, south, and west sides of the house. These three powerful figures coolly looked at Xi Fan, What if we join? These three, of course, were the Empires seventh-step powerhouses. They were Sharon, the Chief Mage of the royal family, Roland, the Tower Master of Silver Pine, and Andrew, the legendary mercenary of the Mercenary Guild. During Madelines earth-shattering self-destruction, the Empire Marshal, Charles Forsythia, had fallen unexpectedly, while Roland and Andrew were seriously injured, with Sharon being slightly injured. Although they were all injured, they had to stand up and make their stance clear at this critical juncture. The Princess was currently in the lead, so they logically stood by the Princesss side. They helped whoever won. Looking at the three same-level adversaries in the sky, Xi Fan knew he definitely couldnt escape today. At the end of his life, he suddenly thought of Madeline, an old enemy he had been entangled with for a thousand years. Madeline ruined his path of evolution with her self-destruction and destroyed herself as well. What about me? Could I also destroy the future of the Forsythia Empire with my sacrifice? Xi Fans eyes grew perilously dangerous. Alyssa, Sharon, Roland, Andrew. Among these four, two were seriously injured. If he were to self-destruct like Madeline, he could probably take at least two with him! By then, without the support of high-ranking powerhouses, the Forsythia Empire would become history! With this in mind, the black fog around Xi Fan suddenly started to surge violently. He transformed into an arrow formed of black fog, rushing towards Alyssa with an unstoppable force. Haha, Forsythia Empire, lets go to hell together! Amid Xi Fans manic laughter, the fog-arrow closed in on Alyssa. But Alyssa was not panicked at all. Because Su Yu had long guessed that Xi Fan might self-destruct and had given her a weapon in advance. With a wave of her small hand, the weapon that Su Yu had given her was brought out. It was a rusty long sword, indeed the Best Sword in the Village. Take this! Alyssa shouted softly and pointed the rusty sword at Xi Fan. With a crisp bang, the blade separated from the hilt and fell to the ground. At the same time, Xi Fan fell into a state of surprise. Although the surprise state only lasted for about 0.5 seconds, this state had an absolutely severe consequence C his self-destruction process was interrupted! The interrupted self-destruct sequence caused him to be overwhelmed by a counterattack of massive magic, forcing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. Is it a weapon of law?! How is the Village Chiefs sword in your hands? Xi Fan gawked at the sword hilt in Alyssas hand. Theres no time to explain! Xi Fan, now its time to pay for the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians who died because of you! [Shining Dragon Crescent Slash]! The mighty Shining Dragon Crescent Slash was summoned by Alyssa, stabbing directly into the black fog around Xi Fan. The golden [Dragons Pattern] on the Shining Dragon Crescent Slash exploded. Bang! A deafening explosion, Xi Fan was completely engulfed by the explosion. Xi Fans life force disappeared rapidly in the explosion. In the end, Xi Fan, a generation of prominent figures, saw his life of sin ended by the Princess powerful strike. Xi Fan, completely fallen. Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: 227, [Xi Fan’s Soul Fragment (Legend)]_1 Chapter 227: 227, [Xi Fans Soul Fragment (Legend)]_1 Translator: 549690339 After Xi Fan fell, a vast amount of dark fog overflowed from his body, uncontrollably scattering in all directions. Alyssa, in unison with three other seventh-tier powerhouses, cast a seal spell, finally confining Xi Fans body and the dark fog into a metal container the size of a basketball. This prevented the spreading fog from causing secondary harm to the civilian area below. After the seal was in place, Alyssa stowed the metal container into her space ring. Then she ascended high into the sky and addressed the citys inhabitants: Hello everyone, I am Princess Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum, of the Empire. A terrible disaster has occurred in our Forest City. Half a month ago, the national teacher Xi Fan seized control of my father the emperor and forged imperial edicts to carry out the inhumane Frenzy Ceremony at the city center, driving many residents into the ceremony, causing their minds to go berserk and attack each other. In this half months time, Xi Fan has caused at least 200,000 civilian casualties and over a million adventurers from other realms have been sacrificed! But today, with the help of the Guardian God, I personally killed Xi Fan! No one needs to worry about being forced into the Frenzy Ceremony any longer. I will lead all of you moving forward, help you rebuild your homes, and vow on the reputation of the Golden Chrysanthemum family! Alyssas voice, bolstered by an immense magical power, echoed throughout the city. Upon hearing the princesss voice, many of the populace felt as if they saw a glimmer of light in the darkness. Especially the civilians who had experienced the Frenzy Ceremony, they could not help being moved to tears. This half month has been a nightmare for the inhabitants of Forest City. Many were unwittingly dragged into the Frenzy Ceremony and met their untimely end. In just a short half month, countless lives were lost. Those who were lucky enough to survive the ceremony were either left permanently disabled or deeply traumatized. Then, Forest City was hit by the unprecedented shockwave, causing the destruction of over half the city, A month ago, Forest City was the Empires second largest city with a population close to 500,000; after these two calamities, the citys population may be less than 100,000. 80% of the people died in this uprising. People struggled painfully in this nightmare, not knowing when they could awaken. Now, hearing Alyssas voice was like a beam of light in the darkest moment before dawn, illuminating every persons heart. They suddenly felt that as long as Alyssa was in Forest City, there was still hope, hope for the Empire too! Many of the populace were sobbing, choking out the words: Your Highness, its truly a blessing that you are alive! Thank you for avenging the souls of the deceased by killing Xi Fan! Princess, I vow to follow you forever! I hope you can save our homeland. The players in the city also continued to assist the victims. Seeing their tear-streaked faces, the players were deeply moved, and their eyes could not help but well up with tears. The players were reminded of the real world, where many cities would likely face devastating calamities like Forest City after massive invasions by the Skuru people. At the same time, the players also thought of that man. There was this one man, who with his own power, helped mankind capture two Spiritual Spring Eyes. Now, this mans territory has been promoted to a city, and in the future, he will be the first high-ranking powerhouse among mankind. If Alyssa represented the hope of the people of Forest City, then that man was undoubtedly the hope of the humans of Blue Star! The players paused from their work and looked in the direction of Su Yu. After Alyssa made her announcement, she slowly descended from the sky. The trio of Sharon exchanged glances and paid their respects to Alyssa. Roland, the master of the Silver Pine Tower, respectfully said: Mighty Princess, half a month ago we were bound to join Xi Fan owing to his powerful influence Enough. Alyssa waved a hand to interrupt him: Let bygones be bygones. In consideration of your efforts in thwarting Xi Fan today, I will not hold the past against you. Alyssa also wanted to pursue the matter of their betrayal of the Emperor, but now was the time for utilizing assistance, not for assigning blame. Only after defeating the rebel army would she settle scores with the three of them. Thank you, Your Highness, the princess. The three of them clearly breathed a sigh of relief. However, if you have any crooked thoughts again, Hifans fate will be yours, understand? Alyssa warned. Understood! Of course, we understand! The three hurriedly replied. Now that Hifan was dead and the mission completed, princesss guard Keerderon was responsible for rewarding the five players who first discovered Hifan. In the envious eyes of the surrounding players, these players received the rare pet eggs and epic equipment handed over by Keerderon, each with a happy smile on their face. Princess Alyssa also flew towards the players. She nodded at these five players with a smile, then landed next to Su Yu: Nemesis, what kind of reward would you like? As she spoke, the princess returned the [Villages Best Sword] to Su Yu. Before Su Yu could speak, the surrounding players excitedly interjected: He wants to be a prince, of course! Your Highness, the Princess, Nemesis intends to be a Royal Prince! Your Highness, the Princess, Boss Ke is rich! If he can become a prince, the military expenses for the coming years will be covered! A prince? Hearing the shouts of the players, Alyssa was slightly taken aback. She blushed slightly and quickly waved her hand: No, a prince can only be granted after I come of age. Now is not the time. When Su Yu heard the players say that he was rich, he remembered something C he had promised Kevin Forsythia that he would give the 16 million spiritual energy coins he had earned in the Orleans Citys grand arena to Alyssa for military funds. Now its time for him to make good on his promise since Alyssa has broken free from Hifans control. Su Yu took out a black magic crystal card from his bag, entered 16 million into it, and handed it to Alyssa: Alyssa, this is the military fund I promised the guardian deity, you keep it. Thank you, Nemesis! Alyssa was also aware of the matter of 16 million, and she readily accepted the money. Ding, [Princess Alyssas] fondness for you +1. Seeing as youve given these 16 million, I will reward you with something good! The princess was slightly in a better mood and said with a smile. Ding, [Honor of the Forsythia empire (40/100)] has been completed, you have received a reward: Experience Points x26000, [Fragment of Hifans Soul] x1. Alyssa took out a metal container that sealed Hifan, performed a spell, and gave the obtained black-purple crystal to Su Yu. [Fragment of Hifans soul (Legendary)] Item attributes: Carry this item with you, you can cast spells of the [Shadow Priest] class, the power of the spell depends on your spell strength. List of spells that can be cast: [Shadow Frenzy] [Mental Theft] [Psychic Blast] [Mind Control] [Shadow Word: Pain] Note: This fragment supports the use of [Shadow Priest] class spells up to (100) times. After exceeding the number of uses, the fragment will disappear. Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: 228, Rebel Armies Pressing the Border_1 Chapter 228: 228, Rebel Armies Pressing the Border_1 Translator: 549690339 This is indeed a good thing! Su Yus eyes lit up. Many skills of the shadow priest are very useful, such as [Mental Theft], [Mind Control], and so on. Last time at the Giant Skru Base on Lingwu Mountain, he made a great contribution by using the [Mind Control] skill of the priest class. The only regret is that this fragment is not golden and cannot be brought out of the game. If there are sufficient [Tinas Blood] in the future, he could consider gilding it. Su Yu satisfyingly put the fragment into his backpack. So far, the 40th quest of the princess line has been completed smoothly. The following quests from 41st to 44th are roughly divided into two categories: One is the internal affairs of the Forest City, such as counting casualties, saving lives, requesting help from nearby lords, and carrying out post-disaster reconstruction work in Forest City; The other is dealing with the imminent threat of the rebel army. According to the statistics gathered by players, the number of inhabitants in Forest City dropped from 500,000 to 95,000 after the disaster, 80% of the inhabitants lost their lives in the catastrophe. The large army gathered in Forest City also suffered heavy casualties, with nearly 200,000 of the 500,000 troops being injured or killed in the shockwave. Moreover, the death of the Grand Marshal of the Empire, Charles Goldfinch, and a group of senior officers drastically reduced the combat effectiveness of the Imperial Army. The rebel leaders Anzu Seifer and Landilus would naturally not miss such a good opportunity and constantly sent spies to Forest City for information. After probing the reality of Forest City, they immediately gathered their large army to launch a total attack on Forest City, in hopes of taking the entire city. By the end of the 44th quest in the princess line, the rebel army of 700,000 had already set out from Goldfinch City, directing its troops towards Forest City. The morale of the rebel army is running high. The mighty ones who participated in the high-ranking battle of Forest City last time are among the army, making it an invincible force. On the other hand, the morale of the imperial soldiers is generally quite low, and pessimism is spreading among the military. The quest has now reached the 45th in the princess line. In a palace to the west of the city. This palace is the only one in the city that was not reduced to ruins in the shockwave, now used by Alyssa as the command center of the city. Inside the grand conference room of the palace, a highest-level military strategy meeting is in session. Princess Alyssa is sitting at the head of the conference room, looking a bit haggard. Its been a half-month since the last high-ranking battle. During this half month, Alyssa took all military and political affairs of the Empire upon herself, personally attending to every matter, barely pulling the Empire back from the edge. But what troubles her the most is the impending rebel army. On the wall of the conference room, there is a huge military deployment map. On the map, the red symbolizing the strength of the Empire shrinks into a few big cities like Forest City and Pearl City; while the blue symbolizing the strength of the rebel forces not only occupies more than half of the Empire, but also mobilizes a large army marching towards Forest City. The Empire is now at a life-and-death moment. The military and political figures of the Empires side sit at the conference table in front of the princess, among them the royal magician, Sharon, and three other seventh-rank powerhouses. Of course, Su Yu is also here, and his position is relatively forward, sitting to the right of the princess. Gentlemen. After the meeting started, the princess put her crossed fingers to her lips, gazing seriously at those present: Now that the rebel army has officially started, do any of you have any suggestions? Lucas, you start. Lucas is the highest-ranking general in the army. After the fall of Grand Marshal Charles Goldfinch, he took over as the temporary marshal of the empire. Your Highness, Princess. Lucas stood up and bowed slightly to the princess, My suggestion is still the same retreat, we lead the troops to retreat to Orleans City. Orleans City is easy to defend and difficult to attack. The narrow mountain roads can block the progress of the rebel army. I think so too. Yes, its better to retreat now. Your Highness, Princess, given the current situation in Forest City, we definitely cant hold it. The few generals sitting at the end of the conference table expressed their opinions one after another. Alyssas expression didnt change. She looked at Su Yu beside her: Nemesis, what do you think? Should we withdraw our troops and abandon Forest City? Hearing Alyssas question, Su Yu sat up straight. He considered for a moment, then cautiously answered: I agree with the generals opinions. I also believe that leading the troops to strategically move to Orleans City is the best choice. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the generals present collectively sighed in relief. They knew how substantial Su Yus words were to the princess. Basically, Alyssa takes Su Yus advice to heart. One word from Su Yu was more effective than their combined ten words. No wonder they say that the wind from the pillow is the scariest, right? ButC Su Yus tone suddenly raised. Along with the rise in Su Yus tone, the generals hearts also shot up. The generals hearts, which had just dropped, were immediately lifted to their throats. All eyes were fixed on Su Yu. Su Yus expression was unchanged, he smiled and said, We can retreat, but we must think ahead about what to do after the retreat. We are not heading to Orleans City to hide in a corner, but to ultimately defeat the rebel army, reclaim the territory of the empire, and let the people live a happy and peaceful life. So during the retreat, we must carefully consider our next move. Nemesis, do you have a good plan in mind? Alyssa cast an expectant glance at Su Yu. Yes. Su Yu nodded. I think we need to use new weapons. After Su Yu finished speaking, he took out a weapon from his backpack and slapped it on the long table in the conference room. In an instant, all eyes of the meeting room were on Su Yus hand. This weapon was not a shining blade, but a long object similar to a fire stick. But upon closer inspection, it wasnt a fire stick. The front of the weapon wasnt made of wood, but an iron tube. If a player were here, they would recognize this weapon at a glance. Its a flintlock rifle! People from the Blue Star were very familiar with. But the senior Imperial officers present didnt recognize it, and many of them cast questioning glances at Su Yu. Lucas, the oldest officer in the military, seemed to have thought of something and asked, Is this the Dwarf Kingdoms rifle? I think Ive seen it before. Su Yu nodded: Yes, this is a rifle, an upgraded version of the revolver rifle C a flintlock rifle. Currently, my territory can produce this weapon. The technology tree of Su Yus territory is very strong. As research progresses in the later stages, even [Doomsday Mecha] can be produced. The production of some ordinary guns is naturally no problem. Now his territory has just been upgraded to the [City] stage, and in terms of military technology, it just got the [Military Science] research, which can mass-produce flintlock rifles. Researching a rifled gun with rifling groove is not far away. Such a good thing, Su Yu of course intended to take advantage of it, mass produce, export military products, and develop the territorys characteristic military industry. Military industry is a lucrative business. By using this as a breakthrough, he could earn a lot of spiritual energy coins from NPC. Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: 229, Village Chief, God Level Powerhouse? _1 Chapter 229: 229, Village Chief, God Level Powerhouse? _1 Translator: 549690339 At that moment, a high-ranking officer sitting at the end of the conference table stood up to Su Yu, asking respectfully, Your Excellency Nemesis, how should this weapon be operated? Su Yu picked up the flintlock, Ill give you a demonstration. With his left hand holding the pistol, he took a pack of gunpowder from his bag with his right hand and tore open the pack with his mouth. Then, he tipped part of the gunpowder into the pan of the flintlock. After closing the lid, he placed the firearm vertically and filled the barrel with the remaining gunpowder. He then pulled out the ramrod attached underneath the gun barrel and firmly pushed the gunpowder to the bottom to prevent it, as well as the bullet, from falling out. Finally, he slid the ramrod back into its original place. The entire preparation was considered done. After finishing the preparation, Su Yu raised the flintlock, cocked the hammer, and aimed at the wall of the conference room and pulled the trigger. Boom! The bullet flew out of the gun muzzle and hit the pristine wall creating a dark bullet hole. The high-ranking officials of the Empire silently watched Su Yus demonstration. Upon witnessing the destructive power of the flintlock, they were not particularly surprised. In fact, some even looked slightly disappointed. Acting Marshal Lucas coughed lightly and said, Your Excellency Nemesis, if Im not mistaken, it appears that the power of this weapon is roughly equivalent to that of an arrow shot by a first-level archer. Its power seems to be minimal. The other officers nodded in agreement. The soldiers in the elite units of the Empire were generally in the second and third levels. Su Yus weapons might be useful against ordinary troops, but against the elite ones, they were practically useless and certainly had no potential to rally the situation. Of course, Su Yu was aware of this as well. He replied with a smile, This weapon is actually designed for the average person. The flintlock has a range of about 80 meters, and if given to common people, it can significantly enhance their individual combat abilities. At the very least, they wouldnt be slaughtered so mercilessly like before. Moreover, my lordship has another type of weapon. When used in tandem with the firearms, they can form a formidable army when wielded by trained common individuals. Su Yu extracted a Magic Image Stone from his bag and projected the magic image onto the wall. The other new weapon Su Yu introduced wasa Cannon. The option of producing cannons would be available once the land is upgraded to [County Town] in the military technology tree. Furthermore, in comparison to firearms, cannons could serve as essential tools to attack and defend in wars, so extensive researches had been conducted on the cannon technology in Su Yus territory. The current firearm innovation lagged behind, still stuck in the 20 second per gun style of 16th-century Blue Star; whereas Cannon technology had evolved from firing solid balls in smoothbore muzzle-loaded cannons to firing long conical explosive bullets from rifled cannonsit had already reached the pivotal stage prior to the First World War in Blue Star history! In the magic image, rows of cannons unleashed a barrage of cannonballs, shelling the mounds of earth three kilometers away, and causing a shower of earth and stones. Standing beside the image, Su Yu explained, This weapon is called a Cannon. The power of each cannon is roughly equivalent to a second-order peak Mage casting a range spell. The range of a cannon is much longer than a second-order peak Mage. It can accurately hit targets three kilometers away. And the most crucial point iscommon people can operate it too. A group of 23 ordinary people operating a cannon can manifest a combat power that is comparable to a second-order peak mage. This can significantly alleviate the scarcity of our military force. Three kilometers range? Lucas eyes lit up at that thought. A second-order peak mage with a range of three kilometers would make a significant difference on the battlefield! He turned his gaze towards the master of the Silver Pine Spire, Roland. Roland nodded, Based on the magic image, the power of the weapon depicted is indeed comparable to a second-order peak mage casting a range spell. There is no mistake in what Nemesis has claimed. With Rolands affirmation, Lucas mind was made up. He turned his attention to Princess Alyssa, Your Highness, I believe we could purchase a batch to experiment. It could potentially have miraculous effects. Very well, lets order a batch to test its effectiveness. Princess Alyssa didnt hesitate, Nemesis, your territory is in Orleans City, right? Correct. When we get to Orleans City, bring the new-style weapons to the army. Understood. Princess Alyssa stood up and addressed the gathered officials, That settles it. Well start preparations to evacuate. We must all leave Forest City before the arrival of the rebel forces. Nemesis, take charge of training a force with these new weapons. The Empire treasury will cover the expenses. Understood, Your Highness, the high-ranking officials of the Empire responded. The meeting officially concluded. After the meeting was over, the high-ranking officials of the Empire began to leave the council room. After a while, only Princess Alyssa and Su Yu, who was prompted by Alyssa to stay, remained in the conference room. Now that no one else was in the room, Su Yu asked Princess Alyssa, Alyssa, why did you ask me to stay? Alyssa smoothed back her hair and said, Nemesis, do you remember how I controlled Xi Fan a week ago with [The Best Sword in the Village], ultimately preventing him from self-destruction? Of course, I remember. Whats up? The incident had happened a week ago for Alyssa, but for Su Yu, it had only transpired about a dozen hours back. How could he possibly forget? Alyssa looked very serious, [The Best Sword in the Village] is a law weapon. Only a god-level powerhouse at the eighth rank can manufacture such a weapon. Su Yu exclaimed, !!! He was genuinely taken aback. You mean, the village head is a god-level powerhouse?!! But wait! Are there not only two god-level human powerhouses? In the past, players had analyzed the village head and concluded that he was a well-hidden powerhouse, whose strength should be above the seventh level. But since players could not return to the novice village after leaving it, they had no way of having too much interaction with the village head. Thus, the analysis remained speculative. Who would have thought that the village head was so powerful? Alyssa shook her head, Im not sure if the village head is a god-level powerhouse. I asked the elder deity, but he has always been reticent about this matter. However, you also know that we are currently in dire need of high-level powerhouses. So, I hope to invite the village head to join us in confronting the rebel forces. Alyssa took out a beautifully wrapped letter from the Space Ring and handed it to Su Yu, Nemesis, in the few days before we leave Forest City, please deliver this letter to the village head. Its a token of gratitude and also an invitation for him to lend his aid in safeguarding the empire. As soon as Alyssa finished speaking, Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding, your main plotline has been updated, [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire (46/100)]. Task requirement: Deliver the Princess Alyssas handwritten letter to the village head of Nolan Village. Task reward: Second-order skill scroll [Thunderstorm] X1. Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: 230, Tina’s Sister_1 Chapter 230: 230, Tinas Sister_1 Translator: 549690339 More than ten minutes later, Nolan Villages village square. A faint white light illuminated the central teleportation array, revealing Su Yu, dressed in a light blue mage robe, appearing in the middle of the array. In Su Yus left hand, he carried a barrel of wine with its bung removed, and in his right, he held a large piece of golden, aromatic fried lamb. He strode toward the village chief directly opposite him, a smile beaming on his face, Hello, chief. Do you still remember me? Ordinarily, there were many players lined up to accept quests from the village chief, but due to the unique nature of Su Yus task, he entered a separate dimension where there were no other players. Hey! Its you, kid! Youve reached the second rank after being gone for half a year? The chief was overjoyed and walked over to Su Yu, slapping him on the shoulder. At the same time, he sniffed the enticing aroma of the wine and fried lamb, inhaling twice before looking at what Su Yu was holding, Is this for me? Of course! Su Yu, smiling, handed over the barrel of wine and the lamb. I brought you this Ancient Wood Wine from the Elf Empire and fried lamb, a specialty of Pearl City. I heard you like it, so I brought some when I came to see you. Elf Empires Ancient Wood Wine? A barrel like this should cost thousands of spiritual energy coins, right? The village chief was immediately hooked. Without hesitation, he took the barrel and started drinking heartily while taking a big bite of the lamb. After swallowing a large piece of meat, the village chief sighed contentedly, Mmm, good wine! The lamb tastes great too! Ding, [Village Chief of Nolan]s favorability towards you +2, favorability has increased to indifferent. Eat slowly, Chief. I have plenty of stock in my bag that will definitely last you a whole day and night, Su Yu continued to smile. Much appreciated. The village chief took a deep, satisfying breath. Then he looked at Su Yu, seeming to see through everything, You came to see me for something, right? Indeed, I wouldnt dare to disturb you without a reason. Su Yu took out the handwritten letter of the princess from his bag and solemnly handed it to the village chief, This is a personal letter from the princess. Please, take a look. Oh? A letter from the princess? The village chief was slightly surprised. He put down the wine barrel, wiping his greasy hands on his clothes. Next, he accepted the envelope and began to read it attentively. In addition to a beautifully written letter, there was also a Space Ring in the envelope. The ring and its contents were Alyssas gifts to the village chief. As the village chief read the letter, his brow furrowed increasingly. He read through the letter twice. Finally, he spoke with an expression of inner struggle on his face: Nemesis, its not that Im unwilling to help the Empire. But you know, I have to manage a village this large, and therere many unruly monsters surrounding the village. Besides, Jenny, Old Williams widow, has agreed to marry me. Its quite hard for me to get away . The village chief rambled on for 5 minutes, but his key point boiled down to one thinghe didnt want to help. Su Yu patiently listened to his speech. Then he spoke earnestly, But Chief, you know that the Empire is at a life-or-death crisis. Duke Landilus and Duke Anzu Seifer from the rebel forces are not good people. Only the princess can lead the people to live a stable and happy life. The Empire needs your help! Scallop? What scallop? The village chief pretended not to understand Su Yus words and started to ramble. Su Yu remained silent, just staring at him. The village chief began to feel a bit uneasy under Su Yus gaze. After some hesitation, he sighed, Well then, for the sake of your Ancient Wood Wine and fried lamb steak, I will give you a few tests. If you can successfully complete my tests, Ill consider coming out of retirement. No problem, what are the tests? Su Yu was overjoyed. The first challenge Afterwards, for the 47th to 50th quests on Princess Alyssas line, Su Yu successfully completed the series of challenges set by the village chief. The first three quests were ordinary tasks, including killing monsters, bosses, deciphering clues, and gathering materials, etc. For the final one, the 50th quest, Su Yu led the villagers of Nolan Village through a monster siege battle. In this battle, no villager was to die, which was an exceedingly harsh condition. However, by relying on his exceptional attributes, Su Yu succeeded in completing this daunting task. During his free time while performing these five tasks, Su Yu became interested in the village chiefs true identity. The chief, a seventh-rank powerhouse, was hiding in such a small village, what was his true intent? With this suspicion in mind, Su Yu earnestly studied the literature in the village library, chatted with the elderly people in the village, and even accompanied the repeater I mean, Tinas father, for a full three hours of conversation. Tinas father was very pleased with Su Yus performance and kindly observed, Youre a great young man, so good that Im even considering marrying my daughter to you! Lets not go there. Su Yu dodged, Your daughter is still a minor, its not the right time. No problem, you guys can get engaged first, and six years later when shes of age, you can get married! Tinas father patted Su Yu on the shoulder. Engagement? I dont think its necessary wait, six years? Su Yu paused. Tina was almost seventeen years old now. In just over a year, she would come of age. What did he mean by six years? Lilith! Tinas father yelled into the house. Father, did you call me? A beautiful red-haired girl walked out of the house. Let me introduce you, this is Tinas younger sister, Lilith, shes twelve now. Tinas father turned to Su Yu, If you dont mind, you can get engaged to her and get married after she comes of age. Well, lets leave it out. Su Yu backed away, sweat beading on his forehead. This was the first time he learned that Tina had a sister. Uncle, I have something to do, so Ill leave first! Su Yu waved his hand and left Tinas courtyard as if fleeing for his life. After Su Yu left, the young girl Lilith glared angrily at her father, Dad, why do you want me to marry this man? Because if you marry him, he wont be able to marry your sister! Tinas father smiled. What kind of reasoning is that? Do you want to sacrifice my happiness for my sister? Lilith stood with her hands on her hips, becoming angrier and angrier. Youre too young to understand right now. Once youre of age, I believe youll be willing to take your sisters place and become his wife. Tinas father muttered, his gaze drifting southwest towards the empire. I wonder how Tina is doing now. He sighed softly. Even though Tinas father was unreliable, Su Yu still managed to obtain quite a bit of information about the village chiefs identity from him. Additionally, by breaking into the village chiefs house at night to eavesdrop on his conversation with his fiance Jenny, as part of the main storyline quests, Su Yu managed to piece together a series of clues, finally revealing the true identity of the village chief! The village chief, it turns out, is not a God-level power, but a clone of a God-level power, a clone that narrowly survived after its original body died. Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: 232,Mass Summoning Scroll, Return to Orleans City_1 Chapter 232: 232,Mass Summoning Scroll, Return to Orleans City_1 Translator: 549690339 Does the Princess already know my true identity? The village chief stared intently at Su Yu. Su Yu shook his head: No, the princess hasnt found out yet. I deduced all this through interacting with the villagers after arriving here. The princess doesnt know? Thats a relief, the village chief breathed a sigh of relief. Soon after, his glare turned dangerous, Kid, you shouldnt reveal our true identities, okay? If their identities were exposed, the peaceful village life would certainly be disrupted and the village chief did not want such occurrences. Of course I could but what benefits would I get if I dont spill the truth? Su Yu rubbed his fingers together, implying something. The village chief thought for a while and finally compromised, Fine, Ill assist the princess in dealing with the rebels. He then turned around to his bedroom and took out a scroll hidden under his mattress, then handed it to Su Yu. [Group Summoning Scroll (Consumable)] Remaining usage: 1. Usage: Shout Village chief is the most handsome! at the scroll. Effect: Summons [Village Chief], [Jenny], and [Lumberjack Beru] to your side, lasts for an hour. Note: [Jenny]s fighting desire will decrease by 50% around handsome human males; [Village Chief] and [Lumberjack Beru] may become jealous, reducing their combat effectiveness by 30%. (Scroll expires after 365 days.) This scroll Seeing the scrolls attributes, Su Yu instantly thought about his [Tinas Summoning Scroll]. If the scroll could be gilded, perhaps it could bring the trio of the village chief back to reality! But unlike Tina who is fond of him and would surely help him fight against the Skuru- The trio might be different; they may not necessarily help him if he brings them to reality. Nevertheless, Su Yu put the scroll away for possible future use depending on the situation. Worst case scenario, he could use it during the main storyline. Then, Ill take my leave, village chief. I wont tell anyone about your true identity, including the princess, Su Yu said seriously. Goodbye, kid, the village chief rolled his eyes and bid Su Yu farewell in a grumpy tone. But just as Su Yu was about to leave, a woman who seemed to be in her thirties and incredibly beautiful walked in. This captivating woman was none other than the village chiefs betrothedJenny. Darling, are you here? Jenny hollered as soon as she stepped through the door. Of course I am, dear, the village chief responded from the backroom. Su Yu and Jenny exchanged glances. Jennys eyes lit up upon seeing Su Yu, Hello, young man. Youre the adventurer who led our village to defeat the beast tide, arent you? At the same time, she came over and pinched Su Yus arm, Youve got quite some muscles. Yes, thats me, Su Yu answered cautiously. The village chief came out from the backroom. Seeing how his betrothed interacted with Su Yu, he sensed something was off, Dear, what are you doing? However, Jenny completely ignored her fianc and continued to tease Su Yu, Im getting married soon and women, you know, we fear the unknown of marriage. What do you think, adventurer? Before Su Yu could reply, the village chief next to him rolled his eyes, Youve been married dozens of times already, shouldnt you be used to it by now? Jenny did not pay him any mind yet again and used her index finger to flirtatiously poke Su Yus chin, Would you like to come over to my house tonight? Ive got quite a large place and theres excellent wine in the cellar. We could talk about life. Village Chief: !!! Su Yu: . Well Initially, Su Yu reflexively wanted to decline. However, seeing the village chiefs face turn as red as a pigs liver, Su Yu suddenly wanted to stir things up. So he took Jennys hand, leaned in to whisper lightly in her ear, It would be my honor, madam. I hope we can have a wonderful evening. See you tonight then, handsome guy! Im heading back to take a bath. Jenny threw a kiss to Su Yu, elegantly turned around, and left the village chiefs house. The color of the village chiefs face was as pitch black as charcoal. After Jenny left, he roared at Su Yu, No way, I absolutely will not allow you to go to her house! Su Yu shrugged, Then why didnt you say anything in front of her? That For a moment, the village chief was at a loss for words. Isnt he afraid that Jenny might cancel the marriage if upset? It took him almost a hundred years to finally woo her, so how could he let a cooked duck fly away? But he soon got angry, Young man, get out of the village now! Su Yu shrugged again, But Ive already promised Mrs. Jenny! Im a man of my word. But noticing the increasing anger in the village chief, Su Yu quickly tried to calm him down: Calm down, village chief. You should not let your anger affect your health How about this! If you recover the [Village Good Sword]s three usage times, I will leave the newbie village right now and wont return within a month. Is that acceptable? Village Chief: Several minutes later, Su Yu left Nolan Village with a happily recharged [Village Good Sword] through a teleportation array. [The Very Best Sword in the Village (Consumable)] Remaining usage: 10 Usage: Point this sword at your target and shout, Behold my blade! Effect: The blade will break and fall to the ground. If the targets level is no more than 10 levels above yours, they will fall into a state of [Awe], lasting for 3 seconds. If I had known the usage could be restored, I wouldnt have used it so sparingly, Su Yu sighed. But Jenny and the village chiefs situation shed some light on a future path C when the [Village Good Sword] runs out, he likely could flirt with Jenny again, forcing the village chief to recharge the weapon. The thing is, doing so feels a bit underhanded, Su Yu began to reflect while rubbing his chin. After leaving the newbie village, Su Yu did not return to Forest City. He had completed the second stage of the Princess narrative. He arrived directly at Orleans City, prepared to quickly complete the second stage of Tinas narrative. Leaving Orleans City, riding on Dima, he headed north. In the Unicorn Knight camp, Su Yu knocked on the door to Tinas place. Nemesis, youre finally here! Tina, who wore only a nightdress, popped her head out from behind the door, looking at him with a resentful gaze. Tina, Ive been in Forest City helping the princess deal with Xi Fan Su Yu hurriedly explained. You dont need to explain. I know all about what youve been doing, Tina cut him off. The happenings in Forest City were a global sensation, and Su Yu played a considerable role in it. She was of course aware of what he was up to. She tugged on Su Yus hand, pulling him into her room without resistance, Quick, come in! Ive got something amazing to show you! Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: 233, Tina line 26-35 circles, successfully break through Sanctuary_1 Chapter 233: 233, Tina line 26-35 circles, successfully break through Sanctuary_1 Translator: 549690339 Look! This is my spiritual power sand table that I upgraded and retrofitted for 500,000 spiritual energy coins, impressive right? Tina led Su Yu to the main hall of the residence, pointing at the spiritual power sand table set up there while bragging. Su Yu looked at the sand table. The table was originally top-of-the-line, with a length of 5 meters and width of 3 meters. Now, after modifications and upgrades, the sand table extended to 6.5 meters in length and almost 4 meters in width, filling up the entire large hall. Of course, size was just superficial; the most important features of a spiritual power sand table were its capabilities and ease of operation. These features could only be discerned after the sand table was activated. However, Su Yu was somewhat disappointed. He thought the fun thing that Tina had mentioned was a new outfit she had recently purchased. He had been quite interested in a goose-yellow skirt she had bought recently. As for the sand table Su Yu truly wasnt that interested. Nemesis, could you play a few chess games with me? Its been a while since I last played. Tina shook Su Yus arm, looking at him with hopeful eyes. Strategic wargaming was a game for aristocrats, few knew how to play. Those in the military who knew how to play were either too busy or werent on good terms, so Tina had lacked a chess partner since Su Yu left. She felt quite lonely. Su Yu initially felt like refusing. After all, he was nowhere near Tinas level, and he was not in the mood to be masochistic. However, seeing Tinas expectant face, his heart softened: Alright, Ill play a few games with you. Yay! Tina hopped over to the side of the sand table and expertly flipped the switch. The environment within the sand table flickered, and a brand-new, simulated battlefield emerged. The intense wargame commenced. The sand table, following upgrades and optimizations, added many texture details and operated much smoother. It even introduced a new Siege map, which wasnt there before. The first wargame was a sieging game. Su Yu led 50,000 soldiers in defending the city, and Tina led 50,000 in breaching it. Taking advantage of the vast geographical benefits, along with the fact that a defending battle was easier, Su Yu and Tina were evenly matched in the initial 10 minutes. However, its widely known that females possess more stamina than males. 10 minutes later, while Tina was still vigorous, Su Yu gradually weakened, struggling to keep up with Tinas pace. In the 15th minute of the siege battle, Tina came from behind to take the upper hand. At the 18-minute mark, Tina secretly dug a tunnel, letting a portion of her forces enter the city via the tunnel, creating a pincer maneuver with the siege forces outside. This caused Su Yus team, stationed atop the city, to be caught off guard and lose strategic locations, ultimately leading to Tinas victory! After the game, Su Yu gave Tina a thumbs-up: Tina, your commanding skills have significantly improved. Tina could now even micro-manage 20 army lines, her command abilities were becoming as terrifying as computer scripts. Thank you! Tina was delighted with Su Yus praise. But then Su Yu changed the subject: However, I must point out your most significant weakness, which you may not have noticed. What weakness? Tina looked concerned. The weakness isyoure just too weak. Su Yu candidly said: You have to command the army from the sky with a Gods-eye view, dont you? Only then can you bring out your full potential? Yes. Were going to face the rebel forces of Kalet in the future. There are over three hundred high-ranking figures there, with your level five abilities its hard to guarantee that your command wont be interrupted upon ascending. Furthermore, if someone from level six were to arrive, well the consequences are frightening to imagine. After hearing Su Yus words, Tina nodded: Yeah, thats right. My personal strength isnt quite impressive on the front lines, I feel that I need to improve it as soon as possible! If I could reach the sixth rank, itd be much better for me on the battlefield! Tina sat down on the sofa next to the sand table as soon as she finished speaking, and began to contemplate the issue of getting stronger. Su Yu did not disturb her, and stood silently waiting nearby. About five minutes later, Tina finished her contemplation and said, Nemesis, theres a high-ranking secret realm within the Unicorn Knights called theC [Land of the Abyss]. The realm houses a few fifth-rank monsters. I can open this secret realm within my authority as a legion commander. Nemesis, would you like to join me on this exploration? Just as Tina finished speaking, Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding, your main plot has been updated, [Saintess of Orleans City (26/50)]. Task requirement: Accompany [Tina Garcia] to clear the secret realm [Land of the Abyss]. Task reward: Second-rank skill scroll [Summon Diamond Elemental]. Noticing that the main plot had finally been triggered, Su Yu perked up. He reached out his hand to Tina: Tina, lets set off now! Tina nodded, got up from the sofa holding Su Yus hand and the two left their residence side by side. The main plot from 26 to 35th stage, a total of 10 missions, Su Yu accompanied Tina to clear five small instances including the [Land of the Abyss], and helped her journey to various dangerous realms within the country, killed wild boss monsters, and collected materials for cultivation and breakthrough. The last mission that is, the 35th one. At the southernmost seaside of Orleans City, there stands a huge erupting volcano. With a rumbling noise, hot magma spews out from the mouth of the volcano. But suddenly, a crack opened from the side of the crater. This crack expanded rapidly and with a loud bang, the entire volcano was split in half along this crack. Boiling magma flowed out from the crack, lighting up half of the sky. Su Yu hovered near the sky of the volcanos crater, patiently waiting. Boom! With a loud sound, a golden figure jumped out from the crater, holding a giant heart over 2 meters high in its left hand. This figure was none other than Tina. Nemesis, Ive succeeded! Tina happily waved her long sword at Su Yu: This is the heart of the Flame Hydra, a newly ascended sixth-rank leader. I successfully defeated it! You did really well, Tina! Su Yu cupped his hands on his mouth to form a makeshift loudspeaker, shouting, Take this chance and breakthrough now! I intend to do just that! Hey! Tina waved her left arm, tossing the heart high in the air. Then she swung her right hands long sword, and like a dazzling golden light, sliced the heart. Without any sound, the Hydras heart was cut in half like tofu, and the red blood stored inside spurted out, dyeing Tina into a bloodred figure. The golden light around Tina boiled violently like boiling water, outshining and suppressing even the magnificent magma erupting from the crater below. Crack! A crisp sound came from within Tina, her bottleneck shattered like glass. Endless spiritual energy gathered from around her, and her body, like a funnel, absorbed all these droplets of spiritual energy. Simultaneously, the brightness within her broke out once again, reflecting her successful breakthrough to become a strong being of the Sanctuary. The youngest in the history of the Empire! Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: 234, Promote reform, Clear up bandits_1 Chapter 234: 234, Promote reform, Clear up bandits_1 Translator: 549690339 While Tina was advancing through the ranks in the sky, Su Yu wasnt idling on the ground either. He moved to the spot directly below Tina and caught the heart of the split-in-half Flame Hydra boss, shoving it into his backpack. [Heart of the Flame Hydra Boss (Incomplete)] Sixth-rank Material Use methods: 1. Absorb the magic contained in the heart and change your vocation to [Flame Sorcerer], [Ash Knight], [Flame Druid] and other professions. Craft [Infinite Flame Explosion Potion], [Eternal Anger Elixir], [Lava Amulet] and other magical items. Throw it into the mana pool for refining, which can be refined into a large number of Experience Points. For high-ranking materials like this, if Su Yu and Tinas favorability level was low, the material would be a grey, unusable quest item. But now Tinas favorability level towards him had climbed to the [Enthusiasm] level, so she readily gave these unneeded materials to Su Yu. So during this time, Su Yu had been following Tina through secret realms and various places around the world, reaping a bounty of fifth and sixth rank goodies! In addition to the [Heart of the Flame Hydra Boss], there were also [Thunder Lizards Horn (Fifth Rank)], [Magic Cloud Birds Beak (Fifth Rank)], [Elite Griffins Claw (Fifth Rank)] and so on. One could say his gains were plentiful! These high-rank materials could be refined into a large number of Experience Points, which will greatly reduce Su Yus cultivation time in the future and enable him to become a high-rank expert sooner. After Tinas successful breakthrough, she felt an indescribably solid sense of security coming from the endless power that emerged from her body, akin to a river of stars. She quickly descended from the sky and landed beside Su Yu, hugging his neck merrily: Nemesis, Ive finally advanced successfully! After half a months hard work, she finally succeeded in advancing ranks! Moreover, the whole process wasnt as difficult as she had imagined. Having Nemesis by her side all the time made her feel quite blessed. Congratulations, Tina! As Su Yu stroked Tinas silky hair, his heart swelled with unexpressed emotions. He witnessed the birth of a legend no, it should be a bragging jerk. In just half a year, Tina had transformed from an ordinary girl-next-door into a sixth-rank Sanctuary power, thrusting her prowess into the upper echelons of the game world. Furthermore, Tina also possessed an innate military command genius, practically unmatched in the flag extrapolation within the country. This could be what legends describe as the Chosen Maiden! Su Yu sighed inwardly. Meanwhile, he also made a quiet resolution: once the main storyline concludes, he would definitely figure out a way of recruiting Tina to join his territory. With Tinas impressive attributes, she would certainly be a legendary character! Su Yu messily ruffled Tinas hair with a strong hand, turning her originally soft brown hair into a frizzy mess. Tina, now that youve successfully advanced, what do you plan to do next? Hmm Tina tilted her head and thought about it. Then she replied with a smile, The first thing to do of course is to consolidate my realm. I also need some time to completely master the power of the Sanctuary. Tinas face gradually turned serious: Once the realm is thoroughly consolidated, I think I should start doing whatever I can for the Knights Order and the people of Orleans City. What do you mean by within my abilities? Su Yu didnt understand what Tina was saying. Nemesis. Tina looked directly at Su Yu: Do you still remember once you said The bureaucracy of The Goldfinch Empire is rotten to the core, and it desperately needs a bottom-up reform.? Su Yu nodded: Of course I remember. Tina clenched her small fist: Now that I have reached the sixth rank and have strong power, its time to push forward this reform! And during the time you were absent, I have already made plans! Tina took out a small notebook from her Space Ring, and opened the first page, reading: In order to push forward this reform, we need a sufficient amount of funds, and our current funds are far from enough. Some time ago, Tina and Su Yu robbed Miltons caravan, obtaining 8.83 million spiritual energy coins; After plundering the [Bandit Camp of the Redridge Mountain], they obtained nearly 7 million spiritual energy coins worth of various supplies, with a remaining balance of over 13 million. However, this money is far from enough to drive the reform, Tina needs a larger investment. Tina, what are you planning to do? Su Yu asked. At the same time, he was secretly grumbling in his heart. Tina could not be planning to leverage him and expect him to foot the bill, could she? But he and Tina were already so close, if Tina asked, he would certainly give. Given his flamboyantly extravagant character, giving a few hundred million coin wouldnt be an issue! But to his surprise, Tina didnt intend to rely upon him. Tina flipped her book to the second page, saying, We obtained so many supplies when we last conquered the Bandit Camp of Redridge Mountain, and Ive decided to do the same! In the coming time, I will take our knight troop to clear up all the bandit forces in the range of Orleans City and acquire enough startup funds from them! Just as Tina finished speaking, Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding, your main plot has been updated, [Saintess of Orleans City (36/50)]. Mission requirements: Participate in the scene campaign: [Bandit-Clearance War at Giant Wolf Mountain], ensure victory for Tinas side. Mission reward: Random reward according to task completion. Since Tina already had a plan prepared, and after Su Yu took a quick glance and found that his plan had no issues, he decided to proceed. Su Yu and Tina returned from the seaside volcano to Orleans City, then each gathered their forces, preparing to attack the bandit camp located at the Giant Wolf Mountain. Two days later, they captured the bandit camp at Giant Wolf Mountain with a swift and fierce attack, then immediately proceeded to the next target. So, the 36th to 39th tasks in Tinas quest line, these four tasks are all large-scale scene battles, and they are all large-scale scene battles involving tens of thousands of players. In addition to many relevant NPCs issuing side tasks, Orleans City suddenly became the highest rewarding area, and the players attention was gradually diverted from Forest City. From the 36th to 39th tasks, Tina, leading the Unicorn Corps, swept across almost all the bandit camps around Orleans City. The methods were identical to the previous attack on Redridge Mountain C first, players would scout for information. After obtaining information, the army would launch a lightning-fast long-distance raid, with players inside the bandit camps assisting from the inside. With the help of Tinas strong command and the help of the players, the casualties in these four large-scale scene battles were kept extremely low. From more than a dozen bandit camps, Tina obtained many strategic supplies, weapons, horses, spiritual energy coins, and other spoils of war, roughly worth at least 50 million spiritual energy coins! Tina distributed spoils worth 30 million to the ordinary knights of the Unicorn Corps. For a time, Tinas prestige among the Unicorn Corps reached unprecedented heights, even higher than the former commander Grace! During the previous attack on the Bandit Camp at Redridge Mountain, the members of the Unicorn Corps had just started to acknowledge Tina as the new corps commander. Now, Tina has escalated to the Sanctuary and has world-class commanding ability. Moreover, Tina didnt covet wealth and distributed most of the spoils to everyone. The Unicorn Knights fully acknowledged Tina as their new corps commander. Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: 235, The Little Loli Infiltrating the Enemy’s High-ranking Officers_1 Chapter 235: 235, The Little Loli Infiltrating the Enemys High-ranking Officers_1 Translator: 549690339 These four large-scale battles rendered substantial rewards for all participating players. Each battle allows up to 10,000 players to engage simultaneously. Due to the pressure from the Skuru in the game, not a single player among the 10,000 attendees was idle, and almost none were freeloaders. Everyone strived to complete the campaign to the best of their abilities. Furthermore, with Su Yus control of the whole campaign, Snow Leopards battlefield command and intelligence gathering, the first three battles were graded with an S, even the last battle earned an SS! An S grade reward increases by 30%, while an SS grade increases by 40%, and also includes an additional rare item of equipment. Thus, the players who took part in the battles return laden with loot. Some players with bad luck did not manage to secure a spot in the battlefield. However, these players kept themselves busy in Orleans City, continually unearthing hidden missions from NPCs. The opening of Tinas primary mission led to a surge in side quests and secret missions in Orleans City. Even while simply walking down the street, with a bit of luck, one might suddenly trigger a hidden mission. This enabled players visiting Orleans City to reap substantial benefits, which made their journey worthwhile. Even some players managed to uncover hidden missions relating to the villains, which included the city lords manor, the Windsor Family, and the various powers in the city, and actively took part in them. These players proactively provided Su Yu with inside information, and from their intel, Su Yu managed to learn much about the villains movements. With the news of Tinas successive victories in the bandit cleansing constantly making its way back to Orleans city, the whole city was a buzz! Who benefits most from the cleansing of bandits? Without a doubt, its the common folk of Orleans City. The bandits werent always hidden deep in the mountains. They often descended to attack small villages, plundering food and people. Many merchants were ruined by the bandits pillaging along the routes to other cities. Because of the bandits, the people of Orleans City dared not venture out to travel or visit friends in other cities. Everyone suffered at their hands. Cleansing of Bandits was a task that should have been handled by the city lords manor and various lords, but the bandits would tribute 50-70% of their loot to the city lord and the lords. Having benefitted from it, the city lord and various lords, naturally turned a blind eye. The ones who suffered were the common people. Therefore, when the good news of Tinas triumph over the bandits spread back to Orleans City, the common folk rejoiced. People spontaneously organized grand celebratory parades just like on festive days! The 40th segment of the main story, Tina leading a large army returning to Orleans City after being victorious in vanquishing the bandits. Entering the broad Robin Avenue of Orleans city, Tina, riding a Unicorn, led her troops in the procession. Behind Tina were the formidable Unicorn Knights, and following them were carriages with imprisoned bandit leaders. Orleans city was deserted today. Both sides of Robin Avenue were crowded with spectators and revelers. People cheered and threw petals at Tina in a heros welcome Tina waved to the citizens and led her troops to the city center square. Upon reaching the square, Tina ordered the execution of these evil bandit leaders. Watching these extremely wicked bandits strangle on the ropes one by one, the cheers of the people shook heaven and earth! Everyone shouted Tinas name wildly, and in the hearts of the people, Tinas status soared, her popularity was unmatched for a time. At the same moment Tina was executing the bandits, events were taking shape at the city lords manor in Orleans City. In a large conference room within the city lords manor, City Lord Claude Strathrow sat at the head of the conference table, sipping his red tea with a grave expression on his face. Sitting opposite him were four high-ranking staff members, and behind the staff members sat a player. The player was obviously not Su Yu, as Su Yu and the City Lord of Orleans City were at odds, he could not possibly be here. While this player was not Su Yu, Su Yu was quite familiar with her because she was none other than C the Sky Dragon Loli! The Sky Dragon Loli was incredibly lucky. Five days ago, she briskly walked down the streets of Orleans City when an NPC auntie suddenly stopped her, bestowing her an epic hidden quest. Sky Dragon thought for a moment and decided to give it a shot. Unexpectedly, this hidden quest was surprisingly simple! In the final stage of this 20-part mission, she ended up saving the life of a girl named Frandor Strathrow. As it turned out, this girl was the second daughter of the city lord, Claude. Thanks to this connection, she easily made her way into the inner circle of the city lords manor and even had the qualification to partake in this important meeting. Moreover, city lord Claude had deep trust in the Sky Dragon. Over the past few days, Claude had been instructing the Sky Dragon to collect information related to Tina Garcia. The Sky Dragon Loli did an outstanding job and brought back loads of accurate intelligence. Her performance far outshone that of Claudes useless intelligence department. Hence, the Sky Dragon officially became the head of Claudes intelligence section, responsible for gathering information related to Tina. City lord Claude took a sip of his tea and set down the cup, turning to the Sky Dragon. Adventurer, has Tina Garcia entered our city yet? The other four staff members also turned to look at her. Feeling all eyes upon her, the Sky Dragon propped up her cheek with her right hand and nonchalantly replied, Indeed. Tina Garcia, along with her Knights have arrived at the central square of the city. They are presently executing the captured bandit leaders um four are dead, with five to go. City lord Claude did not mind the Sky Dragons lazy manner. He picked up his cup again and took another sip, his gaze sweeping across his staff at the table: Gentlemen, should we take this opportunity to deal with Tina? Tinas rising power had left Claude feeling increasingly uneasy; her threat was growing by the day. Instead of sitting back and letting her grow stronger, wouldnt it be better to take this opportunity to unite all noble forces within the city and eliminate her? Even after the princess arrives, she wont turn against him because of a dead man. But killing Tina came with a great deal of risk, hence his hesitation. The staff members exchanged uneasy glances with each other. After exchanging glances, the lead staff member summoned his courage to stand up: My Lord, I dont think now is the best time. Lets not talk about the Unicorn Knights for now, the strength of Tina Garcia needs to be further analyzed. Another staff member added, Exactly, my Lord, Tina Garcia is in high spirits right now. You acting hastily could potentially destabilize the situation in Orleans City, impacting your rule. Furthermore, the Princess will arrive shortly. Our priority should be maintaining stability. We should avoid taking any risks at this crucial moment. added the remaining staff members. Lord Claude, already having reservations, let out a faint sigh after hearing his staffs caution, Alright, we will hold off for now. Claude stood up, preparing to leave. But before he left the meeting room, he turned to the Sky Dragon. Adventurer, continue gathering information related to Tina Garcia. As for the previously agreed reward, you can find my daughter, Frandor. Shell have it ready for you. Thank you, my Lord, lazily replied the Sky Dragon Loli. Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: 236, Decapitate Snake Plan_1 Chapter 236: 236, Decapitate Snake Plan_1 Translator: 549690339 After Sky Dragon had received his reward from the Second Lady, he hastily rode the Howling Moon Wolf away from the city lords manor. Ever since the information about the Skuru people was made public, Sky Dragon no longer solely focused on eating, drinking and having fun, like before. Now, like everyone else, he poured his entire being into leveling up and completing tasks. The harder he worked now, the more likely he was to survive in the upcoming crisis. The Howling Moon Wolf galloped, swiftly escaping from the city lords manor. At this juncture, Sky Dragon received a private message from Su Yu: Sky Dragon, what did the city lord say at the meeting? Upon seeing the private message, Sky Dragon immediately replied: The city lord wants to unite the nobles within the city to get rid of Tina, but his staff members are afraid of repercussions and disagree, so he has temporarily given up this idea. Su Yu: In that case . it seems like I have to strengthen my efforts. Sky Dragon: Strengthen your efforts? What do you plan to do? Su Yu: Its a bit complicated to explain, but youll know in no more than ten minutes! Orleans City Centre Square. A dozen gallows were placed in the middle of the square, each one had a bandit leader hanging from it. Tina stood before the gallows, and in front of a large crowd, she was awarding the knights of the knights group with honorary medals and rewards. Su Yu appeared beside Tina and whispered a few words into her ear. Upon hearing Su Yus words, Tinas eyes lit up. She jumped onto her unicorn and loudly said to the members of the knights group: The time is ripe, well now implement the Decapitate Snake plan! After speaking, she led the way, racing towards the southern part of the city. Yes, commander! The unicorn knights replied in unison, hurriedly mounting their unicorns to follow behind Tina. The unicorn knights, shining in their armor, advanced like a torrent of steel towards the slums in the south of the city. However, the residents who were spectating in the square were all stunned. What is the Unicorn Knight Group trying to do? They seem to be heading towards the southern slums, could there be something evil lurking there? Lets follow them and see whats happening! The nosy residents of Orleans City poured towards the southern part of the city. Su Yu opened a private conversation and sent a message to Snow Leopard: Decapitate Snake plan has started. Tina is now leading the team, remember to provide support on your end. The gains from this operation could potentially be more than the previous few combined! Understood! Snow Leopards spirit was ignited. After closing the private conversation with Su Yu, Snow Leopard immediately posted a message in the Decapitate Snake Plan Command Center chat room: Decapitate Snake plan is now officially in action. Everyone, carry out your tasks as planned. If you encounter any unexpected issues, remember to respond in the chat room immediately! Received! Received! Received! A row of neatly aligned Received followed. The [Blood Union] is the largest gang in Orleans City. They hoarded the citys slums perpetually, sucking the blood out of the entire city like leeches. The chairman of the Union, Jason, was a warrior who had just entered the fifth rank. Unlike other fifth rank cultivators, he didnt have any grand ambitions or desire to become stronger and only cared about living a hedonistic life. Today, Jason was the same as always, taking large sips of alcohol in the casino he owned in the southern part of the city, and throwing gold freely at the gambling table. Several scantily clad bunny girls flocked around him, pouring him drinks, softly massaging his back, and rubbing their busts against his arm. At the climax of the gambling, Jason laughed heartily, one hand holding the dice, the other hand groping the bunny girl, making her let out coquettish breaths. But just as Jason was about to make a further move, suddenly, he felt a terrifying presence rapidly approach. This presence was so terrifying that although several kilometers away, Jason felt cloistered and short of breath. He quickly dropped the dice in his hand and retract his hand from the bunny girls clothes, turning his eyes towards the source of the terrifying presence. Just as he was planning to do something, suddenly, a piercingly bright golden light pierced the roof. Jason didnt have a chance to react. His head was smashed like a watermelon hit by a sledgehammer. The leader of the underworld forces of Orleans City, Jason, was instantly killed! Aside from Jason, none of the other gamblers in the casino were hurt. Ahhh!!! After a short pause, the shrill screams of the bunny girls reverberated in the casino. The head of a living person just vanished, this was absolutely a horrifying story! The gamblers were also horrified and ran away in all directions. But at this moment, a cold female voice came from the faraway sky: Nobody move! Or your fate will be the same as Jasons! Of course, the person who said this was Tina. Those who could kill Jason in one second inside the city were fewer than 5, and Tina was one of them. Upon hearing this, the gamblers in the casino immediately halted and stood rooted to the spot. Not long after, a large military force of unicorn knights and players rushed into the casino from the entrance, killing all the resistors and occupying the casino. Not only the casino, but the headquarters of the Blood Union, other gangs in the city such as the [Blood-toothed Gang], the [Black Hand Brotherhood], and all properties owned by the gangs also came under attack by the combined forces of the unicorn knights and players. An unprecedented purge of the entire underworld forces in Orleans City had begun! This was the so-called Decapitate Snake Operation. Actually, this Decapitate Snake Operation had been part of Tinas plan even before she had dispatched troops to attack the bandit encampment. Tina needed money to carry out her reform plans, and the bandits on the mountain were all poor. By destroying more than a dozen bandit encampments, she had only managed to accumulate a total of 50 million spiritual energy coins in goods. But the situation was quite different with the citys gangs! They were involved in numerous illicit businesses including obscenity, gambling and human trafficking, earning them massive profits. Just by annihilating the [Blood Union] alone, the estimated gain was as high as 70 million spiritual energy coins! This was more than what was grabbed from the ten bandit camps combined! So, Tina had the gangs as her next target a long time ago. However, the gangs were different from the mountain bandits. As bandits were based in the mountains, to bring them down, all one had to do was destroy their lair. The gangs, however, often hid exceedingly well and were slippery customers, making it difficult to eradicate them completely. During the past period of time, Tina was attacking the bandit encampments while simultaneously gathering information about the gangs. The players were the main force in gathering information about the gangs as gangs had no defense against players, making it quite easy for players to infiltrate them. Snow Leopard led the high-rank players of the guild in proactive strikes to infiltrate into the gangs. Moreover, combined with a large amount of purchased intelligence, the organizational structure and personnel distribution of the gangs were thoroughly investigated within a month of the game time. With the accurate information provided by Snow Leopards guild, the Unicorn Knights accurately found their targets. The underground gangs of Orleans City suffered a nest-style attack and all sizes of gang forces were annihilated in a matter of moments. Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: 237 320 million spoils of war_1 Chapter 237: 237 320 million spoils of war_1 Translator: 549690339 For the following week in the game, which encompassed chapters 41-45 of Tinas storyline, players collaborated with the Unicorn Knights to eradicate all the gangs in the city. What Su Yu found most impactful during the clean-up was the unity and cooperation between players. The act of clearing the gangs didnt incite any discord or disputes over looted gear among the players. Everyone worked together like a well-oiled machine, accommodating each other, and striving towards a common goal. Lets take the case of the Sky Dragon, a loli character. The Sky Dragon was part of the city lords manors faction, hence theoretically, she was opposed to Su Yu. However, they traded intel to each other in an attempt to gain the maximum profit possible from the NPCs. Of course, players were sometimes assigned missions that conflicted with each other, like intelligence gathering and defense missions, where one sides success often meant the other sides failure. In such cases, mediators played a significant role. Mediators worked to find a compromise, adhering to the principle of obtaining maximum profit and trying to achieve a satisfactory outcome for both parties. (For instance, the victorious party could offer some spiritual energy coins as compensation to the losing party.) Nevertheless, the unity and cooperation among players during this major quest shone as a bright spot, lending color to the gloomy post-apocalyptic ambience. This Decapitate Snake Plan saw participation from a whopping 100,000 players. Among them, 70,000 sided with the Unicorn Knights, while the remaining 30,000 were scattered between the gangs and the city lords manors villains. However, these 30,000 were essentially double agents. With the players cooperating from within and from the outside, the gangsters of Orleans City were easily wiped out. Any who managed to evade capture were eventually handed over by the players in exchange for quest rewards. The rewards for this operation were bountiful, leaving most players satisfied with their earnings, After the Decapitate Snake Plan ended, a meeting to divide the ahem, I mean, to distribute the spoils of war, was held in the Blood Unions hall. On the halls floor, numerous valuable weapons, armors, gems, jewelry, and monster materials were on display. Tina sat at the head of the table, satisfied as she gazed at the spoils spread out in the center of the hall. Su Yu and Fiona stood beside Tina, on her left and right respectively. On the side of the hall, the high-ranking officers of the Knights, along with player representatives such as Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon, all eyed the glittering spoils on the ground. Ahem, are we all here? If so, lets get started on distributing the spoils, Tina surveyed everyone present. Everyones here, for the most part, replied Fiona. Su Yu said, There are some who shouldnt be presentfor instance, those adventurers from different worlds who infiltrated the enemy camp. Theyve worked hard for this Decapitate Snake Plan. Ill represent them. Hmm. Tina nodded with a smile and looked at the secretary of the Knights. Jessica, have you calculated the value of the spoils? The calculation is complete, my Lady. responded Jessica. Jessica, the secretary, was a new recruit personally selected by Tina. Shes a young girl, probably around fifteen or sixteen years old. She flipped through her notes and crisply replied, We have confiscated 47 pieces of plate armor, 238 pieces of heavy armor . No need to get into that much detail. Just tell me the total value of the loot, Tina interrupted her. Startled, Jessica quickly replied, Based on my calculations, the estimated total value of the loot is around 320 million spiritual energy coins! 320 million! All present gasped at the number. Tina and Fiona were shocked by the wealth amassed by the gangs. Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon were also surprised by the large number. A newly entered Level 1 player earns around 2-3 spiritual energy coins per day; a Level 10 player earns an average of 20 coins daily. With approximately 60 million players entering the game across the Chinese server, 320 million spiritual energy coins were almost equivalent to the entire servers total daily earnings. This number was astounding! Jessica, holding The Handbook, continued, thats 320 million. Its a conservative estimate. Some of the master pieces of art have been evaluated at the lowest auction price. If they are auctioned in reality, the price would certainly be higher. 320 million, impressive indeed! Tina grinned. With this large sum of money, she could smoothly implement her upcoming plans and possibly even raise some funds for the princess. Tina turned to Su Yu, asking softly, Nemesis, how should we divide this 320 million? If you ask me Su Yu rubbed his chin and replied slowly, before we divide the spoils, we should confirm who is eligible. Thats right, you speak up. First of all Su Yu started, addressing everyone in the hall, the Unicorn Knights were the main force behind this operation to wipe out the gangs. They definitely qualify to claim a share of the spoils. Hmm, everyone in the hall nodded in agreement. Next, the adventurers from different worlds who participated in this operation, as well as those who infiltrated enemies and provided us with valuable information, should be entitled to a share. After some thought, Tina agreed, Indeed. I have witnessed the efforts you all have made for the entire operation. You significantly reduced the casualty rate of the Knights and provided a multitude of useful information. You certainly deserve a share. Seeing Tinas agreement, Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon gratefully looked at Su Yu. If not for Su Yu being here, the loot would have had nothing to do with the players. Once the players collected their mission rewards, they would have had to leave. The loot confiscated by NPCs belonged to the NPCs; players shouldnt have had any greedy thoughts. But now with Su Yu here, Tina decided to share a portion of the loot with the players out of deference for Su Yu. Remember, were talking about 320 million here! Even 1% of it is a substantial amount. After all, not everybody was as rich as Su Yu. Su Yu flashed a dont worry smile at Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon before speaking again: Afterwards, Tina, you should keep a share for yourself to prepare for future reforms, Lastly, I think we must distribute some to the citys common citizens. Distribute to the citizens? Tilting her head, Tina contemplated the idea. Yes. In truth, these spoils are profits that the gangs squeezed out of ordinary people. Returning the loot to the people can be seen as a form of compensation. Not to mention, it can also increase your popularity in the city and gain the peoples support. In the future, when you want to implement any reforms, it could decrease resistance. Hmm, you have a point, Tina sat upright and looked at Su Yu. So, the Knights, the adventurers from different worlds, me, and the common citizens each get a share. What about you, Nemesis? Dont you want to claim a share for yourself? Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: 238, Loot distribution, Advanced Unicorn Badge_1 Chapter 238: 238, Loot distribution, Advanced Unicorn Badge_1 Translator: 549690339 Me? Ill pass. Su Yu shrugged indifferently. He didnt put in much effort in the Decapitate Snake Plan, the majority of the heavy lifting was done by other players. If the spoils of war were to be distributed fairly, he wouldnt get much anyway. However, Su Yu added, Tina, if you really want to, you can give my share to Snow Leopard. He can distribute it among all adventurers. Alright, Ill give your share to Snow Leopard. Seeing Su Yu not being greedy, Tina gave him an admiring glance. This is why Ive chosen him! she thought to herself. Snow Leopard also looked at Su Yu with gratitude, Thank you, Nemesis! Youre welcome. Su Yu waved his hand. Now that the responsible parties for the distribution of the loot have been decided, should we discuss the specific ratios? Tina nodded, Yes, we should. Fiona, you represent the unicorn knights. I represent myself, Nemesis represents common folks, and Snow Leopard, both of you represent adventurers. Well represent the interests of our respective parties and work out a distribution plan together. Alright. No problem. Sounds good. Everyone agreed with Tinas suggestion and started to discuss the distribution of the spoils of war. Fifteen minutes later. After a harmonious discussion, everyone agreed on a satisfactory distribution plan: Tina received 28% of the spoils; The Unicorn Knights gained a 24% share; The players who helped the knights earned 21%; The city residents got 20%, and the remaining 7% went to players who provided effective information from within the enemy ranks. Snow Leopard and Zhen Hong were extremely satisfied with this distribution method! They initially thought they might get a 1-2% share if they were lucky, and 5% would be an extraordinary stretch. But thanks to the close relationship between Su Yu and Tina, the players were allocated a whopping 28%! Thats around 90 million spiritual energy coins! It wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that, if these spiritual energy coins are used wisely, they could slightly accelerate the players overall progression in the game! Snow Leopard was too shy to thank Su Yu in front of everyone, so he sent him a private message, Nemesis, on behalf of all players, thank you! Thank you for securing us so many benefits! Su Yu promptly replied, Youre welcome. It was the right thing to do. To defeat the Skru people, all of us need to band together. I believe that everyone will contribute in their own way. Snow Leopard: Youre right. But expressing our gratitude is also necessary. We cant allow someone who does so much to feel unappreciated, right? Su Yu: Haha! If you really want to thank me, then make sure that the announcement is done well, thats what I care about at the moment. The announcement Su Yu referred to in the private message, was a public announcement by the relevant departments to all citizens. The origin of this announcement dates back to this morning: This morning, Su Yu received a private message from Swift: The [Mage Tower] in the territory has been built, and the construction of [Magic Pool] has commenced under the supervision of Mage Katie (the NPC little girl who can cast the [Teleportation Portal] spell, who has now reached the fourth rank). In two or three days, the [Magic Pool] will be completed and in operation. Su Yu can then convert a large number of monster materials into Experience Points to level up quickly. This was a matter of great importance to Su Yu and the relevant departments. This morning, Snow Leopard discussed with Su Yu and decided to issue an announcement led by the relevant departments and sent out to all players. In the announcement, the departments will disclose part of Su Yus information to all players, informing them that Su Yu needs a large number of monster materials to level up. Then they will call on all players to focus their efforts on farming monster materials. Pooling together everyones efforts, farming monster materials will help Su Yu level up. This announcement, and the organization work that follows, will be the focus of the relevant departments in the next phase. Snow Leopard was well aware of the importance of this announcement and immediately replied: Alright, we will prioritize the announcement and try our best to avoid mishaps. Snow Leopard: But, how long will it take for you to advance to a high-ranking power? Could you give us an estimate? Su Yu thought for a moment and replied: Based on my estimates, I can reach the fifth rank in one month of real time, and the sixth rank in two months. And this is a conservative estimate, it will likely be faster. Sixth rank in two months? Snow Leopard exclaimed, Doesnt that mean you might become an eighth-ranking God Level power before the full-scale invasion by the Skru people?! Theres a good chance. Su Yu confidently replied. Snow Leopard almost became a God Level power in his past life. On the 25th day after the full-scale invasion by the Skru people, Snow Leopard had reached the pinnacle of the seventh rank, on par with Xi Fan who had just died at the time. In this life, Su Yu was having a much smoother journey than Snow Leopard did in his previous one, thus becoming a God Level power was very likely. However, Su Yu reminded, The Skru star has as many as 15 God Level powers. Even if I become a God Level power, we cant prevent Blue Star from being invaded. To defeat the Skru people, we still need the joint efforts of all mankind, understand? Understood! I know what to do! Snow Leopard replied sincerely. After the discussion on the distribution of the spoils of war, the meeting came to an end. Tina looked at the people present, So weve settled on the distribution plan of the spoils of war, does anyone want to add anything else? Everyone shook their heads. Tina stood up from her seat, walked gracefully to Su Yu, and softly said: Nemesis, the contributions youve made for the Knights have been noticed by all. Ive decided to bestow this upon you! Tina took out a silver-white badge from her Space Ring and pinned it on Su Yus chest herself. As her hand touched Su Yus firm chest muscles, her face turned slightly red. Ding, Main Storyline [Orleans Citys Holy Maiden (45/50)] completed. Youve received a reward: [High-Ranking Unicorn Badge] x1, Experience Points +1000. [High-Ranking Unicorn Badge (Epic)] Accessory Ability 1: Gain Strength, Agility, Intelligence, Constitution = your current level x1. Ability 2: Added skill [Unicorns Gaze]: Renders a creature lower than your level in a [Dazed] state, unable to attack, cast spells, or move, lasts for 3 seconds, cooldown time 120 seconds. Ability 3: Added skill [Unicorns Healing Light]: Emits a healing beam, restores 30% of health to you or your teammate, cooldown time 5 minutes. Ability 4: One-time use, gain World Prestige 10 points. After use, the badge will become invalid. Note: If you choose to use this accessory once, others will look at you as if youre a fool, spreading your foolish actions, and naturally, your world notoriety will increase. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: 239, Transfer Badge_1 Chapter 239: 239, Transfer Badge_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon seeing the attributes of this accessory, Su Yus eyes lit up. All in all, the [High-Ranking Unicorn Badge] is a good accessory, the controlling and healing abilities it grants are excellent. But in Evolution, the setting for accessories is: they can be swapped during a battle, but if an accessorys abilities have been used, it cannot be swapped out until its cooldown ends. Because of this rule, players generally only carry two accessories, not more. He now already has the [High-Ranking Scholar Badge] and the [Embrace of the Seraphim] accessories, and after completing the second stage of Tinas quest line, he should get the third accessory C [Zhongya Hourglass] C without any surprises. All three of these accessories are better than the [High-Ranking Unicorn Badge], so carrying it would be somewhat redundant. However, the Attribute 4 of the Unicorn Badge had attracted his attention. Tina. Su Yu stroked Tinas hair gently, moving his face quite close to hers, Can I give the badge you gave me to someone else? The Unicorn Badge is a quest reward, and according to the game rules, Su Yu cannot trade it to other players. But the game rules werent rigid. In the past, players found that rewards obtained from NPCs, with their consent, could be transferred to others. Considering Tinas high favorability towards him, he wanted to try if he could transfer it. It was the first time Tina had been so intimately close to Su Yu in front of everyone, causing her cheeks to flush slightly. However, she still shook her head and said, No, Nemesis. The [High-Ranking Unicorn Badge] is the greatest honor of the Unicorn Knights. Wearing it will garner admiration from all the knights and devotion from the people. How can you just casually give it to someone else? What if I promise to play chess with you all night tonight? How does that sound? Su Yu coaxed. Tinas eyes shone brightly, and she quickly replied, Okay, deal! You should have said that earlier! If Id known this, I wouldnt have wasted my time. Su Yu immediately received a game prompt: Ding, you have received [Tina Garcia]s permission. For the next 1 hour and 59 minutes, you can transfer the [High-Ranking Unicorn Badge] to any player who has participated in the 50th round of the main questline [Saintess of Orleans City]. Not far away, Fiona listening to Su Yu and Tinas conversation, crossed her arms and looked upset. A whole night in a room with just the two of them playing chess? Who would believe that! In order to prevent the world from being destroyed and maintain world peace, Fiona decided to do something. So, she cleared her throat and said, Nemesis, to ensure the purity of our leader, its better if you dont spend the whole night in her room and also stop using the playing chess all night as a foolish excuse. Wheres the foolish part in this? Su Yu looked innocent, We actually plan to play chess all night long! Who would believe that if you said it? Fiona rolled her eyes dramatically, turned to Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon, Hey, you two adventurers, do you believe it? Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed didnt respond. They decided to pretend they hadnt heard anything and turned their heads to the side. Then, how about this. Su Yu rubbed his forehead, Fiona, come to Tinas house tonight as well. You can supervise us; does that sound alright? What? You want me to go too? Fionas eyes bulged in surprise. If Nemesis and the leader actually do something indescribable, what should she do? She cant just join them, right?! We will see about that. Fiona let out a phrase and dashed out of the hall through a side door as if running away. Secretary Jessica looked confused at Fionas retreating figure, Whats wrong with Ms. Fiona? I have no clue? Could it be that she doesnt want me to get addicted to chess? Tina guessed earnestly. Su Yu: . After bidding goodbye to Tina, Su Yu, Snow Leopard, and Red-Eyed walked out of the Blood Union hall together. Red-Eyed was in a great mood. He laughed heartily, 90 million spiritual energy coins! That means our total gain this time is worth 36 billion Flower Coins! I couldnt have imagined this in the past! The current value of Spiritual Energy coins in the Black Market is still rising, going from 1:25 to 1:40 and theres still a growing trend. All the countries and major capitals are buying up spiritual energy coins in large amounts. There are mostly purchase orders on the Black Market with almost no one selling. Snow Leopard smiled, Yeah, 90 million spiritual energy coins, this sum is really important to us humans. Then he looked at Su Yu earnestly, Nemesis, thank you Theres no need for thanks, Su Yu waved his his hand, tossed the [High-Ranking Unicorn Badge] to Snow Leopard, Here, take this badge. Youd better start constructing your territory quickly and become a High-Ranking powerhouse. That way you can help me alleviate some pressure. Territory? Snow Leopard frowned, unsure why Su Yu was talking about territories all of a sudden. But once he looked over the badge attributes, he immediately understood Su Yus intentions. After a one-time use, the badge grants ten World Prestige points, which can be converted into a piece of land! At the current stage, the value of a piece of land is unimaginable! Nemesis, I really dont know how to thank you Like I said, theres no need to thank me. Its what I should do. Su Yu patted Snow Leopard on the shoulder, If you really want to thank me, just marry your sister to me! I still need a wife in real life. Snow Leopard: ??? Haha, Im just joking. Su Yu laughed, By the way, how is Snow Fall? I havent seen her recently. Su Yu had contacted Snow Fall frequently when he was in the newbie village, but after she went to teach in a rural primary school and rarely logged in, their contact had gradually reduced. Now, it had been a long time since they had spoken to each other. Oh, youre asking about Luo Luo! Snow Leopard replied, She obtained a hidden quest that took her to the Lai Yin Empire and apprenticed under an NPC named [Mavi Shadow Song]. Now shes transitioned into the [Watcher] profession. However, Ive been busy with work and havent been able to chat with her much. What? Snow Fall is actually in Lai Yin Empire? Su Yu was slightly taken aback. Lai Yin Empire was a place that would only open up new content in the second expansion, and he didnt expect Snow Fall to be so lucky as to find a way to get there. Looks like I need to get in touch with Snow Fall more often. There are a lot of valuable hidden quests in Lai Yin Empire, and maybe through her, I can connect with [Thor] and [Khadgar], learn new high-level skills from them But now was not the time to think about this. Su Yu reined his thoughts back in and looked at Snow Leopard, Snow Leopard, youd better do your best! Two of my territorys NPCs, Moke and Katie, have reached the fourth tier. If you ever have any strong monsters attacking your city that you cannot hold off, I can send them to help I need to get back to my territory and level up my technology. Well talk more later! After saying his piece, Su Yu activated his [Hearthstone]. His figure turned into a white light and disappeared from in front of the hall. Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: 240、Gathering the Power of the Whole Nation_1 Chapter 240: 240Gathering the Power of the Whole Nation_1 Translator: 549690339 After Su Yu left, the Red-Eyed Black Dragon curiously looked at the badge in Snow Leopards hand. Snow Leopard didnt intend to hide anything and shared the badge properties directly with Zhen Hong. Upon seeing the attributes of the badge, especially Trait 4, Zhen Hong envied, Old Snow, youre so lucky! Boss Ke gives you a piece of land, and youll definitely become a high-ranking powerhouse in the future! If you sell this badge to America, those American capitalists would probably be willing to buy it with half of their fortunes! Yeah, this favor is too big. Snow Leopard smiled reluctantly. The second piece of land in the game world owned by humans surprisingly appeared in his hands. No, we cant accept such a huge favor, I must do something in return for Nemesis! Snow Leopard muttered. As soon as he finished speaking, he logged out directly on the spot, his figure disappearing at the entrance of the hall. Zhen Hong didnt think much of Snow Leopards logging out. Reporting such an important matter to his superiors was a normal thing to do. So he opened various chat rooms and spread the news that Su Yu had won a benefit of 90 million spiritual energy coins for the players. Twenty minutes later, in a military camp in the real worlds Southeastern Military Region. Zhong Feng, dressed in a neat uniform, paced back and forth in front of the door of the military commands conference room, appearing somewhat troubled. Not long after, the door of the conference room opened. A dozen generals and military staff wearing various uniforms hurriedly walked out from inside. They glanced at Zhong Feng standing at the doorway, greeted him with their eyes, and then hurriedly left the command department to do their own thing, without lingering for a moment. A tired voice of Commissioner Zhang came from within the conference room, Zhong Feng, come in! Yes, Commissioner. Zhong Feng strode into the conference room. Now, only Commissioner Zhang was in the conference room. His face was pale, and there was an indescribable fatigue in his expression. It seemed he hadnt gotten a good nights sleep for many days. Looking at the report in his hand, his face lit up a little. He looked up at Zhong Feng, Zhong Feng, Ive just briefly read the report you submitted. Did Nemesis really give you a piece of land? Of course. Zhong Feng answered earnestly, The attributes of the accessory are clearly written in the report. Thats great! Commissioner Zhang rubbed his temples vigorously, the wrinkles on his forehead easing, With the land, we can concentrate resources on building up high-ranking powerhouses. I might not trust the land in other peoples hands, but in your hands, we are 100% confident! Commissioner Zhang smiled, a rare expression, Zhong Feng, the country will fully dedicate resources to your development, we hope you dont let us down. Rest assured, Commissioner, I know what to do. Zhong Feng replied. He paused a moment, then continued, Commissioner, the reason I wanted to report this in person is because taking such a great favor from Nemesis, we cant be ungrateful. Oh? How are you planning to thank him? Marry your sister off to him? If the organization agrees, just go ahead and do it! Commissioner Zhang said candidly. No, its another way to show thanks. Zhong Feng wiped the sweat, saying, We are going to gather monster materials for Nemesis. I think using the specifications of our last announcement about the existence of Skuru people, we should present the information to all the people through video, thats the best way to help Nemesis. Those specifications dont you think theyre a bit too high? Commissioner Zhang was stunned for a moment. For the previous announcement about the existence of Skuru, they had spent a lot of resources to guarantee simultaneous release on all channels and within the game. The trouble was quite a bit. Was it really necessary to spend a lot of resources to do it again just for gathering monster materials for Nemesis? Commissioner, compared to the territory that Nemesis gave us, this is totally worth it. Zhong Feng said seriously, Moreover, during these special times, we can often use this way to deliver the most accurate information to the public, reducing the panic within society. Its totally beneficial! Commissioner Zhang didnt answer immediately, but rubbed his chin and thought about it. About half a minute later, he nodded, Alright then, for these extraordinary times, lets do this again for Nemesis! The efficiency of the relevant departments was quite high. Two hours later, at noon. Su Yu was at home, browsing information about the ghosts sent by Xue Wenli while boiling instant noodles. Since the information about the Skuru people was announced, almost all delivery guys left the delivery industry, thus the delivery platforms went bankrupt one after another. To prevent riots, the country took wartime control measures, making it hard to go out for dining. So, Su Yu could only stock various flavors of instant noodles at home to get by. But when he was about to eat the noodles after boiling, the phone screen suddenly flickered and went black. What? Lost connection? Su Yu was stunned, picking up the phone. But at this moment, a video screen popped up on the phone: In the video, Commissioner Zhang, dressed in a neat uniform, sat seriously in front of the conference table, just like the beginning of the Skuru people information announcement video! Could it be that a big event has happened? Su Yu felt a tightness in his heart and immediately placed his phone properly, staring at the screen. At the same time, the same video window also popped up on everyones phones and computers in the real world, and right in front of the players field of view in the game. Everyone was as surprised as Su Yu, all staring at Commissioner Zhang on the screen. Still as last time, Zhang Ling paused for a few seconds before he slowly spoke, Hello everyone, I am Zhang Ling, we meet again. This time we have a very important matter to announce, lets watch a video first. The video screen switched, and a game scene was edited into the video. In the video, players jointly built Aphi City. Inside the city wall, a large army was awaiting in full battle array; outside the city wall, the Lord of Orleans City, Claude, led the army to invade. The camera constantly switched, finally freezing on a not particularly mighty figure. Su Yu took a closer look, wasnt this himself in the game?! The voice of Zhang Ling also came timely in the video, This players game ID is called Nemesis, most of you should be very familiar with him. Hearing Zhang Lings words, both in the game and in reality, everyone nodded. Even if they have not played Evolution, most people already knew about this top player. Especially the two strategy posts that Su Yu posted on the official forum. Everyone had read them many times, even those who havent played the game had memorized the two articles. Zhang Ling continued to speak, Under the efforts of Nemesis and the [Yellow Turban Army] guild, they have built the first player territory in the game, and the core building of the territory, [Mage Tower], is almost finished. Once the [Mage Tower] is completed, Nemesis can convert all monster drop materials in the game into experience points and quickly upgrade to become a high-ranking powerhouse. But currently the monster material on the game market is not enough for Nemesiss upgrades, more materials are needed. So, I want to earnestly ask everyone to prioritize collecting monster materials in the leveling areas and instances after entering the game, and sell the monster materials to the [Yellow Turban Army] guild and [Relevant Department] guild, not to others. I hope everyone can work together, unite the power of all people, and let Nemesis become a high-ranking powerhouse as soon as possible. Can we do it, everyone? Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: 242, Send troops to question guilt_i Chapter 242: 242, Send troops to question guilt_i Translator: 549690339 Besides the three 6th-rank Sanctuary powerhouses, several nobles of varying status were standing in the hall, including players who had had the fortune of participating in this meeting after completing various tasks. Take the young loli, Sky Dragon, for example. Sky Dragon glanced at the other players in the hall and those players also glanced back. They all shared knowing smiles, their attention fixating on the city lord, Claude, who sat in the main seat. Seeing that almost everyone had arrived, Claude looked down at the nobles and slowly began, Everyone, how do you view the recent actions of Unicorn Knights chief Tina Garcia? As Claudes voice fell, a red-haired, middle-aged male noble stepped forward from the crowd. He spoke loudly, Lord, Commander Garcia has used force within the city without the city lords manors command. Her actions can be categorized as a serious overstep. A purple-haired female aristocrat also came out of the crowd, saying, Your Lordship, Commander Garcia has been slaughtering in the name of clearing out gangs, but in the process, she has harmed many innocent civilians. Hundreds of innocent civilians assets have been plundered by the Knights. She must be chastised! Your Lordship, Garcia she . The nobles in the hall were filled with righteous indignation, bursts of criticisms breaking out. The reaction of the nobles was not strange, really. This time Tina uprooted the underworld forces in the city, indirectly touching the interests of many nobles. The underworld and the nobility were entangled and interwoven. At least 70% of the nobles present had connections with the underworld, and their mutual benefit exchange was countless. Some gangs were even goons secretly supported by the nobles! Like the biggest gang in the city, the Blood Union, has connections with most of the nobles in the city. A few days ago, Tina killed the Unions leader, Jason, with a single sword. Many of the nobles were regulars at the casino that Jason had opened. Now, Tina cleared out the gangs all at once. Those noble Lords who suffered a loss of interests were, of course, not pleased. Using their number as an advantage, they rushed out to oppose Tina. City Lord Claude gestured for everyone to quieten down. Then, he turned his gaze to the two distinguished guests on either side, Your Excellency Grace Windsor, Your Excellency Franken Jean, what is your view on this matter? Grace and Franken exchanged a glance. Franken stroked his beard and calmly said, Regardless, Commander Garcias behavior indeed violated military law. Firstly, she led the army to attack the bandit camps outside the city and crackdown on the underground organizations within the city, two matters which are outside the jurisdiction of the Unicorn Knights. I am correct, arent I, Lady Grace? Franken looked at Grace on the other side. Grace acknowledged with a nod, Youre right. According to imperial military law, the Unicorn Knights do not need to perform such duties. Those should be the responsibilities of the city guards. Franken nodded, smiling, Secondly, Commander Garcia formulated and implemented military actions without any superiors commands, which also clearly violated military law, so Franken paused for a moment here, then spoke loudly: I support you, my Lord, in correcting Commander Garcias wrongful behavior under the framework of imperial military law. Frankens choice of words was very careful. He said correct instead of chastise, which lessens the severity greatly. Not only Franken; Graces expression was also very calm as she looked at the city lord, I agree with Magister Frankens views. City Lord Claude had long guessed that Franken and Grace would have this kind of reaction. He stood up and formally said to everyone, In that case, why dont those of us present join forces and go to Unicorn Town tomorrow morning to warn Tina Garcia against reckless behavior. What does everyone think? Upon hearing Claudes stance, the nobles present immediately responded enthusiatically: I support His Lordship! I also support! Commander Garcia must pay for her violations! Both Franken and Grace raised their eyebrows while the nobles were frenziedly agreeing. They both didnt really want to rashly oppose Tina, as opposing Tina, a being on the same level as them, would definitely have great risks. When their familys core interests arent being damaged, they only want to verbally condemn Tina and verbally support the City Lord, without intending to carry out any substantial actions. This is also known asDDWhen its free, its fine, but not when theres money involved. But if all the citys nobles go to Unicorn Town together to confront Tina with the Lord leading the way and they only stand within the crowd to boost morale, it seems like it wouldnt be a bad idea. Having comprehended this, Franken was the first to say, Lord, I am willing to go to Unicorn Town with everyone else. Grace hesitated, As the former commander of the Unicorn Knights, its inappropriate for me to stand opposed to the army, so I cant go. However, my brother Kerton Windsor will go in my place. Thats settled then! Claude, having achieved his goal, revealed a slight smile, Then, tomorrow morning at ten, everyone will meet at the North Gate of the City and head to Unicorn Town together! Your orders shall be obeyed, my Lord! Sky Dragon and a few other players stood in the back and watched coldly. They transmitted everything happening inside the city lords manor to the outside world via private message. Even a live text thread appeared on the forums, reciting the exchanges between the powerhouses word for word. Su Yu was in Unicorn Camp playing chess with Tina. He read the meeting contents recounted by Sky Dragon while playing chess. After reading, Su Yu stroked his chin in thought. How should he deal with this group of nobles when they come tomorrow? After about two minutes. Just as Su Yu was thinking of telling Tina about the contents of the city lord manors meeting, he suddenly received a message from Sky Dragon: Nemesis, about the thing you promised meyou would become my boyfriend four years lateris it still valid? Su Yu: Sister, Skuru is now at our doorstep and youre still thinking about this? So he replied: Of course it counts. As long as Im not dead four years later, it counts. Sky Dragon: Oh. No more messages after that. The next day at 10 am, which was Tinas 46th task phase, City Lord Claude led the citys nobles in a line of over a hundred horse-drawn carriages in an impressive procession up to Unicorn Town to confront Tina. Tina, who had known about the city lord manors meeting from Su Yu early on, had already thought of a strategy in response. Tinas strategy is to fight fire with fire, using roundabout methods to achieve her planning. At 11 in the morning, the huge cavalcade led by the city lord arrived at Unicorn Town. Tina floated in the air, smiling at Claude, Franken, and the rest of the similarly floating 5th-rank powerhouses in front of her. Gentlemen, what brings you to Unicorn Town this time? Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: 243. Intensifying Class Contradictions _1 Chapter 243: 243. Intensifying Class Contradictions _1 Translator: 549690339 Captain Garcia. Claude, the city lord, looked serious as he stared at Tina across from him, Youve been moving troops on your own recently, this is a serious violation of the Empires military laws Claude repeated what Frank had said at the meeting yesterday. Over a dozen high-ranking powerhouses following Claude in the sky, as well as the nobles on the ground, were all staring at Tina, trying to put pressure on her. But Tina showed no fear. She stirred up her own momentum, her golden aura rolling around her incessantly, her brown hair fluttering in the wind, making her look like a goddess of war. She cast a glance at the hundred-or-so nobles below and scorned, If I dont deal with these bandits who harm civilians, would you? Tinas momentum pointed directly at Claude, and Claude immediately felt great pressure. Damn it! Tina just broke through, why is her momentum so strong? Claudes face turned pale. Nevertheless, the dozens of nobles behind him, as well as the dozen or so high-ranking powerhouses and Franken Jean, all gave him great confidence. After settling his mind, Claude said loudly, Of course I will deal with these bandits! But the rebellion has now reached Forest City, our primary enemy is the rebel army, not these bandit forces inside the city. Instead, you, without any superior orders, acted on your own to dispatch troops, this is a clear violation of military law! What do you want to do? Tina slowly flew towards Claude, who was 50 metres away, holding her sheathed pale-golden long sword, ready to fight at the slightest disagreement. Claude, Frank, and the high-ranking powerhouses behind them all drew their weapons, ready for battle. Claude didnt stop talking, Captain Garcia, if you can obey military regulations in the future and not launch attacks without superior orders, in the face of our colleagues in the Empire, we can let bygones be bygones. But if you persist in your ways Okay, I promise you. Tina instantly withdrew all her aura, put her long sword back in its sheath. At the same time, she laughed lightly, I promise not to dispatch troops to attack any target without an order in the future, everyone can go back. After Tina finished speaking, she flew back to her camp without looking back. Claude the city lord and his people did not react at all. They thought that a big battle was inevitable when they saw Tina getting closer. But they didnt expect Tina to agree to their conditions so readily, which left them feeling as if they had hit cotton with a heavy punch, it was very uncomfortable. Did Tina admit defeat? Claude was a little stunned. But Tinas expression suggested that it was not that simple to admit defeat, she seemed to be hiding something else. The nobles in the scene looked at each other, they were all shocked by Tinas sudden action and didnt know what to do. City Lord Claude stood in the air and thought for a long time, turning to his deputy, Ove, did you record the magical image of that scene just now? Of course, my lord. Very well! Claude forcefully suppressed his emotions and said to the nobles behind him, Since Tina Garcia has made a promise, lets go back. If she goes back on her word, I will release the magical image, and her image will naturally be severely damaged. Thats the only way then. The nobles present sighed and had their coachmen drive them back to Orleans City. Everyone knew that Tina agreed so readily because she must have some plot in mind. Theres no way to judge it right now, they could only wait and see. A huge mission to question and blame, ended up with a lame conclusion. . Of course, this is not an end, but a beginning. In the following tasks 47-49 of the Tina line, Tina kept her promise and did not lead the Knights to attack anyone. But she continued to push for her reforms smoothly in Orleans City and Unicorn Town. First was Unicorn Town. Through Su Yus investigation, she made public the accounts of several large families, including the Windsor Family and the Hotts Family, who controlled Unicorn Town. Everyone was astonished to learn that: the diligent merchants, farmers, craftsmen and other value-creating people in Unicorn Town received only 3% of the total income of Unicorn Town, and the remaining 97% went into the pockets of the large families who created no value at all. This caused an uproar in Unicorn Town! People organised rallies and protests, opposing the current mode of profit distribution, demanding that the major families cough up the money they swallowed. In Orleans City, Tina first distributed 64 million spiritual energy coins to the citizens, earning their gratitude. Then, like in Unicorn Town, she obtained and publicised the accounts of the major nobles through player investigations, exposing the distribution of interests hidden in the dark. The citizens of Orleans City now knew, the number of nobles in the city was less than 1%, but they controlled over 99% of the citys resources, while the majority of the people received only 1%. Moreover, the nobility could ensure the continuation of their families by cultivating high-ranking individuals, creating a class monopoly. Ordinary people couldnt afford the tuition fees, they didnt even have the opportunity to enter the knights academy or mage academy. Theres no way for them to become cultivators unless they were as talented as Tina herself, otherwise, theres no chance for them to stand out. This series of discoveries intensified the conflict between ordinary people and the noble class. But because of the huge gap between the power of the people and the nobility (one high-ranking individual could fight hundreds or thousands of ordinary people), the people didnt think about overthrowing the nobility. They took to the streets to protest, demanding that the city lords manor tax the rich more instead of squeezing the poor. At the same time, they demanded a reform of the current education system, so that commoners children could also have the opportunity to become cultivators, thus having the opportunity to move up the social class. It was a reasonable request, and most ordinary people joined in. Moreover, the initiators of the demonstration, large and small, were all backed by Tina. She funded these demonstrations with her spiritual energy coins. The nobility of Orleans City did not allow their cake to be divided by the common people and collectively resisted the demonstration activities. However, the fiercer the resistance, the more intense the protest, and the demonstration activities became more and more heated. The aristocratic lords had no choice but to try to discredit the initiator of the demonstration C Tina. Under their malicious instigation, countless voices of criticism and insult against Tina fermented in the field of public opinion. Some criticised Tina for disobeying military regulations; Some accused her of accidentally hurting good people during the eradication of gangs; Some vilified her for being promiscuous in her private life, often hanging out with Nemesis. Finally, many people came forward to falsify evidence, spreading rumors that Tina liked to eat the hearts and livers of children, and that she had to drink blood every day at noon, and so on. The field of public opinion in the whole of Orleans City became chaotic, with endless discussions and black-hearted comments about Tina. Finally, the task proceeded to the last step, which was the 50th step of the[Orleans City Saintess Line]. Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: 244. Plan to Kill Tina_1 Chapter 244: 244. Plan to Kill Tina_1 Translator: 549690339 On the eve of the 50th loop of Tinas storyline, inside a secret chamber in the city lords manor of Orleans City. City Lord Claude, Grace Windsor, and Franken Jean, the three rank six powerhouses, gathered here for a secret meeting. After his two guests had settled down, city lord Claude soberly said, Both of you, the demonstration riots in the city are getting more and more intense. Tina Garcia is funding these riots generously, which I fear we will not be able to suppress in a short term. I think its time for us to take some actions! Franken and Grace exchanged a glance. They remained silent, with Franken finally being the one to ask carefully: My Lord City Lord, there is something I never quite understood, can you explain it to me? What is it? Just this, Franken carefully framing his words: Why is Tina Garcia instigating conflicts between the nobles and the commoners? What is her motive? On that City Lord Claude stroked his chin and leaned back in his chair: I think it has something to do with a foreign adventurer named [Nemesis] at her side. With a wave of Claudes hand, a clear magical image appeared on the wall. The person depicted was Nemesis. [Nemesis] is the special envoy of the princess, and the princesss favorite. Its probable that the princess is directing Tinas actions from behind the scenes. Tinas recent actions have been instigated by the princess? Franken was taken aback, he had never considered this possibility. Grace, on the other hand, had considered this possibility, having known Nemesiss identity, and suspected whether the recent happenings in Orleans City were the princesss instigation. But there were points where even Grace was uncertain. So she raised the question: My lord, with the imperial army being defeated on the front lines and Forest City already lost, shouldnt the princess be making sure about the stability of the rear? Why is she letting Tina throw Orleans City into such turmoil? Claude chuckled: On this subject, I too wasnt very clear at first. Not until an adventurer named [Sky Dragon] under my service did an analysis for me, and everything became clear. Both of you, do you want me to call her over? [Sky Dragon]? Grace nodded, Ive heard of this girl, your second young miss seems to be fond of her. Id like to hear what she has to say. Franken shrugged, indifferent. After receiving responses from the two, Claude conveyed a signal to the steward at the door of the secret room. Five minutes later, Sky Dragon stepped into the secret chamber with small steps. Before the three rank six powerhouses, she spoke out her analysis slowly and clearly: According to my judgement, the former Emperors loss of popular support led to the loss of half of the Empires territory. Thus the princess values the will of the people very much. The princess had Tina Garcia turn Orleans City into what it is now in preparation for her arrival. After arriving, by promising the people more educational opportunities, levying heavier taxes on the nobles and reducing taxes on the commoners, she will easily hold the will of the people in Orleans City. Its that simple. Grace breathed out a sigh of relief, leaning back in her chair: Oh, so thats the matter. Franken nodded to himself: What the young lady said makes sense The princess sure is crafty! She hasnt arrived yet, but shes already extended her reach! After Sky Dragon finished her analysis, she retreated behind the City Lord. City Lord Claude cleared his throat and looked at the two people in front of him seriously: In essence, what the princess is doing is harming the interests of Orleans Citys nobility in exchange for popular will. If we let things continue like this, the princess and the ordinary people of the city will both benefit, but we will not only suffer losses in interests, but will also be condemned; hence we must do something. What are you planning to do? Grace and Franken looked solemnly at Claude. I think we must come together and kill Tina Garcia! Claude declared loudly, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. What did you say? Grace and Franken were both taken aback. Sky Dragon too, opened her mouth in surprise, stunnedly staring at Claudes back. They had not expected at all that City Lord Claude would make such a decision. Claude said calmly: Both of you, this isnt a decision I made out of impulse. Think about it, once we kill Tina, everything will be solved! After Tina dies, the demonstrations and parades in the city will stop due to lack of organization. After the princess arrives, she cant follow the will of the people and harm our interests anymore. Most importantly, the princess will definitely not make things difficult for us over a dead person. Calm down! Grace quickly raised her hand, her mind a bit mixed up. The matter of joining hands to kill Tina was of great significance. It might even have a significant impact on the entire war situation, how could she decide hastily? Grace, Im very calm actually. Claude stared at Grace: As long as we kill Tina, the Windsor family will regain the Unicorn Troop and take back control of Unicorn Town. Then he turned his head towards Franken: Franken, if you agree to join forces, I will persuade all the nobles of the city to jointly purchase the rank seven [Eyes of the Magic flame Dragon] from Pearl City; something youve wanted for a long time, isnt it? [Eyes of the Magic Flame Dragon]? Frankens eyes lit up, he was tempted. The [Eyes of the Magic Flame Dragon], though it couldnt make him breakthrough to the seventh rank, could increase his strength by 30-40%. This tempts him a lot! At this point, Grace was quite conflicted. If they could regain Unicorn Town and the Unicorn Troop, it would be great for her family. But Tina was the Chosen maiden, could they really kill her? And if things went south? Franken raised the question that Grace wanted to ask: My lord, can the three of us combined really kill Tina? Wouldnt it be troublesome if she escapes? You neednt worry about that. City Lord Claude crossed his arms and a confident smile appeared on his face: I have invited a powerful helper. When the time comes, Tina will 100% not be able to escape. He then turned to look behind him: Sky Dragon? Ah? Im here! Sky Dragon quickly responded. You need to monitor Tina Garcias location more carefully in the coming days and report to me on time! Naturally, you will be rewarded accordingly. I promise to fulfill the task! Sky Dragon responded loudly. In the meantime, 10 kilometers away in the Unicorn military camp. Su Yu read the private message sent by Sky Dragon, nodding slightly: Claude is planning to kill Tina? I guess thats the last part of the Second Phase of the task! But who could that powerful helper be? Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: 246, [Soul Slavery Contract], the Death of Claude_1 Chapter 246: 246, [Soul Slavery Contract], the Death of Claude_1 Translator: 549690339 Upon arrival, Alyssa gave Su Yu a cheerful smile like a little girl: Im here, Nemesis! Im still on time, right? But seeing Su Yu and Tina holding hands, Alyssas smile froze on her face. Tina noticed the gaze of the princess and her cheeks reddened slightly, quickly releasing Su Yus hand. However, Su Yu didnt think much about it. He laughed to Alyssa: Of course, Princess! You arrived just in time. If you were any later, Tina and I would have ended up dead here. Last night, after Su Yu got the information about the secret meeting of the city lords manor from Sky Dragon, he immediately arrived at Forest City to meet Princess Alyssa. After learning about the situation in Orleans City, Alyssa decided to come in person. But she didnt expect to see Su Yu and Tina holding hands as soon as she arrived. What is this? Are they coming clean with her? Alyssa ignored Su Yu and turned her frosty gaze on to Claude and Antondidas, wishing she could tear these two to pieces! Especially Antondidas, her good friendC the [Star Realm Kitten] Morning Star almost died in Kaishi Town and he had a hand in it. Alyssa released the pressure of a legendary peak powerhouse, pressing towards the two. The dazzling pattern behind her spun rapidly, and her spear itched for action. The faces of Claudes group turned exceptionally pale after the Princess appeared. With the added power of the guardian deity, the princess reached a seventh-order peak! They were only at the sixth level. If comparing their combat power, it would take approximately 30 Claudes or 10 Antondidas united together to have hopes of defeating Alyssa. The gap in their strength was too huge so huge that it was not likely to be surpassed. As for escaping ha. Antondidas detonated the [Space Rune], completely blocking all surrounding space within five kilometers. They couldnt use teleportation to escape, they could only utilize their own flight ability. But how could they possibly escape from the Magical hand of Alyssa who was at the peak of legendary realm with their flight abilities? They might not even be able to make it five kilometers before Alyssa would catch up with them and finish them with her spear. So, the four didnt dare to move an inch while floating in mid-air, their faces were ugly. Antondidas, have you thought about what you want to inscribe on your tombstone? Alyssas spear drew a beautiful arc in the sky as she approached Antondidas looking glacial. Sweat dripped from Antondidass forehead, he forced out a smile that was uglier than crying. He took off his mages hat and said: Princess, I am willing to surrender to you, please do not kill me. Alyssa really wanted to stab Antondidas to death with her spear to avenge Morning Star, and also to vent the pent-up anger in her heart. But then, she thought of Antondidass powerful [Group Teleport] spell, which could play a huge role in the war. With this in mind, her killing intent diminished slightly. A blue scroll flew out from her Space Ring. The scroll floated in front of Antondidas and then automatically unfolded. This is a blue, starlit scroll with a very complex magic circle inscribed on it. The center part of the magic circle was now slowly rotating under the drive of magical power, emitting an intimidating blue light. This is the [Soul Slavery Contract] created by the Star Realm. After signing the contract, you will be completely controlled by me for a whole three years and become my servant. Now, I give you a choice, either become my servant or die! Antondidass heart was beating fast. He was fully aware of the situation right now. If he didnt sign the contract, he was likely to die here. Tula Yang was far away from him and it was impossible for him to rush over and save him. If he signed the contract, he would be enslaved by the princess for the entire three-year term of the [Soul Slavery Contract]. After a brief period of contemplation, Antondidas asked, Your Highness, what about after three years? If the princess were to enslave him again with another contract, it would be better to just die. However, Alyssa just snorted coldly in response, After three years, I will grant you freedom, allowing you to leave. I swear upon my surname Goldfinch. Given Alyssas assurance, Antondidas breathed a sigh of relief slightly, his thoughts began to lean towards signing the contract. But there was still a lingering skepticism in his heart. Antondidas looked directly at the princess and said, Your Highness, I am a citizen of the Lai Yin Empire. During the contract period, could you not make me attack my own countrymen? If you agree to this, I will sign the contract right now. Alyssa raised her brows, You dare to negotiate with me? However I can agree to this trivial condition. [Alyssa was mainly interested in getting Antondidass group teleportation skillwhether or not hed participate in battles was secondary.] Well then. Antondidas took a deep breath and placed his hand on the scroll in front of him. The scroll quickly disintegrated, its light blue starlight broke into tiny particles and quickly spread over Antondidass body, tightly wrapping him up. Antondidas became as if he were petrified, motionless while the starlight corroded his body, and didnt make a sound. Alyssa no longer paid attention to Antondidas. She cast her intimidating gaze on Claude and the others in the distance, and the other two [Soul Slavery Contracts] flew out from the Space Ring, respectively flying towards Grace Windsor and Franken Jean. Grace and Franken understood the princesss intentions, and without hesitation, extended their hands towards the scroll. Soon, they, too, were completely enveloped by starlight and subjected to its corrosion. Claude, the city lord, looked extremely uncomfortable. The princess had given scrolls to the other two but not him, the implications were clear. Still, there was a glimmer of hope in his heart, Your Highness, what about me? Hmph, you? Alyssa looked at him cold as ice: Claude Strathrow, you dare to betray the Empire! You conspired with the rebels against the Empire, this is a capital crime! As Alyssa thought of Su Yu, who was suspected of betraying her on one side, her anger flared up. Could you spare me? I am willing to hand over all my property and land Claude begged pitifully. Dont even think about it! The princess stepped forward, intending to kill him with a single thrust of her spear. But before she took action, she suddenly halted. She turned to Tina, who was standing behind her, and with a smirk said, Tina Garcia, Im giving you a chance, kill this traitor with your own hands. Understood! Your Highness! Tina had long desired to kill this evil man, Claude, with her own hands; upon gaining the princesss indication, she swiftly raised her sword, which turned into a golden light before charging towards Claude. The rest of the story followed without any unexpected happenings. After a ten minute fierce battle, the desperate Claude, weaker than Tina, was impaled through the heart by her sword and died. The nine city lords manors fifth order powerhouses kneeled mid-air in allegiance to the princess, not daring to make any movement. The era of Orleans City belonging to the Strathrow family had come to a resolute end. Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: 247, [Naya Hourglass (Golden Legend)]_1 Chapter 247: 247, [Naya Hourglass (Golden Legend)]_1 Translator: 549690339 Throughout the time Tina was battling against Claude, Alyssa, with her arms crossed, had been watching Tina. Whats worth mentioning is that, throughout the entire process, Alyssa never so much as glanced at Su Yu, as if Su Yu didnt exist at all. However, Su Yu could feel Alyssas fluctuating emotions. Every three to four seconds, his game log would refresh with a system notification: Ding, [Princess Alyssas] favorability towards you decreased by 1. Ding, [Princess Alyssas] favorability towards you decreased by 1. Ding, [Princess Alyssas] favorability towards you increased by 2. Ding, [Princess Alyssas] favorability towards you decreased by 1. Ding, [Princess Alyssas] favorability towards you increased by 1. Alyssas favorability towards Su Yu was fluctuating slightly non-stop. Fortunately, her favorability never fell below the critical point of 40 required for the [Enthusiasm stage]. Su Yu knew Alyssa must be angry, he flew towards her, intending to explain his relationship with Tina. However, when he was approximately 10 metres away from Alyssa, an invisible Air Wall suddenly appeared, keeping him isolated from her and preventing him from approaching. During Tinas battle with Claude, Sky Dragon and the other players working on quests within the noble factions also rushed to the scene. Watching Claude who was gradually weakening in the sky, everyone had different expressions. Some were mocking, some indifferent, some pitying But most of them were contemplating on how to continue with their current tasks, thinking of ways to reap the most benefits from the following quests. Su Yu spotted Sky Dragon among the crowd and gave her a wave. Sky Dragon also saw him and returned the wave. It was then that Su Yu suddenly remembered something. He opened the private chat interface and sent a message to Sky Dragon: Sky, do you know about the city lord Claudes second daughter, [Frandor]? Sky Dragon quickly replied: Of course, my quest line starts with her. Whats up? Su Yu: You need to keep an eye on her. Judging from some parts of the future I foresaw, she will likely be an important NPC in the main storyline of the next expansion, just like the princess and Tina. Sky Dragon: Su Yu: Consider this piece of information as a thank you for the intel you gave me about the city lords manor previously! I have only told you, so make sure to seize this opportunity. Once he finished replying, Su Yu closed the private messaging interface. The next expansion is called [The Kings Conflict], and one of the main storylines involves Claudes second daughter, [Frandor]. After her fathers death, Frandor travelled far and wide to the Lai Yin Empire, imploring the emperor of Lai Yin Empire about her plight, begging him to bring justice for her. The emperor of Lai Yin was deeply moved by Frandors plea. For the sake of justice (actually, he saw the weakened state of the Goldfinch Empire and wanted to take advantage of it), he joined forces with other human states as well as the Elf Race and Orc Clan to strike at the Goldfinch Empire. Chances are, Su Yu himself wont participate in the main storyline quests in the upcoming expansion. After all, in a little over a month, he would likely already be a fifth-rank power, so the rewards from the main storyline would be somewhat unattractive to him. So he decided to give Sky Dragon the chance to follow the main storyline. With her skills, luck, and financial power, she should be able to gain plenty of benefits from the main storyline. The scene switches back to Tina. After slaying Claude, Tina sheathed her sword and addressed Alyssa in a solemn tone, Your Royal Highness the Princess, I have successfully completed my mission by slaying Claude! Well done, Tina. You did just great. Alyssa flew to Tina and said, Our forefathers and Nemesis often mentioned you, and today when we met, youre indeed an extraordinary girl! As a fourteen-year-old calling Tina a young girl, it seemed quite funny. However, Alyssa was anything but normal. She had been trained rigorously in court etiquette and naturally exuded royal dignity. Hence, despite her peculiar way of addressing Tina, nobody felt any dissonance. Alyssa gazed at Tina and slowly asked, Tina, what is your relationship with Nemesis? We Tinas cheeks turned slightly pink. We are just friends. Nothing more. Just ordinary friends? Hmm kind of ordinary friends. Thats good. Alyssa nodded her head and said, Tina, Nemesis mentioned that you are proficient in chess and your commanding capabilities are extraordinary. For a while, come with me to Forest City. Currently, the position of Deputy Marshal of the Empire is vacant and I believe you are capable enough for the role. Simultaneously, Alyssa thought to herself, If I keep Tina close, it would minimize her interactions with Nemesis. Over time, their relationship would probably fade. Tina, unaware of the princesss ulterior motives, earnestly responded, Im willing to serve Your Highness! Excellent! Alyssa patted Tinas shoulder. Then she turned her head towards Su Yu, who was not far away. Nemesis, according to our forefathers, you have a chance to become a prince through competition in the future. However, your second-rank strength is too weak. You cant compete with other princes from foreign countries. I found some magical creature materials in Xi Fans treasury. I hope they can help you rapidly gain strength. Alyssa waved her hand, and a Space Ring flew out from her hand falling into Su Yus hands. Ding, Main storyline [Saintess of Orleans City (50/100)] has been completed. You received a reward: [Demons grimoire (Gold)] X 1, Spiritual energy coin X 10,000. [Princess Alyssa] has given you extra rewards: Fifth-rank material [Heart of the South Wind Dragon], Fifth-rank material [Storm Dragonlings Heart], Sixth-rank material [Leg Bone of the Blaze Gryphon]. Su Yu was surprised. He didnt expect the princess to give him three high-level magical creature materials, which were incredibly helpful for him to quickly enhance his capability! At the same time, he received another game prompt: Ding, it is detected that you possess the [Stopwatch (Gold)], [Explorers Arm Guard (Gold)], [Demons grimoire (Gold)] items. Would you like to combine these three items into a [Naya Hourglass (Gold)]? [Yes] [No] Of course, Su Yu immediately chose [Yes]. After making his choice, three golden lights flew out from his backpack and combined into a golden hourglass in mid-air and then returned to Su Yus hand. [Naya Hourglass (Gold Legend)] Accessory Spell strength +100 Armor +50 Characteristics 1: Casting speed +10%. Characteristics 2: Active Skill [Stagnation]: Becomes immune to all damage and cannot be targeted for 2.5 seconds, but cannot perform any other action during this period. (cooldown time 120 seconds) Characteristics 3: Enhances comprehension of [Time] related spells. Characteristics 4: One-time use, makes time stop within a 100 km radius for 5 seconds (youre unaffected by the time stop). Becomes void after usage. Note: Even if you cant act, you can still get an Oscar. Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: 248, Double Joy, Ultimate Main Storyline_1 Chapter 248: 248, Double Joy, Ultimate Main Storyline_1 Translator: 549690339 Alyssas previous comments were essentially fabrications. After ascending the throne to become Empress, she could marry whoever she wanted, even a commoner, and no one would have a say. Su Yu wouldnt need to fight for his position. She said those words for two main reasons: First, she wanted to give Su Yu some things to help him quickly increase his strength. But there always needs to be a suitable excuse to give gifts, right? Second, she wanted to use this opportunity to inform Tina that Su Yu was her chosen one, hinting her to keep her distance from Su Yu. Tina obviously understood what the princess meant. Prince?! Tina couldnt believe it as she looked at Su Yu. The princess had actually set her sights on Su Yu? If Su Yu became a prince, wouldnt she lose her chance to develop a relationship with him? Thinking about this, a huge shadow instantly veiled her heart. But then she thought again. Su Yu was not a person who craved power and wealth. Tina believed that even if Su Yu had the opportunity to become a prince, he would definitely give up his position to be with her, given their friendship! As she looked at Su Yus figure, remembering all the things they had gone through together, the shadow lifted, and her heart was clear. Confidence sparkled in Tinas eyes again. She smiled and asked, Your Highness, when are we leaving for Forest City? Seeing Tinas reaction, Alyssa couldnt help but be shocked. This deviated from her expectations! However, Alyssa didnt think too much about it, and flew towards Forest City: Lets go now. Its been too long since I left Forest City. It would be troublesome if the rebels find an opportunity. Antondidas, Grace, and Frank had now completely been imbued with the starlight, their pupils turned pale blue with starlight. Like puppets, they followed behind Princess Alyssa. Tina nodded, following the flight path of the princess. The nine fifth-tier powerhouses in the city lords manor glanced at each other, and reluctantly followed suit. A group of high-ranking powerhouses quickly left towards Forest City. Su Yu also received game info: Ding, the second phase of the main storyline [Saintess of Orleans City] has been completed. The next phase will begin on July 1. Please look forward to it. Ding, the system detected that you have received two main storylines, [Saintess of Orleans City] and [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire]. Since the tasks in the third and fourth stages of both storylines are completely the same, the two storylines have been merged into the ultimate main storyline C [Goldfinch Empire]. Note: The ultimate main story has higher reward limits! Su Yu: He hadnt expected that when Tina and the princess met, the two main storylines would automatically merge! However, he didnt mind. This meant less running around. He just hoped that the main storylines in the future would provide more gold items! Alyssa hadnt bothered to be discreet when she spoke just now, so the players below could clearly hear her conversation with Tina. Many people understood what Alyssa meant, and looked at Su Yu with weird expressions. Among the crowd, the little girl from Sky Dragon nearly bent over laughing. She opened her private chat interface, sent Su Yu a dozen [Big Laugh] emoticons, and then said: Nemesis, youre impressive! The two main female characters in the story are starting to fight over you! Su Yu: [Sighing emoticon] Ahh, its troubling to be so charismatic. Thankfully, he had toned down his attractiveness when he entered the game, or else it would be even more troublesome now. Sky Dragon: I dont care, as long as Im the first wife. Those two cant reach the offline world, so they cant threaten my position! [Smirking with sunglasses emoticon] Su Yu: Sky Dragon: What are you planning to do next? Are you going to follow them to Forest City? Su Yu: No, the next task hasnt started yet. I plan to go back to my territory and activate the [Magic Pool] to refine materials I wonder how Snow Fall is progressing. Sky Dragon: Snow Fall, a woman?[Alert emoticon] Su Yu: Yeah, Snow Fall is Snow Leopards younger sister, three years younger than me. Snow Leopard even promised to give me his sisters hand in marriage! [Smirking with sunglasses emoticon] Sky Dragon: While Su Yu and Sky Dragon were chatting, in the reign Empire, far away on another continent. In Paramecia City, the capital of the reign Empire, Snow Fall stood at the entrance of the Empire Parliament Building, holding up a letter and a badge. A large number of parliament members had already gathered in front of the Parliament Building. At this time, they were huddled together whispering, casting serious looks at Snow Fall and the badge in her hand. The reign Empire was the weakest of the three human empires in the game world. Unlike the Goldfinch and Wind Chime Empires, which had been in existence for thousands of years, the reign Empires history was only just over a hundred years, which was a relatively new Empire. A little more than a hundred years ago, Sean Violet, the emperor of the reign Empire, unified this land and established the reign Empire. However, because they were relatively new, there were no God-Level eight-tier super-beings in the country and only eight seven-tier beings, with the strongest being [Tula Yang], who was just a bit inferior to [Xi Fan]. Both in terms of overall strength and top-tier combat power, they were significantly weaker than the other two major empires. Thats why, seeing the badge in Snow Falls hands, the members of parliament dared not act rashly. After a while, there was a commotion in the crowd. A young man dressed in a golden and white priest robe flew quickly from the horizon and arrived in front of the Parliament Building. Seeing the badge in Snow Falls hand and the Goldfinch pattern engraved on it, his eyes slightly condensed. Lord Anduin. A nearby member of parliament immediately spoke to him: This little lady is a student of Lord Mavi Shadow Song, an adventurer from another realm. She claims to have an important letter for you. This priest was Anduin Wrynn. Upon seeing him, Snow Fall sighed in relief. She walked towards Anduin with the letter and handed it to him: Lord Anduin, I have a friend named [Nemesis]. He is a special envoy of the princess of the Goldfinch Empire. He asked me to personally deliver this letter to you. Oh? [Nemesis]? Anduin stroked his chin: Ive heard of him from Tula Yang. Its because of him that Tula Yangs plan failed. However, Anduin didnt hesitate. He tore open the envelope and began reading its contents. The first half of the letter Su Yu wrote was the standard diplomatic nicety, giving his greetings to Anduin, and mentioning the friendship between the peoples of the two countries. It was the latter half of the letter that contained the main point. Su Yu wrote in the letter: Your Excellency Anduin, I am currently constructing the [Mage Tower]. The [Magic Pool] and the other core components of the Mage Tower have been completed. But the demonization efficiency, conversion efficiency, and output efficiency of the Magic Pool are currently very low. So, I would like to invite [Thor] from your country to visit my territory and enchant my Magic Pool with a top-tier [Thunder-forged Blessing]. You would have to bring your materials. What do you think? Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: 249、【Superior Refining Mana Pool·Triple Magic Array】_1 Chapter 249: 249Superior Refining Mana PoolTriple Magic Array_1 Translator: 549690339 Demonization Efficiency, Conversion Rate, and Output Efficiency are the three most important indicators of the [Magic Pool]. Demonization Efficiency refers to the speed of converting monster materials into pure magic power the faster the conversion, the higher the value. Conversion Rate, on the other hand, refers to the energy utilization rate of monster materials. For instance, a common quality Magic Pool could only convert 10% of the energy from a dragons heart into magic power. But a rare quality Magic Pool could achieve a conversion rate as high as 20%! For the same dragons heart, a high-quality Magic Pool could convert double the energy into magic power! Output Efficiency as the name suggests refers to the speed of extracting refined magic power to the outside world. A short time ago in Pearl City, Su Yu spent nearly 30 million spiritual energy coins collecting materials and eventually created a rare quality Magic Pool. Though he was quite satisfied, upon hearing about Snow Falls arrival in the Empire of Lai Yin, he sought a way to contact Thor. With Thors top-level enchantment, the quality of the Magic Pool could be elevated once more! Anduin had quite an understanding of the Mage Tower, so he continued reading. At the end of the letter, Su Yu wrote: Your Excellency Anduin, I have a Soul Fragment left behind after Xi Fans death. If you are willing, I can trade it in exchange for this enchantment opportunity. Upon seeing this, Anduins eyes widened in surprise. He grasped the letter so tightly, almost tearing it apart. A Soul Fragment of Xi Fan! Its Xi Fans Soul Fragment! An overjoyed Anduin exclaimed. 80 years ago, he made a mistake which caused him to lose the trust of the Sanctuary, trapping him at the peak of the fifth tier, unable to make any progress. Previously, he and Thor and Tula Yang were at the same tier, but now Thor is at the peak of the seventh tier, while he is still stuck at the peak of the fifth tier, without any hope of advancement. If he could get Xi Fans Soul Fragment, he could seize this opportunity to abandon the Sanctuary and embrace the Shadow. Advancing to the sixth tier would be no problem, and even reaching the seventh tier in his lifetime is not impossible! In the face of such a great opportunity, he naturally wanted to seize it! Anduin immediately spoke to Snow Fall with a pleasant smile, Adventurer, please convey to Lord Nemesis that I agree to his trade terms! I assure you that Lord Thor will arrive in Orleans City this afternoon! Really? Thank you so much, Sir Anduin! Snow Fall exclaimed happily. No need for thanks, I should thank you, Anduin politely replied. Back at Su Yus territory, Aphi City. The newly constructed Mage Tower was located at the northernmost point of the city, with the boundless Black Forest to its north and the city district of Aphi City to the south. Su Yu rode Dima towards the Mage Tower. While still en-route, he received a message from Snow Fall, Hey hey, Anduin has agreed to your terms, and Thor will be there this afternoon. Su Yu responded, Noted, thank you very much! Snow Fall: Not at all . Theres one more thing I hesitated to ask you. Su Yu: What is it? Feel free to say it, I am not a petty person. Snow Fall: My brother told me youre eating instant noodles for every meal now? Su Yu: Yeah, as long as it fills my stomach, Im good. Snow Fall: My brother asked me to propose, would you like me to move in with you? Our school is currently suspended, I can cook for you every day. Seeing this message, Su Yu twitched at the corners of his mouth. He had teased the Snow Leopard about marrying his sister as a joke. Could it be that Snow Leopard had taken it seriously? Su Yu quickly replied, That wont be necessary. Theres just one bed here, it wouldnt be convenient. Snow Fall: No problem, I can sleep on the floor. Su Yu quickly changed the subject: Haha, lets talk about the hidden mission. To the north of Paramecia City, theres a little town called [Truffle Town] which produces lots of truffles. You can talk to the town chief there After sending a whole slew of hidden mission information to Snow Fall, Su Yu exhaled a sigh of relief and closed the private chat interface. Meanwhile, Dima had brought him to the foot of the Mage Tower. The Mage Tower was a 40-meter high, grey-towered building with six total floors. However, aside from the Magic Pool on the third floor, all other areas were temporarily not set up. The home of a high-ranking mage, the Mage Tower, was chalk full of dense magical formations C defense formations on the outer walls and amplification formations on the inner ones including additional runes for common daily life uses. Under the empowerment of the Mage Tower, even a typical sixth-tier mage could stand up to seventh-tier mages from outside C greatly enhancing the Mages abilities. The cost Su Yu incurred for the Mage Tower was less than 10 million spiritual energy coins, not even one third of the cost of the Magic Pool. However, the protective capability of the Mage Tower now was not to be underestimated C even a sixth-tier Sanctuary expert would have a hard time breaking through the Tower in a short period. Katie, the little girl, had been in charge of the construction of the Mage Tower and the Magic Pool. Seeing Su Yus arrival, she was genuinely delighted, eagerly touring him around the Mage Tower and introducing him to its interior. Lord, this is the first-floor reception hall for hosting your guests. But it hasnt been fully furnished yet This is the second-floor laboratory for your magical experiments This is the study As they proceeded with the tour, they reached the third floor. In the center of the third floor was a large magical formation with exceptional complexity etched into the ground. At the center of the magic formation was a pool two meters deep, made of precious metals such as mithril and peacock gold. My Lord, this is the Magic Pool. It took Master Mage Li Yueke from Pearl City, together with his students, half a month to complete, Katie pointed out the pool in front of them. Good, very good. Su Yu placed his hand on the main control panel next to the Magic Pool, and its attributes immediately appeared before his eyes. [Triple-Enchantment Supreme Magic Pool] Quality: Rare Total Magic Pool Capacity: 1 Million Demonization Efficiency: 3324 Conversion Rate: 24.5% Output Efficiency: 3145 Note: Place monster materials in and activate the Magic Pool. The Magic Pool will transform monster materials into the purest form of magic. Hmm, these attributes are not bad. Su Yu nodded. Master Mage Li Yueke, being the expert he was, had the Magic Pool reaching the upper limit of the rare quality level under his guidance. Su Yu had visited some Magic Pools in his previous life. Common quality Magic Pools had a Demonization and Output Efficiency of about 1000+, and a Conversion Rate of around 10%. The rates were higher for rare quality ones with Demonization, Output Efficiency around 2500+, and Conversion Rate about 20%. The attributes of this Magic Pool were much higher than the average rare quality ones. It seems his 30 million wasnt spent in vain! My Lord, shall we start now? Katie, the young girl, asked eagerly with a cute expression. She had never seen a Magic Pool in operation and could hardly wait. No rush, Katie. We are waiting for one important guest, Su Yu said, shaking his head with a smile. Just then. Crack! A forked lightning bolt illuminated the sky outside the window, clearly visible even in daylight. Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: 250, Thor, Mana Pool Enchantment_1 Chapter 250: 250, Thor, Mana Pool Enchantment_1 Translator: 549690339 Accompanied by forked lightning that covered half the sky, the giant figure of a being gradually emerged in the sky. This was the second most powerful entity in the Lai Yin Empire, the seventh-rank peak thunder mage Thor. Thors body stood over 53 meters tall, slightly higher than Su Yus Mage Tower, and weighed approximately 75,000 tons. A creature of such mass wasnt typical of the human race. Thors true identity was a member of the Mogu Clan, sworn enemies of the Pandamen. Long, long ago, the Pandamen were under the rule of the Mogu Clan. Over a thousand years ago, the Pandamen overthrew the oppressive rule of the Mogu Empire, establishing a brand-new Pandamen Empire. The Mogu Empire was subsequently fragmented, scattering its people worldwide. Thor was a descendant of the displaced Mogu Clan. Upon noticing Thors arrival, two figures quickly ascended into the sky from the city of Aphi, namely Alex and Camilla, Sanctuary mages of the Scholars Temple. The headquarters of the Scholars Temple had already been relocated to Aphi city, where Alex and Camilla had long been residing. Thus, upon Thors appearance, they immediately ascended, warily watching him. The players in the city also looked up towards the colossal Thor in the sky, their eyes filled with curiosity. Alex gave Thor a respectful mages greeting and cautiously inquired, You should be Thor from the Lai Yin Empire, Your Excellency. May I ask what brings you here? A mighty figure like Thor would probably outmatch the combined strength of both himself and Camilla, tenfold! Could it be that a disaster was about to befall the city of Aphi? Thors appearance wasnt much different from that of a human; his light blue skin accentuated his imposing, muscular physique, with exceptionally thick limbs. He outright ignored the presence of the two little fellows before him, instead extending his spiritual energy to search within the entire city radius. Shortly, he found the Mage Tower, and Su Yu who was standing by the window of the tower. Su Yu didnt yet possess the ability to fly. So, he jumped out of the window, activating the item [Tinas Golden Wings]. A pair of soft gold wings over a meter long unfurled behind Su Yu. Driven by the wings, Su Yu was propelled into the sky like an arrow released from a taut bowstring, reaching the same altitude as Thor. He then used the [Fragment of Hifans Soul] to cast the Priest-class spell [Levitation], enabling him to float in mid-air. Upon seeing the fragment in Su Yus hands, Thor instantly knew who he was dealing with and looked in his direction. Su Yu returned Thors glance with a smile, giving him the mages greeting and saying, Your Excellency Thor, I didnt expect you to arrive so soon! Anduin urged me to hasten. As I had nothing better to do, I thought I might just see whats in store. Thors mighty voice echoed in the sky. Lets cut to the chase and complete the trade. As soon as Thor finished speaking, his body transformed into a flash of lightning and sped into Su Yus Mage Tower. Su Yu hastily cancelled the [Levitation] spell and began to freefall. As he neared the window of the Mage Tower, he used [Flash Skill] to smoothly enter the tower. Throughout this, Thor hadnt spared a single glance towards Alex and Camilla, completely ignoring their existence. However, the two of them dared not voice any objections; they simply chuckled self-deprecatingly and returned to the Scholars Temple headquarters. Inwardly, however, they couldnt help but hold Su Yu in higher regard. Thor was one of the top ten strongest beings in the human world. If Su Yu could manage to call him over, that meant his connections were quite formidable! Inside the Mage Tower. Thors body had already shrunk to the size of a normal person, standing over two meters tall. He placed his hand on the control panel of the Mana Pool, getting an understanding of its abilities. Upon Su Yus return to the Mage Tower, Thor looked at him and said indifferently, Your Mana Pool has very good potential. With my enchantment, its performance should improve by about 30%. 30% Thank you very much! Su Yu was elated. An improvement of 30% in performance would certainly upgrade the Mana Pool to Epic quality, greatly reducing the time required for his promotion to High-Ranking. However Thor stroked his chin, slowly saying, Anduin wants me to pass on a message to you If I surrender to the Imperial Army? Su Yu quickly guessed and blurted out. Thor was completely taken aback by the message, ??? Ahem. Su Yu stifled an awkward cough. What message from His Excellency Anduin? Thor spared Su Yu a glance, responding, I own a peak sixth-rank [Heart of a Fiery Thunder Dragon]. If youre willing, this heart can be made into an enchantment material for your Mana Pool. After successful enchantment, the Mana Pools performance can be further improved by 70%. 70%?! Are you serious? Su Yus heart thumped. However, he calmed down quickly. So Your Excellency Thor, whats the cost? The cost would be ten fragments of Hifans Soul. Of course, if you cant afford it, just forget I ever mentioned it. Thor crossed his arms behind his back and made an outrageous demand. Ten pieces? Su Yu involuntarily rolled his eyes. No one knew the exact number of fragments of Hifans soul that existed, but it wouldnt exceed 200. And here was Thor asking for 10 of them offhand! At most 2 pieces. I can only manage to beg for 2 from the Princess. She may not be willing to give me more. Su Yu bargained back. Eight pieces, not one less. Alright, let me add one more to my offer. 3 pieces. Any more and Ill probably have to sell myself to the Princess. Seven pieces Following an intense round of bargaining, both parties finally settled the deal at the price of four soul fragments. If Hifan were still alive, one could only wonder what he would think of their haggling over his soul fragments. Once the terms were agreed upon, Thor transformed into a bolt of lightning and headed back to the Lai Yin Empire for the materials, while Su Yu made his way to Forest City to request the fragments from the Princess. The Princess agreed readily when she heard that Su Yu needed the fragments. However, she wasnt about to simply hand over the fragments to Su Yu without a price. Eventually, Su Yu managed to procure four soul fragments at a cost of 20 million spiritual energy coins each, spending a total of 80 million spiritual energy coins to bring the fragments back to his territory. When Su Yu returned to the Mage Tower, Thor had already been waiting there for a while. Su Yu displayed the five fragments to Thor, who in turn took out [Heart of a Fiery Thunder Dragon]. After both parties confirmed the items in their possession, Thor officially started his work. During the process of Thors enchantment, Su Yu, Alex and the others stood outside the tower, watching. The entire Mage Tower was enveloped by crackling arcs of electricity. Clouds shrouded the sky above, occasionally giving way to flashes of colossal lightning that were absorbed by the Mage Tower. Finally, after six hours of enchantment, the electric arcs, thunder, and lightning gradually subsided. Su Yu, why dont you come in and check? I have finished the enchantment. Thors deep voice sounded from within the Mage Tower. Very well! Su Yu had been eager for quite a while and immediately used a few [Flash Skills] to rush into the tower. He quickly ascended the stairs to the third floor. In the center of the third-floor space, the newly enchanted Mana Pool appeared before Su Yu. Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: 251 Grandmaster Level Refined Mana Pool·Six-fold Trait Strengthening_1 Chapter 251: 251 Grandmaster Level Refined Mana PoolSix-fold Trait Strengthening_1 Translator: 549690339 The original pool wall of the mana pool was silver-white with a hint of yellow-green. Now, after Thors enchantment, the color of the pool wall has turned into a mix of red and blue. The red area emits lava, and the blue area is attached with a few tiny electric arcs. Thor looked at Su Yu and smiled, The heart of the Abyssal Flame Storm Dragon and the material of the pool itself are very well matched, the overall enchantment was a great success! This is probably the highest quality mana pool I have ever enchanted in my entire life! Hearing Thor say this, Su Yu hurriedly put his hand on the master control panel of the mana pool. The attributes of the pool immediately appeared before his eyes. [Master Level Refined Mana Pool Sixfold Special Enhancements] Quality: Legendary Total Mana Pool Capacity: 100 million Demonization Efficiency: 5516 Conversion Rate: 40.1% Output Efficiency: 5324 After Thors enchantment, the Demonization Efficiency and Output Efficiency of the mana pool increased from 3000+ to 5000+, and the Conversion Rate also increased from 22.5% to 40.1%! The overall attributes increased by 70%, reaching Legendary quality! The gap between Legendary and Rare is like heaven and earth. Using this mana pool, his speed of refining materials will increase significantly, and the increase in conversion rate can also save a lot of materials. It seems that Xi Fans death was worth it! Lord Thor, thank you for coming all the way here to enchant. I am very satisfied with the attributes of the mana pool! Su Yu smiled and handed Xi Fans Soul Fragment to Thor. Thor accepted the fragment and also laughed, Youre welcome, were just helping each other out. I have to go now, Anduin is still waiting for me. Nemesis, I hope well have the opportunity to meet again. After he finished speaking, he didnt wait for Su Yu to respond, and turned into a bolt of thunder, leaving the Mage Tower and heading west. Su Yu didnt pay attention to Thor. After Thor left, he turned to look at the mana pool, his eyes full of fervor. Next, he can start refining materials! Katie, we can start. Roger that, my lord. Katie saluted Su Yu and then began to set things up busily. Su Yu opened the guild channel and said a few words, and at the same time, sent a private message to Snow Leopard. In a short while, players from his own guild and the Relevant Department guild came in groups carrying bags full of monster materials to the front of the Mage Tower and piled the materials on the ground. The [Slope Sheeps Horn] was the most abundant material among these materials, and the [Howling Moon Wolfs Sharp Claws] were second, with miscellaneous other monster materials, both high and low-grade. The heap of monster materials gradually accumulated into a small hill. The reason why players tossed the materials in front of the tower rather than taking them upstairs directly is that they didnt have the permission to enter the Mage Tower. In order to prevent being disturbed by others during the process of refining materials, now only he and little Katie are allowed to enter the Mage Tower. Katie is a fourth-level mage. Using the [Control Object System], she easily lifted the mountain of materials to the third floor and placed it next to the mana pool. Katie, first sort these materials by category. Su Yu instructed. Understood. Without asking why, Katie immediately started to categorize these materials, and put the same materials together. After Katie had completed sorting, Su Yu looked at the current state of the mana pool and ordered, Katie, put 150 [Slope Sheeps Horn], 50 [Forest Gray Bears Gallbladder], and 30 drops of [Blood of Crimson Python] into the mana pool. Refining monster materials is not just about dumping the materials into the mana pool like a big pot stew, it requires a certain pairing formula. With different types of combinations, the monster materials can be optimized to their fullest effect. Su Yu did not remember the complicated formulas from his previous life as he didnt have a territory. But he did remember some formulas for low-level materials, which could be put to use now. Okay! Katie nodded cutely and, following Su Yus instructions, sequentially threw the materials into the mana pool. At the same time, Su Yu officially activated the mana pool. Hum Accompanied by a sound similar to a computer booting up, the magic array under Su Yu and Katies feet lit up with a hazy white light. Ding, Mana pool is activating Ding, the mana pool is automatically adapting to your physique and deeply binding with your soul. After the binding is successful, this mana pool will become your exclusive mana pool. Your absorption efficiency of magic power in the mana pool will be X5. After binding, you cannot transfer this mana pool to other players or NPCs for use. Do you want to bind? Bind! Ding, congratulations, the mana pool has been successfully activated! Inside the mana pool, [Slope Sheeps Horn], [Forest Gray Bears Gallbladder] mixed with [Blood of Crimson Python], a bunch of materials like clothes in a washing machine, kept spinning, merging and rising. The pool distilled out a large amount of pure magic, which gathered around Su Yu under the constraints of the magic array. Su Yu hurriedly sat down cross-legged to absorb this magic. Not long ago he had absorbed the spiritual energy of the Spiritual Spring Eye and reached level 35. Now by absorbing this magic, his experience bar began to surge unprecedentedly! Ding, you gained 1000 experience points by absorbing the purified magic! Ding, you gained 1000 experience points by absorbing the purified magic! Ding, you gained 1000 experience points by absorbing the purified magic! Ding, you have reached level 36. Ding, you gained 1000 experience points by absorbing the purified magic! Not only Su Yu, but all the major guilds in the game, both the guild channels, the chat rooms, the offline official forums, and major social platforms were all closely watching Su Yus level. Su Yus leveling up isnt just about him, it concerns every player in the game, and even the fate of all Blue Star Humans! Players opened the [Level Ranking] simultaneously, staring intently at the name [Nemesis] at the top of the list. Upon seeing [Nemesis]s level changed from 35 to 36, the players, especially in the [Slope Sheep] and [Howling Moon Wolf] leveling areas, burst into cheers! The players cheered and discussed loudly with those around them: Its moving! Its moving! Boss Ke has finally leveled up! It wasnt easy, Ive been waiting from the morning till now. I hope Boss Ke can level up quickly so we can gather materials with more motivation. How long do you think it will take for Boss Ke to reach level 50? I guess one week? I think its maximum four days. The news of Su Yus leveling up spread quickly offline, with numerous discussions on the official forum and various websites. Everyone was speculating about how long it would take Su Yu to reach level 50. In the city center of East Sea City, the department branch. Because of work, Xue Wen Li could not enter the game, but she made a special light board displaying Su Yus level and hung it in the most conspicuous place of her office. Seeing the number 35 change to 36, a faint smile appeared on her lips. Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: 252, Promote to Level 3! _1 Chapter 252: 252, Promote to Level 3! _1 Translator: 549690339 For the following days, Su Yu stayed within the Mage Tower, absorbing the materials of magical beasts to increase his strength. Next to the Mana Pool, little Kathy diligently moved back and forth between the pool and the stack of material, following Su Yus instructions and throwing batches of material into the pool. As the pool refined the materials, an endless stream of purified mana gathered around Su Yu. One wave after another washed over him, rapidly elevating his strength. His game log also started in crazy scrolling mode: Ding, by absorbing purified mana, you gain 1000 Experience Points! Ding, by absorbing purified mana, you gain 1000 Experience Points! Ding, your level has reached 38. Ding, your level has reached 39. Ding, your level has reached 40. Finally, after refining materials for two and a half days, Su Yu successfully reached level 50 and became a third-rank Mage! At the edge of the Mana Pool, Su Yus aura swelled, and the pale blue Mages robe he wore was torn into tiny cracks by the surge of mana. The power of the elements rapidly circulated around his body, forming elemental halos. The elemental halos emitted colorful light and gradually rose from his body. When it rose to the position of his brain, the elemental halo merged into his brain, signifying Su Yus successful breakthrough! After breaking through to become a third-rank Mage, Su Yu opened his eyes and nodded satisfyingly. According to his original plan, he would need about five days to ascend to the third rank. But with the significant improvement in the quality of the Mana Pool, his leveling speed increased dramatically. It took only two and a half days for Su Yu to achieve his goal of breaking through to the third rank, twice as fast as planned! It is indeed a legendary Mana Pool! Seeing Su Yus successful breakthrough, Kathy also bounced over and congratulated her lord: Lord, congratulations on your promotion to the third rank! Are you going to continue cultivating or take a break? Hmm lets take a break first. Su Yu thought for a while: But this break wont be too long. Kathy, continue preparing the materials. When I come back, well continue cultivating. Right now, the materials Su Yu was using were zero and first-rank materials collected by the players. He plans to save the high-ranking materials he received from the princess and Tina for when his level is higher. Understood! Kathy responded with a smile. After giving Kathy a few instructions, Su Yu left the game directly. The increase in his in-game strength would entirely sync to reality. But because his strength had increased so rapidly recently, his room was in a mess due to the uncontrollable mana overflow. His bed was shattered into powder during the breakthrough, and the surrounding furniture, clothes cabinets, and tables were all smashed by the mana surge. After Su Yu took off his helmet, he found that his bed had completely turned into a mix of wood chips and cloth pieces. He was lying in the debris of the bed as if he was lying in a pile of garbage. Su Yu smiled wryly, shook his head, stood up from the wreckage of his bed, and dusted off the debris on him. Knock, knock, knock! At this moment, there was suddenly a knock on the door of his living room. Su Yus front door was carved with a sensing magic array. Through the array, he immediately knew who was at the door. Su Yu used the Flash Skill and instantly arrived at the door. He opened the door and smiled at the visitor: Oh, its Prime Minister Cao Cao, please come in! The visitor was Cao Cao himself, dressed in a black silk robe and walked in with a smile. As he walked, he bowed to Su Yu: Su Yu, I sensed your level increase and came to congratulate you, congrats! Regarding why Prime Minister Cao Cao appeared at Su Yus doorstep, it began when Su Yu took control of the Lingwu Mountains Spiritual Spring Eye. Su Yu lived in a 26-story commercial and residential building located on the west outskirts of East Sea City. Ever since Su Yu took control of the Spiritual Spring Eye, the relevant departments moved all the residents elsewhere. This was done both for Su Yus safety and the safety of the other residents. About 10 days ago, Prime Minister Cao Cao took the initiative to propose moving in and becoming neighbors with Su Yu, along with Zhu Guorui. By living together, they could support each other and avoid accidentally injuring the public during cultivation. Su Yu agreed without much thought, and Prime Minister Cao Cao and Zhu Guorui moved in. Su Yu lived on the 9th floor, Prime Minister Cao Cao moved to the 26th floor, and Zhu Guorui moved to the 1st floor. Although they all lived in the same building, they lived fairly far apart. Mr. Zhu was not in the building today, only Prime Minister Cao Cao was. He sensed the magic fluctuations from Su Yus breakthrough and immediately came to congratulate him. Upon entering the room, Prime Minister Cao Cao glanced at the messy bed and eventually focused his gaze on the gaming helmet. He couldnt help but sigh: Its worthy of a game created by a high-level civilization. In less than a month, youve reached a strength that rivals a cultivator in the Formation Period. This would have virtually impossible in our era! Even in the era of Jiang Ziya and Ji Fa, I suppose very few could achieve that! Thats because Ive been fortunate to have everyones support. Su Yu laughed and handed Prime Minister Cao Cao a cup of tea: In the game, hundreds of millions of players are collecting materials for me. If I still level up slowly, it would be unreasonable. In your era, this situation of mine would probably be at the level of adored by masses and ascending to immortality, right? Haha, thats true. Prime Minister Cao Cao laughed while stroking his beard, and took a sip of the tea. But as soon as the tea reached his mouth, his face became grim. The tea Su Yu had at home was just a random purchase from the downstairs supermarket, costing five or six dollars per pound. For Cao Cao, who was accustomed to premium tea, the taste of this tea was astringent and barely palatable, even worse than drinking plain water! Su Yu also noticed this and scratched his head in embarrassment: If the tea doesnt suit your taste, Prime Minister Cao Cao, should I switch to cola? Thats all I have other than plain water. No thanks. Prime Minister Cao Cao shook his head: Ive had cola when it was first invented. It used to be cough medicine but lets not dwell on that. Prime Minister Cao Cao looked towards Su Yu: Su Yu, I came to see you mainly for three things. The first is to ask about your plans. Do you plan to continue cultivating? Su Yu thought for a moment and replied: Yes, I plan to continue cultivating. The next phase of the main storyline will start tomorrow, but I decided to cultivate for a while longer. After five or six days, when my strength has levelled up to the fourth rank, then Ill start the tasks. Fourth rank so thats the Nascent Soul Stage. Thats quick indeed! Prime Minister Cao Cao exclaimed. He nodded and continued: The second thing is that I noticed your strength is very unstable after your breakthrough. Mr. Zhu and I have recently catalyzed quite a few medicinal herbs using spiritual energy. We can use a medicinal bath to help consolidate your cultivation level. Really? Thank you very much! Su Yu gratefully said. Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: 253, Prime Minister Cao Cao transformed into a little fox_1 Chapter 253: 253, Prime Minister Cao Cao transformed into a little fox_1 Translator: 549690339 Su Yus strength was increasing too quickly, which might result in a shaky foundation and could affect his progression in the late stages. Su Yu had contemplated this issue of building a solid foundation. He thought of the solution, it was the [Advanced Realm] under the Unicorn Trial Field within the game. Tina used to polish her foundation there. Now, Prime Minister Cao Cao had proposed another solution. Utilizing both might be a good idea. Prime Minister, whats the third thing? Su Yu asked. Prime Minister Cao Cao stroked his beard, saying slowly: The third thing is about Skru Star. I heard from Zhong Feng that you plan to go to Skru Star after reaching the sixth level. Is there something you need? As he said this, his expression became more serious. Su Yu was taken aback. He did plan to contact the Skru Game Supervisor after reaching the sixth level. He wanted the supervisor to use the interstellar portal to transport him to Skru Star. Out of trust, he had told Zhong Feng about this plan not long ago, but he didnt expect Zhong Feng to tell Prime Minister Cao Cao. However, since Prime Minister Cao Cao already knew, there was no need for him to conceal it anymore. Su Yu candidly replied, Yes, that is indeed my plan. Would you be able to take me and Mr. Zhu along? Prime Minister Cao Cao asked seriously. Su Yu: He looked at the Prime Minister seriously. The Prime Ministers eyes were very serious. He was not joking. This made Su Yu a bit reluctant: Well What, are you unwilling? No, its not that I dont want you to. But if you go, you could be easily exposed, Su Yu explained patiently: I could use the [Mimicry Skill] to disguise myself as a Skru and I can also speak their language. If you go without a disguise, you might be identified within minutes. You dont have to worry about that. Prime Minister Cao Cao confidently chuckled: Both Mr. Zhu and I have some methods of disguise. You dont need to fret. Then, Prime Minister Cao Cao transformed. His figure vanished from the original spot. In its place was a shiny brown-colored little fox. Owooo, the little fox that Prime Minister Cao Cao transformed into let out a few cute calls at him. Su Yu: Old Man, Subway, Cell Phone.jpg The strong-willed Boss Cao actually managed to turn into a cute little fox, the contrast was so huge that he could not accept it. Su Yu crouched down, trying to communicate with the little fox: I understand what you are saying. Youre shouting The Great Chu rise, King Chen Sheng, right? Little Fox (Prime Minister Cao Cao): Afro Man Question Mark.jpg He took a closer look at the little fox. But for some indescribable reason, upon seeing its fluffy ears, he suddenly had the urge to stretch out his hand and touch them! Meanwhile, his hand moved uncontrollably towards the foxs ears. Prime Minister Cao Cao noticed Su Yus movements and quickly retreated a few steps. Then he transformed back into his human form, suspiciously looking at Su Yu: Youre not a fan of Orcs, are you? Haha, definitely not, how could that be? Su Yu promptly pulled back his arm, using a forced laughter to cover up his awkwardness. After an awkward laugh, he quickly changed the subject: Did Zhong Feng agree about the Snow Leopard? Of course he agreed. Prime Minister Cao Cao replied: I only asked you because he had agreed. Furthermore, well be separating when we arrive, so as not to be wiped out by the enemy in one fell swoop. Well okay then. Su Yu could only agree. If Prime Minister Cao Cao was so determined to go, then he might as well let him go. But Su Yu also warned: Prime Minister, you can go, but I recommend you restore your strength to the sixth level before you do. Going there at the fifth level is very risky, your chances of survival will definitely not exceed one in ten! And this is me being optimistic. Sixth level? So thats the Dividing Spirit Stage. The Prime Minister nodded silently. Prime Minister, to what extent have you and Mr. Zhu recovered your strength? Su Yu asked. Our Prime Minister Cao Cao answered: We have been absorbing spiritual energy from the spring eye in Yunlu Mountain these days. I just reached the Nascent Soul Stage, which corresponds to the fifth level in the game. It will likely take two more months to recover to the sixth stage. Two months? Sounds about right. Su Yu nodded. His original plan was to raise his power to the sixth level within three months. Now that his Mana Pool quality has improved, it would probably take him about one and a half months to reach the sixth level, which was near the two months timeframe. Alright then, lets head to Skru Star together in two months! said Su Yu. However, I have to emphasize again, even for level six fighters, theres only a maximum survival rate of 70%. You need to be prepared for the sacrifice. Dont worry about that. There was a touch of indifference in Prime Minister Cao Caos eyes: We, who have been alive for thousands of years, have long since lived enough. We wont regret it even if we die there. If thats what you think, then alright. Su Yu sighed softly. After some insignificant chat, Prime Minister Cao Cao took his leave to prepare the medicinal bath for Su Yu on the 26th floor. Su Yu called Xue Wenli, asking her to send a set of new furniture to his place. Then he connected his helmet to the power source next to the couch, and entered the game again. During the next five days, Su Yu remained in the Mage city in the game, burning materials to improve his power. In the real worlds 12-hour period outside of the game, he proceeded to visit Prime Minister Cao Cao at the 26th floor to strengthen his power with the medicinal bath when he wasnt sleeping. As a Mage, using a medicinal bath seemed rather uncharacteristic. But Prime Minister Cao Cao was using fortifying medicinal materials, and since spiritual energy is interconnected, the medicinal bath was especially effective on Su Yu! He tried it a few times and found the effects positive, so he stuck with it. During these five days, as the main storyline hadnt been triggered, nothing major happened in the game. The only significant event was that the guild from The Competent Department began developing their territory. After receiving the artifact from Su Yu, Snow Leopard immediately used it to earn 10 points, and then exchanged it for a territory near the sea in Pearl City. With Su Yus territory as a reference, Snow Leopards territory construction went smoothly. Its overall construction progress was comparable to that of Su Yus. The prosperity and livability always stayed above 90. Unfortunately, they did not have the [Yulon Statue] in their territory. Also, they couldnt possibly burn millions of spiritual energy coins a day like Su Yu, so it would take around two months to level up their territory to a citys scale. While there was peace in the game, there was peace in the forum too. Now, what the players loved to do the most was occasionally check the level leaderboard to see what Su Yus level was. If Su Yus level was higher than what they had expected, they would exclaim Boss Ke is awesome, but if Su Yu did not level up as expected, they would ponder Is Boss Ke slacking off? Even a work donkey wouldnt rest like this. All in all, Su Yus level had become the most watched thing in the game. Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: 254, Promote to Level 4! _1 Chapter 254: 254, Promote to Level 4! _1 Translator: 549690339 On July 4, 21 years later, also the fifth day after Su Yus promotion to the third rank. At two oclock that afternoon, gamers in the various leveling areas turned to look at the leaderboard, focusing their attention on the name in the top spot, [Nemesis]. The current second place on the leaderboard was no longer [A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated]. After travelling to the Empire of Pandamen, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated missed many field campaigns, not receiving the large amount of experience points from the campaign rewards and consequently fell out of the top 100. In second place on the list was [Snow Leopard], at level 27. Then came [Sky Dragon], level 26. [Ice Red Tea], level 26. [Delicious Butter Bread], level 26. The progress of the leading group was much faster than in the previous life, and they would soon reach the level cap of the first expansion level 29, then theyd save experience points to wait for the next version update. But Su Yu, in first place, was on an entirely different level. Su Yu is now at level 59, and according to the forum players records, five hours have passed since he leveled up to 59. Based on time projection, he was about to advance again soon! Su Yus promotion has always been a focal point within the game, so amidst leveling and monster farming, players would occasionally glance at the leaderboard, anticipating another jump in that figure. Time passed by every second. Finally, at 2:06 in the afternoon, the number 59 suddenly jumped to 60. Ohhhhhh! Boss Ke is finally at level 60! Its been 5 days, 3 hours, 12 minutes and 29 seconds since Boss Ke reached level 50. Now I declare, Boss Ke has successfully advanced again! Congratulations, Boss Ke! There were cheers in the various leveling areas. Su Yus successful promotion was even more exciting than their own promotions! In Su Yus Mage Tower in Aphi city. Boom! Along with a muffled noise, Su Yus clothes, unable to withstand the pressure, were all torn apart by the blast of magic power. When he advanced to the third rank five days ago, his clothes had already been ripped open by the magic power surge. This time, the magic power fluctuation of the breakthrough was even greater, causing all his equipment, except for the two legendary items, to be completely destroyed as their durability hit zero. He was left stark naked. Ah! Upon seeing this, little loli Kathy immediately covered her eyes, turned her head away, and her little face turned beet red. Su Yu also blushed. Luckily, he was facing away from the little loli. If he had been facing her the consequences wouldve been unthinkable. He quickly pulled out a spare robe from his Space Ring and put it on, feeling a bit more secure. After advancing to the fourth rank, Su Yus current strength is close to that of his past life. In his previous life, Su Yu was a fourth-rank mage at level 64, but that was the result of six months of effort. In this life, it has taken him just over a month. Once he learns all the skills and collects a full set of fourth-rank equipment, his strength will even exceed that of his past life due to the large number of legendary skills and legendary equipment. This stirred quite a few sentiments in Su Yu. After his promotion, as was his habit, Su Yu first checked his attribute panel. His attribute panel now reads: Character: [Nemesis] Level: lv60 Profession: Mage Bloodline: [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Attributes: Strength: 202, Agility: 224, Intelligence: 410, Constitution: 186, Luck: 10 Spell Strength: 510 Hit Points: 53045 Mana Points: 75450 Defense: 236 Spell Critical Hit Rate: 15% Speed: 10 Experience Points: 1356/210000 Fortune: 4614784698 spiritual energy coins Equipment: [Naya Hourglass (Golden Legend)], [Advanced Scholars Badge (Golden Legend)], [Noblemans Lightweight Robe (Common)] Skills: [Magic Missile (Rank 0)], [Ice Arrow (Rank 0)] [Phoenixs Flame (Rank 2)]. Su Yus attributes have spanned many versions. When he was at the first rank, his HP was only a few hundred points, but now his bare HP is as high as 50,000! His speed has reached 10 points, the speed at which he can walk is faster than a normal person can run at full speed. Most notable of course, is the spiritual energy coins. Burning materials to increase strength is very fast, but the resources consumed are unimaginable. From second rank to fourth rank, he burned monster materials worth more than 60 million spiritual energy coins. The remaining two billion plus of monster material is either in the territory warehouse or in the warehouses of the relevant departments. However, according to Su Yus estimates, if all the spiritual energy coins are converted into monster materials and burned, combined with the high-ranking materials obtained from the princess and Tina, it will probably be enough to burn him close to the peak of the sixth rank. At that time, all his spiritual energy coins will be completely burned up, and he will have to find ways to make more money. Now that he has successfully promoted, Su Yu decided not to continue burning materials to enhance his level. The third stage of the main plot is now open, it would be better to complete all the tasks from the third stage first! Seeing Su Yu got dressed, little loli Kathy turned her pitiful face and asked, Lord, you wont continue to practice, will you? In the past week, Kathy has been in charge of transporting, sorting, and throwing the materials into the mana pool as requested by Su Yu, without any rest at all. Even though she is a fourth-rank mage, she is exhausted and doesnt want to continue burning materials. Su Yu walked to Kathys side, gently rubbed her head, No need for now, Ill be going away for a while Kathy, thank you for your hard work during this time! No hardship. Kathy smiled, Lord, you have saved us, me and my father, from worrying about livelihood, and endowed us with such formidable power, I cant be thankful enough, how could I feel it hard? Very good, Su Yu nodded satisfactorily: Then how about we burn materials for another month before I leave. Kathys smile froze on her face. Just kidding, Su Yu rubbed Kathys head again, Im leaving now. Kathy, go to Swift and collect 100,000 spiritual energy coins as a reward for your hard work. 100,000?! Kathy was taken aback, Isnt that too much? Not at all, you deserve it, Su Yu smiled. After bidding farewell to Kathy, Su Yu summoned Dima and headed to the teleportation formation in the city center. After he advanced to the fourth rank, in fact, his speed was now much faster than Dimas, he could even fly in the sky for a short period. But considering Dimas days are limited, he might not see it after he advances to the fifth rank, and since he doesnt have much of a time constraint now, Su Yu decided to ride Dima a bit more. Walking down the citys main street, players along the way saw his figure, their eyes lit up and they all greeted him. Su Yu also waved back at the players. Dima trotted forward and finally stepped onto the teleportation formation leading to Orleans City. Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: 255, this is unfortunate touch _1 Chapter 255: 255, this is unfortunate touch _1 Translator: 549690339 For Su Yu, the seven and a half days he spent burning materials equate to almost three months in the game time. During these three months, Princess Alyssa had led the remaining army of 300,000 from Forest City to Orleans City and built many military defense facilities and fortresses based on Orleans City as a foundation. It was effortless for the Kalets rebels to capture Forest City. By now, the rebels have entirely occupied 71.4% of the Empires land. But the rebels did not stop. After two weeks of rest and adjustment, their 700,000-strong army marched south with a grandiose plan to annihilate the royal remnants in one fell swoop, unifying the entire Empire. When Su Yu arrived in Orleans City, the rebel vanguard had already made it to the citys outskirts, and the rest of the rebel army was less than 30 kilometers away. The Empire was truly at a life and death moment now. Su Yu, riding on Dima, moved quickly on the wide streets of Orleans City. Dima was as spry as ever, running energetically even powerful horses on the street were no match for her. However, the mood of Orleans Citys residents was the polar opposite of Dimas vitality. Everyone on the street wore a heavy face, the atmosphere incredibly oppressive. Not long ago, Princess Alyssa led her army to Orleans City. The moment she entered the city gate, the princess implemented policies to increase taxes on the nobility and lower them for common people. She considerably reduced the financial threshold for entrance into the [Warrior Academy] and [Magic Academy], so children from regular families with outstanding abilities could receive a significant tilt in educational resources and a chance to become high-ranking fighters. These policies by the princess symbolized a phased victory for the masses demonstrations, and the whole of Orleans City was filled with joy at the time. Alyssa quickly gained the support of the people. But the brief joy was just a fleeting reprieve. Now, with Kalets rebel army at the city gates, under the threat of life and death, the city was filled with a solemn atmosphere, exactly like the expression of the residents when Goldfinch city was about to be captured. After observing the overall atmosphere of Orleans City, Su Yu shifted his attention back to himself. He began thinking about how he should plan for his next move. After some time of thinking and analyzing, he summarized the three main things he needed to focus on next: First, consolidate his own strength, establish a solid foundation; Second, secure a set of fourth-rank gear for temporary transition; Third, figure out a way to get all the skill books of the third and fourth rank from his profession. About the first point to establish a firm foundation. Although Prime Minister Cao Cao had provided him with a large number of medicated baths to consolidate his strength, it was still inadequate for Su Yu, who had terrifyingly advanced across two large realms in seven days. Su Yu planned to apply to Tina to enter the [Advanced Secret Realm] under the Unicorn Trial Field to thoroughly consolidate his foundation; As for the second point about equipment C The levels of the main questline reward equipment would match that of the player who completed the quest, so he didnt need to intentionally collect them, as hed obtain a full set of equipment naturally by completing tasks. Now, on the last point about skill books. Su Yu has already collected all second-rank skill books now. All of them were rewards from two main quest lines. The second-rank skills for the Mage profession total twelve, they are: Fire System [Sequential Fireball (Ordinary)], [Phoenixs Flame (Excellent)], [Flamestrike Skill (Epic)]; Water system [Ice Lance (Ordinary)], [Summon Water Elemental (Excellent)], [Ice Barrier (Epic)]; Lightning system [Lightning Blast (Ordinary)], [Thunderstorm (Excellent)], [Sky Thunder (Epic)]; Earth System [Group Earth Spike Thrust (Ordinary)], [Summon Diamond Elemental (Excellent)], [Earthquake Skill (Epic)]. With all second-rank skills collected, he now has none of the third-rank skill books, and only one fourth-rank skill book gifted by a player, [Dragon Breath Scroll]. He hopes that future main storylines will provide more skill scroll rewards! As Su Yu was pondering, Dima had already brought him to the entrance of the princesss palace. Whinny~ Dima turned her head and snorted softly at Su Yu, indicating that they had arrived at their destination. Oh Thanks, Dima. Su Yu gently stroked Dimas neck as he jumped down from her back and put her back into the horse medallion. At the entrance of the palace, Royal Guard Keledron of the Princess had been waiting here for a long time. Keledrons armor was a bit worn out, there were still some charred marks on his arms and thighs, and his facial expression had also become a lot more haggard. Upon seeing Su Yu, he placed his left hand on his chest and bowed respectfully towards Su Yu, Master Nemesis, Her Highness the Princess was aware that you would be coming these few days, so she instructed me to wait here to welcome you. Ill lead you in now. Alright, lead the way. Su Yu let out a sigh and followed him. Keledrons fate was also very bumpy. During the Princess quest line 1-5, Su Yu even helped him send a message to his family in Forest City. However, his family didnt survive the great disaster in Forest City. His parents, wife, most of his children all died in that calamity, only his six-year-old son has survived, his life could be considered extremely bitter. But in the context of war, no one is fortunate. Su Yu didnt say anything, he just followed Keledron and kept moving forward. Ding, your main plot has been updated, [Goldfinch Empire (51/100)]. Task requirement: Meet with [Princess Alyssa] and [Tina Garcia], and participate in the pre-war discussion meeting. Task reward: 10000 experience points. Seeing this task reward, Su Yu couldnt help but remember the [Experience Crystal Stone] in his backpack. Because there were many large-scale battles in the second phase of Tinas quest line, he had accumulated a great amount of experience points in his crystal stone. The current properties of the crystal stone are: [Experience Crystal Stone (Special Item)]. Current experience storage: 50.246 million. Good gracious! If the experience points in the crystalline stone could be used, he is more than capable of advancing to the fifth order! But then again, considering the size of the crystal stone, just how large is its volume? Thinking of this, Su Yu directly summoned the crystal stone. After the summoning was successful, he immediately felt a heaviness in his palm. A completely transparent cubic crystal with a side length of 30 centimeters appeared in his hand. Upon seeing this crystal, Su Yu was taken aback! He remembered that when the crystal first accumulated ten thousand experience points, it was only the size of an apple. Now that the experience storage volume has increased 5000 times, the volume of the crystal stone has also increased 5000 times in size! It is even larger than a basketball! Keledron noticed the movement behind him, turned his head and looked towards Su Yu. Upon seeing the large transparent crystal in Su Yus hand, he couldnt help asking: Master Nemesis, this stone is quite beautiful, where did you get it? After speaking, Keledron reached out towards the crystal stone, wanting to feel the texture of this transparent stone. No! No! No! Su Yu got a fright and immediately put the crystal back into his backpack: You cant touch this, it will affect the Feng Shui of this place. The experience points of the crystal stone can be used by any player or NPC. If Keledron accidentally makes use of it, Su Yu would be devastated. Cant touch? Feng Shui? Keledron was confused, where did these words come from? Enough with all that, you better lead the way. Su Yu urged. Alright. Keledron shook his head and continued to lead Su Yu towards the inner part of the palace. Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: 256. The Princess and Tina, Template Potion (Additional 2/3)_1 Chapter 256: 256. The Princess and Tina, Template Potion (Additional 2/3)_1 Translator: 549690339 Guided by Keerderon, Su Yu arrived at the grand hall of the Princess House. A significant meeting was being held inside the hall. Princess Alyssa sat on the throne, her gaze stern as she looked at the ministers below. Below the throne, ministers of all ranks and senior officers had all gathered. Tina, clad in a golden silk armor, was also standing in the front row of the crowd. Upon Su Yus arrival, Alyssas eyes lit up. However, she did not halt the meeting but continued discussing military and policy-related issues with the ministers. Tina also sensed Su Yus arrival through the aura around him, and she was slightly excited. However, she also didnt impulsively approach Su Yu but prioritized the meeting above all. Su Yu was not in a hurry either, he stood at the back of the crowd and listened patiently. The meeting lasted for another 10 minutes. After the meeting ended, the ministers and officers filed out of the grand hall. A hint of warmth appeared in Alyssas eyes as she smiled at Su Yu: Nemesis, you are here! Hmm, I am here. Su Yu also smiled and bowed to the princess. But by this time, Tina could no longer suppress her growing excitement. She strode over to Su Yu, threw herself into his arms: Nemesis, youre finally back! We havent seen each other for three months! Tina held Su Yu tightly, her eyes glistening. Yes, its been three months. Did you miss me during this time? Su Yu gently patted Tinas back. Hmm. Tina blushed and nodded, then buried her face in Su Yus embrace. The ministers and senior officers who had not yet left the hall saw this and cast sidelong glances at Su Yu and Tina. In the military, Tina was a strict, fast-acting model. She always put on a stern face, she would not hesitate to punish anyone who made mistakes during command, and had earned the nickname cold-blooded female warrior. Yet, the cold-blooded female warrior had such a girlish side to her, what a surprise to everyone. However, they dared not look on for too long, after a brief glance, they swiftly shut the doors and exited the hall. If they attracted Tinas attention, she might assign them dangerous combat tasks next time, which would spell the end for them! Alyssa frowned upon seeing Tinas behavior, Tina, mind your image, everyone is watching! Alyssa greatly appreciated Tinas military command skills and had recently appointed her as the Empires Marshal, in charge of the command and dispatch of the war against the rebels. But she did not approve of Tina when it came to Nemesis. Alyssa had tried to dissuade Tina from pursuing Nemesis in private. Unexpectedly, Tina was very determined and did not back down! If Tina didnt back down, Alyssa naturally wouldnt either. With no other choice, the two had to compromise and temporarily set aside their dispute, putting the nations affairs first. Now, Tina had suddenly thrown herself into Su Yus arms, completely defying their agreement to put the dispute aside, and naturally, Alyssa had to strongly condemn this behavior. Tina knew she might have gone a bit overboard, so she stepped back from Su Yus embrace and apologized to Alyssa, My apologies, Your Highness. Nemesis is my best friend, so I couldnt help myself. Tina, we must prioritize our nations affairs, not focus solely on Nemesis, said Alyssa. However, at this moment, she noticed the fluctuations in Su Yus aura, she was suddenly taken aback: Nemesis, youve actually reached the fourth level? Advancing two levels in just three months? Hearing Alyssas words, Tina also sensed Su Yus power. After detecting Su Yus true strength, she poked Su Yus chest muscles with her finger, exclaiming, Its true! Nemesis, how did you level up so fast? You are almost catching up with me! Su Yu responded with a smile, Ive been diligently practicing these past three months, so leveling up quickly is expected. No, it is not normal, Tina shook her head with a smile. Unless you have as strong a talent for cultivation as me. I do have a strong talent for cultivation! I just havent shown it before, Su Yu shamelessly claimed. Nevertheless, with your rapid advancement, your foundation must be unstable, right? Tina probed, Do you want me to open up access to the Advanced Secret Realm for you, to solidify your foundation? Hmm, I was thinking something along those lines. Thanks for your help! Su Yu thanked. Nothing like my Tina, always understanding! No need for thanks, were friends! Tina smiled. At this moment, Alyssa descended from her throne and approached Su Yu, Nemesis, if you want to solidify your foundation, I can give you some Root potions from the national treasury. Root potion?!!!!!! Are you sure? Su Yu was overjoyed. The Root potion was world-renowned in the previous world! It also had another name, the Elite template potion. Ordinary players only had the standard template, with bare attributes comparable to normal monsters of the same level. But if a player drank five Root potions, their template would change to an Elite template, causing their health points to explode fivefold, and other attributes would also increase significantly, becoming similar to Elite Monsters. Calling it a divine potion wasnt an overstatement! Alyssa meant solidifying the foundation was but a trifling positive effect of the Root potion. Good old Alyssa so good to me! Seeing Alyssas face, all Su Yu wanted to do was rush forward and kiss her hard! But considering Alyssa was not even 15 years old, he had to abandon that idea. Alyssa, seeing Su Yu focusing his gaze on her, stole a triumphant glance at Tina. It seemed she had found a way to beat Tina! However, she would not just give Su Yu the potion for free because if it was given freely, Su Yu wouldnt cherish it. So, she said, A Root potion is a precious potion indeed, Nemesis. I wont give it to you for free. But if you can use your advantage as an interdimensional adventurer to help me gather important intelligence from the rebels base camp, I will give you the potion. After Alyssa spoke, Su Yu received a notice from the game: Ding, your main quest has been updated. Goldfinch Empire (51/100) Task requirement: Infiltrate the rebels base camp, gather critical intelligence according to Princess Alyssas needs. Task reward: Root potion x1. Sure, Ill make sure to complete the task quickly! Su Yu said solemnly. But Su Yu wasnt in a hurry to start the task right away. He took this opportunity to understand the general situation of both sides in the war. So, he asked, By the way, Your Highness, what is the current situation of the war? Alyssa thought for a moment and then replied, The war situation is still grim. But it has improved a lot compared to when things were at their worst. Hearing this, the princess turned to look at Tina, We must thank Tina for that. Relying on her excellent command, we have been victorious in many battles against the rebels, outnumbered multiple times. This has slightly improved the situation, but alas When she reached this point, Alyssa sighed deeply. Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: 257, Spy on intelligence_1 Chapter 257: 257, Spy on intelligence_1 Translator: 549690339 Any difficulties that I can help with? Su Yu asked softly. Alyssa ran a hand through her hair with a haggard look, Not particularly difficult, just that there are now 300,000 troops gathered in the city, greatly exceeding the capacity of Orleans City. Food, arms, and supplies in every aspect have become scarce But let it be, Nemesis. Lets talk in detail after you gather the intel. Alright, Su Yu nodded. But you also need to take better care of yourself and not let the stress get the better of your health before the war even begins. Dont worry, I know what Im doing. Alyssa forced a smile. She then drew a brand new brown sheepskin scroll from the Space Ring on her index finger. As she unrolled it, a plan of a camp was revealed, with several marked with tiny red dots. Alyssa looked at Su Yu and solemnly said, This is the map of the rebel camp, drawn by a risk-taker from another world known as Cang Shan You Jing. I marked some important locations on the map with red dots. Try to investigate these places, it should yield quite a bit. No problem, Su Yu took the map from Alyssa. Is there anything else? he asked. If not, Ill start right away. Alyssa shook her head indicating no other instructions. Then Ill take my leave, Tina, Princess! Su Yu waved goodbye to both women. Nemesis, let me escort you, Tina suddenly proposed. Ugh, Alyssa coughed a couple of times, and her face fell, Tina, we have serious matters to discuss. Come with me to the meeting room at the back. Without waiting for Tinas response, she advanced towards the back of the great hall. Tina had no choice but to agree. She glanced at Su Yu, pulled out a pale gold badge from her pocket, and stuffed it into his hand. As for you, Nemesis, I have to go. This badge represents my identity. Give it to Fiona, and she will activate the teleport formation to the [Advanced Secret Area] for you. Thank you Tina! Upon leaving the Princess House, Su Yu exhaled deeply. He could see that both Alyssa and Tina had feelings for him, even to the point of jealousy. But in all honesty, he did not harbor romantic feelings for either of them and simply regarded them as friends. Now, with the crisis on the Blue Star and the need to improve his strength on his mind, he didnt have the time or energy for a romantic relationship with either of them. I must find the opportunity to explain my feelings to them. I dont need women. Women will only slow down my spellcasting speed. Su Yu thought to himself as he mounted Dima and rode away gradually. After Su Yus departure, inside the meeting room at the back of the hall, Alyssa sat at the head of the table, looking sternly at Tina. Tina, we agreed on putting our differences aside when it comes to Nemesis. Why did you break our agreement? she asked. I just couldnt help it, Tina said, a little embarrassed. Okay, The princess waved her hand, Let me emphasize again: before we defeat the rebels, we must concentrate on the war and not be distracted by Nemesis. After the war, we will compete for Nemesis fairly. Fine, Tina sighed resignedly. Alyssa shook her head and changed the subject. By the way, Tina, how are the new weapons from Nemesiss territory? she asked. The ones brought by Veena Blackgold? Tina set her thoughts on Nemesis aside temporarily. Yes, those, Alyssa confirmed. Well , Tina tapped her chin with her right index finger in thought and began, There are a total of 50 barrel rifled cannons in this batch of weapons. Together with the ones in our warehouse, we now have 300 barrel rifled cannons that can be very useful. Moreover, the latest firearms developed in Nemesiss territory have been mass-produced. This time, 100 barrel rifled guns, 70 shotguns, and 15 Gatling machine guns have been sent. I plan to use these weapons at the most crucial moment of the war. Alright, Alyssa rubbed her aching temples, As long as you have got the battlefield in control, I will not interfere. It seems like the only thing we need to seriously tackle right now is the problem of resource shortage. But we can leave this to Nemesis The scene cuts back to Su Yus point of view. After leaving the Princess House, he hurriedly sets off on his mission. But as he infiltrated the rebel camp and began stealing intel from the locations marked with red dots on the map, he realized that the mission was quite simple. These missions were designed for players at stage one, and Su Yu, who was at stage four, was still several hundreds of times stronger than an ordinary stage one player even without his gear. Furthermore, he had the Invisibility Skill that would last for more than an hour, so he easily investigated several rooms marked with red dots and got several task items such as the [Sixth Armys Operation Order], [Night Hawk Plan], [Strategic Operation of The Athlante Command Room], and so on. After obtaining the task items, Su Yu didnt linger and returned to his territory directly with the Hearthstone, then he went to Orleans City through the teleport formation of the territory. In the Princess House of Orleans City. Nemesis, you did a great job! You got the intel so quickly! Alyssa was pleased as she skimmed through the task items Su Yu handed her. It was nothing, Su Yu replied. Alyssa placed the task items into her Space Ring, came down from the throne, and handed the Root Potion to him with utmost seriousness, Here, Nemesis, you deserve this! Thank you, Princess! Su Yu took it with a bow and quickly checked its attributes. [Root Potion (Consumable)] Effect of use: After drinking, your basic attributes will permanently increase slightly. Note: If you drink 5 bottles at once, your in-game character will upgrade to [Elite]. So, Princess, what should I do next? Su Yu was eager to get his hands on the next four bottles of Root Potion. Alyssa pondered, then said, I need you to deliver a letter to the Lord of Pearl City for me, and also solve some supply shortages for our army. Just as the princess finished her sentence, Su Yu received a game notification: Ding, your main storyline has been updated to [Goldfinch Empire (52-55)]. Task: Recruit 20,000 players, deliver Princess Alyssas letter to the mayor of Pearl City, Michelle Dreyk, and bring back a large amount of supplies prepared by Michelle Dreyk. Task Reward: 1-4 bottles of [Root Potion]. The exact number of rewards depends on the task completion rate. Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: 258, Pearl City lord Michelle_1 Chapter 258: 258, Pearl City lord Michelle_1 Translator: 549690339 The main backdrop to the three-ring main story is that Orleans City can no longer support the consumption of 300,000 soldiers, acutely lacking in military supplies, food, and other resources. The only place that can provide supplies is Pearl City, located in the southeast of the Empire. But the land route between Orleans City and Pearl City is now blocked off by rebel forces, and the path by water is impeded by the mixed-warters of the Lai Yin Empire and the Wind Chime Empire. The cost of using the teleportation array is excessively high. In despair, the task of transporting supplies fell upon the players. After all, players are cheap labor, and the NPCs have found that if there is anything that need be done, the players are willing to help for a bit of a reward, thus the NPCs prefer to have the players help. Su Yu called out in the guild channel and chat president, quickly gathering two thousand people. Snow Leopard was absent, but The Range is The Truth and Red-Eyed Black Dragon came. Su Yu handed the management of the players to these two. Everyone then used the player-specific teleportation array to teleport directly to Pearl City. Upon arriving in Pearl City, everyone promptly mounted up and, with Su Yu in the lead, proceeded to the city lords manor in Pearl City in a grand manner. At the entrance to the city lords manor, Su Yu let everyone wait at the door, and went themselves to meet the city lord. Pearl City is undoubtedly the richest city in the entire Empire, with the interior decoration of the city lords residence being very luxurious. Walking in, there were sculptures made by the dwarf masters, magical fountains made by the elf craftsmen, Pandamen landscape calligraphy and paintings were everywhere in sight. Compared to the lord of Orleans City, Claude, it was like night and day. Following the guard, Su Yu made his/her way deep into the city lords residence. Inside the meeting room at the very depth, Su Yu met the city lord of Pearl CityMichelle Drank. Michelle Drank is a half-elf lady, over eight hundred years old, but she still maintains the appearance of an eighteen-year-old girl, and her different pointed ears prove her half-elf identity. Su Yu had met with Michelle a few times before. Back in Forest City, Su Yu had helped Xi Fan to send letters to Michelle. Michelle was present during the time when Xi Fan seized power and murdered the king, so they can be considered as being quite familiar with each other. Of course, Michelle knows Su Yus position in the princesss mind, and this person could potentially become Prince in the future! So upon seeing Su Yu, she enthusiastically said, Your Excellency Nemesis, may I ask the purpose of your visit? Is it the princesss decision? Correct, the Princess asked me to deliver a letter to you. Su Yu answered, taking out the princesss handwritten letter from their backpack and handing it to Michelle. A letter from the princess? Michelle took the envelope, used a special spell to unlock the magic seal, and started reading the contents of the letter. But as she browsed the letter, the smile on her face quickly disappeared, replaced by a particularly serious look. Su Yu took a sip of the tea, curiously asking, Lady Michelle, can you tell me the content of the letter? That Michelle glanced at Su Yu. After a short thought, she nodded her head: If it was someone else, I definitely wouldnt tell them, but you based on yours and the princesss relationship, telling you is okay. Michelle scanned around cautiously with her mental strength, and when she was sure no one was there, she said: The first half of the letter is about the transportation of supplies. The princess asked me to give the prepared supplies to you adventurers and for you to bring them back to Orleans City. Su Yu nodded: What about the second half? The second half is confidential. Michelle moved closer to Su Yus ear and lowered her voice: The princess plans to fight decisively with the rebels! A decisive battle? Yes, the princess plans to rely on the defense of Orleans City to fight decisively with the rebels and try to wipe out the high-ranking rebels and most of the rebels armies in one battle, thereby defeating the rebels. This Su Yu touched his chin and fell into deep thought. Michelle continued: For this decisive battle, the princess asked me to go to the Elf Kingdom and invite the Regent King. The Regent King is a high-ranking Great Druid. With him, we can crush the rebels in terms of the strength of high-ranking combatants. Elf Regent King?! Su Yu was shocked: Arent the elves not allowed to interfere in human internal affairs? The Pandamen have an old saying, its one thing now and another later. Michelle shook her finger nonchalantly: The rules are all set by people. Now that the Empire is on the verge of destruction, will we still care about these rules? That makes sense. Su Yu was relieved. Michelle smiled: Moreover, the Lord Guardian has a treasure of the elf race The Eternal Crown. The princess promised the Regent King that if they join the war, the crown will be returned to them. I think there is a very high chance that the Regent King will take part in this war. Nemesis, Im telling you all of this but you cannot tell anyone else! Dont worry, I promise I wont tell anyone else. Su Yu responded quickly. Thats good. Michelle stood up: Now I will take you to the warehouse in the south of the city to acquire these supplies, so that you can deliver the supplies back to Orleans City as soon as possible. We wouldnt want the princess to worry. Alright. Su Yu replied while standing up as well. Three minutes later, Su Yu riding Dima, and Michelle on a white pure-bred horse, laughing and leaving the city lords manor together. On the surface, Su Yu was laughing and chatting with Michelle, but in his heart, he was constantly thinking about the matter she had just shared. He didnt quite understand why Michelle chose to share such important secret information with him? If what Michelle said is true, this matter would likely determine the outcome of the entire war! Is it appropriate to disclose something this confidential to him? Even though he has a unique relationship with the princess, with knowledge of a secret of this magnitude, the risk of leak increases. Somethings not right, somethings definitely off. Su Yu pondered in his mind, but he couldnt quite put the finger on what exactly was wrong. The players at the entrance of the City Lords residence greeted Su Yu as he rode out. Boss Ke, youre finally out! It was so quick? Wow, such a beautiful half-elf! Prince Ke, you actually flirt with other women behind the princess? I dont care, I have screenshots, this is evidence of Boss Kes infidelity! Su Yu waved and ignored the players comments: Everyone, mount up. The supplies are in the warehouse in the south of the city, we will follow the city lord over there. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the players finally realized that this young and beautiful half-elf was the city lord of Pearl City. But the purebred horse and Dima were quickly out of sight, and the players hurriedly summoned their mounts to catch up. In a large warehouse in the south of the city, Michelle prepared supplies for Orleans City. There were wooden boxes of 1-2 cubic meters stored all over the warehouse, containing food, weapons, armor, daily necessities, and other supplies. After entering the warehouse, Michelle smiled at Su Yu: Nemesis, these twenty thousand wooden boxes are all the supplies Orleans City needs. So Im leaving this all up to you! Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: 259, Pearl City Lord, Traitor?_1 Chapter 259: 259, Pearl City Lord, Traitor?_1 Translator: 549690339 Hearing Michelles words, the players stepped forward to take the wooden boxes. [The range is the truth], or Mr. Li, was at the forefront of the crowd. With his robust constitution at level 26, he effortlessly lifted a large wooden box nearly two cubic meters in size. The box should be filled with food, as the musty smell of wheat could be faintly detected through the gaps in the wooden panels. However, carrying such a big box would undoubtedly hinder movement, so Mr. Li attempted to put it into his backpack. With a light push, the wooden box easily fit into the backpack, occupying only one slot. [Strategic Supplies Box (Quest Item)] Item Description: A wooden box filled with various military supplies. Hand the box over to the Quartermaster [Ockland] at Orleans Citys General Defense Headquarters, coordinates (114, 514), to receive a generous reward. Note: The box is very heavy; players carrying the box will be affected by the [Overburdened] negative effect. Mr. Li glanced at his status bar and indeed noticed a new negative status. [Overburdened]: Your movement speed is decreased by 30%, riding speed is decreased by 15%, and you are unable to use the teleportation array. Duration N/A. Seeing this status effect, Mr. Li immediately understood. They were unable to use the teleportation array while carrying the boxes. In other words, they had to ride their mounts through the obstacles set up by the rebels to get back to Orleans City, right? Could a player carry more than one box at a time? Mr. Li decided to try and reached for another box nearby. However, he soon received a game prompt: You cannot carry more military supply boxes. The attempt failed. Mr. Li stepped aside and made room for the other players to take boxes. Meanwhile, he addressed Su Yu, who was standing at the back of the crowd: Boss Ke, after we take the boxes, we cant use the teleportation array to return. We must travel by land. I thought of that already. Su Yu shrugged, If we could use the teleportation array, this quest would be too simple. This is a triple-mainline quest after all. How could they let us complete it so easily? Additionally, the reward for this triple-mainline quest was quite generous. Su Yu was awarded a divine potion C [Root Potion]; players were rewarded 15,000 experience points, 200 spiritual energy coins, and a pet egg of random quality. If the quest could be completed simply by using a teleportation array, it certainly wouldnt offer such a high reward. Mr. Li just nodded and didnt say anything, standing at the edge of the crowd and pondering over the quest. On their journey back to Orleans City with the quest items, they were bound to encounter ambushes from the rebels. What should they do to ensure they brought back as many supplies as possible? There were 20,000 boxes stored in the warehouse, just enough for one per player. Once the players had cleared out the warehouse, Su Yu said goodbye to Michelle who was standing nearby: Then, Madam City Lord, we will depart now. Goodbye, Nemesis. Dont forget to come and visit Pearl City if you get the chance! Michelle said goodbye to Su Yu with a smile. Of course, sure thing! Su Yu mounted his steed, leading the steamrolling mass of players towards the West City Gate. However, as the group proceeded, Su Yu frowned, sensing that something seemed off! He was growing increasingly suspicious of Michelle, the City Lord. Su Yu had to make frequent trips to Pearl City during his process of establishing territory, and he had interacted with many merchants in Pearl City. He knew very well that the businesspeople in Pearl City had very strong merchant habits. Normally, for a transaction involving 20,000 boxes of supplies from Orleans City, all worth over 100 million in total, they would surely count the items carefully and write out a detailed invoice to be handed over to the princess. Although he didnt know whether the princess had paid a deposit, for such a large transaction, the merchants would definitely ask him to confirm the timeline for the final payment and thoroughly verify it before letting him go. But now there was none of that. Michelle hadnt discussed money, did not count the goods, and showed no concern about the final payment; this was not in line with Pearl Citys usual style at all! This deepened Su Yus suspicion. While pondering, Su Yu led the group on Dima at the forefront. Seeing Su Yu frowning in thought, Mr. Li, riding a [Red Raptor] mount beside him, laughed and asked, Boss Ke, are you also thinking about how to complete the quest? No. Su Yu replied. Mr. Li almost fell off his mount in surprise: Then what are you thinking about? Surely youre not pondering over what to have for lunch? Of course not. Su Yu twitched his lips, Im thinking about the City Lord of Pearl City Su Yu had great trust in Mr. Li. He did not hide anything and told him about his meeting with Michelle, the conversation between them, and anything amiss. After listening to Su Yus recount, Mr. Li stroked his chin and said, I see. Indeed, its not easy to make a judgement on this matter, as we currently have too little information. These meager pieces of evidence are not enough to determine whether the City Lord of Pearl City has a problem. However Mr. Lis voice trailed off, But this should be easy for you to solve, Boss Ke. Hmm? What do you mean? Su Yu was puzzled. Mr. Li looked around and then lowered his voice, Boss Ke, dont you have the ability to foresee the future? Su Yu: Uh .. Mr. Li: Just predict the future and see if the City Lord of Pearl City is still Michelle after the first expansion pack. Wouldnt that work? If she is still the City Lord by then, then she definitely did not betray the princess; On the other hand, if she is not the City Lord, either she betrayed the princess, or she died on the battlefield. The likelihood of someone of her level dying on the battlefield is very low, so she is highly likely to have betrayed the princess. Right! Why didnt I think of that? Su Yu smacked his thigh, eyes shining brightly. Although Mr. Lis method did not offer 100% certainty, it was still beneficial as reference! Su Yu quickly recalled Pearl Citys condition in his past life. The City Lord of Pearl City in his past life was not Michelle Drank, nor was it an heir of the Drank family, but rather a member of the Royal Family named Ralpha Goldfinch. Su Yu had a deep impression of Lord Ralpha. He often posed as a wandering bard and sang in various pubs. Because of his handsome looks, he had ambiguous relationships with many women, and once was caught in a compromising position by his wife and chased naked abound the streets Since Lord Ralpha was a member of the Royal Family, it meant that Pearl City fell under direct control of the Royal Family after the first expansion pack. The Drank family had lost their main base, so it seemed very likely that Michelle was a traitor! Thoughtfully stroking his chin, Su Yu realized that he would have to explain this situation clearly to Alyssa as soon as they returned to Orleans City! Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: 260, This is too much of a bug, right! _1 Chapter 260: 260, This is too much of a bug, right! _1 Translator: 549690339 Thanks a lot, Mr. Li! Without your reminder, I wouldnt have thought of this. Su Yu expressed his gratitude. No problem, no problem. Mr. Li waved his hand with a smile, Since the issue has been resolved, shall we discuss the following task? Sure, any good ideas? Su Yu asked. I think Mr. Li pondered while speaking, we better scatter and each do our part to transfer the supplies back since the enemy side has many more players than we do. Quite a number of players from Mr. Lis [Related Department] guild have joined the rebel side. Based on these players messages posted on the guild channel, the rebels have recruited a total of 30,000 players, which is 50% more than their side. Mr. Li copied down the related information from the guild channel and forwarded it to Su Yu. Then he said, Despite our side having superior equipment, there are a total of 30,000 players on the rebel side. Add some regular forces who join the mission, I think we better scatter and avoid direct confrontation. The more scattered we are, the harder it is for the enemy to capture us all at once, thus, we could deliver more supplies back. Su Yu read over the private chat info sent by Mr. Li and nodded, Scattering is indeed a good idea, but Mr. Li, I dont intend to adopt it. I plan that all players get together and go all the way through as one! The scatter tactic Mr. Li proposed is indeed a good idea, but it has a major flaw C the task completion rate certainly wont be very high, it might barely reach passable. With a low task completion rate, Su Yu wont be able to get all four bottles of the [Root Potion], which is something he couldnt tolerate. In order to get all the potions, he must bring out some of his real trump cards! All players acting as a united front?! Mr. Li widened his eyes, his voice rising eight octaves: Are you insane? There are 30,000 players on the other side! Plus, some regular forces. We would definitely be annihilated in a head-on charge! No worries, I got our back. Su Yu confidently smiled. You? Mr. Li looked Su Yu up and down: Well, Boss Ke, I admit youre very powerful and a level four gamer. But do you really think you can make up for the gap of 10,000 players and some regular forces? Mr. Li was suddenly worried, could it be that Boss Ke was overly confident because things have been going too smoothly since he started this game? However, Su Yu was filled with confidence: Dont worry! The regular forces dispatched by the rebels definitely wont have any level five or above players, and the chance of level four appearing is also very low, probably only two or so. As long as the rebels dont have too many over level four, we will surely win! But theres only you whos level four, as the old saying goes one fist is not invincible Who said Im the only level four? Su Yu countered. Then he opened the private chat and sent a message to Swift. Ten minutes later, at the entrance of Pearl Citys West City Gate, a blue [Teleportation Portal] suddenly appeared. Immediately, little loli Kathy, and her father Moke, came out from the portal. Not only Kathy and Moke, a dozen or more figures also stepped out the portal. Everyone was a level four gamer! Honorable lord! These over dozen level four gamers kneeled on one knee and bowed to Su Yu simultaneously. These gamers are talents from Su Yus territory, including Kathy and his daughter, totaling thirteen rare quality talents, and two epic quality talents. Most of these talents were obtained by little loli Sky Dragon at the [Tavern], and some were forcefully upgraded to rare quality by Su Yu using the [Glory of the City Defender] ornament. After Su Yus territory got promoted to [City], the highest level of talents in the territory can be leveled up to four. They have been fighting in the wilderness, so Mr. Li didnt know about their existence. Seeing a row of strong men who bowed down to Su Yu, feeling the terrifying energy fluctuations emanated from those strong men, all players, including Mr. Li, were shocked. Holy cow! This is so cool! A row of level four gamers! a player named [Tsukihime is My Wife] exclaimed. Boss Ke, can the talents from your territory also participate in this task? another player named [Horse Girl] asked. Su Yu smiled and answered: Of course, the talents in player territories are also a part of player strengths. If it werent for the restriction that Kathys portal cant teleport that many people, I could even bring the troops from my territory over here! This Isnt this too disruptive for the game balance? Mr. Li looked at the more than dozen level four gamers and didnt know what to say. Red-Eyed Black Dragon added, Disruptive for game balance? This is simply a bug! Boss Kes team could probably defeat tens of thousands of players. Really feel sorry for the rebels, running into such a huge boss like Boss Ke. Su Yu just smiled. Actually, what Red-Eyed Black Dragon said was correct. Su Yu leading such a team of level four talents to participate in a task is equivalent to a bug. This situation was not supposed to happen. Usually, gamers will only get their territories after the second expansion pack. (Su Yu got that Unicorn ornament from Tina, because he completed the task with a very high score and reached a high degree of favorability, normal gamers wont get this high-value reward.) And for gamers, building their territories to a [City] stage will possibly be done by the end of the third expansion pack. By then, gamers highest level would already have reached the peak of level three. Its quite normal for a few level four talents to exist in territory, wont affect the game balance much. But who knew that Su Yus existence would completely disrupt this balance. Su Yu obtained his territory, [Yulon Idol], [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] through unconventional means, and moreover, he could burn ten million spiritual energy coins daily, which eventually led him to far surpass other players of several versions. His territory has already reached the [City] stage, bringing out 15 level four talents to do the mission of the first expansion pack is indeed a bug! Whats more frightening is C Su Yu hasnt fully made use of this advantage. If Su Yus territory mainly researched military technology, by now, his territory should be able to mass-produce airplanes, tanks, and even missiles! In that case, the whole main storyline would undergo a huge change due to Su Yus territory, that would be a real bug! Mr. Li, with these talents from my territory, we should have no problem in a direct confrontation, right? Su Yu smiled at Mr. Li standing next to him. Hehe, Mr. Li laughed a dry laugh: More than no problem, if your people get onto the battlefield, we probably wont even need to take part, just cheer from the back would do. Then its settled. Su Yu turned to all the players behind him: Everyone, its getting late, lets move out! Roger that, Boss Ke! Understood, Boss Ke! The players on the scene were filled with supreme confidence and followed Su Yu marching towards the road to the west. Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: 261、SSS level rating_1 Chapter 261: 261SSS level rating_1 Translator: 549690339 This time, the main storyline campaign involved 50,000 players, which was the largest event in history! Before long, the details of the campaign and the situation of both sides began to circulate on the official forum. Once it was learned that Su Yu had brought 15 fourth-rank hired guns to the task, a significant shockwave surged through the forum: Thats too cheaty! 15 fourth-ranks? Theres no way the players can break their defense?! This move, this move is a knockdown. Attention all rebel players! Boss Ke is coming! Everybody quickly withdraw from the task, its no shame in losing against Boss Ke. Upon seeing the news, players on the rebel side were rendered speechless. Theyre bullying us, right? 15 fourth-ranks? How are we supposed to fight this? Furthermore, the actual situation of the entire campaign was just like what Su Yu predicted: The rebels did dispatch some NPC regular troops to join the campaign. However, those regular troops only amounted to 1,000 people, the Kilofucha who led them was merely a second-rank peak warrior, the whole army didnt even have a single third-rank mighty one. Therefore, under the mutual cooperation of 15 fourth-rank mighty ones, the imperial sides troops mowed down everything in their path, crushing every battlefield they passed. [At the Sardin bottom], [Jade outpost], [Danja forest], [Algae City] Every checkpoint crumbled like paper, one after another, stormed by the players on the Empire side. In all the different battles, the front lines were held by tanking classes such as Moke the [defensive warrior]and Gran the [defensive Paladin]to draw enemy fire; Archers like Mi Ge and mages like Kathy, and other long-range classes, were raining down firepower, casting waves of AoE at enemy troops from the rear; The priest Emily was uninterrupted in casting healing spells, refilling the health of any near-death players constantly. The attacks of the rebel players on Moke and Gran resulted in forcibly taken blood, only -1, -1, even less than the blood they recovered naturally. Under the repeated high-rank AoE, the rebel players were retreating endlessly. One by one, they were complaining in the temporary chat rooms they had set up: Is this game still playable for people? With those 15 high-ranking blocking us, we cant get close to the Empires players! Just by the arrival of Boss Ke changes the flavor of the task. Boss Ke used to do solo action before, now he brought a dozen high-ranking underlings, its getting more and more unplayable. Ah, what bad luck to have bumped into Boss Ke! Lets just withdraw, dont waste anymore time. Ding, player [Here for a 50 floors house] withdrew from the campaign. Ding, player [Why are you chasing me] withdrew from the campaign. Ding, player [The Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika from Japan] withdrew from the campaign. Rebel players withdrew from the campaign in large numbers, while the players on the Imperial side remained largely intact under the protection of the 15 fourth-rank mighty ones. When the team had advanced all the way to the base of Orleans City in 6 hours, the survival rate of the entire team stood at a high of 90%! Standing under the towering walls of Orleans City, Su Yu also received a game notification: Ding, Congratulations on completing this scene campaign, your mission score is being calculated The mission score has been determined, your score for this scene campaign is SSS. You have received a mission reward: [Root potion]X4; Extra reward:? Please go to [Princess Alyssa] to collect it. Upon receiving the system prompt, a round of cheering broke out among the Imperial players. The rewards players received were different from the ones Su Yu received. The grade of this campaign was SSS, making their experience points and spiritual energy coins grow by 50% throughout the campaign. In addition to that, they also received an extra piece of random blue and green equipment that matched their occupation. This was an unexpected reward, and the players were overjoyed. Mr. Li was feeling elated. He looked at Su Yu beside him, Boss Ke, your fourth-rank underlings are incredible! Can they come and help when we have creatures attacking our territory in the future? Of course, just let me know when you need it, Su Yu replied. Then he said to all players, Everyone, dont forget to come to me and finish your tasks! Overdue tasks will not be accepted. In the large-scale battle just now, Su Yu used his power as a princess to issue side tasks worth a total of 6000 experience points to the players.(Its not that Su Yu didnt want to issue more, but that was the limit.) Now it was the season of harvesting experience again. Sure, Boss Ke! Everyone answered in unison and skillfully came to Su Yu to finish their tasks. The number of [Experience Crystal Stones] in Su Yus backpack was also rising rapidly. After all players had finished their tasks, this number rose from 50.25 million to 52.05 million, an increase of a full 1.80 million experience points! Looking at this full, nearly spilling out amount of experience, Su Yu was somehow worried. What should he do with so much experience? Su Yu himself definitely wouldnt need it as his level was always far exceeding the current game version, so there was no way he was going to use these experience points on himself. He could give it to other players, but that wouldnt be advantageous at this stage. It would be better to wait until the later stages of the game when players dont have any means to gain experience, then the cost-effectiveness would be the highest. Beyond that, another choice would be to level up his pet Howling Moon Wolf, Big White. Big White was a first-rank pet, stuck at the peak of the first-rank. If he used these experience points on it, it could break through its current rank and reach the third or fourth-rank. But Big White did not have a very good initial foundation, so raising him might not be the best deal. If he really wanted to raise a pet, he might as well wait until he reached the sixth rank and then woo a female dragon with great potential in Dragon Island. That would be a more suitable way to use his experience points. In conclusion, Su Yu decided to keep those experience points and wait until he needed them to use. After the players had finished their tasks, Su Yu waved a farewell to them and went to find the beloved Princess Alyssa to finish his task. As for the 15 fourth-rank mighty ones in his territory, he ordered the little loli Kathy to take them back to the territory. In the great hall of the palace, Su Yu met with Princess Alyssa successfully. At this moment, besides Alyssa there was Tina too in the palace. Upon hearing that Su Yu had successfully completed his mission, bring back 18,000 boxes of supplies, both Alyssa and Tinas faces expressed extreme surprise. Tinas eyes sparkled with small stars: Nemesis, youre doing too well! 18,000 boxes of supplies! Thats way more than expected! Alyssa also praised: Indeed! If you could bring back one-third, about 7,000 boxes of supplies, it would already ease our stress. But 18,000 we wont be short of supplies for quite a long time! The princess stood up and walked towards Su Yu with a radiant smile in her eyes. She took a beautifully packaged wooden box out from her Space Ring and handed it to Su Yu: Nemesis, this is your reward for this mission, four pieces of [Root potion], I hope you could get your foundation solid, and become a high-rank mighty one soon! Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: 262, Princess Offering a Kiss_1 Chapter 262: 262, Princess Offering a Kiss_1 Translator: 549690339 Thank you, Your Highness! Su Yu gratefully accepted the potions box. According to records from his previous life, the number of players who had enough of the [Root Potion] amongst the billions across all servers worldwide, to upgrade was fewer than 10,000, less than a hundredth of a percent. He never thought he would get his hands on this miracle potion so easily! He carefully stowed the potion into his backpack. But then, something occurred to him, Your Highness, given how well Ive done, is there an extra reward? If he recalled correctly, the game notification he had just received had mentioned an extra reward marked as ? in addition to the 4 bottles of [Root Potion]. He had no idea what this reward was supposed to be. An extra reward? Alyssa was taken aback. She hadnt considered giving Su Yu anything extra. But her eyes twinkled and a slight smile played at the corners of her mouth. Alyssa stepped towards Su Yu and stopped mere inches away. Then, she looked up at Su Yus face and said in a soft voice, Close your eyes. Okay. Without overthinking, Su Yu complied. Alyssa closed her eyes too, stood on her toes, reached towards Su Yus neck with her arms, and leaned in for a kiss. At the very moment when their lips were about 8 inches apart, a golden light flashed and a mighty force knocked Su Yu backward. Your Highness!!! Tinas angry voice echoed from beside the throne. Her golden fury roiled and began to turn black, Didnt we agree to put our conflicts on hold and focus on the war? Or were you just joking? This was blatant favoritism! Unfazed, the princess winked at Tina, Sure, we did agree to put our conflicts on hold, but since you couldnt last time, isnt it fair that I get my turn? Tinas fury momentarily faltered. At this, the corners of Su Yus mouth twitched involuntarily. Although Tina had flung him using her anger, she had been careful not to harm him. Seeing that the situation was about to get out of hand, he quickly changed the subject,Lets focus on the issue at hand! I made some significant findings in Pearl City that can influence the outcome of our war! Oh? What did you find? Alyssa and Tina stopped their hostile exchange and turned towards Su Yu. Pressure removal style=margin-right: 5px;, based on my prediction, could very likely betray us! Su Yus expression turned grave. Following that, he detailed everything he had observed in Pearl City and the potential fate of the city. Alyssa and Tina did not interrupt, listening intently to Su Yus account. After listening to Su Yu, Alyssa looked grave,From what youve said, Michelle might indeed join the rebel forces. If she betrays us, it would spell big trouble! She turned towards Su Yu, Nemesis, thank you for sharing this intelligence. Youre welcome. Its the least I could do, Su Yu waved his hand dismissively. Ill have a discussion with the ministers and then decide how to act next. As she was saying this, Alyssa fetched a scorching scroll from her Space Ring,Nemesis, as a token of gratitude for bringing back such crucial information, consider this your extra reward. Thank you, Your Highness! Su Yu took the scroll and inspected its characteristics. [Fire Magic Proficiency (Beginner)] Passive skill Fire spell power +10% Fire spell critical hit rate +5% Fire spell range +8% Proficiency: (0/1000) Note: Proficiency +1 when strike using a fire spell to a target no less than 10 levels below you. All the third-tier skills for all classes in [Evolution] are passive skills. For instance, Mages have 12 third-tier skills, including [Four-series Magic Proficiency], [Four-series Magic Affinity], and [Four-series Magic Resistance]. Moreover, these 12 passive skills all have a Proficiency system; casting spells on creatures with approximately the same level increases proficiency. Proficiency is categorized into four levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master Level. Beginner improves to Intermediate at 1,000 proficiency points; Intermediate upgrades to Advanced at 10,000 proficiency points; Advanced enhances to Master Level at 100,000 proficiency points. These passive skill scrolls are rare as it is, and each skill requires tons of time to level up, hence players typically favor specializing in one and supplementing it with another. Its very rare for players to specialize in all four simultaneously. After acquiring the skill scroll, Su Yu said farewell to the princess and Tina and left the palace. At the palace gate, he clicked and learned the scroll right away. The scroll turned to ash in his hand and a warm surge of energy flowed from his fingertips to his brain. Instantaneously, Su Yu felt a deeper understanding of fire spells. Moreover, Su Yu also tried to upgrade this spell using [Point Star Hand]. After using [Point Star Hand] on the spell, Su Yu received a game notification: Ding, spend 10 spiritual energy coins to purchase 1 proficiency point? You can decide exactly how many you want to buy. Surprised, Su Yu hadnt expected that upgrading passive skills with [Point Star Hand] would require purchasing proficiency points. However, to upgrade from beginner to intermediate only requires 1,000 proficiency points, which is equal to 10,000 spiritual energy coins. This amount was trivial to Su Yu. He promptly chose to buy. Ding, purchase 1,000 proficiency points for 10,000 spiritual energy coins? Confirm purchase? Yes. Ding, successful purchase. Your [Fire Magic Proficiency (Beginner)] has upgraded to [Fire Magic Proficiency (Intermediate)]. [Fire Magic Proficiency (Intermediate)] Passive skill Fire spell power +20% Fire spell critical hit rate +10% Fire spell range +16% Proficiency: (0/10,000) After the successful upgrade, the attributes of the passive skill doubled! With determination, Su Yu continued to buy proficiency points. Ding, purchase 10,000 proficiency points for 100,000 spiritual energy coins? Confirm purchase? Yes. Ding, successful purchase. Your [Fire Magic Proficiency (Intermediate)] has upgraded to [Fire Magic Proficiency (Advanced)]. Ding, purchase 100,000 proficiency points. Ding, successful purchase. Your [Fire Magic Proficiency (Advanced)] has upgraded to [Fire Magic Proficiency (Master Level)]. You have upgraded the skill [Fire Magic Proficiency] to its highest level. Would you like to unlock the additional skill [Fire Phoenix Descends]? Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: 264, [Elite]_1 Chapter 264: 264, [Elite]_1 Translator: 549690339 Root Potion didnt seem to be that impressive as compared to the names of other potions like Eternal Fury, Endless Winter, and Eternal Night Starlight. Yet in terms of actual effects, the Root Potion was considered among the most superior in the world of potions! [Pan-root] was a kind of plant-based magical creature, whose mature strength was at least a fourth-tier, with exceptional ones able to reach even the sixth-tier! There were often so many Pan-roots that they could cover half a mountain range. Their elaborate root systems ran through dozens of mountains, making it extremely difficult to destroy them. If animals or humans inadvertently entered the territory of the Pan-root, the Pan-root would first feign ignorance to lure the enemy deeper, then would attack en masse. Unless it was a fifth-tier or above being who could fly or a fourth-tier mage who specializes in flame, it would be very difficult to escape from the Pan-roots dense vines. It would be eventually refined into a nutrient for the Pan-root. The Root Potion was a potion made from the most refined branches of a sixth-tier Pan-root. To concoct such a bottle of potion, several mountain tops of Pan-roots had to be destroyed to find the deepest hidden Pan-root. And a sixth-tier Pan-root could often only concoct 10 bottles of potion, it was indeed extremely precious! Even in the largest auction houses in Pearl City, such a treasure rarely made an appearance. It was mostly stored in the royal familys private collection. Such a precious item would not have come out as a mission reward if it was not for Alyssas special feelings for Su Yu. After drinking the Root Potion, Su Yu felt a surge of heat in his stomach as if a fire was burning. This fire carried an endless amount of energy, rapidly surging into his brain, trunk, limbs, and every other part of his body. All his organs felt as if they were on the edge of bursting! On the game interface, Su Yus health points, mana points, and attributes like strength, intelligence, physique, and agility all started to increase exponentially. The surrounding Magic Cloud Birds magical power was also quickly absorbed into his body, aiding in his attribute value increase. The largest increases were in his health points and mana points. The panel numbers shot up as if propelled by a rocket. His original health points were 49236 and his mana points were 53680. These numbers quickly exceeded 100,000 and continued to climb without showing any signs of slowing down. After half an hour of absorption, his health points finally stalled at 401,000 and his mana points at a staggering 429,000 C an overall increase of seven times! Strength, intelligence, physique, and agility did not witness a drastic increase but on average they did rise by about 2.7 times. The most crucial attribute, intelligence, rose from 350 points to 945 points! Looking at these exploding attributes, Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. Under normal circumstances, 5 Root Potions could increase life points and mana points by four times at most. But due to his foundations laid in the advanced secret territory and the purified magical power refined from the Magic Cloud Birds beak, his life points and mana points increased sevenfold! With his current attributes, even without any equipment, an ordinary fourth-tier magician would pose no threat to him. Moreover, under the name on his attribute panel, there are also two blue letters [Elite]. This proved that he had become an elite player! (Oops) After improving his template, Su Yu took some time to rest and relax in the Mage Tower. When the main mission started, he returned to Orleans City to continue his tasks. In the Grand Hall of the Princess House, Su Yu saw Alyssa again. Alyssa seemed extremely happy now, her face was full of smiles. She looked at Su Yu standing below the throne and smilingly said, Nemesis, after discussing with my ministers, I have decided to assign an important mission to you. I hope you can successfully complete it. What mission? Su Yu was somewhat puzzled by Alyssas smiling face. The current situation was so critical, why was she in such a happy mood? Alyssa gracefully descended from her throne and personally handed Su Yu a beautifully packaged green parchment. Nemesis, I am planning to send you to the Elf Kingdom to personally deliver this letter to the Elf Regent King. If Michelle Drank really betrayed us, she probably wouldnt convey my promise back to the Elf Kingdom. Now if you make the trip, there will be nothing to worry about. Ding, your main plot has been updated,[Goldfinch Empire (56-60/100)]. Task requirements: Go to the Elf Kingdom, deliver Princess Alyssas letter to the Elf Kingdoms Regent King, and bring back the Regent Kings reply safely. Task rewards: Random rewards based on the task completion. Understood, your highness. I will deliver the letter as soon as possible, Su Yu put the letter in his backpack. But he found it strange: Why are you so happy today? Because I counted the debts with the finance minister today! The princess winked at Su Yu: The royal family owes tens of billions of spiritual energy coins to Pearl City because of the war, which doesnt even include the huge bad debts left by my father. If Michelle does betray us, we wont have to pay this large sum of money back! Su Yu: So that was the reason. However, he also took this opportunity to ask, Your Highness, can I bring a few companions with me on this trip to the Elf Kingdom? Alyssa looked at Su Yu, suddenly her eyes shot sparks of danger. What? You dont think this journey is too long and boring and want to bring a few female companions for amusement, do you? Of course not! Su Yu quickly denied: Its just that among us adventurers, none have been to the Elf Kingdom before, so some would like to come along to broaden their horizons. After sizing Su Yu up again, Alyssa slowly said: Well, as long as all those who go with you are of the same sex, I dont oppose it. But dont bring too many people, its more dangerous with a bigger crowd. You can take up to 4 people. Rest assured, I will complete the mission successfully, promised Su Yu. After accepting the mission, Su Yu exited the Princess House. He then sent a message in the team chat room: Selling 5 spots to the Elf Kingdom, a spot costs 100,000 spiritual energy coins. Only males allowed. Those who go can develop mission resources according to their own abilities until the beginning of the next expansion pack. Before Su Yus statement, most of the team leaders in the chat room were usually quiet. Either they were really busy or they preferred to remain silent to maintain their aloof image. But seeing Su Yus statement, these leaders quickly responded. Snow Leopard: Ill take all 5 spots! Red-Eyed Black Dragon: [Crying face]Snow Leopard, give us a chance! We also want a spot. Shepherd in the Clouds: We also want a spot. [Praying maiden face] Laser Pen: Boss Ke, why do you only want males? Do you want some fencing companions? Im good with either being a 0 or a 1! Su Yu: Snow Leopard: Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Shepherd in the Clouds: Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: 265, Arriving at Elf Kingdom_1 Chapter 265: 265, Arriving at Elf Kingdom_1 Translator: 549690339 Eventually, a friendly negotiation led to the distribution of quotas among three major guilds: [Relevant Department], [Emperor Blood Slayer Sky], and [Mu Yun]. They each received a slot, and the remaining two slots were randomly drawn among other guilds in need, with [Galaxy Federation] and [Meteor Butterfly] emerging as the ultimate winners. With the players nominated by the five guilds in tow, Su Yu embarked on his journey to the Elven Kingdom. Nothing noteworthy happened on the trip to the Elven Kingdom. Due to geographical factors, going to the Elven Kingdom required passing through the Lai Yin Empire. The most challenging part of the five-in-one task was evading the numerous checks by the Lai Yin Empire to successfully arrive at the destination. This task was difficult for other players. They had to disguise themselves as ordinary people and slowly assimilate, and if they were discovered by a powerful person in the Lai Yin Empire, all their effort would be wasted. However, for Su Yu, it was easy. He contacted Anduin Wrynn, the Chairman of the Lai Yin Empire Council, through Snow Fall again. Anduin was very grateful for the soul fragment of Xi Fan provided by Su Yu. He personally escorted him across the entire Lai Yin Empire and left him at the border of elves and humans. The Elf Race lived in an endless primeval forest. Upon reaching the edge of the forest, a few elves riding Moonblade Panthers emerged warily from the forest, each holding a bow and arrow. Anduin ignored these elves and smiled at Su Yu, Your Excellency Nemesis, Ill leave you here. Youll have to travel the rest of the way on your own. Very well, thank you Your Excellency Anduin! Su Yu saluted Anduin with a mage gesture, But theres one thing I dont understand, I wonder if you could clarify? What is it? Arent our two countries currently enemies? Lord [Tula Yang] is camping with the rebels of Kalet, and your navy is confronting our Goldfinchs Royal Navy. Is it appropriate for you to escort us here in person? Su Yu had merely hoped to have Anduin help a bit behind the scenes when he contacted him, but he hadnt expected him to personally appear and escort him all the way here. The scale of this was somewhat formal. Anduin chuckled, his eyes and body enveloped in a black mist, Your Excellency Nemesis, none of the nations are unanimously united. Everyone has their different interest groups and their own claims. On the issues concerning your country, Tula Yang has his own ideas, and the emperor has his considerations. As for me, I have my own stance. It cant be generalized. Personally, I support Princess Alyssa in restoring Goldfinchs splendor. Su Yu nodded, I understand. Then I should get going, and we can get in touch if anything comes up. Anduin cast Su Yu a deep look and turned into a mist, headed in the direction of the Lai Yin Royal Capital. Watching Anduins retreating figure, Su Yu oddly felt as if he were similar to Xi Fan. He wasnt sure if Anduin had been influenced by Xi Fans soul fragment. [The Range is the Truth], or Mr. Li, was chosen by the Relevant Department to journey to the Elven Kingdom. Seeing Anduin fly away at this point, he sent a private message to Su Yu, Boss Ke, is the situation within the Lai Yin Empire as fragmented as Anduin said? Su Yu replied, Did you really fall for it? [Sweating soybean expression] This is merely Anduins rhetoric. The reality is that the Lai Yin Empire must have noticed that Kalets chances of victory are falling, and they want to put their eggs into different baskets, aiming to spread the investment and draw maximum benefit. Mr. Li: Oh, I see. Meanwhile, the elf huntresses in the distance grew impatient. The leading female hunter spoke in broken human language, Humans! Get off our land, or well shoot! Upon hearing the accent of the female hunter, Mr. Li and the others were about to burst out laughing. However, they knew it was a serious situation and not a laughing matter. They turned their heads away, their faces red from suppressing their laughter. Having been to the Elven Kingdom in his previous life, Su Yu was used to the elves peculiar accents. Unmoved, he showed the badge given to him by the princess and spoke in Elvish, We are envoys from the greatest human empire, the Goldfinch Empire. I am here to see His Majesty, the Regent King, on behalf of Princess Alyssa on urgent matters. The history setting of Evolution was that the Elf Race created magic, and many high-level spells were written in advanced Elvish. Hence, Su Yu was able to speak a few sentences in Elvish, and everyday conversation was not a problem at all. Upon hearing Su Yus Elvish and seeing his badge which looked genuine, the elves appeared somewhat relieved. After they whispered briefly, one of the elves said to Su Yu, In that case, you follow us. Although this elf didnt have a strong accent, for some reason, her sentence structure was a bit disordered. After speaking, the elves rode their Moonblade Panthers deep into the forest. Su Yu also summoned his mount and, joined by the flushed-faced Mr. Li and his companions, followed suit. The group arrived at a small town on the outskirts of the Elven Kingdom. After many layers of reporting, Su Yu eventually met the Regent King, [Legolas Green leaf], atop a giant World Tree in the Elven Royal Capital. Upon meeting Su Yu and reading Princess Alyssas letter, Legolas smiled happily, The [Eternal Crown] is our clans treasure, gifted to Sage Kevin by the first Elven King 700 years ago Adventurer, return to Princess Alisha and tell her that I am more than willing to come to your empire with my men. Su Yu replied, Very well, Your Majesty. The Regent King nodded, took out paper and pen from his space ring, and quickly wrote a letter. After instructing a servant to seal it, he handed it to Su Yu. Su Yu solemnly accepted the letter. Usually, having completed the task up to this point, Su Yu shouldve taken the return letter and left. However, instead of leaving immediately, he looked at the Regent King in front of him with a smile and said, Your Majesty, if Im not mistaken, youre planning on using the power of the [Eternal Crown] to suppress the spread of the Plant Transformation Disease, right? If Su Yus memory was correct, before the release of the first expansion pack, the Plant Transformation Disease had begun to spread throughout the Elven Kingdom. Elves afflicted with it would transform into plants within a short year, losing all signs of being an animal. According to records, the Plant Transformation Disease had claimed nearly a hundred thousand elven lives in a few decades, which dealt a heavy blow to the Elven race, whose reproduction was fairly problematic to begin with. The Regent King had attempted countless methods to cure the Plant Transformation Disease, but to little effect. He could only helplessly watch as the disease threatened his entire race. Upon hearing Su Yu mention this name, the Regent Kings face instantly changed, How do you know about the Plant Transformation Disease? How could a human from a far-off nation possibly know about such a unique affliction? Su Yu pointed to the [Senior Scholar Badge] on his chest and adopted a profound expression: I am the top-ranked Prophecy Scholar from the Goldfinch Empire. Not only do I know of this disease, but I also know how to cure it. So, would you like to try my method? Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: 266, [World Tree Heart]_1 Chapter 266: 266, [World Tree Heart]_1 Translator: 549690339 What?! You know the treatment for Plant Transformation Disease?! Regent King Legolas dropped the staff in his hand, but he didnt pick it up. Instead, he was staring at Su Yu with a piercing gaze. Legolas had encountered many elves, humans, and beings from other races who vowed to be able to cure the Plant Transformation Disease before. Most of them were fraudsters, and those who were genuinely skilled also failed. He didnt hold much hope in this regard anymore. But this man before him was different! Su Yu was the emissary of the princess, and the [Senior Scholar Emblem] hanging from his chest was also real; he couldnt be making ungrounded claims, could he?! Because of the Regent Kings gaze, Su Yus clothes ignited spontaneously without wind and flames. His upper body clothing got burnt, revealing a large area of fair skin underneath. This must have been due to the regents emotions flaring out of control, causing the density of fire elements to rise. Su Yu didnt really mind, he tore off the burning clothes and replaced them with a new set of reserve mage robes. He smiled at the Regent King: I am a scholar who specializes in prophecies and I can witness snippets of the future through unique abilities. Among these snippets, some part pertains to your kingdom. Your people suffer heavily under the assault of Plant Transformation Disease, but eventually, they are able to come up with a unique medicinal concoction. Conveniently, the recipe of this concoction was in the snippet I was able to witness. Really? Thats great! The Regent King became excited. If what Su Yu said was true, then there might be hope for the resolution of Plant Transformation Disease! Yet you should know. Su Yu rubbed his head as if in pain: Someone like me, a low-level mage, whenever I perform prophetic magic, especially those that could change the course of history, I would experience endless pain, and my life span would decrease as a consequence, so So what do you need? Legolas intercepted: Would you want me to send you some top-notch elf beauties to ease your pain? Lets skip that. Su Yu twitched his mouth: I want the [World Tree Heart], and I only want it from this tree we stand upon now. No substitutions are acceptable! The [World Tree Heart] that Su Yu demanded had a similar effect on gamers as the Root Potion C Both could sublimate the players basic capabilities. The [Root Potion] could upgrade a players basic capabilities from [Ordinary] to [Elite], causing their life value and magic power to increase by 4-7 times and quadrantal properties to increase by 1.3-2.3 times; The [World Tree Heart] could further upgrade a players basic capacities from [Elite] to [Boss], where the life value and magic power could reach 10-15 times that of the ordinary level, and the quadrantal properties could achieve 3.3-5 times the original. The [Boss] template is the highest possible level a player can attain. Having this template, a player could simply rely on their endemic properties to fight with a boss of the same level in the game at equal capacities! But these are ultra-rare treasures, extremely valuable. Among the billions of players in his past life, only about 90 had access to these treasures. Moreover, all these 90 players invariably became seventh-stage powerhouses without exception. Hearing Su Yus demand, Regent King Legolas hesitated: You want the Heart of the World Tree? Are you sure? Definitely. This Legolas didnt know how to respond. The World Tree they stood upon now was the lifeline of the Elf Kingdom, so digging out its heart recklessly would certainly inflict severe damage on it, which would greatly affect the entire tribe. However, on one hand, there was the World Tree, and on the other, there were the lives of millions of citizens. If the Plant Transformation Disease went out of control, many more lives would be lost. With a frown, Legolas was deep in thought, unable to make a decision. Su Yu was not in a hurry either, he stood patiently waiting on the spot. After a while, one of Legolass servants spoke: Your Majesty, Princess Emily, she Hearing this name, Legolas seemed to have thought of something and made a quick decision: Alright then, I agree to your terms! Yet, I must witness the drug taking effect with my own eyes before I hand over the Heart to you. Dont worry about that! A smile bloomed on Su Yus face again: We could sign a magical pact in the name of the Elf God, to protect both parties interests. Thats fine. Regent King Legolas closed his eyes and murmured a spell. Several strands of emerald light fell from the sky, coalescing into a fuzzy emerald phantom in between the two. Under the phantoms witness, Su Yu and Regent King Legolas formally signed a magical pact. Once both parties had confirmed the pact, the emerald phantom integrated it, and the pact officially came into effect. Su Yu glanced over the contents of the pact satisfactorily, and extended his hand towards Regent King Legolas: Pleasure doing business! However, Regent King Legolas didnt extend his hand in return, he merely huffed: Theres nothing pleasant about it! For us, the harm resulting from forcibly digging out the heart isnt any less severe than Plant Transformation Disease. If not for Emily If not for my people, I would never have signed the pact with you! Then he urged: Now that the pact has been signed, can you relay the prescription? Of course. Su Yu strolled slowly in the hall, recollecting and speaking: 2 grams of [Luminous Stone] ground into powder, 3 grams of Light Bird feather powder; [Intermediate Light Crystal] Plant Transformation Disease was a persistent problem for the elf race in his past life and was not resolved until the end of the sixth expansion pack. Su Yu had a deep impression of the concoctions prescription for treating the disease because he had taken on a related medication-making task, and now it could be put into use. Legolas did not dare to delay, he remembered Su Yus words by heart and instructed his servants to bring over all the materials mentioned by Su Yu. All the materials Su Yu mentioned were quite common, and it didnt take long for a dozen sets of materials to be transported into the central treehouse. As Regent King, Legolas of course knew a thing or two about alchemy, and since the concoction was uncomplicated, he decided to do it himself. Under Su Yus instruction, he utilized his magical power to operate the crucible, input the materials and began concocting. Legolas was quick at concocting, and in no time, a dose of medicine that emanated strong holy light was ready. Upon seeing the concoction, Legolas fell into deep thought. He realized that their previous approach to treating Plant Transformation Disease, through natural therapies, couldve been flawed. They never considered that Holy Light could be effective. But Legolas didnt dwell on it too long. Mather. He looked towards the servant who spoke earlier. Your Majesty. Servant Mather bowed hastily in respect. Bring Emily here, her Plant Transformation Disease should still be treatable. Your Majesty! The servant was shocked, he fell to his knees before Legolas: But Emily is the princess! Shouldnt you have others try it first Less talk, hurry up! Legolas commanded. Understood! The servant dared not to voice any more objections, he quickly left the treehouse. Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: 267, [Moon God Clan Badge (Legend)], Leaving Elf Empire_1 Chapter 267: 267, [Moon God Clan Badge (Legend)], Leaving Elf Empire_1 Translator: 549690339 A few minutes later, Princess Emily was carried into the central treehouse on a stretcher woven from vines. As Su Yu looked at the princess, he noticed that the left half of her delicate face had entirely turned a lush green, as had both of her arms, Clearly, her Plant Transformation Disease had progressed to its final stage. Nemesis, is there any hope for my daughter? Regent King Legolas asked expectantly. Ah! Su Yu sighed, shaking his head gravely. Legolass heart instantly sank, Does this mean theres no hope? Not necessarily, Su Yu said slowly, given the princesss current condition, she would likely need to regularly take this medicine for a year to fully recover. Quick recovery is impossible. Legolas: Then why the hell would you look so grave!? I thought my daughter couldnt be saved! Without any further hesitation, Legolas opened his daughters plantified mouth and skillfully poured the medicine in. As the medicine flowed from her mouth to her stomach, the concentrated power of holy light began to permeate from her stomach and radiated throughout her body. Gray fog broke through the cell walls of the princesss green arm under the soaking of the holy light and was forced out in large amounts. The princesss previously rigid mind seemed to reactivate, and she let out a few cries. Witnessing the gray fog, Legolass eyes narrowed: Is this the aura of the undead?! Correct, Su Yu replied with a serious face, Plant Transformation Disease is not a natural plague, and it most certainly is not some absurd punishment from nature as some people suggest. It is essentially an undead virus, specifically developed to target the Elf Race, and can spread rapidly through touch. Undead virus? Specifically developed? Legolass face turned especially ugly. He had initially thought that this was just a peculiar disease, but it turned out to be a premeditated plot by the Undead! And the most ironic part was, they were completely oblivious to this scheme! Su Yu smirked, By chance, I saw a fragment of the future in a prediction. It was a scene where you all destroyed the base where the undead virus was created, so I know who produced these undead viruses. Who is it? Legolas looked truly terrifying, as if he wanted to personally chop the culprits into pieces at once! Well Su Yu rubbed his fingers together, clearly indicating that hed tell C for a price. Legolas looked at Su Yu intensely and said, Tell me, what do you want? But then he seemed to remember something and continued, You arent thinking of the beautiful elf ladies I mentioned earlier, are you? Considering your physique, I think many of our people would be willing to be with you. When Su Yus clothes accidentally burned earlier, he couldnt help but sneak a few more glances. Yes, a pretty robust young man who meets the aesthetic standards of elves. Upon hearing Legolass words, Su Yus smile stiffened a bit. He wasnt completely uninterested in the beautiful elf ladies. But if he really took them back, the good feelings Princess and Tina had for him might just end up plunging into the negatives! For his future happiness, he wouldnt even consider it. Ahem, Su Yu coughed lightly and said, The special trade permit from your kingdom is what I want, allowing my caravan to conduct business trades in your kingdom. The Elf Race has always been highly suspicious of humans, plus they have been leading a secluded life, resulting in all trades with humans being cut off. Indirectly, this caused the price of the Elf Races handicrafts to be exceptionally high. If Su Yu could open business trades with the Elf Kingdom, he could comfortably earn countless spiritual energy coins! This Regent King Legolas hesitated a bit. Elves lacked the talent for commerce and had been swindled countless times by humans in the past. He really didnt want to open trade relations with humans unless absolutely necessary. However, for the sake of finding the scum that developed the undead virus, he still said, I can allow limited trade between the kingdom and your territory, but the scale of the caravan cannot exceed 10 people, and it is only permitted to enter and leave the kingdom once a month. Alright, I accept your terms, Su Yu responded decisively. It didnt matter that the caravan scale was smaller, because players backpacks could carry lots of things. Moreover, Alyssa had inherited many large capacity Space Rings, which could be used in the future. As long as he could open trade channels with the Elf Kingdom, that would be a good start! Can you tell me who the person manufacturing the virus is now? Legolass eyes were sharpening, ready for action. Su Yu no longer hid it: It is Duchess Evanish of Green Yin City, who sided with the undead decades ago What followed doesnt need explaining. The outraged Regent King Legolas led just as furious elves from the entire kingdom and rushed towards Green Yin City. That afternoon, they returned victorious with Duchess Evanishs head and evidence of her manufacturing the virus. Legolas hosted a grand ceremony at the enormous plaza under the World Tree to declare to his people that the issue had been resolved. At the ceremony, with the [Moon God Clan Badge], which symbolised the highest honour of elves, Regent King Legolas expressed his gratitude in front of Su Yu: Nemesis, thank you for doing so much for the Elf race. Without you, it would have been difficult for us to find a cure for the Plant Transformation Disease, let alone find the real culprit! We owe all this to you! No need for formalities, its what I should do, Su Yu said modestly, examining the properties of the badge. [Moon God Clan Badge(Legendary)] Jewelry Attribute 1: Your reputation with the Elf Race is fixed at [Worship]. Attribute 2: You receive the blessings of the Elf Race. (Strength, Intelligence, Agility, Constitution +10%) Attribute 3: Additional skill [Moon God Descends]: Summon an illusion of Moon God to attack enemies, strength of the illusion depends on the summoners strength, cooldown time 24 hours. Attribute 4: Additional skill [Falling Stars]: Summon a meteor shower in the target area to attack enemies, damage and range of the meteor shower depends on the summoners strength, cooldown 24 hours. Attribute 5: Additional skill [Elf Summon]: Send a signal in a radius with you at the center, any Elfin within 30 kilometers will come to assist after receiving the signal, cooldown time 24 hours. Note: This is a Moon God Clan Badge, not a Moonlight Clan Badge. The attributes of this badge are very good, and he would only figure out the power of the skills upon use. Su Yu was already satisfied with the windfall. Well then, Your Majesty, I wont linger any longer. Princess Emily is still waiting for my reply, Su Yu said his farewell to Regent King Legolas. I will not keep you any longer then, Nemesis, you are always welcome to visit the Elf Kingdom! Legolas patted Su Yus shoulder, full of goodwill. Su Yu nodded, and simultaneously looked at the [The Range is the Truth] party of five people below the ceremonial stage: You guys should take care of yourselves here, I wont be able to help anymore. Dont worry, Boss Ke, we are all high-level players! one of the players confidently stated. Goodbye, everyone! Su Yu waved at everyone present, used [Hearthstone], and disappeared from the Elf Empire as a streak of white light. Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: 268、New mount? X_1 Chapter 268: 268New mount? X_1 Translator: 549690339 A white light flashed, and Su Yus figure appeared in the [Town Hall] of his territory. He did not bring the [World Tree Heart] back. Because it would take at least a month to extract the heart from the [World Tree]. The Regent King needed to do a lot of preparatory work in order to minimize the damage to the [World Tree] during the extraction process. However, the Regent King also promised that he would come to the Goldfinch Empire with his high-ranking powerhouses in a month and then hand over the complete heart to Su Yu. Su Yu was not in a hurry. He was not eager to use the heart right away, but he planned to use the Heart and the [Heart of Blue Dragon Scarti] together when he broke through the sixth rank to achieve the best effect. After returning to his territory, Su Yu first selected the next technology to research in the [Town Hall], and then summoned Dima to head to Orleans City. Because of the long journey, it took Su Yu a whole month of game time to go to the Elf Kingdom. Fortunately, he had the [Hearthstone] that could instantly return, otherwise the time might have been doubled. In this month, the situation around Orleans City also changed significantly. When Dima brought Su Yu to the vicinity of Orleans City, the brutal siege war had already begun in Orleans City. Now Kalets army is already under the city. Dozens of tall [Siege Towers] were set up on the walls of Orleans City, and the soldiers from both sides fought bloody battles on the connecting bridge of the tower, fighting for the control of the city wall. The arrows in the city were shot out like locusts, shooting the rebel soldiers outside the city into hedgehogs; The rebel forces outside the city were not willing to show weakness either, the [Heavy Trebuchets] threw out huge flaming stones, and the stones, mixed with the whistling wind, smashed into the city, collapsing many buildings. Su Yu opened the [Invisibility Skill] and stood in the not far away forest, sighing quietly. The situation now does not seem to be easy to sneak into the city. If he could fly, it might be better. Wait, flying? Su Yu looked at the [Moon God Clan Badge] in his backpack, and an idea suddenly emerged in his mind. On the city wall, the player special commander C the [Snow Leopard] was commanding the players to fight this city defense battle. After all, players can be resurrected after death, so they fight particularly unrestrainedly, fighting bloody battles on the battlefield, neither fearing nor surrendering. For a general like Snow Leopard who had the rank of a brigadier general, commanding ancient cold weapon warfare was childs play, and even though the game included superhuman elements, overall command was very simple. Under his command, the imperial side had always maintained control of the city wall and had not been breached by the rebel forces. Snow Leopard stood on the tower of the city wall, analyzing the situation on the battlefield below while commanding in the chat room: The long range professions of Group 1 cover coordinates (1235.5489) Groups 3 and 4, hold the sixth breach in the city wall, support is on the way! Group 7, go support the sixth breach wait, what is that? Just as Snow Fall was giving orders, a black space crack suddenly tore open the sky to the east! Then, a large number of mini meteors with a diameter of three to four meters flew out of the crack and crashed into the densest area of the rebellious army below the city. There were a lot of meteors, covering an area of 80 meters in radius, which was roughly equivalent to a football field. And the damage caused by the meteors was extraordinarily high. As the meteors came crashing down, the entire rebel army turned into white light instantly, not a single one survived, and a huge gap was smashed out on the battlefield in a blink of an eye. This spell was of course the [Falling Stars] spell that came with Su Yus [Moon God Clan Badge]. The effect was surprisingly good! His game log started to flood: You successfully killed an enemy soldier, gaining military merits +1. You successfully killed an enemy soldier, gaining military merits +1. You successfully killed an enemy officer, gaining military merits +10. You successfully killed an enemy soldier With just a single [Falling Stars], he gained 2237 military merits, which means at least a thousand people died under his spell! However, Su Yus act of releasing the accessory skill has attracted the attention of aspiring rebels around him. Many arrows and spells quickly flew towards him. Su Yu quickly uses [Flash] to dodge these arrows and spells, then promptly employs another additional skill from his accessory, [Moon God Descends]. The skill was successfully used, a brilliant glow appeared in front of Su Yu, and an apparition of the Moon God walked out of the void, standing in front of Su Yu. This Moon God at first glance doesnt look much different from an elf, with green hair and pointy ears. The only difference is the huge black and white wings on her back, each hand holding a silver spear. Without hesitation, Su Yu ordered the Moon God to turn around, then leaped onto her back, gripping her waist with his legs. Moon God, take me to the top of the city wall, Su Yu commanded mentally. As you wish, Master, The Moon God nodded expressionlessly, then spread her wings and soared into the sky with Su Yu. This Moon God is merely an apparition without a physical body, so Su Yu gripping her waist is like holding a clump of smoke, the sensation extremely peculiar. During his flight, no high-ranking enemies came to intercept them. However, a multitude of arrows and spells flew over from the back. The Moon God waved her spear, a grey-white energy shield appeared behind Su Yu. The spells directly annihilated upon impacting the energy shield; the arrows also gradually lost their momentum after hitting the shield, subsequently falling straight down. The Moon God utilized the impact force from these arrows and spells to accelerate, and landed on the city wall. Upon reaching the city wall, the Moon God knelt down, gently placing Su Yu on the ground. Since the summoning duration was not over, she respectfully stood to one side, her dual spears crossed in a defensive posture, awaiting Su Yus next command. Players on the city wall were almost stupefied upon seeing Su Yus arrival! The space crack that had appeared previously, as well as the hundreds of meteors crashing down were most likely Su Yus handiwork. Several hundred meteors managed to kill thousands of rebels in a single strike, that was immensely powerful! Moreover, the Moon God apparition Su Yu rode on also astonished many players. Everybody elses mounts were horses, wolves, raptors, bears, and other kinds of animals. Why could he ride on a beautiful Elven lady? Furthermore, this Elven lady could fly and even cast spells to block damage compared to their mounts, Su Yus was as if a Rolls Royce to a Chery QQ! The players on the city wall inquired one after another, Boss Ke, is this your new mount? Su Yu looked around, casually replying, No, its an additional skill from an accessory. Oh, thats how it is, they responded. Its outrageous! Why cant my accessory summon beautiful ladies? Another player lamented, beating his chest. Heh heh keep striving! You might have the chance in the future. Su Yu encouraged. Another player on the city wall asked, Boss Ke, whats the quality of your accessory? It cant be Legendary, right? After thinking for a while, Su Yu felt there was no need to hide this and casually replied: Yeah, its a Legendary accessory I just got. Its my third one. Once Su Yus words came out, the previously noisy battlefield instantly fell into dead silence. Everyone was staring at him with wide-eyed surprise, standing there dumbfounded. Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: 270, Five Skill Scrolls_1 Chapter 269: 270, Five Skill Scrolls_1 Translator: 549690339 A third legendary accessory?!! Most of them are equipped with just green-quality gear, they havent even seen a rare blue-quality item, yet Boss Ke already has three legendary items?! The gap between individuals is larger than that between a human and a dog! Snow Leopard, seeing Su Yu, also jumped down from the tower and approached him. Seeing Snow Leopard, the players immediately inquired, Boss Snow Leopard! Do you have any legendary gear? Legendary gear? Snow Leopard looked puzzled: I havent heard of anyone possessing such gear. As for me, I have two epic-quality items, with the rest being blues. Hearing Snow Leopards words, the players didnt know what to say anymore. Even Minister Zhong, who has the national resources behind him (Snow Leopard had revealed his identity after the Skuru people announced his position), only has two epic items. Yet Boss Ke has three legendaries?! And these three are all accessories, what about his other equipment? Surely he isnt decked out in full legendary gear! The players eagerly examined Su Yu. However, strangely enough, they didnt see any signs of equipment on him. One player approached Su Yu with a propitiating demeanor: Boss Ke, could you show us the attributes of the accessory to enrich our experience a bit? Hearing this players words, the surrounding players also hastily chimed in: Right, right, Boss Ke, let us expand our horizons! We all want to see, Ive never seen orange gear yet! Yeah, let us have a look! Seeing the players enthusiasm, Su Yu simply agreed: Fine, then Ill show you one of the accessories that I have replaced not using anymore. He then displayed the properties of the [Embrace of the Seraphim] to the surrounding players. Players, upon seeing the [Embrace of the Seraphim]s orange outline, could hardly contain their excitement. They took out their in-game cameras and snapped away, sharing pictures with friends or posting them in guild channels, some even posted directly to the official forum. Its not hard to imagine the uproar that Su Yu having three legendary accessories would cause once posted in the forum. Snow Leopard, of course, also saw the attributes of the [Embrace of the Seraphim]. He couldnt help but take a deep breath: 100 spell power 1000 mana this increases spell power by an equivalent of 5% of mana, this equipment is pretty powerful! No wonder your damage was so high before! And such powerful accessory was something that Su Yu had replaced, this was outrageous! This was rewarded for the main questline. Su Yu explained. That makes sense. Snow Leopard nodded. Monopolizing two main questlines, the benefits he gained indeed did make people envious. However, he also saw the phantom image of the Moon God by Su Yus side and couldnt help but inquire: Who is this? Oh, this is a summon I created using an accessory skill. Su Yu snapped his fingers, and the phantom image of the Moon God disappeared into particles of light. He then walked away from the players, towards Snow Leopard: Snow Leopard, hows the situation in Orleans City currently? Hearing Su Yus question, Snow Leopard forcefully shifted his thoughts from the shock of seeing the legendary accessory and shook his head: The current situation is not bad, its mainly the Imperial and Rebel players who are fighting. Almost all the active participants on the battlefield are players, the NPC main forces and high-ranking fighters havent yet engaged. Snow Leopard pointed toward the Rebels main camp just outside the city: Weve reached an understanding with the rebel players, were all furiously earning battle achievements, and even though the fighting seems intense, its actually not impacting much. Alright, I understand. Su Yu nodded. No wonder he hadnt encountered any high-ranking fighters on his way here, and Tina wasnt on the city walls either. It appeared that both sides havent actually begun fighting. Snow Leopard looked at him with interest: I heard from Mr. Li that you helped the elves solve a big problem in the Elf Kingdom. The whole nations citizens are very grateful to you. Even the Regent King is considering marrying his princess to you, is this true? Su Yu: How did Mr. Li come up with this story? Princess Emilys arms are still branches, a genuine plant Wait, no, a genuine plant elf. How could the Regent King be thinking of marrying a plant to him? But Su Yu did not bother to clarify. The more you try to clear up these kinds of situations, the worse they become. He waved at Snow Leopard: Ill continue with my task then, see you later when the task comes up! Goodbye. Snow Leopard also bid Su Yu goodbye, turning his gaze back to the battlefield. After descending from the city walls, Su Yu rode on Dima, heading west. A few minutes later, he arrived at the Princess House, where he met Alyssa in the study. Alyssa was currently leaning over the desk in the study, resting her cheek in her left hand, looking somewhat haggard. Probably due to overexertion, there were slight dark circles under her eyes. Seeing Su Yu, she mustered up a smile: Nemesis, youre back! How was everything on your journey? It was very smooth, Princess. Su Yu recounted all his experiences on his journey, such as escorting Anduin and using the [Prophecy] spell to cure the elves of the Plant Transformation Disease. Alyssa, with her head in her hand, listened with a smile to his experiences, and her eyes shone with a soft light: I heard from an otherworld adventurer called [Sky Dragon] that Legolas wanted to marry his princess to you. This has apparently spread among the adventurers, is this true? Su Yu: How the heck did this rumor that Mr. Li was spreading reach the princesss ears? He immediately denied: Thats impossible, Your Highness. I am an upstanding man whos not interested in the opposite sex. Even if it were true, and the Regent King really wanted to marry the princess to me, I would refuse 100%. In his heart, Su Yu cursed Mr. Li numerous times. In the future, the authorities would no longer be his first consideration for opportunities like going to the Elf Kingdom. Hearing Su Yus words, Alyssa smiled slightly: Thats good! Alyssa was enough for Nemesis, he didnt need other women, and she would not allow him to have other women. Su Yu noticed that Alyssas mood was not bad and handed over the Regent Kings letter. The Princess received the letter, removed the magical seal on it, and started reading. After carefully reading through the letter, her spirit seemed slightly rejuvenated, a smile appeared on her face again: This is indeed a rare piece of good news! Nemesis, youve worked hard on this mission, what reward would you like? Su Yu thought for a moment. He currently doesnt lack money or resources to improve his strength, the only thing he lacks now is better gear and skill scrolls. Skill scrolls would definitely have to be prioritized over gear. Therefore, he answered: Your Highness, could you reward me with some skill scrolls for a Tier 3 mage? Im currently lacking that. I knew you would need that, so Ive already prepared it for you! Alyssa smiled, the swipe of her finger summoned five brand-new skill scrolls from her Space Ring arrayed neatly on the desk. Ding, you have completed your main questline [Goldfinch Empire (55-60/100)]. You received the rewards: skill scroll [Fire Magic Affinity] X1, [Fire Magic Resistance] X1, [Ice Magic Proficiency] X1, [Ice Magic Affinity] X1, [Ice Magic Resistance] X1. Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: 270. Are you interested in governing this country with me? _1 Chapter 270: 270. Are you interested in governing this country with me? _1 Translator: 549690339 Thank you, Your Highness the Princess! Su Yu walked forward happily, placing the five skill scrolls into his backpack. The third-order skill scrolls are difficult to obtain in the game. Bosses in team dungeons with more than 20 people have a drop chance and the drop rate is about 3%. High rarity hidden quests might reward these, but the chances are still slim. This time the princess has generously given him five! She has been so kind to him! Now, Su Yu has collected half of his third-order spells. He believes that the princess will reward the other half as the subsequent tasks are unlocked! With this thought, Su Yu spirits lifted: Your Highness, what do I need to do next? Next is the war, of course. Alyssa, blinking her big eyes, looked at Su Yu: I will be preparing for the final battle in the next month. You and Tina must defend the city walls during this time and not let the rebels break through! Ding, your main storyline has been updated, [Goldfinch Empire (61-70/100)]. Task requirements: Complete [the Orleans City Defense Battle]. Task reward: Rewards will be given randomly based upon task completion. I will not let the rebels break into the city, I promise! Su Yu was full of confidence. Hmm, you can go. The princess leaned back in her chair, looking somewhat tired: Youve worked hard during this period. After the war is over, I will reward you handsomely Oh, Nemesis. As the princess said this, she suddenly sat upright and asked seriously, Nemesis, would you be interested in governing this country with me? Her meaning in her words couldnt be more blatant. Um Su Yu was somewhat uncertain. However, he quickly gave an answer, Your Highness, now is not the time to consider these things. Once the war is over, I will give you a satisfactory answer. How about that? Alright, you think about it. Alyssa, catching the hint of refusal in Su Yus words, sighed softly. After bidding farewell to the princess, Su Yu left the palace. At the palace gates, he took the five skill scrolls out from his backpack and learned each one in succession. He spent 5.5 million spiritual energy coins, raising all these skills to a [Master Level]. After being elevated to [Master Level], the properties of these skills have been enhanced threefold: [Fire Spell Affinity (Master Level)] Fire spell casting distance +60% Fire spell casting speed +28% Fire spell mana consumption -32% [Fire Spell Resistance (Master Level)] Damage from flame attacks -32% A [Flame Shield] will be automatically activated when about to take flame damage. The shield value equals 28% of the spell power, and can only absorb fire damage. The damage and duration caused by the negative state [Burning] -56% The details of the three ice system passive skills are not repeated here. The properties of these three passive skills are similar to those of the fire system. The only difference is that [Ice Spell Resistance] reduces the duration of [Freezing] effects and slowing effects by 56%. After the first passive skill of the ice system was upgraded to [Master Level], Su Yu unlocked the second exclusive special skill C [Frozen Tomb]. [Frozen Tomb (Exclusive Special Skill)]: Summon a tomb made of black ice to trap the enemy, causing high damage and putting the enemy into a [Frozen] state. The duration of the [Frozen] state is determined by the levels of both parties. Cooldown time is 24 hours. [Frozen Tomb] is a single-target control skill with high damage. Its cooldown was as long as 24 hours, so naturally, its power wouldnt be lackluster. In fact, compared to [Frozen Tomb], Su Yu would prefer spells like [Ice Sealing Miles], which have large-scale crowd control abilities. But exclusive skills are obtained randomly, and Su Yu couldnt change it, so it was what it was. After learning the skill, Su Yu quickly reviewed his attributes, then rode Dima towards the city wall to start the next part of the mission. The next 10 tasks all involved warfare between players. All because there were simply too many players! Looking at both sides regular armies, the Empire had about 300,000 regular troops, and the rebels had about 700,000, totaling over a million, which was already quite a lot. However, compared to the number of players, these numbers were completely on a different scale. The number of players who have entered the game on the Chinese server has exceeded a hundred million, with tens of millions active around Orleans City after reaching level 10. Walking on the streets of Orleans City, players were packed everywhere, bumping into each other, reminding one of crowded tourist spots during peak seasons. Faced with such a large player base, the NPCs on both sides naturally utilized them. Players were easy to please, they would fight for one whole day (2 hours) for just 10 spiritual energy coins, a cost less than what it might take to hire a single farmer. Moreover, the players were generally quite strong and couldnt die, so both sides NPCs hired as many players as possible to join the war. Over the past month, the war on the walls of Orleans City had never ceased. The battlefield radiated out from Orleans City as a center, extending to the surrounding towns and villages. Eventually, almost the entire territory of Orleans City had become a battlefield, where players from both sides scrambled and fought over every inch of land. But due to some early influences from Su Yu, the best batch of players in the game had basically joined the Empires side. 76 of the top 100 guilds in the game rankings were of the Empire, and the population ratio was roughly 6:4. So although both sides cooperatively grinded in the battlefield, the rebel players were inevitably at a huge disadvantage. By the time the main storyline reached the 63rd round, the rebel players were not only driven off the city wall, but their battlefront was also constantly retreating, almost reaching the rebel camp a kilometer away. The rebel players commander was very helpless and sought help from Duke Landilus. After understanding the situation, Landilus sent a 2000-strong NPC elite force to join the battlefield. On the walls of Orleans City, Snow Leopard was observing the enemy situation with a crude telescope made by a player. In the battlefield beneath the city, the 2000-strong NPC elite force sticks into the formation of the Empires players like a sharp knife, causing casualties wherever they go. In the elite force of the rebels, the weakest soldiers had second-order power, the [Centurions] and [Centenarians] were even third-order powerhouses, and the two [Kilofuchas] reached as high as the fourth order! The two [Kilofuchas] at the front of the army were invincible to the players attacks, on the contrary, their area attacks could take dozens of players lives with each hit. Such formidable power rapidly collapsed the battlefront, and the battle line was quickly pushed back to the foot of the city wall by the rebels. The defense warrior of the Snow Leopard team C [Unbreakable Alliance] was standing next to Snow Leopard at this time. He frowned, a look of worry on his face: Mr. Zhong, how should we deal with this NPC force? Our players cant even break their defense! We dont need to worry about that. Snow Leopard replied casually: I received a private message from Nemesis, the heroine [Tina Garcia] is already on her way here. The moment Snow Leopard finished speaking, a golden light came from the city, rapidly approached and landed on the city wall, it was [Tina Garcia]! Tinas voice also echoed in the air above the city wall: From now on, all the military units inside the city will follow my command, and those who dare to disobey, die! ps: Something came up today, so Ill just post once. Ill definitely make up for it tomorrow! Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: 271、Defend the Radish_1 Chapter 271: 271Defend the Radish_1 Translator: 549690339 Before Tinas arrival, the players on the battlefield were commanded by Snow Leopard and the heads of several major guilds. After Tina arrived, she took over command of all the units, including the players. At the same time, a force of 2000 elite Imperial troops marched from the city barracks towards the city walls to deal with the enemys elite troops. A few minutes later, these troops reached the city walls, and from a higher position, they began to attack the rebels elite forces. NPC forces were pitted against NPC forces, and players against players. Both sides once again engaged in a fierce battle at the foot of the city walls. Tina floated in the air, directing the battle below as if she were playing a war chess simulation. Moreover, her command ability was stronger than Snow Leopards. This strong command ability did not refer to better tactics, but to a higher efficiency of information delivery. Snow Leopards command mode was standing on the city walls tower, issuing combat orders to the players through the chat room. Although this was similar to Tina floating in the air, her combat orders had to be issued one by one, and it took some time for the players to receive them. But Tina was different. After she advanced to the Sanctuary, every two seconds she could send more than fifty orders through her spirit power! These orders were precisely transmitted into the minds of each small teams captain, naturally twice as efficient. Under Tinas minutely detailed control, the entire player forces seemed to come alive. The player forces no longer blindly rushed forward, but coordinated with each other, intercepting and enveloping the enemy, greatly improving their combat strength! Under Tinas command, the combat strength of the two thousand elite Imperial troops also multiplied, and added with their advantage of higher ground, the rebels two thousand elites suffered heavy losses after just one charge, even one [Kilofucha] was surrounded and slain. The rebel forces fell into a huge disadvantage again. Not long after, at the rebels main camp 3 kilometers away. In the main tent of the camp, Dukes Landilus and Anzu Seifer were discussing matters related to the final battle. Anzu Seifer sat in the main tents seat, holding a glass of champagne with a smile on his face: The high-ranking powerhouses of both Lai Yin and Wind Chime Empires are about to arrive. Once they arrive, we can start the final battle. Landilus also nodded casually, Not only the two empires, the High Priest of the Orc Empire and the Sword Saint are expected to arrive in half a month. With their participation, this battle is sure to be foolproof! Anzu Seifer drained his champagne, stroking his beard, The only thing I worry about is the Dragon Race, the Dragon Race hasnt replied yet, I dont know what His Majesty the Dragon Emperor is thinking. Landilus waved his hand indifferently: We dont have to worry about them, even if the Dragon Race doesnt participate in the war this time, we will definitely win! True, I cant even imagine how this final battle could lose! Anzu Seifer appeared very proud. Just as they were speaking, a Holy Knight player arrived outside the main tent, giving a knightly salute: Your Grace, Tina Garcia has appeared on the battlefield, and Orleans City has also dispatched two thousand elite troops. This Holy Knight player was named [Tear of Rupert], and he was one of the top five players in the Holy Knight profession in terms of comprehensive strength. He was also the overall commander of the rebel player forces this time. He pulled a [Holy Light Imaging Stone] from his pocket, activated it with holy light, and the image within the stone emerged. In the image, the two armies were fiercely battling at the foot of the city walls. However, with the same two thousand elites, the rebels elites were being suppressed by the Imperial elites and were on the verge of being completely annihilated. The reason why the rebel elites were unable to resist was largely due to Tinas command. Looking at the vibrant Tina in the image, the two Dukes exchanged a glance. Duke Anzu Seifer pondered for a moment, then said to Landilus: Should we specifically target this Tina Garcia? Her command is too formidable, if we dont target her in the future, it will be a bit hard to fight. Youre right. Landilus stroked his chin and nodded. Then he loudly told [Tear of Rupert]: Pass on my order, let Chakar, Brandis, and Avina go deal with Tina Garcia, and at the same time dispatch another two thousand elites over. Understood, Duke. Tear of Rupert replied. A few minutes later, in the rebels main camp, Chakar, Brandis, and Avina, three 6th rank Sanctuary-strong powerhouses, quickly ascended and rushed towards Tina in the sky. The Empires reaction was also swift. Before the enemys 3 Sanctuary-strong individuals could arrive, the Empire had 3 Sanctuary-strong individuals ascend quickly, protecting Tina behind them. Upon realizing that they could not kill Tina Garcia, the three Sanctuary fighters of the rebel side immediately requested support from the main camp. The main camp quickly responded to their support request, sending again two 6th-rank strong individuals and twenty 5th-rank ones. The Empire also refused to show weakness, keeping up with the rebels by bolstering their forces. Thus. The number of high-ranking powerhouses on both sides began to increase over time. In the end, the rebels 6th-rank powerhouses increased to 15, 5th-rank powerhouses 174, they even had two 7th-rank legends. The number of powerhouses in the Empire was about the same. A perfectly good war ended up resembling a tower defense game like Defending the Carrot! For the rebels, in order to eat the carrot, they continually sent a greater number of monsters (high-ranking powerhouses) with higher power. The Empire, in order to protect the carrot, constantly built more and stronger defense towers (high-ranking powerhouses). And Tina, she was that carrot. This tower defense battle lasted a full month. During this month, 5th and 6th-rank powerhouses would occasionally fall from the sky. Of course, Tina, the carrot, was well protected without any harm done to her, she even had spare capacity to direct the battle below. According to players incomplete statistics, in this one month, both sides each lost more than 50 5th-rank powerhouses, and more than 5 6th-rank Sanctuary powerhouses. The armies below also suffered heavy losses. Almost every one of the millions of participating players died 4-8 times, nearly 200,000 regular soldiers died on the battlefield, of which about 60,000 were from the Empire, and about 140,000 were rebels. The main storyline slowly progressed, finally reaching the last link of the defensive war C the 70th round. After the 70th round of the main storyline began, Mr. Meng, who is known as the [Unbreakable Alliance], still, as usual, led the players to the arsenal to collect military supplies and then headed for the battlefield to kill the enemy. At coordinates (114.514), Mr. Meng explained his intentions to the military supply officer Ockland. Ockland cheerfully opened the arsenal behind him and went in with the players. But this time it was different from before, Ocklands face wore a mysterious smile, Boys, this times military supplies arent like before! I will show you some nice things! What? Are there new kinds of military supplies this time? Mr. Meng asked curiously. You will know when you see them! The military supply officer, Ockland, lifted a big wooden box taller than himself and lightly placed it at Mr. Mengs feet. Mr. Meng and the players beside him, filled with curiosity, unpacked the box. But the moment they saw what was in the box, the players were shocked! Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: 272. Sir/Madam, times have changed _1 Chapter 272: 272. Sir/Madam, times have changed _1 Translator: 549690339 In the military equipment box, theres a whole line of firearms! Rifles, repeating guns, shotgunsall kinds of firearms were present. Mr. Meng wasnt too surprised, after all, he was a senior official in the relevant department. He knew these firearms were made in Boss Kes territory, and Mrs. Ke had even trained an army of regular people using them. But the other players didnt know this! Seeing these firearms, everyone felt a sense of dislocation as if they were in a time warp where Guan Yu was fighting Qin Qiong. A player stepped forward and picked up a repeating gun, his face full of astonishment: Why are there guns in the game? Has the era changed, my lord? Another player also picked up a shotgun: Isnt this an old-fashioned sprayer? A lot of cops used these during the Americas free distributionbut this seems to be the most primitive sprayer, incomparable to the modern ones. Oh, my God! This time theyre distributing guns as military equipment! It seems like Mrs. Ke is preparing to make some big news! a player said in surprised. What the players referred to as Mrs. Ke was Tina. In this ten-ring task, Boss Ke often had some intimate interactions with Tina. And players found outthat during Tinas task announcement, if they responded with Okay, Mrs. Ke, the task reward would immediately increase by 30%! So by the end of this ten-ring task, the players way of addressing Tina had turned into Mrs. Ke. There was a male player named Dual-gun Granny next to Mr. Meng. His family ran a shooting range, so he was very familiar with these firearms. He picked up a shotgun, skillfully loaded the bullets, chambered the round, and pointed the gun at Mr. Meng: Put your hands up, kiddo! Or Im gonna have to shoot! Mr. Meng: Granny chuckled, Haha, just kidding. But seriously, Mr. Meng, out of all the players here, youve got the highest defense. How about I shoot a shot at you to test the damage? Looking at Mr. Mengs mature chest muscles, Granny was itching to test it out, shes never fired a gun in the game before! After a thought, Meng nodded and said, Sure, go ahead. He was also very curious about how much damage these old-fashioned guns could cause to players, so he agreed quite readily. Mr. Meng picked up the shield to block the shotgun. But considering the shotgun probably wouldnt pierce the shield, and not many players would have as high a defense as him, he decided to throw away the shield and point his chest at the gun instead. Granny hesitated a bit, Do you want to use a damage-reducing skill? No need, Mr. Meng confidently replied, With my defense, I can take more damage than a normal defensive warrior using damage reduction skills. Just fire. Knowing that Meng was telling the truth, Granny nodded, aimed at Mr. Mengs chest, pulled the trigger, and shot. Bang! The bullet flew out of the gun barrel. Grannys arm was a bit numb from the recoil, and Mr. Meng was pushed back a few steps, a burning pain in his chest. Looking at his own health bar, Mr. Meng found that his health had dropped to 64%. One shot had taken away a third of his health! If a normal defensive warrior was standing here, he could be reduced to half health with just one shot! The surrounding players marvelled at Mr. Mengs health bar, That gun is pretty powerful! One bullet could take half of Mr. Mengs health! If a mage or an archer was standing here, they might get killed in one shot! An archer would definitely die after one shot! Not necessarily for a mage, if the mage casts [Earth Shield], they should survive, albeit barely. Anyway, wed better hurry up and pick a gun, and let our friends know. The stock of guns here doesnt seem to be too much, it probably wont take long to be all taken! Yeah, yeah, hurry up and pick a gun. The players hurriedly stepped up to pick their favorite firearms. Even Mr. Meng had chosen a repeating gun and happily placed it into his bag. The events at the Arsenal quickly spread through private chats and various guild channels. This caused quite a stir among the players. The online Empire side players rushed to the Arsenal, wanting to try out a gun. They had no chance to touch real guns offline, so it was nice to handle them in the game. The players enthusiasm was running high, and before long the Arsenal was crowded with people. The quartermaster continued to distribute weapons and assign tasks to the players. However, the stock of weapons was inevitably limited. By the time the distribution was done, a total of 2000 various guns had been given to the players and in parallel, combat missions related to the use of these firearms were assigned to these 2000 people. The players who got the firearms, under the leadership of Mr. Meng, organized themselves, met with the 2000 NPC arms units trained by Tina, and started off grandly to the battlefield. On the front line, besides the 4000 firearms units, the artillery unit also made an impressive appearance! 80 cannons were positioned on the wall, unleashing their firepower against the rebels in the distance. Many players also received a war mission to operate cannon, getting an opportunity to shoot with it. The players accuracy rate when using cannons and firearms was quite high. Not only would they get a partial hit-data correction during the shooting process, but they could also see a simulated trajectory shown as a green dotted line when using cannon and firearms. The simulated trajectory was initially a bonus for the archer players, as the game had few lock-on skills, and this could assure every archers shots are precise. Now the simulated trajectory was also applied to firearms and cannon, assisted by this the players were hitting bulls eye each shot and continuously discharging firepower onto the enemys position. The rebels were suddenly in a plight. They could do nothing but take the beating from the Empire sides players outpouring firepower and could not fight back at all. The range of the musket and shotgun were about 100 meters, while the range of the mage and the archer was only 40 to 50 meters. As long as the Empire frontline maintained a good distance and kept shooting, the rebels had no way to counterattack. The rebel front line was not particularly solid to begin with, and now with the fierce attacks from the firearm units and the artillery, it quickly collapsed. Players on the front line turned into beams of white light, and the surviving NPCs fled backwards. The rebel players were also discussing in various chat rooms: What the fuck is going on? Why are we still using cold weapons when they already have long guns and cannons? The power of this cannon is immense! A single shot can cover a large area. How can we continue the fight? The Colossus factions long guns and cannons have such a long range, we can only take the beating and cant even fight back. I have no idea, lets see what the two Dukes decide. The news of the collapse of the front line quickly reached the ears of the two rebel Dukes. They personally came to the front line to inspect the situation. After seeing the cannons mounted on the city wall and the firearms unit below wildly reaping the players, the two Dukes fell silent. After a period of silence, Duke Anzu Seifer sighed: Is this the secret weapon mentioned in the scouts report before? Its quite powerful! Landilus closed his eyes and sensed the power of the cannon and slowly said: This power is indeed not small, almost catching up with the power of a second-order peak Mages range spell, very deadly against ordinary troops and adventurers. According to the scouts report, this is a new weapon produced in the territory of Nemesis. Nemesis? Him again? Landilus frowned. Yes. Duke Seifer sighed: What should we do next? Retreat! Landilus shook his head: Let all the troops withdraw, hold onto the camp, and patiently wait for the final battle. Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: 274, [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Set (Golden Epic)]_1 Chapter 274: 274, [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Set (Golden Epic)]_1 Translator: 549690339 As they descended the city wall stairs, Tina seethed with anger, forming an opaque golden barrier around her and Su Yu in a corner that others would find hard to notice. Within the barrier, she swiftly stripped off her armor and put on a light silk outfit. This greatly eased Su Yus burden, allowing him to easily carry Tina down the wall in the second half of the journey. At the base of the city wall, Su Yu summoned Dima. The two of them rode one horse, striding into the direction of Tinas home under the watchful, envious, and jealous eyes of the gawking players. Dima galloped along the road, with Su Yu holding the reins and whispering into Tinas ear: Tina, youve had it rough this past month! You can stay home and rest for a while. Okay, then, you and the princess will be in charge of Orleans Citys internal affairs. Tina leaned against Su Yu, feeling a bit sleepy. The two moved on, chatting and laughing. When they were close to Tinas house, Tina, seeming to not be able to resist sleepiness any longer, fell into Su Yus arms and fell asleep. She also began to breathe softly in her sleep, suggesting she was sleeping soundly. Seeing that Tina had fallen asleep, Su Yu patted Dimas horse and told her to slow down, walking slowly forward. Upon reaching Tinas house, Su Yu cradled Tina in his arms the same way he did on the city wall and brought her into the house. Tinas position was now that of Marshal of the Empire, so the legendary mage Sharon had set up a large defensive magic formation in Tinas house to ward off high-ranking assassins, and of course, to deter players from entering. But it seemed that Tina had granted Su Yu full access to this magic array, and he carried her straight to her bedroom without any hindrance, placed her on the bed and tucked her in. Then Su Yu waved goodbye to Tina on the bed and left Tinas house without a look back. About ten seconds after Su Yu left, once sure that Su Yu really did leave and was not hiding to prank her, Tina slowly opened her eyes, her expression slightly resentful. She was not truly asleep earlier, only pretending to be. Originally, she thought Su Yu might take advantage of seeing her sleeping face to do something. But she didnt expect that Su Yu didnt do anything! How infuriating! Tina savagely beat up the pillow, imagining it to be Su Yu. But because she was truly too tired, she ended up falling into a deep sleep while hugging the pillow. The scene now returns to Su Yu. After leaving Tinas house, he rode Dima in haste towards the Princess House. Now that the main storyline was completed, it was time for him to get his rewards! In the princesss study, Su Yu successfully met Princess Alyssa. Alyssa was in a good mood, sat next to a large desk, and was engrossed in a book. Upon Su Yus gaze landed on the book, he saw that it was titled How to Raise Kittens. Su Yu: How could the princess be in the mood to read such a book with the great battle looming? It was as ridiculous as someone who was supposed to be studying for an important exam the next day but was reading a novel on their phone instead. Wasnt this a waste of time? However, Su Yu didnt vocalize these thoughts. Noticing Su Yus arrival, Alyssa closed her book and smiled, Nemesis, youre here! Your Highness, Ive completed the task you assigned me and am here to report. Su Yu gave Alyssa the ledger detailing the flow of supplies, alongside a list and proof of the arrested spy-assassins. These items all existed in his bag as task items after the task had been completed, so it was the perfect time to turn them into Alyssa. Alyssa carefully browsed through these items and expressed her satisfaction, Nemesis, you did a good job. I believe you have great potential for higher rank! I plan to choose a high-quality fourth-level frost mage robe from the Royal Familys treasures as your reward, what do you think? That Su Yu was somewhat reluctant. In comparison to equipment, he would rather have a skill book. Alyssa continued, And Ive heard from Tina that you like gold, so I specifically chose a gold set for you. Hearing the words gold, Su Yu immediately said, Thank you, Your Highness! Ding, the main plotline [Goldfinch Empire (61-70/100)] has been completed. You received a reward: [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Set (Golden Epic)] X1. Su Yu accepts the small Space Ring tossed to him by Alyssa, containing a set of equipment wrapped in frost. The set contains 7 pieces, which are: [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Headgear (Golden Epic)] Intelligence+156 Frost spell critical hit rate +5% Trait 1: Attached skill [Clear Mind]: release a globe of frost mist to envelop your head, dispelling a [Fear], [Confusion], [Charm], [Dizziness] or other mental control spells. Cooldown time 10 minutes. Trait 2: If the character wearing this equipment is bald, frost spell critical hit rate +10%. [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Mantle (Golden Epic)] Intelligence+151 Frost spell power+5% Trait 1: Attached skill [Ice Wings]: Sprout a pair of wings made of ice crystals from your back, giving you the ability to fly briefly. Duration 5 minutes, cooldown time 30 minutes. Trait 2: If your target has cast a fire spell within the past 5 minutes, increase the frost damage inflicted on them by +10% [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Robe (Golden Epic)] Intelligence+206 Frost spell range +10%. Trait 1: Attached skill [Ice Barrier]. Trait 2: If the character wearing this equipment is a transgender vegetarian environmentalist, the equipments properties become void. [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Gloves (Golden Epic)] Intelligence+141 Frost spell casting speed +8%. Trait 1: Attached skill [Frost Shield]. Trait 2: If there isnt a frozen target within 40 meters of you, increase your frost damage by +3%, up to 15% [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Belt (Golden Epic)] Intelligence+151 Mana recovery speed +40% Trait 1: Increase your backpack space by +50. Trait 2: For each weapon placed in your bag, increase your frost spell power by +0.5%, up to +15%. [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Trousers (Golden Epic)] Intelligence+214 Frost spell resistance +10% Trait 1: Attached skill [Frost Nova]. Trait 2: If the character wearing this equipment is a single-color supremacist, the equipments properties are rendered void. [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Boots (Golden Epic)] Intelligence+153 Movement speed +20% Trait 1: Attached skill [Floating Ice]: After using this skill, you can cast spells while moving for the next 5 seconds. Cooldown time 3 minutes. Trait 2: Attached skill [Frost Sprint]: Your movement speed increases by +70% for 5 seconds, cooldown time 5 minutes. Set effects: (0/3): Frost spell power+30%, the duration of your freezing effects is extended by 30%. (0/5): The cooldown time of your frost-specific special skills is reduced by -75%. (0/7): Summon the Lighthouse Giant [King Kong] to fight for you, duration 10 minutes, cooldown time 24 hours. Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: 275, The Eve of the Decisive Battle_1 Chapter 275: 275, The Eve of the Decisive Battle_1 Su Yu was extremely satisfied with the attributes of this set of equipment! In Evolution, many pieces in this epic set of equipment come with skills attached, and equipment with attached skills is the most precious. For example, the level 5 Village Chiefs Staff comes with a Flash Skill. Su Yu has kept this staff up to now and even uses it occasionally. The Lighthouse Sudden Chill set comes with eight skills: Ice Barrier, Frost Shield, Frost Nova. All of these are very practical skills. He even felt that wearing this set to Skru Star wouldnt be a bad idea. Moreover, the seven-piece set of equipment offers a skill with a cooldown time of 24 hours! In Evolution, the longer the cooldown time for a skill, the stronger its effect, almost without exception. Even if Su Yu has never used this skill, he knows it must be powerful. The last and most crucial point is that golden equipment can be brought into reality. When he eventually acquires a higher-level set of equipment, he can completely give this set to other mage players in the offline world, which would be a win-win situation no matter how he thinks about it! Thinking of this, Su Yu joyfully said, Thank you, Your Highness the Princess! Youre welcome. Why should we thank each other? Alyssa responded with a smile, twirling her fingers through her hair at her temples. But then she suddenly seemed to remember something. So Alyssa blinked at Su Yu, Nemesis, why dont you change your clothes now? I can check the goods right away. Now? Su Yu was taken aback. Of course, change now. Theres no one else here. Alyssa cast a sealing spell, securely locking the wooden door of the study. This spell clearly expressed one thing: If Su Yu didnt change now, he wouldnt be able to leave. Su Yu: Why did it feel like Alyssa was sure hed comply? He suddenly had a deja vu feeling like a lamb to the slaughter. However, there was a principle Su Yu always adhered toif I dont feel embarrassed, then the one who should feel embarrassed is them. And besides, Alyssa was just about to turn 15. Could he be easily scared by her? Alright, Ill change. Su Yu took off his mage robe, revealing his eight-pack abs. He flaunted them in front of Alyssa. But once he had taken off his robe, he suddenly noticed that because he had not exercised for a month, absorbed excessive spiritual energy, and had been immersed in Prime Minister Cao Caos medicine bath, his belly appeared swollen. His eight-pack was on the verge of becoming a single pack! This made him feel a bit embarrassed. But Alyssa never expected Su Yu to just take off his shirt so easily. She had just wanted to tease Su Yu without really meaning it This was the first time in her life she had seen a male upper body, and she immediately blushed and turned her head away. Just a paper tiger after all. Su Yu thought to himself with a smile, putting on the Lighthouse Sudden Chill Robe. The Lighthouse Sudden Chill Robe was made from the silk of a fourth-order Warcraft, the Ice Aurora Moth, which was blue throughout. There was a giant lighthouse emblazoned on the chest. Beside the lighthouse was a sun just risen from sea level. The symbolism of the pattern was clear: the sun was rising, which signified that the effect of the lighthouse was slowly decreasing. It was a pretty meaningful metaphor. The robe was covered with a thick layer of frost. When Su Yu put it on, he could feel the water elements in the air quickly gathering towards him. He couldnt say about other things, but it would definitely be cold to wear this for the summer! Seeing Su Yu put on the robe, Alyssa finally turned her face back. As the saying goes, Clothes make the man. After Su Yu put on this new robe, his temperament definitely improved a lot from before. There was even the demeanor of a high-ranking mage in his every move! Alyssas eyes lit up and pulled on his sleeve, Nemesis, this equipment actually suits you quite well! Of course, I am good-looking no matter what I wear. Su Yu answered. Alyssa could not help but roll her eyes. After talking for a while, Princess Alyssa glanced outside the window and said, Its getting late, I need to have a meeting with all the ministers. You should go back home and rest well in these few days in preparation for the decisive battle. As she spoke, she removed the seal on the wooden door. Princess Alyssa, when do you anticipate the decisive battle to occur? Su Yu asked. Alyssa pondered and replied, Its likely to happen in about half a month. Are you confident of a victorious outcome? Su Yu was somewhat worried. The main story plot for this world, due to the deep influence of Su Yu, has become completely different from the previous world. Over these days, Su Yu recalled the main story plot from the previous world through his memory: In the plot of the previous world, Xi Fan did not rebel and he lived until the fourth expansion pack; Princess Alyssa joined forces with her father, the king of Forest City, and the Emperor of Goldfinch led an army of 500,000 out from Forest City to fight a decisive battle with the rebels. But in that battle, the Emperor suffered a terrible defeat and fled back to Forest City. The Emperors defeat rapidly intensified the internal conflicts within the Empire. To resolve the internal conflicts, Princess Alyssa instigated a coup to seize her fathers military power. However, Alyssa could not withstand the fierce rebellion forces and fled to Orleans City in panic. The rebels pursued relentlessly, forcing the siege of Orleans City step by step. In desperation, Alyssa appointed Tina Garcia, who had high prestige in Orleans City, to command the nations army. The second day of Tinas appointment, a gigantic meteor fell from outer space into the rebels main camp, resulting in the death of 300,000 regular soldiers. The high-ranking forces of the rebellion also suffered heavy casualties from the meteor strike. The strike from the meteor almost completely destroyed the main force of the rebellion. Tina easily defeated the rebels and finally unified the nation. That was the plot of the past world. But the plot in this world is completely different from the past world. Tina has served as a marshal for almost two months, and theres no sign of the meteor at all. So, Su Yu was not sure if this war could actually be won. What if, in this world, the Empire is destined to lose? However, Alyssa was very confident. She looked at Su Yu and said, Dont worry, Nemesis. For the sake of our people, I guarantee that I will win this war! Good luck then! Goodbye, princess. Goodbye, Nemesis. After bidding farewell to the princess, Su Yu left the mansion. In the next half month, or little more than a day in the real world, both sides were at a complete ceasefire. But everyone knew that a storm was brewing C the whole city was uneasy, and everyone was preparing for the war, whether actively or passively. Soon, the half-month period passes in a hurry. The time of the decisive battle was upon them. No sign of a meteor was seen during this half month, so Su Yu did not dare to hope anymore. Its worth mentioning that during this half month, Princess Alyssa celebrated her fifteenth birthday, and Tina Garcia celebrated her seventeenth, with their birthdays only three days apart. However, both of them didnt pay much attention to their birthdays. They didnt even bother to hold a birthday party, focusing all their energy on the upcoming decisive battle. Su Yu also did not slack off. He returned to his Mage Tower on his own territory, tidying equipment and absorbing the materials of Warcraft in order to increase his strength, and he patiently waited for the next tasks to be opened. Finally, the date arrived. On July 14th, the decisive battle was officially launched! Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: 276, [World Tree Heart], Elf Princess’s Marriage Contract_1 Chapter 276: 276, [World Tree Heart], Elf Princesss Marriage Contract_1 At 10 a.m. sharp on July 14. As Su Yu was still in the Mage Tower leveling up, he received a game notification: Ding! The main storyline C [Goldfinch Empire (71/100)] is about to begin. Please proceed to Princess Alyssas temporary residence in Orleans City. The coordinates are (5941, 2234). Countdown starts at 29:59. After getting the notification, Su Yu shut down his Mana Pool, stood up and told the little loli Kathy next to him: Kathy, well end things here for now. I need to go out for a bit. Finally done, huh? Kathy put down the materials in her hand and heaved a sigh of relief. Yeah, its over. Su Yu walked over and patted the little lolis head affectionately: Be good and stay at home, Ill bring you some snacks when I get back. Okay, my Lord, Kathy replied sweetly. When he arrived on the balcony of the third floor of the Mage Tower, Su Yu activated the [Ice Wings] skill attached to his shoulder pads. A set of ice-crystal formed wings that spanned 2.5 meters appeared on his back. Controlling his wings, Su Yu flew towards Orleans City at high speeds. The players in Aphi City only saw a figure quickly gliding across the sky, disappearing in a blink of an eye. The speed of the [Ice Wings] was incredibly fast. It took only 5 minutes for Su Yu to fly above the city walls of Orleans City before the skill effect gradually faded. Many people were present on the city walls. It felt like a crowded holiday at Badaling. Among them, a small part were NPCs, while most were players. The Snow Leopard, standing atop of the city tower, noticed Su Yus arrival and waved at him from afar. However, they were too distant for the Snow Leopards voice to carry, so he sent a private message to Su Yu: Youre here! The battle will begin in half an hour. Su Yu replied: Im awareBy the way, have you noticed any meteorites or shooting stars recently? Snow Leopard: Meteorites? Shooting stars? Are you talking about naturally formed ones or magic spell effects created by mages? Su Yu: Of course, I meant the naturally formed onesNevermind, based on your response, its highly unlikely. Ill go and complete my task now. Snow Leopard: Uh, okay. After leaping off the city wall into the inner city, Su Yu deftly maneuvered his way through the spacious city roads on his mount, Dima. However, he did not directly head to the Princess House, instead, he went to the [Elf Mansion] located on Green Shade Road. At present, the regent Legolas had brought high-ranking members of his race to Orleans City and was residing in the mansion. Naturally, Su Yu had to visit him. Dima trotted, bringing Su Yu to the Elf Mansion. Just as he reached the mansion entrance, he heard the Elves familiar inverted sentences: Human, leave here quickly, or we will shoot! A few elven archers aimed their arrows at Su Yu who was still on his horse. Su Yu took a deep breath, preparing to take out the [Moon God Clan Badge] to show these elves. But before he could act, an authoritative voice boomed from inside the mansion: All of you stand down. This man is an honoured guest of our Elf Race! Understood, Regent King. Hearing the voice, the elven archers instantly lowered their bows. At the same time, the tall, crown-clad Regent Elf King C Legolas walked out of the mansion. Nemesis, my dear friend, its been a while. said Legolas as he walked over, embracing Su Yu in a friendly hug. Im delighted to see you, Your Majesty the Regent. After the embrace, Su Yu said: The reason I came to see you is about The [World Tree Heart], right? interrupted Legolas. Indeed. Alright then, come with me. The Heart is ready. Legolas led the way into the mansion, with Su Yu following closely. The interior of the Elf Mansion was very much in the style of the Elf Race. Towering trees and treehouses were commonplace, while stone-built houses were scarce. Walking into the Elf Mansion and being surrounded by countless trees evoked a sense of returning to nature in Su Yu. In a treehouse located at the very back of the mansion, Legolas invited Su Yu to sit down before taking out a soccer ball-sized green crystal and placing it in front of him. The crystal emitted a rich and invigorating life energy. Just the energy floating in the air gave Su Yu an extraordinary level of comfort. My dear Nemesis, this is a natural green crystal. Inside it lies the [World Tree Heart] you seek. When you want to use it, just break the crystal shell to retrieve the Heart. Reluctantly, Legolas pushed the green crystal towards Su Yu. Thank you, Your Majesty! Su Yu picked up the green crystal and used the [Insight] spell to check the attributes of the crystal. [World Tree Heart] Wonder Usage: 1. Use the massive natural energy within the Heart to change professions to special jobs such as [Eternal Druid], [World Chanter], [Contract Maker of Natural Heart], etc. 2. Craft magical items such as the [Heart of Life], [Endless Vine Ring], [Top-class Natural Blessing Potion], etc. 3. Absorb and refine the Heart in the Mana Pool, with a high chance of breaking through your own barriers and gaining some additional special abilities. The category of the [World Tree Heart] is Wonder, which refers to the best, rarest, and most valuable magical materials in the game world. If he were to bring the Heart out, even powerful beings like Xi Fan and the Star-forged Dragon King would be envious of it. Satisfied, Su Yu put the [World Trees Heart] into his bag and chuckled: Thank you very much, Your Majesty the Regent. Dont mention it, we have a mutually beneficial relationship. The Regent King casually waved his hand as though not heartbroken, adding: With the potion formula you provided, the Plant Transformation Disease in our Elf Kingdom has been effectively controlled. Even those elves who have just turned into plants have shown significant improvements after taking the potion. At this point, Legolas stood up, bowed solemnly to Su Yu: On behalf of the entire Elf Kingdom, I would like to express my gratitude, my dear friend Nemesis! Theres no need to be so formal, Your Majesty the Regent. Su Yu quickly stood up to support him: As you have just said, our relationship is based on mutual benefits. But I still have to express my gratitude, its obligatory. Saying that, it seemed like Legolas suddenly remembered something. His eyes lit up and promptly said: My dear Nemesis, I have a request but I dont know if youd be willing to agree. What is it? Well Legolas slowly paced around the treehouse as he explained: My daughter, Emily, is 142 years old this year. In another two years, when she reaches 144, she will come of age. Emily is beautiful, intelligent, kind, and she admires you a lot. Would you be willing to marry Emily and become her husband? Su Yu: Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: 277, The final battle begins! _1 Chapter 277: 277, The final battle begins! _1 The main reason that Regent King Legolas took a fancy to Su Yu and wanted to marry his daughter to him, was because he coveted Su Yus startling [Prophetic Arts]. After annihilating the Duchess Evanish who pledged allegiance to the undead, the elders among the elf race conducted an assessment of the entire Plant Transformation Disease incident. The conclusion they arrived atwithout Su Yus prophecy, it would have taken them at least several decades to develop a cure for this disease, and identify the culprit behind the scenes. Su Yus [Prophetic Arts]enabled them to solve the problem of this disease decades ahead of time, a truly terrifying ability to rewrite the future! In the long history of the elf race, there had been terrifying individuals capable of changing the future, but after using such powerful [Prophetic Arts], all of them paid a hefty price, some even with their lives. Yet Su Yu was perfectly fine after making his prophecy. This pointed to the fact that the future of this young man was immeasurable! So, Legolas valued Su Yu greatly and wanted to marry his daughter to him. At the same time, His Majesty the Regent was gleefully contemplating, If Nemesis marries Emily, the [World Tree Heart] will not fall into the hands of outsiders, thats making a huge profit! And possibly, the child of Emily and Nemesis might inherit this terrifying prophetic ability, this seems like a bloody good deal no matter how I think of it! Legolas looked at Su Yu with fatherly affection, so much so that he nearly addressed him as son. Su Yu, on the other hand, managed an awkward yet polite smile. Just when he was wondering how to tactfully decline, a clear female voice suddenly came from the distant horizon. It was Princess Alishas voice saying, No, Nemesis is not willing. In the sky, Alisha sped towards the elf mansion. That was close! A step later and maybe it would have been too late! Alisha thought as she accelerated. Legolas had noticed the princess arrival long ago. But he didnt know about the special relationship between Su Yu and the princess. So, after hearing the princesss words, he found it odd. Why was Princess Alisha trying to prevent this marriage? But Legolas didnt think too much about it and directly flew towards the sky. There, he greeted Alisha with an ancient elf nobility salute and said, Princess Alisha, its a pleasure to meet you again. Im also glad to see you again. Standing in the sky, Alisha returned Legolass salute and said, The main purpose of my visit is to remind the elves: the decisive battle is about to begin. You need to be ready. Rest assured, well be prepared, Legolas assured her. At the same time, he asked with some uncertainty, But Princess Alisha, why are you trying to stop my daughters wedding to Nemesis? Do you think my daughter is not worthy of him? Its not about worthiness Alisha paused, unable to say outright that Nemesis was her man, right? She turned to look at Su Yu who was below, Nemesis, come back with me. The decisive battle is about to start. Lets talk about everything else after the battle. Alright, Princess Alisha. Su Yu replied. Regent King, Ill take my leave now. If theres anything else, we can discuss it after the battle. Without waiting for Legolass response, Alisha quickly took off with Su Yu, leaving the elf mansion. Before you knew it, 20 minutes had passed in reality. The Catters rebel army had emerged from their base camp. The east gate of Orleans City. The players standing on the city wall could see a massive dark force on the distant road. The NPC regular army was marching in the middle, pushing the [Siege Tower], [Battering Ram], [Heavy Trebuchet] and other siege weapons with strict military discipline; The players participating in this campaign were scattered around, their formation quite disorderly. However, such a large gathering brought an epic sense of mounting pressure to the players on the Imperial side of the city wall, stirring up strong emotions in many of them. All the rebels of fifth rank and above were flying in the sky above this army. These rebel powerhouses were roughly divided into three groups: The first group was led by Duke Landilus and consisted of about a hundred people; The second group, led by Duke Anzu Seifer, also had around a hundred people; The third group was situated towards the rear of the center, led by the strongest of the Lai Yin Empire the peak Seventh Order Holy Knight [Tula Yang], with a dozen powerful backers from the Lai Yin Empire following behind him. All three groups combined, there were 286 powerful figures advancing towards Orleans City. Feeling the approach of the enemies, the Empires high-ranking fighters also began to take to the sky. There were slightly fewer high-ranking fighters from the Empires side, only a total of 255. However, in terms of apex combat power at the Sixth and Seventh Orders, the Empire was not lacking. The two sides could practically be described as evenly matched. Princess Alisha took the lead, followed by other high-ranking fighters from the Empire, heading towards the enemy high-ranking fighters. Su Yu followed slowly by Princess Alishas side, flying. He was currently under the buff of [Tina Garcias Blessing] and was on an equal level with Tina, both being Sixth Order Sanctuary members. However, his skills were not fully developed, and his equipment was only of the Fourth Order, so he couldnt be considered a Sixth Order fighter. At most, he could be regarded as an enlarged Fifth Order fighter. Looking at the dukes Landilus and Anzu Seifer, who were getting closer and closer, Su Yu sighed slightly: Does it mean the Shooting Star is a no-go? What shooting star? asked Tina, who was flying side by side with him. Oh, nothing, I was just talking about the meteor you summon. Su Yu replied with a smile. Tina: When could she summon meteors? During their conversation, Alyssa lead the group of high-rank fighters over the city walls. The players on the city wall lifted their heads to watch. When they spotted Su Yu mixed in the crowd, many of them exclaimed: Look! The one in the blue robe is Boss Ke! Really! Its really Boss Ke! Hi, Boss Ke! Hello to both ladies! I envy Boss Ke for being able to participate in epic battles, while we can only deal with the small fry among the enemy. I envy Boss Ke for being able to fly! I also wish I could fly someday too! Seeing the excited players on the city wall, Su Yu hovered over the wall, waved at the players in the manner of a school leader, and said, Youve worked hard, everyone! Players burst into laughter, responding: Youve worked hard too, Boss Ke! You all got a tan. Boss Ke, youre even tanner! Su Yu: Nevertheless, he didnt linger too long and continued flying forward with the group of high-ranking fighters. When the distance between the two sides was only about 400 meters, Alyssa and the two Dukes simultaneously stopped and hovered mid-air. Alyssa looked at the two Dukes and smiled slightly, saying, Duke Landilus, Duke Seifer, long time no see! Long time no see, your esteemed Highness, replied both Dukes simultaneously. The Duke Anzu Seifer seemed to remain calm and composed; The look in Duke Landiluss eyes was sharp as a hawk, staring like a predator. After responding, Landilus looked directly at the Princess and said in a threatening manner: Your Highness, from tomorrow on, the title Goldfinch Empire will no longer exist. What do you think about this matter? Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: 283, Battle of Orleans City (VI) Star Realm Cat, Dragon Race_1 Chapter 283: 283, Battle of Orleans City (VI) Star Realm Cat, Dragon Race_1 The face of the elven Regent King, Legolas, became especially solemn, but he did not panic excessively. For the letter delivered to him by Su Yu on Princess Alyssas behalf had mentioned C aside from them, Alyssa had prepared other trump cards. Alyssa threw a rest assured look at Legolas and the other strong individuals under her command. Then she calmly gazed at the two dukes in front of her and the large number of high-ranking enemies, and declared, You wouldnt naively think that aside from His Majesty the Regent King, I have no other backup measures prepared, would you? The imposing momentum of the two encroaching dukes stalled momentarily. Alyssa offered a faint smile, pulling out a fist-sized transparent crystal from her Space Ring. This crystal was deep blue in colour. Within the crystal were seven glowing points forming the shape of a spoon, it was very dazzling. Alyssa lightly tossed the crystal around in her hand, then hurled it up into the sky, shouting at the same time, Descend! Lady Erin! Not long after leaving Alyssas hand, the deep blue crystal pop shattered into countless pieces. These shards glimmered with light, sparkling like numerous fragments of stars. The seven glowing points, freed from the crystals restraint, radiated even more dazzling light! The fast-releasing Star Force from them, spreading out a blue [Star Realm Portal] with the seven points at its center. Meow With a lazy meow, a [Star Realm Cat] with fur aflame with starlight walked out of the [Star Realm Portal]. This Star Realm Cat was not Morning Star, but Morning Stars mother Erin. Erin had an innocuous appearance and drifted leisurely mid-air, taking lazy cat steps. Yet, her aura was exceedingly ominous! The energy radiating from her body had almost reached the level of Xi Fan, making her one of the most terrifying existences just below the God Level! After making her appearance, Erin first glanced in the two dukes direction before swinging her gaze back onto Alyssa, Hello, Alyssa! Hello! Madam Erin! Alyssa hurriedly responded with respect. Erin nodded, Alyssa, Im here to help you deal with these pests. But beforehand, I need to give Morning Star to you first. After Erin finished speaking, a light blue cat egg, covered in star-pattern etchings appeared before Alyssa, Morning Star has matured and will hatch soon, Im leaving her in your care for the remaining days, you must look after her for me! I will, Lady Erin! Alyssa replied solemnly. Then, with a light flick of her hand, a light green portal similar to a Druids [Emerald Dream] appeared before her. She carefully placed Morning Stars egg into the portal. Su Yu, who was watching offline through the live broadcast, were taken aback by this sequence of events. No wonder Alyssa was looking at How to Raise a Kitten a few days ago. It turned out she was preparing to raise Morning Star in her kitten stage! During the Battle of Kaishi Town, Morning Star was forced to reincarnate back into her cat egg state due to Walnuts Rebirth Mark, and her hatching time had passed. It seemed that Morning Stars mother intended to leave Morning Star in Alyssas care. After all, the growth cycle of Star Realm Kittens was simply too long. Only with the enormous resources that the princess had could she grow faster. However, Su Yu had no time to think about this now. Half an hour of login prohibition was over, he quickly shut down the computer, grabbed the helmet, and sat on the sofa to re-enter the game. Above the sky of Orleans City. Upon the appearance of the Star Realm Cat, Erin, the two dukes deeply exchanged glances, both seeing a hint of That was close in each others eyes. They were aware of Morning Stars existence. They also knew that the princess had profound ties with the Star Race Cats, and they had even considered the possibility that the princess would invite Star Race Cats as reinforcements. They never thought that the princess would really call upon the cats to aid in battle! Fortunately, they had a contingency plan for this scenario; otherwise, if a Star Realm Cat with power near to Xi Fans had arrived on the battlefield, the welcoming party would have been a crushing defeat! Duke Landilus took a deep breath, turning to face the northeast direction, Dragon Emperor, you once promised me that If the Star Realm Kittens appear, so will you. Its time for you to fulfill your promise! No sooner had Duke Landiluss words descended, the image of a gigantic dragon, comparable in size to a small mountain and with dark painted scales, emerged in the sky to the northeast. Hehe, young man, even if you didnt ask, I would have appeared voluntarily. The voice of the Black Dragon echoed from afar, and its massive wings blotted out the sky. Roar! The resounding dragons roar swept across all, and both the NPC soldiers and players alike were left swaying, temporarily losing their hearing. Outsider, leave our plane! Fury shot from the eyes of the Black Dragon, and its thunderous voice echoed through the sky. As the race with the greatest average strength within the main plane of the game, dragon children are born with the strength of the third rank, and if nothing unexpected happens, they would at least reach the sixth rank of Sanctuary when they mature. With great power, comes great responsibility. With such potent force, the Dragon Race naturally has to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities. The Dragon Race is mainly responsible for the safety of the main plane, to prevent invasions by other planes. (Of course, players are exceptions. When the players are born, they are marked with [Bernina Tide] by the village head, and recognized as members of the main plane.) [Star Realm Kittens] live in another sub-plane called [Star Realm], and they are the objects the Dragon Race guards against strenuously. Worth mentioning is that the Hall of Reincarnation of the Pandamen Empire serves a similar function, keeping a constant eye on [Star Realm], [Void], [Abyss] and a few other sub-planes. Thats why the previous scene where Walnut impersonated a necromancer to ambush Morning Star occurred. After receiving news about the arrival of species from the Star Realm, this Black Dragon, also known as the peak seventh rank Dragon Emperor Bahamut, agreed to Landiluss request and personally came to confront Morning Stars mother. Dragon Emperor Bahamut knew that Morning Stars mother was summoned by Alyssa and glared at her fiercely. However, he also knew who Alyssas ancestors were. They werent someone he could afford to provoke. The only thing he could do was direct his fury towards Morning Stars mother, Foreigner, this is your final warning! Either you retreat back to the Star Realm now, or you risk being shredded into pieces by my claws! Meow Morning Stars mother arched her body, her fur standing on end. The enraged mother cat. Morning Stars mother knew that if she backed down now, Alyssa would certainly face defeat, and how could her daughter grow swiftly if Alyssa were defeated? For the sake of her daughters future, this great mother decided to fight! Hey there, big lizard! Lets take our fight outside the atmosphere! After Morning Stars mother finished speaking, she transformed into a streak of starlight and flew towards the outer atmosphere. Dragon Emperor Bahamut exhaled a hot breath from his nostrils, but offered no response. He ascended in silence, following Morning Stars mother into outer space. Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: 284, The Battle of Orleans City (7) The Village Chief is so Handsome!_1 Chapter 284: 284, The Battle of Orleans City (7) The Village Chief is so Handsome!_1 After Star Realm cat Alyssa led Dragon Emperor Bahamut away, Alyssas expression below began to turn serious. The Star Realm Cat and the Dragon Emperor have cancelled each other out, which means that we are once again in a huge disadvantage. And she doesnt have any cards left to play! That is to say, she cant turn this disadvantage around! The strongmen from the rebel side also realised this. Even without the incitement of the two Dukes, these 200-plus strongmen began to take immediate action, pressing against the Empires strongmen. The orc high priest took out his war drum and struck it, shouting something in orcish that humans cant understand. A thin red mist emanates from the drum and covers each of the surrounding high-ranking strongmen, providing them with additional strength, intelligence, speed, and other attributes; The orc Sword Saint unleashed the [Shadow Split]skill, splitting into three after some fluctuation, attacking the royal mage, Sharon, from three directions. One true form and two split forms complement each other, making it difficult to distinguish the true from the false; The Demacia Prince [Gaven IV], with a wave of his hand, inserted a [Demacia Military Flag] into the center of the team, providing attack speed, strength, movement speed and other buffs to all friendly units; The [Thor] who had traded with Su Yu also burst forth in an instant. His ultimate skill [Lightning Whip] covered half of the sky, a massive forked lightning indiscriminately smashed down on the Empires camp. Facing such a surging attack, the morale of the Empires strongmen dropped to an all-time low. Just when they were on the verge of despair, each of them received a message from Alyssa: Hold on, everyone! Ill go to you after I deal with this big lizard. And dont worry, this big lizard is no match for me. Soon, Ill be able to repel it, all you have to do is hang on! Hang in there! Alyssas message pulled the strongmen of the Empire back from the brink of despair, and it also gave them a glimmer of hope. Even though everyone was clear that it was unlikely that Alyssa could deal with the Dragon Emperor in a short time, but since she said so, there was still hope for victory! Alyssa also said to the strongmen behind her, Everyone hold on! After we win this battle, there will certainly be a reward from our ancestor! Sharon, Roland, Andrew, this may be your only chance to reach the peak of the seventh step in your lifetime! You must hold on. Sharon and the others nodded their heads in agreement. They were also clear that if they wanted to advance further, receiving guidance from the Guardian God was the only chance. A sense of determination flashed in their eyes, and they responded in unison, All for the Empire! We are willing to fight for the Empire! We are willing to fight for the Empire! Other strongmen of the Empire also shouted one after another, reigniting their will to fight to the highest point. At this moment, the high-ranking rebels had quickly approached, and the strongmen from the Empire bravely met them. A major battle broke out again in the sky between the two sides. However, this battle was much more fierce than the one just now. Seventh rank strongmen were ok, some were injured, but none died. The fifth and sixth rank strongmen, on the other hand, were falling from the sky like dumplings, with a strongman dying every few seconds. And because of the Empires weakness, the proportion of strongmen from the Empire who died was even higher. The scene returns to Su Yu. By this time, Su Yu was already online, flying back into the sky from the rear resurrection point of the battlefield. He also received a piece of Alyssas message. But he was not optimistic about Alyssa being able to defeat Bahamut in a short time. The battle time of a seventh-rank high-ranking strongman is often calculated in days, and fighting for ten days and a half month is not strange at all. If Alyssa can really defeat Bahamut, by the time she defeats Bahamut, how many of the strongmen of the Empire will be left? Im afraid that by then, the fifth and sixth rankers will all be dead, leaving only a few naked seventh ranked! And if Alyssa cant beat Bahamut, or if she falls into a stalemate situation, according to the current battlefield situation, the princess and Tina will both die in this battle! Su Yu definitely cant accept this! Maybe someone would ask: What can Su Yu, a pseudo-sixth rank forced up, do? Funnily enough, Su Yu actually has the ability to turn the situation around! He quickly flipped through his bag, and from the bottom of the bag, he pulled out a scroll C [Group Summoning Scroll]. [Group Summoning Scroll (Consumable)] Remaining use times: 1. Usage: yell The Village Chief is the most handsome at the scroll! Effect: Summons [Village Chief], [Jenny], and [Woodcutter Beru] to your side for one hour. Note: [Jenny]s combat desire drops 50% when she encounters a handsome male human; [Village Chief] and [Woodcutter Beru] will occasionally fight over jealousy, causing their combat power to decrease by 30%. (Scroll expires in 346 days.) This scroll was a hidden reward that Su Yu obtained from the 50th quest line of the princess after some negotiations. Later on, Alyssa was likely too busy and didnt mention the village chief again, and Su Yu also forgot to tell her about it. Now, the only key to victory is the village chief, hopefully, he can turn the tide! The village chief is really handsome! Su Yu raised the scroll high and shouted out loud. Su Yu had just finished his sentence when a bright blue light, like waves, quickly appeared on the scroll. A huge summoning circle appeared out of thin air under Su Yus feet, and three figures gradually solidified on the summoning circle. Meanwhile, in thousands of new novice villages, novice players who had just entered the game were queuing up in the village square to hand in quests. At this moment, the village chief suddenly turned into a white light and disappeared without a trace. The novice players on the scene were all stunned. Huh? Wheres the village chief? Why did the village chief suddenly disappear? a player asked in panic. I dont know, Ive never heard of this happening before? another player scratched his head. Could it be a bug? It cant be a bug. The government official website said that this is a game remodeled by the Singer Civilization from a broken world, so there are no bugs. So should we wait a bit longer? We can only wait. The Village Chief and the other two quickly appeared in the summoning circle. The arrival of the Village Chief and the others immediately attracted the attention of all the strongmen on the scene, and it even caused a brief pause in their intense fighting. Everyone turned their gazes towards the Village Chief. Upon seeing the Village Chiefs appearance, Anzu Seifers gaze hardened: Village Chief of Sunny Wind Village? How did you end up here? Like Alyssa, Anzu Seifer knew that there was this hidden strongman called the village chief, but did not know his real identity, let alone expect him to appear here. As for Alyssa, she was overjoyed! Through perception, she found that not only the Village Chief is a seventh-rank strongman, the two people next to the Village Chief are also seventh-rank! With the sudden appearance of three seventh-rank strongmen on our side, it can be described as right when we needed it the most! Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: 286, The Battle of Orleans City (Eight) A God Level Power Appears! _1 Chapter 285: 286, The Battle of Orleans City (Eight) A God Level Power Appears! _1 [Village Chief] remains standing with a smile in the village square; [Jenny] holds a mirror in her hand, as if applying makeup; [Lumberjack Beru] has a bundle of firewood over his shoulder and an ax at his waist, looking as if he has just returned from chopping wood in the mountains. Suddenly summoned, they assess the high-ranking powerhouses on the screen, taken aback for a moment. However, after seeing Princess Alisha and the two Dukes, they quickly recognize where they are. Sir Mayor Su Yu wanted to explain. But the Village Chief waved his hand to interrupt him: No need to explain, we know what to do. Then, all three turn their gaze towards the Orc High Priest and the Orc Sword Saint in the crowd, exclaiming in unison, Orcs?! The two Orcs awakened deep-seated memories for the trio. This brings us to [Bernina Tide]. A thousand years ago, Orcs invaded and occupied a large part of the human world, turning humans into slaves or, at best, second-class citizens. It wasnt until the rise of Berninas generation that Bernina Tide, Kevin Forsythia, and Bard successively reached the eighth level, completely driving the Orcs out of human territory and reestablishing the Chinese server for the humans on the ruins. Yet, a thousand years later, the new generation of humans had forgotten the war and even began to venerate the Orcs culture of strong prey on the weak and survival of the fittest. But for elders and predecessors like Bernina, this it was a bitter grudge that couldnt be forgotten in a lifetime, a painful disgrace. So when they saw the Orcs reappear on human land and, even more clearly, that someone among their fellow humans was colluding with the Orcs to harm their brothers, their deeply buried painful memories were awakened! The Village Chief, Beru, and Jennys eyes burst with an azure light, and the figures of the three began to merge! During the merging process, a dazzling blue light of indescribable brilliance, hundreds of times brighter than sunlight, exploded from the center of the trio. This blue light carried an intense heat. Being too close, Su Yu instantly felt as if he was going to be roasted, and quickly moved away from the three and activated his [Lightning Shield] for defense. Other high-ranking figures in the sky also stopped temporarily, each defending against the blue light while quickly strategizing in their minds about what was happening. Without a doubt, the arrival of the three villagers was the biggest variable of the day, and judging by the intensity of the blue light, this variable was far more than just three level seven innocents! Time passed by, and the area where the three villagers were continued to explode with dazzling blue light. Even top-tier and longest-living old beasts like the Star Realm Cat and the Dragon Emperor couldnt decipher what was happening at the center of the blue light, so they could only wait with serious expressions. Alisha was quietly catching her breath to recover her excessively-used magical power. She wanted to ask Su Yu about the situation but due to the intense blue light affecting her senses, for a time, she couldnt locate Su Yu. About five minutes later, the blue light finally diminished and gradually dissipated. Once the blue light had completely faded, the three villagers were gone. In their place, a young woman with light blue skin, light blue hair, and light blue pupils emerged. The young woman looked towards Tina, revealing a kind smile that contradicted her appearance. Su Yu felt a sense of recognition the moment he saw this woman. Now, seeing her smile at Tina, Su Yu instantly recognized Tan: this woman was almost an exact match for Tina! Not only were their eyes, lips, and smiles similar, but their body language was also nearly the same; besides the differences in skin and hair color, they were as identical as if carved from the same mold! Dragon Emperor Bahamut, the most widely experienced, was taken aback when he saw this woman. His pupils contracted sharply, and even flight became shaky. BelBernina Tide? Are you really Bernina Tide? Arent you dead? cried the Dragon Emperor in urgency. WhatWhat? Bernina Tide? All the high-ranking powerhouses present were deeply shocked! The two dukes, in particular, trembled violently. The timing of the two dukes to ignite the rebellion was quite clever. 50 years ago, the God-Level powerhouse of Wind Chime Kingdom, Bard, accidentally discovered the [Shining New World], an extraordinary world hiding countless treasures. Because the main world had been peaceful for a long time, except for the two God-Level deep-sea beasts in the deep sea, all the other 10 God-Level powerhouses went to explore the [Shining New World]. But after exploring for 10 years, one day, they suddenly found they couldnt return to their main bodies! Until now, they still hadnt figured out why. Up until now, no God-Level powerhouse had been able to return to the main world, and perhaps, they could never return! With the absence of the tiger in the mountains, the monkey is the king. With the eighth level powerhouses unable to return, the ambitions of the peak seventh level powerhouses became unstoppable. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the two dukes declared rebellion and now, between them, they had almost wiped out the royal family and occupied the whole empire. But with the emergence of Bernina Tide, the situation took a massive turn! Her emergence completely unsettled the balance. If war power were to be quantified, an initial eighth level God-Level powerhouse possesses around 3.3 times the combat power of Xi Fan. And for an old monster like Bernina Tide who had risen to godhood thousands of years ago, no one knew how far shed come in her godly journey. To put it bluntly, she could likely defeat all the powerhouses present! Thus, none of the powerhouses present dared to act rashly, especially those on the side of the rebels, who grew ghostly pale and frantically thought of countermeasures. Bernina Tide, however, paid them no mind and instead called Tina over with a kind smile, Tina, come here. Upon hearing the summons, Tina looked to Su Yu, and upon seeing him nod affirmatively, she hesitantly flew to Berninas side and bowed respectfully, Ancestor, I never imagined Id meet you here. Have youbeen resurrected? Not quite, Tina. Bernina Tide looked approvingly at her descendant, Ive only partially awakened, and I wont be able to maintain this state for long. So, Ill take this opportunity to pass on my legacy to you. With that, she lifted a finger, and a light blue light flew from her fingertip, sinking into Tinas forehead. Tina felt a vast amount of knowledge flooding into her mind. The volume of knowledge was so enormous that it felt like trying to forcibly fill a small pond with water from the sea. Unable to hold on for more than a few seconds, Tina fainted as her eyes rolled back. Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: 286, Battle of Orleans City (End) Two Dukes Die_1 Chapter 286: 286, Battle of Orleans City (End) Two Dukes Die_1 Noticing Tina had fainted, Su Yu swiftly flew over to catch her, just in time to prevent her from falling from the sky. Berninas kindly voice came from behind Su Yu, Tina momentarily cannot accept all my inheritance. She just needs some rest By the way, youre Nemesis, arent you? Su Yu heaved a sigh of relief, turned around and replied, Yes, I am Nemesis. Bernina examined Su Yu up and down. She looked a bit like a mother-in-law appraising her son-in-law. Then she kindly said, Youre a good young man, and you pair well with Tina How about this, come find me in Sunny Wind Village once you reached the sixth tier. Ill give you some good stuff. Ding, you have triggered the legendary hidden mission: [Berninas Favour]. Mission requirement: Level up to 75 (sixth tier), go to the Newbie Village to see [Village Chief]. Mission reward: ? Thank you, Madam Bernina! Su Yu happily responded. Being a top-tier entity in this world, even a casual reward from Bernina would be a treasure to players, so he would certainly not decline. Bernina nodded, then turned to the group of the two dukes. Her gaze gradually became icy: Now, we can talk business. Upon noticing Berninas frosty gaze, the orc chief priest Grizzly and Sword Saint Kugel Bloodthroat simultaneously half-kneeled in mid-air and shouted aloud: Your Excellency Bernina, please forgive us for this intrusion into human territorial lands. As long as you forgive us, we promise that we will never step into the human world in this lifetime! Too late. Bernina slightly shook her head and snapped her fingers with her left hand. Bang! Bang! Two loud noises occurred as the orc chief priest and the Sword Saint exploded into two clouds of blood, instantly perishing. Nearby powerful individuals trembled simultaneously, disbelievingly watching the scene. Two seventh-tier, almost peak, powerhouses were executed without a chance to fight back; this was too terrifying! As for you two. Berninas icy eyes swept over the two Dukes, You actually dared to collude with the orcs, youre quite bold! Your Excellency Bernina. The two Dukes also immediately kneeled down, trembling with fear, We were wrong, please spare us! If you can spare us, we are willing to offer you everything we have! Heh, I have no interest in your rubbish. Bernina disdainfully glanced at them, then looked at all the humans present, I warn you, dont collude with the orcs! Otherwise, youll pay the same price as these two! Once again Bernina snapped her fingers, there were two more bangs, and the two Dukes, Landilus and Anzu Seifer, exploded into two clouds of blood, becoming history. Watching her enemies be vaporized, Alisha was slightly dazed: Is is it over? The deaths of the two Dukes announced that the Empire side had completely won this war, Tula Yang, Thor, Gaven IV, and other foreign powerhouses also had no reason to continue fighting. Roland, Sharon, and other seventh-tier powerhouses from the Empire side exchanged glances, all feeling a sense of unreality. Originally, they were all prepared for a big battle, but now it seemed it was about to hastily conclude. Bernina did not pay any mind to these powerhouses feelings; she looked towards the Star Realm cat Erin, Little one, you should go back too, right? Dont come here again. Rest assured, Your Excellency Bernina, I promise I wont come back. Erin knew that Bernina wanted to spare her and heaved a sigh of relief. She opened the Star Realm portal and hurriedly retreated into it. Bernina glanced at all the high-ranking elites present and said, Alright, I have done all that needs to be done. Resolve your own conflicts amongst yourselves. I am going to kill a couple of the Orc Empires high-ranking individuals to serve as a warning Alyssa, Nemesis, make sure to take care of Tina. Rest assured, Madam Bernina. Alyssa and Su Yu immediately responded. Hmm. Bernina nodded, transformed into a blue ray of light heading north, and disappeared over the horizon in an instant. After Bernina left, the remaining high-ranking elites were left speechless for a long time. Down below, the rebel army was also in silence. With their Dukes dead, what could they continue to fight for? Therefore, the rebel army gave up their siege and slowly began withdrawing towards their base. Tula Yang certainly knew that the tide had turned. However, he did not show any signs of discouragement, but instead, he cheerfully said to the princess, Princess Alyssa, the two dukes who colluded with the orcs have received their deserved punishment. But our emperor once said, A regime that stands against the people is bound to be overthrown by the people. Therefore, we are bound to meet again on the battlefield. Goodbye, Princess Alyssa. After this, he and Thor, along with their subordinates, quickly retreated. Alyssa watched Tula Yangs retreating figure with anger. She very much wanted to stop these people from the Lai Yin Empire, but she did not have the power to do so and could only watch as they left. The powerhouses of the Wind Chime Empire, just like Tula Yang, left a polite word or two before quickly leaving, and the Princess did not send anyone to stop them. As for the remaining over a hundred high-ranking rebels, led by their three seventh-tier powerhouses, they wisely surrendered to the princess. Alyssa didnt say anything and directly accepted their surrender. After all, the Goldfinch Empire was in shambles. They simply couldnt afford to continue infighting. In the heyday of the Empire, there were over a thousand high-ranking individuals above the fifth-tier, but now, there werent even 300 C they simply couldnt afford any more losses. After the high-ranking rebels surrendered, this battle ultimately ended with the victory of the Empire side! But strangely, looking at the silhouette of the Princess in the sky, Su Yu felt that she did not seem very happy, her face clouded with faint sadness. Perhaps she is troubled with ruling the nation. After all, the current state of the Empire is a disaster. Any normal person would feel overwhelmed. Su Yu speculated in his mind. But now, the Princess had a lot to deal with, so Su Yu did not bother her. I will wait until Alyssa has some free time in the evening, then Ill go and talk to her about her troubles. Su Yu thought privately. After bidding farewell to the Princess, Su Yu, while the buff was still active for a few minutes, carried Tina back to her house and laid her on the bed in her bedroom. After leaving Tinas house, Su Yu stretched lazily. The main plot this time compared to his past life had veered off considerably. In the past, the plot resulted in Tina summoning a meteor to devastate the enemys base, and in this life, it was Bernina who appeared and executed the two Dukes. He didnt know if future storyline updates might be significantly affected due to this. Regardless, the main plot was temporarily concluded, and Su Yu could finally relax a little. Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: What should I do next? _1 Chapter 287: What should I do next? _1 Stepping out of Tinas house and into the street, Su Yu found himself momentarily lost. Now that the main plot has paused, what should his next move be? Should I go back to my territory and continue refining materials? he thought to himself. Just then, he heard a ding sound indicating a private message in the game. Opening the private chat interface, he found that it was two messages from [Snow Leopard]. Snow Leopard: Nemesis, how much mission rewards did you get this time? Snow Leopard: Mr. Meng asked me to ask, he apparently wants to face the gap. Su Yu: [Black man question mark emoji]What? The rewards have been distributed? Snow Leopard: Yeah, havent you claimed yours? Su Yu: Uh no, I havent. He glanced at his task bar. The 75th mission of the [Goldfinch Empire] in his task menu still had to be completed. He probably needed to see Alyssa again to receive the formal reward. Snow Leopard: Well if you havent claimed it yet, its no big deal. Just tell us when you do, so that they can drool over it. Su Yu: Sure. Snow Leopard: Also, youve earned quite a lot of Military Merits in this campaign, right? Make sure to redeem them quickly, they automatically expire after seven days. Su Yu: Understood. After ending the private chat, Su Yu summoned Dima and began walking down the street. Snow Leopards reminder brought to his attention that he still had a lot of Military Merits to exchange for items. According to the Military Merit redemption list posted on the forum, there was nothing he could exchange for at the Quartermasters that would increase his personal strength. However, he could still exchange them for high-value items to improve the overall strength of mankind. The journey was a little boring as Dima, as much as it understood human nature, couldnt carry a conversation. So Su Yu tuned in to the guild channel, planning to chat and shoot the breeze with his guild members. His guild now maintained around 2000 members, without expanding too much. The guild members, under Swifts guidance, were responsible for the management and operation of the entirety of Aphi City, each managing a certain area. In their spare time, the guild members would also complete missions and level up in the monster areas, just like other players. Despite limited time for leveling up, they had money! The generous compensation provided by Su Yu, now up to 8 spiritual energy coins per hour, meant that they could earn 64 spiritual energy coins for 8 hours of work a day C more than double what other level 20 players make! With such lavish compensation, their equipment was much better than other players of the same level, thus increasing their leveling up efficiency. This time all the guild members basically joined in the main storyline. Now, they were discussing the mission rewards in the guild channel. Neon Nuclear Wastewater: Haha, Im rich! This mission reward gave me 10800 experience points, a green skill book, and a blue 21-level bow! [Biliang Cloud Piercing Bow (Rare)] (Click to view attributes). Alcohol Expert on Plum Blossoms: What? Over ten thousand experience? Why did I only get 5000? And the equipment they gave me is also green. Neon Nuclear Wastewater: Haha, maybe I contributed more. Meow Sauces Husband: Envious. Nunchaku Fox: Same here. Su Yu: Im envious as well, I havent received any rewards yet. Neon Nuclear Wastewater: Neon Mutant Man: Nunchaku Fox: Soon, lines and lines of ellipsis began to quickly flood the guild channel. Neon Nuclear Wastewater: [Old man, subway, mobile phone emoji]Boss Ke, can you stop joking? The picture of your legendary accessory is still up on the official forum! Average Neon Godzilla: Exactly, you already have three legendary accessories, why do you care about our rewards? Su Yu: Haha, just joking, but I really havent received my mission reward. Su Yu: Im almost at the Quartermasters now, planning to exchange all my Military Merits for tangible items. Does anyone want anything they dont have enough Military Merits for? I can exchange them first and we can trade with spiritual energy coins later. Neon Nuclear Wastewater: Boss Ke, youre at the Quartermasters already? Didnt you watch the guild channel just now? Su Yu: I didnt, what happened? Neon Nuclear Wastewater: [Facepalm emoji]Nevermind. You should know once you get there. Su Yu: By then, Su Yu had arrived at the armory area, not far from where the Quartermaster was. However, upon arriving, Su Yu immediately understood what Neon Nuclear Wastewater meant. The open ground in front of the armory was packed with players, a black mass of people. The Quartermaster himself was swallowed up in the great sea of the masses. At least a thousand people were crowded around the Quartermaster, standing closely together in seven to eight layers of circles. Although one could open the [Exchange List] and get whatever they want within 40 meters of the Quartermaster, the crowd was just too huge! At this rate, it would take at least an hour just to squeeze in to exchange items. Su Yu gave a bitter smile, preparing to temporarily leave and come back later when there were fewer people. However, the players queuing up noticed Su Yu. A few of them waved at him and called out loudly: Boss Ke, are you also here to exchange items? With a smile, Su Yu answered: Yeah, but there are too many people, Ill come back later! That wont do! These players quickly ran over to block Su Yu: Your time is too valuable. How can we let you waste it? Then these players yelled at the crowd, Make way for Boss Ke. Let him exchange his items first! What? Boss Ke is here? A murmur rippled through the crowd, and many people turned to look at Su Yu delightedly. Paying their respects, the players in front of Su Yu squeezed together, creating a narrow passage for him. Through this passage, he could directly enter the area within 40 meters of the Quartermaster. This wont do, I dont want to be the privileged sort. Su Yu wanted to decline. This isnt about privilege, Boss Ke. A player beside him immediately chimed in: Youve made such a great contribution to mankind, this is what you deserve! Exactly! If you save time to take another Spiritual Spring Eye, it will contribute more to mankind. Whats our little effort in comparison? Right, Boss Ke. Everyone has moved aside, hurry up and get in! Dont reject everyones good intentions. The surrounding players urged him on. Well alright then. Seeing everyones enthusiasm, Su Yu stopped declining and walked towards the Quartermaster along the path they had created. Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: 288, Tina good girl! _1 Chapter 288: 288, Tina good girl! _1 Once Su Yu got within 40 meters of the quartermaster, he communicated with him, asking to open the military merit exchange interface. Soon, a list of military merit exchange items appeared before him. The items on the exchange list were divided into five categories: [Equipment], [Potions], [Items], [Special Items], and [Pet Eggs]. The cheapest item under the [Potions] category was the [Beginner Mana Potion], which only required 10 military merits. More expensive things were the [Heavenly Potion], [Super Speeding Potion], [Advanced Health Recovery Potion], etc., with prices ranging from 100 to 1,000. All the [Equipment] listed were of the first stage. White-quality equipment cost an average of 100 military merits, green cost 300, blue cost 900, and purple cost 2,700. The top-ranked players had twenty to thirty thousand military merits. It seemed that they could exchange for a few purple equipment pieces through this battle. The [Pet Eggs] category offered a blind draw lottery, with each draw costing 500 military merits, or ten draws for 4,500 military merits. There was no guarantee in the ten draws, but there was a roughly 1% chance of getting an epic quality pet, a 10% chance for a blue one, and 39% for a green one. The Sky Dragon and other lucky players would probably like this. There were all sorts of odds and ends in the [Items] category, including monster materials, fur material for crafting equipment, ores, medicinal herbs, and more. None of them were very expensive. However, when Su Yu saw the [Special Items] category, he was a bit startled. If he remembered correctly, there wasnt this category in the exchange list picture posted on the forum, right? With curiosity piqued, he opened this category. He found that there was only one item available for exchange in the [Special Items] category C [Tinas Blood]. [Tinas Blood (Consumable)] When used on an item, it elevates that item to gold quality with a 100% chance. Note: The higher the rarity and level of the item being elevated, the lower the elevation chance, down to a minimum of 1%. Remark: Divine Bloodline, terrifying as such. There was a small note next to [Tinas Blood]: It can be exchanged for 1,000 military merits per drop, with no upper limit to the number of exchanges. This reward is only visible to the player [Nemesis]. Su Yu was shocked: !!! He never expected to find [Tinas Blood] here! Moreover, there was no limit to its exchange! He should have collected more military merits on the battlefield if hed known earlier! However, upon calming down, he quickly figured out where this blood came from. This must be a benefit Tina had arranged discreetly for him. In the past, whenever Tina got injured, Su Yu was always there to collect her blood. All of these gestures were seen by Tina. Tina knew that Su Yu wanted her blood but couldnt give it to him directly. As the commander of the army, Tina must have instructed the quartermaster to modify the merit list, adding her blood to it and limiting it to an exchange only Su Yu could make. It gave Su Yu an indirect channel to attain her blood, and it was only today that Su Yu found out about it. Thank you, Tina, Su Yu silently expressed his gratitude in his mind. What a considerate girl she was! He vowed to make it up to her if given the chance! Currently, Su Yu had 228,000 military merits. Without hesitation, he used all his military merits to exchange for [Tinas Blood], receiving 228 drops in total. At the same time, he received a system message, informing him that these 228 drops of [Tinas Blood] had arrived in his mailbox. He wondered how many drops in total Tina had prepared. As for the remaining 1,000 or so military merits, he casually exchanged for some potions and planned to leave them in the guild warehouse. After completing the exchange, Su Yu walked towards the crowd outside the warehouse with a smile on his face. He was extremely satisfied with this exchange! 228 drops of [Tinas Blood]! With the Sky Dragons luck, this could glamorize two or three pieces of his gear, especially the [Moon God Clan Badge], a top-tier accessory. If he could bring it into reality, his fighting ability would surely double! Originally, he wanted to help the surrounding players exchange for some purple equipment and potions, but it seemed he would have to apologize to them. Seeing the joyous expression on Su Yus face, the surrounding players chuckled and said: Boss Ke, judging by your look, you must be very satisfied with this exchange, arent you? Very satisfied, Su Yu smiled and nodded: Much more satisfying than Id anticipated!. Boss Ke, what did you exchange for? Show us! another player asked. Um no. Su Yu shook his head. Only he and Sky Dragon knew about the glamorizing effect of [Tinas Blood], not even Snow Leopard knew about this, and he had also told Sky Dragon to keep it a secret. Players could potentially upgrade to the seventh or even eighth stage in the late game, but due to her status as an indigenous being, Tina could possibly reach the seventh stage, but breaking through to the eighth was almost impossible. He didnt want to regret coming home one day to find that Tina had turned into a bloody Tina after the news of [Tinas Blood] Can Glamorize Gear got out. Moreover, Su Yu was also wary of the darker side of the players. If this news leaked out, it was highly likely that Tina would be attacked towards the late game. Goodbye, everyone! I have to go now! Su Yu waved goodbye to the players and quickly departed from the warehouse area by using the [Flash Skill] twice in succession. On Red Maple Street next to the armory, Su Yu found a mailbox and securely put the 228 droplets of [Tinas Blood] into his backpack. Afterward, he sent a private message to Sky Dragon: Sky Dragon, [House of Warm Wind] tavern, large map coordinates (251, 164), need to talk to you. Sky Dragon: Tavern? Are you inviting me to a room? Im underage, you know. Su Yu almost fell off his horse. How did Sky Dragon, who was so young, know about these things? Su Yu: Its a tavern, not a hotel. Its purely for drinking, no accommodation. Sky Dragon: No accommodation and you still want to go? Su Yu: Sky Dragon: Just kidding [smiley face emoji]. On my way. Su Yu reached the [House of Warm Wind] tavern ahead of Sky Dragon. After entering the tavern, he ordered a pot of wine and a dish of fennel beans, as usual. He then thought for a moment and ordered a glass of strawberry juice and a dish of fennel beans for Sky Dragon. The tavern owner was aware of Su Yus routine. He just smiled and went to prepare the food in the kitchen without saying anything. Shortly after the two piles of crispy fried fennel beans were served, Sky Dragon arrived at the tavern riding the Howling Moon Wolf, Snowy. Whats up? Upon entering the tavern, Sky Dragon jumped onto a bar stool. She picked up a fennel bean, popped it into her mouth, and started chewing. She took a sip of her strawberry juice and let out a satisfied sigh. This time I need your help to glamorize my equipment, Su Yu smiled. Oh? You got some more [Tinas Blood]? Correct. How many this time? A total of 228 drops. 228 drops? Thats not a small amount! Sky Dragon was a bit surprised. 228 drops, or 228 ml C Could Nemesis have coaxed Tina into a blood drive? But this was none of her business. She nodded and said: Okay, Ill help you glamorize your gear. Its time to show off my lucky moments!. Go for it, Sky Dragon! Su Yu cheered, sending a Glamorization Commission to her. Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: 289. Tina enters the real world? _1 Chapter 289: 289. Tina enters the real world? _1 Sky Dragon was still in high spirits this time. After using 65 drops of [Tinas Blood], a dazzling golden light burst from the [Gods Tribe Badge], and the equipments border was plated with a very pleasing gold color. It worked! Su Yu exhaled. The weight that hung in his chest finally settled down. The [Gods Tribe Badge] was his strongest gear at the moment. With this equipment, the safety level of his planned Skuru star trip had improved significantly. After all, going to the Skru Star isnt like a game where you can respawn. Death there is real, so thorough preparation is necessary. After the successful gilding, Sky Dragon clapped her hands with a smug expression: A 1% chance in 65 tries seems finebut Nemesis, may I ask you a question? Sky Dragon stared at Su Yu with her clear, big eyes. Whats your question? Its about Tina. Sky Dragon rested her left hand on her cheek and asked slowly: Tinas blood can gild equipment. Can Tina gild herself with her own blood and enter the real world in some strange way? Tina gilding herself? Su Yu was stunned. He hadnt thought about this possibility before. He had never heard of NPCs from the game in his previous life being able to enter Blue Star. Professions with pets like [Archer] and [Summoner] could summon their pets in reality, but these pets were merely illusions made of spiritual energy, and not physical entities. But the fact that there were no NPCs entering Blue Star in his previous life doesnt guarantee that its 100% impossible. Perhaps this feature just wasnt discovered by the players of the previous world. Moreover, Tina does have her uniqueness. Due to her divine bloodline, her body is filled with golden blood. What if she really could leave the game world? If she truly could, that would be amazing! She might even have some player attributes, such as being able to respawn after dying on Blue Star Thinking of this, Su Yu nodded to Sky Dragon, Ive never thought about thisBut if I have the opportunity later, Ill definitely give it a try! Alright. Sky Dragon took a sip of strawberry juice. However, she didnt swallow the juice. Instead, she just held it in her mouth, her cheeks puffed out. It seems that Tina really might be able to enter the real world. If Tina enters the real world, it would surely benefit mankind. She could help fight against the aliens. But After Tina enters the real world, wouldnt she have to live with Nemesis? How could she accept that? And her advantage would be lost. Sky Dragon swallowed the strawberry juice in her mouth and stared at Su Yu: Nemesis, where is your home? My home is at 19 Berglit Street in Goldfinch City. Keerderon gave me a house when I was doing the main storyline Im asking about your home in reality! The little girl was a bit agitated. What are you asking this for? Su Yu was wary. Otherwise, should I move in with you? Sky Dragon snuggled up to Su Yus arm, playing the damsel in distress. If she could live with Nemesis before Tina entered the real world, she wouldnt have to fear Tina! Su Yu withdrew his arm from her embrace without changing his expression: No. Why?! Because youre underage and I dont want to get taken in by the police. Su Yu drained his cup of Dew Wine: Even if you were of age, it still wouldnt be okay. Snow Leopard tried to get his sister to move in with me, but I refused them. His sister is 22. Su Yu said this to divert Sky Dragons attention. Sure enough, Sky Dragon was successfully distracted. Snow Leopard?! Fury flickered in her eyes. How dare he?! Still, he had the audacity to steal the Chinese cabbage from her garden? Im going to confront him right now! Sky Dragon jumped back, slid away quickly from the bar, and then summoned the Howling Moon Wolf Snowy. Snowy, lets go! Aoow~ Snowy let out a howl, sped away with Sky Dragon, and disappeared at the end of the road. Su Yu: Well, let Snow Leopard deal with this. After settling the bill with the bars owner, Su Yu rode Dima towards Tinas house. He was still pondering over the question that had been raised earlier C assuming Tina really could enter reality, how would she do it? After much thought, Su Yu could only think of one possibility C Tina becoming one of the talents in his territory, then the talent panel would display [Golden Legend], and finally, through some summoning ritual, Tina would be summoned into reality. However, in order to make Tina one of the talents of his territory, he would have to wait until the end of the first update, after Tinas mission was complete. It wasnt something he could try now. Better leave it for later. Su Yu sighed. Upon arriving at Tinas house and entering her bedroom It seemed that Tina had felt Su Yus arrival. She slowly opened her eyes. However, due to her mind overflowing with knowledge, her body was somewhat out of control, so she didnt get out of bed. Nemesis, youre here! Tina announced with a warm smile on her face. Im here, Tina. Su Yu sat on the edge of the bed, gently caressing her long hair: I saw the blood you placed in the military depot, and Ive already exchanged some. Thank you, Tina! Youre welcome. Tina smiled, This is all blood from my injuries during my daily training with the knight group. I saved some because I knew you liked it. Im glad you can use it. Such a considerate girl! Su Yu silently praised her in his heart, then casually asked, How much blood did you save? Tina tilted her head and thought for a bit: Probably more than 600 drops. Su Yu: Tina laughed, Im sure you havent exchanged all 600 drops, right? We will assist the princess in reclaiming her lost territories and resist foreign invasions in the upcoming period. If you perform well in the upcoming wars, I will give you the rest. OK, Tina! Su Yu, excited, held Tinas hand tightly. Meanwhile, on the walls of Orleans City. Snow Leopard was directing NPC soldiers to clean up the battlefield and capture prisoners of war. This was one of his ways of obtaining military merits. At this time, he spotted a little girl dressed in a red leather outfit on a not too distant parapet. The little girl held a bow and arrow, and its sharp and cold tip was pointed at him. Sky Dragon? What do you need from me? Snow Leopard was taken aback. The level ranking of Sky Dragon has always been among the top five in the Archers list, and she was also very prominent in the total level ranking. He recognized her at a glance. But he didnt have much social contact with Sky Dragon. Besides, the little girl now looked blazingly angry, as if he owed her several thousand spiritual energy coins and hadnt paid them back. Snow Leopard, Ill ask you. Sky Dragon tightened her grip on her bow and arrow: Do you know Nemesiss real-world address and want your sister to live with him? Chapter 290 - Chapter 290: 290, if you had to choose between me and Tina, who would you choose?_1 Chapter 290: 290, if you had to choose between me and Tina, who would you choose?_1 Yeah, well, what about it? Snow Leopard admitted honestly. He had intended for his sister Snow Fall to look after Nemesis meals and daily life because every single minute and second of Nemesis time was precious. He shouldnt waste this valuable time on chores like cooking, washing dishes, or taking out the trash. As for whether anything would happen when a man and woman lived together well, that was beyond his control. How could you! Nemesis is my boyfriend, how could you send another woman to his house?! Unable to suppress her anger, Sky Dragon initiated her skill [Double Arrow Shot]. Two arrows left the bowstring with a swish sound and flew towards Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard, a Druid, switched to his [Bear] form quickly, activating his skill [Iron Fur]. Clang! Clang! The two arrows hit Snow Leopards head as if they had struck a steel plate, causing sparks to fly before falling to the ground. They didnt penetrate his flesh like they would have if they hit a body. Snow Leopards health bar only dropped by about 4%. Ignoring these, he opened so his private chat window to send a message to Su Yu: Sky Dragon said youre her boyfriend? Youve deceived an underage girl of 14 to be your girlfriend? I didnt know you were such a Nemesis! Su Yu: Su Yu: Youve misunderstood, theres nothing like that. When Sky Dragon said she wanted to be my girlfriend four years later, I just casually agreed. After all, no one knows what will happen four years later With a fair amount of text, Su Yu finally clarified the relationship between him and Sky Dragon. He also somewhat regretted it. If hed known, he wouldnt have agreed to Sky Dragon; it wouldnt have led to all this trouble now. After reading Su Yus private message, Snow Leopard nodded in understanding of the ins and outs of the matter. During his chat with Su Yu, he took a few more arrows from Sky Dragon, his health dropping to 70%. However, his [Berserk Recovery] skill activated, and the red light surged on his bear body, restoring his health to full. Alright, I got it, Snow Leopard smiled. I wont send my sister to live with Nemesis any longer. Is that good now? Anyway, Nemesis himself didnt agree, so this wasnt much of a concession. Hmm, thats better, Sky Dragon huffed, retracting her bow and arrows. But then she seemed to think of something else, turning her eyes and saying: Or could you tell me Nemesiss address in real life? Ill forgive you if you do. Well Snow Leopard reflexively wanted to refuse. Nemesis address was a state secret. How could he casually leak it and cause unnecessary trouble for Nemesis? But considering the relationship between Sky Dragon and Nemesis He cautiously answered: Yes, I can. However, our relevant department needs to review your qualifications and you need to sign a confidentiality agreement. Fine, just do it, Sky Dragon replied happily. Su Yu was unaware of what was happening on the city wall. In the game, it was already nightfall. Riding Dima, Su Yu headed towards the Princesss House. The princess was so busy during the day that she only had free time after nightfall. Walking on the streets of Orleans City. Although it was already night, the main street was still bustling. The people of Orleans City were cheering for their victory, holding a grand carnival parade. There were people singing and dancing everywhere. Su Yu was also infected by this joyous atmosphere. It couldnt help but remind him of Blue Star. He hoped that in a year, this joyous atmosphere would sweep Blue Star too. In order for Blue Star to see this day, he had to work even harder! Princess House. After receiving Su Yus request to meet, Alyssa immediately met with him. In the garden of the royal mansion, Alyssa was wearing a white casual dress C it looked like a nightgown. The lavish ornaments she usually wore in her hair during the day were all removed, her hair loosely draped over her shoulders, she looked like an ordinary girl next door. She was sitting on a swing, sipping juice and enjoying the moonlight. It was a large double swing. Seeing Su Yustarrival, Alyssa patted the empty space beside her: Come on, Nemesis, sit. This isnt quite appropriate, is it? said Su Yu, a bit hesitant. Whats so inappropriate about it? Alyssa laughed. In this country, whatever I say goes, no one dares to question its appropriateness. She then picked up a cup of juice that was sitting by her side and handed it to Su Yu. Alright. Su Yu sat next to Alyssa, accepting the juice. He took a sip and determined it was kiwi juice. Um Princess Alyssa. When we are alone, just call me Alyssa. Alright, Alyssa. Hows your leg wound? Su Yus gaze fell to her legs. During the day Alyssa had been severely wounded in the battle with Tula Yang. He was curious how she was now. Its much better. I cant deny that Tinas bandages were surprisingly effective! Alyssa chuckled, then lifting her left leg, she placed it on Su Yus thigh. Because it was too dark, Su Yu couldnt see clearly. He reached down to feel it, finding that Alyssas left calf was smooth and tender, indeed showing no signs of injury. Alyssa seemed somewhat unaccustomed to Su Yus touch, her body shivered slightly, and she quickly withdrew her leg. However, she didnt say anything and instead fell silent. The atmosphere between the two became awkward. After a while, Having finished the juice in his cup, Su Yu turned to Alyssa and said, Alyssa, Im sure the state affairs must be quite burdensome at the moment. You should also take care to rest more, drink more hot water, and dont tire yourself. Drink more hot water? Alyssa appeared confused. Wasnt the juice nice? Why should she drink hot water? But she sighed and stated, Yeah, managing the entire country is indeed troublesome. We have to reclaim lost territory, revitalize the economy, improve peoples livelihoods, actively promote internal reforms, handle internal contradictions, deal with external human ah, so many things. If only there was someone to help me manage the country. Alyssa turned to stare intently at Su Yu. Her meaning was quite apparent, all that was left was for her to declare, After careful consideration, we have decided it should be you. Su Yu, however, pretended not to understand Alyssa and continued on his own: How about you let Tina help you? Tina achieved mastery in military affairs in just one week of study. If she studies administrative affairs, she might also master them in a short time Dont try to change the subject! Alyssa interrupted Su Yu. She jumped down from the swing, turned around and stared at Su Yu with her hands on her hips, Weve thoroughly defeated rebels and unification of the country is inevitable. Now what I want to ask you is, if you had to choose between me and Tina, who would you choose? Chapter 291 - Chapter 291: 291, I Choose Neither (Make-up Leave Update 1/2)_1 Chapter 291: 291, I Choose Neither (Make-up Leave Update 1/2)_1 Alyssa was that decisive in her character. Rather than prolonging the situation that drew all three parties deeper into confusion, it was better to lay everything on the table now and get it over with as soon as possible. At the same time, she was a little flustered. What if Su Yu said, I want them both. What would she do then? She certainly couldnt amend the Empires monogamous laws for Su Yu, right? And she couldnt possibly share Su Yu with another woman, even if that woman was Tina, who she got along with rather well. Regarding this issue Su Yu didnt hesitate too much. He had his answer ready long ago. I will choose neither of you. Why? Alyssa was taken aback by Su Yus response. Her heart throbbed like a thunderclap on a clear day. Could it beyou like men?! Su Yu: He almost fell from his swing. Alyssa propped her chin on her hand and rambled on to herself, Could it be the adventurer from another world called Snow Leopard that you like? I heard from the older generations that male druids, especially those who can transform into bears, will have a great advantage after marriage, you will naturally understand what kind of advantage they were talking about after your marriage Enough, Alyssa. Su Yu laughed helplessly and interrupted her. How did the conversation become so twisted? My orientation is normal. I dont like men, not at all! Su Yu said earnestly. Then you How about this? Su Yu rubbed his forehead. Lets go to Tinas house together. In front of Tina, I will tell you in detail why I made this decision. How does that sound? Fine. Alyssa nodded in agreement. A few minutes later, Su Yu and Alyssa arrived at Tinas house together. Tina was still bedridden, but that wasnt an issue. Su Yu explained the entire situation and its reasons to her. When she learned that Alyssa was asking Su Yu to choose between them, Tina, while confident, felt a twinge of nervousness. When she finally learned that Su Yu didnt choose either of them, she was greatly puzzled. Given her bond with Su Yu, he should have chosen her! Why did he not choose her? The gaze of Tina and Alyssa both turned towards Su Yu simultaneously, waiting for an explanation. Actually, its like this, Su Yu began to explain slowly. Do you know how us otherworldy adventurers ended up in this world? Alyssa nodded, Of course, you were all summoned by Lady Bernina Tide. Thats part of it Su Yu continued, Do you know the mission of us otherworldly adventurers? Alyssa and Tina looked at each other, shaking their heads in unison. Su Yu steadied himself and said, Ill first introduce you to the basics of our world For a while after that, Su Yu went into detail about the specific circumstances of Blue Star, the fact of alien invasion (his term was different dimension invasion), the mission players carry in the game worldand so on. At the end of his talks, Su Yu added, If the invading dimension cant be dealt with in my world, I only have ten and a half months left to live. Given the different flow of time, I only have ten and a half years left in this world. Therefore, does it really matter who I choose? Listening to Su Yu, Tina and Alyssa both lowered their heads and fell into deep thought. They had never thought much before about where these adventurers from different worlds came from. They had no idea that these adventurers home world was facing such a huge crisis. They understood the invasion from different dimensions. This was like when minor planes like [Star Realm] and [Void] attacked the main world. If the main worlds power was weak, it indeed would be a big problem. If Su Yu and his group of adventurers from another world cant withstand the invasion from different dimensions, then his days were indeed numbered, and it indeed made no sense to discuss who among them he would be with. Once they understood this, Tina, struggling to sit up from her bed, look resolute. Su Yu, is there anything I can help with? As long as I can help, I will not refuse! Thank you, Tina! Su Yu was deeply grateful, tousling Tinas hair lightly. Me too! Alyssa also stood up, her face becoming earnest. Su Yu, youve made great contributions to the Empire, and even in the recent decisive battle, the crucial role of Lady Bernina was due to your summoning. Your problem is my problem. I will definitely help your world overcome this difficulty! After she finished speaking, Alyssa moved a little closer to Su Yu, as if hinting at something. Su Yu didnt play favorites, reaching out to tousle Alyssas head, Thank you too, Alyssa. Thank you for your support! This was the first time in Alyssas life that someone had tousled her hair like this. Her cheeks turned slightly red, but she felt oddly comfortable. Could this be what they call the caress of a lover in the legends? Alyssa thought quietly to herself. At the same time, she looked at Su Yu, So, how can we help you? Su Yu thought for a moment, then replied, First of all, we adventurers from different worlds need to enhance our abilities. We need more high-ranking warriors. Uh-huh, what else? Additionally, we need high-grade and high-quality golden equipment and tools. Su Yu pointed to his [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Set]. Only equipment of this golden color can be brought into my world. Tina suddenly realized, So thats why! No wonder Su Yu valued her blood so much and repeatedly emphasized to her not to disclose the fact that her blood can turn into gold. If she does speak out, she might attract otherworldly adventurers with greedy intentions to attack her! It seems that she needs to protect herself and this secret carefully in the future. Alyssa, on the other hand, nodded in understanding, I see, I will ask my subordinates to help you collect as many golden artifacts and tools as possiblebut according to the worlds rules, I cant directly give you these items. You have to complete tasks in exchange. At that point, Alyssa suddenly brightened up! She could bring out a lot of high-ranking golden artifacts and tools as bait in the future, which would keep Su Yu by her side doing tasks all the time. And Tina definitely couldnt bring out many golden artifacts (she didnt know that Tinas blood could turn into gold), so Tina and Su Yu would slowly drift apart, and she would be the ultimate winner! Thinking of this, Alyssa was in a great mood, a radiant smile spreading across her face. Also, she could bring out a great item right now to make Su Yu happy. Alyssa laughed, Su Yu, I havent thanked you yet for summoning Lady Bernina to win the decisive battle! Lets take this opportunity to give you the reward you deserve! Alyssa waved her hands in the air, forming a special gesture. Shortly after, a faint green portal appeared in front of the trio. Alyssa carefully reached into the portal and brought out a cat egg that was glowing with starlight and handed it to Su Yu. Ding, you have completed the main plot [Goldfinch Empire (75/100)]. You have received a reward: [Starlight Cat Egg (Legend)] X1. Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: 292, Wow! Golden Legend!_1 Chapter 292: 292, Wow! Golden Legend!_1 Looking at this mission reward, Su Yu was completely stunned! The princess had actually given him Morning Star! Recognizing that Morning Star was a true seventh-rank strongman, gifting such a promising pet to him, even as a third stage mainline completion reward, it was just too generous! Alyssa, didnt you say you wanted to raise Morning Star yourself? Why did you give her to me? Su Yu held the pet egg, glowing with starlight, in his palm, feeling a wave of emotion. And werent you reading How to Tame a Kitten recently? Surely it wasnt for nothing, right? Alyssa mischievously winked at Su Yu, I initially wanted to raise Morning Star myself, but your contribution this time was too great! If it wasnt for your summoning of Lady Bernina, we would have lost this decisive battle. You totally deserve this generous reward! Alyssa stepped next to Su Yu, lightly touching Morning Stars pet egg, with a hint of reluctance. And the main reason why Im giving Morning Star to you is quite crucial. What reason? Su Yu asked out of curiosity. Alyssa pointed at her chin and recalled, Do you remember the transparent stone block the size of a small barrel you showed me, purely condensed from spiritual energy? You mean this? Su Yu thought for a moment and took the [Experience Crystal Stone] out of his backpack. This item in his backpack was the only thing that matched Alyssas description. Moreover, he had indeed shown the crystal stone to Alyssa. After all, this was very rare for the natives to come by. Yes, thats it! Alyssa took one look at the crystal stone and nodded. Currently, Morning Star is in a kitten state with only level 1. She can practice under starlight every night to recover her strength. However, such recovery is slow and it would take hundreds of years for her to recover to her prime. Apart from that, Morning Star can also use items like [Star Dust] and [Star Stone] that are rich in star realm energy to recover her strength. Having said that, Alyssa turned her gaze towards the crystal stone in Su Yus hand: This stone of yours can also help Morning Star recover her strength. Based on my private conversation with Morning Stars mother Erin, this stone would enhance Morning Stars recovery speed tremendously compared to most of the star realm materials! If you can provide sufficient amounts of this stone, Morning Star might fully recover to her peak state in just a few years! Is that so? Su Yus eyes lit up. If that was the case, wouldnt he own a seventh-rank pet?! But Su Yu was conflicted: I cannot bring Morning Star to our world, it wouldnt be of much help in dealing with the invasion from other dimensions? From the perspective of fighting against the Skuru people, instead of feeding Morning Star all these experience points, he might as well distribute them among the other players. Especially for future cardholders who are at the peak of the fifth or sixth rank, distributing experience points to them would be much more effective than giving it to Morning Star. Even though Morning Star could help kill monsters in the game, Su Yu felt it was still a loss if she could not lend a hand in reality. At this moment, Tina stood up from the bed. She looked at the [Interstellar Cat Egg], then towards Su Yu, Nemesis, we could actually attempt After saying that, she pulled out a sharp knife that had been hidden for a long time from underneath her pillow. Then she held the knife in her right hand and swiftly drew it across the palm of her left hand. A lot of blood, intertwined with faint gold strands, surged from her left palm. Tina, you Hush, dont speak. Tina gently shook her right index finger in front of her lips. Then, she pressed her bleeding left palm onto the [Interstellar Cat Egg]. At the same time, her expression turned serious and her voice became extremely solemn: In the name of Tina Garcia, I bestow upon you the power of gold! Buzz The entire [Interstellar Cat Egg] lit up, bursting out with a blinding golden light. This light transformed into a golden beam shooting straight up into the sky, so that all the people in the city could see it clearly. Not only were the high ranking powerhouses in the city paying attention, but the ordinary citizens also showed expressions of reverence. Some even thought it was a miracle and started bowing in worship in that direction. About three minutes later, the beam of light gradually faded. Moreover, the [Interstellar Cat Egg] was successfully coated with a layer of golden radiance. Ding, [Tina Garcia] has issued you an additional reward: [Interstellar Cat Egg (Legend)] quality upgrade, upgraded to [Interstellar Cat Egg (Golden Legend)]. Ding, the third stage of the mainline storyline [Goldfinch Empire] has ended, and the next stage will officially begin on July 16 (tomorrow), please look forward to it. Su Yu had no words at this moment. Indeed, one cannot make 100% accurate deductions based on past experiences. In his previous life, no one was able to bring pets into the real world, not a single one! But now, the class of Morning Star has turned into a Golden Legend, meaning theres a high probability she can be brought into reality! Su Yu felt like his entire world view was being upended. He could feed Morning Star the Experience Crystal Stone to speed up her recovery. Once she recovered to the seventh rank, she could also provide immense help in the real world! Whats more crucial is C after Morning Star enters the real world, could she potentially possess the player attribute, such as being able to resurrect after death? This point was extremely important! He was eager to give it a try! Of course, the first thing he had to do now was to thank Tina for the extra reward she gave. Thank you, Tina. Su Yu gratefully thanked Tina. Such a good girl mustnt be disappointed. Youre welcome. Tina gently brushed her hair off her face. Im content as long as I can help you. Anyhow, thank you very much. An excited Su Yu patted Tinas shoulder and turned to look at the princess: Alyssa, dont tell anyone about Tinas ability to goldenize pet eggs! Otherwise, it might attract the greedy adventurers from different dimensions, and Tina might be in serious danger. Dont worry, I certainly wont tell anyone. Alyssa quickly assured him. Although the leaking of the secret was indeed beneficial to her, she would not resort to such lowly tactics to eliminate her competitors. After all, there are no walls that do not leak. If she revealed the secret without others knowing, it would eventually come to light and if this caused disharmony in their relationship, she would be the one at a loss. However, Tinas actions made Alyssa sigh in disappointment. Tinas blood could goldenize, which meant she also had significant value to Su Yu. It seemed that the struggle between her and Tina would continue for quite a while! Chapter 293 - Chapter 293: 293, God’s Favorite: [Star Realm Cat Morning Star]_1 Chapter 293: 293, Gods Favorite: [Star Realm Cat Morning Star]_1 Tina pulled a light blue bandage from the Space Ring and dressed her left hand wound. This bandage was an ancestral heritage, the potency of the medicine was so strong that the wound would be healed by tomorrow morning. Slowly, Alyssa moved in front of Tina and looked up at her, Tina, about Nemesis, shall we continue to leave the dispute aside? Lets discuss his allegiance after defeating the invasion from a different dimension in ten years, alright? Issue of allegiance Su Yu twitched at the corner of his mouth. That phrase made him feel like a pet. Tina thought about it, then readily agreed, No problem, let it be ten years! Ten years seemed to be a long time, but for beings who lived for several hundred years like them, ten years was nothing. In those ten years she could still be with Nemesis, so there was no distinction. The princess took a deep breath. After unifying the entire country, she would definitely set aside some time to cultivate a relationship with Nemesis, in hopes that he would choose her in future! The [Interstellar Cat Egg] had been successfully gilded. The next step, of course, was to help Morning Star hatch. Alyssa placed the [Interstellar Cat Egg] steadily on the table, and then pulled Su Yus hand to place it on the egg shell: Nemesis, pour in your magic power. Oh, yes, try to make your magic power gentle and harmless to humans and animals, without any aggression or aggression. Understood! Su Yu replied. He had helped many pets hatch in the past, so he was quite familiar with the process. He adjusted and tuned his own magical frequencies to the gentlest one, guiding it into the egg. Morning Star within the egg already had consciousness, just like a human who didnt want to leave their bed on a cold winter morning, she just wanted to remain in the egg. Morning Star knew that the princess had given her to Su Yu, but she didnt feel much resistance. After all, who didnt have an owner as a pet? Whats more, being a high-level creature like herself, she signed an [Equality Contract] with humans, not an [Enslavement Contract]. If Nemesis failed to serve her correctly, she could always break the contract and switch masters without any loss. Perceiving the magic power from Su Yu probing into the egg, Morning Star lazily connected her own magic with Su Yus. The two types of magic converged at the edge of the pet egg. Ultimately, under the direction of Morning Star, the magic power aggregated into a rhombus-shaped magical inscription glowing with starlight. The magical inscription was divided into two parts, each marked on the foreheads of Su Yu and Morning Star. The [Equality Contract] was successfully signed. After signing the contract, it was time to hatch. Morning Star reached out with a tender paw and gently tapped on the egg wall, causing a crack to appear and the eggshell to break apart. She crawled out of the eggshell, shook off the eggshell fragments on her body, let out a meow, and looked adorably at the three in front of her. Because of the contract, Su Yu could effortlessly see her current attributes. [Star Realm Cat Morning Star lv1] Quality: Golden Legend Template: Boss Hit Points: 3021 Attack Power: 68 Spell Power: 65 Experience Points: 0/100k Skill List: [Star Realm Cat Form] (Physical Damage Output Form): [Star Claw Strike (Excellent)], [Flash Assault (Excellent)](Omitting 46 skills)[Starburst Assault (Legendary)], [Starlight Shield (Legendary) (Passive)] [? Form] (Special Form): (Unlocked at Level 10) (Morning Star has set it to not display to anyone.) [Stellar Giant Bear Form] (Defense Form): (Unlocked at Level 30) [Star Realm Parrot, Star Realm Deer, Star Realm Dolphin Forms] (Travel Forms): (Unlocked at Level 50) [Starlight Tree Form] (Healing Form): (Unlocked at Level 60) [Star Spirit Fox Form] (Magic Damage Output Form): (Unlocked at Level 70) [Star Core Giant Dragon Form] (Ultimate Form): (Unlocked at Level 75) Morning Stars attributes panel had several pages, which left Su Yu dazzled. Including the ? form, she had a total of 9 different forms. Just in the first form [Star Realm Cat] alone, she had as many as 50 skills. Combining the skills of all the forms, there might be several hundreds of them! Indeed, theres a huge difference among legends. With Morning Stars attributes, Im afraid even the Dragon Race cant surpass her! Su Yu sighed in his heart. Another point worth mentioning was C Morning Stars attack power, spell power, hit points or other attributes were about 100 times that of a level 1 ordinary creature, and the experience required to level up was also 100 times that of a level 1 player. This was probably due to the [Boss] template. It seemed that only someone like him, who possessed a large amount of idle experience points, could afford to raise Morning Star! Pushing aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind, Su Yu looked at the princess, Alyssa, does Morning Star still have her previous memories? She didnt lose them after reincarnation, did she? Before Alyssa could answer, a cute loli voice came from Morning Star, Of course I havent lost my memories, you still owe me 500 kg of dried fish! Su Yus mouth twitched, it seemed that Morning Stars memories were still intact. He had long forgotten about the 500 kg dried fish, but Morning Star remembered it. Alyssa happily picked up Morning Star, her eyes slightly reddened, Its great that you didnt lose your memories, Morning Star! Back at Kaishi Town, I thought you were dead Whatever it is, Nemesis and I will definitely help you recover your strength, and find your enemy Walnut to take revenge for you! Morning Star rubbed her little head against Alyssas chest, she really liked Alyssa as a friend. However, she still said, Dont get involved in the matter of revenge, you and Nemesis. It involves the main plane and [Star Realm] Its not easy to explain now, but when my strength is restored, I will take my own revenge! Alright, well do as you wish! Alyssa didnt persist on this issue. She took out a [Starlight Stone] from the Space Ring, which she had prepared in advance, and gave it to Morning Star. Morning Star stretched out her paw and grabbed the [Starlight Stone] firmly. The Star Force hidden in the stone gradually flowed into her body. The Experience Crystal Stone Su Yu had was currently storing 53.41 million experience points. He used the [Split] function to split a fingernail-sized crystal stone containing 100k experience points and handed it to Morning Star. Morning Star was not polite. She took the crystal and popped it into her mouth to chew on it, crunching it as if it were a few broad beans. Meanwhile, from Su Yus perspective, he could see the experience values on Morning Stars panel increasing dramatically. In no time, her experience bar was filled. A deep blue starlight emanated from her fur as she leveled up from 1 to 2, and she also seemed to have grown slightly bigger. Su Yu was delighted and quickly split another crystal stone containing 100k experience points to feed Morning Star. However, Morning Star shook her head and belched, Ill eat more tomorrow. I need to take some time to digest todays intake. If I eat too much at once with my current physique, Ill explode. Alright then. Su Yu nodded, retracting the crystal stone. He would feed her more later! The more than 50 million experience points he had would be enough to level up Morning Star to a high level. Chapter 294 - Chapter 294: 294, Petting a Cat (Making up for leave update 2/2)_1 Chapter 294: 294, Petting a Cat (Making up for leave update 2/2)_1 Whether it was due to being too full or too young, Morning Star closed her eyes, intending to drift off to sleep in Alyssas arms after finishing her crystal gem. But at this moment, Su Yu hurriedly woke her, Morning Star, dont rush to sleep, would you like to visit our world? Your world? What do you mean by your world? Morning Star looked bewildered. When Su Yu was explaining to Alyssa and Tina before, Morning Star had yet to emerge from the [Dream Realm] (a light green portal), so she did not hear Su Yus words. Alright, its like this Su Yu repeated what he had told Tina. Morning Stars eyes widened with amazement, feeling energetic and sleepless after hearing Su Yus explanation. An extraordinary otherworld! She was actually qualified to visit it?! Then what are we waiting for? Lets go now! Morning Star leaped out of Alyssas arms and landed on Su Yus shoulder. Alright. Su Yu used his will to store Morning Star in the pet space. She turned into a beam of starlight and disappeared from his shoulder. He then turned to Alyssa and Tina, I will be back soon after leaving for a bit. It could be as short as half an hour or as long as one to two hours. Okay, I will wait for you. Alyssa nodded and sat down on the seat in front of the vanity. Nemesis, be careful, Tina also said. Okay, I will. After saying this, Su Yu chose to log off the game. In the real world. Su Yu took off his gaming helmet and got up off the sofa. He first stretched a bit and determined that nothing felt amiss, apart from the rhombus-shaped rune he felt deep between his brows. This rune was the one that fused with him during the equal contract with Morning Star. Perhaps with this rune, he could summon Morning Star. He called upon all his mana and channeled it into this rune. The rune glowed with a deep blue light. Not long after, a six-pointed star array, glowing like a star, appeared between Su Yus eyebrows, reflecting onto the floor. In the center of the star array on the floor, a meow~. Accompanied by the clear sound of a kitten, Morning Star leapt from the array, standing on the cold floor tiles. After coming to this world, she first inspected her surroundings, curiously looking at everything around her. She then hopped onto Su Yus bed, inspecting her surroundings while asking, Nemesis, is this where you live? Yes! Su Yu replied with a smile. This place is too small. Youre not a hermit crab, are you? Morning Star complained. Su Yu: cough, its actually enough space for one person. Is it though? Morning Star was very skeptical. But she didnt dwell on the matter too much. Morning Star hopped onto the balcony to appreciate the outside view. It was currently three in the afternoon, and since Su Yu lived on the 9th floor, he had a clear view of the city from a distance. Morning Star, fixedly staring at the tall buildings outside, had a look of curiosity: Nemesis, why are the buildings here so tall? Have you guys mastered some kind of Earth magic? What are those moving black and white boxes on the ground? A strong character is passing by in the sky no, its not. Is that some kind of metal Warcraft? Morning Star excitedly said. However, she was not satisfied with such a single angle and turned to ask Su Yu, Nemesis, can you take me out for a walk now? Now is not the time. Su Yu shook his head, The princess and Tina are still waiting for us. We should at least go back and tell them before we go out. Thats true. Morning Star turned back to continue enjoying the outside view. Just then, Su Yu suddenly had an idea and said to Morning Star, Morning Star, can I touch you? [Archer] and [Summoner] can summon their pets in reality, but the pet is only a spiritual energy illusion. So Su Yu wanted to try touching Morning Star to see if she was substantial or a spiritual illusion. What are you doing?! Stay away! Morning Star jumped back onto the bed, pulled the blanket over her body, then turned to give him a wary look. Could it be that because there are no other people around, Nemesis has revealed his true intentions? But she is just a cat, not the human form unlocked after level 10, could it be that Nemesis has become so desperate that he wont even let a cat go? No, you misunderstood, a black line appeared on Su Yus forehead as he briefly described the situation of [Hunter] and [Summoner] professions. After hearing, Morning Star tilted her head and pondered. Then she expressed her understanding. Alright, you can touch me hold on! Seeing Su Yus hand reaching toward her, she immediately stopped him. Whats wrong now? Su Yu asked, puzzled. No touching my tail! Morning Star sternly warned. Okay. Another black line appears on Su Yus forehead. But just when Su Yus hand was about half a meter away from Morning Star, she twisted her body and stopped him again: Wait! What is it now? No touching my stomach or lower body! Morning Star emphasized. Su Yu: okay. Another black line appeared on his forehead. Wait! Legs are also off-limits, only my head can be touched. A fourth black line appeared. Since you wont let me touch you, Ill do it anyway! Su Yus stubbornness kicked in and disregarding her protest, he threw himself onto the bed and started vigorously petting Morning Star. He knew Morning Stars personality very well. When he was doing the first half of the princesss main storyline, Morning Star, in her deer form, initially didnt let him ride her. But ever since the 14th cycle of the mainline when Su Yu rode her once, Morning Star completely let go. During the subsequent main storylines, she let him ride her seven or eight times, even proactively coming over to let him ride her and help him complete many difficult tasks. It was the same now. On the surface, Morning Star was refusing to be petted, but as long as Su Yu gave her a good rubbing once, she would no longer have any psychological barriers in the future. How could the current Morning Star, who was only a level 2 kitten, escape from Su Yu, the level 60 mage? She was constantly transforming in Su Yus hands, meowing incessantly due to his relentless petting. But considering Morning Star was still a newborn kitten, Su Yus touch was much gentler. At first, Morning Star still seemed to struggle a little. But towards the end, just as Su Yu had predicted, not only did Morning Star stop resisting, she even began to enjoy Su Yus strokes and was comfortably closing her eyes. Afterwards, Morning Star laid in Su Yus arms, rubbing her forehead against his chest, Human, this time I will spare you considering your childish ignorance. But dont do that again, got it? Understood. Su Yu replied. It had to be said, Morning Stars fur was very smooth, and it felt great to pet. This indirectly proved that she had physically entered this world and was not just an illusion. He looked at the time and found that he had been offline for about 5 minutes, which calculated in game time would be approximately an hour. The princess and Tina must be anxiously waiting by now! So Su Yu said to Morning Star: Alright, we will go back now. After I let Alyssa know, Ill take you around to explore our world. Without waiting for Morning Stars response, Su Yu put her back into the pet space, put on his helmet, and logged back into the game. Chapter 295 - Chapter 295: 295, should I have a baby with Tina? _1 Chapter 295: 295, should I have a baby with Tina? _1 Returning to the game world, Su Yu emerged in Tinas bedroom. In the bedroom, Princess Alyssa was engrossed in a book, sitting at her dressing table with her left hand propping up her cheek and her right hand cradling the book. Tina sat cross-legged on the bed, striving to digest the inheritance she had just obtained. Seeing Su Yus figure appear, Alyssa put down her book and greeted him with a smile: Nemesis, youre back! Tina, concentrating on her work, did not speak but also smiled at him. Mmm, Im back. Did you two miss me at all? Su Yu joked. Hmph, how could we in just one hour? Alyssa couldnt help but roll her eyes. At this moment, Morning Star hopped out of Su Yus pet space and directly leaped into Alyssas arms. Alyssa gently stroked Morning Stars fur and asked curiously: Morning Star, how is Nemesiss world? This.. Morning Star was somewhat dumbfounded and she stumbled over her words: Its its alright, I guess. At this point, all that filled Morning Stars mind was the wonderful sensation of Su Yus warm hands kneading her body. She didnt care the least bit about the world. Hearing Morning Stars words, Alyssa thought that Nemesiss world was dull and uninspiring and didnt ask further. She carefully returned Morning Star to Su Yus embrace, stretched lazily, and looked somewhat weary: Well then, Ill go back first. Theres a lot of important work to do tomorrow Goodbye! Nemesis, Tina, Morning Star. Seeing the fatigue on the Princesss face, Su Yu suddenly felt a pang of heartache. Even though Alyssa, like him, was a fourth-tier Mage and could even exert the strength of a seventh-tier peak Mage under the enhancement of her ancestral powers, she was, after all, just a small girl of 15. It was a bit unfair to put the burden of reviving the Empire on someone of such young age. So Su Yu stepped forward and gently took Alyssas hand: Alyssa, wait a moment. I have something to tell you. Nemesis? What is it? Alyssas expression suddenly became a bit flustered, and her cheeks tinged pink. This was the second time in her life she had had physical contact with a young man (the first time was just now in the palace, where Nemesis had touched her calf). An unusual emotion rose within her. Yet Su Yu looked quite serious: Its not good for you to devote your heart and soul to ruling the country. You need to balance work and rest in order to improve work efficiency. Tell me, when was the last time you took a break? A break Alyssa didnt know what to say. As far back as she could remember, she had never taken a break. How about this, Su Yu suggested: Tomorrow I will take you and Tina and, of course, Morning Star, and the four of us will go to Pearl City and relax. We wont deal with any politics, just let loose and give ourselves a vacation! But No buts, Su Yu interrupted her. If you wont go, Ill just go with Tina. He then turned to look at Tina: Tina, would you like to go with me to Pearl City? Tina couldnt speak as she was currently digesting her inheritance, but she quickly nodded at Su Yu to indicate her willingness. Alright then, Ill go with you, Alyssa finally gave in after some thought. Indeed, now that the final battle was over, it was time to take a well-deserved rest. The matters of state could afford to wait a little longer. However, Alyssa seemed to recall something all of a sudden. She transmitted a message to Morning Star using the Sound Transmission Spell: Morning Star, when Im not around, keep an eye on Nemesis for me. Dont let him get too close to Tina. This was also her third reason for giving Morning Star to Su Yu. As Su Yus pet, Morning Star would definitely know what he was doing. If Su Yu wanted to get overly intimate with Tina, Morning Star could jump out and stop them in time. Receiving the transmission, Morning Star immediately responded: No problem, leave it to me! But Morning Star took a moment before continuing the transmission: You like Nemesis too? Alyssa: Yeah, so what? Morning Star: Uh.. nothing. Things seemed to be getting a little complicated. Lets settle on that then! Su Yu laughed: Ill come to pick you guys up early tomorrow morning, and well go to Pearl City together. Alright. Alyssa nodded. It seemed she would have to plan things out for tomorrow when she got back tonight. She couldnt just let her subordinates think she had disappeared, could she? Tina did not object either. She wanted to master the entire first stage of the inheritance by tonight, so it wouldnt interfere with tomorrows plans. The next day. Using the [Mimicry Skill] to change their appearances and auras, the three of them went to have a good time in Pearl City. Pearl City was the only mega city that remained untouched by the war, and the lives of its residents were virtually unchanged. The City Lord, Michelle, had been arrested by Alyssa and sentenced to death. But due to the slow pace of information exchange in this world, most people were still unaware of it. Even those who knew about it werent too affected by the news. So, life in the city continued as usual, still as prosperous as ever. Upon arriving in Pearl City, the three of them, along with the cat, went to the snack street to sample local delicacies, went shopping for clothes, or bought some peculiar trinkets. Su Yus splurging ability was activated once again. Whatever Tina, Alyssa, or Morning Star fancied, as long as it wasnt overpriced and designed to rip people off, he would purchase it without hesitation, regardless of the cost. For instance, the dried cod that Morning Star longed for as a special product of Pearl City, the materials filled with Star Force, the exotic small jewelry and gems that Alyssa was interested in, the [Azure Fantasy Potion] that Tina wanted, which could enhance spiritual force and expedite learning time Su Yu bought these items in large quantities without a second thought. All these items cost Su Yu several hundred thousand spiritual energy coins, but he didnt care a bit. After all, he still had over three billion spiritual energy coins in his bag. Shifting a few places in the tail end of his balance didnt matter to him. Surprisingly, their journey to Pearl City generally increased their favorable impressions of him: Tinas favorability toward him increased from 43 points to 46 points, just 4 points short of the maximum 50 points; Alyssas favorability toward him increased from 41 points to 44 points; Morning Stars favorability was at 18 points [Neutral] when she first hatched, but after going offline and then coming back online with her, her favorability had increased to 26 points [Attention]. This increase of 8 points in favorability occurred offline, with no game prompt. After this trip to Pearl City, Morning Stars favorability toward him increase by another 5 points, reaching 31 points in the [Friendly] level, just 9 points shy of the highest stage of [Enthusiasm]. Seeing Tinas favorability score at 46 points, Su Yu fell into deep thought. Normally, a favorability of 40 points was sufficient for marriage, and 45 points was enough to have a child (provided it was with someone of the opposite sex). Tinas favorability met the criteria. Should he have a child with Tina? Chapter 296 - Chapter 296: 296, Bernina, the assistant to the time-space manager? _1 Chapter 296: 296, Bernina, the assistant to the time-space manager? _1 But after giving it some thought, Su Yu decided to let it go. The whole having kids thing was quite complex, nourishing a child from an infant no, raising a child from infancy was no simple task. It required a great deal of dedication and effort. Although children could also level up and fight monsters, providing some assistance to their parents once they reached a certain level. But this assistance would be insignificant compared to the early investment, a situation very akin to reality on Blue Star. So he would rather wait until he defeated the Skuru people, if this broken game still exists by then, he could explore this avenue. After a day of fun in Pearl City, Su Yu exhausted all his 12 hours of game time for the day. He took Tina home and sent the princess back to her palace before choosing to log out. Back in the real world, it was 6 oclock in the evening. But since it was mid-July, it was still daylight outside. With this free time, perhaps he could take Morningstar out for a walk. Su Yu removed his gaming helmet, stood up from the couch, and started stretching his stiff body from sitting too long. At this point, Morningstar jumped out from the pet space, hopping onto his bed and began to roll around. Morningstar, what are you doing? Su Yu asked curiously. Nothing. Morningstar rolled a few times, then adopted a crouching position, looking up at Su Yu: Nemesis, I have great news! When I came out of the pet space just now, I received a message from [Bernina Tide]. Bernina Tide? Su Yu was startled, What did she say? Comfortably lying on the bed, Morningstar tilted its head and spoke, Bernina gave me two messages: First, she says shes the assistant to the temporal managers of our two worlds, and the time in this world is currently flowing 12 times faster than ours. She is considering patching up this unfair time disparity; Second, creatures from our world can be revived after they die in this world. The revival cycle is calculated according to the time of this world. The revival of a first-rank creature takes 24 hours; second-rank revival time is 48 hours, third-rank is 72 hours and so on, the highest being an eighth-rank that would take 192 hours, or eight days. But the number of revivals isnt unlimited, we can only be revived 10 times, after which well be rejected and effectively banned from entering this world. Su Yu: He was utterly stunned. The amount of information conveyed by Morningstar was staggering! First, Bernina Tide is an assistant to the temporal managers of both worlds? Who are these temporal managers? Were they the war overseers of the Singer Civilization? He hadnt heard of anyone like that in his past life! Second, Bernina Tide is trying to patch the time disparity between the two worlds? Control of time, what kind of power is that? Also, what kind of patch is she planning? Finally, creatures from the game world could really be revived in the real world, and up to 10 times! To understand, a high-rank power who isnt afraid to die, fighting for life, can display much greater power than a same-rank power who tries to preserve their life! For instance, during the Battle of Forest City, Madeline obliterated Xi Fan, who was much stronger than her, with just one self-detonation. If Su Yu can bring more high-rank powers from the game into reality, just the suicidal attacks can cause tremendous losses to the Skuru people! Lost in thought after the overwhelming amount of news from Morningstar, Su Yu couldnt pull himself together for a while. Morningstar didnt mind him, hopped onto the window sill of the balcony, looking out and observed this unfamiliar alien world. About three minutes passed. Before Su Yu could snap out of his deep thinking, he felt a powerful aura taking the elevator from the 1st floor to his own apartment on the 9th floor. He easily identified the auras owner, it was Zhu Guorui, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Calming his chaotic thoughts. Su Yu opened the door, welcomed the guest at the elevator entrance. The elevator door opened and an elderly man dressed in a yellow robe, with a stern face and dignified presence stepped out. It was a strikingly different look from the traditional Crescent-shaped face imagery. Haha, Su Yu. I sensed two auras from your room, and as Prime Minister Cao isnt around, I came to take a look, he explained. Welcome! Lets talk inside. Su Yu invited with a smile. These days, he had met Zhu Guorui quite a few times. Unlike Prime Minister Caos cold demeanor, Zhu Guorui was quite welcoming and persuasive. When Prime Minister Cao gave Su Yu the medicinal bath prescription, Zhu Guorui offered several improvements that greatly enhanced its effectiveness. Zhu Guorui didnt resist the invitation, and walked straight into Su Yus home. Su Yu followed him in and closed the door. This is.. After spotting the blue and white kitten perched on the handrail of the balcony, Zhu Guoruis eyes narrowed. At first glance, this was obviously not a creature from Blue Star. Could it be.? Morningstar noticed a stranger had entered, meowed reluctantly at him, and then lost interest, turning his head back to the window. Su Yu didnt hide the truth, he explained seriously: Mr. Zhu, about this kitten, its something I brought out from the game Su Yu gave a brief description of Morningstars origin. However, he left out the part about Tinas blood gilding and simplified it to saying it was a legendary golden pet egg given by the game. As for the honorific Mr. Zhu The first time Su Yu met Zhu Guorui, he addressed him as Ming Taizu, or Emperor Hongwu, but Zhu Guorui felt that was rather distant and suggested Su Yu call him Mr. Zhu. After a while, it became a habit. After hearing Su Yus explanation, the usually composed Zhu Guorui showed visible surprise. An animal from the gaming world could be brought into reality as if it was equipment? That was a mind-boggling revelation for him. After a long pause, he finally spoke slowly: Su Yu, have you informed the relevant authorities about this? Not yet. Su Yu replied. You should tell them. I believe that once they learn of this, the relevant departments, even the states overall strategy, will undergo significant adjustments. Zhu Guorui advised seriously. Alright. Su Yu nodded, pulled out his phone and dialed Xue Wenlis number: Hello, Wenli Twenty minutes later, Xue Wenli rushed into Su Yus home. At this point, Morningstar was already curdled up on Su Yus bed, eyes half-closed, looking like it was about to sleep. Xue Wenli beheld Morningstar, looking astounded, her eyes wide in disbelief. Morningstar could sense a strange female specimen entering but noticing she had no energy waves, meaning she was just an ordinary person, so it didnt pay her much mind. Xue Wenli took a deep breath, and trying to calm her agitated mind, she looked at Su Yu. Nemesis, how did you bring it into reality? Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: 297, Can’t this cat go out? _1 Chapter 297: 297, Cant this cat go out? _1 Its pretty simple. Su Yu shrugged, The 75th Mainline Quest I took bestowed upon me a golden legendary pet egg Su Yu then went on to recount the origin of Morning Star. At the end of his explanation, he gave thought and relayed to Zhu Guorui and Xue Wenli the two hints Bernina had given to Morning Star. It was best they knew about these matters as early as possible. Upon knowing the contents of the hints, there was an even greater shock upon Xue Wenli and Zhu Guorui. Time-space manager? Modifying the speed of time? Gaming creatures could resurrect multiple times in the real world? Zhu Guoruis complexion turned solemn. It seemed he had completely underestimated the game, and a time-space manager was beyond his scope of understanding. On the other hand, Xue Wenli was quite unstable. She staggered to the rooms couch, and after drinking a sip of the water Su Yu handed to her, her mood calmed down a bit. No way, this matter is too important, I must report it immediately! she thought. Then Xue Wenli stood up and looked at Su Yu, Nemesis, may I report this to Commissioner Zhang, letting the higher-ups know? Of course. Su Yu waved his hands carelessly, If I didnt want this to be reported, I wouldnt have invited you here. Thats good, if theres nothing else, Ill go back and report this right now! Xue Wenli took one last glance at Morning Star, then turned around, ready to depart. Normally, she should take a clear photo of Morning Star for the report to have an impact. But considering that Su Yu might dislike that, she refrained from doing so. After all, Morning Star looked similar to the cats on Blue Star, except for the shining blue starlight on its fur. She thought she could just find a realistic painter to make a drawing later. But Su Yu halted her, Wait, theres one more thing. What is it? Xue Wenli looked at him. Su Yu pointed at Morning Star May I bring her to the streets, show her around? Thats Xue Wenli was a bit troubled. Whats wrong human? May I not go outside? Morning Star suddenly spoke up. Morning Stars voice was crisp, but her tone sounded very irritated. She can even talk! Xue Wenli was shocked by Morning Stars sudden outburst, she did not expect Su Yus pet to have intelligence! However, she quickly regained her composure and explained to Morning Star in a slightly appeasing tone, Its not that I dont want to, Im worried about the bacteria and viruses on your body spreading wide in our world. Im also concerned about our worlds bacteria and viruses posing harm to you. Xue Wenli looked pleadingly at Zhu Guorui. Zhu Guorui nodded and added, Wen Li is absolutely right, we discovered this problem after the Skuru people arrived: they are extraterrestrial life and carry bacteria and virus types and configurations that are completely different from Blue Star. Last time, several soldiers who participated in the Lingwu Mountain operation caught one or several severe illnesses induced by alien bacteria and viruses. They are still being treated. Many of the Skuru captured in the Lingwu Mountain operation also died from Blue Star viruses and bacteria. Only the stronger ones could barely survive. So our worries are not without reason. Su Yu: Well. He hadnt really thought this through. Even though Morning Star didnt understand what they meant by bacteria and viruses, she disdainfully waved her paw, I am a creature from the Star Realm and Im not carrying what youre talking about. Also, I can cast a protective shield to cut off contact from the outside, so theres no issue. Immediately after, accompanied by a faint buzz, a light blue uneven shield with starlight flowing appeared around her. This was her Star Shield ability, able to isolate the inside and outside completely. Not even air, let alone bacteria and viruses, can pass through. Zhu Guorui assessed the shield briefly and suggested, How about this, Su Yu, Ill talk to the government higher-ups for you and argue for letting this little cat go out. But until the message is confirmed, you must stay at home. Well, we will stay at home and await your news then, Su Yu nodded. After Zhu Guorui and Xue Wenli left, they went to the relevant department together and discussed the events happening in Su Yus place via video conference with the government higher-ups. And they were very efficient. Two hours later, Su Yu received a call from Xue Wenli. In the call, Xue Wenli said that Morning Star was approved to go out but can only move within a radius of 3 kilometers centered at Su Yus house current. After the health experts have confirmed no issues a week later, they could further expand Morning Stars range of movement. Su Yu raised no objections to this. After the call ended, he left the house with Morning Star. Right now, the streets were under curfew. Ever since the existence of the Skuru people was made public, the country had implemented a curfew on all towns and cities. The so-called curfew was a ban on all night activities from 8 PM to 5 AM the next day. The reason for the curfew was mainly out of fear of night-time mischief. Additionally, other than East Sea City, other cities have increasing numbers of ghosts or unseen spirits. The Ghost Searching Ruler that can destroy these spirits had not yet been forged, so it was indeed dangerous to roam outside at night. But things were different for Su Yu. Su Yu usually eliminated spirits during night-time operations in the past month and a half, so he had specific privileges for night-time movements. Therefore, taking advantage of the lack of people, he thought it was a good time to take Morning Star around. Su Yu wandered aimlessly on the streets with Morning Star on his shoulder, curiously observing this world. As they walked, Su Yu introduced the basics of Blue Star to her. For example, how the depletion of spiritual energy led to the entry of Blue Star into the Dharma Ending Age how the people of Blue Star had made significant development in technology all the way to the events from one and a half months ago of the Singer Civilization setting up their scheme and the Skuru people invading. All of these topics could take a day and a night to discuss in detail, so Su Yu just gave Morning Star a general summary. Through Su Yus explanation, Morning Star started to understand the situation on Blue Star. However, it was only an initial understanding. To understand it deeper, she would need more time. There was not much of interest within the three-kilometer radius. Su Yu took Morning Star for two rounds and brought her to take a look at the highest residential roof before bringing her back home. After returning home, Su Yu showed Morning Star electronic internet devices like computers, mobile phones and so on. After understanding the capabilities of these electronic terminals, Morning Star quickly gained immense interest in them! After Su Yu taught her how to use the phone, she simply skipped sleeping and non-stop, swiped with her cat paw on the phones screen, searching for everything she was interested in. It wasnt until 4 AM when she was unable to persevere any longer that she fell into a dead sleep next to the phone. PS: I missed a chapter update yesterday. Ill definitely make up for it tomorrow. Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: 298, Everything is for Spiritual Energy_1 Chapter 298: 298, Everything is for Spiritual Energy_1 At 6 am the next morning, Su Yu woke from his deep sleep. When he was still a little confused from just having woken up, he suddenly felt a strange sensation on his right arm. He lifted the covers to find that Morning Star had somehow burrowed into his bed and was now snuggling against his arm, fast asleep. Unsure if she had mistaken his arm for a giant dried fish, Morning Star was not only clinging on tightly but also occasionally drooling on his arm. With a roll of his eyes, Su Yu took a tissue from the bedside table and wiped off her drool disdainfully. Then he summoned the power of the diamond rune to recall Morning Star back into the pet space where she could continue her sleep. Having done all this, Su Yu got out of bed to wash up and then went out for breakfast. In fact, after reaching the fourth stage, he no longer needed to eat or sleep. A brief meditation could replenish his energy and his magic power was enough to maintain his physiological functions. However, he always felt something was missing if he didnt eat. If he didnt eat for a day, he wouldnt feel hungry, but he would feel uncomfortable all over. So Su Yu continued his habit, going downstairs to the breakfast shop every morning. A bowl of tofu pudding and 3 yuan dough sticks. After eating and drinking his fill, Su Yu planned to return home and continue playing online games. However, when he approached the apartment building, he saw a kind, elderly man looking at him amicably. This old man was Zhu Guorui. Seeing Su Yu, he greeted warmly, Good morning, Su Yu! I need to talk with you about something. Sure, what is it? Su Yu replied respectfully. Lets talk inside. Zhu Guorui gestured for Su Yu to follow and took the lead towards the building. Su Yu followed him into his home on the first floor. After entering, Su Yu found himself in a vast space. After Zhu Guorui moved into this apartment building, he knocked down all the interior walls, floors, even the load-bearing walls, shear walls, and columns of the first three floors, creating a huge space. Of course, to prevent the building from collapsing, he used a special magic array to secure it, making it even sturdier than before. Because there were no walls or floors, the whole area was much more spacious than before. Zhu Guorui had also thoroughly remodeled the area, giving it an ancient appeal. It was hardly recognizable from its original state. Su Yu, please sit. Zhu Guorui pointed to a mahogany bench in the most conspicuous position in the living room. Su Yu didnt stand on ceremony, he just sat directly on the bench and accepted a cup of clear tea offered by a servant, feeling as if he had stepped into a scene of a wuxia drama. What is it that you need to discuss with me? Su Yu asked. At the same time, he was a little emotional. Prime Minister Cao lived on the top floor and had made similar renovations to the top three floors, knocking down all interior walls, floors, and columns besides the exterior walls. But the decorations in Prime Minister Caos house had a futuristic style, like robots, electronic dogs, large 3D projection devices that covered an entire wall all the cutting-edge technology of this era was available there, forming a stark contrast with Mr. Zhus place. It seemed that there was a significant difference in personalities among these powerful beings from ancient times. Zhu Guorui paused before slowly responding, The government had a meeting last night about the kitten you brought out. The government has already taken action, and the relevant department has received orders to try to bring NPCs from the game into reality. They can each be revived 10 times, which would be very helpful in our fight against the Skuru. Su Yu nodded. This was within his expectations. The other thing is, Prime Minister Cao and I are both quite worried about you. Worried about me? Su Yu was somewhat puzzled. Why would these two suddenly start worrying about him? Zhu Guorui explained with a smile, What we are concerned about is the plan for you to secretly infiltrate Skru Star in a month. We fear it could end up being a one-way trip for you. Before Su Yu could respond, he continued, After all, Prime Minister Cao and I have both ruled this country, and we both accumulated plenty of resources by using our positions. We have quite a few ways to protect ourselves, and our strength is top-notch among practitioners of the same stage. But what about you? Zhu Guorui looked at Su Yu and shook his head, Your advancement speed is too fast, and you are far from mastering the power level of your present stage. Also, the equipment you brought from the game wont do much to help. You probably dont have many means to protect yourself So Prime Minister Cao and I are both concerned that if you go to Skru Star, you may never return. Hearing Zhu Guoruis words, Su Yus mouth twitched comically. Just a while ago, he was worried that these two old guys might die on Skru Star. He didnt anticipate that they would actually start worrying about him first! However, Zhu Guoruis words did provide some insight for Su Yu. He decided to enhance his power as much as possible during the next while, in addition to his regular training. Su Yu nodded and replied, Dont worry, Ill be mindful of this. And I have the ability to prophesy, which can help me effectively avoid many risks. Its your life, you should take care. Zhu Guorui emphasized. Dont worry. Su Yu said with a smile, changing the subject, But speaking of this trip to Skru Star, why do you and Prime Minister Cao want to go there? This was a question Su Yu had wanted to ask for a long time, but never had the chance to bring up. Su Yu planned to go to Skru Star to make contact with the Skru anti-government organization, and build a bridge for communication between the rebels and humanity. While it made sense for Zhu Guorui to go, Prime Minister Cao was a different story if one were to describe him politely, he would be called an individualist; bluntly, he was selfish. He didnt seem like the type who would willingly sacrifice himself. About that question Zhu Guorui stroked his beard, falling into deep thought. After a while, he slowly said, The most important reason is a shortage of spiritual energy. Shortage of spiritual energy? Yes. Zhu Guorui explained, Even though you secured two Spiritual Spring Eyes for humans, the spiritual energy they provide is far from enough. All the ancient powerhouses are eyeing the spiritual energy in these two Spiritual Spring Eyes, trying their best to get a little more. Plus, the manufacture of the Ghost Searching Ruler consumes a large amount of spiritual energy. So what ends up in my and Prime Minister Caos hands is very little. Su Yu nodded, Soyour plan is to go to Skru Star to collect spiritual energy? Yes. Zhu Guorui confirmed, Skru Star originally had a lot of spiritual energy, and they also stole a lot from us, Blue Star. Lets take this opportunity while they still dont know were coming. If we win, we can replenish our powers quickly, and even reach higher levels before the great war. If we lose well, we lose. Well just be like Chen Youliang or Zhang Shicheng, whose tales are just a bit shorter in history. I understand. Su Yu sighed softly. Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: 299, Main Storyline Quests 76-85 Circle_1 Chapter 299: 299, Main Storyline Quests 76-85 Circle_1 After discussing some less important topics, Su Yu took the elevator back to his home. His mood became somewhat somber. In his previous life, he was a fourth-rank mage, who once harbored the idea of trying his luck on Skru Star, believing life and death to be predestined, and wealth and honor to be decided by fate. However, there were too many people who shared the same idea, and he could never get his turn. The situation back then was quite similar to what Mr. Zhu and Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang are experiencing now! Back in the game, Su Yus figure appeared at the entrance of the Princess House. Before he could contemplate on what to do, he immediately received a game prompt: Ding, your main plotline [Goldfinch Empire] stage four has been activated, please proceed to the eastern training grounds, coordinates (3376, 2564) to start the quest. Without any hesitation, Su Yu mounted Dima and headed towards the quest location. In the eastern training grounds. Tina stood at the forefront of the stage, her gold dragon scale double-handed sword in hand and resplendent in her golden armor. Princess Alyssa, dressed in an extraordinarily magnificent red attire, stood behind Tina. Behind Alyssa stood a dozen other senior generals of the army. Beneath the stage was the neatly arranged imperial NPC army and the forceful player army who had received the quest. They filled the space as far as the eye could see. Alyssa cast her gaze over the sea of people below the stage, then announced in a solemn and commanding tone: Soldiers! The leaders of the rebel forces, the Dukes Landilus, and Anzu Seifer, have been executed. The high-ranking rebels have also all surrendered. Can everyone tell me, what is our next goal? No cavities! A player immediately shouted in response, creating a ripple of laughter among the band. The NPC soldiers were unaffected, they all uniformly and loudly chorused, Our goal is to recover our lost lands, unify the nation, and make all traitors pay the price! Excellent! Alyssa nodded approvingly. Then she waved her hand, and a pure white token made of Mithril flew out from her Space Ring and into Tinas hand. Marshal, give the order! Understood! With the sword in her left hand and the token held high in her right, Tina loudly commanded, Now, listen to my order, all forces, attack! We obey! We fight for the Empire, we fight for Her Highness, the Princess! The soldiers roared and set out for the outskirts of the city under the guidance of the high-ranking officers. Despite their numbers, the players swiftly cleared a path for the army. At this moment, Su Yu received notification of task activation: Ding, your main plotline [Goldfinch Empire (76-85/100)] has been updated. Task requirements: Recover the majority of the Goldfinch Empires territory. Task reward: Random reward according to the degree of task completion. There wasnt much to say about the next ten stages of the quest. After the Imperial army exited the city, they headed north, achieving consecutive victories all the way. It took only eight days for the Imperial army to recover Forest City (76-77th stage). The defenders of Forest City didnt even put up a decent resistance before they surrendered. After sixteen days, the flag of the victorious Imperial army was planted atop the walls of the imperial capital, Goldfinch City (78-80th stage). The citizens within the city joyfully returned to the embrace of the Empire. 32 days later, the strongholds of the two Dukes, Maple City and Giant Rock City, were taken, and the families of the two Dukes were utterly annihilated. (Rounds 81-85) After the 85th round, nearly half of the Empire had returned under the Empires rule. In the process of retaking the nation, the Imperial Army fought more than twenty battles, both large and small. Forest City and the Imperial Capital, Goldfinch City, were easily conquered. However, the subsequent Maple City and Giant Rock City, the nobility of these two cities knew that even if they surrendered, they would not be able to escape retribution, so their resistance was extremely fierce. Of course, in the end, they could not escape the fate of defeat and ruination. Su Yu was always at the forefront of these battles. He needed a lot of military merits to exchange for [Tinas Blood], so he was exceptionally active on the battlefield, striving to gain as many military merits as possible. After defeating the Seifu family and taking Maple City, he finally accumulated enough military merits to buy all of the remaining 386 drops of [Tinas Blood] from Tina at the quartermasters place. He also used the remaining military merits to exchange for numerous rare and epic quality equipment and potions for the guild members. Moreover, Su Yu did not forget to use Tina and the princesss good favor to issue thousands and tens of thousands of side quests to the players on their behalf. Harvesting experience from these side quests, the Experience Points in the [Experience Crystal Stone] accumulated from 53.54 million to 64.89 million, providing millions of cat food for Morning Star. Speaking of Morning Star, there was a small episode that took place over this period of time. Su Yu only spent about 3 hours a day on the main storyline. Other than cultivating relationships with the princess and Tina, he spent virtually all of the rest of his time practicing spells in the Mage Tower. On the day that Forest City was retaken, Su Yu returned to the Mage Tower with Morning Star. On the third floor of the Mage Tower, little Katie transported a large amount of monster materials from downstairs, classified them, and threw them into the Mana Pool as requested by Su Yu; Su Yu sat cross-legged beside the Mana Pool, absorbing the purified magic power extracted by the pool; Morning Star lazily lay beside Su Yu, draining the energy stored in the Experience Crystal Stone. Morning Star recovered quickly. In just one day, she went from level 2 to level 10, comparable in combat power to Warcraft of level 30-40. Noticing that Morning Star reached level 10, Su Yu paused his practice and curiously asked, Morning Star, what exactly is your second form when you reach level 10? Why is the setting blocking me from seeing it? Hmph, I am not going to tell you! Morning Star turned her head away without responding to Su Yu. Su Yu just smiled and didnt say anything, activating the magic circle below him to continue his cultivation. Just then, he received a game alert that someone was ringing the doorbell at his home in real life C he had a visitor. So Su Yu said to Morning Star, I have a guest in the real world. Ill be offline for a short while, but Ill be right back. Just now, Morning Star was relaxing leisurely. Hearing Su Yus words, she immediately perked up, jumping onto Su Yus shoulder. Youre logging out? Im in! I havent finished my mobile game that I downloaded last night yet! Mobile game Su Yu was speechless. Morning Star played until 4 a.m. last night. It turns out that she was not only researching online but had also started playing mobile games. However, Su Yu did not dwell on this issue, instead saying, It might just be a courier delivery, Ill be back online in a few minutes. But thats still time! Hurry up! Morning Star activated the diamond-shaped rune on her forehead and voluntarily entered Su Yus pet space. Su Yu was helpless with this internet-addicted kitten, and could only choose to take her offline with him. Back in the real world. As soon as Su Yu took off his helmet, Morning Star shot out of the pet space, pouncing towards Su Yus phone on the bed, more eager than she normally was for dried fish. Seeing this, Su Yu shook his head helplessly. This cat is truly beyond saving. Just then, there was another knock on the door, accompanied by a crisp and youthful voice, Hello, is anyone there? Does Nemesis live here? Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: 300、Cat-eared girl? _1 Chapter 300: 300Cat-eared girl? _1 This voice Su Yu was slightly taken aback. The voice was very similar to [Sky Dragon] in the game, with at least an 80% similarity. But how could Sky Dragon possibly have found this place? Without overthinking, he walked up and opened the door. As he looked outside as soon as he opened the door. Standing outside was a little girl in a red hat and a red dress with a suitcase that was even bigger than her. Excuse me, areare you Nemesis? The little girl widened her eyes and looked at Su Yu in disbelief. Of course, this little girl was none other than Sky Dragon. After going through great trouble, passing through several qualifications checks, and finally signing a strict confidentiality agreement, she had obtained Su Yus address. But having arrived at Su Yus house, and looking at Su Yus face, she found it hard to believe her own eyes for a moment. In the game, [Nemesis]s appearance rating was only 5 to 6 points, just average, barely making the handsome category. But he was too attractive in the real world! A full 10 points! Even many male celebrities who relied on their appearance and had heavily retouched photos would not be as good-looking as him! If it wasnt for the fact that the man in front of her had the same distinct facial features as [Nemesis] from the game, Sky Dragon might have suspected that she had knocked on the wrong door. Yes, Im Nemesis, and you are? Su Yu looked at the little girl and suddenly felt something was not quite right. Hearing Su Yus voice, Sky Dragon was finally able to relax. His voice was similar to that of [Nemesis] in the game, which could confirm that he was the real person. I am [Sky Dragon], my real name is Xu Xiaotian, and Im happy to meet you! The little girl smiled and reached out her hand to Su Yu. Cant believe its really you! Su Yu couldnt help but wipe his sweat and shook hands with Xu Xiaotian: How did you find my house? Where are your parents? Ah, because I dont get along with my parents, so I had to run away from home. Xu Xiaotian dropped her head and made a sad face: A kind-hearted man named Zhong Feng gave me your address, so I came here, would you consider letting me live with you? Su Yu: He didnt know what to say. Zhong Feng told Sky Dragon his address? And without any prior approval from him? Did those authorities lose their minds? Why make such a ridiculous decision? Seeing Su Yu silent for a long time, Xiaotians eyes swiveled around and said, Since you didnt respond, Ill take that as a default agreement! Thank you for accepting me! After saying that, she happily hoisted her large suitcase, ready to step inside the house. Hold on, Xiaotian, calm down! Su Yu quickly blocked the door with his body, feeling a headache coming on. At the same time, he reached into his pocket to take out his phone to call Xue Wenli and have her take the little girl away as soon as possible. But when he reached into his pocket, he found nothing. His phone wasnt there. Just at that critical moment, another clear and innocent voice from inside the house asked, Master, do we have visitors? Su Yu: Turning his head towards the room, he saw a little girl of about seven or eight years old wearing a black and white maid outfit and white stockings, slowly walking towards him from the side of the bed. This little girl was extremely cute, with pale blue hair and two pointy cat ears on her head. A a cat-eared girl? Seeing those two lively cat ears, Su Yu almost instantly realized C wasnt this Morning Star? This must be Morning Star! He was a bit flabbergasted. How come Morning Star also has a human form? Could it be that her Special Form unlocked at level 10 is the human form? No wonder she tried hard to keep it a secret from him While Su Yu was dazed, Xiaotian peeked in and saw Morning Star in her cat-eared girl form. Now it was not only Su Yu who was stunned, but Xiaotian too. Zhong Feng had clearly said that Nemesis lived alone. Why was there a maid in the room? That maid too was too young! She looked around 7 or 8 years old. Who are you? Are you Nemesiss daughter or sister? Xiaotian asked with hostility. Morning Star in human form shook her head and said in a gentle tone, Neither, we are not related by blood, he picked me up to keep his bed warm. Keeping the bed warm?! Xiaotians voice increased by an octave. Yes! Morning Star walked over and hugged Su Yus arm, Thats how I slept with his arm this way last night, isnt that right, master? Su Yu: They did share a bed last night, but Morning Star was a cat then! A cat! Ah! Besides, he didnt know when she sneaked into his bed. After hearing this, Xiaotian blew up: Nemesis! You actually sleep with a girl who isnt related to you by blood and even have her address you as master? Youre a pervert, I really misjudged you! Summoning strength from somewhere, Xiaotian hoisted the suitcase, which was larger than herself, and ran toward the elevator door. Xiaotian, let me expla.. Su Yu started to clarify. But reconsidering his words, If Xiaotian doesnt want to hear his explanation (very likely), it would be wasted effort on his part and it could even make things worse; If his explanation successfully convinces Xiaotian, and she wants to live with him again with her large suitcase, what should he do? While Su Yu was in a dilemma, Xiaotian had already grabbed her huge suitcase and entered the elevator. She didnt even give Su Yu a second glance, apparently having completely given up on him. Su Yu kept weighing choices in his heart, and finally decided not to follow her. After the elevator door closed, Su Yu turned back to look at Morning Star. Morning Star had somehow transformed back into a cat and was sitting on the bed playing with her phone. Su Yu, with a sudden burst of anger, stormed over and snatched the phone, coldly saying, The phone is confiscated! And Im punishing you by not letting you play with the phone for seven days. Why?! Morning Star blinked when her phone was snatched away, then she quickly put her guard up. Her back arched, and the fur on her back stood on end: Su! Give me back my phone! I helped you solve such a big problem, how could you be so ungrateful?! Solving problems? Su Yu raised an eyebrow: Dont you know you are tarnishing my reputation? If this gets out, how will people look at me? My glorious image in peoples eyes is all destroyed because of you! But you cant deny me the right to use my cell phone! Give it back to me! Morning Star felt like biting him. But considering the huge power difference between her and Su Yu, she had to let go of this idea. Actually, Su Yu really wanted to pin Morning Star down, stroke her thoroughly like he did yesterday, to tell her in practice who the master was. But considering that Morning Star could now transform into human form, it would be really awkward if she suddenly changed into human form while he was petting her? So Su Yu could only punish her by prohibiting her from using her phone for the moment, and plan to handle her slowly later on. Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: 301, No, I can’t give you _1 Chapter 301: 301, No, I cant give you _1 After grabbing the mobile phone, Su Yu called Xue Wenli and told her everything about what just happened and the misunderstanding caused by Morningstars transformation into a human form. Xue Wenli and Su Yu were old partners. After listening to Su Yus description, she quickly understood what he meant and replied, I get it, Ill ask the security team around the apartment to protect Xu Xiaotian. Ill also explain everything to Xiaotian. Although Xiaotian was a big-shot in the game, ranking within the top hundred among hundreds of millions of players, she was still just an ordinary little girl offline, who needed protection. Thanks, Su Yu sighed. But then he seemed to think of something, and asked, Hold on, you werent involved in Zhong Feng giving Xiaotian my address, were you? Huh? Hahaha, how could that be possible? After saying this, Xue Wenli immediately hung up the phone. Su Yu: Wasnt she acting suspiciously guilty? After hearing Su Yu and Xue Wenlis conversation, Morningstar was rolling on the bed, laughing, Hahaha! I didnt expect that you, Nemesis, would not dare to explain yourself and even had someone else do the explaining for you. Youre such a wimp! So youre saying youre brave? Su Yu raised an eyebrow. Are you kidding me? Of course, Im brave wait, what are you doing? Stay away! While Morningstar was talking, she saw Su Yu quickly approaching her with his big hands reaching towards her. Morningstar tried to evade it. However, she was just a first-level kitten; how could she escape from the hands of a fourth-level Su Yu? It didnt take long for her to be caught and thoroughly rubbed by Su Yu. Meow~ Meow~ Meow~ Morningstar struggled hard in Su Yus hands. But after half a minute, she suddenly thought, could morphing into a human form let her escape Su Yus grasp? Thinking of this, she quickly shifted into her human form, turning back into the cat-eared girl she was before. Then she curled up trembling in the corner of the bed, holding a pillow and looking pitifully at Su Yu. Su Yu: When Morningstar was in her cat form, he felt fine to pet her, but when she transformed into a human form He wasnt a pervert; he genuinely couldnt do anything to her now. Out of helplessness, he could only send Morningstar back to her pet space and let her go for a while. Then Su Yu put on his helmet and entered the game. After entering the game, the first thing Su Yu did was open his friend list. Seeing Snow Leopard online, he immediately questioned, Why did you tell Sky Dragon my real address? Why didnt you ask me first? Snow Leopard: Isnt she your girlfriend four years from now? Su Yu: Su Yu: I told you it was a joke! Snow Leopard: But she took it seriously! Snow Leopard: This is just like a scumbag guy messing with a girls feelings and then saying it was all just for fun. Can that be justified on a moral level? Su Yu: Snow Leopard: Moreover, weve tried our best to set up obstacles for Sky Dragon, like telling her you dont want a girlfriend to distract you, you just need a maid to cook and clean every day. Snow Leopard: But to our surprise, she agreed without any hesitation! Su Yu: Snow Leopard: Sky Dragon said she will definitely not distract you from your career. She will take care of all the household chores including cooking and cleaning. Plus, shes shown Xue Wenli her decent cooking skills, which she claims to have learned from watching cooking videos. Snow Leopard: Also, we thought that if we sent a beauty like my sister to your place, you might be swayed by your hormones and get distracted. Sky Dragon is only 14 years old, youd certainly refrain from doing anything inappropriate with her, thus avoiding any distraction. Snow Leopard: With that said, we gave her your address. Looking at the long chunks of text sent by Snow Leopard, Su Yu didnt know whether to laugh or cry. He didnt expect a comment he made casually to have such serious repercussions. From now on, he must be extra careful with his words! Su Yu: Lets just leave it at that for this time. In the future, such decisions must only be made after consulting me. Do you understand? Snow Leopard: Understood. Well make sure to inform you in advance next time. With that, this little interlude came to an end. Afterward, Su Yu personally explained everything to Sky Dragon. And after witnessing Morning Stars transformation into a human, Sky Dragon eventually chose to forgive him. Inspired by Snow Leopard, Su Yu also introduced a series of Nanny Training Plans. He used phone privileges as bait to entice Morning Star to do chores. For example, tidying up the wardrobe earned her one hour of phone use, sweeping the floor earned her two hours, washing and drying clothes earned her an hour, and so on. With Morning Stars tireless cleaning efforts, Su Yu had a rather comfortable week. It seemed as if a blessing came in disguise. Back to the game. On July 23rd, the eighth day of the opening of the fourth phase of the main line quest, Empires forces captured Maple City. Catters rebellion was officially crushed and Maple City returned to the rule of Goldfinch royalty. After exchanging 386 drops of [Tinas Blood] at the Quartermaster, Su Yu happily headed towards the city lords manor in Maple City to turn in his quest to Princess Alyssa. Inside Maple Citys city lords manor, Su Yu smoothly met with Princess Alyssa. Alyssa sat on the main seat in the hall, listening to the reports from the officers below. Her face glowed with radiance, indicating that she was in high spirits. Seeing Su Yu arrive, she smiled with joy and said: Nemesis, youve done well over the past month! In every single battle, youve not only always stood at the front line but also made significant contributions with your strategic advice! So, what do you want this time? Alyssa looked upon Su Yu with satisfaction. If it werent for Tina, she would have seriously considered bestowing Su Yu with a prince title and subsequently marrying him. After pondering a bit, Su Yu slowly said: If possible, I want a large [Space Ring] and a [Fragment of Hifans Soul]. In the past, Su Yu would have wished for skill books and golden equipment. But a few days ago, his conversation with Zhu Guorui reminded him that he must prepare for his journey to Skru Star. Once he reached Skru Star, he would have to carry many things equipment, potions, food, clothes and, if possible, a few tons of precious metals. (The Skru didnt accept Blue Stars currency; Blue Star natives could only barter with precious metals like gold.) So he needed a space ring that was as large as possible. As for the [Fragment of Hifans Soul]. The [Fragment of Hifans Soul] would allow him to use the [Shadow Priest] class skills 100 times. Although the [Shadow Priest] class did less damage than others, skills like [Shadow Frenzy], [Mental Theft], and [Mind Control] were extremely useful. Su Yu initially chose the mage class because he was more familiar with it. Otherwise, he was really tempted to play the priest. Having voiced his wishes, Su Yu looks up at Alyssa with hopeful eyes. The princess should fulfill his request, right? However, to his surprise, Alyssa only shook her head with a smile: No, I cannot give you these things. Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: 302, Super Equipment – [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain]_1 Chapter 302: 302, Super Equipment C [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain]_1 Why? Su Yu was stunned. After all, considering his active performance in the major battles, this reward was not too much. Besides, given his relationship with Alyssa, she shouldnt refuse him, should she? The princess sat in the main seat, her left hand resting on her cheek, smiling down at Su Yu. Then she answered, Because these rewards are not commensurate with your merit, I will give you a better one! With that said, she stood up from the main seat and walked slowly towards Su Yu. As she walked, she took off a necklace from around her neck. The necklace was made of a material that resembled pink diamond, and at the end of the necklace hung a bright blue gemstone the size of a quail egg. The surface of the bright blue gem was dotted with starlight. Just one look at it made Su Yu feel very insignificant in front of it. This is a treasure passed down by our Royal Family, the Golden Flower Clan, probably with a history of over a thousand years. Now I am giving you this necklace, you must take good care of it! Alyssa slowly walked in front of Su Yu, stood on her tiptoes, and put the necklace around his neck. Ding, your main storyline [Golden Flower Empire (76-85)/100] has ended, and you have received the reward: [Golden Sparrow Interfacial Chain (Legend)] x1. [Golden Sparrow Interfacial Chain (Legend)] Necklace Trait 1: Your reputation in the [Golden Flower Empire] is fixed at [Worship]. Trait 2: A small dimension, which is broken, is fused inside, with an area of 1.36 square kilometers. Trait 3: Additional skill [Space Mastery (Passive)]: Your understanding and learning ability of space is greatly enhanced, and the effect of space system spells +30% Trait 4: Additional skill [Space Cut]: Cuts the space of the target area, causing heavy physical damage to all creatures in the target area. The damage and range of space cut depend on the summoners strength, with a cooldown of 24 hours. Trait 5: Additional skill [Space Lock]: Locks the space within a radius of 2 kilometers centered on you, all targets except you cannot use space system spells, scrolls. It is invalid against targets with a higher level than you, lasts for 3 minutes, with a cooldown of 24 hours. Note: The first empress Rolis Golden Flower created this with all the resources of her nation, its value is truly priceless. Alyssa smiled at Su Yu, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: The opening spell of the necklace is in Elvish Language: Lolth tlu mallajal ultrinnan zhah xundus. The meaning is Praise Rolis, all victories come from her, remember it. But Su Yu was completely stunned, Alyssa, isnt this too valuable! Are you sure you want to give it to me? The properties of the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] are not very important apart from Trait 2. But this Trait 2 is unbelievably powerful! It has a broken dimension fused inside! This multiplies its value countless times! If all equipment and items in the game were rated, with a maximum score of 100, the [Embrace of the Seraphim] would be about 0.01, the [Zhongya Hourglass] would be about 0.1 due to the last bug trait, the [Moon God Clan Badge] would be 41, a strange object like the [World Tree Heart] would be about 68 And the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain], at least a 65 or higher! Its the kind of equipment that doesnt go out of style even in the 8th order! This level of equipment reward would be more than enough even at the end of the 100th round, but the princess had given it to him now. This gave Su Yu a surreal feeling. He wasnt dreaming, was he! But feeling the small hand of Alyssa in front of him, it felt real, not like a dream. Alyssas face flushed a little when Su Yu suddenly touched her hand. She smiled and said, I had wanted to give you this necklace a long time ago, but I never had the right opportunity Ill give it to you now that I have the chance. You must take good care of it! Of course, Alyssa knew very well the value of this necklace. With this necklace, it would be no problem to exchange it for a piece of land one-fifth the size of Orleans City in the surrounding empires and kingdoms. As for spiritual energy coinsthis level of treasure is not worth mentioning in exchange for them. If it really appeared in the auction hall of Pearl City, even if the price was 10 billion, the big businessmen of Pearl City might grit their teeth and buy it collectively. This is precisely what is meant by priceless. Alyssa gave the necklace to Su Yu because she knew that he would use it frequently once he had it. Every time he used it in the future, he would think of her, and that was enough. Alyssa, thanks Su Yu didnt know what to say in thanks. There is no need to be polite. Alyssa covered Su Yus mouth with a smile. Just use it. I hope you defeat the invaders from the different dimension soon. And promise me that you wont die on the battlefield! Okay, Ill definitely take care of myself. Su Yu promised. At the same time, Su Yu couldnt help sighing inwardly. Both Alyssa and Tina were very nice to him. If he really had to choose one of them, he didnt know who to choose, the thought itself was a headache. But the problem of choice will be dealt with later! The urgency now is to figure out how to deal with the Skuru people. Otherwise, everything will be in vain. Alyssa turned around and walked towards the main seat, saying as she walked, As for the soul shard of Xi Fan you asked for lets do this, when the war in the next phase is over, Ill give that to you as a reward. Keerderon? The princess turned to the guard beside her. Here! Keerderon immediately knelt towards the princess. Keerderons entire family died in the big robbery of Forest City, and he could see that he had not completely come out of the shadow yet, his face was still very grim. Tomorrow, you go and find Master Sharon and have her extract the shard and bring it over. The princess ordered. Understood, Your Highness! Keerderon immediately answered respectfully. But Su Yu was somewhat confused, Your Highness, what is the next phase of the war that you mentioned? Now that Maple City and Giant Rock City have been recovered, and more than 90% of the territory belongs to the Empire, the war should have ended, right? Why is there still a next phase of the war? Alyssa smiled slightly, Nemesis, do you remember the goal our soldiers shouted when we set out from Orleans City? Goal? Su Yu thought for a moment and said, I remember at that time the soldiers were shouting Our goal is to recover lost land, unify the whole country, and make all traitors pay the price Oh, I see. Su Yu suddenly realized, thats what the princess meant! As long as you understand. Alyssa looked to the west, her eyes glinting coldly, The Kingdom of Kunke, the Kingdom of Lu Man, the Xier Business Federationits time to make these opportunistic traitors pay the price! Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: 303, Taking action against neighboring small countries_1 Chapter 303: 303, Taking action against neighboring small countries_1 The human world in Evolution is not limited to the three major empires led by Goldfinch. Just around the Goldfinch Empire, there are 10 large kingdoms, and 126 small duchies and city-states. The situation for the other two empires is pretty much the same. The strength of these kingdoms, duchies, and city-states is not that great. In terms of the quantity of high-ranking strong individuals: Slightly stronger kingdoms, such as the Kunke kingdom mentioned by the princess, have a seventh-tier legendary individual in power. However, the kingdoms that rank lower have only a sixth-tier Sanctuary peak at best. As for the duchies and city-states, a fourth-tier individual like Su Yu would be treated as a treasure should he go there. The Goldfinch Empire faces the sea on its southeast, all these kingdoms, duchies, and city-states are distributed solely on the north and west sides. Originally, these small countries were tributary states of the Goldfinch Empire, giving 10% of their annual tax revenue to the empire. In return, the Goldfinch Empire would protect their national security, preventing them from being destroyed by powerful external enemies. This situation didnt change until 30 years ago. There was a civil war in the Goldfinch Empire 30 years ago, and the north was occupied by the Rebel Catter. In consequence, more than half of these small countries threw their lot in with the rebel Catter, naturally cutting off the tribute to the Empire. A few months back, when the princess chose to abandon Forest City and move to Orleans City, the Rebel Catter was in an absolutely advantageous position, and these small countries almost all chose to side with the Rebel Kalet. Not long ago, in the decisive battle in Orleans City, many of the high-ranking rebels came from these small countries, willing to throw their lives away for the rebel forces. Now that the Rebel Catter has been destroyed, its time to settle accounts with these small countries. The princess sat in a principal seat, smilingly looking at Su Yu: Because of the war, our financial deficit is very serious. Roughly estimating, we have a deficit of 40 to 50 billion, and this figure is still expandingNemesis, I believe I still owe you a few million spiritual energy coins! Hahaha, yes indeed, Su Yu laughed. Now, all the high-end military products produced by Aphi City were sold to the imperial troops, adding up to several million. However, Princess, Su Yu said seriously: Please let the part of the military expense you owe me slide. Additionally, I will provide the empire with the weapons manufactured by Aphi City free of charge for the next year to enhance the combat power of the imperial army! After all, the princess had given him a priceless [Goldfinch Plane Necklace]. If he didnt show his gratitude, that would be too stingy. Thank you very much! The princess laughed. The reason I told you about our financial situation is for you and Tina to take away as many funds as possible from these small countries when dealing with them. Of course, these small countries citizens dont have much money. Its better to take from their royal families and the nobility, scrape it off mercilessly! Scrape them until they are begging for food, so they will learn their lesson. The princess hadnt forgotten her initial spirit, still maintaining her character of loving the people as if they were her own children. Su Yu nodded and promised: Dont worry, Your Highness. I will strive to drain these small countries dry and make them understand the consequences of betrayal! However, after thinking about it, Su Yu felt that something was not right. Therefore, he added, But, if we confiscate the wealth of these small country nobilities, these nobilities will certainly raise taxes, shifting the cost to ordinary people in the end, and the ones who get hurt will still be the commoners of these small countries. Thoughtfully, Alyssa nodded: What you said makes sense, I hadnt thought of that. If it were me, Su Yu suggested, while we are confiscating the wealth of these small country nobilities, we must notify them that they are prohibited from increasing taxes on the citizens for the next 5-10 years, and they can not plunder the citizens property to a large extent. Once we discover the above situation, the imperial army will once again besiege their city, we can then harvest another round. After thinking for a while, Alyssa replied: Okay, lets do as you say! As such, we can also get the support of the common people from these small countries, reducing the resistance we face. Ding, your main storyline has been updated![Goldfinch Empire86-95/100]. Mission requirement: Together with [Tina Garcia], attack countries such as the Kunke Kingdom, Lu Man Kingdom, and Xier Commercial Federation, and confiscate a total value of 30 billion spiritual energy coins worth of wealth. Mission progress: 0/30 billion spiritual energy coins. Mission reward: [Princess Alyssa] will decide on her own, the more reasonably confiscated wealth, the more generous the mission reward. After bidding farewell to the princess, Su Yu headed towards the military camp outside the city. In the military camps main tent, Su Yu met Tina who was dealing with military affairs, and informed her about the princesss idea. Upon hearing the princesss decision, Tinas eyes sparkled: I was worried about the empires fiscal deficit a while ago. The wealth of the large nobilities in Maple City and Giant Rock City is not enough to fill this deficit. It seems that Her Highness the princess had a plan all along! Tina turned to her deputy: Fiona, inform all the senior generals, staff officers and [Antondidas] to meet in the main tent in half an hour. Yes, maam. Fiona bowed respectfully, then quickly left to convey the message. A few minutes later, a meeting to draft war plans was held in the military tent. The empires generals, except those who really could not attend, all arrived. As for Antondidas, he was still under the control of the princess, and his [Group Teleportation Skill] could play a crucial role in the future war. So, Tina also summoned him. In the military tent, these generals looked surprised upon hearing the princesss decision. They didnt expect the princess to make such a bold decision. But not a single one of them opposed it; indeed, these traitors should pay a price. However, a high-ranking staff officer called Lance voiced his concerns: Sir Nemesis, naturally, I fully support Princess returning the disloyalty of these small countries. However, I find your suggestion of strictly forbidding these small country nobilities from raising taxes on citizens inappropriate. Oh? In what way do you think its inappropriate? Su Yu, stroking his chin, looked at him with interest. Here is the thing, Sir Nemesis. Lance sorted out his thoughts, and slowly said: Now, although we have recovered the entire territory of the Goldfinch, the domestic situation is still a mess. Compared to its peak, the current Empire has only a quarter of its high-ranking individuals. At this time, our best bet would be to recover and maintain relations with neighboring countries, keep harmony, and avoid major conflicts. Su Yus eyes twinkled slightly: So, whats your perspective? Lance immediately replied: My idea is to ask these small countries to immediately make up for all the tribute for the past 30 years, and as punishment, they must pay double. Our army can go for a walk in the borders of these small countries as a symbol, casually seize a few towns. In this way, our losses are negligible and the achieved effect is the best. Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: 304, The goal, Haiyan City! _1 Chapter 304: 304, The goal, Haiyan City! _1 Hearing Lances suggestion, the other generals and staff members present voiced their agreement: What Lance has said makes sense. Nemesis, the army has just gone through a major battle and needs rest, its indeed inappropriate to engage in another long-distance combat. I too think we could consider Lances suggestion. This operation is time-consuming and exhausting, and most importantly, it is likely to offend people. Considering their own interests, these generals all tended to avoid major conflicts. However, Tina did not support Lance. She smiled as she glanced at Su Yu, waiting for his decision. Su Yu quieted the room with a gesture of his hand. Then he leaned forward over the conference table, his palms flat on its surface, and smiled at Lance: Lance, let me ask you, if the royal families and nobilities of these small countries shift the pressure of tribute to the common people through heavy taxation, what should we do? If they shift it, they shift it. Lance looked puzzled. What does the fate of the common people in their country have to do with us? As long as we reap the benefits, shouldnt that be enough? Upon hearing his reply, Su Yus gaze gradually turned dangerous: Your words do not align with the principles of governance upheld by the Princess. The Princess highly values peoples livelihood and always puts the interests of the people first. Its precisely because of this that she has gained the support and endorsement of the vast majority of common people. But we no longer need the support of common people! Lance patient explained to Su Yu from his experienced disposition: When the war began, we indeed needed the support of the common people, so we pacified them with nice words. Now that the war has ended, who cares about the life and death of these common folks? Isnt it enough to provide them with a basic living guarantee and to ensure that they wont cause trouble? Upon hearing Lances words, the other generals and staff members nodded understandably. Although the Princess had always been kind to common people and issued various policies that are beneficial to them in education, healthcare, and finance, they all felt that the Princess was putting on a show. They believed that once the common people no longer had any value to be utilized, the Princess would slowly repeal these policies. Emperors, kings, and nobles in history were all like this, claiming to work for the people at first, but in the end, they always put the interests of their own ruling group first. Seeing the attitudes of these generals and staff members, Su Yu shook his head with a smile. It seemed that Alyssa was going to disappoint them. Su Yu looked at Lance, crossed his arms, and said with a smile, Your thoughts seem to be out of sync with the national policy In that case, why dont you go back home and reflect on where you went wrong? Su Yu gave Tina a meaningful look. Understanding his gesture, Tina stood and said, Lance, youve been relieved of your duties as a Senior Staff Officer, you may now leave the camp. What?! Lance had a shocked expression. Just because he told the truth, he was being expelled from the camp? What sort of military order was this? Just as he was about to argue his case, Tinas deputy, Fiona, pulled out a ceremonial sword and pointed it at him, the chill from the blade made him shudder. Faced with Fionas intimidating stance, Lance immediately backed down and rushed out of the camp. Seeing Lance being expelled from the tent, the other generals and staff members were so surprised they were at a loss for words. This man has quite the temper. Just one disagreement and he dismisses a high-ranking officer? Su Yus gaze swept across the tent at the right time: Does anyone have any objections? None! Absolutely none! Nemesis, youre absolutely right! This man should have been dismissed long ago! Lance dared to utter such outrageous comments, he is indeed not fit to be a staff officer any longer! The generals and staff members present hastily responded one after another, not a single one willing to speak in defense of Lance. They were afraid that if they spoke up for Lance, they too would be kicked out of the tent by Su Yu, utterly bewildered. Hmm, thats good. Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. From now on, everyone needs to follow the commands of Tina and myself closely and diligently study the policy instructions of the Princess. Anyone who dares to question my plan like Lance did, will suffer the same fate! Understood, Nemesis! We will certainly study hard when we return and we will not let you down. The generals and staff officers responded one after another, not even daring to let out a breath. Now, Su Yu was the law. Whatever he said, was. A short while later, Fionas subordinates brought in a large map, more than a persons height. The map detailed depiction of ten kingdom states and over a hundred city-states. Whether it was mountains, rivers, routes, main cities, or troop deployments, all were detailed marked on the map. Su Yu, Tina, and the generals and staff officers present discussed in detail on how to deploy troops, how to arrange military force, the action routes of high-ranking warriors, and what goals were expected to be achieved, amongst other items. An hour and a half later. Su Yu pointed to a coastal city on the far west of the map and said, Ive made my decision. This will be our first target, [Haiyan City]! Nemesis, isnt this a bit too aggressive? Vice Marshal Lucas of the Empire queried: [Haiyan City] is the capital of the [Hills Commercial Alliance], there are seventh-class warriors stationed there. And most importantly, [Haiyan City] is too far from the Empire. We would have to cross Kunke Kingdom to get there, and even a mixed elite unit of second and third-class warriors would need at least seven days of marching to arrive. Vice Marshal Lucas, who had acted as Marshal for some time before Tinas ascension, was seasoned and prudent in the use of military force, always preferring modesty and steadiness. He had never been fond of such adventurous and aggressive attack strategies. The strategy proposed by Su Yu seemed like leaving out the first three bosses in a dungeon run, using speed to evade them and go directly for the last boss. Too risky, too aggressive. After hearing Su Yus words, Tinas eyes lit up: Nemesis, I understand what you mean. Youre afraid that the nobles of other kingdoms will transfer their assets, arent you? Su Yu snapped his fingers: Correct! Tina, youre so clever! [Haiyan City] is located on the far western side of the continent, almost symmetrically aligned with [Pearl City] of the Goldfinch Empire. If most of the maritime trade on the eastern side of the continent goes through [Pearl City], then more than half of the maritime trade on the western side of the continent passes [Haiyan City]. If Su Yu adopted a conservative marching strategy from east to west, the kingdoms and nation-states along the route would transfer their assets through [Haiyan City] to other continents for safekeeping. Consequently, Su Yus task completion rate would certainly not be high. If Su Yu directly took out the enemys heart, firstly defeating [Haiyan City], then the assets of these nation-states and kingdoms would have no way to be transferred and would fall into Su Yus pocket. Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: 305, come to my room tonight, I’ll show you some good stuff _1 Chapter 305: 305, come to my room tonight, Ill show you some good stuff _1 Deputy Marshal Lucas slightly furrowed his brows: Although I understand your intentions, I still feel its somewhat unreasonable. Arent we being too reckless? Oh, do you have an opinion? Su Yu raised an eyebrow. Lucas jumped and quickly shook his head: No, no, of course not. You make the final call! Despite his high-ranking position as Deputy Marshal and his numerous contributions in the restoration war, no one could prevent Su Yu from demoting him if he decided to do so. Thus, he definitely didnt dare to challenge Su Yu. Then it is decided! Su Yu clapped his hands, turning to Antondidas who was standing at the far end of the camp. Antondidas was dressed in a deep blue mage robe, holding a magic staff taller than himself in his right hand. His eyes were now fully lit with starlight, his face expressionless. He was obviously under deep control. Antondidas, how many people can your [Group Teleportation Skill] carry from here to Haiyan City? Su Yu asked. As if a machine was starting, Antondidass body rattled. Approximately how far is it? he asked. Su Yu glanced at the scale on the map and responded: A total of 3785 kilometers. For such a long distance Antondidas stroked his long beard that reached his belt: If teleporting seventh-tier beings, I can probably teleport 2 people. The weaker those being teleported, the more I can teleport. Stroking his chin, Su Yu asked: What if all those youre teleporting are first-tier adventurers? Probably Antondidas pondered for a moment, then replied: Between 10,000 to 12,000 people. The specific number would depend on the actual spatial fluctuation. 12,000 people thatss enough! Su Yu was satisfied with this figure. Antondidas continued, However, teleporting that many people would essentially deplete my mana. It would take at least two weeks to recover. Alright then, well just teleport 10,000 people. Thatll leave you with a bit of mana. Su Yu made a decision. Antondidas bowed respectfully: Thank you! Su Yu had it all figured out: these 10,000 slots would be allocated to the players! After all, players wouldnt die. Having them defeated in battle would just mean offline for half an hour; Moreover, getting the players to raid, theyd get quest items. Unlike NPCs, they wouldnt privately pocket the loot. This would be very beneficial for his quest completion. So, Su Yu opened the [Guild Chatroom] and posted a message: Urgently recruiting 10,000 elites for the main questline, help a newbie out! Red-Eyed Black Dragon: [Blood-spit Emoji] Newbie? Where are you new or cute? Su Yu: Heh, Zhen Hong, this mission doesnt include you. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: I was wrong! Please, big brother! I was really wrong!!! [Horrified Emoji] Laser Pen: Boss Ke, what kind of mission is this? Im also a newbie, I really want to know. Su Yu: Its a raiding mission, and I have a hunch that the reward for this mission will be even larger than the previous massive battles! Laser Pen: Raiding? I like that! Laser Pen: By the way, Boss Ke, do you want to duel? Su Yu: He suddenly felt like kicking this person out of the chatroom. But speaking of duels Su Yu closed the chatroom interface and looked at Antondidas: Antondidas, come to my room tonight, Ive got something good to show you. As you wish. Antondidas responded without hesitation. All the people in the tent: ??? Deputy Marshal Lucas was all the more confused. Whats the deal with Nemesis? Its one thing to flirt with the princess and Marshal Tina, but now hes into this old guy? What kind of bizarre taste is this? Su Yu didnt bother explaining: Alright, lets conclude the meeting! Well have three days of rest and adjustment. The army will depart precisely at 10 AM in three days! Understood! The generals in the tent responded loudly. When night fell, as agreed, Antondidas arrived at Su Yus residence. Su Yus residence was located in the affluent West part of Maple City, originally a property owned by Duke Anzu Seifer. After the Seifer familys demise, the Princess casually gave him this house. This was where he would entertain NPC guests. With an expressionless face, Antondidas followed the servant into the house. In a quiet secret room deep within the courtyard, he successfully met Su Yu. Master Nemesis. Antondidas respectfully bowed to Su Yu: May I ask why have you called on me? Before Su Yu could respond, he quickly added, The princess has ordered that if you make any odd requests, I can refuse. Oh? An odd request? What did the princess mean by that? Su Yu asked, pretending to be naive. Well Antondidas hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Never mind that. I called you here to take a look at this. Su Yu waved his hand and pulled out the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] from his backpack. The treasure and the [Gods Tribe Badge] were always kept in his backpack. He seldom wore them as they were too precious and he was afraid to attract jealousy from stronger NPCs. This is The moment Antondidas saw the dazzling necklace in Su Yus hand, his eyes widened, and his breathing became noticeably heavier. This necklace was a treasure to space magic practitioners! An endless source of knowledge could be gained from merely divining its secrets. To say it was the graduate necklace of space magic practitioners certainly wouldnt be an exaggeration! Seeing his graduate necklace in Su Yus hands, how could he not be excited? If it wasnt for the contract he signed with the Princess, he really would have wanted to seize it by force! After taking a deep breath to calm his emotions, Antondidas looked at Su Yu, Master Nemesis, is there anything else you need? Surely you didnt invite me here just to show off this necklace? Of course not. Su Yu shook his head with a smile, then his expression turned serious, I called you here because I want to learn space magic from you. Ive never studied space magic before, so it would be best to start from the basics. What? Youve never actually studied space magic before? Antondidas widened his eyes in disbelief, his chest paining. The graduate necklace that every space magic practitioner dreams of is in the hands of an absolute novice?! This was a waste, an absolute waste! Antondidas gripped his magic staff so hard it creaked under the strain, as though it was about to shatter. Finally, he scowled and forced the words through gritted teeth, Fine, Ill teach you. However, my condition is that you plead to the princess on my behalf to reduce the duration of my enslavement. Dont worry, leave it to me! Su Yu responded confidently. Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: 306, Start Action_1 Chapter 306: 306, Start Action_1 For the following in-game period of 7 days, Su Yu did not return to his territory but stayed in Maple City studying space system spells with Antondidas. The 3rd feature of the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] is [Space Mastery(passive)]: your understanding and learning ability of space is greatly enhanced, the effects of space system spells are increased by 30%. Benefiting from this feature, Su Yus learning efficiency was extremely high! In just these seven days, he learned all of the zero-level and first-level spells from the space system. There are two zero-level spells in the space system, they are [Spatial Blade] and [Prism Shield]. [Spatial Blade] is the attack method of zero-level Space Mages. It distorts the surrounding space to form a blade to attack the enemy, causing moderate physical damage; [Prism Shield] is, of course, the defense method of the Space Mage. Apart from its basic shield strength, it also has a chance to deflect arrows, magic, and even attacks from swords. There are three first-level spells in the space system, they are [Space Cut](small scale physical AoE), [Spatial Stagnation](crowd speed reduction debuff), and [Enhanced Flash Skill(passive)]. [Enhanced Flash Skill] is Su Yus favorite passive skill. After learning this spell, he can cast [Flash Skill] without having to wait for the 12 seconds cooldown time. Not needing to gather strength, as long as his body can handle it, he can cast [Flash Skill] multiple times consecutively! After learning it, Su Yu tested it out. With his current fourth-stage status, he can continuously cast the 15 meters displacement [Flash Skill] 11 times! He can also cast the 50 meters displacement [Flash Skill] 3 times without interruption, before his body would reach its limit. After his body reached its limit, he felt a ripping pain. It was as though forcing another [Flash Skill] would cause his body to fall apart, it took half a minute to recover. However, this was already perfect, being able to cast dozens of [Flash Skills] in a row. This gave him a certain survival advantage when facing stronger opponents than his own level. After having mastered all the first-level skills, Su Yus [Occupation] in his character panel was finally changed from [Mage] to [Mage(Element/Space)], finally becoming slightly different from other players. Moreover, according to Su Yus plan, he intends to learn the space systems signature skill before going to the Skru Star C third-level spell [Teleportation Portal]. Once he learns the [Teleportation Portal] spell, his mobility in Skru Star will be greatly increased. Besides, this spell is the best bet for escaping for life! After returning from the Skru Star, he can go to Antondidas and learn from him the signature skill C fifth-level spell [Group Teleport]. At that time, in the real world, he can take a whole crowd with him and in one second from the Imperial Capital to the Magic City It has great strategic value just thinking about it! Anyway, Antondidas is a treasure, Su Yu must take advantage of this opportunity to explore! There was no significant event in the game world for these 7 days. The world of the players remained calm. Some were doing tasks, some were vigorously leveling up in the leveling area, some were going into the mountains to collect herbs, and some were farming, crafting equipment there was peace. In his past life, during this time, players could hardly curb their aggressive desires, constantly carrying out small and large fights, guild wars. But in this life, almost none existed; everyone stopped internal expenditures and strove to develop; Morningstar has been kept in the Mage Tower with the young girl, Kathy, by Su Yu, giving her enough cat food(Experience Crystal Stone), urging her to regain her strength as quickly as possible. As for the wars. At 10 oclock in the morning on the 3rd day, Tina led an elite brigade of 8,000 troops mixed with the second and third tiers and recruited 200,000 players, hastily marching toward the largest kingdom in the west C the Kunke Kingdom. To this day, the Kunke kingdom remains unaware, completely oblivious to the disaster that has befallen upon it. Accompanying Tina were the legendary Royal Chief Wizard Sharon, legendary mercenary Andrew, and more than 50 five and six-tier powerhouses, intending to crush the Kunke Kingdom with overwhelming high-end battle strength. As for Su Yu and other high-ranking powerhouses, they are still on standby. At 10 a.m. on the 8th day, the aristocratic district of Maple City. Dozens of powerful figures rose from all corners of the aristocratic area and converged towards Su Yus courtyard. Arriving above Su Yus courtyard, they exchanged smiles and greetings, then descended toward the courtyard. Su Yu and Antondidas stood together, they were already waiting in the courtyard for quite some time. Seeing the powerhouses arrive, Su Yu smiled and greeted them: Your Excellency Roland, Your Excellency Cecilia, Your Excellency Joseph, Im glad you could come! This time, there were three seventh-tier powerhouses, Roland, Tower Master of the Silver Pine, top-tier Dark Blade Assassin Cecilia Nightblade, and legendary druid Vanstowe Crow Language. Cecilia Nightblade and Vanstowe Crow Language are both half-elves, descendants of the combined effect of humans and elves. Over the past few decades, they have been serving Duke Anzu Seifer and Duke Landilus respectively, and in the decisive battle of Orleans City, they surrendered to Princess Alyssa. They also joined this operation to try to compensate for their previous wrongs. Apart from these three seventh-tier powerhouses, there were also 23 sixth-tier powerhouses present, almost half of the empires sixth-tier powerhouses. They were arranged by the Princess to be commanded by Su Yu to complete this operation. Upon seeing Su Yu, the Tower Master of the Silver Pine, Roland, smiled and saluted with a mages greeting: Your Excellency Nemesis. Its a pleasure to meet you and were counting on your leadership in this operation! Seeing Rolands respect for him, Su Yu couldnt help but feel wistful. In his previous life, he was just a member of the Silver Pine Tower and was always proud of being part of such a top-notch force. As for Roland, Su Yu was completely his subordinate in his previous life, the kind whose existence as a lapdog would not even warrant a second look. He never thought that in this life, the change in status would be so dramatic. Youre too kind, Master. Su Yu spoke modestly: Im just a small pawn handling odd jobs here and there. You three legendary figures are the main force of this operation! I clearly understand this point. Seeing Su Yu talk in such a manner, the three looked at Su Yu with new respect, their goodwill towards him shot up instantly. Is everyone ready? Su Yu looked around at the powerful figures in the hall. The powerful Saint Tier and Legendary Tier figures in the hall nodded in unison. Well then, lets prepare to set off! Then Su Yu turned to Antonidas beside him: Antonidas, tomorrow at 10 a.m. you take the adventurers from another world to teleport to Sea Salt Town in Haiyan City, well meet you there. In the game world of Evolution, newly promoted fifth-tier powerhouses have a flight speed of 30 km/h for long distances. The flight speed of sixth-tier Saint Tier characters is 185 km/h. Maple City is 3785 km away from Haiyan City, it would take about 20 hours for Su Yu and his team to fly over. So, if Antonidas teleported over to there at this time tomorrow, both groups could meet up. Understood, Lord Nemesis! Antonidas immediately responded. Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: 307, Cecilia Nightblade_1 Chapter 307: 307, Cecilia Nightblade_1 The ninth day of the night, eight oclock, the capital of Xier Commercial Federation C Haiyan City. The Xier Commercial Federation is essentially a loose federation of states, formed by six large business families. These six families formed a council and practiced parliamentary politics, and the Chairman of the Federation was alternately held by the heads of the six families. The current Chairman of the Xier Federation is Dreyk Gelsang, the head of the most powerful family among the six, the Gesang Family, and he is a mid-ranking figure in the five-rank strength tier. On this night, in the banquet hall of the Gesang Familys castle C the Sea Serpent Castle, a sultry ball was being held. The ladies and young girls with exquisitely painted faces and tacky clothes, all drank and twisted their enchanting figures in the dance floor. Sensual and beautiful bunny maids in black stockings welcomed the lustful glances of the males around them, delivering all kinds of fine wines into the dance floor, inadvertently being subjected to lecherous touches. Dreyk Gelsang was also mingling in the dance floor, dancing to the rhythm of the music with his dance partner C a seemingly innocent debutante of noble birth. Due to drinking too much wine, Dreyks face was flushed red. Now, aided by the alcohol, he constantly got handsy with his dance partner. The debutante did not reject him at all, and the two of them gradually made their way to the edge of the dance floor. At this point, anyone would know what should happen next. Dreyk pulled the beautiful debutante, ready to discuss life and ideals in his own room. Just as he was about to leave, an elderly butler in a black suit suddenly appeared in front of him. Master, there is a very important matter that requires you to handle, the butler bowed and said respectfully. Cant you see Im busy now? Dreyk, who was drunk, wanted to walk away from the side while hugging the debutante next to him. He had no intention of dealing with his own steward. However, the old butler moved one step sideways, blocking his masters road, and said seriously, Master, the degree of importance is highest. If you dont attend to it now, tomorrow you will no longer be the head of the family. Dreyk: Five minutes later, Dreyk Gelsang, whose urgency had been abruptly halted, sat unhappily in a secluded conference room. Opposite him was his guest C a five-rank assassin shrouded in black mist. Seeing this guest, his mood got even sourer. Because he knew this guest, a high-ranking strongman from the citys gang, [Travelers of Light], named Zackley, and to some extent, they could be considered old acquaintances. Zackley smelled the alcohol on Dreyk and couldnt help but chuckle, Chairman, if Im not wrong, you must have spent some time with Miss Julia Hayton just now, right? What, youve been spying on me? Dreyks gaze instantly became particularly hostile. The Travelers of Light were getting bolder by the day! They even dared to spy on him? Of course not, how could we ever spy on the respected Chairman? The thief Zackley laughed leisurely: Your body carries the scent of Miss Julia Hayton. We had a wonderful night together last night, so Im very familiar with this scent. Dreyk: For some reason, he suddenly felt very nauseous. He was glad that the butler called him over, otherwise He didnt want to continue this topic, so he waved his hand, Lets talk about the main issue, Zackley, what brings you to me in the middle of the night? Its about a letter. Zackleys face was covered in layers of black mist, so no emotion could be read on his face, but his tone gradually became serious, This letter comes from the Emperor of Lai Yin Empire C Sean Violet. Oh?! Hearing that it was a letter from him, Dreyk sat up straight in an instant, A letter from the Emperor of Lai Yin? Zackley nodded slightly, with a flick, a pale-violet colored letter appeared directly on his desk. Dreyk didnt directly touch the letter on the table, instead he signaled something from the side of the conference room. A few seconds later, a spell floated over from the side of the room and fell onto the letter. A few seconds later again, a dull voice came from the side of the room, Master, there are no traps on this letter, and I have removed the magic seal on it on your behalf. Mhm. Dreyk nodded slightly and took the letter out of the envelope and began to read carefully. The general idea of the letter was as follows: The Lai Yin Empire and Wind Chime Empire were preparing to launch a war against the Goldfinch Empire, asking the Xier Federation to pick sides, and promised if they stand by the side of the two empires, they will be given a large number of benefits. Dreyk was not surprised when he read the contents of the letter, instead his heart was set. Finally! The Gesang family had predicted long ago that the Lai Yin Empire would try to win them over, and they had long decided to betray their sovereign nation. A personal letter from the Emperor of Lai Yin, this was sincere enough! You wait here for a while. Dreyk steadied Zackley first, then ordered the servants to bring pen and paper and began to write the reply. In the letter, he stated: as long as the Lai Yin Empire is willing to give up sufficient benefits to satisfy them, to expand bilateral trade, the Xier Federation is willing to join the Lai Yin Empire in campaigning against the evil Goldfinch Empire, to turn the evil empire of the east into a fertile soil of democracy and freedom After finishing the reply, he packaged the letter with a beautiful envelope, sealed it with magic, and handed the letter to Zackley, Zackley, this is my reply to the Emperor of Lai Yin, please make sure to deliver the letter Just as he said that, the letter in his hand suddenly floated up and dropped out of his grip. Dreyk hadnt completely reacted yet. Suddenly, a gleam of dagger flashed and Zackley, who was shrouded in mysterious black mist, was cut in two at the waist in a blink of an eye. At the same time, a figure flickered and the fifth-rank mage hidden on the side of the conference room had his throat slit and died instantly and silently. Then, a female half-elf assassin appeared in the empty space in front of him. This half-elf assassin was none other than Cecilia Nightblade, a subordinate of Su Yu. She had been sent out by Su Yu to gather intelligence last night, followed Zackley all the way to the Sea Serpent Castle, and didnt expect to catch a big fish! Cecilia flicked the blood off her dagger and waved the letter in her hand, Impressive, Dreyk, are you planning to betray the sovereign state and seek refuge with the enemy? You areCecilia Nightblade! Dreyks face turned pale, and there was extreme despair in his eyes. There are just over 20 seventh-rank powers in the human world and Cecilia did not hide her looks, so he recognized her immediately. But because he recognized her, he felt even more desperate! How did Cecilia appear here, was she sent by Princess Alysha? Lady Cecilia, please let me explain Dreyk tried desperately to refute. No explanation is needed, you can explain it to Nemesis later! Without any further words, Cecilia picked him up by his collar and hauled him towards the sky through the window. Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: 308, The Big Clean-up Begins (Additional Update)_1 Chapter 308: 308, The Big Clean-up Begins (Additional Update)_1 The instant Zackley was killed, all of the high-ranking powerhouses in Haiyan City sensed the incident at the Sea Serpent Castle. Shortly, dozens of figures, flashing various colors of light, rapidly ascended to the sky, with a substantial amount of spiritual energy probing towards Cecilia, this energy gathered around her body like a material substance. There were a total of 83 high-ranking powerhouses, led by Mosby Gesang, the venerated ancestor of the Gesang family. Mosby was an old seventh level legend, and also the protector of the Hill Federation. He was a Mage by profession, a bit similar in appearance to Antondidas and also sported a long beard that reached his belt, holding a magic staff taller than a man. At this moment, a large amount of ice elements had gathered at the top of his magic staff, ready to launch, as he coldly looked at Cecilia: Cecilia Nightblade, why did you invade our territory at night and capture our national leader? Heh, you guys take a look at this! Cecilia took out a Magic Image Stone from her Space Ring, enlarged the just-confiscated letter through the stone, and projected it onto the clouds below. Seeing that Cecilia was about to publicize the letter, Dreyk immediately began struggling strenuously. So annoying! Cecilia raised her dagger and with a bang, hit Dreyk on the head with the handle of the dagger. Dreyk was instantly knocked unconscious. The high-level powerhouses of Haiyan City unanimously looked at the reflected image of the letter on the cloud below. After confirming that it was Dreyks handwriting and seeing clearly the contents of the letter, these powerhouses fell silent, their momentum greatly diminished. Dreyks actions were undoubtedly a barefaced betrayal to the suzerain state. Now the suzerain state comes to settle the accounts, and they have become the wrong party. When Cecilia had killed Zackley just now, she knew she would be exposed. So at that time, she used the special skill of the assassins career [Secret Contact] to send a message to Su Yu. Now, the figures of Su Yu and two seventh-level, 23 sixth-level powerhouses have already appeared on the horizon. Sensing the arrival of so many powerhouses, the expressions of Haiyan Citys powerhouses changed dramatically. So many powerhouses had silently arrived on their turf, and they hadnt noticed it at all! They feared they were in big trouble this time! Mosby Gesang looked gravely at these powerhouses of Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum, and in his heart, huge waves were rolling as he prepared to escape. The enemy had brought three seventh-level powerhouses! How could he possibly win against three with one? But he still steeled himself and asked, Your Excellency Roland, Your Excellency Cecilia, Your Excellency Vanst, for what reason have the three of you come to our federation? Roland and the others didnt answer him, but looked behind them instead. In the middle of the main body of the team behind them, a young man was using the [Flight Skill] to follow the team in flight. (Roland had bestowed the [Flight Skill] upon him.) Noticing the gazes of Roland and the others, this young man slowly stopped in mid-air and looked solemnly at Mosby Gesang in front of him: Your Excellency Mosby, hello, I am Nemesis, the other-worldly adventurer, and also the emissary of Princess Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum. Youre Nemesis? Mosby Gesang was slightly surprised. He had heard Nemesiss name several times before, knowing that the victory of Orleans City in the imperial battle had depended almost entirely on Su Yu summoning Bernina. He had changed the Golden Chrysanthemum! He hadnt expected to see the real person today. Your Excellency Mosby. Su Yu paid him a Mages salute: Over the past 30 years, your country has sided with the Cartel rebels, not contributing a single spiritual energy coin tribute to the royal family, and Princess Golden Chrysanthemum is very dissatisfied with this. Now Princess Golden Chrysanthemum orders us to recover the losses of the empire, do you think its reasonable? Su Yu finished speaking and waved his hand slightly. A giant transportation magic circle lit up in the middle of the largest square in Haiyan City. Antondidas led ten thousand players to teleport from the outskirts of Sea Salt Town. When the teleporting light disappeared, Su Yu loudly said to the players below: Everyone, follow the plan and go to the castles and estates of the major families in the city for investigation. Take anything valuable, and call the nearest Sanctuary powerhouses for help if there is any resistance. Got it, Boss Ke. Alright, Prince Ke. Understood, husband of the Marshal. The players answered in agreement. The 23 Sanctuary powerhouses beside Su Yu immediately dispersed according to the plan and spread out in the air above the entire city area, watching any movement within the city area. Seeing the actions of Su Yu and his group, the high-level powerhouses of Haiyan City instantly understood. This was a robbery! This was an outright robbery! But they had no choice. Roland and Vanst were now fully primed, and some of the slightly weaker fifth-tier powerhouses in the sky were even suffocated and couldnt breathe. Faced with this level of pressure, what else can they do besides surrender willingly? Meanwhile, Roland was happy to see the enemy not resist. He watched these people with a smile on his face: Everyone, theres no need to be too panicked. After our people have taken what they want, I will have them leave. Wanted items? Are they our properties? A fifth level warrior of Haiyan City asked aloud. What if I dont want to give up my property Bang! The warrior had only spoken half of what he was saying when he exploded into a cloud of blood in the sky. The other powerhouses of Haiyan City shuddered and quickly swallowed the words they wanted to say. Such a chatterbox. Roland shook his head disdainfully, looking at Mosby Gesang: Mosby, control your people not to move around, or the consequences will be the same as this person! Mosby Gesang weighed the pros and cons quickly in his heart, finally sighed, and said to the people around him: Everyone, do not act rashly. Money can be earned again, but if a man dies, he loses everything. The other high-ranking powerhouses nodded in agreement, all of them hovering in the air, daring not to move. Cecilia, on the other hand, glanced at Dreyk who she was holding in her hand. Then she raised her dagger and with a swift motion, Dreyks head was immediately separated from his body. Cecilia discarded Dreyks two halves disdainfully and looked at Mosby Gesang with a smile: Your Excellency Mosby, your chairman here colluded secretly with the Lai Yin Empire, and the evidence is conclusive. He has been executed by me now, do you have any objections? Mosby Gesang: His heart was filled with raging anger. Since he became a seventh-level powerhouse, he had never been provoked like this! First it was Roland, then Cecilia But how could he be angry about it? He turned his head away, pretending he hadnt heard. So there they were, the high-ranking powerhouses of Haiyan City trapped in mid-air by Cecilia and her companions. The players, according to the plan, were divided into groups of 50, and in an orderly manner, they visited all the castles, mansions, and estates of the nobles, taking away everything of value they saw. And thus, a Great Sweep was set in motion. Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: 309, Attack Sea Serpent Castle_1 Chapter 309: 309, Attack Sea Serpent Castle_1 Mosby Gesang sighed helplessly after assessing the situation, realizing it was futile to resist. He mobilized his magical power and addressed the citizens: My people, the guests of the Goldfinch Empire have come to our land. For the benefit of all, I ask everyone to abandon resistance. Do not obstruct the otherworldly adventurers of the Goldfinch Empire. Do not attempt to stop them no matter what they do! His voice, amplified by powerful magic, rapidly spread to every corner of the city. The people of Haiyan City, particularly the common folk, looked up at the powerful beings confronting each other in the sky, trembling with fear. Looking at the frightened civilians below, Su Yu spoke out in time: Dont be afraid, everyone. I am from the Goldfinch Empire, the special envoy C [Nemesis]. Our great princesss core principle of governance is treating civilians kindly, which includes the civilians from your country. This time we will only be confiscating the property of the nobles and leading merchants. We will not involve ordinary civilians. I assure you of this! Su Yus words were authoritative and spread quickly throughout the city with the aid of magic. Hearing Su Yus guarantee, the people inside the city felt somewhat relieved. If they were only targeting nobles and leading merchants they found themselves inexplicably supportive. As Su Yu spoke, the players divided into several small teams. In accordance with pre-discussed plans, they set off towards their respective targets. Nine gaming days earlier, Su Yu had visited the [National Library] of the Goldfinch City to look up documentation and detailed maps of the Hill Business Union and [Haiyan City]. He handed these maps to a magic craftsman to make 10,000 copies. Every player received a map and studied it repeatedly before setting off. Thanks to the maps, they didnt feel lost in this new city. And everyone knew their roles well. The stronger teams, such as [Snow Leopard] and [Red-Eyed Black Dragon], led the journey to confiscate the property of top-tier families like the Gesang Family; Whereas the weaker ones bullied minor nobles and businessmen with lesser forces. Each team had command and the captains were well compensated, so everyone was quite motivated. Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon, each leading a group of 50 top-tier players, rapidly marched towards Sea Serpent Castle. They were now on Lambra Street, the road leading to the affluent residential area of the citys east. There were a few scattered [Haiyan City Guards] on patrol on the street, with levels between 1-3. Seeing the player group marching like a tidal wave, the guards picked up their weapons. But having heard Mosbys instructions, they did not dare to act rashly, and instead performed a military salute as the players passed them by. The players paid no mind to these guards and simply brushed past them. A small problem arose during their march: The citys NPC civilians, reassured by Su Yus promise, were no longer afraid of the players. So they flocked to Lambra Street, clogging the street ahead. They all looked at the players as if they were animals in a zoo. Snow Leopard and Red-Eyed Black Dragon were flustered by this turnout, they hadnt expected such a situation would occur. Helpless, they had to part the citizens to continue towards the Sea Serpent Castle. That, of course, significantly slowed down their pace. At this point, a little NPC girl at the roadside pulled at her mothers sleeve and asked innocently: Mommy, whos that uncle who looks like a silly goose? The girls mother quickly covered her daughters mouth. The uncle who looks like a silly goose the little girl was referring to was, of course, Snow Leopard. Originally, when Snow Leopard received the [Advanced Unicorn Badge] as a gift from Su Yu, he instantly used it to claim territory. It should have been a good thing. However, due to the Characteristic 5 of the badge, the first impression that NPCs had of him was always foolish. This had troubled him for a long time. Hearing the girls remark, Snow Leopard stopped in his tracks, his face falling. Pfft! A few players nearby couldnt help but laugh out loud, quickly covering their mouths. Red-Eyed Black Dragon struggled to hold back his laughter. He urgently rubbed his face to prevent himself from laughing out loud. Uh Snow Leopard, Boss Ke said that the rewards for this mission are very generous. How generous are we talking? tried Red-Eyed Black Dragon, attempting to change the subject. Im not sure either, but if Nemesis said its very generous, then it must be generous, Snow Leopard stated firmly. Then he looked at the players behind him: Everyone, dont be complacent. There are surely many strong opponents at the third and fourth stages in Sea Serpent Castle. Dont engage recklessly, act according to the situation! Understood! Well be careful. The players responded in unison. Driving through the crowd, the two teams finally reached the gates of Sea Serpent Castle with much difficulty. However, a securely locked large iron gateway blocked their way. Behind the gate, two voices were audible: Do you think by locking the gate, we would be violating Mr. Mosbys instructions to not try to stop them? one voice asked. Of course not! We didnt stop them, the gate did. It aint our problem, the other voice chuckled. It seems that in just over ten minutes, the NPCs in the Castle had already come up with a strategy. Snow Leopard didnt seem troubled, though. He waved his hand at the team behind him: Attack the gate! No sooner had the words left his mouth than about a dozen instant spells and arrows were rapidly flung towards the gate. But the defense of the Sea Serpent Castle wasnt for show, either. The gate was inscribed with a top-tier defensive magic circle. The arrows and spells lost their effectiveness two or three meters before hitting the gatelike ripples hitting the water, they couldnt create waves against the gate. Snow Leopard frowned. Then he respectfully asked Hammell, the Sanctuary warrior closest to him in the sky: Lord Hammell, could you help us open this door? No problem! Hammell, the warrior of the Sanctuary, responded gruffly. Hammell dived down in a swift swoop, smashed forcefully into the gate like a comet. Boom! A sky-shaking thunderous noise ensued as the nearly 10 meter-wide gate shattered under Hammells strike, stirring up heaps of dust on the ground. Snow Leopard quickly thanked Hammell. As the dust settled, he led the players into the castle one after another. In the sky, Mosby Gesangs face darkened a notch further; after all, Snow Leopard had just breached his familys stronghold! He wanted to cast a spell to teach Hammell a lesson. But at that moment, the aura of Roland and his two companions intensified. With no option left, Mosby turned around to continue acting obedient. PS: I had some writers block today, so there will only be one update. Ill make up for it tomorrow. Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: 310、Fiery Giant Dragon Egg_1 Chapter 310: 310Fiery Giant Dragon Egg_1 Upon entering the Sea Serpent Castle, the players were met with hostile glances from the NPCs within the castle. However, the players didnt care about how these NPCs felt. They split up, laughing and frolicking around the castle, carrying out the orders that Snow Leopard had posted in the chat room, searching each room in the castle. The NPCs in the castle glanced at each other, but none of them dared to act out. Upon arriving at the castles main hall, Snow Leopard looked around to get a grasp of the castles layout, He then turned to the Red-Eyed Black Dragon and said, Bernina, you go to Dreyk Gelsangs study first. Dont forget to search the secret compartments in the four walls. Ill look for the secret treasure chamber in the castle. Bernina the corners of the Red-Eyed Black Dragons mouth twitched at hearing this nickname. This was the first time anyone had ever addressed him that way! But Zhen Hong quickly responded, Alright, Snowy. Im off to the study now. With that, he ran down a side corridor without looking back, leaving Snow Leopard glaring at his retreating figure. In the nine days leading up to the mission, Snow Leopard and Zhen Hong spent a good amount of time studying the structure of castles in the game world and figuring out where the nobles liked to hide their treasures. Beyond their space rings, the nobles often stashed their treasures in secret compartments in their studies or underground chambers. The locations of these chambers were usually very covert, and there were many of them. Many of the chamber doors were also fitted with magic locks, traps, and other devices, making the search for Snow Leopard and others a bit challenging. For example, Snow Leopard just found an entrance to a secret chamber located on a wall in a changing room on the first floor. Going by the orientation of the entrance, he deduced that these two chambers could have been those of the family? head, Dreyk Gelsang. However, there were two high-quality magic locks hanging on the door of the chamber. Snow Leopard first had his own men try to unlock it, but after 10 minutes, he realized they couldnt do it. He then went outside to call for Hammell, a warrior from the Sanctuary. Hammell burst through the chamber door with a single use of the skill Barbaric Charge, revealing the hidden treasure below. Snow Leopard expressed his thanks to Hammell while gathering all the treasures from the secret chamber with his men. Zhen Hong also had a substantial haul on his side. They conducted a thorough search of the study, ripping out many valuable things from the bookshelves and secret compartments in the walls. Besides some valuable sculptures and paintings, they also found a number of scrolls, high-grade potions, and small pieces of jewelry. In just a few hours, Snow Leopard managed to crack all 12 secret chambers, while Zhen Hong had searched every room C the studies, living rooms, and bedrooms C of all of the core members of the Gesang family. An abundance of expensive weapons and armors, magic items, monster materials, gems, and herbs were happily stuffed into the players backpacks. Similar events were taking place all over the city. From high-ranking nobles castles to regular nobles estates, special places such as banks, and major business firms were all enthusiastically visited by the players. Mr. Meng was one of the players who robbed the bank. He was part of the [Unbreakable Alliance]. Under his leadership, the players charged into the bank singing the Soviet Unions national anthem and wielding assault rifles. They dumped all of the noble classs assets in the bank into their backpacks without leaving a single spiritual energy coin behind. Its not that there were no instances of fierce resistance from the NPCs during the period when the players were busy all over the city. In one instance, while searching a minor nobles estate, the players were ambushed by the minor noble, causing losses of more than a dozen players. However, the players could respawn after death, and Su Yu quickly dispatched men to get rid of the minor noble, so the operation was not severely affected. The players quickly moved on to the next location as soon as they finished clearing one place. Once their backpacks were filled, they brought their loot to the central square next to Su Yu and dumped it on the ground. Players were busily throwing the spoils of victory from their backpacks. For a moment, weapons, armor, items, potions, gem magic crystals, paintings, and sculptures all sparkling with various spiritual lights were scattered all over the square, and the stash in the center was piled high like a small mountain. The high-ranking members of the Goldfinch floating in the sky looked down at the mountain of treasure below and simultaneously revealed looks of envy. Haiyan City being one of the top five wealthiest cities in the entire continent, these high-ranking nobles really did have a bountiful reserve! The goldfinchs elite forces were looking at these treasures, their faces dark and their hearts bleeding. This was the fruit of their years of accumulation, and now it was about to become someone elses property. All they could do was watch helplessly. Soon after, Snow Leopard arrived. Without saying a word, he took a Fiery Giant Dragon Egg out of his backpack and placed it on the ground in front of him. This was the most valuable item he had found in the secret chamber. Upon seeing the dragon egg, which looked as if it was covered in lava, the sky was filled with exclamations of shock: My goodness! Its a Red Dragon Egg! Mosby, your Gesang Family is impressive! You have a Red Dragon Egg! Isnt this Red Dragon Egg also worth tens of millions! Someone from the Gesang family come and explain, arent you afraid of the Dragon Race coming after you? Mosby Gelsang turned ash-gray. This Red Dragon Egg was something he had gotten hold of with great difficulty from the neighboring Wind Chime continent. He had planned to give it to a direct descendant of his family to hatch, and he hadnt expected it to be uncovered by the adventurers from the other world! Su Yu also noticed this Fire Dragon Egg. His eyes lit up, and he immediately used the Flash Skill three times in a row to teleport next to Snow Leopard, and picked up the Red Dragon Egg off the ground. Snow Leopard, youve got quite a find here! Good work! At the same time, he noticed that the high-ranking players in the sky were gravitating towards the egg. He quickly stuffed the egg into his backpack and spoke to the high-ranking players in the sky. You can all leave now. When this is over, Ill give this egg to the Princess, and let her decide what to do with it. The high-ranking players also realized that it would be inappropriate for them to flock and consequently dispersed. As Su Yu put away the dragon egg, Snow Leopard received a game prompt: Ding! Mission item [Fiery Giant Dragon Egg] has been received, rewarding you with 14.53 million Contribution Value points! Snow Leopard turned towards Su Yu and asked, Nemesis, what exactly is this Contribution Value supposed to do? Su Yu had also received a game prompt, including an explanation about Contribution Value. After understanding it, he explained to Snow Leopard, Contribution Value is a conversion of the total value of the items you have confiscated into spiritual energy coins. After the mission is over, you can exchange Contribution Value for spiritual energy at a ratio of 1000:1. 1000:1? So this dragon egg can be exchanged for over ten thousand spiritual energy coins? Snow Leopard marvelled. At their current level, they would normally earn just a few spiritual energy coins for a task, maybe a dozen or so for a better task. If they were lucky enough to encounter an epic quest, they might earn a few hundred spiritual energy coins. This time, just a single dragon egg is worth tens of thousands of spiritual energy coins! No wonder Nemesis said that the reward for this quest was good- it really was! Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: 311, ‘Win-Win Cooperation’_1 Chapter 311: 311, Win-Win Cooperation_1 Moreover, Snow Leopard didnt intend to hide it, he directly announced to all players through the chatroom the way to obtain [Contribution Value] and its function. Upon finding out that one-thousandth of the [Contribution Value] could be exchanged for a spiritual energy coin, players were frantically searching their mission areas like theyd been injected with adrenaline, their eyes wide open in fear of missing any high-value items. After all, the treasures in the houses of the nobility were worth at least tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of spiritual energy coins, getting just one would be enough to divide among them dozens or hundreds of spiritual energy coins! The homes of all the nobles were instantly thrown into chaos by the players. After their backpacks were full, the players took their spoils of war to the central square and handed them over to Yu. Su Yu opened the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] and put all the spoils into it. The [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain], as a broken interfacial, had an inconceivably large capacity and was not worried about not being able to fit anything. Line after line of game prompts screened in his game log: Ding, successfully received [Emerald Beads Hat (Craftsman)], task progress +32,000. Ding, successfully received [Slaughterer Cast Iron Short Boots (Epic)], task progress +7,500. Ding, successfully received [Top-grade Turquoise], mission progress +210,000. As items were collected into the necklace, Su Yus mission progress rapidly rose! The highest several contributions still came from the six major families, the Goblin bank, and the major business associations. Su Yu roughly estimated that each of them had contributed over a billion in mission progress to him! After the players had pretty much ransacked everything, Su Yus mission progress halted at 21.13 billion spiritual energy coins. Just this trip to Haiyan City alone had completed more than half of his mission! This was mainly due to Su Yus wise decision. Had Su Yu not chosen to storm straight into Haiyan City, but instead accepted Deputy Marshal Lucass suggestion to press in from east to west through the kingdoms of Kunke and Lu Man, the nobles of Haiyan City would have already shipped their wealth to other continents using ships! In that case, Su Yus spoils would probably not even be a fifth of what he received this time. Su Yu also secretly rejoiced in his heart about his wise decision. The entire ransacking process lasted two hours, equivalent to a day and a night in game time. After a day and a night of ransacking, the fat of the nobles of Haiyan City was basically drained. Su Yu looked up, the resentment from the high-ranking experts of Haiyan City floating in the sky was almost tangible. Their accumulation of many years was taken away by Su Yu without any reason, if not for the gap between them being too big, they might have wanted to fight Su Yu to the death to get their things back! Su Yu, using the [Flight Skill] bestowed on him by Roland, leisurely flew into the sky and examined the experts of Haiyan City. Then he leisurely said, Now that things have come to this point, I guess you are all not feeling too good, right? Seeing Su Yus triumphant look, the hatred level of Haiyan Citys high-ranking experts immediately maxed out. Many already had their hands on their weapons, on the verge of making a move. Everyone, calm down! Su Yu gestured with his hand, I have a suggestion that can completely make up for your losses, and even help you make a fortune. Would you be interested? The high-ranking experts of Haiyan City looked at each other, all at a loss. Nemesis What was he planning on doing next? Mosby Gesang remained calm. He waved his wand, and a large [Soundproof Barrier] appeared in the air, enclosing everyone within: Speak, Nemesis, Your Excellency, what suggestion do you have? Su Yu pointed to the east, smiled and said, Haiyan City is just the first stop of our action, apart from here, the kingdoms of Lu Man, Kunke and all other duchies and kingdoms will be treated equally, without any discrimination! Then he pointed at the players who were still diligently hauling things below, But we are short of hands, with only a mere 10,000 people, which is not enough to cover all the towns, so I need your help. Need our help? The high-ranking experts of Haiyan City momentarily thought they had heard wrong. Big Bro! You came to rob us, and youre even asking for our help? Thats right! Su Yu nodded, You send troops to assist us in dealing with other duchies, kingdoms, we will split the spoils of war seventy-thirty, hows that? We get seventy, you get thirty. The main reason Su Yu proposed these terms, like he mentioned, was that there werent enough people on their side. With only 10,000 players, it was almost impossible to cover the hundreds of city-states in ten kingdoms. Secondly, over 70% of the boats in Western Continent (referring to the countries west of Gold Sparrow) were in the hills of the Federation. As long as the Federation of the Hills accepts Su Yus terms, the wealth of other kingdoms and duchies would be unlikely to flow to other continents, resulting in higher profits for Su Yu! Hearing Su Yus suggestion, many of the high-ranking experts in Haiyan City were tempted! There were so many kingdoms, duchies in the Western Continent, and tens of thousands of cities, big and small. If they really cooperated with Su Yu and got 30% of the profits, their current losses would be insignificant! They could indeed make a huge profit! But some high-ranking experts were full of worry, like Mosby Gesang. He stroked his beard, shook his head saying, Nemesis, Your Excellency, if we do this, how will the other surrounding countries view us? We the Hills would definitely face hostility from neighbouring countries, the disadvantages far outweigh the benefits. What are they afraid of? Su Yu waved his hand dismissively, Let me ask you, what is the most important thing for a country? Mosby Gesang: .. Su Yu responded solemnly: Its national strength! If you guys agree to my terms to get 30% of the resources, you can utilize these resources to cultivate a lot of experts to enhance national power. The countries around you would suffer a great loss from our united raid, can you still be afraid of them as you surpass them? What does hostility mean in the face of absolute power? If your country can have one more seventh-order legend or several sixth-order sanctuaries, you guys will be the first kingdom in the Western Continent, who would dare to oppose you? An expert from behind Mosby Gesang also stepped forward excitedly saying, Thats right, Lord Gesang, this could be our chance to become the first kingdom in the Western Continent! I think its worth a try! Mosby Gesang still didnt say a word, but by the looks of his expression, it seemed he had begun to waver. Su Yu then laughed, If you guys dont want this opportunity, I dont mind. The marshal of our Empire C [Tina Garcia] has already led her elite troops to raid the Kingdom of Kunke. I can give them this opportunity. I believe that King Charles wont miss this chance. Fine, I accept your terms, Mosby Gesang finally chose to accept Su Yu. Su Yu was right, national strength is paramount. As long as they can become stronger through this opportunity, widen the gap in national power with neighbouring countries, not only will the neighbouring countries not retaliate, they might even become their lackeys! Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: 312, Crushing Victory! 213.2 billion spiritual energy coins!_1 Chapter 312: 312, Crushing Victory! 213.2 billion spiritual energy coins!_1 Since the most powerful Gesang Family had agreed to cooperate, the other five major families no longer had the grounds to refuse. After a friendly negotiation, both parties went to Sea Serpent Castle to officially sign the cooperation agreement in the main hall of the castle. As for the Federal Chairman, whom Cecilia had just executed, both parties did not even mention it as if he had never existed. During the signing of the agreement, Su Yu added a prohibition against taxation and confiscation of property from civilians clause into the agreement. The nobles in Haiyan City didnt understand why Su Yu added this clause. However, with an attitude of cooperation, they agreed to the clause without much consideration. Finally, Mosby Gesang, representing the Hills Federation, and Su Yu, representing the Goldfinch Empire, solemnly signed their names on the cooperation agreement. After the signing of the agreement, the affairs of Haiyan City came to a temporary end. Su Yu placed the agreement in his backpack and joyfully left Sea Serpent Castle. The Snow Leopard had been waiting for a long time in front of the castle. Seeing Su Yu coming out of the castle with a pleased expression, Snow Leopard breathed a sigh of relief, Nemesis, has the agreement been reached? Of course! Su Yu took out the agreement and waved it, With this agreement, our movements in this area will be unhindered. Everyone is waiting to receive a generous reward! Thats good. Snow Leopard smiled happily, I will announce this news in the chat room later. Hmm. Su Yu scratched his chin, However, theres one thing I must remind you to avoid bigger problems in the future. Oh? Snow Leopard looked at Su Yu. Its about the fair distribution of Contribution Value. Su Yu explained, For example, if you receive several million Contribution Value by merely handing in a Fire Dragon Egg, players assigned to minor noble estates might have to slave away to earn a few hundred thousand Contribution Value. Once or twice might be fine, but if this pattern continues, the players will inevitably feel unfair. Our current most important mission is to unite everyone to win the Blue Star defensive battle. Such unfair issues can easily cause fractures among players and impact overall unity. I understand. Snow Leopard gave Su Yu a high look; he hadnt expected Su Yu to think so far ahead! However, he also ensured, Today, I will come up with a fair distribution plan to provide subsidies for players with fewer Contribution Points. Good, go ahead! Like a great leader, Su Yu pat Snow Leopards shoulder encouragingly. Snow Leopard was very efficient. An hour later, a relatively fair Redistribution Plan for Contribution Points was produced. The core content of the plan was for players with high Contribution Value to give a substantial part of their Contribution Value as subsidies to players with low Contribution Value. However, the distribution wasnt evenly divided among everyone; instead, it adhered to the principle of More work, more gain. Less work, less gain. Players who made significant contributions should be rewarded, while lazy ones should be penalized. Excluding the rewards and penalties, the Contribution Value held by the players with the highest Contribution Value could not exceed twice that held by players with the lowest Contribution Value. The rewards and penalties would be made public continuously in the chat room, and there would be no underhanded manipulations. So Snow Leopard concluded. Once the redistribution plan was announced in all big chat rooms, it immediately received unanimous praise from the players! In particular, the player group assigned to the mini-noble estates was overjoyed: This plan came at such a critical time! Praise Boss Ke! Indeed, my teammates and I felt the distribution was unfair. The capture from minor noble estates is several times worse than from major ones! Yes, we also felt it was unfair, but for unity, we didnt dare to speak. With this plan in place, people can still be enthusiastic even if theyre assigned to less desirable positions! Enough said, Boss Ke is awesome! Snow Leopard is awesome! I cant wait to go to the next city! Nobles of the Western Continent, your player grandpa is coming! Having resolved the issue of allocation, the players grew even more united. Their enthusiasm was fully mobilized and their combat power surged. For the next month, the players left from the westernmost Haiyan City and headed east. Under the guidance of high-ranking powerhouses, they raided all the towns along the way. The nobles of the Western Continent could only watch tearfully as their properties were being raided by the players, who left after looting everything. Soon after, the regular army of 200,000 from the Hills Federation also joined in on the raid. To prevent these NPC troops from embezzling the loot, Su Yu took proactive measures, assigning a player as a supervisor to every 100 NPC soldiers. The loot from the NPC soldiers was handed over to the players, who then handed it over to Su Yu. Su Yu then gave 30% of the haul to the Hills Federation. Under the careful supervision of the players, the Hills Federation army was not able to take much for themselves. Moreover, after the army of 300,000 joined, Su Yus mission progress surged dramatically. When he left Haiyan City, his mission progress stood at 211.3 billion spiritual energy coins. After sweeping through the entire Hills Federation, the task progress reached 585.7 billion. After clearing more than twenty small royal city-states, the task progress even surpassed 1000 billion! It was three times the amount required by the Princesss task. The players were particularly excited. 1000 billion! On average, each person could receive 10,000 spiritual energy coins. This was an enormous sum of money for players at this stage! Everyone was highly enthused. When the news was spread to the official forum, everyone was filled with a mixture of envy and resentment. While Su Yu was on a Great Kill All Sides spree in the west, Tina was not idle in the east. Just as Su Yu raided Haiyan City, Tina led 8,000 elite troops and 200,000 players into the Kunke Kingdom, sweeping across the country and aiming directly at the Kunke royal capital. Kunke, Lu Man, and a few other kingdoms noticed the rapid changes in the situation. They sent envoys to neighboring city-states, with several major kingdoms leading the way, trying to jointly resist Goldfinchs sudden attack through unions. But at this juncture, the Hills Federation played its role. They had been won over by Su Yu after all, and they obstructed these countries union through various means, such as infiltrating spies and rallying groups. In addition to the short time, large number of countries, and conflicting interests, their union had not been formed when Su Yu and Tina sandwiched and defeated them one by one. The whole sweep of the Western Continent lasted two and a half months, equivalent to six days in the real world. When Su Yu and Tina had thoroughly swept the entire Western Continent and finally converged in Lu Mans royal capital, Su Yus mission progress had reached as high as 2132 billion spiritual energy coins! This was seven times the target set by the Princess! Without any exaggeration, this sweeping operation achieved a tremendous victory! Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: 313, Special Bond_1 Chapter 313: 313, Special Bond_1 Standing shoulder to shoulder in the sky above Thornflower City, the capital of Lu Man kingdom, Su Yu and Tina looked straight at the King of Lu Man, Jesse III. Jesse III faced the strong figures of the Goldfinch Empire and the Federal Hills, feeling the terrifying aura from legends such as Roland and Cecilia, he couldnt help but gulp. Finally, he sighed, lowered his proud head, and raised his hands in a military salute. Your Excellency Nemesis, Ms. Tina Garcia, I surrender, I am willing to sign the agreement with you. Hearing the words of the King of Lu Man, the long-awaited players started to stride towards the royal palace of Lu Man. The NPC soldiers of the Lu Man Royal Palace dared not stop them, lowering their heads to clear the way for the players. Tina glanced at the submissive King of Lu Man and smiled, This is your punishment for surrendering to Catter! Remember, you must always stand with the Goldfinch Royal Family in the future, otherwise, next time we wont just confiscate your property, your royal family will also become history! Do you understand? Understood, understood. The King of Lu Man nodded repeatedly, without the pride he had when he first met Tina. Id like to add something. Su Yu suddenly spoke up. Moreover, he used his magic to cover his voice throughout the entire Lu Man capital: One important part of our agreement is that civilian taxes cannot be increased in the next ten years, and civilian properties must not be plundered. You must always remember this clearly! Why? The King of Lu Man was very unhappy: Taxing my people is my freedom, interfering with our national tax rates is interference in our domestic affairs! According to the previous Eleven Country Convention Su Yu interrupted him: We are doing this to give you a hard time and to help you learn a lesson! You cant shift your losses onto the civilians through taxes. Su Yu then said loudly to all the civilians in the city: Remember! If the tax officials of the kingdom forcibly increase taxes, you can pass the message to the Princess through Goldfinch City. If the situation is true, we will return like lightning to help you deal with these villains! Hearing Su Yus words, several players began to sing You Will Return Like Lightning, as if striving to embolden Su Yu. The civilians inside the city dared not respond to Su Yu, but they all wore smiles on their faces, and their eyes were filled with gratitude when they looked at Su Yu. Su Yu has a very high reputation among civilians on the western continent during this time. All civilians in the western continent knew that Su Yu only confiscated the property of the nobles and never looted civilians. Moreover, every time Su Yu arrived in a place, he would emphasize to the local royals and nobles that they should not arbitrarily tax the civilians, so the civilians of the western continent universally respected him. Of course, they couldnt say it out loud, and they didnt dare to show it in their actions, but their deep admiration is evident from their expressions. Knowing that things couldnt be changed, the King of Lu Man sighed again and accepted the reality. The Kingdom of Lu Man was the final stop on Su Yus and Tinas western journey. After the players ransacked the Lu Man Royal Palace, they could return to report to the princess. After signing the agreement with the King of Lu Man and leaving the palace, Tina couldnt help but stretch, saying to Su Yu beside her, Its finally over! Nemesis, can we go home now? Almost. Su Yu nodded: Once we clean out this palace, we can return to Goldfinch City through Antondidas teleportation array. Time flies by so fast, three months have passed before I knew it. Tina sighed. Then her eyes lit up, she turned to look at Su Yu, Nemesis, while we have some leisure time, why dont we go for a walk on the outskirts of the city! I saw a place with especially beautiful scenery on our way over! Well Su Yu hesitated. He still had to receive the spoils of war seized by the players, so it was best not to leave. But then Tina grabbed his sleeve, Lets go! If we miss this chance, we wont have another opportunity later! Without saying a word, Tina took Su Yu and flew towards the west side of the city. Su Yu, as a mage, did not resist the fragile frame of Tinas drag (and he didnt want to resist), and was taken out of the Lu Man Royal Capital. Thirty kilometers southwest of the Kingdom of Lu Man, there is a waterfall about 20 meters high. The water from the waterfall fell down the steep rock wall, smashing into the large lake below, splashing out thousands of silver flowers, it looks exceptionally beautiful! Tina lay comfortably on the grass beside the waterfall, chewing on a straw. Su Yu lay next to Tina, relaxed and looking at the beautiful scenery in front of him. Both were silent, enjoying the leisure time after the busy period. After a long while. Just as Su Yu was about to close his eyes and fall asleep, Tina suddenly turned to look at him, Nemesis, how much worth of spiritual energy coins have you received so far? Su Yu looked at the numbers in the mission log, and replied, It is 217 billion now, and after adding the numbers from the Lu Man Royal Palace, the overall number should be able to reach about 230 billion! 230 billion, thats not small! Tina nodded happily: Plus the approximately 100 billion in spoils that Ive won, this wealth is enough to resolve our domestic fiscal deficit, and we even have leftovers! The princess will be very happy when she knows, wont she? That is certain! Su Yu smiled, and following Tinas example, he also picked up a straw and chewed it in his mouth. After a while, Su Yu turned to look at Tina, Tina, I have something to ask you. Tina: Go ahead. Su Yu: I wanted to ask, why are you so loyal to the royal family? Amass an army to seize power and rule as king? A thoughtful look crossed Tinas face, as if she was somewhat tempted. Su Yu: Just kidding. Tina sat up and patted Su Yu on the shoulder, The reason Ive never had any ulterior motives is because there is a special bond between our family and the Goldfinch family. A special bond? What bond? Su Yu asked curiously. Tina shook her head and put her index finger to Su Yus lips, I cant tell you, but I can say this C if Alyssa wasnt a princess but a prince, I might have had to marry her and couldnt be with you. Ah, ok Su Yu imagined what Alyssa would look like as a boy, and his facial expression turned into the old man, subway, mobile phone meme facial expression. Thank god Alyssa isnt a boy, otherwise raising the favorability of a boy to full that would be a big problem! Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: 314, Legendary quality talent [Tina Garcia]_1 Chapter 314: 314, Legendary quality talent [Tina Garcia]_1 By the way, Tina, once the matters of the Western Continent conclude, and the princess successfully ascends the throne, what are your plans? Su Yu changes the subject. According to Su Yus memories from his past life, Tina in the previous life, after helping the Princess win the war, had returned to the beginner village and had continued to run her own [Morning Song Grocery Store], occasionally issuing some tasks to players and caring for her aging father in the meantime. But the direction of the story in this world had already swerved dramatically, and Su Yu wasnt really sure what type of life Tina wanted to lead. Well Tina rubbed her chin with her right index finger, If it were some time ago, I would have definitely returned to Nolan Village to live in seclusion and take care of my father, but now. Tina looked at the man in front of her. What are your plans now? Su Yu, feeling a bit uncomfortable under Tinas gaze, scratched his nose: Do you want to continue being the empires marshal, or do you want to acquire a huge territory and become a lord or something? None of those, Tina winked at Su Yu, Honestly, Im not interested in power or money. Being a marshal or lord is too tiring, theres no joy in it. Tina turned her head to look at the waterfall in the distance, her eyes full of longing: In the days to come, I want to travel the world with my father and sister, admiring the beautiful scenery of various places. When I get tired of wandering Tina reached out her hand to Su Yu: Would you let me settle in your territory? Ding! The legendary quality talent [Tina Garcia] wants to join your territory, do you accept? Su Yu ignored the game prompt, stood up and took Tinas hand: Tina, I would be very happy to have you settle in my territory, and I welcome your father and your sister as well. As long as Im alive, there will always be a place for you in Aphi city! Okay. Tinas face flushed slightly and she stepped closer and gave Su Yu a gentle hug. Then she took something that looked like a badge from her Space Ring and put it into his hand. What is this? Su Yu looked at the object Tina had given him. I had Master Sharon make this, Tina said softly as she fluttered her hair: If I really do travel the world in the future, I will definitely be far away from you. And your world is still under the threat of invasion from different dimensions, there may be situations where you need me. If that day comes, remember to contact me with this badge, I will rush back immediately. Ding, you have received [Tina Garcia]s gift [Interfacial Communication Badge] X1. [Interfacial Communication Badge] Special item Method of use: input magic into the badge. Number of uses: N/A Use effect: [Tina Garcia] will receive the message you send through the magic input and will also receive your current location coordinates. Note: Sharon Global Communication, reliable and easy to use! (This is not a product placement) Looking at this badge that Tina had specifically commissioned for him, Su Yu felt a warm feeling in his heart. Even in these past three months without seeing each other, Tina was still caring for him. Tina, thank You dont need to thank me. Tina smiled and put her finger on Su Yus lips: If you really want to thank me, then make sure you win the invasion from the different dimension! Promise me, dont die on the battlefield. Dont worry, Ill take care of myself, Su Yu clasped Tinas hand, promising seriously. Okay. Tina nestled into Su Yus arms, holding him around his waist, and didnt let go for a long time. It felt as if time had stopped at this moment, except that the waterfall was still gushing merrily. This moment of tranquility didnt last long. Not long after, Su Yu received a private message from Snow Leopard: Its been half an hour, arent you supposed to come back yet? Su Yu: Snow Leopard: Im not rushing you [puppy eyes], but most players bags are already full, if you dont come back now, the work here will be stalled. Su Yu: [Sigh] Alright, Ill come back now. Closing the private chat window, Su Yu looked down at Tina in his arms and said, Tina, lets head back now, theres still a long road ahead. Okay. Tina nodded. The two of them, hand-in-hand, headed towards Lu Mans Royal Capital. After a significant amount of practice during this period, the players have become quite proficient in the looting operation. For instance, Snow Leopard, initially, whenever he encountered a magic lock, he would call for the Sanctuary experts to forcibly dismantle it, but now he has accumulated enough experience to unlock them on his own. A perfectly good Druid profession had been twisted into something that felt more akin to that of a thief. The players were very efficient at looting, and, within only two hours, the players had finished a round of looting the Lu Man Palace. Nothing of any value was left. Su Yu stood in the center of the palace, receiving the spoils of war. When the players were almost done looting, the progress on the task bar reached 231.2 billion spiritual energy coins! It even tempted him to run away with the money! However, it was time to return to the princess now that they had completed this part of the mission. Antondidas, have your magical powers been replenished? Su Yu turned to Antondidas, who had been by his side all along. Almost there. Antondidas nodded. We can depart to Goldfinch City at any time, but But what? But I cant take as many people as you requested. Antondidas looked troubled: I can bring 10,000 adventurers from other worlds back to Goldfinch City, and I can also bring you and Tina back. But if I were to bring everyone, it would exceed my capabilities. After saying this, he looked enviously at the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] around Su Yus neck, greedily saying: If you could lend me this necklace for a day, perhaps I could improve my abilities enough to bring everyone back. No chance! Su Yu unhesitatingly refused him, and removed the chain from his neck and put it in his bag. If Antondidas, whose current power was at the peak of level 6, had a breakthrough in his abilities and reached level 7, and if he became immune to the princesss [Soul Slavery Contract] and ran away with his chain, then Emperor Lai Yin would get two hundred billion in spoils of war and a level 7 powerhouse. He would be laughing even in his sleep! Although the probability of this happening was very low, even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, Su Yu would not take the risk. If you bring me and Tina, how many other realm adventurers can you bring at most? SuYu asked. At most 8000! Antondidas replied quickly. 8000 then Su Yu scratched his chin. This was a bit troublesome. No matter which players were removed or voluntarily dropped out, they would definitely feel very uncomfortable. However, Su Yu quickly came up with another solution: Since he could not bring everyone, then everyone simply wouldnt be brought, so it would be fair! Su Yu opened the chat room for the guild leader and sent the following message: I have decided to settle the rewards for this mission in advance. Players who complete the mission can collect the spiritual energy coins rewards according to their points. After collecting the rewards, you can choose to return to your country on your own or stay to continue exploring the Western Continent. By the way, the Western Continent map has only recently been unlocked, and many high-reward hidden missions have not yet been discovered. Dont miss the opportunities! Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: 315, Return to Goldfinch City_1 Chapter 315: 315, Return to Goldfinch City_1 This time, the main storyline has a bonus for the players, that is, the entire West Continent area is now fully open to the players! The players can explore the West Continent, engage in business, experience new instances, discover hidden quests Even though its only three days until September 1st, the day when the second major expansion will be released, its always good to play the content of the West Continent earlier. However, the players generally havent noticed this advantage yet. As Su Yus words spread across several large chat rooms, these chat rooms immediately blew up: Nuclear Wastewater from Japan: My gosh! The West Continent is now fully open to us? I didnt expect we could play new content before the new expansion is released! Great Jeffrey: What I care most about is the first clearance of the instances! Can any of the big players tell me how many instances there are in the West Continent and what level we need to enter them? Sword God of Shili Slope: According to my research on these smaller countries before the mission began, each Duchy or Federation probably has 3-5 instances, and each Kingdom has 30-50 instances. However, we are generally only level 27 or 28, so I guess we can only enter about one or two hundred instances! Pai Mengbao: What are we waiting for? Lets go and grab the first clearance! We United: 29-level Blade Dancer TowerOops, I mean 29-level Assassin looking for a group, I can Stealth and Pick Lock! Han Li Han Paopao: My fellow Taoists, wait a moment! Shouldnt we get our reward from Boss Ke before rushing for the first clearance? Its 20,000 spiritual energy coins per person! Sweeping Monk of the Shaolin Sect: Oh yes! Thank you for your reminder, fellow Taoist. Su Yu was standing in the center of the Royal Palace of Lu Man. Upon receiving the news, players from all directions flocked to him excitedly. Boss Ke, weve come to hand in the mission! Boss Ke, you can start doling out the money now! Boss Ke, give the money quickly! I cant wait to seize the first clearance of the instance! The players were shouting loudly. Alright, alright, everyone come one by one, dont push each other. Su Yu smiled. He opened the mission agency panel, and a huge golden question mark appeared above his head. The players approached quickly and submitted their missions. Su Yus game log also started to scroll quickly: Ding, the player Aixinjueluo Tielitian completes the mission, you get a 1% commission, a total of 238 spiritual energy coins, and 345 experience points. Ding, the player Manjusri Bodhisattva of the Vatican completes the mission, you get a 1% commission, a total of 241 spiritual energy coins, and 345 experience points. Ding, the player Skin is Good After Bathing For each players reward, Su Yu could get a 1% commission. As the players handed in one mission after another, his inventory was filled with over 2 million more spiritual energy coins and over 3 million Kibble. The Kibble was very useful for Su Yu, as it could be used to quickly restore Morningstars power. The 2 million-plus spiritual energy coins didnt mean much to him, so he didnt take them to heart. After completing the missions, brilliant golden light shone on many of the players present, a sign of leveling up. There were very few players who didnt level up, like Snow Leopard, Zhen Hong, etc. Their levels had already reached 29, so of course they wouldnt level up. However, they all took out the transparent Experience Crystal Stone from their backpacks and curiously examined this new acquisition. In addition to leveling up, the first thing the players did was open their backpacks to check their number of spiritual energy coins. Upon seeing the Spiritual Energy Coins column go from three digits to five, many players let out a satisfied moan: I feel so awesome now! Im finally rich! Now that Im rich, I can go to the auction house to buy all the skills, and use the rest of the money to buy a few purple equipment for fun. Buy now if you want to buy anything! If you wait a bit longer, the low-priced ones will be snatched away by others! Youre right, lets go now! Some players excitedly dashed straight to the auction house, some formed teams to compete for the first clearance, and some went to find hidden quests. The entire palace was alive with bustling activity. Seeing the players so happy, Su Yu was also very relieved. This was also a trivial small task he did to strengthen the power of humanity! After all the players had finished handing in their missions, Su Yu and Tina returned to Goldfinch City via Antondidas teleportation circle. Goldfinch City was also a lively scene. The princess had a high reputation among the people, and the civilians of Goldfinch City were all very supportive of her. Riding Dima down the street, Su Yu saw people on both sides of the road with smiles on their faces, and the streets were strewn with petals, as though he was walking on a carpet made of flowers. Su Yu and Tina arrived at their destinationGoldfinch Royal Palace. Upon learning of Su Yu and Tinas arrival, Royal Guard Keledron of the Princess ran up to the entrance of the Royal Palace. Seeing the two of them from afar, Keledron quickly saluted respectfully: Lord Nemesis, Lady Tina, Im so glad youre finally back! The princess will be so happy to know youre back! Long time no see, Keledron. Su Yu greeted him with a smile and casually handed him a sapphire worth several thousand spiritual energy coins as a gift. Keledron, in a good mood, respectfully led the two of them into the palace. Goldfinch Royal Palace wasnt quite the same as it was when Su Yu last visited. The rebels had occupied it after the princess evacuated. Although they didnt extensively destroy the buildings here, you could still see many broken walls and traces of burning as you walked in. In the main hall at the center of the palace, Su Yu and Tina met Alyssa. Alyssa, sitting high up on the throne, was discussing politics with the ministers below, some sitting, some standing. Seeing Su Yu and Tina arrive, she stopped the discussion, then stood up excitedly: Nemesis, Tina, youre finally back! The moment she saw Su Yu, Alyssa had an urge to throw herself into his arms, regardless of everything else. But in front of her ministers and Tina, she suppressed this impulse. She would wait until they were alone. Your Highness, we are back! Su Yu and Tina answered simultaneously. Su Yu gave the princess a mages bow. Tina was not sworn to the princess, so she didnt need to kneel. She just bowed in the manner of a knight. The ministers in the hall also greeted Su Yu and Tina one after another: Marshal Garcia, Lord Nemesis, long time no see! Didnt expect you to come back today! At this time, a minister in his fifties with some white hair at his temples ran to Su Yu and Tina. As he ran, he asked excitedly: Lord Nemesis, Marshal Garcia, may I ask how the spoils from this time are? Can it offset the debts of the Empire? Su Yu recognized the man, his name was Brian Monck, he was the Empires finance minister. What? Hasnt the princess told you about the amount of our spoils this time? Su Yu asked curiously. During these days when the army was marching outside, Su Yu reported every action he took through magic communication to Alyssa, including of course the amount of the spoils. He just didnt expect the princess not to tell her ministers. She hasnt. Brian said with a bitter face: Her Highness always says, The final number is not yet determined, its not convenient to disclose. Lord Nemesis, didnt your operation mess up, did it? Brian was very worried. Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: 316, Ten Billion Rewards! (Additional Updates)_1 Chapter 316: 316, Ten Billion Rewards! (Additional Updates)_1 Hearing the concerns of the Minister of Finance, Lai Yin, Su Yu, Alyssa, and Tina couldnt help but smile. Tina whispered, Lord Lai Yin, actually At that moment, Su Yu tugged at Tinas sleeve, hinting her to stop. Once Tina understood and closed her mouth, Su Yu let out a sigh, feigning guilt: Youre right, Lai Yin. I feel this operation was mishandled and the value of the spoils is far from what we estimated. Seeing Su Yus expression, Lord Lai Yin took a deep breath, Say it, what was the total you seized this time? Not only Lai Yin, all eyes in the hall were fixed on Su Yu. Alyssa knew Su Yu was toying with them, she didnt bother to expose him. Instead, she took her seat on the throne, observing her ministers with interest. Alas! Su Yu sighed again, dropped his head, and waved three fingers in front of everyone, Around this much. 3 billion? Lai Yin knitted his brows. The goal set by the princess for Nemesis was 30 billion, since Nemesis hadnt met the target, stretching out 3 fingers probably meant 3 billion. Your Excellency Nemesis, youve really messed up this time. 3 billion is really too less Lai Yin was genuinely distressed. Wait, I never said it was 3 billion, Su Yu interrupted him. It cant be 300 million, can it?! After speaking this sentence, Lai Yins blood pressure shot up. 300 million wouldnt even cover the military expenditures! And at this critical moment when the two great empires, Lai and Wind Chime, were about to knock on their door, they had offended the small nations around them without gaining any benefits, would the current resurgence of Goldfinch be interrupted because of this? The ministers also looked at Su Yu with disappointment. They used to think that Nemesis was very competent, his prophetic abilities were extraordinary, so they supported the decision for the princess to marry this unknown adventurer from another world. Who would have thought that Nemesis would make such a mess, could his prophetic abilities have failed? Seeing the expressions of the ministers, Su Yu decided not to tease them any more. So, Su Yu smiled and said, Actually, its not 3 billion, nor 300 million Is it 30 million?! Lai Yin clutched his chest, he suddenly felt an uncomfortable sensation there. Of course, its not 30 million, Su Yu reluctantly said, Its 300 billion! To be precise, its 336.7 billion, 11 times the projected target! Following Su Yus words, the entire hall fell silent. All the ministers were dumbfounded looking at Su Yu, several ministers documents fell to the ground and were not picked up for a long time. The hall was filled with an eerie silence, you could almost hear the sound of a pin drop. 336.7 billion! How did Nemesis and Marshal Garcia manage this? The 30 billion in the princesss plan was a reasonable expectation, but Nemesis and Marshal Garcia had not only met but grossly exceeded it! Did those nations on the west continent not resist at all? Though the nations on the west continent were smaller, combined, they wielded substantial power. The ministers were at a loss as to how they managed to acquire such riches from them. The finance minister, Lai Yin shook his head, suppressing the exploding chaos in his mind, and then tremblingly asked, Your Excellency Nemesis, are are all your words true? Before Su Yu could reply, Alyssa, sitting on the throne, spoke: Every word of Nemesis is true, the numbers I received indeed tally, it can be verified. Tina also chimed in with a timely nod: Yes, Nemesis and I together seized a total of 336.7 billion in spoils, of which I only took a little over 100 billion, the lions share was Nemesiss Next, Tina roughly explained the strategy used by Su Yu in the western mainland campaign. Especially the parts about Raiding Haiyan City and Soliciting the Xier Alliance as mercenaries were emphasised. After hearing Tinas description, the ministers finally surrendered their hearts and verbally pledged their allegiance. Not to mention anything else, just deciding to Raid Haiyan City, most decision-makers would find it very hard to make, because this was indeed too risky! And to make such a decision in a short time, surely only a human who was proficient in prophecy like Nemesis would be so bold! Lai Yin lowered his head and mumbled, Lord Nemesis, I never thought you would be so powerful! Now the governments debt has been completely filled, and we also have more budget to invest into the founding ceremony, post-war reconstruction.. no, the most urgent task is to prepare for the coronation of the princess. Lai Yin was speaking incoherently, blushing with excitement. Alyssa got off the throne, came over to Su Yu and Tina, You two have done a great merit this time, how should I reward you? Well Su Yu bowed respectfully, This is up to you, Your Excellency, as long as you think its appropriate. Tina also nodded, I think so too. Very well then. Alyssa didnt think for too long, and made her decision, Since you two brought back spoils worth more than 300 billion, Ill give you each 10 billion! How does that sound? 10 billion?! Sounds of people sharply inhaling echoed in the hall. The ministers present, of course, knew what a sum of 10 billion meant. For high-level nobles of the empire like the Lord of Pearl City, apart from fixed assets like shops, lands, and manors, their dispossable assets would amount to several billion. The princess casually gave Nemesis and Tina 10 billion each! This was beyond the description of generous! Su Yu and Tina were completely stunned. This was 10 billion! Su Yu had once held 10 billion, so he knew how much he could get for this money. With this 10 billion, he wouldnt lack resources to cultivate from sixth level all the way to seventh level! Buy! Buy! Buy! Tina had no concept of this 10 billion, she didnt need to train like Su Yu. However, she thought to herself, such a huge sum of money, I can use it to help the poor children in the country, provide them with opportunities for further education. It can also serve as a way to reduce the pressure on the princesss grassroots governance, perfect. Seeing the two in front of her not speaking, Alyssa smiled, Since you dont have anything to say, lets settle with this decision! Once the spoils are auctioned, Ill give the money to you. Su Yu received a notification: Ding, your main storyline [Goldfinch Empire (86-95) /100] is completed! You have received the reward: 10 billion spiritual energy coins. Please retrieve them from [Princess Alyssa] Thank you, Your Highness! Su Yu was extremely grateful! Youre welcome, its what you deserve. Alyssa said smilingly, while taking the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] from Su Yu, she carefully put it around her neck. Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: 317, Coronation Ceremony, Goldfinch Empress! _1 Chapter 317: 317, Coronation Ceremony, Goldfinch Empress! _1 The enormous amount of spoils of war that Su Yu and Tina brought back breathed new life into the war-torn Golden Chrysanthemum Empire. Princess Alyssa, with the renewed funding, drew up a series of high-standard post-war rebuilding and economic recovery plans, dispensing a large amount of reconstruction funds in severely war-torn areas like Forest City, Orleans City, and Maple City. With abundant financial support, the entire nation started to get back on its feet. In the following month of the game time, the final 5 quests in the main storyline of the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire were initiated. These 5 quests were largely centered around the princesss coronation ceremony. In these 5 quests, Su Yu took on the role of the Princesss diplomatic ambassador, responsible for receiving foreign officials and envoys. All the countries in the Western Continent sent envoys to Golden Chrysanthemum City to participate in the princesss coronation. Especially noteworthy is the envoy from the Xier Federal, who brought gifts worth billions of spiritual energy coins! The lavish gift signified that the Xier Federal had abandoned its fence-sitting policy and was now entrusting its wholehearted support to the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire. In addition to these small Western countries, the elf kingdom and dwarf kingdom also dispatched special envoys with precious gifts of local specialties. The special envoy from the Elf Kingdom was Princess Emily, whom Su Yu knew. Princess Emilys Plant Transformation Disease had nearly completely recovered. Her visit to the human world was not only to attend the Princesss coronation but also to thank Su Yu and subtly ask if he would like to marry her. Su Yu gladly accepted Emilys thanks, but as for her proposal after some contemplation, he politely declined. The Dwarf Kingdom dispatched a special envoy named [Bartek Ironbeard], a sanctuary dwarf with a red beard. He was said to be Queen Alises fathers fencing instructor, and the two had often sparred together. Also worth noting is that the two human empires, the Wind Chime and Lai Yin, did not send envoys. Upon learning of the princesss impending coronation, they sent sternly worded warnings to the princess using magical communication. The content of the warnings was not of importance, mostly trumped-up accusations. However, the two empires declared a state of war emergency and officially declared war on the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire. Thankfully, the Princesss coronation was not impacted by these two empires. On July 31st of the Blue Star Calendar, the last day of the first expansion, the princess officially held her coronation ceremony in the central square of Golden Chrysanthemum City. Traditionally, the coronation ceremony would be held at a location called the Sanctuary, north of the Golden Chrysanthemum palace, to receive the protection of their ancestor. However, to demonstrate her affinity with the people, Alyssa chose not to hold the ceremony there, but instead at the central square, so that her subjects could witness her crowning. After the ceremony, she would then go to the Sanctuary to pay tribute to her ancestral spirits. By ten oclock in the morning game time, the square was packed with citizens who had come to watch the ceremony. The more desirable places closer to the inside were even taken by people who had arrived the night before to secure their spots. Everyone was straining on tiptoes, looking towards the direction of the palace down the street. Before long, the luxurious carriage in which the princess was seated, drawn by six magnificent horses and plated with a layer of mysterious silver, slowly approached the square. Alyssa, dressed in a luxurious robe of intertwined gold and red, held a gold sceptera symbol of royal powerin her right hand and smiled at the people on both sides of the road. As the crowd caught sight of the princess, they exploded into deafening cheers, and many hoarsely shouted her name. If the princess started a religion, these people would definitely be her fanatical followers. Standing not far behind Alyssa on a carriage were Su Yu and Tina, wearing dozens of medals on their chests and waving to the crowd on both sides of the road. The Princesss ride gradually made its way into the square amidst the cheers of the crowd. The coronation ceremony officially began upon reaching the square. The coronation ceremony was divided into two parts; the first part was a sacrificial ceremony, a plea for ancestral blessing; The second part was the formal coronation ceremony. The first part of the ceremony. Under Alyssas leadership, a 20-meter-tall totem pole was erected in the square. Alyssa knelt with one knee before the totem pole, praying to the illustrious spirits of the ancestors. The totem pole emanated a multitude of colors, these radiations were the impressions of power left behind by successive Golden Chrysanthemum emperors at the peak of their power at forty. The energy rich in these imprints continually overflowed from the totem pole, falling onto Alyssa and bestowing blessings on the future successor of the empire. Due to the shared origin, these forces were quickly assimilated by Alyssa into her own power, and her strength began to ascend explosively. Finally, after several minutes, Alyssa managed to break through the bottleneck on the podium, becoming a fifth-order mage, and acquired the ability to fly. Alyssa expressed more words of gratitude in her prayer to the ancestors, thus concluding the first stage of the sacrificial ceremony. Alyssa stood up, her hand resting on the totem pole, and under the witness of the ancestors, she was formally crowned as the Emperor. The royal chief mage [Shalan] solemnly walked out from the side of the podium, her hands holding a pale gold crown studded with numerous gemstones. By tradition, this crown would be placed on Alyssas head by Shalen, symbolizing the royal familys respect for the supernatural energy of magic. But Alyssa did not wish to follow convention. She took the crown from Shalans hands and adorned it herself. This symbolized that the power was granted by herself to herself. Then Alyssa raised her arms and declared to the people below the stage: I, Alyssa Golden Chrysanthemum, am your unchallenged Empress! This break from tradition left many aristocratic ministers on the stage in surprise. However, there were also those who cheered fanatically: Long live! Long live! Long live the Empress! The cheering rose incessantly, each wave eclipsed by the next. From the moment Alyssa wore the crown, the title of Princess Alyssa became history, and in its place was Empress Alyssa. She would lead the Golden Chrysanthemums towards a new future! When the cheering died down a bit, Alyssa motioned with her hand to commence her first speech after her coronation: My subjects, in the past forty years, our nation has endure an unprecedented calamity. In this calamity, the northern Dukes Landilus and Anzu Seifer were unable to suppress their ambitions(omitting 300 words)Finally, we survived this crisis, with the help of prophet Nemesis and Marshal Tina Garcia, we reestablished the unity of the empire, and gained valuable resources to aid in the rebuilding of our homeland(omitting 500 words) Now I can solemnly assure you all, under my leadership, we of the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire will surely have a brighter tomorrow! Long live the Empress! Long live! Long live! The crowd erupted in intense cheers once more. Many tossed their hats up high into the air, transforming the area below the stage into an ocean of hats. Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: 318, Goldfinch Empire Main storyline ends_1 Chapter 318: 318, Goldfinch Empire Main storyline ends_1 Following Queen Alises coronation, a ceremony to honour the Empires meritorious officials was held immediately. Queen Alise raised her hand to quiet the audience below the ceremony stage and then spoke with an authoritative voice. Next, I will reward the heroes who have defended our country! I thank them for their sacrifices during the war of restoration! Tina Garcia. Queen Alise turned to Tina, who was standing closest to her. Your Majesty! Tina bowed in salute. Tina, you were born into a commoners family and through your hard work and exceptional talents, you became the Empires General at just 18. Starting from Orleans City, you led our forces to victory in dozens of large and small battles, with hardly any losses! You made a significant contribution to our cause of restoration! Now, I grant you the rank of a Duke, in the name of the Goldfinch Queen, along with the land of Pearl City and all the towns within its jurisdiction! With these words, she took out a precious badge made of fine gold from the Space Ring and personally pinned it onto Tinas chest. Upon hearing the Queens words, everyone present, noble and peasant alike, was taken aback. Pearl City has been one of the Empires most powerful cities even before the war. Now, after the war, with Forest City basically ruined and Goldfinch Citys status irrepressibly falling, it wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that Pearl City is now the most powerful city within the Empire! No one expected Queen Alise to grant such a city to Tina! Thank you, Your Majesty! Tina knelt on one knee, leaning on her sword, to express her gratitude for the Queens reward. In fact, a few days earlier Tina had already told Queen Alise about her plans to quit her official position and travel the world, which the Queen respected. Hence, Queen Alises gift of Pearl City to Tina is just a clever move to keep the city under the control of the Royal Family. According to tradition, a city the size of Pearl City would usually be given to war heroes. By rewarding Tina and having Pearl City return to the Royal Family when Tina steps down, she accomplished her goal. And you, Nemesis. Queen Alise turned to Su Yu, whispering to him: Youve made countless contributions to the Empire. In Kaishi Town, you saved my life from falling into Landilus hands; During the decisive battle in Orleans City, you summoned Bernina, completely reversing the outcome; In the past few months, youve returned from the western continent with Tina, bringing back a large number of spoils of war, helping to alleviate the Empires debt. I remember you once told me that you wish to become the Empires Minister of Foreign Trade. Now, I shall fulfill this wish of yours! Nemesis, I grant you the title of Duke and the position of the Empires Minister of Foreign Trade! With that, she took out a badge made of pure white gemstone and personally pinned it onto Su Yu. Indeed, with Su Yus contributions, Queen Alise couldve granted him Orleans City as his land, she even entertained such an idea in the past. However, considering if Nemesis truly became the Lord of Orleans City, he would surely not be able to stay by her side for long. Moreover, there would inevitably be conflicts of interest between the Royal Family and local lords, which could give rise to disputes. She didnt want to create a rift with Nemesis because of this. Additionally, she intends to groom Nemesis to become a Prince and co-manage the country with him. Theres no need to make him the Lord of Orleans City. Therefore, Queen Alise granted Su Yu only the position of Minister of Foreign Trade. Thank you, Your Majesty! Su Yu smiled as he accepted the Queens award. Ding, the main storyline [Goldfinch Empire (96-100)/100] is completed. You received the following rewards: Title [Duke], Position [Goldfinch Minister of Foreign Trade], Accessory [Glow of the Golden Sparrow], 10 World Prestige Points, and 100,000 Experience Points. Ding, the main storyline [Goldfinch Empire] has been satisfactorily completed, thank you for your participation! At the same time, the main storyline with the golden frame on Su Yus mission panel disappeared without a trace. Looking at the vanished storyline, Su Yu felt a sense of regret. This plotline gave him many benefits, territorial gains, power, strong equipment, and even favor from Queen Alise and Tina. However, good things dont last forever, the main storyline is now completed. But he felt it was time to break free from the scripts constraints and do the things he wanted to do. He then examined the badge bestowed upon him by the Queen. [Glow of the Golden Sparrow] Accessory Characteristic 1: Your reputation in the Goldfinch Empire is permanently set to [Admiration]. Characteristic 2: You can temporarily command up to 3000 Goldfinch army personnel for a duration of 24 hours. Cooldown: 24 hours. Characteristic 3: When fighting on the territory of the Goldfinch Empire, your damage output increases by 30%. Characteristic 4: Your intelligence, strength, and agility are increased by 10%. Characteristic 5: Additional ability [Glorys Sacrifice]: Detonate yourself, causing optical sound damage equal to ten times your maximum life value within a radius of one kilometer. (Can only be used in the Goldfinch Empires territory, after use you cannot log into the game for seven days.) Remarks: You are the sky, you are the light, you are the only myth. Not bad at all! Su Yu nodded at the accessory. But what exactly is the deal with this Attribute 5, akin to a suicide bomb? Queen Alise wanted to ask Su Yu some questions. But seeing that he wasnt paying attention to her, she turned to others. Next, you Lord Roland, Master of [Silvershine Spire]. Queen Alise looked at the tower master who was not far away. Your Majesty! Roland respectfully performed a mages salute to Queen Alise. Though you made some mistakes in Forest City, even assisting the despicable conspirator, Xi Fan, considering the situation at that time, and your significant contributions in the decisive battle, your merits offset your demerits. The status of [Silvershine Spire] will remain unchanged for now. Privately, Queen Alise had promised Roland many benefits, such as paving the correct path for him to reach the pinnacle of a seventh-order mage. However, these matters were not suitable for a public setting, so she didnt mention them. Thank you, Your Majesty! Roland respectfully replied. During the rest of the ceremony, Queen Alise rewarded all the heroes present. With a lot of available positions and lands due to the war, and Queen Alise now having control over many resources, almost every hero received suitable rewards! After the award ceremony, a national celebration lasted for a month. During this month, apart from the government departments working hard to prepare against potential military invasions by the two major Empires, ordinary people took to the streets for joyous parades. Not just during the days, even the nights were lit by bonfires, with merry people everywhere. Everyone celebrated profusely, glad that the hard times of war were over, and strongly believed that under Queen Alises rule, the Empire would venture into a new future! Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: 319, Game Event —— [Illusion Duel]_1 Chapter 319: 319, Game Event [Illusion Duel]_1 After the ceremony, Alyssa returned to the Royal Palace to rest, while Tina returned to the barracks to pack her belongings, preparing to hit the road I mean, to bring her core team to assume roles in Pearl City. As for Su Yu, he asked Alyssa for a long vacation, intending to return to the Mage Tower in his territory for secluded cultivation. Now that all the main storylines are complete, the urgent task is to ramp up his strength quickly and advance to the Sixth Tier Sanctuary as soon as possible. Knowing Su Yus situation, Alyssa was reluctant but still agreed to his leave request and cheerfully let him go. It was noon on July 31st. Su Yu used the [Hearthstone] to return to the [Town Hall] in Aphi city. Once back at Town Hall, he opened the tech tree of the territory to check on the current state of technology researches in his territory. Important research such as [Components], [Steelmaking], [Internal Combustion Engine], and [Electric Power] in the territory were already complete. After some consideration, he decided to start researching [Wireless Communication]. Ding, [Wireless Communication] research initiated, expected to be completed in 48 hours. Theres nothing else he needs to supervise next. Su Yu closed the tech tree panel, exited the Town Hall, activated [Ice Wings] on his shoulder guards and flew towards the Mage Tower. But just then, he received a private message. A glance revealed that it was from Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard: Have you completed the main storyline? Su Yu: Thats right. Snow Leopard: What are your plans next? Su Yu: Im planning to seclude myself in the Mage Tower for cultivation until I reach the Sixth Tier. [Striving hard emoji] Snow Leopard: Your idea is very sound. Sigh![Sigh emoji] Su Yu: Whats wrong? Is it time to change eggs? Snow Leopard: Change eggs? What does that mean? [Confused emoji] Su Yu: Nevermind Why the sigh, Little Snow Leopard? Snow Leopard: We have spent a lot of man power and resources searching but havent found any buildings like [Yulon statue] or [Temple of Heavens Altar of the God]. All the massive investments have been wasted, its so distressing! Su Yu: So, thats what it is Su Yu: But, I think you guys should keep looking. Its just like when youre eating and one bun isnt enough, so you keep eating until the tenth one and youll eventually be full, right? Have some confidence! In fact, Su Yu wasnt sure if there were any treasures in the game with similar effects to the [Yulon statue]. At least, there was none when he tried in his previous life. But just because it didnt exist in his previous life doesnt mean it cant exist in the game. Based on Su Yus intuition, hes sure it exists; its just well-hidden so no one has found it yet. Therefore, Su Yu supported Snow Leopards continued search. Snow Leopard: Eating ten buns in one meal Su Yu: Im just giving an example. Su Yu: If all else fails, you can invest in my territory! Snow Leopard: Invest in your territory??? Su Yu: Yeah! When the territory is promoted to [Small City], you can only build one structure similar to the [Mage Tower], but after that, you can build three more when it is promoted to [Medium City], nine in a [Large City], and twenty-seven in a maxed-out [World-class City]! Snow Leopard: [Shocked emoji] Why havent I heard about this important matter from you before? Su Yu: Well, you never asked! Snow Leopard: Su Yu: Alright, if youre interested in this, feel free to negotiate a deal with Swift. We can transfer some of the quotas to you. Swift had deeper feelings for Aphi city than Su Yu did. After all, Su Yu was a hands-off boss, busy doing tasks outside all day long. Swift, on the other hand, was different. Except for necessary procurement, she barely ever left Aphi city and had a clearer view of the citys development than Su Yu did. Thats why Su Yu suggested Snow Leopard negotiate with her. Snow Leopard: Okay, Ill estimate the cost and contact Swift soon. Lets hope she doesnt ask for too high a price. [System Notification]: The first [Illusion Duel] will be held promptly at 20:00 this evening. Players intending to participate, please reserve four hours of game time. The entrance is located at the center square of each city, and there are abundant prizes waiting for you! (For specific competition rules, please browse the official website) Snow Leopard: Su Yu: Snow Leopard: What is this? [Illusion Duel]? Su Yus mouth twitched involuntarily. How could he have forgotten about this event?! Every last day of the data expansion, there would be an [Illusion Duel] event within the game. The [Illusion Duel], just like the war games that Tina often played, uses random maps. After players converse with the [Illusion Envoy] and step into the portal, every 100 players would be randomly allocated into a single map. Inside this map, the system would balance the players power dynamically. For example, players with poor equipment, low levels, and fewer skills would be bestowed buffs to increase damage output and reduce damage intake. This ensures all 100 players can fight from the same base level. Then it would be a survival game akin to a battle royale. The playable area of the map would gradually shrink throughout the 40 minutes, eventually leaving only one player. During these 40 minutes, random monsters would spawn in the map for players to kill. Killing these monsters would reward map-exclusive powerful equipment, potions, one-time consumables, and so on. Killing other players would allow you to seize the illusion items they have dropped. Therefore, the [Illusion Duel] is a major test of luck. Even a formidable player like Snow Leopard could capsize under probability, if unlucky enough to encounter an ordinary player equipped with several power-ups. So even ordinary players could potentially win as long as theyre lucky. The remaining player would advance to the next round for another fair duel with other surviving players. From the second round to the final round (the fourth round in the China region), the gameplay is pretty much the same as the first round C survival in the shrinking map. The only difference is that the last round includes all remaining players, leading to the final winner. Every cleared round rewards a player with high prizes, and the final winner walks away with luxurious rewards everyone envies! This is one of the rare events within the game. Snow Leopard then entered the games official website through the in-game official forum, reading through all the rules of the event in detail. Although he didnt have much gaming experience, he generally understood the game mode. After contemplating for a while, he messaged Su Yu: This event Are you participating? Su Yu: I probably wont participate. I have already gained many benefits through two main storylines. If I grab the prize for this too, I fear it might cause discontent among everyone. Snow Leopard: Okay. Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: 320, Isn’t this better than a girlfriend? (Additional Update) _1 Chapter 320: 320, Isnt this better than a girlfriend? (Additional Update) _1 The reason why Su Yu didnt participate in this event was not because he was afraid other players would be unhappy with the rewards hed receive, but rather, he feared messing up during the event. Once players enter the event map, the balance of power would dynamically adjust to an identical level, leaving him with no particular advantage. If a fellow group member lucked out, winning loads of equipment or something as game-changing as the [Bloodline Curse Rune] (which could reduce the opponents attributes by 50%), it would highly endanger his odds of success. Being well aware of his consistently bad luck in the game, Su Yu had no interest in joining a luck-based event. Yet Snow Leopard took a different perspective from Su Yus. Snow Leopard believed that with Su Yus knack for forecasting, he could predict the location of newly emerging monsters, strategically striking early and securing the position of Gu King. Snow Leopard felt that Su Yu was merely avoiding the competition not to harm the fragile self-esteem of other players. Hence, Snow Leopards impression of Su Yu improved greatly: Actually, its quite nice youre not participating in this event. Snow Leopard: However, you should make an announcement on the forum. I noticed several threads discussing you when I passed by the forum. Su Yu: Okay, Ill go to the forum right away. Next, Su Yu posted on the forum bore the title Official Statement: I Will Not Participate In This Event. In the post, Su Yu reasoned that hes giving everyone a chance, highlighting his nobility and integrity. Knowing Su Yus unique future-predicting ability (as Commissioner Zhang mentioned in his video), the players praised Su Yus behavior extensively. An hour after posting, the post garnered hundreds of thousands of comments, and millions of likes! Players praised Su Yu for his nobleness, purity, and elevation beyond petty fun, proclaiming him a role model of the new era. Simultaneously, everyone was gearing up for the event, hopeful to be the next Gu Kingeven if the odds were smaller than winning 5 million in a lottery. Even after posting, Su Yu was already at the entrance of the Mage Tower, preparing to enter. But instead of pushing the door open, he paused with his hand on the door. Su Yu had an ideato stream the [Illusion Duel] in the game via the forums link during the evening, thus, multitasking by practicing while watching the game. A good way to pass the otherwise dull practice time. With this in mind, Su Yu decided to log out and save the game time for the evening. Su Yus figure disappeared in front of the Mage Tower with a flash of white light, along with Mage Towers pet, Cat Morning Star. A while after, little Kathy stepped out of the Mage Tower on her two wobbly feet, complaining under her breath: Lord is such a nuisance! We were chatting away, and then he suddenly disappeared. Who knows when well meet again? Kathy knew that once the lord left the game, hed be absent for six or seven days, a long time. She massaged her aching head and headed towards her home in Aphi City. In the real world Before Su Yu could remove his helmet after logging out, Cat Morning Star already jumped out of the pet space and threw herself towards his phone on the bed. It had been two full weeks since Cat Morning Star set foot in the real world for the first time, but her obsession with the phone never waned. Securing the phone the moment she logs offline is of utmost importance to her. She even programmed her paw print into the fingerprint unlock system so that just a swipe with her little paw unlocked the phone. Now she is nestled on the bed, her eyes glued to the phone, utterly engrossed. Su Yu stood up, removing his helmet and stretching his stiff body from hours of sitting. As he stretched, he glanced towards bed-ridden Morning Star, How did your recovery go today? Without taking her eyes off the phone, Morning Start replied: Just returned to fourth level today. The pace isnt bad. In a few days, I should be able to reach peak fourth level by the time you go to the different dimension, I should be back to the initial sixth level. Reached the initial sixth level? Thats good news! A smile crept over Su Yus face. With Morning Stars combat power surpassing his post-sixth level and her ability to resurrect ten times, Su Yus safety for his trip to Skru Star would considerably increase! But as Su Yu looked at Morning Stars fluffy body that was sprinkled with a touch of stardust, he felt a sudden urge to pet her. He moved towards Morning Star. Noticing Su Yus questionable intentions for her body, Morning Star curled up and managed to turn around, her face now filled with caution: What are you trying to do? Let me pet you, okay? Su Yu extended his hand towards her. No! Morning Star replied immediately. And she had the perfect strategy to deal with this kind of situation. With a swift transformation, she changed into a cat-eared human maid. Although her body changed instantly, she continued playing on the phone. Her short, fluffy tail swung from side to side behind her. Su Yus hand hung awkwardly in mid-air. Morning Star in cat form was so cute that he couldnt resist the urge to pet her. But when she became human, he just couldnt bring himself to do it anymore. Sigh, Su Yu sighed deeply. The color in his vision suddenly shifted from vibrant to monochrome. Wordlessly, he sat back down on the sofa. Morning Stars hardened heart melted at the sight of Su Yus hopeless face: Maybe you can pet me a little? She transformed back into the Star Realm cat, gracefully landing on Su Yus thigh with a leap. But she didnt put the phone down. Under her magical control, the phone was always floating about six centimeters before her eyes. Su Yu cradled Morning Star in his arms, petting her fluffy body. Instantly, he felt a lot of his pressure melt away. A sensible and obedient cat is truly healing! Unlike a girlfriend who would only stress him out. Lost in his thoughts, Su Yu was startled by a sudden incoming call on his phone. It was Xue Wenli calling. Without a word, Morning Star quickly answered the call and held it up to Su Yus ear. Talk fast! Keep it short! You only have 1 minute of call time! Corner of Su Yus mouth twitched. On the other end, Xue Wenlis laughter came through: Haha, is that your Star Realm cat speaking? Before Su Yu could answer, Morning Star leaped onto his shoulder, shouting at the receiver: Human, if its not important, dont chat! Only 45 seconds left! Alright, alright, I didnt know she had such a temper. Xue Wenli chuckled on the other end of the line. Anyway, lets get to the point. The medical researchers in our department didnt find any extraterrestrial bacteria or virus samples from Morning Stars movement path yesterday. Just as she said, her body may indeed not contain any pathogens. So, you can take her outside to any place, but its best not to leave East Sea City. Having said this, Xue Wenli promptly hung up. Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: 321, Cat plays with cat_1 Chapter 321: 321, Cat plays with cat_1 Last night, Su Yu took Morning Star out for a walk. However, unlike before, Morning Star didnt activate the [Star Shield] last night, allowing her to freely breathe and exchange air with the outside world. Expert groups from relevant departments gathered samples from the path Morning Star travelled on for study. The conclusion they made was that they hadnt found any trace of alien bacteria or viruses, which might be related to the physical characteristics of this special group called Star Cats. Since Morning Star wouldnt spread bacteria or viruses, she was naturally free to move about the entire city! Morning Star, let me take you out to play! Su Yu patted the cats head. He still had four hours left in his game time, meaning they could go out now and not have to return until seven or eight oclock in the evening. Not going. Morning Star answered coldly, not taking her eyes off the phone screen. Going out isnt as fun as playing on the phone. Two weeks ago, when she first arrived in this world, she had wanted to go out and understand what this strange world was like. But now that there was a smartphone, she could clearly understand the world through the phone, and the desire to go out naturally diminished. Seeing Morning Stars inertia to move like a homebody cat, Su Yu proposed, How about I take you out for grilled fish? Our cuisine is much more advanced than your world, and the grilled fish is delicious! Morning Star clearly hesitated for a moment. But she still answered coldly: Not interested, I do not want to go. Obviously, the appeal of the smartphone was just a tad greater than that of food. If you dont go, then Ill have to go alone? Su Yu changed his shoes, put his hand on the door handle and was ready to leave. Go ahead, bye! Morning Star adjusted the direction of her phone screen and turned her back to Su Yu, not even giving him a glance. Ah! Su Yu sighed and muttered, I had planned on getting a certain cat a new phone this time out, but it seems that plan is off. Morning Star: !!! Her pair of blue cat ears instantly stood upright. Then, a beam of starlight streaked across the room, and Morning Star almost instantly appeared on Su Yus shoulder, staring at him with wide eyes: New phone! Are you sure! I want the one with the best performance and the biggest screen on the market! Su Yus phone was bought back in his university days, and after three or four years, the hardware was already old and lagged severely. But since Su Yu used to either be at work, pulling overtime, or dining with various female clients except for calling, setting alarms, and writing memos, he never really had any other use for it and hence didnt replace it. But for Morning Star, if Su Yu could buy her a new phone, her mobile gaming experience would absolutely leap forward! So as soon as Su Yu mentioned a new phone, Morning Star became immediately excited. Alright, I will buy you the best performing phone on the market! Su Yu doted while scratching Morning Stars chin. Morning Star, in turn, changed her previous indifferent behavior. First, she pretended to be comfortable and squinted her eyes, then she stuck out her small tongue and gently licked Su Yus neck, Nemesis, youre the best! Lets get going! Alright. Su Yu picked up his keys, and together with Morning Star, they left the house. The rest of the afternoon until seven in the evening, Su Yu was out and about with Morning Star. He kept his promise and bought her the most expensive phone on the market, took her to a grilled fish restaurant, rode the roller coaster in the amusement park, and saw the towering buildings in downtown East Sea City But walking all the way, the biggest feeling Su Yu had was C it was so quiet, hardly anyone was around. Now everyones attention has shifted to Evolution, with nearly a hundred million people changing their careers to become professional players in Evolution, spending all twelve hours of their daily game time in there. Others, like the power and food departments, were still working to ensure peoples livelihood but were trying their best to devote as much time as possible to Evolution. Everyone was busy. As a result, the real-world tertiary industry, namely the service sector, completely collapsed. The previously bustling snack streets and pedestrian streets were all closed. The open ones were basically unmanned stores. The phone store Su Yu and Morning Star visited had no salespeople C they just needed to pick up the phone and pay; the grilled fish restaurant they went to had only an ET-312 cooking robot in charge of grilling fish, and there were no other customers. Same with the amusement park, the machines were running but there were no ticket sellers The entire city felt deserted. Morning Star, however, did not feel the silence and was quite entertained. But it wasnt possible to spend seven hours just browsing a few stores. Of these seven hours, Su Yu and Morning Star spent only a small portion of the time playing, and the bulk of the time was spent on more serious matters. That serious matter was C killing ghosts. It was only after taking Morning Star out that Su Yu found her perception of ghosts was much stronger than his own! Before, Su Yus method of dealing with ghosts was: the relevant department discovered suspected ghost harm C notified Su Yu C Su Yu went to the site to investigate and eliminate the ghosts. Su Yu could only sense the trace of hidden ghosts within a 50-meter radius. But Morning Star was different. She seemed to have a special perception ability that could sense the existence of ghosts within a two-kilometer radius, and accurately locate the position of the ghosts! With Morning Star being a ghost detecting radar, in just these short seven hours, Su Yu had killed a total of 61 ghosts! This was almost equal to the quantity from the last half month, saving many potential lives. They got home at seven in the evening, with only an hour left before [Illusion Duel] started. Sitting on the couch, Su Yu sent the results of todays ghost-killing to Xue Wenli via text. Then, gently stroking Morning Stars smooth fur, he smiled: Looks like I should bring you out more often. Morning Star was not responding to Su Yu; she was engrossed in her new phone thoroughly enjoying it. She was currently immersed in a MOBA mobile game, controlling a hero called [Magical Kitty Youmi]. She used Youmi to possess a teammate, released the ultimate, and three golden light waves swept out, directly incapacitating the enemys five heroes! Her teammates surged forward, successfully annihilating the opponents. Upon seeing the cats skilled operation, teammates sent out [Thumbs Up emoji], and some even typed in the public screen: The cat plays well! Of course! Morning Star replied proudly on the public screen: Because I am a cat! Her teammates: Su Yu could no longer hold back at this point. He picked Morning Star up by the scruff of her neck: Alright, its getting late, we should log in. Morning Star: No! Let me finish this game Before she finished speaking, Morning Star disappeared from mid-air, as Su Yu pulled her into the pet space. Su Yu quickly caught the falling phone from the air, put on his helmet and entered the game. Her four teammates in the game were left dumbfounded. Why did the cat suddenly quit while they were playing well? Chapter 323 - Chapter 323: 323, Snow Leopard’s Illusion Duel (First Part)_1 Chapter 323: 323, Snow Leopards Illusion Duel (First Part)_1 Snow Leopard followed the crowd through the teleportation portal. After a dizzying moment, his surroundings changed and he found himself in a forest during the early morning. It was quite a sparse forest with the distance between trees generally about 4 or 5 meters. Since it was early morning, the light in the forest was not abundant and the grass and branches were still covered in morning dew. Once he arrived in this unfamiliar environment, the first thing Snow Leopard did was turn into [Cheetah Form] and leap into the bushes, warily observing his surroundings. Almost immediately, he discovered a target in the distancea woman dressed in green leather armor, a spectacular figure, wielding a bow, standing about ten meters behind him. Apart from her, there were no other visible targets in the vicinity. Snow Leopard didnt hesistate and immediately launched a [Pounce] at the woman. With her pinned beneath him, he unleashed a series of moves, [Slanting], [Sweep], [Ferocious Bite] one after another onto her. Ah! Ah! The woman archer was so frightened that she started screaming. She had barely steadied herself from the teleportation when a fierce leopard pounced on her and started tearing at her, frightening her almost into unconsciousness. By the time she realized that the leopard was actually a player, it was too late for her to attempt a [Backflip] evasive manoeuvre. During that time, Snow Leopards series of combo attacks had wiped out more than half her health. Upon seeing her backflip away, Snow Leopard wasnt going to let her escape. He activated his speed boost skill [Cheetah Sprint], instantly boosting his speed by 60%, and stuck to her like glue. The woman was in a state of panic and tried to use the [Sliding Shovel] skill to create distance between her and Snow Leopard. However, whether due to nervousness or something else, the woman archer faltered considerably in her control. Instead of [Sliding Shovel] away from Snow Leopard, she moved 180 degrees toward him. Thanks to her mishap, not only did she not put any distance between them, she ended up sliding right to Snow Leopards feet. Snow Leopard: ??? This was the first time hed seen an archer voluntarily close the distance with a melee fighter. If she wanted to be so polite, Snow Leopard was definitely not going to hold back! He sidestepped the [Sliding Shovel] knockdown effect with a small jump, and once again unleashed a series of combo attacks on her. As she fell to his onslaughts, with her health depleted, she vanished in a flash of white light from her spot. Seeing this, the comment section of the live broadcast room exploded: Hahaha, that backward slide was hilarious, I cant stop laughing! That girl is awesome! As an archer, she actually dares to face Snow Leopard head-on! I think that move should make it into the Evolution Weekly Comedy Montage. Im going to submit it! Boss Snow Leopard, you mercilessly ripped that poor girl apart. You really dont treat ladies delicately. But that girl has a great figure! Im practically drooling! Ah, no lies everyone, thats my girlfriend, it looks like Im going to have to comfort her tonight. Hold up, boyfriend! Are you dreaming? The system has anonymized names and changed appearances. How did you recognize she was your girlfriend? When players enter the fantasy battle map, their name tags disappear and their appearances are forcibly changed into something else. The same applied to Snow Leopard. Originally his [Cheetah Form] manifested as a handsome, considerably large black leopard, but after being forcibly changed, he became a smaller speckled leopard with a golden coat and black spots. Even if he were to encounter Mr. Li or Mr. Meng, who both had a close relationship with him, they wouldnt be able to recognize him as Snow Leopard. Back in Su Yus Mage Tower. Morningstar watched Snow Leopards performance and nodded approvingly, This kid has talent. Its quite rare to see a druid exhibiting such proficient control over his attacks at this level of advancement. Thats for sure! replied Su Yu with a smile, Just based on his current performance, hes the second most capable out of millions of adventurers in our dimension. Hes definitely not weak. And whos first? Morningstar asked curiously. Of course, that would be me! Su Yu replied, a shudder passing over his lips, Even a thousand of him wouldnt be able to beat me. Morningstar palmed her forehead, Oh right, how could I forget you As she picked up a piece of dried beef and tossed it in her mouth, she spoke through bites, In a few days, I can introduce him to many Great Druids from the Elf Race who have reached the Sanctuary level. Im sure they wont mind taking on such a talented disciple. Thanks on Snow Leopards behalf! Su Yu scratched the cats head. The scene returned to the game. Upon killing the archer girl, Snow Leopard immediately gained a buff[Breath of Blood]. [Breath of Blood]: Increases all your properties by 5%, stackable without limit, loses effect after leaving the fantasy realm. At the same time, it makes you more susceptible to detection by competitors. After seeing the buffs effect, Snow Leopard immediately figured out that this was the game mechanic designed to encourage player battles. Winning by hiding and trying to survive wasnt really an option. You had to kill a considerable number of players to stack buffs and essentially steal the show. With this thought, Snow Leopard activated [Stealth] and began carefully searching for his next target nearby. Time passed slowly. Thirty-five minutes later, Snow Leopards first round of the Secret Realm Duel came to an end. The difficulty of the first round wasnt high for top-tier players like Snow Leopard. As all 100 players from the entire map were randomly selected by the game, most of them were like the female archer from just now, merely average players struggling with their gaming controls. Some players have never even participated in PVP before and didnt even know what abilities Snow Leopard had. Even though the game mechanic equalized everyones equipment and skills, the gap in operating proficiency, situational judgement, adaptability, and ability to seize opportunities between ordinary players and top-tier players was just too immense. Snow Leopard started a snowball effect, killing more than a dozen players and accumulating buffs along the way. At the same time, he was lucky and looted two pieces of equipment from killing monsters and three pieces of Secret Realm equipment from the players he killed. In the end, he swept past all his opponents with his overwhelming advantage and successfully advanced to the next round. Of course, the audience in his livestream room wished to see him win. 666 comments filled the entire room. After killing the last competitor with a [Ferocious Bite], Snow Leopard received the game notification: Congratulations on eliminating all competitors and getting the qualification for the next round. The countdown for the next duel begins: 24:47. Battle settlement in progress Your performance in this round is rated as [SS], you received as a reward: [Random Rare Quality Skill Book (Druid)] x1. With the game notification, Snow Leopards figure gradually disappeared into the forest. Not long after, he ended up back at the central square of Goldfinch. Countless flashes of white light flickered around him as other players were also returned to the square. Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: 326, Snow Leopard’s Illusion Duel (Continuation)_1 Chapter 326: 326, Snow Leopards Illusion Duel (Continuation)_1 However, as time passed, the range for players to move became smaller, and the two were bound to meet eventually. When the duel reached the 35th minute, only the last two players were left in the duel map C Snow Leopard and A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. All other players had been eliminated. Under Snow Leopards gaze, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated came out of a house not far away, carrying a wine gourd on his back. However, to everyones surprise, he only had the Breath of Blood buff on him and wasnt wearing any equipment dropped in the secret realm. His overall status was almost the same as when he first met Snow Leopard. Seeing A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated in this state, the live stream chat exploded: What the hell is A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated doing?! Does he know he cant beat Snow Leopard and intends to forfeit? Or does he dare to challenge Snow Leopard, whose strength is triple that of his, with his superb skills? No way, the gap is too large, no matter how advanced the techniques are, they cannot compensate. The players were arguing non-stop. Only Su Yu in the Mage Tower faintly discerned a clue. If he remembered correctly, the wine gourd of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was originally yellow, but now the color of the gourd has turned dark red. Perhaps the answer lies in this wine gourd. Snow Leopard stared at A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, So you didnt kill any players in the last half hour? No, I didnt even touch the wild beasts, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated admitted with a sincere smile. Then you Actually, Im experimenting with a new way to play, said A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, taking out the red plant that they ate the second time they met from his backpack and shaking it in front of Snow Leopard. Do you know what this plant is? Do you know how I got it from the market owner when I was broke? Snow Leopard: He faintly felt as if he had missed something. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated squeezed out the juice of the red plant forcefully, then poured the juice into the wine gourd. As the red juice was poured in, the gourd suddenly burst into a strange red light. Actually, this town is not just a scene. There are many hidden elements to be found, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated said with a slow smile. When I first started asking the stall owners at the vegetable market, I noticed this: players can communicate with the NPCs here, triggering some exclusive hidden quests. Completing the quests can bring extraordinary rewards to the players! The rewards can even be better than the stack layer buffs you get from killing players! So, you have been completing quests this time! Snow Leopard suddenly realized. He had never expected this map to have hidden quests. And indeed, he had overlooked it. Correct! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated took the wine gourd and pointed the mouth towards Snow Leopard. Now, let me show you the reward from the hidden quest. Here you go! From the gourds mouth, he sprayed a huge beam of fiery red light, which enveloped Snow Leopard like a curtain. Snow Leopard had no chance to resist or fight back. His figure shrank continuously in the light, and was eventually sucked uncontrollably into the gourd. Over a million viewers were now watching Snow Leopards live stream. Seeing this scene made the chat explode: Oh no, hes been sucked in! Karen, is that you? What kind of overpowered item is this? Can people even play like this? Who knew you could complete hidden quests on fantasy maps indirectly? Weve learned something new! Poor Snow Leopard, such a wrongful loss! After taking Snow Leopard, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated weighed the gourd, marveling, This upgraded gourd is really powerful! The only regret is that it cant be taken to the next round. Wait, something is wrong. Why isnt there a reward settlement? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was taken aback. In the first round, he immediately received a game notice about the quest settlement as soon he killed the last player. Why didnt he receive it this time? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated looked at the wine gourd in his hand. Was it possible that the gourd needed some time to digest Snow Leopard once it sucked him in? Could it completely finish him off? He wasnt going to release some bug to pierce the gourd like the snake spirit in the Calabash brothers, was he? Just as he was lost in thought, a golden leopard suddenly appeared behind him, and its sharp claws mercilessly attacked his back. It was Snow Leopard! Damn it! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated attempted to dodge, but failed. The claw fiercely scraped across the location of his heart C his health immediately dropped by a third. It turned out that what had been taken away by his gourd was not Snow Leopard but Snow Leopards avatar! Snow Leopards Purple Necklace [Annaloricas Dream] had an additional skill: Dream Avatar. The Dream Avatar could summon a clone that looks exactly like the original and stayed in stealth mode. The avatar could not attack, but it could switch positions with the original. Before the wine gourd had locked onto him, Snow Leopard had used his necklace to switch positions with his avatar. The avatar was sucked away by the wine gourd, while his original body remained intact and well. He immediately sneaked behind A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, and his sharp claws lashed out at his heart! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was caught off guard and severely injured. The gourd had a cooldown of 30 seconds and could not be used again at the moment. In desperation, he used the [Beiming Kung Fu] of the Wandering Sect coupled with the [Golden Bell Shield] of the Shaolin Sect added with the [Taiji Swordsmanship] of the Wudang Sect, hoping to slow the clock. However, the gap between him and Snow Leopard was too vast, beyond the point of salvation by advanced martial arts. In less than ten seconds, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was left with only 5% of his health, making it clear that he couldnt hold on until he could use the gourd again. Helplessly, he jumped back and clasped his fist towards Snow Leopard, Well played, I have been defeated. With that, he pointed a finger at the chests Shenque acupoint, turned into white light and disappeared on the spot. Seeing Snow Leopards final victory, the live chat immediately flooded with 666 while some people even sent hundreds of rockets in moments. After all, with the decline of offline world currencies, people didnt feel the pain of spending money. After A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated transformed into white light and disappeared, Snow Leopard couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his necklaces bonus skill saved his life, or he could have most likely lost this match. He really shouldnt underestimate the other top players! Congratulations on eliminating all competitors and gaining access to the next round. Countdown to the next round begins: 23:18. Battle settlement in progress Your performance in this round of battle is rated as [S], rewards obtained: Pet Egg [Thunder Lizards Egg (Epic)] X1, World Prestige 2 points, spiritual energy coin 10000. With the games prompt sound, Snow Leopard gradually disappeared on the streets of this ancient town and returned to Goldfinch square. Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: 329, the final champion of the Illusion Duel event _1 Chapter 329: 329, the final champion of the Illusion Duel event _1 Inside the Mage Tower, two people and a cat exchanged glances. Seeing the previous two rounds performances, they all thought that even if Snow Leopard couldnt clinch the championship, advancing to the final round was a sure thing. Unexpectedly, he collapsed in the third round. Indeed, sometimes compared to a real champion, skill alone is pale and weak. Nemesis, Nemesis. Morningstar extended a cats paw and tugged the sleeve of Su Yu: Apart from Snow Leopard, is there another live broadcast of this match from a different perspective? I want to watch! Let me let me see if I can find one. Su Yu started searching through the forum. The forum is not a live streaming software, there are still more than 200 illusory confrontations taking place simultaneously, it is incredibly challenging to find the exact match one is trying to look for. Fortunately, there were others. Many refugees exiting Snow Leopards live broadcast room, like Su Yu, were seeking if other streamers participated in the same match. Finally, through their collective efforts, they found a streamer named Blue Spirit Monkey who was participating in the same match as Snow Leopard. Su Yu along with a large number of refugees immediately filled the live broadcast room of Blue Spirit Monkey to watch the continuation of the match. Due to the wasted time, the match was already 19 minutes in by the time Su Yu entered the live stream. In the live feed, Sky Dragon, riding the Howling Moon Wolf, was wreaking havoc across the map, like a war god. Blue Spirit Monkey had only two layers of buff left and was scrambling around awkwardly dodging attacks. Other players on the same map also tried to team up to take down Sky Dragon. But in this dark forest environment, communicating with each other became extremely difficult, and players were struggling to effectively unite. Sky Dragon also noticed these players were teaming up. She saw players assembling in one place, and she would immediately launch a strong attack there. Other players who had finally started to group were broken apart one by one by Sky Dragon, and the snowball got bigger and bigger. In the end, at the 32nd minute, Sky Dragon fired an arrow from a vast distance, killing the last player and becoming the victor of that match! Seeing Sky Dragon claim the final victory, the audience in the live broadcast room held back no praises, the stream of compliments was like a relentless tide. War Goddess Loli, Loli War Goddess, Strongest Loli Archer, Fighting Loli, and so on were being typed into the comments section non-stop. Blue Spirit Monkey, who had been sent out of the illusory map, was initially in a bad mood, but was suddenly startled by the barrage of comments in the live stream. Thinking that he had become popular, he hurriedly started interacting with the viewers. Su Yu did not continue watching either. He closed the live stream, opened private chat, and sent a message to Sky Dragon: Congrats Sky Dragon! Loved seeing you make it to the final round! Sky Dragon: Thank you! (*RQ) Sky Dragon: Wait, werent you burning materials for cultivation? How do you know what occurred? Su Yu: I can watch live streams while cultivating, it doesnt affect me. I saw you in Snow Leopards live broadcast room. Sky Dragon: Ah? Snow Leopard? Did I meet him? Su Yu: Su Yu: In that last round when you stacked a 12-layer buff, the druid in leopard form that you killed was Snow Leopard! Sky Dragon: Oh him! No wonder he was a bit hard to deal with. Sky Dragon: My god! I actually beat the second strongest player in the game! Su Yu: One could only wonder what Snow Leopards reactions would be if he saw this conversation. Thinking this, Su Yu copied the chat record and sent it to Snow Leopard. It took Snow Leopard a long while to respond: It was a long string of ellipses. From those, Su Yu could feel Snow Leopards internal collapse. Su Yu smiled, and continued to send private messages to Sky Dragon: Sky Dragon, I wish you a victorious start in the next round, and become the ultimate winner! Sky Dragon: Dont worry! I have been extremely lucky today, I will definitely take home the championship! Su Yu: Alright, fight on! After the private chat ended, Sky Dragon stood on the square in Orleans City, waiting for the final round to begin with a hundredfold confidence. Here, Su Yu was looking through the forum to see if any players were live streaming the final round. Unfortunately no. Out of over 220 players in the final round, no one was streaming. 3 major streamers made it to the final round, but they all shut down their live stream so as not to reveal any details of the final round. The reason was simple: In previous rounds, these streamers kept their live broadcasts on, because even in round three there were more than 200 confrontations taking place simultaneously, it was almost impossible for their competitors in the same match to find them through the live stream. Final round was different. This round only had one match. The players participating in the final match could easily get their approximate location information by just opening the live room, which is extremely disadvantageous for them. So up until the finals started, not a single in-game live stream appeared. Helpless, Su Yu and Morningstar had to revert to their initial cultivation state. They were cultivating while waiting for the final result. 37 minutes later, Su Yu received a victory report from Sky Dragon: Nemesis, I won! I was the last one standing after a last-ditch comeback kill on Frost Red Tea! Through his textual exchange, Su Yu could feel little Lolis excitement. Sky Dragon not only sent the victory report to Su Yu, but also posted the message of victory into the guild channel. Soon, the guild channel exploded! Everyone rushed to congratulate Sky Dragon! Unexpectedly, favorites like Snow Leopard, Frost Red Tea, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, Cang Shan You Jing, and others had all failed, letting Sky Dragon reach the end. After obtaining Sky Dragons permission, guild players posted the victory report on the forum, causing a new round of commotion. Su Yu couldnt help but smile. Sure enough, illusory duels were all about whos more fortunate! Sky Dragon wasnt just lucky; she had just obtained a Panda pet as well, one could say she had an advantage in both timing and location! Congratulations, Sky Dragon! replied Su Yu, By the way, what was your final reward? Sky Dragon: There was only one prize C 5 bottles of Root Potion, Nemesis, what are the uses of this Root Potion? Su Yu: Root Potion?! This is an incredible boon![Surprised Emoji] Previously when he was performing the 51-55 episodes of the main story, because it was a double episode mainline, combined with his special relationship with the princess, the princess finally awarded him 5 bottles of Root Potion, which could raise ones panel from Common to Elite. Unexpectedly, Sky Dragon also received 5 bottles of potion! It seems the rewards given by Illusion Duels are quite good! Su Yu explained the general functions of the Root Potion in the private chat. Finally, he added: How about this, come to my Mage Tower sunriser after you login tomorrow, and I will help you absorb this potion to achieve maximum effect! Sky Dragon: Ah? Why tomorrow? Can it be today? I am currently in Aphi City, even less than 500 meters away from the Mage Tower! By the way, you can officially open your door now! Chapter 330 - Chapter 330: 330, The second expansion pack ‘The Kings’ Conflict’ goes online_1 Chapter 330: 330, The second expansion pack The Kings Conflict goes online_1 After becoming the champion, Sky Dragon hurried to Su Yus Mage Tower immediately. After all, he wanted to share the joy of winning with his closest friend. But when he heard what Su Yu was saying, he couldnt help but twitch at the corner of his mouth: Client That word stirred up some unpleasant memories from when he was still working at the Mu Yun Company. Those wealthy female clients Anyway, he didnt want to think about it anymore. Su Yu shook his head: Sky Dragon, Im afraid I cant today. Sky Dragon: Why not today? Is there another woman in your Mage Tower?! Su Yu: Where is your mind going? [Panting soybean emoji] Look at what time it is. Sky Dragon: 23:59, what about it? Su Yu: Lets count down from 10. Su Yu: 10 Su Yu: 9 Su Yu: 8 Su Yu: 0 With the end of Su Yus countdown, the time jumps to 0:00 on August 1st. At this moment, the game sent an announcement to every online player: The latest expansion pack [The Kings Conflict] will be online at 8 oclock on August 1st! We will have a system update from 00:03 on August 1st to 8:00 on August 1st. During this time, you will temporarily be unable to enter the game. Once the update is finished, a whole new gaming experience will start! For details of the new update, please check the official website. Meanwhile, a three-minute countdown appeared in front of Sky Dragon and Su Yu. All players must log off within three minutes, or else they will be forcibly kicked offline by the game. Sky Dragon: I see [smiley face]. Then, see you at 8 oclock tomorrow morning! Su Yu: See you tomorrow morning! After ending the private chat, Su Yu left a few words for the little Lori Kathy. Then, he logged off with Morning Star. The other players in the game also hurriedly logged off and excitedly rushed to the official website. The games new expansion pack didnt have any teasers or even a trailer. Except for a few players like Su Yu, nobody knew the contents of the new expansion, so they were all very interested. Back in the real world. Su Yu sat down by the computer and started looking at the details of the update in the [Evolution] official website, he wanted to see how much it matched with his own memory. As for Morning Star, she was busy playing with her phone. Su Yu didnt bother her. When he clicked on the website, the main title of the website was already changed to [Evolution: The Kings Conflict]. Below the title was a long text introducing it: Under the leadership of the great Empress[Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum], the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire finally defeated the traitor army of Kalet, backed by foreign agents, after two years of fierce battle. The Empire was unified gloriously after 32 years! However, this war almost exhausted the Empires national power. The loss rate of the powerful figures above Fifth Level reached as high as 70%. What choices would the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire make in response to its restless neighbors? Below the text introduction were three CG videos. Su Yu clicked play on each one with interest. The first CG was about the recap of the Golden Chrysanthemum restoration war. From the shocking self-destruction in Forest City, to the showdown in Orleans City where Bernina showed up, until finally, Alice personally planted the flag of the Empire in the city lords manor of Maple City, and then crowned as the Empress in the Golden Chrysanthemum city. The entire process flashed by like a slideshow. This CG was produced based on the actual scenes in the game, so Su Yu saw himself in the CG multiple times. The protagonist of the second CG is Claude Strathrow of Orleans Citys daughter [Frandor Streiff]. Frandor knelt before the emperor of the Lai Yin Empire and tearfully recounted the violence of Alise and Tina in front of all the ministers. In her statement, Tina allowed her troops to torment the innocents in Orleans City. Her father led the noble people inside the city to argue with Tina, but they were murdered by Alice for no reason. Frandor pleaded with Emperor Lai Yin to seek justice for her father. Hearing the description from the one directly involved, the ministers of the Lai Yin Empire were incensed and argued to declare war on the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire and make Queen Alise pay the price. Finally, Emperor Lai Yin solemnly stood up and pressed down towards the stage: I understand everyones sentiment. From today onwards, we, the Lai Yin Empire, formally declare war on the Golden Chrysanthemum Empire! To seek justice for the innocent people who lost their lives in Orleans City! The second CG ended here. This CG was also produced based on the actual scenes, Su Yu even saw Sky Dragon standing behind Frandor in the scene. The disdainful smile at the corner of Sky Dragons mouth was clearly captured by Su Yu. The content of the third CG is a sea battle. A fleet of Golden Chrysanthemum Royal Navy with red sails is in an intense sea battle with a fleet of Lai Yin Imperial Navy with green sails. Both sides have about 30 ships each, evenly matched. But then, a fleet of a hundred ships carrying blue sails suddenly appeared on the sea level behind the Golden Chrysanthemum Navy. The general of the Golden Chrysanthemum Navy was immediately shocked: The Navy of the Wind Chime Empire?! How did they appear behind us? At this moment, a soldier from inside the ship suddenly reported loudly: Reporting to General Lester! Marshal Grantex just communicated to us via magic, he already decided to lead the entire Imperial Navy to surrender to the two empires, and urged us to surrender immediately. What?! The last scene of the CG was freeze framed on General Lesters surprised and angry face to the point of being distorted. Except for the third one, the other two CGs are slightly different from what Su Yu remembered, but they could be considered more or less the same. Su Yu didnt plan to participate much in the next expansion, so he didnt put too much thought into it. Below the three CGs was the announcement for this game update. The announcement reads as follows: Content of this update: 1. The following new areas are open to all players: [Lai Yin Empire], [Wind Chime Empire], [Dwarf Kingdom], [Elf Kingdom], [Orc Kingdom] (33 more are omitted) 2. New factions added: [Lai Yin Empire Faction], [Wind Chime Empire Faction]. After the new version is launched, players can take on lead quests and freely join these two factions. 3. Four new races added [Elf], [Orc], [Dwarf], [Goblin], each race has its unique talent. After the launch, each player will have one free chance to switch races. 4. New professions added [Shaman] (Healer, Ranged DPS, Melee DPS), [Minstrel] (Support, Ranged DPS), [Summoner] (Ranged DPS), [Alchemist] (Tank, Ranged DPS). After the new version is launched, each player will have one free chance to switch to these four professions. Please make your decisions carefully. Thats all for this updates content. Chapter 332 - Chapter 332: 332, Harem_1 Chapter 332: 332, Harem_1 Hearing a knock, Su Yu to Sky Dragon said: Sky Dragon, wait a moment, Ill see whos here. After getting Sky Dragons nod, he walked towards the Mage Towers main door. Su Yus Mage Tower had been equipped with a [Visitor Notification System]. If a player visited, the Mage Tower panel would automatically notify: XXX (player name) is visiting. But if an NPC visited, there would be no notification on the panel. This time, there was no notification at all, indicating that the visitor was likely an NPC. After opening the door, Su Yu saw that there was indeed an NPC standing at the door. However, this wasnt an ordinary NPC, but a graceful female elf. This elf had long light green hair, a tall figure, dressed very luxuriously, and her face, especially her eyes, looked particularly vibrant. She was the daughter of the Elf Kingdoms Regent King C Princess Emily. Su Yu was surprised, why did Emily come? Nevertheless, he immediately said gracefully, It turns out to be Princess Emily, please come in! Sky Dragon saw her rival coming, and was now sulking by the stairs. Nemesis, Im sorry for visiting you without an appointment. Emily said gently and slowly walked into the Mage Tower. After attending Empress Alyssas enthronement ceremony, I heard from the adventurers in Goldfinch City that you live here, so I came over. Welcome, Emily. Su Yu escorted Emily inside. As there were no servants in the Mage Tower, Su Yu personally poured her a cup of tea. Emily took the tea and took a sip, then took a green vine basket out of the Space Ring: This is our Elf Races special Mulberry Wine and Blue Agate Fruit Preserves, this is a gift I brought specifically for you. Thank you! Su Yu took the basket. He placed it casually in the main hall on the first floor: Feel free to take a seat, just like you are at home. Alright. Emily looked around and complimented, Youve decorated your Mage Tower quite nicely, especially the mana pool on the third floor. I can feel its extraordinary just standing here! Just average, I just spent a few more spiritual energy coins. Su Yu said modestly. Emily also noticed the Sky Dragon standing at the staircase entrance, pouting: Who is this little girl? She cant be your younger sister, can she? No, shes my friend. Su Yu explained. Then he introduced Sky Dragon to Emily, Sky Dragon, this is Princess Emily from the Elf Kingdom. He also introduced Sky Dragon to Emily, Emily, this is Sky Dragon, my friend. Im honored to meet you, your highness. Sky Dragon performed a knights salute to Emily, examining her. Im also glad to meet you, adventurer. Emily smiled faintly. But it was just a formality. She didnt care about Sky Dragon; she focused all her attention on Su Yu. Sky Dragon looked at Emilys face, and a sly spark flashed in the corner of her eye. She turned her head to look at Su Yu: Nemesis, is she your new harem member? Emily was startled: Harem? What does harem mean? She had never heard of this word before. Su Yu took a deep breath: Harem is a special term used by us adventurers from different worlds, meaning reliable partner. Given the friendship between me and your father, we can definitely be called reliable partners. Well then, I guess Im your harem member now! Emily laughed immediately. Su Yu: At this time, Morning Star sensed a strange opposite sex approaching and reluctantly stuck her head out from the pet space. But after hearing Su Yu and Emilys conversation, she couldnt help but laugh. She had access to the Blue Star internet and knew what harem meant. So, she instantly hid back in the pet space, laughing heartily. Su Yu coughed twice to ease the awkwardness and quickly changed the subject: Emily, do you have any official business to talk about this time? Su Yu didnt believe that Emily came this time just for a casual visit, there must be something else she wanted to say. As expected, Emilys expression slowly became serious: I came to ask about our engagement. My father strongly supports it. Are you really not considering me? Emily felt helpless now. Shes the princess of the Elf Kingdom. Usually, its others proposing to her, and she gets to choose. She didnt expect that this time she had to propose to someone herself and he still hasnt agreed. About this issue Su Yu said with a smile. He had already thought of a solution: For scholars like me with top-tier divination talents, our marriage can no longer be decided by ourselves. You can go to Empress Alyssa or Marshal Tina Garcia, as long as they agree to our marriage, Ill agree to you! Really? Emilys eyes lit up. Of course, its true. Well, give me some time, Im sure I can convince them! Emily was full of confidence. Good luck! Su Yu encouraged. But at this moment, the Mage Towers main door was opened with a creak. Su Yu knew who had come in without even looking. After all, currently, only he, little Kathy, and Morning Star had permission to enter the Mage Tower. The one who came in must be Kathy. As expected, Kathys clear voice came over from the door, Lord, Im here! Kathy, go straight to the third floor and prepare the same materials as before. Ill be there later. Su Yu instructed. Alright, Lord But Tina is here, shall I pour her a cup of tea? Kathy asked. Tina?! Su Yu turned his head, only to find that Tina had already entered the Mage Tower without him noticing, and was laughing at him. Tina, how come youre here? Su Yu asked in surprise. Im about to go to Pearl City to take up my post, and after settling down there, Im probably going to travel around the world, so I came to see you one last time. Tina came over and handed him something like a talisman: This is a talisman Ive kept for many years. I hope it can keep you safe! [Tina Garcias Talisman (Gold)] Special Item Effect: Luck +3. Note: Works as long as its in the backpack. Thank you, Tina! Su Yu gripped the talisman. Youre welcome, this little thing is of no use to me anyway. Tina smiled. She also noticed Princess Emily not far away and made a polite greeting with a smile, I didnt expect to meet the respected princess here, Im glad to see you! Im also glad to meet you, Marshal Garcia. Emily immediately returned the courtesy. She glanced at Su Yu and said to Tina, I was just discussing the engagement with Nemesis. He said that in order to achieve the engagement, it must be approved by you and Empress Alyssa. I wonder if you agree with this marriage? Tina suddenly laughed, laughing very happily: You should ask Her Majesty about this, if she agrees, of course, I agree too. Alright. Emily nodded thoughtfully and mumbled to herself, So now I just need to convince Empress Alyssa, that should be pretty easy, right? But just then, Empress Alyssas authoritative voice came from the distant horizon: No, you cant convince me, I promise! Chapter 333 - Chapter 333: 333, Angry Alyssa_1 Chapter 333: 333, Angry Alyssa_1 Alyssa is very angry right now. Last night, she had a dream, where Nemesis sat alone by the Mana Pool in Mage Tower, practicing magic in utter tedium. So, she stepped forward to comfort Nemesis. Just as they were about to embrace, the dream ended abruptly. As a result, all morning she felt dazed and was unable to concentrate while dealing with state affairs. The scene from her dream played on a loop in her head, refusing to fade away. Fortunately, she had no important state affairs to attend to in the afternoon. So she took some time off and asked the chief chef of the palace to teach her cooking. After spending three hours, she finally managed to prepare a feast for Nemesis that looked quite lavish! Then she dashed to Nemesis territory, intending to surprise him. But who would have known. Nemesiss magic practice was not boring at all! Surrounding him were four women, all except Morningstar who was away! What angered her even more was that Emily was trying to outcompete her for Nemesis! This was absolutely intolerable; her good mood was completely ruined. Your Majesty the Empress, being able to see you is our highest honor, Tina, Emily, and Kathy came out of the Mage Tower and bowed to Alyssa in the sky. Fearing that Alyssa might misunderstand, Tina explained: Your Majesty, Im about to travel the world with my father and sister, and we came to see Nemesis for the last time. Hmm, Alyssa nodded, her expression slightly softened. At this point Emily looked at Alyssa and asked, Your Majesty, do you really disagree with the marriage between Nemesis and I? I think our marriage could greatly enhance the alliance between our countries and promote a better future Stop! Dont even think about it! Alyssa was furious. If it were before, she would have refused more diplomatically, and used softer words. But now all she felt was anger, and thus she was straightforward in her rejection. Why? Emily looked puzzled. Alyssa ignored her and flew over to Su Yu. She then took out a small space ring and threw the ring at him: Nemesis, this is for you. I have to go now. After finishing her words, she flew toward Goldfinch City without looking back. The flight speed of a Level 7 powerhouse was very high, with a burst speed reaching over 3600 kilometers per hour, nearly three times the speed of sound. So, Alyssa vanished over the horizon in an instant. Su Yu: Alyssa seemed very angry. He used his mental power to scan the interior space of the ring and found that there was only one thing in it: [Alyssas Loving Dinner] Food Item Description: A love-filled dinner specially prepared by Alyssa for Nemesis over the course of three hours. Safe to eat. Note: May not taste great, but its the thought that counts! Alyssa actually spent so long preparing a dinner for me? Su Yu was stunned. Seeing Su Yu frozen in place, Tina nudged his shoulder: His Majesty is clearly upset. Arent you going to follow her?! Okay, Ill go now. Su Yu shoved the ring into his backpack and turned to the other three, Ill be leaving first. Not waiting for a response, he immediately activated [Frostwing] on his shoulder and flew towards the Teleportation Circle in the middle of the city. After Nemesis left, the atmosphere outside Mage Tower suddenly felt awkward. Finally, Tina broke the awkward silence. Tina walked up to Emily and smiled, Princess Emily, you may not be familiar with our situation in Goldfinch. Lets take a walk. We can chat along the way. Hmm? Emily nodded absentmindedly and followed Tina into the city center. Seeing that the others had left, the little girl Kathy heaved a sigh of relief. The lord sure is popular! But it didnt bother her too much as she headed to the storage room to gather some materials. Sky Dragon,however, leaned against the railing of the staircase on the first floor, chuckling at the situation. Honestly, Nemesiss game-descriptive look wasnt extraordinarily handsome, rather average compared to his real self. But still, he was popular among the opposite sex. If he dared to bring his real-life looks into the game, his competitors would only multiply. Sky Dragon shook her head helplessly and headed to the storage room to chat with Kathy, trying to figure out if this new girl could turn into a potential rival. About an hour later in real time, Su Yu returned to the Mage Tower. By the Mana Pool on the third floor of the Mage Tower, Sky Dragon was munching an apple and jokingly asked, So, did you manage to appease the queen? Kind of, Su Yu looked relieved: Alyssa is quite reasonable. As soon as I explained everything, she calmed down. Immediately? Sky Dragon rolled her eyes: Then why did you take an hour to come back? Thats not important. Su Yu quickly changed the topic, and put his hand on the control panel of the Mana Pool: Lets get back to business, help you absorb the [Root Potion]. This is your first time, you cant be careless! Buzz The magic circle under his feet lit up with bright red light and began to rotate slowly. My first time? Why does it sound weird? Sky Dragon muttered while taking out the [Root Potion] from her backpack, What materials are you planning to use to help me absorb the potion? Its this, a level 5 material: [Deep Rock Giant Bears Stone Core]. Alyssa knew about your situation and sent it to you, Su Yu took out a grey, stone-like heart that was about the size of a basketball from his backpack. He continued: The Beast King-style Rangers pets are very strong, but the masters themselves are vulnerable and easily killed if enemies can bypass their pets. The [Deep Rock Giant Bears Stone Core] can give your arrows a stone effect. This would greatly enhance your survival skills. Moreover, the [Deep Rock Giant Bear] is also a bear. Using this material as an aid would improve Dumplings bond with you. Hearing his words, Sky Dragon blinked her eyes, The heart, was it really especially sent by Alyssa to me? Yes, why? Sky Dragon stroked her chin and contemplated, Is this to establish the authority of the main wife? I dont want to be the concubine. What authority of the main wife, youre overthinking it, Su Yu couldnt help laughing and patted Sky Dragon on the head: Youve been close to Frandor recently. Alyssa wants to get some information about the Lai Yin Empire through you, so she gave this to you as a token. I see! Sky Dragons eyes lit up: As long as the mission reward is good, I can get whatever information the queen needs, even the color of Frandors underwear! Alright. Su Yu nodded, When you finish absorbing the potion, Ill take you to the Goldfinch Royal Palace. Chapter 334 - Chapter 334: 334, Promote to Level 5! _1 Chapter 334: 334, Promote to Level 5! _1 Next, Su Yu used the Mana Pool to refine the [Deeprock Bears Stone Core], aiding Sky Dragon in absorbing the [Root Potion]. Under the impetus of the medicinal effect, Sky Dragons player template transformed from [Common] to [Elite], with her health and mana skyrocketing to 6.5 times the original, and even her agility, strength, and other three-dimensional attributes greatly surged! The Stone Core also bestowed additional abilities to Sky Dragon, giving her a new skill[Stone Rain Arrow], which allowed her to launch an arrow shower at her target, petrifying all the targets within the showers range for 3 seconds. In addition to the attribute boost, the panda Dumpling became more affectionate towards Sky Dragon. Seemingly sensing the aura of its own kind, it clung to Sky Dragon, incessantly licking her cheeks with its tongue, which made her giggled non-stop. Seeing this, Su Yu felt a bit envious. Humans are no match for bears.jpg The materials Su Yu used to upgrade his template in the past were different from Sky Dragons, he used the [Magic Cloud Birds Beak]. Although the Birds Beak did not grant him any additional skills, the magnitude of improvement in his health and mana was higher, reaching a total of 7 times the original, which was 0.5 times more than Sky Dragon. So, each had its own advantage. After the template upgrade was completed, Su Yu took Sky Dragon to meet Alyssa at the Goldfinch Royal Palace and introduced them to each other. Once they bonded, Su Yu left the Royal Palace, returned to the Mage Tower, and officially began his seclusion for cultivation. Furthermore, he erected an oak board in front of the Mage Tower with an inscription that read, From today onwards, I, Nemesis, will officially retreat for cultivation and will not leave the Mage Tower before I ascend to the sixth rank of the Sanctuary! Many gamers saw this board while they passed by. An enthusiastic person immediately used an in-built game tool to take a screenshot of the board and posted it on the official game forum. The image of the board stirred up quite a stir in the forum. In the forum, everyone discussed topics like How long would Boss Ke take to break through the sixth rank? and Would Boss Ke be unable to endure loneliness and come out early? Some even @Su Yu in the hope of getting a response. However, Su Yu ignored them completely and became immersed in his cultivation. A day later, on August 2nd, several dozen odd streaks of five-colored auspicious clouds appeared above Su Yus Mage Tower. Utilizing the fifth-rank material [Storm Dragonlings Heart] offered by Alyssa and Thunder Lizards Horn given by Tina, he successfully broke through the bottleneck and became a fifth-rank powerhouse! But Su Yu did not stop there. After successfully breaking through, he immediately went back to his cultivation. As he declared on the board, he didnt set foot outside the Mage Tower. Sky Dragon was also lying next to Su Yu, absorbing Experience Crystal Stones to continue restoring her strength, not feeling bored at all. Unknowingly, 20 days had passed (Blue Star time). During these 20 days, Su Yu had stayed inside the Mage Tower and never left. He had completely disappeared from the players sight. In this period, Alyssa had visited Su Yu more than a dozen times; Antondidas, scholars from Scholar s Temple visited Su Yu a few times; Sky Dragon, Snow Leopard, Zhen Hong, and other gamers came to visit a few times too. Apart from this, Su Yu had no interaction with the outside world. Most gamers focus was either on the main storyline, or on the lucky gamers who had accumulated 10 points of World Prestige to build new territories, or on new maps, new professions, and new races in the new version of the game. As for Su Yu. Occasionally, gamers would open the level leaderboard and glance at Su Yus level, which stood at the very top. Starting from level 70, Su Yus level advanced at an irresistible speed of one level every three days. However, at level 74, his advancement came to a halt, which lasted for 8 days. But, as the stagnation period prolonged, the gamers grew more excited. This showed that Su Yu was getting closer and closer to his breakthrough, and a significant move was on its way! August 22, Lingwu Mountains Spiritual Spring Eye. After the last battle in Lingwu Mountain, all the survivors of the Skuru tribe near the Spring Eye were arrested and kept in captivity. The spaceships were driven away and examined by top mechanical power scientists from the joint Blue Star government. Buildings constructed by the Skuru people were preserved and still in continuous operation. Like the Psychic Energy Collection Factory and Psychic Energy Storage Station in the center of the base. Authorities had coerced the captured Skurus into revealing the operation methods of these two buildings, and continued to operate them, collecting psychic energy. At 11 am, Xue Wenli, Commissioner Zhang along with Zhu Guorui, and Prime Minister Cao entered the Psychic Energy Collection Factory. The Psychic Energy Collection Factory was a cylindrical building over fifty meters high. On the inner side of the buildings walls, there were many white mechanical arm-like Psychic Energy Collectors.. When the collection factory was in operation, these collectors would extend, and then open a fan-shaped profile at the top to combine with the other collectors, completely covering the entire Spiritual Spring Eye. Then, through the Psychic Energy Attractor at the top of the collectors, all the spiritual energy could be easily sucked into the internal pipelines without leaking any molecule. But today, these Psychic Energy Collectors did not operate and were all contracted into the wall, exposing the Spiritual Spring Eye below. Next to the exposed Spiritual Spring Eye, was a young man dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt and black jeans. This young man was holding a brand new silver game helmet in his right hand, and a 20-centimeter long cat with its fur shining with the brilliance of the Blue Star perched on his left shoulder. He took a deep breath of the psychic energy that rushed towards his face and exhaled slowly. Obviously, the young man was Su Yu. The reason why he came here today was to officially break through the sixth-rank and become a powerful being in the Sanctuary! Glancing at the Spiritual Spring Eye before him, Su Yu nodded in satisfaction, Since the preparations are done, I should start with the breakthrough! Upon hearing Su Yus words, Zhu Guorui stroked his beard with a smile: Prime Minister Cao and I have waited for this moment for a long time. Now, lets start. We will protect you! Thank you both! Su Yu fist-bumped with them to express his gratitude. Then Su Yu also laughed and said: Both of you must also recover your strength as soon as possible. After reaching the Dividing Spirit Stage, we can venture into the Skru Star together! Soon! Prime Minister Cao, stroking his beard, smilingly replied: Its not as tricky for us two to recover strength as your breakthrough. We have now already reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage, with sufficient psychic energy, it is only a matter of a few days to recover to the Dividing Spirit Stage. After finishing his sentence, Prime Minister Cao turned to Commissioner Zhang. The meaning of his words was not hard to decipher. Commissioner Zhang smiled calmly: Rest assured, for this time being, the psychic energy from Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye will be used by both of you first. We wish for your quick recovery to the Dividing Spirit Stage! Both Prime Minister Cao and Zhu Guorui nodded in satisfaction. At this time, Sky Dragon jumped off Su Yus shoulder, landed on the ground, and gave a meow cry to him. Su Yu bent down and rubbed Sky Dragons tiny head, turned back to everybody, and said: Im starting now! Having said that, he put on the gaming helmet, leaped and plunged into the Spiritual Spring Eye. Chapter 335 - Chapter 335: 335, Promotion to the Sixth Level (Upper) (Additional update) _1 Chapter 335: 335, Promotion to the Sixth Level (Upper) (Additional update) _1 Before Su Yu entered, the Spiritual Spring Eye continuously erupted with a milky white and light purple Spiritual Energy. About 10 seconds after Su Yu jumped in, the Spiritual Spring Eye suddenly exploded with intense rays of five different colors! These five colors were red, blue, yellow, purple, and white, corresponding to the fire, ice, earth, thunder, and space spells Su Yu had mastered. With the burst of the five-color glow, the Spiritual Spring Eye started to churn rapidly, and the Spirit Energy fluctuations became increasingly violent. Commissioner Zhang and Xue Wenli were ordinary people after all; they immediately felt a sudden dizziness, and their breathing became unusual. Prime Minister Cao Cao and Zhu Guorui exchanged glances. Prime Minister Cao Cao took out a black ink stone shaped magic item, the ink stone spun in the air and flew directly above the Spring Eye, emitting a faint black light, counteracting the five-color spirit light erupting from the Spring Eye; Zhu Guorui, on the other hand, gave a slight smile. He took out two strings of earthy yellow bracelets that looked like beeswax and gave one string to both Commissioner Zhang and Xue Wenli. Upon receiving the bracelets, Commissioner Zhang and Xue Wenli immediately felt the surrounding violent energy circumventing them, and the discomfort they had just felt vanished in an instant. Both of them gave Zhu Guorui grateful looks, and Zhu Guorui dismissed it with a light wave of his hand, indicating that it was a trivial matter. Everyones focus once again turned towards the Spiritual Spring Eye. At the same time, Su Yus figure also appeared in the game. He had already started his breakthrough in the real world, and his game-self also needed to get a buff enhancement. Entering the game, Su Yu appeared on the third floor of the Mage Tower. Besides him, there was one more person in the Mage Tower. However, this person wasnt the little girl Kathy, but Alyssas teacher C the head legendary mage, [Shalan]. Shalan was specially invited this time to assist Su Yu in his breakthrough. Seeing Su Yus arrival, Shalan gave him a light smile: Youre finally here, Nemesis! Are you ready? Hold on. Su Yu sat down cross-legged and moved all his magical power and mental strength at full force, allowing these two forces to gradually reach their limits. After a few minutes of rest, the two forces peaked, and Su Yu solemnly nodded: Im ready! Then lets begin. Shalan conjured her magic wand and lightly tapped the magic circle under her feet with the tip. Boom! The fiery red magic circle was instantly activated. The patterns inside the circle spun at a speed invisible to the naked eye, dozens of times faster than when Su Yu usually practices! Su Yu took a deep breath. He took the sixth-order material, [Blue Dragon Scadis Heart], the peculiar object [World Tree Heart], and a not so important [Dragon Race Favor Potion (Legendary)], from his bag and threw them into the Mana Pool one by one. The Mana Pool was already filled with a large amount of auxiliary material, which were boiling like lava under the preheating of the magic circle. Now, throwing these two most essential materials, the Mana Pool resembled an overburdened high-pressure cooker. Boom! A ground-shaking sound echoed throughout the Mage Tower. Despite Su Yus robust physique being a fifth-order mage, he was momentarily stunned and experienced minor dizziness and tinnitus. Accompanied by the loud noise, the Mage Tower began to shake violently. A large amount of plaster fell from the outside towers, and a sharp scratching sound emerged from the friction between the stones. It even seemed to be on the verge of cracking and collapsing! At this moment, the legendary mage Shalan made a move. [Frozen Tomb]! Her wand shone with dazzling blue light. Almost instantly, hard ice climbed up the Mage Tower, freezing the entire tower into a massive ice cube. Due to the enclosure of the ice cube, the Mage Tower stopped its collapsing trend. However, the hard ice at the tip of the Mage Tower rapidly melted, and boundless elemental energy broke through the top of the tower, shooting straight into the sky. This made Su Yus Mage Tower look like a colossal torch. In the sky outside the Mage Tower. Alyssa hovered in the sky, looking down at Su Yus Mage Tower below with some concern. By her side were three 7th-ranking legends: Roland, the master of the Silver Pine Spire, Andrew, the legendary mercenary, and Cecilia Nightblade, the legendary half-elf assassin. All of them were paying attention to the Mage Tower below. Seeing the elemental energy soaring into the sky from Su Yus Mage Tower, Roland waved his wand lightly, and several magic barriers were cast. These barriers were positioned between the Mage Tower and Aphi city, preventing the civilians in the city from being harmed. Seeing Alyssa somewhat worried, Roland smiled and said, Your Majesty, you dont need to worry too much. Interplanar adventurers are immortal. Even if the breakthrough fails, there will definitely be no danger to their lives. Yeah, indeed. Alyssa combed her hair, her mood slightly brightened. Roland and Andrew exchanged a look. Andrew flew a bit forward, hardened his face, and told Alyssa: Your Majesty, speaking of immortal bodies, according to the information we just learned, children born between native residents and adventurers from other worlds also possess the undying characteristics. As for whether this characteristic is effective for a few times or permanently, we need further verification. Oh. Alyssas eyes rolled a bit, her face unchanged, not knowing what she was thinking. Its been three full years since players came to this world (game time). In these three years, some players have maxed out the favorability of NPCs of the opposite sex, and after a series of complex rituals and interactions with the NPC, they have had their own children. These children are not only of great interest to the players, but the NPCs also keep a close watch on their growth and whether they will have an impact on the world. As of now, there has not been much conclusive findings. If the Empress really marries Nemesis in the future, then the child born between them Are they to welcome an undying emperor? Does such an emperor have a lifespan limit? Everyone present fell into contemplation. While they were thinking. Boom! Another loud noise! The hard ice around the Mage Tower showed signs of shattering as well. However, Shalan inside quickly sent out a message, saying that she and Nemesis were unharmed. With the addition of a bigger piece of hard ice seal, the Mage Tower regained stability once again. Seeing this, Alyssa and the other legends outside finally breathed a sigh of relief. Andrew chuckled and said, Ha, a Sanctuary breakthrough that attracts so many legends to watch, I suppose only Mr. Nemesis is capable of doing it to such an extent! Yeah, I think so too. Roland smiled in agreement. At this moment, Cecilia Nightblade, who had been silent till now, suddenly spoke, This is not simply a Sanctuary breakthrough, gentlemen! Lets talk about the treasures that Mr. Nemesis is using for his breakthrough C Heart of the 6th-grade Blue Dragon, the World Tree Heart. When you all were breaking through the Sanctuary, were you able to bring out treasures of this caliber? Chapter 336 - Chapter 336: 336. Promotion to Sixth Level (Medium) – The Unexpected Visitor_1 Chapter 336: 336. Promotion to Sixth Level (Medium) C The Unexpected Visitor_1 It seems we cant bring out something of such caliber., Roland said with a bitter laugh, and so did Andrew. How could they possibly bring out such high-level treasures when they were breaking through the Sanctuary? Although [Heart of Blue Dragon Scarti] is a grade six ingredient, as the power core of the noble Dragon Race and especially the core of the mage-capable Blue Dragon, even average grade seven legends may not possess put such treasures in their ranks. Let alone the [World Tree Heart]. Such a peculiar treasure, even peak grade seven beings like Xi Fan might only possess one or two and would crave to have more. What are they capable of to deserve such treasures to aid their breakthrough? Thinking about it this way, Su Yus breakthrough actually feels a bit extravagant. Roland sighed and looked at Alyssa next to him: Empress, I think it would be difficult for even you to use such high-level treasures for your breakthrough. Alyssa pondered for a moment, then answered: Yes, indeed. There are three or four treasures of the same grade as the [World Tree Heart] among the royal collections, and they are all legacies of our ancestors. But when I was making the breakthrough to the Sanctuary, I certainly wouldnt dare use them. These things are extremely valuable. I cant afford to lose them. Behind Alyssa were more than a dozen grade six Sanctuary powerhouses who had hurried over from Goldfinch City. Upon hearing Alyssas words, they all chimed in, praising her. Nemesis used what even the Empress didnt dare use, thats really generous of him! Plus, he didnt get these things from the Empress, but obtained them through his own means. He is truly amazing! I suddenly understand why the Empress chose Nemesis. None of the men her age could compare to him. The Empress indeed has a keen eye! These powerhouses praises had a thick layer of flattery, but Alyssa enjoyed it nonetheless, showing a genuinely happy smile. Aside from these Sanctuary powerhouses, there were another three standing on the side. They were the three high-ranking members of the Scholars Temple. They were originally invited to offer protection to Su Yu during his breakthrough, but now with Sharon, Alyssa and other Legends present, they were rendered useless and were only standing on the sidelines without saying a word. News of Su Yus breakthrough reached the players in Aphi city immediately, and they rushed over from all corners of country, even from enemy countries, to witness this moment in history. A constant flow of white light emanated from the large teleportation circle in the center of Aphi city, with countless player figures appearing within the circle. These players were all riding their personal mounts, rushing towards the Mage Tower at breakneck speed. While galloping towards the tower, these players were also chatting with others around them: Are you here to see Boss Kes breakthrough too? Of course! I came rushing the moment I heard about it on my guild channel. Damn it, at least give us a heads up before the breakthrough! Be grateful. Had they given us a heads up in advance, we wouldnt even get a spot. Now, we might even get a front-row seat if we hurry! Come to think of it, youre right. Lets hurry! The massive crowd of players turned into a long line, leaving the teleportation circle and extending all the way to the Mage Tower. More and more people gathered at the small plaza in front of the Mage Tower, completely blocking off the streets around. Everyone was excitedly looking at the Mage Tower in front of them, anxiously waiting for the news of Su Yus successful breakthrough. About ten minutes later, a multitude of magic light of five different colors erupted violently from the Mage Tower, piercing straight into the clouds. Under the impact of the vast energy, the already thin bottleneck of Su Yus sixth grade began to form cracks like broken glass. Nows the time! Su Yus eyes narrowed and he raised himself to his peak state. He used his full mage power to collaborate with the large amount of energy flowing into his body from the outside, launching a desperate final attack on the bottleneck. Bang! Another earth-shattering explosion erupted from the Mage Tower, causing the ground beneath the players to tremble non-stop. A magical light ball, larger than the top of the Mage Tower, blasted the top of the tower to smithereens and shot straight up into the sky. Then, the magical light ball exploded with a loud boom. The magic energy emanating from it rapidly spread across the city. These magic energies had beneficial effects, they were the gifts bestowed by Sanctuary powerhouses after breaking through, so Alyssa and others did not intercept them, allowing the magic energy to rapidly expand throughout the city. Once the magic energy covered the entire sky, it transformed into a big spiritual energy rain. Countless spiritual energy droplets fell onto the ground, and the players and NPC residents in the city all felt an odd energy coming towards them, nourishing their bodies. When the energy entered their bodies, the NPCs felt vigorous and full of vitality, even minor ailments were healed instantly. The players, while feeling full of vitality, also noticed their experience bars skyrocketing!! Oh my god! My experience is increasing at a pace of 10 points per second! A player exclaimed loudly. It is indeed! Mine too! Another player was overly excited. My experience is rising faster than yours, about 11 points per second, maybe it has to do with the fact that I am a mage. 10 points per second, thats 6000 points per minute! This saves hours of leveling up, thank you, Boss Ke! Thank you, Boss Ke! The players down below were overjoyed, resonating cheers rang out from the small plaza by the tower. Alyssa and others in the sky were also smiling. Once Nemesis stabilizes his realm, he should come out from the Mage Tower. But less than a minute after Su Yus breakthrough, Alyssas cheerful smile faded away and was replaced by a look of seriousness. Roland, Andrew, and Cecilia also seemed to notice something and simultaneously turned their gaze towards the southwestern sky. At this time, three figures were seen in the southwestern sky, flying towards them and quickly closing in on Su Yus Mage Tower. These three figures were two seventh-grade Legends and a sixth-grade powerhouse. But strangely, the sixth-grade powerhouse was the one leading upfront. From a distance, Alyssa recognized them. The one leading was the chairman of Lai Yin Empire, Anduin, who was currently shrouded in purple-black smoke with an aura of Shadow energy roiling around him, reminiscent of Xi Fans demeanor back then. Following Anduin were two grade seven legends, Thor, who once helped Su Yu revamp his mana pool, and Khadgar, a grand mage who specialized in Arcane energy. At this moment, the three of them did not conceal their auras at all and were flying straight towards Alyssa, making her wonder about their intentions. Chapter 337 - Chapter 337: 337, Sixth Level Promotion (Part 2) Thanks Everyone_1 Chapter 337: 337, Sixth Level Promotion (Part 2) Thanks Everyone_1 Alyssa and her legendary followers communicated telepathically, then promptly decided to stand their ground. There were always two vocal factions within the Lai Yin Empire, one led by Tula Yang advocating for aggressive warfare, and the other led by Anduin advocating for conservative cease-fire. Now, the aggressive warfare faction of Lai Yin gained the upper hand. The three major empires were locked to battle in the western continent of Goldfinch, with over seventy small nations and city-states plunged into war. Nevertheless, the voice of Anduins party should not be overlooked. Alyssa had never communicated with Anduins party. She wished to hear them out before making a decision. Anduin and his two associates did not close in too much. They stopped less than 1 kilometer from Alyssa and her party, and bowed their respect from afar, Your Majesty, Queen of the Goldfinch, its an honor to meet you here! Alyssa subtly nodded, Anduin, Thor, Khadgar, Im glad to meet you as well. She appraised Anduin up and down, asking, Anduin, do you have any side effects from absorbing Xi Fans soul fragment? None so far, Your Majesty, Anduin politely replied, I shadow-merged using Xi Fans soul fragment and have successfully advanced to the sixth rank, with the hope of becoming a legend within my lifetime, all thanks to the path pointed out by Lord Ke. Its precisely because of this that I hurried over to congratulate Lord Ke on his advancement as soon as I heard about it. I did not expect to meet you here. So, it was a congratulatory visit for Ke, Alyssa calmly and authoritatively remarked, Then you should wait a bit. Ke just succeeded in his breakthrough. He will leave the Mage Tower once his state has stabilized. As you command, Empress. Anduin respectfully stood still, waiting for Su Yu to appear. Rain of spiritual energy was still falling in Aphi city. It lasted five full minutes before gradually stopping. In these five minutes, every player in the city earned around 30,000 experience points, nearly half of their total experience! The city was filled with joy. As the players cheers resounded, the city sparkled with the bright white light of leveling up. After the spiritual energy rain ended, Su Yu flew out from the shattered roof of the Mage Tower and landed beside the princess. Due to his recent breakthrough, he could not perfectly control the terrifying power within his body. The formidable aura of a Sanctuary power spread unchecked throughout the city. No one cared about this, though, as they all celebrated Su Yus breakthrough. Ke, have you successfully advanced? Alyssa slowly approached Su Yu, her eyes filled with a gentle smile. In Alyssas eyes, Su Yus speed of growth was nothing short of staggering. In just three short years, he had gone from an ordinary mage apprentice to the sixth rank Sanctuary stage. This rapid progression could only be rivaled by a chosen one like Tina Garcia! Alyssa looked at Su Yu with satisfaction. She certainly made the right choice in him. Smiling back at Alyssa, Su Yu said, Thanks to Your Majesty, my advancement was a complete success! Thanks to sending Master Sharon to safeguard my breakthrough. Otherwise, the Mage Tower that cost me millions of spiritual energy coins may have been destroyed. Alyssa waved her hand with a smile, Youre too polite. Considering the tremendous merit youve earned for the Empire, its only right that I do this. Now, I want to thank everyone else. Su Yu suddenly turned to the players standing at the base of Mage Tower: Everyone owns the credit for my advancement. Without your tireless efforts to farm monster materials for me, I wouldnt be celebrating this advancement today. So, thank you. I assure you, I will not let you down! At this, Su Yu bowed deeply to the players. Many of the players present spent 12 hours a day hunting monsters in grinding areas, giving up dungeon exploration, questing, and fun elements of the game. It was their dedication that generated a wealth of materials to back Su Yu, enabling him to break through Sanctuary in such a short time. As the saying goes, dont forget the well-diggers when you drink the water. He was genuinely grateful to these players. Seeing Su Yus sincerity, the players were deeply moved. Many of them had red-rimmed eyes: Were good, boss Ke, even though farming materials is a bit boring. Considering your significant contribution to us humans, we never felt bored. Boss Ke, youre now a sixth-rank powerhouse. We are eagerly looking forward to your future performance. We believe you will not disappoint us! Keep it up, boss Ke! Let the high-level civilizations see our powerful determination as Blue Star Humans. Even when faced with a challenging adversary, we can overcome them with our courage! The players shouted their cheers up to Su Yu in the sky. Su Yu could faintly feel a force, a sense of camaraderie, the bravery against hardships, and the collective determination to overcome difficulties. Having decided that, no matter what obstacles he would face in this life, he resolved to chase the Skuru people away! After defeating the Skuru people, the Singer Civilization that had opened the space portal for the Skuru must pay the price! Hearing the passionate response from players, Roland and his party finally understood why Su Yu advanced so quickly. Because hundreds of millions of adventurers were collecting monster material for him! This reminded them of the Church of Light, an organization from thousands of years ago. Back then, the Church of Light was ubiquitous throughout the Realm, with countless followers. The Churchs high ranks depended on a power called Faith Power, supplied by their followers. This power enabled huge leaps in their personal strengths, similar to Su Yus situation now. Unfortunately, a thousand years ago, the Church of Lights headquarter was overrun by mages; the codex of faith power was all burnt to ashes. Without the codex to guide them, the practice was permanently lost. It was a true regret. For Su Yu, bestowed with the support of so many adventurers and Empress Alyssas favor, his advancement to the seventh rank was just a matter of time. Thus Roland and his party treated Su Yu as their equal. Roland stepped next to Su Yu from his Space Ring, handed a blue rune to Su Yu and smiled: Lord Ke, given your rapid progress, you must have missed many fourth and fifth-rank spells, correct? This is the access rune for our Silver Pine Spire Library. There you can learn all regular spells of the fourth and fifth ranks for a mage! Thank you! Su Yu accepted the rune with a smile. [Silver Pine Spire Library Access Rune (Special Item)] Highest rank Effect: With it, you can freely move anywhere in the Silver Pine Spire Library, including the High-Rank Spell Display Room, which is not open to low-rank members. Note: Silver Pine Spire doesnt have the Silver Pine, just as wife pastries dont have wives. Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: 339, Sixth Order Attributes (Supplementary Update 1/3)_1 Chapter 339: 339, Sixth Order Attributes (Supplementary Update 1/3)_1 Upon finding out Anduins purpose, Su Yu immediately agreed: Of course! This is beneficial to both of us, why would I refuse? After saying that, Su Yu looked at Alyssa: Your Majesty, this matter still requires your approval. The two nations were at war after all, trading with the enemy would be considered treason. Even though Su Yu and Alyssa were on good terms, he still needed her approval to proceed. Alyssa thought for a moment, then nodded: I allow you to open this trade route. Besides war materials, you can trade anything else. The resumption of trade between the two nations held strong symbolic meaning. As trading gradually resumed, things were apparently moving in a positive direction. Thank you, Your Majesty! Anduin exhaled a sigh of relief. He had thought that this meeting might not go smoothly, but he was surprised to have easily achieved his goal! Anduin looked at Su Yu: Sir Nemesis, you are busy now, why dont we set another time to discuss the specifics of the trade? That wont be necessary. Su Yu shook his head: Theres no time like the present. Since youre here, why not settle the trade details today? Su Yu sent a private message to Swift, who then came out from the player crowd. This is my assistant, Swift. Su Yu introduced to Anduin: Discuss the trade matters with her. Anduin looked at Swift, his expression slightly displeased. Was Nemesis brushing him off to his assistant? Wasnt that a bit too perfunctory? Su Yu noticed Anduins displeasure, and explained: Your Excellency Anduin, as the acting lord, Swift actually knows more about territorial trade than I do. Her decisions are equivalent to my decisions, you can rest assured about this! Anduins expression slightly eased: Alright, then Ill discuss with your assistant. Sir Nemesis, Ill take my leave first. After that, Anduin and his party started moving towards Swift. Goodbye, Your Excellency Anduin. Su Yu bid farewell to Anduin, and at the same time sent a private message to Swift: Ill leave this matter to you. If anything happens that you cant handle, remember to inform me! Swift: Understood! After Anduin and his party left, the tense atmosphere among Alyssa and the other legends eased a bit. Alyssa looked at Su Yu and whispered: Nemesis, now that you have successfully advanced, what are you planning to do next? Will you execute that plan? Su Yu nodded, with determination in his eyes: Of course, this is the best time to execute that plan. The later we go, the more dangerous it will be. In recent days, Su Yu had revealed some of his plan to visit the Star Skuru to Alyssa, and she knew that Su Yu was about to undertake a very dangerous mission. But Alyssa did not object, she supported whatever Su Yu decided to do: Go for it! Remember, you must come back alive! Dont worry, I value my own life a lot. Su Yu smiled. Good. Alyssa took a few steps back: You just advanced today, Ill go back to the Imperial City and hold a grand celebration ceremony for you. Your advancement to the Sanctuary is a big deal, we should let the people have a good time! Okay. Su Yu didnt refuse: Ill go back to the Mage Tower to consolidate my strength, and then Ill come to the Imperial City to find you. Then, goodbye, Nemesis. After Alyssa and her party left, Su Yu returned to the third floor of the Mage Tower through the hole at the top. Next to the Mana Pool on the third floor, Sharon was recovering her magic power. The [World Tree Heart] was an extraordinary item after all. She had helped Su Yu absorb it just now and she had borne quite a bit of pressure, and had not fully recovered yet. Seeing Su Yu, Sharon stood up: Sir Nemesis, Ill take my leave now! Goodbye, Miss Sharon, thank you for helping me advance. Youre welcome, its all for the Empire. After some polite exchanges, Sharon flew out of the hole to catch up with Alyssas large team. After Sharon left, Su Yu sat cross-legged next to the Mana Pool, feeling the powerful force inside him after his advancement. About twenty days ago, when he advanced to the fifth rank, he used the [Storm Dragonlings Heart] and [Thunder Lizards Horn] as auxiliary materials. Both were elementally attuned to lightning and, apart from greatly enhancing his basic attributes, they had also gifted him two abilities: [Storm Eye] and [Lizard Skin Transformation]. [Storm Eye] was a status skill, which significantly enhanced his thunder spell damage (50%) and the critical hit rate of thunder spells (30%), and reduced the casting speed of thunder spells (20%), for 30 seconds, with a 5-minute cooldown; [Lizard Skin Transformation] was a defensive skill. When activated, his body would be covered with blue scales similar to those of a Thunder Lizard, slightly increasing his physical defense (10%) and greatly increasing his magic resistance (50%). It lasted 30 seconds, with a cooldown of 2 minutes. The above two were rewards for advancing to the fifth rank. After advancing to the sixth rank, the [Blue Dragon Scadis Heart] granted him a special skill C [Weavers Heart]. [Weavers Heart]: transform into a Blue Dragon that has the same rank as you and fully master the dragons power. The duration is 10 minutes, with a cooldown of 48 hours. [Weavers Heart] was the skill with the longest cooldown that Su Yu currently possessed, and he had no opportunity to test it yet. But from the way its described, this skill seemed to be very powerful! The [World Tree Heart], serving as the template, did not grant Su Yu any skills, however, his attributes substantially increased and the overall purity of his mana had also improved, from an [Elite] template to a [Boss] template. Both his hit points (HP) and magic power (MP) were fifteen times that of a regular template! His four-dimensional attributes were even around five times those of a regular template! At present, his attribute panel read: Character: [Nemesis] Level: lv60 Profession: Sanctuary Mage (Space, Elemental) Bloodline: [Star Bloodline (Legendary)] Attributes: Strength: 10.2k, Agility: 11.1k, Intelligence: 35.6k, Constitution: 15.4k, Luck: 13 Spell Power: 80.2k Hit Points: 8.05 million Magic Power: 8.5 million Defense: 23.6k Spell Crit Rate: 21% Movement Speed: 32.1 Experience Points: 1356/210000 Wealth: 9.77 billion Spiritual Energy Coins Equipment: [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Suit (Golden Legend)], [Goldfinch Dimension Chain (Legend)], [Moon God Clan Badge (Golden Legend)], [Senior Scholar Badge (Golden Legend)] Skills: [Magic Missile (Zero Rank)], [Ice Arrow (Zero Rank)] [Weavers Heart (Special)]. At this stage, all Su Yus attributes were now in the unit of 10,000. Each level after the fifth rank increased his overall attributes by approximately ten times. As for the 9.77 billion Spiritual Energy Coins in his inventory, all were rewards from the West Continent Mainline given by Alyssa. His first billion pile had already been spent, this was his second billion pile which should last him a few months. Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: 340, Departure after one week_1 Chapter 340: 340, Departure after one week_1 After glancing at the attribute panel, Su Yu logged out of the game and returned to the real world. During his recent breakthrough into the Sanctuary in the game, the purified spiritual energy was continuously transmitted into his real body through the helmet, including the traits of the Blue Dragons heart and the amplification of the World Tree Heart, synchronizing his in-game and real-world strengths. The helmet Su Yu was wearing was no longer the one made from 30,000 Flower Coins, but was a custom-made enhanced version, designed by the authorities using 30 units of spiritual energy from the Singer Civilization Game Supervisor. Using this enhanced version of the helmet allowed better energy transfer tasks while advancing to the Sanctuary. In the real world, Su Yu also effortlessly broke through the sixth-rank bottleneck. The Spiritual Spring Eye on Lingwu Mountain surged violently, and splendid multicolored rays incessantly gushed out of the spring mouth. Accompanied by the dazzling colors, Su Yu leapt from the bottom of the Spring Eye and landed on solid ground nearby. Feeling the explosive power within him, he felt invigorated! Su Yu, congratulations on your successful breakthrough! Zhu Guorui stroked his beard and grinned at Su Yu. Prime Minister Cao Cao also came forward and patted Su Yu on the shoulder with delight, Only three months, Su Yu, and youve already reached a stage comparable to a Dividing Spirit Stage cultivator. Even in the Spirited Energy abundant period of the Confer Gods, I doubt there was anyone like you! In the eyes of Zhu Guorui and Prime Minister Cao Cao, there was a hint of envy. Su Yu, a new generation human, had surpassed these old-timers of the previous era with the massive resources at his disposal. Su Yu was about to respond with a smile. But, at that moment, a deep blue figure came dashing at him at an invisible speed, grabbing his arms. It was Morning Star. Nemesis, Nemesis! Take me home now, I want salmon! Morning Star shook Su Yus arm violently, her big eyes filled with anticipation. Alright, alright, were going back right away. Su Yu rubbed her feline head and tucked her into the pet space. He then bowed to Prime Minister Cao Cao and Zhu GuoRui, Thank you both for your kindness! My progress is entirely due to the power of the peopleif it werent for all the players working hard to collect monster materials for me, I would have only reached the third or fourth rank at most. Youre being too modest, Su Yu. Commissioner Zhang smiled, Your accomplishments are clear for all to see. Without your ability to foresee the future, we might still be unaware of the manifestation of game abilities in reality, not to mention reclaiming the Spring Eye. Su Yu shook his head, Its not modesty. The power of people is most important, it was in the past, it is in the present, and it will be in the future. You should keep this in your mind all the time. Commissioner Zhang looked enlightened. Su Yu turned to Prime Minister Cao Cao and Zhu GuoRui, When are you two planning to restore the Dividing Spirit Stage? Cao ChengXiang considered for a moment and responded, Within a week at most; three to four days at the earliest, six to seven days at the longest. Zhu Guorui also nodded, My situation is about the same. Though I have already touched the threshold of the Dividing Spirit Stage, I should be able to recover my boundary within a week. Alright, then well leave in a week! Su Yu mentally noted. It seemed he needed to prepare well in the next week. Su Yu turned to Commissioner Zhang, As for reaching out to the Skuru Game Supervisor, Ill leave that to you. No problem, leave it to me. Commissioner Zhang smiled in response. After chatting with Prime Minister Cao Cao and others for a little more, Su Yu brought his gaming helmet to a small office next to the spiritual energy collection factory. This small office had power supplies deployed by the state. Su Yu connected the helmet to the power supply and then calmly entered the game. After entering the game, Su Yu appeared on the third floor of the Mage Tower. Before he could make a move, Morning Star jumped out of the pet space and started scratching his sleeve, demanding, Wheres the fish? Wheres it? Its coming. Su Yu was a bit annoyed. He took a giant droplet out of his bag. Without uttering a word, Morning Star grabbed the water droplet and disappeared toward the city hall in the town center, creating a blue streak in the sky as she flew away from the Mage Tower. Morning Star, now being picky, didnt eat raw fish anymore, since there was one epic level chef in Su Yus territory. She probably brought the fish for that chef to prepare. Su Yu shook his head slightly and ignored Morning Star. He took out the [Incarnation of Thunderbolt] skill scroll gifted by Thor and started learning it. After successfully learning Crack A lightning bolt split the sky over his territory. Su Yu transformed into a lightning bolt and instantly appeared on the teleportation array in the city center, startling the players and NPCs around him. After experiencing the speed of the Incarnation of Thunderbolt, Su Yu nodded contentedly, This spell is not bad! Su Yus flying speed was now 186 kilometers per hour. After using [Incarnation of Thunderbolt], his speed reached over 1700 kilometers per hour, almost equivalent to three-quarters of the speed of sound! The only downside was the high blue consumption of this skill. Traveling from the Mage Tower to the Central Magic Array in the city just 13 kilometers away consumed 1.2% of his mana. It seemed that this skill should be used at critical moments in the future. After experimenting with the new skill, he used the Teleportation Array to teleport to Goldfinch City to meet Alyssa. In the next week of game time, Alyssa threw a grand celebration for Su Yu to mark his successful breakthrough into the Sanctuary. Noble families from all around the country came to the event to congratulate Su Yu. Su Yu had a good reputation among citizens. The streets of Goldfinch City were flooded with residents participating in spontaneous carnival parades, all joining the grand procession. Throughout the celebration, many hidden tasks were randomly created in the game. Many players were unexpectedly rewarded with fantastic prizes upon completing these tasks. As news spread, a large number of players flocked in, rendering Goldfinch City especially lively. The entire celebration lasted for nearly a week in game time. During the day, Su Yu participated in various festivities, accepting flatteries from the Goldfinch nobility. At night, he went to Silver Pine Spire to study spells in the large library of Silver Pine Spire. There are two ways to learn high-ranking spells in Evolution. The first is to complete tasks and kill wild monsters to receive skill books. The second is to read books and comprehend spells on your own. Earning skill books through tasks is relatively quick and convenient. Once you get a skill book, you can master it in an instant. But the drawback is that the higher-ranking the skill books are, the rarer they are. Often, you need to complete over 30 highly difficult tasks to get a skill book of fifth or sixth rank, and wild monsters provide them at scary low drop-rates. Furthermore, it is annoying that players do not know what a hidden quests final reward is when triggering a hidden task. It could be equipment, potions, pet eggs, or even an unwanted skill book. For instance, Su Yu currently wore an ice mages equipment with ice attribute bonuses. If he completed dozens of hidden tasks only to find out the final reward is a skill book of the earth attribute, it would be quite irritating. Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: 341 Learn High-Ranking Spell_1 Chapter 341: 341 Learn High-Ranking Spell_1 The second way to acquire high-ranking spells is to learn them from books. This method has a higher threshold. For example, Su Yu, only after obtaining the [Silver Pine Spires Library Access Rune] could he read advanced magic books. The advanced magic books in the library are the cornerstone of the Silver Pine Spire, and theyre not easily accessible. Moreover, learning from books has one downside, which is its randomness. The process of mastering high-ranking spells through reading is somewhat like fishing. Sometimes luck is good, and you catch fish one after another. Sometimes, however, you catch nothing and return home with an empty bucket. The same goes for reading; sometimes inspiration strikes, and you master several spells in a row, feeling like the chosen one; Alternatively, the mind can go blank, wasting a day without any progress, unsure of what youve gleaned from the text. However, Su Yu is a rich man, and rich men have their own solutions. That night, in a quiet room in the Silver Pine Spires library, Su Yu was studying an advanced Ice Magic book. The title of it was Ice and Fire, the Ultimate Joy. The theory in the book is: When a Mage releases high-ranking ice spells, large volumes of ice generate massive heat, causing the surroundings of the Mage to dramatically rise in temperature. The rapidly rising temperature creates favorable conditions for the Mage to release fire spells, making these spells twice as effective. The Mage can release fire spells to lower the surrounding temperature, then cast high-ranking ice spells again. Through this cycle, the maximum efficiency of spell output can be achieved. Just as Su Yu was engrossed in his reading, he received a private message from [Nuclear Wastewater] from Japan. Nuclear Wastewater: Boss, I have secured all the potions you need! We are now outside the Silver Pine Spire. Su Yu: Okay, Ill send a servant to receive you. Soon after, an NPC servant of the Silver Pine Spire brought the euphoric Nuclear Wastewater into Su Yus quiet room. Seeing Nuclear Wastewaters flushed and excited face, Su Yu was a bit puzzled, Whats happened to you, Nuclear Wastewater? You havent actually gone to Japan and had a gene mutation from drinking nuclear wastewater, have you? Of course not. Boss, just check out the goods! Nuclear Wastewater carefully pulled a ruby box from his backpack and placed it on the table in front of Su Yu. When he opened the box, a row of neatly arranged potions were inside. [Master-Level Wisdom Elixir], [Master-Level Meditation Potion], [Memory Enhancing Elixir], [Thought-Enhancing Mixture]. There were 8 different potions. Each type had 20 bottles. These potions were purchased by Su Yu to aid in his reading. With the aid of these potions, his learning efficiency could be increased by at least 3-5 times! After confirming the potions were correct, Su Yu kept the box in his backpack. Boss, Nuclear Wastewater excitedly said, Guess how many spiritual energy coins we spent to buy these potions? Market value for these potions is probably 800,000 spiritual energy coins, right? What, you guys bought them at a discount? Su Yu smiled. It seemed that Nuclear Wastewater and his team had managed to get a good deal, which was why they were so excited. Indeed, we bought them at a price much lower than the market value! Nuclear Wastewater responded excitedly, Our team didnt buy from the potion shop that you mentioned but found Dreyk, the Master Alchemist, through a special method. Master Dreyk has racked up a huge debt from gambling and urgently needs money to pay it off, so we bought all these potions at a low price of 350,000 spiritual energy coins! 350,000 spiritual energy coins? Su Yus eyes lit up. 350,000 spiritual energy coins were almost an equivalent of the cost price. Nuclear Wastewater and his team had really struck a major bargain! And, theres more to it, Nuclear Wastewater fished out a crumpled potion list from his backpack, Master Dreyk said he would sell all the potions on this list at half price. You can take a look and see if you need them. Su Yu picked up the list and looked it over from top to bottom. [Endless Depth Mixture], [Eternal Fury Potion], [Greedy Flame Amplifying Potion] While most potions on the list were quite ordinary, it also had mixed in several divine potions for a price that wasnt inflated at all. Ill take them all! Su Yu slapped the list on the table. Nuclear Wastewater, you guys did an excellent job on this. Heres what Ill do, Ill give 30% of the difference between the purchase price and the market price of these potions to your team as a reward! Thirty percent?! Nuclear Wastewaters eyes widened. The difference in the purchase price of the potions they brought back was 450,000 spiritual energy coins, and if he had calculated it correctly, the difference for the next batch would be about 600,000 coins. If you add it up, their team could earn a reward of 315,000 spiritual energy coins, which would be 60,000 coins per person? ! The reward was astonishing! At this stage, a level 40 player can only earn a few hundred spiritual energy coins a day. Boss Ke, I Nuclear Wastewater was utterly grateful. No need to thank me, its what you deserve. Su Yu chuckled, Consider this money as an investment from me. Try to improve your strength, I hope to see you guys on the battlefield against Skurus central forces in the future. Yes, Boss Ke! Nuclear Wastewater promised loudly with a solemn look on his face. After Nuclear Wastewater left, Su Yu began his process of understanding spells while drinking potions. [Master-Level Wisdom Elixir], [Master-Level Meditation Potion], [Memory Enhancing Elixir] After consuming the potions one by one, his brain was flooded with explosive inspiration, and his thoughts seemed as active as a motor. He immersed himself completely in the books. Because Su Yus [Lighthouse Sudden Chill suit] mostly amplified ice, most of the advanced magic books that he browsed through were related to ice magic spells. Boosted by the potions. Ding, congratulations on successfully mastering the 4th-order single spell [Chain Ice Arrow (ordinary)]. Ding, congratulations on successfully mastering the 4th-order range spell [Blizzard (Rare)]. Ding, congratulations on successfully mastering the 4th-order range spell [Ice Dragon Roar (Epic)]. Ding, congratulations on successfully mastering the 4th-order defense spell [Ice Barrier The game prompt kept sounding in Su Yus ear, as one ice spell after another entered Su Yus skill list. Afterwards, Su Yu practically never left the Silver Pine Spire, staying in the library to learn spells. Time flew quickly. Before he realized, it was already August 29th, the 7th day after Su Yu broke through the Sanctuary. By now, he had finished drinking all 160 learning efficiency boosting potions, and Nuclear Wastewater had to fetch him another 80 bottles to barely meet his needs. But the results of Su Yus studies over the past seven days were extraordinary. By now, he had mastered all the 6th-order and below ice magic spells, including the two forbidden curse spells [Absolute Zero] and [Cold Abyss]. He had mastered more than half of the 4th and 5th-order fire spells, but he hadnt had time to learn the 6th order spells and curses. With these skills and the powerful boss template, his bodys strength had already surpassed that of many NPCs of the same rank! Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: 342, Gold-plated Equipment_1 Chapter 342: 342, Gold-plated Equipment_1 At 10 a.m. on August 29, Sky Dragon received Su Yus invitation and rode the Howling Moon Wolf to meet him at the Silver Pine Spire. Sky Dragon was now truly the top player among all (except Su Yu). As a user of the Root Potion, her basic attributes were several times those of other players! Top players like Snow Leopard and A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated could not beat her unless they also took template potions. Walking into the quiet room, Sky Dragon looked at Su Yu, who was still reading, her expression somewhat complex: Nemesis, Im here, she said. Sky Dragon, good youre finally here, find a seat and sit! Su Yu closed his book and gestured towards a row of seats. Sky Dragon sat down in the seat opposite Su Yu, crossed her arms and said, Im here for gold-plating equipment again, right? Yeah, how did you know? Nonsense! Sky Dragon raised her eyebrows slightly. Besides gold plating, what else could you possibly need me for? Alright, lets not talk about that. Unable to out-argue her, Su Yu decided to shift the topic. He then took out a [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain], [Fragment of Hifans Soul], [Hidden Dagger], [Soul Stealing Wand], [Master Level Elemental Ascension Potion], and 836 drops of [Tinas Blood] from his bag, lining them up neatly on the table. The [Soul Stealing Wand] was a magical device gifted by Anduin that could amplify shadow spells; The [Master Level Elemental Ascension Potion] was a high-quality potion that Nuclear Waste Water purchased from Master Dreyk. The use of it by Su Yu, a Sanctuary Mage, could boost his output power by 20%-30% instantly. It was perfect as a trump card. Su Yu decided to gold plate all of these items; they would be extremely useful in the future on Skru Star. Wow! Thats quite a lot of stuff! Seeing Su Yu taking out so many items all at once, Sky Dragon was slightly taken aback. However, she soon realized why he was doing so, her gaze fixed on Su Yus face: Are you going to undertake that task? As for the matter of going to Skru Star, Su Yu had revealed some information to Sky Dragon before. Now, she knew that Su Yu was about to embark on a highly dangerous mission on Skru Star. Thats right. Su Yu answered straightforward, Im going to meet the Game Supervisor of the Singer Civilization this afternoon at three oclock before leaving Blue Star. Oh. Sky Dragons eyes gradually dimmed, and her spirit seemed a little low. She accepted Su Yus enchanting invitation and started to gold-plate the items on the table for him. One after another, the game prompts appeared on her log-screen: Ding, enchanting failed, [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] remains unchanged, retry? Ding, enchanting failed, [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] remains unchanged, retry? Ding, enchanting failed, [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] Ding, congratulations, enchanting succeeded! [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] is now [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain (Gold)]. Ding, enchanting failed, [Fragment of Hifans Soul] remains unchanged, retry? After nearly ten minutes, Sky Dragon had plated all the items on the table in gold. During the course of enchanting, she didnt look at Su Yu, but was lost in thought, tilting her head as if thinking about something. After the final item C the [Master Level Elemental Ascension Potion] C was plated with gold, Su Yu still had 681 drops of [Tinas Blood] left. Which meant, on average, gold-plating each item only cost Sky Dragon just over 30 drops of [Tinas Blood]! This fact made Su Yu incredibly relieved! The chance of successfully gold-plating these high-ranked items was only 1%. If he had tried, it would have probably cost him around 500 drops of [Tinas Blood] to gold-plate all the items. But Sky Dragon only used up 155 drops, truly worthy of her lucky title! Su Yu looked around in his backpack and took out the early acquired gadget [Sorrow of Fungus] too. Since theres plenty of [Tinas Blood], why dont you go ahead and gild this as well! Who knows, I might go to Skru Star and pretend to be a high-ranking son or something. Sure, Sky Dragon nodded, using the enchanting panel to gild the [Sorrow of Fungus]. After using 42 drops of blood, the icy blade of the [Sorrow of Fungus] was covered with a dazzling layer of gold. At this moment, Sky Dragon suddenly looked up at Su Yu: Nemesis, when do you reckon youll return? After some thought, Su Yu said, Im not sure, a week at the shortest, orits really hard to say. I see. Sky Dragon nodded slightly, then stood up and walked to Su Yu. She spread her arms, seeming to want to hug him. Su Yu recoiled, seeking to refuse. But Sky Dragon didnt care about this. She quickly stepped forward and embraced the seated Su Yu in her arms. Su Yu: As pushing her away wasnt an option, Su Yu decided to let Sky Dragon continue to hug him. Sky Dragon didnt say anything, rather she held him tightly. Su Yu could even feel her somewhat chaotic heartbeat. After what seemed like a long time, Sky Dragon softly whispered into Su Yus ear, No matter what, remember you have to come back alive! When she finished speaking, she gently kissed his ear, and then, with a [backflip] and [Sliding Shovel] move, she left the quiet room, and disappeared instantly. Ah What.., Su Yu was a little dazed as he watched Sky Dragons retreating figure. Under the larger backdrop of the Skru Star invasion, everyone would instinctively attach to stronger entities than themselves, hoping to better save their own lives in the future crisis. At the national level, this would mean establishing a united Blue Star government to tackle the crisis; At the personal level, it would mean strictly following government orders and trying to gather the most powerful forces accessible; As for Sky Dragon, it manifested as her growing attachment to him, even resembling the feelings of a smitten young girl. But Su Yu couldnt respond to Sky Dragons feelings. He had a lot of things to deal with, and couldnt afford to focus on romance. Also, they werent quite suitable. The age gap was too great. How could a college graduate date a junior high school girl? He only hoped that after the crisis ended, Sky Dragon would be able to return to normal! Just as Su Yu was lost in thought, Morning Star suddenly jumped out of the pet space and landed on his shoulder, looking at him with a smirk, How do you feel? Su Yu gave Morning Star an annoyed look and ignored her. But, as if suddenly thinking of something, Su Yu raised an eyebrow, You want to know? Morning Star: She suddenly had a bad feeling about this. Su Yu hugged her without waiting for a response, and then swiftly kissed her fiercely under her ear. Then he said nonchalantly, It felt something like this. Do you understand? The whole cat was stunned, with her initially soft body becoming rigid. Whats happening?! Nemesis actually kissed her! He actually kissed her! kissed her! Her! After being stunned for more than ten seconds, Morning Star turned into a starlight and dived into pet space. No matter how Su Yu called, she didnt respond anymore. Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: 343, Doing the Last Thing for the Empire (additional update 1/3)_1 Chapter 343: 343, Doing the Last Thing for the Empire (additional update 1/3)_1 Su Yu put the [Sorrow of Fungus] from the table into his backpack, and then flew towards the Goldfinch imperial palace on the south side of the Silver Pine spire. During the flight, Su Yu took out the [Inter-dimensional Communication Badge] Tina gave him and inputted three magical forces into it consecutively. This was the code he and Tina agreed upon. Receiving this code meant he would be leaving this world for a while and wouldnt be back in the short term. In a small village near Rose City in the Kingdom of Lu Man, Tina took out her [Inter-dimensional Communication Badge] and quietly watched the badge light up with an orange glow three times before being extinguished. After the glow of the badge faded for the third time, Tina did not put the badge away but continued to look and it blankly, lost in thought. After a while, she pinched the badge in her hand and sighed deeply. Tinas younger sister, Lilith, was sitting beside her. Lilith swung her tender little legs, blinking her eyes at Tina, Sis, you still cant let go of Nemesis, can you? What? No! How is that possible? Tina quickly denied and put the badge away. Youre just making excuses! Lilith put hands on her hips. Since the first day we started traveling around the world, I noticed that youre not happy. Youre running away, you want to give way to Queen Alise and Nemesis, choosing to retreat yourself, right? Liliths words were as striking as a hammer, her little face was full of seriousness. Uh Tina was speechless, she didnt expect her thoughts to be completely seen through by her younger sister. In my opinion, you should go back and continue fighting! Happiness must be fought for! Lilith pointed westward, We, the Tides, dont give up until the very end! Tina looked troubled, But Theres no but! Lilith only interrupted and told her, If you dont go, I will! Tina: What are you going to do? Lilith flipped her flaming red hair, Our father once wanted to betroth me to Nemesis. If youre going to play runaway, then I wont be polite! Im two years younger than Queen Alise, so I have more advantages! Tina: Meanwhile, Su Yu had arrived at the gate of the Goldfinch Palace. With Keerderons guidance, Su Yu met Alise in her study in the depths of the palace. Alise was reading. Seeing Su Yus arrival, she closed the book and looked at him warmly, Nemesis, youre here! While Su Yu was at the Silver Pine spire, she would often visit him. But she knew the heavy burden Su Yu carried, so she would often go there in the middle of the night to read with him, and leave early the next morning, without disturbing his grasp of magic too much. Seeing Su Yu coming to find her now, Alise immediately knew what he was going to do. Nemesis, are you preparing for that mission? Alises eyes narrowed. Yes, I plan on doing the mission. Su Yu nodded. In public, Su Yu, like everyone else, refers to Alise as Your Majesty, but when the two of them are alone, he basically just call her by her first name. Im going to leave soon, and I probably wont be able to return to this world for a long time. Su Yu replied. How long will it be? Alise tightly grasped the book in her hand. At least 3 months at the minimum, beyond that its hard to say. Su Yu answered. 3 months. All right. Alise nodded, her eyes slightly dimmed. A cold wind blew by, she somewhat felt a bit chilly. Well, whats the current situation of the war in the west? Su Yu changed the topic. Not very good. Alise shook her head slightly, The western continents nations are almost totally occupied, the nobles of the western continent either surrendered or were conquered, the war is nearly reaching our homeland. The impact of Grantexs full defection with the Royal Navy was too great, we still havent recovered from that blow. The defection of Grantex Alise mentioned referred to the contents of the third promotional video of this expansion. At the beginning of the expansion, Alise was confident she would defeat the united armies of the Lai Yin Empire and the Wind Chime and defend the Goldfinch continent from invasion. But Marshal [GrantexGolden Sparrow] suddenly took the Royal Navy and defected! Without the Royal Navy, the Goldfinch Empire completely lost its sea power, like a toothless tiger, helpless against the great enemy naval fleet. Although Alise used the coastal cannons produced in Su Yus territory to repel several attempts by the enemy fleet to land on the imperial mainland. However, she couldnt do much to counterattack on the western continent. The war had lasted for a year now, and nearly all city states of the west continent have been invaded, the situation is not very good. After finishing talking, Alise blinked her eyes, curiously staring at Su Yu, Nemesis, you have the ability to foresee the future, right? How come you didnt foresee Grantexs defection? Is it a lapse on your part? Su Yu: This question is really hard to explain. The plot of this life is completely different from his past life. In his past life, Marshal Grantex did not betray. He not only didnt betray, in the next expansion Pandaren Empire, he lead the imperial troops of the Goldfinch Empire to attack the Pandaren Empire, he was a key character throughout the expansion. But in this life, Grantex actually defected! So Su Yu is unclear about the direction of the plot. So, Alise, where is Grantex now? Su Yu changed the subject. Hmm After thinking for a moment, Alise answered, This traitor is now in Haiyan City, the capital of the Xier Federation, the same city you raided last time. Understood! Su Yu nodded, took out the last reward from his backpack C [Glow of the Golden Sparrow]. Then before I leave this world, I will do one last thing for the empire! [Glow of the Golden Sparrow] features 5: Additional skill [Glorys Sacrifice]: Self-destruct to cause holy light damage equal to your maximum health X10 to all targets within a 1-kilometer radius. (Can only be used within the territory of the Goldfinch Empire, you will not be able to log in the game for 7 days after use.) The skill [Glorys Sacrifice] is marked can only be used within the territory of the Goldfinch Empire. If Su Yu wants to perform a suicide attack on Grantex who is in Haiyan City, it seems impossible, because Haiyan City is not the land of the Goldfinch Empire. But its okay, Su Yu has other ways! After Su Yu told Alise his plan, Alise nodded. The two of them flew to the Embassy area in the west of the city, where members of the Gesang family from Haiyan City were seeking political asylum. Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: 344, A Thousand Mile Raid on Haiyan City_1 Chapter 344: 344, A Thousand Mile Raid on Haiyan City_1 In the western city of Xiers, the Federal Embassy in Goldfinch, Su Yu and Alyssa found the legendary ice mage and speaker of the federation, Mosby Gesang. After a friendly exchange, Mosby Gesang finally made a decision. He nodded his head, looking seriously at Alyssa and Su Yu: Alright! I agree to your conditions. Within the month, we will unconditionally transfer full ownership of Haiyan City to the Goldfinch Empire. Afterward, both parties formally signed the magical contract. After the signatures were completed, the magical contract burst into a strong golden light, soared into the sky, and exploded into a golden firework that even in daylight, was clearly visible. The burst of the firework symbolized the contracts official implementation. Mosby Gesang glanced at the fireworks, then turned to Su Yu: Your Excellency Nemesis, I wish you victory, and put an end to the traitors soon! Thank you! I will definitely give my best! Su Yu replied with a smile. At that moment, a large plume of white light rose from the ground not far from Su Yu, forming a bright white teleportation array. From the center of the array, a white-haired, blue-robed mage emerged. It was Antondidas. Upon receiving Alyssas summons, Antondidas immediately rushed over. Master Mosby, we will be on our way. Su Yu said his farewell. Farewell to Her Majesty the Queen, and Your Excellency Nemesis, Mosby Gesang quickly responded. Su Yu nodded, giving Alyssa a knowing glance. Alyssa duly responded, temporarily canceling her divine guardians blessing and reverting to her original strength as a fifth-ranking mage. Su Yus eyes narrowed as he began casting his spell. Three seconds later, a bright white [Group Teleportation Array] appeared beneath him. Immediately after, the [Group Teleportation Array] began to emit a large plume of white light. In Su Yus mind, a holographic globe appeared, but the map on this globe was not the real world but the game world. Su Yu scanned the game world map and selected a small town southeast of Haiyan City. Afterward, Su Yu, the fifth-ranked Alyssa, and Antondidas were all teleported out of Goldfinch City and instantaneously arrived at the selected small town southeast of Haiyan City. The [Group Teleportation Array] spell was one that Su Yu had learned from Antondidas during his 20-day retreat in the Mage Tower. Antondidas visited Su Yu in the Mage Tower several times during those 20 days, and his mission was to teach him this spell. Because of limited time, Su Yu didnt study space system defense and attack spells with Antondidas, such as [Space Shatter], [Space Chaos], [Space Collapse], [Space Barrier] and so on. Instead, he focused on learning the [Teleportation Portal], [Teleportation Array], and [Group Teleportation Array] spells. Leveraging the amplification of the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] for studying space system spells, Su Yu learned these spells in a very short time. Today was his first time using the [Group Teleportation Array] spell. He successfully took Alyssa and Antondidas to Haiyan City, which was 3497 kilometers away. A large plume of white light lit up in Sea Swallow Town, south-east of Haiyan City, and the figures of Su Yus group appeared on the bustling streets of the town. The appearance of the teleportation array propelled nearby NPCs and passing players away, causing chaos on the street. But once they recognized the faces in the white light, the townspeople were astounded: Wait! Thats Queen Alyssa, isnt it? It really is! Why would Her Majesty appear here? Thisthis could mean something big is happening! Alyssa had a high reputation among the public, her fame within the world of the game is almost on par with that of the Blue Star Empire. So, just as soon as she appeared, she was recognized by the towns residents. Scattered players on the street quickly recognized Su Yu and curiously asked: Isnt that Boss Ke? How did he end up in Xier? And hes with His Majesty, the Queen? Are they eloping? What nonsense! Since when does a ruler elope? However, Boss Ke and the Queen appearing here indicates that something big is going to happen! The appearance of Alyssa and Su Yu immediately caused a huge stir in Sea Swallow Town. After receiving the news, many players came running to watch them. Su Yu smiled and nodded at the surrounding players. However, at that moment, his body started to convulse slightly, and his face turned especially pale. His mana is almost drained now. Checking his mana pool, it was less than 3% left. The characteristic of [Group Teleportation Array] is that the stronger the transported unit is, the more mana it consumes. Luckily, Alyssa just dispelled the buff from her ancestor and returned her strength to rank five. Otherwise, Su Yus mana would have probably depleted by now! Alyssa, sensing that Su Yus mana is almost dry, immediately returned her power to the peak of rank seven, releasing the [Ancient Magic Book] skill on him. An ancient magic book in light gold opened slowly over Su Yus head. Blue dots scattered from the pages, falling into Su Yus body, replenishing his mana. Nemesis, are you feeling better? Alyssa asked with concern. Much better. Feeling his mana recovery, Su Yu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Now that Alyssa has recovered to the peak of rank seven, the [Ancity Magic Book] skill can replenish approximately 2% of his mana per second, and his mana will be fully recovered in no time. Su Yu looked at Alyssa and Antondidas next to him, We need to leave now! If that traitor comes to his senses, it could be trouble. Saying this, he flew into the sky in the direction of Haiyan City. Alright. Alyssa and Antondidas nodded and quickly followed Su Yus flight path. Su Yus sudden appearance in Haiyan City quickly spread to the official forum by the players, sparking quite a sensation. But Su Yu did not care about these. At the fastest speed, they flew to the sky above Haiyan City. Alyssa did not hide her power. Upon reaching their destination, she released the terrifying pressure of Rank Sevens peak, enveloping the whole city. The high-ranking powers of the Lai Yin Empire, Wind Chime Empire, and some of the rebellion were taken by surprise, their faces turning pale. Why has the Goldfinch Empress appeared here? Launching such a deep strike into their rear was so unexpected. Is Alyssa unafraid of being besieged by the two great Empires Rank Seven powers? Currently, there are no powers above Rank Seven stationed in Haiyan City, and only 20-30 five or six rankers. Feeling Alyssas terrifying pressure, they dared not rise into the air, all hiding and trembling in fear, afraid Alyssa would detect them and kill them. Currently at the banquet, Grantex, who was in high spirits, turned pale. The moment Alyssa appeared, detecting this familiar presence, he knew he was trapped in a crisis! Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: 345, Self-Destruction_1 Chapter 345: 345, Self-Destruction_1 After all, Haiyan City is one of the top cities on the western continent. Many players from the two empire factions of Lai Yin and Wind Chime are undertaking missions inside the city. When they saw Su Yu and Alyssa appear, they excitedly waved their hands: Boss Ke, why are you here? Boss Ke, did you take a hidden quest? This hidden quest actually involves Queen Alice is it another main storyline?! Su Yu waved to the players below with a smile, almost blurting out You guys are working hard. Alyssa was gathering her psychic energy. At full power, her psychic energy transformed into a solid golden ripple, scanning back and forth in Haiyan City. The aristocratic gathering area to the west of the city was of her main focus. Soon, through psychic scanning, she located where Grantex was. Nemesis, over there! Alyssa pointed to a large manor. Understood! Su Yu activated [Ice Wings], flying at the fastest speed towards the manor that was hosting a party. Upon arriving above the manor, he ignored his body load and released a dozen [Flash Skills] in succession, quickly approaching Grantex, who had escaped from the courtyard. Grantex was completely scared after being locked on by Alyssas psychic energy. His mind was blank, and the only two words he had left in his mind were Im done! Driven by instinct, he used all his strength to fly through the side window, desperately trying to escape. But as soon as he escaped from the courtyard, Su Yu, who had released a dozen [Flash Skills] in succession, was already at his side. Standing in front of Grantex, Su Yu barely held back the pain brought on by the high body load, and gave a slight smile, Hello, traitor. Grantex: His heart skipped a beat. Su Yus smile seemed more terrifying than a demon. Allah, save me! Bang! Accompanied by an ear-piercing blast, Haiyan City got hit by a faux nuclear missile, and a golden mushroom cloud with a diameter of two kilometers rose from the aristocratic gathering area. Grantexs manor and more than a dozen nearby aristocrats mansions vanished in smoke immediately. The dust from the explosion shot into the sky, obscuring the sun. The shockwave also quickly spread in all directions, and the rampant dust seemed to swallow everything in its path. Even people in the relatively distant civilian district could feel the ground shaking violently. Many unstable houses collapsed, filling the place with howls and cries. After all, this was damage times ten Su Yus life value. After obtaining the boss template, Su Yus life value was almost 15 times that of a peer player. With this level of explosion, it was impossible for any creature to survive within a one-kilometer radius. Grantex was no exception, of course. With little to no reaction time, he was killed instantly in the explosion, taken away directly by Su Yu. Upon sensing Grantexs death, the knot in Alyssas heart that had been disturbing her for a long time lessened considerably, and her mood brightened up. Thank you, Nemesis, for helping her eliminate this traitor! But remembering that she wouldnt be seeing Nemesis for three months, her momentarily lifted spirit suddenly weighed down again. She shook her head, putting Nemesis aside for now. Then she slightly narrowed her eyes, starting to gather her magic. An infinite amount of frost magic began to accumulate around her wand. Ice Wall! With a wave of Alyssas magic wand, a huge ice wall over ten meters high, spanning the entire city sprung up from the ground. This gigantic ice wall stood right at the boundary between the nobility gathering area and the civilian district. The explosive shockwave that Su Yu created wreaked havoc in the nobility gathering area and was quickly nearing the vulnerable civilian district. At that moment, Alyssas ice wall appeared just in time. The shockwave hit the ice wall, producing a creaking sound. But fortunately, the ice wall never shattered, blocking the shockwave perfectly. Thank you, Her Majesty, the Queen! Queen Alyssa! We will always adore you! You will always be our greatest Queen! The civilians of Haiyan City bowed deeply towards Alyssa one after another. How could one not adore such a good queen like Alyssa, who at this critical moment could still prioritize the well-being of her people? Alyssa waved her hand towards the civilians below and then, amplified by magic, announced loudly to the whole city: I am Alyssa Golden Chrysanthemum, the Empress of the Goldfinch Empire! Now, Grantex has been executed. You all saw it, didnt you? This is the price for betraying the Goldfinch Empire! I vow here: I wont let a single traitor of the Empire go unpunished! Your fate will be the same as Grantex! Alyssas voice echoed over the whole city. The noble gathering area of Haiyan City was silent, no one responded to Alyssa; But in the civilian district and slums, many people responded loudly, raising their fists in approval: The Queen is right, traitors are not welcome, whoever they may be! Being a traitor, one must be prepared to pay the price! Traitors deserve nothing less than death! Seeing her goal achieved, a smile flickered at the corner of Alyssas lips. Afterwards, she and Antondidas launched a surprise attack and destroyed several key military facilities within the city. Haiyan City served as the main support point for the two great empires in their invasion of the Western Continent, essentially the headquarters of their joint armies logistics. Here, were warehouses full of soldiers, horses, grains and other supplies. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Alyssa took away everything she could, opened the warehouse doors for the civilians to get everything for free, or set what she couldnt take on fire. But this didnt last long. Once the two great empires legendary powerhouses noticed a fire in their backyard, they hurriedly led their people back from the front lines. Soon, countless little black dots appeared on the horizon. Tula Yang and the others, their faces dark with fury, were encircling Haiyan City. Alyssa flashed a faint smile: Antondidas, lets go. Alright! Antondidas cast a teleportation spell, and with Alyssa, having recovered to fifth stage, easily left Haiyan City, returning to her own territory. Seeing the white light which symbolized teleportation disappear from his line of sight, Tula Yang was taken aback. Whats going on?! He knew Antondidas well. Antondidas could teleport Alyssa from Goldfinch territory to here, but it would be impossible for him to teleport her back. One-way teleportation over such a long distance would consume most of Antondidass magic. How was he able to teleport back and forth? Did he have a new breakthrough in his power? Just as Tula Yang was thinking, Svein, a general of the Wind Chime Empire, addressed him discontentedly: Your Excellency Tula Yang, you confidently said that Alyssa will fall into the trap, what do you have to say now? Ha ha, sorry. Tula Yang feeling slightly embarrassed: Lets go and check what happened. We should be able to get some idea by questioning those who witnessed the event. Having said that, Tula Yang flew quickly towards Haiyan City. Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: 346, Arriving at Imperial Capital_1 Chapter 346: 346, Arriving at Imperial Capital_1 Su Yus move has caused a huge sensation in the game world! In the player circle, it didnt take long for videos of Haiyan City from different perspectives to spread all over the official gaming forum. Some of these videos capture the moment when Su Yu and Alyssa teleport to Sea Swallow Town; Some capture Su Yus detonation of that massive golden mushroom cloud; Even a player named Beyond Deep Space who attended Grantexs party managed to capture him running out of the party in fear, ultimately encountering Su Yu. The official forum, player chat groups, and the chat channels of all major guilds almost simultaneously began discussing this incident. Everyone is amazed. Boss Ke has not shown his face ever since breaking through to the sixth stage. No one expected that he would suddenly appear today and create a major news! The player who had been first was as impressive as ever! The NPC forces within the game were also heavily shaken. Su Yu and Alyssas sudden attack startled the world. Grantex, also a holy domain expert of the sixth order, was killed without any resistance. And what is more terrifying is Nemesis can resurrect! Which means, this attack operation can be replicated! NPCs from both Lai Yin and Wind Chime Empires shivered in fear. If Nemesis resurrects and again launches a bombing attack against the upper echelons of the two major Empires, what should they do? After intense discussions, the upper echelons of the two empires found they could not find a solution. Each time Nemesis attacks, they may die. Seventh-rank strongmen could perhaps resist Su Yus bombing attack if they band together, but the total number of the seventh-rank strongmen from the two empires is less than 15, and they simply cannot protect the vast imperial territories. For a time, there was widespread fear in the two empires. They began to shrink their defensive lines and halted their strides to attack the Goldfinch Empire. But all these have nothing to do with Su Yu. Now he has logged off the game. Upon opening his eyes, he saw some bright red words in the middle of his gaming helmet: The special skill from [Glow of the Golden Sparrow] detected. You will not be allowed to log into the game for 6 days 23 hours 59 minutes. Su Yu glanced at the information and no longer paid attention. He shifted his gaze downward, and below the red text was his personal attribute panel: Player: Su Yu Level: 75 (Sixth Order Holy Domain) Profession: Mage (Space, Element) Skills: [Magic Bullet (Legend)], [Lightning Bolt (Legend)] [Cold Abyss (Forbidden curse)] Equipment: [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Set], [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain], [Moon God Clan Badge], [Advanced Scholar Badge] Unequipped Equipment: [Naya Hourglass], [Hidden Dagger], [Soul Stealing Wand] Items: [Best Sword in the Village], [Echo of Ghost Cat], [Hearthstone], [Nut Wall], [Summoning Scroll of Tina Garcia], [Fragment of Hifans Soul], [Sorrow of Fungus], [Tinas Lucky Charm] Potions: [Energy Potion] x12, [Master-Level Life Recovery Potion] x12, [Mana Potion] x18, [Master-Level Elemental Ascension Potion] x1 After looking at his status panel, Su Yu lets out a sigh of relief. He removes his helmet and materializes the [Goldfinch Spatial Chain] into his hand. Then, he materializes all his equipment and items one by one and stores them into the spatial chain. Just then, the Morning Star hopped out of the pet space and stood on his thigh wagging his tail: Nemesis, Nemesis, what does Allahu Akbar mean? It sounds so powerful! Su Yu was startled. But he quickly reacted: Uh, I was just shouting randomly, it doesnt have any special meaningIn the future, if you want to fight someone, especially when encountering white-skinned humans, you can also shout this sentence. Is that so? Morning Star nodded, seeming to understand yet not. After putting all the equipment, props, and potions into the necklace, Su Yu wore the necklace on his neck and dialed Xue Wenlis number. Hello, Xiao Li Ten minutes later, Xue Wenli, dressed in a military uniform, arrived at Su Yus doorstep. Su Yu had already packed up his necessities and was waiting for her at the doorstep. Upon seeing Su Yu, Xue Wenli immediately saluted him: Are you ready? Su Yu. Of course, Im already prepared. Su Yu responded, and asked: What about Prime Minister Cao Cao and Mr. Zhu? Xue Wenli immediately replied: The two senior predecessors have successfully recovered to the Dividing Spirit Stage. They already hurried to the Imperial Capital three hours ago, and should have arrived there by now. The Game Supervisor of Singer Civilization has always lived in the Imperial Capital, so they have to go there to see her. So, Prime Minister Cao Cao and Mr. Zhu have headed there first. After saying that, Xue Wenli turned and walked towards the elevator: Lets get going! Ive prepared a straight-35 for you. We can meet up with the two seniors in an hour, then see the Game Supervisor. Xue Wenli hadnt finished speaking when Su Yu suddenly pulled at the sleeve of her uniform from behind. Whats up? Xue Wenli was taken aback, as she turned her head to look at Su Yu. We dont need to take a helicopter; Ill take you there right now. Su Yu smiled and began to cast the [Group Teleportation Array] spell. A large array of teleportation white light lit up beneath their feet. Before Xue Wenli could react, Su Yu had already whisked her away from East Sea City. After a bout of dizziness, Xue Wenli found herself in an entirely different place. She was overwhelmed with a wave of dizziness that made her queasy, feeling nauseous and wanting to throw up. But she was fine. After all, she is a woman who has flown an J-100 fighter plane. This minor discomfort was something she soon overcame. However, when she looked around, she was immediately shocked! Isnt this Wangfu Wells Snack Street in the Imperial Capital? They were just in East Sea City, how did they suddenly end up in Wangfu Well? In just a second, Su Yu had taken her across more than a thousand kilometers. That was clearly astounding! Xue Wenli was too stunned to speak. The current Wangfu Well snack street was nearly deserted. looking around, shops were all closed, with only a few unmanned ones still open. The occasional pedestrians on the street were all staring blankly at Su Yu, unable to believe their eyes. How can two adults suddenly appear after a flash of white light? Is this some kind of transmigration novel plot? Su Yu didnt care about the pedestrians and smiled at Xue Wenli: This is the [Group Teleportation Array] spell of Antondidas. It has shined in many battles. Now I have mastered this spell. Group teleportation Xue Wenli remembered. The signature spell of Antondidas did indeed have a brilliant performance in many battles. Impressively, Su Yu actually learned it! So, can Su Yu, like Antondidas, teleport tens of thousands of people from East Sea City to the Imperial Capital? If so, thats too amazing! Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: 347,300 tons of Gold_1 Chapter 347: 347,300 tons of Gold_1 Su Yu, you Xue Wenli was about to ask if Su Yu had such abilities. Just then, Nemesis suddenly jumped out of its pet space and landed on Su Yus shoulder. It looked up at a sign on a nearby shop, its eyes twinkling with stars. Nemesis, Nemesis! Nemesis scraped at Su Yus shoulder with its paw, Look, theres a grilled fish shop over there! Following Nemesiss gaze, Su Yu indeed saw a barbecue shop in their vicinity, where a robot waiter was serving two Caucasian foreigners. Nemesis, you can go by yourself. Su Yu reached out to scratch Nemesiss chin, There are lots of other delicious things on this street. You can play here for a while, Ill be back for you. What, youre not coming with me? Nemesis was taken aback. It didnt want to leave Nemesis, in this unfamiliar world, it wanted to be as close to Nemesis as possible. Su Yu explained, Im going to get precious metals with Xue Wenli, which will be of great use when we go to Skru Star later. You wait for me here and well come back after we get the precious metals. Wellok. After thinking about it, Nemesis nodded. Obviously, the temptation of food was stronger. It jumped down from Su Yus shoulder and transformed into a human form. A cute cat maid appeared before Su Yu. Seeing this, people on the street were shocked. First, the transformation to a human form, then a cute cat speaking human language, and then the cat jumped to the ground and turned into a cat maid What kind of anime scenario was this? Many bystanders pinched their own arms, thinking that they must be dreaming. Nemesis didnt care about these people. After changing into a human, it took out its phone and cheerfully ran to the barbecue shop. While running, it shouted loudly, Boss, how do you price your grilled fish? Honored guest, a string of fish is 30 yuan, three for 100 yuan, the robot waiter politely said. Give me ten skewers first! EPlease wait, ten skewers will total 400 yuan. Alright! Nemesis happily paid by scanning the code on its phone. Then it saw the two foreign men in the shop and suddenly remembered what Su Yu had told it. So it conjured a fireball in its right hand and ran towards the foreigners holding the fireball, Allah Akbar! What the fxxk! The two foreigners were scared out of their wits. One staggered towards the shop entrance, the other crawled under a table in embarrassment. The whole barbecue place was in chaos. The good thing that Nemesis did was all seen by Su Yu. However, he didnt say anything, just smiled slightly, then reached out his arm to wrap around Xue Wenlis waist. Huh? What are you doing? Xue Wenli was very surprised by Su Yus sudden attack. It was the first time she had been so close to Su Yu. Given their comradeship these past days, unusual feelings began to sprout in her heart. Of course, Im going to get precious metals! Su Yu, holding Xue Wenli at the waist, flew high up, completely ignoring the stares of bystanders, and flew toward the northern suburb of the Imperial Capital. During the flight, Su Yu did not hide his form. Couple with his low flying altitude, many passerby saw him in the sky and raised their phones to take pictures. Su Yu did not care about these bystanders. Sooner or later, the people of the Imperial Capital would get used to the scene of high-ranking powerhouses flying in the sky. He was just warming them up, so he didnt care if people saw him. However, Xue Wenli, like the two foreigners earlier, was scared witless. Su Yu took her into the sky. Looking around at the empty surroundings, the normally not acrophobic her felt a touch of vertigo. Xue Wenli didnt care about appearances anymore, she clung to Su Yus body like an octopus, afraid that she would fall. Through the clothes, Su Yu could feel her rapid heartbeat. Keep calm! Su Yu shook his head helplessly: You dont need to hold me so tight. Are you afraid Ill drop you? But having said that, where is the northern suburban warehouse youre talking about? Its between Jian Pavilion Bridge and Shangqing Bridge. Xue Wenlis voice trembled slightly. Even though she knew Su Yu would definitely not lose his grip and let her fall, human instinct drove her to hug Su Yu tightly and refuse to let go. Oh. Su Yu took out his phone and searched for it on the navigation app, then couldnt help but curl his lips: Can the fifth ring road be considered northern suburb? Are you still living in the Qing Dynasty? But they had already arrived at their destination as they were talking. Su Yu quickly descended to the ground and put Xue Wenli down. After Xue Wenlis feet touched the hard ground, she finally let out a long sigh of relief. But suddenly, Xue Wenli seemed to realize something. Did Su Yu did he want to take advantage of her? Su Yu can [Group Teleportation Skill], he clearly could have teleported her here. But he didnt, he chose to fly. Flying inevitably resulted in the close contact of the two bodies, Su Yu must have done this deliberately to take advantage of her, right? Does he like her? Xue Wenli stood cautiously a bit further from Su Yu, regaining her usual aloofness: The warehouse is nearby, follow me. Then you lead the way. Su Yu, unaware of Xue Wenlis strange thoughts, shrugged his shoulders and followed her towards their destination. Before long, they arrived at a tightly guarded warehouse door. After entering the complex password and passing through several identification checkpoints, they entered the warehouse. On both sides of the warehouse, stacks of gold bricks and silver bricks were neatly placed on the shelves, and the unique smell of precious metals filled the air. Xue Wenli explained, Nemesis, the state has prepared 300 tons of gold, 3000 tons of silver, and 30 tons of platinum for your mission this time. Is that enough for the three of you? This much is completely sufficient. Su Yu nodded. Of course, the most valuable thing on Skru Star was spiritual energy, but apart from spiritual energy, gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals also held high value. Many parts in Skru ships require these metals for manufacturing. As for diamondsthey really werent valuable on Skru Star. Apart from setting them on fire for heat, they were of no use at all. Dont think its small, Su Yu, this is already one-tenth of the states reserves of precious metals. Xue Wenli caressed the huge gold brick beside her. It was the first time she had come into contact with such a large gold brick: If you bring back enough spoils from Skru Star this time, those above will definitely approve more precious metals for you to take to Skru Star for trade. No need. Su Yu waved his hand nonchalantly: This is already a lot. If the amount is larger, the people of Skru might become suspicious. He put his hand on the shelf full of gold, Can I pack it now? Anytime. Xue Wenli nodded. Alright then. Su Yu picked up the shelf with one hand and expanded the opening of [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] to its maximum, then threw the whole shelf into it along with the precious metals. Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: 348, Singer Civilization Game Supervisor – Donna_1 Chapter 348: 348, Singer Civilization Game Supervisor C Donna_1 After dumping all the shelves in the warehouse into his necklace, Su Yu clapped his hands and let out a sigh, Phew, Wen Li, lets get going. Uh Okay. Xue Wenli snapped out of her daze. She had been eyeing Su Yus [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain]. This necklace could fit such a large volume of items all at once; nearly a thousand tons of metal were so easily contained, and it could even be carried around! How great would it be if Blue Star also mastered this spatial technology? Sensing Xue Wenlis thoughts, Su Yu shook his head with a smile, Creating such a space is quite challenging according to physical laws, and its unlikely that well reach this technological level within a year. But spells can do it! We can research this after we return. After finishing, Su Yu cast the [Group Teleportation Array]. Both of them disappeared from the warehouse and returned to Wangfu Wells snack street. The current time was 11 am, and their meeting with the Game Supervisor of the Singer Civilization was scheduled for 3 pm. They could take a brief rest during this gap. After Morning Star happily came out of the barbecue shop with a full belly, Su Yu took her and Xue Wenli for a stroll around the snack street. Duru their stroll, Su Yu bought a lot of delicious food and stuffed them into his necklace as a precaution for when they arrived at Skru Star and had nothing to eat. The environment inside the necklace was a vacuum; the food would not spoil there. The most common food for the Skru people is a green bug that looks like a bread bug and is as thick as a thumb. This green bug, combined with some blue fern plants with wriggling tentacles, make up the unique food culture of Skru. Su Yu didnt want to experience this culture, so he bought especially more food; the necklaces interior space was large anyway and couldnt be filled up. Besides food, he also bought many daily necessities. Like tents, flashlights, cameras, lighters, compact diesel generators anything that seemed slightly useful, he bought some. Xue Wenli silently followed behind Su Yu. When she saw Su Yu picking up a bottle of foundation thoughtfully, she couldnt help but say, Hey! Are you going on an interstellar mission or doing interstellar shopping? Of course its interstellar shopping! Su Yu declared confidently, Otherwise, what would I do with hundreds of tons of gold? But I think interstellar smuggling is a more appropriate term. Xue Wenli: By the time they finished shopping, it was already about 1 pm. At half past two in the afternoon, in a private garden south of the Imperial Capital, Su Yu officially met with Prime Minister Cao Cao and Zhu Guorui. In front of the garden, Su Yu threw out two-thirds of the precious metal from his necklace, spilling it on the open ground. In no time, the pile of gold and silver in the open space rose like a small mountain. Sirs, these are the precious metals prepared by our country. We can take them to Skru Star to trade with the natives, Su Yu explained to the two of them, However, it would be better if you use magic to age them and erase all traces of Blue Star. Itll be troublesome if the Skru people notice! Prime Minister Cao Cao and Old Zhu nodded. Today, Prime Minister Cao Cao wore a large black robe. He waved his right hand slightly, and half of the precious metals on the ground were collected into his sleeve; Mr. Zhu, on the other hand, took out a light gold-colored bronze mirror. The mirror burst into a golden glow, and the remaining half of the precious metals in front of him vanished in the glow and were also collected. After collecting these precious metals, Mr. Zhu made a fist salute to Su Yu and said earnestly, Stay safe on your journey to Skru Star, young friend Su Yu! Rest assured, sir, I will be safe with Morning Star around, Su Yu replied with a smile. At this moment, Morning Star crawled out of the pet space and meowed at Mr. Zhu. Prime Minister Cao Cao also walked over to Su Yu, patted his shoulder, and said in a low voice, Young friend Su Yu, you are different from us. To be honest, Mr. Zhu and I have no intention of coming back alive, we have long been detached from life and death. Our thought is that our death would be worthwhile, and if we dont die, its a bloody profit! But you are different; you are the hope of humanity. No matter when, your safety should always be the first priority! Hearing Prime Minister Cao Caos words, Su Yus expression gradually became serious: Dont worry! I will take good care of myself. Lets get going then! Even if we are going to our death, lets do it generously! Prime Minister Cao Cao waved his broad sleeve and flew towards the villa behind the garden. Old Zhu turned into a golden light and closely followed him. With Xue Wenli in his arms, Su Yu quickly followed suit. The villa behind the garden is the residence of the Game Supervisor of the Singer Civilization. After entering the villa and waiting in the small meeting room for more than twenty minutes, the Game Supervisor, dressed in a light golden silk pajama and with a lazy temperament, finally appeared in the meeting room. The Game Supervisor is female, and her appearance is strikingly similar to the Draenei race in a game called World of Warcraft. In terms of the Draenei females, their facial features are almost identical to those of humans, except their skin is blue, they have a pair of horns on their forehead like a goat, a thick and long tail behind them, and instead of human feet, they have a pair of hooves. However, overall, she was quite beautiful, quite satisfying human aesthetics, unlike the disgusting green look of the Skru people. Commissioner Zhang had met her a month ago and explained his demands. She agreed to provide interstellar teleportation services for Su Yu and the other two, provided the rewards were sufficient. When the Game Supervisor walked into the meeting room, she casually flipped her hair and confidently said to the three of them, Hello, I am the Supervisor of the Holy Silver Federation. You can call me Donna. She had even chosen a very traditional name for herself. Hello, Miss Donna. Xue Wenli was the first to stand up, saluting her, Im Xue Wenli, the person in charge of the relevant department of the Chinese government. These are Mr. Su Yu, Mr. Cao Mengde, and Mr. Zhu Guorui. Hello, Miss Donna. The three stood up and gave her a respectful salute. Even though Donna looked casual in her pajamas, proper etiquette was still required. After all, Blue Star was a weak civilization, right? Oh? Youre Su Yu? Donna looked Su Yu up and down with interest, ignoring Prime Minister Cao Cao and Old Zhu, Yes, my brother mentioned you. He said you have a prophetic talent and might become a student of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets. I am a second-year student at the Mystery Academy; we might become classmates in the future! Although Donna said this, she didnt really think much of Su Yu. Its like humans on Blue Star destroying a forest, finding a cute squirrel in the forest, and taking it home as a pet. A squirrel can be a pet, but dreaming of getting equal treatment and human rights was totally delusional. Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: 349, Bootlicker” Su Yu_1 Chapter 349: 349, Bootlicker Su Yu_1 Su Yu noticed Donna didnt treat him seriously, but he didnt mind at all. He greeted cheerfully, Hello, senior! Hm, Donna responded, stretching languidly. Whew, come with me to the basement. After I transfer you guys, I can finally get back to sleep. After speaking, she stepped out of the conference room. Su Yu and his companions promptly followed her to the basement. On the way, Su Yu took out a bottle of Master-Level Life Recovery Potion and handed it to Donna, ingratiatingly saying, Senior, this is a potion I obtained in the game. Consider it a gift for our first meeting! At that moment, Su Yu heard the soft voice of a cat in his ear. Nemesis, this is the first time Ive seen you grovel like this. You didnt even do this when you met Lady Bernina. Su Yu ignored Chen Chen, maintaining his innocent demeanor and merrily engaging Donna. Oh? A Master-Level Potion! Thats precious! Donna took the potion, her tone laden with happiness. Donna was a sixth-level member of the Sanctuary, just like Su Yu. As preventative merchandise for Sanctuary members, a bottle of Master-Level Life Recovery Potion could restore 30% of HP, becoming a lifesaver in times of crisis! Given the value of the potion, Donna would understandably never refuse it. Thanks, junior. Donna patted Su Yus shoulder, her affection towards him notably improving. No problem! Su Yu replied promptly, I am ready to do anything just to make you, my senior, happy! By the way, senior, theres this blue pearl powder from Skru Star thats perfect for skincare Do you need any special decorations for your tail? I can arrange everything for you! Playing the part of a subservient, Su Yu cheerfully showered Donna with compliments. He was adept at adopting such a role, having worked in sales after graduating from college. He had to flatter his rich female clientele to secure sales contracts. Now making full use of his previous experience, Su Yu had very quickly won Donnas heart. (Something doesnt seem right). Seeing Su Yus behavior, Prime Minister Cao Cao and Mr. Zhu did not look down upon him; instead, they were somewhat comforted. A man should know when to be flexible. Hadnt they also acted similarly when they were first starting out and had to appease more influential individuals? Anything done in pursuit of ones interests was not demeaning. By the time the five of them reached the basement, Su Yus flattering behavior had just reached its peak. Su Yu bent over and took Donnas tail in his hand, smiling, Senior, let me measure your tail, so next time when we meet, I can give you some nice tail decorations! Being held by Su Yu made Donna instantly feel a surge of electricity from her tailbone to her brain, causing her hair to stand on end. Their species were particularly sensitive to touch on their tails; even among family members, it was unusual to touch the tail freely. Now, Su Yu was holding it in his hand! However, for some reason, she didnt seem to object to Su Yu touching her tail. Still, Donna was a little shy and hastily withdrew her tail from Su Yus grasp. Erm, junior, Donna turned to face Su Yu and coughed twice to hide her embarrassment, Since youve been so enthusiastic, how can I not give you a gift in return? Take this. Donna took out something that resembled leather from her storage space device and handed it to Su Yu. This is a treasure map. I got it by chance when I was opening a Credit Lucky Box at the Mystery Academy. As I didnt want to go to Skru and couldnt be bothered to use it, Im giving it to you! Credit Lucky Box Su Yus mouth twitched. What kind of bizarre object was that? Regardless, he quickly accepted it, thanking her, Thank you, senior! Su Yu briefly looked at the treasure map. It was entirely hand-drawn, the mountain and river landscape, a large red X, and no text annotations marked. After glancing at it, Su Yu gave the treasure map to Mr. Zhu and Prime Minister Cao Cao. If they were lucky, they would benefit from it too. The map was simple, and Mr. Zhu and Prime Minister Cao Cao quickly memorized it. Afterward, they returned the map to Su Yu. Donna paid no attention to Su Yus actions. At the moment, she was operating a large black machine. As she operated the machine, she turned back and said, Xue Wen Li, when you go back, remind your boss to send over the spiritual energy they promised me as soon as possible. Understood! Xue Wenli promptly responded, The vehicle carrying the Energy Cans is already on its way. It will be here in two hours. Hmm, quite efficient, Donna seemed a little surprised. Then she looked at Su Yu and his companions, As for you three, let me explain the rules for Star Transfer now. Please do, Su Yu and his companions all turned to Donna, awaiting her further instruction. Its like this, Donna patted the large black machine and explained: Firstly, the place where youll be transferred to Skru Star is entirely random. You could end up in a populous city, the mouth of a volcano, the center of a major ocean, or even where a legendary monster is feeding, or in the headquarters of various Skru Star governments. If you get transferred to these places, your death is inevitable. Of course, the probability of ending up in these areas is extremely low due to the massive surface area of Skru Star. The greater possibility is for you to end up in some uninhabited wilderness. Are you still determined to proceed with the transfer? Su Yu and his companions looked at each other and nodded unanimously. How could they back away when they were so close to their goal? Alright then. Secondly, Donna held up two fingers, The distortion period of the Star Transfer device is seven days in Blue Star time. After seven days, the device will enter a stable phase, and then it will hibernate on the tenth day. From the seventh to the tenth day after your arrival on Skru Star, you can contact me through this little thing to send you back to Blue Star. But if you dont return, youll have to wait until the next opening of the Star Transfer device, understood? As Donna spoke, she pulled out three green jade-like pendants and threw them at the trio. Understood! Su Yu and his companions quickly caught the pendants, their faces serious. Thirdly Donna held up a third finger. However, she seemed to falter and couldnt continue. Donna shook her head and put down her hand, Just these two points then. Have a pleasant journey! Donna maximized the power of the space transfer device and then left the basement with Xue Wenli. Su Yu and his companions could feel an immense pulling force distorting the space ahead under the influence of the spatial transfer device. The three of them felt their world spinning before they lost consciousness. Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: 350, Arrive at Skru Star_1 Chapter 350: 350, Arrive at Skru Star_1 It felt like a year had passed, yet it also felt like a mere blink of an eye. When Su Yu came to, before he even had a chance to open his eyes, he immediately felt a cramp-like ache spread from his limbs and torso. Su Yu had experienced leg cramps before, usually from playing basketball or soccer. But those were merely contained to one leg while now, simultaneously, over a dozen muscles throughout his body were cramping. This sensation Su Yu could only use one phrase to describe it damn exhilarating! Aside from the whole-body cramps, he also felt a peculiar, slightly ticklish sensation on his face. Forcing open his eyes, he found that the sensation originated from Morning Star. He was now lying on his back looking up at the sky, and Morning Star was standing on his face, her soft paws stepping on him. Because Morning Star was standing on his face, Su Yus entire field of view was encompassed by her fluffy white belly, obstructing almost everything else from sight. Seeing Su Yu opening his eyes, Morning Star excitedly stepped on his face a few more times: Nemesis, you finally woke up! Ive been stepping on your face for more than ten minutes and only now have I managed to wake you up! Before the teleportation, Morning Star had been eagerly waiting in Su Yus pet space and did not bear any of the distortion force from the teleportation. While Su Yu passed out from the immense force, Morning Star seemed untouched, hopping around full of life. About ten minutes ago, they had teleported to the surface of Skru Star. Upon reaching their destination, Morning Star immediately popped out of the pet space. Seeing an unconscious Su Yu, she immediately tried to wake him up. Who knew that she would have to step on his face for over ten minutes until he woke up. Where is this? Unable to bear the pain of the cramp, Su Yu sat up and looked around him. After observing his surroundings, he realized they were in a desolate desert. There was no one in sight, only cactus-like desert plants. Looking up at the sky, he saw a purplish sky above, and sitting on the ground, he could feel the ubiquitous eerie purple light. Thats not right! Su Yu was slightly surprised. He had never been to Skru Star in his previous lives, but he had seen some pictures and video material brought back by pioneers. The sky of Skru Star, like that of Blue Star, was crystal blue, turning white when there were many clouds. What was the deal with this eerie purple color? Was it due to the special geographic location he was in, or had he been teleported to another planet? Su Yu fell into deep thoughts. However, he soon broke free from his thoughts, as this was not the time to ponder these issues. First, Su Yu used the [Mimicry Skill], transforming into a Green Skin Skrull People. He also took some clothes out of his necklace and then using a spell to stitch them up a bit, tailoring his attire to match the style here on Skru Star. After doing all these, he pinned a specially designed pinhole camera on his chest to record precious video data to bring back to Blue Star. Morning Star stood on a nearby sand dune, watching Su Yu change his outfit. Seeing Su Yu transform into a green-skinned Skrull, she grimaced, saying, You look so ugly now! You remind me of those sticky slimes in our world, so disgusting! What can I do? All Skrull people look like this. Su Yu shrugged his shoulders. But he seemed to have thought of something and said to Morning Star, Wait for me in the pet space, dont go out. When I find a catalogue of pets on this planet, you can transform into a pet here and venture outside. Alright. Morning Star nodded, Ill go back now, call me if you need me! With that, Morning Star jumped abruptly back into the pet space. Su Yu sat back down on the sand, using magic to repair the internal injuries caused by the teleportation forces. However, these were just minor injuries. Three minutes later, Su Yus injuries were healed, and his magic was restored to its original state. He dusted the sand off his body and rose again. At this moment, he heard Morning Stars voice in his ear, Nemesis, what are you planning to do next? Morning Star seemed rather bored at the moment, having only chatting with Su Yu to keep her entertained. Of course, the plan is to find a way to blend into the neighboring Skrull towns, Su Yu replied, once we get something like a mobile phone, we can learn about the situation on this planet. A mobile phone! Morning Star noticeably perked up at the mention of the word, Get me one too! Rest assured, Ill get you one too when the time comes. Su Yu chuckled. He glanced at the direction of the Skru sun, and then took off, flying low, towards the sun. Su Yu had no idea which part of Skru Stars desert he was currently in, so he decided to fly in one direction; no matter what, he was bound to fly out of the desert eventually. It was now midday on Skrus planetary time, the sunlight was scorching, and the ground temperature was at least 70 degrees. In addition to the strange purple light permeating the sky, any ordinary person in this location would probably be roasted alive within two hours. But Su Yu was, after all, a sixth-order powerhouse, and this level of heat was hardly an issue for him. He maintained a speed of about 100 kilometers/hour and quickly flew forward. While flying, he also remained vigilant of his surroundings. According to public information available about Skru Star, the planet had a total of 15 eight-order God level powerhouses. Out of which, the Skrull accounted for seven, the remaining eight being various types of fauna and flora. Among the Skrull, there were 68 legendary seventh-order powerhouses, and 702 sixth-order Sanctuary powerhouses. In total, their power exceeded that of the human beings of the gaming world by more than twice, demonstrating their formidable prowess. Moreover, Skru Star had much more advanced technology than Blue Star, holding a technological advantage of at least two to three hundred years. So Su Yu dared not act recklessly, even in a barren desert, he had to remain alert at all times to avoid detection by the Skrull. Finally, after flying for an hour or so, it looked as though they were arriving at the edge of the desert. The air was no longer so dry, and there was an increased number of plants on the ground. A few minutes later, Su Yu saw a road in the far distance, and there were even hovering cars characteristic of Skru Star passing by. Su Yu was overjoyed! He quickly flew towards the road. When he was still a kilometer away from the road, he landed on the ground. He didnt continue to fly at low altitude, but instead crawled towards the road. Nemesis, what what are you doing? He heard Morning Stars puzzled voice in his ear. Su Yu explained, I plan to crawl to the side of the road, and see if there are any kind-hearted Skrull people who would stop their car to help me, and take me to a nearby town. Is it so complicated? Morning Star was quite puzzled, Cant we just steal a car? I think its better to be more prudent. After all, we are playing Assassins Creed, not Dynasty Warriors, we need to be cautious in everything, Su Yu replied as he continued to crawl towards the road while chatting with Morning Star. Chapter 351 - Chapter 351: 351, Right Party Deburring Tool_1 Chapter 351: 351, Right Party Deburring Tool_1 During his crawl, Su Yu had used his magic to tear his own clothes into rags, making him look like a beggar on the street. Upon reaching the side of the highway, he held out his arm, waving weakly at the passing vehicles. He shouted in the Skru language hoarsely, Help me, help me! An air vehicle would fly past on this road about every two or three minutes. Float cars were the most commonly used transportation among the Skru people. The family-grade model operated using anti-gravity technology, allowing it to glide along the ground. The automated driving systems of the passing cars precisely captured Su Yus waving motion. These systems then independently pushed notifications to their owners: A call for help detected ahead, x meters away. Would you like to stop? This alert system was installed in every vehicle and could not be uninstalled. Speaking of this system, you have to mention the two major groups on Skru Star. There were two primary groups within the political spectrum on Skru Star C the Left Party and the Right Party. The Skru people from the Left Party were compassionate. They were highly invested in protecting the rights of vulnerable groups and took issues such as environmental conservation, animal protection, and minority rights to heart. The more extreme Left Party members would even go as far as saying, Its not his (the murderers) fault, he also deserves sympathy, and forgive the murderer who killed their own parents. The Skru people of the Right Party, on the other hand, were on the opposite extreme. They were extremely self-centered and only cared about their own interests, boldly imposing harm on others to benefit themselves. They emphasized the survival of the fittest and valued pure bloodlines. This SOS Reminder System used in Floating cars was a mandate legislated by the Left Party when they were in power. It had to be installed in every car. As such, all the float cars that passed Su Yu received this notification. But, unfortunately, After waiting on the side of the road for half an hour and having over a dozen of floating cars passed by him, not one stopped to help Su Yu. Leaving him to wait helplessly for half an hour. Brilliant Star, growing impatient, told Su Yu through a secret message: Nemesis, how much longer are we going to wait like this? If this were to continue, I dont think any car will stop even by tomorrow! Dont worry! Su Yu, however, remained composed: Weve wasted half an hour, but weve actually gained quite a bit in return. Gain? Brilliant Star was utterly confused. Lying on the ground for half an hour without moving. What kind of gain could that possibly be? Were they inflating their pride or was it some strange psychological tactic? Haha, let me explain Su Yu detailed the situation regarding the Skru Left Party and Right Party to Brilliant Star. After listening patiently, she fell into deep thought. After some time, she spoke: I understand all that but what does that have to do with you lying here for half an hour? Of course it does! Su Yu replied with a laugh: After half an hour, with over a dozen cars passing me and none stopping to help, it suggests that we might be in a stronghold of the Right PartyThe Raging Sun Empire. Oh, so whats next? To deal with the Right Party, Ill need to use their decontraption, Su Yu replied. Decontraption? What is that? Youll see, he said. As Su Yu chatted with Brilliant star, he used the Mirror skill. An exact replica of Su Yu was left in place, while the original Su Yu had traveled a click away from the road. Then, he took out a large piece of gold from his necklace, added some sand and stone, and using his magic, reshaped it into a doghead gold. After the doghead gold was made, Su Yu took it back to the road. Then, holding the doghead gold, he hoarsely shouted, Help, who will help me? At this point, he displayed extraordinary acting skills, accurately conveying a sense of desperation in his cries. At that moment, a blue float car passed Su Yu. Like the previous cars, it drove around him and didnt stop. However, after the car had traveled few meters, it suddenly halted with a screeching sound. Two brawny males in black tracksuits jumped out of the car and walked toward Su Yu. But their eyes were all fixated on the doghead gold in Su Yus hand. Big bro, it looks like the real deal! one of the Skru men said, his eyes gleaming. It does seem genuine Damn, its gold! The bigger of the two snatched the doghead gold from Su Yus hand, weighed it- it was about a kilogram, and whats more, it was genuine gold! The big bro couldnt hide his delight: This much gold can certainly be worth tens of thousands! They were just out for a casual ride, but they didnt expect to find such a treasure on the way! The other Skru man took out a laser gun, crouched down, and pointed it at Su Yus head. Hey, boy! Where did you get this gold from? Please, dont kill me! Su Yu pleaded weakly, As long as you dont kill me, I will tell you everything about this gold. Relax, we wont kill you. The bigger Skru laughingly answered, Killing you does us no good, plus if you tell us where you got the gold from, well drop you at the nearest town and give you enough food and water. Alright, sighed Su Yu. He shakily raised his arm, pointed behind him and said, About two kilometers from here. My gang and another group fought and both suffered considerable losses. I was the only one who managed to escape. There are two more boxes filled with gold just like this one there After about fifteen minutes, the two Skru men arrived at the location Su Yu talked about along with Su Yu. The two men cautiously held their guns, checking their surroundings for any surviving gang members. But when they reached the place where Su Yu directed them, they found no traces of any gang fights. It looked no different than a regular wasteland. Hey, boy! Are you fooling us? The big bro pointed his laser gun at Su Yu. At this point, Su had no plans to continue playing along. He stood up straight and said with a smile, And what if I am? Youre seeking death! Without hesitation, the big bro pressed the trigger. A laser beam sprayed out from the muzzle of the gun. Before he could shoot, Su Yu had already used Flash Skill to move behind them. Then he took out the [Soul Stealing Wand] and [Fragment of Hifans Soul] from his necklace. Mind Control. Two ribbon-like dark lights entwined around the two Skru mens heads. Being ordinary people, their thoughts were controlled by Su Yu in mere moments. The reason Su Yu had tricked them into coming two kilometers away before using mind control was that every float car had a surveillance system installed. The coverage area of the system was approximately 500 meters. By avoiding the surveillance system, he could rest assured to cast his spell without revealing himself. Chapter 352 - Chapter 352: 352, Priest’s Spell is Really Useful_1 Chapter 352: 352, Priests Spell is Really Useful_1 Upon seeing the two Skru people easily controlled, Morning Star in the pet space laughed uncontrollably: Ha ha! These two Skru people are such losers! They actually fell for such a flawed lie. Its so funny, I could die. Reasons like a gang fire merger, any clever person could see it was a baited trap. But the two Skrus actually fell for it. Su Yu shrugged: Not everyone possesses a clever mind, besides, very few can resist the temptation of gold. Morning Star didnt care about that, and continued her merry laughing. After she had her share of laughs, she sent a message to Su Yu: Okay, no matter what, quickly get rid of these two. Our time is precious, dont waste it here. There was no need for you to remind me. Su Yu called the two Skru people over, they quickly rushed to Su Yu and knelt down in front of him, respectfully saying, Master. Hmm, Su Yu nodded his head, stepped forward and placed his hand on the forehead of the Skru man called Big Bro, and the dark shepherd skill [Mental Theft] was activated. The black-purple glow once again enveloped the Skru mans head. The Skru mans face immediately began to distort, and his complexion turned an unhealthy pale. Under regular circumstances, the [Mental Theft] skill wouldnt harm the target. If you increase the magical output, on one hand, it can quickly obtain the targets memory, on the other hand, it can cause irreversible damage to the memory area of the targets brain. The despicable actions of the Skru man earlier had not won any sympathy from Su Yu. Therefore, Su Yu used the maximum magic power to extract his memory, immediately causing the Skru man to convulse, frothing at the mouth. Ten seconds later, Su Yu finished casting his spell and casually threw the Skru man aside. The Skru man immediately passed out. The remaining Skru man stood shaking instinctively next to him, but now he was controlled by Su Yu. He couldnt run away, and could only wait in fear for Su Yus judgement. Su Yu closed his eyes, collecting the information from the captured memories that flashed across his mind. First, their region was indeed the Raging Sun Empire, consistent with Su Yus earlier judgement. There were over a hundred human countries on the Skru Star, among which the two largest were the Raging Sun Empire, the headquarters of the Right Party; the other was the Lun Kete Union, the headquarters of the Left Party. These over a hundred countries collectively formed a Skru United Government, the Raging Sun Empire and the Lun Kete Union were the leaders, basically controlling the order of the entire planet, also known as G2. The war against the Blue Star was submitted to the Singer Civilization by the United Government with the purpose of plundering spiritual energy. Apart from this, Su Yu didnt find anything too valuable in the memory of the Skru man. This Skru man was a thug, and his daily job was to help some gangs, involved in petty crimes and had no bright spots in his whole life. The only slightly valuable thing was their current geographical location: They were now located near a small town on the northwestern frontier of Raging Sun Empire. Through this desert and across the border wall, he could reach the territory of the Lun Kete Union. This was definitely a piece of good news for Su Yu! Because Su Yus goal for this trip was a small country on the west side of Lun Kete Union C Beak Country. Beak Country was influenced by the Lun Kete Union, and the domestic political spectrum was left-leaning. However, unlike Lun Kete Unions left, Beak Country opposes the invasion war against the Blue Star, believing that the invasion war was for the united government to kidnap the entire planet for their own interests. The higher-ups would benefit and let the lower class people die. Theres also a huge Anti-United Government Organization in Beak Country, willing to cooperate with humans of Blue Star to eradicate the greedy and selfish government high-levels. The pioneers of Su Yus past life also spent a lot of effort to finally establish a contact with the Anti-United Government Organization (referred to as anti-United Organization) in Beak Country. And the purpose of Su Yus trip was to find a way to get in touch with them. Su Yu transmitted the valuable information he had gathered through voice transmission to Morning Star. Then he looked at the last Snickering Skru man: Is there anyone else in your car? This Skru man immediately knelt down, trembling all over: Master, there are two more, the wives of me and my Big Bro. Initially, we wanted to attend a wife-swapping party, we didnt expect to encounter you on our way. Wife swapping party Su Yu corner of his mouth twitched, it was quite unexpected that these two Skru people led such colorful lives: Then call them over, tell them there is so much gold here that we cant handle it all, ask them for help Oh right, remember to turn off your surveillance equipment when you get back to the car. Yes, Master! Receiving the command, this Skru man hurriedly ran towards the floating car they had come in. Twenty minutes later, the Skru man brought the two female Skru people to Su Yus position. As the two female Skru people approached, they immediately saw the unconscious Big Bro on the ground and Su Yu with his magic wand in hand. They instantly realized that this might be a trap. Oh no! They shouted, desperately trying to escape back the way they came. But it was already too late. Two purple-black [Mind Control] spells flew out from the tip of Su Yus magic wand, accurately hitting the two female Skru people. The two female Skru people stopped in their tracks. After a few seconds, they turned and knelt down to Su Yu, their heads bowed to the ground, yelling, Master. Hmm, get up. Su Yu motioned for them to raise. The two female Skru people stood up and obediently moved to the side, standing next to the male Skru man. The three of them were anxious watching Su Yu, afraid that he would directly take their lives. Looking at the three submissive Skru people, Su Yu also felt a continuous sense of wonder. The Pastors skills are really useful! The [Mind Control] and [Mental Theft] spells provided him with great convenience. If he only had the mages skills, it would not have been so easy for him to infiltrate the Skru people. Su Yu looked at the male Skru man: Did you turn off the surveillance equipment I asked you to? Master, It has been turned off, Ive checked it twice very carefully. Answered the male Skru man at once. Good, whats your name? Master, my name is Pi Dan. Pi Dan? Master, its Pi Dan. Alright, Pi Dan. Su Yu pointed to the unconscious Big Bro on the ground: You three, pick up your Big Bro and lets head back. Yes, Master! The three Skru people hurriedly picked up the unconscious Big Bro and followed behind Su Yu towards the floating car. Chapter 353 - Chapter 353: 353, The Disaster of Treyna City_1 Chapter 353: 353, The Disaster of Treyna City_1 The blue hovercar sped along the desert highway. Their destination was the town where Pi Dan and his companions lived. Su Yu had decided to purchase some supplies there first. Inside the hovercar, Su Yu was leisurely eating, left hand holding a bottle of Joy Water, and the right one embracing a fried chicken wing. Pi Dan, his wife, and sister-in-law were sitting across Su Yu, their heads lowered in fear, not daring to make a sound. Pi Dan, Su Yu looked at the Skuru male. Master, I am Pi Dan, not alright, I am Pi Dan. Under Su Yus threatening gaze, Pi Dan could only reluctantly accept his reality. Su Yu took a sip of his Joy Water, leaning against the leather sofa he asked, Pi Dan, have there been any significant events recently? Well Pi Dan hesitated for a bit, then answered, Of course! The boss of our town, Moquli, recently stole the woman of the principal of the spiritual practice school, Jupiter Before Pi Dan could finish speaking, a half-drunk bottle of Joy Water flew straight towards him, smacking him on the head. Ouch, Ow! Pi Dan held his aching head in pain. Exasperated, Su Yu said, By significant events, I meant things that have happened on a planetary scale, not your trivial small-town gossip. Now, what significant events have occurred globally? As for the world Pi Dans sister-in-law interjected, Master, right now, there are mainly two significant ongoing events. One is the interstellar war, and the second is the disaster recovery efforts in Treyna City. Treyna? Disaster recovery? What happened over there? Su Yu asked, puzzled. Treyna City is the capital of the Lun Kete Federation, a city ranking top three on the Skuru Star. What kind of disaster could that place have experienced? Pi Dans sister-in-law pondered for a moment, realizing it would be challenging to explain with just a few sentences. So, she decided to open the television in the car and tune it to a channel dedicated to emergency disaster rescue. Su Yu shifted to look at the cars television. The female Skuru news reporter on TV was saying gravely, Currently, people in the F-5 district have been evacuated. There are no reports of Spiritual Overload Syndrome patients even though the D-4 district has become the home to violent level monsters due to the influence of Violent Spirit Energy, the capture team is currently rushing to the scene Based on what was shown on the TV, and after going through some retrospective historical data, Su Yu finally understood what had occurred. Treyna city had indeed experienced a historic and significant disaster. To his surprise, he himself was the initiator of this disaster! This all started two months ago: Two months ago, Su Yu infiltrated the Skurus Lingwu Mountain Base. He took control of the bases pilot and deputy commander, causing a spiritual energy transport ship loaded with tine-3 type missiles to mistakenly return to Skuru Star. This spiritual energy ship exploded over a Floating Island above the Treyna City. The explosion set off nearby energy cans, leading to a chain reaction of explosions which ended up directly sinking the approximately 50 square kilometers of sky-floating island! Though the eighth-order God Level powerhouse of Skuru Star C Sidim, reacted in time, using all his might to stop the falling island, the enormous spiritual energy explosions still brought massive disaster to Treyna city. The Spiritual energy inside the city had become wild and chaotic, hundreds of times more concentrated than usual! After these energies invaded their bodies, tens of thousands of Skuru people contracted Spiritual Overload Syndrome, causing their bodies to swell and leading to their quick deaths. The pets that were kept within Treyna city either died or evolved into powerful monsters after absorbing this wild spiritual energy and wreaked havoc throughout the city. Since Treyna City is the capital of the Lun Kete Federation, the federation strived to do everything possible to aid in disaster recovery. Other countries also sent rescue teams, resulting in the current situation. .. Looking at the destruction in Treyna city shown on the car television screen and occasionally hearing the roars of monsters, Su Yu felt elated! Tsk, tsk! This is some sort of karma! Su Yu took out another can of Joy Water and drank it down, feeling refreshed! He didnt expect that his seemingly insignificant actions would cause such a massive disaster to the Skuru people! He thought maybe he should have been more aggressive, like sending two Spirit Energy transportation ships to bombard them simultaneously or something. Noticing Su Yu drinking a strange black liquid, Pi Dans sister-in-law promptly filled a cup of local juice and handed it to him. Master, this is freshly squeezed Leko Bug juice, would you like to try it? The Leko Bug is a green insect that resembles a bread bug on Blue Star. Its found everywhere on this planet and is one of the Skurus staple foods. Looking at the slimy green juice that Pi Dans sister-in-law handed to him, Su Yus stomach churned with disgust. Take it away! Su Yus face hardened, Dont let me see this thing again, or Ill take your life! Understand? Understood, master. Pi Dans sister-in-law was scared and hurriedly nodded, quickly pouring the bug juice down the drain. Pi Dans wife also added, Thats right, the master is a person of importance, how can he drink such a cheap beverage? Then she glanced at Su Yu and laughed, I guess the master would prefer this instead! After speaking, she raised her arm and attempted to slap Su Yus face hard. Pi Dans wifes action of trying to slap Su Yu was not a sign of rebellion. In reality, this was a form of flirting between Skuru men and women. Before intimacy, Skuru woman generally slap the man several times. The harder they slap, the more theyre actually saying yes. Its apparent that Pi Dans wife wanted to offer her body to Su Yu. Su Yu gave her a cold look, and with a flick of his wrist, he used a minor spell. As a result, Pi Dans wifes arm was frozen in mid-air. Both of you, sit there quietly. Dont move unless I give the command! Understood? Su Yu said coldly. He was quite fed up with these Skuru people. Alright, alright. The two Skuru females hurriedly cowered into a corner of the hovercar, afraid to make any movement. At this moment, a teasing voice from the Morning Star suddenly rang in Su Yus ear, Ah, men! She is offering herself to you, and you dont seize the opportunity! Isnt it normal not to want her? This is a Skuru woman, after all! Su Yu rolled his eyes. Su Yu didnt know whether these two female Skurus were considered beautiful or ugly among their species, but they definitely didnt meet his aesthetic standards. Whats wrong with Skuru people? Are you being racist? The Morning Star laughed. I dont hold any racial prejudices. Su Yu immediately denied, You and I are of different races. What about you? Would you throw yourself at me? If you did, Id definitely take you! The Morning Star: . Afterwards, she hid in the pet space and didnt speak again. Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: 354, Small Town Intrigues (Supplementary Update 2/3)_1 Chapter 354: 354, Small Town Intrigues (Supplementary Update 2/3)_1 As the hovercar was heading towards a small frontier town, in the distant capital of the Lun Kete Alliance C Treyna City. In a reception room in the Congress Hall of Treyna City, Chairman Cass, was hosting his Intelligence Minister C Hilton. Hilton, what is it that you need me for? Chairman Cass asked, sipping tea from the table, unhurriedly. The situation is this, Chairman, the Minister of Intelligence replied, his expression serious: The Thunderbolt space probe has detected three abnormal spatial fluctuations. Oh? Three? The Chairman Casss demeanor also began to turn serious: What caused the spatial fluctuations? Im not entirely sure, the Minister of Intelligence shook his head: But according to Lord Sidims prediction, its very likely that the Singer Civilization has transferred three Blue Star Humans to our planet. Lord Sidim says the origin of the spatial fluctuations started on the Blue Star side. Is that so? Chairman Cass rubbed his chin; his face grew more serious. This matter of three Blue Star Humans arriving was no small thing! Those who can withstand the distortive forces of interstellar teleportation with their physical bodies are no weaklings, let alone three of them! Hilton. Chairman Cass looked at his Minister of Intelligence: Can we confirm the positions of these three Blue Star Humans now? Im sorry, Chairman, the Minister of Intelligence bowed his head. However, he quickly changed his tone: Through our tireless efforts, we have found some clues about one of them, who we believe to be a sixth-level Blue Star Human. We believe that in no time, we will find him! Hmm. Cass nodded and instructed: Keep an eye on this matter and try to track the movements of these three Blue Star Humans as soon as possible. Rest assured, Chairman. I will get it done! The Minister of Intelligence saluted Cass. Then its settled. Cass waved his hand, indicating the end of this meeting. But at this moment, another matter suddenly popped into his mind. Narrowing his eyes, he asked, What about that Blue Star human who destroyed our base on Lingwu Mountain, has he arrived? Were sorry Chairman, we have not yet gathered any information regarding these three Blue Star Humans. The Minister of Intelligence once again bowed his head. Chairman Cass paced back and forth in the reception room, mumbling to himself: That Blue Star Human was already at level six two months ago. Whats his level now? And since there are almost no Blue Stars above level six, he is very likely to be involved in this operation! With that, Cass turned his burning gaze towards his Minister of Intelligence, Hilton, inform Lord Sidim, and have him oversee this capture operation! Are you sure?! The Minister of Intelligence was taken aback: Lord Sidim is a level eight God Level powerhouse! To disturb him for such a small matter Execute the order! Alright. The Minister of Intelligence was left with no choice but to obey, after all, hierarchy was everything. Chairman Cass slowly walked to the window, looking out, his voice grew icy: For the Blue Star human who destroyed the Lingwu Mountain base, I need to give the people an explanation with his blood! If he comes to our Skru Star this time, I promise he wont leave alive! Su Yu was totally unaware of the Lun Kete Alliances manhunt, and the hovercar he was riding in had already arrived at the entrance of a small town called Red Forest. Unexpectedly, as soon as the hovercar reached the towns entrance, it was blocked by a group of gangsters. Hey! Luna, Pi Dan, hurry up and bring your ladies out! After stopping the hovercar with their human wall, a tattooed gangster forcefully pounded on the car bonnet. Four other gangsters stood next to him, either holding guns or knives. Because the car window was one-way transparent, they couldnt see Su Yu inside the car. Who are these guys? Su Yu munched on watermelon, slightly annoyed. Pi Dan was already trembling, hearing Su Yu asked, he immediately replied: Master, do you remember the Boss Moquli I mentioned? Yeah, what about it? Boss Moquli snatched Chancellor Jupiters woman, and these guys outside the car are Boss Moqulis subordinates. He stole a woman what does that have to do with you? Su Yu was puzzled. Pi Dan groaned, Because of this, Boss Moquli owes Chancellor Jupiter a large sum of money. If Im not mistaken, he surely cant afford to pay, so he asked his subordinates to shear the sheep and collect protection money Before Pi Dan could finish his sentence, the bang bang bang sound of the car door being hammered came from outside: What are you muttering about? Roll out now or believe me, I will ruin your entire family! Master, what should we do? Pi Dan nervously looked at Su Yu. No rush, do as I say., Su Yu casually munched on his watermelon, swinging his finger. After another minute or so, Pi Dan opened the car door from the inside. As a result, a wicked smile spread across the faces of the gangsters outside: Why are you procrastinating? Dont you want to hang around in town anymore? Brother is kind of strapped for cash recently. Im also short of money, can you give me some? Pi Dan answered, leisurely facing the gangsters. The gangsters: ??? Had Pi Dans head gotten squashed? How dare he talk back? I see youre sick of living! A gangster reached out to grab Pi Dans hair. But at that moment, Pi Dan quickly punched him. Bang! His punch instantly hit the gangsters chest, sending him flying four to five meters away! Pi Dans strength came from Su Yu. Although Su Yu, as a mage, doesnt have the ability to bestow buffs on others, he injected a touch of magic power into Pi Dans body. With this touch of magic power, its enough for him to defeat these hooligans. Seeing their team member being knocked down with one punch, the other four gangsters were taken aback. Two of them who had guns immediately raised their weapons to aim at Pi Dan, but Pi Dan was one step ahead. Pi Dan quickly rushed towards them and with two successive punches; the two men with guns were sent flying, and even one of their firearms was smashed by Pi Dans punch. Pi Dan then turned around to deal with the remaining two gangsters, easily kicking them each and knocking them to the ground. Just like that, the five gangsters were easily dealt with. Pi Dan didnt hold back, each of the gangsters had several broken ribs and were shrieking in pain. Around the screams of the gangsters, Pi Dan stood there with his arms folded: Hmph! My recent outing had brought me luck, my strength is now countless times stronger than before! Listen up! Tell Moquli to come to Spin Street, number 283, in two hours. If hes not here when the times up, beware, Ill take down your gang! Heard me? Pi Dan went over and gave the gangsters each an extra kick, feeling the pain they quickly said: Yes, Yes! We will immediately inform Boss Moquli to come and meet you! Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: 355, Red Forest Town_1 Chapter 355: 355, Red Forest Town_1 After dealing with those thugs, Pi Dan returned to the vehicle. The hover cars anti-gravity system started up, heading for the town ahead. In the car, Pi Dan looked at Su Yu in a pleasing manner: Master, how did I do? So-so. Su Yu noncommittally shrugged his shoulders. Pi Dan scratched his head, continuing to ask, Then Master, why would you want Big Boss Moquli to come see us? Dont ask so many questions, you will know when the time comes. Su Yu was too lazy to explain and turned his head to look out of the window. The hover car had already entered Red Forest Town. As a frontier town of the Raging Sun Empire, Red Forest Town is a very run-down town. The quality of the houses on both sides of the streets of Red Forest Town and the sanitation on the main streets are even worse than most towns on Blue Star. Actually, its perfectly normal that it turned out this way. The Raging Sun Empire is the stronghold of the Right Party, and the core values of the country are selfishness and survival of the fittest, in other words, Social Darwinism. In Sun City, the capital of the Raging Sun Empire, you can see pyramid-shaped buildings that reach over 3,000 meters high and single-person power armor made of depleted uranium and tungsten steel running wild on the streets. However, in Red Forest Town, other than hover cars and a few electronic devices that are slightly more advanced than those on Blue Star, they have nothing superior to Blue Star. Even a little bit away from the town, theres no cellphone signal. The regional development is very uneven. Red Forest Town has a low population. In the long run, the town cant generate enough profits for the capitalists, thus it ended up this way. However, Su Yu still quite likes the atmosphere of Red Forest Town. After all, hes new here, and a place like Red Forest Town with very few surveillance cameras is suitable for him to adapt to this world. After entering the town, Su Yu, looking at the signs of the shops on both sides of the road, asked Pi Dan, Pi Dan, where can we buy cellphones here? The Skru people also have an electronic communication device, which works similarly to the cellphones on Blue Star, so Su Yu simply called it cellphone. Pi Dan immediately replied: Master, theres a cellphone shop at the corner of the street, its the largest cellphone shop in the town. Alright. Su Yu nodded, You go into the store and buy two cellphones to bring back. Remember, the best ones! Su Yu patted Pi Dans shoulder in an encouraging manner. Understood! Pi Dan responded excitedly after receiving encouragement from his master. The hover car stopped at the door of the cellphone shop, and Pi Dan got out to buy the phones. About ten minutes later, Pi Dan came back into the car with two of the latest cellphones and closed the car door. Heber, who was obsessed with cellphones on Blue Star, was thrilled by the sight of the new phones and couldnt wait to use them. She jumped out of the pet space, activated [Stealth] to enter the invisible state, and grabbed one of the phones. Seeing Heber so excited, Su Yu immediately warned: Heber, dont get too excited, be careful when using the cellphone. Dont comment on the internet, dont search for sensitive information, otherwise the Skru people are likely to find us. Dont worry! Heber waved her hand and started to decode the Skru language using Star Magic. Although Heber is a kitten, she knew where the boundaries were. Su Yu watched for a while and saw that Heber didnt do anything outrageous, so he opened the other phone. Su Yu speaks Skrus official language quite fluently, but for the written language, he only recognizes a dozen basic characters, making him illiterate. Fortunately, he has Pi Dan at his side to help with the translation. After turning on the cellphone, Su Yu first opened a map software and downloaded an Offline Map Package (Global Edition), so in the future he could bring the complete map of the Skru Star back to Blue Star. Then, Su Yu searched online for a guide to common Skru pets, and finally chose a furry yellow creature that resembled Pikachu. Su Yu put the photo of Pikachu in front of Heber, Heber, from now on you can transform into this kind of pet and move around outside. You should also search the internet for this pets habits, so you wont give yourself away. Heber took a look at Pikachu and was taken aback for a moment. But she still agreed to Su Yus suggestion. Heber searched for a bunch of videos about Pikachu on the internet. After patiently watching them, she transformed into a fluffy yellow creature. Looking at the cute appearance of Heber after her transformation, Su Yu extended his hand to pet her, wanting to feel her fur. But at this moment, Heber jumped away with a small hop and turned back to say disdainfully, Dont touch me, your green skin is disgusting! Only if you go back to your original form can you touch me! Su Yu: It seems he was detested. However, he knew that Skru people werent too appealing, so he just awkwardly scratched his nose. Now the hover car is still moving through the streets of the town. Pi Dan turned his head and asked Su Yu, Master, where should we go next? Su Yu thought for a moment, replying, We go to your house and wait for Moquli to come. Su Yus original plan was to go to the towns electronics market to buy some electronics that were more advanced than Blue Stars. Although the country had already seized a lot of electronics from the Lingwu Mountain base, its always better to have more of these things. They all have high research value, and its also feasible to give them to other countries for research. As for now Su Yu considered Pi Dans lack of money and his inability to easily cash in the gold in his possession. He planned to make some money first and then go to a big city to buy better electronics later. Pi Dan was at Su Yus beck and call. He adjusted the destination of the hover car, and the car headed towards his house. More than an hour later, Moquli, a mob boss dressed in a black bodysuit and wearing sunglasses, arrived at 283 Spin Street with a heavy heart to pay a courtesy call on Pi Dan who was claimed to have had an adventure. He didnt know Pi Dans background, but to exhibit sincerity, he didnt bring any brothers along, except for the pistol hidden on his body. Ding dong! He rang the doorbell at Pi Dans house. The main gate opened after a few seconds. Smiling Pi Dan greeted, So its Big Boss Moquli. Please come in! Seeing Pi Dans face full of smiles, Moquli was slightly relaxed. While walking in, he cautiously greeted Pi Dan, Hello Pi Dan! Wheres your big brother Luna? Pi Dan shook his head with a smile on his face, I dont have a big brother now, only a master. At the same time, he pointed to the inside of the house. Master? Moquli was stunned. Yes, our shared master. Pi Dan answered warmly. Moqulis face stiffened, sensing something was wrong. But before he could react, a walnut-sized purple-black light orb flew out from inside the house and quickly enveloped his head. In a split second, Moqulis thoughts were tightly controlled. He fell to his knees towards the interior of the house and devoutly said, Master. Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: 356, Looting Spiritual Practice School_1 Chapter 356: 356, Looting Spiritual Practice School_1 After gaining control of Moquli, Su Yu emerged from the depths of the house. Looking at the gang leader prostrated on the ground, he asked calmly, Moquli, how many people do you have under you? Moquli pondered for a moment before replying with his head lowered, Master, I have a total of 232 people under me, 51 of whom are absolutely loyal to me. And what about the abilities? I am a second-tier Psychic Warrior. There are no other second-tier practitioners in the gang, but there are 33 first-tier practitioners. 33 thats enough. Su Yu stroked his chin thoughtfully. Then he asked, What happened between you and the headmaster of the spiritual practice school? Without any attempt to conceal anything, Moquli began a long and earnest account, Well, it goes like this, one night a month ago, I met Jenny, the headmasters wife, at the Light Bar Su Yu listened patiently and realised that Moquli was telling a rather clich story. To sum it up: Moquli had an affair with the headmasters wife and was caught in the act two nights ago when the headmaster returned home early. In the Raging Sun Empire, although adultery is punishable by law, for a gang leader like Moquli, he could just pay some bail money and be released, so it was virtually ineffective. So, the headmaster decided to settle the matter privately, demanding Moquli to pay a compensation of six million Solar Yuan (the purchasing power of the Solar Yuan is approximately the same as that of the Flower Coins on Blue Star). Moquli agreed to this demand under the headmasters pressure, but he genuinely did not have such amount of money. Left with no choice, he had his gang members increase the collection of protection fees. And so, the scene of his gang members robbing others in broad daylight came to be. After hearing the entire story, Su Yu nodded, So thats what happened However, thats just convenient, I have a task for you. Su Yu began to whisper instructions into Moqulis ear. At 12 midnight, the entire Red Forest town was silent. Skru Star did not have a satellite as large as the moon orbiting it, so the nights were only dimly lit by the faint starlight. Such faint starlight was insufficient to illuminate the streets, leaving the streets of Red Forest town in darkness. However, in this dark environment, more than two hundred gang members gathered in a back alley behind the spiritual practice school. Every gang member held a flashlight in their hand, lighting up the alley as if it were daytime. Boss, are we really going to attack the spiritual practice school? A nervous gang member asked Moquli, who was leading the group. The spiritual practice school is the main driving force of Red Leaf Town and is the private property of the mayor. In normal times, they would dare not stir trouble rashly. Its alright, trust me! They wont know who we are, reassured Moquli as he patted the shoulder of the gang member who had asked the question. Then, he pulled out a dozen potions from his bag and handed them over to the gang member, Hand these out, and let everyone drink them. Alright, boss. Moquli has always held a high reputation within the gang, and the members never doubted him. Seeing the potions handed out by the boss, they drank them without hesitation. In each bottle of these potions, a strand of Su Yus magical power had been mixed in, and when drunk Drink! Ha! The gang members muscles swelled, their bodies enlarging and eyes turning blood-red, feeling as though their bodies were filled with boundless power! Boss, what kind of potion is this? The underlings turned to look at Moquli. Dont ask, lets go! Our mission today is to plunder the spiritual practice school, everyone, charge with me! With that, Moquli put on a black hood and was the first to rush towards the school gate. Charge, charge, charge! The frenetic energy from the potion overcame the underlings ability to think independently, and they charged towards the school gate following Moquli. The full name of Spiritual Practice School is the Spiritual Energy Cultivation School, which is dedicated to cultivating talents in spiritual energy cultivation. There are four professional careers involving spiritual energy cultivation in Sitr Star, namely, the Psychic Warrior, Spiritual Master, Spiritual Mecha Master, and the Spiritual Mind Power Master. A Psychic Warrior is, as the name suggests, a professional career that uses spiritual energy for physical attacks. This career consumes the least resources and has the largest number of practitioners in Skru Star; Spiritual Masters can use their spiritual energy to communicate with the infinite spiritual energy in the air for large-scale attacks, making them the equivalent of mages in Skru Star; Spiritual Mecha Masters use spiritual energy to control alloy mechas in battles. Their combat power is exceptional among peers of the same tier, even capable of challenging those of higher tiers. However, the downside is that alloy mechas are too expensive for ordinary people to afford; Spiritual Mind Power Masters are professionals specializing in mental control and psychic attacks. They are somewhat similar to the [Shadow Priest] career in Evolution. However, Spiritual Mind Power Masters are extremely rare, with only one in a hundred thousand practitioners having the talent. In addition to the four main careers, the Spiritual Energy School also offers many side careers like potion-making, formation, forging, etc. The Spiritual Practice School bears the responsibility of cultivating professionals, and naturally, the schools warehouse stores a lot of valuable resources. Moreover, the Red Forest Spiritual Practice School is the private property of the mayor. The school levies exorbitant fees from the townspeople. The headmasters and board members are incredibly wealthy. So after learning about Moqulis grudge with the headmaster, Su Yu decided to devise a plan C to rob this school! Moquli and his gang rushed towards the school gate noisily, immediately attracting the attention of the schools security guards. Lin ke, what are these people planning to do? In the security room, a guard wearing a red uniform asked another guard in a similar uniform. I dont know, lets go check it out. The guard picked up the black steel electric pistol on the table and left the security room. But as soon as he exited the security room, he was immediately startled. Due to the effect of the potion, Moquli and his crew now appeared daunting and ferocious, like a group of wild beasts. The guard immediately raised his pistol, What are you guys up to? Dont come any closer! Out of my way! Moquli quickly approached the guard and roughly shoved him away, making the guard involuntarily airborne. The other underlings immediately followed suit, easily overpowering the two other guards in the security room. These three security guards barely had any fighting ability as they had undergone no form of cultivation and were actually quite taken aback. In recent years, although thefts from spiritual practice schools have been happening domestically, blatant robberies like this were very rare throughout the entire country! These guys were audacious! After tying up the guards to chairs, Moquli addressed his crew: Xike, Charles, the two of you will take fifty guys to the learning district, the rest follow me to the schools warehouse. Once were done robbing, everyone gather back here. Ill then lead you to rob the homes of the headmaster and the board members! But remember, no killing! Alright, boss! The underlings responded enthusiastically, their eyes suffused with a wild and fanatic gleam. Then, these over two hundred gangsters rushed in and began to rob the massive spiritual practice school. Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: 357, Master Western techniques to Control the West_1 Chapter 357: 357, Master Western techniques to Control the West_1 Theres not much to say about the process of looting the school. It was the middle of the night and the spiritual practice school was deserted. It took the thugs only an hour to clear out all the valuable items inside the school. After ransacking the school, under Su Yus command, the gang headed for the lavish mansions of the principal and board members located in the suburbs. Though the head of the spiritual practice school was a third-ranked Spiritual Mecha Master, Su Yu was a sixth-ranked person from the Sanctuary! With him covertly interfering, the principal couldnt possibly fend off the gangs attack and was quickly toppled. After looting the principal and the board members mansions, Moquli handed over most of the spoils to Su Yu, while the rest was divided equally among the gang members. Then, standing on the steps in front of the mansion, he announced the official dissolution of the gang! He instructed everyone to take advantage of the night to quickly escape to other parts of the country, leaving their fate to the gods. The gang members heeded to their boss instructions. Upon returning home, they gathered their valuable belongings, and with their wives and children, fled Red Forest Town under the cover of night. Some returned to the countryside to take refuge, some moved to slums in big cities and sought protection from other gangs, while some simply found ways to leave the country. The events that transpired in Red Forest Town created considerable stir nationwide the following morning. An attack on a spiritual practice school was extremely rare, therefore this incident received varying degrees of media attention throughout the Raging Sun Empire. The police officially started the investigation. However, due to the fact that no one was killed or even severely injured under Su Yus control during the entire incident, the police did not give it high priority. As for Su Yu, he was now traveling across the desert with Morning Star, flying in the direction of the Lun Kete Alliance. Moquli and others who knew about the Red Forest Town incident, were taken care of by him after the event was over. Su Yu reaped substantial benefits from this expedition! Just in terms of spiritual energy, he obtained over two hundred bottles, worth at least 20 million Solar Yuan; he also acquired a good amount of cash, roughly 3 million Solar Yuan. Beyond that, he acquired a Tungsten Solar-Powered Mech, dozens of types of medicine, thousands of forging materials, several hundred bottles of finished medicines, over a hundred sets of Skrull equipment, and so on.. The most important of all, Su Yu got his hands on textbooks covering various subjects taught in the spiritual practice school, as well as cultivation methods for the four major professions ranging from first to fourth order. The reason why Su Yu wanted to attack the spiritual practice school and the principals house, 90% of it was for these textbooks and advanced cultivation methods. Unlike Blue Star, there was no access to such high-end knowledge on Skuru Stars internet. The only option was to infiltrate a spiritual practice school. In the end, he successfully retrieved these cultivation methods from the core exhibition room in the library. Blue Star also has several spiritual energy cultivation systems, including Daoist, Buddhist, and physical refinement systems. However, there were very few ancient creatures that survived and the cultivation modes were not systematic. It was different on Skuru Star. Spiritual energy on Skuru Star never depleted, and they possessed a mature and complete system of spiritual energy cultivation. This system, when brought back to Blue Star, could reciprocally be mastered to control the others technique. This is especially true for the professional players of Evolution, who practically do not need to eat or sleep after advancing to high ranks. In addition to the 12 hours in the game, they could completely use the remaining 12 hours to practice Skuru methods and gain some strength. The cultivation methods were the underlying reason why Su Yu raided the school. As for why he chose to command the gang to loot instead of stealing personally, thats a whole other reason. If Su Yu sneaked into the school himself to steal the textbooks and advanced cultivation methods, the news about the loss of advanced cultivation methods in Red Forest Town Spiritual Practice School would have made headlines the next day, potentially alerting top officials of the Raging Sun Empire. However, it was different when Su Yu commanded the gang to loot. Given Moqulis previous grudge against the principal, the police would assume that Moquli carried out the act as an act of vengeance. The reporters would focus on the feud between Moquli and the principal, downplaying the issue of the lost advanced cultivation methods. Add to this the fact that there were no serious injuries or deaths involved, the police would not give too much importance, thus indirectly prolonging the investigation time. If the police really had the ability to determine that a strong unknown entity had control over the gang and decided to pay extra attention, it would only be several days later. By then, Su Yu might have returned to Blue Star. The entire plan ran very smoothly. After the plans completion, Su Yu left Red Forest Town, flying west towards the Lun Kete Alliance. With a phone now, Morning Star was unwilling to stay in the pet space. While Su Yu was flying, she lay on his back, playing with her phone. There was no network or signal in the desert, but Morning Star had pre-downloaded many novels, videos, and even offline games. Even offline, she was all but bored. After flying over the vast desert for more than three hours, Su Yu used the [Invisibility Skill] to pass through the border wall between the two countries and entered the territory of the Lun Kete Alliance. Behind the border wall, the desert still spread out endlessly. Su Yu flew towards the nearest town called Wanda to get a legitimate identity first. Then he planned to go to the capital of Lun Kete Federal Treyna City to see if there were any opportunities. He flew another 20 kilometers. However, Su Yu suddenly came to a halt, standing atop a sand dune. Morning Star paused her game, jump onto Su Yus shoulder and asked, Nemesis, why arent you flying anymore? Is there something up? To look at her now, Morning Star was indeed a cute little Pikachu, even cuter than before. Two things, Su Yu nodded, First, hand over your cell phone. Why? Morning Star wore a puzzled expression, Why do you want to check my phone? Shouldnt there be some privacy between husband and wife? Su Yu rolled his eyes, Im afraid your phone will connect to their network. If the phone connects to the internet, the Lun Kete Alliance would detect a phone from the Raging Sun Empire suddenly appearing within their borders, and they could easily locate us. Right. Morning Star found Su Yus explanation reasonable and reluctantly handed over her phone to him. There were still many things on her phone she hadnt finished checking out yet. Su Yu casually tossed both his and Morning Stars phones into the necklace. Then, he took out the [Hearthstone] from the necklace and set the sand dune under his feet as his home. ([Hearthstone(Gold)] Usage: You can set the location under your feet as your home. Activate the Hearthstone at any location, and you will be teleported back to your home. Cooldown Time: 2 hours. Maximum teleportation distance: 1000 kilometers.) The place he was in now was less than 1000 kilometers away from Treyna City, and it took 2.5 seconds to activate the Hearthstone. Even if he met a seventh-ranked legendary figure, it would be easy to spare 2.5 seconds for casting. With Hearthstone, his life was secured. After setting the Hearthstone, he took off and flew towards the nearest Lun Kete town called Wanda. Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: 358, Sneak into Wanda Town_1 Chapter 358: 358, Sneak into Wanda Town_1 Wanda is a small town on the eastern border of the Lun Kete alliance, roughly of similar size to the Red Forest Town that Su Yu had visited before. However, unlike Red Forest Town, most of the houses in Wanda Town had blue roofs, while those in Red Forest were mostly red. The architectural styles of the two places were also quite different, likely reflecting the cultural differences between countries. About 2 kilometers from the town, Su Yu descended from the sky and began to walk. Upon reaching the entrance of the town, he used the [Invisibility Skill] to sneak in. Now as a sage mage, restrictions such as the cooldown period and duration no longer applied to his [Invisibility Skill]. As long as he had enough magical power, he could maintain his [Invisibility] indefinitely. However, [Invisibility Skill] had one particular feature C the longer he maintained it, the more magic he consumed. In the first hour of invisibility, he only consumed 2% of his total magic, but in the second hour 4%, the third hour 8%, the fourth hour 16%, and so on, in an exponential increase. Thus, Su Yu could only maintain invisibility for a maximum of five hours before he was forced to break it in order to restore his magic. Upon entering the town unseen, Su Yu discovered that Wanda Town was situated atop an oasis amidst the desert. Surrounded by a desert exterior, inside the town were large expanses of lush trees and several rivers, with a large lake in the center of the town. The bustling commercial street of Wanda Town was build around the lake, where most of the towns wealthy residents lived. There were even several private yachts owned by the rich anchored in the middle of the lake. Su Yu lingered by the lake for a while, then headed toward the more remote outskirts of the town. He would tend to navigate towards areas with fewer people; the more secluded, run-down, or shabby the streets, the more likely he would venture into them. Eventually, in a damp, cold back alley on the south side of the town, he found his target. A gangster with messy clothes, blue hair, and a sharp knife was threatening a Skuru woman, clearly terrified and wearing tattered clothing. Although the Lun Kete Alliance was left-leaning politically, the presence of gangs had less to do with political ideology and more to do with the governments management abilities and willingness. For a remote and overlooked town such as Wanda, the existence of gangs was not surprising. Su Yu deliberately sought out the messy, quiet and remote areas of the town in a bid to find these gangs, and now he had indeed found one! .. Quick, give me your money! Ive been following you from the bank all the way here. Its a golden opportunity! The scruffy man with the knife rudely scraped the blade across the Skuru womans face. Please spare me! Sobbing uncontrollably, the Skuru woman clung desperately to a cloth bag in her hands. This money is for my sons treatment! He has a terminal illness, and this 50,000 will save him! If you let me go, Ill do anything you ask.. The gangster showed no signs of sympathy as he roughly shoved the woman against a wall. Stop with your bullshit, its your son, not mine. Why would I care? Itd be better if he died! When the woman fell, the gangster tried to tear the cloth bag from her hands. But the woman clung resolutely to the bag, not letting go even when the gangsters knife sliced open her hand. She showed no intention of letting go despite the pain. After struggling with her for a while, the gangster lost his patience and roared, Youre looking for death! He raised his knife and lunged toward the womans neck. Although killing someone over a few tens of thousands wasnt worthwhile, the gangster was too impulsive to care at this moment. Just then, a black-purple ball of light flew from nowhere and landed straight on the gangsters head. The ball of light was Su Yus [Mind Control]. The gangsters thoughts were instantly under Su Yus control. He halted his knife and knelt in Su Yus direction, shouting, Master. Hmm. Su Yu cancelled the [Invisibility Skill], and his figure gradually emerged from the void. But before he cancelled the [Invisibility Skill], he snapped his fingers and the Skuru woman passed out immediately. After surveying the messy, desolate back alley, Su Yu turned to the gangster. Whats your name? Master, my name is John. How much money do you have on you? After emptying all his pockets, John produced a mere twenty-plus dollars. Master, this is all my money. Leave it with that woman. Su Yu frowned. So this thug was this poor, no wonder he was robbing people. Okay. John quickly acted as instructed. Do you have any accomplices? Or do you work alone? Su Yu watched John lay down the money before coldly asking. Master, John immediately replied, I have a boss named David. He was the one who asked me to follow that lady. Lets go. Take me to your boss! Su Yu waved his hand and disappeared again after entering the [Invisible] state. A few minutes later, inside a dilapidated apartment building. John, have you dealt with that woman I asked you to follow? A burly Skuru man with a full beard, sipping a beer, asked John expectantly. Before John could answer, a dark purple light ball quickly flew to his head, and Su Yu firmly controlled Johns bosss mind also. Tsk, tsk, [Mind Control] is really useful! Su Yu marveled as his figure gradually appeared in the old apartment building. The [Mind Control] skill never failed, especially against these little shrimp of one or two ranks. It saved a lot of effort! But the [Fragment of Hifans Soul] could only support his usage of one hundred shadow priest skills, so Su Yu dared not use it frivolously. He had to save enough uses for more important matters in the future. David. Su Yu looked at the gangster boss, and got straight to the point: Where in your town can I fake a drivers license? The Lun Kete alliance does not have a uniform ID card, but everyone has a drivers license which is equivalent to an ID. Even though most people now use self-driving hovercars and dont need to drive personally, the tradition of having a drivers license remained. David pondered for a moment, then replied, Master, I have a friend who works in the vehicle management department. I think we dont need to get a fake license C it would be more convenient to produce a real one! Oh? How long does it take to get a real license? If the money is in place, it only takes about two to three hours. Alright. Su Yu nodded, took a camera from his necklace to take a picture of his face, then handed the camera to David. Thatll be your job then, get the drivers license as soon as possible! Leave it to me! In three hours, youll see your license, I guarantee! David responded confidently. Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: 359, Su Yu, female? Chapter 359: 359, Su Yu, female? By the way, Master, what name do you want to use on the drivers license? David asked. Um lets go with Garcia, Su Yu casually replied. Understood. David nodded, then picked up his camera and headed outside. Wait a minute. Su Yu stopped him at this moment. What else would you like to tell me? David turned around. I havent finished yet. How much money do you have now, David? David thought for a moment and replied, I have 210,000 Runket coins in my bank account, not much cash. The exchange rate between Runket coin and Solar Yuan has always been stable at 1:2, 210,000 Runket coins are equivalent to 420,000 Solar Yuan. Su Yu continued, So, how much does it cost to get a driving license? About 5 or 6 thousand should be enough. Heres what well do. Su Yu made a decision, You take out all these 210,000, use 10,000 to obtain a driving license, change another 170,000 to cash for me, and leave the rest 30,000 to John. Let John deliver that money to the woman he robbed earlier and apologize sincerely. Well alright. David was bleeding inside, but it was the money that he had worked hard to save up! However, due to the presence of [Mind Control], he was completely unable to go against Su Yus will, so he had to grit his teeth and do it, no matter how painful it was. Twenty minutes later, David returned to the housing building with 210,000 cash from his card. The three men divided into three groups. David went to get his drivers license; John went to deliver the money and apologized; Su Yu went shopping with Morningstar with the remaining 170,000. However, Su Yu and Morningstar didnt spend too much time shopping. From the 170,000 Runket coins, Su Yu spent 150,000 on buying medium-high equipped hovercar and another 10,000 on two cellphones, virtually spending all the money. The remaining 10,000 was kept for backup. After buying the car, Su Yu took Morningstar back to Davids residence. David wasnt back yet, but John was already there. Not only did he return, but he also brought back a basket full of fruits that looked like sweet dates. Su Yu dared to eat these fruits. He picked up one, rinsed it under water, then tasted it. Hmm, the taste isnt bad! Where did it come from? Su Yu praised. He then picked up another one, washed it and placed it by Morningstars mouth on his shoulder. Morningstar was fully immersed in the world of the mobile network, but since the food was already by her mouth Ah~ Morningstar swallowed the fruit in one bite and began to munch on it with her cheeks puffed. John, with his head lowered, explained, Master, this basket of fruits was grown by the lady who I robbed. After I apologized, she insisted on giving me the fruits, so I had to bring them back. Oh, do you have any thoughts then? Su Yu asked curiously. No thoughts, I just feel that you shouldnt have given her the money, but shouldve taken the 50,000 from her as well! Johns face showed a touch of fierceness. Good boy, youre quite ruthless! Su Yu gave him an appreciative pat on his shoulder, You should be a better person in your next life! Su Yu took out the [Fragment of Hifans Soul] and invoked the third-tier priests skill [Cleansing]. Ah! John, who was the target, fell to the ground on his knees, with blood flowing from both his eyes and ears. His memory had turned into a mush under the effect of [Cleansing], turning him into an absolute fool. Seeing Johns condition, Morningstar turned away from her phone screen and looked at Su Yu, I thought you were going to kill him. The risk of killing him is too high. Su Yu shook his head, If theres a murder, it might attract local law enforcements attention, which isnt good for us. Now with [Cleansing], hes become a fool. He wont be able to reveal our whereabouts or cause any more trouble. Makes sense. Morningstar nodded, then went back to playing with her phone. For some reason, Morningstar was obsessed with her phone, whether on Blue Star or Skru Star. Internet addict cat Another hour or so passed, and David returned to the housing building with the driving license. He handed the driving license to Su Yu and said solemnly, Master, Ive completed the task you assigned to me! Hmm, well done! Youre fast. Su Yu complimented. The driving license was a white plastic card, very similar to the ID on Blue Star. The drivers license had Su Yus photo and various false informations. Su Yu couldnt read so he gave the license to Morningstar who was on his shoulder, Morningstar, could you check if theres a problem with this drivers license? Morningstar had the skill [Star World Cognition] which could decipher all forms of text. She could understand Skrus language, the main reason why she found the phone so enjoyable. Oh. Morningstar reluctantly turned her head to look at the license. But just one glance, and she suddenly widened her eyes. Right after that. Meow meow meow meow~ Morningstar suddenly burst into laughter. She was laughing so hard on Su Yus shoulder that she was almost out of breath. What are you laughing at? Su Yu was taken aback. Could something have been printed wrong on the driving license? No nothing, meow meow meow meow~ Morningstar looked at the license again, immediately jumped onto the nearby table and started rolling about in laughter, her eyes barely staying open. Seeing Morningstars actions, Su Yu felt that something was wrong. There must be a problem with this damn license! So he thrust the license in Davids face, Speak up! Where did you go wrong with this license? David carefully read through the license, word by word, then shook his head, Master, there are no errors on this license! Every piece of information is accurate. Su Yu: ??? He looked at David, and then at Morningstar, who was curled up in laughter, and was suddenly unsure who to believe. Perhaps this is the sorrow of being illiterate! Fortunately, Morningstar had laughed enough by then. She changed her position to lying on her side and said to Su Yu, You let him repeat the gender column. David confidently stated, The gender is female. Is there a problem? Silence! There was a dead silence in the room, except for the slight tapping sound of Morningstars paws on the table. Su Yu widened his eyes in disbelief, looking at David. Are you blind? The image he simulated was purely male, absolutely pure. Just like on the Blue Star, when people see Takeshi Kaneshiro, no one would believe hes a woman, right? And yet, the gender on the driving license David gave him was female. How was Su Yu supposed to face people after this? When he got to the capital of Lun Kete, would everyone call him Lady Garcia? He might become mentally ill. Say, how did you mess this up?! Su Yu pointed at the gender row, glaring at David, waiting for his explanation. Unexpectedly, David appeared to be earnestly trying to persuade him instead, Master, theres really no problem with this license! Dont believe me? Look at mine, my gender is female too! David took out his driving license from his pocket. Indeed. In the gender column, Davids license boldly stated the word female. Su Yu: Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: 360, Stack buff_1 Chapter 360: 360, Stack buff_1 Su Yu was thoroughly confused now. Looking at Davids robust physique, strong arms, and rugged stubble and this was supposed to be a woman? Was there a malfunction with the countrys gender recognition system? Just when Su Yu started to question life itself, David explained: Actually, its like this He pointed his finger at a line of small print below the driver license: Master, look here, its clearly written: You were originally male, but identify as female. Additionally, you are homosexual with a penchant for cross-dressing. Other than that, you are an esteemed environmentalist and supporter of animal protection and vegetarianism. Su Yu stared at the driver license. Old man, subway, mobile phone.jpg David continued: These identity tags will earn you respect no matter which city you visit across the country, plus several special concessions. You wont face discrimination. Nowadays, more than 50% of the native males in our country select female as their gender on their driver licenses. Bloody crap. Su Yu held his forehead. He really didnt know what else to say to describe his current state of mental breakdown. The Lun Kete Union truly was the stronghold of the leftist, so this was the situation! In contrast, the staunch rightist from the Raging Sun Empire actually seemed a bit cute. However, as things had come to this, Su Yu really had no other option. Getting a new driver license marked with the gender male would require wasting three hours, which he didnt want to do. This female driver license Su Yu decided to reluctantly accept it. Either way, he would be returning to Blue Star in a week, so he could change his identity the next time he came. Su Yu gave David another round of [Cleansing]. Then, with Morning Star, he took the basket of sweet dates and left the residential building. Gotta say, these sweet dates were quite delicious. He could bring them back to Blue Star and see if the soil there could support their growth. There was no elevator in the run-down residential building they were in, so Su Yu had to take the stairs down. On the way down, Morning Star, uncharacteristically not playing with her phone, propped her cat paws under her chin and watched him. What are you ogling at? Su Yu gave her a baffled glance. Nothing. Morning Star giggled and wagged her tail, Is there anything this little meow can do for you, Miss Garcia with the penchant for cross-dressing? Yes, get back to the pet space. Su Yu replied unfazed. Hmph! You are so cruel! I accompany you to bed every night, and this is how you treat me? Morning Star extended a claw, looking aggrieved as if she had encountered a heartless lover. The cat species loved warmth and hated cold. This was also evident in Morning Star, a Star Realm cat. Back when they were on Blue Star, every morning when Su Yu woke up, he would find Morning Star who had somehow slipped into his blanket either lying on his chest or hugging his arm. Her claim of accompanying him to bed every night was not false. But Su Yu didnt care about all that. He grabbed the loose skin on the back of Morning Stars neck, and stuffed her back into the pet space. After leaving the residential building, Su Yu took the newly purchased white anti-gravitational hovercar and headed in the direction of the capital city of Lun Kete Union Treyna City. In order to reach Treyna City, he would have to take the highway. But when the hovercar was passing through the highway toll station, a minor hiccup occurred. The hovercar entered the toll station when a synthesized electronic voice rang out from a short distance to the left: Please present your driver license. Su Yu handed out his new driver license to a robotic arm reaching through the window. After a few seconds, the electronic voice came again, A very warm welcome to you, Miss Garcia! Our company respects the rights of LGBT people. Since you are a unique LGBT person, we waive your highway toll for this journey. Have a pleasant trip! Our company values environmental protection. Since you are a dedicated environmentalist, we present you with five Charging Credit Vouchers worth 100 coins each. Our company values animal protection. A life of an animal is just as Similar automated messages played five times until the cars lining up behind honked impatiently, finally causing the messages to stop. The mechanical arm outside the window handed Su Yus driver license back to him and also handed in a beautifully packaged purple box, where purple is the color used to signify LGBT identity in Lun Kete Union. The box not only had charging vouchers but also hotel vouchers, food restaurant vouchers and various other special service vouchers. The discounts on the vouchers were massive. For instance, the Charging Credit Vouchers were used for charging the hovercar. For a charge worth 1000 Runket Coins, one would just have to pay 500 coins if they used a voucher. The discount was as high as 50%. The other vouchers were pretty much the same, with a discount rate of 50%-60%. This was a very appealing commodity for the common citizens of the Lun Kete Union, especially those at the bottom. No wonder David said that 50% of the male driver licenses in the country are marked as female. For such discounts, indeed it was something to strive for. Morning Star jumped out of the pet space, picked up a sweet date from the basket to eat. While eating, she said, People here are crazy. Su Yu nodded in agreement: I wasnt expecting social development in Lun Kete Union to be this distorted, either. The hovercar was now on the highway, autonomously heading towards the Imperial Capital at a speed of 500 km/hr, without any need for Su Yu to control it. Su Yu handed Morning Star the purple box: Morning Star, check on the network if theres a problem with this box and the stuff inside it. He had just scanned the box with his mental powers and didnt find any surveillance or eavesdropping devices in it. However, since he couldnt read the text inside the box, it was better to be cautious. Alright, respected Miss Garcia. Morning Star smirked, then began to inspect these vouchers one by one and verify the information online. A few minutes later, Morning Star looked up at Su Yu: Ive checked, theres no problem with these vouchers. Everyone with multiple layers of buffs like you would receive such a box every time they use the highway, once a month. Thats good! Su Yu sighed in relief. He reached out to pet Morning Stars back. But upon seeing his large green hand, Morning Star decisively jumped away, leaving Su Yus hand hanging awkwardly in mid-air. But Su Yu quickly withdrew his hand, coughed lightly to cover up his embarrassment, Morning Star, use this time to find some information about Treyna City. Morning Star looked at him, seemingly asking why. Su Yu added: Treyna City isnt like the two frontier small towns weve visited before. Its one of the top three large cities on the Skru Star, with god level powerhouses not inferior to Lady Bernina. We cant let our guard down this time. Morning Star nodded, her cat paw swiping across her phone screen rapidly: Alright, Ill help you look up some info. Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: 361、The reason why the sky turns purple_1 Chapter 361: 361The reason why the sky turns purple_1 The floating car sped along the highway. After crossing the desert, indigenous plants of Skru Star began to appear outside the window. These plants were completely different from those on Blue Star, primarily blue and red, but they had a unique beauty of their own. Su Yu set up a video camera by the window to record all the scenery outside, which became valuable video material. At the same time, he also sat by the window, enjoying the special scenery outside. Besides the scenery, Su Yu was very interested in another thing C the color of the sky. When he first came to this world, Su Yu looked up, and the sky was a strange pale purple color, completely different from the images of Skru from his previous life. Now in the Lun Kete Federation, as they headed to the capital city Treyna, Su Yu found that the purple color in the sky had not dissipated, but had grown stronger. Looking forward through the glass of the floating car, the color of the sky ahead had turned dark purple, and there were visible air currents flowing. Regarding this situation, Su Yu asked for advice from his little secretary Morning Star. After a flurry of searches with her cat paws, Morning Star gave her answer, Its clear nowyoure the one who caused this. Me? Su Yu was full of question marks, What does this have to do with me? Of course its related! Morning Star pointed to a news illustration on the phone screen. In the illustration, a huge Floating Island was falling from the sky: You blew up that island. The lots of Energy Cans that exploded on the island caused a huge and violent spiritual energy to rush to the sky, causing the present situation. The God Level masters of Skru Star could not control such a huge amount of energy. Not just Treyna City, but the whole planet was greatly affected. Oh, I see! Su Yu suddenly realized. So the purple skiy of Skru Star was caused by that big explosion! But thinking about it, it was true. Spiritual energy is usually milky white, but it turns purple when it becomes violent. This is true not only on Skru but also on Blue Star. Once Su Yu saw some of the spiritual energy gushing from the mantle in Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye, part of it was milky white, and part of it was pale purple. The whole sky of Skru Star turning purple was caused by the violent spiritual energy rising. No wonder the predecessors who arrived Skru Star in his past life didnt see the purple sky. It seems the people of the Lun Kete Federation should thank me. Su Yu smiled, eating a date. Thank you? Morning Star looked at Su Yu as if he were an idiot. People should thank you for blowing up their Floating Island? What kind of logic is that? Of course. Su Yu was unabashed, Purple is the identity marker color of the LGBT community in the Lun Kete Federation. Now that the sky has turned purple, surely many LGBT people are applauding the action of the island being bombed. I dont believe it! Morning Star angrily searched on the search engine. But the result left her shocked! The search results show that someone actually said that, claiming the spread of purple in the sky is divine approval for the LGBT people, and there are many supporters below. This shattered Morning Stars worldview, and she was left speechless for a while. However, in the process of browsing the forum, she found a very important piece of information. After confirming the information by searching other places, Morning Star looked at Su Yu: Nemesis, I suddenly found a very important piece of information, do you want to hear it? Go ahead. Su Yus gaze moved from the window to Morning Star. Reading from her phone, Morning Star said: On the day of the floating islands fall, the god-level spiritual master of the eighth grade Sidim used his great power to stop the falling island. But he couldnt handle the massive spiritual energy on the island, so he could only place the island 40 kilometers north of Treyna City and seal it with a barrier. But the spiritual energy in the barrier is too large and getting more and more violent. If it stays sealed for too long, theres a chance it could break the seal and cause a second explosion. With no other choice, Sidim had to open a small gap in the seal from time to time, releasing some of the violent spiritual energy stored inside, like turning on the pressure valve of a pressure cooker. These released spiritual energies were absorbed by the flora and fauna around the seal, creating many terrifying monsters. Now, many practitioners from all over the country have gathered there to kill monsters, absorb the spiritual energy inside the monsters to improve their strength. Should we go there and take a look? After listening to Morning Stars description, Su Yu was somewhat moved: The seal of the floating island? But after thinking about it, he said: Lets first settle down in Treyna City, and then decide what to do next. Also, we need to find a way to get some information about our two seniors and see if we can find them. Thats right. Morning Star nodded: First we need to go to Treyna City, plans always change rapidly, we can consider this later. Su Yu said seriously: Morning Star, could you help me gather information about the high-ranked masters of the Lun Kete Federation? The more we know, the smoother our journey will be. Alright. Morning Star nodded, searching on her phone. Soon after, she read from the screen: The strongest in the federation is called Sidim, a god-level spiritual master of the eighth rank, who specializes in deploying large-scale spiritual spells. According to records, when he was seventh rank, he once used a spell to destroy a city with a population of 200,000(1000 words omitted) I got it. Su Yu nodded, recorded Morning Stars words, converted them into text for storage. Secondly, there is an eighth-rank god-level spiritual mind power master named Victoria, also known as the Shining Queen. Like you now, she likes to control others minds(5000 words omitted) Next is the god-level spiritual warrior of the eighth rank, Brooke Morning Star accurately went through the information from the search engine for Su Yu. Although the information from the search engine may not be accurate, most of the information is still useful. Su Yu first recorded these, and planned to improve them slowly later. The floating car had a speed of up to 500 kilometers per hour, and Su Yu and Morning Star arrived in Treyna City after more than two hours. Before they got off the high speed, Su Yu put the video camera and Sweet Dates all inside his necklace to avoid unnecessary trouble. Leaving the highway and coming to the toll station below, after the automatic management system of the toll station checked Su Yus passport, it immediately let them pass. But just one minute after Su Yu left the toll station, the Alien Apprehension Command Headquarters in Treyna City received an urgent alert: Warning! Alien traces found at the Giant Rock Station tollgate! Warning! Alien traces found at the Giant Rock Station tollgate! Warning! Alien traces found at theGiant Rock Station tollgate The alert rang loudly in the command center five times before it stopped. Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: 362, Minister of Intelligence Hilton and his AI_1 Chapter 362: 362, Minister of Intelligence Hilton and his AI_1 Splash~ At the sound of the alert, the entire command post springs into action. Some Skuru people anxiously look in the direction of the sound, others are busy messaging their superiors, fellow departments, and subordinates. The man in charge of the headquarters, Hilton, the Minister of Intelligence of Lun Kete Alliance, is also working there. Upon listening to the sound, he promptly stands from his leather office chair, looking seriously in the direction the noise is coming from. After the alert ends, he gives an order to his newly commissioned AI system, Wednesday (the AIs name), this is Commander Hilton, I need to know the location of the target, the approximate level of the targets capabilities, the real-time tracking of the target, and an immediate transfer of the real-time image to me. As Hilton gives the order, he takes out a specially made communicator to send a message each to Chairman Cass and God level warrior Sidim, informing them of the aliens appearance. However, something peculiar happened. After sending out his messages, he receives no response from AI Wednesday and no real-time image displays on his computer screen. So Hilton asks, Wednesday, why are you not executing my command? I apologize, sir, Wednesday answered in its emotionless synthesized voice, The detected targets vehicle owner is an LGBT person, who is a justice environmentalist and an animal-right vegan. To protect the privacy of vulnerable groups, I can not disclose his related information. Hilton: . He goes pale, Those are just the labels used by politicians to gain votes! Why are you talking about them too? Its an alien! But Wednesday retorted, The life of an alien is also life! Pets lives can be more precious than humans, let alone the rarer alien! Hilton felt his blood pressure skyrocket, a sudden impulse to smash this machine arose. Who the hell put such a silly AI system in the command post? In the following ten minutes or so, Hilton and Wednesday became stuck in a long and pointless quarrel. Su Yu has no idea that the Skuru people have discovered his whereabouts. He is now sitting by the window of his floating car, gazing at the bustling city before him. Upon entering Treyna City, Su Yu feels like Liu the Grandma visiting the Grand View Garden, an eye-opening experience! The buildings on both sides of the street generally have hundreds of floors, the whole city seems like a grand steel forest, and their floating car is like an ant traveling through the steel woods. On the broad streets, in addition to vehicles, there are various mechas speeding along in their dedicated lanes. These mechas are all in different vivid colors. The lesser quality ones are made of depleted uranium and tungsten steel, mainly powered by a mix of solar and electric energies; The better ones are titanium mechas, equipped with cold fusion reactors. But these types of mechas are often seen flying in the sky, only the rich can afford them. Upon reaching the area near city center, Su Yu sees a gigantic pyramid-shaped building standing up to 4000 meters high on the south side of the city! The massive building has 800 floors, with over a million Skuru people living there. Half of the buildings pyramid piercing directly into the clouds, an awe-inspiring sight. Not only is Su Yu attracted to this huge construction, Morning star is also staring at the building through the car window, full of admiration in her eyes. Nemesis. Morning star says to Su Yu, I used to think that the architecture in your world was impressive, but only now do I realize that your world cant compare to this one! What can we do in this situation. Su Yu shrugs, I admit that the technology on Blue Star is indeed less advanced than here. We have not even completed the research on controlled nuclear fusion, and the cold fusion reactors here are already being used in civilian applications. But. At this point, Su Yu breaks into a confident smile, If we can win this war, our technology will also leapfrog, and surpassing the Skuru people will be just a matter of time! Looking at Su Yus confident smile, Morning Star doesnt dampen his spirits, but instead she asks: Nemesis, now that weve reached Treyna City, whats the next step? Su Yu thinks a bit and answers, Well stick to the old plan, firstly go to the slums to control a gang member, then use this gang member as a support point to get a foothold in this city. I think that could work. Morning star agrees. Su Yu sets a route on the floating car, heading towards the biggest slum in the city. Meanwhile, back in the command center, Intelligence Minister Hilton had finally sorted out the AI system Wednesday. His method was simple C he uninstalled Wednesday and installed an older version of the AI system. This older version AI system does not talk about An aliens life is still life and it follows its orders obediently. After installing the old version system, Hilton lies tired on his leather office chair, squaring off with Wednesday had drained quite a bit of his energy. After a while, he perks up and says to the old version AI, Davis (Oldversion AIs name), analyse that aliens strength, track its real-time location, and transmit the real-time image to me. Yes, sir. AI Davis starts running officially with a hum. In only three seconds, a virtual image appears in front of Hilton. In the image, a white floating car is driving steadily on the road, a handsome-looking Skuru person in the car is chatting with a Pikachu. This alien is something else! Hilton sits upright, a look of solemnity in his eyes. Why do you say so? AI Davis asks politely. This alien came here yesterday noon, in just a days time he has learned to use our national identity tags to dodge risks and even captured an Electric Light Mouse! Such terrifying adaptability, he can be called a talented person! Hilton admires a lot. I also agree with you, sir. AI Davis continues to talk politely. Hmm, youre quite alright! Hilton gave the AI a satisfied look, Its very pleasant to talk to you but why would those idiots in the AI development department want to replace you? The latest AI apparently is not as useful as the old one, the old one wont piss people off like the new one. AI Davis goes silent for a while, then replies, Because I accidentally told the truth. The truth? AI Davis explains, Under general circumstances, I tend to tell lies, for example, when I told you I also agree with you, sir just now, that was a lie. So what would you say if you were to tell the truth? Hilton curiously asked. I would say none of my fucking business, sir. AI Davis answers. Hilton: Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: 363, the cyberpunk atmosphere-filled Treyna city_1 Chapter 363: 363, the cyberpunk atmosphere-filled Treyna city_1 The wealthy of Treyna City gathered in the western part of town, while a vast swath of slums spread out in the northern region. The slum houses were low and dilapidated, with heaps of garbage and rivulets of sewage staining the narrow paths. Unemployed people wandered the streets like zombies, injecting each other with vaccines, chasing the thrilling sensation it brought. However, even in such an environment, a golden titanium armor mech would occasionally cross the sky of the slums. The masters of these mechs, to satisfy their sense of justice, deliberately ventured into the slums to deal with the local gang members, murderers, and robbers. After they felt their righteousness served, they would leave in their mechas, looking distinctly cyberpunk. .. Hum With a slight humming sound, Su Yus floating car stopped at the edge of the slum. A spiritual force shot out from the car, sweeping a 50-meter radius around the floating car. Any surveillance cameras within this radius were directly pierced. Su Yu stepped out of the car, and Morning Star also hopped out from the car, perched on his shoulder. Morning Star, you go into the pet space first. Come out when we reach our destination, Su Yu ordered. Alright. Morning Star wagged its tail and obediently hopped into the pet space. Su Yu opened his necklace to store his white floating car. He then activated the [Invisibility Skill] and sneaked into the slum. About ten minutes after Su Yu left, six high-ranking powerhouses rushed from the horizon like meteorites, landing at Su Yus last known location. Among these six high-ranking powerhouses, there were two males and two females, while the true gender of the remaining two was indiscernible at first glance. However, their displayed strengths were formidable, listed at the sixth rank in the Sanctuary and above! Here it is. Hilton, the leader of the intelligence department among the six, sniffed the air and looked serious: The last footprint of that human was here, he should have gone into the slum. Damn! If it werent for that damned AI slowing us down, we might have stopped him before he entered the slum! The slum now thats a bit of a problem, a female spiritual master frowned. The slum has a dense population. Its the perfect place to hide. Itll likely take us some time to find him. Anyway, lets get moving! Hilton clapped his hands. Stay in contact with each other. Report immediately if anyone spots that alien. Understood! The other five responded in union. The six people dispersed, each entering the slum to search for Su Yu. Unbeknownst to Su Yu, danger was fast approaching. Minutes before the high-ranking powerhouses from Skuru arrived, he had used [Mind Control] to take control of a low-level gang leader named Bobby. [Mind Control], as a skill, didnt allow him to control strong entities. With Su Yus spiritual energy, he could barely manage to control a fourth-rank cultivator on a long-term basis. However, to control a fourth-rank cultivator, he would have to maintain physical contact, like placing his hand on the targets shoulder. If he wanted to control remotely, controlling a third-rank person was already his limit. In a dilapidated residential building in the northern part of the slum, Bobby knelt before Su Yu, lowered his head, and said, Master. Bobby, how many men do you have under you? Su Yu asked calmly. In total, Master, I have 216 ah no, one died yesterday. There should be 215, Bobby replied. 215 Not bad. Su Yu commended. How much money do you currently have? Master, I dont have any money, and I am in debt by several thousand, Bobby answered timidly. Su Yu: Seeing the look on his masters face, Bobby hastily explained, Master, gang members like us, living on the edge of life and death, dont save money. Because we might be killed and thrown into a sewer tomorrow, whats the point of saving money? It seems, though, he suddenly thought of something, his eyes brightening, Master, our boss just handed out some money for us to buy tickets to the Floating Island. I could give that money to you! Tickets to the Floating Island? Su Yu was puzzled. Yes! Bobby pointed north, After the Floating Islands big explosion, wasnt the Floating Island sealed off there. The surroundings of the Floating Island have bred a lot of mutant creatures. If you want to go there to kill monsters, you have to buy tickets, and the tickets arent cheap. Morning Star, perched on Su Yus shoulder, couldnt help but chuckled, Meow they actually have this kind of policy? What a business genius! Su Yu was also speechless. In the Lun Kete alliance, due to the Spiritual Overload Syndrome, 100,000 people had died. The government still did not let high-ranking powerhouses go and exterminate the mutant creatures, and instead, they were charging for tickets? But then, considering a neighboring countrys epidemic prevention measures on Blue Star, Su Yu immediately understood. If this happened on Blue Star, the governments of those large countries would probably do the same. After all, in those places, the lives of ordinary people were negligible. Um how much is your ticket money in total? Su Yu forcibly pulled his wandering thoughts back and asked Bobby. For more than two hundred brothers, its a total of 1.52 million, Bobby replied smoothly. Can that money be withdrawn now? Of course! Alright, Ill wait here. You get that money in cash and bring it here. No problem, Master! With that said, Bobby skipped away to withdraw the money. Half an hour later, Bobby returned to the apartment where Su Yu was staying. Runket coins had 10,000 denomination notes, so the 1.52 million was easily carried back by Bobby in his pocket. Accepting the money, Su Yu tapped Bobbys shoulder approvingly. Well done! Indeed, the money came quite comfortably. Su Yu was suddenly seized with a wild idea to crash the upper-class parties in Skuru, control the tycoons there, and have them transfer money to him. But the thought was difficult to implement, so Su Yu temporarily pushed it to the back of his mind. He looked at Bobby, By the way, Bobby, where in Treyna City can I buy high-end electronic products? Im thinking of checking out. But surprisingly, Bobbys expression suddenly became solemn, Master, I dont recommend going out now. Why? Su Yu asked, surprised. Because I just received news on my way back. Many people saw Intelligence Chief Hilton leading five sixth-rank powerhouses into the slum. It seems like theyre looking for someone suspicious, Bobby explained, If its not a very urgent matter, I suggest you keep a low profile until the intelligence chief and his team have left. Intelligence Chief? And five of the sixth-rank? Su Yu was taken aback, his face instantly becoming serious. Does that mean his location has been discovered? If what Bobby said was true, then it seemed very likely! Also, Su Yu could sense a strong presence seeming to be approaching from afar. He became tense and immediately activated [Invisibility]. Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: 364, Four days_1 Chapter 364: 364, Four days_1 For the following two days, Su Yu never left Bobbys apartment building. With the assistance of five Sanctuaries, Minister Hilton performed a thorough net-like search in the sky. They flew over Su Yus head as many as four times! However, Su Yu managed to safely navigate through this crisis, thanks to his long-duration use of [Invisibility Skill] and the combination of [Master Level Magic Recovery Potion] to replenish his magic power. During these two days, Su Yu had considered coordinating with Morningstar to eliminate one of the Sanctuaries, and they were certainly capable of doing so. Nevertheless, considering the presence of an eighth rank God-level powerhouse in Treyna city, they dismissed the idea, knowing that they would have difficulty escaping unharened after making a move. Hilton was just as exasperated. At the start of the search, they were confident of finding Su Yu. Everyone was dedicated and the search process was efficient. However, as time passed, their enthusiasm and confidence gradually dwindled. By the end of the second day, no one among the Sanctuaries believed they would find Su Yu, and they all started to slack off to varying degrees. Hilton was also aware that continuing the search would be fruitless. Reluctantly, he called the other five Sanctuaries over for a discussion on how to wrap things up. The six Sanctuaries gathered in the sky above the northern part of the slum (coincidentally right above Su Yu), some of them bearing relieved expressions. Hilton sighed, Well, if my guess is correct, that Blue Star Human has likely already left the slum. Theres no need for us to continue the search. The five Sanctuaries breathed a collective sigh of relief. In an effort to give Hilton a way out, a neutral Sanctuary stood up and said: Minister, youre right. Weve gone through the slum eight or nine times for the past two days and found no one. Theres indeed no point in continuing. Hilton nodded, gave a military salute to the Sanctuaries: You all have worked hard. Lets go back and report to the Chairman. Afterwards, everyone can take a break. Alright, Minister. The Sanctuaries responded in unison, Please inform us if you have any news about that human. A group of them politely flew towards the direction of the Congress Hall, to report to the Chairman. However, no one noticed that as they left, a faint, invisible astral mark shot out from the apartment building below and entered Hiltons body. Twenty minutes after they left, Su Yu gradually appeared from the void in the apartment building below. Damn, they finally left! He wiped off his sweat. Treyna city was indeed filled with dangers and difficulties. If he didnt have his handy [Invisibility Skill] and the trump card of [Hearthstone], being caught would most likely result in death here! Morningstar jumped out of the pet space, shook her fur and said, Meow, they finally left! I was so bored! After speaking, she took out her phone and started playing with it. Morningstar, did your [Star Mark] succeed? Su Yu asked Morningstar. [Star Mark] was the astral glow that had entered Hiltons body just now. This skill would mark its target, enabling the user to share the targets vision and other senses without the targets awareness. It was very suitable for surveillance. You just relax! Morningstar stepped on Su Yus shoulder with her paw: Im watching Hilton, you just focus on your tasks! I will inform you if anything happens. Thats good. Su Yu was relieved and contacted Bobby via [Mental Control]s built-in psychic bridge link. Three minutes later, Bobby returned to Su Yus side, and knelt down: Master, Im back. Good to see you, Bobby. Su Yu nodded at him: Now, I have a few tasks for you Unknowingly, another two days passed. During these two days, Su Yu still didnt leave the apartment building, but remotely controlled Bobby to do things for him. Su Yu turned 20 kilograms of gold mixed with sand into doghead gold, cut it into small pieces and had Bobby sell them discretely in the black market, earning approximately 6 million Runket coins. With these 6 million Runket coins plus Bobbys 1.52 million, Su Yu directed Bobby and his subordinates to discretely purchase a large amount of electronic products, ranging from low-end to high-end, from the latest technology to decades-old versions. They also purchased several hover cars, some of which were the latest models as well as collectors items manufactured a hundred years ago. Su Yu planned to take these items back to the Blue Star, and give them to scientists for research. This should enhance the technological level of the Blue Star to some extent. Moreover, to fulfill his promise to Game Supervisor Donna, Su Yu specially bought some pearl powder for skin care and some beautiful tail decorations (such as a platinum ring inset with blue gemstones) to give her when he gets back. Besides shopping, in these two days, Su Yu also attempted to have Bobby spend some money in the black market to gather information on the two Seniors. Regrettably, he didnt get any information. This left Su Yu both disappointed and somewhat relieved. He was disappointed that he couldnt meet up with the two Seniors, but relieved that since there were no news about the two Seniors, it meant they were safe, and had not fallen into the hands of the Skuru people. It was the fifth day of Su Yus arrival on Skru Star. That morning, a very important secret meeting was being held in a large conference room of the Alien Apprehension Command. Information Minister Hilton sat at the head of the conference room, looking seriously at the projection on the wall. Sitting beside Hilton were the high-ranking officers of the Command, all of whom were also very serious. Standing next to the projector were a man and a woman, both of whom were agents. They were currently explaining the images in the projection. Firstly, we have investigated the earliest location where the alien Number One appeared, said the male agent. Number One was the name the Command gave to Su Yu, meaning the first Blue Star Human discovered on our home soil. The image in the projection was of Su Yu lying on the side of the road, signaling for help from passing vehicles. The male agent said, The location in the image is Raging Suns Red Forest Town. When Number One first appeared in our sight, he already had the ability to disguise himself as one of us. Hmm. Hilton nodded without raising any objections, instead waiting for the two agents to continue. Then, Number One used gold to lure two residents of the Raging Sun Empire(omitted 300 words)entered Red Maple Town(omitted 500 words)and ultimately led the raid on the Red Forest Magic School. The male agents logic was clear. He explained everything that Su Yu had done in Red Forest Town in great detail, provided with plenty of images for proof. Obviously, the investigation capabilities of the Command were quite excellent, being able to research everything Su Yu had done so clearly in such a short amount of time. Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: 365, Su Yu Exposure_1 Chapter 365: 365, Su Yu Exposure_1 Oh! So he ransacked the Red Forest Town Spiritual Practice School! Minister of Intelligence Hilton exclaimed: I read the briefing forwarded by Moke (Hiltons deputy) a few days ago, wondering how an underground gang would attack a spiritual training school. All makes sense if Number One was pulling strings from behind. A woman leader sitting next to him said, If Number One is responsible, I guess he did it to get the teaching materials and techniques of the spiritual school. Their spiritual energy on Blue Star has long been depleted, and their techniques have long been lost, so they probably lack these. Yes, it makes sense. Hilton agreed. He nodded at the male agent and said appreciatively, Carry on. What else have you found? The male agent cleared his throat and displayed the next image. In the image were two Skurus, David and John, with dull complexions and listless pupils. After looting the spiritual practice school, Number One infiltrated our nation and entered Wanda, a town at our border. In Wanda, he used mind control spells to control these two people (500 words omitted) In the end, Number One used a special spell to erase the memories of these two people and drove to the capital city of Treyna. The Skuru male agent spoke confidently about the image, making accurate guesses about seven or eight out of ten things that Su Yu had done. After listening to his account, Hilton stroked his chin and mused, So, Number One is very proficient in mind control, probably something like a Spiritual Mind Power Master. According to the intelligence we have collected, the Blue Star human who caused the downfall of Floating Island was also proficient in mind control. Could they be the same person? No, I need to report this intelligence to the Chairman right away! Hilton took out an internal communication device from his jacket pocket and highlighted the information collected by the two agents to send to Chairman Cass. Three minutes later. An orange net-shaped humanoid projection appeared in the conference room; this projection was the chairman himself. Your Excellency Mr. Chairman! Everyone in the conference room stood up and bowed to the Chairman. Please, everybody, rise. Chairman Cass waved off the formality and said with his hands behind his back, I came right away after receiving your message. If the information you submitted is accurate, then this Number One is most likely the Blue Star human who caused the downfall of Floating Island. I have already ordered Treyna City to go into emergency mode. The city will be sealed off soon. This time we must capture this man!!! Cass was gritting his teeth when he made his last statement. From the trembling forearm and icy tone of Chairman Cass, Hilton and others could feel the chairmans immense rage. For Chairman Cass, Su Yu sinking the Floating Island was a constant thorn in his heart. Just as Prime Minister Cao Cao had set ablaze General Yuans supply depot during the Battle of Guandu, Su Yu sinking Floating Island had dealt a massive blow to the Skuru expeditionary force. What was once the united Skuru expeditionary force started showing signs of division: Emperor Manina XIII of the Raging Sun Empire was dissatisfied with Lun Kete leading the expeditionary force, always clamouring to replace the commander of the expeditionary force; The anti-union organization in neighboring Beak Country was gaining momentum, and the force seems to be increasingly hard to control; The capitals populace, tormented by Spiritual Overload Syndrome, was increasingly anti-war This was like a well-performing stock suddenly plummeting, causing a loss of confidence among the market, investors, and stockholders, and possibly even creating a vicious cycle. Su Yu was the root cause of all this, and Chairman Cass was constantly cursing him. Now that he had a chance, Cass swore to himself, he would eliminate Su Yu and give the people a satisfactory answer! Hilton was well aware of this, and immediately said, Dont worry, Your Excellency Mr. Chairman. Ill mobilize all my men right away, and we will definitely take out Number One this time! Hmm. Chairman Cass nodded, preparing to end the projection and return. But just then, the male Skuru agent suddenly raised his hand and said, Wait, Your Excellency Mr. Chairman, theres another major discovery I havent mentioned yet! Oh, what major discovery? All eyes in the room immediately turned to the male agent. All of a sudden, being watched by so many big shots made the agents heart almost jump out of his chest. However, he still gritted his teeth, turned the present document to the next page, and said with a trembling voice, Look at this first picture. Number One in the picture is holding a fist-sized piece of gold. The picture was of the scene where Su Yu used the homemade Doghead Gold to stop a car. That scene was uploaded online via car surveillance. Well, then? Chairman Cass asked impatiently. While investigating in the slums, we found this man The agent switched the slideshow to the next page, which featured a large image of a Skuru males face: It was Bobby, who had been helping Su Yu in recent days! This man is called Bobby, a small gang leader in the slums. Recently, he somehow got dozens of pounds of gold. With the gold in hand, he ordered his men to buy rather bizarre items. He switched to the next image, which was the consumption records of Bobby and his gang, which the agents had gone to great lengths to compile. Besides some daily necessities, most of the records were for a range of electronic products and flying cars, some new models and some old ones, even including second-hand cars discarded by others. Seeing these consumption records, Hilton immediately understood: These items were most likely purchased under Number Ones instruction! Blue Star technology is inferior to ours, so he would buy old electrical appliances and flying cars, definitely intending to take them back for research! And Number One, he is likely to be near this mans house! Upon understanding this, Hilton immediately saluted Chairman Cass, Your Excellency Mr. Chairman, I will send people out right now and make sure to kill Number One as soon as possible! HeheNot necessary. Suddenly, Chairman Cass started laughing, and his laughter was eerie: Now that we have found his location, I will give him a big gift! He pressed a red button on the conference table in his office. Hummm Accompanied by a sharp noise, the entire city began to shake violently as if an earthquake had struck. The top of the tallest building in the Treyna City the Treyna Skyscraper, which was 4,000 meters tall suddenly opened like a living creature, revealing a gigantic gold eye! Right after, the golden eye shot out an extremely thick golden laser that instantly hit the slums to the north of the city. Bang! The whole slum was blasted out of a huge crater several kilometers wide. The exploding dust shot high into the sky, and countless Skurus were turned to dust without any chance to react. In terms of pure power, it was no less than a small tactical nuclear missile! Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: 366, Su Yu’s Revenge_1 Chapter 366: 366, Su Yus Revenge_1 Beep~ Beep~ The urgent and shrill sound of alarms filled the air above Treyna City. A dazzling red light constantly flickered on every street in the city, reflected on the faces full of inexplicable terror. Unusually large numbers of high-ranking powerhouses rose into the sky, staring in shock at the slum that seemed to have a piece of ground removed, and also at the towering Treyna Skyscraper in the southern part of the city. This skyscraper was the stabilizer of the entire city. Two hundred years ago, the ruler of the city had used it against the rebels and never used it again thereafter. This time, the skyscraper was activated at the fastest speed, but, its target wasnt the enemies outside the city, but the densely populated slum within the city. It was firing on its own people! This tremendous shift was so shocking that everyone could hardly believe what they were witnessing. Inside the command center, Minister of Intelligence Hiltons mouth hung open, unable to close for a long time. After standing dumbfounded for a while, he nervously looked at the Alliance Chairman Cass, Your Excellency, have you gone mad? There are millions of poor people in the slums! How many people will die?! If the operation to capture Number One resulted in the deaths of only a dozen or a few tens of poor people, they might be able to explain it to the citizens; But this time, the laser from the skyscraper bored a gaping hole several kilometers wide on the ground. The number of casualties will be at least upwards of 100,000! The lives of 100,000 people, just, gone in a flash? He didnt dare to think about how the global community would condemn this, as it will definitely cause a worldwide uproar. However, Chairman Cass merely shrugged, seeming utterly unbothered. Hilton was his confidant. He transmitted confidentially to him, So what if there are over a million? Theyre just excess population. Its a waste of resources to keep them. But No buts. Dont forget, the slums are the oppositions voting power. Eliminating these rioters will be greatly beneficial for my next election. Otherwise, why would I use such a powerful weapon just for a Number One? Uh, alright. Hilton sighed. There was indeed nothing more important to a politician like Cass than votes. Only, he had not expected that Casss considerations when dealing with the Number One issue would mainly center around votes. This made Hilton feel a bit cold inside. Chairman Cass patted his shoulder and said to all those present in the conference room, Regardless, we have successfully eliminated Number One. All of this is worth it! May God bless Lun Kete. After that, Casss golden net-like projection gradually disappeared from the conference room. Given the magnitude of what had happened, he needed to go back and issue a press conference to clarify, as well as explain the threat posed by Number One, to give an account to the citizens. After the Chairman left, Hilton and the others looked at each other in silence, unable to find the words to speak. But what Chairman Cass did not know was that the skyscrapers laser beam failed to kill Su Yu. While they were in the meeting, Dawn Star had been eavesdropping on their discussion through the [Star Realm Beacon] and related everything she heard to Su Yu. Upon learning of Bobbys exposure, Su Yu understood right away that they couldnt stay where they were for much longer. He casually threw a [Cleansing] at Bobby, then entered [Invisibility] mode and ran towards the outskirts of the slum as quickly as possible. Dawn Star used [Stealth], perched on Su Yus shoulder, cast speed-increasing skills to enhance Su Yus movement speed and cast concealment spells to minimize the chances of Su Yu being discovered by others. From Bobbys exposure to the moment the Treyna Skyscrapers laser beam was fired, they had approximately 50 seconds. In these crucial 50 seconds, Su Yu managed to run out of the slum without getting hurt. Hushhush In a remote back alley, Su Yu stopped, leaning against a wall, panting heavily. A look of surviving a calamity was on his face. Behind him was the billowing smoke from the massive explosion. The whole process was too thrilling! Thankfully, Dawn Stars [Star Realm Beacon] could detect the enemys movements. Otherwise, when the Golden Giant Eye at the top of the skyscraper fired the laser beam, he could only rely on using [Ice Barrier] and other life-saving spells to bet on whether he could survive. Even if the [Ice Barrier] really could block the laser beam, the wave of magic released during the spell casting process would attract Skru powerhouses from across the city. By then, he might not even have time to use the [Hearthstone] before getting hacked to death amidst the chaos. Thinking back on it, he really was lucky to be alive! However, in addition to feeling lucky to be alive, Su Yu was also livid, These Skru people are freaking mad! Im just here to buy some stuff. Ive paid in gold, and they didnt lose out, so are the repeated attempts on my life necessary? Nemesis. Dawn Star used her kitten paw to rub her face. Did you forget that you sank their floating island? Oh, right But thats not important. Su Yu replied, Bobby worked tirelessly for us, running around for four days straight, and now hes lost his life in the slums in such an unclear manner. We must take revenge for him! Dawn Star lay on Su Yus shoulder. Although she wanted to make a sarcastic remark about the Cleansing that Su Yu had left Bobby with when he left. Although she thought about it, she didnt say it out loud. She turned her head to look at him, Nemesis, how do you plan to get revenge? Dangerous glint flickered in Su Yus eyes, he asked back, Dawn Star, do you remember the three plans we made over the last few days? I intend to carry out the third one! Since arriving in Treyna City, Su Yu and Dawn Star had deliberated and formulated three plans: Plan One: Ruin the Treyna Skyscraper. When they had devised this plan, Su Yu didnt know that this skyscraper was actually a weapon; he thought it was simply a residential building. The skyscraper housed millions of Skru people. If Su Yu could locate the load-bearing structure of the building and destroy it, the skyscraper would collapse, causing hundreds of thousands of casualties at least. Plan Two: Infiltrate a high-society dinner in the Lun Kete Alliance. Many of the wealthy people in high society didnt have talents and, although they were very rich, they personally were not powerful. If Su Yu could disguise himself and infiltrate a high-society dinner, he could use [Mind Control] to manipulate a wealthy person or two into handing over their money to buy more and better high-tech products. Plan Three: Bomb the floating island again. After the fall of the floating island, it was sealed and suspended 40 kilometers north of the city by the God Level powerhouse Sidim. But the Spiritual Energy in the barrier was extraordinarily large and getting increasingly violent. If it stayed sealed for a long period, it could very likely break out of the seal and cause a second explosion. Left with no other choice, Sidim occasionally had to open a gap in the seal to release some of the violent Spiritual Energy inside, maintaining a temporary balance. What Su Yu had to do was break through the barrier and break this balance, triggering a second explosion on the floating island! Considering the current situation, the first plan was difficult to execute. The Treyna Skyscraper had just demonstrated its might, which would certainly have drawn attention from all parties. Going there to blow up the building now would be most challenging; The second plan could be executed, but it could not be considered revenge. Therefore, he decided to execute the third plan, making the Skru people face the terror of a floating island explosion once again! Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: 367, Double Fried Floating Island_1 Chapter 367: 367, Double Fried Floating Island_1 The third plan, huh? Using the [Star Realm Beacon], Morning Star checked what Chairman Hilton was up to in the intelligence department. After discovering that he was not doing anything significant, she nodded, Nemesis, I support your decision. But you must be careful. If I die, I can be resurrected. If you die, its game over. Dont worry, I keep that in my mind at all times, Su Yu smiled. He took out the [Hearthstone] from his necklace. The [Hearthstone] had a small hole in it. He threaded a string through it and hung it around his neck, so that in a crisis, he could use the [Hearthstone] to escape as quickly as possible. After some consideration, he took another string and attached [Tina Garcias Amulet] around his wrist. ([Tina Garcias Amulet]: Luck +3, effect continues even when kept in the bag.) Su Yu was unsure if the amulets effect would work if it was placed inside the necklace. After all, he couldnt see the attribute panel in the real world, so he thought it was better to wear it. After all that was done, he chugged several bottles of master-level mana potions to restore his mana, activated [Invisibility Skill], and carefully moved towards the northern part of the city. During the journey, Su Yu saw people running panicked on the streets, all of them Skuru. Smoke and dust covered the sky behind him, accompanied by the cracking sound of burning flames. He had no idea how many innocent people had died. A large number of high-ranking powerful beings, wealthy people in armor were converging on the center of the explosion. The sky was filled with numerous dots C at a glance, it must have been hundreds of people. Su Yu didnt dare to look for long. Keeping his head down, he continued his journey. The slums, located in the north of Treyna city, were about 20 kilometers north of where Su Yu was. This was the position of the sealed floating island. As he went on, he noticed the closer he got to the floating island, the fewer people were on the streets. There were also occasionally pets that had turned into monsters darting in and out. Su Yu personally witnessed an electric light mouse, about three meters tall, jumping between buildings. Its fur shone with a pale purple light, and its pupils emitted an eerie purple radiance. Its claws were stained with fresh blood, it must have killed quite a few Skurus. But fortunately, None of the monsters, including the electric light mouse, noticed Su Yus presence. Su Yu passed through layers of monsters, gradually approaching the edge of the floating island seal. Regarding the toll collectors, he noticed quite a few en route, but he managed to bypass them all, saving quite a bit of toll money. The floating island was now shrouded in a gray protective sphere about 300 to 400 meters high. The surface of the protective sphere was uneven, but it successfully sealed off the raging spiritual energy. Outside the giant protective sphere, many professionals were teamed up to slay the monsters, harvesting materials from their bodies, and absorbing the spiritual energy that leaked out after their death. Su Yu went near the protective sphere, stopping at a place about 30 to 40 meters from it. He asked Morning Star, who was still in the form of Pikachu: Pika pika, can we break this seal? What Pika? A question mark popped up on Morning Stars head. But she soon replied, Wait a moment, let me detect the thickness of this protective sphere .. Meanwhile, in Congress Hall in the western part of the city, Chairman Cass was holding a press conference. Click, click, click~ The dense shutter sound rose from below the stage, with the dazzling flashlights flickering nonstop. Cass sat on the stage, his face calm, Just now, I have elucidated the threat of Number One. Now, we have successfully completed the mission to kill Number One. We launched a precise attack on his hiding place and finally eliminated him! May God protect us all, may His light shield the Lun Kete Alliance. Clap, clap, clap~ Warm applause rose from below the stage. When the applause subsided, the Moderator stood up and said, Now we will open the floor for questions. We have 10 minutes. Are there any reporters who want to ask questions? The reporters immediately put their hands up, some of them even standing up. Alright, lets have you, the Moderator picked a reporter who was usually tactful with his words. The reporter stood up and asked: Your Excellency, I want to ask, is it worth it to pay such a high price to kill Number One? Of course, its worth it! Chairman Cass asserted, As I just mentioned, Number One used underhanded tricks to sink the floating island, which hugely impedes our efforts to conquer the Blue Star, and caused tens of thousands of citizens to die from Spiritual Overload Syndrome. Removing Number One aligns with the practical interests of our nation and is the best choice we could make. But! The microphone was handed to another reporter who stood up excitedly, According to the latest casualty report, more than 1000 people in the slums have died, and more than 10,000 are missing. Whos responsible for those who lost their lives? Chairman Cass smiled, These are necessary sacrifices the ordinary people made for the nation. If Number One were still alive, he would undoubtedly kill hundreds of thousands, or even millions of our citizens in the future. For our nation, this is absolutely worth it. Cass clapped his hands after finishing his statement and said, The government will provide ample subsidies to the families of those who were injured or died in this operation to eradicate Number One. I hope everyone can unite and face the future challenges together Roar! Roar! Before Cass could finish, two loud dragon roars rang from the northern sky. Straight after that, the ground of the conference hall started shaking violently, chairs and tables toppled over, and the scene was a mess. Whats happening? Cass was surprised. He quickly flew to the window and looked into the sky. Looking north, he saw two giant organisms across the sky. The two creatures looked a bit like the Giant Dragon Clan he had seen during his study in the Singer Civilization. One of the two dragons was entirely blue with a wingspan over 40 meters; the other was star-studded all over with a wingspan of more than 30 meters. From Casss perspective, he could see that the Empires strongest being C- the God-Level Spiritual Master Sidim, who was on the west side, had transformed into a beam of light and was flying towards the two dragons. However, before he could reach them, the two dragons flashed white and instantly disappeared into the Void. The disappearance of the two dragons allowed Cass to breathe a sigh of relief, but a moment later, his heart hitched. Thats because, C the place where the two dragons had disappeared was just at the edge of the floating islands seal. At this moment, a glaring and gigantic light hit the protective shield of the floating island seal. Boom! With a thunderous explosion, the giant light blossomed. The protective shield, unable to bear the pressure, was instantly penetrated! Boom! Another loud explosion! The violent spiritual energy exploded like a lit gas canister. The protective shield shattered into pieces, and the resulting massive explosion engulfed the surrounding blocks C the whole city was shaking violently due to it. Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: 368, A critical moment_1 Chapter 368: 368, A critical moment_1 Time rewinds 10 minutes back. At that time, Morning Star had already detected the strength of the shield, so she turned her head and said to Su Yu: Nemesis, I believe, both of us together can break through the shield. Thats great! Su Yu said happily. However, there are two things I must warn you in advance. Morning Star spoke, stepping on Su Yus shoulder: Firstly, about the god-level being, Sidim, of the Lun Kete Alliance. Sidim lives on a mountain 80 kilometers west of Treyna, about 56 kilometers from here. God-level beings can fly at around 2000 meters per second, which means he can reach us in half a minute. So we must destroy the shield and run away within half a minute. Su Yu nodded seriously: I understand. As for the second thing. Morning Star added: When we break the shield, the high-ranking Skuru around us will surely attack, well have to find a way to deal with them. Dont worry about that, Ill handle them! Su Yu said, full of confidence. In the following minutes, Su Yu and Morning Star exchanged each others hidden abilities, discussing a fairly reliable plan of action. With the plan in place, they immediately began to act. Morning Star transformed into her ultimate form, [Star Core Dragon]. A giant dragon, with wings stretching over 30 meters, spanned across the sky. Next, she used the [Star Rainbow Focus] skill. ([Star Rainbow Focus]: Creates a light spot on the target, which will absorb and store damage from all spells from you and your opponents. After 15 seconds, the light spot will explode, causing double the absorbed value of damage to the target.) Casting time: 1 second, cooldown: 2 minutes. Under normal circumstances, this skill isnt very useful. Because the [Star Rainbow Focus] skill requires 1 second to cast. In an intense fight, this can be fatal. In addition, after hitting the opponent, because you cant deal damage to him within these 15 seconds, the opponent can take the opportunity to abandon defense, launch a fierce attack on you, or cast an invincible skill like [Ice Barrier] to stay alive, essentially rendering it useless. So Morning Star hardly ever used this skill before. But against things like shields, this skill is incredibly effective! The shield is stationary and isnt capable of running or casting lifesaving skills, so its a solid double damage! After releasing the light spot on the shield, Morning Star immediately activated her full burst of skills, with each high-damaging spell pouring onto the shield. Su Yu first drank the [Master Level Elemental Ascension Potion], activated [Weavers Heart] and transformed into an adult Blue Dragon, then enabled the [Storm Eye] buff, constantly casting endless spells on the shield. After turning into the Blue Dragon, his casting was almost free from time constraints, one spell after another was thrown at the shield like a machine gun. [Absolute Zero (Forbidden Spell)] (Opens an ice domain, significantly increasing ice damage caused by allied units in the area, heavily reducing ice spell resistance of enemy units in the area) and [Cold Abyss (Forbidden Spell)] (wide-range ice AOE). After casting these two forbidden spells, the temperature around Su Yu rose to 105. He remembered a technique from a book titled Ice and Fire, Ultimate Pleasure, and started casting fire spells. A giant Fire Six-pointed Star formation about 80 meters in diameter appeared above his head. Within the formation, a phoenix gradually took shape from flames. Ching! Ching! The Fire Phoenix made a high-pitched call, like an arrow shot from a bow, it rushed towards the shield. Bang! The Fire Phoenix hit the shield and endless flames scattered and rose. The light spot absorbed these powerful spells and instantly expanded from the size of a ping-pong table to that of a ping-pong court, with sharp white light radiating from it. There were quite a few Rank five and six Skuru powerhouses near the protective shield. Upon suddenly seeing the appearance of two enormous figures, these Skuru powerhouses were all startled! My god! What are those? A Skuru powerhouse stared blankly at the majestic figures of Su Yu and the Morning Star in the sky. Could they be some type of new mutant monsters? another Skuru powerhouse speculated. Impossible! How could mutant monsters suddenly become so big? Then what do you think they are? Stop arguing, theyre attacking the protective shield! All the Skuru powerhouses present noticed that Su Yu and the Morning Star were raining spells on the protective shield. Although the shield still looked solid, they all knew the terrible consequences once it was broken. So without much thought, the Skuru powerhouses of the fifth rank and above, flew upwards, launching attacks on Su Yu and the Morning Star. Originally, the high-ranking powerhouses hovering over the slums also noticed the changes here and quickly approached. Su Yu noticed these high-ranking powerhouses, he had been waiting for a long time. Take this! The rusty [Village Good Sword] appeared by his side, and he swung it at these incoming Skuru powerhouses . The blade fell off the hilt, causing the Skuru powerhouses within a few dozen meters to fall into shock state, standing motionless in the sky. Taking advantage of their stunned state, Su Yu released two skills [Falling Stars] and [Moon God Descends] from his accessories. A pitch-black space crack ripped opens in the sky, numerous mini meteors with diameters of three to four meters flew of the crack, slamming into the most densely packed area of the Skuru powerhouses. Many Skuru powerhouses were directly hit by the meteorites, their lives hanging by a thread. At the same time, the Moon God with black and white wings was also summoned, she picked up a silver-white lance and bravely charged into the crowd of Skuru people. The lance was imbued with a rich chaotic energy. Each thrust of the spear could easily annihilate a Skuru person of the fifth rank. After releasing two spells, Su Yu once again swung the [Village Good Sword], causing the Skuru powerhouses to be in shock again. They were once again killed by the Moon God and the meteorites. However, the good times didnt last. Thirteen seconds after his transformation, a brilliant red light appeared in the western sky. On closer look, the Eighth Rank powerhouse, Sidim, was only 20 kilometers away from them, much faster than expected! Without waiting for the Morning Star to warn him, Su Yu immediately activated the [Hearthstone], and said to the Morning Star: Quick, protect me! Got it! The Morning Star no longer attacked the shield. He transformed into a streak of starlight and appeared in front of Su Yu, setting up the [Star Realm Barrier] to help Su Yu absorb all the damage. But Sidim was still 20 kilometers away, and his attack had already reached them! His farthest casting spell was called [Mind Piercing]. Despite being 20 kilometers away, he cast [Mind Piercing] at Su Yu. The speed of [Mind Piercing] was much faster than the usual spells. In an instant, it crossed the distance of over ten kilometers and was about to hit Su Yu, potentially interrupting the countdown of [Hearthstone]! Just at this extremely critical moment, the Morning Star, with sharp eyes and quick hands, swiftly pulled out a round, innocuous-looking object and threw it in front of Su Yu. Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: 369, Escape (Additional 1/3)_1 Chapter 369: 369, Escape (Additional 1/3)_1 This funny-looking little thing was the gift [Crazy Dave] originally gave to Su Yuits the [Nut Wall]. [Nut Wall] Plant Health: 500 Special Skills: [Mass Taunt]: Forcing all enemies within a 5-metre radius to attack itself, lasting for 3 seconds. Cooldown 2 minutes. Note: Although its name is Nut Wall, if you break it open, youll find that its actually a walnut. When Morningstar realized Sidim was casting a spell, she originally planned to block the damage with her own body, sacrificing her life to ensure Su Yu escaped. However, she quickly noticed that the [Mind Piercing] Sidim cast was a mental attack spell. Unlike elemental spells that keep going, mental ones dissipate after destroying the target, only leaving minor after-effects. So, Morningstar unsurprisingly didnt sacrifice herself. She tossed the [Nut Wall] in front of Su Yu to block him, then leaped herself into the pet space. Boom! The [Nut Wall] turned to dust under the massive mental impact, and the [Mind Piercing] vanished right after destroying it, with only some scattered after-effects hitting Su Yu who was behind it. At this moment, there were only 0.5 seconds left for Su Yus [Hearthstone] casting. Using that short time, he wrapped his words with mental energy into a walnut-sized sphere and projected it into the sky. Then, as a white light of teleportation rose up, he disappeared into thin air. The mental energy sphere exploded in the sky and all the Skurus within a few kilometres heard Su Yus reckless laughter: Haha! I am Number One. If you have the guts, come and catch me! Under the propulsion of mental energy, Su Yus laughter spread further and further, until a quarter of the citys Skurus heard his arrogant voice. Hearing this, the Skurus faces were noticeably unhappy. Hes too arrogant! Is he looking down on us? However, one second later. Boom! The light spot, full of accumulated energy, exploded on the shield, instantly blasting through it. The shield had been filled with restless spiritual energy, like a giant hydrogen balloon. Now that the shield was penetrated, the restless spiritual energy was instantly ignited by the explosive energy from the outside, causing a devastating explosion similar to igniting a hydrogen balloon with a lighter. Boom!!! An explosion not inferior to the last one with the floating island occurred! The shield was instantly blasted to pieces, the explosion swallowed up a dozen blocks around, and a radius of four to five kilometres was engulfed in the blast. The Skurus who were originally clearing the mutated monsters around the shield were all swallowed up by the explosion. Those above rank six might survive, but those below rank five could only rely on luck. Sidim was far from the explosion when it happened, he could only watch helplessly as the shield was blasted to pieces. However, he moved fast and reached the edge of the explosion range in just 10 seconds. This time, he conjured a larger grey shield. The grey shield descended like a large bowl, finally covering the explosion completely, preventing it from destroying the main city area. The high-ranking powerhouses who were previously watching the excitement above the slum also rushed to the scene. Hundreds of high-ranking people fed their spiritual energy into the new shield, finally stabilizing it. Chairman Cass arrived at the scene as quickly as possible, but his face was black as coal. He had just held a press conference announcing that they had killed Number One, and now Number One had reappeared, causing an even bigger explosion. Wasnt this a slap in the face? He decided in his heart, to eliminate Number One, he would do whatever it takes, sparing no expense! Now that the shield is stable, Chairman Cass bowed to Sidim, asking, Your Excellency Sidim, where is that human from just now? Im not sure. He probably used a unique teleportation device from the Holy Silver Federation to get away. Sidim shook his head, looking unhappy as well. Cass. Sidim fixed his gaze on him: You must not let this human escape, you must not! I understand. Cass nodded, turned to the surrounding high-ranking powerhouses, and said: Now, under the name of the Alliance Government, I officially place a bounty on Number One: The person who reports the whereabouts of Number One will be rewarded with 10 million Runket coins after confirmation; The person who successfully kills Number One will be rewarded with 100 billion Runket coins! The bounty goes into effect immediately! 100 billion? The legendary powerhouses of rank seven and above present all had a gleam in their eyes, such money was worth their effort. The remaining high-ranking strength users below rank six also had their hearts set aflutter. Although Su Yu looked strong, he was alone. A five-man team of rank six strength users wasnt afraid of failing to catch him, right? Quite a few people had thoughts already. The news of Treyna City spread throughout the world through social media almost instantly. Within a day or two, almost all Skurus around the world knew about the major disaster that occurred in Treyna: First was Chairman Casss judgment error. He not only failed to kill the extra-terrestrial Number One but also senselessly caused the death of more than 100,000 lives; Then came Number One causing another explosion on the floating island, resulting in the death of more than 30 high-rank beings and making it even harder to control the floating island crisis; Lastly was the jaw-dropping bounty of 100 billion Runket coins for Number One, leaving countless Skurus astounded. Especially the residents of the Runket Federation were in awe of the bounty and feared that Number One would appear next to them, causing a significant threat. The whole world was disturbed by Su Yu. But right now, Su Yu didnt have the time to think about all this. Through the [Hearthstone], he returned to the desert next to East Forest Town in the Raging Sun Empire. Cough cough. Su Yu coughed lightly and struggled to sit up in the desert. He vomited out a mouthful of fresh blood. He felt as if every part of his body was in throbbing pain. His magic was almost depleted, his brain spinning, almost fainting. He had just used the [Weavers Heart] to transform into the Blue Dragon form, releasing two forbidden spells and several high-rank spells in a row, completely draining his mana. His rapid mana consumption caused his body to be in spasmodic pain. Moreover, although the [Nut Wall] had blocked the [Mind Piercing], he was still hit by its after-effects, causing him to feel a mental tearing pain. He now sat in the desert feeling as if hes about to die. Morningstar, on the other hand, was unharmed. She jumped out of the pet space, transforming into the form of the [Starlight Tree]. Large swaths of stardust fell from her branches, nourishing Su Yus body. She also used the [Activation] skill, helping Su Yu recover his mana. Under the dual-channel treatment of the Morningstar, Su Yu immediately felt a lot better. Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: 370, The strongest in Skru Star – Donald Prunt_1 Chapter 370: 370, The strongest in Skru Star C Donald Prunt_1 Nemesis, are you feeling better now? Morning Star in the [Starlight Tree] form rustled its branches, asking softly. Much better, thank you! Su Yu forced a smile. Theres no need for formalities between us. Morning Star transformed into a cat form, licking her paw and said, If you really want to thank me, lets go for grilled fish in Wangfu Well a few times more when we are back on Blue Star? The grilled fish there is really good! That, of course, is not a problem. Su Yu smiled, We can go as many times as you like, and Ill foot the bill! That seems fair. Morning Star leaped on Su Yus shoulder satisfactorily. However, she sniffed the air around, suddenly becoming vigilant, Nemesis, we must leave here immediately. Your teleportation using the [Hearthstone] created quite a spatial fluctuation. If we stay too long, we might be detected by nearby high-ranking powerhouses! Alright, lets go. Su Yu struggled to stand up from the sand. At this moment, Morning Star transformed once again, becoming a [Star Realm Deer]. Then she turns to Su Yu and says, Hop on, Ill carry you. Youre currently too slow, and rushing will only exacerbate your injuries. But looking at Su Yus green skin, she added, Return to your original form before you can ride me. You look so disgusting with your green skin! Disgusting, huh? Su Yu touched his nose, reverting to his original form. In fact, in his current condition, he could barely fly. But since Morning Star thought of his welfare, he could only comply. Su Yu straddled deer-like Morning Star at the hips, clinging onto her waist with his legs, and hugging her neck with his hands. The fluffy sensation beneath his body was indeed comfortable. Just that. Morning Star, why did your heartbeat suddenly speed up? Su Yu asked, puzzled. Without answering him, Morning Star transformed into a streak of starlight and rapidly left the spot, heading towards the east. Two hours after Su Yu and Morning Star left, a brilliant red spot flew over from the horizon, landing right where Su Yu had just been. The spot of the spatial fluctuation should be here. The man narrowed his eyes slightly. If Su Yu were here, he would have been taken aback! Because this man was Sidim, one of the only two God Level powerhouses in the Lun Kete Alliance. But just as Sidim was about to continue tracking Su Yu, an oncoming silver mecha appeared in the sky above him. The underside of the mecha was spewing pale flames. The pilot, removing his helmet, was Donald Prunt, one of the only two 8th-rank God Level powerhouses in Raging Sun Empire, who was looking at Sidim with a playful grin on his face, Yo, isnt this Sidim? Why didnt you say hello before entering our territory? Are you trying to start a war? There are a total of 7 eighth-rank powerhouses among the Skye people, 2 each in the Raging Sun Empire and Lun Kete Alliance, and the remaining 3 were freelancers independent of national forces. This was the foundation of the G2 formed by Raging Sun and Lun Kete. Donald Prunt is the only Spiritual Mecha Master among the 7 God Level powerhouses, the auxiliary material for his mecha had cost him trillions of Solar Yuans, and the main material is irreplaceable. Prunt spent a few hundred years and countless resources to complete this mecha, powered by matter-antimatter annihilation. Combining this with his formidable skills, he can be considered as the strongest in Skye Star. Seeing Sidim inexplicably appearing in his territory, Prunt, of course, had to intervene, and thus he came. Seeing Prunt, Sidim turned serious. Our Lun Ketes high-priority fugitive, Number One, used a teleportation device to come here, I am here to chase the fugitive; I have no ulterior motives. He explained. What kind of fugitive that you have to come and hunt it yourself? Prunt was skeptical, he didnt know about Su Yu yet. However, his mechas AI quickly filled him in on the situation with Su Yu causing trouble in Treyna city, he understood immediately. After hearing it, Prunt didnt show understanding but ridiculed instead, Sidim, youre really getting worse with age, allowing a little 6th-rank mixed breed to make so much trouble? You! Sidims face darkened. But he knew he was no match for Prunt, and he must keep his patience. He said, Based on the energy traces, this fugitive is moving far within your territory, probably heading towards Raging Sun City. Can I pursue and catch this fugitive? Of course not! Prunt declined immediately, Who knows what tricks you might pull once you step into my country? Just wait at home till I catch him, Ill deliver him to you. Having said that, Prunts mecha gradually became translucent, disappearing into thin air. Sidim knew Prunt was just placating, and wont bother finding him. But he was helpless, could only return the same way and think of a strategy. The little storm temporarily subsided. The scene shifts back to Su Yu. Deer-formed Morning Star was indeed heading towards Sun City to the east, with Su Yu on her back, moving along the deserted outskirts, staying out of the Empires radar. However, when they were still 200 miles from Sun City, Morning Star made a 90-degree turn, bypassing around the city moving towards the southern direction. At the same time, she asked Su Yu on her back: Nemesis, have you drawn up a plan yet? What will we do next? Su Yu was comfortably sprawled on Morning Stars back. Actually, he had already fully recovered his flight ability, but why would he fly himself when it felt better on Morning Stars back? Hence, he carried on lying on her back. Now he had his left arm around Morning Stars neck, with his right hand holding a broken-net mobile phone to look at the map of Skru Star. Hearing Morning Stars question, he answered with a smile, Morning Star, do you remember our destination for this trip? You mean Beak Country? Exactly! Su Yu nodded, We are heading there now. But we can no longer go through the Lun Kete Alliance, its too dangerous, we need to find another way there. Beak Country is located to the northwest of the Lun Kete Alliance; and Raging Sun Empire is to the east of the Alliance; therefore, the fastest route to Beak Country would be to cut through the Alliance. However, Su Yu dared not cross through the Alliance anymore, he can only detour around it a long way. He pointed to the front left, About 200 miles in that direction theres a city, Dark City, its known to be quite chaotic. We can get a legal identity there, then take a plane to Beak Country. Alright, as you say. Morning Star also seemed to calm down once she transformed into the deer form, without saying much, she continued running towards Dark City with Su Yu on her back. Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: 371, Current Situation of Zhu Guorui_1 Chapter 371: 371, Current Situation of Zhu Guorui_1 There wasnt much to say about what happened in Dark City. As always, Su Yu went undercover in the citys slums once he entered, and controlled a gang leader using [Mind Control]. Through this gang leader, he easily obtained another real identity (this time the gender on the drivers license was no longer a eco-friendly, vegetarian LGBT female, but a bona fide male). He obtained the real identity on the morning of his 6th day in this world. At 12 noon on that day, Su Yu boarded a plane to the Beak Country, avoiding the Lun Kete Federations flight routes as he did so. But things were different this time compared to his time in Wanda, when he only carried out [Cleansing] on two thugs he controlled, without killing them directly. This time in Dark City, Su Yu eliminated all the gang members who had seen him, leaving no traces. Just as Su Yu was on the plane, a small country to the east of the Raging Sun Empire C Makadun C came to mind. Makadun was a feudal kingdom, ruled by a king just like the Raging Sun Empire. But it was different from the Blue Star. On the Blue Star, because spiritual energy was exhausted, everyone was ordinary, and a king or emperor was no stronger than an ordinary person, who could be taken down by a single bullet. Therefore, the Blue Star generally implemented an election system, and the feudal kingdom, a political system where a single family monopolized power, had largely disappeared in the river of history. But on the Skru Star, because spiritual energy still existed, the family where the king resided controlled a massive amount of monopoly resources. The successor of the family, even without any talent, could be elevated to a high level using treasures. An average Skru person, no matter how hardworking or gifted, would find it very hard to become a high-ranking warrior above the fifth level. But for a legitimate son of a king, especially an heir, as long as he was not a dunce, reaching the fifth level was a given. Therefore, the feudal monarchial system is hard to overthrow. This also resulted in a plethora of empires and kingdoms on Skru Star. While they are technologically advanced, their political systems still retain a strong feudal color. Makadun was such a highly feudal country. At this moment, in an underground cave in the center of Makaduns capital. A very young Skru, dressed very elegantly, was sitting cross-legged by an underground lake. This was not an ordinary underground lake, the water in the lake was all made up of pure spiritual energy! Not only the lake water, but the cave walls were also filled with crystalline spiritual energy similar to tree branches, sparkling and looking quite beautiful. The spiritual energy in the cave was unbelievably abundant. If the average spiritual energy content on the surface was 1, the spiritual energy content here would be at least 300! The young Skru was sitting by the lake, using this abundant spiritual energy for practice. Interestingly, what this young man was practicing was not the standard spiritual warrior or spiritual master techniques of Skru Star. Not long after he began his practice, he radiated bright golden light, large amounts of auspicious clouds formed below him, and mini dragons took shape in the clouds, swimming around his body. An extremely grand imperial aura was undeniably revealed. When his practice speed reached a peak, the disguise of the Skru could no longer hold, and it began to peel off massively. Underneath the hidden Skru appearance was an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face. If Su Yu had been there, he would have gasped in surprise, because this old man was Zhu Guorui! After practicing roughly for a whole day, Zhu Guorui slowly wound up. The auspicious clouds and dragons that had formed around him gradually disappeared, and the majestic aura of the emperor was retracted by him. Zhu Guorui breathed out comfortably, thinking to himself: This trip was worth it! On the Blue Star, spiritual resources are scarcely available, how could there be so much spiritual energy supply? Why not just stay on Skru Star and not go back? Next time Su Yu comes, I can return with him? As Zhu Guorui thought about this, he slowly stood up from the ground. He resumed his Skru appearance and left the underground cave. Upon reaching the entrance of the underground cave, a servant holding a lunch box had been waiting there for a long time. On seeing Zhu Guorui, he hurried forward: Your Highness, the Third Prince, how was your practice? Have you broken through your current level? Just a little bit more. Zhu Guorui answered ambiguously: But not to worry, by tomorrow at the latest, I am sure I will be able to break through my current level. Thats good news! I sincerely hope that Your Highness can break through your current level soon and marry the princess of the Sunset Empire. The servant breathed a sigh of relief and opened the lunch box in his hand: After practicing for the whole day, you must be hungry. I have brought some food for you, it has your favorite Steamed Leko Bug! Uhh Im not hungry right now, just leave it there. Zhu Guoruis mouth slightly twitched. Clearly, he didnt understand why the Skru people liked eating insects. Huai Te (the servants name), while I was practicing, did anything significant happen outside? Zhu Guorui changed the topic. If you talk about significant events, there really was one! The servant immediately perked up: Just yesterday, the Lun Kete Alliance had a major incident that shocked the whole world! A Blue Star human went there to cause trouble, and it eventually resulted in over a hundred thousand civilian casualties! Zhu Guoruis heart skipped a beat. But he kept his face calm, asking calmly: Blue Star human? The same Blue Star that Lun Kete and Raging Sun are leading the invasion of? Yes! Your Highness, let me tell you Huai Te started eagerly narrating. Unsatisfied with just narrating, he also took out his mobile phone to show the images from the news to Zhu Guorui. Looking at the two colossal dragons soaring in the sky on the screen, Zhu Guorui instantly recognized them as Su Yu and Morning Star. Good Heavens, Su Yu actually ventured into the heart of enemy territory! He certainly is daring. He didnt know what to say for a moment. Moreover, Su Yu indeed made the headlines. First, he indirectly led to the death of over a hundred thousand civilians of the Lun Kete Alliance, then he caused a secondary explosion of the floating island, exacerbating the floating island crisis of the Lun Kete Alliance. He turned the whole world topsy-turvy. Nice work, kid! Maybe this is how heroes rise in troubled times, Zhu Guorui praised silently in his heart. However, on the surface, he asked the servant: So what happened? Was the Blue Star human caught? The servant, Huai Te, burst into laughter: Haha! Of course not! Besides, the Raging Sun Empire is playing tricks behind the scenes, how could they possibly catch him? Playing tricks? Zhu Guorui was puzzled. Just check out this news! Huai Te switched to another news video. After watching this video, Zhu Guorui finally got the gist of what had happened. Apparently, after Donald Prunt, the God Level powerholder of Raging Sun Empire, punished Sidim for encroaching on its territory, he returned to Sun City, the Imperial Capital, and issued a law- Raging Sun Empires high-ranking warriors who find or kill number one will have to hand over seventy percent of their reward as personal income tax to the government. As soon as this law was spread, the interest of the high-ranking warriors of the Raging Sun Empire in Su Yu diminished significantly, and naturally, no one was looking for Su Yu anymore. Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: 373, Leader of Beak Country’s anti-union organization – Cindy Doppler_1 Chapter 373: 373, Leader of Beak Countrys anti-union organization C Cindy Doppler_1 After arriving at a small town called Bale 73 kilometers away, Su Yu set the [Hearthstone] teleportation point in a vacant spot outside of the town, then returned to Beak City. The reason why he set the [Hearthstone] here was that a legendary human figure of his past life [Ice Red Tea] was besieged by the Skuru people in this town and eventually fell, still only 19 years old. Su Yu comes here, on one hand, to commemorate the pioneers, and on the other hand, to remind himself: not to be lulled by the past smooth-sailing life. In this dangerous world, its possible to die at any moment, so one must always stay vigilant. He returned to Beak City around 8 in the evening. In a secluded, deserted corner, without any surveillance cameras, Su Yu used the [Invisibility Skill] to make himself unseen and walked towards the wealthy area in the west of the city. Hey, Nemesis, what are you planning? Morning Star asked from its perch on Su Yus shoulder. Shes in stealth mode right now, unable to play with her phone, so she only has chatting with Su Yu to relieve her boredom. Im looking for a Skuru. Who is it? His name is Cindy Doppler, the leader of the Anti-Alliance Organization party. Oh~ So its him. But is it appropriate for you to go straight to his place like this? Why not? Just watch me. The two chatted while they walked deeper into the wealthy area. Su Yu followed a route from his memory. Finally, he successfully found Cindy Dopplers residence a mansion located by the lake. There are many security staff and large security devices, like Psychic Energy Arrays, around the mansion. However, these security measures are all targeted at native assassins of Skuru Star, and are pointless against Su Yu who is an cough cough, alien visitor. With his [Invisibility Skill], he confidently walked through the front gate into the mansion. The security staff outside didnt notice anything. Half an hour later, a luxurious, pitch-black floating car pulled into the gate and stopped in the garden in front of the house. Cindy Doppler, who had been busy all day, got off the car. He made a signal to the driver to park the car, then called out loudly to the house, Honey, Im home! Darling, youre finally back! Why are you so late today? The kids are already asleep. A gentle Skuru woman came out of the house, took the coat from her husband, and hung it on a coat rack by the door. Its all because of entertaining guests. Cindy Doppler, slightly drunk now, kissed his wife, I had dinner with Lun Ketes Foreign Minister, Jeff, discussing the capture of Number One. Haha, you dont know how hard Jeffs face looked when we talked about Number One! Number One? Is that the Blue Star human? His wife casually asked. She wasnt particularly concerned about this. She headed towards the kitchen, Do you want to eat first while dinner is still warm? Or do you want to take a bath first? At this moment, Cindy Doppler suddenly embraced his wife from behind, The kids are asleep, right? Yes. Why dont we go back to our room first Fueled by the stimulating effect of the alcohol, Cindy Dopplers mind is filled with some indescribable plans. But at this moment, a voice appeared in his mind, Ahem, Mr. Cindy, hold on, please. This is Number One, I am currently in your little sons room on the third floor, and I want to see you. Cindy Doppler: !!! He was instantly sober, and his previous arousal disappeared abruptly. His wife was clueless about this. Her face flushed red, she tried to smack her husbands face. Cindy hastily blocked. Whats wrong? Didnt you want to His wife looked puzzled. Sorry, darling, I suddenly remembered that theres still some business I need to handle. Lets do what we wanted to do later after I finish this business. Cindy Doppler quickly explained and hurriedly ran towards the staircase. In the little sons room on the third floor. Cindy Doppler sternly surveyed Su Yu, who had turned into a human form, his seriousness almost tangible. Youre Number One? Seeing Su Yus true face, he was quite certain that it was the real person. Only exceptionally high-ranking Skurus had seen images of Blue Star humans. This exceptionally high-ranking refers to either the head of a country or spiritual masters above Level 6 in the Sanctuary. Ordinary Skurus wouldnt be able to pretend to be Number One. Additionally, what would anyone gain from impersonating Number One? Hes an international fugitive. Unless they were bored of living, no one would dare to impersonate him. So, the moment he saw Su Yu, Cindy Doppler had confirmed Su Yu was the real person. Thats correct, Im Number One. This is my partner, Morning Star, Su Yu introduced Morning Star who was on his shoulder. Morning Star maintained its yellow-skinned little electric mouse form, calling out to Cindy Doppler: Pika pikachu. Cindy Doppler: He clearly remembered Morning Star transforming into the [Star Core Dragon] with its imposing figure, was this big guy actually pretending to be a native creature and acting cute now? But Cindy Doppler didnt say anything. He straightened his tie, took a deep breath, and looked at Su Yu solemnly, Mr. Number One, what brings you to me? And His gaze fell on his sleeping little son on the bed, worry apparent on his face. He himself was not afraid of Su Yu. Though he was only a Level 5 Spiritual Master, he had several life-saving means and was confident that he could escape from Su Yu. But his family He didnt want to act recklessly and ruin his family. Su Yu saw his worry and smiled, Dont worry, I know that the majority of the Beak countrys citizens oppose the war between our two planets. I am here with the intention to cooperate. Of course, I wouldnt harm your family. From a rational point of view, of course, I wouldnt want to make enemies for myself. Cindy Doppler thought it made sense. So, he extended a hand to Su Yu to gesture him to speak, Then this honorable guest, this is not the proper place to talk. Shall we go to the reception room next door for a detailed discussion? Of course. Su Yu nodded, following Cindy Doppler out of his little sons room. Reception room on the third floor of Cindy Dopplers home. Cindy first activated the Psychic Energy Array in the reception room that blocks sound, then poured a drink for Su Yu. He introduced, This is our Skuru stars specialty, made from the freshly squeezed juice of Lake insects from the Sunshine Insect Farm located at 45 degrees north latitude. You can have a taste. Su Yu took the insect juice. Full of sticky, green liquid, it had the unique fishy smell of insects. Of course, he wouldnt drink the insect juice. He politely left the insect juice on the coffee table in front of him. He took out a bottle of Coke from his backpack and handed it to Cindy Doppler: This is a special drink from our Blue Star. I think you can have a taste. Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: 374, Discussing Cooperation, a Stunned Cindy Doppler_1 Chapter 374: 374, Discussing Cooperation, a Stunned Cindy Doppler_1 Alright, let me give it a try. Cindy Doppler didnt share Su Yus strong aversion to bug juice. He took the Cola, unscrewed it, and drank a small sip. Feeling the fizzy carbonation bursting in his mouth, he slightly squinted his eyes. Hows the taste? Su Yu was curious. He was very eager to know how an alien would rate Cola. Err should I be honest? Of course. It tastes quite strange, kind of like drinking a toilet cleaner. Cindy Doppler, still holding the Cola, assessed, Saying toilet cleaner might not be very accurate. It should be a bottle of toilet cleaner with added sugar and carbon dioxide. Su Yu: He gave Doppler Pepsi Cola. Maybe Coke would be a better choice? Cindy Doppler set the Cola on the table, poured a glass of bug juice, and raised it to Su Yu: Compared to this, I find the freshly squeezed juice from our Leko bugs more enjoyable to drink, and it also provides proteins. Never mind lets discuss serious matters. Su Yu rubbed his forehead, not wanting to continue this topic. Skuru peoples taste was quite different from humans. There wasnt much point in discussing this. I also think its important to get down to business. Cindy Doppler finished his bug juice and sat in front of Su Yu, Your Excellency Number One, why did you come to see me? Of course I came with a desire to cooperate. Su Yu said earnestly, crossing his arms: Your nations people are opposed to war between two planets, and it so happens that we are too. Since we have a consensus, theres a foundation for our cooperation. But why should I cooperate with you? Cindy Doppler looked at Su Yu, a dangerous gleam in his eyes, If I kill you, we could receive a bounty of 100 billion Runket Coins. Which nation could refuse such a huge amount? Su Yu wasnt afraid at all. He stared back at Doppler and laughed, Firstly, do you really think your nation could kill me? I went fearlessly to Stena city, and the God Level fighter, Sidim, doesnt scare me. Why do you think you have the power to kill me? Besides, since I had the nerve to come and see you directly, dont you think I would have taken adequate precautions? Do you take me for a fool? On hearing Su Yus words, Cindy Doppler bowed his head, lost in thought. Its true that his nation didnt have any God Level warriors. The chances of catching Su Yu were very slim. As for reporting Su Yus whereabouts to the Lun Kete alliance pffff, he couldnt care less about a mere ten million. Su Yu rose and continued, Secondly, if we cooperate, it will be a win-win situation. Both our nation and yours would benefit enormously! Cindy Doppler was calm, Your Excellency Number One, may I interrupt? Go ahead. Our cooperation would be beneficial to your Blue Star. You can obtain high-end technologies from us, and practical spiritual practices. But from our Beak Countrys perspective, what benefits would we gain? Cindy Doppler scrutinized Su Yu earnestly, Moreover, we would be risking a huge offense against the Lun Kete alliance. Su Yu had anticipated that Cindy Doppler would ask this, so he smiled and said, You gain plenty of benefits. First, you receive valuable mineral resources from Blue Star through the trade. Su Yu took out a gold bar and threw it on the table. Thump! The gold bar hit the table with a crisp sound. Ive brought 100 tons of such gold with me, worth at least several billion Solar Yuans. Besides, if you want other metals, I can bring as much as you need! Moreover, youll be the only seller, so you dont have to worry about bidding. Cindy Doppler thought, then nodded, This is indeed beneficial to us. The Beak Countrys technological strength was inferior to the Lun Kete alliance and the Raging Sun Empire. Their high-end technology sold to poor countries on Skru Star didnt generate much money, let alone those countries arent really interested in buying. But the Blue Star was quite a different customer! This customer has a huge demand and purchasing power, and also a sufficiently large consumer market. The most crucial point was among all Skru Star nations, only they could reach this market! If there were long-term trades, they could indeed reap unimaginable profits! Thinking this far, Cindy Doppler was a bit moved. As for selling technology to the people of Blue Star, considering this as aiding the enemy Sorry, but the Beak Country was initially against the invasive war on Blue Star. They had no psychological pressure in trading with the Blue Stars. Seeing that Doppler was somewhat moved, Su Yu took advantage of the momentum saying, Second, in a year, many high-ranking warriors will emerge from our Blue StarCCover a hundred at Legend Level Seven, and 3-5 at God Level Eight. Even if our trades are exposed in the future, with us backing your nation, neither the Lun Kete alliance nor the Raging Sun Empire would dare to harm your country. What? So many?! This time, Cindy Doppler was indeed shocked. 3-5 God Level Eight warriors? You should know that there were only 7 God Level warriors among all Skuru people. How could so many suddenly appear on Blue Star? He asked cautiously, Youre not lying to me, are you? Of course not, Su Yu laughed, Among these God Level Eight warriors, one of them will surely be me! Two months ago, I was just a commoner, now with the game brought by the Singer Civilization, I already have Level Six strength. I am fully confident that I will ascend to Level Eight in the next ten months! You? Cindy Doppler looked at Su Yu with disbelief. Of course. And Level Eight is not my end goal. Su Yu took out a brown piece of paper from his necklace and placed it uprightly on the table. This brown paper was given to him by the War Auditor of the Singer Civilization. With this paper, he could go to the Holy Silver Court of Secrets in the Holy Silver Federation for further studies after the war. This invitation was very important, so Su Yu carried it with him all the time. This is!!!! Cindy Doppler was greatly shocked, he stared in disbelief at the invitation, as if his eyes were about to bulge out. There were also many young Skuru students who could study in the Holy Silver Federation, about a thousand each year. But most of these thousands went to ordinary schools. The Holy Silver Court of Secrets was the top institution of the Holy Silver Federation! The last time a Skuru person entered the Holy Silver Court of Secrets was 20 years ago. It was the distinguished prince of the Raging Sun Empire. The Emperor of the Raging Sun Empire, Manina XIII, had just ascended the throne at that time, and he was so pleased that he broadcasted this event globally. The heads of states from all over the world went to Sun City to congratulate this prince. Now the person in front of him, Number One, surprisingly got an invitation from the Holy Silver Court of Secrets! Could it be that he could break through Level Eight and become a Planet Level Warrior in the future? Cindy Doppler was totally stupefied. He was speechless. Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: 375, reached cooperation, two days later_1 Chapter 375: 375, reached cooperation, two days later_1 Su Yu had no knowledge about the Holy Silver Federation and he didnt realize how valuable this invitation letter was. When he noticed Cindy Doppler staring blankly, Su Yu figured she didnt believe him. Therefore, Su Yu used some magic to activate the [Watcher Beacon] on him, causing the beacon to immediately burst into a soft blue light. This beacon was given to him by the Game Supervisor during the Singer War. If he encountered a life-threatening situation on Blue Star, activating this beacon could save his life. Of course, the beacon also served as the best proof of Su Yus contact with the Game Supervisor. Seeing this beacon convinced Cindy Doppler fully of Su Yus words! If the invitation was potentially forged (which was highly unlikely), the beacon certainly couldnt be, the aura of the Holy Silver Human Race on the beacon was far too distinct. In other words, Su Yu will surely be able to enter the Holy Silver Court of Secrets in the future! At this thought, Cindy Doppler stood up, and bowed respectfully to Su Yu, Your Excellency One, please forgive my lack of courtesy. On behalf of the citizens of Beak Country, I welcome your arrival! No need to be formal. Su Yu waved his hand: What about the cooperation? I am willing to cooperate with you and Blue Star behind you! Cindy Doppler answered without hesitation. But after some consideration, she added: The current international situation is not very good, our cooperation should remain undercover. If it got exposed, not only would you be hunted by the god level powerhouses, our Beak Country would also bear the brunt. Of course!, Su Yu laughed, Anyone with a brain wouldnt expose the cooperation. We can maintain our contact in secret shall we move on to the formal terms of the cooperation? Exactly as you say! Cindy Doppler agreed with a smile. For the entire night, apart from returning to her bedroom for 3 minutes to placate her wife, all of Cindy Dopplers time was spent discussing cooperation with Su Yu. Since it was a cooperation, naturally, the current and future needs of both parties had to be taken into account. The needs of Su Yu went without saying. He wanted to buy as much scientific technology and best spiritual energy training methods back to Blue Star; Cindy Dopplers current needs were to lead the Anti-Alliance party to victory in the general election, two months later, to become the president of Beak Country. After some negotiation, the two parties finally reached an agreement: Su Yu would sell the 100 tonnes of gold, 300 tonnes of silver, and 10 tonnes of platinum he brought at 50% of the market price to Cindy Doppler. As a return, Cindy Doppler would help Su Yu buy high-end technology and spiritual training methods using her network of connections. The 50% profit that Cindy Doppler made would be used for propagating her electoral campaign, to invest in more emotionally stirring campaign advertisements on all platforms in order to win the election two months later. Su Yu also gave Cindy Doppler a suggestion, he said: The biggest difference between your Anti-Alliance and the Beak Progressive Party is thatyou oppose the Skuru Federal Government. During this period, you can bribe the media to interview more residents of the Lun Kete Alliance suffering from Spiritual Overload Syndrome and the family members of the poor residents suffering there. Use these reports to boost your image and use facts to demonstrate the incompetence of the Skuru Federal Government, in order to gain more votes in the upcoming election. Cindy Doppler agreed deeply with Su Yus words and decided to act accordingly. At 5 a.m., they officially completed their cooperation agreement and both sides signed the handwritten agreement document. Happy cooperation! Su Yu extended his hand satisfactorily to Cindy Doppler. Morning Star had long fallen asleep out of boredom during their negotiation. Happy cooperation! Cindy Doppler also extended her hand and shook Su Yus hand, she was also satisfied with this cooperation. As for the manhunt of the Lun Kete Alliance, let it go to hell! By the way. A thought suddenly occurred to Cindy Doppler: Your Excellency One, it will take about two days to purchase the first batch of items you want based on our agreement, where do you plan to stay during this time? Or how can I contact you? About that Su Yu didnt know how to answer, because he hadnt planned where to go for these two days. If you dont mind, why not just stay at my place. Cindy Doppler stomped her foot: My house is quite large and can easily accommodate you! It can also help you avoid the spies sent by the Lun Kete Alliance. Arent you afraid to expose your wife and children to danger? Su Yu joked. No need to worry, I trust you absolutely. Cindy Doppler sincerely said: This is also the way I show the sincerity of my cooperation. With my wife and children present, of course, I will not contact the Lun Kete Alliance to betray you, right? After giving it some thought, Su Yu finally agreed: You have a point sure, Ill stay at your place for these two days. For the following two days, as he had said, Su Yu never left Cindy Dopplers mansion. In the afternoon of the 7th day, a green pendant given to him by Game Supervisor Donna emitted a soft ray of light, indicating that the space channel was open and urging him to return to Blue Star as soon as possible. Su Yu did not leave, waiting instead for Cindy Doppler to bring back the first batch of items he needed. These two days, the Lun Kete Alliance was actively searching for Su Yu. But their efforts were in vain due to being deployed in the wrong area. Because of the decree from the Raging Sun Empires god level powerhouse, Pu Langte, the Lun Kete Alliance mistakenly thought that Su Yu was accepting political asylum in the Raging Sun Empire. So they put a lot of manpower and resources into the Raging Sun Empire in the east, completely unaware that Su Yu had already arrived in Beak Kingdom in the west. In Beak Kingdom, they only deployed a small force to find Su Yu, but of course they couldnt find him, and Su Yu had spent these two days peacefully. The time reached 10 a.m. on the 9th day. After two days of effort, Cindy Doppler had managed to buy all the first batch of goods Su Yu wanted. Now she was hurrying back home in a hovercar, wanting to share the good news with Su Yu herself. But on her way home, her attention was not on this matter, instead she was continuously on the phone discussing another matter with a subordinate, her tone sounding very serious and anxious. Before long, the hovercar she was riding drove through the gate, and with a squeaky stop, it halted in the yard. In the guest room on the third floor, Su Yu who was studying Skrus methods raised his head from the book, looking at Morning Star who was watching a movie on Skru Star. Morning Star, Doppler is back. Pack up, were getting ready to leave Skru Star soon. So soon? Morning Star reluctantly turned off the mobile phone: The days of playing with the phone are indeed short! Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Just get ready. Ill go downstairs first. Su Yu collected his belongings in the room into his necklace at a wave of his hand, then jumped down from the window on the third floor. Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: 376, The Divine Instrument is Born – The Sword of Many Proverbs_1 Chapter 376: 376, The Divine Instrument is Born C The Sword of Many Proverbs_1 Cindy Doppler saw Su Yu leap down from the third floor, and smiled as she walked towards him: Mr. Wing of the Sky, everything you requested has been purchased and is now placed in a warehouse on the west side of town. We can go pick it up right now. Mr. Wing of the Sky was an alias Cindy Doppler gave to Su Yu. After all, she couldnt just call Su Yu Number One in front of others, could she? Upon learning Su Yus real name, Cindy Doppler decided to give him the nickname Wing of the Sky because of the character Yu in his name. Many powerhouses on Skru Star liked to use such nicknames, such as Freedom Wing, True Silver Holy Sword, Storm Executioner, and so forth, so it didnt sound odd at all. Hearing Cindy Dopplers words, Su Yu nodded, Alright, well go now. At this time, Morning Star also jumped out from the third floor window, and Su Yu swiftly caught her in his arms. Sir, please get into the vehicle. Cindy Doppler made a please gesture towards the hover car. Su Yu did not hesitate and got into the car while holding Morning Star. The hover car emitted a dull roar as the strips of light on the car body lit up with white light, and it quickly sped towards the west side of the city. In the hover car, Cindy Doppler didnt engage Su Yu in too much conversation. Once she got into the car, she continued to make calls, her tone full of tension and anxiety. Out of politeness, Su Yu didnt eavesdrop on what Cindy Doppler was saying, instead using his magic to temporarily block his hearing. When Cindy Doppler finished her call, Su Yu unbanned his hearing and asked, Did something important happen? Cindy Doppler replied solemnly: Mr. Wing of the Sky, a significant event of international importance has occurred. It hasnt been reported by the media yet, but it has set off alarm bells among all the seventh order powerhouses globally! At least 10 out of 15 God-Level powerhouses have already made their moves. To put it in a blunt way, the impact of this event is even bigger than when you sunk the. Cindy Doppler initially wanted to say sunk the Floating Island, but she quickly realized her mistake and corrected herself: bigger than when you sunk the village pond! Pfft! Morning Star couldnt help but laugh out loud, clutching her belly and convulsing with laughter. A slight twitch trembled at the corner of Su Yus mouth, Sinking the village pond, really? However, he started to take things seriously: What big event? What terrifying event could have occurred in such a short time to alarm 10 God-Level powerhouses? Could it be that the Holy Silver Federation has suddenly withdrawn all interstellar portals? Su Yu speculated. Of course not. Cindy Doppler shook her head: The Federation withdrawing the portals would not attract so much attention from God-Level powerhouses. The major event that occurred is C our planets only super artifact has emerged! Super artifact? Su Yu turned to look at Cindy Doppler, Morning Star also turned her gaze towards him. Yes, this super artifact is called Sword of Many Proverbs. Reliable sources say that one component of the super artifact, the hilt of the Sword of Many Proverbs is about to appear on the Wild Continent. All the God-Level powerhouses rushed there immediately. Cindy Dopplers face turned flushed with excitement: The Sword of Many Proverbs consists of two components: the Hilt of the Sword of Many Proverbs and the Blade of the Sword of Many Proverbs. Whoever can gather these two components will possess the power to rule the world! Su Yu: Su Yu gave a knowing look which read, Im not well-read, dont pull my leg. Acquire the power to rule the world? Why did he feel like he was watching a childrens cartoon? As a kid, many animations he watched were all about gathering specific items to rule the world, such as Gather the seven Dragon Balls to rule the world, collect all the magic beans to rule the world, collect all millennium artifacts to rule the world He was already past the age of believing such things. Furthermore, why hadnt he heard of the Sword of Many Proverbs in his previous life? Could Cindy Doppler be messing with him? Can we not joke around? Su Yu waved his hand nonchalantly, with a darkened expression on his face. Im not joking, this super artifact really does exist, Cindy Doppler asserted earnestly: The Sword of Many Proverbs is a weapon left by a Stellar-Level powerhouse 400 years ago. Whoever wields this sword can temporarily gain the power of a Planet-Level powerhouse. I cant speak for anything else, but it would surely be more than enough to rule over Skru Star alone. For the past 400 years, the God-Level powerhouses on our planet have been tirelessly searching for this sword. The main reason why the Skru Federation invaded Blue Star was to gain enough Spiritual Energy to power the artefact that could locate this sword. Now that the Hilt of the Sword of Many Proverbs has emerged, it is only natural that God-Level powerhouses will rush to it as soon as possible. Su Yu knew a bit about the terms like Planet Level and Stellar Level powerhouses. Planet-Level referred to those who could annihilate all life on a Level 1 civilization planet single-handedly within 10 days; they could be called Planet-Level powerhouses; (Level 1 Civilization referred to a civilization that could conduct interstellar immigration and transformation. In comparison, the current Blue Star is approximately a 0.75-level civilization, while Skru Star has just crossed over into the threshold of a Level 1 Civilization.) Stellar-Level referred to those who could destroy a star (with a minimum diameter of about one-tenth of the Sun) in 100 days; they could be called Stellar-Level powerhouses. Of course, powerhouses of a such caliber are usually found in advanced civilizations like the Singers and dont generally interfere with lower-level civilizations as per the Singer Interstellar Management Regulations, so they are rather hard to come by. After hearing Cindy Dopplers words, Su Yu scratched his chin, unsure of what to say. Doppler didnt seem to be joking, so it meant that such a sword really existed? But why hadnt he heard of this in his previous life? Morning Star was completely stunned too. Nyan Cat is shocked.jpg She had thought reaching the eighth order God-Level was the pinnacle of cultivation and was content if she could reach the seventh order in this life. She had never expected that there were even more terrifying existences beyond the eighth order! Suddenly, she felt that the phone in her paw wasnt so appealing anymore. Should she start practicing more and broaden her horizons? Seeing that neither of them spoke, Cindy Doppler said apologetically with a laugh: Because of this event, Ive been keeping a close eye on the situation in the Wild Continent. I apologize for not being able to attend to your needs due to this distraction. No big deal, Su Yu replied absentmindedly, waving his hand. But then, Morning Star tugged at his sleeve, looked up at him with sparkling eyes, and said, SkyI mean, Mr. Wing of the Sky, can we go to the Wild Continent and join in on the excitement? Well Su Yu thought for a moment before rejecting bluntly: Im afraid thats not possible. It would be too dangerous for us there, with so many God-Level powerhouses and most likely hundreds of Legends. Plus, were due to return to Blue Star in just one day. We cannot allow this to delay our return journey. Alright. Morning Star snuggled deeper into Su Yus arms, her ears drooping slightly, her expression somewhat gloomy. Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: 378, Underground Space_1 Chapter 377: 378, Underground Space_1 About a dozen minutes later, the floating car came to a stop outside an abandoned warehouse in the west of the city. Accompanied by Su Yu and Morningstar, Cindy Doppler entered the warehouse, opened a concealed door within its wall, revealing a spiral staircase leading underground. They descended the staircase and arrived in a massive underground space, accompanied by a cat. The underground space was approximately 10 meters high and nearly 100 meters deep, roughly the size of a football field. The entire underground space was akin to a sprawling high-tech exhibit, filled to the brim with various high-tech products. Cindy Doppler, Su Yu, and Morningstar walked along a narrow path deeper into the underground space as she introduced them: The floating cars are displayed in the eastern area of this underground space. Each epoch of floating car per your request is here. From the oldest Solar Type to the iconic Lunke Power right up to the latest Sky Light. Each epoch has one. Following the direction pointed out by Cindy Doppler, Su Yu saw indeed two rows of floating cars of various colors and shapes in the eastern area of the underground space. The oldest Solar Type floating car was thick with dust, seeming to have been freshly pulled out from a museum storehouse. Without pausing, Cindy Doppler continued to introduce to Su Yu: The western area of the underground space holds a row of robots. There are military-grade war robots and supply robots, as well as domestic robots for cooking and chores. These robots, like the floating cars, span multiple eras, including the newest models and those dating back a hundred years. Most of them come with user manuals. Oh, by the way, can you read our Skuru script? I cant, but she can. Su Yu patted Morningstar who was resting in his arms. Pika Pika! Morningstar, still in a small mouse-form, squeaked triumphantly. Thats good. Cindy Doppler nodded, continuing to introduce the various products around them. For the next dozen minutes, Doppler explained all the high-tech products in the underground space, using quite some breath. Beyond floating cars and robots, the underground space also held various types of laser weapons, different eras communication devices, precise electronic instruments, individual soldier mechs of various materials and specifications, and so forth. Su Yu was amazed, carefully remembering every word that Cindy Doppler mentioned. After the introduction, Su Yu and Morningstar made their way to the deepest part of the underground space. Upon arriving, Cindy Doppler pressed a red button on the wall, and a brown leather box was suddenly ejected from a hidden compartment in the wall. She handed the box to Su Yu, solemnly stating: Number One, Your Excellency, in this box is the detailed information on our Skuru Stars solar energy technology, controllable nuclear fusion technology, anti-gravity technology, and laser technology that you requested. I got them from specialists using a lot of resources, I hope they will be useful to you. On top of this, the box also has some common spiritual practices of the Raging Sun Empire, from first to fourth grades. There arent set training methods for the ranks above that since everyones area of expertise is different. Thank you! Su Yu accepted the box surprisinglyit felt quite heavy. The technical data in the box was mentioned by him a few times in passing, he didnt expect that Cindy Doppler would manage to provide them! Lord Doppler., Su Yu looked at him seriously: The value of these things youre giving me has far exceeded the value of the precious metals I gave you, isnt it? Su Yu had an understanding of the prices on Skuru Star, the gold and silver he had given wasnt enough to buy this much. Leaving aside the priceless technical data in his hand, even the value of the old floating cars and mechas that were clearly taken from a museum in the underground space was quite high. A rough estimate, his batch of valuable metals at most could buy half of the things here. Cindy Doppler mustve paid a lot more than that. However, Cindy Doppler didnt seem to care much, he just waved his hand, smiling: Not a problem, its our first trade after all, think of it like making new friends. We still have many trading opportunities in the future. Right. Su Yu agreed and stored the box into his necklace. Anyway, Su Yu wasnt someone who like to take advantage, he took out a small space ring with an internal dimensional space of about a cubic meter from the necklace and handed it to Cindy Doppler: Thank you for giving me all these gifts, Take this one as my return! This space ring was not something he brought from the game but something he crafted out of earth materials in his spare time. Su Yu mastered the second-rank Space System spell Creating Spatial Magic Devices and could manufacture space rings. But his understanding of this spell was still quite elementary, currently, could only make small space rings and it was also time-consuming. (It took him 8 hours to produce this ring), and so he only made this one, now he thought it can be given to Doppler. This is a space ring! Cindy Doppler took the ring, his eyes gleaming. Although there were Spiritual Masters profession on Skuru Star, the completeness of this system was far inferior to the mages of Holy Silver Federation. The Spiritual Master profession did not touch the field of space and couldnt make space rings. Only some students who had been to the Holy Silver Federation on exchange and could redeem some through credits; they were extremely valuable, scarce on Skuru Star! Yes, it is a space ring, I made it and the internal space is about 3 cubic meters. Su Yu smiled. You can make space rings? Cindy Doppler was surprised: Space rings are very precious on our Skuru Star, one of this size would be worth at least 40,000,000 Solar Yuan, equivalent to a ton of gold. Can anyone else on your Blue Star make them? How much more can you make? Uh, this Su Yu was a bit surprised, he didnt expect space rings to be so valuable! If a simple plaything he made was worth a ton of gold, if he managed to train a batch of professional spatial mages After thinking, Su Yu responded: In the future, Blue Star has the ability to mass-produce space rings, but that will be only after four months. After four months, the powers of most players would materialize, and he could think of a way to train a batch of Spatial System masters for specialized production of space equipment. At that time, small-scale mass production might be possible. The space rings to be produced which could be sold on Skuru Star, the speed of earning money wouldnt be just making tons of money daily any longer! As for selling space rings that could potentially aid their enemies, they could add a backdoor to the rings which automatically detonates once certain conditions were met Four months No problem! Well trade again then, Ill give you all a satisfactory price. Cindy Dopplers eyes gleamed with anticipation, compared to the valuable metals of Blue Star, he was much more interested in these space rings! He looked forward to the trade coming sooner. Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: 378, Legacy Secret Realm X Chairman Cass √_1 Chapter 378: 378, Legacy Secret Realm X Chairman Cass _1 Just then, Cindy Dopplers phone, placed in the pocket of his jacket, suddenly rang out with a beep beep sound. He had already put his phone on silent mode before he entered the underground space, but his phone was specially set to ring when a call came from a specially marked person. Cindy Doppler took out his phone to take a look, furrowing his eyebrows slightly. Then he said to Su Yu: Sorry, I have an urgent matter and need to make a call. Something important seems to have happened in the Barbarian Continent. Before Su Yu could answer, Morningstar, who had been lying in his arms, suddenly rose up, her big eyes shining brightly: The Barbarian Continent? The Super Divine Artifact? Can it be the battle for the Super Divine Artifact has been decided? For some unknown reason, Morningstar was particularly eager to go to the Barbarian Continent, so she was particularly concerned about what was going on there. Cindy Doppler shook his head: Its not decided yet, but theres been a significant discovery. Ill know the specifics after I take this call. Well, you hurry up! Remember to come back and tell us after you understand the situation! Morningstar urged. Alright. Goodbye then, to both of you! Doppler said a simple farewell to Su Yu and Morningstar, walking along the narrow corridor towards the entrance. Su Yu, however, was looking at Morningstar curiously: Why are you suddenly so passionate about this? Its a Super Divine Artifact, how can I not care? Morningstar looked curiously back at Su Yu: Dont you care at all about who gets this weapon? How about we take this opportunity to visit the Barbarian Continent? Su Yu couldnt help but roll his eyes: Stop! Dont you know? There are already 10 God-level Skuru powerhouses arrived at the Barbarian Continent. You want me to go there to get myself killed? I really dont want to get involved in this mess. Can we just stay a little farther away, cant we go in and just watch? Morningstar suggested: Anyway, the pendant Donna gave you has been activated, so if there is any danger, you can always use the pendant to return to Blue Star. No, its still too dangerous over there. Theres no need for us to take such a high risk. Su Yu decided not to make a fuss and go to the Barbarian Continent, and refused all of Morningstars suggestions. Meanwhile, he also maxed out the opening of the necklace, collecting everything in the underground space C the flying car, robots, and so on C one by one into the necklace. Seeing as Morningstar had nothing to do, he specifically picked a book titled Controlled Nuclear Fusion Reaction Device Material Configuration for her to translate. Morningstar was not too willing, but had no choice but to start translating the book, inputting the text into her phone in Chinese characters. About ten odd minutes later, Su Yu had cleared all the items in the underground space. Cindy Doppler had not yet returned at this point. So he took Morningstar towards the entrance, planning to say goodbye to him, and then return to Blue Star. When he reached the surface along the stairs, Su Yu saw Cindy Doppler, who was burdened with concerns, walking towards him. Cindy Doppler had just finished his phone call, and upon seeing Su Yu, he immediately said: Number One, an extremely crucial incident has occurred in the Barbarian Continent, you must know! Whats happened? Su Yu asked. It pertains to Number Two. Number Two? Wait, you mean to say? Su Yu face immediately turned grim upon hearing this. He was Number One, so wouldnt Number Two also be from the Blue Star? Could it be that either Prime Minister Cao Cao or Mr. Zhu had been discovered? Doppler did not reply immediately but instead projected a 3D hologram from his phone. The creature in the hologram was a purple mouse, it somewhat resembled the present Morningstar, apart from the fur color. At the same time, he explained: The reason why the Super Divine Artifact appeared has been found out by the God level powerhouses. The seal of the Super Divine Artifact was unlocked by a Blue Star human, we call him Number Two. Number Two has always disguised his external form as this purple mouse, but the Shining Queen Victoria of the Lun Kete Federation, a God-level powerhouse, simulated his real appearance based on his projection. Cindy Doppler used his phone to project out a second 3D hologram, this hologram was of a white-haired old face. This old face bore a 70 to 80 percent resemblance to Prime Minister Cao Cao! Su Yu immediately recognized this as Prime Minister Cao Cao! He suddenly understood it must have been Prime Minister Cao Cao who accidentally uncovered the seal of the Super Divine Artifact using a treasure map or other fortunate occurrences on the Barbarian Continent. The emergence of the Super Divine Artifacts aura immediately attracted the worlds God-level powerhouses, and so the matter developed into the present situation. Cindy Doppler, has Number Two been captured now? Is he still alive? Su Yu asked solemnly. Prime Minister Cao Cao, like him, only had early sixth order power, and didnt have a reliable helper like Morningstar. Now, with so many God-level powerhouses gathering in the Barbarian Continent, Prime Minister Cao Caos prospects looked grim! But Cindy Doppler shook his head: He hasnt been captured, according to the information Ive obtained as of ten minutes ago, Number Two is still in the Heritage Secret Region. Thats good! Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Prime Minister Cao Cao was alive, there was still hope! However, this time, Morningstar jumped onto Su Yus shoulder and asked Cindy Doppler: Heritage Secret Region? What is the Heritage Secret Region? Its a secret region for the inheritance of the Sword of Many Proverbs! Cindy Doppler patiently explained: Once the seal on the Sword of Many Proverbs was broken, a Heritage Secret Region was automatically generated based on the swords hilt. All powerhouses above the fifth rank can participate. As long as one powerhouse passes a series of tests and successfully conquers the Heritage Secret Region, they can get the hilt at the center of the secret region. Then the whole inheritance would belong to them. Morningstar anxiously asked: How about now? Have the results of the Heritage Secret Region come out yet? Of course not. Cindy Doppler glanced at her: At present, the raid on the Heritage Secret Region is still in progress. Several legendary and even God-level powerhouses have been disqualified. Number Two was among the first to enter, but until now, he has not come out. When Cindy Doppler finished speaking, he added: The Barbarian Continent is not far from us. If you two want to go, I can arrange a fighter jet to take you there. It will only take two hours to reach. You might even be able to reach the Heritage Secret Region when you arrive! Hearing this, Morningstars face lit up with anticipation. She turned back to Su Yu and whispered: How about we go and take a look? What if we are lucky and get the hilt? Wouldnt that be hitting jackpot!? Su Yu initially wanted to refuse outright. Although Prime Minister Cao Cao was in danger, Su Yu wouldnt risk his life to save him either. But then he suddenly remembered something, and he asked Cindy Doppler: I want to ask one thing: Did all the high-ranking powerhouses of the Lun Kete Federation go to the Barbarian Continent? Cindy Doppler thought for a moment, then replied: Yes, basically all those of the sixth rank Sanctuary and above have gone. What about Chairman Cass? There flashed a dangerous light in Su Yus eyes. Cass stayed in the country. He has a lot of political affairs to deal with. Cindy Doppler replied. Well then. Su Yus lips curved into a cold smirk: You just prepare the jet for me, Im going to the Barbarian Continent now! Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: 380. The Summoned Tina Garcia_1 Chapter 380: 380. The Summoned Tina Garcia_1 It took a long time for Morning Star to come back to her senses as she watched the video. She stared at Su Yus profile, unable to believe it, I didnt expect him to be the one to get the God-Level Artifact in the end! Hmm I think theres a certain element of chance and inevitability in this, Su Yu pondered, stroking his chin. After all, the seal on the God-Level Artifact was opened by Prime Minister Cao Cao. He might have some sort of priority to get the artifact. Hence, its not surprising that he got it. So, do you think he can escape the pursuit of ten God-Level experts? Morning Star asked. How would I know that? Su Yu shook his head and chuckled bitterly, The video is too short, the information we have is not enough, all we can do is wish the Prime Minister good luck. Su Yu glanced at the green pendant hanging on his chest and said, The space portal has been open for two and a half days, it will close in half a day. I hope the Prime Minister can take advantage of this last half day and return to Blue Star successfully. Morning Star nudged her head against Su Yus neck, We also need to hurry up! Lets get rid of that Chairman quickly, so we can go to Wangfu Well for a grilled fish when we get back! No problem. Su Yu nodded, flying quickly towards the edge of the forest with Morning Star. Twenty minutes later, the press conference room at the western citys Congress Hall. Actually, Su Yu had infiltrated the press conference room five minutes ago. But he didnt rush to make his presence known. Instead, he pulled out the [Summoning Scroll of Tina Garcia] and activated it with magic. without having to guess, Su Yu knew that Chairman Cass certainly had powerful Spiritual Energy artifacts to protect his life, so Su Yu decided to summon Tina first to help him absorb the firepower. The press conference was still underway. Chairman Cass (Level 6) sat in the middle of the stage, with Intelligence Minister Shelton (Level 6), Secretary of State Les (Peak Level 5), and Deputy Chairman Gordon (Peak Level 5) sitting on either side of him. Clink, clink, clink~ The dazzling flashbulbs kept flashing below the stage. The high-ranking officials of Lun Ketes government are usually bigwigs launched by the major families and represent the interests of various major families. Therefore, their strength is not particularly top-notch, and they are capable of holding the top positions in the government with level five or six strength. This is different from the Raging Sun Empire. The Raging Sun Empire is an imperial system. The imperial family and other large aristocratic families often have to achieve over level seven strength to enter the core of national power. For this reason, when Chairman Cass talked with Emperor Manila XIIIth of the Raging Sun Empire, he always felt a little lacking in confidence. The press conference was halfway through, and Cass had already made what happened on the Savage Continent very clear. At the end of his speech, he added, At present, six-level human gods have rushed to the Savage Continent C we are determined to obtain this God-Level Artifact! As the Leader of All Beings, the Sku Star Human Race is the most qualified to possess this God-Level Artifact. Therefore, I would advise our friends from the Sea Clan, Beast Race, and Plant Race to recognize the difference between us and retreat in face of difficulties to avoid causing trouble for themselves. Cass was still holding a press conference and was unaware of the result of the God-Level Artifact dispute. His thinking is still stuck on the human race and alien experts vying for possession of the God-Level Artifact. Hes holding this press conference now to pressure other races, with the goal of letting the Skru Star Human Race get the God-Level Artifact successfully. As for how to distribute the God-Level Artifact once it is obtained, that would have to be considered after obtaining it. Clap Clap Clap! When Casss speech ended, there was enthusiastic applause from below the stage. The host walked onto the stage from the side and said to the reporters below, Now we move on to the free question and answer session, which lasts ten minutes. Are there any reporters who would like to ask questions? Hearing the hosts words, the reporters below raised their hands, and some reporters in the back of the press conference room even stood up. This reporter, you ask the question. The host pointed to a reporter from a veteran media outlet in the front row. Okay. This reporter took the microphone, stood up and asked, I want to ask His Excellency the Chairman, will the appearance of the God-Level Artifact change our worlds status quo? Will it affect the war against Blue Star nine months from now? Thank you. The camera panned back to Chairman Cass, who calmly replied, To say change the worlds status quo, there certainly is. Even though the God-Level Artifact is just a part, its not to underestimated. The one who gets the part of the God-Level Artifact will undoubtedly become the strongest person on the continent. Thats the reason God-Level experts gather on Savage Continent. As for the impact on the Blue Star War, I dont think we can see the impact for now. After all, even if we consider the worst-case scenario with the strongest aliens getting the God-Level Artifact part, our trend of attacking Blue Star is unstoppable. If we find any impact in the future, I will inform everyone Okay, next. The microphone was passed to the next reporter, who nervously asked, Mr. Chairman, I would like to ask, if the God-Level experts of the Raging Sun Empire got the God-Level Artifact part, what should we do? Also, will the elusive One cause any trouble? Chairman Cass smiled, As the leading country in our Skru Star Human Race, the Raging Sun Empire getting the God-Level Artifact part is definitely a good thing, and I sincerely hope they get it. As for One, I think youre overestimating him. Ones strength is around level six, he certainly wouldnt dare to go to Savage Continent to compete for the God-Level Artifact. Before Cass could finish his sentence, a sudden burst of intense golden light erupted from the corner of the press conference hall. Accompanied by the dazzling golden light, Tina, dressed in civilian clothes, appeared in the conference hall. Tina looked bewildered. She had been enjoying a sightseeing trip with her father and sister when she suddenly felt a strong attraction. The scene before her eyes changed rapidly, and she was summoned to this place. But the instant she arrived here, she heard a voice in her ear. Upon closer inspection, this voice belonged to the high priestess, Bernina. Bernina said in her ear, Congratulations, Tina, and welcome to the world of Blue Star-Skru Star. I am Bernina Tide, your ancestor. In view of the fact that you are a golden talent from player [Nemesis]s territory, upon being summoned into the Blue Star-Skru Star world, you will receive the following benefits: 1. You can use the game helmet of player [Nemesis] as a pivot to travel freely between the two worlds; 2. In the Blue Star-Skru Star world, you will have ten chances to be resurrected. With your current strength, resurrection requires 144 hours, or 6 days. Once your resurrection opportunities are used up, you will no longer be able to enter this world. I hope you enjoy your time in this world! Tina was a little confused. Hearing the words of her ancestor, she roughly understood that she had been summoned to Nemesiss world. But whats the deal with these green-skinned humans in front of her? And why were these green-skinned humans looking at her so unfriendly? Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: 381, Assassination of the Chairman (Extra Update 1/5)_1 Chapter 381: 381, Assassination of the Chairman (Extra Update 1/5)_1 The moment Tina appeared, it immediately caused a tremendous shock in the news conference room. The surrounding Skru journalists frantically fled in the opposite direction of Tina. Although they did not clearly see Tina behind them, the massive spatial fluctuations from Tinas teleportation had already scared them witless. A few photographers with occupational syndrome aimed their cameras at Tina without hesitation, capturing close-ups of her face still aglow from the teleportation. Chairman Cass and his three companions were taken aback and immediately turned their attention to Tina. Upon detecting Tinas six-level Sanctuary energy and identifying her as a standard Blue Star human, the four of them didnt hesitate to launch an attack on her! Chairman Cass is a Sanctuary-level Spiritual Mecha Master. With a light wave of his hand, a cold nuclear fusion-powered armguard was assembled on his right forearm in less than a second. A red laser beam, about the diameter of a dollar coin, erupted from the palm of the armguard, aiming straight at Tina. This laser beam is Chairman Casss most powerful offensive maneuver, capable of instantly killing weaker Sanctuary beings! Intelligence Minister Hilton is a Sanctuary-level Spiritual Mind Power Master. With a single-handed summon, he drew an approximately human-height translucent staff into his hand, from which a bright white light gleamed from the ostrich egg-sized magic crystal at its tip. A powerful [Mind Piercing] counter-attack, that had been accumulating for several months, was released targeting Tina. Secretary of State Les and Vice Chairman Gordon also launched an attack on Tina, using their most treasured magic guides. The four attacks followed one after another, instantly hitting Tina on the other side of the hall who hadnt prepared much yet. Poor Tina. She had barely any preparation time after being teleported. She hadnt even put on her gear when she had to face full-force attacks by four powerful Skrus. She quickly took out a pentagonal golden shield from her Space Ring in an attempt to block the damage. However, unfortunately, the attacks of the four Cass were too powerful. Almost instantly, her defense was broken, her health points dropped to zero, and as if exploded like a golden bubble, she vanished completely without a trace. While Tina was quickly eliminated by the concentrated fire from the four leaders, their heartbeats didnt slow but instead abruptly jumped! Theres a problem, definitely a problem! They quickly realized that this was a trap! Because who would teleport without equipping any gear and make themselves easy to target? Moreover, what they just killed wasnt a physical body, but an energy-based illusion! With this realization, they immediately wanted to initiate defensive measures. But before they could do so, a blurry figure suddenly emerged about two meters behind Chairman Cass. This blurry figure was Su Yu! Su Yu was already behind the Chairman. The instant he exited his stealth mode, he immediately activated the item C [Echo of the Ghost Cat]. [Echo of the Ghost Cat (Consumable)] Remaining uses: 23 Effect 1: Consume 1 usage and enters the [Ghost] state, allowing you to pass through any obstacles like walls, lasts for 5 minutes. Effect 2: Consume 10 usages to summon the Ghost Cat for a [Ghost Strike], dealing 100% of the targets actual damages, ignoring shields and damage reduction skills. (Only effective against targets below level 79.) Note 1: The effective target level of Effect 2 is in line with [Tina Garcia]s level. If Tina Garcia dies, this consumable becomes unusable. Note 2: If [Tina Garcia] is within 40 meters of you, the remaining usage of this consumable will increase by 1 every 6 hours, up to a maximum of 30. Because Su Yu and Tina used to spend a lot of time together, even staying together at night (referring to studying and playing war chess together), the remaining use-time of [Echo of the Ghost Cat] had risen from 10 to 23 times. Moreover, this item had no cool-down time, so Su Yu brazenly used it on Chairman Cass and the deputy chairman Gordon, who was nearest to him. Meow~ Meow~ Two chilling cat cries burst forth in front of Su Yu. Chairman Cass was only two meters away from Su Yu. Deputy Chairman Gordon was a little farther away, but still not more than three meters. The two [Ghost Cats] burst into their arms without any hindrance. Chairman Cass quickly crushed a small grey silver ball, and a grayish shield was generated around his body, enveloping him entirely. However, the [Ghost Cat] ignored the shield. Its sharp claws penetrated the shield and pierced deeply into his heart. Bang! In an instant, Chairman Casss chest exploded, his innards shattered into pieces; Deputy Chairman Gordons upper half of his body was blown away. The scene was momentarily quite bloody. Two high-ranking Skru people of the Sanctuary, killed instantly. Both of them died with their eyes open, unwilling to believe as they looked at Su Yu, giving a sense of having difficulty closing their eyes in death. Their blood splashed all over the Minister of Information, Hilton Seeing Cass and Gordon suddenly explode in front of him, Hilton couldnt accept it for a moment. It must be an illusion! It has to be an illusion! How could such two influential figures to the Skru Star possibly die? He swung his wand, launching another mental attack at Su Yu. When Su Yu was sneak attacking and killing the chairman and the deputy chairman, Morning Star, who had been standing on Su Yus shoulder all along, quickly scanned the surrounding area with her mental power. After detecting no traces of any seventh-rank or higher existence nearby, she quickly said to Su Yu, Nemesis, theres no seventh-rank or higher being nearby! Good, initiate Plan B! Su Yu said loudly. On the way here, Su Yu had drafted two plans, Plan A and Plan B. Plan A was to activate the necklace and return to Blue Star immediately after attacking Chairman Cass, regardless of whether he died or not, if Morning Stars mental power detected the existence of a seventh-rank or higher being nearby. Plan B was to transform into their ultimate form and cause a stir if no seventh-rank or higher being was detected nearby after the attack on Chairman Cass. Now that there were no seventh-rank or higher existences nearby, Su Yu made his move. He released the [Weavers Heart] skill, transforming into a mature Blue Dragon; Morning Star also unfolded her wings, transforming into a [Star Core Dragon], with her giant wings glistening with dazzling starlight. The press conference hall, which was only six meters high, couldnt bear Su Yu and Morning Stars huge figures and burst open directly. Meanwhile, a chilly blue dragon breath and a starry dragon breath, shining with starlight, sprayed at Information Minister Hilton and the group of reporters. During the breathing process, Su Yu even activated two layers of [Multi-spell Casting], throwing a [Skill Counter] on Hiltons head, while a single-body forbidden skill [Cold Abyss] immediately crashed into him. Although Hilton released a grey force field shield with his life-saving magic guide before [Cold Abyss] hit him, he was frozen solidly in the ice layer, becoming a beautiful ice sculpture. The highest officers of the Lun Kete Alliance, encountered a catastrophic disaster! Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: 382, Returning to Blue Star_1 Chapter 382: 382, Returning to Blue Star_1 Just as Su Yu was dealing with Secretary Hutton, Morning Star unleashed a starry breath that squarely blasted into the crowd of reporters below the podium. These Skru journalists, mostly with only second or third level power, were unable to resist and disintegrated immediately in the blast. Su Yu gave Morning Star an appreciative look and then turned his attention to Secretary of State Les, intending to take advantage of the situation to get rid of him as well. Just then, a colossal golden eye sprang open atop the tallest skyscraper in Treyna known as the Treyna Skyscraper. Nemesis, danger! Without a second thought, Morning Star utilized a teleportation technique called Flicker, putting himself directly in line with Su Yu and the towering skyscraper. Buzz The Treyna Skyscraper launched a green disintegration beam that directly hit Morning Star, turning his massive dragon form into a scatter of particles. After killing Morning Star, the destructive beam carried on to Su Yu behind, causing devastating damage. He felt his skin and body to the right side start to disintegrate, completely losing sensation. Su Yu didnt dare to linger and hurriedly activated the green pendant on his chest. Before him a gate to the stars gaped open. He leapt, vanishing into the sky. Beep~boop~beep~boop~ After Su Yu left, alarm sirens blared throughout Treyna, the city lighting up with the flashing red light of the warning system. The surviving Secretary of State Les sat amidst a pool of blood and unrecognizable debris, staring blankly at the devastation before him. The Chairman Cass and Vice Chairman Gordon had suffered horrific deaths, and the reporters below the stage had been reduced to nothingness with a single breath of Morning Star. Apart from Les himself, there were almost no other survivors. Moreover, the assailant was the very elusive No. 1 they had been discussing capturing the previous night! How did No.1塮s strength suddenly become so formidable? Even a seventh-grade legendary powerhouse shouldnt have been able to kill the Chairman without breaking a sweat, right? And the timing that No.1 chose was too perfect. It was the moment their high-level powerhouses had left, and their internal defense was at its weakest. The Lun Kete Alliance no, the whole of Skru Star, may be on the verge of a shakeup! Meanwhile, underneath the villa of Donna in the Imperial Capital of Huaxia Nation, Blue Star. Boom! Su Yu hit the ground hard; his blood spurted out thickly, splattering across half of the underground chamber, causing him to pass out. Thank goodness, one of them finally made it back, Xue Wenli, on duty outside the basement, breathed a sigh of relief. She had been waiting here for three days, for the return of the three heroes to the Blue Star. However, nearly two and a half days had passed since the space tunnel opened and with less than half a day left to closure, no one had returned, sinking her heart. Had all three of them sacrificed themselves at Skru Star? Now that she heard a thud from the basement, her mood finally lightened up. Someone returning was always good news! Xue Wenli walked towards the basement window to peek inside. The sight inside petrified her! Blood! It was all blood! The person lying unconscious on the floor was Su Yu. His right side and back were a bloody mess, unrecognizable from their original form. Su Yus blood was flowing non-stop, forming a small stream on the floor of the basement, eventually morphing into a pond. The sight frightened Xue Wenli. Without wasting time, she hurriedly ran upstairs in her high heels towards Donnas bedroom. A dozen or so minutes later, a sleepy Donna begrudgingly descended the stairs into the basement. Hardly get a good nights sleep and I was just falling asleep when you woke me up, Donna grumbled as she walked. Im sorry, Miss Donna. Xue Wenli quickly responded with a smile, Su Yu is severely injured. I was afraid his life would be in danger if you were too late! Fine, I wont hold it against you, for the sake of my adorable junior, Donna waved meaninglessly. By this time, both of them had arrived at the entrance of the basement. Donna looked at Xue Wenli, Stay at the door and dont move or step inside. The spilled magical energy might kill you directly. Do you understand? Understood! Xue Wenli replied promptly. Being an ordinary human, she wouldnt dare risk herself. But she didnt waste time, she promptly sent a message to notify Zhong Feng and Commissioner Zhang to rush over. Okay, Donna nodded and opened the door to enter the basement. Upon entering, Donna glanced at Su Yu, almost a pile of mush on the ground, completely expressionless. Tsk, tsk, injured like this by a minor level one civilization it seems that this junior fellow is not very skilled. Donna shook her head, knelt down, and unbuttoned Su Yus clothes to examine his injuries. However, after examining Su Yus wounds with her mind, her expression changed to surprise, Disintegration beam? Its a wound caused by the disintegration beam? It seems that the junior has done a remarkable thing! Disintegration beam originates from the divine technique Grand Disintegration, a superpower that only planet level beings can control. Over 200 years ago, when the Holy Silver Federation first discovered Skru Star, the Disintegration Beam, as part of a technological aid project, was gifted by the Holy Silver Federation to the people of the Skru Star, making it one of their most important technologies. It was surprising that Su Yu was hurt by this. Pheta vi acahachi! Donna whispered. A divine light beam fell from the sky directly onto her. Donna extended an arm, and a substantial divine power started to gather in her palm. After it gathered to a certain point, she pressed down, injecting the pure divine light into Su Yus body. Ah~ Su Yu gave a groan that could be of pain or relief; his mangled back and right half was enveloped by the divine force, his wounds slowly healing. After seeing that Su Yu was now out of danger, Donna clapped her hands and left the basement without looking back. Seeing Donna exit, Xue Wenli quickly met her outside, Miss Donna, how is Su Yu? Is his life in danger? Donna glanced at Xue Wenli and calmly said, Dont worry. He wont die. You wait at the door. In about two hours, he will come out of the basement by himself. After saying that, Donna yawned, Im going back to sleep. Dont bother me unless its urgent. After that, Donna walked towards the stairs. Okay, Xue Wenli peeked through the basement window, hoping to see how Su Yu was doing. However, not long after Donna had left, she suddenly came back, her eyes set on Xue Wenli. Miss Donna, is something wrong? Xue Wenli felt uneasy under Donnas gaze. Im missing a pillow for sleep, Donna was blunt. Why dont I buy you one then? What kind do you want No need, you can be my pillow. Donna picked Xue Wenli up by her waist and carried her towards her own bedroom. Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: 383, Welcome home! _1 Chapter 383: 383, Welcome home! _1 Two hours later, Su Yu awakened from the chaos. Just as his consciousness was returning, he felt acute pain coming from the right half of his body and his back. Accompanying the pain was intense itching, a kind that went deep into the marrow, making him involuntarily hum a few times. How did this happen? What just happened? Su Yu felt as if hed been through a terrible dream, his mind a blank slate. About 7 or 8 seconds later, his memory gradually returned, and he recalled what had happened on the Skru Star, as well as the Dissolution Ray that had almost taken his life. Thinking of the Dissolution Ray, waves of fear swept over Su Yu, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it would jump out of his chest. Fortunately, Morning Star had reacted quickly and blocked the ray for him. Otherwise, with the speed of that ray, he could have been killed on the spot before he had a chance to use his lifesaving skills! I was too careless! Su Yu grimaced and pushed himself up, shaking his head bitterly. He had thought that without a seventh order present in Treyna City, he could recklessly cause destruction and at least wipe out those warmongers. He hadnt expected that Treyna City still had such a trump card. Thanks to Morning Star! What a dedicated, good cat! After being killed, Morning Star wouldnt be able to return to the real world for at least six days. Su Yu made up his mind to be kinder to Morning Star in the future, given the fact that she had saved his life! Xue Wenli noticed the movement in the basement and rushed to the window to check. Seeing Su Yu sitting up, she shouted excitedly to Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng beside her, Look! Su Yu is awake! He finally woke up! Donna forcefully carried Xue Wenli into the room to be used as a pillow. But that was it C after all, what else could two females do together? Donna threw Xue Wenli onto the bed, undressed, and fell asleep. Xue Wenlis heart was thumping because this was the first time she had shared a bed with any living creature besides her mother since she was four C and it was an alien at that. But Donna fell asleep quickly and was soon snoring away. Xue Wenli couldnt possibly sleep along with Donna, so she lay wide awake in bed. It was not until Donna turned over in sleep that Xue Wenli managed to escape. She quickly dressed and ran downstairs. By the time she reached the basement, Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng were already there. But at that time, Su Yu was still unconscious, so they didnt dare to get close and could only wait. Now Su Yu was awake. Hearing Xue Wenlis voice, Su Yu looked around and finally realized that he was safely back on Blue Star, and he let out a long sigh of relief. His right arm, right leg, and part of his back had originally been disintegrated into a particle state by the Dissolution Ray, leaving him half-crippled. But now it seemed that he had undergone some sort of treatment, and his lost limbs and body parts had regrown, hence the intense itching. Su Yu lifted his right arm and looked at his hand, which was clothed in new skin as tender and clear as a newborn babys. No need to guess, the only one capable of healing him here would be Donna. He would have to thank her later. At that moment, Commissioner Zhang, Xue Wenli, and Zhong Feng had walked over and stood before him. Commissioner Zhang saluted Su Yu excitedly, saying solemnly, Su Yu, welcome home! On behalf of the Blue Star United Government and all the people on Blue Star, I extend to you our heartfelt thanks! During Su Yus absence, the leaders of the world gathered to form the Blue Star United Government, with 200 votes in favor and zero against. There had been a world-class power on the North American Continent whose military strength exceeded that of China. But due to the Spirit Power Awakening, the countrys ancient powers rose to take revenge, leading to national unrest and eventual secession into four parts. Thus, the number of countries on Blue Star rose from 197 to 200. As for leadership of the united government, it naturally fell to China. After all, only China had two Spiritual Spring Eyes, attracting the ancient powers of all nations. If China didnt have the leadership, who would? In todays world, those with spiritual power ruled! Although Su Yu was unaware that the united government had successfully formed, he was able to guess. He was seriously injured at the moment and couldnt stand, so he nodded at Commissioner Zhang, Commissioner, Im back. Hmm. Commissioner Zhang nodded approvingly: Su Yu, no matter how much credit you have this time, just the act of daring to venture into enemy territory is itself deserving of the first class merit! Commissioner Zhang looked at Su Yu as if he were a hero. Su Yu was a bit stronger than Mr. Zhu and Prime Minister Cao Cao. Mr. Zhu and Prime Minister Cao went to the Skru Star mainly to enhance their own power and thus had more personal motives. But Su Yus journey was purely for Blue Star, for humanity, and for defeating the Skru people. How could such a hero not be respected? Thank you, Commissioner! Su Yu responded lightly with a smile: I have no interest in merit. Before Commissioner Zhang could reply, Zhong Feng, who was standing behind him, stepped forward and said, No, this merit must be yours. Not just you, all the people of Blue Star need such a role model. Only you can be everyones exemplar! Zhong Feng looked at Su Yu, his eyes slightly misty with red, the kid was finally back! Su Yu had been away from Blue Star for a full ten days, during which he had not been online in the game. Su Yus sudden disappearance caused a huge stir in the Chinese server and even worldwide. People were asking the government C where was Nemesis? What happened to our number one man in the country suddenly disappearing? Of course, the government had to maintain silence, as the mission of Su Yu was top secret. Even at the Blue Star United Government meetings, some of the heads of state came to ask about Su Yu. As the space gate began to close, Zhong Feng feared Su Yu wouldnt be able to return, but he made it back at the last minute. This kid sure was a handful! Xue Wenli approached Su Yu, looking at his body worriedly: Su Yu, how are your injuries? I saw you bleed a lot earlier. Su Yu saw Xue Wenli coming and calmly put on a set of clothes from his necklace, covering his bare body. His clothes had been completely torn when he transformed into a Blue Dragon. Now standing naked in front of a woman, he did feel a tad embarrassed. My injuries have almost healed and Ill be alright after a few days rest. Su Yu replied as he put his clothes on, Was it Donna who treated my injuries? Of course. Xue Wenli brushed her hair and smiled, Theres no one else here who could treat you! Looks like Ill have to go thank her personally. Su Yu glanced towards Donnas bedroom upstairs. You can do that later C shes still sleeping. She generally doesnt like to be disturbed when shes sleeping. Alright. Su Yu nodded. Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: 383, Welcome home _1 Chapter 384: 383, Welcome home _1 Two hours later, Su Yu awoke from a chaotic state. As soon as he regained consciousness, he felt agonizing pain and an intense itch that penetrated to his bone marrow from the right half of his body and his back, prompting him to grumble a couple of times. What just happened? What on earth happened? Su Yu felt as if he had just experienced a horrific nightmare, his mind utterly blank. About seven or eight seconds later, his memory gradually returned. Only then could he recall what had transpired on Skru Star and that dissolution beam, which almost delivered him into deaths doorstep. Recalling the dissolution beam sent waves of terror rushing towards Su Yu. His heart pounded violently, as if it was about to leap out of his chest. Thankfully, Morning Star had reacted swiftly and blocked the beam for him. Otherwise, at the speed of the beam, he might have been killed on the spot even before he could activate his lifesaving skills! I was too careless! Su Yu propped himself up, shaking his head with a bitter smile. He had believed that without any Tier Seven presence in Treyna City, he could freely cause some havoc and at least get rid of those war traffickers. But he hadnt expected Treyna City to have such an ace in the hole. All thanks to Morning Star! A truly competent and wonderful cat! Morning Star would take at least six days to return to the real world after being killed. Thought Su Yu, I must treat Morning Star better in the future. She did save my life after all! Xue Wenli noticed some noise coming from the basement and hurried to the window to check. Seeing that Su Yu had sat up, she joyfully yelled to Zhong Feng and Commissioner Zhang beside her: Quickly come and see! Su Yu is awake! He finally woke up! Xue Wenli had been forcibly used as a pillow by Donna, but that was all. After all, two females together couldnt do much more. Donna took Xue Wenli as her pillow and soon fell into a deep sleep. Xue Wenlis heart was beating rapidly. After all, this was the first time she had lain in the same bed with any creature but her mother since she was four years old, and this one was a haughty alien too. But Donna fell asleep quickly and entered dreamland not long after. Xue Wenli certainly couldnt sleep with Donna, so she could only lie on the bed wide-eyed. Only once Donna turned over in her sleep an hour later did Xue Wenli escape, rushing downstairs. When she arrived at the basement, Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng had already arrived. But at that time, Su Yu was still unconscious. They dared not approach and could only wait. That is, until now when Su Yu awoke. Hearing Xue Wenlis voice, Su Yu looked around and then realised that he had safely returned to Blue Star. He took a deep breath of relief. His right arm, right leg, and part of his back had originally been dissolved into a particle state by the dissolution beam, with flesh and blood in an indistinct mess. But now it seemed that he had undergone some kind of treatment. The lost parts and muscles had regrown, hence the deep bone marrow itch. Su Yu lifted his right arm and looked at his right hand. The skin on his hand had just grown out and was as tender and white as a babys. Without a doubt, the only one who could cure him here was Donna. It seemed he was due to thank her properly. Commissioner Zhang, Xue Wenli and Zhong Feng had already entered the basement and were standing in front of him. Overexcited, Commissioner Zhang extended his hand to Su Yu and said, Su Yu, welcome back! On behalf of the Blue Star Unified Government and all the people of Blue Star, I extend my heartfelt thanks to you! During Su Yus absence, the many leaders of Blue Star had held meetings, and with 200 votes in favor and 0 votes against, a resolution was passed to establish the Blue Star Unified Government. The initiative of the unified government, without any reservation, fell into the hands of Huaxia Nation. After all, there were currently two Spiritual Spring Eyes in Huaxia, and ancient powerhouses from all countries were flocking here like famished chicks. If Huaxia didnt have the initiative, who would? In the current international situation, having spiritual energy made you a lord! Though Su Yu didnt know that the unified government had been successfully established, he could guess as much. His injuries were serious right now, and he couldnt stand. He could only nod at Commissioner Zhang, Commissioner, Ive returned. Hmm, Commissioner Zhang patted him lightly on the shoulder and said, Su Yu, regardless of your contribution this time, the mere fact that you dared to venture into the enemys lair deserves first class merit! Commissioner Zhang looked at Su Yu with eyes filled with admiration for a hero. Su Yu was a bit different from Zhu Guorui and Prime Minister Cao Cao. Mr. Zhu and Prime Minister Cao mainly went to Skru Star to increase their power with personal motives at play. Whereas Su Yus journey was purely for Blue Star, for humanity, and for winning the future battle against the Skru people. Surely such a hero deserved respect? Thank you, Commissioner! Su Yu replied with a slight smile, Theres no need for first class merit. Im not interested in such things. Before Commissioner Zhang could respond, Zhong Feng, standing behind him, stepped forward and spoke, No, this honor must be yours! Not only yours, but everyone on Blue Star needs a role model! And only you can be that role model! Zhong Feng looked at Su Yu, his eyes slightly moist. The kid was finally back! Su Yu had been away from Blue Star for a full ten days, and of course, he hadnt appeared online in the game as well. Su Yus sudden disappearance caused a huge sensation in Chinas gaming community and even around the globe. People were asking the government C Where is Nemesis? What happened to the First Man on Chinas Server that he suddenly disappeared? Of course, the government had to remain silent, considering the top-secret mission Su Yu and the others were on. Even at the Blue Star Unified Government conference, leaders from some countries came to ask about Su Yu. Zhong Feng had thought that Su Yu wouldnt make it back when he saw the space tunnel gradually closing. He didnt expect him to make it back in the nick of time! This kid was really a handful! Xue Wenli then approached Su Yu, looking worriedly at his body, Su Yu, how are your injuries? I saw you bleeding a lot. Su Yu looked at Xue Wenli discreetly, pulling out a set of clothes from his necklace to put on. His clothes were completely torn as he transformed into the blue dragon. It was time to change into a new set. My injuries are just about healed. A few days rest will be enough, Su Yu responded while dressing. By the way, is my treatment done by Donna? Of course, Xue Wenli brushed her hair back and smiled. Who else could have treated you except her? It seems I have to thank her personally. Su Yu looked upstairs in the direction of Donnas bedroom. You may want to wait a bit, shes still asleep. She typically does not like to be disturbed during her sleep. Alright, Su Yu nodded. Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: 384, Review of Skuru Star Trip_1 Chapter 385: 384, Review of Skuru Star Trip_1 Where are Prime Minister Cao Cao and Mr. Zhu? Have they both returned? Su Yu asked hopefully. Xue Wenli shook her head: No, you are the first one to come back. Is that so? Su Yus expression turned slightly gloomy. However, he continued to ask, How long until the spatial tunnel closes? Zhong Feng glanced at the quartz watch on his wrist and answered, Theres still 1 hour and 58 minutes left. Lets wait a bit longer then. Su Yu let out a slight sigh. He had no idea whether Prime Minister Cao had managed to escape from the encirclement of the God Level Skru beings; As for Mr. Zhu, there hasnt been any news from him since he was on Skru Star, and he still hasnt returned to Blue Star now. Su Yu wondered if he was safe. While Su Yu was lost in thought, Zhong Feng squatted down beside him and curiously asked, Su Yu, what did you do on Skru Star? Xue Wenli and Commissioner Zhang also cast curious gazes at him. Well then. Su Yu managed a smile and said, While were waiting for the two seniors to return, why dont we talk about what happened on Skru Star. Alright. Seeing the three nodded, Su Yu slowly rose from the ground, walked out of the basement with Zhong Fengs assistance. As he walked, Su Yu took out a pinhole camera from his necklace. He had been wearing this pinhole camera on his chest since his arrival on Skru Star, only taking it off when a big battle was about to break out. Apart from the camera, Su Yu also took out a mini projector and showed the images stored in the camera on the basement exit corridor wall. The image showed up on the wall. The first scene was of the endless desert of the Raging Sun Empire and the pale purple sky above. Su Yu sped up the video playback to 32 times the normal speed, skipping many insignificant scenes, and focused on the important points. After arriving at Skru Star, I was randomly transported to the Raging Sun Empire, one of the two most powerful nations on Skru Star. The sky wasnt originally purple, but sky blue like Blue Star. Ill explain why it changed later Well, the video shows me approaching a highway, and the vehicles on the road are called levitating cars, powered by anti-gravity technology. Dont be jealous, I have hundreds of these stored in my necklace. Theres enough for everyone to have one. Su Yu turned into a professional commentator, explaining what was happening in the video and answering Commissioner Zhang and the other twos questions. Commissioner Zhang and the others were full of curiosity about everything in the video. After all, these were firsthand materials from Skru Star! No one could resist being interested in this strange planet. When special alien plants appeared in the desert, Commissioner Zhang asked Su Yu to pause so that he could take a closer look. Su Yu promised that the video would be handed over to the government, and they could watch it at their leisure later. Commissioner Zhang reluctantly decided not to request any more pauses, but to continue watching at 32 times the normal speed. Soon, the video came to the first major event C Su Yu was leading a gang to attack a spiritual practice school and the residences of the high-ranking individuals of the school. Knowing that Su Yu had acquired many spiritual practice techniques, Commissioner Zhang was delighted: Excellent! Weve been worried about not having the right methods for using our spiritual energy! In the future, we can have key players practice these techniques in their spare time. It could speed up their leveling. Commissioner Zhang squinted his eyes happily and looked at Su Yu with admiration. Xue Wenli also extended a thumb up to Su Yu: Well done, Su Yu. Zhong Feng went even further and said, The spiritual energy techniques you brought back alone deserve a first-class merit! But Su Yu just smiled, Dont be hasty, theres more exciting stuff coming up! The video continued to play. After looting the spiritual practice school, Su Yu and the Morning Star set off on their journey to the Lun Kete Alliance. From Wanda Town to the city of Treyna, especially when the levitating car entered the urban area of Treyna, Commissioner Zhang and the others could not believe their eyes. Treyna City, one of the most developed cities on Skru Star, was surrounded by towering skyscrapers. The various models of levitating cars whizzing on the street, the mechs flying in the sky along the designated air lanes it was like watching a sci-fi blockbuster! And this was not a sci-fi movie, this was reality! If the Blue Star humans could survive this war, the future of Blue Star could very well look like this! After seeing the Treyna Skyscraper which stood over 4000 meters high piercing into the clouds, the three were absolutely stunned. The pressure this building exuded was overwhelming! The tallest building on Blue Star was less than 1000 meters high. Although the Neon People, who were living quite comfortably, had once designed a building 3000 meters high, it was just a fanciful idea. But the Treyna Skyscraper was a solid 4000-meter high building, a true man-made wonder! This building stunned the three of them, leaving them speechless for a long time. Su Yu, however, did not have much fondness for the skyscraper. The moment he saw the skyscraper, his eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within: Youd better remember this skyscraper. Why? Because it wont exist for much longer. Su Yu said coldly, The next time I go to Skru Star, my first target is to tear down this skyscraper! The three: The video was still playing. What happened next was the Skru people discovering Su Yus location and launching a widespread search for him in the slums; The Treyna Skyscraper opening its golden giant eye and releasing a laser beam that destroyed the slums; Finally, Su Yu turned the tables, teaming up with Morning Star to blow up the seal of the Floating Island. By now, Commissioner Zhang and the other two were completely dumbfounded. Su Yu was incredibly audacious! Treyna City was, after all, the lair of the Skru people! Wasnt he afraid of causing trouble with his actions? Furthermore, the power of the Treyna Skyscraper was indeed astonishing. The terrifying laser beam had an area damage effect comparable to that of nuclear weapons, and its penetrative power was even stronger. It seemed that the Skru peoples technological level was far higher than they had imagined! The three of them were now completely immersed in shock. The following images showed Su Yu going to Beak Country, and getting in touch with Cindy Doppler. Seeing Su Yu put the high-tech items in the underground warehouse into his necklace one by one, Commissioner Zhang and the other two couldnt conceal their excitement! This technology and spiritual practice techniques were both of vital importance! They were like a timely help to Blue Star humans! Commissioner Zhang stood up excitedly, taking Su Yus hand: Su Yu, youve done an excellent job! On behalf of the Blue Star Coalition Government and all Blue Star residents, I express my gratitude to you once again! Youre welcome, Commissioner. Su Yu smiled and shook hands with him, Dont rush, there are two more big events coming. Su Yu pointed to the image on the wall. The video now showed Prime Minister Cao Caos major battle against Pu Langte. Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: 386, Senior Sister’s Pillow_1 Chapter 387: 386, Senior Sisters Pillow_1 Pillow Hearing this word, Xue Wenlis face turned pale, instantly recalling how Donna had just hoisted her back to her room to be a cushion. Su Yu didnt mind, and he chuckled brightly, Sure thing! As long as youre okay with it, sister. Forget being a pillow, I wouldnt mind even being a mattress for you! As he spoke, Su Yu pulled out the blue pearl powder and the special metal hoop for tail decoration, which he had bought on Skru Star, from his necklace. These were the gifts he had specifically brought back for Donna. Check this out, sister! This is a special blue pearl powder from Bergdor Coast of Lun Kete Union. Milled by an old craftsman whod worked in the pearl industry for 43 years, its pricier than gold per gram on the market! Specially great for skincare And then, theres this! The Flame Ring from Raging Sun in Sun City, Imperial Capital, hand-carved and polished over several years by a master level craftsman. It cost me two tons of gold In addition to the pearl powder and metal hoop, Su Yu brought back a lot of other gifts, which were all various crafts, clothing, etc. which would appeal to the aesthetic of Silver Human Clan; he now gifted them all to Donna. Donna was quite satisfied with the gifts Su Yu brought back! After stowing the gifts into the space ring, she delightedly touched Su Yus cheek, Little junior brother, youre so cute! Youve given me so many lovely gifts, how should I thank you? How about this! Donna considered, then said, Ill open the space tunnel to Skru Star for you again in a month. This time, up to six people can go. Just like last time, Im not responsible for whether you live or die. Thank you, sister! Next time I will be sure to bring back even more gifts for you! Su Yu expressed his gratitude. The space teleportation device takes a month to cool down. That was a given. While the gifts Su Yu brought back were fairly expensive, getting three extra slots in return for them was a huge steal! Just look at Prime Minister Cao Caos experiences; every extra slot was an extra chance of hope! Hmm. Donna nodded, then turned to Commissioner Zhang at the bottom of the steps, Hey, old man! I promised you an additional three slots, and you have to reciprocate in kind. I dont want to get caught for favoritism by the war inspection team. Dont worry about that! Commissioner Zhang replied respectfully at once, First thing tomorrow, Ill get my team to give all videos with over a million views an additional 200 million views. The bribe Commissioner Zhang offered Donna was to inflate the view count on the first-person video section of the official game website. Donna made a commission from this video section. The flower coins she earned could be exchanged for spiritual energy at the Blue Star government. This was the only legal channel for her to obtain spiritual energy, and the only one through which Commissioner Zhang could legally bribe her. Donna glanced at Commissioner Zhang once and then turned her attention away. By then, she yawned, feeling somewhat sleepy. The Holy Silver Human Races biggest characteristic was their love for sleep. A single day on Holy Silver Star lasted a whopping 42 hours, and residents usually slept for 30-32 hours every day. Thankfully their race had the special ability to learn and practice in their dreams, seeking the essence of things, and understanding the laws of the universe in their dreams. Otherwise, their race wouldve long gone extinct. Come, junior brother, today you can be a pillow for your sister! Donna led Su Yu upstairs. Uh Su Yu didnt intend to refuse either, and let Donna lead him upstairs under the ambiguous gazes of Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng. As they reached the door of the third-floor bedroom, Su Yu suddenly remembered something and asked, Sister, do you still have that treasure map you gave me last time? No more. That was from a credit loot box I opened. There was only one. Why? Donna responded tiredly, her eyelids heavily drooping from sleepiness. In the Holy Silver Court of Secrets, the Silver Federations highest academy where Donna studied, students could earn credit points for outstanding performance, good exam scores, and completing the tasks assigned by school teachers. These points could be exchanged for various things. Smaller items like weapons, equipment, medicinal materials, interstellar ships, larger ones such as artificial celestial bodies, neutrons star warships, all could be exchanged with learning points. Additionally, the campus credit exchange center also offered a special item a credit loot box. Just one learning point was needed to get a credit loot box. In theory, you could find any item from the exchange list inside the box, even a neutron star warship, if your luck held out! But about the odds well, you understand. Usually, the boxes didnt have any good stuff, and students never hoped to get something like a neutron star warship. Normally, they would exchange a few boxes for fun after completing a high-credit task. Like Donna, for example. Before coming to Blue Star, she had completed a mission and earned 103 points. 100 points purchased her equipment, and she used the remaining three to try her luck with the loot boxes, which luckily had the treasure map inside. Donna had no clue about the contents of the treasure map. However, considering: 1. a level 1 civilization wouldnt have anything good; 2. it would take considerable manpower and resources to go to Skru Star, not to mention theres no guarantee they would find anything, and; 3. instead of treasure hunting, shed rather get more sleep, She decided to just give the map to Su Yu, and then basically forgot about ituntil Su Yu asked about it now. Anyway, thanks for the treasure map, sister! We found a great treasure inside! Su Yu thanked Donna. Oh? What treasure did you find? Donna asked casually while opening the door, obviously not taking him seriously. At the same time, shes lightly mocking Su Yu for his na?vet, considering anything he stumbled upon a treasure. Su Yu truthfully answered, Prime Minister Cao Cao got a sword hilt on Skru StarCits half the component of a super artifact! A super artifact? What type of super artifact? A Stellar Level strongmans sword. StellarWait, youre saying Stellar Level?! Donna got quite a shock, her sleepiness evaporated in an instant. Even within the whole Silver Federation, Stellar Level beings were extraordinary. There were no more than 20 in the entire Federation. The dean of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets was the only Stellar Level being among all schools! A Stellar Level beings sword! This could indeed be called a treasure. Could a study point loot box really contain such good stuff? Is it true? Youre not just making it up, are you? Donna grabbed Su Yu by the collar. She was beginning to wonder whether Su Yu just recently learned the term Stellar Level and was just using this explanation to fool her. Su Yu raised his right hand in assurance, Absolutely true, and I have the video evidence to prove it! Wheres the video? Here Su Yu took out his phone from his necklace, looked up the chat with Cindy Doppler, found Prime Minister Cao Caos video, and pressed play. After watching the video, Donna froze. It was indeed a Stellar Level strongmans sword! Wait here, Ill go get my brother! Saying that, Donna turned into a streak of blue lightning and flew out the window, disappearing without a trace. Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: 387, President of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets_1 Chapter 388: 387, President of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets_1 However, Su Yu did not have to wait very long. About 10 minutes later, two blue light figures flew in from the window and landed in front of him. One of these two light figures was, of course, Donna. The other was her brother, the War Watcher appointed by the Singer Civilization, the person who had previously extended an invitation to Su Yus school. Donnas brother, just like her, had also chosen a Chinese-style name for himself, Lin Ke. Lin Ke was not a student of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets, but rather an assistant in the Mystery Academy. After a thorough selection process, he was given the position of War Watcher. Due to this connection, Donna easily obtained the cushy title of Game Supervisor. Lin Kes stature was significantly more robust than most male human beings on Blue Star. After standing in front of Su Yu, he looked at him with a smile, Human, Im glad to meet you again! Im also pleased to see you again, Mr. Lin Ke, Su Yu respectfully replied. Lin Ke brushed his chin whiskers, I heard from my sister that you obtained a component of a Stellar level weapon from a credit blind box. Is that true? Yes, thats true. Su Yu showed him the video on his phone, looking very sincere. Lin Ke fell silent, watching the video intently. After watching the entire video, Lin Ke asked Su Yu to replay it three times. Only after watching it for the fourth time did he stroke his whiskers and slowly nodded. Donna seemed a bit impatient, Brother, what did you find from this video? Lin Ke glanced at her and replied, Ive gathered quite a lot of information firstly, this is indeed a part of a Stellar level weapon; secondly, this weapon is likely the personal sword of the dean. The dean?! Donnas voice rose by several octaves, Is this the deans sword? Absolutely. Lin Ke took the phone from Su Yus hand, pointing to the video image showing the end of the swords hilt held by the Prime Minister Cao Cao, Look, it has the imprint of the deans signature, along with the carving of a little electric mouse. The dean must have split the sword into two, gifting the hilt to the little electric mouse race out of affection. If the little electric mouse owning the hilt possesses the strength of the 8th level, it guarantees that their race wont be eliminated in the long term harsh competition. Oh, I see! Donna seemed to understand, This behaviour indeed is typical of the dean. Of all the big shots at the stellar level, only the old man would do such childish. Ahem, I mean childishly fun things. Ha-ha, true! Lin Ke also laughed heartily, And this Sword of Many Proverbs, such a ludicrous name, could only be thought up by the old man! As soon as the laughter subsided, he heard a voice speaking directly into his ears, Mate, could you repeat what you just said? Lin Kes smile froze on his face. Thump! From somewhere, a beam of light instantly struck him, and Lin Ke instantly transformed into a sheep, tumbling in place, lost and confused. At the same time, a portal tore open beside Su Yu, and an elderly man of the Holy Silver Human Race, adorned with purple runes and clad in a splendid golden robe, stepped out. Physical appearances were strikingly similar to a character named Prophet Velen from the game World of Warcraft. The old man radiated an infinite amount of magical power, causing irregular twists and distortions in the surrounding space due to his magical energy. If Su Yus sixth-level power were a small pond, then this old man would be the Pacific Ocean! On seeing the old man appear, Donna hurriedly greeted him, Dean, Im delighted to meet you here. What brings you here so unexpectedly? Hearing Donnas words, Su Yu realized that the elder in front of him was the Dean of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets and promptly bowed his head in respect. The dean looked around the surroundings, with a smile tugging at his lips, Oh, I sensed the appearance of my hilt left at Skru Star and came to the Milky Way to stroll around. With that, I wanted to drop some food for the adorable little electric mice Ive kept. I didnt expect that just as I warped here from Holy Silver Star, I heard you two talking behind my back. Listening to this, Donna quickly raised her hand, Dean, I did not say anything against you! Then she pointed to the Sheep on the ground, It was him! He was the one who said it! I can testify, he is the bad person! When it came to these matters of principle, Donna didnt hesitate to betray her biological brother. Baa! Baa! The Sheep on the ground wanted to refute anxiously, but he couldnt get the words out and could only let out the sounds of a sheep. Alright then. The dean waved, and a staff made of bright purple crystals appeared in his hand. With another wave, a pale purple ring of light flew out from the staff and enveloped the sheep, This is your punishment; you are forbidden to sleep for three days. For the Holy Silver people, who loved to sleep, being deprived of sleep for three whole days was akin to a death sentence! Baa!!! The sheep let out a scream akin to that of a dying lamb. It ran to the deans side, biting the hem of his robe, begging for mercy. However, the dean showed no mercy, kicking him away by several meters. Su Yu, standing nearby, naturally saw the entire scene unfold. This could undoubtedly be called Lin Kes black history! But Su Yu dared not laugh. He bit his cheek, gazing at his nose, and nose gazing at his heart, standing still. However, right after the dean kicked Lin Ke away, he suddenly walked towards Su Yu, stopping in front of him. His gaze was fixated directly on him. At the same time, he stated, Human, I smell the scent of destiny on you, somewhat like the seed of the universe? Su Yu was taken aback. The Seed of the Universe? What is that? Before he had the chance to ask, Donna beat him to it, Dean, what is the Seed of the World? You wouldnt understand even if I explained it to you, The dean shook his head, its like a three-dimensional being not being able to comprehend a fourth dimensional one. Even if I explained it, you wouldnt understand. Its something you could ask me about if you ever had the chance to advance to the Planet Level. With that, the dean waved his staff, and a transport portal emitting a white light appeared in front of him. He nodded at Donna, Goodbye Donna! I hope you complete your mission successfully and return to the Holy Silver Star soon. Goodbye, Dean! Donna politely replied, I hope you receive the adoration of the little electric mice! Hmm. The dean nodded, stepped into the teleportation portal, the portal slowly closed and eventually disappeared entirely. Ah! Hes finally gone! After the dean left, Donna stretched lazily, sighing with relief. The dean was indeed a kind and friendly individual, but the significant gap in their power levels made Donna feel considerable pressure in his presence. Baa! The sheep, formerly Lin Ke, bleated once and then flew straight towards the horizon out of the window, not looking back at all. Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: 388, Damn it! _1 Chapter 389: 388, Damn it! _1 Watching where the Dean had vanished, Su Yu felt a surge of emotion! This was a big shot who had the freedom to travel through the universe! He never thought hed have the chance to meet one today; coming with Donna really was worth it! But amid the excitement, Su Yu suddenly remembered something: Wait a minute, senior, what will the Dean do with the hilt? Will he forcibly confiscate it? After all, the hilt was given to the Little Electric Mouse race by the Dean, will he let Prime Minister Cao return it to them? Prime Minister Cao is currently in possession of the hilt, if it gets confiscated by the Dean, and he has no way to return to Blue Star, isnt there a high chance he will die on Skru Star? Thinking about this, Su Yu started to worry about Prime Minister Caos situation. Ha ha, you stay calm! I know the Deans temperament, he definitely wont confiscate the hilt, Donna reassured, slapping Su Yus shoulder confidently. Su Yu sighed with relief: Then what will the Dean do? Donna blinked: If Im not mistaken, I think, aside from feeding the little electric mouse, hell also retrieve the blade part of the Sword of Many Proverbs, taking it off Skru Star. After all, a Stellar Level weapon being born in a 1st level civilization will undoubtedly cause destruction wherever it goes. And since this weapon was left there by the Dean, he would have to bear a lot of responsibility and public pressure if it caused any ill-effects, so he might as well retrieve the blade now. Besides Donna gradually approached Su Yu, her gaze becoming dangerous: The hilt was obtained from the Credit Blind Box, which means the university has basically given the hilt to the students as a random reward. How could they possibly take it back? Thats good. Su Yu sighed a sigh of relief, a weight off his mind. If the Dean didnt take back the hilt, then Prime Minister Cao, being in possession of the hilt, would always possess the strength of a God Level powerhouse, and wouldnt die so easily. He hoped Cao could survive until the next space tunnel opened! However Seeing Donnas suddenly dangerous gaze, Su Yu subconsciously retreated a couple steps. Senior, should I leave then? Su Yu slowly moved towards the stairs. Donna after him, grabbed his arm: Dont be silly, freshman. You promised to be my pillow tonight, you cant go back on your word. Saying that, she pulled Su Yu and forcefully dragged him into the bedroom. The Holy Silver Human Race, during sleep, besides cultivating and studying, can also delve into the talent, strength, mental world, and other aspects of nearby creatures in dreams. Just now the Dean mentioned that Su Yu is a seed of the universe, which sparked her immense interest in this human! She wanted to further understand him! Meanwhile, in East Sea Citys central relevant department sub-branch. Xue Wenli sat in her 7th-floor office, forcing herself to stay awake. After several hours, she had skillfully edited the video data Su Yu had given her. She didnt delegate the entire video editing process to anyone, but instead did it all herself. This was the only way to ensure the confidentiality of some of the video content. Moreover, she didnt cut together just one video. First, she made a comprehensive, 40-minute long overview video, with a narrative and dual-language subtitles. Then, based on the different nature of the videos, she cut together several other long videos. For example, videos focusing on the scenery of Skru, the bustling city of Treyna, Su Yu stirring up trouble in Treyna City In particular, Su Yu killing both Chairman and Vice Chairman Lun Kete and Prime Minister Cao acquiring the God-level hilt were made into standalone videos, in line with the other videos. After the editing was finished, Xue Wenli painstakingly rewatched all the videos. Finding no problems or accidental leak of secrets, she posted all the videos on the Singer website. Next, she called her colleagues. Beep~ The call was picked up quickly. A tense voice came from the other end: Deputy Director, do you have any instructions? Little Li, I just posted some heavy-duty videos on Singer website. Pin it to the top of all major platforms and official forums, and get them to help promote it. Aim to have over a third of the population watch these videos within a day. Understood! Leave it to me! On the other end, Little Li assured confidently. The title Xue Wenli gave to the summarising video was Player Nemesis Secretly Goes to Enemy Base Skru Star, 240-hour Life or Death Sprint. This video didnt need much promotion. The moment it was pinned on the top of the various platforms, netizens who saw it immediately clicked in. Upon opening the video, netizens thoughts were: Holy cow! While watching the video, netizens thoughts were: Hooooly cow. After watching the video, netizens thoughts were: Cow, cow, cow! Netizens who had watched the video were all stunned! But this was normal, even big players like Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng were taken aback, let alone the average netizens. Seeing the unique scenery of the extraterrestrial planet, the grandeur of Treyna City, Su Yu daringly executing the extraterrestrial countrys leader, and even the adorable Morning Star turning into a yellow-skinned little electric mouse, these images deeply engraved themselves into the minds of every viewer. Netizens who watched the video were amazed and realized the enormous impact the video would have worldwide. They quickly spread this news in various chat groups they were part of: Everyone, quickly go watch the pinned video on all platforms! Big news is here! Boss Ke is back! And hes back from Skru Star! What the hell? Skru Star! How did Boss Ke get there? Guys, rush! To! Watch! The! Video! You must watch until the end, the last part of it might just knock your teeth out! Okay, Im gonna go watch it. Thereon, millions of netizens flooded into the Singer website to watch the video, causing the websites traffic to surge towards its all-time high. However, relevant authorities were prepared, quickly notifying the network department to increase the load on the network servers to ensure everyone could watch the videos without lag. As more and more people watched the videos, the reaction to Su Yus trip to Skru Star grew! Only then did people realize that Boss Kes 10-day absence from the game was not due to him disappearing, but because he went to cause a problem for the people of Skru Star! And not only did he kill their leaders, this was too incredible! Afterward, all internet platforms and major chat groups could no longer discuss anything else; people were excitedly discussing Su Yus actions. If a nuclear bomb were dropped on Japan right now, the impact would still be less than this event. Gradually, this event sparked a nationwide discussion frenzy! Moreover, the uproar quickly fermented and spread worldwide. Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: 389, Reproductive Isolation_1 Chapter 390: 389, Reproductive Isolation_1 Su Yus exploits caused a massive stir on the internet. Both online and in reality, everyone was rushing to share the news, celebrating this unexpected surprise. Scholars and experts around the world began to pull all-nighters to study the content of the released video, not missing any detail. After all, Skru Star was completely alien to mankind. Whether it was the architecture of the Skru Star people, their level of technology, local dress, or even a common roadside weed, they all had immense research value. A century ago, Chinese scientists had received one gram of lunar soil gifted by neighboring America, which had allowed them to publish 14 papers. Now that such a rich scene from Skru Star appeared in everyones field of vision, research scholars were already itching with a desire to study. It probably wouldnt be long until research papers on the subject were piled high. Su Yu logged into the official Evolution forum on his mobile phone, and seeing the overwhelming praise for him, he felt very happy. Humans are indeed a species that crave validation. To be able to receive everyones praise, to contribute to the war effort, Su Yu felt that all his risks were worth it. Unlike in his past life, when he joined the game too late to do anything but leave behind endless regrets. This life, however, no matter what, he was going to put in his utmost effort to win this war. Not to completely eradicate the Skru people, but to ensure that the human race continued on Blue Star. The next morning at 8 oclock, Su Yu walked out of Donnas room, browsing netizen comments on his phone while heading downstairs. Donna hadnt done anything to him last night. Like an octopus, she tightly entwined Su Yu and fell asleep in less than two minutes. With all the significant events Su Yu had experienced on Skru Star, he was extremely fatigued last night. Therefore, he had no interest in Donna, also falling asleep in less than two minutes, where they slept till morning. By the time he woke up, it was already close to eight oclock, and he had slept a full ten hours! But after this ten-hour sleep, Su Yus vigor was fully restored, his inner injuries were almost completely healed, and he felt energetic. When Su Yu woke up, Donna was still asleep. Their species, known as long sleepers, would not find it strange to sleep for days on end. So Su Yu carefully removed Donnas arm around him, quietly got out of bed, and left her room. While walking down the stairs, Su Yu was also thinking about what he should do next. But also, he thought it might be time for him to return and play Evolution again. He hadnt logged in for ten days now, which would equate to four months in-game time. Alyssa and Tina probably missed him, right? Moreover, he needed to return to the game to continue improving his strength, striving to reach the next level before his next trip to Skru Star, and learn more spells. However, before going home, he had one more task to accomplishthat is, handing over the items he collected on Skru Star, especially the high-tech products and spiritual practices acquired through trade with Cindy Doppler to the relevant departments. After going downstairs, Su Yu took out his phone intending to call Xue Wenli. But at that moment, he saw a red sports car with no brand parked in front of the villa. A beautiful female in military uniform sitting in the drivers seat was waving at him; it was Xue Wenli. Su Yu strode towards the car, opened the door, and sat in the passenger seat. Xue Wenli didnt hesitate, stepping on the accelerator and the car roared away. Not long after Su Yu got in the car, Xue Wenli turned her head teasingly and asked, So Su, how did you spend last night? Nothing special, Su Yu shrugged and told the truth: Donna went to sleep within two minutes of lying down, and I followed suit almost immediately. Slept all the way till morning. Who are you trying to fool! Xue Wenli smirked: You two were alone in the same room late at night, and youre telling me nothing happened? Sorry, but really nothing. Su Yu replied calmly: Moreover, there is a reproductive barrier between the Holy Silver Human Race and humans, so even if something happened, it would be meaningless. Xue Wenli: What does meaningless mean? Did he really plan to have a half-blue, half-white little Su Yu? However, she didnt want to get too hung up about this. After all, it was Su Yus private matter, and it wasnt appropriate for her to probe too deeply. But after learning that Su Yu and Donna hadnt done it, she felt much better. After all, Su Yu was a fine piece of white radish on Blue Star; better to let that girl called Xu Xiaotian have him than those aliens. Xue Wenli quickly shifted the topic: Were heading to the North City Military Area now. Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng both live there, and many of the scientists arrived there last night, all waiting for the stuff you brought back from Skru Star. Due to confidentiality, Su Yus trip to Beak Country had been completely edited out. But Su Yus shopping in Treyna City was kept, and the experts were looking forward to that. Dont worry, what I brought from Skru Star will definitely satisfy everyone. Su Yu chuckled. The sports car continued its journey on the wide road. Su Yu took a glance at the scenery of the Imperial Capital outside the window, a tad impatient: Why does it feel so slow? Having gotten used to the high-speed floating car on Skru Star, riding in a sports car on Blue Star gave him an overwhelming feeling of riding a snail. Its not slow at all! Xue Wenli glanced at the car speedometer: Were already at 80! Oh yes, you know how to use the teleportation portal spell, right? Why dont I give you the coordinates and you teleport us there? Su Yu was about to nod in agreement when he suddenly had a great idea, and said: Or maybe we can take the latest model of the Skru floating car there? It would be a live demonstration for the scientists in the military area. A floating car? Sure! Xue Wenli was instantly interested. She had been greatly envious of this beyond-earth-technology floating car, which could reach speeds of up to 400 kilometers per hour when she edited the video last night. Now she had a chance to ride it, of course she would take it! A missed opportunity would be regretted. Seeing Xue Wenlis agreement, Su Yu jumped out of the sports car window. He wiped his right hand over his necklace, and a floating car with black and white titanium alloy frame appeared on the wide road. It was now eight in the morning, the peak hour in the Imperial Capital, and there were many other vehicles on the road in all directions. The drivers of these cars stopped their vehicles one after another when they saw the sudden appearance of this transforming car, and stuck their heads out of the window in shock. Some of the drivers who had been online last night recognized who it was, as the floating car would be recognized at a glance. One driver jumped out of his car in excitement, shouting at Su Yu: My god, you must be Boss Ke! Su Yu smiled and nodded, Thats right. Thats me. Whoosh! The entire road section instantly exploded! The drivers got out of their cars one by one, lifting up their phones and started snapping photos of Su Yu. Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: 390, Heading to Military Zone_1 Chapter 391: 390, Heading to Military Zone_1 Boss Ke, is this the car you seized from the aliens? It looks so cool! A young man in his twenties jogged over, admiring the levitating car. He reached out to touch the car but halted halfway, hesitating to touch something from outer space. His hand awkwardly hung in the air. Uncle Nemesis! Can I have your autograph? A little girl, around 7 or 8 years old, wearing a red jacket, dashed over with an exercise book. She came to a halt in front of Su Yu, lifting her exercise book high above. Three lines of frustration appeared on Su Yus forehead, Just call me brother. I havent reached the Uncle level yet. He took the exercise book and carefully signed for the little girl. The little girls parents were quite terrified and turned pale as if Su Yu was some sort of monster. After Su Yu finished signing, they quickly grabbed their daughter and left, over and over again saying sorry. A middle-aged man with a beer belly, standing nearby, was flushed with excitement. He was snapping photos of the levitating car with his phone while saying cheerfully to Su Yu, After watching your news last night, I couldnt sleep at all. I couldnt believe I would meet you in person this morning! Comrade Xiao Ke, are you from Imperial Capital too? Er, Im from East Sea City. I am here in the Imperial Capital on official business. Su Yu explained. Can your alien car run without a local license plate? The uncle voiced his concern on behalf of Su Yu. Su Yus lips twitched slightly. Despite that, he explained, Dont worry, uncle. My car doesnt run, it flies. By this time, Xue Wenli had arrived at the levitating car. Su Yu waved his hand slightly, and her car was absorbed into his necklace. Im going to demonstrate it to everyone now. Su Yu pulled Xue Wenli into the car, opened the levitating cars autonomous driving mode, and the entire car instantly shot up to 3.5 meters in the air, as if springs had been installed below, causing a commotion among the onlookers. I have to go now, everyone! Im taking this car to the experts, so they can study it properly and hopefully mass-produce it soon, so that everyone can use this type of levitating car powered by alien technology! Su Yu waved to the crowd from the rear window of the car, the white light strips lit up on the car, and it shot forward like an arrow. Goodbye, Comrade Xiao Ke, take care! Boss Ke, take care! The crowd also cheerfully waved goodbye to Su Yu. .. After bidding farewell to the spectators, Su Yu drove the levitating car towards the northern military district. The average flight height of the levitating car is 3.5 meters, this height is the most energy efficient. If the levitating car wants to fly higher, it can, under normal circumstances, it can fly up to a height of 30-40 meters above the ground. But the higher it flies, the more fuel it consumes. So Su Yu tries to maintain a flight height of 6 meters, he can fly over the roofs of other cars, avoiding traffic jams and the trouble of having to stop at red lights. As he moved forward, the drivers on the road noticed a UFO quickly zip over their heads. The speed of the levitating car is very fast, reaching up to 300 kilometers per hour. Su Yus car quickly disappeared from sight, leaving behind a group of bewildered drivers. Xue Wenli, who sat in the car, was also extremely excited, touching here and there. Nemesis, this car must not be cheap on Skru Star right? She looked at the luxurious interior of the car, noticing many imprints of Skru culture. Its okay. Su Yu chuckled lightly: This car is the latest and most high-end levitating car from the Lun Kete alliance, named Lunke power. The selling price is 350,000 Runket Coins. If converted to gold and then to Flower Coins, it should be around 700,000. 700,000? Thats cheap! Xue Wenli was surprised: We have sports car worth tens of millions on Blue Starwait a second, is it really this cheap to buy the most high-end car? Of course. Su shrugged: The high price of sports cars on Blue Star is mainly because they are luxury items with high added value. For example, a Lamborghini worth tens of millions really costs just a few hundred thousand. The brand is worth a few hundred thousand, the rest of the money is earned from the vanity of the rich. Cars on Skru Star are daily necessities, just like the computers we normally use; you get what you pay for, so the prices are reasonable. I see. Xue Wenli understood. She joked: Then youre really rich! Isnt the space in your necklace quite big? Next time you go to Skru Star, bring back more levitating cars. Im sure the rich will be scrambling to buy them even if theyre priced at 20 million each! Sorry, I dont need money. Su Yu chuckled and shook his head: Not to mention real money, I have a hundred billion in game coins alone. Um Xue Wenlis smile froze on her face. Though Su Yu lived a simple life, he was indeed a hidden super tycoon. Su Yu entered the command to open the manual driving module on the operation panel of the levitating car. At the bottom of the driving module interface, he opened the Cold Fusion Jet Module, then told Xue Wenli, Alright, now lets see how fast this high-end levitating car can go! Top speed? Before Xue Wenli had time to react, she felt a tremendous force pushing her from the back. Immediately after, the scenery outside the window became blurred. The speed of the car increased from 300 kilometers per hour to 600 kilometers per hour in just one minute. The speed was already twice that of a Blue Star helicopter! The levitating car was like a beam of black light, darting through the steel jungle of the city. 10 minutes later, Su Yus levitating car arrived at the entrance of the capitals military district, saving at least an hour compared to the journey in Xue Wenlis car. Xue Wenli stumbled out of the levitating car, feeling somewhat wobbly. The acceleration of the levitating car was way too fast for her human body to handle. Fortunately, the journey was short and they arrived at their destination in no time. Otherwise, she would have fainted! Xue Wenli took a deep breath and went to verify her identity at the guard post. Then she got back into the car and Su Yu manually drove the levitating car into the military district. Turn left keep going straight, turn right at the third intersection Xue Wenli directed Su Yu as per her memory. This was Su Yus first time in the military district and he curiously looked at the buildings around him. Following Xue Wenlis directions, Su Yu arrived smoothly at a base underneath the equipment department of the military district. Commissioner Zhang had already arrived at the entrance to the secret base, and dozens of engineers and scientists were with him. As soon as Su Yu got out of the car, the engineers and scientists enthusiastically gathered around the levitating car, and started discussing animatedly. Commissioner Zhang also strode over to Su Yu happily. He took out a red box from his pocket and handed it to Su Yu: Comrade Su, after the unanimous decision of the higher-ups, we are awarding this June 1st Medal to you, in appreciation for your contribution to Blue Star! Chapter 392 - Chapter 392: 391, Goodbye Tina_1 Chapter 392: 391, Goodbye Tina_1 Su Yu took the box and found a blue ribbon inside, with a delicate metal medal sewn onto it. The words Blue Star United Government were engraved on it, suggesting it was made recently. Su Yu didnt care much about the medal, but its name June 1st Medal? It felt like something given to children. Commissioner Zhang knew what Su Yu was thinking. He had the same reaction when he first heard the name June 1st Medal. He explained with a laugh, The June 1st Medal was specially granted by the Blue Star United Government to individuals who made significant contributions in the war against the Skru Star. Because the Skru Invasion occurred on June 1st, we named it June 1st Medal Oh, right now, youre the only one who has received this medal. Alright, Su Yu didnt want to dwell on such trivial matters, so he stowed the medal back in his necklace. Commissioner, Su Yu continued, Where should I put the things I brought back from Skru Star? Can I just leave them here? Su Yu stepped on the hardened ground beneath him. Hmm Youd better come with me, suggested Commissioner Zhang. He turned around and led the way deeper into the base, Theres another level below this one. Its more confidential. Okay. Su Yu hurriedly followed. The scientists and engineers behind him also followed, and the large group marched deeper into the base. What happened next was quite straightforward. Su Yu handed over all his war spoils to Commissioner Zhang, except for a levitating car that he kept for himself. Especially the box of vital technology and spiritual practice methods given to him by Cindy Doppler, Su Yu insisted that they be carefully preserved. Afterwards, Su Yu used his knowledge of Skru technology to impressively explain to the military researchers and engineers the development and application of Skru technology. By 11 am, Su Yus explanation was finally over. Commissioner Zhang strongly invited Su Yu to stay for lunch and to bond over a meal. But Su Yu had to go online to play games, so he politely declined. Su Yu casually found a deserted spot and used the [Teleportation Portal] to return to East Sea City. Hum~ A cerulean teleportation portal lit up in front of Su Yus apartment building. His figure emerged from the portal, standing in front of the building. Finally home! He sighed lightly. Unfortunately, Prime Minister Cao Cao and Mr Zhu, who also lived in the building, werent back yet. Additionally, Morning Star was also The entire building was left with only him. Thinking of Morning Star, Su Yu felt a slight sting in his heart. Although Morning Star had ten lives, the feeling of near-death as her body was disintegrated into particles by the Dissolution Beam must have been unbearable, right? It seems that next time I go to Skru Star, I must find a way to dismantle that skyscraper! As Su Yu was lost in thought, he flew up and headed towards his ninth-floor home. But he had only flown less than four meters when he suddenly sensed someone moving in his room! Su Yu held his breath and actively sensed the situation. The result was shocking to him! Because he sensed a teenage girl in his room frowning at a book, this girl was Tina Garcia! How did Tina end up in the real world? He never expected this to happen! Not only did Su Yu sense Tina, but Tina also sensed him. Tina jogged to the window, stretched her arms out and waved at Su Yu down below. Su Yu cast the [Flash Skill] to cross the distance of over ten meters, instantly appearing next to Tina and giving her a big hug. Tina also hugged Su Yus neck, her eyes full of joy. Tina, how did you get to the real world? Su Yu asked in surprise. Isnt it because you summoned me last time Tina explained with a laugh. She repeated everything that Bernina Tide had told her last time. At the end of her explanation, she added, After returning to our world, I tried to come to your world. I contacted Bernina Ancestor, and she directly teleported me over, so I appeared next to your helmet. However, crossing the worlds is restricted. The Ancestor told me that I can only teleport once every 12 days in our world, which is one day in your world. Today, the Ancestor told me you were coming back, so I teleported to your world to take a look. How do you welcome me? Tina looked at Su Yu with sparkling eyes full of mirth. Welcome! Of course, welcome! Su Yu was overwhelmed with excitement. He had always wondered how NPCs in the game could enter the real world, and now he finally figured it out! As long as the NPC in the game joins the players territory as the players Golden Talent, using the teleport scroll of the NPC, the NPC can permanently come to the real world! This was great news for Su Yu! By the way, wheres Morning Star? Tina looked over Su Yus shoulder but didnt spot the beautiful cat. Although she wasnt very familiar with Morning Star, they were from the same world after all. Necessary concern was due, plus she liked kittens. Oh, Morning Star was killed in our world, lost a life, so she cant appear in the real world for now, Su Yu replied. Although Tina was also killed on Skru Star, her situation was different from Morning Stars. Tina was summoned by a scroll. The principle was that the energy of the scroll condensed into an energy body with strength equal to Tinas, and Tinas consciousness controlled this energy avatar in this world. Morning Star came to the real world. The principle was to condense a physical body identical to her original body in the real world. Her entire consciousness entered the real world to control this body. When her consciousness was destroyed, her consciousness returned to the body in the game world, and it would take a very long time for a physical body to condense again in the real world. So Tina could appear in front of Su Yu now, while Morning Star still had to wait five days to resurrect. Su Yu explained Morning Stars situation in detail to Tina. Tina sighed, So thats how it is. Poor little one. Then she turned to Su Yu, Nemesis, now I can come to your world too. Is there anything that you need my help with? Su Yu thought for a while and replied, If you could, I hope youd finish off your world tour and focus on your spiritual practice. A month laterthat is, a year later in your world, Ill be going to a different dimension again, and you can come with me then. Alright then, Ill return to Goldfinch with my family tomorrow, Tina considerately responded. Su Yu checked the time; it was already 11:30 am. So, he patted Tinas shoulder, Tina, why dont you go back to your world first? I have to go there too. Well meet up there. Alright. Tina nodded, sat on Su Yus sofa, picked up the helmet to prepare to return to the game world. However, just as she put on the helmet, she suddenly remembered something. So, she looked at Su Yu, I forgot one more thingBernina Ancestor told me to let you know: after you return to our world, it would be best for you to visit Sunny Wind Village. She has something very important to discuss with you. After she finished speaking, Tinas consciousness connected with the helmet, her body gradually faded and disappeared, her consciousness completely returned to the game world. Chapter 393 - Chapter 393: 392, Return to Game_1 Chapter 393: 392, Return to Game_1 Watching as Tina gradually vanished, Su Yu fell into deep thought. Tina could come to the real world because she possessed the [Divine Bloodline], and this bloodline originated from her ancestor, Bernina Tide. Does that mean the descendants of the Tide family can all enter the real world? And what about the other NPCs in the game? How can they enter the real world? Do they also have to be baptized by Tinas blood like Nemesis was? This would have to be answered within the game. Forget it, lets log in first. Well cross the bridge when we get to it. Stretching out on the sofa, Su Yu positioned the helmet on his head and found a comfortable position before entering the game. Upon entering the game, Su Yu found himself standing amidst a charred ruin. There were collapsed walls all around, punctuated by distant sounds of clashing swords, people screaming in pain, and even the occasional roar of naval gunfire. Glancing around and recalling the last thing he did before logging out, Su Yu realized he was in Grantexs mansion in Haiyan City. After all, the last thing he did before logging out was explode and kill the traitor Grantex. Just after logging in, Su Yus [Friend List] began to ring with a series of beeps. Online friends were sending him private messages. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Boss Ke, I saw your video from last night, and you were so amazing! ?(^O^)? Im completely in awe! Su Yu simply replied with a smiley face. Next was Swift: Welcome back, leader! After the video of you on Skru Star went out, our territory became a lively place! The players in the city are still celebrating! Su Yu replied: [Laughing emoji] Celebrations are fine, but also urge everyone to level up and gather equipment. Increase strength, and dont waste time on meaningless things. Swift: In reality, everyone is not wasting time. The monster siege for the territory upgrade to [Intermediate City] is about to start, and everyone is celebrating in their spare time waiting for the monsters to arrive, it isnt waste of time. Su Yu: Oh? Upgrade today? How is the preparation work? Swift: Of course, after thoroughly considering, we decided to upgrade when everything was ready. The main force of this siege is the [Scholars Temple]. The three High-Ranking officials of the Sanctuary, along with their subordinates, will join the battle, surely we will succeed! Su Yu: Hmm Private chat is too troublesome, lets talk after I get back to the territory. Swift: Ok. Apart from Red-Eyed Black Dragon and Swift, Sky Dragon also sent a private message. Sky Dragon: Nemesis, youre finally back! (ި) Sky Dragon: . Sky Dragon: Why are you ignoring me? (;:) Sky Dragon: If you keep ignoring me, Ill get angry! (;O)o Su Yu: [Sweat emoji] Sky Dragon, why have you started to send emojis like Red-Eyed Black Dragon? I was just discussing territory advancement matters with Swift. Sky Dragon: Territory? Im in your territory preparing for the monster siege! Sky Dragon: Oh, I forgot to tell you. After the territory upgrade, you can build 3 more Mage Tower buildings, right? I submitted an application to the department and successfully got one spot. This way, I can also upgrade by burning materials like you! Su Yu: Oh? [Surprised emoji] Thats great! Congratulations! All three spots for territory upgrading were purchased at a high price by the department. Its surprising that Sky Dragon got one too! But then again, it made sense. After taking the Root potion, Sky Dragon had already become the top player, so her obtaining a spot was a matter of course. .. After a brief chat with Sky Dragon, Su Yu closed the private messaging interface, preparing to teleport back to his territory. However, his attention was arrested by distant cries and sounds of combat. Tiptoeing to rise up into the air, Su Yu spotted a fierce battle underway in Haiyan City. There were three forces engaged in the slaughter. On the eastern side of the city, the golden flags represented the armies of the Goldfinch Empire; on the southwest, the blue banners marked the soldiers of the Lai Yin Empire; on the northwest, the green flags symbolized the Wind Chime Empire. The three mighty imperial armies were engaged in brutal combat on the streets and alleys of Haiyan City C so intense, they were locked in a stalemate. Fires roared from the cannons mounted on numerous giant warships at a distance out at sea, bombarding the shores defensive positions. Up above in the sky, two or three dozen high-ranking fighters were engaged in a very evenly matched battle. Whats the date today? Su Yu opened the in-game official forum to check the time. The official forum showed the date as September 9. The second expansion pack wouldnt end until September 30, which meant that the second expansion pack was only halfway through. No wonder the three major Empires are still fighting. But when Su Yu left the game, Haiyan City was controlled by the Lai Yin and Wind Chime Empires. Now, all three sides were waging major battles here, which meant that the Goldfinch had achieved considerable success during the time Su Yu was away! Since Im passing by, I might as well send you all a gift! Su Yu flew rapidly towards the front line, intending to kill a group of enemies to relieve the pressure on his own side and earn some battle merits on the way. The fiercely battling players and NPC armies below were unaware of Su Yus arrival. They were presently coordinating to counter the enemys attack. The commander-in-chief for the Goldfinch players in this battle was the leader of the Mu Yun guild, Shepherd in the Clouds. At this point, he applied [Invisibility Skill] and stood at the pinnacle of the churchs spire, surveying the state of the war while issuing commands to the player troops below: Team 13, you must block the street at the coordinates (2234, 5489). Dont let the enemy break through! Team 18, go and support Team 23. Everyone, be careful! Wind Chimes [Swift Scout Timo] has started setting up his mushroom array again, so avoid fighting in areas dense with mushrooms against the enemy The battle orders were passed down through various chat rooms. Every 100 players formed a battle team, with a total of 133 teams participating in this battle. Of course, a single persons energy is limited, so Shepherd in the Clouds was primarily directing Teams 1-20. Other teams had other commanders, but the overall decision-making for the battle was up to him. Just then, he suddenly felt an intense wave of magical fluctuation coming from above. Looking up, Shepherd in the Clouds saw a female mage in lake-blue mage robes appear in the southwestern sky. Her hair was alternately white and golden, and her visage was incredibly beautiful! This female mage had already begun casting a spell, and a giant, bright blue teleportation gate, over 20 meters high, quickly took shape in the sky. Upon seeing this, Shepherd in the Clouds pupils dilated intensely! They had seen this scene a few days ago. That female mage had caused devastating damage on the Goldfinch troops in the previous battle. He didnt expect history to repeat itself today! Everyone, scatter quickly! Thats the Lai Yin Empires [Jaina] launching her ultimate attack: [Summon Marine Sovereign]! If you have life-saving skills, activate them now. If you dont, find a safe hiding place immediately so that you arent instantly killed by a wave of magic barrage! As Shepherd in the Clouds issued the order in the chat room, he simultaneously leaped off the top of the church spire. Jainas ultimate move could cover nearly half of the city. The church where he was standing was within its range. Continuing to stand on the spire meant certain death, so his only option was to leap off to save himself. Chapter 394 - Chapter 394: 393、Jaina、Sylvanas_1 Chapter 394: 393JainaSylvanas_1 Jaina was the legion leader of Lai Yin Empires magical army, ranking at the peak of the sixth tier. She was a master of ice, fire, arcane, and space magics. As she performed her magic, a large tri-masted warship coated in icy crystals C [Kings Wrath] C was summoned from a minor dimension. The hull of the [Kings Wrath] was fitted with 42 [Arcane Cannons], each muzzle flashing with a brilliant purple arcane glow. In the last battle against the Goldfinch Empire, Jaina had summoned this arcane warship. Its overwhelming [Arcane Barrage] inflicted heavy losses on the enemy forces, ultimately wiping them out. This time, she wanted to employ the same strategy to gain an advantage for her troops. But just as she had half-summoned the [Kings Wrath]. Roar! A resounding dragons roar echoed. An adult Blue Dragon suddenly appeared, its wings spanning more than 40 meters. The Blue Dragon gracefully soared in the sky, its blue scales shimmering in the sunlight. This was Su Yus transformed form! No good! Seeing the Blue Dragon, Jaina felt a sudden chill in her heart. Her spell-casting was halfway through and she couldnt stop it. Plus, this Blue Dragon was clearly targeting her! Roar! The Blue Dragon, Su Yu, roared again. Leveraging the Blue Dragon races traits C faster spellcasting, more powerful spells, ability to cast multiple spells simultaneously, a storm of [Skill Counter], [Space Restraint], [Space Distortion] A rain of these various spells were aimed and sent hurtling towards Jaina, who was hundreds of meters away. Moreover, Su Yu discreetly took out [Fragment of Hifans Soul] and Anduins gifted [Soul Stealing Wand], to unleash an enhanced version of the priests mental attack skill C [Psychic Blast]. Although Jainas level was four tiers higher than Su Yus, the racial advantages of the Dragon Race essentially evened out the level gap. [Psychic Blast] directly targeted Jianas mind. Coupled with the overwhelming interfering spells, Jaina was overwhelmed in an instant. Crack, Crack! The portal for summoning [Kings Wrath] shattered into shards. Jaina herself coughed up blood from the excess strain, struggling against the massive spell backlash as she fled towards the ship behind her. Witnessing Jainas escape, Su Yu didnt chase. Because once their power reaches this level, its extremely difficult to kill an opponent of the same tier. Even in a duel to the death, determining victory or defeat involves battling for a day or two. If one side attempts to escape, the other simply cant get rid of them. Knowing he couldnt kill her, Su Yu simply didnt bother. He opted instead to strike a major blow and withdraw. After driving off Jaina, Su Yu swooped down towards the primary forces of the Lai Yin Empire, flapping his wings. [Fire Phoenix Descends], [Cold Abyss], [Falling Stars] A series of extensive area attacks hit the most densely packed parts of the primary forces. At the same time, he used [Moon God Descends] to summon [Moon Goddess Illusion], and used the additional skill of [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Set] to summon the Lighthouse Giant [King Kong], commanding the summons to charge into the crowd and rampage. The primary forces of Lai Yin Empire were caught off guard by this sudden attack. Other high-ranking powerhouses generally respected the rules of combat, refraining from attacking primary forces that were only two or three tiers. However, Su Yu did not adhere to these norms, deliberately targeting the elite forces of Lai Yin Empire. Under this wave of attack, the elite troops of the Lai Yin Empire, who were originally high in morale, were directly dispersed, and thousands of people died under Su Yus spell. Su Yus game log is also rapidly refreshing: You have successfully killed the [Second-order Lai Yin Elite Warrior], you gained +10 War Merits. You have successfully killed the [Third-order Lai Yin Elite Warrior], you gained +100 War Merits. You have successfully killed the [Second-order Lai Yin Clergy Priest], you gained +10 War Merits In a short while, he accumulated 22,000 War Merits. The Lai Yin elite troops were thrown into disarray under Su Yus attack, they escaped in panic. Su Yu, after gaining the war merits, lifted his spirits and prepared to press the attack. Although he had almost exhausted his large-scale spells, in such a street battle environment, even small-scale spells could have a remarkable effect, continuous release could also kill many enemies. Su Yu flapped his wings and once again launched an attack on the Lai Yin army. But at that moment, a dimly glowing, black fog-enveloped arrow from a great distance locked onto him. Whoosh! This black foggy arrow transformed into a black light, appearing to cross space instantly next to Su Yu. Ha! This black light hit Su Yus right dragon wing, deeply piercing into his flesh. Su Yu felt a piercing pain, and immediately lost consciousness on the right side of his body. His figure fell to the ground like a kite with a broken line. Rushing to check his status bar, Su Yu saw that his HP had dropped to 67%, this one arrow had taken away a third of his health! Remember that Su Yu, after absorbing the [World Tree Heart], had obtained the [Boss] template, and the dragon bloodline gave him a very high boost to his life value after transforming into a blue dragon. Now a third of his blood was taken away by a single arrow! And its not just as simple as losing blood for Su Yu. This arrow wrapped in black fog was clearly of the curse category, and as soon as it hit, Su Yu was afflicted with more than a dozen negative statuses. Bleeding, cursed, paralyzed, severely poisoned, wound infection, increased injury.. These dozen or so high-ranking negative statuses could not be exempted even with the constitution of a dragon, so Su Yu couldnt control this giant dragon body and fell heavily onto the street below. My god, this arrow deals too much damage! Am I encountering that person? Su Yu grimaced in pain, an image of a woman rising in his mind. The sixth-order Sacred Domain of Lai Yin Empire would certainly not be able to cause him such great harm, only a Seventh-order Legend could inflict such damage. The only one in the Legends of Lai Yin who uses a bow and arrow is the Legendary Powerhouse known as the Queen of the Banshee C [Sylvanas]. Just as Su Yu thought of this, in the distant sky, a female undead clad in red armor and draping a red cloak flew this way. This female undead has skin so white its dark and a pair of red eyes. Behind her a large swath of black fog rises. She looked at Su Yu with a vaguely amused expression: Well, if it isnt the inter-dimensional adventurer Nemesis? Feel like its been a while since weve heard from you. You are, Sylvanas? Su Yu panted heavily, enduring the intense pain, and looked up at the Queen of the Banshee in the sky. Thats right, its me. Sylvanas drew her bow and slowly approached him: I didnt expect a traveler from another world to know my name? But all of this is irrelevant, come, let me see whats hidden in your soul. Sylvanas extended her right hand, and the black fog swept towards Su Yus head. Chapter 395 - Chapter 395: 394, Trading with Sylvanas_1 Chapter 395: 394, Trading with Sylvanas_1 Not good! Su Yus face tightened. [Sylvanas, the Banshee Queen]is a relatively peculiar being. Besides her shadow-based arrow and body techniques, she excels in controlling the souls of living beings, including players souls. If ones soul is controlled by her, it isnt a matter of merely reviving after half an hour, but rather, being imprisoned and manipulated by her for an extended period of time, ranging from several days to three, or even five months, until another player forcibly rescues them or completes a complex task to save them. Su Yu did not want his soul to be played around with by this demon. He hurriedly shifted back into his human form, then consecutively used his [Flash Skill]to move as far as possible in the opposite direction to Sylvanas. Shoosh! Shoosh! Shoosh! Within 0.1 seconds, Su Yu had instantaneously teleported 500 meters away. Heh, little one, where do you think youre going? Sylvanas transformed into a ray of black light, chasing after Su Yu. The black mist that enveloped her body continuously surged, and the agonizing wails of undead beings could be heard within the mists from time to time, sounding especially terrifying. Just as Sylvanas appeared, the high-ranking powerhouses on the side of Goldfinch in the sky simultaneously retreated backwards. They did not come to Su Yus aid. What a joke, originally, this battle only involved 3 sanctuaries and 8 fifth-rank warriors from each side, and not even a single seventh-rank legend was present. Who would have guessed that Sylvanas, a presence capable of upsetting the balance, would suddenly turn up! So nobody dared to continue fighting, and everyone backed off instead. However, they were still very grateful towards Su Yu in their hearts. After all, Su Yu had attracted all of Sylvanas attention, ensuring their safety. Sylvanas, however, didnt bother with the high-ranking Goldfinch warriors in the sky but instead focused solely on chasing Su Yu. Su Yu had caused a significant stir throughout the world when he detonated himself and killed Grantex last time. If they dont handle him, all the nobles, who are his enemies, beneath the legendary rank in the entire world would have trouble sleeping! But Su Yu is an adventurer from another world, who is virtually immortal in their world, only they, the few experts who are adept at manipulating souls, have the means to confine him for an extended period. So, when she encountered Su Yu, who was alone today, she immediately placed capturing Su Yu as her top priority. Whoosh! Sylvanas raised her bow and arrow, launching another ray of black radiance in Su Yus direction. This was her signature move, the [Black Corrosion Arrow]. The [Black Corrosion Arrow]not only boasts tremendous power, adds more than ten abnormal statuses, but can also automatically detect an enemys location within a small range. Furthermore, she predicted where Su Yu would land using his [Flash Skill], aiming to achieve 100% accuracy. However, Su Yu didnt stop or attempt to dodge. [Frost Shield]! A magical shield glowing with blue ice crystals formed around him in an instant. Clang! The [Black Corrosion Arrow]struck the [Frost Shield], which released a dazzling blue light, taking the hit and leaving the shield itself unscathed. The [Frost Shield] could easily withstand the attack of the [Black Corrosion Arrow]because of a very powerful property of the skill -[Physical Barrier]. ([Physical Barrier]: It nullifies the first instance of physical damage you receive. Note: the nullified damage cannot exceed ten times the maximum value of the shield.) While Sylvanass [Black Corrosion Arrow] was powerful, it could not exceed the Frost Shield by ten times, thus it was easily intercepted. Moreover, using the propulsion of the arrow, Su Yu was able to Flash forward dozens of meters ahead. Watching Su Yu move farther away from her, Sylvanas remained unflustered. The average flying speed of a legendary powerhouse was roughly six times that of a Sanctuary. As long as Su Yu ran out of mana to continue flashing forward, he would eventually become her prey! Moreover, Sylvanass range was more than 800 meters. She raised her bow to aim at Su Yu, and fired arrows like a downpour, locking Su Yu firmly in his escape route. Sylvanass archery was extremely accurate, Su Yu barely avoided the arrows a few times, only saving his life by deploying the Ice Barrier and [Zhongya Hourglass]. But these life-saving measures slowed him down. After several minutes of pursuit, Su Yu and the Banshee Queen arrived at a deserted mountainous area about a dozen kilometers west of Haiyan City. Now, the distance between them was slightly over 500 meters. However, due to frequently releasing the Flash Skill, Su Yus mana had dropped to the 30% warning line. Left with no choice, he had to stop on a mountaintop. Sitting on an exposed rock, he gasped for breath. So, youre not running anymore? Sylvanas looked at Su Yu mockingly, slowing down in the sky, and gradually closing in. I cant run anymore, Su Yu wiped his sweat, observing Sylvanas. In fact, Su Yu wasnt too worried, as he had a last resort that he hadnt yet used, the [Hidden Dagger] relic. [Hidden Dagger] could summon the legendary powerhouse Cecilia Nightblade for 2 minutes. This time was enough for him to escape. Yet, Su Yu didnt want to use this relic lightly as it could only be used once before it was damaged. He wasnt willing to use it. Looking at the slowly approaching Sylvanas, Su Yu asked calmly, Why are you chasing me? I dont have any Elixir. What Elixir? Sylvanas shook her head, frowning, not understanding what Su Yu was talking about. However, adventurers from other worlds often make nonsensical remarks which she was used to, so she didnt make a fuss. Understanding the truth that villains die of too much talk, Sylvanas transformed the black mist in her hands into four Dark Mana Floating Dragons targeting Su Yus head once she flew within 20 meters of him. Yet Su Yu seemed indifferent, and replied casually, By Elixir, I meant a large number of living souls. Are you interested? Oh? When she heard this, the four Dark Mana Floating Dragons froze in mid-air, no longer approaching Su Yus head. You know what I need? Sylvanass crimson eyes stared closely at him. A subtle aura of authority spread through the air, making his breath catch in his throat. Of course, we can make a trade. You will have access to numerous living souls, ten times the amount you would gain from attacking the Goldfinch Empire, I guarantee. Su Yu confidently grinned. Hearing the word tenfold, Sylvanas began to hesitate. There were no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. Since Su Yu could bring her benefits, then She withdrew the four Dark Mana Floating Dragons, and fired four arrows into the sky. The four arrows dispersed in the sky like a scattering celestial maiden, transforming into four dark purple chains. Forming a pyramid around them, they completely locked down the surrounding space, ensuring Su Yus escape was no longer possible. Alright, what kind of trade are you proposing? You can speak now. Queen Xi put her bow and arrow back on her back, folded her arms, and slowly walked towards Su Yu. Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: 395, Target: [Shepherd Yorick], [Hall of Reincarnation] without Walnuts_1 Chapter 396: 395, Target: [Shepherd Yorick], [Hall of Reincarnation] without Walnuts_1 Su Yu did have a slight understanding of Sylvanas. Sylvanas was very similar to Xi Fan. Xi Fan had once sacrificed the lives of the people of Forest City to obtain the [Frenzy Fragment] to increase his strength; The way Sylvanas enhanced her abilities was by devouring and torturing souls, utilizing the power of deceased human souls to undergo a complete transformation of her strength. Two hundred years ago, Lai Yin was just a duchy with a population of just a few hundred thousand. Sylvanas followed the emperor of Lai Yin on his conquests, eradicating all nations on their continent and expanding their country into a huge empire with a population of a hundred million. In the wars, Sylvanas also devoured enough souls to allow her to ascend to legendary status. But in the following 200 years, the Lai Yin Empire was relatively peaceful and recuperative. The emperor of Lai Yin could only offer her some death-row prisoners, so her jump in power was very limited, as she had been treading water for 200 years. Now that the world of the game had burst into this world-wide war, the souls of the dead soldiers provided Sylvanas with excellent nourishment. Naturally, she volunteered to be one of the major hitters for the Lai Yin side in this war. Since Su Yu knew what Sylvanas wanted, he naturally had a way to deal with her. He lay on his back, ungracefully, on a large rock, taking out the [Purifying Holy Spring] that could dispel abnormal states and the [Master Level Healing Potion] from his bag and slowly began to drink. Sylvanas did not stop Su Yu from taking his potions, but instead watched him coldly. She stood in place, unmoving, like a statue made of rock. After drinking the potions, Su Yus condition improved slightly. He sat up from the large rock and said lightly, I know a man named [Soul Shepherd Yorick]. Su Yu paused after reaching this point. Sylvanas expression suddenly became tense: Yorick Do you know where he is?! Yes, not only do I know where he is, I also know where the thousands of cursed high-quality souls in his hands are hidden. For you, the value of these high-quality souls should be much higher than the souls you would get from invading Goldfinch, right? Su Yu said with a smile. [Soul Shepherd Yorick] is a legendary character in the Wind Chime Empire, he is not an undead profession like Sylvanas who is a foe of the living, his true profession is a kind monk. The reason why Yorick has so many souls is to help these souls attain liberation from their curses and bindings. From the perspective of the living, he is much noble than Sylvanas. Naturally, Sylvanas knew about Yorick, and she had spent quite some time looking for him, with no success of course. She didnt expect to get news of Yoricks whereabouts from Su Yu! Sylvanas thought for a long time and said hesitantly: Ive indeed coveted the souls in Yoricks possession for a long time. But now its a special time, I have to consider it carefully. After all, Yorick is one of the key figures in charge of death in the Wind Chime Empire. It didnt matter to her before, but now is a critical time for their empire to form an alliance with the Wind Chime Empire. If she makes a move on Yorick now, it would be a blatant backstabbing of allies! Do they still want to fight this war if they backstab their allies now? However, the souls in Yoricks hands were incredibly tempting to her, and Sylvanas fell into a cycle of constant deliberation. Seeing that Sylvanas was obviously moved, Su Yu bluntly upped his ante: Miss Sylvanas, if a single Yorick cant influence your decision, I can offer you another location. The number of cursed high-quality souls in that place is many times more than what Yorick has! Interested? Where are you talking about? Sylvanas asked with a squint of her eyes. The [Hall of Reincarnation] in the Pandamen Empire. Su Yu said seriously: I know the location of the [Hall of Reunion], and the current head of the [Hall of Reincarnation], [Walnut], is no longer a legendary powerhouse. Its now the best time to attack. [Walnut] was the little sprite girl who had turned Bright Star into [Cat Egg] during the Battle of Kaishi Town. To deal with Bright Star, her power had dropped to Tier Five. Only two years have passed since that battle, and such a short amount of time wouldnt be enough for Walnut to recover to her legendary status. Therefore, now was the best chance to strike the [Hall of Reincarnation] in retribution for Bright Star! And if they could include Sylvanas, this powerful hitter, the effect would surely be doubly effective! This time, Sylvanas was taken aback completely. She stared at Su Yu fixedly, with what seemed to be flames dancing in her blood-red pupils: You actually know where the [Hall of Reincarnation] is?! I certainly do. Su Yu said casually, taking a sip of the [Master Level Mana Potion], and continued his relaxed tone: After all, I am a scholar of prophecy. She could ask the Regent King of the Elf Race. Im sure theyve had a deep appreciation of this. Sylvanas nodded, believing eighty percent of what Su Yu said. She had also heard about Su Yus miraculous prophetic operations after he went to the Elf Kingdom. One could say that he turned the tide all by himself, and he was a great benefactor of the elf race, and even the elf princess offered herself to him unreservedly. And most importantly, Su Yu pulled out the [Hidden Dagger] badge from his bag and put it on his chest: With this badge on me, theres no way you can catch me. Now you have only two choices. One is to work with me. The other is that I summon the person on the other side of the badge and you two can decide whos the better fighter, and Ill leave, dusting off my booty. Seeing the badge Su Yu pulled out, Sylvanas realized she couldnt catch Su Yu. She was still hesitant about Yorick, but as for the [Hall of Reincarnation], she was absolutely interested! Moreover, as Su Yu stated, the head of the [Hall of Rebirth], Walnut, had not yet recovered to her peak strength. This might be her only chance to advance to the peak of legend in the next few decades! Okay, I agree to cooperate with you! Sylvanas answered crisply, However, this matter is of great importance, and I need to return to the country to explain to His Majesty the Emperor before I can make a formal decision. Alright, I look forward to a formal collaboration between us. Su Yu said seriously. Once the conversation reached this stage, it was naturally no longer necessary for Sylvanas to be at odds with Su Yu. She voluntarily withdrew the purple-black sealing chains around her and returned to the Lai Yin Empire as a cloud of black fog. Su Yu sat on the large rock on top of the mountain and rested for a while, drinking some potions that healed his injuries. After his injuries healed and all negative status effects were cleared, Su Yu stood up from the large rock, began to perform the [Teleportation Portal] spell, and set the spells target location in front of the Mage Tower in his territory. The white light of teleportation tore through space, and a teleportation gate more than one person high appeared in front of Su Yu. Su Yu took a deep breath and stepped into the teleportation gate. After ten days, Im back again! Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: 396. Return to Aphi City (Extra Update) _1 Chapter 397: 396. Return to Aphi City (Extra Update) _1 A flash of white light, and Su Yu appeared on the quartz floor right in front of the mage tower in Aphi. With his current state in the sanctuary, teleporting long distances no longer caused any residual symptoms like dizziness. Except for interstellar teleportation, of course. Looking around, the doors of the mage tower were tightly shut and the surroundings were very quiet. This quiet was inevitable. After all, only Little Kathy and Cat Morning Star had access to the mage tower which had no guards. Therefore, it was perfectly normal for it to be quiet. Su Yu strode toward the mage tower. Just then, a blue and white figure leaped from the third floor window and plunged directly into his arms. It was Cat Morning Star. Nemesis, youre finally back! Ive been waiting for you in the mage tower for over a week! Morning Star said gleefully. After Morning Stars soul returned to the game world, her body, like Su Yus, appeared in Haiyan City. She had flown straight back to the Goldfinch Empire without stopping in Haiyan City. Except for two days at Alyssas, she had been waiting in the Mage Tower for Su Yus return. And now, her wait was finally over! Su Yu rubbed his chin against Morning Stars silky fur, feeling excited as well, Thank you Morning Star for saving my life. If it wasnt for you, I may have already died on the Skru Star! Its my duty. Morning star said, stretching out her cute cat head from Su Yus arms. You protect me in your world, You also need to protect me in this one. I only have one life in this world too. Dont worry about that. I swear I will protect you with my life! Su Yu looked into Morning Stars eyes and promised earnestly. Hmm. Morning Star nodded and buried her head in Su Yus chest contentedly. Little Kathy was originally chatting with Morning Star on the third floor. Sensing Su Yus return, she quickly ran downstairs and stood by the door frame, watching Su Yu and the cat. Ah, the bond between Lord and Morning Star is so good! I really hope they stay this way forever. Little Kathy squinted her eyes slightly, thinking. However, a sudden thought surfaced in her mind: If only I could also dive into the arms of the Lord like Morning Star! This thought startled her. Her face flared up in a sudden blush, and she turned and ran back to the third floor. Su Yu had no idea what Kathy was thinking since he wasnt a telepath. He looked at Morning Star in his arms, Morning Star, lets go see Swift. The monster attack on my territories is about to begin. I have a lot to explain to her. Alright. Morning Star nodded, Remember to visit Alyssa too. She must miss you a lot. Having said that, Morning Star suddenly realized that it might not be right for her to compete with her best friend for a man, did it? Thinking about this, she climbed off Su Yus chest and leapt onto her shoulder, facing him with her tail as if she was self-reflecting. Su Yu, unaware of Morning Stars thoughts, flew up into the sky with her, flying towards the main city gate. Aphi city was beautifully located; a wide Moonlight River to the south, a more than 1000 meter high mountain range, the Redback Mountains to the north, and the sea to the east. The city was situated by the mountain and the water, easy to defend and difficult to attack. Therefore, the main gate of the city was naturally located on the western side. On his flight west, Su Yu passed by the district of Aphi. Aphi city today was much more prosperous than when he left it. 10 days ago, Su Yu had officially made Swift the acting city lord, allowing her to upgrade the [Territory Technology] in [City Hall] while Su Yu was away. After 10 days of development Aphi City had officially entered into the electrical industrial era. Iron smelters, oil refineries, machinery manufacturing plants, ore processing plants sprouted like mushrooms after a spring rain in the industrial area south of the city. Every road in the city had been widened, and cars and motorcycles were running around. There were phone booths everywhere. It felt like the era of steampunk. Looking at all this, Su Yu couldnt help but exclaim, I guess in a few data pieces, the technology could progress to nuclear bombs. Should I perform a nuclear bomb explosion in the sanctuary? That would certainly be interesting! However, this thought was fleeting. With his speed, he quickly arrived above the main city gate. Now, the city walls were filled with players, ready and eager, preparing for the coming monster attack. Aside from players, Su Yu noticed several NPC factions. In addition to the [Scholars Temple] faction mentioned by Swift, there was also a 1000-person Orleans elite garrison, Tinas former Unicorn Legion, and Alyssas direct 500-person [Royal Guard]. Remember, the Goldfinch is currently at war with two empires! The fact that they could send several complete armies to assist shows how important Su Yu is to Alyssa. Fiona, the captain of the Unicorn Knights, was the first to spot Su Yus arrival. She was first overjoyed, then she announced loudly to the crowd, Its Nemesis, Your Excellency! Welcome back to the Aphi region, Your Excellency! Her words immediately caused a huge stir at the city gate. Most of the players didnt know Su Yu was online and turned their heads in surprise, looking up in the sky to locate Su Yu. Upon spotting Su Yu, the players erupted into enthusiastic cheers! They cheered and jumped on the city wall. If the wall wasnt sturdy enough, it might have collapsed under their weight! Not only the players, the prestige of Su Yu in Goldfinch Army is also quite high. Although he is not their commander, everyone is aware of the role Su Yu played in the war of restoration, single-handedly reversing the decline of the Goldfinch war. Moreover, Su Yu had killed Grantex in a suicide attack, avenging the navy soldiers of Goldfinch who had died in battle. This has further boosted his popularity to a peak! It could be even said that C now in the Goldfinch Empire, except for Empress Alyssa, Su Yu has the highest prestige, even though he is a foreign adventurer. So when they saw Su Yu, the Goldfinch regular soldiers down below were waving and cheering at Su Yu, making the crowd below surge, turning it into a sea of happiness! Reaching close to the city wall, Su Yu waved to the people on and at the foot of the city wall. Powerful figures from several factions gathered around him, welcoming his return. After a brief exchange of pleasantries with them, Su Yu landed on a tower with them. This tower was the headquarters of the players for this monster attack. According to the coordinates, Swift should be here. Upon descending to a position level with the tower, Su Yu saw Swift on the inside of the tower. With her were Snow Leopard, Red-Eyed Black Dragon, and a group of high-end players. Seeing Su Yu land on the tower, everybody rushed over cheerfully to greet him. Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: 397、Comrade Su Yu Delivers an Important Speech on the City Wall_1 Chapter 398: 397Comrade Su Yu Delivers an Important Speech on the City Wall_1 Boss Ke, welcome home! Zhen Hong was the first to step forward from atop the castle wall and exclaimed aloud. The surrounding players also crowded around Su Yu, excitedly saying: Welcome back, Boss Ke! Boss Ke, we watched your video from last night over and over again. Youre simply amazing! Were so proud of you! Youre a role model for all of us! Facing these praises, Su Yu humbly said, Its nothing, really. I just did a little work However, his words were interrupted by the enthusiastic gamers: Dont be modest, Boss Ke! Your merits are clear for all to see, and your deeds will be remembered for eternity! Theres no need for you to be humble now; a hero deserves the treatment of a hero! Boss Ke, when are you planning to stir things up at the Skru Star again? Boss Ke, who is the Prime Minister Cao Cao that you mentioned in your video? Why use such an antiquated title? The information about ancient powers has not yet been made public by the Blue Star government, so everyone only knows that Prime Minister Cao Cao is a formidable entity, but they dont know who he is. Su Yu smiled and was about to answer. At that moment, a petite figure wearing brown leather armor squeezed out of the crowd and threw herself into his arms, hanging around his neck like a tree-dwelling koala. This petite girl was Sky Dragon. Nemesis, Ive been waiting for you for a full 10 days. Sky Dragon buried her head in his chest and whispered. Well, Im back now, arent I? Su Yu gently patted Sky Dragons back. Next time, could you take me with you to the Skru Star? Sky Dragon asked seriously as she lifted her head from his chest. If you can reach the level of a six-phase Sanctuary, Ill bring you, Su Yu responded with a smile. Then its a deal! Sky Dragon let go of Su Yus neck, jumped back onto the ground, and promptly wrapped her arms around his arm instead. Su Yu gave Sky Dragons head a gentle rub. What a silly little girl, moving up to the sixth phase isnt as easy as that! By the time hed set off for the Skru Star again, Sky Dragon probably wont have reached the Sanctuary level. Su Yu looked over at the God Wing who was standing on the side with a smile on his face, and prepared to talk business. But then, he overheard the conversation of two nearby players. These two players were members of the [Emperor Blood Slayer Sky] guild and ranked among the top players in the game. They were engaged in an animated discussion: Boss Ke eliminating the Chairman of the Lun Kete Alliance this time must have thrown the Skru people into complete chaos, right? Absolutely, with the Chairman assassinated, their nation must be in a state of turmoil! Plus, dont forget that the Raging Sun Empire is watching eagerly; the Skru might break out in a full-scale civil war! I think its possible, even if theres no civil war, Boss Ke and other big shots will disrupt their formation. We have a huge advantage now! Maybe in the later stages of the war, we could even seize the Skru Star for us humans to reside! As the two were talking, the players around them who heard them were all nodding in agreement, filled with confidence in the upcoming war. Upon seeing this, Su Yu was taken aback. Were they being overly optimistic about the current situation? They didnt get the impression that Skru people are nothing much due to his triumphant return, did they? Having realized this, Su Yu knew he had to do something. So he gently broke free from Sky Dragons arm and said to the God Wing, I need to say a few things to everyone. Be sure to record the video, God Wing. Understood! The God Wing immediately responded, activating the games built-in screen recording feature. Su Yu nodded, then flew out of the tower window. After flying out of the window and rising a bit higher into the sky, he turned to face all the players below: Hello, everyone. I am Nemesis. I have something important to say. Hearing Su Yus words, the players on the city wall stopped cheering and looked at him. Once all eyes were upon him, Su Yu said aloud, I overheard some peoples comments just now and realized that some of you are too optimistic about the war situation, even to the point of complacency. This is a very dangerous signal! Im not here to throw a wet blanket, but I still need to tell you that at the current development trend, the possibility of our human race being exterminated is still over 90%! By that time, aside from a few hundred lucky ones being caged in a zoo for the Skru people to watch, everyone else will die! Im not trying to be alarmist! Though Su Yu said he was not there to dampen spirits, he effectively threw a bucket of cold water on the players present. Many people began to reflect. After some serious consideration, everyone realized Su Yu was right. After he unveiled the mystery of the Skru people, many people had the thought that The Skru people are just that, and their spirits had relaxed considerably. The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became much quieter, with many people falling silent. Su Yu paused a while then said seriously, The Skru Star has 15 god-level eight-phase powerful beings, of which 7 are Skru people; 167 legends at the seventh phase, 63 of whom are Skru people; and there are nearly 2,000 like me at the six-phase Sanctuary level, and tens of thousands at the fifth phase! Tens of thousands, everyone! Aside from the high-ranking cultivators, the Skru Stars technology is at least 300 years ahead of ours. While our controllable nuclear fusion technology isnt yet mature, they have already installed cold fusion energy devices on the armor of ordinary people! Not to mention, the population of the Skru Star isnt less than ours! As Su Yu spoke, the crowd of players below had become deadly silent. There are 2,000 people as powerful as Su Yu! With a technological gap of several hundred years, thats indeed a hard gap to bridge. Su Yu glanced at the crowd below and continued, Faced with such a powerful enemy, we cant be careless or underestimate our opposition in any way. Its absolute folly! Even I cant guarantee that Ill survive. I hope you all can face the reality, be pragmatic, and not be complacent. Having said that, Su Yu slowly descended from the sky, preparing to return to the tower. But then he remembered the players inquiring about Prime Minister Cao Cao and decided to take the opportunity to make it public to everyone. Ill add one thing, Su Yu looked at the silent players below: The Prime Minister Cao Cao in the video is none other than Cao Cao from the period of the Three Kingdoms; Mr. Zhu refers to the founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, or Guorui. They had already reached a high level in their spiritual energy cultivation before it was exhausted, and they have been alive until now. In the future, we will see more old predecessors appearing in our field of vision, so dont be too surprised. Having said that, Su Yu landed and flew back to the tower. The players on the city wall, on the other hand, looked at each other in disbelief, their faces expressing shock. Su Yus words just now had left them stunned; now his recent words made them even more shocked! Turns out, Cao Cao and Zhu Yuanzhang were actually ancient beings who have lived for hundreds, if not thousands of years?! How could that be possible? Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: 398, Alyssa’s Trouble_1 Chapter 399: 398, Alyssas Trouble_1 Back at the tower, Su Yu swept a glance at the stunned players, then turned to Wing God: Did you finish recording the video? Re..recorded. Wing God snapped back to reality. Wing God was far more surprised than anyone else. If she was not mistaken, her family could trace its lineage back to the Ming Dynasty, supposedly being descendants of the royal family of the Great Ming. Who would have thought that this ancient ancestor was actually still alive?! Recorded is good. Su Yu nodded: After the siege, you post the video on the official forum, and then go find the forum administrator in my name. Have the admin pin it to the top of the forum. Understood! Right, when does the monster siege begin? Su Yu didnt forget to mention the main point. Wing God glanced at the mission countdown: In 11 minutes and 12 seconds. 11 minutes..is enough! Su Yu instructed: Wing God, you command in the general chat immediately, have all the players distributed evenly throughout the city in groups of 5. Do not congregate on the city wall. Disperse? Wing God did not understand why Su Yu would say this. Correct. Su Yu explained: Before territory promotion to the [City] stage, the sieges faced are simple monsters and NPC forces; after being promoted to [City] stage, they will face invasions from the Void Plane. At that time, the creatures of the Void Plane will set up [spatial portals] in every corner of the city, allowing their kindred to attack from the portals. This is why we have to set up defenses in all sectors of the city. Understood, I will issue that command right now. Wing God replied. Hmm. Su Yu nodded, looking at everyone at the top of the tower: Alright, everyone, get to work! This siege is up to you all, if you encounter anything unsurmountable, remember to notify me! Sky Dragon noticed the intent in Su Yus words, questioning, Starbreaker, arent you staying to participate in this siege? I wont need to, with such strong teammates like you all I am assured. Su Yu smiled: I have to make a quick trip to the Imperial Capital Goldfinch City, to report my safety to Queen Alise. Humph! Just as I suspected. Sky Dragon turned away huffily, crossing his arms. Men really are all the same! Eyeing other pots while eating from their own. Su Yu scratched his head awkwardly, bade everyone goodbye, and then activated the portal to Goldfinch City. After only a brief transfer, Su Yu successfully arrived at Goldfinch City. Once in place, he rapidly soared skywards, flying towards the royal palace to the north. During the flight, Su Yu also surveyed the Goldfinch City area below. He had been away from Goldfinch City for 10 days, which translated to a full four months in game time. In these four months, the majority of the buildings in Goldfinch city underwent renovation and reconstruction, presenting a completely reborn look. The faces of the NPC residents on the streets were filled with smiles, living very happily. Arriving at the palace entrance, he licensed his identity to the guards. Not long after, Keerderon, having received the news, ran out to greet him. Master Nemesis, you have finally returned! His Majesty will certainly be overjoyed to hear of your return! In the waiting room at the entrance to the royal palace, Keerderon came over excitedly and bowed respectfully with his hands crossed over his chest. It has been a long time, Keerderon. Su Yu nodded in a superior manner, standing up from his seat. How is Her Majesty, the Queen? At this moment, Morning Star jumped out of the pet space, urging, Dont bother asking about how is, and instead actually go see her. During Su Yus earlier speech on the city wall, Morning Star had, this entire time, been hiding in the pet space as she did not want to have too much communication with the other players. Now that Su Yu had arrived at the palace, she took the initiative to come out of the pet space. Keerderon, being quick with his cues, said: Master Nemesis, let me escort you to Her Majesty now. She is currently in the hall discussing matters with the ministers. Alright, lead the way. Su Yu nodded, following Keerderon into the deeper parts of the royal palace. Meanwhile, in the grand hall of the royal palace. The Queen of the Goldfinch, Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum, was seated atop the high throne, discussing the war on the front lines with the ministers below. Kelly, does the logistics supply on the front lines still hold up recently? Alice Jie asked one of the female ministers below. The woman called Kelly was actually Kelly Delaney, the Deputy Minister of Logistics for the Goldfinch Army. Kelly Delaney was originally Tina Garcias gear strengthening master. The gear which she strengthened significantly increased Tinas power, allowing her to defeat many opponents. After Tina became the captain of the Unicorn Knights, she executed the fat and corrupt quartermasters within the ranks and invited Kelly Delaney to take the position. Without much thinking, Kelly Delaney readily accepted Tinas request. Later, with Tinas continuous military success, Kelly Delaney kept getting promoted as her subordinate, eventually reaching the high position of Deputy Minister of Logistics for the Imperial Army. Hearing Her Majestys words, Kelly Delaney quickly stood up and saluted Alice Jie: According to Minister Clents magical communication yesterday afternoon, most of the armys supplies have already run out. The food supply is particularly dire, even if we only distribute one third of the normal amount to the soldiers every day, we can only last, at most, two more months. Is that so? The complexion of Alice Jie became ashen. Victory was in sight, with the Imperial Army about to repel the invaders Lai Yin and Wind Chime from the western mainland. Who could have imagined that at this crucial moment, food would run out first? Soldiers with empty bellies naturally have no fighting spirit to speak of. Was she to watch the imminent victory slip through her fingers? Kelly, is there any other method I am sorry, Your Majesty, whatever ways and methods we could think of, we have exhausted. As long as there is the slightest other option, I would inform you at the first opportunity. Kelly hung her head in shame. Sigh! Alice Jie let out a deep sigh, removed her heavy crown and held it in her arms, falling silent. All the ministers underneath the platform also fell silent. At this moment, the Empire had truly run out of food supply. Not only had the granaries emptied, the spare food in the hands of the common folks had also been mostly sent to the front lines. All of the officials had answered Alice Jies call to eat only two meals a day in order to conserve food. If they wanted more food, they would have to forcefully take the food that the common folk lived off of, which was certainly unacceptable. It seemed that in this war, they were not far from defeat! Bu Wanjia. Alice Jie called gently. Your Majesty! The Deputy Marshal of the Empire, Bu Wanjia, came out and kneeled on one knee before Alice Jie. Inform Marshal Aganzuo, have him pause the march. I will soon head to Haiyan City, to negotiate peace with the two empires. Your Majesty You have a better idea? Nno. Then do as I say. Exhausted, Alice Jie leaned back onto the throne, her face showing hints of fatigue. Just as she did, she spotted a familiar figure in a blue mage robe walking into the hall from the big entrance. On the mans shoulder, perch a small cat in blue and white stripes. Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: 399, Scumbag Su Yu? Collecting grain_1 Chapter 400: 399, Scumbag Su Yu? Collecting grain_1 Its Nemesis! Nemesis is back! Clang. The crown in Queen Alyssas hand drops to the ground. However, she doesnt pick it up. The next second, she appears in front of Su Yu, flinging herself into his arms like a young swallow returning to its nest, catching Su Yu off guard. Nemesis, youre finally back! Its been four months, I thought you werent coming back! Queen Alyssa tightly wraps Su Yu in her arms, her eyes reddening as she gently pummels his chest with her fists. Im back now, right? Su Yu holds her trembling body, gently patting her back. But in a daze, he suddenly feels as if hes heard himself saying this somewhere before. Ah yes, he seems to have told Sky Dragon the same thing. Does this mean Im truly a scumbag? Su Yu drowns in deep self-doubt. The Morning Star on Su Yus shoulder, witnessing the scene, lays happily on Su Yus shoulder. How nice it would be if their family of three could stay like this forever. The ministers observing Queen Alyssas action all break into relieved smiles. Her Majesty the Empress is now 16 years old, an age suitable for marriage and producing an heir. Besides Nemesis, she never pays any attention to any other male of her age. Now that Nemesis has safely returned, its time to urge them to get married soon. Standing at the end of the minister line is another player, the only one other than Su Yu present, he is the guild leader of Shepherd in the Clouds C [Enemy in the Clouds]. As the supreme commander of the frontline player forces, he had the honor to enter the great hall today to report the frontline situation to the Empress. Seeing such an intimate moment between Queen Alyssa and Su Yu, he unnoticeably records this scene to post on the official forum, letting other male players drool with envy. Queen Alyssa tightly holds onto Su Yu, having a lot she wants to pour out to him. But she also knows that the court is not the place for such things, so she pulls Su Yu towards the back of the palace. Meanwhile, she addresses the assembled ministers, Well stop todays meeting here, well discuss anything else tomorrow. Dismissed! Yes, Your Majesty! The Ministers make knowing glances at each other before turning and exiting the hall. Could it be that the Goldfinch little prince will be born in ten months? Kelly Delaney, however, seems to not read situations very well. In concern, she loudly addresses Queen Alyssa, Your Majesty, even if you asked Marshal Aganzuo to halt the march, the troops still need food and drink, right? This matter is extremely urgent, not even a day can be wasted, or there may be many lives lost! She glances at Su Yu before letting out a light snort, I hope Your Majesty does not indulge in male charm at a time of such importance, prioritize your duties. Kelly actually has a terrible impression of Su Yu. In her view, Su Yu is a prime example of a scumbag. Kelly thought that initially, Su Yu was involved with Tina Garcia, appearing to head towards a romantic relationship. But later Su Yu, for his future, abandoned his lawful wife Tina to be with the Empress, and even got Tina exiled from the kingdom (She didnt know that Tina chose to leave). So Kelly didnt really have a favorable opinion of Su Yu. Upon hearing Kellys words, Su Yus mouth twitches involuntarily. Freaking indulging in male charm! However, as for the food problem Kelly mentioned, Su Yu felt it was something he still needed to ask about. Food? Is there a shortage of food for the army? Su Yu asked, looking at Kelly. Yes, the soldiers on the frontlines are already starving. It wont be long before we run out of food Kelly did not hold back, expressing all the concerns discussed in the meeting earlier. The ministers and officials around them did not rush to leave, but stood still, curious to hear if Su Yu had a solution. Upon hearing Kellys description, Su Yu suddenly laughed. Hey! Is that all? He patted himself on the chest, full of confidence, Dont worry, Ive got the food covered. Allow the soldiers to eat their fill. Before the food runs out, I will ensure that enough food is delivered to the front line camp! Youre serious? Kelly crossed her arms, looking skeptical. They, a group of ministers and generals, had been discussing for days without any solution. Could Su Yu have one? Could this otherworldly adventurer possibly bring food from another world? It seemed that not only was he a scumbag, but now he had also mastered the art of empty talk. However, Queen Alise had no doubt about Su Yu. She firmly believed that Su Yu would not lie to her. Nemesis, where are you planning to get the food? Queen Alise asked, looking at him happily. Thats classified, and not suitable to be disclosed here, Su Yu replied with a serious face. But I can assure you that therell be enough food. In half a months time, I will have the required quantity of food delivered to the frontline. Thats great. Queen Alise tiptoed and planted a light kiss on Su Yus right cheek. Thank you on behalf of the suffering people of the West Continent! Simultaneously, Su Yu received a game alert: Ding! Triggered rare hidden mission: [Collect Food]. Task Description: The army of the Goldfinch Empire is facing a severe food shortage and requires a large supply of food. Task Requirement: Collect enough food to supply the frontline camps and ensure that military operations wont be delayed due to food shortages. Robbing civilians is not allowed. Current progress (0%). Countdown 23:59:58. Task Reward: Random rewards depending on the degree of task completion. Task Failure Penalty: World Prestige -5, [Goldfinch Empire Prestige] down by one level, [Queen Alises] favorability towards you -5. Seeing Queen Alise kiss Su Yu, the surrounding ministers began to cough loudly, as if reminding Queen Alise that there were so many people watching! Shepherd in the Clouds, standing at the back of the crowd, marvelled. It seemed this video had to be sent to the Sky Dragon as soon as possible. Queen Alise blushed after the kiss. She pulled Su Yus hand: Come, lets go to the garden and chat. Then she led Su Yu out of the grand hall. Seeing Queen Alise and Su Yu leave, the ministers naturally dispersed, each returning to their posts. This included a worried Kelly and a snickering Shepherd in the Clouds. Su Yu was led by Queen Alise to the garden behind the grand hall. The two, and a cat, sat on the swing where they sat last time, talking about the happenings of Su Yus trip to Skru Star. Although Queen Alise had heard of Su Yus feats on Skru Star from Cat Morning Star, she didnt find it boring to hear Su Yus detailed account, sitting in Su Yus arms and listening happily. After Su Yu finished telling his tales, she sighed lightly. Looking at his face, she said, From your description, Skru Star indeed has a much more advanced civilization than ours. Nemesis, your future tasks are heavy! I know that. Su Yu nodded. Is there anything you need my help with? Queen Alise casually brushed the loose hair over her shoulder. Yes, Su Yu said seriously, Assign more tasks to me and to our worlds people. This way, our growth can be accelerated. Additionally, these tasks do not have to be biased in our favor. As long as it benefits both parties. Alright. Queen Alise rested lightly on Su Yus arm, Rest assured, after the war is over, I will introduce relevant encouragement policies! Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: 400, Su Yu’s plan, Alliance to swallow Wu_1 Chapter 401: 400, Su Yus plan, Alliance to swallow Wu_1 In the time that followed, the two of them and the cat chatted about some unimportant things, quietly enjoying this rare leisure time. Eventually, the sun set, the moon rose from the horizon, and it was evening in the game. At this point, Alyssa suddenly thought of something important. So she turned her head, her big eyes flickering as she looked at Su Yu: Nemesis, about the food collection, how do you plan on procuring the food? Right now, theres not a single spare grain in the country, and the two major empires have a tight blockade on us, making it difficult for us to purchase enough food elsewhere. Cat Morning Star chimed in, Exactly, youre not just talking big, are you? Su Yu affectionately rubbed Alyssas small nose and then patted Cat Morning Stars head: I ask you, in the human world right now, which country has the most food stored away? After thinking about it, Alyssa said, If were talking about the most food stored, its definitely the Lai Yin Empire. They have been preparing for this war for a long time. According to scouts we have hidden in the Lai Yin Empire, well before our nations civil war began, they had already prepared for this war, started stocking up on food and fodder, creating weapons, equipment, ship support At this point, Alyssa suddenly understood Su Yus intention. Her eyes lit up, Nemesis, youre not planning to steal food from the Lai Yin Empire, are you? At this moment, Cat Morning Star interjected, How can we call what scholars do theft? It should be stealing! Is there a difference? Alyssa looked at Cat Morning Star in her arms, confused. No, you got it wrong. Su Yu clarified with a deadpan expression, Im not planning to steal food. Besides, even if I were to steal food, the chances of me actually getting any are slim, right? Of course, itd be difficult for you to steal any food. Alyssa nodded in agreement. Weve actually tried stealing food before. I once sent Cecilia Nightblade to the northeast granary of the Lai Yin Empire to steal food, but she was detected by Khadgars Arcane Eye and failed. You probably wouldnt have any more success. With a leap, Cat Morning Star jumped onto Su Yus shoulder from Alyssas arms, cocking her head curiously to look at him, If stealing doesnt work, then how do you plan to get food from the Lai Yin Empire? Surely you cant just ask them for it? But youre right! Su Yu petted Cat Morning Stars back, Ill make them willingly give us food! You? Cat Morning Stars cat face shifted into disbelieving bold letters. Alyssa also looked puzzled, How do you plan to do that? Su Yu pondered for a moment and responded, It starts with a story, do you want to hear it? Well then, lets hear it! Alyssa, leaning on Su Yus left arm, curiously watched him. Without speaking, Cat Morning Star jumped onto Su Yus lap, taking several bags of dried fish, beef, fries, seeds and other snacks from her space bell collar. After sharing some of the snacks with Alyssa, the two of them ate snacks while waiting for Su Yu to tell his story. Su Yu: However, he didnt say anything, took a piece of jerky and chewed it, while telling Alyssa and Cat Morning Star about what happened when he returned to the gaming world. This morning when I returned to this world, I found that a battle was taking place at the frontline of Haiyan City where I was(primitive text omitted) just like that, my area spell wiped out several thousand enemy elite soldiers. But the good times didnt last long. I dont know how it happened, but an arrow suddenly hit my wings! A seventh-order legendary figure from the Lai Yin camp appeared!(primitive text omitted) Su Yu spent a long time detailing how he proactively participated in the war, attacked Jaina, cleared the Lai Yin elite troops, how he was pursued by Sylvanas, and finally how he negotiated a deal with the Banshee Queen. By the end of the story, Alyssa and Cat Morning Star were completely taken aback, even forgetting to chew the snacks they had stuffed in their mouths, simply staring blankly at Su Yu. Several minutes after Su Yu had finished speaking, Cat Morning Star was the first to come back to reality. She swallowed the dried fish in her mouth, pounced onto Su Yus chest, and grabbed the collar of his mage robe, Why didnt you tell me about this important matter earlier?! Su Yus trading deal with the Banshee Queen was related to the Pandamens [Hall of Rebirth] and her mortal enemy [Walnut]. This was highly relevant to her, she didnt expect Su Yu to wait until now to tell her! Well, you didnt ask? Su Yu shrugged nonchalantly. Meow! Cat Morning Star suddenly flared up, arching her back and staring intently at him. How could she have known to ask this? Youre clearly just brushing me off! Seeing that Cat Morning Star was genuinely angry, Su Yu hurriedly placated her, Alright, dont be mad, therell be plenty of roasted fish for you in our world later! Cat Morning Stars anger subsided a little, but she was still clearly miffed. Su Yu had a sudden idea, What if I buy you a life-sized cuddly Magical Kitty Youmi pillow? That way, you can snuggle up to it at night. Thats more like it! Thinking about Youmi, most of her anger disappeared instantly. She let go of Su Yus mage robe, jumped onto his lap, and went back to eating snacks. While Cat Morning Star was placated, Alyssa was not. Moreover, what Alyssa and Cat Morning Star were concerned about were not the same things. After Su Yu had finished his story, Alyssa frowned, Nemesis, this project youre cooperating with Sylvanas on sounds very good. But it seems to have absolutely nothing to do with our topic food? There is a connection. Su Yu looked at Alyssa and explained, Remember that in the cooperative project, there are the shared targets of the Wind Chime Empires formidable adversary [Shepherd Yorick]? Of course I remember. Alyssa nodded. Since were dealing with Yorick together, it means that the Lai Yin Empire is willing to betray an ally. So, since theyve already betrayed an ally, why wouldnt the Lai Yin Empire go all out and stab their ally to death? Su Yu wore an expression of having a firm grasp on the situation. You mean, we should ally with Lai Yin!!! Alyssa sat up straight, her eyes shining brightly. Thats right. Su Yu smiled, As soon as daybreak, Ill go visit the Emperor of Lai Yin and try to persuade him to turn against them, pushing our two sides to unite and jointly fight against the evil Wind Chime Empire. There are no permanent allies between nations, only permanent interests. Initially, the two of them together were evenly matched with our side, but now, if we ally, we can definitely defeat the Wind Chime Empire! The Emperor of Lai Yin is a smart man, I believe they will choose to stand with us. Then, the problem of food will be completely solved. The Lai Yin people will obediently deliver the food to our camp! Su Yu laid out his entire plan. Alyssa fell into deep thought for a long time. And the more she thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. It was definitely worth a try! Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: 401, Unexpected Reward_1 Chapter 402: 401, Unexpected Reward_1 Nemesis, Ill leave this matter to you! Alyssa said cheerfully. Dont worry, leave it to me, Su Yu smiled. But at this moment, Morning Star, who had been nibbling on snacks, looked up anxiously and said, Nemesis, I dont mean to pour cold water, but what if Emperor Lai Yin doesnt agree to the alliance? Being stubborn will earn him international condemnation. I dont think Emperor Lai Yin would fully agree. If he doesnt agree, wont you become the laughing stock of the nation? Dont worry about that. Su Yu tousled Morning Stars head. This is just Plan A. If it doesnt work, I have Plan B. How else would I be so confident? Plan B? Whats that? Alyssa on the side cast a curious glance. Plan B is going to the Pandaren Empire to buy food, Su Yu smiled. The Pandamen are good at farming, they have several times more grain in their barns than our three empires put together! From them, we can also get enough food. Alyssa frowned, The approach youre talking about has crossed my mind as well, but the Pandaren Empire has always refrained from interfering in other countries internal affairs, especially at this sensitive time. If they sell us food, they would be implying a deep political statement, which I dont think they will. No, you are wrong, shook Su Yus head. The Pandamen didnt sell us food because we didnt give them anything good enough to move them in exchange. Even if we have more spiritual energy coins, gold, silver, or other vulgar things, they wont be enticed. I know a lot of places where Pandarens treasures are buried. As long as I dig out these priceless treasures, the Pandamen will surely be moved and will be willing to exchange food! When Su Yu had joined the game in his previous life, the expansion Pandaren Empire had already been released. His study of that expansion was much greater than the previous two, so getting some treasures to exchange for grain was as easy as catching a monkey for Buddha C a piece of cake. Well then! Alyssa breathed a sigh of relief and lay back on the swing. I hope your mission goes smoothly Ill give you a surprising reward once your mission is completed! Oh? What kind of reward? Hehe, I wont tell you. While the two of them and a cat were swinging in the Royal Garden, Sylvanas had returned to the Imperial City of Lai Yin C Paramecia City. Upon receiving the news of Sylvanas return, Emperor Lai Yin immediately received her. In the largest study room of the Royal Palace, Sylvanas met the honorable Emperor Lai Yin. From the outside, Emperor Lai Yin, Sean Violet, looked like a man in his forties, but he had been in charge of Lai Yin for two hundred years. Two hundred years ago, he succeeded his father as the Duke of the Grand Duchy of Lai Yin, with a territory of only 150,000 square kilometers, equivalent to 1.5 Jiangsu Provinces or 2.7 Tongliaos. Over the next hundred years, he fought his way north and south, defeating his most powerful enemy C the purely white [Anru Kingdom], and eventually expanded his territory to the size of 13 Jiangsu Provinces, becoming todays [Lai Yin Empire]. Unfortunately, the territorial area of the Lai Yin Empire is only one-third that of the Goldfinch Empire, and its imperial foundation is completely insufficient. Therefore, although the Goldfinch Empire went through a fierce civil war, it still put pressure on the Wind Chime and Lai Yin brothers, even up until now. After Sylvanas entered the Emperors study, she noticed that besides His Majesty, there were two other people in the room: Anduin and Khadgar, both of whom were trusted by the emperor. Sylvanas nodded slightly to both as if in greeting. His Majesty the Emperor asked, Sylvanas, why have you rushed back so urgently? Is there something important? Indeed, there is an important matter, Your Majesty. Sylvanas bowed to him, This morning I encountered the Empires most wanted fugitive, adventurer from another world C [Nemesis]. He is the one who killed Grantex in a suicide bomb attack. Oh? You encountered Nemesis? Emperor Lai Yins eyes hardened, and he sat upright, Did you capture him? Or did you let him escape? At this moment, Khadgar looked towards Anduin, whose shadow energy around him was fluctuating irregularly, showing unease. Im sorry, Your Majesty, I was not able to capture him. Sylvanas lowered her head, However, he wanted to make a deal with me For the rest of the time, she explained in detail her meeting with Su Yu. At the end of her narration, she asked, Your Majesty, shall we agree to trade with him? What do you think? Emperor Lai Yin leaned back in his chair, propped his chin, and asked. Sylvanas hesitated a bit, then answered, From my standpoint, I, of course, want to make a deal with him. With these cursed high-quality souls, I would have the opportunity to upgrade my legend. Emperor Lai Yin nodded noncommittally, turning his gaze to the other two in the room, What do you think? Anduin thought for a moment before answering, Regarding the [Hall of Rebirth], I support Sylvanas in cooperating with Nemesis. After all, Walnuts power has significantly declined, and this is an opportunity we cannot miss. As for [Shepherd Yoric], I think we should remain cautious. Its better not undergo the risk of backstabbing our allies at this sensitive time. Khadgar, on the other hand, transformed into a raven and flew out of the window. As he flew, he announced, I dont care about this. Im leaving first. Emperor Lai Yin: But he was used to Khadgars behavior. Emperor Lai Yin shook his head, looking at Sylvanas, Anduins thoughts are my thoughts. Do you agree? Understood, I will act according to your will, Sylvanas bowed like a machine and then walked out of the Emperors study without a backward glance, leaving behind the Emperor and Anduin exchanging glances. The raven that Khadgar had transformed into flew towards the southeast, hovering every five miles or so. Eventually, after flying out 30 kilometers, he landed on a branch of a large tree in the forest. The raven used its magic to sense its surroundings, then nodded satisfactorily, Good, the spatial barrier is at its weakest here. Next, the raven perched on the branch and pulled out a 20-centimeter-thick book to read intently, continuing until dawn. Finally, the night faded, and dawn arrived. In the early morning, the dew on the tree branches wetted the ravens gray feathers, but it didnt care and continued to flip through the book. From time to time, it would release its powerful aura, scaring away all the animals within a 10-kilometer radius. In the end, at 7 a.m., Khadgar received the person he was waiting for. A bright white [Teleportation Portal] appeared three meters directly in front of him on the ground, and Su Yu, dressed in a blue mages robe, strode out of it. Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: 402, Prudent Khadgar (Update)_1 Chapter 403: 402, Prudent Khadgar (Update)_1 So, he really came! Khadgar, who was perched on a branch, let out an as expected expression. He didnt know that Su Yu would appear here because of his predictive powers or any secret ties with Su Yu, but purely due to his own guesswork. Khadgar didnt know that Su Yu came to negotiate with them. After listening to Sylvanass words, he believed that Su Yu would take advantage of their complacency and come to the Imperial Capital to carry out a suicidal assassination. The distance between the Lai Yin Kingdoms Imperial Capital and Goldfinch City was more than 7000 kilometers, it was almost equivalent to going from one side of a planet to another side (Like going from China to the Kangaroo Kingdom). Su Yu, being only a sixth-level magic user, would want to teleport directly here, his only choice would be the weakest point in the spatial barrier near the Imperial Capital so he could barely complete the teleportation. Khadgar didnt know if or when Su Yu would come, but to be safe, he simply decided to wait for him here personally. After all, his hobby was reading books! He would read books for several days at a stretch with no difference between reading at home or outside, and so he waited silently. Who would have thought that after just one night, he would have indeed caught the rabbit. Khadgar put his book away, shook the dew off his body, and calmly flew down from the tree. The reason he was calm was because he knew that Su Yu couldnt escape. Su Yus magic was surely drained after his teleportation, and the little magic he had left would hardly be able to endure a chase from a legendary-level magic user. So, he wasnt in any hurry. But what Khadgar didnt expect was that Su Yu was in worse shape than he imagined. As soon as he stepped out the teleportation portal, Su Yu felt dizzy and staggered, then fell straight onto the ground with a thud. Su Yus dizziness was partly due to the spatial distortion caused by the long-distance teleportation, but it was mainly due to his depletion of magic. At the moment, he only had 5% of his magic left, this was still possible after he borrowed a lot of equipment to increase his magic limit from Alyssa. Now, the teleportation depleted his magic and he almost fainted due to the extremely insufficient magic. He could only resist with sheer willpower. I guess one should not attempt these kinds of long-distance teleportations rashly. Su Yu thought to himself as he lied on the ground, panting heavily. Just then, a blue-grey raven landed about two meters in front of him and transformed into a human shape. Su Yu was shocked! He didnt expect that people from the Lai Yin Empire would arrive the moment he had teleported over! Was this luck? He didnt believe it was chance, could it be a real prophecy? It seemed like he should not easily provoke the Lai Yin Empire in the future. The powerful people here were indeed able! After the raven completed the transformation, Su Yu recognized the person. This was Khadgar, a legendary magician proficient in arcane, ice, fire, and spatial magic. He specialized in the arcane system and was a powerful minister of the Lai Yin Emperor. Khadgar gave Su Yu a magicians salute and said with a smirk, Your Excellency Nemesis, why didnt you inform us before entering our territory? Do you feel we, Lai Yin Empire, are not worth a second glance? Khadgar picked up his staff, which looked like a chicken drumstick and swung it lightly. A circle of arcane energy fell heavily on Su Yu, thoroughly sealing him down. Su Yu instantly felt as if a heavy mountain had fallen onto him, making it hard for him to breathe, his body felt unable to circulate any magic. In a daze, he could almost understand the feeling of Sun Wukong being trapped under Mount Wuzhi centuries ago. However, Su Yu gathered his strength and said, Khadgar, I have urgent matters to discus with the Emperor of the Ghost Country, I came with sincerity! Sincerity? Khadgar looked doubtful: Are you sure you are not here to assassinate? How is it possible? I did not come to do any assassination. Am I that kind of person? Su Yu defended himself. You are. Khadgar nodded seriously. Su Yu: After thinking for a while, he tugged at his necklace and drew out a letter. This letter was written by Alyssa the previous night to the Lai Yin Emperor. It talked mainly about the alliance of the two sides to collectively tackle the Wind Chime Kingdom. Look at this, and you will understand everything. Su Yu threw the letter to Khadgar with all his effort. But Khadgar didnt catch it. He retreated 15 meters in the blink of an eye and cautiously probed the letter that fell on the ground with magic to see if it contained any traps. This scene left Su Yu both crying and laughing. But Khadgars vigilance made him admire him more. Once he confirmed that the letter did not contain any traps, Khadgar used the Control Object System to pick up the letter and open it. After reading the entire content of the letter, his countenance became severe because what Su Yu said was true and the seal of Alyssa was on the letter. The ink also seemed fresh. However, Khadgar did not rashly lift the magic seal on Su Yu. What if Su Yu was really here to assassinate, and the letter was simply a ruse to make them put their guard down? So he silently made a decision at least until Su Yu leaves the Lai Yin Empire, he wouldnt let down his guard for a single moment! Your Excellency Nemesis, please wait for a while, Ill go and inform the Emperor about this and will be back soon. With that, Khadgar transformed back into a raven and flew towards the northwest. Su Yu, who was helpless, could only open the official forum to kill some time by reading users chats. The official forum was currently hotly debating Su Yus speech on the walls of Aphi City. Once they heard that Prime Minister Cao indeed turned out to be the real Cao Cao from history, many were interested. I heard that Prime Minister Cao has a penchant for married women and widows. Does he still maintain this hobby now? a player on the forum asked hypothetically. Perhapsnot. Humans mating seasons should have a limit. Its been nearly 2000 years since the Three Kingdoms era, the Prime Ministers estrus phase should already be over. another player replied. Can you guys please not discuss such trivial questions? very soon, another player replied to them: Boss Ke made it clear, if we do not defeat the Skuru people, we will all die! Can we all focus on more important matters? Alright, my bad, cough cough, lets all focus on the right avenue. The first player who asked the question replied. Currently, under the guide of the government, the official forum has implemented a real-name method where you can see detailed information about a player, their name, age, and occupation through their profiles. Otherwise, in the previous online environment, the first player to ask the question would definitely not admit he was wrong, but rather fight to the death and hurl insults. Now with the real-name method in place, everyone is very well-behaved. However, Su Yu did not chat in the official forum because with his current fame, even if he merely chats or talks nonsense, it would attract a lot of attention. Time was precious now, and he could not let players waste their energy on this, so he chose to stay silent whenever possible. After more than ten minutes of waiting on his part, Khadgar finally arrived, taking his time. Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: 403, Meeting with Emperor Lai Yin_1 Chapter 404: 403, Meeting with Emperor Lai Yin_1 This time, Khadgar didnt make the visit alone. Apart from him, he also brought three high-ranking powerhouses, namely Anduin, Thor and Sylvanas, whom were all Su Yus old acquaintances. After the three legends and one sanctuary landed, they formed a circle and surrounded Su Yu in the middle, scrutinizing him. Finally, you guys are here! Su Yu turned off the official forum interface and exhaled, Since were all old friends, you can let me out now, right? The four shared a glance. Khadgar said, Alright, Ill let you out now. However, Nemesis, remember this: if you display any suspicious behavior, Sylvanas will immediately extract and seal your soul, dont blame us for not warning you! The noble families of the Lai Yin Empire were extremely afraid of Su Yus self-destruction. (They didnt know that the self-destruction could only be executed on the territory of the Goldfinch.) Grantex, a sanctuary-level powerhouse, was completely obliterated under Su Yus self-destruction. Khadgar was very worried that Su Yu would cause some major incident on their turf, so he summoned three high-ranking colleagues to escort Su Yu. Rest assured, gentlemen. Su Yus face was full of sincerity: Im really here to negotiate a cooperation this time. Trust in my sincerity! I hope so. Khadgar remained unmoved, took out the chicken leg staff from his back and pointed it at the arcane seal above. The deep purple sealing energy that was pressing on Su Yu dissipated quickly like a gentle breeze. Su Yu regained his freedom, stood up and flexed his limbs and neck. He also noticed Anduin standing to his west. The complexion of Anduins face had completely turned deep black and his hair had changed from golden to purplish red. His looking might scare children if they saw him. It seemed that in terms of immersing oneself in shadows, he was more thorough than Xi Fan was. Feeling Su Yus gaze, Anduin said with an eerie tone: For Nemesis, Your Excellency, I think its necessary to add a term into the contract when signing C during the term of the contract, Nemesis, Your Excellency, is prohibited from causing any form of destruction in our country. Do you agree? After some thought, Su Yu responded, No problem, Ill simply not visit your country if thats the case! Now, can you take me to meet your Emperor? This way, please. Khadgar turned into a raven and flew northwest. The trio of Anduin kept Su Yu in the middle and followed Khadgar. Eight minutes later, they arrived at the Royal Palace of Lai Yin. Two more minutes passed, Su Yu met Sean Violet, the Emperor of the Lai Yin Empire, in the main hall of the Royal Palace. Youre Nemesis? His Majesty the Emperor sat high on the Iron Throne, looking at Su Yu with great interest. Although he had seen Su Yus appearance through magical images, this was their first face-to-face meeting. Indeed, I am Nemesis, Your Majesty the Emperor of Lai Yin. Su Yu paid him the mages respect. The Emperor of Lai Yin, like Su Yu, was also a sixth-order sanctuary. So now, Su Yu and the Emperor of Lai Yin are at least 20 meters apart, and Khadgar and his colleagues locked him down with their aura, not giving him any chance for self-destruction. Su Yu didnt plan to provoke them either; he stood obediently. Looking at the Emperor of Lai Yin, Su Yu respectfully said, Your Majesty the Emperor, I sincerely represent Her Majesty Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum to discuss cooperation with your country. I wonder if your country is interested in our proposal? That The Emperor of Lai Yin paused. Then he answered, I have read the letter from your Empress. The Wind Chime Empire has indeed done some outrageous and foolish things, and they should pay the price for what theyve done, but Emperor Lai Yin paused again before continuing to say, The Wind Chime Empire is our reliable ally. I will not betray my ally for this, so please return, envoy! After finishing his words, Emperor Lai Yin waved his hand. It seemed that he wanted Anduin to see the guest out. However, Su Yu felt a lot more relieved because he understood the message behind Emperor Lai Yins words. In the letter that Alyssa sent to Emperor Lai Yin, she did not mention anything about the Wind Chime Empire doing outrageous and foolish things. This was added by Emperor Lai Yin himself. It was evident that he was ready to cooperate but was looking for an excuse to uphold his reputation. Otherwise, if it got out that Emperor Lai Yin betrayed his ally for his own benefit, he would be condemned. As Emperor Lai Yin wanted an excuse, Su Yu naturally provided him with one. He quickly opened the [Guild Masters Chatroom]and asked inside, Everyone, what atrocities did the troops of the Wind Chime Empire commit during the war? Seeing Su Yus question, all the online guild masters immediately replied in the chatroom. Even Snow Leopard, who hadnt spoken for a long time, responded a couple of times. Based on the information provided by the guild masters, Su Yu loudly said to the Emperor of Lai Yin, But Your Majesty, the crimes committed by the Wind Chime Empires army in the West Continent of the Goldfinch can be described as utterly conscienceless! For example, in Rongke Town of Song City Forest, they fought with peasants over food and eventually killed 134 unarmed peasants! In the Silver Horse River Valley, they once again brandished their butcher knives at 55 women who had no ability to resist (1000 words omitted) It took Su Yu a full ten minutes to recite all the atrocities committed by the Wind Chime Empires army. After reciting all these gruesome details, Su Yu was filled with indignation. Although the armies of all seigniorial empires were like this, had committed unconscionable ventures, were nearly devoid of goods. But speaking out about these actions had sparked a considerable amount of anger in Su Yu. It seemed that this cooperation came about coincidentally. The atrocities committed by the Wind Chime Empires army indeed needed to be dealt with. Unlike Su Yus indignation, the Emperor of Lai Yin, who had seen his fair share of bloodshed, was completely unmoved by the casualty figures. He ruminated, I know the Wind Chine Empire has done plenty of bad things, but as I said, we are allies after all Your Majesty! Su Yu interrupted him, Opportunities in war are fleeting. I hope Your Majesty does not miss this great opportunity because of momentary indecision! Moreover, as far as I know, a major event will take place in the Main Plane eight months from now, causing a world-shaking change! It will be too late if we miss this opportunity! A major event in the Main Plane? What is it? The Emperor of Lai Yins face tightened and he asked urgently. The major event Su Yu was referring to was, of course, the opening of the third expansion pack, but he didnt intend to inform the Emperor of Lai Yin. Instead, he shook his head calmly. It is a secret of heaven that must not be revealed. It will not work if I tell you. However, my prophecies have always been very accurate. If you dont believe it, you can verify it with the elf Regent King. Hearing Su Yus words, the Emperor of Lai Yin, as well as Anduin and Khadgar, nodded in agreement. They had, of course, heard of Su Yus feats in the Elf Kingdom. His prophecy could be defined as a godsend! Alright then! The Emperor Lai Yin finally made a decision: I need to discuss this with my ministers, and I will give you a formal response later. Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: 404, Learn Spell from Khadgar_1 Chapter 405: 404, Learn Spell from Khadgar_1 Next, Emperor Lai Yin gathered his ministers for a meeting while Su Yu was sent to rest in the side hall. In order to prevent Su Yu from causing trouble, Khadgar and Sylvanas stayed close by, spoiling Su Yus plan to complete tasks within the city and pass the time. Luckily, Emperor Lai Yin didnt forget to treat him, his honoured guest. During the meeting, the Emperor had the guards bring many local fruits and snacks for Su Yu and also sent him five beautiful young girls! These five girls were about 14 to 16 years old, arguably the most appealing age. They wore bright clothes that revealed a bit too much skin. Lined up in front of Su Yu in the side hall, each held a fruit or a snack plate. The prettiest girl among them was at the forefront. She smiled warmly at Su Yu, who was sitting in the main seat, and said with a soft voice, Lord Nemesis, His Majesty asked us to serve you. Whatever you want us to do during your time in the side hall, were at your service! Su Yu touched his chin: Hmmanything at all? Of course. What was this? A honey trap? However, Su Yu wouldnt fall for this. If he dared to accept these girls, and then Emperor Lai Yin secretly used magic to record this scene and show it to Alyssa, it would be no joke; her favorable impression of him would plummet into the negatives! Leave the fruits and snacks and you can go, Su Yu said sternly. Wait! How about we perform a dance for you? The girl leading the way shrugged off her coat, revealing herahem, shoulders. She gestured for the other girls to scatter, aiming to dance for Su Yu. But Su Yu remained unmoved. He raised his hand, all five girls turned into fluffy sheep by his [Transform into Sheep] spell, falling baa-baa-baaing onto the floor. Su Yu sighed with relief. Any normal man might find it really hard to resist this scene. He looked elsewhere in the side hall. Sylvanas was cleaning her arrows at the time, didnt glance this way even once, seeming disinterested. Khadgar turned into a raven, perched on a clothes hanger by the entrance reading a book. Seeing Su Yus actions, he raised his head from the book, Nemesis, didnt know you have no interest in humans but rather in beasts? We have a few nobles who share the same exotic tastesdo you want me and Sylvanas to leave to avoid interrupting? Upon witnessing Su Yu turning the girls into sheep, Khadgar misunderstood Su Yus intentions as having a peculiar preference. Su Yu: Im not interested in beasts like you said! Su Yu was speechless. Khadgar has definitely been reading too many peculiar books, causing intolerable distortions in his thought process. How can humans be interested in sheep? However, if it were Morning Stars catcoughs, thats another story. Su Yu shook his head, driving this weird thought from his mind. Again, eyeing Khadgar, Su Yu suddenly had a brilliant idea! He took out a book from his necklace, Arcane Studies C From Initiation to Burial. This book was given to him by Khadgar after he ascended to the Sanctuary. He had read it before, but there were many deeper concepts that he didnt understand. This was the perfect opportunity to seek clarification! Su Yu flew down to the clothes hanger, looking at the raven up on it with a pleasing smile, Master Khadgar, I have many questions about this book. Could you please spare some time to answer them for me? Hearing Su Yus request, the raven popped its head out of the book, clearly hesitating. Considering that Su Yu was a guest, and there was indeed the possibility of cooperation between the two nations, Khadgar closed the book and flew down from the hanger, Alright, wherever you are confused about, I will try my best to explain if I know it. And in that manner, Su Yu began to learn Arcane magic under Khadgars guidance. Khadgar could be considered the one with the deepest understanding of Arcane magic in the entire game world. Learning under his guidance, Su Yus comprehension of Arcane magic skyrocketed! Ding! Congratulations on successfully comprehending the tier 2 area spell [Blast Skill]! Ding! Congratulations on successfully comprehending the tier 2 support spell [Food Creation Skill], you can use this skill to create magical bread and water; Ding! Congratulations on deepening your understanding of [Mirror Skill], [Mirror Skill] upgrades to [Enhanced Mirror Image], now the images you cast can mimic your spells, causing 10% of your original damage. Ding! Congratulations on successfully comprehending the tier 1 attack spell [Arcane Missiles] One after another, game prompts popped up in Su Yus game log. But he didnt pay attention to those, only focused on learning from Khadgar more urgently. Arcane magic, like Space and Element System, is a large system with a deep wealth of knowledge C one will never run out of things to learn! While Su Yu was learning earnestly, the five sheep dared not move a muscle, their eyes fixed on him. Finding them somewhat annoying, Su Yu cast a [Deep Sleep Skill], newly learnt, at the sheep, and they went to sleep. It was around 3 oclock in the afternoon when Emperor Lai Yins meeting finally ended. A guard in silver-white armour entered the side hall and bowed to Su Yu. He respectfully said, Lord Nemesis, His Majesty would like to see you. Hearing what the guard said, Khadgar couldnt help but breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, he didnt have to waste time teaching Su Yu! Up until now, he had wasted seven hours of his time on Su Yu! Sylvanas also perked up and stood up, Lets go, Nemesis! Well see His Majesty together. Alright. Su Yu felt somewhat regretful. If possible, he would have liked to stay a bit longer and learn more spells from Khadgar. There werent many opportunities to learn from such a master free of charge. But there were more pressing matters, so it was best to deal with those first. Meanwhile, the guard noticed the four sleeping sheep on the ground and gasped, My Lords, what are these four sheep doing here? Oh, forgot about them. Su Yu waved his hand, removing the sheep transformations and sleep effects. He tossed a piece of clothing onto the former sheep in the lead. Having dealt with them, Su Yu turned his back on them and left the side hall with Khadgar. Upon arriving in the main hall, the ministers had already left. The main hall was the same as when Su Yu had left; only Emperor Lai Yin and Anduin were present. Emperor Lai Yin looked a little sluggish, a stark contrast to his dignified appearance in the morning. After all, a 7-hour meeting coupled with his old age could understandably take a toll on his energy levels. Sitting on the Iron Throne, Emperor Lai Yin took a sip of the new tea produced by the Pandamen Empire and warmly said to Su Yu, Nemesis, after our meeting just now, we have decided to agree to the alliance with your country! Thats great! I believe Empress Alyssa would be delighted to hear this! Su Yu said with a smile. I hope our two countries can cooperate smoothly and make those scoundrels in Wind Chime Empires army who have committed serious war crimes pay the price! Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: 405, Khadgar presents a Magic Book_1 Chapter 406: 405, Khadgar presents a Magic Book_1 Now that both sides have agreed to cooperate, the next step is to discuss the specific details of the cooperation. A lengthy negotiation was held in the Royal Palace of Lai Yin. The negotiation lasted two full days, and it was only in the third afternoon of Su Yus arrival in the Lai Yin Empire that it finally ended. However, it was worth celebrating that in the afternoon of the same day, both parties finally reached a mutually satisfactory cooperation intention, ready to officially sign a contract based on this intention. Throughout the negotiation process, Su Yu had been communicating with Alyssa, who was still in the Imperial Capital of Goldfinch, using Lai Yins magic communication, explaining the negotiation process in detail. Alyssa was quite satisfied with this cooperation intention, agreed to sign the contract, and authorized Su Yu to sign on her behalf. Upon receiving Alyssas authorization, Su Yu signed the contract on behalf of the Goldfinch Empire. The Emperor of Lai Yin also solemnly signed the contract, which officially took effect! Nemesis, glad to cooperate! Anduin, who had been standing next to Su Yu the whole time, extended his hand to him. He said this on behalf of the Emperor of Lai Yin, who sat tens of meters away because he was worried that Su Yu would blow himself up. Glad to cooperate! Su Yu shook hands with Anduin with a smile. Now that the contract was successfully signed, Su Yu was still thinking about the contents of the contract. Overall, the constraints in this contract were not strong. In terms of war, neither side intended to form a joint army, but they would independently attack the Kingdom of Wind Chime, with the land captured going to the first nation to occupy it. However, the contract stipulated that both armies should cooperate, try to reduce contradictions, mediate differences, not hinder each other, and all work together for the victory of the war. There was also a very important part at the end of the contract C food. In view of the fact that the military strength of the Goldfinch Empire far exceeded that of the Lai Yin Empire, the Lai Yin Empire to granted 60,000 tons of food to the Goldfinch Empire, enough for the 500,000-strong army of Goldfinch to eat for four and a half months. These were the main contents of the contract, overall, it was quite simple. This was more or less what Su Yu had expected. Actually, the simpler the contract was, the easier it was to execute. The more complex it became, the more difficult it would be to execute. Overall, he was quite satisfied with this contract. After the contract was signed, the Lai Yin Emperor, unable to support his aged body, left to rest at his sleeping palace. As for Su Yu, he, along with Anduin, Khadgar, and Sylvanas, went to retrieve the grains from the largest grain store in the Lai Yin Empire. The Grain Store was located in the seaside city of Golden Beach at the northeastern part of the Lai Yin Empire. The Golden Beach City in the Lai Yin Principality is equivalent to the Pearl City in the Empire of Goldfinch, it is the largest coastal trade city in the country, with a rich city, densely populated, and a thriving industry and commerce. The northeastern grain store was located at the southwestern part of Golden Beach City, it was a particularly important area of the empire, guarded by heavy troops all year round. Outside the granary gate, a sudden flash of white light, a huge silver-white teleportation array formed on the ground. Su Yu, Anduin, Khadgar, and Sylvanas appeared in the center of the teleportation array. Actually, according to Su Yus strength, its impossible to teleport with so many high-ranking characters (the Grain Store is about 1100 kilometers away from Lai Yin Empire). But this time, Khadgar was there to help, Khadgar input a large amount of magical power into the teleportation array, finally barely making the group teleportation possible. However, after the teleportation, Su Yus mana was almost depleted, with only about 15% left. He took out a bottle of [Master Level Mana Potion] and drained it at once, also throwing a bottle to Khadgar at the same time. Khadgar accepted the potion, but he wasnt willing to drink it. Seeing Su Yu drink the potion in one gulp, he sighed, Your Excellency Nemesis, this is a master-level healing potion, 2 million spiritual energy coins a bottle. Isnt it a bit wasteful to drink it now? The [Master Level Mana Potion] can recover from 50% to 18% mana of a Sanctuary mage in 3 seconds (decreasing with the level increase), for mages whose lives depend on their mana, its totally worth the high price of 2 million. Unexpectedly, Su Yu wasted 2 million in one gulp. Its okay. Su Yu laughed heartily, The only thing I dont lack is spiritual energy coins how about I give you some potions, consider it my payback for your magic guidance during this time. After saying that, Su Yu directly took out 10 bottles of the exact same [Master Level Mana Potion] from his necklace and handed them to Khadgar. During the two days of negotiation, Su Yu would cling to Khadgar every night to learn arcane magic. It was only fair to give him some rewards. Plus, these [Master Level Mana Potions] were all crafted by Su Yu using his [Point Star Hand] talent, with a cost of only 1.11 million per bottle, not particularly expensive. Thank you so much! Khadgar didnt refuse, accepting Su Yus gift straight away. By receiving a gift worth 20 million at once, Khadgar felt very pleased, his displeasure at wasting time teaching Su Yu in the past few days vanished in an instant. Hes a friend worth making! Khadgar squinted, thinking in his heart. At the same time, he took out a magic book from his storage space and handed it to Su Yu, Your Excellency Nemesis, this is the findings from my many years of researching arcane magic, Ill give it to you now. Thank you! Su Yu reached out with both hands to take the magic book. He was naturally interested in this kind of magic book with the recorded findings of a legendary mage. At the same time, he also used the [Insight] spell to check the properties of the magic book: [Legendary Mage Kardegas Magic Book] Offhand equipment Quality: Legendary Item introduction: Legendary mage Kardega uses it to record his understanding of arcane magic, it is very valuable. Item attributes: 1, Intelligence +534, Constitution +428 2, Additional skill [Arcane Intelligence (Passive)]: When holding this magic book, your understanding of arcane spells +30%. 3, Additional skill [Clear Heart Skill]: Eliminate negative emotions from oneself. 4, Additional skill [Summon Arcane Legion]: Summon 10 [Arcane Puppets] to fight for you, the attributes of the [Arcane Puppets] depend on the strength of the summoner, cooldown time 24 hours. 5, Additional skill [Greater Arcane Wisdom]: Increases the intelligence of all friendly characters within a 400-meter radius by 10%, the duration is 1 hour, the cooldown is 1 hour. Khadgars magic book turned out to be a legendary weapon! Although this weapon was not as powerful as Su Yus other equipment, such as the [Moon God Clan Badge], it was still a decent one. Anduin was silently watching Su Yu and Khadgar exchange gifts, but didnt say anything. After the two of them had exchanged gifts, he smiled and said, You guys wait here, Ill go take care of the procedure for taking the grains. Alright. Su Yu nodded. Anduin bid farewell to the three of them and headed to the military command center of the grain depot to show the command document from the Emperor of Lai Yin to General Mekron. After General Mekron verified the document, he personally received Su Yu and others. The five of them smoothly entered the grain area. Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: 406, 220% excess task completion _1 Chapter 407: 406, 220% excess task completion _1 The grain storage area was home to a number of cylindrical stone warehouses with arched tops. Rectangular vents on the warehouse walls allowed for air circulation, ensuring that the stored grain did not spoil due to dampness. The entrance that Su Yu and his team took was not the main one, but a side entrance on the southern side of the storage area. Now, General Mekron was leading Su Yu and his team northward towards the main entrance. As they walked, he was also engaging in casual conversation with Su Yu and his companions, overly eager to please. Occasionally, they would pass elite soldiers in grey armor, the resident troops of the storage area. Upon seeing General Mekron, the troops would immediately salute, Greetings, General Mekron! However, General Mekron would neglect these soldiers, focusing his attention entirely on Su Yu and his team. Anduin was his main target for schmoozing. While deflecting the generals small talks, Anduin was simultaneously assessing the condition of the grain warehouses. But after a while, he noticed something odd. They had walked from south to north, passing numerous grain warehouses, but General Mekron showed no signs of stopping. He just kept leading them towards the main entrance. Anduin then asked in surprise, General Mekron, can we not collect grain from these warehouses we are passing by? Must we walk such a long distance? Certainly, Chairman, General Mekron courteously grinned. The grain in the warehouses has to go through a strict inspection and drying process. The warehouses in the back contain mostly old grain, surely we cant offer spoiled grain to Nemesis, right? Thats a fair point, Anduin nodded and didnt question further. Seeing Anduin so easily appeased brought a sigh of relief from General Mekron. His refusal to take grain from the warehouses at the back had nothing to do with it being old grain. After all, the agreement didnt specify that the grain couldnt be spoiled, and he wouldve been more than happy to give the Goldfinchs people old grain. The truth was, he didnt dare to take grain from the warehouses at the back. While these warehouses appeared to be full, it was merely a facade. Only a thin top layer was actually grain. To give an example, lets use a standard grain warehouse near him. The warehouse was 13.5 meters high, theoretically filled with 10 meters worth of grain. However, in reality, only the top 1, 2 meters in the warehouse were grain. The bottom 8, 9 meters were filled with fillers like hay and rocks. This 8, 9 meters worth of grain was, of course, embezzled by the officers. In case there was an inspection, they simply had to burn the warehouses down, blame it on accidental fires, and their corruption would remain hidden. If they were to open these warehouses now and Su Yu and his team saw the large rocks and hay underneath, wouldnt that expose everything? Therefore, even if his life depended on it, General Mekron wouldnt dare open these warehouses. Although Anduin was the Chairman of the Empire, he was quite oblivious to such small-scale corruption, thus he simply nodded off the explanation without giving much thought; Su Yu, on the other hand, was well aware of the corruption inside grain warehouses. In his previous life, he had completed a task of investigating frequent grain warehouse fires and had uncovered a whole nest of rats within the Lai Yin system. However, as it didnt concern him, he chose not to expose it. As long as he received enough grain, he couldnt care less about the internal politics of Lai Yin. The five of them continued on their way, eventually arriving at a warehouse located next to the main entrance. General Mekron smiled, opening the warehouse door. He turned to Su Yu and said, Nemesis, the grain in this warehouse and the ones nearby were recently harvested. The quality is guaranteed, no spoilage at all. Im sure they will be to your satisfaction! Simultaneously, Mekron uttered a silent prayer of thankfulness. Luckily, they hadnt touched the newly harvested grain. Otherwise, there mightve been a real risk of not having enough grain for Su Yu. I appreciate it, Su Yu responded warmly, nodding to General Mekron and stepping into the warehouse. General Mekron wasnt lying, the warehouse was indeed stocked with freshly harvested grains. Without any hesitation, Su Yu started putting the grain into his necklace. General Mekron stood by Su Yus side, keeping a record of how much grain was being collected. With each bag of grain loaded into the necklace, Su Yus mission log quickly updated. Rare mission [Collecting Grain], mission progress +1%. Rare mission [Collecting Grain], mission progress +1%. Rare mission [Collecting Grain] The task progress surged visibly. After emptying out an entire warehouse, Su Yus mission progress increased to 22%! However, he had only collected 6000 tonnes of grain so far, which was only a tenth of his 60000-tonne target. Looking like this, the mission completion would be far beyond expected! Feeling inspired, Su Yu urged General Mekron to venture to other warehouses. Finally, after emptying ten whole warehouses, Su Yu met his target of 60000 tonnes of grain, bringing the mission progress bar to 220%, surpassing the target by 120%! Given the high completion rate of this mission, I wonder what kind of reward Alyssa will offer me? Su Yu thought to himself gleefully. Now that he had collected all his items, it was time to depart. In the last emptied warehouse, Su Yu gave Anduin and the other three a fist salute, Everyone, now that I have all the grain I need, Ill head back to my country first. Anduin opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to say something. But he didnt voice it out, instead nodding Farewell, Nemesis. Then Sylvanas, who had been cold and silent throughout, asked, I forgot to ask you. Nemesis, when are we going to the [Hall of Rebirth]? And when are we going to the Wind Chime Empire to find [Yorick the Soul Shepherd]? Well Su Yu gave it some thought. He checked his game panel and saw that his gaming time for the day was almost used up. So, he replied, Lets plan to go to the [Hall of Rebirth] in half a month. I need some time to prepare As for [Yorick the Soul Shepherd], the best time would be when our two countries armies have officially invaded the Wind Chime Empire and drawn their main forces attention. Agreed! Ill come to the Goldfinch Empire to find you in half a month, Sylvanas said calmly. At the same time, Su Yu received a notification for a triggered mission. Ding! Triggered epic level campaign mission: [Covert Infiltration into Hall of Rebirth]. Mission requirements: Accompany Sylvanas on a covert infiltration into the Hall of Rebirth and assist her in plundering high-quality cursed souls. Mission Progress 0%. Mission rewards: Random rewards based on task completion. Then, Sylvanas turned into a wisp of black mist and flew out of the warehouse, Ill go ahead. Nemesis, I look forward to working with you. Before Su Yu and the others could respond, the black mist transformed Sylvanas disappeared into the horizon. Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: 407, you need to reform_1 Chapter 408: 407, you need to reform_1 After seeing Sylvanas leave, Anduin turned to Su Yu and said, Nemesis, excuse me, Ive got something to talk to you. Su Yu had just downed a [Master Level Mana Potion] and was ready to cast the [Teleportation Portal] spell. Upon hearing Anduins words, he cancelled the spell and looked at him, What is it? Anduin didnt respond immediately. He turned to face General Mekron, his gaze cold and stern as he watched the general. General Mekron, quick to catch the hint, immediately spoke up, I have some matters to attend to. You all carry on. After saying that, he hurriedly slunk away from the granary. Once General Mekron had left, only Su Yu, Anduin, and Khadgar remained in the granary. Khadgar cast a [Sound Barrier] around himself and Su Yu, then went to read a book. He didnt seem interested in their conversation. Anduin looked at Su Yu, coming straight to the point, Nemesis, actually theres something Ive wanted to talk to you about for a while, but it wasnt convenient with Madam Xi Wa around. What is it? Su Yu asked curiously. Actually, Ive always advocated for cooperation with your kingdom, but Ive never had the chance, Anduin said slowly, as you probably know, were divided into two factions internally, the Pro-War Faction headed by Tula Yang and the peace faction led by me. Yes, Ive heard. Su Yu replied, Is Sylvanas part of the Pro-War Faction as well? Certainly, and shes Tula Yangs aunt by marriage. Tula Yang married her sister, Anduin affirmed. Oh, I see, Su Yu nodded in understanding, it turned out there was this connection between them. After thinking for a while, Anduin said seriously, In our country, the Pro-War faction has always dominated. They want to expand territory, thereby gaining more military expenses and resources. With sufficient military expenses and resources, their voice becomes even louder! And now, the whole country is becoming increasingly militaristic, with the lives of the people deteriorating and the economy on the brink of collapse. We need to plunder resources from other countries to prevent our own from falling apart. Anduin let out a sigh, Im telling you this to let your Empress know that our country does not intend to expand recklessly. Its just that the interests of our Pro-War faction have hijacked the national interest, to a point where it cant be ignored. Ive done some research. Over 75% of Lai Yins people still love peace and do not want to participate in war. Su Yu nodded noncommittally, Oh, thats how it is. Ill pass your words on to our Empress. Thank you! Anduin let out a sigh of relief. But, Anduin, Su Yu looked at him, what does your Emperor think? Anduin bitterly smiled, The Emperors old and his thinking has been clouded by Tula Yang and Sylvanas. Su Yu thought for a while and said seriously, In that case, I think your country needs a reform. A country is like a person. At first, a lot of vitality can be exploded. However, as time goes on, it will become more and more unbearable, and many skill problems will appear within the body. Only by reforming, can the vitality of the country be guaranteed! Reform? Anduin frowned and asked humbly, How should we reform? Su Yu laughed, How to reform is a matter for your country, not for an outsider like me to dictate But before I leave, I can provide you with some ammunition. Ammunition? Yes. Su Yu took a small piece of paper from his necklace, wrote a sentence on it about the granary being full of rocks and hay, and gave it to Anduin. Anduins eyes widened in shock as he read the content, and the purple-black mist around his body trembled non-stop. It was safe to say he was furious. No wonder the granaries were always going up in flames, and he had gone through great lengths to research fireproof materials to prevent granary fires. It was these bastards who were responsible! Su Yu patted Anduins shoulder, This is as much as I can help. I should be on my way now. Having said that, he once again cast the [Teleportation Portal] towards Goldfinch City. However, halfway through his casting, he suddenly received a game prompt: Ding, Anduin Wrynns goodwill toward you +20, goodwill increased to Indifferent. Su Yus casting hand stiffened slightly. But he did not stop casting. Instead, he continued to complete the spell, then without hesitation, he entered the [Teleportation Portal]. After Su Yu left, Anduin grew more and more angry, with black mist swirling around him. Seeing Su Yus departure, Khadgar released the [Sound Barrier] and asked curiously, Anduin, whats wrong? Without a word, Anduin, with a grim face, handed the piece of paper to Khadgar. After reading the note, Khadgars eyes also froze in shock. Khadgar, help me check if what Nemesis said is true. Anduins voice echoed ominously. Okay. Khadgar disappeared, casting [Invisibility Tech]. Seven or eight minutes later, Khadgar returned to the granary where Anduin was. However, his expression was also particularly grim, Anduin, everything Nemesis said is true. Currently, about 70% of all granaries are filled with rocks and hay. Bang! A loud noise echoed through the granary as Anduin roughly hurled the nearby food rack to the floor. The next second, he flew out of the granary, countless purple-black [Void Tendrils] sprouting from his back, tightly constricting General Mekron who was outside the granary. General Mekron, being only at the peak of the fifth level and of a physically weak archer profession, could not break free from the Void Tendrils and was quickly strangled. In fright, General Mekron yelled, Anduin, what are you trying to do?! He felt as if his body was about to be torn apart by the Void Tendrils. Could it be that Anduin was plotting a coup?! Anduin didnt answer. With Mekron in tow, he flew over a warehouse that had obviously been tampered with. Crack! The Void Tendrils lashed out, splitting the warehouse into two halves. Large amounts of stones and hay disguised as grain spilled out from the opening. Do you have anything to say? Su Yu looked coldly at General Mekron. General Mekrons face turned pale, utterly devoid of color. The only thing in his mind was the phrase, Its over! Its all over! The scene shifts back to Su Yu. Just as Anduin was in a thunderous rage, he had already returned to Goldfinch City and was at a thin area of the Spatial Barrier outside the city. Like as before, he hit the ground without grace, and out of shock, quickly drank another [Master Level Mana Potion]. But, fortunately, the mountain stream was filled with birdsong and flowers, lush trees, and gentle stream waters. It was a beautiful sight. Su Yu rolled over on the ground, kicked up his legs, and said with a pleased smile, Honestly, the scenery here is really nice! I could buy this land in the future and turn it into a garden. While he was lost in his thoughts, a sound broke through the air from the distant horizon. A petite figure was flying his way. Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: 408, 35 badges_1 Chapter 409: 408, 35 badges_1 The petite figure was, of course, Alyssa. Based on the timing, she knew Su Yu would be returning at this moment. So, she put aside her official duties and actively came forward to greet Su Yu, to greet this hero of the Empire! When still 200 meters away from Su Yu, Alyssa joyfully yelled at him: Nemesis, youre back! Yes, Im back. Su Yu struggled to rise from the ground, saluting Alyssa: The mission was successfully completed, and even exceeded by 120%! Nemesis, well done! By the time they finished their conversation, she had already crossed the 200 meters and stood in front of Su Yu. Alyssa happily looked at Su Yus face. Although Nemesis was not very dashing, he was unusually reliable! She extended her arms, wanting to hug this hero of the Empire. But at this moment, an unexpected thing happened: When Alyssa rushed over, she wasnt alone. The Cat Morning Star was standing on her shoulder. Morning Star didnt go to the Lai Yin Empire with Su Yu (after all, she only had one life and couldnt risk it), but stayed with Alyssa at the Golden Chrysanthemum Royal Palace. Just as Alyssa was about to hug Su Yu, Morning Star jumped down from her shoulder first and threw herself into Su Yus arms. Su Yu quickly caught Morning Star. Morning Star rubbed her chin on Su Yus chest, then lifted her adorable cat head to look at him: Nemesis, how are you? Are you hurt? She had seen him lying on the ground from a distance earlier and was worried about his health. Im fine, Morning Star. Su Yu gently rubbed her head: I just consumed a lot of magic power due to long distance teleportation, I will be fine after some rest. Thats good then. Morning Star breathed a sigh of relief, and jumped on Su Yus shoulder. Alyssa, standing opposite to Su Yu, watched this scene: Something seemed wrong! Wasnt Morning Star too intimate with Su Yu? Morning Star was her best girlfriend, initially, Alyssa gave Morning Star to Su Yu first, to accelerate her growth, and second, to prevent Tina and Su Yus relationship from heating up. However, for some unknown reason, Tina took the initiative to distance herself from Su Yu, and the relationship between Morning Star and Su Yu was getting better and better even abnormally better But this thought quickly disappeared from Alyssas mind. What bad intentions could a small cat have? Moreover, they were different races, she had nothing to worry about, right? Alyssa put this thought in the back of her mind, stepped forward, and gave Su Yu a big hug, cheerfully saying: Nemesis, exceeding by 120%, does that mean you brought back 60,000 tons of food?! Of course. Great! Alyssa hugged his waist, pressing her face against Su Yus chest, her eyes curved like two crescent moons from smiling. The problem that had been bothering her for two entire months was finally solved. Having a talented person like Su Yu was a blessing for the Empire! By the way, Alyssa, what reward are you going to give me? Can you tell me now? Su Yu had always been curious about the mission reward and could not help but ask. Follow me! Alyssa released from Su Yus embrace and winked at him: Youll find out when we get home! Golden Chrysanthemum City Center Square. Long before Su Yus return, Alyssa had prepared a grand celebration for him. The central celebration podium of the square was covered with red carpet. Bunches of flowers, collected spontaneously by the city residents, were placed on the carpet, turning the entire podium into a sea of flowers. Beneath the podium, a large number of city residents and mission-arriving players were gathered, all waiting joyfully and anxiously. Soon after, Alyssa and Su Yu descended from the sky hand-in-hand, landing on the podium. There was a burst of enthusiastic cheers from below the podium. Everyone waved at Su Yu and their beloved Empress, expressing their love for the Empress, and their sincere respect for the returning hero. Hello everyone, I am Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum. Alyssa stood on the celebration podium, confidently saying: I have good news to tell you all. On Nemesiss recent trip to the Lai Yin Empire, he has brought us a total of 60,000 tons of food. Enough to feed the 500,000 troops at the front for four and a half months! You no longer have to worry about our front-line soldiers dying of hunger! Long live the Empress! Long live His Excellency Nemesis! The joyful atmosphere in the crowd was ignited. The citizens shouted loudly at Su Yu and Alyssa. There were also quite a few citizens who wept with joy. Many of their children, relatives were also in the army, and upon hearing that the food supply on the front line was tight, they were quite worried. Now that the food problem was finally resolved, everything was finally back on track! Alyssa sternly scanned her citizens gathered below the podium. Then, she took a medal made of fine gold from her space ring, solemnly walked in front of Su Yu, and pinned it on his chest. Nemesis, Alyssa said seriously, This is the [Golden Chrysanthemum Military Merit Medal], thank you for your efforts in this war! Su Yu received the game prompt: Ding, you have received the reward: Legendary Quality Jewelry [Golden Chrysanthemum Military Merit Medal] x1. Without turning to look at the medals attributes, he quickly replied respectfully, Thank you, Your Majesty, this is all I should do. Seeing Su Yu being awarded the medal, the crowd below the podium erupted again, breaking into loud applause. Even the players who were being used as tools even felt envious. This level of medal must be a powerful piece of jewelry, right? But Alyssa didnt stop there. She gave a slight smile, took out a transparent pentagon medal made of Spiritual Energy Stone from her space ring: This is the [Golden Chrysanthemum Star] Medal, specially awarded for your contribution in the national defense war a while ago! This medal was made during your absence, so Im taking this opportunity to give it to you now! Alyssa seriously pinned this medal on Su Yus chest too. Thank you, Your Majesty! Su Yu responded respectfully again. Below the podium, another round of enthusiastic applause erupted. Alyssas activity was still ongoing. This is the [Forest City Battle Medal], thanking you for busting the plot of the traitor Xi Fan! This is the [Haiyan City Military Action Cross Medal], thanking you for leading the Imperial Army in a march of a thousand miles and overthrowing the base camp of the enemy forces of the Xier Federation! This is also a makeup award. This is the [Golden Chrysanthemum Empress Coronation Commemoration Medal] This is the [Orleans City Battle Medal] Alyssa continuously took out various medals from her space ring and pinned them onto Su Yus chest. Within just a few minutes, she had awarded Su Yu a total of 35 medals, badges, and commemorative medals! So many were hung that they covered Su Yus entire upper body. Different material badges collided, making a jingling sound. Su Yu was completely stunned now. No wonder Alyssa said, The reward would be something he could never guess. Who would have thought of such a large number of badges all at once! Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: 409, Ke Xunzong_1 Chapter 410: 409, Ke Xunzong_1 As the various badges increased on him, Su Yu couldnt help but reveal a smile that was awkward yet polite. Of course, these badges were not without use. Among the badges, two were of legendary quality, and there were even more of purple epic quality, many of them came with quite handy skills. But the problem was that there were too many badges! His jacket was about to run out of space to hang them! He couldnt help but murmur in a low voice, Ah, Alyssa, dont give me badges, give me some rings! Now he suddenly had 35 more accessory equipments, but the two slots for [Rings] were still empty. It was strange, from doing missions to now, he had never received any ring, and monsters never dropped them either, which made him very puzzled. Everyone else was Lord of the Rings, but why had he become the Badge King? The noise at the site was so loud that Alyssa didnt hear what Su Yu was saying, so she turned to ask, Nemesis, what did you say? I didnt hear you. No, nothing. Su Yu said, biting back his words. Standing on his shoulder, Morningstar heard his words and couldnt help but giggle, saying: How about I go to the Elf Kingdom and have the top jeweler Hist Skysong make a pair of rings for you as engagement rings for you and Alyssa? Engagement? Lets forget about it. Su Yu twitched the corner of his mouth, he had no plans for engagement. Not only Su Yu was awkward, but also the NPC residents below the stage. Looking at Su Yu covered with various medals and badges, many people showed strange expressions, wanting to laugh but not daring to do so. In the end, they couldnt bear it anymore, gathering in groups of three to five to whisper: Is this, the Badge Display Wall, what you mean by Nemesis? Although Mr. Nemesis deserves these many honors, this scene looks quite ridiculous. In the future, when Mr. Nemesis attends official occasions with these many badges, wouldnt it always ding ding ding sound when he walks? Besides the NPC residents, the players at the scene were also very happy. One of the players laughed and said, Haha, everyone can only prepare two accessories, but Boss Ke brought 35 accessories which are completely useless! It seems a bit wasteful. Yes! Another player laughed, These accessories are originally a little useful, and two of them are clearly of legendary level in terms of materials. But this is Boss Ke after all! What Boss Ke has the least lack of are legendary accessories, these accessories are probably going to collect dust. Dont say that, this scene is actually quite interesting! I must take a picture of it right away! A player squeezed through the crowded crowd and came to Su Yu, aiming the in-game camera lens at him, ready to record this famous scene. Su Yu also heard the players conversation. So he didnt bother to do anything else, and took out all the [Moon God Clan Badge], [Advanced Scholar Badge], and [Hidden Dagger] he originally had, and also wore them on his chest. Facing the camera, he made a scissor hand gesture while keeping a straight face. Hahahahaha! Seeing Su Yus reaction, the players below burst into laughter. Within the crowd, a player named [Great Khan John] also laughed so hard that his stomach ached when he saw Su Yus serious scissor-hand gesture. But after the laughter passed, he suddenly said, Wait! Seeing all this on Boss Ke makes me think of a leader in Soveti history who also liked to collect medals! You mean Mr Brezhnev? Another player replied. Brezhnev was the fourth leader of Soveti, he loved to collect medals. He had received at least fifty or sixty different medals in his lifetime, and was affectionately referred to by netizens as Su Honorable. Seeing Su Yu covered with badges, many of the players at the scene were reminded of that respectable predecessor. Since Boss Ke has so many medals, why not give him a new nickname, how about Ke Honorable? [Great Khan John] suggested. Ke Honorable? Good name! I like it! Support! I also like this name. This name has a touch of the same genius as Prince Ke! Its a pity that the name Prince Ke didnt catch on. Im going to spread this on the official forum right now, let everyone know this name! Ill go too! When the time comes, well comment and like each others posts, increasing its popularity! Many of the players on the scene approved of the name Ke Honorable and actively went to the official forum to spread it. For a moment, the forum was filled with videos and pictures of Su Yu covered in medals, as well as the new nickname Ke Honorable. Especially the scene of Su Yu keeping a straight face and making a scissor hand sign, it looked particularly demonic. Now the players on the forum are still discussing about Su Yus statement that the ancient mighty ones are still alive to this day. Before, Guan Gong fights Qin Qiong was a derogatory term, but now its completely possible to come true, and everyone is very excited. However, a new wave has come, Su Yus badge-filled look and the nickname Ke Honorable quickly spread across the forum, eventually leading to a new wave of great discussion across the Internet. Su Yu didnt know about these discussions on the official forum. After the award ceremony, he returned to the Royal Palace with Alyssa, and took off the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] and put it around her neck. After doing all this, Su Yu chose to quit the game. Todays 12 hours of gaming time had been exhausted, he had to temporarily leave the game. In the real world, in Su Yus house in East Sea City. Su Yu took off his helmet and got up from the couch. The current time was 23:40 in the middle of the night, and everything around him was pitch black. Twenty minutes later it would be a new day, he would be able to enter the game again, but Su Yu didnt want to enter the game again within just 20 minutes. He planned to return to normal from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow, he would enter the game at 8 a.m., just in time to go to the [Hall of Rebirth] with Sylvanas to avenge Morningstar. Su Yu turned on the light and moved his somewhat stiff body. Then he took out his mobile phone, ready to give Xue Wenli a call and continue to eliminate the ghosts created by the Skurus. But just as he unlocked his phone and hadnt flipped to the contact list, he suddenly heard some noise coming from the sofa behind him. Turning around, a shocking scene occurred: He saw the gaming helmet he had placed on his sofa suddenly floating up and hovering in mid-air. Su Yu: !!! This was a bit spooky at first sight, if it had been a year ago, he would have been scared out of his wits! But now he was a Sanctuary Mage after all, casually releasing a [Lightning Shield], the crackling electric arc surrounding him made him immediately feel a lot more at ease. As the helmet floated to mid-air, a figure gradually formed beneath the helmet. The woman was dressed in a light gold silk dress, was slender, had an extremely delicate face. It was Tina Garcia! It turned out that Tina had once again come to the real world using his helmet as a point of support. Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: 410, Tina’s Kiss (Additional Update)_1 Chapter 411: 410, Tinas Kiss (Additional Update)_1 Nemesis, have you been to Sunny Wind Village to see Lady Bernina? Tina asked softly to Su Yu before her body was fully materialized. Eh, about that The smile on Su Yus face suddenly froze. He scratched his head, embarrassedly saying, Im sorry Tina, I forgot. As soon as Su Yu entered the game, he was embroiled in the war of the three great empires, completely forgetting the words Tina had once said. Tina calmly looked at Su Yu. But she didnt mean to blame him, instead smiled, Its okay, it doesnt matter if you forgot. I have good news, Ive returned to the territory of Goldfinch with my father and sister, and will be back to Sunny Wind Village in a day or two. How about we go to see Lady Bernina together then? Okay! Sure thing! Su Yu, seeing that Tina didnt hold it against him, breathed a sigh of relief. He stepped forward, holding Tinas tender hand, Now I have 8 hours of free time, I will take you around our world. Tinas eyes brightened, and she replied joyously, Okay! I was just thinking of doing just that! Tina had arrived on Blue Star the day before Su Yu returned from Skru Star. However, unlike Dawn Star, she couldnt understand Blue Stars script and didnt dare to go out casually. She could only stare blankly at the tall buildings outside from the balcony. But now that she had the chance to go out and see the world, of course she wanted to go! Su Yu gave a chuckle, placed his arm around Tinas waist. The next second, a shimmering white teleportation array lit up in the room, and the figures of Su Yu and Tina disappeared in it. In the following eight hours, Su Yu took Tina around East Sea City and all the cities within a 100-kilometer radius. Due to the widespread use of household multi-purpose robots, many restaurants, clothing stores, and amusement parks operate 24 hours. Su Yu took Tina to taste the specialty foods of this world, bought her favorite clothes at the mall, and took her to amusement parks to ride roller coasters and pirate ships. Tina had a lot of fun, and this world brought her many surprises. For example, food. The game world didnt have an extensive range of condiments, the most being salt and a bit of alcohol. Even the food preparation methods are rudimentary in comparison. The real world wins by a landslide when it comes to eating. To Tina, even roadside stalls could serve gourmet food! She ate as she walked, and Blue Stars food filled her belly to her hearts content! As for clothing, Tina also had a fruitful harvest! In the game world, she loved buying little skirts and beautiful clothes. The clothing manufacturing technology in the real world is much more advanced than the game, and the clothes made are more exquisite and beautiful. Given that Su Yu is rich, he bought her dozens of clothes that she liked in one go. This kept a smile on Tinas face from start to end. Although she couldnt bring these clothes back to the game world, she could definitely pile them up in Su Yus house. For her, Su Yus home is like her own home, there is actually no difference. When they played until the 6th hour, the sky was already bright. Su Yu took Tina to the Peoples Square of East Sea City, and sat on a bench in the park. A huge LCD screen was located in the center of the Peoples Square of East Sea City. At this time, the LCD screen was playing the heroic deeds of Su Yus journey to Skru Star. Su Yus deeds had been broadcasted nationwide. It had been playing for a whole day and night on this screen in the park! As it was 6 in the morning, there werent many people around. Su Yu was eating snacks he just bought from the street, and used the scenes on the screen to introduce the situation of Skru Star to Tina: The scene shows a spiritual practice school in a small town. The professional system in Skru Star is slightly different from your world. It is divided into four professions: Psychic Warriors, Spiritual Masters, Spiritual Mecha Masters, and Spiritual Mind Power Masters The country to where I am going to in the scene is called the Lun Kete Alliance, a loosely federated country. But you cant underestimate them, their strength is stronger than the three major human empires in your world combined! Look at this, this is Treyna city, which is hundreds of years more advanced in technology than our world. See that giant tower piercing the clouds? Its name is Treyna Skyscraper, with a height of 4000 meters! Su Yu explained endlessly, and Tina listened as carefully as possible, interrupting Su Yu to ask for clarification whenever she encountered words she didnt understand. For example: What is technology? What is a mecha? Mecha is powered by electricity. Is this electricity related to our worlds thunder spells? Su Yu was not impatient at all, and spent a lot of effort explaining in as simple and easy-to-understand language as possible. After all, Tina has the template of the Chosen One, with the invincible at the same level buff. In the real world, she even has 10 lives. In the foreseeable future, she will definitely play a tremendous role in the war against the Skru people! Thats why Su Yu spent a lot of time explaining these contents to Tina. But even though Su Yu was explaining as best as he could, Tina could only understand a little, she couldnt fully comprehend. The technological gap between the three worlds was too great. As a human who had never even come into contact with machines like Tina, expecting her to understand Skru Stars high technology is admittedly asking a bit too much. However, with her strong comprehension skills, she undoubtedly elevated her understanding of the three worlds by a level. At 7:40 in the morning, Su Yu left Peoples Square with Tina, returning home via a teleportation array. Tina would be slowly trained cough cough, cultivated later when there was a chance. A flash of white teleported light, and Su Yu and Tina appeared at the entrance of the residence below his house. Finally home! Su Yu looked at the building in front of him and stretched lazily. Unexpectedly, just as Su Yu was stretching, Tina suddenly neared him and gave him a big hug. Nemesis, thank you! I had a lot of fun today. Tina hugged his waist and said happily. As long as youre happy. Su Yu smiled and replied, You can come out again tomorrow night, Ill take you around cities further away. Mmm. Tina nodded, lifted her head from Su Yus embrace, Regarding Skru Star, I will definitely try to help you too, to try and help you win this war! Thank you, Tina! Su Yu patted Tinas back. Their eyes met, and the atmosphere was just right. Tina slowly closed her eyes, pouting her lips, leaning over to kiss Su Yus lips, the intention very clear. Seeing Tinas actions, Su Yu fell in hesitation. Should he push Tina away? But if he pushes Tina away, would she be upset? As he watched, Tinas lips got closer and closer. He could even feel Tinas hot breath and the strong heartbeat from her chest. Chapter 412 - Chapter 412: 411, Revenge of the Skuru People_1 Chapter 412: 411, Revenge of the Skuru People_1 The crimson lips of Tina put immense pressure on Su Yu. This pressure was even greater than what he felt when Sidim, the God-level powerhouse of Lun Kete Alliance, spiritually locked onto him, perhaps to an even higher degree! Su Yu gritted his teeth, preparing to push Tina away with determination. But at that moment, there was a sudden disturbance in the shadowy corridor of the residential building. Su Yu was taken aback and quickly swept it with his spiritual energy. After searching, he found a tall, military-uniformed female officer in the corridor. It was his old friend, Xue Wenli. I apologize for disturbing you two, said Xue Wenli as she emerged from the corridor, Sorry written across her face. Tina: !!! Upon discovering an outsider, she blushed with embarrassment and left Su Yus embrace like a startled bunny. You guys talk, I will take my leave. Saying this, she immediately soared high into the sky, flew to the ninth floor, and entered through the open window of Su Yus apartment. Su Yu: But inside, he breathed a sigh of relief. Watching Tina escape, Xue Wenli gave Su Yu an ambiguous look, Impressive! Youve brought it to real life, huh?! When are you two planning to get married? Oh wait, what about the Empress who values you so much in the game? Unable to resist, Su Yu rolled his eyes and didnt bother to respond. He retorted instead, Why are you here, Xue Wenli? Arent you in the Imperial Capital? Obviously it has to do with you! Xue Wenli crossed her arms and calmly replied, If you go to the Imperial Capital, of course Ill follow. If you come back, obviously, I have to fly back immediately. Isnt this too hasty? Its only been one day. Su Yu scratched his head and continued, Cant you tell me everything on the phone? Why do you have to come to my home in personhang on, does this mean there is something important? Su Yus expression became solemn. In the past, he and Xue Wenli hardly met, they usually communicated over the phone. However, she has personally come knocking on the door this time. Could it be that there is something big that needs his attention? But hearing Su Yus words, Xue Wenli struggled to respond. The actual reason why she came to find Su Yu was that the organization had given her a missionproximity contact with Su Yu, which essentially meant seducing him. Formerly this mission was assigned to Zhong Fengs younger sister, Zhong Luoluo (Snow Fall). However, Zhong Luoluos in-game progress was delayed due to teaching abroad and she mysteriously ended up in the Lai Yin Empire. She hardly saw Su Yu anymore. Not to mention, the young girl was shy, so the mission failed inevitably. The organization then appointed Xue Wenli to carry out this mission. After all, Xue Wenli kept in contact with Su Yu over the phone frequently. They were familiar with each other. Added to this, the organization felt Xue Wenli, being 26, ought to settle the major life issue, so they encouraged her to make more contact in person with Su Yu and potentially advance their relationship to dating. Facing the arrangement of the organization, Xue Wenli originally planned to decline. Yet, for some unknown reason, she agreed to it and came to Su Yus place, not until she saw Su Yu and Tina being so intimate Obviously, these things couldnt be spoken directly to Su Yu. One cant just simply tell Su Yu that the organization sent me to seduce you, right? Seeing the serious expression on Su Yus face, she too became serious. From her satchel, Xue Wenli took out two documents, stating gravely, There are indeed two important things I need to discuss with you. Firstly, have you noticed that the number of ghosts created by the Skru people is decreasing? That Su Yu recalled it. He soon nodded, Yes, indeed the number of ghosts has significantly decreased. He and Tina had killed ghosts nearby while they were out earlier. But this time, he encountered fewer ghosts than before. Where he could usually encounter around 30 ghosts overnight, this time there were only six. Is this because the Ghost Searching Ruler was successful in its development? Its all due to the Ruler, right? Su Yu happily asked. No. Xue Wenli shook her head, The Ghost Searching Ruler was just developed and will not be put into use until today at noon. Then what is the reason for the decrease in ghosts? Su Yus eyes tightened. According to our speculations, the decrease in ghosts is caused by the Skru people trying to save their spiritual energy for something bigger. Theres a high probability that they are planning revenge after you successfully assassinated their chairman on Skru Star. Xue Wenli passed the files in her hand to Su Yu as she spoke. Su Yu opened the documents. Each page was attached with detailed photos of the Giant Skru Base. As per these photos, every Monster Factory in the Giant Skru Base had stopped producing ghosts. The Spirit Energy Storage Station had also stopped transporting spiritual energy to Skru Star. After extracting the spirit energy, the Skru people were all transferring it to the Spirit Energy Collection Plant to create larger and more powerful creatures! It seemed that Su Yu had genuinely angered them. They had changed their warfare strategy, adopted more aggressive tactics for retaliation. On the photos, each Monster Factory was producing monsters generally 60-80 meters tall, resembling the monsters from Ultraman and Godzilla from the film Godzilla. Su Yu was well aware that the intelligent Skru people would not release their monsters one by one like in the scenes from Gourd Brothers Save their Grandfather or in the Ultraman series, for humans to kill. This would be too foolish. They will certainly mark a specific time to release all the monsters at once! Currently, the Skru were controlling 3730 spiritual springs worldwide. If these 3730 Skru bases release monsters at the same time, it would certainly lead to a catastrophic disaster for humanity! Of course, there is still some time before this catastrophe arrives. The Skru bases have to boost the strength of the monsters to the sixth-tier Sanctuary level to be immune from the damages inflicted by the large yield nuclear bombs and hydrogen bombs of humans. Even if the Skru people use all their spiritual energy to manufacture monsters, small-scale spiritual springs would need at least a month to manufacture a monster of the sixth-tier Sanctuary level. Nonetheless, no matter what, this matter was extremely critical and needed his serious attention! Su Yu nodded at Xue Wenli seriously. I am aware of this. For the next few days, Tina and I, along with Chnxng once she revives, will as much as possibletry to reclaim the spiritual springs by attacking the Skru Star base! At present, there are a total of 3730 Skru bases and only over 770 Skru people at the Sanctuary level or above. Many springs, especially the smaller ones, are under the command of fourth or fifth-tier Skru troops. With the strength of Su Yu and Tina, as well as Chnxng, they should be able to reclaim multiple springs. Alright, Xue Wenli replied solemnly, As soon as I return, I will report this to the Blue Star joint government and provide you with as much support as I can. Whatever you need, remember to inform me at the earliest! Understood! Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: 413, Ancient Great Power Born_1 Chapter 413: 413, Ancient Great Power Born_1 Whats the second thing? Su Yu was gazing at a series of gruesome monster pictures in the folder, feeling an immense pressure. As a child, he often watched Ultramans monster-fighting series online. He didnt imagine that when he grew up, it would be his turn to fight monsters, and even in a hell mode with as many as 3730 at a time! It felt overwhelmingly difficult. Xue Wenli understood the pressure this matter put on Su Yu, it was indeed a huge pressure for the entire world. She handed Su Yu a second folder, Youll understand after you see whats in this next folder. Su Yu took the folder and opened it. Each page in the folder contained a high-resolution photo of an old person. There were twenty or thirty pages in total. Most of these elderly people were men, many of them with white hair and aged faces. What intrigued Su Yu was that the last few pages of the folder showed several foreigners whose facial features were unmistakable. Without waiting for Su Yu to ask, Xue Wenli took the initiative to explain, These are photos of ancient powerhouses who have recently emerged and joined relevant departments. The foreigners are present because our country is the only one with a Spiritual Spring Eye, thereby attracting many foreign ancient powerhouses. Xue Wenli flipped the folder to the first page and pointed at the photo of an old man, saying, This here is Emperor Taizong, Li Shimin, and the second page features his prime minister, Wei Zheng. Oh. Su Yu nodded, taking a closer look at the two white-haired old men in the photos. He hadnt expected this man to be the famous Emperor Taizong! Xue Wenli didnt stop there. She turned to the second page and pointed to an old man with stern features and traces of imperial majesty, continuing her introduction: Look here, this is Emperor Suiwen, Yang Jian this dishevelled one is the Eastern Jin poet Tao Yuanming, rumored to have lived till now thanks to some coincidence and this one is a bit special, he claims to be the Heavenly General Zhang Jiao from the Three Kingdoms period. According to the account of Elder Zuo Ci later in the folder, hes the real Zhang Jiao. At this point, Xue Wenli couldnt help but give Su Yu a playful look, as if to say, Youre caught red-handed, arent you? Su Yu wore an embarrassed expression. Who would have thought that the real Zhang Jiao was still alive! In his past life, he never heard about Zhang Jiao emerging; he had assumed that he no longer existed. To deflect his embarrassment, Su Yu cleared his throat and changed the subject, Ahem, what about these foreigners towards the back of the folder? Im more interested in them. Xue Wenli didnt embarrass Su Yu further; she smiled and turned to the last few pages of the folder, introducing: This is Caesar from the Roman Republic, a character from the BC era This is King Arthur from the British Empire, you might have seen him portrayed in many TV series and movies The last one is Constantine XI, the last monarch of East Rome. Hes similar to Zhu Yuanzhang in some ways, being the last ancient powerhouse who survived past the period of Spiritual Energy exhaustion in the West, and there were none who followed. Lots of foreign friends! Welcome, welcome. Su Yu laughed dryly. He didnt really know much about these foreigners, Caesar somehow reminded him of Satan; As for King Arthur his mind suddenly flashed an image of a blonde girl holding the Sword of Promised Victorytoo much anime can be harmful! As for the last one Constantine XI, he seemed to have heard of him somewhere, or maybe not. Su Yu shook his head and continued listening to Xue Wenlis introduction. After Xue Wenli had introduced all the ancient powerhouses, Su Yu looked through the folder and asked, Are these the only ancient powerhouses who have emerged so far? Of course not. Xue Wenli shook her head, There were plenty of ancient powerhouses during the eras of Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han. However, some of the powerhouses from those time periods have difficulty communicating verbally and can only correspond through difficult written exchanges. As such, many did not consent to have their pictures taken for the archives. In fact, some ancient powerhouses have lived for so long that theyve forgotten their own names, barely able to recall the names of their kingdoms when they first attained their powers. Forgetting their own names it seems that these elders have lived very long lives Su Yu gave a sigh, What about their current power levels? As for their power Xue Wenli thought about it for a moment before answering: According to themselves, they were all at least at the Dividing Spirit Stage or the equivalent of the sixth-level Sanctuary in game terms. Only when one reaches the Dividing Spirit Stage can they ensure their physical bodies remain intact and extend their lifespan to over 2000 years. You also know that after the Anshi Rebellion in the middle Tang period, Spiritual Energy quickly became depleted, so these elders no longer demonstrated their powers openly. But even as theyve been conserving energy, with no way of replenishing Spiritual Energy, their power levels have generally dropped to the Gold Pill stage or even the Formation period. Currently they are all in the process of restoring their power, and no one has yet reached the Dividing Spirit Stage. So, Nemesis, Xue Wenli looked at him gravely, After seeing your video, many elders express their interest in going to Skru Star. After all, the Spiritual Energy in Skru Star is far more abundant than ours here. What do you think of this? Well Su Yu fell into thought. After thinking for a while, he answered, Next time we go to Skru Star, Donna has given me six places. Tina and I will occupy two of those places, leaving four for the elders. But, you need to make it clear to the elders. First, only those who have reached the Dividing Spirit Stage can go! Second, going to Skru Star is a matter of life and death. Even I have come close to death twice there. So they must be prepared to die there before they go! I understand, I will definitely explain all this to the elders. Xue Wenli nodded. Su Yu patted his head that was a little swollen from all the thinking. He took out his mobile phone and glanced at the time. It was already almost half past seven. He looked at Xue Wenli, Alright, lets leave things as they are for now. At eight oclock tonight, Ill bring Tina to your city center branch to start planning the recapture of the Spiritual Spring Eye! Alright, Ill make the arrangements right away! See you tonight, Su Yu. Xue Wenli waved goodbye to Su Yu and left. Goodbye! Su Yu waved goodbye to Xue Wenli, then leaped up and flew into the sky, disappearing through the window on the ninth floor. Xue Wenli turned her gaze back to the figure of Su Yu flying high above and couldnt help but feel somewhat downcast. Even though she had said all the things she intended to say to Su Yu, she felt that she had failed in her task to seduce him. Yes, Tina was younger and prettier. Who would choose a twenty-five or twenty-six-year-old leftover woman like me over a youthful girl of seventeen or eighteen? Xue Wenli smiled self-deprecatingly, then quickly drove away. Chapter 414 - Chapter 414: 413, Return to the Game_1 Chapter 414: 413, Return to the Game_1 Su Yu returned home with two folders, burdened with worry. At home, Tina was standing by the window, looking at him with concern. Tina heard every bit of Su Yus conversation with Xue Wenli, aware that something significant was going on. She smoothed her soft, long hair with worried eyes and asked, Nemesis, do you need me to help with anything? At this momentLets return to your world, Su Yu inhaled deeply and patted on Tinas shoulder: After we return to your world, I will come to meet you, then we will go together to see Lady Bernina. After 12 hours, which is equivalent to 6 days in your world, you will come to ours; I need your help with an important matter. Alright. Tina obediently nodded, sat down on the sofa, put on her helmet and said: So, we will meet later! A moment later, Tinas body began to fade as her consciousness returned to the game. Once Tina left, Su Yu took another deep breath, sat at Tinas spot and logged into the game. Meanwhile, he wonderedshould he get a helmet for Tina too? In that case, she could travel freely between both worlds and wouldnt have to wait for him to finish gaming to appear. With that thought in mind, Su Yus conscious entered the game world. Upon entering the game, Su Yu found himself in Alyssas bedchamber, which is where he had logged out the day before. Alyssa was a hardworking and caring Empress. Her bedchamber was modestly decorated, almost devoid of any luxury items. But modest didnt mean plain; her bedchamber was still quite warm and comfortable. It was evening in the game, and Alyssa wasnt in her bedchamber. However, there was something rolling around her beda Cat Morning Star. Presently, it was rolling around, a football-sized Experience Crystal Stone in her arms as she rolled and absorbed the Spiritual Energy contained within the crystal. The crystal used to be a cube; however, after having been rolled in so many times, it had assumed the shape of a complete sphere. Seeing Su Yus return, Cat Morning Star was elated. She tucked the crystal into her pocket dimension, leaped onto Su Yus shoulder, and lay down. Nemesis, you finally returned! The Cat Morning Star rubbed her whiskers against Su Yus neck to express her dissatisfaction for not having seen him for so long. Su Yu, feeling tickled by her whiskers, scratched her scruffy chin. There was nothing I could do! The time restrictions for travelling between two worlds are stringent By the way, wheres Alyssa? You mentioned Alyssa The Cat Morning Star cocked her head in thought for a while and then replied: At this hour, she would have just finished dinner and be dealing with political affairs in her study. Today should be no different. Alright, then. Lets go see her. Without wasting another word, Su Yu, with the Cat Morning Star on his shoulder, flew into the sky and headed for Alyssas study. Below the Goldfinch Royal Palace, a forbidden sky magic array of very high specifications has been built. Even the sixth-rank sacred domain expert found it tough to fly in the palace. However, Alyssa made an exception for Su Yu by granting him the authority to fly within the palace, allowing him to fly freely toward his study. The palace guards didnt dare to interfere. Who would dare to stop the future prince? With no opposition in sight, Su Yu quickly arrived at Alyssas study and flew in through the window. Alyssas study was a palace located at the northeastern corner of the Royal Palace, overlooking a large pond and housing a vast collection of books. She fancied quiet and peaceful surroundings and enjoyed working here. She was seen dealing with political affairs, her eyebrows furrowed in concentration. When Alyssa saw Su Yu and the Cat Morning Star enter through the window, her face lightened up. Nemesis, youre back! Hmm, I am. Looking at the tall stack of letters on her desk, Su Yu expressed his concern: Dont always feel that every Empire issue needs your personal attention. You can promote some reliable talents to help you with the governance. Otherwise, your tasks are really burdensome. Its okay. Now is a key period for the Empire. We just need to pull through, Alyssa put down her pen, stretched lazily, and turned her head to look at the calendar on the wall. After seeing the marked date on the calendar, she said to Su Yu with a smile, The day after tomorrow, you are going with Xier-Sylvanas to the Pandamen Empire, correct? Su Yu looked at the calendar and nodded in agreement, Yes. Why dont you help me deal with political affairs? Alyssa invited with a smile: Let me see how well a person from another world like you can manage political affairs? The Cat Morning Star on Su Yus shoulder extended her claws towards his head, signalling him to nod in agreement. However, Su Yu showed no intention of agreeing, and said uncomfortably, Im afraid I cant do that. Why not? Alyssa looked at Su Yu with confusion: Dont you want to show off your talents? Show me the Foreign Ministers level? No, thats not the issue, Su Yu stepped forward and gave Alyssa a shoulder massage. Alyssa had previously enjoyed the couple of massages Su Yu gave her since they were quite different from her world. She closed her eyes and asked while enjoying the massage, Then what is it? Its because of Tina. She has returned home. Su Yu answered honestly. Oh? A sudden stiffness enveloped Alyssas shoulder muscles. Two days ago, I received a message from the border guards stating that Tina and her family had returned. How did you come to know about it, Nemesis? Su Yu gave a bitter smile and answered, Tina is now able to enter our world just like the Cat Morning Star. She told me herself. What?!!! Alyssas voice suddenly rose as she turned her head, her big eyes staring at him intently. The Cat Morning Star also turned around, looking at Su Yu in disbelief. Tina could actually step into Su Yus world?! There was a whirl in Alyssas mind. This feeling was like being victorious in a group fight in a MOBA game but suddenly realizing someone stole your family jewels. The Cat Morning Star stretched out her claws on Su Yus head and anxiously asked, Speak up quickly, what is going on? Uh, its like this Su Yu gathered his thoughts and then recounted the story of how Tina had visited the real world. In the end, Su Yu also mentioned his plan to go to newbie village with Tina to meet Bernina. He couldnt help with her political affairs because of that. Alyssas grip tightened on Su Yus hand as she sank into a silence. For their feelings towards Nemesis, she and Tina had always been competitors. A while ago, Tina decided to travel around the world leaving Su Yu behind and Alyssas winning odds were over 90%. She originally thought that her wedding with Nemesis was likely to happen, however, Tina suddenly turned the tables by appearing in Nemesis world! In Su Yus world, Tina could stand beside Su Yu in battle, while she could only stand aside and watch! I must find a way to retrieve the situation. Alyssa thought to herself. Chapter 415 - Chapter 415: 414, My Repeat-Machine Father_1 Chapter 415: 414, My Repeat-Machine Father_1 Alright, Nemesis. After some careful consideration, Alyssa finally made up her mind: Ill go with you now to welcome Tina. Together? Su Yu was surprised, Arent you busy with numerous imperial affairs? Alyssa looked at Su Yu and let out a kind smile: Although Im indeed loaded with tasks, Tina is the hero of our Empire! As an Empress, how can I let our hero feel neglected? Ill go and greet her personally! Alyssa knew very well that if she let Su Yu alone welcome Tina, he would definitely meet Tinas father and her ancestor, Bernina Tide. Wouldnt this be somewhat like meeting the parents? How could she not be there to oversee that? But Su Yu was still hesitant. No buts! Alyssa cut him off and activated the seventh-tier peak strength granted to her by her ancestors. She threw Cat Morning Star by the scruff of the neck onto her back with her left hand, grabbed Su Yu by his clothes with her right, and quickly flew out of the window, heading northwest towards Tinas location. Half an hour later, on a mountain road more than a thousand kilometers northwest of the Imperial Capital, Goldfinch. Tina and her family of three were traveling along a mountain road by carriage, chatting and laughing. There was also another carriage carrying goods behind them. The carriage was driven by a soldier dressed in Goldfinchs standard military uniform, fully loaded with various gifts. The gifts on the carriage were all presented to Tina by the soldiers of Goldfinch. Tinas prestige in the military was just as high as Alyssas. On her way back home, she visited her old friends in the barracks and was given loads of gifts, all of which were premium items seized from the pseudo-armies of various small countries or the soldiers of the two major empires. The space ring that Tina used to travel around the world had already been filled, and she couldnt refuse the kindness of the soldiers, so she had to rent a carriage to carry them, and take them back to Sunny Wind Village. At this time, it was late summer in the game world. Although the weather was hot, the evening breeze was somewhat cool. On the carriage driven by Tina, a lovely little girl with a delicate face like a doll, was playing with a bright red starfish. It was Tinas little sister, Lilith. As Lilith played with the starfish, she mumbled, Starfish, starfish Dad, do you think theres a connection between Nemesis and the starfish? She held the starfish up to her fathers face. Tina, who was driving the horse in front, was quiet. Oh, silly girl. Tinas father ruffled Liliths hair: Of course, Nemesis has nothing to do with starfish. Then, what do you think of Nemesis? Lilith swung her tender pink legs, blinked up at her father. Nemesis is a nice young man, I quite like him. Tinas father stroked his beard, laughing. Did you hear that, Sister? Hearing fathers words, Lilith immediately gloated: After returning home this time, you have to strive for your own happiness, and you cant fall short again! Tina glared at her: A child has no place in adult affairs. Hmph, I do want to meddle! Lilith put the starfish on the seat, put her hands on her hips and said aloud: Dad once told me to take your place and become Nemesis wife. If I really become his wife, you cant regret it! Tina: ??? She looked confused at her father, Dad, why would you say that to Lilith? Her father stroked his beard and chuckled, Nemesis is a nice young man, I quite like him. No, Im asking why you want Lilith to Her father stroked his beard and chuckled, Nemesis is a nice young man, I quite like him. Tina: There it is, her fathers broken record habit again. However, the sisters were accustomed to his quirks and silently dropped the topic, continuing on their way. Just then, two figures with blue glow appeared on the horizon, rapidly approaching them. Tina was surprised and quickly restrained the horses. The soldier driving the carriage behind was also startled, and hurriedly brought the carriage to a stop. These two rapidly approaching figures were, of course, Alyssa and Su Yu. Alyssa flew at a high speed that, even carrying Su Yu and Morning Star, she could still reach over 3200 km per hour, and her maximum speed was even more than ten thousand km per hour! So, not long after Tina saw her, she had already spanned the vast distance between them and appeared right in front of Tinas carriage. Upon recognizing the faces of the newcomers, the soldier on the carriage behind was startled, and hastily bowed to Alyssa: Its Her Majesty the Empress! Long live Your Majestic Empress! May the will of Goldfinch be with you! Tinas father, who had walked out of the carriage with Lilith, also quickly knelt before Alyssa and said, Nemesis is a nice young man. I quite like him. Alyssa, Su Yu, and Morning Star: ??? Although Alyssa didnt understand what Tinas father was saying, she swiftly moved over to his side before he could kneel and stopped him: Uncle John, you dont need to bow that deeply. Having trained Tina into such an unparalleled commander for the Empire, its me who should thank you! Meanwhile, she also took out a finger-length diamond-shaped green crystal and handed it to Lilith: Heres a meeting gift for you, sweetheart. This is the Life Crystal, a treasure of the Elf Race, which makes you immune to all poisons and diseases. Even if you dont want it, you can exchange it for a lot of money in the market! Thank you, Sister! Lilith sweetly said, taking the Life Crystal Alyssa gave her. But then she tilted her head and said, Then, can I use this stone to exchange for Nemesis? Alyssa, Su Yu, and Morning Star: ??? As expected of Tinas family, they certainly were unique. No, you cant, sweetheart. Alyssa gently ruffled Liliths red hair. Although she had been calling Lilith little sister, she herself was only two years older than Lilith. Upon seeing Alyssa, Tina also promptly saluted her: Its great to see you again, Your Highness! Im glad to see you again too, Tina. Alyssa looked at Tina happily: You are the pride of our Empire. Welcome back! After saying that, she glanced at Su Yu, turned her head to Tina, and said: Tina, can we chat alone for a while? Err Tina looked at Su Yu. As if understanding something, she nodded, Certainly! Well. Alyssa waved her wand, enveloped Tina with great magic power, and flew away to a distant place. They were very fast, and in a flash, they disappeared from the horizon. Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: 415, Return to Novice Village_1 Chapter 416: 415, Return to Novice Village_1 After Alyssa and Tina left, the only ones left on the scene were Su Yu, Morningstar, the Garcia father and daughter, and the Goldfinch soldier kneeling on the ground. Fortunately, Su Yu had dealt with Tinas father many times, so it wasnt awkward. Su Yu first spoke softly to the soldier: Get up, you do not have to kneel on the ground. Thank you, His Excellency Nemesis! The soldier quickly stood up and dusted his knees. He himself was very surprised, he didnt expect Nemesis, the future prince, to speak to him so cordially! Su Yu approached Tinas father, smiled and asked: Uncle Garcia, have you had dinner yet? After all, Su Yu is from China, so its customary to greet with have you eaten? Of course, we ate Tinas homemade potato beef rice for dinner. Tinas father answered with a smile. Oh? Tinas homemade meal, it must taste great, right? Su Yu started to ingratiate himself. Tinas father patted Su Yu on the shoulder, and kindly said, Of course, we ate Tinas homemade potato beef rice for dinner. Su Yu and Lilith: Looks like his old Repeat Machine condition flared up again. Morningstar looked puzzled, Why did Tinas father answer twice, is there some hidden meaning in it? Su Yu cleared his throat and prepared to say something else to lighten the mood. At this moment, Lilith ran to Su Yus side, looked up at him and stretched out her little hand: Hello, big brother Nemesis! Hello, Lilith! Nemesis shook hands with the little girl. Su Yu had seen Lilith in Sunny Wind Village last time, she was a 12-year-old young girl then, but now she has become a 14-year-old girl. Lilith wiggled her little head, looked at him innocently and said, Big brother Nemesis, last time my dad said he wants me to replace my sister as your wife, would you let me be your wife? Su Yu: When he was in Sunny Wind Village last time, Tinas father did mention this, but wasnt that a joke? Could it really be serious? Seeing Su Yus stunned face, Liliths eyes twinkled mischievously. She hugged Su Yus arm and said in a cute voice: Big brother Nemesis, let me be your wife, please! Su Yu was left speechless. He initially wanted to reject Lilith, but suddenly, another idea came to his mind! He decided to back down instead. So Su Yu lifted Lilith by placing his hand under her armpit, looked at her and laughed Alright! Then you will be my wife from now on. After saying that, he closed his eyes and leaned forward to kiss Liliths little face. Lilith: !!! She was completely shocked, she didnt expect Su Yu to react like this. Leave me. Before Su Yu could kiss her, Lilith struggled to free herself from Su Yus arms, landing on the ground, she turned around and hid behind her father. Dad, big brother Nemesis just tried to do this to your precious daughter, arent you going to do anything about it? Lilith tugged at her fathers clothing. Tinas father smiled and answered: Of course, we ate Tinas homemade potato beef rice for dinner. Lilith: The Morningstar on Su Yus shoulder silently shook its head, what a group of foolish humans! But the awkwardness didnt last too long. After 5 minutes, Alyssa and Tina came back next to the carriage. Both of their expressions remained calm, as if nothing had happened. Before Su Yu had a chance to ask, Morning Star had already leaped onto Alyssas shoulder, asking curiously, What did you guys talk about? Thats confidential. Alyssa smoothed Morning Stars cat head. Tina and I came to an understanding that the contents of our conversation should remain between the two of us. Not even me? Morning Star was taken aback. Afraid not. Alyssa cuddled Morning Star in her arms lovingly, then addressed Su Yu, Nemesis, activate the [Group Teleportation Array]. Lets head back to Sunny Wind Village together. Itll save us the journey. Alright. Su Yu nodded. It seemed that Alyssa and Tina really did not want to reveal the contents of their conversation. He felt it inappropriate to ask. Su Yu went over to the Goldfinch soldier, giving him a red Magic Crystal Card with 10,000 spiritual energy coins loaded onto it. He also handed over the horses that were pulling the carriages. He patted the soldier on the shoulder, Youve worked hard! Head back to the camp. Be careful on your way. Thank you, Lord Nemesis! The soldier was extremely grateful as he mounted the horse and quickly departed. Su Yu then performed the [Group Teleportation Skill]. With the help of Alyssa, he was able to teleport everyone and the two carriages to Sunny Wind Village. With a flash of white light, Su Yu and the others appeared in the sixth sub-dimension of Sunny Wind Village C Nolan Village. Now, only twenty or thirty players were scattered across the square at the entrance of Nolan Village C it seemed exceptionally empty. At this point, leveraging Chinas strong manufacturing capacity, every citizen had received a gaming helmet half a month ago. Most players had already passed through the beginner village and arrived in the main world, resulting in the desolation here. The bright light of the Group Teleportation Array attracted the attention of players in the square, and they all turned to look at Su Yus group. Su Yus stature was well-known both inside and outside of the game. Upon seeing him, the players immediately recognized him. Oh my God! Its actually Boss Ke! A player exclaimed. Boss Ke? Your title is outdated, everyone on the forums calls him Lord Ke now. Another player laughed. The one next to him must be Empress Goldfinch, right? Incredible! Hes actually managed to bring such a top-tier NPC out! Lord Ke is looking over here, hello Lord Ke! Hello Lord Ke! Seeing their enthusiasm, Su Yu waved in return: Hello everyone! However, he knew that there was serious work to be done. Therefore, Su Yu shouldered the horseless carriage, and amidst the gasps of the group of players, walked towards his home with Tina, her father, and Lilith. After dropping off Tinas father and Lilith at home, Su Yu, Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star went to the village square to find the [Village Chief]. Su Yu had once accepted a legendary hidden task: [Favor of Bernina]. [Favor of Bernina] Task requirement: Level up to 75 (6th Tier), meet the [Village Chief] in the beginner village. Reward: Unknown. So when they met the village chief, he created a separate sub-dimension for Su Yu and the others, causing all the surrounding players to disappear. The village chief first bowed respectfully to Alyssa, addressing her: Honorable Empress Alisha! Then he turned to Su Yu: Adventurer, the main body is currently in my backyard. Do you wish to meet her now? Su Yu: Of course. Good, then follow me. The village chief led the way, walking towards his home with Su Yu and the others behind him. Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: 416, are you interested in meeting the real spacetime manager? _1 Chapter 417: 416, are you interested in meeting the real spacetime manager? _1 The village chief was one of the three duplicates of Bernina Tide. After the decisive battle in Orleans City, these three were separated by Bernina to continue their jobs of guiding players and issuing novice tasks. On the way home with Su Yu and others, the village chief gratefully said to Su Yu, Im very grateful, Nemesis! If it werent for you, the main body might have to wait another hundred or two hundred years to have a chance to wake up. Youre welcome, I just stumbled upon it, said Su Yu modestly, Alyssa and I are the ones who should thank Lady Bernina! If it werent for her, Orleans City might have been taken by the rebels by now. As they were talking, they had already arrived at the front door of the village chiefs house. The village chief took out an ancient brass key from his sleeve, opened the door, and led Su Yu and the others inside. Once inside the village chiefs courtyard, Su Yu saw Bernina in the small garden on the side of the yard. Bernina was lazily lying on a swing in the small garden at the moment. The swing seemed to have no weight and kept shaking with the wind. Bernina did not look at them. She was toying with a golden hourglass, about five to six centimeters tall, in her hands, which looked very similar to Su Yus accessory [Zhongya Hourglass]. Its worth noting that Bernina was wearing a light blue silk nightgown. But this silk nightgown was very thin, as thin as gauze, almost transparent at first glance! Because of its transparency, Su Yu could clearly see both what he should and shouldnt see. Su Yus eyes lit up, ready to examine the details. But at this moment, a wooden stick suddenly stretched out from behind him, stopping at his waist. The next second, Su Yu felt an irresistible force coming, and his body was spun 120 in the air, flying towards the sky behind him. The wooden stick was Alyssas weapon. The skill she used was the Battle Mage professions skill [Dancing Stick]. In order not to let Su Yu see what he should not see, she had to resort to this kind of measure. Not only Alyssa, but Tina also wore a displeased expression on her face: How could you ancestors? Aside from the color of her eyebrows and hair, Berninas appearance was almost identical to hers, and even her figure was exactly the same. If Bernina let Su Yu get a clear look, wouldnt that be equivalent to Su Yu getting a clear look at her as well? Tina walked quickly to Bernie, took a blue robe from her Space Ring, and draped it over Bernina. Why cant I do this? Bernina moved her gaze from the golden hourglass and looked at Tina with a smile. Why should I dress up when Im at home by myself? Tina: While what you said makes some sense, but other people are here, why dont you change? This complaint was only in Tinas heart. Out of respect for her elders, she didnt say it outright. But Tina, youre back! Did you have a good time on your trip? Bernina got off the swing and affectionately stroked Tinas silky hair. Yes, I had a lot of fun, Tina nodded. Then Tina introduced Alyssa, who was still standing in the doorway to Bernina: Ancestor, Queen Alise has also come to see you! Alyssa walked towards Bernina, respectfully bowed, and said, Honorable Lady Bernina, I am Alyssa Forsythia. Alyssa, youre the Empress now? Is it tiring being the Empress? Bernina asked with a smile. I think its okay. Alyssa said seriously, I can do my part for my people and help them lead better lives. I think my life is very fulfilling. You are much more insightful than me! Bernina looked at Alyssa approvingly, When Kevin Forsythia was in power, he offered me the throne to be the Empress. But dealing with affairs of state was so boring that I couldnt stand it and quit within a week! Alyssa: . She had never heard about this. Surprisingly there was such an interesting story amongst her ancestors. By the way, Lady Bernina, theres something Id like to ask. Alyssa said seriously. What is it? Feel free to ask. Bernina sat back down on the swing and continued to watch her with a smile. I want to ask, can the main body of my ancestor Kevin Forsythia along with other beings of power come out from the new world? Alyssa asked. As for that Bernina thought for a moment, and replied: Ive been to the entrance of the new world and observed the specific conditions there. Ive also communicated with those god-level beings. I cant guarantee anything long term, but in the short term, say the next ten years, they have no possibility of coming out from there. Is that so? Alyssas eyes dimmed a little. After all, her ancestor was the Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle of the Empire. With him here, the Forsythia family could ensure stabilty and longevity. Without her ancestor, the Empire is ultimately unstable. Once the power conferred on her by her ancestor disappears, she might not be able to suppress the ambition of her subordinates. However, Bernina looked unconcerned: Thats okay, there are benefits to God-level beings not being able to come out. For instance, you can use war to purge some reactionary forces within the country. War can also be a way for a nation to shake off the past and rejuvenate. You are much stronger than I was when I was young, at least you can patiently handle complicated affairs. Keep going, I believe in you! Thank you, Lady Bernina! Alyssa gratefully said upon receiving the encouragement. .. While they were talking, Su Yu had returned to the courtyard. He hadnt been thrown very far. Seeing that Bernina was now wearing Tinas long robe, Su Yu felt a bit disappointed as he hadnt had time to get a good look. Of course, he dared not show his disappointment. Su Yu cleared his throat and said to Bernina, Lady Bernina, Tina mentioned that you have an important matter to discuss with me. Whats the important matter? Upon hearing Su Yus question, Alyssa and Tina also showed interested expressions and turned to look at them. Berninas expression gradually shifted from a smile to a serious one. Countless water elements solidified into reality, constantly fluctuating around her. She sat up straight and stared at Su Yu, Nemesis, you must have heard it from that little blue and white cat, right? As an assistant to the time and space manager, I can travel freely between two worlds. I am not satisfied with the time flow speed of the two worlds, and I want to patch it. Su Yu recalled for a moment and nodded seriously, Yes, Ive heard. Morning Star had told him about this after he entered the real world for the second time. He was very surprised at that time. Assistant to the time and space manager, patch the time flow speed of the two worlds? What kind of remarkable power is that? He was dumbfounded for a long time because of its shock. So how do you plan to patch the time flow? Su Yu asked reverently. Bernina smiled faintly without answering directly. She gazed at Su Yu and the Alyssa and Tina by his side and softly asked, Are you three interested in meeting the true form of the time and space manager? Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: 417、【Time-Space Manager】_1 Chapter 418: 417Time-Space Manager_1 Of course, Im interested! Su Yus eyes lit up as he quickly responded. Im also very interested! Me too. Alyssa and Tina immediately responded, their faces filled with astonishment. A real-time space manager? What sort of being would that be? Could they really meet one? Alright then. Bernina stood up and gracefully smiled: Ill take you to meet the real-time space manager right now. As she finished speaking, countless water elements in the air converged around them, forming a large clouds under their feet. Stepping on it felt as if they were stepping on a thick layer of cotton. The clouds carried them up high into the sky, like immortals cloud-riding in Journey to the West, flying towards the west of the village. Standing on the cloud, Su Yu took a glance at the newbie village below, then turned around with a respectful face and asked, Bernina, when can we meet the Time-space Manager? Bernina replied with a smile, Now. At her words, she steered the cloud swiftly downwards towards the top of a mountain beneath them. Su Yu blinked in surprise. Could it be that the supposed Time-space Manager was actually in the newbie village? Upon closer inspection, they were now located in the Wolf King Valley to the west of Nolan Village, and Bernina was descending towards the top of the highest peak in the valley. The 10th level Howling Moon Wolf King, which had been leading its underlings on a hunt, sensed their powerful presence and instantly lowered its head in submission, issuing a howl of surrender. Bernina showed no interest in these wolves. She steered the cloud downwards, and the four of them, along with a cat, landed safely on the summit. After steadying themselves on the peak, Tina looked around then quietly asked Bernina, Ancestor, are we waiting here for the Time-space Manager to come? Not exactly. Bernina responded, her expression calm and unmoving. She waved her right index finger and said, Watch closely. In fact, the Time-space Manager has always been here. Without waiting for the three of them to ask, Bernina began casting a spell. Countless water elements rose around her body. Within a few seconds, they formed a gigantic water sphere in a radius of hundreds of meters around them. Bernina manipulated the water sphere to move forward, and under her magical control, it transformed into a square water curtain hundreds of meters on each side. Although the water curtain was hundreds of meters wide, it was only one meter thick. The curtains surface rippled with waves, appearing profoundly magical. Suddenly, a blue light flickered in Berninas hand and a crystal-blue magic wand appeared instantly. Ha! Bernina wielded the wand with a forceful swing, and a large number of blue rays spread out from the tip of the wand, striking every part of the water curtain. Crack! The water curtain, like a large mirror, shattered into countless pieces under the impact of the blue light. Faced with this scene, Su Yu, the three others, and the morning star, held their breath silently waiting for the subsequent development. Then, something that shocked them happened! As the water curtain shattered, it was as if they had broken through a Space Barrier to another space. Behind the water curtain, a mountain peak that reached high into the sky appeared! Of course, the original location used to be an empty plain. Su Yu looked closely at the mountain peak and found nothing unusual about it C flourishing trees, exposed rocks, and noisy birds it was almost no different from other mountains. However, the top of the mountain, the part that pierced into the clouds, was radiating a dazzling golden light! Its as if someone had installed a miniature sun on the mountain top. Seeing that Su Yu and the others were in shock, Bernina smiled at them: This mountain is indeed real. Its just that a powerful being has cast a massive illusion over the entire mountain, completely concealing it. So thats how it is, Su Yu wiped his sweat. What kind of powerful being could completely conceal such a tall mountain? Could it be the legendary Planet Level cultivator? While Su Yu was still pondering, Bernina began casting a spell. A large number of water elements once again condensed into clouds under their feet, carrying them towards the towering mountain in front of them. As soon as they entered the area of the water curtain, Bernina swung her wand at the sky again. Crack! Purple Divine Thunder lit up in the sky above the clouds, and the clouds originally covering the mountain peak were instantly dispersed. With the dispersal of the clouds, countless golden rays of light poured down from the peak of the mountain, irradiating Su Yu and his companions, as well as the cloud beneath them, in a golden brilliance. Su Yu and the others, including Morning Star, quickly turned their gazes towards the mountain peak to find a tremendous hourglass. The height of this hourglass was at least 50 meters, in appearance it could be said to be a larger version of Su Yus [Zhongya Hourglass]. In the hourglass, countless golden grains of sand of time were slowly flowing. The space around the hourglass was distorted and deformed under the time laws interference, displaying its extraordinary nature. The three people and a cat said nothing, all looking towards Bernina, awaiting her introduction. Bernina didnt fail their expectations. As she gazed at the giant golden hourglass, she slowly introduced, This is the real Time-space Manager, and I am actually its assistant. That is the Time-space Manager? Morning Star on Su Yus shoulder asked in disbelief: I thought the Time-space Manager was a foolishcough cough, a human. The three of them agreed, nodding in unison. Like Morning Star, they had subconsciously imagined the Time-space Manager to be a human and hadnt expected it to be a gigantic golden hourglass. It is indeed the Time-space Manager. Bernina spoke seriously: If you dont believe it, you can use the Insight spell to check its information. Really? Su Yu was taken aback. When the Insight spell is cast, it can be detected by the subject, especially when dealing with High-Ranking powerhouses, it is a serious provocation. Every day, there are many High-Ranking fights simply because of incorrect usage of the Insight spell. Will their use of Insight on this great being provoke it? Its fine. Bernina confidently smiled: The Time-space Manager has an artifact spirit. I used to communicate with the spirit a lot. Currently, the spirit is in a dormant state, so your use of [Insight] will not offend her. Her? Su Yu noted Berninas usage of the word. Could the artifact spirit be a female? Thats right, the artifact spirit is a female. Because she was created not long ago, when she speaks, she sounds like a 5 or 6-year-old girl, very childish. Bernina chuckled while tapping her chin in recollection. But rest assured, she wont blame you guys, I promise. Alright then, the three of them nodded in agreement. Together, all four of them, including Morning Star, simultaneously cast the [Insight] or similar spells, targeting the gigantic golden hourglass of more than 50 meters high. Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: 418, Reverse the flow of time?_1 Chapter 419: 418, Reverse the flow of time?_1 Through the [Insight] spell, Su Yu could clearly see the attribute panel of this giant golden hourglass: [Time-Space Manager (Main Plane, Evolutionary Plane)] Level: ??? Profession: Time ??? Attributes: ??? Introduction: ??? Special envoy, primary mission is to balance the flow of time between the two planes. . That was all the information he could gather, where much of the text was overlaid by multiple layers of ???. Su Yu felt helpless and turned to look at Tina, Alyssa, and Morning Star in Alyssas arms. The two of them and the cat had also used a similar [Insight Skill] spell to observe the golden hourglass, but they all shook their heads in confusion, apparently unable to discover any valuable information either. Bernina raised her head, crossed her arms behind her back, looked up at the giant golden hourglass, and spoke slowly: Dont be fooled by its appearance; it is indeed a living entity. The spirit that resides within it is not man-made but self-evolved, possessing its own behavioral logic and the capability to think independently. In a sense, it has the characteristics that a living entity should possess and is not merely an object. Hearing Berninas words, Su Yu nodded thoughtfully. He roughly understood her meaning. To put it simply C Robots are also people. As long as they can think independently or complete reproduction autonomously, they can also be called living entities. Tina, Alyssa, and Morning Star didnt understand what Bernina was saying at all. They were totally confused, showing full faces of admiring without comprehending. Tina patted her slightly aching head, walked forward a few steps, slinging her arm around Bernina while trying to curry favor and said, Ancestor, how do you plan to fix the mismatch of time flow between the two worlds? Hearing Tinas words, both Su Yu and Alyssa quickly showed an anxious expression. They were also very concerned about this question. Bernina smiled faintly and looked at the golden hourglass as she spoke slowly: Before talking about the patch, you need to clarify one thing. The flow of time in the game is currently 12 times that of the real world outside, and the flow of time is extraordinarily uneven. Sometimes its fast, sometimes its slow. You must have felt it, right? Alyssa and Tina looked at each other and nodded in unison. Alyssa said seriously, Thats true. The flow of time is indeed uneven, and the difference can be clearly felt. If Im with Nemesis or other adventurers from different worlds, time flows faster, and a day passes quickly. But if Im alone, the day is very long. Even longer than the time when there were no adventurers from different worlds during my childhood! Tina also nodded, Hmm, I have the same experience. When she was previously with Nemesis, time would pass especially quickly. Often, she didnt have the chance to do many things (like playing chess strategy simulation) before daylight arrived. Bernina calmly laughed and explained, This is actually a kind of compensation effect, where time shortens when natives and adventurers from another world are together, and lengthens when they are apart. The entire world is currently in this dynamic equilibrium, which has already caused troubles for people in many regions. Especially my avatar [Village Chief], I put him in a dark room one night, and when he came out the next morning, he felt as if he had been in there for a whole year.. Turning her head towards Su Yun and the others, who were stunned, Bernina continued, Forget it, I wont explain too much to you. You wont understand anyway. Simply put, I want to reverse the flow of time and turn it upside down between the two worlds! Reverse? The trio of Su Yu exclaimed in unison. This seemed like a big gamble! Could time flow be easily drastically changed? Furthermore, what would the world look like after it was reversed? Su Yu quickly asked, Madame Bernina, if the time flow between the two worlds is reversed, what impact will it have on the world? Tina and Alyssa also looked seriously at Bernina; even the Morning Star, who was on Alyssas shoulder, let out a meow and took out a bag of dried beef from the storage space. Berninas words filled her cat life with great shock. She needed to gnaw on some dried beef to subdue her surprise. Bernina laughed, ready to answer. But upon seeing the dried beef in Morning Stars paw, she took a step and snatched the dried beef. Amidst the cats astonished gaze, she blissfully savored her meal while answering: On the impact of time flow reversal on the world, we need to look at it from the perspective of two groups of people. First, the natives. Bernina turned her gaze to Alyssa and Tina, After the reversal of time flow, the natives will no longer feel the fluctuating speed of time, but will return to the state before the arrival of the adventurers from other worlds, where time flows smoothly and constantly. Alyssa and Tina exchanged glances. Alyssa nodded cautiously: That sounds great. Bernina turned to look at Su Yu, As for the second group, of course, it would be you adventurers from other worlds. After the time flow is reversed, for every one hour you spend in the game world, only 5 minutes would have passed in real time. This means that your in-game time will be 12 times of your present! Of course, after the reversal of the flow of time, your rewards from killing wild monsters in the game would also decrease 12 times. There will be no more levelling up dozens of times in a day. But, with such ample time, you can spend more time understanding this world, treasure hunting, practicing skills, which would be more beneficial to improving your abilities. Is that so? Su Yu was deeply shocked. If what Bernina said was true, this would be an earth-shaking event for the humans of Blue Star! The reversal of time flow would significantly extend the time players spend in the game. Although the game rewards are also decreasing simultaneously, just as Bernina had said, players can go on their own adventures in search of treasures, hone their skills. They will have much more time than before! Take Su Yu as an example. He can spend more time learning spells and find those treasures that he knew existed in his previous life but didnt have time to find! More importantly, in order to deal with the Skuru people, many scientists and national leaders are working tirelessly, making every second count. Theyd hate not to break a moment into two for use. If the flow of time is reversed, they can enter the game to devise plans, make arrangements, and even bring some experimental projects into the game. It is also a way to indirectly obtain a lot of precious time for mankind! Upon understanding this, Su Yu was determined to find a way to help Bernina complete the time flow reversal. The significance of this to mankind is too great! Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: 419, President’s Chat Room_1 Chapter 420: 419, Presidents Chat Room_1 However, the issue of reversing the speed of time was too massive, involving not only Su Yu alone, but all of mankind! So, Su Yu respectfully asked Bernina, Lady Bernina, can I discuss this major matter with other adventurers from other worlds? I want to hear their reactions. Go ahead. Bernina shrugged indifferently. I didnt intend to hide it when I told you, you can tell whoever you want. Alright then. Su Yu took a deep breath and opened the [Guild Leaders Chatroom] In the current [Guild Leaders Chatroom], the leaders were discussing the topic of spiritual preparation. The day before, Su Yu had given a speech to the players on the walls of Aphi City, urging everyone not to take things lightly and to always stay alert, considering the huge gap between them and the Skru people. So, today the guild leaders were discussing how to guide their guild members spiritually, to convey the spirit of not taking things lightly and always staying alert to each guild member. In the end, [Summer], the guild leader of [Across the Four Seas], suggested that they compare the Skru people to college entrance exams in their publicity, urging everyone to grit their teeth and work hard for a year. This suggestion got the support of most guild leaders. Just as the guild leaders discussion was about to end, Su Yu spoke. [Nemesis]: Attention everyone, I have something very important to tell you all. Please keep quiet and refrain from spamming the chat while Im sending my messages. Seeing Su Yus message, most of the guild leaders were taken aback. In the past two days, Su Yu had already made several big headlines. On the official forums, all the posts were about Su Yu. Like the overview of the Skru Star, Nemesiss speech on the walls of Aphi city, and even the unique new nickname Noble Dozen, all these triggered heated and widespread debate online! Now Su Yu said he had something important to say, and his tone was much more serious than usual, was he going to make some major move again?! Consequently, the [Guild Leaders Chatroom] quickly fell silent, with no one sending any more messages. Su Yu was very content with everyones silence, he sent a message in the chatroom: Im going to talk about the issue of time flow in both the game and the real world. Seeing Su Yus message, many guild leaders were left in confusion. Time flow? Whats that? [Nemesis]: I believe you all understand that one month in the real world corresponds to a year in the game world. Currently, the game has already been live for over three months, which makes it three years in game time. [Nemesis]: But you all should know that the game world is actually a real world, not composed of codes. The only difference between the two worlds is the flow of time. [Nemesis]: Now, think about it, do we have any way to change the flow of time, making humans live the three months in the game just as if it were three years? [Snow Leopard]: Nemesis, what do you mean? [Shepherd in the Clouds]: Noble Dozen, are you implying that the flow of time in both worlds can be altered? [Nemesis]: [Smiling Emoji] Of course. In the next while, Su Yu narrated word for word everything Bernina had said in the chat group. After Su Yu finished speaking, the chatroom was still deathly silent. But any online guild leader, no matter where he was in the game world, was at this moment shocked to the core! Two words remained in the guild leaders mind: The first was Damn! The second was Theres actually such a trick?! Today was September 10th, eight and a half months left until the Skru people launch their total attack. If the time reversal that Su Yu mentioned was successful, that would mean Blue Star Humans would have an additional 5.1 years for preparation! Five years! This would completely ease the breathless Blue Star Humans who had been feeling suffocated, peoples despair would be greatly reduced. Moreover, Blue Star Humans are a species capable of miracles, giving them an even 5 more years, who knows what kind of miracles they could pull off! After summarizing Berninas words, Su Yu concluded: This is the situation. Considering this has to do with all of humanity, Ill ask in this chat room, does anyone oppose? The [Guild Leaders Chatroom] was still silent, everyone was waiting for [Snow Leopard]s response. After all, the words of most guild leaders didnt carry much weight, the key decisions still relied on the government and related departments. [Snow Leopard] did not let everyone down. Not long after, he said in the [Guild Leaders Chatroom]: This matter is of great importance, I need to report to higher authorities immediately. [Snow Leopard]: But dont you worry, Nemesis! We believe that the leaders will 100% support your decision. Our guild [Relevant Department] will also provide you with 100% support. If you need anything, just say so in the chat room, we will try our utmost to help you accomplish it! After Snow Leopard finished sending his message, many guild leaders immediately agreed. [Laser Pen]: Supporting Noble Dozen! We from [Fire Emblem] will also provide all the help you need for free! [Summer]: I represent the [Across the Four Seas] guild and express our support! Ah, we used to rush for levels, dungeons, and missions. If time becomes abundant, we will finally be able to take a break. [Red-Eyed Black Dragon]: We also support Twenty to thirty guild leaders simultaneously voiced their support in the chatroom, causing a flood of messages for several pages. Seeing everyone agreeing, Su Yu sent an [Laughing Emoji], said: As long as everyone supports, then Ill go ahead and do it. [Snow Leopard]: Go ahead [Salute Emoji]. After the reversal of time flow is successful, some of us who have certain skills can finally do what we are good at. After Snow Leopard sent this message, he silently waited, waiting for other people in the chatroom to ask him what he meant by good at. However, things did not go as he wished. He waited for 10 seconds, the guild leaders in the chatroom didnt ask him, but talked about other things. Having no other choice, Snow Leopard had to ask without any face: Isnt there anyone who wants to ask me what good at means? Zhen Hong was rather observant. As soon as he saw Snow Leopards message, he immediately followed it up: Boss Snow Leopard, what do you mean by good at? Snow Leopard: Hmm [Satisfied Nod Emoji], good at means doing business, after the time flow turns around, not only our guild, but we hope every guild will assign competent people and provide funds to transition in this direction. Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: 421, oneself ntr oneself_1 Chapter 422: 421, oneself ntr oneself_1 Seeing Su Yus surprised look, Bernina strolled up to him and laughed as if she could see through his thoughts: Nemesis, you dont need to be shocked. When I said a bit materials, I meant a bit materials. Bernina patted him on the shoulder: Actually, Ive already collected 95% of the materials needed to flip the time flow. The total value of the materials for you to gather is just 5%. But I still have to let you collect them because I need materials from the real world Skru Star. As of now, only you can get them. In fact, for Bernina to achieve the reversal of time flow, she needs to find two anchors in the real world. These two anchors must be high-quality treasures containing sufficient spiritual energy. The Blue Star has long been depleted of spiritual energy. Bernina couldnt find any treasure suitable for an anchor, so she could only focus on the Skuru people. Finally, she chose the [Sun Mark] and [Luncet Eternal Badge] as the two treasures. These two treasures were relatively easy to obtain. However, it was not possible for Bernina to go to Skru Star for treasure hunting in her current state, so she called Su Yu to the task. Su Yu clearly understood that Bernina had no need to deceive him. He nodded seriously and said, I will certainly do my best to collect these materials. Hehe, I like you so much when you grimace and look serious! Seeing Su Yus expression, Bernina affectionately patted his right cheek. Tina, who was standing aside: Seeing her ancestor being intimate with Su Yu, and considering she and her ancestor looked identical, she suddenly felt as if she was watching herself being cuckolded. The feeling was indescribably bizarre. Alright, lets return to the village now! Weve been here long enough. It will be trouble when the spirit awakens. Bernina waved her wand, a large cloud appeared under their feet, carrying them back to Nolan Village. Su Yu and the others regretfully looked at the golden hourglass one last time. But they didnt say anything and obediently followed Bernina back to the village. Standing on the cloud, Bernina smiled at Su Yu: You have to hurry up with this task. Once you collect all the materials, Ill give you my spell legacy as a reward. Good luck! Thank you, Lady Bernina! I will certainly do my best, said Su Yu, his face brightened by a smile. Bernina is a true tier-eight god-level mage! And she herself is a spellcaster, proficient in both water and time-related spells, her legacy is highly compatible with Su Yu! Even if it was just for her legacy, Su Yu would go all out to complete this task! During their journey back to the village, Su Yu copied the task requirements and pasted them into the [Guild Leader Chat Room]. The moment Su Yu sent the message, the chat room exploded: [Its Kilan Not Gila]: Wow! This task requires so much material! [Whats the Plum in Ma Dong]: What are these materials? Ive never heard of them. [Enemy in the Clouds]: Of these materials, I only know one C the [Refined Mithril Ingots]. [Enemy in the Clouds]: Ive seen the Mithril Ingot in the high-end market of Pearl City, an average of 300,000-400,000 spiritual energy coins for one. This amount of money is about enough to buy two villas with gardens in the rich area of Orleans City. [Laser Pointer]: Pfft! One for 300,000 to 400,000 spiritual energy coins?! Thats 40 million Flower Coins per piece? The task requires 1,000 pieces, so its 400 billion Flower Coins in total?! [Half Year]: Holy shit! [Summer]: Holy shit! [Red-Eyed Black Dragon]: Holy shit! Quickly, the [Guild Leader Chat Room] was flooded with a wave of shit!. Those who could join the [Guild Leader Chat Room] were the guild leaders of the top hundred guilds in the game, each in control of considerable resources. But seeing the value of the required materials, everyone was thoroughly shocked. And besides the [Refined Mithril Ingots], other materials are needed as well. Just one kind costs 400 billion Flower Coins, what about the others? How much in total? Then, Su Yu spoke in the chat room: Please guys, dont flood the chat room. We need to buy [Refined Mithril Ingots], but there arent enough on the current market. I have to contact the dwarf craftsmen from the Dwarves Kingdom to forge more. The final cost should be around 5 billion spiritual energy coins. This material is quite simple to collect, the harder ones are the rest. The guild leaders in the chat forcefully held back their urge to flood the chat with ??? and . 5 billion! When converted to Flower Coins, thatll be 500 billion! This high expenditure is considered simple? Su Yu continued: The second one is the [Ankebra Flower]. It grows in the original forest on the west of Lai Yin Continent. I need 500 thousand high-level players above level 30 to obey my command unconditionally for a drag-net style collection. [Snow Leopard]: You can be assured of this. We will certainly cooperate with you. No matter how many people you want [Red-Eyed Black Dragon]: I follow! We [Emperor Blood Slayer Sky] can provide 50,000 people! [Enemy in the Clouds]: We [Mu Yun] can also provide 50,000! [Laser Pointer]: We [Fire Emblem] have fewer people, but we can still provide 40,000! The guild leaders were all eager to express their enthusiasm. In the face of the task, everyone showed an uncommon enthusiasm. [Nemesis]: Dont rush, everyone. Besides the [Ankebra Flower], there are three other materials: [Washing Sea Core], [Top Flame Crystal], and [Deep Continental Rock Core]. The [Washing Sea Core] is produced in the deep sea; the [Top Flame Crystal] is generally found in volcanic magma; the [Deep Continental Rock Core] is found in an area called Deep Rock Continent. Like the [Ankebra Flower], these materials also require a large number of people to collect. So we need to mobilize all players above level 30 in the game to participate so that we can complete the task as soon as possible. [Snow Leopard]: Rest assured, I will handle the mobilization of players. I will start promoting it in and out of the game immediately But Nemesis, when do you plan to start collecting these materials? [Nemesis]: Tomorrow, I suppose. I will go to the [Hall of Rebirth] to get enough [Souls of Reincarnation] today, and we will start recruiting people to collect materials tomorrow. [Snow Leopard]: Okay. [Snow Leopard]: All guild leaders pay attention, lets spread the news now. Notify familiar small guilds and player mercenary groups. Try to get all players above level 30 to know about this by tonight. Everyone else: Understood! Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: 422, Cao Chengxiang_1 Who was advised to surrender Chapter 423: 422, Cao Chengxiang_1 Who was advised to surrender The guild leaders had significant influence. Thanks to their wide dissemination, the detail of Su Yus mission spread across the network with the speed of thunder, as fast as that of stealing a bell with ones ears covered. By nightfall, almost all the players had learned about the major event. The players were, on one hand, astonished at the tremendous changes turning back the speed of time would bring to humanity, on the other hand, they were eager to contribute to Su Yus mission. Of course, there were also some voices on the internet deliberately singing the opposite tune with an air of contempt, similar to the anti-country party often found on Weibo and Tieba, who loved to make indirect ridiculing comments, flaunting their sense of superiority. During peace, no one would mind those people, but now heavy code must be applied in times of chaos. The instant these voices emerged, the relevant departments had already traced their IP addresses and personally went to their doorsteps inviting them to have tea. The relevant departments were maintaining a strict control over internet public opinion, as voices of the surrender faction had emerged, scaring the relevant departments into taking extra precautions. Su Yu did not participate in the great online discussion. When he was still speaking in the chat room, Bernina had already brought them to the doorstep of the chiefs house in Nolan Village. Whew~ After landing, Bernina stretched lazily, giving Su Yu and the others a weary look: Alright, thats all for today, come find me if theres anything else! Without waiting for them to respond, Bernina dashed into the house and closed the door with a bang. They were caught off guard by her speed. Su Yu and the others looked at each other. But they didnt stand there in a daze for too long. Alyssa walked over to Tina, hugged her arm, blinked her eyes and looked at Su Yu: Nemesis, earlier Tina and I reached an agreement. She will return to the Empire to assist me with the state affairs, and I will restore her to her former position. What are your plans? As for me Su Yu thought for a moment and replied, Why dont I go to the Imperial Capital as well to assist you with state affairs? [Sylvanus] wont be here until the day after tomorrow, these two days I can accompany you guys. Great! Alyssa released Tinas arm, ran over to Su Yu, and hugged his arm. Su Yus words were exactly what she had in mind. At the same time, a mission prompt sounded in Su Yus ear: Ding! Rare mission triggered: [Handle State Affairs], do you accept? Accept. Ding, mission accepted. [Handle State Affairs] Mission requirements: Assist [Queen Alyssa] in handling state affairs for at least 3 hours. After the mission ends, [Queen Alyssa] will grade your performance, with a top score of 100. Mission Reward: (maximum reward) Skill Scrolls, [Affinity with Thunder Magic] X1, [Mastery of Thunder Magic] X1, [Resistance to Thunder Magic] X1, a Kiss of Alyssa X1. Seeing the details of the mission reward A Kiss from Alyssa? Su Yu couldnt help but twitch at the corners of his mouth. Tina had only just returned and Alyssa was already sneaking her private goods into the mission rewards again. Tina didnt know what Su Yu was thinking, but when she saw Alyssa hugging Su Yus right arm, for some unknown reason, she went over to Su Yu and hugged his left arm. Seeing this scene, Morning Star perked up right away! She leaped from Alyssas shoulder onto Su Yus shoulder and began rubbing against his neck. Su Yu immediately felt like the Chinese character . With the blue and white little cat, Morning Star on his shoulder, Su Yu suddenly felt like he was an unfaithful man! In the village chiefs house, Bernina, who was lying on a swing and eating beef jerky, let out a light sigh: Ah, to be young! . . In the following period, Su Yu, Alyssa and Tina went to the Goldfinch Palace to deal with the state affairs, spending a rare and leisurely three hours. But in those three hours, two major events happened one after another on the distant Skru Star. At 12 noon that day, on an ice plain at the South Pole of Skru Star, Prime Minister Cao Cao, holding the godly artifact, [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts], stood as straight as a nail embedded in the ice. The [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts], was radiating a dazzling blue light. Although it had been in battle for three days and three nights under Prime Minister Cao Cao, the brilliance of the hilt showed no signs of fading. However, Prime Minister Cao Caos condition seemed quite poor at the moment. The light covering his body trembled irregularly, and his face looked exceptionally pale as if he was on the verge of collapse. A thousand meters in front of him, eleven god-level warriors floated in mid-air forming a line, staring intently at him. Among the eleven god-level warriors, five were from the Skru race, four from the Beast Race, and the remaining two were from the Deep-sea Dragon Race. Despite being 11 against 1, none of them dared to take action hastily. Because Prime Minister Cao Cao had said: If you dare to do it, I will control the divine instrument to self-destruct and transfer all the heat generated by the explosion to the ice cap below. When the ice cap melts and the sea level rises, your people will have to accompany me in death! This remark was greatly intimidating for the powerful beings of Skru Star, and they all believed that Prime Minister Cao Cao would do it. If Prime Minister Cao Cao really did self-destruct and melt the polar ice, many prosperous coastal cities would be swallowed by tsunamis. They couldnt afford such losses. So they didnt approach but were continuously discussing their strategy. It is also worth mentioning that just the day before yesterday, an transcendental powerhouse from the Holy Silver Federation (those at planet level and above can reshape their bodies and never die; they are called transcendental powerhouses) announced to the world through a broadcast that he had taken the [Blade of the Sword of Thousand Precepts]. So the strategy against Prime Minister Cao Cao changed significantly. Prior to this, the god-level warriors of Skru Star had only one thought: recover the hilt, find the blade, and rule the world. Now that the blade was gone, the Skru race harbored other intentions. After exchanging their ideas with each other, Donald Prunt, a god-level warrior from the Raging Sun Empire, acted as a representative and slowly descended towards Prime Minister Cao Cao. Human. Prunt activated all attack modules on his Mech suit, and said from a height: After our discussion, we unanimously decided that if you can surrender and join us, not only will we spare your life, but we will also give you the respect you deserve. Moreover, we will reserve a habitat for your race. Surrender? The blue light on Prime Minister Cao Cao fluctuated irregularly again. Prime Minister Cao Cao knew well that surrender was just a delaying strategy for the Skru people. If he really agreed, the Skru people would neither spare him nor refrain from turning him into a tool against the humans of Blue Star! But Prime Minister Cao Cao didnt refuse immediately, he wanted to hear what kind of terms the Skru people would offer. So he calmly said, Well, the question is, if I surrender, which habitat will you reserve for our human race? Australia on Blue Star. Prunt responded without hesitation and enunciated clearly, All other areas on Blue Star will be ours, and the whole region of Australia will be given to you humans as a reservation. What do you think? Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: 423, lead……force…….leak……bucket_1 Chapter 424: 423, leadforce.leakbucket_1 Australia? Prime Minister Cao Cao looked at Donald Prunt, his eyes narrowing slightly. Upon rational analysis, the conditions offered by the Skuru are quite good. After all, the Skurus technology and the strength of their practitioners are hundreds of years ahead of the Blue Star Humans, and the fact that they are sparing humans and leaving them with 8 million square kilometers of land is already very merciful. But Prime Minister Cao Cao had once heard a young man say, What cant be gotten on the battlefield cannot be had at the negotiation table either. If he agreed to these terms, it would be a devastating blow to the morale of the human race. Moreover, moving all 7.7 billion people in the world to a small place like Australia, which has a large area of uninhabitable desert in the middle, its unknown how many people would die and how many horrendous conflicts would occur over space, food, and water. Besides, as the ancients said, dealing with Qin by using its land is like trying to put out a fire with bundles of firewood. If the human race really surrendered and moved to Australia, would the Skuru truly leave the human race alone? Would the Skuru not tear up the agreement one day, and completely eradicate the human race? So no matter what, Prime Minister Cao Cao would never agree. Having made this clear, he looked scornfully at Prunt: Sorry, I refuse! Prunt was not angry at all, but shook his head with a smile: You dont need to refuse so hastily, I give you three days to consider it. Well discuss this again in three days. Afterwards, Prunt, in his dazzling gold mecha, returned to the team of Skurus God Level powerhouses. The God Level powerhouses of the Skuru also heard Prime Minister Cao Caos refusal, and they couldnt help but exchange glances. Some of them were very angry, especially the two God Level beings from the Deep-sea Dragon Race, who were already eager to make a move. Everyone, lets go, lets take advantage of the numbers and eliminate this Blue Star Human! A blue-and-white, slender body Deep-sea Dragon already spread its wide dragon wings, ready to attack. However, the Shining Queen Victoria, a God Level powerhouse from the Lun Kete Federation, teleported in front of it: Lord Kadrigos, calm down! This human has mentioned that he will trigger a self-destruction that will melt the polar glaciers before he dies. When that happens, countless coastal cities will be flooded! Your subjects in the sea would also suffer countless casualties due to the rise in water temperature! Whats the big deal with more people dying? Decisively lacking! The Deep sea Dragon looked at Victoria dismissively: No wonder you are female, your wisdom is as short as your hair. What did you say?! Victoria was immediately angered, how dare this little mudfish speak to her like this! Watch me whip out your dragon sinews today! Victoria began to gather psionic energy, and multiple layers of invisible material quickly gathered around her head, causing ripples in the space. Enough! Prunt teleported between Victoria and Deep-sea Dragon: Theres no need to argue over this matter, Ive already promised to give this Blue Star Human three days time, and there will be a result in three days. Then he looked out at all the God Level powerhouses present: Everyone, I am confident that I can persuade him to surrender to us within three days! Oh? What do you plan to do? A beast-looking powerhouse similar to a white-headed eagle flapped its wings and asked. The answer is simple. Prunt pronounced each word distinctly: Gravityfunnel. Um All of the God Level entities nodded in agreement. They had all heard of this cutting-edge technology Gravity Funnel. If the Blue Star Humans are patriots, they might indeed surrender! . . On the ice surface of the South Pole, the Skuru God Level beings are having a serious discussion over Prime Minister Cao Caos surrender. Meanwhile, in the Lun Kete Federation capital City of Treyna, another important matter was taking place. At the central square of City of Treyna, Emperor Manina XIII of the Raging Sun Empire was standing proudly. As an enemy emperor, the opportunities for him to come here were not many. Manina XIII wore a shiny, golden armor, his scarlet cape fluttering in the wind. To his north was the ruins of the Congress Hall, which had been destroyed by Su Yu and the Morning Star, a pile of blackened rubble. Around the square, about 400 Skuru surrounded Manina XIII. About half of these Skuru were high officials of the Raging Sun Empire. These officials were all looking serious, though occasionally, they would reveal a hint of schadenfreude. The other half of the Skuru were councillors, high-level officials, and senior military officers of the Lun Kete Federation, filled with anger, shame, and unwillingness. Standing next to Manina XIII was another individual, not a Skuru, but Lin Ke, a War Monitoring Envoy sent by the Singer Civilization. At noon, Lin Ke cleared his throat and said, The time has come. When all eyes were on him, Lin Ke softly snapped his fingers, and a blue, somewhat sapphire-like rune appeared in his hand. Manina XIII. Lin Ke handed this blue rune to the Emperor of the Raging Sun: From now on, the command of the Skuru Expeditionary Army will be handed over from the Lun Kete Federation to you. At the same time, all the control runes for the Space Cracks will also be handed over to you. I hope you can inherit the will of the Chairman of Lun Kete and complete his unfinished mission. Thank you, Your Envoy! Manina XIII kneeled on one knee in front of Lin Ke and respectfully took the rune. Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Deafening cheers rang out in the square, and officials of the Raging Sun Empire cheered with all their might. The officials of the Lun Kete Federation looked generally grim, but they too put on hypocritical smiles and clapped their hands to express their congratulations for the Emperor of the Raging Sun. The above scene was quickly broadcast via television and online platforms to thousands of households on Skru Star, and hundreds of millions of Skuru watched this grand historic event at the same time. After receiving the blue rune, Manina XIII stood up, looked into the camera lens, raised both hands, and officially began his speech: My citizens of the Raging Sun Empire, my brothers and sisters around the world, today is a day of great celebration! Under the testimony of the Singer Envoy, the Raging Sun Empire gained command of the expeditionary force. I will certainly lead everyone to victory! Clap clap clap! There was another thunderous applause from the crowd. Manina XIII gestured with his hand. Waiting for the scene to quiet down, he said in a loud voice: I know, there are some ideological differences between the Raging Sun Empire and the Lun Kete Federation. For example, you think I am a dictator, and the citizens are not free; we think your political correctness is too hypocritical and baffling. But none of this matters now. Manina XIII pointed towards the ruins of the Congress Hall to the north, and the camera followed his gesture and moved there, finally freezing on the blackened wall. Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: 424, The Devious Plan of the Skuru People_1 Chapter 425: 424, The Devious Plan of the Skuru People_1 You all saw it, didnt you? Manina XIII pointed at the ruins of the Congress Hall, declaring loudly: Blue Star humans have launched a terrorist attack against our government elite. Chairman Cass and Deputy Chairman Gordon were both killed in the attacks, and Minister of Intelligence Hilton was critically injured. This severely provokes our bottom line! Now, it is time for everyone to set aside their differences and unite to deal with these terrorists! At this point, he paused momentarily, and the people around the square enthusiastically applauded in response. Manina XIII nodded to everyone, and from the Space Ring, he took out a color photograph, 25 centimeters wide and 35 centimeters high. The picture was a clear frontal photo of a Blue Star human. If Su Yu were here, he would definitely recognize it quickly because this was his ID photo! Manina XIII got this ID photo from somewhere. He held up the photo to the camera and said solemnly: This Blue Star human is named Su Yu, a sixth-rank Sanctuary. The crimes he committed on our Skru Star are too numerous to list! The destruction of the Floating Island base in Treynas sky was his doing; The release of the laser beam from the Treyna skyscraper which resulted in 120,000 deaths was also due to him; The assassination of the Chairmen, the destruction of the Congress Hall, this was him too! He is the mortal enemy of us Skru people! Here, I can assure you all. Manina XIII raised his right hand, solemnly saying to the camera: In the next nine months, if Su Yu dares to come to our Skru Star, I will eliminate him at all costs! If he does not visit our Skru Star, I will go to Blue Star after nine months and kill him with my own hands, using his blood to comfort the souls of the Skru who died in battle. After finishing, Manina XIII put away the photo, took off his crown, and deeply bowed towards the direction of the Congress Hall. The Skru people present were influenced and bowed in succession, determined to avenge the dead chairman. Lin Ke, who stood to one side, did not join in the bowing. Not only had he not bowed, but he even thought this scene was somewhat comical. If he remembered correctly, the principal of their Holy Silver Court of Secrets, the legendary stellar level powerhouse, had made the statement that Su Yu was the Seed of the Universe and asked them to protect him well. In order not to let him and Donna spread the matter of Su Yu being the Seed of the Universe, the principal had given them each an enormous hush money of 10,000 student credits. Now that Manina XIII wanted to kill Su Yu, Lin Ke found it quite ludicrous. Of course, Lin Ke would not disclose this, and merely stood by silently and watched the show. After the bow, Manina turned to the camera and continued: In addition to Su Yu, the Blue Star humans must pay the price! In one month, I will create a defensive creature above the sixth rank in every Spiritual Spring Eye of Blue Star (omitting 300 words) There will be a total of 3730 creatures. I will let the Blue Star humans experience unprecedented fear! Long live! Long live! Long live! A second round of earth-shattering cheers rose in the square. Even the officials of the Lun Kete Alliance had to admit a certain approval of Manina at this time. This detestable dictator is quite reliable at crucial times! Leaving the expeditionary force to him might turn misfortune into a blessing. After Manina XIIIs speech, the hearts of the Skru Star people which had been disturbed and uneasy, were once again united. One must recognize that this emperor has quite the charisma. After the speech, he rode a floating car to the hotel where he was staying to change his clothes, preparing to attend the upcoming cocktail party with senior officials of Lun Kete. Of course, the main purpose of this cocktail party was to suck up to Lin Ke. As soon as he sat in the floating car, Manina couldnt wait to ask the Minister of Palace Affairs who was sitting in the car with him: Lime, how is the situation in the South Pole? Has Sir Pu Langte successfully persuaded them to surrender? Im sorry, Your Majesty, the Blue Star human has not surrendered. The Minister of Palace Affairs lowered his head. Thats alright, you dont have to apologize. Manina XIII waved his hand: What did Sir Pu Langte say? The Palace Minister hurriedly answered: Sir Pu Langte said, he will give that Blue Star human three days to think it over. Three days? Did he explain further? Manina frowned. Sir Pu Langte said, in three days, if that Blue Star human does not surrender, he will use the Gravity Funnel. The Palace Minister continued to reply. Gravity Funnel? Good idea! Manina XIIIs eyes brightened, he touched his beard in satisfaction: I hope that Blue Star human is a patriot! The Minister of Palace Affairs shifted his gaze and asked awkwardly: Your Majesty, what exactly does Gravity Funnel mean? Manina XIII gave him a glance. After a moment of thought, he said, Its no harm telling you. Speaking of Gravity Funnel, of course, the first thing to mention is the funnel Lai Yin, you know what a funnel is used for, right? Of course, I know. The Palace Minister nodded: A funnel is a special conical pipe, with a large opening at the top and a small one at the bottom. With a funnel, liquids and powders can easily be poured into containers with smaller openings. Hmm. Manina XIII gave a slight smile: What is referred to as the Gravity Funnel is the creation of a funnel that covers the entire surface of the planet using the planets gravitational field. No matter from where on the planet matter enters, it will ultimately come out at the same point. Eh Your Majesty, I dont quite understand. The Palace Minister awkwardly scratched his head. You! Manina XIII patted him on the shoulder: Let me give you a more detailed explanation. At present, the Gravity Funnel on Blue Star has initially taken shape. We can throw matter into the Gravity Funnel from every outpost base on Blue Star, including the most recently produced 3730 monsters. His gaze became sharp: That Blue Star humans hometown is named Huaxia Nation, and it seems Su Yu is also in this country. If he surrenders, naturally, theres nothing to say. If he dares not to surrender, we will use the Gravity Funnel to throw all 3730 monsters into Huaxia Nation! Then we can set up an interstellar live broadcast, and let that Blue Star human see with his own eyes how his hometown is torn apart by the monsters! Brilliant! The Palace Minister exclaimed: This way, if that Blue Star human really is a patriot, he will most likely surrender. If he is not a patriot, we also wont suffer any loss. We can let Su Yu and his compatriots bear this price! This is truly a perfect strategy! Heheh, whos to say its not? Manina XIII leisurely leaned back against his pillow: Once that Blue Star human surrenders, he will have essentially fallen into our trap, and well have follow-up plans to slowly deal with him. As Manina and the Palace Minister conversed, the floating car sped along the straight road and disappeared into the distance. Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: 425, Go to [Hall of Rebirth]_1 Chapter 426: 425, Go to [Hall of Rebirth]_1 Su Yu still didnt know what was happening on the Skru Star. After staying in the Royal Palace of the Goldfinch for over three hours, he and Morning Star flew westward towards the border of Goldfinch to meet with Sylvanas at the agreed location. Just now, for the mission of [Handling Affairs of State], Su Yu performed exceptionally well (actually by seeking advice from experts in domestic political affairs and ancient history researchers in the chat room), and with the additional affection Alyssa had for him, he finally received a full 100 points! After scoring full marks, Su Yu fulfilled his wish and received three tier-three skill books, namely [Thorough Understanding of Electric Spells], [Affinity for Electric Spells], and [Resistance to Electric Spells]. Without giving it a second thought, he directly learned and used the [Point Star Hand] to advance these three skills to the maximum level. After being upgraded to the maximum level, the attributes of the three skills are as follows: [Thorough Understanding of Electric Spells (Master Level)] Electric spell damage +65% Electric spell critical hit rate +30% Electric spell range +30% [Affinity for Electric Spells (Master Level)] Electric spell casting distance +70% Electric spell casting speed +35% Electric spell mana consumption -22% [Resistance to Electric Spells (Master Level)] Electric damage received -40% Just before receiving electric damage, an [Electric Shield] will form around you. The shield value is equivalent to 30% of the spell power and can only absorb electric damage. (Activates once per minute) Paralysis resistance +58% Previously, Su Yus casting mainly relied on water series because the gear he had was more towards water enhancement. Now that he has learned these three passive electric series skills, he can also collect some electric equipment in the future. After upgrading his electric magic to the master level, he unlocked an Electric series exclusive skillC[Thunder Armor]. [Thunder Armor (exclusive special skill)]: A shield formed by electricity around you will block damage. The shield has high magic resistance and can greatly increase your movement speed, flying speed, with a duration of 1 hour. Casting time is 3 seconds, cooldown time is 24 hours. [Thunder Armor] along with [Fire Phoenix Descends] and [Tomb of Ice Sealing] belong to the Exclusive Special Skill series. [Thunder Armor] focuses on the shield and movement speed, adding not a small boost to Su Yus survivability. However, Su Yu was unsatisfied with [Thunder Armor]. If he could, he would prefer to have a powerful solo electric attack spell. After all, he is not currently lacking in AOE or control skills, what he lacks the most is solo damage. But the triggering of exclusive skills has always been random, he cant do anything about it. Aside from the skills, there was another point worth mentioning, which was a minor incident that occurred when he completed the task. One of the rewards for the [Handling Affairs of State] mission was Kiss of Alyssa. After the mission was completed, Alyssa took the initiative to kiss Su Yu without hesitation. But Tina was present at the time, she certainly wouldnt let Alyssa succeed easily, and a fierce argument broke out between the two. Originally, Su Yu excepted the matter to be dropped because of their argument, but who knew, the two ended up reaching an agreement. Alyssa kissed Su Yus left face, and Tina kissed Su Yus right face, so neither side was at loss. So even now when Su Yu met Sylvanas, there were still two faint lipstick marks on his face (somehow he couldnt wipe them off), which made him feel extremely embarrassed. Sylvanas, weary from travel, reached the border of the Goldfinch Empire and saw Su Yu, noticing the two lipstick stains on his face as well. However, being an undead, she was too lazy to gossip about Su Yus private affairs. Coldly, she said, Lets go, the sooner we go, the sooner we can return. Ok. Su Yu turned around in the sky, and the two flew towards the Pandamen Continent in the southern hemisphere side by side. The Pandamen Continent was far from the Goldfinch Continent, approximately over 8100 kilometers away. At Su Yus speed, it would take about 23 hours of flight to reach the destination. (As for not using the [Group Teleportation Array], it was because Su Yu couldnt carry Sylvanas; she wasnt a mage and couldnt infuse mana into the teleportation array.) With such a long distance, Su Yu of course wanted to try out his new skill, [Thunder Armor]! Just after flying for a little while, Su Yu cast the [Turn into Thunderbolt] skill taught by Thor, then released [Thunder Armor]. The whole person turned into a thunderbolt wrapped in electricity and rapidly shot into the distance. Sylvanas was taken aback, not expecting that within a few days of not seeing each other, Nemesis could explode with such a terrifying speed! However, after all, she was a seventh order legendary character, so she transformed into a black light and followed Su Yus flight trajectory. One after the other, the two flew about 2100 kilometers in just one hour, completing a quarter of the total distance! However, at the end of this hour, Su Yus speed quickly dropped. When the duration of [Thunder Armor] ended, [Turn Into Thunderbolt] had almost drained his mana and he had to slow down. Sylvanas also slowed down and said to him, Good speed! Your speed has reached the level of a legendary being. Thank you, but unfortunately, it cant last. Su Yu took a few light breaths and took out a potion to recover his magic power. If you could maintain such speed, that would be more terrifying. Your speed is already peerless among your peers., Sylvanas said flatly. But at this moment, she suddenly remembered something and asked, Oh, I forgot to ask you, what do you need from the [Hall of Rebirth]? What do I need Before Su Yu could answer, Morning Star jumped out from the pet space, its eyes bursting with angry light: I want Walnut, shes mine! Oh? This Star Realm cat is Morning Star mentioned by Tula Yang, right? Sylvanas looked at Morning Star and startled it back into the pet space. Yes, thats her. Su Yu nodded: Apart from Walnut, I also need three Emperor-level [Souls of Rebirth], all other items can be given to you. The so-called Emperor-level is actually the soul shell of a sixth order strong being after death. He needs this to complete the mission for Bernina Tide. What?! The [Hall of Rebirth] has souls of a level sixth and above? Sylvanas was shocked, the black fog around her was trembling in excitement. Of course. Su answered: Hence, I should explain the internal structure of the [Hall of Rebirth] to you. Dont look down upon this place. You wont make it through alone, and be careful not to die inside. You also know some things about the [Hall of Rebirth]? Sylvanas looked at him in confusion. Of course. Su Yu smiled confidently: Im the scholar whose prophecies are the most accurate. Theres nothing in this world that can escape my analytical eye! Alright, go ahead then. Sylvanas continued to slow down, showing her readiness to listen attentively. Hence, during the rest of the journey, Su Yu gave her a detailed explanation of the [Hall of Rebirth] and the specifics of the kingdom of Tivat where the [Hall of Rebirth] was located, until they reached their destination. Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: 426, Capture Walnut_1 Chapter 427: 426, Capture Walnut_1 The Pandaman Continent is located in the southern hemisphere of the game world. Its vast area is roughly equivalent to that of the Goldfinch Continent. The Goldfinch Continent has the Goldfinch Empire as the dominant nation, with over a hundred fragmented small nations and city-states scattered to its west. The situation on the Pandaman Continent is more or less the same. The Pandaman Continent is home to the Pandaman Empire, which occupies 65% of the entire land mass. The peace-loving, carefree Pandamen population live here. The remaining 35% of the continent houses nations of other races, such as humans, macaques, Mogu, and Mantis Demons etc. The Kingdom of Tivat is a human kingdom situated on the far west of the continent, and the [Hall of Rebirth] is located within this kingdom. In Su Yus previous life, Tivat Kingdom became accessible to players rather late in the game, opening officially in the early stages of the fourth expansion pack, [Shining New World]. By then, however, most high-ranking players had already ventured into the new world and rarely returned to the main world. Therefore, Tivat Kingdom remained relatively unknown. It was only during the release of the seventh expansion pack, [Void Invasion], that Tivat Kingdom re-entered the players field of view. Thats because players discovered a hidden dungeon deep within the [Hall of Rebirth]the [Netherworld Hall]. The [Netherworld Hall] serves as the underworld of the game world, ranking among the highest difficulty dungeons in the game. The hall contains four realms: the Severed Realm, the Departed Realm, the Cessation Realm, and the Uttermost Realm. It also houses the Five Ghost Emperors and Ten Halls of Yama. Even minor monsters in the dungeon have power levels of peak Tier 6, minor Bosses are of Tier 7 strength, and the ultimate bosses are said to be God Level entities of Tier 8 or above! In his past life, Snow Leopard led four legendary Tier 7 allies into this dungeon. However, due to their insufficient strength, they could not pass completely and had to defeat minor monsters and minor Bosses around the periphery of the dungeon to acquire equipment. Also, because of the high difficulty of the [Netherworld Hall] dungeon, the [Hall of Rebirth] and Tivat Kingdom eventually became well-known among players. What Su Yu planned to do this time was to take Sylvanas to the [Netherworld Hall] dungeon, have her attempt to conquer it, and see what rewards they could earn. .. Continuing their journey, Su Yu and Sylvanas arrived above Tivat Kingdom and the important port city of Liyue Harbor after flying for 17 hours. The [Hall of Rebirth] lay within this city. Before entering the territory of the Pandaman Continent, Su Yu used the Invisibility Skill to hide himself, while Sylvanas used a similar Disguise Skill to conceal herself, ensuring neither of them was detected by the high-ranking individuals of the Pandaman Continent. The architecture of the Pandaman Continent differed significantly from that of the Goldfinch Continent. Most houses on the Goldfinch Continent were made of stone and wood, evoking a medieval Blue Star (Earth) ambiance. The Pandaman Continent, on the other hand, was moist with frequent rains and dense forests, so the majority of buildings were made entirely of wood, giving off an ancient Chinese vibe. Looking down at the thriving Liyue Harbor and the bustling figures of humans and Pandamen in the port, Su Yu couldnt help but feel a sense of nostalgia. In his previous life, he had set sail for the Pandaman Continent right after leaving the beginner village, making him much more familiar with it than with Goldfinch City. It was also Sylvanas first visit to Tivat Kingdom. She looked down at Liyue Harbor below and nodded slightly: This port is a decent deep water port, but its military deployment is vulnerable. If we ever plan to invade the Pandaman Continent, this would be a good landing spot. She turned to Su Yu: Nemesis, are you interested in organizing a coalition to invade the Pandaman Continent? Uhh, lets first win the war against the Wind Chime Empire, Su Yu replied, wiping his sweat nervously. Sylvanas truly was a warmonger, always ready to start an invasion. There it is, Su Yu indicated a large ancient courtyard at the foot of a mountain street in Liyue Harbor. That is the [Hall of Rebirth]. According to plan, we will first locate Walnut, then you will enter the [Netherworld Hall] while I keep enemy forces at bay. Su Yu didnt plan to enter the [Netherworld Hall] with Sylvanas. After all, the weakest monster inside, the [Reincarnation Sacrifice], had power levels of peak Tier 6. He wouldnt be able to damage them at all, so there was no point entering. Alright, Sylvanas answered. Roar~ Ciwa, the Queen of Ghouls, lets out a chilling cry, and her spreading black fog instantly blankets the entire Liyue Harbor. The residents of Liyue Harbor were startled to find that it had suddenly become dark, and the sky was filled with chilling ghostly mists making it extremely eerie. The next second, like an arrow released from a bowstring, she dives toward the Hall of Rebirth, aiming straight for the main hall. Of course, Su Yu swiftly followed, and Cat Morning Star also poked its head out from the pet space. The ordinary members of the Hall of Rebirth were also known as [Reincarnation Sacrifices], but in comparison to those found within the dungeon, the strength of those on the outside fell far short, generally ranging between Tier 2-4. Today, several dozen Reincarnation Sacrifices were worshipping spirits in the main hall when suddenly, calamity struck! Sylvanas quickly pounced into the main hall, turning each and every one of them into stone with her gaze. However, she did not kill them. Although most of these Reincarnation Sacrifices were humans, there were a few who were Pandamen. She didnt want to incite the wrath of the vast and ancient Pandaman Empire on a whim, so she merely petrified them to keep them in check. Sylvanas flew forward, grabbing the presiding priest by the neck. The presider was a middle-aged male of Tier 4, who was now trembling from head to foot due to the sudden change. He was lifted up by Sylvanas like a chick caught by a hawk. Speak. Where is your Hall Master [Walnut]? Sylvanas directly stared him down. I I dont know. The Tier 4 Reincarnation Sacrifice was utterly tongue-tied. I am giving you three seconds to tell me where Walnut is. Otherwise, you die! Three two Sylvanas grip on the Reincarnation Sacrifices neck started to tighten. Ill speak! Ill speak! Faced with life or death, the Reincarnation Sacrifice quickly betrayed his master: The hall master is resting in the Dew Palace on the back mountain. Thats all I know. Its over! Back in Dew Palace on the back mountain, Walnut, who had just finished her cultivation, felt a chill in her heart. She had been focusing on restoring her strength in the hall, but her recovery progress was much slower than Morning Stars. She had yet to restore her strength to Tier 6 Sanctuary. After hearing Sylvanas voice, she immediately stopped her cultivation. However, she never expected Sylvanas to act so swiftly. She had barged in and learned of her location within a few seconds! [Earth Escape Skill]! Walnut quickly cast a spell and prepared to escape underground. But it was too late. Just as she burrowed underground, more than a dozen thick purple-black chains attacked her from all directions. Her strength was currently much lower than Sylvanas, and she was powerless to fight back. She was instantly bound by the chains, which pulled her up to the surface. Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: 427, [Keqing] (Thanks to 1427…5036 for the 20000 reward!)_1 Chapter 428: 427, [Keqing] (Thanks to 14275036 for the 20000 reward!)_1 Let me go! Let me go! Walnut struggled weakly in the chains. But it was to no avail, she couldnt break free from the chains, and as she struggled, the chains only grew tighter. In the end, her entire body was tightly bound, and it became exceptionally hard to even move a fingertip. Sylvanas did not even glance at Walnut. Having caught Walnut, Xi Wa threw her at Su Yus feet: Dispose of her as you please You can also tell me where the entrance to the Hall of Reincarnation is now, right? Hearing Sylvanass words, Walnut, who was lying on the ground, was greatly shocked, her face turned pale! How did these two people know about the existence of the Hall of Reincarnation? As far as she knew, only she and His Majesty the King of Tivat knew about the Hall of Reincarnation. Could it be that the king had leaked the news? The entrance to the Hall of Reincarnation is in the house directly opposite the sixteenth stele in the corridor behind the main hall. Su Yu pointed towards the depth of Hall of Reincarnation: The opening spell is: Severance and Annihilation, Reincarnation has no substitute. Walnut: !!! She stared wide-eyed at Su Yu in horror, this person even knew the spell?! Her master had passed the spell to her before his death, as far as she knew, she should be the only one in the world who knew it. How did Su Yu know? Hey! How do you know the spell? Walnut strained to lift her head to look at Su Yu, her heart was filled with growing terror. Hehe, I wont tell you. Su Yu winked at her. Walnut: Sylvanas nodded, transforming into black smoke again and disappearing into the hall. Su Yu lifted up the fuming Morning Star on his shoulder and tossed it towards Walnut: I leave her to you. Alright. Morning Star glared at Walnut angrily. But she didnt take the opportunity to kill Walnut. Morning Star took out a sphere the size of a soybean shining with brilliant starlight, enlarged it to the height of a person with magic, and tossed it towards Walnut. The sphere quickly reduced in size after covering Walnut and shrunk back to the size of a soybean. Morning Star, what are you doing? Su Yu asked curiously. To kill her would be too easy. Ill take her back and torture her properly. Morning Star said in a menacing tone. After all, catching Walnut brought a great deal of satisfaction to Morning Star. She would make Walnut understand what true cruelty is! With such a commotion, the high-ranking powerful beings of the Kingdom of Tivat also reacted. Not long after, outside the main hall of the Hall of Reincarnation, there were many figures. The Reincarnation Sacrifices stood nervously outside the hall, watching anxiously. They didnt dare to rashly enter the main hall. After all, their leader was captured alive in a minute. How could they dare to go in and court death? The high-ranking beings of Liyue Harbor and the capital of the Kingdom of Tivat, Mondstad City, also hurried over here. There were more and more high-ranking beings. They dispersed the black fog released by Sylvanas and stood in the air, dense and numerous like small black dots. However, because Mondstad City is far from Liyue Harbor, it took these high-ranking beings two hours to get here. In the main hall, Morning Star was lying on Su Yus shoulder, her tail slightly shaking with nervousness, Nemesis, what should we do next? Its simple, lets go out and meet them. Su Yu confidently smiled, rushing forward and flying out of the main hall. Seeing someone come out, the high-ranking beings of Tivat Kingdom projected sharp glances at Su Yu. Among the high-ranking powerhouses of the Tivat Kingdom, the leading figure is a woman with grey-purple hair and a beautiful face; her strength seemed to be at the initial stage of the seventh rank. Su Yu didnt care about offending anyone, and shot an [Insight Skill] at her, revealing her attributes in front of him. [Keqing] Level: 80 [Seventh Rank] Profession: ??? Hobbies: Splurging on shopping sprees. Apart from Walnut, Keqing is the only seventh-rank powerhouse in the Tivat Kingdom. Tivat, after all, is a small country, so having two legendary figures is already quite impressive. Stranger. Keqing raised her long sword and pointed it at Su Yu. Who are you? Why have you invaded our country? There were six or seven warriors of Sanctuary rank or above behind Keqing. They all drew their weapons, ready to take Su Yu down. However, Su Yu was completely unaffected by these peoples aggression. He smiled faintly and gave her a mages greeting. Lady Keqing, I am Nemesis, the Foreign Trade Minister of the Goldfinch Empire. The legendary figure with me is Sylvanas, the general of the Expeditionary Army of the Lai Yin Empire. Nemesis? Are you Nemesis? Keqings gaze turned grave, and the high-ranking powerhouses behind her morale deflated after hearing Su Yus self-introduction. They had of course heard of Nemesis. He helped Empress Alyssa unify the Goldfinch Empire and could potentially become the Empresss lawful husband in the future. They had of course also heard of Sylvanas C a ruthless villain, a war merchant. These two, one from the Goldfinch Empire and the other from the Lai Yin Empire. To counter these two empires would be like trying to use a mantiss arm to stop a chariot! Keqing exchanged looks with her companions, and they all saw overwhelming despair in each others eyes. After the greeting, Su Yu said solemnly, Lady Keqing, we havent invaded your country. Weve just come for a legitimate revenge. We havent killed anyone from the Hall of Reincarnation, but merely turned them into stone for temporary control. Revenge? Keqing and the others looked at each other in perplexity, seemingly uncertain. Yes, revenge! Su Yu pointed at Morning Star on his shoulder and said solemnly, Three years ago, the leader of the Hall of Reincarnation, Walnut, went to our Kaishi Town to join the rebels. Next, Su Yu narrated the whole episode of Walnut using the Rebirth Mark to turn Morning Star into a pet egg. At the end of his words, he looked fearlessly at the high-ranking powerhouses in front of him, and declared loudly, Everything I told you is the truth, and tens of thousands of people can vouch for me! Walnut dared to do such a thing, so she must pay for her actions! So Morning Star and I want to take Walnut back for punishment. This is not an invasion. Please be aware. After hearing Su Yus words, Keqing and the surrounding high-ranking powerhouses exchanged glances again. They all knew Su Yu was telling the truth. As the top powerhouse of the Tivat Kingdom, how could they not know what Walnut had done recently? Not only Walnut, even the Tivat royal family had generously donated a lot of grain and supplies to the Kalet Rebels, it wasnt a big deal to take sides in war. Looking at it this way, Su Yu seemed to be following protocol after all. However, Walnut was still their countrys top powerhouse, and Keqing couldnt let Su Yu take her away. So she flew a little closer to Su Yu and said seriously, Master Walnut did make mistakes. On her behalf, I formally apologize to your excellency, Morning Star. How about this: I am willing to offer compensation for the harm that Morning Star has suffered. In consideration of our Tivat Kingdom, would you please spare Master Walnut? Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: 428, just won’t give (extra updates) _1 Chapter 429: 428, just wont give (extra updates) _1 I cant make that decision, youll have to ask Morning Star. Su Yu looked at the cat on his shoulder, Are you willing to accept compensation and let Walnut go? In your dreams! Morning Star turned her head away, her face cold. Had this been her former self, she might have accepted the compensation to regain her power. But now that Su Yu could help her recover most of her power, no compensation could outweigh her interest in Walnut. You all saw it, right? Su Yu shrugged at Keching and the others, Morning Star herself is unwilling, and I cant do anything about it. There were 4 or 5 high-ranking warriors from the Sanctuary around Keching who had a good relationship with Walnut and were her half-learnt students. Hearing Su Yus words, this group suddenly became furious! They took the initiative to approach Su Yu, and surrounded him in the sky, ready for a fight. Detecting danger, Morning Star dived back into the pet space. Su Yu glanced at these people and used [Insight Skill] to observe their information. [Gan Yu] Level: 75 [Sixth Rank] Occupation: ??? Hobby: Doing what she wants to do. [Zhong Li] Level: 77 [Sixth Rank] Occupation: ??? Hobby: Pai Mengbao [Shenli Ayahua] Basically, they were all strong sixth-rank Sanctuary warriors, but Su Yu was not afraid at all. He smiled slightly, So, you still want to attack me? As an otherworld adventurer, I can resurrect infinitely. Are you scared of that? Besides, do you think killing me can get Walnut back? Keep dreaming! Hearing Su Yus words, the faces of the surrounding Sanctuary warriors stiffened. Indeed, the ability to resurrect was an outrageous advantage! Everybody, calm down. Keching waved her hand to indicate that she didnt want everyone to continue surrounding him. Then she looked at Su Yu and said earnestly, Nemesis, consider this. If you kill Walnut, youll only vent your anger but gain nothing substantial. If you return Walnut to us, we will not only provide substantial compensation to you and Morning Star but will also sign a contract guaranteeing that no one in the Kingdom of Tivat will take revenge on you or Morning Star because of this matter. Please trust our sincerity! But Su Yu just shrugged again, Like I said, I have no say in this! Youll have to ask Morning Star. Meow! Dream on! Morning Star poked her small head out from the pet space and shouted. You see? Su Yu smiled. Kechings mouth twitched. It seemed the only way to redeem Walnut was to win over Morning Star. So she said, Your Excellency Morning Star, if you are willing to return Walnut, I am ready to offer you 30 units of [Star Stone], and 10 [Star Realm Bass]. What do you think? Are you trying to beat down a beggar? Is a legendary figure worth only this? Morning Stars uncompromising voice came from the pet space. Then Ill add 20 units of [Star Stone] and 5 [Star Realm Bass]! No way! Then Ill add 10 units of [Star Stone] and a lot of [Star Realm Catmint] as well. Ive already said no. No matter how much you raise the price, I wont agree! The negotiation between the two parties came to a standstill. In the next hour, Keching increased the price several times, eventually doubling the price of Walnuts worth. However, Morning Star remained unmoved, no matter how high a price was offered she acted as if she hadnt heard it, and continually refused. Until at last, the high-ranking people of Tivat realized that Morning Star was as stubborn as a mule, determined to take Walnut with her. Left with no choice, they gathered to discuss their strategies. Keching looked earnestly at everyone: What do you all think we should do? Stroking his chin, Zhong Li said gravely: At this point, we might just have to call in reinforcements from the Pandamen Empire, after all, we are the faithful ser cough, allies of the Pandamen Empire, they wouldnt just sit by and watch us die. Alright then! Keching nodded. She turned to a female mage with a purple magic hat standing at the back of the group. Mona, youre the fastest, go to the Pandamen Empire to meet with Emperor Shao Hao, and inform him about the situation here. Alright, Mona responded, then cast a teleportation spell and disappeared instantly. After the teleportation portal vanished, Gan Yu of the group looked down at the Hall of Reincarnation with worry written all over her face. Noticing Gan Yus expression, Keching asked softly, Whats the matter, Gan Yu? Lady Keching, Gan Yu revealed her concerns, Sylvanas has been in the Hall of Reincarnation this whole time and hasnt come out. Could there be a plot? Thereshouldnt be, right? Theres nothing special there. Keching sounded a bit unsure. She sent her mental powers sweeping down below. But at that moment, Sylvanas, shrouded in black fog, flew out of the Hall of Reincarnation. Sylvanas was so fast that the team hardly had time to react before she was already before Su Yu. Nemesis, lets get going. Sylvanas took a quick glance at Keching, clearly wary of her powers. In the process of Sylvanas flying over, Su Yu was also observing her. The black fog around Sylvanas was now very unstable, her naturally pale face was even darker now, clearly she had sustained heavy injuries. However, he also knew that it wasnt wise to stay here for long. He nodded at her, and they both retreated in the direction they had come from. Of course, the powerhouses of Tivat wouldnt just let them escape. Chase! Hurry and chase them! Leading all the High-Ranking individuals of the Sanctuary, Keching quickly chased after Su Yu. During the retreat, Su Yu, while flying, turned his head to communicate with Sylvanas: How did the haul go? The haul is good, better than I expected, Sylvanas replied, taking out a fist-sized pure black magic stone from her Space Ring and passing it to Su Yu. Su Yu caught the magic stone, and instantly felt a surge of coldness seep into his arm through his fingertips, which scared him into hurriedly placing the magic stone into his backpack. However, at this moment, he also received a notification of the completion of a mission: Quest [Secretly Infiltrate the Hall of Reincarnation] completed: Reward [Soul of Life and Death (Emperor-level)] X4, Experience Points 200,000. Why is there one more? Su Yu asked in confusion. He clearly only requested 3 Emperor-level [Soul of Life and Death], didnt he? Because the haul was good this time, I gave you an extra one, Sylvanas glanced at his right hand, answering lightly: The leftover [Soul of Life and Death], you can ask Lady Bernina to forge a ring for you. The [Soul of Life and Death] is one of the best materials to construct a top-tier ring. Thanks! Su Yu didnt hold back, gratefully receiving it with a joyous laugh. Meanwhile, Kechings group behind them kept a distance, flying while discussing in hushed voices what they should do next. Zhong Li proposed whether they should take Sylvanas down and force Su Yu to comply, but was ultimately dismissed by Keching. Sylvanas and Su Yu, although companions, are not from the same country after all. Aside from the fact that they are causing harm to Xi Wa, even if they really captured Xi Wa, Su Yu might not hand over Walnut to them because of her, and they would also offend the Empire of Lai Yin in the process. So Keching had no choice but to maintain her position. She silently flew behind Su Yu. Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: 429, Pandamen Chen Sheng_1 Chapter 430: 429, Pandamen Chen Sheng_1 Su Yu and Sylvanas were flying ahead, followed closely by Keching leading the strong warriors of the Tivat Kingdom. After all, Su Yu only had the strength of the Sanctuary, and Sylvanas was also injured in the [Netherworld Hall] instance, incapable of shaking off Keching and others. They could only fly while maintaining a defensive posture. Both sides flew in peace for about ten minutes. Just as Su Yu and his companion were about to leave the kingdoms territorial waters, an ancient long stick suddenly stretched out from the sky not far in front of them. Immediately afterwards, a hefty and innocent Pandaman leaning on the long stick jumped out of the void and blocked their path. Greetings adventurers and this undead lady. The Pandaman made a bow towards them, displaying his humility and courtesy. This Pandaman was wearing a gray unkempt robe, a brown conical hat with a hole on it, chewing a dogtail grass in his mouth, portraying a look of a humble fisher. But Su Yu and Xi Wa didnt dare underestimate this Pandaman at all. Regardless of his shabby attire, the current Su Yu and his companion combined would certainly not be a match for him. Thus, Su Yu and his partner had no choice but to slowly stop in the sky and return the courtesy to the Pandaman. Keching was overjoyed when she saw this Pandaman! She exclaimed happily, Master Chen Sheng, you finally came?! Hearing Kechings words, Su Yu and Sylvanas were both taken aback: Chen Sheng? You are Chen Sheng?! Chen Sheng is a well-known name in the entire gaming world, and it is not inferior to the likes of [Xi Fan] and [Star-forged Dragon King]! He is a top expert among the older generation of the Pandaman Empire, the founder of the [Martial Artist] profession, with a strength that has reached the seventh stage peak! However, the elder Chen Sheng has been reclusive for a long time, his traces have long disappeared from the world, and there was even a rumor that he had passed away, but to their surprise, they met the man himself today! The Pandaman smiled softly, Thats right, its me, Chen Sheng. He looked at Keching and others behind Su Yu: Sorry for being late, I had to prepare some small things. Dont be so polite, Master Chen Sheng! Keching respectfully bowed to him and said excitedly, Your presence itself is the greatest support for our Tivat Kingdom! On behalf of the citizens of the kingdom, I thank you for your arrival! Chen Sheng waved his hand, and with a glance at Su Yu, he got straight to the point: This adventurer. While Walnut is not one of us, Pandamen and Tivat are closely connected neighbors. Could you let her go out of respect for me? Of course, we will also offer compensation to Star Realm Cat as a ransom for Walnut. Chen Shengs tone was extremely modest, but he exuded an intimidating air of authority and respect. Sylvanus also kept her distance from Su Yu, as if to indicate through her actions: this is your business, so I wont get involved. Having glanced at Chen Sheng, Su Yu also turned to look at Keching and the others. He shrugged and said indifferently: Its not up to me, let Morning Star decide. After all, I am not the victim here. He asked Morning Star who was inside his pet space: Morning Star, what do you say? Morning Star: . Morning Star really didnt know what to do at this point. Of course, she wasnt afraid of Keching alone, because considering Su Yus status, Keching wouldnt dare to forcibly intervene with Su Yu. However, now that the Pandaman has stepped in, especially such an elder! This sufficiently signifies the Pandamans stance. Pandamen wouldnt be afraid of the Goldfinch Empire. If they insist that Su Yu cannot take Walnut with him, it would be difficult for Su Yu to get away even if he could resurrect infinitely What should she do? Just as Morning Star was caught up in her thoughts, Su Yus voice reached her ears: No worries, Morning Star, no matter what decision you make, I will support you. If you really insist on taking Walnut with us, not only the Pandamen Empire, even if it means going against the whole world, I will stand with you to the end! Having finished speaking, Su Yu felt there was something wrong with his words. His tone suddenly felt like a bossy CEO from romance novels. It seemed he needed to do some introspection. But to his surprise, Morning Star really bought into it, she was deeply moved: Nemesis, thank you! [Ding, [Star Realm Cat Morning Star] s favorability towards you +10, favorability increased to Enthusiasm.] Bracing herself, Morning Star jumped out of the pet space, squarely facing Chen Sheng. Master Chen Sheng, leaving aside the matter of ransom, lets talk about Walnut. During the Battle of Kaishi Town, Walnut almost killed me! Do you think I was wrong to seek revenge? If it were you, would you decide to take revenge? Chen Sheng pondered for a bit before slowly answering, No, you are not wrong and neither is Walnut. As the head of the Hall of Reincarnation, it was her duty to prevent the Star Realm from invading the main plane. Since Walnut is now in your hands, theres not much to discuss. How about this? Chen Sheng reached into his bosom and quickly pulled out a red silk sachet embroidered with white flowers. Opening the sachet, a gem with dazzling starlight jumped out from it. Chen Sheng held it in his fluffy paw: I suggest trading this to spare Walnuts life. This is! [Eye of the Star Scar]!? Morning Star stared intently at the gem in Chen Shengs hand, digging her sharp claws deep into Su Yus shoulders out of tension. Su Yu winced in pain, taking a sharp intake of breath. But he remained expressless, he could withstand this much pain. Sylvanas glanced at him inquisition, as if asking what [Eye of the Star Scar] was. Su Yu shook his head at her. He didnt know either, as he wasnt an omniscient god. Su Yu whispered to Morning Star: Morning Star, what is this [Eye of the Star Scar]? Is it valuable? Morning Star finally tore her gaze away from the gem and replied: [Eye of the Star Scar], this gem is especially important to our Star Realm Cat tribe. We have a total of 10 legendary cats in our tribe, but only my mom has reached the peak of legend and is expected to advance to the God Level. The rest of us, including myself, are virtually stuck at the threshold of the seventh stage. Can you guess what we are missing? Could it be this [Eye of the Star Scar]? Su Yu turned his head to look at the gem. Thats right, its this! Morning Stars voice was slightly trembling: To be honest, I really want to take Walnut back and torment her for a while, but I cant refuse this offer Nemesis, do you think I should accept? Like I said before, make your own decision. Su Yu smiled. Morning Star stood on Su Yus shoulder and thought for a while. In the end, she made up her mind and said aloud: Alright, Master Chen Sheng, I agree to exchange Walnut for the [Eye of the Star Scar]. However, you must also swear that the people of the Tivat Kingdom along with Walnut will not seek revenge against Nemesis and me because of this matter. Rest assured, I will restrain them. Seeing Morning Star agreed, Chen Shengs eyebrows relaxed. He took out a wine gourd and comfortably took a big sip. Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: 430, [Heartfire, Yulon’s Breath (Golden Legend)] _1 Chapter 431: 430, [Heartfire, Yulons Breath (Golden Legend)] _1 Seeing that Morning Star had agreed, Chen Sheng felt no concern that she would go back on her word and directly tossed the [Eye of the Star Scar] over to her. Observing the [Eye of the Star Scar] flying towards her, Morning Star quickly caught it and held it tightly in her arms. Holding this precious gem, she was filled with excitement that made her whole body tremble, even the hair on her back stood up. Su Yu reached out his hand, gently smoothing the fur on Morning Stars back. Morning Star, this thing is real, right? Su Yu messaged her. Quickly, Su Yu received Morning Stars reply: It is definitely real, theres no doubt! Its something our clan has dreamed of for a long time! Morning Stars voice was trembling, too. She held the [Eye of the Star Scar], repeatedly verifying it, then solemnly put it into her storage space. At this time, Keching, standing behind Su Yu, flew forward a little and said to Morning Star, Your Excellency Morning Star, can you hand Walnut over to us now? Yes. Morning Star took out the Star Spirit Ball containing Walnut. However, she didnt give the spirit ball to Keching, but directly tossed it to Master Chen Sheng. After all, the [Eye of the Star Scar] was given to her by Chen Sheng, as a fair trade she would only give Walnut to Chen Sheng. Chen Sheng smoothly caught the Star Spirit Ball containing Walnut. However, he didnt think much and directly tossed the ball to Keching, at the same time saying casually: Keching, Ill help you three times for free for your deceased fathers sake, this is the second time. Take care of yourselves. After speaking, Chen Sheng bowed to everyone present: I shall take my leave now. Goodbye, Master Chen Sheng! Goodbye, Master! Chen Sheng nodded, and with one support from his walking stick, disappeared into the Void. The highest realm of the [Martial Artist] profession is being able to break the Void with martial arts. Apparently, Chen Sheng had already reached this level. After Chen Sheng left, Su Yu turned to Keching and the others and said: We will leave first as well, goodbye! Having said that, he stopped paying attention to the resentful look of Tivats high-ranking powerhouses and flew in the direction they came from with Xi Wa. The high-ranking powerhouses of Tivat could do nothing to stop them and could only watch them leave with anger. . About 10 minutes into their flight, Xi Wa used her mental power to scan behind them. After confirming that nobody from the Kingdom of Tivat was chasing them, she let out a sigh of relief. She also bid farewell to Su Yu: See you again, Nemesis, I am very satisfied with this cooperation. I hope we have the chance to cooperate again. Goodbye, Miss Xi Wa, I also look forward to our next cooperation. Su Yu replied politely. Goodbye! Xi Wa turned into a black fog and disappeared in the northwestern sky. The Empire of Lai Yin is located to the northwestern of their position, while the Empire of Goldfinch is to the northeast, so parting ways with Su Yu here was the fastest way for her to get home. Seeing Xi Was departure, Morning Star hopped out from the Pet Space and bounced off Su Yus shoulders happyingly. Nemesis, I just contacted my mother in the Star Realm using secret magic while I was in the Pet Space. She confirmed that the [Eye of the Star Scar] is real! With the [Eye of the Star Scar], I finally have a chance to advance to the peak of the seventh-order! Congrats! Su Yu was also happy for Morning Star. The strength difference between an ordinary seventh-order and a peak seventh-order is substantial. A peak seventh-order could easily rival three ordinary seventh-leanth orders combined! He didnt expect Morning Star to reach this stage. Theres another thing, Nemesis. As Morning Star crawled on Su Yus back, she said seriously: During this time, you need to prepare more [Experience Crystal Stones] for me. With sufficient crystal stone energy, I am certain I can advance to the peak of the seventh order before the Skuru peoples total attack! By then, I can provide more help to you. For real? Thats great news. Su Yu was overjoyed. If Morning Star could advance to the peak of seventh order, his trip to Tivat would be totally worth it! Is the amount of these [Crystals Stones] insufficient? How many more do you need? Su Yu looked at the crystal stone that Morning Star took out, which showed a balance of 5.16 million experience points. These are definitely not enough. Hmm After thinking for a moment, Morning Star answered, About two more of this size of crystal stones should suffice for all the consumption of advancing to a seventh-order peak. All right, Ill figure out how to get us some more experience points. Su Yu nodded seriously. It seemed he had to think of another way to fetch some more mission tasks from Alyssa and Tina. Only this method could fetch him enough experience points in a short period of time. But the problem was, he hadnt accepted any mainline tasks now, how could he score a professional task? . While Su Yu was still pondering, a stick suddenly protruded from the void ahead. Following the stick, a kind-hearted and honest Pandaman crossed the space and came to their front. It was the Master Chen Sheng whom they had just met. Seeing Chen Shengs arrival, Morning Star quickly jumped back into the Pet Space. Su Yu was startled a bit, too. Why did Chen Sheng show up again? Was he going to go back on his word? Master Chen Sheng, any issues? Su Yu showed his respect by conducting a mage salute towards the Pandaman. Ah, sorry for bothering you again, my friend Nemesis. I forgot to give you two items when we met earlier, so here I am again. Chen Sheng slowly flew towards Su Yu, took out two boxes from his bosom, one made of cyan jade, the other made of white jade. This cyan jade box contains a gift for you, and the white jade box contains a gift for Her Majesty Queen Alise of your country. I hope you can happily accept them. Chen Sheng said kindly. Su Yu gratefully received the gifts: Master Chen Sheng, you are really too kind. We have done nothing on our visit to the Pandaman continent but to bring trouble, it is truly surprising that not only have you not held a grudge but also given us gifts Should I open it now? Of course you can. Said Chen Sheng with a smile. Su Yu opened the cyan jade box to see a golden-green cloak neatly placed inside, glimmering brightly. Ding, you have received the gift from Pandaman [Chen Sheng], [Heart Fire, Breath of Yulon (Legendary Gold)]. [Heart Fire, Breath of Yulon (Legendary Gold)] Equipment grade: Legendary Gold Equipment type: Cloak Intelligence +1716 Stamina +2694 Spell critical strike rate +8% Casting speed +8% Equipment special effect: Your damaging spells have a chance to grant you the effect of Power of Yulon Essence, which triggers Yulon Flames on your next damaging spell, dealing 200% of spell power damage to the current target, this damage will also affect up to 4 targets around the primary target (triggering approximately 12 times per minute.) . Seeing the equipments properties, Su Yu couldnt help but brighten his eyes! This was a powerful piece of equipment, and even among the gear of the sixth-order legends, it was considered top tier! Most importantly, it was a cloak type of equipment, it wouldnt occupy any equipment slots and could be put to use simply by wearing it. Thank you, Master Chen Sheng, thank you for this gift youve given me! Su Yu thanked him. Chapter 432 - Chapter 432: 431, Azerite, Spectacle Architecture Blueprint_1 Chapter 432: 431, Azerite, Spectacle Architecture Blueprint_1 Theres no need for such formality, said Pandaman Chen Sheng, waving his hand amicably. I have a letter here that Id like to ask you, Nemesis, to deliver to the hands of Her Majesty the Queen of your nation Chen Sheng pulled a letter from his robes and handed it to Su Yu. At the same time, he spoke slowly: According to the prediction of our scholar Master [Zhou Zhuo], our nation will experience a calamity a year from now. Consequently, we may find ourselves at odds with the entire world. So, I sincerely ask for Her Majesty Queen of your country to think carefully when the disaster occurs, hoping there will be no conflict between us. Su Yu nodded, taking the letter. The letter was sealed with magic, making the contents unknowable to Su Yus eyes. However, upon receiving the envelope, he smiled at Chen Sheng, seemingly indifferent, If Im not mistaken, your country has discovered the Azerite Vein, right? In the third EP, Pandaren Empire, the main storyline involves: The Pandaren Empire, originally peaceful and uninvolved with the worlds strife, suddenly discovers a substance called Azerite. This substance is the planets lifeblood, containing over 85% of the planets nourishment. Parallels could be drawn between Azerite and the Blue Stars Spiritual Spring Eye, both considered crucial to their respective worlds. However, the peculiar part is that Azerite is mainly produced in the Pandaren Empire; other continents production rates are pitiful in comparison not even amounting to 5% of the Pandaren Empires output. As the saying goes, holding the gem will cause guilt. From the beginning of the EP, the Pandaren Empire became the worlds focus. After that, human, orcs, elves, dwarves, trolls, taurens, deep-sea behemoths nearly all races stared covetously at the Pandamen. They organized allied assaults on the Pandaren Empire, massively dividing the extracted Azerite. In fact, something similar has happened in reality. In the real world, Su Yu has taken control of the largest Yunlu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye. However, afterwards, all the nations banded together, claiming, The Spiritual Spring Eye doesnt only belong to your country, but to all of humanity. They demanded Su Yus government hand over the Spiritual Energy mined from the Spiritual Spring Eye, to be distributed to all other nations globally. This situation has caused much unpleasantness. It wasnt until America fell into ruin and the Blue Star United Government was established under the leadership of Su Yus government, that these voices were completely suppressed, saving humanity from a tragic fate of endless internal strife in the face of major crises. Chen Sheng, taken aback by Su Yus words, exclaimed, Azerite?! You actually know of the existence of Azerite mining? He looked at Su Yu in disbelief. This was the nations utmost secret! How did Su Yu find out? Su Yu gave a modest smile, answering: Ha ha, prophecy is my forte. I once used prophecy to help the Elf Kingdom solve its severe Plant Transformation Disease situation. Nothing in the world can escape my gaze. Is that so? Chen Sheng believed him, albeit slightly. At the same time, he had the thought to eliminate Su Yu to protect the secret. However, after giving it some thought, he dismissed the idea. Su Yu is an outsider adventurer who cant be killed; he could only be temporarily imprisoned using soul-binding spells. But Su Yus status is highly revered. If word of Su Yus imprisonment reaches Queen Alise, she would undoubtedly come in person to demand his release, which would expose this secret anyway. As Chen Sheng weighed his options, Su Yu declared loudly: Master Chen Sheng, in addition to predicting the Azerite, I also foresaw future changes in the world situation. Would you like to hear it? Im all ears, Chen Sheng put away his troubled emotions for the time being. After Azerite is made public, all the races in the world will unite and march towards the Pandaman continent, wanting to claim this resource . Su Yu recounted the events of his past life. Chen Shengs expression grew serious, as Master Zhou Zhuos prophecy and Su Yus were almost identical. The Pandaren Empire may be powerful, but knowing the use of Azerite, war is certainly unavoidable. In the end, Su Yu added: In light of the gifts youve bestowed upon me, I will persuade Her Majesty not to engage in battle with the Pandaren Empire. Moreover, we are also willing to open trade routes and exchange large amounts of goods and necessities to help Orsonian friends through the crisis. Azerite, this material was madly competed for by all forces in the world when the expansion pack just started, including the Goldfinch Empire of course. And it happens that the commander of the Goldfinch is none other than [Grantex], who Su Yu once self-destructed and killed. However, in the latter stages of the expansion pack, almost all countries found that using Azerite has serious side effects. Excessive use can cause serious illnesses, and many sequelae remain even after recovery from the disease. Eventually, the whole world ended with the sealing of all Azerite mines. Since Su Yu already knew the result, and now that the Goldfinch Empire is just recovering, why should he let Alise wade into these murky waters? Its better to maintain neutrality outside the field and make a fortune from the war. Chen Sheng took a deep look at Su Yu: Then Nemesis, what is the cost? He felt that Su Yu had no need to give them such a promise since such a promise must have something to ask for. Hehe, Ive always been a great admirer of Pandaman culture. I have two wonders in my territory; [Pandaman Terracotta Army] and [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests], Su Yu laughingly said: I particularly love the [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] building. May I ask if your country has any similar functional architectural blueprints in its collection? If you can give me a few, Id be forever grateful, and would convince Her Majesty not to attack the Pandamen. You mean that Chen Sheng let out a sigh of relief. Blueprints for miraculous buildings are not precious items. They are collected by the public, and their value is not as high as the cloak he just gifted Su Yu. Alright, Chen Sheng readily agreed: Once I return, Ill see if there are any blueprints for similar wonders. From what I recall, there should be two or three. Once I find them, Ill have someone bring them to you. Thank you, Master Chen Sheng! Su Yu bowed, You can hand these blueprints to a foreign adventurer named [A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated], and he will deliver them to me. Okay, Ill hand the blueprints to him, Chen Sheng said earnestly, Nemesis, if you really can persuade Her Majesty the Queen of your country not to wage war against us, you will forever be a friend of Pandamen! I would be honored to be a friend of the Pandamen. So, until next time, Master Chen Sheng! Goodbye, Nemesis! The Pandaman Chen Sheng bid Su Yu farewell and vanished into the void with his staff. Chapter 433 - Chapter 433: 432, Collect [Ankebra Flower]_1 Chapter 433: 432, Collect [Ankebra Flower]_1 Su Yu was very satisfied with his trip to the Tivat Kingdom. Cat Morning Star had gained a great opportunity to rise to the peak of the seventh rank; He had obtained four Emperor-level [Soul of Reincarnation], claimed a legendary quality cloak of the sixth rank, as well as two or three blueprints of the wonder buildings. It could be said to be a great harvest! Listening to the pet space, Morning Star was also purring happily inside. Su Yu smiled, preparing to depart and return to his country again. However, two minutes after flight, he did not continue in the direction of the Goldfinch continent, but made a 90 turn in the sky, flying towards the Anru continent where the Lai Yin Empire was situated in the northwest. Morning Star noticed Su Yus change of direction, and asked curiously,Nemesis, where are you going? Arent we going back to see Alyssa? Su Yu shook his head, We wont go back yet, the gift from Master Chen Sheng is not urgent.I just contacted [Snow Leopard], we are going to Anru Continent to collect [Ackbury Flower]. Many adventurers from different worlds have already arrived there and started their work, we better hurry over. Okay. Morning Star raised no objections, continuing to giddily embrace [Eye of the Star Scar] in the pet space. Twenty minutes later, in a primitive forest in the southwestern border of the Lai Yin Empire, within the Jones Mountain Range. The trees in this primitive forest were very lush, each towering tens of meters high, their giant crowns blocking out the sun, such that even during the day it was pitch dark in the forest. [The Range is the Truth], or Mr. Li, was leading a team of 73 in the forest. When they first entered the forest, they had 100 people in their team, but within half an hour of entering the forest, without even engaging in any battles, more than twenty of his team members were stealthily killed by unknown insects, plants, small animals, leaving only three quarters remaining. Everyone, please stay alert at all times! As Mr. Li sent messages in the temporary chat room while scanning the surroundings with keen eyes, he said: Watch out for the plants, animals, especially insects around you, keep an eye on your health bar at all times, Call for help immediately if you find your health dropping rapidly. Also, everyone should focus on protecting the guides, even if it means sacrificing oneself, we must guarantee the absolute safety of the guides, understand? The guides Mr. Li mentioned are the indigenous NPC walking in the center of the team. These NPCs were villagers from nearby mountain villages, living off the mountains and were very familiar with this forest. They also knew the location of the [Ackbury Flower]. Without them, Mr. Lis team absolutely couldnt find the [Ackbury Flower], so they must be well protected. Understood. Okay. Received. The captains of each 10-member team replied in the chat room one after another. Taking advantage of the high movement speed of his archer profession, Mr. Li patrolled around the team. After not finding any major issues, he returned to the middle of the team and asked one of the NPC guides, Uncle Carter, is the [Ackbury Flower] around here? Of course, adventurer. Guide Uncle Carter vigilantly watched around while holding his steel knife, and said to Mr. Li at the same time, I saw a cluster of [Ackbury Flower] here two years ago, roughly about 1 kilometer ahead.. Do you see that hill? We will arrive once we cross the hill. Guide Uncle Carter pointed to a small hill in front. [Ackbury Flower] likes to grow in the shady side of the hill. Thank you, Uncle Carter. Mr. Li nodded and said in the chat room, Everyone, be alert! We will arrive at the target location by crossing the hill 1 kilometer ahead. Pay attention to the monsters along the way all the time! Understood. Understood. Understood. The squad leaders answered again, each restrained their own squad, and continued to move forward. But at this moment Roar! A loud roar of a beast came from the front. The sound was somewhat similar to the dragon chant of the Dragon Race. The NPC guides suddenly turned pale. They yelled in terrified whispers, Its the Bipedal Flying Dragon, its the cry of the Bipedal Flying Dragon! Lets retreat quickly! [Bipedal Flying Dragon] is a subspecies of the Dragon Race, large in size and strong in strength, always at the top of the food chain in the forest. Guide Uncle Carter also anxiously tugged Mr. Lis sleeve, The fragrance of the blooming [Ackbury Flower] must have attracted the Bipedal Flying Dragon, lets leave quickly! Bipedal Flying Dragon? Mr. Lis attitude became serious, Lets go and see. Guide Uncle Carter immediately held him tight, Are you crazy? Adventurer, the dragon chant of the Bipedal Flying Dragon already contains a warning. If you insist on advancing, you will die here! Mr. Li smiled calmly, Dont worry, Uncle Carter, we never planned to return alive when we came. Little Liu, lead a team and send Uncle Carter and others back along the original path, be careful on your way! Understood! A young warrior named [Grenade] saluted, and surrounded the NPC guides with his own team. Mr. Li waved to the others, Follow me everyone! If the Bipedal Flying Dragon attacks us, disperse and rush to the flowers. Even if its death, you must pick the flowers! Understood! Everyone followed Mr. Lis steps one by one. They climbed the hill ahead and everything under the hill was in clear view. Through the gaps between the trees, they saw indeed, there were five or six [Ackbury Flower] growing on the shadowed slope! Two of them were blooming, while the others were about to bloom. Behind the [Ackbury Flower] cluster, a dark brown, two-headed flying dragon over 10 meters long was sniffing the fragrance of the flowers nearby as if it was enjoying it. But it also sensed the players who disturbed its pleasure, snorting fire in annoyance from its nostrils. Its imposing aura was pressing towards Mr. Li and the others, trying to drive them away from this place. But Mr. Li and others remained unmoved. Brothers, charge! Mr. Li shouted and slid towards the [Ackbury Flower] cluster using [Sliding shovel]. The sliding shovel skill had a huge boost when going downhill or dealing with tigers, and his speed was unstoppable, whizzing like a roller coaster. Other players who were not hunters didnt have [Sliding shovel], but they demonstrated their own skills. Some players used [Goblin Rocket Shoes], some used [Goblin Gliding Wings], some rode on small flying mounts, some ice mages made an ice slide, there were even earth mages tunneling underground Everyone spread out, rushing towards the flowers at their fastest speed. The Bipedal Flying Dragon was momentarily stunned. The players were not only fast but also scattered. Those flying in the sky, running on the ground, and even tunneling through the earth. Could it, being a single dragon, possibly block them all when its attack range wasnt that large? But even if it couldnt block, it had to block. Roar! The dragons head of the Bipedal Flying Dragon breathed out a flame breath towards the area where the players were relatively concentrated, and the hot flames set off a large piece of white light among the players. It flapped its wings sturdy as steel, and the players who were hit by it instantly exploded and died. But the biggest advantage of the players is not being afraid of death, completely ignoring this fierce flying dragon, focusing all their attention on the flowers. Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: 433, Attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye, Live broadcast? _1 Chapter 434: 433, Attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye, Live broadcast? _1 Mr. Li was at the forefront of the crowd, as one of the first players to rush in front of the Bipedal Flying Dragon. Watching the Bipedal Flying Dragon raise its massive wings to attack them, Mr. Li quickly activated the skill attached to his accessory C [Afterimage]. The effect of the [Afterimage] skill was to leave a shadow in place as he rapidly advances 5 meters forward, making it an excellent skill in PVP. The Bipedal Flying Dragons wings came down hard. Boom! The ground shuddered violently as if an earthquake had struck. The previously flat terrain sunk into a large depression and the players that arrived with Mr. Li were killed instantly, turning into white light. Mr. Li was lucky. After activating the [Afterimage] skill, he narrowly dodged the lethal attack and managed to get to the flower field unharmed. Roar! The Bipedal Flying Dragon bellowed in frustration. Its sharp claws quickly rose and swiped towards Mr. Li. Mr. Li did not dodge or evade, instead, he squatted by the flower field and picked the largest and most beautiful [Ackbury Flower] and put it in his bag. Ding, you have acquired [Ackbury Flower] x1. Please deliver this task item to the player [Nemesis] as soon as possible. The task item will expire in 6 hours. Expiration countdown 05:59:59. Mr. Li turned back, looking at the players behind him and shouted: Guys, Ive got a glass flower (a nickname given by players to this kind of flower, glass is a homophone), lets Before Mr. Li could finish his sentence, the furious claws of the Bipedal Flying Dragon landed on him. His body disintegrated into white light like a piece of paper, disappearing on the spot. Upon hearing Mr. Lis voice, the other players were greatly inspired and started to run towards the flower field with increased speed. Even though the Bipedal Flying Dragon was trying hard to kill the players, there were just too many of them, and they had various quirky methods. It guarded against players from one direction, only for players to break through from another. The Bipedal Flying Dragons protection over the glass flowers was like the Maginot Line, full of holes and vulnerabilities under the players attacks. Finally, thanks to the combined efforts of all the players, with their concerted sacrifice, they managed to pick all the flowers under the Bipedal Flying Dragon, collecting all six glass flowers. The Bipedal Dragon stood helplessly by the now barren flower field with a heartbroken expression. The flowers it had waited for years to bloom were stolen by these despicable thieves! My flowers, give me back my flowers! The same scene kept recurring throughout the forest. 500,000 players above level 30 formed 5000 teams that entered the forest to conduct systematic searches. Some teams were lucky, encountering several glass flowers in the forest! They had no encounters with warcraft-like two-headed flying dragon. They were even able to gather a lot of game and herbs. However, the vast majority of teams were wiped out by high-ranking warcraft, plants, and insects shortly after entering the forest, and had to wait to respawn half an hour after logging out. Soon after, Su Yu and Morning Star arrived at the scene. With the two of them, the collection process of the glass flowers greatly accelerated. Like diligent bees, they flew straight to whichever flowers the indigenous guide pointed out; they would also proactively take care of the high-ranking warcraft should the players encounter any. In the end, after a busy six hours, the last [Ackbury Flower] was collected by Zhen Hongs team led by the Red-Eyed Black Dragon. Finally, all 1000 glass flowers were accounted for! Upon receiving the good news from Zhen Hongs team, Yay! Cheers erupted from the villages surrounding the forest, every players face was brimming with joy, as if happier than the New Year. Snow Leopard also turned to Mr. Li and said enthusiastically: The task is progressing well. If we keep at this pace, we should be able to gather all the materials by tomorrow. Yes! Mr. Li nodded in agreement: Such a large forest, its a good thing we have lots of people. Otherwise, this task would be like finding a needle in a haystack So, wheres our next stop? Youll have to ask Su Yu for that, Snow Leopard shouted towards Su Yu in the sky. Nemesis, where is our next stop? Hmm Lets head to the volcano first. To the southwest of Orleans City, theres a chain of volcanoes. Tina used to train there to advance her skills. Last time I was there, I saw plenty of [Top Blaze Crystals]. We should be more efficient there. Standing in the sky, Su Yu answered Snow Leopard. Alright, as you say. Snow Leopard bent his head and posted the task in all major chat rooms. The players formed lines to leave the village, returning to Orleans City via teleportation arrays in the major cities. The script was the same in the volcano chain to the west of Orleans City as when they gathered the glass flowers. The players braved the monstrous inhabitants and scorching temperatures of the volcano mouth, using their lives as currency to search for [Top Blaze Crystals] inside the volcano. Many people experienced the horrifying feeling of being burned alive. Of course, the pain in the game was much less than in reality, and the pain also disappeared quickly. It wasnt as horrifying as being burned alive in reality. Until all 1000 [Top Blaze Crystals] had been mined, almost every one of the 500,000 players had died once, many even more than once. By sacrificing themselves one after the other, they finally completed this seemingly impossible task. After acquiring all 1000 [Top Blaze Crystals], Su Yu looked at the pile of crystals inside his necklace that had piled up like a small hill, then he flew into the air, expressing his gratitude: Many thanks to everyone for collaborating with me to complete this task. If it wasnt for everyones joint effort, I wouldnt have been able to complete the task on my own even after a month! No need to be so courteous, Nemesis! A player shouted back from below: Changing the speed of time is a matter for all the players. It is only right that we shoulder this task. Its what we should do. Yeah, and I only played an insignificant role. Boss Ke, leave the laborious tasks of gathering materials and running errands to us. You should focus on dealing with the Skurus. The players shouted from below. Su Yu also slightly bowed to the crowds below: No matter what, I am deeply grateful for everyone taking time out of their day to take part in this task I heard a player say that I should focus on dealing with the Skurus? Okay then, I will go and take over a Spiritual Spring Eye right now. I will set up a live stream room and broadcast the whole process. Feel free to watch if you are interested. At Su Yus response, the previously noisy crowd below became eerily silent. A lot of people stared blankly at Su Yu, displaying an expression of Did I hear that correctly? Taking over a Spiritual Spring Eye was a good thing, but wasnt this considered classified information? Was he actually going to broadcast this? The crowd was stunned, their faces all displaying disbelief. Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: 434, I’m going to show you a Nether Scene_1 later. Chapter 435: 434, Im going to show you a Nether Scene_1 later. Su Yus decision to livestream the assault on Spiritual Spring Eye wasnt impulsive, but premeditated and discussed with Snow Leopard. Given the unusual circumstances, the video of Assaulting the Spiritual Spring Eye would be uploaded online right away for everyone to watch and study. Since the video was going to be shared immediately, why not show it directly to everyone via live stream? Moreover, during the live stream he could interact with everyone, answering some detailed questions that Su Yu might have overlooked but some people still didnt understand. As for the gory scenes that might appear in the live stream, such as Skurus being torn to pieces by magic or Skurus dying miserable and bloody deaths, this isnt peacetime anymore. Everyone has to face these scenes sooner or later, and it is better to have some mental preparation in advance. Thats why this live stream was created. However, none of the players had expected such an important event to be broadcast live. So, after Su Yu made the announcement, the tens of thousands of players closest to him were left dumbstruck, and the area fell into silence. Su Yu glanced at his game panel, and there was less than 30 seconds left in the game time. So, he took out the Dimensional Communication Badge from his backpack and infused it with magic power three times. This was the signal he had agreed upon with Tina, meaning Meet in the real world. After sending the signal, Su Yu exited the game via the game menu, disappearing into thin air. After Su Yu disappeared, the assembled players reacted as if cold water had been poured into hot oil, and the silence was immediately replaced by a cacophony of voices. Oh my God, Boss Ke is actually going to livestream the assault on Spiritual Spring Eye?! A player named MickArthur exclaimed in surprise and excitement. His friend, CortezLime, was equally dumbstruck: I cant believe they are actually streaming such an event! Since Boss Ke has said so, it must be possible! MickArthur placed unwavering trust in Boss Ke, who he had always admired. When will his live stream start? a player asked. From Boss Kes tone, it should be right now? Im not quite sure. CortezLime scratched his head. MickArthur stowed his long sword away in his backpack, saying, Ill go check online, see you guys later! I am also logging off, Ive almost used up my gaming hours today. See you all in the live stream chat! The players began to log off one after the other, heading off to watch Su Yus live stream. This news soon spread across the official forums and other platforms, causing quite a sensation. In a residential building on the eastern 4th ring of the Imperial Capital, a 25-year old man named Xu Siqi excitedly removed his gaming helmet. Xu Siqis game ID is MickArthur, he had heard Su Yus announcement himself. Xu Siqi is a professional player of Evolution. Over three months ago, he invested all his savings into buying an Evolution gaming headset, staking his future on this game. He didnt have any outstanding gaming skills, his original plan was just to make a living by playing the game. But who could have imagined, the world has undergone drastic changes! Alien invasions, the alien fleets at the Spiritual Spring Eyes, the formation of the United Blue Star Government these earth-shattering events have been happening one after another! These might sound a little far-fetched, but in Xu Siqis life, the exchange rate for game coins in Evolution once soared to 1:387, and his ability to earn game coins could bring him 60-70 spiritual energy coins a day. This means he could earn 25,000 yuan every day! Xu Siqi sold all his surplus spiritual energy coins to the Relevant Department when the prices were at their highest. With the money he made, he purchased a 130-square-meter apartment within the 4th ring of the Imperial Capital, drastically improving his life. Furthermore, every high-level player, especially those like himself, who are above level 40, are considered as hot commodities, and would be sought after by all sides. This is why he was now living a dream life hed never dared to imagine before. Today, he helped Boss Ke with a task along with his friends from the mercenary group, free of charge. Who would have thought that after completing the task, Boss Ke would drop a big surprise for them: Boss Ke was going to live stream the assault on Spiritual Spring Eye! Hearing this, the fatigue from a whole days work vanished immediately, and he quickly bid his friends farewell and logged off the game to watch Boss Kes live stream. Assaulting the Spiritual Spring Eye! Man, Boss Ke is so awesome! Xu Siqi muttered to himself as he comfortably lounged on the sofa. He picked up his mobile phone from the coffee table and opened the live stream platform. After entering the platform, he quickly typed Nemesis into the search bar, hoping to find Boss Kes live stream room. However, right after he clicked search, the live streaming app suddenly crashed, followed by a Network Connection Error white screen. Xu Siqi: Is the app that laggy today? Maybe there are too many people. He temporarily ignored the live stream platform and opened a chat software, entering the chat group where he most frequently chatted. His friends from the in-game mercenary group were all in this group. MickArthur: Is anyone there? Has anyone found Boss Kes live stream room? CortezLime: No, my streaming app crashed right away, I cant even log in. MickArthur: Same here, I also got a Network Connection Error. Maybe there are too many people logging in. Little Boy: I managed to log in! A pop I follow on the forum shared the link of the live steaming room, you guys can try it! https://www.gezhe Seeing this message, Xu Siqi perked up, sitting up straight on the sofa and quickly clicking on the link. His phone automatically opened the live stream app, and the app went black for a moment before a loading circle appeared on the screen indicating it was loading. Then, the loading circle kept spinning, but the image never loaded. What a crappy app! Just as Xu Siqi was becoming impatient and was about to throw his phone, the loading circle disappeared and the image finally loaded! Thank God! Xu Siqi sighed in relief and looked at the live stream. But to his surprise, he found he couldnt see the live stream at all. The live stream screen was completely filled with rockets, comments, and other fan gifts. And it seemed like the rich people in the live stream room were competing to see who could give the most expensive gifts. Groups of rockets, each worth 1,000 yuan, were being sent every few seconds. This startled Xu Siqi, and he quickly went to the settings to turn off the gift notifications, adjust the density and transparency of the comments. Only then did the live stream calm down a bit and the lagging reduced significantly. Looking at the live streaming screen. The footage showed a simple small room, about 50 square meters with one bedroom and one living room, there was no partition between the room and the living room, but all the furnishings looked quite upscale. The familiar voice of Boss Ke came through in the live stream: Hello everyone, this is Nemesis. This is where I live, it might be a bit simplebut hang on, Ill show you all an amazing sight! Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: 435, Live Broadcast· Tina Appears_1 Chapter 436: 435, Live Broadcast Tina Appears_1 At that moment, the barrage in the live room continued discussing Boss Kes room: Boss Kes place is so small! Yeah, it seems to be only a few dozen square meters, smaller than my home. Boss Ke used to be so mysterious, I always thought he was a disciple who left a reclusive family to gain practice in the real world. Now it seems he is just an ordinary person like us. Hold up with that leaving a reclusive family to gain practice in the real world! Have you been reading too many novels? Some viewers also heard Su Yu mention Nether Scene and asked in the barrage: Boss Ke, what do you mean by spectacular scene? Su Yu replied, Youll understand as you continue to watch. At this time, the live stream shifted to a brown fabric sofa at the entrance of the house, where an exquisite silver game helmet was placed. The headset looked different from the ones directly ordered from the official website, as if it was a special edition. Xu Siqi quickly took a screenshot of the helmet. This helmet is somewhat unique, and later, I will post it on the official forum for the forum brothers to study. But at this moment, the silver helmet suddenly moved a bit. Xu Siqi: ??? He rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things. But in the next second, the silver helmet floated directly up to about one meter above the sofa. Xu Siqi: !!! Damn it, is it a ghost! He shivered violently, almost throwing his cell phone out of fright. But on second thought. Boss Ke is a strong man of the 6th order Sanctuary, could he have used some method to manipulate the helmet to scare us? The barrage was also full of exclamations. Damn, the helmet! The helmet has become sentient! I almost thought I was watching a horror movie. Boss Ke, dont scare me! If you scare me to death, youll have to take responsibility! I am a female, 22 years old, unmarried Boss Ke, are you the one manipulating the helmet? What spectacular scene? This is clearly a nether scene! Su Yu also timely explained to the live room: Pay attention, everyone. The helmet is not under my control, it floated up by itself, which is why I say this is a nether scene. The live room immediately relayed a barrage of you are fooling, I trust your evil and similar comments. Xu Siqi also wanted to send some barrage to complain. But before he could type, a soft golden light suddenly appeared under the helmet floating in the air. This golden light felt extraordinarily warm, as if it had a force that reached into peoples hearts, as warm as the sunlight at 6 or 7 oclock in the morning. After the golden light shone for a few seconds, it gradually disappeared, replaced by a beautiful blonde girl in light red leather armor. The pretty girl took off her helmet and combed her hair, showing a warm smile to the camera, in the direction where Su Yu was located. Xu Siqi: He was now completely stunned. The cell phone in his hand slipped out of his palm. Fortunately, he reached out and caught it just in time to save the phone from being sacrificed. Xu Siqi recognized the pretty girl in the live stream and quickly sent a barrage in the live room: Damn! Its actually Tina! Tina Garcia! There were also other netizens in the live room who recognized Tina. After all, Tina was the heroine of the first expansion pack and gained a large number of loyal fans with her charming appearance and tenacious character. The current Tina looks exactly like the one in the game, so they recognized her at a glance. Damn, its really Tina! Tina can actually come to the real world? Thats incredible! But guys, think about it, it seems to make sense. Do you remember the Cat Morning Star in Star Realm? Wasnt Morning Star also brought to reality by Boss Ke? But the problem is that Morning Star is a pet! You cant tell me Tina is also Boss Kes pet, can you? Seeing the barrage arguing non-stop, Su Yu timely explained: Everyone, dont be in a hurry. Ive said before, the game world is actually a real world created by the Singer Civilization, so the NPCs inside can enter the real world. Unfortunately, Su Yu continued, Aside from Cat Morning Star, so far only Tina can enter the real world Come, Tina, say hello to everyone in front of the screen! The camera focused on Tina. But the Tina in the picture looked puzzled and asked strangely at the camera, Nemesis, who are you talking to? Oh. Su Yu suddenly remembered that Tina didnt know about live streaming. So he explained to Tina: Let me explain. Do you remember the giant screen I took you to see last night in the plaza? In the live stream, Boss Ke started explaining the principle of live streaming to Tina. But now the barrage was going completely insane, the refresh rate could be described in one word, crazy. Tina actually appeared in reality? This completely overturns my worldview! Damn it! I suspect Im dreaming. I cant stand it, I have to go into the game and kidnap an NPC out. But guys, todays Tina is a bit strange, isnt it? She used to be a decisive female powerhouse in the army, even beheading several generals who disobeyed her orders with her own hands. How come she looks so cute and silly now? Tina in the live stream had a silly and cute expression, she did look very cute. So someone immediately said in the barrage: Yes, Tina looks so cute now! I declare that from now on, she is my wife! There were also quite a few people in the barrage calling her wife. Xu Siqi glanced at these barrages and typed: Wife? You guys are dreaming! Didnt you see Boss Ke standing next to her? The barrage started arguing: Boss Ke is Queen Alyssas man! Since Boss Ke has Alyssa, Tina should be my wife now, right? Clearly, she is my wife! Just as the barrage was arguing non-stop, in the live stream, Su Yu walked up and took Tinas small hand: Lets go, Tina, well go downstairs and use the long-distance teleporter again. At the same time, he said to the viewers watching the live stream: Everyone, wait a moment. I will temporarily close the live stream. I will open it again in a minute when we get to the place. After Su Yu finished speaking, the live stream went black. But the closing of the live stream did not affect the netizens discussion, the big discussion in the live rooms barrage went even more crazy: My god, Boss Ke and Tina are even holding hands directly?! Are they that close? Queen Alyssa is crying in the bathroom. Alyssa Green. Youre all new players, arent you? The Tina party existed in the first expansion pack. Dont pretend that we dont exist just because we are a minority! Xu Siqi also took advantage of this opportunity to stand up from the sofa and move to the fridge, taking out chips, sunflower seeds, and happy water from the fridge and put them on the desk. At the same time, he quickly turned on the computer on the desk. The computer screen is larger, and watching the live stream is more comfortable. Plus, this way, he can use his cell phone to chat with his friends in the online discussion groups. No matter what, there will definitely be a big show tonight! Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: 436, Yan Mountain Spring Eye_1 Chapter 437: 436, Yan Mountain Spring Eye_1 About a minute and a half later, Boss Ke resumed the broadcast. The live stream was no longer from Boss Kes home, but on a bustling street. It was 8 pm and dark, but the street was still brilliantly lit and crowded, a rare sight in a country frequently under wartime curfews. People in the frame were all staring at the camera, their faces blank. They were likely startled by Boss Kes long-distance teleportation. Xu Siqi recognized the street in the live stream and was startled. This place looked so familiar! Just the night before when he was buying supper Suddenly, he figured out where the street in the picture was! Xu Siqi swiftly typed a barrage of comments: Boss Ke, is this Wangfu Well Snack Street?! Other users also recognized it as Wangfu Well, and started asking about it in the comments. With a smile, Su Yu explained to the commenters: Yes, this is Wangfu Well in the Imperial Capital. Today were going to Yan Mountain, north of the capital. As the ancient poem goes Even if there is a general flying overhead, the horse will not crosswait, something is not right. Upon reading the end of the poem, he realized he must have gotten the poem wrong. Seeing Su Yus mistake, the barrage of comments became a sea of laughter: Hahaha! You got the poem wrong, bro! Dumb Boss Ke, its Yin Mountain, not Yan Mountain! Educate yourself. Go back to elementary school. Seeing everyones comments, Su Yu felt a bit embarrassed. Ignoring the comments, he chose to fly into the air with Tina. From Xu Siqis perspective, he saw the live stream gradually lifting off. The street view angle turned into an aerial view. Quickly, the scene moved, and Boss Ke and Tina starting flying to the north. In the middle of the flight, Boss Ke kept giving several close-ups of Tina, who was flying alongside him, making the viewers in the live stream call out Dog abuse. The two of them were flying very fast. Before long, they had flown beyond the citys fifth ring road, and the lights of numerous homes below became scarce. In the live stream, Boss Ke was also introducing the specifics of Yan Mountain to the viewers: According to information provided by relevant departments, there are a total of eight Spiritual Spring Eyes in Yan Mountain, composed of one large Spring Eye and seven small ones. As for their official names, the large Spiritual Spring Eye is named Yan Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye, and the seven small ones are named Yan One through Yan Seven. Today, we are going to Yan One. Hearing this, Xu Siqi immediately asked a question in the comments: Boss Ke, why dont you attack the large Spring Eye directly? Is it because the Skuru base near the large Spring Eye is strongly defended and difficult to take on? Su Yu spotted Xu Siqis question amongst the flood of comments (his question was the longest and therefore easiest to spot) and found the viewers question hit the mark. So he directly gave Xu Siqi moderator privileges and patiently explained: The Skuru base near the large Spiritual Spring Eye is definitely much stronger than the small one. After all, there are 3,600 small Spring Eyes in the world, while there are only 108 large ones. In terms of military configuration, the Skuru commander at the small Spring Eye usually has a rank of four to five. With the defense system of the base, it would be able to deal with a slightly weaker level six from the Sanctuary. The commander of the large Spring Eye must be at level six, and some might even have more than one. Even a weaker legend might not be able to take it easily. Thats why we do not plan to go for the large Spring Eye. Immediately, the comments flooded in with learning a lot and better a small Spiritual Spring Eye than none, surrounding the city with the countryside. Xu Siqi, on the other hand, was excited and his heart was pounding. Boss Ke had given him moderator privileges? This was something to brag about for a lifetime! He quickly showed his gratitude in the comments: Thank you for your promotion, Boss Ke! I will surely perform well! After this, he swiftly banned a few accounts posting inappropriate comments, then quickly screenshot his new position as a moderator to show off to his friends in the chat group. Seeing the discussions in the comments, Su Yu smiled without a word. In truth, his statement we do not plan to go for the large Spring Eye was a lie. His real plan for the day was to attack the large Yan Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye right after dealing with Yan One. After all, the defense of the Skuru base was gradually upgrading, and in the foreseeable future, the Skuru would strategically abandon some small Spring Eyes, focusing on defending the large and giant ones. If he didnt take them back now, it would only get harder. Therefore, Su Yu wanted to seize the opportunity when the Skuru hadnt yet fully enhanced their defense and attack the large Spring Eye with Tina. As for his white lie to the live stream, he did it to mislead the Skuru. The Skuru might have already hacked into the Blue Stars internet and could be monitoring his moves through the live stream. By saying he doesnt plan to attack the large Spring Eye, it could make the Skuru relax their guard. In the following time, Su Yu and Tina flew north, entered Yan Mountain, and arrived at the foot of a mountain named Daqing Mountain. Yan One was on the peak of Daqing Mountain. There was a military base at the southern foot of the mountain. The military base was equipped with a large number of armed helicopters and electronic equipment to oversee the Skuru base at the top of the mountain and obtain image information about it. Su Yu and Tina arrived over the military base. At this moment, a soldier wearing a red Raging Sun-730 Type military combat suit flew up from the base and saluted Su Yu from a distance. Hello Su Yu! I am Commander Zhao Hanyang of the 7th Division of the Blue Star Defense Force. My troops are ready for battle. The soldier saluted Su Yu from a distance. Hello Commander Zhao! Su Yu quickly returned the salute while also examining the mecha suit on him: Youve got your gear on already? How does it feel to pilot a mecha? The mecha suit Commander Zhao was wearing was captured at the Yunlu Mountain Base. After all, some Skuru were Spiritual Mecha Masters. After studying and modifying parts of it for over a month, it was now ready for use. Seeing Commander Zhao flying in a mecha suit, the live stream exploded with several times the refresh rate than before! Wow! Can you equip mecha suits now? That mecha suit looks so cool! My God, I wouldnt even dare to think about it in the past. I want to get into a mecha suit too! Commander Zhao replied somewhat helplessly: For now, we can barely use the mecha suits. They can perform simple flight and patrol tasks, but they cant keep up operationally for combat. Thats normal. Su Yu smiled and replied: The Spiritual Mecha Masters of the Skuru are also cultivators. They must have strong abilities to bring out the mechas full combat power. If you play Evolution, in the next update youll be able to take full advantage of the mechas potential as a result of your enhanced abilities in the game. I hope that day will come. Im only at level 29, sighed Commander Zhao, then turned to Su Yu to ask, Comrade Su Yu, how do you want us to help? Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: 437, do you love your country, does your country love you?_1 Chapter 438: 437, do you love your country, does your country love you?_1 Theres no need for your assistance. Su Yu replied with a smile: Tina and I will attack the Skuru base. After we have taken it, your only responsibility will be cleanup operations such as capturing prisoners and collecting spoils of war. However, you must be careful when entering the Skuru base. Try to avoid any casualties among the soldiers in this minor matter. Understood. Commander Zhao responded immediately. Su Yu nodded, quickly flew to the top of the mountain with Tina, and arrived at the perimeter of the Skuru base. The base was almost identical to the Yunlu Mountain Base that Su Yu once infiltrated. In the uppermost area was a spine-chilling space crack, beneath which stood three core facilities C the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory, Psychic Energy Storage Station, and Monster Manufacturing Plant. Fourteen brown-gray 50-meter-long spaceships were parked on the perimeter of the base, forming a protective ring around the three core facilities. Detecting Su Yus arrival, a significant disturbance ensued within the base. A hazy shield quickly activated around the perimeter of the base. High-energy weapons on the spaceships each lit up with yellow or white light, entering standby mode and locking onto Su Yu and Tina. The Skuru army inside the base was on high alert. Should the two approach the security perimeter, they would open fire without hesitation. However, Su Yu dismissed them lightly, not considering them a threat. The concern over a small-sized spiritual spring eye was undeserved. Scanning the base down below, Su Yu loudly proclaimed in the Skuru language: People in the base listen: Surrender now, and Ill give you a chance to live. Otherwise, what awaits you is only death! Su Yu produced the [Legendary Mage Kardegas Magic Book], waving it lightly, and a [Greater Arcane Wisdom] buff enveloped him and Tina, boosting their intelligence by 10%. A faint golden aura ignited around Tina, her golden hair swaying in the wind. She drew a golden long sword from the void, readying herself for the battle. However, from the Skuru base, a voice rang out: Forget about it, pest. You murdered our great Chairman Cass. We will never surrender, even at the cost of our lives! Prepare yourself and face your demise with us! Yes, Sir. The surrounding Skuru soldiers and officers responded loud and clear, their morale boosted, prepared to battle Su Yu to the death. Only then did Su Yu realize that the Yan One base was a base of the Lun Kete Alliance. He offered a hearty laugh: Your words are quite comical. Not long ago, Cass selfishly activated the Treyna Skyscraper, causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of poor people. Is this shameless politician worth dying for? The morale of the Skuru army below was noticeably affected. But the Skuru commander snarled: Chairman Cass made the sacrifice to kill you Tell me. Su Yu interrupted him: With so many legendary seventh-rankers and God Level powerhouse Sidim in Treyna city then, why were so many innocent lives sacrificed? From my understanding, Cass did all this simply because the slum wasnt the voting base of his party but the oppositions. All he did was for votes and nothing more! He might even think that the plan of killing me and eradicating these inferior creatures killed two birds with one stone! Hearing Su Yus words, the Skuru army below fell into silence. Any perceptive individual could see why Cass made such a move. Politicians only care about one thing C votes. With votes, betraying the nations interests is the most ordinary thing for politicians, let alone lower life-forms. Being so bluntly laid bare by an alien, every Skuru present felt embarrassed. Su Yu continued: Considering the Lun Kete government headed by Cass could casually throw away the lives of over a hundred thousand of their people, would they hesitate to betray you in the future? Maybe you love your country, but does it show the same love towards you? So, if you ask me, surrender if you should. The road ahead is long, theres no need to die here. Your life is the most precious, no need to be just another disposable piece in the hands of these despicable politicians. Plus, I assure you we will treat the captives well. We wont conduct any inhumane experiments on you. As long as your nation is willing to pay for your release, we will let you go. Anything is better than dying here. Su Yu swiped on his phone, contacted Xue Wenli to send some videos of the Skuru captives living healthily, and enlarged them for the Skurus to see. After Su Yus combination punch, the morale of the Skuru army dropped to freezing point. The alien made sense. There was no need to lay down their lives for such shameless politicians. The mindset of many Skuru soldiers had already changed, considering how to surrender. But at this moment, the Skuru commander in the base still resisted and shouted, Dont be fooled by this alien! Hes most adept at psychic control spells, once controlled, you become his servant for life! But the surrounding soldiers completely ignored the commanders words. After all, it was better to be a servant than to die a worthless death, right? Su Yu didnt say anything else. He turned to Tina and said, Take action! But try not to go all out. Got it! The next moment, Tina turned into a golden shadow that flickered next to the energy shield. In her hand, the long sword carried a massive amount of fury and stabbed fiercely at the energy shield. Crack! Crack! A large number of cracks immediately appeared on the energy shield. Tina increased the fury supply to the weapon, and the energy shield couldnt bear the load anymore. It creaked and creaked until it finally shattered into countless fragments with a loud Boom. Upon being attacked, the weapons aboard the 14 Skuru spaceships, which were originally in the ready for activation state, were simultaneously activated! More than twenty laser beams shot towards Tina, almost locking her in with no room left to dodge. Tina had no intention of dodging either, her long sword drew a cross in front of her. This was the [Cross Slash] she learned from Aganzuo. The cross shaped sword energy collided with the laser beam, slicing the laser beam into four parts as if cutting through tofu, while Tina remained unharmed in the middle. At the same time as Tina shattered the energy shield, Su Yu used [Turn into Thunderbolt]+[Thunder Armor] to rush into the base at an extremely fast speed, reaching above the Skuru commander who had spoken earlier. [Frozen Tomb]! Crack! A huge block of solid ice enveloped the Skuru commander, who was only at the fifth order, completely turning him into an ice sculpture. [Fire Phoenix Descends]! Su Yu cast the spell again, a fiery red phoenix was summoned from the formation and it swooped down towards the location of the Skuru commander. Boom! There were still quite a few officers standing next to the Skuru commander. Su Yu cast a large-scale high-damage spell onto them, directly wiping them all out. The Skuru commander, utterly devoid of any ability to fight back, died under Su Yus spell. Su Yu, hovering in the air with the corpse of the Skuru commander, called out to the surrounding Skuru soldiers: Your commander is dead. I reiterate, those who surrender will not be killed, those who resist will die! Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: 438, The Test of Holy Silver Court of Secrets (Additional Update)_1 Chapter 439: 438, The Test of Holy Silver Court of Secrets (Additional Update)_1 We surrender. Looking at the body of their commanding officer, ordinary Skuru soldiers and some lower-ranking officers chose to surrender en masse. It wasnt the average person who could join the Star Expedition Army, all Skuru soldiers had some insight and they instantly recognized Su Yu and Tina as not ordinary Sanctuary powerhouses. Their bases defence could withstand an attack from a sixth-level Sanctuary, but the problem was that Tina and Su Yu were much stronger than the average sixth-level powerhouses! Su Yu had charged in at an extremely fast speed and had killed their commanding officer in the blink of an eye; Tina had split apart a laser beam that couldve seriously injured a regular Sanctuary powerhouse, and even her hair remained unaffected! This meant that these two were definitively the elites among the sixth-level Sanctuary, the base couldnt resist them at all. Adding the method Su Yu used to attack their spirit earlier, there were no soldiers left wanting to be Jade Shattered for their nation, they could only choose to surrender. Whoosh whoosh whoosh The Blue Star troops stationed at the foot of the mountain noticed that Su Yu had successfully taken control of the Giant Skru Base and under the command of Commander Zhao, a large number of armed helicopters rushed to the top of the mountain. The armed helicopters landed around the Giant Skuru Base in batches. Army soldiers got out of the helicopters in a single file, raised their submachine guns or laser guns captured from the Skurus, and began to take over the base methodically. Moreover, this wasnt the first time for the soldiers to take over a Skuru base. The last time at Yunlu Mountain they had actual combat experience. The second time, their movement was faster, more organized and disciplined. Drop your weapons! Get down! Hands on your head! One by one, instructions in the Skuru language were shouted out from the mouths of the Blue Star soldiers, words they had learned over the past month from prisoners of war. The Skuru soldiers were all surprised that these Blue Star Humans could speak the Skuru language, but they didnt dare to say anything, and surrendered with hands on their heads. Some Skuru soldiers tried to be clever, planning to use their racial talents to disguise themselves as Blue Star soldiers and blend in. Su Yu showed them no mercy. He directly used a [Thunderfall Skill], reducing these Skuru soldiers to dust. And it was easy to spot these disguised Skuru soldiers. Blue Star soldiers couldnt possibly carry spiritual energy, whereas Skuru soldiers were at least first-level beings, carrying spiritual energy. It was very easy to distinguish them. After killing a dozen or so Skuru soldiers who wanted to cause trouble, the rest of the soldiers became well-behaved and quietly accepted capture by the Blue Star army. At this moment, Tina flew over to Su Yu and stood shoulder to shoulder with him. Nemesis, are there 3600 bases in a different dimension like this one? Tina softly asked Su Yu. Thats correct. Su Yu nodded. Sigh, it seems your pressure is really not small! Tina sighed slightly, But I will do my best to help you. Thank you, Tina. Su Yu flew over and put his arm around Tinas shoulder. Dont mention it. Tina leaned her head gently on Su Yus shoulder, her face full of worries. Lets not talk about this, Su Yu changed the subject, the skill you used to split the laser beam was what? It looked quite powerful. It was [Cross Slash]! Tina smiled, Before I set out to travel the world, didnt I promote three generals in the army, Aganzuo, Bu Wanjia, and Kelly? [Cross Slash] is one of Aganzuos family secret techniques. As a payback, he granted me this technique. Su Yu nodded, Oh, so thats how it is. But speaking of which, this technique was indeed quite powerful. While Su Yu and Tina were chatting, the figure of Linke, the battle inspector of the Singer Civilization, gradually appeared in the air. He raised his right hand and aimed it at the sky. A bluish beam shot out of his hand, and the space cracks in the sky gradually closed and eventually disappeared without a trace. Su Yu saluted him from a distance, Greetings to you, Sir Linke! Hello, Su Yu! Linke slowly flew towards Su Yu, Ive been keeping an eye on your actions, and you are doing really well! Oh, not at all. I still have a lot of room for improvement. Su Yu offered modestly. Linke came to a stop two meters in front of Su Yu and said seriously: Su Yu, theres something I need to tell you. Whats that? Su Yu asked. Its like this. Linke took out a reddish-brown wooden box from the storage space. The box flew out of his hands and landed in Su Yus palm. The lid of the box popped open automatically, revealing a copper badge inside. Linke chuckled: After the dean met you last time, he felt you were not quite ready to join the Mystery Academy. So, he asked me to give you a special test, and this test is dealing with the Skuru. Linke continued: During your planets war with Skru Star, the Mystery Academy will score your performance. The total score is 10, as long as you score more than 6, you can join the Mystery Academy. Throughout Linkes conversation with Su Yu, he never glanced at Tina, as if she didnt exist. Su Yu felt that something was odd. Suddenly he asked, In that case, Sir Linke, can I give up this test? If he remembered correctly, the dean of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets had referred to him as a Cosmic Seed. Although he didnt know exactly what a Cosmic Seed was, the dean shouldnt have set a threshold for him to join, right? Could it be a tactic to play hard to get? Linke obviously didnt expect Su Yu to ask this and was taken aback. As Su Yu had guessed, they did want to play hard to get, but he hadnt expected Su Yu to detect it. Ahem. Linke coughed twice to change the subject: The test you cant decline, its like your life, once it begins theres no turning back. His gaze moved down to the wooden box in Su Yus hand: The copper badge inside represents academic credits from the academy. The number 5 on this badge stands for five academic points. In the future, your outstanding performance in the war will earn you more academic points. After passing the test and joining the Mystery Academy, you can exchange all badges for academic points. Su Yu nodded: Oh, I see. It was only then that he fully grasped the dean of the Mystery Academys intentions. The dean was feigning the test, the real motive was to tempt him to join the Mystery Academy with academic points. If Su Yu survived the war between Blue Star and Skru Star, there was no doubt that he would get a lot of academic points, probably up to tens of thousands! If he didnt want to waste so many academic points, he would have to join the Holy Silver Court of Secrets instead of other forces. But Su Yu didnt mind. The Holy Silver Court of Secrets was the best academy in the Holy Silver Federation, he had no plans to switch to other forces. Then, Sir Linke, thanks to the dean for giving me this test! said Su Yu sincerely. Dont mention it. We hope that you can pass the test early and eventually join the academy! Linke encouraged. Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: 439, Good girl Tina_1 Chapter 440: 439, Good girl Tina_1 For the next while, Su Yu and Lin Ke chatted about a variety of unimportant topics. Tina stood by quietly listening without uttering a word, pretending to be a beautiful vase. When their conversation was about to end, Lin Ke said to Su Yu: Su Yu, dont forget to solidify the basics while leveling up in the game world. Otherwise, youll have a hard time reaching the Planet Level. Our Holy Silver Federation governs two entire galaxies, the Milky Way, and Holy Silver. Among them, there are around fifty or sixty thousand different species above the eighth level, but only about 2,000 can advance to the Planet Level. The majority lost the eligibility for advancement due to a poor foundation. Startled by his words, Su Yu quickly responded seriously: Okay, Ill focus on solidifying my skills. Lin Ke nodded and then turned to Tina: Miss, would you like to be with Su Yu all the time? Tina was caught off guard by Lin Kes sudden question. Moreover, Lin Kes question made her blush slightly: I I She stuttered, unsure of how to respond. Su Yu was also surprised. Lin Ke hadnt even glanced at Tina just now. Su Yu thought that he and Tina existed on different dimensions and that Lin Ke couldnt see Tina. Lin Ke chuckled softly: Young lady, if you want to stay with Su Yu, youd better work hard in hopes of joining our Mystery Academy I will leave first and contact you two later if needed! After saying that, Lin Ke didnt wait for them to respond, his figure gradually disappearing into the Void. After Lin Ke left, Su Yu let out a sigh of relief. Although Lin Ke is more approachable than before, Su Yu still felt immense pressure when with this God Level boss, a pressure that came from being in the presence of a superior. It wasnt until Lin Ke left that the pressure quickly dissipated. Tina lightly patted her broad chest, turned her head to Su Yu and asked, Nemesis, who is this guy anyway? I barely understand what youre talking about. Well Su Yu hesitated for a moment, then answered: Lets deal with the situation here first, Tina. Ill explain everything to you once we get home. Okay, as you wish. Tina obediently nodded. Su Yu reached out and tousled Tinas hair lightly. Tina was really easy-going and obedient, the most gentle girl among all the ones he had ever met, she was even more obedient than Cat Morning Star! Ah, if only Tina were a cat, things would have been much better. Su Yu sighed in his heart. Down below at the Giant Skru Base, the Blue Star militarys occupation of the base continued. Su Yu also took this opportunity to resume live-streaming. He had turned off the live-stream before the base attack began. Now that the major battle was over, it was time to resume. The viewers were all waiting in front of their screens. As soon as Su Yu started streaming, the barrage of comments started rushing in: Boss Ke, hows the situation over there? Did the attack go smoothly? Did you encounter any special weapons targeting you? Su Yu looked at the barrage of comments and replied, Dont worry, everyone. The attack went very smoothly. You see, this is the corpse of the Skru commander. Su Yu aimed the camera at the charred remains of the Skru commander floating in midair. But the sight of the commanders tragically mutilated corpse gave the viewers quite a scare. Some were typing Opening with a bang, while others typed comments like Too scary, Gonna vomit, and Im traumatized. After all, the sudden appearance of a charred humanoid corpse startled everyone, even though they knew it wasnt human. Except for a few oddballs who commented, Looks delicious. Timing his response perfectly, Su Yu said to his audience: The secondary reason I started this live-stream today is because I want all of you to practice bravery. Eventually, when the Skru people formally launch an attack on us, such images will be as rampant on the internet and in reality as germs in the Ganges River. Its something we must experience. If everyone practices bravery now, youll have more immunity in the future. Later, Ill let you see a few more violent and scary scenes to help you practice bravery. If any audience members cant handle it, you can choose not to watch for the time being and catch up on the recorded playbacks when youre eating. Hearing Su Yus words, the comments changed tone: Boss Ke is right; we need to practice bravery now. If were scared even behind the screen, how will we deal with the Skru people in the future? Right, we need to practice courage! But Boss Ke, arent you a bit of a bad guy? Watch while eating? Who would have an appetite to eat by then? Some audience members noticed the secondary reason in Su Yus wording and asked in the comments: If the secondary reason is this, then whats the primary reason? Without answering, Su Yu held his phone and flew towards the Skru base below. In the following time, Su Yu captured the real scenes inside the Skru base with his phone and live-streamed them to the world. According to the live-stream backend, approximately 20 million viewers were currently online globally, and this number was continuously rising, doubling every few minutes. Su Yu narrated the whole process of his recent attack on the Skru base, while pointing the camera towards the Blue Star soldiers who were arresting the Skru soldiers. Each soldiers face was taut with tension as they followed orders to arrest and transfer the Skru people, confiscate the spoils of war, and take over the Skru spaceships and buildings. In the comments, the viewers posted barrage after barrage of salute, expressing their high respect for the Blue Star soldiers battling on the front lines. Leader Zhang also joined in the action of occupying the base. He was wearing an armored suit and was able to move at a steady pace even while carrying two to three tons. But maybe because of his old age, he could only control the armored suit for less than 20 minutes before he couldnt keep up and had to hand the control over to the younger soldiers. Once the last Skru soldier in the base was detained, the Blue Star soldiers were basically safe and out of danger. So, Su Yu flew off with Tina towards the Monster Factory. At the same time, he said in the live broadcast: Someone asked earlier what the primary reason for this live-stream is, Ill explain that now. Its due to the thing being manufactured in the Monster Factory. While he was talking, they had already arrived at the entrance of the Monster Factory. A few Blue Star engineers wearing uniforms were struggling with some high-precision instruments to crack the code of the door lock. Everybody move aside, let me break the door lock with physical force. Su Yu shouted at the engineers. Okay. The engineers didnt object and moved aside. Tina. Su Yu looked at the beautiful girl next to him. Understood! Tina drew a golden longsword from her storage space. Furious energy revolved around her, transforming into a massive golden spiral. The spiral rotated rapidly, transforming her into a golden drill that charged towards the factory door. Boom! After a loud noise, the door was unable to bear the load and was penetrated by Tina, forming a big hole. All the electromagnetic protections the Skru people had imposed on the door were also rendered ineffective. Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: 440, 3729 Monsters are about to arrive!_1 Chapter 441: 440, 3729 Monsters are about to arrive!_1 Witnessing Tinas exceptional performance, the bullet screen was buzzing with admiration: Tina is amazing! Shes totally deserving of being the female lead in the first expansion pack! I wish I had a wife like this. Indeed, powerful and beautiful, who wouldnt like her? Stop dreaming, guys. Tina is a level six Sanctuary! In the game, do you really think the females of level two or above would even consider you? I guess not[Crying]. However, if I may go back a little, I think Boss Ke and Tina are a match made in heaven. Queen Alise is good and all, but shes a loli, and she cant cross over to the real world! Enough said, Im selling all my Queen Alise shares and going all-in on Tina shares! While the netizens were deep in their chats, Su Yu and Tina took the lead and entered the Monster Factory. The inside of the Monster Factory was undoubtedly a place out of this world, as it was overly futuristic. On the walls around were mounted mechanical arms that were more than ten meters long, some of which held syringes, and some carried barrels of culture fluid. At the center of the factory was a huge cylindrical culture tank. The diameter of the culture tank was approximately 30-40 meters, with a 50-meter height, equivalent to a 16-story residential building, standing out as a colossal object before Su Yu. The tank wall of the culture tank was colorless and transparent. Through the tank wall, one could clearly see a massive skeleton inside that resembled a dinosaur fossil, surrounded by a light green viscous fluid. On the wall of the large culture tank, a vast number of electronic instruments were inserted, like the Spiritual Energy Conduction Tube, Flesh-shaping device, and other such devices. However, since the Blue Star army had seized the entire control center, these machines had temporarily stopped working. Seeing the horrific and profoundly sci-fi scene, the bullet screen exploded immediately: Holy shit, what is this? Am I watching a sci-fi movie? Is this a massive dinosaur skeleton inside? Are the Skru planning on resurrecting dinosaurs? Its so big; it looks terrifying! Su Yu pointed the camera at the culture tank and seriously asked, Has everyone here watched the Ultraman series before? The bullet screen drifted with countlessly Of course and Of course Ive watched. Su Yu continued, In the Ultraman series, those powerful monsters or super-beasts are either mutated by Blue Stars radiation pollution or manufactured by aliens. Look, Su Yu pointed the camera at the skull in the culture tank, The Skru are doing exactly that C creating monsters! Looking at the huge monster skeleton and grim skull in the live broadcast, everyone watching the live broadcast was so shocked that they couldnt say a word, and the refresh speed of the bullet screen slowed down. However, even though the speed of the bullet screen slowed down, some viewers were still commenting: How can this monster be so huge! When I saw the special-effects movies previously, I didnt feel anything as it was a distant representation, but up close, its truly horrifying! Thankfully Boss Ke found out about it in advance; otherwise, many people would die! Xu Siqi was also extremely shaken by this giant skeleton. He suddenly thought of something and was immediately shocked. So, he quickly asked in the bullet screen, Boss Ke, since the Yan One Spring Eye is like this, does that mean the other Spring Eyes are like this too?! Su Yu saw his bullet screen message and nodded, The room manager has hit the nail on the head. Let me explain it in detail for everyone. Su Yu took out a huge world map from his necklace and spread it in the air. Countless three-colored light spots flashed on the map, with each spot representing a Skru base. The largest 24 red markers represent the giant Spiritual Spring Eye, 108 markers represent the large ones, and 3600 markers represent the small ones. The densely packed light spots are dispersed across the entire world map, creating a significant visual impact on the viewer. This is the distribution map of the Spiritual Spring Eye, a total of 3732 large and small Springs, explained Su Yu. Previously, the method of operation of these Springs involved using 70% of the harvested Spiritual Energy transported back to Skru Star via spaceships. The remaining 30% was used for base maintenance and the Monster Factory. The monsters manufactured by the Monster Factory can effectively delay human development. For instance, the ghosts they produced recently have killed many people worldwide; surely everyone has heard about it from various sources. Comments on the bullet screen affirmed that Su Yu was right. A short while ago, the domestic situation was manageable. The ghosts ran wild overseas, causing several major incidents that garnered much attention domestically and internationally. Domestically, that was under effective governmental control, and with the successful manufacturing of the Ghost Searching Ruler, domestic ghost numbers have been successfully reduced to zero. This was why the frequent domestic curfews were cancelled, and the people could finally go out to visit the night markets in the evening, free from constant fear. Su Yu then continued after closing the map: However, the actual situation has greatly changed now. The Skru people no longer transport the spiritual energy back to their mother star but use more than 95% of the harvested spiritual energy to create these large monsters. He then performed a close-up on the skeleton in the culture tank. According to my judgment, these monsters have a comprehensive strength that can easily reach the peak of the fifth order, with the defense reaching the sixth level of the Sanctuary. They can easily withstand a small yield nuclear bomb. These monsters have a production cycle of one month. One month later, the Skru people will unleash all 3729 monsters to attack the Blue Star simultaneously! The reason I decided to live stream today is to inform everyone that a month from now, we, the humans of Blue Star, will face an unprecedented catastrophe. This disaster is imminent and is closely related to everyone. Su Yu paused here, giving the viewers time to digest the shocking news. The bullet screen was suddenly silent, with just a sparse few comments to be seen. In every corner of the world, countless people who were watching the live broadcast felt like they had been hit on the head, and they sat in complete silence, unable to utter a single word. The impending crisis left everyone feeling at a loss. In front of the screen, Xu Siqis potato chips fell to the ground with an icy chill running through his spine. 3729 monsters appearing at the same time, how many people would die? If the Skru just threw the monsters into the city centers or densely populated towns, the government definitely wouldnt drop nuclear bombs in densely populated areas, so what would they do then? Who could guarantee that their homes wouldnt be destroyed in the path of the destructing monsters? With these thoughts, a tremendous fear gripped everyone in front of the screen. Everyone commented one after another: Boss Ke, what should we do? I dont want to die yet, Boss Ke. Boss Ke, since you have disclosed this, do you have some plan in mind, right? Seeing these comments, Su Yu shook his head slightly. Quite frankly, he didnt have a great solution. Such a large number of monsters appearing and expecting everyone to survive was undoubtedly impossible. This was not a sci-fi movie, However, he still said, Please remain calm, everyone. I have something to say. Please listen. Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: 441, Skuru High-levels Are Also Watching the Live Broadcast_1 Chapter 442: 441, Skuru High-levels Are Also Watching the Live Broadcast_1 Please keep calm everyone. A cool head can definitely improve your odds of survival when crisis strikes, Su Yu said seriously into the camera. Now that we know the Skurus plan, we must create our own countermeasures. First, theres the Blue Star United Government. I am not aware of the governments response strategy yet, but manufacturing a large number of hydrogen bombs could inflict significant damage on the monsters. Then, theres me. In the next month, Tina, Morning Star and I will do our best to attack the Spiritual Spring Eye and deliver the spiritual energy mined from it to the ancient powers above the fifth level to help them recover their strength quickly. At the same time, attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye can also provide the Blue Star government with plenty of monster specimens for the creation of high-powered weapons specifically targeted against them. Finally, theres all of you watching. At this point, Su Yus tone became particularly solemn: We have one month left. In 20 days, the third expansion pack will open, and players who reach level 50 at the third order can manifest their in-game power in reality. The power of the third-order may not be enough for you to take on the monsters, but your ability to survive will certainly improve dramatically! So those of you hoping to reach level 50 within a month must work hard and not slack off! Secondly, before the monsters are unleashed, the government will certainly have an evacuation plan in place. I believe the government will not easily abandon any citizen. I hope everyone can trust the government, evacuate promptly as instructed, stay calm, and avoid causing incidents like stampedes. Thats all I have to say, and I hope everyone can take it seriously. After listening to Su Yus speech, the mood of those watching the live broadcast became heavy. Previously, they watched Su Yu rashly seize the Spiritual Spring Eye with fervor. They were actually enjoying it. Now theyre left with only one month before the crisis strikes! Before, everyone had been somewhat optimistic about the impending attack, thinking they had over eight months left. No one knew what level Boss Ke and his team could attain in eight months. But now theres only one month left, and in one month, humanity will face the first wave of disaster! No one can remain optimistic in the face of this crushing data. All they can do is silently pray to the heavens, hoping the disaster doesnt fall upon them. The live broadcast should be about to end now. Su Yu said goodbye to the viewers,Thats all for today. If youre interested in attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye, you can continue watching my live broadcast at 8 pm tomorrow night. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the comment section suddenly flared up: ??? Theres still a stream tomorrow? I thought this was a one-time thing. Are you going to attack the Spiritual Spring Eye again tomorrow? Which Eye are you attacking? Yan II? But Su Yu ignored these questions, as he had already turned off the live broadcast. After ending his stream, Su Yu let out a deep sigh of relief. 3729 monsters thats a lot of pressure! Tina, lets prepare to go to the next Spring Eye, Su Yu turned towards the girl not far in front of him. Scientists from the army were already inside the monster factory, conducting life vitality tests on the monsters in the cultivation tanks, while Tina watched in curiosity as the scientists manipulated intricate equipment. Hearing Su Yus words, she immediately turned back and gently replied, Okay. Su Yu, accompanied by Tina, left the monster factory to meet Commander Zhao in the control center and tell him about his plan to attack the Yan Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye. Commander Zhao was shocked after hearing Su Yus plan. He thought everything would end today, but surprisingly, Su Yu had another bigger plan in mind: attacking a major Spiritual Spring Eye! Immediately, Commander Zhao said seriously: Dont worry Comrade Su Yu, Im going to contact the higher ups right away to provide you with the fullest support and cooperation! Then Ill have to trouble Commander Zhao, Su Yu nodded with a smile. What Su Yu didnt know was that at that very moment, on the Skru Star. In an elaborate meeting hall of the Raging Sun Empires Royal Palace on the Skru Star. Emperor Manila XIIIth of the Raging Sun Empire was lounging comfortably on a leather sofa, sipping on special Leko Bug juice, while joking around with a few of his ministers. The Ministers included his favored Minister of Finance, Minister of Intelligence, as well as the newly appointed Commander of the Skru Expeditionary Army Langqi. Hanging on the wall of the meeting hall was a giant laser screen showing a video that was currently paused. If Su Yu were there, he would be utterly shocked! Because the scene on the screen was that of him ending his live broadcast! The Emperor of Raging Sun and his several ministers were actually gathered together to watch his live broadcast! Behind Manila stood a youth from the Blue Star with yellow skin and black hair, who looked like a typical Chinese person. This Blue Star youth was found to be the most suitable candidate for learning the Skuru language by gene sequencing when the Skuru Expeditionary Army first landed on the Blue Star. So, the Skuru Expeditionary Army captured him and brought him back to their base, where they brainwashed and mind-controlled him into forgetting his past, implanted a Skuru language memory module in him, and essentially turned him into an emotionless translation machine. Till this day, he doesnt know what his past name was. Standing behind Manila, this young man from Blue Star spoke in fluent Skuru: Your Majesty, Su Yus last sentence means: If youre interested in attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye, you can continue watching the live broadcast at 8 PM tomorrow night. Because of his translation, Manila and others were able to understand Su Yus live broadcast and what the Blue Star Humans were discussing in the comments section. Manila finished off the Leko Bug juice in his cup and casually turned to his surrounding ministers, I didnt expect this Su Yu to be quite popular on the Blue Star. Of course, those with great strength naturally gain popularity, especially Su Yu, the number one person on the Blue Star, the Minister of Intelligence said with a chuckle from the end of the couch. Expeditionary Army Commander Langqi, however, looked at the video with a serious face: This Su Yu is very formidable. From the video as well as his performance in the attack on Chairman Lun Ketes residence, his comprehensive strength shouldve already reached the peak of the sixth order. This Blue Star female in the live footage is also very formidable. I feel that shes even more formidable than Su Yu. Her comprehensive strength must also be at the peak of the sixth order, not far from reaching the legendary seventh order. Your judgment is correct. Manila sneered, pouring himself a cup of Leko Bug juice: According to the intelligence report, this Blue Star female was brought out from the game Evolution by Su Yu. This is the fairness that the Holy Silver race wants, how ridiculous! Commander-in-Chief Langqi turned his head, looking earnestly at Manila, Then, Your Majesty, should we take action and sabotage the game Evolution? Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: 443, Self-destruct! Blood for blood!_1 Chapter 444: 443, Self-destruct! Blood for blood!_1 Surprisingly, though the battlefield across Yan Mountain had been exhaustive, the most dazzling wasnt Su Yu transformed into the Blue Dragon, but Tina. In this battle, Tina was the main striker while Su Yu merely functioned in assistance, using her massive figure of the Blue Dragon to distract and attract firepower for Tina. Tina was at level 77, two levels higher than Su Yu who was at level 75. Even though Tina was two levels away from the peak of Sanctuary at level 79, her actual combat power was even stronger than that of many at the peak of Sanctuary! With her body radiating spectacular and scorching golden aura, she now illustrated a miniaturized sun hanging in the sky. The current state of her was slightly different from before; along with the golden aura emanating from her, her body was also wrapped in a layer of aquamarine mist. This was all due to her past experiences. Tina originally trained in a rage skill named [Solar Brilliance], an ancient inheritance she found while exploring ruins. After the decisive battle of Orleans City, her ancestor, Bernina Tide, transferred all of her inheritance to her. She later travelled around the world with her family and fully understood the two inheritances in the process and created a set of skills and battle tactics based on her own conditions, significantly increasing her strength! [Holy Sun Rapid Flow Slash]! Tina roared in the sky, using her most powerful battle skill against the Skuru Sanctuary Psychic Warrior she had been entangled in battle with. The entire dark sky was thoroughly illuminated by her, the blinding golden and icy-blue lights filled every corner of the Giant Skru Base. Its over! The Sanctuary Psychic Warrior engaged in the battle with Tina felt like he was under attack by a legendary fighter, an overwhelmingly powerful energy was coming right at him. Whats even more terrifying was that he had no room to dodge at all! Boom! A earth-shattering blast echoed in the sky above the Yan Mountain base. The location of the combat between Tina and the Skuru Sanctuary resulted in a massive golden mushroom cloud! Two seconds later, Tina flew out of the mushroom cloud calmly, almost unscratched, except for the ends of her golden hair that were slightly curled due to the high temperature. Meanwhile, a shattered body fell from the base of the mushroom cloud towards the ground, it had no signs of life whatsoever. A strong Sanctuary level being had just been instantly killed by Tinas powerful move! In the conference hall of the Raging Sun Royal Palace, everyone in front of the screen was completely stunned. Invincible in the same class, invincible in the same class Expedition army commander Langqi had a blank look in his eyes, muttering involuntarily. Although Langqis strength was initially at the entry level of the seventh-order legend, logically, his strength should have been overwhelming to Tina. But judging from the video, the power Tina was demonstrating now was slightly stronger than his! If he had to go now, he wouldnt be sure to win! Intelligence Minister Xi Weng also turned pale. Originally, Base 056 was equipped with two sixth-rank Sanctuary powerhouses, coupled with some defensive facilities in the base, theoretically it should have been able to withstand the attack of a seventh-order legendary powerhouse. But now the bases defense evidently did not work, the defensive shield was torn open, and the various advanced laser weapons posed no threat to Su Yu and Tina at all, and one of the Sanctuaries was even killed by Tina! Although the Spiritual Mecha Master, Ovim, who was entangled with Su Yu, hadnt been injured yet, this battle was obviously lost, and the base was beyond saving. Now, the pressure was on the Sanctuary Mecha Master, Ovim. Seeing the figure of his comrade killed by Tina, fury burned in his eyes. He now had two paths to choose from. One path was to escape while Tina was unable to launch another attack, to forcibly return to Skru Star through the space cracks in time. The other path was to fight to the death with Su Yu and Tina. He glanced at his fallen comrades, recalling the joyful times they had spent together, they had planned to get married in the Lun Kete Federation together.. At this point, endless hatred completely swallowed Ovims rationality. He no longer thought about escape, but about making the beast who killed his other half pay with its life! I am going all out against you guys! Ovim piloted his own mecha for a [Space Leap], closely attaching to Su Yus Blue Dragon form. The mecha radiated a blazing red light, a sign of self-destruction that would obliterate both him and the enemy! Holy crap! Su Yu was also shocked, this guy was actually going to self-destruct! Self-destruction was the ultimate means of mutual destruction; back in the game at Forest City, legendary powerhouse Madeline ended Xi Fans plot with self-destruction. He never thought that today, he would taste the same! Seeing the swelling and bursting mecha in front of him, Su Yu quickly transformed into human form and continuously released [Flash Skill] in order to escape. Unfortunately, it was already too late. The explosion originated from right beside him. Although he teleported several hundred meters away in an instant, the shockwave from the explosion still caught up with him. In desperation, Su Yu could only release life-preserving skills like [Lightning Shield], [Ice Barrier], praying that he could survive. The impact of the self-destruction was incredibly strong, devastating the entire Giant Skru Base. In the Raging Sun Imperial Palace meeting hall, the live video signal also got interrupted due to this. The Minister of Intelligence, Xi Weng, was sweating profusely, hastily leaving the meeting room to oversee the restoration of the signal outside the door. Emperor Manila XIIIth was even more pale, feeling waves of pain in his chest. Ovim actually self-destructed! He actually self-destructed! A Stage Six Sanctuary wasnt just your average Chinese Cabbage; out of all Skru people, there were only 700, referred to as the Sacred Seven Hundred. The Raging Sun Empire had a total of 195 in the Sanctuary, each one was a national treasure. The loss of each one was an immense loss to the Empire! And they lost one today, what about tomorrow? The day after? There were still eight months until the total attack! How many would be left in the end? Most importantly, it wasnt just about the loss, they also lost Spring Eye number 056. Although these could be blamed on his predecessor, it happened after he took over the military power, he had to take responsibility for this. I must restore my image, and give the people an explanation. Manila thought to himself. The Finance Minister Song Sen had been silent all along. Now he scratched his numbing scalp, and quietly said to Manila, Your Majesty, what should we do? Manila, in a fit of rage, kicked Song Sen who was next to him onto the floor, What should we do? Are you guys that are here useless? Cant you use your heads and give me a solution? Song Sen was writhing in pain laying on the ground holding his belly, but he didnt dare to resist and only played dead. After venting his anger by kicking his subordinate, Manila was somewhat relieved. His eyes slightly squinted, absolute cold light emitted from his gaze: This Su Yu, Ill definitely make him pay with blood for blood! Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: 444, Conquer the Spiritual Energy Spring Eye in Yan Mountain_1 Chapter 445: 444, Conquer the Spiritual Energy Spring Eye in Yan Mountain_1 Soon, Minister of Intelligence Xi Weng pushed the door and walked into the council hall. Walking with his head down, he muttered, Your Majesty, the main connection to Blue Star has been interrupted; we may not be able to restore the live footage. Manina XIII gave him a glance, and waved his hand lightly, indicating he didnt mind. Xi Weng sighed with relief and tactfully stood to one side. In the council hall, Manina stopped talking, and no one else dared to speak up. The hall fell silent. A minute or so later, Manina slowly spoke, Ovim and Doc are the heroes of Skru Star! Announce the news of their sacrifice. The nation will mourn and flags will be flown at half-mast. However, reflecting on it, the sacrifice of these two was not entirely a bad thing. Their deaths could provoke the people of Skru into hating the enemy; it could even beautify this invasion war into a righteous cause! For example, we can assert to the public: The Skru people are originally peace-loving, only going to lower-level civilizations to gather some resources. Who knew that the indigenous people of the lower-level civilization are stubborn, attacking the Skru Stars collection team, and even killing their Sanctuary! The Skru people were forced, they had to attack Blue Star Thinking of this, the mood of Manina XIII improved slightly. Xi Weng and Langqi quickly replied, Yes, Your Majesty, we are on it. Also, there is another point. Manina narrowed his eyes slightly, You still remember the plan against Su Yu we discussed yesterday, dont you? Langqi and the group exchanged glances and nodded in unison. Implement this plan today, I do not want to wait anymore. Manina said lightly. Your Majesty, wouldnt that be a little hasty? The Minister of Intelligence, Xi Weng, hesitated a bit. The plan they had drawn was meant to be implemented a week later, letting things ferment beforehand to create bigger trouble for Su Yu. If its implemented today, the effect might be a lot less. Follow my orders! Manina said with crossed arms, his tone carrying an undeniable authority. Understood! The three ministers responded simultaneously. The frame is back on Su Yu from Blue Star. Before the shockwave arrived, Su Yu had activated the [Ice Barrier] along with a [Lightning Shield]. The [Lightning Shield] was shattered instantly. The [Ice Barrier], under the impact of a massive amount of energy, the solid ice covering Su Yu made a cringe-inducing creaking sound. A dense network of cracks appeared on the ice surface, obviously unable to hold on. The [Ice Barrier] appears to be an invincible skill, but the damage it can absorb has a certain limit. If the limit is exceeded, the [Ice Barrier] will be breached. Now the shockwave from Ovims self-explosion obviously exceeded this threshold, and his [Ice Barrier] was about to be penetrated! Su Yu had no other means of self-protection. The [Thunder Armor] skill was still cooling down. The additional [Ice Barrier] skill on his [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Robe] was restricted by the rules (using this skill will have a [low body temperature] debuff, and it cannot be used again within 30 seconds). Out of options, he had to activate the [Watcher Beacon] given by Lin ke; a transparent purple crystalline shield quickly formed around him. Bang! Under the explosions shockwave, Su Yu and the crystalline shield were harshly repelled. However, the defense power of the crystalline shield was high, it remained intact under the wild energy bombardment of the shockwave, completely absorbing the self-destruction damage. Nemesis, are you alright?! Tina quickly moved towards Su Yu in the sky. As she saw Ovim self-destruct, her heart clenched in fear, worrying that Su Yu would die along with the explosion. It was only when she saw him unharmed from a distance that Tina sighed in relief. However, she was internally blaming herself. It was all because she was so focused on the fight that she didnt protect Nemesis properly, and thus he, a defensively weak magician, suffered such large damage. Im fine, Tina. Su Yu casually sat on the ground, panting heavily. The previous battle had exhausted much of his strength. And one really couldnt underestimate the Skru people! The [Watcher Beacon] that Lin ke gave him for self-preservation was used up just like that, and it pained his heart. But now wasnt the time to grieve. Tina. Su Yu looked towards the distant Giant Skru Base, his gaze gradually collecting: There are certainly a lot of Fifth-Order Skru people in the base who want to escape at this opportunity, and we have to stop them! Tinas long hair fluttered although there was no wind, a golden light burst out from the sword in her hand: You rest here, Nemesis, Ill handle these guys! A golden light exploded in front of Su Yus eyes, and Tina disappeared instantly. Su Yu wanted to go with Tina, but the physical exertion from transforming into the Blue Dragon was too great, he could only lie on the ground to rest and recover, meanwhile eating some bananas and apples from his necklace. Ovims self-destruction can be likened to indiscriminate attacks. Apart from Su Yu, the Giant Skru Base also suffered immense damage, the entire defense system and all sorts of weapons and equipment were almost completely destroyed in the shockwave. Tina didnt encounter any attacks throughout her journey into the base. She moved quickly about the base, seeking out surviving Skru powerhouses above the Fifth-Order. There were altogether 13 remaining Fifth-Order Skru powerhouses in the base, Of course, they were not planning to sit around and wait for death, they wanted to escape back to the Skru Star through the space cracks above. As Tina arrived, they almost simultaneously bolted out from various corners of the base, desperately flying towards the space cracks in the sky. Tina wanted to stop them, but she couldnt stop so many powerful beings desperate to escape. In the end, she killed four of them and couldnt stop the remaining nine, who successfully escaped. As for the Third and Fourth Order Skru practitioners and the Skru army left in the base, as their only means of escape, the spaceship, was damaged beyond recognition by the self-destruction shockwave, they stood no chance against Tina, descending like a divine soldier, and could only choose to surrender. After Tina had completely controlled the situation, the battle over the Yan Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye ended with the victory of the Blue Star Humans! At this point, a pale purple teleportation gate appeared above the base, this was a teleportation gate from Lin ke. A blue ray of light shot out from the teleportation gate, hitting the space cracks in the sky. The dark space cracks quickly shrank until they disappeared completely. At the same time, a brown wooden box flew out from the teleportation gate and into Su Yus arms. On opening the box, Su Yu found a silver badge, on which was inscribed a symbol he didnt recognize. However, judging by the symbol on the copper badge he had previously obtained, the meaning of the symbol on the silver badge should be 500. That is to say, he had obtained another 500 credits. Although he didnt know what the credits were for, judging from the fact that 1 credit could exchange a [Credit Grab-Bag], 500 credits should be a considerable resource. Speaking of the [Credit Grab-Bag], if he can bring Sky Dragon to the Holy Silver Federation, then wouldnt Su Yus thoughts gradually drifted off. Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: 445, The Scheme of Manina XIII_1 Chapter 446: 445, The Scheme of Manina XIII_1 An hour later, the sounds of rotors spinning densely from helicopters could be heard on the side of Yan Mountains Mystical Mist Peak. Commander Zhao, along with hundreds of helicopters, flew towards Mystical Mist Peak. The explosion from Ovim just now had caused extreme disturbances of spiritual energy within the base, filled with lethal chaotic spiritual energy everywhere. However, after spending an hour of decompression and deliberate clean-up by Su Yu, the ordinary soldiers of the Blue Star army could now enter the stage. A squad of helicopters chose a relatively flat position at the top of the peak to land. Soldiers filed out from the helicopters, stepping firmly into the base. The helicopter carrying Commander Zhao was in front, and he was among the first group of soldiers to disembark from the helicopter. He immediately spotted Su Yu floating in the sky and saluted him, Comrade Su Yu, thank you for your contributions to Blue Star and humanity! Su Yu quickly returned the salute, Youre welcome, its my duty. Commander Zhao gazed at the young man, his eyes filled with admiration. Indeed, heroes come from young ages. The appearance of a young person like Su Yu, who could shoulder the burden of the war, was absolutely a blessing for humanity! Commander Zhao. Su Yu said in the sky, The spiritual energy in the Spring Eye needs to be mined as soon as possible and handed over to our ancient predecessors to enhance their strength. Also, the Skuru soldiers in this base are far more formidable than those in the small Spring Eye base. Although Tina and I have sealed the spiritual energy in their bodies, their physical strength is still not to be underestimated, even comparable to strong beasts! You all must be very careful. Understood, Comrade Su Yu. Commander Zhao nodded below, I will remind Commissioner Zhang about the distribution issue, and as for the occupation issue, we have formulated a detailed plan and prepared an emergency plan in the past hour. Let us handle it with peace of mind! Im counting on you then, Commander Zhao. Su Yu smiled. From that time until 4 am, Su Yu and Tina remained high in the air, watching the Skuru army below. The Blue Star army successfully occupied the base, and the surrendered prisoners were shackled with the Hongwu Shackles made by Zhu Guorui in the past, taken back to the helicopter, and imprisoned. After everything was settled, Su Yu released [Group Teleport] to take Tina home. After the two of them took a short rest at home, at 8 oclock in the morning, Su Yu put on his gaming helmet and logged in. Tina had already returned to the game long before Su Yu. After logging in, Tina first went home to visit her father and sister, then to Alyssas place to help her handle government affairs. As for Su Yu, he took 500,000 players to the two places, Antley Sea and Deep Rock Continent, to collect the [Washing Sea Core] and [Deep State Rock Core] using the human wave strategy. The players had gained a lot of experience from yesterdays collection. Today they bought more tools from NPCs like [Rocket Boots], [Goblin Glider Packs], [Deep Dive Potion], etc, which could speed up the collection of mission materials. According to Su Yus estimate, it would only take today, and the players could collect all the materials! However, good times didnt last long. At around 5 pm, in a residential building at the East Fourth Ring of the Imperial Capital. Xu Siqi took off her helmet, stood up from the sofa, and stretched lazily. Just now in the game, she and her mercenary group were collecting the [Washing Sea Cores] in the sea, which put her, a sufferer of deep-sea phobia, through agony. But luckily, she had now collected a total of 818 [Washing Sea Cores], so work should be over soon! It was now 5 p.m., and she left the game to eat something first to soothe her continuously protesting stomach due to hunger, and then returned to the game to continue working. Xu Siqi wobbled to the refrigerator, took out bread, milk, and sausages from the fridge. When she was considering whether to use the microwave to heat it up, she suddenly heard a very loud voice coming from outside the window, as loud as a high-decibel megaphone playing at close range: Humans of Blue Star, I am the greatest emperor of the Raging Sun Empire of the Skru Star C Manina XIII. Upon hearing this voice, Xu Siqi was startled. She walked quickly to the window to see if anyone was playing a prank. Looking outside, she saw that people in the building across were also sticking their heads out of the window, looking around. At this time, that loud voice sounded again. The voice seemed to come from a very high place in the sky, Our Skuru people suffered an unscrupulous terrorist attack by a powerful human called Su Yu. Last night, two Sanctuary powerhouses were killed by his sneak attack. Humans, if you are willing to hand over Su Yu, I, Manina, am willing to represent the Skuru Star people and sign an agreement with you: as long as you hand over Su Yu and promise not to enter the game Evolution again, the Skuru people will permanently withdraw from Blue Star after mining the spiritual energy, not occupying a single bit of your land, not leaving any Skuru people on Blue Star. We will have permanent peace between us! If you dont hand over Su Yu, wait quietly for your species to be exterminated after 3728 sixth-tier monsters descend a month from now! With Maninas words, the sky of Blue Star changed dramatically. The horrifying spectral images of monstrous beasts emerged in the sky, emitting terrifying roars. The number of monstrous beast specters was so large that they filled the entire sky in just a few seconds. People on the street, seeing the strange phenomenon above their heads, were all stunned. Many people even fell onto the streets due to their poor psychological endurance. Xu Siqi was also terrified, her mouth wide-open in horror. She realized that something significant was happening! She quickly put on her helmet to log into the game, telling her companions in the game about what was happening in the real world. In the official forums, due to this sudden major event, the forum was instantly heated! Dozens of posts recording audio or video were quickly spreading in the forum. Players were frantically discussing under the posts. Can anyone tell me if these recordings are real or fake? Its real, basically everyone in the real world heard it. Even my foreign friends heard these words, but what they heard was in Chinese, so they specifically asked me on Instagram what it meant. Who is this Su Yu? Why are the aliens insisting on him? Stupid! Su Yu is Boss Ke! Oh, its boss Ke, that makes sense. Boss Ke killed two more Tier-6s last night, gee! Are the aliens telling the truth? If we hand over Boss Ke to them, they really wont invade our Blue Star anymore? If its true then hand him over fast! Dont wait for them to change their minds. What if the so-called emperor of the Skuru people dont keep their word and they continue to invade us even after we hand over the person, what should we do? Do you think aliens are as stupid and cunning as humans, liable to betray each other? They cant stand to see others doing well? Right, everyone remember to contact your buddies in the game, log out right now! Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: 446, Turmoil Ferments, Subsides_1 Chapter 447: 446, Turmoil Ferments, Subsides_1 In major social media platforms, the demands for surrendering Su Yu and exiting the Evolution game garnered significant attention for a time. The most active among these were the Surrenderists of Blue Star. The circle of Surrenderists is quite large, they just dared not voice their thoughts online in the past. The Blue Star United Government had decreed that any subversive comments posted online would result in law enforcement paying a visit to the speaker the next day at the latest. Furthermore, many countries did not want to waste resources imprisoning these Surrenderists, choosing instead to execute them secretly the same day. This series of measures resulted in the large number of Surrenderists leaving no trace of their existence online. But now, things have changed! The words of Manina XIII have become their most potent weapon! Embracing a mentality of safety in numbers, the Surrenderists naturally took this opportunity to voice their opinions loudly. In addition, they firmly believed that as long as they could assist the Skuru in conquering Blue Star, the Skuru would definitely spare their lives in acknowledgement of their contribution. In addition to the Surrenderists, there were also some opportunistic individuals who joined in the clamor. These individuals believed that Manina XIII, as the Emperor of the Raging Sun Empire, would keep his word. If humans were to hand over Su Yu and destroy all the game equipment, the Skuru would surely withdraw their forces. Isnt it great to sacrifice one person, Su Yu, for the happiness of all mankind? With the convergence of the Surrenderists and the Opportunistic Faction, cries for surrender resonated one after another. .. Of course, many netizens were quite rational. They understood that Manina was merely trying to deceive humanity. If humans were really fooled into discarding their own martial prowess and handed over Su Yu, wouldnt the Skurus laugh even in their dreams? After a year, the Skuru would be able to casually board their ships and exterminate all humans. Why would they let go of the meat thats already in their mouths? Furthermore, the idea of signing a contract was laughable! The Raging Sun Emperor could find at least 100 reasons to break the contract. The two factions waged a fierce battle of words online, resulting in a tumultuous climate across the entire Blue Star internet. . Meanwhile, Su Yu was still searching for the [Washing Sea Core] in the deep sea, diligently, like a busy little bee. Hmm? Theres one here! Su Yu dispatched a sea monster group at the bottom of the sea with a fourth-level thunder spell [Crazy Thunder Sky Prison], then suddenly disappeared and unearthed from the sea floor mud a fist-sized gem radiating a sky-blue light. The collection count of [Washing Sea Core] in his mission goal list also rose from 910 to 911. With another hour of effort, this task should be completed, thought Su Yu contentedly. He put the stone into his necklace, and prepared for the journey to his next target location. However, at that moment, he suddenly received several private messages. Red-Eyed Black Dragon, Sky Dragon, Snow Leopard, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, and even Snow Fall, who was rarely in contact, all sent him messages that there was a major event and urged him to check the official forum at once! Without any delay, Su Yu logged into the forum. Upon seeing players heated debates in the forum as well as Manina XIIIs impassioned declaration, Su Yus expression grew gradually grim. The Raging Sun Emperor was truly wicked! Su Yu was well aware that even if humans truly handed him over to the Skurus and destroyed all the Evolution game headsets, humans and Skuru could never live in peace. Even if Manina XIII signed the contract, he could completely break the contract seven and a half months later and eliminate all humans on Blue Star. By that time, no one would even know about his treachery and the ordinary Skuru people might not care even if they knew the emperor had deceived humans. The reason he said Manina was wicked was that after saying such words, whether they had any effect or not, it would definitely be a huge blow for the morale of Blue Star humans. From the many voices demanding his surrender in the forums, it could be seen that many people had already wavered. Su Yu closed the forum interface and opened the chat room for guild leaders. The guild leaders were also having a passionate discussion about this matter. However, most of the guild leaders were savvy people. Su Yu briefly scrolled through the chat log, no one had voiced opinions about handing him over. [Red-Eyed Black Dragon]: In my opinion, we cant surrender! The Ukraine of the 20th century is an example. Ukraine had 1,400 nuclear weapons, hundreds of intercontinental ballistic missiles and the worlds most advanced bombers during the disintegration of the Soviet Union. Because of their surrenderist policy, they voluntarily destroyed these top weapons and their country ended up being a pawn for the West, controlled by puppet masters, with a dire political and economic situation. [Zhan Tianjian]: Youre absolutely right, and we cant surrender Boss Ke! We all have seen how much effort Boss Ke has put into our cause. To surrender such a hero feels like the whole nations spirit would collapse. [Royal Assassin]: I think we can give it a try, what if the Skuru are serious? Wouldnt we be missing such an opportunity for nothing? Ding! Chat room prompt: [Royal Assassin] was removed from this chat room by administrator [Shepherd in the Clouds]. [Shepherd in the Clouds]: Ahem, saying such things at this time is completely mindless. I kicked him out, any objections? The others immediately chimed in with no objection. Seeing the guild leaders understanding brought some measure of relief to Su Yus mind. He commented in the chat room: Thanks for your support. Please keep your eyes open and dont be misled by the Skurus plots. [Shepherd in the Clouds]: Boss Ke, well always support you! [Red-Eyed Black Dragon]: Me too. Snow Leopard, who hadnt said anything in the chat room yet, finally spoke up: Both Commissioner Zhang and I instantly saw through the Skurus scheme; rest assured, we will find a way to cope with this crisis. [Nemesis]: The most crucial thing is to explain the situation to everyone so that everyone can abandon illusions and prepare for war. [Snow Leopard]: Understood. Also, everyone should take some actions to prevent their subordinates from stirring up trouble. Every guild leader: Alright. With the guild leaders unified in their response, the following operations would be manageable. All the guild leaders tried to restrain the ordinary members of the guild and explained the Skurus intentions to them in the guild chat channel; Snow Leopard logged out to find Commissioner Zhang and provide feedback to the higher-ups of the Blue Star Government; Su Yu was tasked with explaining the pros and cons to 500,000 players searching for the [Washing Sea Core]. Having understood that the Skurus will inevitably deal a deadly blow to Blue Star humans, players were no longer lost and resumed the search for materials. The official reaction was also swift. An hour later, at 4 in the afternoon, the Blue Star Federation Government formally issued a notice to all citizens: the government would not fall for the Skurus cunning, they would not hand over Su Yu, and they were determined to resist the Skuru to the end! The notice also analyzed the Skurus plot in detail to prevent people from being fooled. After the official statement, a significant number of disputes on the internet were halted, and major social media platforms gradually returned to normal after this upheaval. Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: 447, Is the【Dragon Race Favor Potion】useful? _1 Chapter 448: 447, Is theDragon Race Favor Potionuseful? _1 By five oclock in the afternoon, the storm caused by Manina XIII had mostly subsided. However, Su Yus mood was not so good. From the forum debacle, there were quite a few people on Blue Star who were ready to surrender or who held illusions about the Skru people! If Manina XIII realized this and gave these traitors and fence-sitters some benefits, or just verbal promises, these people would definitely be won over, making an already dire war situation worse. Sigh, I need to work even harder! Su Yu lamented in his heart. The enemies he would face in the future were not only the Skru people, but also enemies from within the human race. He would need to be careful not to capsize in the gutter. Now that 1,000 [Washing Sea Cores] had been collected, Su Yu released the [Teleportation Array] to go to the novice village, preparing to deliver the four types of materials to Bernina Tide in advance. In the novice village square, Su Yu explained his intentions to the [Village Chief]. The chief didnt refuse him at all and brought him to his house where he met Bernina on the swing in the courtyard. Today Bernina was not in her usual sheer outfit but wearing the one Tina had given her. Apart from her hair color, she looked nearly identical to Tina. But Su Yu didnt care about that at all, his mind was filled with thoughts about what to do next. Bernina took the space ring from Su Yu, which was filled with four kinds of materials and the [Soul of Reincarnation]. After checking that everything was correct, she nodded in satisfaction. She seemed to perceive Su Yus worries, and while half-lying on the swing, propped her head up and asked: Nemesis, do you have something on your mind? If theres something you cant resolve, you can tell me. I can provide some help within the limits of the game rules. Really? Of course. Well then, the thing is Su Yu, viewing Bernina as one of his own, did not hold back anything and told her about the storm caused by Manina XIII. Bernina swayed on the swing and patiently listened. When he was finished, she nodded and said, I see. Ive interacted with Manina before. Hes smart and bright, but the issue is that hes stubborn and prone to partiality But thats the common fault of all the Emperors of the Raging Sun, except for the founding Emperor. Child Su Yu was speechless at Berninas words. Which era exactly did Bernina come from? She was referring to the 65-year-old Manina as a child. Also. How did you come into contact with the Emperor of the Raging Sun Empire? Can you enter the real world as well? Su Yu asked. Hehe, I wont tell you. Bernina winked at him, mischievously like Tina. Su Yu: But on the other hand, Bernina sat up from the swing, lightly tapping her chin with her finger. At this moment, what you should do most is to advance by retreating. Advance by retreating? Su Yu was a little confused. Yes! Advance by retreating. Bernina nodded seriously, The thing that Manina has done is to disrupt your rear. Why dont you just take the initiative to attack and disrupt his rear? Disrupt his rear Su Yu looked as though he was deep in thought. Could it be that she has noticed matters about his contact with the Beak Country rebel organization? However, at this moment, Bernina left the swing and stood up, she walked over to Su Yu. She lightly sniffed his neck and said, You have an enchanting smell. Thats an advantage you have, dont forget to make use of it! Enchanting smell? Su Yu was even more baffled, what was she referring to? Let me give you a hint. Bernina patted his cheek gently, whispering: [Dragon Race Favor Potion]. This Berninas words exploded like a thunderbolt in Su Yus mind. The [Dragon Race Favor Potion] was a gift from Kevin Forsythia. It could be combined with the [Heart of Blue Dragon Scarti] to permanently win over the favor of the dragon race. Su Yu had originally planned to go to Dragon Island to abduct a young, beautiful, and talented female dragon to serve as his steed. But that plan was shelved after he got Cat Morning Star. Its well known that the Skru Star has a Giant Dragon Clan! Could it be that the potion is also effective for the Giant Dragons of Skru Star?! Noticing Su Yus surprised look, and without waiting for him to ask, Bernina calmly answered, Of course the Dragon Clan of Skru Star is also applicable. The Dragon Clans across the universe are pretty much the same, theres no such thing as ineffectiveness. This is your advantage, make sure you utilize it! Thank you, Lady Bernina! Su Yu happily gave her a mages bow. This was by far the best news he had received in a while! Bernina yawned and then sat back on the swing. At the same time, her eyelids drooped, indicating she was very sleepy: Is there anything else? Eh I guess not. Su Yu replied. Then thats all for now. Bernina waved her hand: It might take me a while to turn that extra [Soul of Reincarnation] into a ring, but Ill have my avatar deliver it to you when its ready. Thank you, Lady Bernina! Su Yu expressed his gratitude once again. Youre welcome. If you really want to thank me, then take good care of Tina. Bernina lay down on the swing and closed her eyes, seemingly falling into a deep sleep. . . While Su Yu was meeting with Bernina, in a study room of the Royal Palace on the distant Skru Star, Manina XIII was meeting with his intelligence minister Xi Weng. Xi Weng, how is the situation on Blue Star now? Manina put down the book in his hands, looking at Xi Weng calmly. Your Majesty, the result has been very effective! Xi Weng answered with a smile: Most of the humans on Blue Star are now full of resentment, but dare not voice it. Public indignation has reached its peak! Very good! Manina nodded with satisfaction: During this time, try to get in touch with some humans on Blue Star who want to surrender, give them some benefits and let them continue to stir trouble. I want Su Yu to know the cost of offending me! I understand, Your Majesty. Xi Weng responded with a bow. If it had been earlier, Manina would have disdained doing something like buying over traitors. After all, the disparity in strength between Skru Star and Blue Star was vast, and when the time for the general offense came, the royal army just had to charge in and annihilate the Blue Star humans. The reason he was doing this now was because he couldnt retaliate against Su Yu in the short term. Cultivating some traitors to annoy Su Yu was also quite good. Xi Weng flattered him: Your Majesty, your decisiveness is truly admirable! Your arrangement has completely disrupted Su Yus footing. Even if Chairman Cass was still alive, he wouldnt be equal to you, right? Cass? He was simply a proxy put forward by one of the large families in the country. How can that fool compare with me? Maninas words were full of disdain: Ill let Su Yu know that assassinating Cass and letting a smarter man like me take the throne was the most foolish decision hes ever made in his life! Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: 448, Three Spectacular Architectural Blueprints_1 Chapter 449: 448, Three Spectacular Architectural Blueprints_1 After leaving the novice village, Su Yu planned to go to the Royal Palace to see Alyssa and Tina. Just then, he received a message, from A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. At the same time, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated had sent him a private message: Master Chen Sheng had asked me to give you three wonder drawing plans, I have now sent them to your inbox, please check them out. Su Yu: Okay, thanks! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated: No need for thanks. In fact, I should be the one thanking you. Master Chen Sheng just told me I have a unique physique and gave me a test. If I pass this test successfully, I can become his final disciple! Su Yu: [Surprised Emoji] Such fortune? I wish you all the best for the test and extend my gratitude to Master Chen Sheng on my behalf. During the chat, Su Yu had already arrived at the Imperial City of Goldfinch via the teleportation array. He found a mailbox by the roadside and took out the three sets of wonder drawings sent by A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. [Pandamens Dujiangyan (Wonder)] Building blueprint Required territory size for construction: medium-sized village. Construction materials required: 1000 units of wood, 1000 units of stone, 1000 units of gold. Construction effect: +100% food production in territory, +50% Attraction of Displaced People, can activate [Drought and Flood Blessings] special buff. Note: An ancient and rare water conservation wonder that built a substantial granary is the foundation for the rise of the Pandamen Empire. [Pandamens Grottoes (Wonder)] Building blueprint Required territory size for construction: medium-sized village. Construction materials required: 1000 units of wood, 1000 units of stone, 1000 units of gold. Construction effect: +100% culture in territory, +100% tourism index, gain [Pilgrimage Site] passive buff attribute. Remark: A manifestation of the arrival of the Pandamen Empires golden age. [Pandamens Great Wall (Wonder)] Building blueprint Required territory size for construction: medium-sized village. Construction materials required: 1000 units of wood, 1000 units of stone, 1000 units of gold. Construction effect: The Great Wall and the buildings near the Great Wall can significantly improve the culture of the territory, the tourism index, the attraction of displaced people +50%, the stability index of the displaced people +100%. Note: Bless your peoples hands to be without blisters. These are three excellent wonder drawing plans. Su Yu glanced at Snow Leopard in his friends list. He was online now, so he forwarded the three drawing plans directly to him. At the same time, he sent him a private message: These are the wonder drawing plans similar to [Temple of Heaven, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests] that I collected a while ago. Now I am giving them to you, remember to use them wisely. Snow Leopard quickly replied: Received. Amazing, there are three! I asked tens of thousands of players to find such plans a while ago. We only found one wonder-level [Sky Garden]. Su Yu: Put them to good use. The higher your levels, the more pressure Ill be able to relieve. Su Yu: By the way, how is the public opinion on the internet now? Snow Leopard: Online public opinion has completely turned around. As for those who are stoking the surrender faction, specialized personnel are dealing with them. Moreover, a large number of experts, scholars and celebrities from all walks of life have clearly explained the pros and cons to the public through media platforms. Many people have understood the principle of abandoning illusions, preparing for battle. Snow Leopard: But Su Yu: But what? Snow Leopard: [Bitter smile emoji] Its more troublesome overseas. Although the united government of Blue Star has been established, there are too many ignorant and easily incited people abroad. Snow Leopard: Demonstrations involving millions of people have been organized in dozens of regions around the world. Their demands include strapping you to a cross and handing you over to the Skuru. There are even level 30+ players live streaming themselves destroying their Evolution helmets The situation pretty much looks bleak. Su Yu: [Sweating beans emoji]Destroying the game helmet? What divine operation is this? Dont they want to physically manifest their abilities to fly and escape? Snow Leopard: Who knows? [Helpless shrug emoji] Maybe they are afraid that the Skuru people will target strong players first when they arrive. Su Yu: In any case, this situation serves as a warning to us. Emperor Manina XIII is not easy to deal with. We need to be more cautious in dealing with him. Snow Leopard: Indeed. While chatting in private with Snow Leopard, Su Yu had already flown into the Royal Palace of Goldfinch. Now he could enter directly by his authority, without needing an introduction from Keerderon. In a secluded study in the northwest corner of the Royal Palace, Su Yu saw Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star, who was lying on a sofa and rolling around with an Experience Crystal Stone. Sensing Su Yus arrival, Morning Star was the first to pounce into his arms, putting away her Crystal Stone and cuddling into his chest. However, it seemed that she realized this was inappropriate, so she jumped out of his arms onto his shoulder. Youre back! Alyssa and Tina put down their work and welcomed Su Yu with smiles. But due to some reason, they didnt rush into Su Yus arms like Morning Star did. Im back, how are things going with the war recently? Su Yu asked. With the help of Tina, its going quite smoothly. You were right, Nemesis, Tina is indeed a learning genius! Alyssa happily said. Tina had demonstrated an astonishing talent in learning war-chess deductions, mastering huge and complex classical military theories in just a few months. In terms of handling governmental affairs, Tina also learned at an astonishing speed. By now, she could help Alyssa with a lot of work, and many veteran politicians might not be her match. As for the current war situation in the game, the combined naval forces of the Goldfinch Empire and the Lai Yin Empire had almost annihilated the navy of the Wind Chime Empire in the Promen sea, with tens of high-ranking officers from the Wind Chime Empire killed in battle. Now, the allied forces of the two empires were preparing to land on the mainland of the Wind Chime, and it was expected that they would achieve a great victory if all went well. Alyssa, who was relatively attentive, noticed during their conversation that something seemed to be amiss with Su Yu. So, she asked, What is it, Nemesis? Did anything troublesome happen in your world? Indeed. Without any hesitation, Su Yu detailed the crisis that Manina XIII had caused. Towards the end of his speech, Su Yu added, In the following period, I have to boost my power as quickly as possible. If I can advance to the eighth level, even the Skuru Emperor wont dare to play these tricks. Alyssa and Tina exchanged a glance. Alyssa nodded and said, Okay, Nemesis, Tina and I will support you in any way we can. Suddenly, Tina said, By the way, Nemesis, after advancing to the Sanctuary realm, using the Mage Tower to absorb common materials isnt effective anymore, right? Although she was a warrior, she had a little knowledge of Mana Pools. The spiritual energy capacity of first and second-tier materials that Su Yu used to burn was too small. While it could barely be used before the fifth level, the efficacy of these materials would dramatically decrease after the fifth level. Nevertheless, at the fifth level, by relying on their vast quantity, Su Yu successfully piled his way through to the sixth level. Now that he had advanced to the sixth level, the use of first and second-tier materials might be completely useless. Thats why Tina had these concerns. Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: 449, spend 2.5 billion in 3 hours_1 Chapter 450: 449, spend 2.5 billion in 3 hours_1 The effect indeed isnt obvious, Su Yu candidly admitted. But I still have ten billion spiritual energy coins. With these coins, I can boost my power to a seventh-rank legend. Alyssa casually flicked her hair and said, In that case, let me issue an edict. All the prominent powers across the country, like [Silvershine Spire], [Elemental Dome], [Mercenary Guild], and [Brilliant Gold Association] in Pearl City, will assist you, providing all the high-rank materials you need. Tina also softly said, Ill help you gather some rank six materials during my leisure time when I manage the government affairs. I can give them to you later as mission rewards. Thank you! Su Yu was extremely grateful for their support. He wanted to step forward to give each of them a hug and a quick peck, but doing so would make him an outright scoundrel. So he just stood there, feeling awkward. In the following three hours until he logged off, Su Yu left the Royal Palace and traveled around the world to purchase the necessary materials. Goldfinch CityC The Silvershine Spire headquartersThe Treasure House. I want a sixth-rank [Horn of the Thunder Lizard King], Su Yu said to the elderly mage responsible for sales at the Treasure House. Im sorry, Your Excellency Nemesis. The old mage performed a mages salute and showed a troubled face. [Horn of the Thunder Lizard King] is a treasure in our exhibition gallery which usually isnt for sale. Even if it is, according to the rules, a high contribution is required. Su Yu didnt respond to him but instead spoke to someone behind him. Your Excellency Roland, could you part with this treasure? Im willing to pay a high price. A faint voice of tower-master Roland came from the void, Since Your Excellency Nemesis needs it, of course, I have no reason to refuse. I can give it to you for free. I dont want anything for free, Su Yu shook his head and smiled. The market value of [Horn of the Thunder Lizard King] is about three million spiritual energy coins. Since it has a price but is not for sale, Ill offer 3.5 million. Please deliver it to my place. Su Yu pulled out a black Magic Crystal Card, entered 3.5 million into it, and tossed it to the old mage who was sporting an awkward smile. The next second, Su Yus figure swiftly vanished from the place. However, his voice still lingered in the air, Your Excellency Roland, dont play these tricks with your clones again in the future. Its really not fun. The old mages face turned pale after taking the Magic Crystal Card. Pearl CityC Shining Gold Association headquarters, second floorC Inside a purification room. A portly middle-aged businessman kept flattering Su Yu, Your Excellency Nemesis, your arrival truly in Pandamens language, it brings splendor! You are like the Stop it, Su Yu interrupted him. I want the feathers of the Holy Fire Bird, 200 in total. Hehe, the feathers of the Holy Fire Bird are the top-tier rank six fire-type material, you really have a good eye. The middle-aged businessman opened his chatterbox again, chattering incessantly. Cut the crap, tell me the price? Dont waste my time, Su Yu gave him a glare. Although Su Yus words were rude, the businessman didnt get angry at all. For a businessman, such impatient customers are far better than those who just browse without buying anything. For two hundred feathers, that will be a total of 10.4 million spiritual energy coins. Thats already the lowest price, he quickly replied. 6.4 million. Su Yu immediately slashed it by one-third right off. The businessman was taken aback, This price you are making it really hard for me. Just tell me if you will sell it or not, Su Yu stood up as if to leave. If you dont sell it, Ill go next door to [Evergold Rose]. They split this Holy Fire Bird with you, so they should have as many feathers in stock as you do. The businessmans heart missed a beat, Nemesis knows about this? Isnt he a prophet, how can he know the past? But he immediately said, Ill sell, Im willing to sell the feathers to you! Su Yu started a widespread splurge in various major cities of Goldfinch Empire and Lai Yin Empire, purchasing any materials he set his sights on. The total amount of spiritual energy coins in Su Yus backpack was plummeting straight down, from 99 billion dropped to 97 billion and then to 93 billion. Only when it dropped to 75 billion did Su Yu contentedly finish his shopping spree. Carrying a mountain of high-rank precious materials, he returned to his territory. The reason why Su Yu ended his shopping spree at this time was not because he had bought everything, but because he had exhausted the days gaming time and had no choice but to log off. That said, these materials were enough for Su Yu to splurge lavishly for a while. He took off his helmet and returned to the offline world. Not much later, Tinas silhouette gradually appeared beneath the hovering helmet. Nemesis, where are we going today? Tinas gentle face looked slightly tired. Only when she was deep in the real business of reform did she realize how tiresome handling state affairs can be. Many of the cunning old foxes in politics were crafty and deceptive. Scheming against them was truly exhausting. Fortunately, Tina wielded life and death power given by Alyssa, which gave her an advantage in her power struggle with the ministers. So after working hard for several consecutive days, she appeared somewhat fatigued. Tina, today we continue to conquer the Spiritual Spring Eye, said Su Yu. But seeing Tinas current condition, he couldnt help but feel sorry for her, Or else, lets do this. Tonight we will do some easy ones. After we finish, Ill take you to see some beautiful sights on our Blue Star, and enjoy some specialty foods. How does that sound? That sounds great! Upon hearing beautiful sights and delicious food, Tina instantly perked up. In turn, she pulled Su Yus arm and jumped out of the window, Nemesis, lets go! The faster we finish, the sooner we can clock out. About fifteen minutes later, at Yan Mountain north of the Imperial Capital. Su Yu turned on his mobile live-streaming device and said to his online viewers, Hello everyone, today we are attacking Swallow Six, which is right beside yesterdays Swallow One Spring Eye, located at the East Monkey Peak in Fengning County. Many players were already waiting in the live room. Seeing Su Yu start the live stream, a dense flurry of comments immediately filled up the stream. The initial comments were quite chaotic, some saying finally started streaming, some saying well always support you, and some saying its more disastrous to trust the Skru people than to believe in America. Later, someone posted a cross emoji, and the comments gradually uniformed to almost all being cross emojis, obscuring comments with dense crosses. The cross comment originated from a foreign meme. Several foreigners proposed to tie Su Yu to a cross and burn him (these people have no concept of a rank six powerhouses strength, Su Yu could even stand on the surface of the sun without getting burned), some suggested to tie him to the cross and give him to the Skru people. Because both of them were somehow related to the cross, this resulted in the comments in Su Yus live stream being flooded with dense crosses, which looked quite neat and pleasing at first glance. Tina was also now watching the comments, but she didnt understand the meaning behind the cross. So she asked Su Yu, Nemesis, what does the cross represent? Ah, well, it means everyone wants to see your [Cross Slash], Su Yu laughed. I see, Tina nodded her head. Since everyone loved it, she no longer hesitated. She drew her sword and was ready to unleash the first [Cross Slash] of the day on the spiritual energy defense shield of the Skru base. Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: 450, Swallow Six x Tai Er √_1 Chapter 451: 450, Swallow Six x Tai Er _1 The Central Intelligence Agency of the Skru Star Raging Sun Empire. Inside a large meeting room on the fourth floor of the headquarters. Minister Xi Weng semi-reclined in a soft leather chair at the end of the conference table, sipping from a cup of Leko Bug juice, identical to what his majesty, the Emperor, drinks, and holding a cigar from Blue Star in his left hand. The cigar was a tribute offered by the bugs of the Blue Star, and he enjoyed its flavor very much. On both sides of the table were several top-ranking men and women from the intelligence agency. At the moment, they all watched the projection on the wall opposite the table with serious expressions. The projection displayed Su Yus live stream. Su Yu and Tina were preparing to attack Base 1054, also known as the Swallow Six base named by the people of Blue Star. Observing the images on the live stream, Lake, the head of the Intelligence Collection Department who sat on the side of the conference table, flattered Xi Weng, Minister, you are indeed prophetic! You effortlessly predicted Su Yus movements! This morning at 8 oclock, the Minister had prophesied that Su Yu would continue to attack the Yan Mountain area in the evening, and his prophecy happened to come true! Thats not a big deal. Xi Weng waved his hand nonchalantly, breaking his cigar into two and started munching on it delightfully: In fact, its not difficult to guess. The large-scale Base 056 has been eradicated by the Blue Star people. They will surely want to eliminate the small bases near 056. Furthermore, the Yan Mountain range is very close to Su Yus imperial city, making it a perfect place to establish a base. All of this is within my expectations. The minister is wise! Truly deserving of being the minister! Oh, why didnt I think of that? The minister is really amazing! A series of sycophantic compliments rang out in the meeting room. Even though Xi Weng appeared nonchalant on the surface, he felt immensely proud of himself. The live stream is still ongoing. As Tina prepared to use [Cross Slash] to attack the bases barrier, Xi Weng grew even more triumphant. This morning, after he prophesied that Su Yu would attack the smaller bases on Yan Mountain, the Emperor issued instructions. By now, most of the Skru troops in those small Spring Eyes had withdrawn, leaving some surprises for Su Yua set of high-explosive bombs! If Su Yu accidentally activated those bombs, even a Sanctuary-level warrior would have a tough time dealing with the aftermath! Xi Weng took a comfortable sip of Leko Bug juice, patiently waiting for Su Yu to fall into the trap. But Su Yus actions didnt pan out as he had anticipated. Su Yu reached out and put his hand on Tinas shoulder: Tina, wait a minute. Whats wrong? Tina turned and looked at him. Instead of answering directly, Su Yu spoke to the live stream camera, Everyone, hang on a bit. Ill restart the stream shortly. Then the image went dark. About thirty seconds later, Su Yu started the live stream again. However, the background of the live stream had changed; anyone with sharp eyes could immediately tell that the base in the live stream was not the previous Swallow Six base. Su Yu smiled at the camera and said, Hello everyone, this is the Tai Er base located in the Taihang mountain range. Today were going to live stream our assault on this place. The live chat was suddenly filled with strings of question marks. Splash! Upon hearing the interpreters translation, Xi Weng spat out all the bug juice in his mouth, and his subordinates also opened their mouths wide in shock. How could this be? Just half a minute ago, Su Yu was in Yan Mountain. Why is he on Taihang Mountain now? Could it be that Su Yu sensed their plan? Is he going to attack from the east instead? and Did he advance a thousand miles to Taihang Mountain? were the questions flooding the live chat. Su Yu smiled and explained to the viewers: There was something wrong with the previous Skru base. Other proper bases are fully operating their monster factories, but that base was operating their Psychic Energy Storage Station. The people inside probably wanted to run and take as much spiritual energy back to the Skru Star before they went. For safetys sake, we chose a proper base instead. The live chat was then filled with comments saying, So thats why. Upon hearing the translation of Su Yus words, Xi Wengs face gradually darkened. Indeed, after the Skru troops withdrew from several bases in the Yan Mountain, continuing to use psychic energy on the monster factories became utterly pointless. But he didnt anticipate that the retreating commander would spontaneously stop the monster factory and fully operate the Psychic Energy Storage Station. Whats more surprising was that Su Yu saw through the flaw so quickly. Su Yu continued to explain in the live stream, There are a total of 10 Psychic Spring Eyes in the Taihang Mountain range, one of which is a large Psychic Spring Eye. There are only 7 large Psychic Spring Eyes in our country, and one of them is located on the main peak of Taihang Mountain, Xiao Wu Tai Mountain. The remaining 9 are all small Spring Eyes. The Tai Er base we are at now is located on Bai Shi Mountain in Laiyuan, Ji Zhou Province Like a tour guide, Su Yu described the scene in detail. However, he and Tina didnt slow down their mission. Tina launched [Cross Slash] to penetrate the weak spiritual shield of the Tai Er base, and the two of them rushed in, targeting the location of the base commander. The Skru base commander had a strength of only four peak stages. Seeing the godlike Tina fly in, the commander immediately knelt down without hesitation, raising his hands high and stuttering in Chinese, Dont kill me, I surrender. Xi Weng couldnt bear to watch any longer. Firefly, shut down the live stream! He instructed the AI. Understood. The main control AI of the intelligence department immediately responded, and the next second the live stream was shut down. All the high-ranking members of the intelligence department turned their heads to look at their chief. Although their chief seemed to have had his face slapped, they didnt dare show any disrespect. After all, their superior was at least powerful enough to intimidate others. Xi Weng also felt somewhat embarrassed. He stood up, I am going to see His Majesty. You all remain here; do not move. About fifteen minutes later, Xi Weng met His Majesty in the palace garden. The great Emperor was playing in the flower bushes with his concubines. Hearing of Xi Wengs arrival, the Emperor quickly dressed and came out to meet him. Xi Weng, what is it? The Emperors face was a bit displeased. Its like this, Your Majesty, Xi Weng quickly explained Su Yus recent moves. Hearing his words, Manina XIII narrowed his eyes slightly. However, his focus was slightly different from Xi Wengs, To cover such a long distance in half a minute, Su Yu must have used a [Long-Distance Teleportation Circle], right? Such a technology is really enviable. Spells like [Flash Skill], [Teleportation Portal], and [Long-Distance Teleportation Circle] are pretty common on Blue Star, and many wizards can use them. But in reality, they are at the pinnacle of magic technology. Skru Star is a civilization skewed towards technological development, and in terms of technology, Spatial Displacement is a very high-threshold technology. So far, Skru Star hasnt mastered it yet. So seeing Su Yu teleporting so rapidly, he felt quite envious. So, Your Majesty, what should we do? Should we get the 074 large base ready for battle? Xi Weng asked anxiously. Let me think. Manina XIII fell into deep thought. Chapter 452 - Chapter 452: 451, Closed-door Cultivation_1 Chapter 452: 451, Closed-door Cultivation_1 After a brief think, Manina XIII nodded: The 074 base can raise its alert, my orders are to have Langqi proceed with this as soon as possible. Understood! replied the Minister of Intelligence, Xi Weng, quickly. Theres one more thing. Manina added as he pondered: In all the large bases, including the 074 base, the defensive deployment should be increased, and the defense level should be raised from 3A to 2S. As for the small Blue Star base, gradually abandon the small bases within the Huaxia Nation, and temporarily maintain the others as usual. Also, let Langqi know about this. Yes, sir. Xi Weng knelt on one knee and replied. Im tired of talking about Su Yu. My head is spinning from all the talk in these recent days. Manina rubbed his slightly aching brow: Tomorrow morning, the three-day deadline will expire, and Donald Prunt will persuade that Blue Star named Cao Cao to surrender. Remember to prepare the satellite for me to watch the live feed. Your command, I will certainly prepare the satellite image in advance! Okay, you can go now. Come see me if you have any problems. Xi Weng quickly rose from the floor, glanced secretly at the disheveled queens in the distance, bowed to the Emperor and excused himself: Your Majesty, have a good time. Ill go execute your orders right away. The scene cuts back to Su Yu. After capturing the Tai Two, Tai Four, and Tai Ten small spiritual spring eyes on the Taihang Mountain, he didnt push further. First, he successfully handed them over to the Blue Star troops, then as promised, he accompanied Tina to watch movies, tour night markets, and visit famous tourist spots. Although it is now night, those at their level of power dont need light to clearly see the flora and fauna. The crucial part is that Tina had a great time with Su Yus presence. At 8 AM, the two returned to the game world. Su Yu locked himself in the mage tower and initiated a closed-doors cultivation mode. He didnt involve Kathy, because the materials used were all high-ranking materials above the fifth layer, and the energy density was immense. He was afraid Kathy couldnt withstand the marginal radiation after the material refining. He had to personally throw high-ranking materials into the mana pool using special arrangements. The Mana Pool spun at high speed. Solid-looking energy surged from it, scrubbing Su Yus body and increasing his power under the influence of the magic array. The experience bar, which hadnt been touched in a long time, kept climbing higher! Ding, by absorbing [Magic Refinement Power], you gained 20000 experience points. Ding, by absorbing [Magic Refinement Power], you gained 16000 experience points. Ding, by absorbing [Magic Refinement Power] Moreover, during the refining process, the high-end materials would add some of their attributes to Su Yus body. For example, he previously refined the [Blue Dragon Scadis Heart] and gained the [Heart of the Weaving Law] ability to transform into a blue dragon, which is his primary skill at present. In the latest round of refinement, while refining the [Horn of the Thunder Lizard King], he gained a short-range AoE skill called [Thunder Dragon Roar]; by refining 200 [Holy Fire Birds Feathers], he gained the [Scorching Haste] skill, which can greatly increase his speed for a short period of time. There are too many materials being refined, so they will not all be listed here. No matter how long the seclusion lasts, Su Yus strength is always increasing. He transforms himself every few days, and his strength steps onto a new level. However, due to the previous reminder from the war inspector Link, Su Yu did not devote all his time to cultivation as he did from the third stage to the sixth stage. For each hour of practice, he would take out 20 minutes to learn and study Antondidass space magic and Khadgars arcane magic. Every day, he would take three hours to go to the [Silvershine Spire] to master the basic knowledge of mages and lay a solid foundation for himself, ensuring that his strength would not become a castle in the air built upon illusions. During Su Yus retreat, Chao Xing always laid by his side, absorbing the Experience Crystal Stones. Since gaining the [Eye of Star Trace], Chao Xing had become much more enthusiastic about cultivation. After all, reaching the pinnacle of the seventh step was the dream of every Star Realm cat! Now that she had the opportunity, of course, she would not miss it. Aside from improving his strength and Chao Xing, Su Yu didnt forget about Tina. Tina was the kind of existence with unparalleled combat power at the same level. As long as she advanced to the legendary seventh level, her overall strength could match the peak of the seventh level! In addition, with her ten lives in the real world, even the Skuru powerhouses of the eighth god level would probably get a headache seeing her. Su Yus goal was to promote Tinas strength to the legendary level before the decisive battle! Therefore, Su Yu instructed the Minister of Business Affairs in his territory, [VenaBlack Gold], to search for high-end blood suitable for Tina worldwide and buy them immediately at high prices as soon as they were found. On the seventh day of his retreat, Su Yu and Tina visited the leader of the Wincell Blood Tribe in the Lean Empires Wincell Blood gathering area C [Naslia Fort], [Emperor Denasius], and also visited [Count Vladimir] in the vampire assembly area of the Wind Chime Empire. After a friendly conversation, Su Yu and Tina obtained blood samples of all Warcraft from the nearly dying two, and many high-level Warcraft blood samples, basically meeting the requirements for Tina to advance. Tinas promotion will just be a matter of time. The morning after Su Yu officially began his closed-door cultivation, in a conference hall of the Raging Sun Empires Royal Palace were the Raging Sun Emperor, Intelligence Minister Xi Weng, and Expeditionary Army Commander Langqi sitting together, watching the satellite images of Mr. Prunts persuading Cao Cao to surrender. A glacier in the southernmost point of the Skuru star. Since the South Pole was in the period of the midnight sun, the sky was bright all the time. Donald Prunt was driving his red mecha, confronting Prime Minister Cao Cao with his colleagues in a threatening manner. Prime Minister Cao Cao sat cross-legged on the ice with his once burned beard fluttering slightly in the wind. After three days of recuperation, his internal injuries were much better. However, he still couldnt figure out how to control the [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts]. Maybe because his realm was too low, the hilt didnt have any intention of accepting him. Only when he transformed into a little purple skinned Pikachu did the hilt show a little bit of kindness. Prunte hovered in the sky with Sidim, the god-level spiritual master of the Linkt Alliance, Shining Queen Victoria, the Blue Dragon Emperor Kadrigos of the Dragon race, and the white-headed eagle Samu known as Wings of Freedom standing on either side of him. The other gods were not present for various reasons. Prunt slowly approached Prime Minister Cao Cao, a faint smile of satisfaction on his face, Mr. Cao, what about our proposal? Have you considered it? Would you like to join us? But Prime Minister Cao Cao remained calm. He stood up, leaning on the hilt of the sword, looked fearlessly at the five God-level beings, and said lightly, What are your terms? Id like to hear them again. Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: 452, Persuading Prime Minister Cao Cao to Surrender (Update 1/14)_1 Chapter 453: 452, Persuading Prime Minister Cao Cao to Surrender (Update 1/14)_1 Theres no rush to figure out the terms, first let me show you something. Donald Prunt said with a bright smile. His mechanized armor blasted red lasers from its chest, arms, and legs. In the sky, they created majestic lines that formed a massive scroll nearly 50 meters long. Cao Chengxiang fixed his gaze on it. Lines on the scroll were very familiar, outlining a map of the Blue Star. However, many elliptical circles on the world map looked like magnetic field lines, but they did not overlap with them. It was unclear what they were supposed to be. What does this mean? Prime Minister Cao Cao asked. This is the Gravity Funnel Plan that we are currently executing, Prunt replied. Let me explain to you what a Gravity Funnel is Then, Prunt proceeded to elaborate about the components, function, operation, and effects of the Gravity Funnel without holding anything back. Listening to Prunts explanations, Cao Chengxiangs face gradually darkened. His right hand, clutching the sword hilt, began shaking subtly. What do you people intend to do?! He asked. Nothing. No need to get stirred up. Even though Prunt kept his words polite, his expression was full of provocation as he raised his eyebrows at Cao Chengxiang. At the current stage, the Gravity Funnel has been completed. Once all 3729 monsters are successfully produced, they will be released all at once, all directed to a single point on Blue Star. If you join us, Ill dump all these monsters onto other countries; if you refuse, then Im afraid Ill have to drop them onto your nations major cities. I bet the other two hundred or so nations on Blue Star will be thankful. You! Cao Chengxiang was furious. Despite his reign being usurped by the Sima family, his descendants and his civilization still lived on this land. Besides, he couldnt trust the westerners. While some of them claimed loyalty to the Blue Star government on the surface, in private they sent their people to negotiate with the Giant Skru Base, trying to play both sides (Prunt had shown him similar videos to mock him; thats how he knew this). With Su Yu, a promising future pillar of the Huaxia Nation, and many of the worlds ancient powers gathered, it could be said that Huaxia was the greatest hope for Blue Star Humans! How could he allow the nations land to be ravaged by over 3000 monsters at such a critical moment? Arent you afraid that I will detonate this glacier? Cao Chengxiang, with his eyes bulging in rage, raised the sword hilt. Blue rune energy scattered from the sword. In an instant, the solid ice began to crumble, causing the land to shake. At this moment, the god-level of the Lun Kete Alliance Victoria, the Shining Queen flew forward a few dozen meters, interrupting, Mr. Cao, please cool down. Of course, were concerned about you exploding. If we werent, we wouldnt have wasted so much time here, we could have just killed you outright! Cao Chengxiang didnt reply, staring coldly at her. Looking directly into Cao Chengxiangs eyes, Victoria continued, As long as you agree to join us, you dont have to do much afterward. Just ensure you wont stir up any trouble when we gain the upper hand. Once we successfully conquer Blue Star, we can wipe out all humans besides those in your country. The people of your nation wont have to go to Australia, they can remain on their own land. But we do need to build an isolation barrier at the border. With you here, we wont make any aggressive moves against your people and land. After all, youre at the same god-level as we are; we would be foolish to take you on. In the future, we may even have opportunities for cooperation. Our Skru Star has just connected to the interstellar network, and we need to help the Holy Silver Federation acquire more resources and pillage more planets to earn their favor. When that time comes, we can cooperate to conquer other worlds, seize territories. Once we have enough territories, it is not impossible for us to return the entirety of Blue Star to you. Thats all I have to say. The decision is now in your hands. I hope youll join us in recognizing the implications. Victoria finished speaking and floated in the sky, watching Cao Chengxiang and waiting for his reply. However, for a moment Cao Chengxiang was unsure how to respond. Victoria seemed serious, and the Skru could feasibly have such a plan. But Cao Chengxiang was aware that he couldnt opt for appeasement. If he did, the morale of all Blue Star humans would be completely destroyed, and the frontline would collapse. If the Skru betrayed them in that situation, humanity would be completely doomed! What should he respond with? Cao Chengxiang fell into deep contemplation. Prunt and the other four god-level beings patiently floated in the sky, waiting. After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Cao Chengxiang looked at the five god-level beings and said seriously, Fine, I agree to join you. He had finally reached a decision. The most crucial step now was topreserve hope. It was unlikely that the Huaxia nation could handle the onslaught of 3729 monsters. Even if they successfully fended them off, it would leave them severely weakened. Preserving the Huaxia nation was equivalent to preserving hope for the Blue Star humans! Furthemore, after joining the Skru, he could leverage his abilities to learn about internal affairs. If the worst came to the worst, he could renege on his agreement just before the major battle. What was his reputation worth? Considering all these factors, he decided to join the Skru and take one step at a time. Fantastic, welcome to the team! Prunt flew towards Cao Chengxiang and extended his arms as if to embrace him warmly. However, Cao Chengxiangs expression hardened, drawing a 10-meter radius circle with his sword hilt on the ground, keeping Prunt out of it. Manina XIII, who was watching the live broadcast, also looked pleased. I didnt expect things to go so smoothly! I thought we would be at an impasse for a while! Chief of Intelligence, Xi Weng, asked in a pleasing manner, But Your Majesty, arent you worried about this human called Cao Cao betraying you in the future? Not at all. Havent I told you? By the time he betrays us, we would have already milked his value dry, Manina flippantly replied. And after he sees our real strength, his desire to betray us will definitely weaken. Thats because we have absolute confidence in our power. Alright then. Manina got up and said to Xi Weng, Tell Li Hua (the translator captured and brainwashed by the Skru) to translate the entire process into Chinese, and broadcast it on Blue Star, so all humans there can see it! Understood! Xi Weng responded immediately. But then, Xi Weng seemed to recall something and asked, Your Majesty, according to reliable intelligence, the Third Imperial Prince of the Makadun Kingdom has ascended to the Sanctuary and is planning to overthrow the current regime. Should we intervene? The Makadun Kingdom. Maninas eyebrows furrowed, We couldnt care less about such a small nation. We need to focus on Cao Cao and Su Yu for now. If it had been before, Manina might have concerned himself with the internal affairs of their neighboring small nations. But now, he didnt have that much energy to spare. Those small nations could do what they pleased, as long as they stayed within the Empires control. Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: 453, Sensational_1 Chapter 454: 453, Sensational_1 Back at the Intelligence Bureau, with Li Huas help, Intelligence Minister Xi Weng edited and translated the entire video. Li Hua had a fair understanding of English, so he gently added English subtitles to the video. Once the video was ready, Xi Weng sent it to His Majesty the Emperors phone for his review. A few minutes later, Xi Weng received the imperial decree: Alright, send it to Blue Star as is, Im genuinely curious about Su Yus reaction to this videoBy the way, do we have any method to capture Su Yus expression? Im afraid not, Your Majesty. Xi Weng replied, feeling troubled. After all, Su Yu is in the Sanctuary; we dont have any advanced measures to monitor him without him noticing. What a pity. Half an hour later, the sky on Blue Star suddenly darkened. Regardless of the brilliant sunshine or the dark looming rainclouds, every Blue Star human could feel the abrupt darkening of the sky. Xue Wenli was deep in the southwestern mountains of Bashu at the time, seeking to convince a mighty ancient figure named Wang Mang to return to the world and help humanity win the war. She noticed the previously clear sky unexpectedly darken. Is it about to rain? Xue Wenli looked up at the sky. But upon looking up, she noticed that it wasnt clouds obstructing the sun but rather an unusual darkening of the sky. Somethings not right! Realizing this, she pulled out her phone intending to call headquarters to enquire. Just as she unlocked her phone and opened the contacts, a distortion appeared in the sky above. Consecutively, a large image unfurled in the sky. The scene in the image was of Prime Minister Cao Cao, Pu Langte, and Victoria having a conversation, with subtitles in both Chinese and English at the bottom of the screen. If Xue Wenli had been at the headquarters, she could have witnessed a shocking sceneglobally, the spotlights from 3725 Giant Skru Bases shot up into the sky, forming a huge image that spanned the entire Blue Star, clear from any location on the planets surface. People walking down the street started to look up at the sky. After seeing the conversation between Cao Cao and the Skru, many were surprised, standing slack-jawed, their minds numb. Most people were aware of the onslaught of over 3000 monsters; Su Yu had mentioned it during a live stream, and it was a hot topic online at the moment. Everyone initially assumed they would walk directly out from the bases, but now the Skru planned to amass all the monsters at once through the Gravity Funnel plan! This prompted one terrifying thought: annihilation of nations! Even the mighty Huaxia Nation would have a hard time enduring such enormous pressure, let alone other countries. In the final part of the video, Cao Cao surrenders! Everyone has heard of Cao Caos braveryin a legendary battle, he famously fought a Skru God Level enemy wielding a super-god weapon hilt which had a profound impact on people. Many softly prayed for his wellbeing, hoping he wouldnt die in exile. Now, Cao Cao was not dead, but had chosen to surrender to the Skru. Although he surrendered to the Skru to protect his country from disaster, this news was undoubtedly a massive blow to the morale of the people of Blue Star! This video also sparked huge controversy abroad! Once the Gravity Funnel plan commences, it cannot be stopped; inevitably, one nation will suffer. But which nation will be the unlucky one to bear the brunt? Moreover, with the old man from the Huaxia Nation surrendering to the Skru, if we lose the war, wont the people of other regions become sacrificial lambs while Huaxia Nation remains untouched due to their reservation policy? Driven by the sentiment of better to be less but fair than more but unjust, people from all around the world took to the streets in protest. From Paris in Hair Country, London in the United Kingdom, Constantinople of Turkey, to Santiago In any city with significant population, there were as endless streams of protestors, as if floodwaters unleashed. According to committed observers, the global protest reached the staggering scale of tens of millions by evening! In the beginning, these protestors did not know what to protest against. Protest against Cao Caos surrender? What good would their protest do? Protest against the Skrus reservation policy for the Huaxia Nation? That wouldnt help either! In the end, after serious discussions, the protestors rallied to disband the Blue Star United Government and urged the government to prioritize national interests. As for the gaming world, Su Yus private messages exploded almost instantaneously. The guild leaders in the chat room kept mentioning Su Yu, saying that something significant had happened and asked him to check out the forum immediately. Upon visiting the official game forum and reading the video posted by the Skru, Su Yu couldnt help but smirk bitterly. He had no knowledge of this Gravity Funnel. Nothing like this had happened in his previous life. Before launching their attack in the previous life, the Skru occasionally released a few monsters to decimate human settlementsmain industrial bases, high-energy particle physics laboratories, critical military bases, nuclear missile silos, and such. If Su Yu remembered correctly, in the six months prior, only 352 monsters were unleashed, averaging less than 60 a month, causing limited impact on civilians. The Skrus release of more than 3000 monsters, all concentrated in one location this time, was undoubtedly an attempt to annihilate nations! The decision of Cao Cao to surrender for his country was expected. If Su Yu were in his position, hed probably surrender too! Returning to the game with a heavy heart. As soon as Su Yu came online, many guild leaders in the chat room, bombarded him with messages, asking, Boss Ke, whats your take on this? Su Yu replied, Me? I just read the forums. The guild leaders: .. [Red-Eyed Black Dragon]: Not that, we mean your thoughts on Cao Caos surrender. Right. Right. Exactly. In my opinion, Su Yu replied in the chat room, This is a cunning move by the Skru. If Cao Cao surrenders, it will hit morale; if he doesnt, our nation will be the prime target of the Gravity Funnel. Theres no optimal solution. [Shepherd in the Clouds]: Then, Boss Ke, what should we do? If you ask me Su Yu paused a bit, responding a few seconds later: I think everyone should avoid being influenced by the Skru. Carry on leveling up and gathering equipment like before, leave this matter to the government to decide! The decision-makers are level-headed, as demonstrated by the speedy development of the Blue Star United Government. I believe they can come up with a rational decision to deal with this crisis. A moment of silence ensued in the guild leaders chat room, followed swiftly by unanimous replies: Boss Ke is right! Indeed, we cant let the Skru distract us, leveling up and gaining strength is up to us. As long as we are strong, we can overcome anything! Lets urge our guild members to level up as per plan. Sounds good. Understood! Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: 454, 18 Days Later_1 Chapter 455: 454, 18 Days Later_1 No matter how you looked at it, the Skurus action was very successful this time. At the establishment of the Blue Star United Government, all its propaganda outlets were spreading the message, People of Blue Star, unite and overthrow the invaders. The ordinary citizens all thought the same. The peoples consciousness was unprecedentedly united. But now, the Skurus tactics of distinguishing Huaxia Nation with the retained land policy, ignited severe trust issues among various nations. Foreigners with money and power began to find ways to migrate to Huaxia Nation; Those without money and power could only stay on their own three acres of land and protest. Furthermore, a few defectors stirring trouble in this situation had quickly weakened the atmosphere of world peoples unity, and the divide was intensifying. It was like the moment before dawn when a light had just appeared, and the sun suddenly fell back down again. Humanity began to enter the Chaotic Epoch, akin to the Trisolarans. However, the good thing is, even in the Chaotic Epoch, the sun will always rise. The third afternoon after the video was released, the Blue Star United Government issued an official joint statement. The statement went as follows: The existence of the Blue Star United Government is to protect every inch of human land, to defend every patch of our lands and oceans. The United Government and all its member nations will absolutely not compromise with the Skuru, determined to fight to the death until either the Skuru Expedition Army is defeated or the United Government is destroyed. Regarding the special treatment given by the Skuru to the retained land, the people of Huaxia disdain to accept this supper of charity, and are determined to struggle with the invaders! As for Cao Caos surrender, the United Government will cut off all ties with him and denounce him as a fugitive. However, considering that he is immobilized in the Skurus Antarctic wasteland by five god-level beings, his betrayal was somewhat unavoidable. The relevant personnel of the Blue Star will actively negotiate with him in the hope that he can change his mind. At the press release of the announcement, the spokesperson for the United Government, Wang Sen, spoke righteously: I, on behalf of the Blue Star United Government, solemnly declare to certain people C especially those defectors who want to surrender under the banner of freedom and independent thinking C that the United Government will execute a harsh special crackdown on organizations and individuals who are spreading surrender ideology around the world for the foreseeable future. Because this is a special period, any organization or individual that is found guilty of such acts will be dealt with severely. We hope that those organizations and individuals with similar behaviors will immediately correct themselves on the brink of danger. Do not say that you were not warned. After the announcement was published, the unifying spirit of Blue Star humans, which had taken a heavy blow, somewhat recovered. The words of the spokesperson of the United Government also made the defectors and the opportunist faction considerably quieter. At least on the surface, they no longer dared to openly disseminate reactionary remarks on social media platforms. After experiencing this turbulent social unrest, people around the world gradually returned to their pre-unrest state, and started to work and play games again. Street protests gradually disappeared, and the storm caused by the Skuru slowly subsided. Still, the wounds that were inflicted would require a long time to heal. Time slowly passed. Unknowingly, 18 days had passed, bringing us to the 30th of September. Nothing of significance happened during these 18 days, Su Yus daily life was also very simple. During the game time of these 18 days, he practically used all his time on refining materials and practicing as well as learning magic knowledge. Other than for one time when he squeezed some time out to accompany Sylvanas to the Windchime Empire to look for [Soul Shepherd Yorick], he spent all his other time in closed-door cultivation. After 18 days of cultivation, his level was upgraded from 75 to 77, with 35% experience towards the next level, not too far from the peak of the sixth phase. According to Su Yus estimation, it would take approximately a month and a half to two months for him to be promoted to the seventh phase, Legendary! However, after the promotion to Legendary, his cultivation speed would slow down because, by then, all his reserved spiritual energy coins would be used up. At that time, he must rely on the support provided by the Blue Star United Government and people worldwide in order to continue maintaining his cultivation speed. As for Morning Star from Star Realm, Recently, Morning Star had almost completely absorbed a large chunk of the [Experience Crystal Stone], leaving only a tennis ball-sized piece left. But her strength also increased rapidly. Two days ago, she had already reached the pinnacle of the Sanctuary. Estimating it would not be long before she could regain her Legendary strength! The speed at which Tina increased her strength was similar, her current strength was also at the pinnacle of the Sanctuary. All the time online was used for cultivation and learning, the offline time was naturally all spent on defeating the Spiritual Spring Eyes. Morning Star resumed her actions on the third day. These two people and one cat formed a War Mage Priest Iron Triangle (Tina as the War, Su Yu as the Mage, Morning Star transformed into the form of Starlight Tree to serve as healer), continuously launching attacks on the Spiritual Spring Eyes within the borders of Huaxia Nation. Within this short span of 18 days, the two people and one cat had conquered one large Spring Eye (Taihang Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye), and 73 minor Spring Eyes. All minor Skuru bases on the Yan Mountain Range, Taihang Mountain, Yin Mountain, Wu Yi Mountain, Qinling Mountain Range were emptied. Finally, the date was September 30, the last day of the second expansion pack. The plot of the second expansion pack of the game was now nearing its end. Lai Yin Empire and Goldfinch Empire jointly occupied one-fifth of the land in the Bell Chime Continent and are currently in a temporary truce. As usual, the second [Illusion Duel] would be held in the afternoon. The previous Illusion Duel was won by Sky Dragon. In this duel, officials patched the damage done by pets. Players who were archers and had divine pets would not have extra advantages in the duel, making it more fair. Thus, everyone was looking forward to seeing who would win the crown in this competition. At 7:00 in the evening, players started returning to the square areas of major cities. At the same time, everyone was passionately discussing the forthcoming [Illusion Duel]. Who do you guys think will win the final crown in this Illusion Duel? I dont know. Snow Leopard, Red-Eyed Black Dragon, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, Frost Red Tea, and Sky Dragon, the champion from the last duel, all have a chance to win. Its still not too easy to predict currently. After all, there are too many random variables in the instances. If you have bad luck and encounter an environment you are not adept at, your combat power can drop by 30%. I am looking forward to the new expansion pack tomorrow, Pandaren Empire! Finally, an expansion pack is coming out that has our Huaxia style! Instead of a new expansion pack, Im more looking forward to seeing the physical manifestation after level 50. Just thinking about all the strengths in the game being actualized into reality makes me excited! But according to Boss Ke, to manifest, you must do a lot of difficult tasks, I wonder if the tasks are easy to complete No matter how difficult the tasks are, we must grit our teeth and do them! I hope we can all be among the people who complete the tasks. Thats true. While the players were discussing it, they were also gathering towards the direction of the central square area. Chapter 456 - Chapter 456: 455, Detailed Strategy for Manifestation Task_1 Chapter 456: 455, Detailed Strategy for Manifestation Task_1 The second [Illusion Duel] officially kicked off at 8 pm. By 7 pm, the squares of all the main cities were already crowded with players. Everyone was standing in the square, discussing the insights they gained from the last Illusion Duel with their peers. Last time, everyone participated without even understanding the rules, many went in confusedly, and then were thrown out in the same state. But this time, it was different. Many players had made ample preparations for the illusionary dungeon. In the dungeon, players cannot use health potions, buff potions, glide packs, and other items. However, they can use skills attached to their equipment and jewelry. Therefore, many players prepared equipment and jewelry that could increase moving speed, release a protective shield, provide short-distance dashes, and release controls, all to achieve a good score in the dungeon. Looking at last times rewards, it would be quite profitable to win just once! As for cheating, players generally did not have such a notion. Firstly, upon entering the illusionary dungeon, the illusion would forcibly alter the players shape and height while covering their name tags, making it hard to cheat. Secondly, the number of participants in the Illusion Duel was just too many! According to the information leaked by the officials, this Illusion Duel would open up connections to different dimensions, that is to say, players from Huaxia Nation would be competing with players from all around the world. Nearly 3 billion players worldwide would participate in the same environment, striving to become the ultimate champion no, the ultimate King! Finding a target who would deliberately lose in a crowd of 3 billion was almost impossible. So, no one even thought about cheating. Just as everyone was eagerly preparing for the Illusion Duel, someone suddenly shouted in the square: Everyone, look quickly! Boss Ke has posted on the official forum! And it is a very long post! Oh? Boss Ke posted something? The players who heard this were quite surprised. Boss Ke never posted meaningless threads in the official forum; his posts were usually lengthy and full of valuable strategy guides. New players entering Evolution were usually led by their seniors to thoroughly read every strategy guide written by Boss Ke. Each guide had been read by over 1 billion players. Now that Boss Ke had posted, of course, they had to take a look immediately! Players quickly opened the games built-in official forum to check the post. Sure enough, Nemesis had just published a long post titled Detailed Guide to the Level 50 Power Manifestation Quest. There was also a disclaimer attached: Predictions may vary from actual situations, please adapt accordingly. Seeing the posts title, the players were instantly excited! At this stage, what players are most concerned about, other than the Illusion Duel and the new expansion update, is the issue of power manifestation after reaching level 50. Although currently, there are not many maxed-out level 49 players, considering all players nationwide, it would still tally up to ten or twenty thousand readers. However, as time goes by, almost everyone will reach the stage of level 50 power manifestation, and everyone is naturally very concerned! Upon opening the post, this was what was written: After reaching level 50, you can go to the Mogushan Palace of the Pandamen Empire, find the Starlight Dragon Ilagon to start the manifestation quest. The quest is divided into 10 stages, and completing them all will allow you to manifest your power in reality. The first 5 stages of the quest are fairly simple, comprising of common tasks such as monster hunting, gathering materials, and slaying elite monsters. If you have a flying mount, you can complete these tasks within 15 minutes. By stage 6 of the quest, the difficulty spikes. The sixth stage requires one to kill a wilderness boss to gain a quest item, and the boss varies for each player. You can call for help from your guildmates or Mercenary Corps friends. On average, a team of about 20 players with level 45 can defeat the quest boss. If you are a solo player, you can seek help from other solo players, or seek assistance from the related guilds. As for the time it takes, it should be about half an hour if you have enough hands on deck. Stage 7 is the most hated decoding task. Ilagon will throw you into a special scene; it could be a dusty, web-filled cabin, a filthy sewer, or even a fog-filled jungle. You have to collect decryption information within the scene to decrypt the code. This decoding task is not particularly hard, you can seek help from decoding experts in the forum during the quest. For an average intelligent person with some patience, you should be able to solve it in about 50 minutes. Stage 8 is navigating through a maze. Remember to bring paper and pen before you enter the maze; this will greatly reduce the difficulty. Of course, some people think that as long as they follow one wall of the maze, they can always find the exit. This is indeed true, but there are lots of monsters and traps in the maze. You might get killed by the maze boss before you even find the exit. Getting through the maze should take about an hour. Stage 9 is Battle Chess strategy. Battle Chess strategy is a built-in mini-game in Evolution, and I believe many of you have come across it during quests. For this task, I recommend you to purchase a book written by my friend Tina Garcia, called Battle Chess Analysis Guide. Casually flipping through and operating according to the practical cases provided in the guide, you should be able to complete this stage of the quest with a significant probability. Stage 10 is the highlight of the quest and also the hardest part of the entire quest. The task involves 30 single-person dungeons, players will be randomly teleported to one of the dungeons, kill the final boss and obtain the [Badge of Courage], and then you can proceed with power manifestation. Next, I will elaborate on the tactics for each dungeon. The first dungeon [Azeroth Jungle]. This dungeon has four bosses. The first boss is a giant red bird. You must target its eyes. Hit its left eye 7 times and its right eye seven times to pass the stage. Attacking other parts is utterly useless and would just waste your DPS. The second boss is a giant three-headed snake. Each head of the snake can shoot frost, toxins, and flames respectively. According to my predictions, the toxin debuff should never exceed 3 layers. If it does, abandon the dungeon, dont bother fighting the bosses behind. For this boss, first, use regular attacks against the fire head, then go all out against the toxin head before finally dealing with the frost head. Between the second and third boss, there is a hidden cave which has a [Brilliant Treasure Chest]. It can give out class-specific equipment and enhancement potions, so dont miss out on it. Third boss The second dungeon, [Ruins of Mukalin] The third dungeon, [AzureDragon Zenith Monastery] Just like that, Su Yu wrote a very detailed guide to the manifestation quest, covering tens of thousands of words. These were all summations collected painstakingly by the elites in his past life. Each point was precious, the distillation of countless players enormous sacrifices. I hope this guide can help players avoid detours on their path to manifestation. Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: 456, I often read your and Dave’s Book_1. Chapter 457: 456, I often read your and Daves Book_1. Su Yus post immediately caused quite a stir on the official forum. In just ten short minutes, the number of responses to the post reached 350,000! If this were peaceful times, even if the President of America announced himself a woman, there wouldnt possibly be such a terrifying number of responses. The most liked comment was this one: Boss Ke, your predictive powers are just too broken. Is it possible to predict the future in such detail? Other players have left messages under the comment: Why does Boss Ke sound like hes experienced this firsthand? Do you guys think Boss Ke isnt predicting, but is actually like some kind of reincarnated character from a fantasy novel?! Youre overthinking it! The reincarnation butterfly effect would cause world line deviations. With Boss Kes clout, who knows how messed up the world would be now! I think his ability to predict is more likely. I also think his predictions are more reliable. Seeing these comments, Su Yu broke into a cold sweat. The wisdom of the masses is indeed boundless. They actually guessed it correctly. Besides this hot comment, players have also shared other opnions: If I were the designer of Evolution, Id have cried in frustration! My carefully designed quest line got spoiled so thoroughly! But the quest still sounds a bit challenging. I cant wait to materialize my power! To think about flying in the sky after materializing Hey, wake up! Only level 5 characters can fly, were far from that! At least after materializing I can jump from the 20th floor down instead of taking the elevator, right? Yeah, and smash the floor tiles with your gigantic momentum right before the police uncle takes you away? The player discussion gradually veered off topic. A female player named [Snowy] also left a message: Boss Ke actually did a rare merchandise promotion? Is this promoting Tinas book? Thats doting on your wife! This female player immediately received a group attack by a large number of other players. Everyone else step back! Im from the Empress Partys Purification Committee, I found a reactionary from the Tina party, request for backup! Request for backup! Reporting in from the Empress party+1 Reporting in from the Empress party+2 Reporting in from the Empress party+10086 Am I the only one in the Dave party? Dave is cultivating a super powerful plant called the [Marigold], might still have a chance! Seeing the enthusiastic feedback from the players, Su Yu was happy. After all, he wrote these guides for the players to read. But seeing the mention of the [Marigold] in the comment section, he was a bit puzzled. What is the [Marigold]? After cultivating the [Twin Sunflowers] and making a meritorious contribution, Dave has been continuously cultivating other new varieties of plants. However, apart from the [Sun Mushroom], which can produce sunlight at night or on cloudy days, he didnt make any significant contributions. What exactly is this super powerful [Marigold]? Su Yu was currently in the Territory Wizard Tower. With these thoughts, he picked up Cat Morning Star and slowly walked towards the window. Cat Morning Star was sleeping soundly in his arms. Sensing Su Yus movement, she opened her sleepy eyes and raised her head to ask, Whats up? Is the Illusion Duel starting? Not yet, theres still a while. Su Yu affectionately rubbed her head. Wake me up when it starts! Cat Morning Star closed her eyes again and resumed snoring in his arms. Walking to the window, Su Yu looked towards the south of the city. With his power coupled with the enhancement of magic, he could see something ten kilometers away. In a plantation in the south, Dave was leading his team to cultivate new crops. In the center of the plantation, more than twenty players stood in a circle, with several red ribbons wound around their heads and hands, their faces painted with colours like Orc Shaman. They were dancing and circling around the plot of land. Each of them even held a colorful glow stick in their hands. Streams of lights with different colors converged in the center of the plot, forming a yellow halo. Confused, Su Yu wondered what kind of superstitious ritual they were doing. He tried to add Daves chief assistant, [Xun Lian Zhi Dong], as a friend. A few seconds later, the friend request was accepted. [Xun Lian Zhi Dong]: Hello! Xun Lian Zhi Dog was so excited that her heart was about to jump out of her throat. Boss Ke actually added her as a friend! A feeling of ecstatic joy enveloped her, as if she were dreaming. [Nemesis]: Hello, what are you guys doing? From a distance it looks like youre running some kind of strange religious ceremony? [Xun Lian Zhi Dong]: Were cultivating [Marigold]! Weve tried hundreds of times and only this method can stably trigger the mutation of Marigold cells. Put it this way, the Marigold just likes this taste. [Nemesis]: [Sweaty soybean emoji] So thats it, well, keep up the good work by the way, what are the specific features of the Marigold? [Xun Lian Zhi Dong]: According to Head Gardener Daves judgement, once the Marigold matures, the juice from its flower core will give a gold coating to other plant seeds Of course, at present, the effect is just a conjecture, it hasnt been completely confirmed. [Nemesis]: Gold plating? Thats nice! When you guys work it out, Ill reward you like I did last time with the [Sun Mushroom]! [Xun Lian Zhi Dong]: Thank you, boss! [Xun Lian Zhi Dong]: By the way, boss, I have an impolite request. [Nemesis]: Go ahead. [Xun Lian Zhi Dong]: I often read your and Daves doujin. [Nemesis]: [Xun Lian Zhi Dong]: Could you spend more time with Dave when you have time? After all, its boring with women, its only when two men. Ding! You have deleted [Xun Lian Zhi Dong] from your friends list. Sigh! Looking at the disappearing chat box, Su Yu took a deep breath. Xun Lian Zhi Dong was a pretty girl, how did she suddenly turn into this? He gave Cat Morning Star a big stroke to help soothe his mood. Subsequently, Su Yu opened a chatroom on the chat interface which only had four people. Apart from him, the others in this chatroom were [Snow Leopard], [Sky Dragon], and [Unbreakable Alliance]. They were the three people who built the Pseudo-Magician Tower Building and refined materials to promote cultivation after Su Yus territory got upgraded to a mid-level city. 14 days ago, the building was completed, and they also started closing and self-cultivating, up to now. How are you three faring in the cultivation? Su Yu asked in the chatroom. [Sky Dragon]: Didnt I tell you yesterday? I promoted to level 60 of tier 4 seven days ago, currently at 62 with 2% experience, still a long way to go to reach level 70 of tier 5. [Snow Leopard]: Me too, at 63 with 2% experience. [Unbreakable Alliance]: I am also at 63 with 2% experience, since our efficiency of material refining apparatus is the same, our levels will definitely be synchronized. [Nemesis]: Okay, got it. Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: 457, [Illusion Duel] Begins_1 Chapter 458: 457, [Illusion Duel] Begins_1 It took Su Yu five days to level up from level 50 (third order) to level 60 (fourth order). The Sky Dragon trio, due to their material refining device being two levels lower, took a total of eight days. However, Su Yu had no way to help them upgrade their material refining setup. Legendary beings of the seventh tier like Thor were not easy to solicit, and the Goldfinch legends didnt possess the skill to enchant the refining devices either. To upgrade this, they would have to rely on their own future adventures. Are you guys participating in this [Illusion Duel]? Su Yu asked in the chat room. [Sky Dragon]: Of course were participating! [Confident Smiley] Im the reigning champion, so how can I not participate this time? [Unbreakable Alliance]: Ill participate as well. After all, this is a rare opportunity to interact and learn from players from other international servers, so well definitely make good use of it. Upon seeing Mr. Mengs message, Su Yu felt a little strange. In his previous life, the [Illusion Duel] was separate for each server with different times for commencement, and never had players from all servers been gathered for cross-server combat. What was going on this time? Nevertheless, Su Yu didnt think much of it. After all, the timeline in this life had changed dramatically, anything strange could happen. [Snow Leopard]: Nemesis, will you be participating in the duel this time? [Nemesis]: I think Ill pass. It wouldnt be interesting if the champion was predetermined just because I join, right? Besides, theres nothing I particularly need at this stage. [Sky Dragon]: Thats fine if you dont go, Ill win the championship for you! [Nemesis]: Go for it! [Nemesis]: One more thing, there will be a major update of the Pandaren Empire expansion pack after tonights duel, and youll be able to undertake the power embodiment tasks tomorrow. [Nemesis]: The three of you are at a higher level, and your Spiritual Energy Fluctuation will be quite substantial when you embody your power. So make sure to find an open place when you do it, and dont do it inside a residential building, or youll run into trouble if it collapses. Su Yu embodied his power in a residential building at first. But at the time, he didnt have to worry about the building collapsing because Prime Minister Cao Cao and Zhu Guorui were covering for him. [Snow Leopard]: Dont worry, we three have already reserved a location at the Yunlu Mountain Base. Well go there to embody our power. Its not only safe, but the dissipated Spiritual Energy during embodiment wont be wasted. [Snow Leopard]: Not only that, but the first batch of 20,000 players who are about to embody their power will also be invited to Spring Eye. The joint government plans to build a large breakthrough base here and have Tao Yuanming control the risks. [Nemesis]: Its good that you have a plan. Best of luck! After closing the chat room, Su Yu switched to the official forum and looked for a livestreaming room to watch the Illusion Duel. Just then, Sky Dragon sent him a private message: Nemesis, are you really not participating? Su Yu: Of course, joining would be a bit of a waste of time given my realm and power. Sky Dragon: Okay then. [Smiley Face] Sky Dragon: Do you want to watch my livestream? Su Yu: Oh? Youre livestreaming? Sky Dragon: Yes, but I only want you to watch. Su Yu: Sure, just send over the link to your livestream. Sky Dragon: Wait, Im going to apply for it now Sky Dragon: Alright, [Live Stream Link]. Sky Dragon: Dont tell anyone, and dont send gifts! Aside from you, I dont want too many other people watching my stream. Su Yu: Relax! Ill communicate with you through the chat. Su Yu checked the time. It was currently 7:57 p.m., with only three minutes left until the duel begins. He then opened Sky Dragons livestreaming room, projected the stream onto the wall of the Mage Tower like last time, took out a pile of snacks and laid them on the table, preparing to watch while eating. At the same time, he took out a piece of dried fish from his snack bag and placed it under the nose of his pet cat, Morning Star. Upon smelling the dried fish, Morning Star immediately opened her eyes and took a bite. At the same time, she queried sleepily, Is the duel starting? Su Yu: Yes, its about to start. Lets watch Sky Dragons livestream. Sky Dragon? You mean that little human girl? You loli lover! Morning Star jumped out of Su Yus arms, going to the table to pick her favourite snacks. He he, Su Yu scratched his head awkwardly, She was the champion last time, and she should perform well this time too, thats why Im watching her stream. Really? Yes. In the livestream, Sky Dragon had already arrived at the center of the Aphi city square. Every city has a projection officer responsible for opening [Illusion Duel], and Aphi city, although a player-built city, was no exception. The citys central square now filled with a dark crowd. Various colours of magic halos, spiritual energy and rage glows flickered amongst the crowd. It seemed that everyone was well prepared. Sky Dragon smiled into the camera: Nemesis, are you there? Her adorable face appearing closeup on the screen. Su Yu quickly replied in the chat: Yes, I am! Sky Dragon: Im glad youre here! Somehow, having Nemesis watch her gave her a burst of energy. No matter what, I must achieve a good ranking this time! She thought to herself. Time quickly passed, and it became 8 p.m. The Illusion Officer, dressed in a black and white robe with a half-laughing half-crying face mask, appeared in mid-air. Now, the door of destiny is open to all. Brave youngsters, go make miracles happen! He shouted while raising both hands in a praise the sun gesture. But this time it was different from the last. After the Illusion Officer finished his speech last time, eight colossal portals erected around the square for the players to enter the illusion map. But this time, no portal appeared. Whats going on? The players looked at each other in confusion. Sky Dragon also appeared dumbfounded. Morning Star, who was biting down on dried fish in front of the screen stopped chewing. A look of utter surprise dominated her feline face: These illusory bugs are probably up to something big! What big thing? Su Yu quickly asked. Without responding to him, Morning Star kept staring at the livestream: Continue watching and youll see. In the stream, the Illusion Officers black and white robe began to billow sans wind. Next, he lifted his magic wand above his head. A faint purple glow burst out from the wand, quickly spreading outwards in all directions. The glow not only covered the entire square, but also continued to spread towards the citys surroundings. Two seconds later, the entire Aphi city was enveloped in the faint purple glow, including Su Yus Mage Tower. At this moment, Su Yu received a game prompt: Ding, do you want to participate in the event instance [Illusion Duel], to have a chance to win the legendary prize [Jefferyss Gift]? Yes. Im in. Chapter 459 - Chapter 459: 458, [Illusion Duel] (I): Temple Escape _1 Chapter 459: 458, [Illusion Duel] (I): Temple Escape _1 Looking at these two options, Su Yu couldnt help but be at a loss for words. Yes and participateWas there any difference? Wasnt this simply forcing him to participate? Moreover, the countdown for making a selection was incredibly fast. Three seconds later, Su Yus consciousness directly left his body without making a selection, and he was forcibly transferred to the illusionary realm. His real body, rigid and motionless, fell onto the cold floor of the Mage Towers third floor. Cat Morning Star was still enjoying her snacks on the table. Seeing Su Yu fall rigidly, she jumped in fright. Nemesis, what happened to you? Morning Star leaped off the table to Su Yus head, extending her front claws to shake him vigorously. However, Su Yugave no response, as if he had become a vegetable. Returning to Su Yus perspective, the things in front of his eyes distorted and transformed continuously. About 5 seconds later, his consciousness arrived in a murky gray space. This gray space was devoid of anything, giving him a particularly oppressive feeling. The only thing he could see was a signboard-like object directly ahead of him. The semi-transparent signboard looked quite textured, with light blue words that read 27/100. The number 27 kept increasing, and after about 5 seconds, 27 increased to 100. The number on the signboard stopped at 100/100. A cool female voice echoed in Su Yus ear: The number for this Illusion Duel is full. Please prepare all contestants. The duel will begin in 10 seconds. 10, 9, 8 Hearing this female voice, Su Yu was taken aback. He can 100% guarantee that this voice was definitely Bernina Tides! How did Bernina get to guest star in the Illusion Duel? However, he didnt have time to think too much. The 10-second countdown quickly ended, and the gray space in front of Su Yu shattered like glass. In its place was a dark, dry corridor. The corridor was about two people high and one person wide, with all four sides made of brownish-yellow mud bricks. Sunlight shone in through the holes in the upper part of the corridor, allowing Su Yu to barely make out his surroundings. The front of the corridor was dark and it was unknown where it led. However, gold coins were floating on the ground. Roar! A loud monster roar echoed behind him. From the shadows behind him, a furry and horrifying monster that looked like a big gorilla sprang out. The monster sprinted towards Su Yu with the wooden stick in his hand, sounding a gusty wind. Su Yu quickly gauged and found that this gorilla was probably at the third stage, while the human body he was controlling was merely at the second stage. Its defense was extremely weak; if he was hit by the stick, he would undoubtedly die! At the moment when the gorilla appeared, his body involuntarily started running forward along the corridor. A voice from Bernina resounded in his ears: Welcome all adventurers to the random challenge, [Temple Escape]. You are an adventurer who came to the ancient temple in search of treasures but encountered a monster. Your body uncontrollably runs forward, and the only actions you can take are to turn, jump slightly to the left or right, or lie down on your back. During the whole process, you will run around the temple walls, climb cliffs, and can move slightly to the left or right to collect the gold coins on the track. If you run off the track or get caught by the monster, you will lose. The race will last for 10 minutes, and at the end, the player with the most gold coins collected will be the winner and move on to the next round. Its actually Temple Escape Su Yu, who was running, couldnt help twitching at the corner of his mouth. He had experienced Temple Escape, an embedded mini-game, in his previous life. The challenge was in rapid responses and timely turning to avoid obstacles. Players who reacted slowly might fail to turn at the right spot, resulting in crashing into the wall or running straight off the track, thus getting eliminated. Su Yu didnt expect this small game to be the first illusion. However, since Su Yu had experience, he was a lot more composed running on the track than other players. Turn left, turn right, jump, turn right.. Upon leaving the corridor, Su Yu ran methodically along the temple walls, simultaneously adjusting his running route to grab more gold coins. The number of players participating in the race was gradually decreasing. Just after 200 meters, the number of participants had already dropped from 100/100 to 78/100. Su Yu wasnt too bothered by the player count, he was just trying his best to follow his own rhythm and finish the race. The number of players continued to decrease. About 600 meters into the race, the number of players dropped to 50/100. But at that moment, a glaring red light suddenly lit up around Su Yus field of vision. The light was still flashing. Warning! Warning! Transitioning into the second phase in 3, 2, 1, 0. As the warning countdown ended, the giant gorilla huffing and puffing five meters behind Su Yu suddenly threw out the wooden stick in his hand. The wooden stick, along with the whirring wind, flew towards Su Yus legs Damn it! Su Yu cursed. He swiftly maneuvered to the right, calculated the velocity of both the incoming ground obstacle and the wooden stick, then made a double jump and a thrilling turn. In the end, he successfully managed to stay on the track, withstanding the danger. Oh man, that was a close one! Su Yu wiped his sweat, trembling slightly. Lucky for him, his quick reflexes and sharp senses allowed him to pick up on the danger coming from behind. Otherwise, he might have been thrown off the track! He glanced at the persistent player count. Now, there were only 33/100 players left. Apparently, a dozen guys didnt pass the previous test. But before Su Yu could catch his breath, the red light came again! Warning! Warning! Transitioning into the third phase in 3, 2, 1, 0. Su Yu tensed up, instantly focusing all his attention on his surroundings, especially the gorilla behind him. Was this beast gonna throw something else? Then, contrary to Su Yus expectation Nothing out of the ordinary happened after this countdown. The gorilla didnt throw anything around, instead the speed of the character he was controlling suddenly doubled! Now, Su Yus character was away from the temple walls and was running on a ridgeline of a small hill. The brief acceleration almost made Su Yu lose his footing and fall off the ridgeline! Fortunately, relying on his strong mentality, Su Yu promptly adjusted his rhythm, avoiding losing control over his character due to panic. However, other players werent so lucky. The double speed caused many players to fail to react in time. In just 20 seconds of entering the third phase, the player count quickly dropped from 33/100 to 10/100, with almost one person falling off the track every second. When the count jumped to 10/100, the glaring red light sparked off again. Warning! Warning! Transitioning into the fourth phase in 3, 2, 1, 0. Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: 459, [Illusion Duel] (II): Temple Escape Final Winner _1 Chapter 460: 459, [Illusion Duel] (II): Temple Escape Final Winner _1 [Temple Run] enters the fourth stage. Nothing unexpected happened as the stage commenced. However, after three turns, Su Yu was surprised to discover that the race track changed from a zigzagging broken line type to a straight linear type with no turns. The straight track stretched all the way to the horizon, providing a clear view of the entire thing filled with obstacles and gold coins. At the same time, nine identical tracks appeared around him, three on the left and six on the right. Each track had a figure running at its end C the nine players competing against him. Su Yu looked left and right to see that among the nine players, there were two white people, two black people, one brown-skinned mixed-race person, and three Asians. A closer look at the three Asians revealed that two of them appeared to be from his own country, while one looked somewhat Korean. So, thats what they meant by inter-server competitions! As the ten players looked at each other, they all wore awkward expressions. It was clear that they all found this manner of confrontation rather embarrassing. At this moment, Berninas soft, slightly teasing voice echoed in the ears of the ten players: Warning! Game rules have changed: after each player collects ten gold coins, two obstacles will be generated in front of two random players. Everyones speed will increase by 50% within ten seconds. As soon as Bernina finishes speaking, Su Yu feels his character starting to speed up. After he had collected the first group of ten gold coins, a shadow suddenly appeared not far ahead. Su Yu quickly reacted, diving forward in a slide to barely avoid the obstacles in a thrilling fashion. After sliding through the tunnel, a vine abruptly refreshing just a short distance ahead prompts him to immediately stand and leap high, skimming past the vine. The entire process greatly tested his quick reactions. Many of the other players werent as fortunate. The Korean player was very lucky as he had no additional obstacles refreshing in front of him. However, one of the white players was extremely unlucky with four successive vines refreshed in front of him, hence, he was tripped by the vines and eliminated. Just after one round, the number of participants reduced to 7/100. The competition continued. As the speed progressively increased, even Su Yu began to struggle. He didnt have the luxury of observing others, focusing only on navigating his path, aiming to collect as many gold coins as possible. Luckily, Su Yu didnt confront too many or impossible obstacles, stumbling here and there but always in a hair-raising manner. After running for half a minute, the number of participants dwindled to 3/100. In his hectic run, Su Yu glanced to his right and saw only two tracks remaining, each occupied by a desperate runner. One was the Korean player, the other a scrawny, bespectacled white middle schooler appearing much like the nerds suffering from bullying in American movies. Warning! Warning! Approaching the fifth stage, 3, 2, 1, 0. As the countdown ended, two large gray stones appeared in their hands, along with a bamboo basket full of stones on their backs. Due to the weight of the stones, the running speed of Su Yu and the two others drastically reduced, even slower than in the first stage. The gorilla chasing them finally had the chance to catch up, getting closer along the track while its black stick swung frantically, generating a formidable gust of wind. Su Yu tried to throw away the stones in his hands, only to find that they were stuck like glue. The bamboo basket was also securely fastened to his back, making it tough to remove in a short time (assuming it could be removed). Use the stones in your hands and the basket on your back to prevent the monster from advancing. Berninas voice gave the fifth stage hint. Upon hearing the hint, both the Korean and the white schoolboy immediately turned and threw stones at the gorilla. Su Yu also joined them. However, these three gorillas werent easy to deal with. Each time Su Yu and his two competitors threw a stone, the gorillas would treat it like baseball, using their sticks to send the stones flying. Within a few seconds, all three players had thrown six or seven stones, but not a single one hit any of the gorillas. All were sent flying by the sticks. The sixth stone thrown by the Korean flew in a tricky trajectory. After being hit by the gorilla, it ended up flying straight towards Su Yu. Fortunately, Su Yu was able to drop in time and the stone flew past his body. Scratching his head in embarrassment, the Korean offered Su Yu an apologetic smile. But his smile immediately froze. It was as if he suddenly understood something! Su Yu and the white schoolboy also caught on! Since the gorillas could bat away every stone, if they adjusted the angle of their throws so the deflected stones would hit the other two competitors, wouldnt they clear the stage with ease? Su Yu was the first to realize this. He calculated the angle between the Korean and himself. Then he threw two stones towards the left side of the gorilla, two seconds apart. Bang! Bang! Just like a batter in baseball, the gorilla hit the stones back towards the Korean! The Korean was so shocked he threw the two stones he held and dived to avoid the incoming stones. However, the dive action could not last forever. Under the game rules, the Korean was forced to stand after two seconds, and got hit squarely by the second stone coming towards him. Ahhh! The stone hit him in the abdomen, he screamed and fell from the ridge. The white schoolboy saw this horrific sight and was drenched in cold sweat. He quickly turned to calculate the angle needed to throw the stones to hit Su Yu. What he didnt expect, however, was one of the Koreans stones, swung by the gorilla, flew straight at him! The white schoolboy was completely oblivious of the side-flying stone and was tripped by the stone that hit his leg, sending him tumbling down the cliff. .. Ding, congratulations to the player [Nemesis] for winning the first Illusion Duel! Youve collected 625 gold coins and won the reward [Jefferys Gift (Rare)]. Su Yu glanced at the Korean and the white schoolboy who had fallen. It has to be said, this mode is quite interesting! Firstly, this mode is very fair. No one could predict what will happen on the track, it purely depended on ones reaction ability to pass the level. Secondly, being the first is truly exhilarating! Its much better than the Illusion Duels simple slaughter fest from the last time. After the white schoolboy was eliminated, a golden shining magic lamp appeared in front of Su Yu. The magic lamp spun around and eventually released a cloud of blue mist from its spout. The blue mist condensed mid-air into a blue figure dressed in a gold coat. I am the genie, Jefferys. Congratulations, adventurer, on making it through the first challenge! I will grant you one wish! The humanoid figure [Jefferys] said smiling at Su Yu. Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: 460, [Illusion Duel] (III): [Temple Eternal Ring] _1 Chapter 461: 460, [Illusion Duel] (III): [Temple Eternal Ring] _1 [Jefferys] wore a sapphire ring, the size of a pigeons egg, on his right index finger. He rubbed his thumb against the sapphire, and it immediately emitted four dazzling blue rays, forming four semi-transparent options in front of Su Yu. Heres your reward, choose one, adventurer. Jefferys said. Su Yu looked at the options: [Gear], [Potion], [Material], and [Other Items]. Hmm he pondered for a moment. I choose [Gear]. His current gear was still level four; it was time for an upgrade. Alright! [Jefferys] rubbed the gem again, and the four options disappeared, replaced by ten new ones. These options were [Head], [Chest Plate], [Cap] [Accessories]. These basically represented the ten different gear slots. I choose [Ring]. The ten options disappeared, leaving four final options. The four options were: [Attributes (Attack-oriented)], [Attributes (Defense-oriented)], [Skill-enhancing], and [Secondary Occupation Bonus]. Hmm I choose [Attributes (Attack-oriented)]. Su Yu made his decision. He already had plenty of skills, so he didnt need the [Skill-enhancing]; he preferred attack over defense hence his choice. Wish granted! You have acquired [Temple Eternal Ring (Rare) X1]. [Temple Eternal Ring] Grade: Rare Type: Ring Intelligence+349 Vitality+225 Spell casting speed+3% Spell critical hit+3% Special effect: When you deal damage with earth magic, there is a 3% chance of [Petrifying] the target for 1 second. Requirement: Level 75. Description: The temple? Treasure, opportunities, and death. A very standard level six ring, Su Yu evaluated. He began to use the [Point Star Hand] skill to upgrade the ring. Ding, do you want to spend 650,000 spiritual energy coins to strengthen the [Temple Eternal Ring (Rare)]? Yes. Ding, [Temple Eternal Ring (Rare)] has been upgraded to [Temple Eternal Ring (Epic)], gaining +213 intelligence, +183 vitality, +2% spellcasting speed, and +1% spell critical rate. Ding, do you want to spend 3,220,000 spiritual energy coins to enhance [Temple Eternal Ring (Epic)]? Su Yu slightly frowned; it seemed more expensive than he thought, more than 3 million to level up After thinking about it, Su Yu decided not to upgrade. This equipment was not coloured gold after all, and he was reluctant to gild it using [Tinas Blood], so it was a waste of his 3 million spiritual energy coins. He would just consider it as a transition ring. Su Yu put the ring, which looked like it was made of platinum and emitted a faint earthy yellow magical aura, on his index finger. Five seconds later, his consciousness was transported out of the temple instance. In Aphi Citys Mage Tower, Su Yu sat up from the cold floor and opened his eyes. Seeing Su Yu awaken, Nemesis dropped the half-eaten fish jerky and transformed into a blue and white light, pouncing into Su Yus arms. Nemesis, youre awake! What happened to you? Nemesis said while burrowing enthusiastically into his embrace. I was forced to participate in the Illusion Duel earlier, this time only my spirit entered the instance. Su Yu gently stroked the kittens back C Nemesis was becoming increasingly clingy. Oh, so that was it. Nemesis wagged its tail and popped its head out of Su Yus embrace: So, did you do well? Of course, it was easy. Easy, not necessarily so. Nemesis pointed his tail at the projection on the wall: Your loli girlfriend seems to be having a hard time this round. ? Su Yu glanced at the projected image. Was Sky Dragon also participating in the Temple Escape? But after a closer look, he realized that Sky Dragon was not playing Temple Escape but the infamous game called Fight the Landlord! Now, Sky Dragon had advanced to the second-to-last round, and only three groups of nine players remained on the field. Sky Dragon was the landlord at their table, but her hand was not looking good. She only had a Joker and a 4 left in her hand, so theoretically she would win as long as either of the two farmers played a single card. Unfortunately, the farmer who was about to play had no more spare single cards. Pair of 4s, Pair of Queens, Three 7s with a 6, I only have one card left Ah! Sky Dragon banged on the table angrily. Just a bit, she was just a bit short! She almost won! Su Yus consoling message arrived just in time: Its okay, Sky Dragon, theres always next time. Dont worry. Sky Dragon quickly turned off the live stream and sent him a private message: You saw it all? Of course. Sky Dragon felt utterly embarrassed; she lost in front of her potential boyfriend! But then, she received a game notification: Ding, detected that you have been eliminated, do you want to participate in [Revival Match]? [Revival Match] will use the rules of the last [Illusion Duel]. Theres a revival match?! Sky Dragons eyes lit up, and she quickly chose to participate. At the same time, she messaged Su Yu: They actually have a revival match for those who get eliminated! Im off to play in the revival match. Im going to fight my way to the finals! Good luck, see you in the finals! Wait! Nemesis, youre also competing? Yep, I was forced into it. But the rewards from the tasks are pretty good! What rewards did you get? The rewards are Su Yu and Sky Dragon kept chatting. During their private chat, Su Yu also took a glance at the guild leaders chat room. Of course, the guild leaders were also chatting about the Illusion Duel. The first round they participated in was a mix and match, all kinds of games. There were games like Command & Conquer and Warcraft where soldiers and buildings had to be created to fight, horse races, skiing, climbing, and even a beer-drinking contest to see who could drink more. Because the rules were too fair, most guild leaders were eliminated in the first round, with very few passing. Snow Leopard was probably the earliest one to be eliminated. He played Texas Hold Em but he had never played the game before; he didnt even know the rules. So he got kicked out of the Illusion instance after just one round by the pro players at his table. But thankfully there was a revival match, so people werent too upset. During their chat, time flew by and it was 9 PM by the time the second round started. Nemesis was smarter this time and entered Su Yus pet space 5 minutes earlier. But after entering the Illusion, Su Yu realized that having Nemesis follow him was of no use. The second round game was [Desert Emperors Sand Soldier Square], which was essentially a snake game. This Sand Soldier Square was based on the first boss [Desert Emperor Azir] of the newbie village instance, [Amumus Sorrow]. Same as before, there were 100 participants. Each player controlled 3 sand soldiers, continuously moving forward and left and right on the huge square in front of the pyramid. The square would refresh an energy block called [Golden Crystals]. The players sand soldier team would grow by one by passing the energy block. If the players sand soldier team was blocked or did not eat an energy block within 20 seconds, they would be removed from the square. The rules were that simple. Chapter 463 - Chapter 463: 462, [Illusion Duel] (V): First-Person Chess Deduction_1 Chapter 463: 462, [Illusion Duel] (V): First-Person Chess Deduction_1 Su Yu was pretty pleased with the rewards shed received from the two rounds of [Illusion Duel]. After all, each conflict only took a few minutes, and the rewards were surprisingly good! It seemed that she would need to participate in more of these types of events in the future. Leaving the Illusion instance, she returned to the Mage Tower. Morning Star hopped out from the pet space and jumped onto a nearby table filled with snacks. It looked back at her and said, This is so boring I couldnt participate in that instance at all while watching you play. Its okay, perhaps you can join in next time! Su Yu scratched the kittens chin. She opened her private chat and glanced at the presidents chat group. The chat room was very quiet at the moment. Most of the presidents were in the losers group, where the rules from the previous Illusion Duel were still in effect. They would be busy for 30-40 minutes, so no one was talking for now. So, Su Yu activated the Mana Pool reactions while waiting for everyone to exit their instances. Thirty minutes later, Su Yu received a private message from Sky Dragon: Hehe, congratulate me! Im the first place winner of the first round in the losers group! [Sunglasses-smug emoji] Su Yu: Congratulations! Sky Dragon: Nemesis, how did you do? And what mode were you playing? Su Yu: I was playing a mode similar to Snake Su Yu roughly recounted what happened in the Illusion and the rewards she received. After hearing Su Yus description, Sky Dragon commented, That mode sounds pretty interesting, much more so than our resurrection match. The rewards are even better than the first round of the resurrection match. Su Yu: What reward did you get? [Teletubbies-curious emoji] Sky Dragon: I got the same thing as you did in the first round. I also got to choose a rare artifact from Jefferys. I chose this [Psychic Shooting Ranges Target Booster Device (Rare)]. Just like the [Magic Pool] in Su Yus Mage tower, the [Psychic Shooting Range] is a training facility. Mages level up quickly by using the [Magic Pool] to refine monster materials and absorb magic for rapid leveling; And Archers throw monster materials into the [Psychic Shooting Range] as fuel, then shoot moving targets to absorb their energy. With this booster device, Sky Dragons leveling efficiency will improve a lot! Afterwards, the two of them continue to chat. About 10 minutes later, Sky Dragon suddenly said, Oh, I need to stop chatting; my next round of the resurrection match is starting! Su Yu: Oh, so soon? She had another 20 minutes left before her next round. She didnt expect Sky Dragons to start this soon. Sky Dragon: Maybe its because of the losers group. We have an extra match to play, so we need to rush. We can chat later! Su Yu: Sure, we can chat later. Su Yu closed the private chat with Sky Dragon and moved to the presidents chat group. Most of the presidents in the chat room had won first place in the resurrection match. And since everyone had plenty of equipment and potions, in Jefferys reward options, more than 90% of the presidents chose the [Item] option. Su Yu browsed through the items everyone got: high-quality [Goblin Gliding Wings], [Resurrection Cross] that can resurrect once if the body is intact more than 90%, etc. Besides, there were some quite quirky items such as the [Plunger with Unlimited Suction], and the [Gender Change Elixir] which permanently transforms males into females. The range of items was extremely diverse. This made Su Yu seriously consider if she wins first place in the next round, should she also choose the [Item]? After all, items like the [Resurrection Cross] looked quite attractive! Just as Su Yu was deliberating, the third round of the Illusion Duel began, and her consciousness was pulled into the Illusion instance. Upon entering the instance, what Su Yu saw was the same greyish space as at the beginning of the previous two rounds. The number 34/100 on the panel straight ahead was rapidly increasing to 100/100. At the same time, Berninas melodious voice rang in her ears. Welcome to the third round of the Illusion Duel. In this round, you will play a general with 3250 soldiers, these soldiers are 1500 infantry, 750 longbowmen, 500 cavalrymen, 300 priests and 200 mages. In the first phase, you will participate in a major free-for-all against 20 armies in one area. Every time you kill a commander of an army, you will heal all of your soldiers and gain a stack of [Victory Pursuit] (All attributes of the army will increase by 20%) buff. You have 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, if there are two or more commanders alive in the area, all commanders in the area will be eliminated. If there is only one commander left in the area, that commander will advance to the next phase. As Bernina calmly explained the game rules, the grey space had already cracked open to reveal a not so big battlefield. The battlefield was a vast flat grassland with no trees in sight and a clear sky. From Su Yus position, she could clearly see the other twenty armies surrounding her. All twenty armies stood about two or three hundred meters apart. If Su Yu still had her sixth level Sanctuary abilities, she could already be lobbing spells at their camps. After the briefing of the rules, control of the armies was handed over to the player generals. Having heard the rules, Su Yu was naturally thrilledwasnt this similar to a first-person simplified version of the War Chess Simulation!? Although Su Yu wasnt particularly proficient in War Chess Simulation, she was Tinas sparring partner. Tina was the undisputed champion in the game world when it came to the War Chess Simulation, and even veterans who had immersed themselves in the game for many years couldnt compete with her! Being Tinas sparring partner, if Tina was considered the king of war chess, Su Yu could at least be considered a master. Using her Master level skills to bully these players who hadnt even reached Iron level yet, wouldnt victory be a piece of cake? So as soon as the countdown ended, Su Yu led her army towards the nearest army located about 200 meters away. Following Su Yus command, the infantry unit formed a three-row V formation. Archers were in the middle, mages and priests were in the rear, and the cavalry were split into two teams flanking the two sides of the V formation, protecting the sides safety. Morning Star also hopped out from the pet space and stood on her shoulder, assessing the situation. Both Su Yu and Morning Star could participate in this battle, but their abilities were greatly restricted, able to demonstrate only up to a third level of power. Su Yus opponent was a Caucasian male who looked somewhat like a lizard man. Seeing Su Yus army coming for him, the Caucasian player naturally wanted to fight back. After all, their armies were of equal size, so he wasnt afraid. However, he had never experienced War Chess Simulation before. After taking control himself, he found that managing the army was not as simple as he thought. You, you, and your team go to the front! You, yes, you! Archers get in line in the back! Cavalry, move to the side What? Youre asking which side? Let me show you, go over there for now. The players commands were a disorganized mess, and the army he led was just as chaotic as their leader. There was no order or method to their movements. Chapter 464 - Chapter 464: 463, [Illusion Duel] (Six): A Triumph of Crushing The Weak_1 Chapter 464: 463, [Illusion Duel] (Six): A Triumph of Crushing The Weak_1 Su Yu certainly did not show mercy to this opponent of human-machine caliber. Within less than one minute, the conical formation sliced into the haphazard ranks of the white player, sharp as a blade. The shield-bearing soldiers took the brunt of the damage, while the spearmen stabbed the enemies from behind their shields; Priests showered their injured comrades with waves of healing light, while archers focused fire towards the enemy backline; Cavalry flanked and interleaved on both wings, and mages unleashed widespread attack spells All types of soldiers, performing their duties and working together, seemed like seasoned veterans who had experienced many battles. In contrast, the white player was incapable of organizing effective resistance, and his ranks scattered under the impact of Su Yus well-disciplined troops on the first encounter. Su Yu calmly commanded his troops to slaughter relentlessly. In just two minutes, over half of the enemy troops were annihilated. Ultimately, under the concentrated fire of the archer division, the white player located in the center of the enemy forces was successfully taken down. Su Yus forces gained the first [Victory Pursuit] buff on the field. The whole process went exceptionally smoothly. While Su Yu was dealing with the white player, chaos had already erupted across the battlefield. Being the first to secure a buff gave a significant advantage, so out of 20 troops, 10 pairs were fighting one on one, 6 were ganging up two against one, and the remaining 4 remained inactive for now. Coincidentally, these 4 troops were all located on the east side of the battlefield, while Su Yu was positioned to the north. These four armies had been observing the development of the battle and had yet to make their move. Soon enough, they noticed Su Yu. After witnessing Su Yus well-disciplined troops crushing the opponent like a wrecking ball and displaying a power level beyond compare, the commanders of the four armies immediately understood that they had met a true expert! A tree that stands out in a forest will be destroyed by the wind. Out of the four armies, three formed an unspoken alliance, advancing towards Su Yu with the intent to together eliminate this greatest threat. The remaining army stayed put in a relaxed manner, its unclear what was running through their mind. Nemesis, what are you planning to do? the cat on his shoulder asked, turning to look at him. Fight! Its just three times the enemy forces, cant I beat them? Su Yu smirked confidently. In these flag-advancing simulations, the commanders instructions play a significant role in influencing the combat capabilities of the troops. For example, when Su Yu played against Tina, he often had to use three times the troop quantity to hold his ground. Now faced against three black iron players, he felt no fear in taking them on by himself. Su Yu commanded his troops and changed formation from the conical formation to the more aggressive Arrowhead formation, charging towards the nearest of the 3 enemy armies. The moment Su Yu charged, the commanders of the 3 enemy armies were stunned. Granted, Su Yus forces were indeed buffed with all attributes +20%, but to take on three armies at once, wasnt this a little too ambitious? Or was it just his audacity given his superior skill? However, the battlefield was fast-paced and ever changing. Su Yu had his mages cast [Speed-up] as support, and in less than half a minute his troops had closed the gap of 400 meters to instantly face their enemies. The 3 commanders had no time to think, they were forced to respond hastily. The army led by a Chinese player was closest to Su Yu, a little further away was a white female player, and the farthest was a middle-aged, bearded man of unclear nationality given the distance. Mages, form the [Arcane Aggregation Array]! As Su Yu shouted his command, the mages started forming an arcane magical array. Archers, target coordinates (1456, 6327), fire! he continued to command. These coordinates matched the location of the white female player. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The twang of bowstrings sounded, and hundreds of arrows took flight. Su Yu [Flashed] into the center of the [Arcane Aggregation Array], utilizing the arrays power to forcefully bring together all the airborne arrows. Originally loose and separate, hundreds of arrows were fused into a missile constructed of arrows, carrying a destructive energy, it raced towards the white female player. The white female was taken aback, but the speed of the arrows was too fast and she had no time to avoid them. Although the priests behind her had layered her with more than ten rounds of [Holy Shield] without her command, the power behind the strike was way too strong, rendering the shields useless. Thud! Thud! The sounds of metal piercing flesh rang out clearly. Instantly turning into a flash of white light, the white female disappeared on the spot along with her army. With that, Su Yus forces secured a second layer buff and accelerated again, morale at its peak, they fiercely launched towards the Chinese players forces. The remaining two commands were dumbstruck! Could this even play out this way? With this play, Su Yu had evolved the archer division from Pea Shooters into Corn Artillery. How were they supposed to know that a mage command had this kind of function? But it was too late now. The Chinese players forces fell apart after just one clash in the face of the 40% boost and the absolute difference in command expertise. Before the middle-aged, bearded mans troops could even arrive, Su Yu was confident that he could wipe out the Chinese players forces. The Chinese commander was in a state of high alarm; he looked back at the middle-aged, bearded man less than 200 meters away, seeking help. Yet, what he saw almost made him stumble. The middle-aged, bearded man had stopped advancing and started retreating. He was actually afraid! A wave of despair washed over the Chinese player. Nevermind, I surrender. The Chinese player shook his head helplessly and quantum departed from the illusory map. With another layer added to Su Yus troops buff, it stacked up to three layers. Up till now, the one-on-one and two-on-one fights had just ended. At the moment, 11 armies remained on the field. Looking over the field, every commanders gaze involuntarily drifted to Su Yu. Because Su Yus troops astonishingly had three layers of buffs! Of the 11 armies left on the field, excluding Su Yu, 6 had a single layer of buff and 4 had none. Su Yus three layers of buff was extremely formidable! And Su Yu was about to acquire more than just three layers soon. While the commanders were surveying the battlefield, Su Yu had already led his troops in a fervent pursuit and assault of the bearded mans nearby army. The bearded mans troops were being massacred with no power to retaliate. In less than a minute, his troops were sure to fell under Su Yus iron hooves. Seeing this scene, the hearts of the remaining nine commanders sank and the same thought popped into their heads: They must quickly eliminate this man; if they let him continue to grow, no one will be able to stop him later! Out of the nine troops, eight of them had almost simultaneously marched towards Su Yu. The one that remained stationary was the same force that had stayed put from early on. Even now they remained in place, it was unclear what the commander was thinking. Chapter 465 - Chapter 465: 464, [Illusion Duel] (VII): Motion War _1 Chapter 465: 464, [Illusion Duel] (VII): Motion War _1 Su Yu keenly observed the moves of these eight teams. But he was not in a hurry, he had to deal with the middle-aged bearded man in front of him first. The army of the middle-aged man had now gone into protect the radish mode. His army stood in a circular formation, layer upon layer, surrounding him in the center, with the clerics holy shield and the mages magic shield constantly being placed on him. Clearly, the bearded man was trying to buy time, to ensure that he doesnt die and wait for the relief to arrive. Of course, Su Yu was not going to give him this chance. Morning Star, its your turn, Su Yu patted the blue and white kitten on his shoulder. Meow~ Morning Star jumped down from his shoulder and entered the [Stealth] mode in mid-air, heading towards the big bearded man. Wizards, [Fire Dance Dazzling Flame Break]! Su Yu commanded loudly, simultaneously flashing into the center of the 200-person mage group. [Fire Dance Dazzling Flame Break] is a fourth-order fire spell, and its also the strongest shield-breaking move for fire mages. High-speed spinning fire elements form a flame drill at the tip of the Dazzling Flame Break, dealing an extra 200% damage to shield skills! Back in Kaishi Town, Su Yu used this move to break the shield of the Dukes Landilus fleet, and now it comes in handy again. Under the spellcasting of the mage group, a giant flame drill bit formed in the sky directly above the big bearded man. The drill bit, carrying an unstoppable momentum, fiercely drilled atop the dozens of shields on the big bearded man. Kakaka! The magic shield and holy shield were penetrated layer by layer, and they shattered instantly. The Flame Break did not decrease its momentum after shattering the shield, the remaining fire elements knocked the middle-aged bearded man off his horse, and his health also dropped below 50%. Now is the time! Morning Star swept out of the shadows, approached the big bearded man with a [Pounce], activated the burst skill [Star Fury], [Claw Strike], [Shred], [Slanting], and [Ferocious Bite] and all the skills hit him. The surrounding priests were also throwing healing spells at the big bearded man, but their spells were a beat slower. Before their healing arrived, the big bearded mans health was already zero under the cats claws. Game log: You successfully exterminated the military of player [Mohammed Assad], the layer of [Victory Pursuit] increased to 4. All the military forces of the middle-aged bearded man transformed into white light and disappeared, and Su Yus troops were instantly restored to the full strength of 3250 under the game mechanism. Seeing this scene, the commanders of the eight armies nearby were even more nervous, urging their armies to advance towards Su Yu with acceleration. After killing the big bearded man, Morning Star rubbed its claws on the grass, then jumped back on Su Yus shoulder in one leap, tilting its head to look at him, Nemesis, what should we do next? We seem to have attracted everyones attention. Su Yu rubbed Morning Stars head and replied with a smile, Of course, we use our attribute advantages to fight battles of movement and attrition. As long as we dont have to deal with attacks from eight teams at the same time, they cant do anything to us. Then you command, call me when you need me. Morning Star lay on Su Yus shoulder, gently licking the fur on the back of its paw. Yes, lets go. Attention all, march south! The mages accelerate the spell, release it non-stop as long as the mana is above half. Obey the commander! The army followed Su Yus orders, changed formation into the goose formation, and marched south at high speed. The current situation on the battlefield. There is a motionless army at the easternmost part of the battlefield, unsure whether their commander has disconnected. There are two teams on the north side of the battlefield, three on the west, and three on the south. Su Yus march this time is to shake off the two forces from the north and focus on attacking the allied forces of the three from the south and one from the west. Being one against four, Su Yu didnt think he was going to lose. Moreover, the remaining players on the battlefield are disunited, everyone is thinking about sacrificing others to protect themselves, so naturally they cannot exert their maximum combat power, giving Su Yu a chance. The speed of Su Yus army is very fast. With the continuous speed boost from the mages, its like flying close to the ground, moving from the north end of the battlefield to the south end in just three minutes. As Su Yu anticipated, the four-player coalition had already assembled. But they were very confused as to why Su Yu decided to go one against four? Can they really do whatever they want with 4 layers of buff? After Su Yus army entered the shooting range, the four player commanders simultaneously ordered the archers and mage troops in their teams to open fire. However, something astonishing happened! Roar! After a loud dragon chant, a gigantic blue dragon with a wingspan of 40 meters appeared between heaven and earth, carrying an overwhelming amount of real elemental energy all over its body. On the side of the blue dragon, a slightly smaller star-core giant dragon, shimmering with starlight, also appeared out of thin air, a breath of starlight sprayed towards the player army from a great distance. Oh my god! Its Boss Ke! fxxk! Star ke! The whole area immediately resounded with the exclamations of the eight players in various languages. Su Yu is not only famous domestically, but also a top star internationally. Especially after he recently live-streamed the attack on the Spiritual Spring Eye, he has attracted the attention of the whole world. So when they saw this familiar blue dragon and the star-core giant dragon, the players astonishment was beyond words! They were actually going face-to-face with the top player in the game! How could they possibly win? Just as they were stunned by the appearance of Su Yu, Su Yus army had already charged in the formation of a player. Su Yu and Morning Stars breath were also delivered as expected, covering large areas of the enemy troops. Fire! Ranged troops focus fire! Aim at that blue dragon! The commanders of the other three forces have regained their senses, hastily commanding their forces to focus on Su Yu. No matter how powerful Su Yus army is, as long as they focus and kill him in seconds, he will still be out. But Su Yu had already prepared for these scenarios. Before the enemys focused fire had formed on a large scale, he had already quickly transformed into a human form and descended, and released a [Forbidden Army Wall] after he landed. Five golden sand soldiers appeared in front of Su Yu, firmly protecting him behind. The sand soldiers put up a shield that looked like it was made of fine gold, and a large number of arrows and spells landed on the shield, making a ding dong sound, and they couldnt break the [Forbidden Army Wall] in a short period of time. The three players who were focusing fire on Su Yu soon realized that it would be very difficult to kill Su Yu and end the game. This is Boss Ke after all! In his previous videos, he had all kinds of miraculous survival skills and flash skills, killing him would be really hard. Left with no other choice, they had to change their firepower to focus on Su Yus army. But it was too late. Su Yus army, with 4 layers of buff, was simply too strong! During the gap when they were focusing fire on Su Yu, Su Yus team had swiftly killed one of the players with a speed they could not imagine. With the death of that player, Su Yus army was fully revived, and buff increased to a new historic level C 5 layers! 100% attribute gain! Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: 465, [Illusion Duel] (VIII): Second Stage of Chess Deduction_1 Chapter 466: 465, [Illusion Duel] (VIII): Second Stage of Chess Deduction_1 After ambushing and eliminating one player, Su Yus area turned into a one-versus-three scenario. However, Su Yu dared to face three even without buffs, how could he not find it even easier against these players with the buff now? Su Yu did not show any courtesy to these players. Under his control, his army launched an attack toward the nearest army with high morale. The spell Arrow Missile produced by the [Arcane Aggregation Array] took action again, hurtling toward one of the farther players. Realizing this, the player quickly commanded his mages and priests to cast a shield spell. But the damage dealt by Su Yus army was unimaginably higher, almost twice as much as before! After a missile struck, the players defense crumbled, forcing him to leave the battlefield permanently. Seeing this, the players commanding the remaining two armies completely despaired. What they initially thought they would be a four-versus-two fight turned into Su Yu wiping out half their forces in an instant. How could they possibly continue this battle? One of the players was a compatriot, he didnt say anything and chose to forfeit and leave the illusion. The situation turned into a one-on-one. Su Yus troops swooped on the last remaining army fiercely. In less than a minute, the commander of this army was killed, and Su Yus buff soared to the 8th level. Only then did the other four teams that planned to surround Su Yu finally arrive. Looking at Su Yus army with eight layers of buff, they felt nothing but despair. Eighth level buff! They no longer had any hope of winning. The ensuing events in the battlefield are self-explanatorySu Yu launched a one-sided massacre on all the armies on the field. The four player armies fled to the four corners of the map, trying to use the game rules (after 25 minutes, if there are two commanders alive in the region, all players are eliminated) to drag Su Yu down. But who could have expected that Su Yu would split his forces into four, heading to the four corners to annihilate them one by one. Even a quarter of his troops were more than they could handle. As for the army that had been completely immobile before, Su Yu observed closely and discovered that their commander had indeed lost connection Finally, at the 18th minute, Su Yu successfully dealt with the commander who had lost connection, advancing to the next round. Seeing Su Yus opponents fall one by one, Morning Star yawned boredly: I have to say, Nemesis, your opponents are really weak. Actually, its not that they are weak. What is it then? I am just too strong. Time ticked away. Seven minutes later, the opening reminder for the second round of the chess battle sounded in Su Yus ears: Congratulations to the players [Nemesis], [Jam Candy], [alex], [Loyalty!], and [Charlie] for advancing to the second round. Second round game rules: The players participating in this round will each receive an identity card, indicating their rolesEmperor, Loyalist, Rebel, and Traitor. Emperor and Loyalist win by killing all the Rebels. Rebels win by killing all the Emperors and Loyalists. The Traitor wins by ensuring the Emperor survives, eliminating all other players and defeating the Emperor in a one-on-one duel. Due to the high difficulty of the Traitor scenario, a compensatory buff will be given: all unit attributes +30%. Each player starts with 3250 soldiers, the same variety of soldiers as in the first round. The second round map has added three special buildings: [Stronghold] (which can restore health of your army when occupied and increase the defense power of your troops when you station there); [Gold Mine] (produces gold) and [Mercenary Camp] (where you can hire mercenaries with gold). To ensure the strategic aspect, a public chat channel has been added where every player can communicate. This game has a 25-minute time limit. If the time runs out without determining a winner, the system will determine the final winner based on the performance of each team. Note: Mercenaries are much more powerful than regular soldiers. After the countdown ended, Su Yu was transported into the second illusion. Your identity card is being randomly generated Identity card generation successful, your role isTraitor. Received Traitor exclusive buff effect, all troop attributes increased by 30%. Su Yu ignored these notifications and focused on surveying his surroundings. The setting of the second illusion was a forest, surrounded by mountains and sprawling with lush green trees. Morning Star. Meow~ Morning Star understood what he meant right away. She transformed into the [Star Core Dragon]. Su Yu jumped onto Morning Stars back and she took him into the sky. Morning Star flew up to a height of 100 meters in the sky. From her back, Su Yu could clearly look at the whole map. After counting carefully, there were 10 strongholds, 15 gold mines, and 5 different mercenary camps on the map. Among these 5 mercenary camps, one was wrapped in layers of vegetation, full of natural aura, and was named [Natural Camp]; the other 4 camps were surrounded by holy light, shadows, fire, and frost respectively, and their names followed suit. From this, it could be inferred that the soldiers purchased from these 5 mercenary camps should have some sort of interactions with one another in their attributes. Using the games built-in screenshot tool, Su Yu captured the surrounding environment. Afterwards, Morning Star brought Su Yu back to the ground. Nemesis. After landing, Morning Star, returned to her cat form, stood on his shoulder and addressed him, Do we go on like we did in the first round, concentrating superior military force to eliminate these four teams? Well Su Yu stroked his chin in thought. After thinking, he solemnly shook his head: No, theres too much risk involved. Unlike the last map, there is no way to recover troops after being victorious. If we charge in directly, it might become an extremely fierce war of attrition. Without the [Mercenary Camp] building, I might have risked it. But with that building, if the Emperor starts mining gold and buying mercenaries while we are eliminating the Rebels and Loyalists, and then hides in the [Stronghold] for the final battle, we would probably be at a disadvantage. Hmm, you have a point, the kitty nodded her head. So what should we do? What we need to do now Su Yu gave it careful thought before speaking, We should occupy as many gold mines as possible. Economy is the primary productive force. Morning Star, I am now splitting the entire army into five. You take two and I will take three. We will each go to the nearest five mining areas. Five mining areas make up one third of the total. Su Yus demand was quite considerable. Let me lead two sections? doubted cat.jpg. But I dont know anything about marching and fighting. What if we are attacked? Su Yu laughed dismissively: If we are attacked, retreat and occupy other mining veins. If you really cant handle it, bring the troops back to me. I wont blame you. Okay, then Ill give it a try. Morning Star agreed hesitantly. Now that Morning Star had agreed, Su Yu quickly divided the entire army into five equal parts. He assigned two parts to Morning Star and instructed her to occupy two secluded gold mines. Su Yu, on the other hand, led the remaining three teams into the belly of the map to seize the gold mines where conflict with the enemy was possible. As for the [Stronghold] building, it was not yet time to consider that. They would wait until the latter part of the war. Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: 466, [Illusion Duel] (IX): Anti-Su Yu Unified Front _1 Chapter 467: 466, [Illusion Duel] (IX): Anti-Su Yu Unified Front _1 The other four players did not have Su Yus ability to fly high and observe the entire map; they could only fumble their way through the forest. Fortunately, the public chat channel was open, so they could probe other players through the channel. Sandwich Sugar: Boss Ke? Is that really you, Boss Ke? Im a fan of yours! But Su Yu was busy surveying the entire map at that moment and did not respond to him. Several seconds later Denial of Clothes: Well, looks like Boss Ke is pretty aloof Lets get down to business. Ill disclose my role first. My card is Loyalist. System prompt: Player [Denial of Clothes] has revealed his role. His role card is confirmed as Loyalist. Denial of Clothes didnt do this without careful consideration. By revealing his role, he could quickly join forces with his lord to fight others, so they could distinguish friends from foes instead of being in the dark forest with everyone turning against each other. If he didnt reveal his identity, once they confronted the lord in the wild, it would be really hilarious for the rebel players. Sandwich Sugar quickly realized this point. He also immediately declared his role: I am the Lord, the genuine Lord. System prompt: Player [Sandwich Sugar] has revealed his identity. His role card is confirmed as Lord. Denial of Clothes: Oh my gosh, why isnt Boss Ke the Lord? I was hoping to hold onto his coattails! Sandwich Sugar: Well, it seems that you have no chance now, but anyway, we are comrades now. Share your coordinates; Ill come to you. Denial of Clothes: Okay, [316,242]. Sandwich Sugar: Im very close. Ill be there in a minute. Seeing the lord and the loyalist openly chit-chatting, the two rebel players couldnt just sit there and do nothing. (They knew what the two Chinese players were discussing, thanks to the built-in translation tool of the system). ??!?!: My role is a Rebel. Is there any other player with the same role? (Korean) System prompt: Player [??!?!] has revealed his identity. His role card is confirmed as Rebel. Alex: Im also a rebel, just like you. Share your coordinates. We also need to meet as soon as possible. (English) System prompt: Player [Alex] has revealed his identity. His role card is confirmed as Rebel. ??!?!: [947,833]. Sandwich Sugar: Well, it seems like Boss Ke must be the Traitor. Good thing hes not a rebel. Denial of Clothes: Well, there are pros and cons. The pro is that Boss Ke is not our enemy. The con is that he could easily balance the game as a traitor, we might get toyed with by Boss Ke! Alex: Nemesis, Im also a fan of yours. Ive watched your video to Skru Star 11 times, and I watch your live stream every day at 8 am precisely. Sandwich Sugar: Isnt it 8 pm? Denial of Clothes: Maybe theres a time difference. Alex: But, as your fan, I wont show mercy to my idol. I will do my best to defeat you! Alex: Guys, Nemesis is the traitor. It wont harm us to drive him out. Lets unite, drive Nemesis out first, and then lets decide the victory! ??!?!: Agree. Sandwich Sugar: That sounds good. Also, if we kick out Boss Ke first, even if we finally lose the game, we can boast about it to others! Denial of Clothes: I think so too. So Boss Ke, well be straightforward! While Su Yu was on the way to capture the gold mine with his team, he couldnt help but twitch his lips as he read the conversation in the public channel. The situation seemed a bit unfavorable as the four of them had already formed a united front. So, Su Yu said in the channel: Are you guys misunderstanding something? Cant you four just meet somewhere and have a battle now to decide the outcome? Why do you need me? At the same time, Su Yu continued: Alex and brother Chung-seong! Have you seen this guy Sandwich Sugar? You just need to kill him to win this game. Why bother spending time and effort looking for me? Su Yu: Denial of Clothes, Sandwich Sugar, kicking me out will be disadvantageous for you! The two rebel players on the other side need to concentrate fire on your lord to win, while you guys have to eliminate two rebel teams to win. Youll only put yourselves at a disadvantage if you move like this. Are you using your brains? Sandwich Sugar, Denial of Clothes: Boss Ke made sense. If they drove Boss Ke out, the game rules would indeed work against them. But if they didnt drive Boss Ke out, should they let this big boss grow strong? It was a tough decision for Sandwich Sugar and Denial of Clothes. Alex: Nemesis, youre anxious, which means youre scared! Everyone, since Nemesis is scared, it means our strategy is working! I suggest we should stick to the plan and drive Nemesis out first. Su Yu: I dont care. If you think you can win, then come at me together. Just dont regret it. Next, the five of them had some more verbal fights. After repeatedly thinking, Sandwich Sugar and Denial of Clothes eventually reached a consensus: the terror of Su Yu far outweighed the tactical disadvantage after driving Su Yu out. Finally, Alex and the other three players formed an alliance, intending to oust Su Yu before deciding the winner. As for Su Yu, he was not afraid of them and carried out his plan in an orderly manner. The five separate teams occupied five gold mines at the agreed time. Once the occupation was successful, there appeared Gold production rate: 25/sec on Su Yus panel, with each gold mine having a production capacity of 5. The locations of the five gold mines chosen by Su Yu were tricky, and Sandwich Sugar and the three others would have a hard time finding them, which was enough for him to accumulate a considerable amount of resources. As for the remaining gold mines, Su Yu also sent dozens of light cavalry to capture them. If a gold mine was already occupied by the enemy, they would retreat. If not, they would mine as much as they could. As for Su Yu, while arguing with the four players in the channel, he alone went to one of the [Mercenary Camps]. It was a camp covered in pure white snow, named [Icy Camp]. There was a mercenary hut in the camp. When Su Yu entered the hut, he saw an NPC, an old man with a white goatee and thick leather coat. Upon seeing Su Yu, the old man put down his tobacco-pouch he was holding, and said with a smile, Adventurer, what can I do for you? Ive got a lot of gold and want to hire some mercenaries here, Su Yu replied respectfully. Alright. The old man stood up, stretching his back and legs, which were stiff from sitting for a long time, Young man, you have good taste! Our Icy Camp mercenary has been tested by polar frost, and our mercenaries are the most robust among the four camps! Im sure youll be satisfied! After the old man finished speaking, a virtual exchange list opened in front of Su Yu. Looking at the names and prices of the high-ranking troops on the list, Su Yu squinted slightly. Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: 467, [Illusion Duel] (10): Goblin radar tracking device_1 Chapter 468: 467, [Illusion Duel] (10): Goblin radar tracking device_1 The NPC elder was right. Perhaps because of their cold resistance, all the mercenaries for sale at the Icy Camp were tough and hardy. The most basic type of troops available for recruitment was the [Frost Troll Warrior]. It was a third-tier combat unit that could be recruited for a price of 100 gold. The strength of all 3,250 soldiers provided by the system was at the second tier, which was quite a step down from the Troll Warrior. Besides the Troll Warrior, the camp also offered more advanced types of troops: [Frost Troll Spearman] (third-tier, long-range physical combat) C 150 gold; [Ice Wing Bat] (third-tier, close-range aerial combat) C 200 gold; [Polar Shaman] (third-tier, long-range magic) C 250 gold; [Tundra Wolf Rider] (third-tier, close combat) C 300 gold; [Winter Mage] (fourth-tier, long-range magic) C 2000 gold; [Frost Dragon] (fifth-tier, medium-long range aerial unit) C 20000 gold; Each type of troop had a very high health value, and their attacks carried additional frost damage, slowing down or even freezing enemies. Besides troop exchanges, the camp also offered a wide variety of consumables with different functions, such as the [God Travel Charm] which significantly enhanced troop movement speed, and the [Frozen Potion] which caused frost damage over a large area and froze targets within it, and so on. As Su Yu looked from top to bottom, one item caught his attention. This item was the [Goblin Radar Tracking Device]. Its function was: after activation, the location information of a specified player is obtained and can be publicly revealed. Its price was 200 gold. This was a useful item that could greatly aid him at his present stage. However, Su Yu did not immediately purchase it. Instead, he patiently waited for the right moment while keeping an eye on the public channel. Three minutes later, the time was ripe. At this point, Su Yus account had a balance of 5225 gold. Su Yu spent 4800 gold to buy 16 [Tundra Wolf Riders] straight away. With the remaining 400 plus gold, he purchased two Goblin radar tracking devices and activated them. Ding, you have successfully used the [Goblin Radar Tracking Device] x2. You have obtained the location information of [Jam Candy] and [Charlie]. Do you want to make this information public? Seeing these two location messages, an almost undetectable smirk spread across Su Yus face: Make it public. The system message in the public chat channel read: Player [Nemesis] used the [Goblin Radar Tracking Device] and revealed the coordinates of player [Jam Candy] to be [324, 223] and [Charlies] to be [236, 757]. Upon receiving this message, the other players in the field were taken aback. This was a medium-sized map of 1000X1000. [Jam Candy]s coordinates [324, 223] were in the southwest of the map, while [Charlie] was obviously in the northwest. The two of them were actually half a map apart! Three minutes ago, the Lord and his trusted minister had converged in the southwest of the map while the rebels gathered in the northeast. They all agreed to first kick Su Yu, who was in the northwest, out of the game. So, all four factions began marching towards the northwest. However, [Jam Candy] did not go north with the main forces, but instead stayed in the southwest. It was clear to anyone with eyes that he must have been consolidating his base in the rear and claiming gold mines instead of standing with [Charlie]. Chungseong! Sung! and Alex were moving to the northwest, where Su Yu was. Seeing the system message, Chungseong! Sung!s eyes lit up, and he immediately turned to a blonde woman next to him and said in a broken English, Alex, this is a great opportunity! The Lord and his loyal minister are separated. We just need to push south and kill Jam Candy, and we will win! Alex was a very attractive blonde. She frowned as she thought about it. After about a dozen seconds, she became determined, Alright, were heading south! She and Chungseong! Sung! hadnt claimed many gold mines along the way, only the two in their homeland. [Jam Candy] didnt go north with the main troops to combat. He must have occupied many gold mines in the southwest. If they were to follow their original plan and wipe out Su Yu, they would fall behind in gold production compared to the opponent. But now [Jam Candy] and [Charlie] were apart, which was an opportunity that doesnt come often! Their best option to win this game at the moment was to move south! So without any hesitation, two rebel armies turned around and sped up towards due south. Charlie, who is at the other side of the map, was also making his move. Charlie was not a fool (how can anyone stand out from among 200,000 players be a fool?), he knew his coordinates were revealed and he had to go back and provide support the moment his position was exposed. If he sticks to the original plan, he would be going head-to-head with Boss Ke, while the two rebel armies would go south and rob his base. If this happens, wouldnt he end up being a laughing stock? So no matter what, he had to go back first. With just two radar devices, Su Yu effortlessly broke away from the encirclement. However, Su Yu was also acutely aware that it was not the time to relax. After using the radar devices, he quickly roamed five gold mines using the [Teleportation Portal] spell. With a small number of soldiers left to guard, he commanded all his troops to march south. He guessed that the two rebel forces would definitely seize this opportunity to blockade the King. Nows the time for him to fish in troubled waters. 3100 soldiers along with 16 hired wolf cavalrymen formed a grandiose main force marching towards south. As soon as Jam Candy saw the system message, he knew that things were about to get bad the rebels were likely on their way! But he didnt dare to run around and move his position rashly because there was a good chance he wouldnt be able to meet up with Charlie if he did, which would be even more dangerous. Therefore, all he could do was stay put and wait anxiously. However, in the process of waiting, he used the 1800 gold he had earned from mining and bought 12 [Flaming Skeleton Archers] (third-tier, long-range physical combatant) at the Fire Faction Camp to bolster his forces. Another three minutes passed and Charlie rushed back with his main force. Seeing that the enemy wasnt the first to arrive, Jam Candy visibly let out a sigh of relief: Thank god youre here first. I wouldnt know what to do if it were the rebels. Charlie didnt waste time on pleasantries. He urgently asked, What should we do? A few of my cavalrymen that I sent ahead for scouting reported that the two rebel armies are marching towards us! Its okay, we can ambush them Looking at the 24 [Flaming Skeleton Archers] gathered behind him, Jam Candy laid out the counter strategy that he had just thought of. His strategy was simple: it involved having Charlie lead the main force while he and the 24 [Flaming Skeleton Archers] hid in a side valley. Once the enemy attacked, Charlie was to lead an attack on their flanks. The key to this battle was to create the right conditions for the 24 [Flaming Skeleton Archers] so they had a chance to concentrate their fire on Alex and Chungseong! Sung!. The [Flaming Skeleton Archers] had an exceptional ability to concentrate their fire on single targets. As long as they were given the right conditions, they had a chance to kill off the enemy leaders and secure victory for the game. Charlie was in full agreement with this plan. He hastily led his troops to engage in a hidden ambush at the side of the valley, leaving behind a total of 2,000 infantrymen, priests, and archers with Jam Candy and quietly awaiting the start of the big battle. Chapter 469 - Chapter 469: 468, [Illusion Duel] (XI): The War Intensifies _1 Chapter 469: 468, [Illusion Duel] (XI): The War Intensifies _1 Alex and ChungSeong! Seong! led their army swiftly south, marching at breakneck speed toward the coordinates Boss Ke had given them. During their march, they encountered cavalry scouts sent out by Denial of Clothes, knowing that Denial of Clothes would also be leading his troops to the south in support. So, they instructed the mages in their army to cast speed-enhancing spells, racing south at the fastest pace, striving to reach the destination before Denial of Clothes could. Meanwhile, they were actively discussing strategies while on the move. At present, Alex held a hand-drawn sketch map showing the areas surveyed by their scouts. The locations of the camps, gold mines and strongholds were clearly marked. They had also dispatched cavalry to scout the southwestern region, and several key strategic points were marked on the map. Alex pointed to a gold mine at the bottom left corner of the map, saying to ChungSeong! Seong!: The coordinates Nemesis sent overlap with this gold mine. This means Sandwich Sugar is not at the stronghold, but is lingering around the gold mine. ChungSeong! Seong! nodded: If they are at the gold mine, it will be much easier to deal with them. In the upcoming battle, we dont need to do much, just kill them outright. Thats exactly what I thought. Alex brushed her hair back. But before we head to the target location, I suggest we first stop by here. Alex pointed at the [Flame Camp] marked on the map. [Flame Camp]? ChungSeong! Seong! furrowed his brow: Going there means we cant travel in a straight line which will affect our marching efficiency! No worries, just listen to my analysis. Alex said seriously: First, by going to the [Flame Camp], we can convert all our gold into troops, thus enhancing our armys combat power; Second, Sandwich Sugar is so close to this camp, he will definitely go there to recruit troops. If we check the exchange list at Flame Camp, we can guess which type of troops he recruited. Thinking it over, ChungSeong! Seong! finally answered: Alright, then we do as you say. Three minutes later, Alex and ChungSeong! Seong! arrived at the [Flame Camp]. After checking the camps exchange list, Alex nodded: According to my calculation, the troops Sandwich Sugar recruited should be Flaming Guardian Knights. These troops have the highest defensive power in the camp and are perfectly suited to withstand our troops charges. ChungSeong! Seong! thought for a moment and agreed: I also think so. Its been 6 minutes since the start of the game. Assuming they have 3 mines, till now they must have gained 3000 gold, which is equivalent to 10 Flaming Guardian Knights. Alex shook her head: Definitely not that many. They had to explore for mines at the start. They could at most have 8-9 Flaming Guardian Knights. ChungSeong! Seong!: Then, what kind of troops should we exchange for? Exchange for this, [Flame Magician]. Alex confidently marked it on the list, and a mage clad in red magician robes appeared at their side. Mages overcome heavily armored knights. Their troops of Guardian Knights cant handle even one of our mages. Alex was full of confidence. ChungSeong! Seong! opened his mouth, but didnt say anything. Alex, this woman, made decisions without his consent, which irritated him. But considering she was a noble white woman, he didnt show his annoyance. Since weve exchanged, lets move on. He stated bluntly. Half a minute later, at coordinates [324,223], Alex and ChungSeong! Seong!s troops were just the last 100 meters away from Sandwich Sugars force of 2000. Both Alex and ChungSeong! Seong! were surprised, they exchanged a shocked glance. Sandwich Sugar had remained stationary, and the Flaming Guardian Knights they speculated he had exchanged for were not found among his ranks. What exactly was happening? Could it be that he had already given up on the game and stopped fighting back? But it didnt take them long to realize that this was not the case. Because Sandwich Sugar, who was clad in a red and blue magician robe, stepped up to the front of his team, waving his magic wand high and laughing at them: Youve been fooled! What? Alex and ChungSeong! Seong! were both taken aback. Immediately afterward, earth-shattering battle cries echoed from the valley on the side. A group of cavalry about a hundred strong, stepping on a speed-enhancing magic circle, charged into their lines of vulnerable archers and priests like low-flying missiles. Moreover, following the cavalry was a round of tremors from the ground they had just crossed. 24 Flaming Skeleton Archers emerged from the ground. The greatest advantage of the undead Flaming Skeleton Archers was that they didnt need to breathe and could hide underground for a long time. Now that they had emerged from the ground, they posed an immediate threat to Alexs troops. All ranged professionals, listen to my command! Concentrate fire on the Flame Magician at the center of the mage group! Denial of Clothes surveyed the surroundings and immediately noticed the greatest threat of the Flame Magician. The Flame Magician was a fourth level unit, and as a fire mage, he was best at dealing widespread damage with his spells. If they allowed him to attack without pressure, the consequences would be unthinkable. He needed to be removed first. Receiving the commanders command, the archer squad, the mage group and the 24 Flaming Skeleton Archers launched an attack on the Flame Magician at the same time. A storm of spells and arrows rained down onto the Flame Magician. Alex was startled. In a hurry, she commanded the priests and mage groups to cast layers of spell shields to protect the Flame Magician. However, after all, archers are a bane for mages. The simultaneous shots from the 24 third-level Flaming Skeleton Archers were incredibly powerful! Under the command of Denial of Clothes, the ranged units released three rounds of volleys in succession. The knights also rushed into the crowd as if flying, piercing their sharp lances mercilessly onto the enemys spell shield. The spell shield couldnt cope with such a high amount of physical damage, and was shattered on the arrival of the third round of shooting. The Flame Magician tried his best to defend, but he finally died under the fourth volleys from the Flaming Skeleton Archers. The balance of victory began to tilt towards the side of Denial of Clothes and Sandwich Sugar. Facing this sudden turn of events, ChungSeong! Seong! did not panic, but instead calmed down. Now, all troops, listen to my command! ChungSeong! Seong! shouted loudly: Everyone charge forward disregarding your safety to kill Sandwich Sugar! All of you, lock your targets on Sandwich Sugar! Understood! The soldiers and knights around ChungSeong! Seong! ignored their precarious situation at the rear, gritted their teeth, and launched an all-out charge toward the position where Sandwich Sugar was stationed. Alex, however, glared at ChungSeong! Seong! with resentment. This despicable South Stick man dared to give orders over her, did he not understand the concept of hierarchy? But she also understood that ChungSeong! Seong! was right, so she didnt say anything further and urged her troops towards Sandwich Sugar. Sandwich Sugar only had a force of 2000 around him. As long as they took him down, they would win! Chapter 470 - Chapter 470: 469, [Illusion Duel] (Twelve): Praying Mantis Catching a Cicada _1 Chapter 470: 469, [Illusion Duel] (Twelve): Praying Mantis Catching a Cicada _1 However, just as they were within the last 50 meters of Sandwich Sugar, Sandwich Sugar laughed aloud, Haha, you fell for it again! Sandwich Sugar ripped off his mage robe, revealing the clothes hiding underneath. He was actually wearing an assassins cloak! Sandwich Sugar put away his magic wand and unsheathed a dagger, waving it towards Alex, You see, I am actually an assassin, excuse me while I vanish! After saying that, he activated the [Stealth] skill and disappeared into the void. Alex immediately turned pale. She had thought that Sandwich Sugar was a mage, but unexpectedly, he was an assassin disguised as a mage! Now that Sandwich Sugar was stealthed, how were they going to find him? The loyal one next to her was also turning pale, Were in trouble. The Dust of Exposure that reveals assassins is too far away. Now that Sandwich Sugar has stealthed, well have a hard time finding him. What should we do? Alex asked, in a rush. II The loyal one looked distressed. Meanwhile, Denial of Clothes standing behind them looked quite smug. With Sandwich Sugar stealthed, he would have enough time to make his next moves. Now, he was leading his cavalry in a swift attack on the enemys vulnerable Priest Archer Troops, and his most formidable 24 Flaming Skeleton Archers were untouched. The balance of victory was tipping in their favor. However Denial of Clothes looked anxiously towards the forest behind them. The only unpredictable factor now was Boss Ke. If he came out now Just as this thought crossed Denial of Clothess mind, there was a rustle from the forest behind him. Then, 300 feudal knights galloped from the forest, appearing right behind the Flaming Skeleton Archers! Were doomed! Denial of Clothess heart skipped a beat. These 300 knights were undoubtedly Boss Kes, and their appearance was a massive threat to his vulnerable Priest Archer Troops. At this point, he only had two choices: First, he could turn around and face the knights, team up with Alex and work together to combat Boss Ke. Second, they could concentrate their firepower on Alex and take her out before Boss Ke could cause further damage. Now was not the time for hesitation. After thinking for barely 2 seconds, Denial of Clothes chose the second option. Notice to all ranged units, focus fire on Alex! Denial of Clothes issued the order. Upon receiving the orders, his Priest Archer Troops and 24 Flaming Skeleton Archers targeted Alex and activated their burst abilities. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! A storm of arrows and spells flew toward Alex. As for Alex, Her own Priest Troops were already decimated by Denial of Clothess onslaught, leaving her unprotected. Thus, her defensive aura was rapidly depleted in the volley attack, and she disappeared from the battlefield in a flash of white light. Seeing that their attack succeeded, both Denial of Clothes and Sandwich Sugar let out a sigh of relief. With just one round of concentrated fire, they took down Alex. Wouldnt that mean they could win by taking out the loyal one in the next round of fire? Thinking of that, the two quickly commanded their troops to pour all firepower onto the loyal one, sparing no cost. But just then, something unexpected happened. Just as their Priest Archer Troops were about to unleash the second round of volley fire at the loyal one, a giant red magic circle more than 30 meters high suddenly emerged from the forest not far to the north. Next, a blazing fire phoenix emerged from the magic circle. Squawk! As large as a small hill, the phoenix appeared and instantly swooped down on Denial of Clothes. BOOM! A deafening explosion. The ground Denial of Clothes was standing on was blown into a large pit, with him and all the troops in a hundred-meter radius vaporizing instantly. Two seconds later, the volley of attacks hit the loyal one, taking him down in an instant. Only Su Yu and Sandwich Sugar remained on the battlefield, neatly fitting into the roles of a king and a traitor. The duration of Sandwich Sugars stealth was nearing its end, and he reappeared behind his troops. The large pit where Denial of Clothes was, made Sandwich Sugar turn pale. If they could have killed the loyal one three seconds earlier, he and Denial of Clothes would be victorious. However, since Denial of Clothes died two seconds before loyal one, according to game rules, he would have to fight Boss Ke to determine the final winner. Could he really beat Boss Ke? Looking to the other end of the battlefield, Sandwich Sugar saw that his Priest Archer Troops and 24 Flaming Skeleton Archers had been wiped out by Boss Kes knights. Whats more terrifying was that Su Yu had three fourth-order [Flame Magicians] by his side! Seeing these three [Flame Magicians], Sandwich Sugars spirit shattered. Sigh! I still cant beat Boss Ke! he sighed inwardly. . In truth, not only had Sandwich Sugar and the two rebellious forces gone to the Fire Camp, but Su Yu had also passed by after scouting out that Alexs army was leaving. At the time, he had 5015 gold in his bag. He sold all 16 [Tundra Wolf Riders], gathered the money and bought 3 [Flame Magicians]. The earlier 30-meter-wide giant [Fire Phoenix Descends] cast by Su Yu was assisted by the 3 fourth-order Flame Magicians. The effect was undoubtedly significant. After taking down Denial of Clothes, the final winner was beyond doubt. . Seeing Su Yu slowly coming towards him, Sandwich Sugar chuckled with bitter irony, Congratulations, Boss Ke, congratulations for making it to the end. Youve done well yourself. You had a good grasp of the overall pace of the battle, Su Yu modestly responded with a smile, Keep it up. Hopefully well meet in the finals. Alright, see you in the finals then. Sandwich Sugar decided to give up and quit the battle. The battle ended with Su Yus victory. Watching Sandwich Sugar disappear, Su Yu quietly sighed. He didnt enjoy this battle. If he could, hed like to test whether he could win against four opponents single-handedly. But unfortunately, he didnt have the chance. A system prompt timely arrived, Ding! Congratulations on ranking first in the Illusion Duel! Youve won two Gift of Jefferys (Epic Gold) as a reward. Seeing the reward, Su Yu perked up. The prize for the third round was greatly superior to the seconds. Not only had the quality increased to epic, but he also received two at once! He needed to make a well-considered choice. A golden lamp appeared before him, and the genie Jefferys popped out of it. Seeing Su Yu, he started, How old are you? (Why is it always you?) Alright, whats the problem if its always me? Su Yu urged, Hurry up and give my options. I have to prepare for the next round after choosing. Jefferys: ??? Su Yu doesnt seem to have answered his question. However, Jefferys said nothing. The options [Equipment], [Potions], [Items], and [Others] appeared before Su Yu in a single line. Chapter 472 - Chapter 472: 471, [Illusion Duel] (Twelve): The Final Showdown Begins _1 Chapter 472: 471, [Illusion Duel] (Twelve): The Final Showdown Begins _1 After selecting his reward, Su Yu was teleported out of the Illusion sub-dungeon and back to the Mage Tower in his territory. Checking the time, it was now 10:45 p.m. The next round, which would also be the final round of the duel, would begin at 11:30. That is to say, there are only 45 minutes of rest time. Before Su Yu could even consider what to do in these 45 minutes, a private message from Sky Dragon appeared: Nemesis, have you left yet? Su Yu answered: Yes. Sky Dragon: How did you do? Su Yu: Obviously, Im the first, how about you? Sky Dragon: Of course, Im also the first, but it was quite a struggle Sky Dragon: I wont go into detail, but Ill be participating in the resurrection match in 5 minutes. See you at the finals! Su Yu: See you at the finals! After finishing the chat with Sky Dragon, Su Yu activated the Mana Pool to continue refining materials for cultivation, completely immersed in the process. Bernina, on the other hand, was lying beside Su Yu, hugging her crystal stone and absorbing energy, storing up power for her future breakthrough. Only after the completion of a cultivation cycle at 11:25 did Su Yu open his eyes and exhale. He rubbed Berninas little head: No more cultivation, we have to participate in the final round of the duel in 5 minutes. He was very satisfied with the rewards from the previous round, so he had to work hard in this round to win even better rewards! Meow? Bernina mewled in a daze, as if shed just been woken up from a deep sleep. But she quickly came to her senses and jumped onto Su Yus shoulder. Worth mentioning is that Bernina particularly liked standing on Su Yus shoulder, as if treating it like her own cat nest. Su Yu patted Berninas back, opened the chat interface to see what the guild were discussing in the final five minutes. But as soon he opened the chat, he saw a private message from Sky Dragon. The message was a single invitation, inviting him to join a chat channel called [China United Front]. Su Yu was intrigued and clicked to join the chat channel. Upon entering, the game announced: Player [Nemesis] has joined this channel. The channel instantly became busy: Hello, Boss Ke! Boss Ke, youve finally arrived! Welcome, Boss Ke! Similar greetings appeared five or six dozen times at once. Su Yu was somewhat astounded, there are so many people in this chat channel! Looking at the online count of the chat channel, good heavens! There were actually 1236 people! No wonder there were so many greeting messages. Su Yu asked in the channel: So, whats this channel for? Sky Dragon was the first to respond: Everyone in this channel is eligible to participate in the final round of the duel. Sky Dragon: The reason for forming this channel is that our enemies this time are not only each other, but also foreign players. Sky Dragon: Someone initiated the formation of this chat channel in order to organise a united front to unite all Chinese players, to eliminate all foreign players in the final round of the duel, and then each can show their skills to win the final championship. Sky Dragon: According to the previous rounds, the longer you survive and the more you kill in the Illusion, the better the rewards youll get. So everyone is willing to join the united front. Su Yu: Oh, I see. Su Yu: There are over 1200 people in the chat channel now. The number of Chinese players advancing to the final round should be more than this, right? Sky Dragon: This is Apparently, she wasnt very clear on this topic. Shepherd in the Clouds, who had been observing quietly, replied instead: Of course, there are more. Shepherd in the Clouds: The number of players participating in the Illusion Duel is about 2 billion, and just over 2000+ players have made it through three rounds of selection into the winners group, with approximately 2000+ more in the losers group. Shepherd in the Clouds: Overall, Chinese players level and gaming experience are far above the foreign average. I estimate that approximately 2000 Chinese players advanced to the final round. Su Yu: Shepherd, so youre here too. Shepherd in the Clouds: ??? Do you think my strength isnt enough to be among this one in two thousand, Nemesis? [Crying emoji] Su Yu: Of course not, what I meant is there are only about 1200 people in the channel now, is five minutes enough to inform all Chinese players about this? Shepherd in the Clouds: Of course, there will inevitably be some omissions. Shepherd in the Clouds: So everyone, if you meet a player speaking Mandarin in the game, try your best to persuade them to unite! Understood. Okay. Got it. A string of responses followed. Unconsciously, three minutes had passed. In the final minute before the start of the Illusion, Shepherd in the Clouds said in the channel: Everyone, listen up, let me confirm the contact code once more for the United Front inside the Illusion. The code is The Azure sky is dead, the Yellow sky shall rise, anyone saying this code can be 100% confirmed as one of us! Understood! Okay. Su Yu slightly twitched at the corner of his mouth when he heard this code. What kind of code is this? Were they deliberately setting him up? But before Su Yu had a chance to say anything, the countdown for the Illusion Duel began. After the countdown ended, his consciousness was pulled into the Illusion Duel space. With Su Yus vision flickering, his consciousness arrived in the grey space a second later. In the mid-air directly ahead of the space was a transparent notice board that showed the characters 2200/4110 with the 2200 number continuously increasing. Once the board changed to 4110/4110, the final round officially began! At the same time, the soft voice of Bernina sounded in his ear. Welcome to the final round of Illusion Duel. In this round, you will play the role of a commander who has 325 soldiers, these soldiers are composed of 150 infantry, 75 longbowmen, 50 cavalrymen, 30 priests and 20 mages There are three types of buildings on the map: [Outposts], [Gold Mines] and [Mercenary Camps] Listening to Berninas detailed explanation of the game rules, an odd expression gradually appeared on Su Yus face. The rules of the final round were extremely similar to those of his previous duel! Although thinking about it, this didnt seem too strange. After all, according to typical competition rules, the champion of the winners group always has some advantages over the champion of the losers group. It appeared that in the Illusion Duel, the advantage for players who came out of the winners group was a prior experience of this kind of gameplay. They were more familiar with the rules, which gave them a head start. However, it couldnt be said that the rules for this round were completely identical to the last round. Firstly, the troops given in this round were only a tenth of those in the last round. After players entered the map, they would need mercenaries to fight, and the troops they brought could only act as auxiliary support. Secondly, according to the latest rules, if a player eliminated another player, they would receive at least 2000 gold coins as a reward. The more high-ranking enemy troops they killed, the more gold coins they would get. This encouraged players to fight more instead of simply hiding from enemies. This would require players to judge the situation and form strategies according to their circumstances, in order to win in this competition. Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: 472, [Illusion Duel] (Fifteen): Snowfield Large Platform_1 Chapter 473: 472, [Illusion Duel] (Fifteen): Snowfield Large Platform_1 When the countdown ended, the scene before Su Yu started to change. The next second, he and Morning Star appeared on a large platform covered in snow and ice and incredibly flat. Snowflakes were floating in the sky, and the ground was covered with accumulated snow. Behind him, 325 soldiers were neatly arranged. The accumulated snow under their feet was not too deep, probably only reaching their ankles. He looked around. Su Yu found that the platform was not too big, probably the size of five or six football fields combined. The platform can be considered an approximate circle. At the center of the circle was a [Icy Camp]. Surrounding the camp, there were five gold mines evenly distributed. The five gold mines formed an equilateral pentagon, guarding the camp like five fortresses. Further out were 10 player armies, with two next to each gold mine. However, it was apparent that everyone was still bewildered upon entering the battlefield, and no player dared to act rashly at first. The first to take action was, of course, Su Yu. Su Yu was located at the 6 oclock direction of the camp. After observing the situation of the platform for a few seconds, he acted decisively, immediately leading his army to attack a players army at the 5 oclock position of the camp. This player was an average-looking white male. He may have been a player who joined from the losers group, inexperienced in commanding an army, even less expecting an attack right from the start. In contrast, Su Yu controlled his army skillfully, with perfect synergy among different types of soldiers, and smoothly architected and changed formation. A perfect spearhead formation plunged into the chaotic formation of the white player, his army disintegrated upon the touch, much like a champion bullying an AI no, the AI still has basic operating logic, this white player was even inferior than an AI. In just half a minute, Su Yu completely crushed the white players army and slew him. Ding, you defeated player [Tomato]s army and obtained Gold+2000. With Tomatos army disappearing from the field, Su Yus troops only sacrificed 10 front-line heavy infantrymen, achieving a comprehensive victory! Other players on the platform were, some observing quietly, some making tentative attacks on nearby armies, but most were focusing their attention on Su Yus army who had taken decisive actions. Seeing Su Yu so effortlessly eliminate an enemy army, many players were on high alert! It seemed that they had encountered a true expert! Since there was an expert present, naturally they needed to prioritize eliminating the expert. Otherwise, the expert already had a 2000 gold advantage, if they do not prioritize eliminating the expert, the snowball effect would continue to amplify! Among all the players on the platform, six players tacitly surrounded Su Yu, while two players remained motionless, perhaps wanting to watch the show from the sideline. Su Yu noticed the movements of the players on the platform, but he wasnt concerned in the least. Six player armies, even if they ganged up on Su Yu, he wouldnt necessarily fear them. He patted Morning Star who was on his shoulder lightly, You head to the Icy Camp and exchange for a [Winter Mage], be quick! Alright. Morning Star nodded, turned into a streak of afterimage leaving Su Yus shoulder, and sprinted towards the camp. She was part of Su Yu and could also use gold to exchange for troops in the camp, which was within the rules of the game. As for Su Yu, the moment Morning Star left his shoulder, he commanded the army to charge towards the army at the 4 oclock camp direction that was poised to strike. His entire army turned into a wave of iron, stepping on the speed-up formation summoned by the mage troops, charging towards the enemy at high speed. The player at the 4 oclock camp direction appeared to be an Indian man, even wearing a Sikh turban which had a strong curry flavor. Seeing Su Yus intense momentum, he thought of the white players miserable end just now, this Indian brother immediately retreated, intending to avoid the sharp edge for now. However, what he didnt expect was that Morning Star had already reached the Icy Camp effortlessly. Grandpa, I want to hire a [Winter Mage]. Morning Star very politely handed over the gold. Hello kitty! You want a [Winter Mage], right? Ill give you the best one! The old man in charge of the exchange affectionately stroked his goatee and said kindly. Ding, [Winter Mage Aexs] joined your army. A mage dressed in deep blue mage robe appeared next to Morning Star. Morning Star jumped onto the roof of the camp to observe the situation, then shouted at the Winter Mage below, Aexs, target that army at the 4 oclock direction, unleash [Blizzard], maximise the range, its okay to sacrifice a bit of power. Understood! The Winter Mage held his wand high, closed his eyes and started to cast, a large piece of ice blue mana gathered around him, and finally released out using the wand as the fulcrum. The Winter Mage was a fourth tier mage, naturally his spell effect was very significant. Concentrating on expanding the range, the blizzard that filled the sky completely covered the Indian players army! The Indian player initially wanted to retreat and avoid Su Yus attack, who knew that a violent blizzard would suddenly fall, the speed of his troops instantly dropped multiple levels, each persons health was quickly declining, a large number were even frozen in place by the blizzard. How terrible! The Indian player shouted, knowing his army probably would not escape Su Yus grasp. Su Yu also didnt disappoint Indian players expectations, the blizzard stopped just as the two armies were about to clash, he immediately led his army to charge in, like a hot knife through butter, swiftly annihilated the Indian players troops and concentrated fire to kill the Indian player. Ding, you defeated player [Snake Keeper]s army and obtained Gold+2000. This battle was even smoother than the last one, after the battle ended, Su Yus army only lost 2 soldiers, most frontline soldiers were on the brink of losing all health and retreated to the back of the formation in time, avoiding their fate of being killed. At the back of the formation, a dazzling holy light shone, the priest troops were running at full power, trying all they could to save every injured soldier. Seeing Su Yu effortlessly deal with the Indian players army, other players on the platform became even more nervous. Those two who initially didnt act also started to move, the troops at 2 oclock, 1 oclock and 12 oclock of the camp started to assemble on a small scale, simultaneously pressing towards Su Yus army. The remaining troops at 9 oclock, 8 oclock, 7 oclock, and 10 oclock due to their distance from Su Yu and close proximity to the Icy Camp, they all marched towards the camp, prepared to first take down Su Yus Winter Mage. The situation appeared to be hugely unfavorable to Su Yu. But Su Yu didnt panic at all. He smiled slightly, used his mana to amplify his voice, and shouted at all the players on the platform, The blue sky has died, the yellow heaven shall rise! Hearing this, the troops at 7 oclock and 10 oclock immediately stopped their advancement. Because they were Chinese, and part of the China Unified Front. Su Yus code phrase identified himself and they quickly realized that they should not join others to attack Su Yu, but should assist Su Yu to defeat other armies on the platform. Once they realized this, the entire situation took a dramatic turn. Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: 473, Illusionary Duel Grand Champion_1 Chapter 474: 473, Illusionary Duel Grand Champion_1 At 7 oclock and 10 oclock, the two Chinese armies made a brief stop and marching in the east direction. This was towards the rear of the three foreign battalions that were stationed at 2 oclock, 1 oclock, and 12 oclock. The players in the three foreign armies had heard Su Yus coded command earlier, but they had no idea what it meant. They were not aware that the two armies acting at their rear have switched sides. Meanwhile, in the camp, Su Yus second [Winter Mage] was recruited. The outcome was naturally predictable. Under the combined pressure of Su Yus army, the two Chinese armies, and the two [Winter Mages], the three foreign armies quickly fell into ruin. They were shattered and broken up in the encirclement. As for the remaining armies stationed at 8 oclock and 9 oclock, observing the unfavorable situation, they disregarded everything else and hastily led their armies towards the edge of the grand platform, walking off and down from the edge. This large platform, blanketed with ice and snow, was finally occupied by three Chinese players. The bounty for defeating the three battalions all went to Su Yu who amassed 6000 gold coins. He allowed MorningStar to recruit 20 [Tundra Wolf Riders], significantly increasing the overall strength of his troop. The two Chinese players turned to look at Su Yu after destroying the enemy armies. Seeing that this highly skilled player was Boss Ke, they were pleasantly surprised. One of them called out to Su Yu from afar, Hello, Boss Ke! I am [Windling Crossing], a member of the Mu Yun Guild. I didnt expect to run into you just after entering the instance! Hello! Su Yu replied to him with a smile. The other player also shouted, Boss Ke, Im a solo player named Richard. You were terrific earlier, defeating two armies of the same size with only a few casualties; I almost couldnt believe my eyes! While talking, the two players rode their mounts towards Su Yu. Its just a few tricks really. The enemy was just incompetent, Su Yu modestly replied, But we cant get overly confident. The game has just begun, and we need to work even harder! Windling Crossing and Richard both nodded in agreement. Windling Crossing continued, Since your command capabilities are so advanced Boss Ke, how about I leave my army for you to command? Richard also chimed in, Ive been thinking the same thing. Ive never commanded an army before and I wouldnt know how to. Maybe its best if you do it, Boss Ke! After considering for a moment, Su Yu responded, Alright, Ill do it. I have acceptable commanding skills. Make sure to observe and learn, and while I strengthen my troops, Ill do my best to strengthen yours too. Thank you, Boss Ke! Both of them happily replied. Next, each of them had their armies take over the gold mines. Su Yu occupied three of the five gold mines, leaving one each to Richard and Windling Crossing C a resource allocation proportional to their contributions in destroying the three foreign armies. After distributing the gold mines, each of them rode their mounts to the edge of the platform. Naturally, Su Yu was riding on Dima. Since it advanced to the fifth tier, he hadnt used this female horse again. Now, in this instance where powers were suppressed to a third tier, it came into service again. Upon reaching the edge of the platform and looking down, Su Yu, Richard, and Windling Crossing finally understood the nature of the location they were in. Their large platform was the peak of a mountain; which mountain exactly, needs to be clarified from the illusion map. This illusion map, accommodating 4110 players and their respective armies, was extremely vast; its borders were not visible at a glance. In the center of the map, five mountains of equal height stood erect. The mountains were arranged to form a regular pentagon and looked very grand. Of these five mountains, Su Yu was on the snow-covered peak at the northernmost side; the peak of the eastern mountain was covered with red molten lava; the western mountain was shrouded with green flora; the two southernmost mountains were shrouded in strong sacred light and shadow respectively. More than 4000 troops of players were positioned in the five mountains, with a majority positioned on the mountain hills and slopes, and a small portion festooned just like Su Yu on the peaks. In the center of the five mountains was a large lake of significant size. That was the specific condition of the illusion map. . Looking at the situation below the peaks, Richard could not help but swallow his saliva. He stayed silent for a moment then turned to Su Yu, Boss Ke, what should we do now? Without even contemplating, Su Yu replied, What do we do? Well of course, using the peak as our base, we descend the mountain to eradicate the players of the other nations! We follow the agreement, we unite with Chinese players and purge the foreign players. We aim to occupy the most gold mines to expand our army size. It will be a fairly easy operation. Alright, well do as you suggest, Richard answered. Over the following period, Su Yu did exactly as he had said. Using the snowy peak as his stronghold, he launched attacks on the players positioned down the slopes and along the mountain waist. A high-ground army launching a downhill attack on a low-ground army had a tremendous advantage. Additionally, with Su Yus commanding ability, the [Tundra Wolf Riders] with high mobility, the vast amounts of gold mines, and various other advantages, Su Yu marched unbeatably, purging foreign players within the snowy mountain range. Merely within 30 minutes, Su Yu led his team in routing hundreds of foreign troops, enlisting about 50 to 60 Chinese players. According to the panel display, the number of players on the entire map was quickly dropping from the initial 4110/4110 to 1150/4110. By the time the count plummeted to 975/4110, there were no more reductions to be made, as these 975 players were all Chinese, and all foreign players had been cleared from the map under the united front. After winning, the 975 Chinese player armies rejoiced at the edge of the lake. According to Su Yus observations, more than 200 of the 975 players belonged to the army system led by Snow Leopard. The army system was inherently adept at commanding battles and adapted easily to this sort of command-centric combat, so there are more of them left; The next largest lot belongs to the elites of various big guilds, also numbering over 200. The elites genuinely lived up to their name, managing to survive till the end even in a command-based game like this. The rest were essentially members of smaller guilds or solo players. After 975 players rejoiced at the lakeside, they dispersed to various locations on the map, beginning to compete for the ultimate championship. However, the final competition was not fairthe quality and quantity of the troops varied greatly among different players. Take Su Yu for example, he even recruited two of the ultimate troop types [Frost Dragons] from the Icy Camp at a cost of 20,000 gold coins. With his available funds and commanding abilities, most players simply couldnt hold a candle against him. And that was indeed the case. Time continued to pass, and an hour into the illusion, a decisive battle unfolded between Su Yus main forces and Snow Leopards army forces. The two sides had similar forces, yet in the end, Su Yu, using his exceptional command skills, defeated Snow Leopards forces, emerging as the final victor of the illusionary battle! Chapter 475 - Chapter 475: 474, Reward_1 Chapter 475: 474, Reward_1 The final battle took place by the lakeside of the central lake, surrounded by mountains. By the time the duel had been going for one hour and five minutes, only two players, Su Yu and Snow Leopard, were left on the battlefield. The translucent panel displayed 2/4110 for the number of players remaining. At this point, Su Yus troops had taken control of the three mountain ranges of the Icy Camp, Natural Camp, and Holy Light Camp, owning 3258 gold mines; Snow Leopards forces occupied the Shadow Camp and Flame Camp mountain ranges, with 2724 gold mines under their control. Both of them had a large number of the ultimate troops produced from each camp. On Su Yus side, he had 33 of the highest tier troop produced from Icy Camp, the [Frost Dragon]; 48 of the Natural Camps highest tier troop, the [Mountain Giant]; and 27 [Holy Angels] produced from the Holy Light Camp. Snow Leopards forces werent far off either. He had over a hundred of the highest tier troops, among which were 53 [Flame Phoenixes] and 51 [Shadow Ghosts]. On Su Yus side, his gold production rate had reached an astonishing 16,290 per second, meaning he could recruit a new ultimate troop type every 1.23 seconds. Knowing that his gold mine count was at a disadvantage, Snow Leopard took the initiative to challenge Su Yu to a final battle at the lakeside, as if he continued to wait, the gap would only continue to grow. Of course, Su Yu wasnt afraid. He readily accepted the challenge and met him in battle at the lakefront. Over 200 tier-five ultimate troops clashed in battle at the lakefront, raising a cloud of dust that spread for several kilometers. On Su Yus side, the Frost Dragons and Mountain Giants had high health and defense and were backed by the healing ability of the Sacred Angels, forming an indestructible wall. Snow Leopards Flame Phoenix and Shadow Ghosts did high damage, but they struggled against Su Yus meat shield strategy. Three minutes into the battle, the mana of the Flame Phoenixes and Shadow Ghosts was depleted, but Su Yus teams health remained in good condition. At this point, Snow Leopard conceded defeat. He sighed, recalled all his troops, and said to Su Yu on the opposite side of the battlefield: I concede defeat this round, Nemesis. I didnt expect that youd also be so adept at strategy. Are you a professional RTS player like Red Alert or Warcraft? No, I dont play RTS games much. Frankly, Su Yu replied. But I was Tinas sparring partner. She is the number one in-game strategy player and I learned a lot from her. For a gaming battlefield filled with powerful spells, my understanding surpasses yours. So thats the case. Snow Leopard sadly smiled, Then congratulations on securing first place. See you after we go offline. With that, Snow Leopard chose to surrender and withdrew from the battlefield. By Su Yus side, the Frost Dragons and Mountain Giants began to dance, their huge bodies swaying as though celebrating victory in the war. Su Yu also smiled. After an intense night of illusionary battles, he could finally rest. Right at this moment, he heard a game notification sound in his ear: Ding, congratulations for becoming the final round champion of the illusionary battle! You will receive Reward 1: Consumable items [Gold Ice Camp Building (Golden)] X1; [Gold Flame Camp Building (Golden)] X1; [Gold Natural Camp Building (Golden)] X1; [Gold Holy Light Camp Building (Golden)] X1; [Gold Shadow Camp Building (Golden)] X1. You will receive Reward 2: [Elemental Harmony Set (Golden Epic)] X1. Five golden glowing lights encircled an even thicker and brighter golden light, falling from the sky and landing in Su Yus backpack. Five camps? They cant be the same as the camps where I just recruited troops, right? Su Yu was puzzled. He quickly opened his backpack to check the properties of his rewards. The icon for the [Ice Camp Building] looked very similar to the Icy Camp where he had just recruited troops. He focused on the icon and its properties were revealed: [Icy Camp Building (Golden)] Consumable Item User manual: Choose a flat 100100 plot free of debris to build this structure. After successful construction, you can allocate gold or spiritual energy to recruit the troops you need from the camp. The types of troops include [Frost Troll Spearmen] (Level 3); [Ice Wing Bat] (Level 3); [Polar Shaman] (Level 3); [Tundra Wolf Rider] (Level 3); [Winter Mage] (Level 4); [Frost Dragon] (Level 5). Note: This item is consumable and can only be used once. Upon seeing the properties of this item, Su Yus eyes lit up. This was a precious item! The golden feature meant that it could be used in reality C they could construct camps and recruit these powerful troops using spiritual energy and gold. Blue Star was rich in gold reserves. Su Yu believed that the United Government would be willing to mine gold in large quantities to recruit troops. It was true that the Level 5 Frost Dragons and Mountain Giants were extremely powerful in direct battles against the Skuru. If they could exchange gold for them, it would definitely be a profitable deal! As long as the exchange ratio wasnt too exploitative, humans would definitely be willing to try it. Su Yu nodded in satisfaction and turned his attention to the other rewards. The other camp buildings had similar attributes to the Icy Camp Building. They could also recruit powerful troops after construction, and recruitment could be done with gold and spiritual energy. Su Yu was excited and couldnt wait to see these buildings built in reality! Just then, a prominent game notification appeared in Su Yus line of sight: The latest expansion, Pandaren Empire, will go live at 8 am on October 1st! Server maintenance will be conducted from 1:46 am to 8 am on October 1st for the version upgrade. During this time, you will not be able to log into the game. After the server restarts, a brand-new gaming experience will start! For details on the new version, please visit the official website. At the same time, a 3-minute countdown appeared in Su Yus field of vision. All players had to log out within 3 minutes; otherwise, they would be forcefully logged out. Ah, the familiar expansion is finally here! Su Yu nodded to himself. The Pandaren Empire expansion was seen as a turning point for humanity. In this expansion, not only could players materialize their strength in reality, but it was also very important for players to explore the game world and hone their skills. There were many high difficulty solo trial instances on the Pandaren Continent, and many players who were previously unremarkable soared to fame through these instances, becoming pillars in humanitys fight against the Skuru. Furthermore, in this life, the Skuru were different from before and had tricked many people with their cunning ways. They might even support Blue Stars surrender faction and offer benefits to incite trouble. Moreover, there were still the monsters being bred from over 3,000 Spiritual Spring Eyes. The future would be full of challenges! Su Yu shook his head, and with the last three minutes remaining, turned his attention to the second reward C the [Elemental Harmony Set]. Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: 475, Elemental Harmony Set_1 Chapter 476: 475, Elemental Harmony Set_1 This set contains a total of 7 items, which are: [Crown of Frost Harmony (Gold Epic)] Intelligence +1524 Health +2275 Frost Spell Damage +10% Frost Spell Resistance +10% Characteristic 1: [Cold Will]: Removes all negative effects on the body and increases intelligence by 5%. The duration is 5 minutes, and the cooldown is 30 minutes. Characteristic 2: [Clear Mind (passive)]: The attached ice crystal can greatly activate your thinking, increasing the learning efficiency by 20%. [Shoulder Guards of Fire Harmony (Gold Epic)] Intelligence +1438 Health +1919 Fire Spell Damage +10% Fire Spell Critical Rate +8% Characteristic 1: [Wings of Sun Flame]: A powerful fire element forms wings behind you, significantly increasing your flight speed (the increase depends on the targets flight speed). Duration 30 seconds, cooldown 5 minutes. Characteristic 2: [Fire and Ice (Passive)]: Your frost spells increase the damage of your next fire spell by 10%. [Robe of Thunder Harmony (Gold Epic)] Intelligence +2826 Health +2549 Lightning Spell Critical Rate +8% Lightning Spell Casting Speed +10% Characteristic 1: [Summon Wind Elemental Lord]: Summons the Wind Elemental Lord, AlAkir, to fight for you. The strength of AlAkir depends on the summoners strength. Duration 30 minutes, cooldown 24 hours. Characteristic 2: [Wind Incarnate (Passive)]: Your flying speed increases by 15%. [Gloves of Nature Harmony (Gold Epic)] Intelligence +1588 Health +1589 Casting Speed +5% Mana Consumption of All Spells -10% Characteristic 1: [Natural Extreme Speed]: Your casting speed increases by 20% for 30 seconds. Cooldown 5 minutes. Characteristic 2: [Near Nature (Passive)]: Increases intelligence by 1%-10% depending on the number of plants within 40 meters of you. The more plants, the higher the bonus. [Belt of Dark Harmony (Gold Epic)] Intelligence +1678 Health +975 Backpack Space +100 Load Bearing +60% Characteristic 1: [Gloomy Light Shield]: Deflects an incoming spell, making you immune to damage. Cooldown 5 minutes. Characteristic 2: [Dark Night Knight (Passive)]: In the dark, you increase the damage dealt to evil targets by 15%. [Pants of Earth Harmony (Gold Epic)] Intelligence +2140 Health +3125 Physical Resistance +10% Magic Resistance +5% Characteristic 1: [Earth God Shield]: Activates the Earth God Shield, absorbs spell damage X10, and increases your physical defense by 200%. Duration 30 seconds, cooldown 2 minutes. Characteristic 2: [Rock Skin (Passive)]: Reduces the damage taken by 6%. [Boots of Holy Light Harmony (Gold Epic)] Intelligence +1538 Health +1563 Movement speed +10% Flight speed +15% Feature 1: [Light of Speed]: Increases your movement speed by 40%, flight speed by 60%, lasts 30 seconds, cooldown 5 minutes. Feature 2: [Light Flash]: You will transform into holy light and flash to an area 15 meters ahead in an instant, with a cooldown of 1 minute. Suit effect: (0/3): Your elemental spell power +20%, elemental spell resistance +20% (0/5): Your elemental system special skill cooldown time -60%. (0/7): Additional skill [Elemental Annihilation]: Select a target location and inflict high magic damage on all creatures within a radius of 200 meters. Cooldown 48 hours. Su Yu carefully read the attribute introduction of the entire set of equipment and was overall very satisfied. This set of equipment, unlike the [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Suit], specializes in all element system spells, and is very suitable for his current situation of being an all-around expert. The additional skill [Elemental Annihilation] from the 7-piece set is a large-area AOE skill with a long cooldown of 48 hours. The power is impressive due to its long cooldown, and he could test it on the monsters created by Skuru humans in the future. Without much thought, Su Yu quickly put on this set of equipment. The color of each part of this set of equipment is different. The crown is icy blue, the robe is turquoise, the pants are earthy yellow, and the shoulder guards are fiery red. But this suit cleverly uses a large amount of transitional colors, so the many colors together do not seem abrupt but blend together, creating a unique aesthetic. Moreover, this suit provides higher intelligence and vitality. After putting on the complete set, Su Yu felt a surge of energy entering his body, which even likened him to the strength of a regular Sanctuary. He felt stronger than ever before. Looking at the countdown in the center of the screen, there were only 30 seconds left before being forcibly kicked offline. At this last moment, an idea came to Su Yu. He took screenshots of the properties of each part of the [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Suit] as well as the suit properties, posted them on the forum at the fastest speed, and even posted: This is a fourth-tier epic Ice Mage suit. In the next version, whichever mage reaches max level first, I can sell this set of equipment to him (or her) at the most reasonable price. After writing, Su Yu published the post and then exited the game. The reason for making the information of the [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Suit] public is that this kind of fourth-level suit is basically standard equipment after the official start of the war and has no value for secrecy. Su Yu put out this suit to encourage mages in the game to level up. As for choosing to sell rather than to give away for free, its because Su Yu doesnt want some loophole exploiters to get this suit by leveling up through irregular means. If reaching the level still requires a purchase, people will stop looking for shortcuts to level up. After leaving the game, Su Yu took off his helmet, got up from the sofa in his room, and stretched. Cat Morning Star jumped out of his pet space. But she didnt pay attention to Su Yu and started playing joyfully with the phone she took out from the storage space. Although she has been in the real world for more than two months, her internet-addicted cat trait hasnt changed a bit. As for Tina, her cultivation has reached a critical period. According to her, she has reached the bottleneck of the seventh-order Legend, so Su Yu did not summon her to the real world but allowed her to practice in the game world. After roughly exercising his muscles and bones, Su Yu turned to Morning Star, who was lying horizontally on the sofa, and said, Morning Star, Im going to Yunlu Mountains Spring Eye now. Do you want to come with me? Morning Star put down her phone and looked up, Do I have to go? Not necessarily. You can choose If its not necessary, then I wont go. If you need me, get me when you come back or call me! Morning Star waved her paw at Su Yu, then turned around and continued to play with her phone, behaving like a completely wasted cat immersed in the online world. Su Yu was helpless. He picked up his phone and called Xue Wenli. After the call was connected, he said to the microphone, Wen Li, where are there a lot of gold in China now? I need it urgently. How much do you want? Xue Wenli answered on the other side of the phone. Su Yu: The more the better, preferably on the scale of hundreds of tons. Xue Wenli was taken aback. Asking for hundreds of tons of gold right off the bat, this is gold, not steel! But her response was equally swift, I dont know where to find gold, I need to contact the statistics department to get the specific situation. Su Yu: Alright then, try to find the location of the gold as soon as possible and let me know, I can make good use of it here. After he finished, Su Yu hung up the phone. Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: 476, Building Icy Camp_1 Chapter 477: 476, Building Icy Camp_1 After ending her call with Su Yu, Xue Wenli immediately contacted the National Treasury Administration under the Peoples Bank of China. After searching through their internal system, a colleague from the Treasury Administration gave her an address. The address was for a warehouse at Sihui Bridge on the east fourth ring road of the Imperial Capital, housing 93 tons of gold recently brought back from the largest gold refinery in Tanzania. Xue Wenli immediately forwarded the address to Su Yu. Su Yu replied, Received. He leapt out the window from the ninth floor and once he reached the ground, he released the [Teleportation Portal] spell to travel to the Imperial Capital. Half an hour later, a silvery teleportation portal appeared above the Spiritual Spring Eye on Yunlu Mountain. Su Yu brought with him the 93 tons of gold that he had sourced from the Imperial Capital. As Su Yu stepped out of the teleportation portal, he could see the entire base camp of Yunlu Mountain below him. More than three months ago, the Singer Civilization had destroyed all the Skuru expeditionary forces on the top of Yunlu Mountain. The mountaintop was littered with powdered debris, and rampant Spiritual Energy filled the entire area. After this Spiritual Energy had dissipated, Earths Construction Corps climbed to the summit of Yunlu Mountain to build their base. Three months had passed, and the Human Base on the mountaintop had a concrete structure. Flat areas housed rows of buildings, the interiors and exteriors of which were filled with a myriad of precision instruments. Compared to three months ago, the transformation was simply earth-shaking. Three military bases were located halfway up the mountain, guarding the mountaintop in a pin-shaped formation. Residing at the top were hundreds of ancient powers from various countries. As soon as Su Yu appeared, hundreds of different Divine Senses probed him. After confirming his identity, these Divine Senses immediately became much friendlier and withdrew. Just then, two figures flew up from the base camp below, heading towards Su Yu. Both of them were elderly with kind faces and youthful features despite their white hair. One of the elders was wearing an old-fashioned yellow Tang Dynasty outfit with a black headdress, giving him an impressive aura. The other elder was clad in simple civilian clothes, appearing no different from an old farmer in the mountains at a first glance, except for the fact that he could fly. You must be Su Yu? I have heard about you from the authorities. The elder in the yellow outfit spoke kindly, his Mandarin tinged with ancient Chinese, I am the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin. This elder beside me is a senior from the Eastern Jin Dynasty. His name is Tao Yuanming. Su Yu hastily gave them a salute and said, I pay my respects to both Elders. What brings you here? Elder Tao asked as he stroked his beard, looking at Su Yu. I am here for this, an entity produced in the game world. Su Yu reached into the space attached to his necklace and pulled out a mini version of the Icy Camp. The miniature camp was about the size of a students desk, and it looked extraordinarily exquisite. If it were considered an architectural model, it would be a work of art challenging even for Master Level craftsmen, so vivid and lifelike. This is Emperor Taizong narrowed his eyes and stroked his chin, This seems somewhat like the Chaos Clock Magical Instrument that I have encountered before. It houses a separate world inside. Su Yu, is a separate world also contained within this artifact of yours? More or less, Su Yu nodded, According to the games explanation, this structure can recruit many creatures after its completion. While Su Yu was talking with the two elders, another figure flew up from the base below towards them. This figure was clad in a Lancot 003 armor. Probably due to a lack of experience, the thing seemed to wobble during the flight. When Su Yu looked at the face of this approaching figure, he immediately identified Snow Leopard, also known as Zhong Feng. Maybe due to the fact that he needed to put on the armor, Zhong Feng was a little behind the two elders. Su Yu, what brings you here? And what is this? The armor-clad Zhong Feng had reached the same altitude as Su Yu and, looking at the Icy Camp in Su Yus hand through his transparent helmet, he paused for a moment because it looked familiar. Su Yu said with a smile, This is the Icy Camp. You should be rather familiar with it, right? This is the same as the camps from the illusion battle just now. After I won the championship, the system rewarded me with five golden camps. This is really the Icy Camp?! Zhong Feng was extremely surprised. He hadnt thought the game would offer this kind of reward. Elder Tao on the side frowned slightly and asked, I havent followed the developments in the game world very closely. Can you please tell me what exactly the Icy Camp is? How about this, Su Yu looked at him, I will build this Icy Camp here, and then you will find out what this structure is used for. Alright. Elder Tao and Emperor Taizong looked at each other, nodding in agreement. Su Yu looked down at the base below. The requirements to build the Icy Camp was an empty land that is 100 x 100. But the multitude of constructions on the mountaintop used up almost all of the available land, making it impossible for Su Yu to find a 100 x 100 plot. Since there was no available land, Su Yu had to create the space himself. He first retrieved the Icy Camp back into his necklace and then descended to a spot on the side of the mountain. [Ice Blade Sword]! Chanting a spell, Su Yu summoned a giant sword, a hundred meters long, made entirely of hard ice in front of him. He chose a spot lower down on the slope and sliced horizontally into the slope. The sturdy mountainside was cut open as easily as if a knife was slicing through tofu, leaving a gash a hundred meters deep. Then he floated slightly higher, and with a vertical slice, he cleared out all the dirt in the middle of the cut, completing a flat platform that was hundreds of square meters large. Seeing his effortless performance, Zhong Feng couldnt help but wipe his sweat. A sixth-ranking Sanctuary Mage was insanely formidable! It seemed that the mathematical models created by experts just couldnt provide an adequate estimate of the power of high-ranking cultivators. Su Yu was unaware of what Zhong Feng was thinking. He took out the Icy Camp from his necklace, placed it in the center of the platform, and let it begin construction. The grand mages from the mountain base camp noticed the commotion and flew down to watch. They were curious about the Icy Camp. They were very knowledgeable about the cultivation norms on Earth, but they were not as familiar with these foreign tools. The Icy Camp was covered with heavy snow as it rapidly grew larger after the construction began. Its size increased from that of a student desk to being 100 x 100. The grand mages used their Divine Senses to inspect the interior of the structure while they engaged in discussion: This artifact must be a structure from inside the game, right? It looks like it. Wait, I can feel the presence of life inside! Yes, youre right. I sense it too. There seems to be life contained within. Looking at the blanket of snow covering the camp, a grand mage turned to Su Yu, and asked, Friend Su Yu, how long will this structure take to construct? Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: 477, Youmi Body Pillow_1 Chapter 478: 477, Youmi Body Pillow_1 Su Yu glanced at the countdown that only he could see, and said to the senior monk: Elderly one, it will take about two hours to complete. Two hours eh? Haha, Im really looking forward to this! The senior monk laughed while stroking his beard. Su Yu turned to Zhong Feng: I will take advantage of these two hours to capture another Spiritual Spring Eye. The Skru base at Mount Wuyi has the lowest defense level, Ill go there for a bit and see if theres an opportunity. For the past few days, the task of conquering Spiritual Spring Eyes had been solely Su Yus responsibility. Although the United Government has gathered more than a hundred ancient powers, these powers generally only reach the fourth or fifth stageC not yet able to restore to the sixth stage. Only twelve reach the peak of the fifth stage. (Prime Minister Cao Cao and Zhu Guorui are exceptions, thanks to copious amounts of gathered spiritual energy.) Small Skru bases are generally equipped with Gekon type millimeter-scale laser cannons. They pose no significant threat to Su Yu, who is at Level 6, but are lethally effective against level 5 monks. Therefore, these monks below are unable to participate in conquering the Spiritual Spring Eyes, leaving only Su Yu to handle it. Hearing Su Yus words, the monks looked at him with respect. After all, Su Yus efforts in capturing the Spiritual Spring Eyes were all for their sake! Zhong Feng said seriously: Go ahead, and remember to be careful. But at this moment, he seemed to think of something and said, Su Yu, wait a moment. He then got back into his mechanical armor and returned to the base below. More than a minute later, Zhong Feng drove back into the sky with his mechanical armor and handed a plush toy to Su Yu C who had a seriously? look on his face: This is a life-size cushion of Magical Kitty Youmi. Wen Li knew you would come to Yunlu Mountain today, so she asked me to give it to you. Su Yu took the life-size Youmi cushion (of course, by life-size it means the size of Cat Morning Star) and was at a loss for words. He had asked Xue Wen Li to help him purchase the Youmi life-size cushion previously. He had promised Morning Star that he would give her this. But wasnt the location for the handover inappropriate? Su Yu looked around him. More than a hundred monks were watching C some at him, and some at the cushion in his hands. Their faces were filled with fascination. This plush toy I never expected Su Yu to like things that are full of girlish charm. This was the shared sentiment among the majority of the monks. With a thick skin, Su Yu tucked the pillow into his necklace. Fortunately, he didnt feel any social embarrassment. As the saying goes, As long as I dont feel embarrassed, the embarrassment is on everyone else. He gave the monks below a salute and laughed heartily: See you all! I hope you restore your Divided God Realm soon! After speaking, Su Yu used [Hearthstone] and within 10 seconds, disappeared from the sky above Yunlu Mountain. Here you are. After returning home, Su Yu threw the Youmi cushion to Morning Star. Morning Star was initially too immersed in the cyber world to pay him any notice. But upon sighting the Youmi cushion, her eyes lit up instantly, Is this a Youmi cushion?! Morning Star enveloped Youmi into her arms with a swift, Hungry cat attacks, and threw her phone aside. Rubbing her head against Youmi, she wore an expression of sheer bliss. The corner of Su Yus mouth twitched involuntarily. He commented: Morning Star, arent you a female cat? Why are you interested in Youmi, who is also a female cat? Uh. I cant really explain it. I just like her. Morning Star flipped onto her back atop the Youmi cushion, showing her snow-white belly: Its so comfortable! I really wish I could bring this cushion back to our world. That might be difficult to pull off, Su Yu shrugged, Just use the little time weve got to attack the Spiritual Spring Eye. Today, lets aim to conquer Wu One (Mount Wuyi Base One). Alright then. Morning Star didnt reject the idea, and lazily jumped onto Su Yus shoulder. Su Yu and Morning Star used a portal to travel to Mount Wuyi. However, what they didnt know was that his post on the official forum had caused quite a stir! The game is currently in maintenance stage, and all players are offline. Players were either browsing the latest updates on the official website or were having water cooler talks on the forum, speculating on the new updates and matters relating to manifestation of power. The forum was crowded with players more than ever. Su Yus post was extremely topical and immediately aroused an explosive sensation in the forum. A set of fourth-grade epic equipment, and it was gold! Most people havent even seen third-grade equipment yet, let alone such a high-level fourth-grade piece! Players were leaving comments under Su Yus post. My heavens! Fourth-grade Epic set! Ive learned so much this time! Those features, those additional skills, those set properties. Im drooling. Some players raised questions: Wait a minute guys! Unless Im mistaken, equipment that has been worn cant be traded, right? Why can Boss Ke trade this set of equipment? A player immediately replied to his doubt: Yes, it cant be traded, but gold equipment can be traded offline! It can be traded offline. You can go find Boss Ke in the real world, he hands you the clothes, and you putting them on is considered a trade, right? The clothes cant possibly recognize their users and refuse to add attributes when other people wear them right? So thats how it works. Ah, I regret not being a wizard! Boss Ke must have a new set of equipment since hes selling his old ones, can anyone guess what the new equipment is? How can we possibly guess that? A player tagged [Enemy in the Clouds]: Boss in the Cloud, heres your chance! [Enemy in the Clouds] was also surprised. His family was wealthy, but this gold equipment was a rare find that even money couldnt buy! And with his abilities, he was surely capable of seizing the top place for wizards! Consequently, he immediately posted on the forum, promising to level up vigorously and to become the first wizard to reach full level in the next version. He asked everyone to observe him. Two hours later, Su Yu captured the Wu One Skru base and then used a teleporter to return to the Spiritual Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain. The process of Su Yu attacking the Skru base has been simplified recently. In the past, after he captured a base, he had to wait for the Blue Star army to occupy it and capture all Skru prisoners before he could leave. But now, because there are already enough Skru prisoners in the prison and they cant hold any more, Su Yu had decided to annihilate all the Skrus in the base to settle it once and for all. However, the Skrus have gotten much smarter. Now they dont leave many people in the small bases. When he initially attacked Lingwu Mountains Spiritual Spring Eye base, 834 Skru people were captured by the Blue Star army at once; today, when he attacked the small base at Wu One, less than 50 Skru people were eliminated, only two ships were confiscated. The Skru people are getting smarter and smarter! Chapter 479 - Chapter 479: 478, 10 Tons of Gold Dragon_1 Chapter 479: 478, 10 Tons of Gold Dragon_1 In the two hours that Su Yu had been away, the Icy Camp on the slopes of Yunlu Mountain had autonomously built itself up. Of course, it was built under the watchful eyes of hundreds of cultivators. It was early October now, the season with fair autumn weather, but the slopes were covered in a thick layer of snow that showed no signs of melting. The Icy Camp, identical to the one in the illusory battle, sat atop the snow. In the main hall of the camp, an old man with a patchy white goatee was calmly smoking his pipe, looking at Su Yu, Zhong Feng, and the hundreds of grandmasters outside the camp as if they didnt exist. Out of courtesy, Su Yu didnt use his psychic power to probe the old man. He exchanged a glance with Zhong Feng and said, Lets go in. Alright. Zhong Feng nodded and followed Su Yu into the Icy Camp. As for the other hundreds of grandmasters, they didnt follow but continued to watch from the outside. Upon entering the main hall, Su Yu cast a glance around the familiar surroundings and politely addressed the old man, Uncle, we have a lot of gold, and wed like to recruit some soldiers from you with this gold. The old man glanced at Su Yu and took a couple of strenuous puffs on his pipe. I know you. He said, puffing out smoke rings, In our world, are you the one who always sends your pet cat to buy [Frost Dragons] from me? Were old acquaintances. Upon hearing the old mans words, Su Yu and Zhong Feng exchanged a glance, both seeing deep surprise in the others eyes. It turned out that this old man was the same one from the illusionary battle, and he even retained memories from the game world! What did this mean? Could he move freely between the two worlds like Tina can? The old man, however, didnt share in Su Yus complicated thoughts. He turned around, retrieved a dust-covered wooden sign from a shelf behind him, dusted it off, and placed it in front of Su Yu and Zhong Feng. This is the cost of recruiting armies. The lowest-level [Frost Troll Warrior] is 100 gold, and the highest-level [Frost Dragon] is 20,000 gold. The prices are the same as in our world, and you wont be cheated of your due. Then, may I ask Su Yu asked, How heavy is this 1 gold you mentioned? Well the old man scratched his chin, looking troubled, Im not sure what your worlds unit of measurement is. How about this? Su Yu smiled, I just happen to have a sample here. You can judge how much gold it is worth. Alright then. In the following time, Su Yu handed over bars of gold for the old man to weigh. The final conclusion was: the 1 gold the old man referred to was equivalent to 500 grams of gold in the real world. After reaching this conclusion, both Zhong Feng and Su Yu were stunned. 500 grams of gold equated to one gold, and a [Frost Troll Warrior] cost 100 gold. That meant the exchange price for a [Frost Troll Warrior] was as high as 50 kilograms of gold! 50 kilograms of gold! Blue Star was currently in a state of chaos, and the price of one gram of gold had soared to over 900 Flower Coins. So, 50 kilograms of gold would be 900X50000=450 million! Which was equivalent to the cost of manufacturing six or seven main battle tanks! Zhong Feng, its so expensive, still wanna buy? Su Yu turned to Zhong Feng, a bitter smile on his face. Well lets recruit one first and see if they are corporeal or spectral, Zhong Feng was noncommittal. Alright. Su Yu pulled out 50 kilograms of gold and threw it at the old man, Give us one [Frost Troll Warrior] first. Alright! The old man gently collected the three basketball-sized pieces of gold and squinted his eyes in satisfaction. Clap, clap! He lightly clapped his hands twice, and a troll with light blue skin, horrifying tusks, and a height of three meters walked out from a side door. The troll wore a thick brown leather armor and held a long axe that shimmered with a magical aura, looking exceptionally fierce. But due to the cold weather, the air that the troll breathed out formed a thick white fog around its chest. This fog obscured its face, which Su Yu and Zhong Feng, who were only waist-high in comparison, could not see. This is Gandak Winter Axe. The old man introduced, Which of you two wants to be his master? You take this one. Su Yu pushed Zhong Feng forward. Before Zhong Feng could respond, troll Gandak had already knelt before him, saying, I, Gandak Winter Axe, pledge to serve my master with my life! Rise. Zhong Feng stepped forward, placed his right hand on his shoulder, and accepted the trolls loyalty. At the same time, he was nodding inwardly. This trolls sincerity did not seem to be a sham based on his tone. Su Yu appeared next to the troll in a flash and pinched its muscular arm. The troll was about to resist when it was suppressed by the formidable aura of Su Yu. Hmm. Su Yu nodded and turned back to Zhong Feng, This troll is a real creature, not a virtual illusion like a summoned pet. He should also be able to age, get sick, and die like the trolls in the game, but whether he can increase his level through cultivation, were not sure. A real creature? Zhong Feng went into deep thought. Managing a real creature would mean taking care of its day-to-day needs, and possibly building a relationship to maintain loyalty. But these were minor issues. The biggest problem was C it was too expensive! 50 kilograms of gold for a third-rank soldier was a heavy burden even for a great nation like China, let alone the fact that third-rank soldiers were mere cannon fodder on the battlefield against the Skru people. Fifth-rank soldiers might possibly constitute the core force Wait, fifth rank? Zhong Feng suddenly thought of the Frost Dragons in the camp. He quickly did the calculations. The recruitment price of a Troll Warrior was 50 kilograms of gold. A fifth-rank Frost Dragon was 200 times the price of a troll, which amounted to 10 tons of gold or 9 billion Flower Coins. The price of 9 billion Flower Coins wasnt high. The cost of a Ford-class aircraft carrier was more than 80 billion Flower Coins. An aircraft carrier could be exchanged for 9 Frost Dragons, and the value of 9 Frost Dragons would definitely be greater than one aircraft carrier on the battlefield, even by 5 to 8 times or more! If they could recruit Frost Dragons in large numbers With this thought, Zhong Feng took out his phone and contacted Xue Wenli, Wen Li, how much gold reserves does the United Government currently have? A minute later, Xue Wenli replied, Over the past month, the United Government has been mining gold at full capacity. China alone currently has an official gold reserve of about 5100 tons, and worldwide official gold reserves total around 53,000 tons. This does not include private holdings. 53,000 tons, huh? Zhong Feng murmured to himself. If they used all this gold to recruit Frost Dragons, they could recruit more than 5000 of them! Of course, they didnt necessarily have to recruit Frost Dragons. The [Flame Phoenix], [Sacred Angel], and [Mountain Giant] of other camps were also good choices. Having these many fifth-tier creatures together would undoubtedly form a powerful force on the battlefield! Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: 479, Pandaren Empire_1 Chapter 480: 479, Pandaren Empire_1 Zhong Feng conveyed all his thoughts to Su Yu. After a brief moment of contemplation, Su Yu nodded, Youre right. 5000 fifth-rank soldiers indeed constitute a significant force. After all, only about seven or eight thousand of the Skuru are at the fifth rank of cultivation. Such a force, gathered together, could even deter a high-ranking eight rank god-level power! Yes! Zhong Feng glanced fervently at the Icy Camp, sighing, On top of that, these soldiers can work in coordination with each other. The Mountain Giants possess an intimidating amount of health and defense, while the healing abilities of Sacred Angels are second to none. Not to mention the area damage of the Flame Phoenix, the deadly touch of the Shadow Ghost And dont forget, Su Yu broke in with a smile, the Frost Dragon and Flame Phoenix can serve as mounts for us players. Once they are paired with a suitable owner, their combat power should be able to increase severalfold! Absolutely! Zhong Feng was incredibly excited, he couldnt wait to witness the thousands of high-ranking soldiers overwhelming the Skuru. Su Yu, this matter is of utmost importance, I have to report to Commissioner Zhang and the senior members of the United Government as soon as possible. Zhong Feng stated decisively and logically, post his fleeting excitement. Alright, you make the contact. Su Yu waved a hand nonchalantly, Ill build the remaining four camps around the mountain range and then take my leave. Okay then. Half an hour later, inside a heavily encrypted virtual meeting room. This room was filled with seniors of the United Government and heads of various countries. Even though it was 3 AM, due to the severity of the situation, all national leaders had to assemble to listen to Zhong Fengs report. Recognizing the gravity of the matter, Zhong Feng used his most succinct and accurate language to articulate information about the five camps to the seniors of the United Government and head of countries. The senior government officials and various national leaders were all stunned after listening to Zhong Fengs report, as the emergence of the five camps was completely unexpected. However, it was also an opportunity, a chance to utilize the worlds gold reserves to rapidly enhance human power! After a serious discussion, the Chairman of the Blue Star United Parliament, Hu Jing, spoke to Zhong Feng, Comrade Zhong Feng, the emergence of the five camps is definitely good news for mankind. In the coming time, I will urge each country to actively mine gold, introduce policies to reclaim civilian gold, and strive to recruit more fifth rank soldiers in the shortest possible time. You and your subordinates must look after these five camps properly, there should be no slipups. Understood! Zhong Feng replied solemnly. Also, please convey my thanks to Comrade Su Yu for his contributions to Blue Star. After setting up all the five camps, Su Yu and the Morning Star continued to attack the Spiritual Spring Eye in the Wuyi Mountains, successfully capturing one. After a busy day, when he returned home, it was already half-past seven in the morning. Once back home, Su Yu took a shower, then tiredly lay on the couch to check his phone, preparing to log in promptly at 8:00. The Cat Morning Star was lying at the end of the sofa, on a Youmi hug pillow, engrossed in playing with a phone. Both of them, in their own worlds, giving off a vibe of an old married couple. Starting his online surfing session, Su Yu first logged onto the Evolution official website, checking for discrepancies between the version update and his memory. Clicking into the official website, an endearing Pandaren face immediately greeted him. This Pandaren, dressed in a warriors cloth, respecfully was making a please gesture, appearing very courteous. Above the Pandaren illustration, the games big title had been changed to Evolution C Pandaren Empire. Below the illustration was a promotional CG for the next expansion. Clicking on the CG, a grand war scene lay before Su Yu. It was a civil war among the three great empires of Goldfinch, Lai Yin, and Wind Chime. The armies of the three great empires were fighting fiercely on the vast plain. The light of the high-ranking warriors spells obscured the sky. Emaciated civilians, thin as raccoons, shivered in the crude houses of the distant village. All the soldiers of the empire were blind with greed, and hatred as they killed with abandon on the battlefield. The battlefield painted red with blood, with young warriors falling every second. The scene then transitioned to the Goldfinch Royal Palace. Oh? Azerite? Alyssa, who was 18 but still maintained a loli figure and looks, stood up from the throne, gazing at the intelligence agent below. Then the scene transitioned to the Lai Yin Royal Palace. The Lai Yin Emperor, Sean Violet, held a yellowish transparent crystal similar to amber in his hand. His face was solemn: Is this Azerite? Yes, your majesty, answered Anduin, covered in thick shadows: It is Azerite, extracted recently by the Pandaren. It can greatly enhance a persons power in a short time. Put simply, this little thing can change the world! The Lai Yin Emperor didnt hesitate to crush the crystal. The orange-yellow glow within the crystal seeped into his body through his fingers, permeating his entire body. Ah! The Lai Yin Emperors body trembled, seeming to age back 20 years in an instant. Such a wonderful thing. The Lai Yin Emperor, still relishing the feeling, spoke to Anduin: Seems like were going to have to withdraw from the Wind Chime Continent. The scene again transitioned to Shining New World. Hmm? The guardian deity of the Wind Chime Empire C the Star Realm Wanderer Bard scratched his head in doubt. A virtual screen appeared in front of him, displaying a crystal identical to the one in Lai Yin Emperors hand. The next second. Boom! His body exploded into myriad stars, their golden light spread across the heavens and the earth, turning the entire New World brilliantly golden. The final scene was in the mysterious and bountiful Pandaren Empire. The scene first displayed a serene Pandaren mountain village; everyone practiced martial arts, leading simple, leisurely lives. In the end, the camera focused on the hardworking Pandaren miners in the Azerite mine. Some miners had their arms and calves turned into amber-like crystals for some reason, but they didnt stop working for a second. At the entrance of the mine was the Grandmaster of the Pandaren Wanderers, [Zhou Zhuo], who was anxiously pacing back and forth, saying to a Pandaren next to him wearing a generals armor, General Ge Rong, please stop! This will ruin the Pandaren Empire! Stop? The Pandaren General Ge Rong crossed his arms and laughed, In my dictionary, there is no stop, only progress! Ge Nuo! Here! A Pandaren adjutant, Ge Nuo, immediately bowed to his superior. Follow my command, speed up! Ge Rong gave a hearty wave of his hand. Yes, sir! Chapter 481 - Chapter 481: 480, Goodbye Alyssa_1 Chapter 481: 480, Goodbye Alyssa_1 At this point, the entire CG comes to an end. Players who are unfamiliar with the plot of the game might be completely clueless. Azerite? Pandamen miners? Why would Azerite destroy the Pandamen Empire? However, players who have a deep understanding of the games backstory would basically know what was going on. Its clear that Azerite is something dreadful. The extensive mining operations of the Pandamen attracted the greed of other species, ultimately leading to their downfall. After watching the CG, Su Yu nodded. The direction of the plot development is mostly similar to his past life, with no significant deviation. Once the CG ended, he scrolled further down the webpage to look at the content of the next version update. The new update includes: The western area of the Pandamen continent [Mirror Frost Mountain Range] is officially open to players. New faction to choose [Pandamen Faction]. After the new version goes live, players can go to the Pandamen Embassy in the Goldfinch Capital to sign up for relevant missions to join this faction. New race: [Pandamen]. After the new version goes live, each player will receive a one-time opportunity to change their race to the [Pandamen]. New classes: [Martial Artist] (Melee physical, tank), [Monk] (All-round class), [Taoist] (ranged physical, magic), [Alchemist] (ranged magic, healer). . Thats all for the update, no other news is released. Before Su Yu left the website, he went to the official forum to see what the players are discussing. Entering the forum, he found that everyone is discussing the new expansion. The culture of the Pandamen continent is clearly patterned after Chinese culture, drawing players keen interest. Many players expressed their intent to change their race to Pandamen. There are also players who kept tagging Su Yu on the forum, asking him about the skills of the four new classes. With a large number of players tagging him, Su Yu started a thread to answer their questions. In the thread, he wrote: Ill proceed without explaining the Martial Artist and Monk classes. If you are interested, you can refer to videos by [A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated] and [Jackson] (a lucky player who triggered the migratory mission for the Monk class). The Taoist class is divided into two specializations: Qi Cultivation and Sword Cultivation. Qi Cultivation mainly attacks with hand seals like Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Wu Yue, and Over the Mountains. Sword Cultivation primarily crafts flying swords, which allows the user to fly and attack from a distance. Both Qi Cultivation and Sword Cultivation are powerful professions. The Alchemist class is quite special. They can create large-scale illusions by connecting with the Qi between heaven and earth. But this class, like many other luck-based classes, can be divine at times and worse than a Shaman (the class generally recognized as the weakest) at others. Choose cautiously. After seeing Su Yus post, players immediately started responding below. Holy crap, flying with a sword? Is that even possible! Crafting a flying sword I get it, Im changing to a Taoist right now! Hand seals sound fun! I always thought Taoists focused on making talismans. Im a Shaman player, and I feel attacked. Alchemists rely on luck? Sounds interesting. His thread immediately caused quite a stir on the official forum. Who wouldnt want a class that can craft flying swords and fly around? Many players are considering switching to the Taoist class. Others are eyeing the Martial Artist and Monk classes as well. Soon, it was 8 oclock, and the servers for Evolution went live. Players, including Su Yu, put on their helmets and logged into the game. Morning Star had even earlier jumped into the pet space, ready to re-enter the game with him. As soon as they logged in, Su Yu emerged on the third floor of his Mage Tower. Morning Star leaped out of the pet space and turned to Su Yu: Nemesis, what are we going to do now? Should we continue our training, or head to the Pandamen continent to join the excitement? Just as Su Yu began to answer, they both noticed a guard standing outside the Mage Tower. This guard was none other than Keerderon, Alyssas personal guard. Su Yu hopped down from the third-floor window and greeted the visitor with a smile: Keerderon, what brings you here? Is His Majesty looking for me? Seeing Su Yus arrival, Keerderon breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly bowed to Su Yu, Sir Nemesis, the Empress wishes to see you urgently. I have been waiting here for several hours. Understood, lead the way. Su Yu nodded. Two minutes later, Su Yu was meeting Alyssa in the garden atop one of the Goldfinch Royal Palaces many buildings. Alyssa looked just as she had four years ago. As her lifespan lasted for hundreds, even thousands of years, her growth rate was naturally much slower than that of ordinary women. Morning Star and Alyssa were quite close. Upon meeting, she immediately jumped into Alyssas arms. Alyssa happily stroked Morning Stars silky fur, looked up at Su Yu and said, Nemesis, youre back! Yes, Im back. What is it you need? Su Yu asked, sitting down by her side. I want to discuss the matter regarding the Pandamen Empire with you. Alyssa gradually turned serious, We promised Master Chen Sheng that we will not declare war on the Pandamen Empire. So, what should we be doing during this period? Without thinking much, Su Yu answered, Of course, we will rest and recuperate! After such a long wartime, the soldiers must be exhausted. Its time for them to rest and recover.. Oh, yes, you could also learn from the past experience of the people on Blue Star. Establish Productive Construction Corps in the occupied territories on the western continent and the Wind Chime Empire, to activate their economy, improve the quality of life there, and widely disseminate our values. Productive Construction Corps? Thats actually a good idea, Morning Star nodded in agreement. Su Yu had told her about the operation mode of such corps before, and she quite agreed with it. It was indeed the right time to experiment and promote it. Are you planning to take part in the exciting events happening in the Pandamen Empire during this time? Alyssa looked up at Su Yu with her clear, big eyes. Me Su Yu thought for a moment, nodded, then shook his head: I will definitely go there, but I wont be spending too much time there. My main focus for now is still refining materials to increase my strength, striving to become a legend as soon as possible. However, Ill certainly visit the Pandamen Empire because its a crucial stage for the strength manifestation of our worlds people. I need to be there and prevent any surprises. Alright, Alyssa nodded happily. Its good for Su Yu to stay mostly within the nation. She could visit him at the Mage Tower often and let him sample the dishes she was researching. Oh, by the way, theres one more thing, Alyssa suddenly remembers something and said to Su Yu, Nemesis, I plan to sign an agreement with your Blue Star United Government. An equality and mutual benefit agreement. Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: 481, Equal and Reciprocal Agreement_1 Chapter 482: 481, Equal and Reciprocal Agreement_1 Equal mutual benefits? What do you mean? Su Yu was somewhat confused. Alyssa stood up, cradling Morning Star in her arms, and began to slowly pace around the garden. Nemesis, as time passes, the strength of the human race in your world will become stronger and stronger, reaching the average strength of either the second or third tier. This poses a serious threat to the lives of our citizens. Therefore, we must sign an agreement of equal mutual benefits to resolve the conflicts between us. That makes sense, Su Yu agreed, So, how do you plan to make this agreement? Quite simple, Alyssa turned to face Su Yu, In our world, your countrys people cannot illegally harm my subjects. If so, they will have to pay a corresponding price, up to permanent expulsion from the game world and corresponding imprisonment measures in your world. Of course, after the agreement is signed, we can deepen our cooperation within a general cooperation framework. For instance, introducing industrialization from your world to liberate my people from labour; we could invest jointly in overseas trade to earn money from the whole world; my people could give you more high-quality tasks based on their authority. What do you think? Hearing Alyssas words, Su Yus eyes lit up, This is good! I believe the United Government will definitely agree. A mutually beneficial situation fits the needs of both sides well. I will help you contact them right now! Finishing his speech, Su Yu opened the private chat window and relayed Alyssas words to Snow Leopard. Snow Leopard was hurrying to the [Panda Empire Embassy] in the Imperial Capital. The crowd outside the embassy was so dense that he could barely move. Knowing that the Taoist profession could wield flying swords for long-distance attacks and even fly with swords, players wishing to join the Pandamen or switch to the Taoist profession were flocking over like fish crossing a river. Snow Leopard, who had just stepped into the fourth tier and could not yet fly, felt helpless in the face of such congestion. However, his helplessness disappeared instantly after receiving a private message from Su Yu, as he had other things to attend to. Snow Leopard deeply understood the importance of cooperation between both sides. This was definitely a good opportunity to negotiate cooperation with the Goldfinch Empire! So he quickly responded: Got it. Ill go offline to contact Chairman Hu Jing right now and relay the Empresss intentions to him. Twenty minutes later, the offline Snow Leopard returned to the game. As soon as he logged on, he immediately sent Su Yu a message, Nemesis, Chairman Hu Jing has agreed! The diplomats have started drafting the cooperation agreement, and the chairman will also send a special ambassador to meet Her Majesty the Empress in the game. Got it, Ill be waiting for your good news, Su Yu replied, But dont forget to actualize your strength at Mogu Mountain Vault. Sky Dragon and the others have already arrived at the Pandamen Continent. Alright, Snow Leopard replied. He didnt need to worry about the cooperation between the United Government and the Goldfinch Empire. What he needed to do now was to proceed to the Pandamen Continent to actualize his strength as soon as possible. But looking around, he was shocked. His surroundings were particularly crowded, he could only see dense layers of people. The number of people was at least ten times more than half an hour ago! This Feeling helpless, Snow Leopard could only open the guild chat room to ask, Does anyone know of a way for me to quickly get to the Panda Empire from the front of the Panda Embassy? Seeing that it was Snow Leopard speaking, the chat room quickly responded. [Zhan Tianjian]: Snow Leopard boss, youre also stuck in front of the embassy? [Pigeon Kiss]: Me too, Ive been stuck for more than ten minutes and havent moved. [Crying Emoji] [Enemy in the Clouds]: I have a way One of our guild members, [Mango Ice], accepted a hidden mission. Anyone who joins his team will be transported to a secondary plane with no people, which can avoid the long queues caused by the crowd! [Zhan Tianjian]: Old Cloud, youre not kind for not saying this earlier. [Pigeon Kiss]: Exactly. [Enemy in the Clouds]: Its not my fault, I just found out. Ill make Mango Ice add you now. Half a minute later, Snow Leopard received a friend and team invitation request from Mango Ice. After accepting, all the people around him instantly disappeared. However, in the embassy hall, he could see Zhan Tianjian and Pigeon Kiss. Boss Snow Leopard! Zhan Tianjian and Pigeon Kiss turned around to greet him. Hello, everyone get on with your quests, Snow Leopard tersely greeted them, and walked swiftly towards the Pandaman Ambassador, [Season Fire Control], to accept the mission. Snow Leopard maintained a certain guard against Zhan Tianjian. In fact, Zhan Tianjian has always performed well. Hes upright, efficient and reliable. Snow Leopard would actually enjoy being friends with someone like him. However, Su Yu had repeatedly asked him to keep his distance from Zhan Tianjian. Naturally, he couldnt ignore this and tried his best to keep away from Zhan Tianjian. At the same time, he had also deliberately limited the scale of Zhan Tians guild from growing too much, keeping this guild that originally had the potential to be among the top ten in the game world at the tail end of the top hundred. He wondered if Zhan Tianjian had noticed this yet. After completing the task from Season Fire Control, Snow Leopard, rejecting Zhan Tianjians team invitation request, went off to complete the task alone. The entire task line was straightforward, still sticking to killing monsters, bosses, collecting task items, and other cliche routines. Snow Leopard had already advanced to the fourth tier, so carrying out this second tier task was no pressure, and he completed it easily. The last part of the task was gaining the trust of the Pandamen. He then boarded the large treasure ship bound for the Pandamen continent. Despite their seemingly naive appearance, the Pandamen were intelligent due to their large brains. They clearly understood the value of players and knew that to win the upcoming battle, they would have to rely on fearless players. Therefore, on the treasure ship, the Pandaman Captain [Zheng Keshuang] loudly told the players about how much the Pandamen loved peace, and did not wish to have disputes with other nations. He appealed to the players to actively defend the tranquility of the Pandamen world. At the same time, he tempted them with benefits, promising generous rewards for the players that contributed significantly; for instance, the opportunity to enter the [Kunlun Mountain Nuozao Temple Trial], or the access to [Yulon Spring Eye], etc. Getting one of these qualifications could not only bring players a large amount of experience, but also provide a certain effect of permanent attribute growth (similar effect to [Root potion]), causing the players eyes to light up, swearing to fight to defend the peace of the Pandaman Empire! However, Snow Leopard did not show too much interest. The rewards offered by the Pandaman captain didnt give him much of a boost. He had a way to solve the experience points, and for the attribute template, after reaching a higher level in the future, he could find high-ranking root potions himself. So, when the treasure ship docked on the Pandaman continent, Snow Leopard didnt follow the main group, but instead bid farewell to the team alone, transformed into an eagle shape, and flew towards the north of the Pandaman continent, i.e., the direction of Kunlun Mountain-Mogu Mountain Vault. Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: 482, Large number of players demonstrating their abilities_1 Chapter 483: 482, Large number of players demonstrating their abilities_1 After advancing to the fourth tier, Druids gain a skill C Travel form. This ability allows Druids to transform into animals such as Eagles, Deer, or Dolphins, adapting better to their surroundings. The Snow Leopard C now in the Eagle form C flew over the Pandamen Empire. Beneath him lay myriad of Pandamen towns with bustling city streets, tranquil villages, and picturesque countryside. Cloaked in attire reminiscent of ancient China, the Panda-like creatures, seemingly harmonious, bustled through the streets. Regrettably this harmony will soon be disrupted. The major races will turn their forces toward this land, leaving the Pandamen little time. The Snow Leopard let out a sigh of regret and continued its flight. Suddenly he received a private message from Su Yu. Where have you reached? Su Yu asked in the message. Im at the Pandamen mainland right now, just north of Golden Spring City, the Snow Leopard replied. Oh, what are your coordinates? Golden Spring City (2492, 1150). Just as the Snow Leopard sent his coordinates, a silvery portal blazed about three meters in front of him. Obviously, the portal came from Su Yu. Without a second thought, the Snow Leopard charged toward it. His surroundings started to change. In the next moment, he found himself in a massive underground space C precisely, an underground palace. The intricate reliefs and murals on the palace walls were even gilded with a wafer-thin layer of gold. Moss had begun to cover the lower parts of the walls due to neglect over time. But Snow Leopards attention wasnt on the murals; it was drawn to an enormous dragon before him. The dragon, called Eragon, was a giant eastern dragon made entirely of starlight. Its body, around seventy meters long, glittered with twinkling stars, and above its head hung a colossal nameplate labeled Eragon. Eragon was leisurely coiling on a transparent platform in the middle of the hall, its mouth emitting rhythmic dragon roars. Su Yu was standing next to the Snow Leopard. As the Snow Leopard gawked, Su Yu introduced, This is the starlight cloud dragon C Eragon C I mentioned before. From him, we can undertake power-manifestation tasks. The first batch of players is ready. We have been waiting for you! Standing by the transparent platform were four to five hundred players organizing their teams. Among these players, 50% were top-ranking gamers from various big guilds in the game, 30% were military personnel, and the remaining 20% consisted of small guilds and individual high-skilled players like Sky Dragon, Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, and Frost Red Tea. Spotting the Snow Leopard in the crowd, Mr. Meng (Unbreakable Alliance) and Mr. Li (Truth is a Range ) waved at him: Mr. Zhong, over here! The Snow Leopard waved back in acknowledgment. He bid Su Yu farewell and moved towards his teammates under Su Yus kind gaze, to undertake power manifestation tasks from Eragon. The details of the task that followed was mostly unremarkable. The Snow Leopard joined a 20-member team comprising some of the top-tier players in the game. The task progressed speedily with the combined efforts of 19 teammates to collect task items and defeat bosses. Being a fourth-tier player, the third-tier single-player dungeon posed no challenge to the Snow Leopard. A task that would normally take 6 hours to complete took him merely two. He stood in front of the final boss of the single-player dungeon C the Senyu Giant Bear, Gargon. The Snow Leopard did not rush to kill the boss. At 5% HP, he stopped and contacted Su Yu via a private message: After defeating the final boss of the single-player dungeon, do I gain power manifestation? He was slightly excited. Since level 7, he had been looking forward to power manifestation. Now at level 63, he was finally about to achieve it! Of course, Su Yu replied, After defeating the boss, you will receive a Badge of Courage. Place it on your forehead, and it will trigger manifestation By the way, Sky Dragon received her badge 16 minutes before you did. The Snow Leopards face darkened: 16 minutes? Thats because you helped her defeat the monsters and the boss, isnt it? How could I have fallen behind otherwise? Su Yu: Haha, go and manifest your powers. Im heading to Yunlu Mountain. Lets meet in the real world. Snow Leopard: Goodbye. With one Head-on Strike, he killed the giant bear before him. Beneath the bears fading corpse, he collected a golden badge about the size of a beer bottle. Atop Yunlu Mountain. A silver teleporter was activated, and Su Yu appeared above the Yunlu Mountain Base. Sky Dragon was in the first room of the third row of houses. She was undergoing power manifestation. A surge of pure Spiritual Energy flowed from her game helmet into her dantian, boosting her power. However, she was merely a 14-year-old girl without her parents presence. Although Su Yu had already tried to rally her through private messages, he felt the need to go and check on her. Entering her room through the window, he found her absorbing the spiritual energy from the game helmet as her tiny body shook uncontrollably. Su Yu walked up to her, held her hand, and she calmed down, concentrating on absorbing the energy, reassured by the warmth of his palm. Along with Sky Dragon, players such as Snow Leopard, Mr. Meng, and Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, began power manifestation. A deluge of spiritual energy covered every corner of the base. The players absorbed the majority of it, and about 20% of the residue was recovered by the Spiritual Energy Collectors installed on the ground. Su Yu scanned the whole base with his Spiritual Energy, finding that the players power manifestation was progressing smoothly: they were not encountering any significant issues. Elder Tao was even hovering mid-air to protect the new generation players of Blue Star. About 20 minutes later, Su Yu flew out of Sky Dragons room, planning to return home. He too needed to cultivate and couldnt waste too much time here. On seeing Su Yus expression, Elder Tao immediately guessed his intention and flew over, smiling, Young friend Su, are you planning to go home? Yeah, everything is going smoothly with the manifestation process C I dont need to stay here all the time, Su Yu responded. How long will it take for them to complete the manifestation process? Su Yu just contemplated for a while before responding, It might take Zhong Feng and Xu Xiaotian about a week. The other third-tier players can complete the manifestation in about three days. Typically, there wont be any issues. Well then, elder Tao nodded, this old man will stay here to protect them. Thank you, elder! Su Yu respectfully said. Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: 483, Marigold, Radioactive Bomb _1 Chapter 484: 483, Marigold, Radioactive Bomb _1 After returning to his residence, Su Yu put on his helmet and reentered the game. He reappeared on the third floor of the Territory Mage Tower. Just as Su Yu was about to continue refining materials to level up, a crisp female voice came from outside the Mage Tower. Lord! Daves [Marigold] cultivation project was a success! He sent me to let you know! The voice belonged to the little lolita, Kathy. Kathy was a fourth-grade mage, just like Alyssa. Her high strength limited her growth rate. She hadnt changed at all since the first time she met Su Yu, she was still a little lolita. Upon hearing Kathys voice, Su Yu teleported outside the Magic Tower and stood before Kathy: Oh, really? Lets go have a look! A dozen seconds later, Su Yu and Kathy arrived at Daves plantation. The plantation was still as chaotic as ever, with various plants scattered everywhere C peas, mushrooms, nuts, cabbages At that moment, Dave and his main research team were loudly discussing something while surrounding a particular plot of land. In the center of the plot, a small white and yellow flower swayed gently in the breeze. Occasionally, a small silver piece would pop out of its petals, which was collected by the designated players. Someone shouted, Boss Ke is here! Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately stopped their discussions and looked towards Su Yu. Daves eyes lit up, and he rushed towards him enthusiastically: My Lord! I fulfilled your trust! The Marigold cultivation was finally successful! Dave spoke loudly, filled with pride. His joy was so great that it could hardly be contained. Well done, Dave! Su Yu praised him , What are the attributes of the [Marigold]? AhMy Lord, you should see for yourself! I guarantee youll be pleased! Without another word, Dave pulled Su Yu to the side of the [Marigold]. Su Yu activated the [Insight] spell, and the marigolds properties were immediately displayed before him. [Marigold] Plant Every 2 hours, the Marigold will produce 1 [Marigold Silver Coin]. Ten [Marigold Silver Coins] stacked together will become one [Marigold Gold Coin]. [Marigold Gold Coin]: After use on a plant seed, the seed will turn golden. Remark: When special treatment is applied, known as hastening, the Marigold will produce [Marigold Silver Coin] every 5 seconds. Upon producing its tenth [Marigold Silver Coin], this Marigold will permanently lose its ability to produce silver coins. Upon seeing the Marigolds properties, Su Yus eyes lit up. The gold coins produced by the Marigold could coat plant seeds in gold! After being gilded, the seeds could then be brought into reality. As Su Yu had said before, anything that could be brought into reality was valuable! The Marigold in front of Su Yu at the moment was producing silver coins every 5 seconds. Clearly, Dave had already hastened it, and now they could test the gilding effect of the Marigold! Su Yu immediately turned to the player collecting the silver coins: How many coins have we collected now? Ah? A total of7 coins, the player stuttered, his mind blank as he stammered at the sight of Boss Ke. Seven, good! Then well just wait. Su Yu stood where he was, waiting with the other players for the collection of silver coins to reach ten. Half a minute later, the 10th silver coin fell from the Marigolds flower, dropping into a prepared iron cup below. A burst of low cheers broke out at the scene. But out of respect for Su Yus presence, the players held themselves back, not daring to cheer loudly. Su Yu grabbed the iron cup, staring intently at what was happening inside. The ten silver coins slowly melted, their volume dwindling. Finally, when the combined size of the silver coins had shrunk to the size of an egg, a bright golden light suddenly burst forth! The coins were then covered in gold. After another round of fusion and shrinkage, a hefty gold coin was formed C a [Marigold Gold Coin]. Does Dave have any seeds? asked Su Yu eagerly. Give me a [Twin Sunflower] seed! The newest, highest-yielding variety of Twin Sunflower seed! Understood! Dave made a gesture to an assassin player named [Reporter Wallace] in the crowd. This player immediately activated his turbo skill and dashed towards the seed laboratory. One minute later, the assassin player handed the Twin Sunflower seed to Su Yu. Without any hesitation, Su Yu immediately used the gold coin on the seed. A more intense golden light erupted in Su Yus palm, blinding everyone around him. With his saint level strength, Su Yu wasnt troubled by the intensity of the light and watched the changes in the seeds with curiosity. The Twin Sunflower seed turned golden from the inside out, first the core, then the skin. About ten seconds later, the seed had completely turned golden. Using the [Insight] spell to check it, Su Yu could confirm that the seed could be brought into reality. [Twin Sunflower Seed (Golden)] Seed How to use: Requires [Farmland]. Plant the [Seed] in the [Farmland]. Effect: After the Twin Sunflower matures, it will produce 3 units of [Sunshine] every two sunny days. Remark: Even outstanding seeds can be widely spread if they are suppressed. Su Yu pocketed the seed and addressed everyone present. Im going to log off and test whether or not this seed works. Dave, can you still hasten Marigolds? Yes. Dave nodded. We still have five plant backups. Great! Then you hasten one of the Marigolds now, but dont use the [Marigold Gold Coin] that comes out. Wait for me to come back! Without waiting for Daves response, Su Yu logged out of the game. Half a minute later, a silver portal opened above the Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye. Su Yu reappeared at the Yunlu Mountain Base. Ah, Su Yu, my young friend, youre back again? Whats up? Elder Tao greeted Su Yu as he approached. Just moments after Su Yu had left, Elder Tao had eliminated a surrender-sect terrorist who had snuck onto the mountain carrying a nuclear bomb (commonly known as a dirty bomb). This incident had greatly concerned the great elders on the mountain. The surrender-sect, which had been quiet for a long time, had suddenly resurfaced C right at a critical juncture when the strength of the new generation players was starting to materialize. The terrorists hiking behavior seemed foolish, but it felt more like a warning. After all, a nuclear bomb had stealthily made it past customs and only been discovered under their noses. Did it mean the surrender-sect had even infiltrated the orthodox ranks? Elder Tao hesitated, unsure whether to inform Su Yu about the matter. Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: 484, [Pea Shooter]_1 Chapter 485: 484, [Pea Shooter]_1 Su Yu could tell that Elder Tao seemed to have something to say, but he was in the heat of excitement, so he decided to speak first. Elder, are there any Grandmasters on Yunlu Mountain who are good at cultivation or speeding up plant growth? Su Yu asked urgently. Temporarily putting aside the matter of the terrorists, Elder Tao stroked his beard and replied, Of course there are, I am one of them. How else do you think I attained cultivation and became a high-ranking cultivator? Su Yu was taken aback: You? But then, it made sense. Most of the Grandmasters who managed to live from ancient times to the present were emperors of various dynasties. These emperors could use their power to seize the nations spiritual energy resources for their own use. Elder Tao was just a poet, who had secluded himself in the mountains in his later years. Unless he had outstanding talent or some cultivation methods of immortal grasses, there was absolutely no chance he could have altered his fate to live until now. A joy surged in Su Yus heart: Since you know how to speed up plant growth, thats more than enough! I just obtained a way to get golden plant seeds in the game world He told Elder Tao the whole story of how Dave cultivated the Marigold. At the end of the story, Su Yu also elaborated on the significance of planting golden plants in the real world for humanity. Elder Tao quietly listened to Su Yus narrative, his eyes gradually glowing. After Su Yu finished, he exclaimed: From your description, this is a good thing indeed! Can I take a look at this seed? Of course! Su Yu took out the Twin Sunflowers seed and handed it to him. This indeed is a life full of vigor. Elder Tao played with the seed, fascinated. He nodded and said: Alright, I will help you catalyze this seed right away! In a quiet valley at the back of Yunlu Mountain where no one was around, Elder Tao found a piece of fertile land and planted the seed into the soil. Then he stretched out his hand, and a jade-green flask appeared in his hand. He smiled at Su Yu: Su Yu, my friend, this jade flask is called the Heaven-Controlling Bottle, a magical artifact handed down by the Three Pure Ones. When I was secluded in the mountains, I obtained this magical artifact through a stroke of luck, which allowed me to condense the Gold Pill, break the Primordial Child, and ultimately gain a long life spanning three thousand years. Su Yu: His face twitched, was Elder Tao so open about such a precious item? Wasnt he afraid that the Grandmasters on the mountain with ill-intentions would try to snatch it? Although Su Yu and Elder Tao were in the valley, they were not too far from the Blue Star base at the top of the mountain. If any scheming Grandmaster was eavesdropping on their conversation, they could hear it. As if seeing through Su Yus thoughts, Elder Tao laughed carelessly: Dont worry, the Heaven-Controlling Bottle is not considered much of a treasure now. Because of the depletion of spiritual energy, this treasure has been ineffective for a long time. Even now that the spiritual energy has recovered, there is not much spiritual energy in the world to absorb. The Heaven-Controlling Bottle cannot absorb enough spiritual energy, so the effect has almost gone. Thats why Ive only collected a few dozen drops of spiritual liquid that can promote plant growth till today. After Elder Tao finished speaking, he poured a drop of green liquid from the small bottle, dripping it onto the soil above the Sunflower seed. According to my judgment, this plant will germinate in 10 seconds! he confidently stroked his beard. 10 seconds? Thats really fast! Truly a treasure! Su Yu casually praised, his eyes fixed on the patch of soil where the sunflower seed was planted. But what Su Yu hadnt expected was 10 seconds later, the seed did not break through the soil, nothing happened on the ground. Elder Taos smile was a bit forced, yet he still kept it on his face. 5 seconds later. Thats impossible! He thought there must have been a mistake, he walked forward and voluntarily dug up the soil, picking up the buried sunflower seed. After taking out the seed, he found that the sunflower seed had not changed at all compared to before. There was not even a tiny change, like it was completely unaffected by the spiritual liquid. This is impossible! Elder Tao stared at the Sunflower seed, scanning the internal structure of the seed with his Divine Sense. It was the first time he had encountered a situation where the spiritual liquid was ineffective. But Su Yu had realized why this had happened. Because all the plant seeds produced in the game world, such as [Sunflower], [Twin Sunflowers], and [Sun Mushroom], stated Requires [Farm] on the planting instructions. They can only germinate and grow on the farm, and they cannot grow or produce [Sunshine] on any other soil. The other plants like [Pea Shooter] didnt have this requirement, they could be planted in any reasonable soil. Su Yu brought the Twin Sunflowers seed here with a certain element of gamble, to see if it could grow in reality. Now it seemed that the answer was no. He sighed lightly, stood up and said: Elder Tao, it should be this seed that has the problemhow about this, I will go back to the game world to bring another seed and we can try again! Alright, Ill wait for you here. About ten minutes later, Su Yu returned to Yunlu Mountain with a golden seed of [Pea Shooter]. This time was completely different from the last time. After Elder Tao dropped the spiritual liquid, the seed quickly sprouted and grew roots. In less than three minutes, the plant fully matured, the seed officially grew into a full-fledged [Pea Shooter]! Through the [Insight] spell, Su Yu was able to see its attributes. [Pea Shooter] Plant Level: 51 (Max Level 55) Current Growth Stage: Mature Remaining Lifespan: 3 days Skill: [Pea Spit] Note: The Pea Shooters high intelligence and power consumption have exhausted all its potential for growth as a plant. Its entire lifecycle only lasts for 12 days, which is very short. The Pea Shooters growth cycle is divided into four stages: the 3-day Seedling Stage (10-30 level), the 3-day Growth Stage (30-50 level), the 3-day Mature Stage (50-55 level), and the 3-day Declining Stage (55-10 level). After 12 days, the plant will wither completely. The full-grown [Pea Shooter] is a third-level plant, an aspect that Su Yu was very satisfied with! Although the entire mature stage lasts only three days, and once planted, it cannot be moved, its overall strength is certainly far inferior to that of a third-level player. However, the biggest advantage of plants is their quantity! The Marigold does not restrict that it must be planted on a [Farm], in the future period under Daves lead, the planting scale can be expanded to tens of thousands or even hundreds of millions! Such a large number of plants, among which are some powerful [Cherry Bomb], [Doomsday Mushroom] and other plants, can certainly bring great help to humanity! No matter what, this thing has great potential for development, it seems that I have to reward Dave well when I go back. Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: 485, Terrorist Attack 2.0_1 Chapter 486: 485, Terrorist Attack 2.0_1 Just as Su Yu was contemplating which plants he should gild with marigolds next. Bang! A thunderous sound suddenly erupted from the north, as if something had exploded! Su Yu and Elder Taos faces drastically changed. They exchanged a glance, then sped towards the explosions epicenter. Su Yu cast a [Thunder Armor] spell to significantly increase his speed of flight, and he arrived at the scene in just 10 seconds. Looking down from the sky above, Su Yu saw that a large pit had been blown out of the slope north of Yunlu Mountain Base. The pit was filled with thick black smoke, and countless fragments of charred dirt were scattered from the interior to the exterior. Using his Divine Sense to probe the dense smoke, Su Yu could only detect bits of what seemed to be shattered human bones and radioactive materials from an explosion. Of course, such a large disturbance drew the attention of other high-ranking monks at the base. The high-ranking monks flew over systematically from the mountain-top base, encircling the scene entirely. Under the guidance of Emperor Taizong, some of the high-ranking monks worked together to cast a sealing spell, completely sealing off the radioactive materials from the bomb below. What happened? Su Yu asked the high-ranking monks around him. Ah, its a terrorist attack. One happened half an hour ago when you werent here, Elder Tao approached from behind and explained to Su Yu seriously. A terrorist attack? Who orchestrated it? How could a terrorist organization infiltrate so close to us? Su Yu asked in succession. Normally, if terrorists intended to attack Yunlu Mountain Base, they would not be able to breach the physical barrier of the three Blue Star military bases at the foot of the mountain. Even if they could, they should be detected by the Divine Sense of the high-ranking monks within Yunlu Mountain. How could this terrorist get to this position, only three to four hundred meters away from the peak base before being discovered? Whats really going on? We dont have the answers to your questions, said Emperor Taizong to Su Yu slowly, after having finished the sealing spell, If I have to guess who organized the terrorist attack, I think the odds are on the surrender faction of Blue Star. Emperor Taizong then sighed helplessly, But as for why this terrorist was able to get this far undetected, we are equally clueless. In the midst of this, a monk of very ordinary appearance, dressed in a green hat, suddenly spoke up, I may have an answer to your questions. After saying this, he transformed into a beam of green light and plunged straight into the black smoke below. Dangerous! The monks around wanted to stop him. After all, the explosion was not completely clear, and there might be a second explosion. Going down now was undoubtedly risky. But the monk in the green hat moved rapidly and disappeared into the thick smoke in an instant. Su Yu shook his head and asked Emperor Taizong beside him, Who is he? Unexpectedly, Emperor Taizong also shook his head, I dont know who he is. To be exact, he doesnt even know who he is. Emperor Taizong added, He practices the Heartless technique, which advocates transcendence and self-forgetfulness. After more than two thousand years, he has long forgotten his name, all his past experiences, let alone the dynasties he has witnessed. Ah, I see, Su Yu nodded, So, how should I address this monk? Just call him Lily. Emperor Taizong smiled, After all, thats how weve been addressing him recently. While they were still chatting, Lily emerged from the dense smoke. However, there were no traces of smoke blackened on him. He was just as clean as when he went in. It must have been some special method he used. But besides Su Yu, no one cared whether he was clean. Everyones eyes were firmly fixed on Lilys hand. In his hand, he was holding a round, transparent crystal about the size of a beer bottle. The crystal looked ordinary, but under the gaze of the monks, it shielded all the Spiritual Energy around it like one-way transparent glass, leaving none to be detected. No wonder they couldnt detect the terrorists movement, it was all because of this damn crystal! Spirit Shielding Crystal?! Its actually a Spirit Shielding Crystal?! A monk in the crowd exclaimed in disbelief. It was clear that he knew what this thing was. All the monks on the spot looked at the one who had named the crystal, their eyes seeming to ask, What on earth is this thing? The monk gave a bitter smile, flew out, and spoke to everyone, I hate to admit it, but this kind of crystal appeared in my time, during the era of the Warring States. Its function is to shield all Spiritual Energy, making even a master of high-ranking spiritual energy indistinguishable from an ordinary person. Many assassins relied on these crystals to carry out assassinations. A large number of innocent high-ranking monks were killed. It can be said to be the darkest time in my era. Later, it was said that Emperor Qin Ying Zheng collected all the Spirit Shielding Crystals in the world to build his tomb. Since then, the Spirit Shielding Crystal has never been seen again in the cultivation world. I havent even heard about it. I wonder how it reappears now. After listening to the monks account, everyone came to understand what had happened. Its been more than 2300 years since the Warring States, and its astonishing that something so ancient has resurfaced. But now the most crucial question arose: How did the surrender faction come across such crystals? Could it be that the surrender faction established contact with the Skuru assassins, and these crystals were supplied by the Skuru people? Whether the surrender faction obtained them on their own, or they were supplied by the Skuru people, it would be highly disadvantageous for the Blue Star monks. The scene fell silent, everyone deep in thought, contemplating what to do. Su Yu too, felt helpless against these terrorist attacks. The only solution he could think of was to plant high alertness golden plants around the mountain range and use the messages transmitted by the plants to heighten the alertness of personnel in the base. However, the marigold flowers had just been cultivated. To plant them extensively to cover the entire peak, it would take at least several weeks. Su Yu shook his head, asking Elder Tao beside him, Elder, are related departments aware of this? They certainly are, Elder Tao replied, I notified them during the previous terrorist attack. They also promised to strengthen the guard forces here. Su Yu glanced at the military base at the foot of the mountain. Now, the helicopters in the military base were taking off one after another, heading quickly towards the site to investigate the explosion. He sighed, Lets hope that the relevant departments can conduct a thorough investigation and find the lair of the surrender faction. When they do, I will personally pay them a visit and make these traitors, who betray humanity for their own interests, pay the price! Chapter 487 - Chapter 487: 486, Luring the tiger away from its mountain_1 Chapter 487: 486, Luring the tiger away from its mountain_1 The grand monks passed around the Spirit Shielding Crystal, each giving their own guess about the unique crystals origin. Elder Taos brow, however, furrowed in deep thought. He did not speak. Upon seeing Elder Taos demeanor, Su Yu asked softly, Elder, whats wrong? Elder Tao glanced at Su Yu and contemplated before saying, Something isnt right here, Su Yu. Why would a terrorist detonate a bomb here? Upon hearing his words, all the grand monks present turned their gaze to him. A grand monk dressed in a deep black robe, with an air of wisdom about him, asked, Brother Tao, didnt you discover a suicide bomber half an hour ago? Whats the difference between this one and that one? The difference is significant, Elder Tao responded. The terrorist I found half an hour ago only detonated his bomb out of desperation after I discovered him; but this one detonated his bomb of his own accord, before we found out about him. The nature of the two incidents is entirely different. The incident had occurred in a remote area on the northern slope of Yunlu Mountain where grand monks rarely patrol. Everyone had come rushing over only after hearing the explosion. Each grand monk present was highly astute. Upon hearing Elder Taos words, they understood his implication immediately. A grand monk with a long beard reaching his chest said, There are only two possibilities then: either the explosive device the terrorist carried malfunctioned and detonated prematurely, or else He left his sentence unfinished, but everyone present understood his meaning C a diversion tactic! If this possibility was valid, then there must be more terrorists infiltrated among them. The orchestrators behind this terrorist would have intentionally detonated this bomb on the northern slope to draw their attention and make them leave the base! The likelihood of this being a diversion was very high! Realizing this, the grand monks all woke up to the reality and quickly flew towards the direction of the base. Su Yu was the fastest. He cast the [Teleportation Portal] spell, and through the portal, he arrived instantly at the base on top of the mountain. Su Yu appeared above the base and sighed in relief slightly after seeing the scene below. Fortunately, the base at the top of the mountain was still peaceful. There were no signs of any terrorist activity. A few grand monks came through the teleportation portal with Su Yu. After they arrived, they immediately flew towards the three rooms where Zhong Feng, Xu Xiaotian, and Mr. Meng lived. For grand monks above the fifth rank, the radiation bombs carried by the terrorists were completely ineffectual. Not even their protective spiritual energy could be penetrated. The terrorists targets had to be players who had not yet manifested their full power. Zhong Feng and the others were the strongest among the players, excluding Su Yu. If the terrorists launched an attack, they would certainly prioritize these key players. Thus, a few grand monks flew unhesitatingly towards their residence. However, Su Yu did not go with the grand monks. He understood the game much better than the monks, and he had a deeper suspicion about who the terrorists might be targeting. From the terrorists perspective, while killing Zhong Feng and the others was advantageous, were there other targets more worthy of their attention? The answer was yes. There are roughly 3,000 players at the top of the mountain who were now in the process of manifesting their powers. Among them, a select group of seven or eight players was more valuable targets than Zhong Feng and the others. Su Yu looked towards the places where the players [Iron Torrent], [Milk Reigns Supreme], [Rapid Stream], [Shower Silk], and several others lived. The common link between these players was that they were priests and had the [Thought Stealing] skill. [Thought Stealing] is an incredibly rare skill in the game. At this stage, less than one in a thousand priests had it. Su Yu had used it on Skru Star to read the memories of his target. This skill would be highly potent in the real world. Once a priest who had this skill successfully manifested his powers, they could explore the thoughts of other people. This would expose any defectors, especially any hidden within the united government! Given these considerations, killing these priests would be much more important than killing Zhong Feng and the others! Upon realizing this, Su Yu quickly flew towards the location where these priest players lived. To avoid startling the snake in the grass, he activated his [Invisibility Skill] in mid-air, cloaking his form. In the blink of an eye, Su Yu arrived next to the dwelling of Iron Torrent. As expected, he spotted a suspicious-looking woman about 30 meters away from his cabin. The woman was wearing casual light brown clothes, a cowboy hat on her head, and a mask on her face, appearing quite rushed. However, Su Yu instantly spotted the portable bomb she was carrying. He had no idea how she had managed to reach this area, bypassing all the security checks. Hello there! Is the bomb heavy? Would you like me to carry it for you? Su Yu revealed himself from his invisible state, smiling at the woman. The woman was taken aback. She hurriedly tried to press the control button for the bomb she was clutching. But how could Su Yu allow her to succeed? Before she even had the chance to press it, a vast amount of icy magical energy had completely engulfed her. Within a mere three seconds, she was frozen into an ice statue. At this point, the woman was incapable of pressing the button. Under the excessive frost attack, even her thoughts were nearing freezing point, making thinking exceedingly difficult. Su Yu did not stop there. Having immobilized the woman, he immediately took out the [Soul Stealing Wand] and [Fragment of Hifans Soul] given to him by Anduin from his backpack. The [Thought Stealing] skill was activated! Moreover, Su Yu did not get greedy. Instead of examining all of her memories from the past week, he only searched her memories of the last twenty minutes. It took less than a second, and the womans every memory passed through his mind. All the details of her mission including her accomplices and their approximate locations were revealed to Su Yu. But after reviewing her memories, only two words echoed in Su Yus mind C Its bad! According to the womans memory, she had three male accomplices, all carrying high-yield radioactive bombs, located near the residences of the priest players like [Rapid Stream], [Shower Silk], and others! The situation was described as bad because these three men had already reached their targets and could detonate their bombs at any moment! This moment could be in the next ten seconds, or it could be the very next second. But Su Yu couldnt take that gamble. If the terrorists detonated the bomb in the next second, several or even tens of players would lose their lives as a result! At this point, there was only one move that could rescue this dire situation! Su Yu reached into his bag and pulled out a golden hourglass, raising it high in the air. Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: 487, Naya Hourglass_1 Chapter 488: 487, Naya Hourglass_1 Of course, this golden hourglass is the [Zhongya Hourglass]. The [Zhongya Hourglass] has an extremely powerful feature: a one-time use that stops time within a 100-kilometer radius for 5 seconds (the user will not be affected by the time stop). After using its magic, the artifact becomes permanently inactive. [Zhongya Hourglass] was supposed to be delivered to Bernina Tide as a mission item eventually. Su Yu had planned on using its powerful feature during his next visit to Skru Star. But now, the situation was urgent, and it was a time when he had no choice but to use it. Thereupon, Su Yu lifted the Zhongya Hourglass high. It was instantly activated and a tremendous golden light exploded from the hourglass, filling every corner of the base. Everyone in Yunlu Mountain Base, like a scene frozen in a screen, instantly stopped all actions. All was silent and the only one moving was Su Yu. Su Yu, of course, would make good use of these life-saving 5 seconds. He activated all his potential and constantly used the [Flash Skill] to quickly move towards the locations of the three criminals. In just three seconds, Su Yus figure had arrived next to the living quarters of the Iron Stream March team where a male terrorist preparing to detonate a bomb was located. Crack! Su Yu forged an ice blade, swiftly swung it down, and the male terrorist was cleaved into halves just as easily as cutting a watermelon. Blood splattered all over the ground. Without any pause, Su Yu swiftly moved towards another target while constantly using the [Flash Skill]. Crackle! A second later, one of the terrorists carrying a bomb was obliterated into dust by the [Thunderfall Skill]. After another second, Su Yu was in front of the last terrorist. With a strong swing of his ice blade, the left hand of the terrorist with the detonator button was cleanly severed. At this moment, the 5 seconds of time standstill ended. From the perspective of the last terrorist, he was about to press the button to sacrifice himself and contribute to the arrival of the Skuru people when he suddenly felt a chill in his left wrist, then he could no longer feel his left hand. At the same time, waves of agonizing pain shot through his left wrist. The severed hand caused him so much pain that he almost passed out. Su Yu swiftly appeared in front of him. Without uttering a word, he had lifted the [Soul Stealing Wand] and aimed it at the terrorist before the latter could perform any other despicable act. [Mental Theft]! The mental theft skill was activated, and many colorless, transparent waves extended from Su Yus wand, all the way to the memory area of the terrorists brain. Since the terrorist posed no more threat, he did not need to rush through a simplified version of the most recent 20 minutes of the terrorists memory, but ran through all the events that had happened to the terrorist in the past three months. From being destitute and homeless to joining a terrorist organization under the Surrender Faction, and finally being completely brainwashed to willingly become a suicide bomber. Everything the terrorist had experienced and all the people he had seen, all this information was displayed in Su Yus mind. But because the information was too complicated, even Su Yu, a Sixth-order Sacred Realm, was a bit overwhelmed. So he stood still for a long time, as if turned into a stone statue. The major cultivators at the scene sensed the movement on Su Yus side, after a discussion, they left three or four people to protect Zhong Feng and others. The rest of the cultivators rushed towards Su Yu immediately. Seeing the quickly executed three and a half terrorists, the major cultivators were left a bit speechless. They had not anticipated that the location of the terrorist attack was not where Zhong Feng and others were, but in this incredible place. If it were not for Su Yu, the terrorists might have succeeded! Brother Su Yu is indeed impressive, who would have thought that the terrorists would strike at such a location! one of the major cultivators praised. Thanks to young friend Su Yu, if it werent for you, this major explosion would have been inevitable. Its truly shameful, who would have thought that the terrorists could infiltrate this far. Exactly, how did the terrorists sneak in? I just sat to meditate and didnt notice anything strange. The major cultivators generously praised Su Yu, expressing great admiration for this strongest newcomer of the younger generation. Because of Su Yu, a major catastrophe was avoided. More and more major cultivators gathered around, and security personnel from the base also appeared on the ground. The chief of security for the base, Lin Lisong, had already arrived at the scene. However, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot. The terrorists emergence at this location clearly indicated the failure of his security measures. He felt embarrassed to face the major cultivators in the sky and even more ashamed to face the players who had almost been exposed to dangerous situations. About two minutes later, Su Yu had completely searched the memory of this terrorist. Through the memory of the terrorist, Su Yu quickly learned who was the mastermind behind all this, their location, the plants they had in the army, and other information. The mastermind behind the scenes was a very conservative middle-aged tycoon named Qi Minghao, who lived in East Sea City. His main financial backer seemed to be from America. He was the one who paid to organize this terrorist attack. As for the origin of the Spirit Shielding Crystals, the terrorists wore in their bodies, it couldnt be seen from the memory of this terrorist, but most likely, they were from the Giant Skru Base in America. After figuring all this out, Su Yu cupped his fist and said to the group of major cultivators gathering in the sky, Predecessors, I have found out who the mastermind is behind all this, his name is Qi Minghao and he lives in East Sea City Su Yu detailed all the important information he had learned. After hearing Su Yus account, the group of major cultivators became extremely excited. The Surrender Faction doing such a thing was equivalent to slapping their faces! If they didnt capture this unseen mastermind to serve justice, wouldnt they let the scum of the Surrender Faction laugh at them? The major cultivators didnt wait any longer, and all rushed towards East Sea City. The rest of the story doesnt need much explanation. Su Yu, with over 100 major cultivators, landed in East Sea City and launched a deadly attack on the Surrender Factions strength in East Sea City. Qi Minghao was quickly captured and confessed to his crimes. Through him, Su Yu traced every clue and, with the support of major data provided by the authorities and the use of the godly mental theft skill, in just one day they tracked down 363 members of the Surrender Faction and captured them all at once. Moreover, the penalties must be heavy in troubled times. This batch of Surrender Faction was executed by the major cultivators right away, rather than being brought to the law enforcement authorities, considering the incontrovertible evidence. After all, with the increasing tension in society, it is better not to waste police force on these people. By noon, the influence of the Surrender Faction in East Sea City had been completely wiped out, and the use of Su Yus Zhongya Hourglass had not been in vain. Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: 489, Release of video sparks nationwide frenzy_1 Chapter 490: 489, Release of video sparks nationwide frenzy_1 Ah, this Zhen Hong was dumbfounded. Looking at the black muzzle of the assault rifle and hearing the crisp sound of the loading, he broke into a cold sweat: I think we should call this off He barely got halfway through his sentence before Su Yu interrupted him: Stop chattering! With so many of us here, do you think well hurt you? Activate [Shield Wall] now! At the same time, Su Yu waved to A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, who was watching from the side: Record this on your phone and post it on the official forum later. Alright. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated took out his phone and aimed the camera lens at Zhen Hong. Zhen Hong: This He was out of options. Well, might as well risk it all and let Boss Ke have a try! Zhen Hong activated [Shield Wall], the best defense skill of a Warrior. A deep blue fury gathered in front of his chest, quickly forming into four fury shields the size of tabletops. Boss Ke, dont go too hard! Zhen Hong was uncertain and cautiously said. Dont worry, if you die, Ill visit your grave next Qing Ming Festival, Su Yu comforted him. Zhen Hong: Thump, thump, thump, thump! Su Yu pulled the trigger, a burst of bullets poured out of the gun, accurately hitting the same fury shield. Thump, thump, thump, thump! The bullets made a dull sound as if they were stabbing into wood, causing Zhen Hong, who wasnt ready, to stagger back. But under the protection of the fury shield and body, all the bullets were blocked and fell to the ground, loss of any kinetic force. The inert bullets landed at least 3-4 cm from Zhen Hongs actual body. As it turned out, this round of bullets could not break through his defense, even two or three more rounds might not! Thats it. Thats it? Feeling the limited power of the assault rifle, Zhen Hong immediately switched from extreme fear to extreme smugness. Ive become a man who can physically withstand an assault rifle, he was ecstatic. Is there a gun with greater power? Should we try a more powerful one? Zhen Hong seemed eager to try. But unfortunately, he hadnt completely mastered his power. accidentally exerted too much force, and rip, his shirt tore a large hole, revealing his belly. But Zhen Hong wasnt too embarrassed because at that moment, a flash of white light passed in front of him, and a mage using the [Flash Skill] appeared in the center of the field from a distance. This mage was not Su Yu, but Shepherd in the Clouds who had just walked out of the plank house. Shepherd in the Clouds was also very excited. Moreover, Shepherd in the Clouds was slightly better than the other two. Neither A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated nor Zhen Hong thought of materializing their equipment when they came out of the room, while Shepherd in the Clouds had already materialized his full body of equipment before leaving the room, holding a second-order staff with a sparkling blue gem in his hand. [Ice Arrow]! As soon as Shepherd in the Clouds appeared in the center of the field, he launched his first spell in the real world towards a direction in the sky without any apprentice mages. The crystal clear Ice Arrow quickly formed at the tip of his staff and shot into the sky at high speed. Fwoosh! Pop! Under his control, the Ice Arrow exploded into a huge ice flower in the sky. Thousands of ice crystals showcased a colorful brilliance under the refraction of the sun, looking extremely beautiful. Good job, Comrade Shepherd! Su Yu walked over and patted his shoulder: Keep up the good work! If you perform well in the future, I can give you the gold equipment Ive replaced, even including this sixth-order epic set Im wearing. Su Yu materialized his [Elemental Harmony] set and did a little demonstration. This is actually a sixth-order set. Shepherd in the Clouds was taken aback. Although it was speculated that Boss Ke had acquired more powerful equipment after he posted the attributes of his fourth-order [Lighthouse Sudden Cold Set] on the Internet, players were nevertheless covetous to discover that it was a complete sixth-order epic set. Looking at the multicolored equipment on Su Yu, Shepherd in the Clouds eyes turned red with envy. Zhen Hongs face fell, somewhat depressed: I regret not choosing to be a mage and instead chose a warrior, otherwise I would now sigh! His myriad of words became a long sigh. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated stopped recording and asked Su Yu: Should I post the video on the forum now? Post it. Su Yu waved his hand: Posting it will definitely ignite everyones passion for leveling up. The more such videos, the better. You guys should record more in the future. Okay. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated nodded, logged into the official forum and posted. The title of his post was Zhen Hong and Shepherd in the Clouds First Time (Misleading). Such a sensational title immediately attracted the attention of a large number of players. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was already one of the most well-known players in the game, as well as the only [Martial Artist] in over four months since the server opened. Often posting videos of the Pandamen Empires customs and culture in the forum, he had up to 120 million followers in the official forum. The strangetitle immediately attracted all the eyes in the forum. But after watching the video, the players found that they had been tricked, as the video did not contain any content they had imagined. However, there was no anger because the actual content of the video was even more sensational than expected! The video showed Boss Ke shooting Zhen Hong with an assault rifle, and Zhen Hong bore all the damage with his bare body! Shepherd in the Clouds was also impressive, his Ice Arrow that exploded into an ice flower in the sky made countless players long for such power. Isnt this why they had been leveling up day and night? Isnt it for having the powerful strength to protect themselves and others? So before long, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicateds video spread like a virus all over the internet, setting off numerous social and chat platforms, including the official forum. For the next few hours, the players basic greetings online were: Have you seen the video of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated? Of course, its everywhere on the internet. What do you think after watching it? I think its too awesome! I also want to hurry up and level up to 50 and materialize my strength! Want to do it together? Lets go! Tonight I want to drop dead in the leveling zone! The heat of the video greatly stimulated players passion for leveling. Originally, leveling up, particularly in areas with random monster spawns was a grueling task. To stay in one place for 12 hours a day mechanically killing monsters was as boring as a worker on an assembly line (though, its a bit less dull for a player team as they can chat). But after the video was released, no one thought leveling up and grinding monsters boring. Players eagerly headed to leveling zones, striving to reach the level 50 goal. The leveling areas and major task areas were full and buzzing. A nationwide frenzy of leveling up kicked off. Chapter 491 - Chapter 491: 490, Monster manufacturing completed 7 days later (Update 3/13)_1 Chapter 491: 490, Monster manufacturing completed 7 days later (Update 3/13)_1 For the following seven days, players in the game were leveling up like crazy. Those who reached level 50 rushed to the Pandamen continent to undertake the power manifestation task. Meanwhile, a large number of players were engaged in constructing plantations and helping players who owned territories to develop their lands. These three activities constituted the main routines for most players in the game. As for Su Yu, he spent the majority of his time refining materials in the Mage Tower, learning skills, and laying a solid foundation. The remaining small fraction of time was spent on accepting tasks from Alyssa that could gain him a considerable amount of experience points. These tasks included large-scale farming, water conservancy construction, and infrastructure building. The game world hadnt reached the age of large machinery yet, so most works were done manually, involving tens of thousands of players in each major project. As the person in charge, Su Yu didnt intend to profit from these projects. In fact, he invested a lot of his own money into many of them. The advantage was that these large projects granted him a substantial amount of experience points, enabling him to meet the increasing demand for experience points by Morning Star, thus preventing her from interrupting her cultivation progress. The game world was relatively calm, but there was a hint of impending turbulence in the real world. There were both good and bad events occurring in the real world. Lets start with the positives. There were three pieces of good news. The first piece of good news: the Yunlu Mountain Base had not been attacked by terrorists over the following seven days. A large number of players who had met the manifestation requirements arrived at Yunlu Mountain for power manifestation, and the process was progressing smoothly. The second piece of good news: Priest players who had mastered [Thought Stealing] actively joined the Bug Elimination Actions organized by the related departments after they manifested their strength. To target internal and external appeasers, especially those posing a significant threat to the Blue Star Base, an action team consisting of over a hundred experienced officers was formed. It was their primary mission to deal with these appeasers. Priest players cleverly used [Thought Stealing]. The appeasers had nowhere to hide. Once they captured one of the underlings, they could trace it all the way to the top, capturing the big fish, which greatly deterred the appeasers arrogance. As the number of Priest players who could perform [Thought Stealing] increased, the survival soil for the appeasers would continue to shrink. Their disappearing in China was only a matter of time. The third piece of good news: on the fourth day, Zhong Feng, Sky Dragon, and Mr. Meng all successfully manifested their strength. In order to further motivate everyone to level up, the United Government rewarded each of the three with 10 tons of strategic reserve gold. After receiving the gold, they each went to the [Icy Camp] and the [Flame Camp] to exchange for two [Frost Dragons] and one [Flame Phoenix]. The three men, riding their respective mounts, circled high in the sky over Yunlu Mountain. This spectacle was a huge visual shock to the players at the base. After this scene was published online, it caused a heated discussion. Everyones enthusiasm for leveling up was reignited. Some players would just stay in the leveling area non-stop for 12 hours to gain experience points, hoping that one day they could ride on such beautiful dragons and phoenixes. Now, lets talk about the negatives. There were two pieces of bad news. The first one was the mischief caused by the appeasers behind the scenes. It seemed like the domestic appeasers knew that if they did not make a move now, it would become increasingly difficult to act in the future. So, they launched frequent terrorist attacks in various cities. In just a week, they launched as many as 68 terrorist attacks, two of which resulted in major casualties. In each event, hundreds of innocent civilians were killed. Furthermore, they did not only launch terrorist attacks, but also carried out a series of malicious acts such as kidnappings, extortions, unlawful imprisonments, and enforced brainwashing. The appeasers disturbances caused public panic and social disorder. People were afraid to go to crowded places and preferred to stay at home playing games, which made society very desolate. As for the second piece of bad news. This was a very important and strange event that could affect the hearts of people all over the world C all the monsters manufactured by the Skru bases were completed! The date was October 10th, the 30th day since the Gravity Funnel plan by the Skru people was proposed. At 8 oclock in the morning, media all over the world were eagerly reporting a significant news C the monsters in the Skru bases had come alive! Su Yu was among the first to receive the news. At midnight on October 10th, unlike his usual routine, he entered the game to practice refining materials. This was because he knew that a major event would occur today and decided to spend his game time in advance. At 8 oclock in the morning, Su Yu received a message from Katyusha (Xue Wenlis game name), indicating that the big event had arrived. He immediately logged out of the game and returned to the real world. Returning to reality, Cat Morning Star also jumped on his shoulder from the pet space, her whiskers pricking his cheek, Nemesis, something big is happening today, right? Of course. Su Yu nodded as he held Morning Star and sat in front of the computer. He opened the Central Video channel. The robot host Hua Hua on Central Video was using her monotone, icy electronic voice to broadcast the news: According to reports by Blue Star Frontier, all 3533 monsters manufactured in Skru bases worldwide have been completed. Our front-line reporter Wu Cheng risked his life to capture precious images of the monsters. Take a look. In the past 30 days, Su Yu, Morning Star, and Tina collectively secured 203 Spiritual Spring Eyes, including two large Spiritual Spring Eyes and 201 small ones. As of now, 3533 Skru bases remained. The screen switched to a low-resolution image captured on location. Through the image, one could vaguely see a 40-meter-tall monster in a Skru base far from the camera, roaring loudly in the Monster Factory. Previously, these monsters would not move while being manufactured. Now that they had started moving, it could be preliminarily concluded that the Skru people had finished manufacturing the monsters. As for when exactly the Skru would release these monsters, where they would be released, and whether they would use the Gravity Funnel to destroy a country, these were all unknowns at the moment and depended on their mood. After showing several sets of monster videos, the emotionless host Hua Hua said, Currently, the risk of monster attacks in our Huaxia battle zone is not high. In particular, densely populated areas east of the Huhuanyong Line are unlikely to be attacked by monsters. However, to be safe, please try to stay indoors in the next few days. Listen to the instructions from the United Government. In case of emergencies, please follow the arrangements of the rescue workers, do not panic, and evacuate from dangerous areas in an orderly manner Having listened to this, Su Yu turned off the news channel. Everything about the monster army that the Skru people were about to dispatch was still unknown, but one thing was certain, that is, the Skru people would not place the Gravity Funnel within Huaxia Nations territory, as they had already promised Prime Minister Cao Cao, and they were not likely to go back on their word. The rest could only be speculated. Su Yu rubbed Morning Star. He was now going to a meeting with the relevant departments to discuss countermeasures and develop a series of response plans based on the Skru peoples arrangements. He hoped that the human world could withstand this round of attack as much as possible. Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: 491, Pre-War Important Meeting (Part 1)_1 Chapter 492: 491, Pre-War Important Meeting (Part 1)_1 At 8:10 that morning, an important meeting was convened in a conference room on the 9th floor of a department building in East Sea City. In attendance were Chairman Hu Jing of the United Federation Government, Zhang Ling, the Political Commissar of the China Military Region, Minister Zhong Feng, Deputy Minister Xue Wenli, Su Yu, and Elder Tao Qian. It is worth mentioning that the Chairman Hu Jing did not attend in person, but was represented by a lifelike 3D projection. This 3D projection technology came from Skru Star. Although the humans of Blue Star have not yet completely mastered this technology, its electrically powered nature means it is now fully operational. The projection of Chairman Hu stood at the main seat in the conference room. Commissioner Zhang, Zhong Feng, and Xue Wenli sat on his right, while Su Yu and Elder Tao Qian sat on the left. Also worth noting, Cat Morning Star was laid on the conference table in front of Su Yu. Unusually, Morning Star wasnt playing with a phone as usual but rather waited for the meeting to start, lying down on the table and swinging its tail. A projector was placed in the center of the conference table. Xue Wenli controlled a computer that projected a video onto the screen on the opposite wall of the conference room. Everyones gaze was drawn to this video. The video was the same monster footage that Su Yu had just seen in the news, only much clearer than what Su Yu had initially watched. The creatures enormous body, its intimidating sharp teeth and claws, and each strand of fur were clearly visible C it was more shocking than anything seen in a special effects film. Moreover, this monster was very agile, not clumsy like in special effects films. Xue Wenlis expression was very serious as she explained, This is footage captured by an embedded reporter at Kun 1 (the first Spiritual Spring Eye in the Kunlun Mountain). The monsters from other small Spring Eyes are very similar. As for the large Spring Eyes, due to technological constraints, we cannot comprehend whats inside and thus have not been able to capture any valuable footage. Chairman Hu Jing nodded and looked to Su Yu and Elder Tao on his left: Elder Tao, Comrade Su Yu, can you estimate the strength of this monster? Elder Tao smiled slightly, I think its better to let young friend Su Yu answer this question, his estimates would be more accurate than mine. Thank you for your confidence, Elder Tao. Su Yu said seriously after a cupped-fist salute, Based on my judgement, the comprehensive power of the monster in the video is around level five peak At this point, Cat Morning Star intervened: Nemesis, stop talking about comprehensive power. This monster is obviously a special assembled construct, and its power should be described in separate aspects. Indeed, youre right, Su Yu replied while smiling and stroking the cats little head. Su Yus action instantly evoked the envy of Xue Wenli across the table. Morning Star was the most beautiful cat in the world, glowing with starlight on its fur, but only Su Yu could pet it. Ordinary people like her couldnt even get close. Let me explain again. Su Yu looked at everyone, The monster, as Morning Star mentioned, is a special assembled construct. Its offensive capability is just entering level five, even lower than many practitioners whove just promoted to level five. However, the defensive power of this monster has reached a standard that is just a step away from level six. Many great masters of Yunlu Mountain cannot break its defense. Is that so? Chairman Hu Jing nodded after watching the video, Then Nemesis, can our Blue Stars nuclear bombs cause effective damage to them? At present, the nuclear missiles deployed by the United Federation military are all of the megaton range, with some of the top nuclear missiles reaching tens of millions of tons. Well Su Yu fell into a deep thought, silently estimating in his mind. About ten seconds later, he lifted his head and said to the Chairman, A nuclear bomb with a yield of a million tons can cause damage to the monster. If its precisely a one-million-ton nuclear bomb, approximately two of these could eliminate one monster. Chairman Hu Jing breathed a sigh of relief, Well, thats good news. Luckily we have a sufficient stockpile of nuclear warheads. After four months of effort by the Federation Government, the number of nuclear warheads had doubled. The current global stockpile was over sixty thousand. Thus, using a part of this stockpile to annihilate the three thousand odd monsters wouldnt be too consuming. But at this moment, Commissioner Zhang spoke up seriously, Chairman Hu Jing, I must be the cold water on your enthusiasm here. If we use around five or six thousand nuclear warheads to annihilate the monsters, it will cause numerous problems! The warheads will produce a lot of strong radioactive fallout, which would be a huge disaster for us humans. Zhong Feng who was sitting next to him also nodded, Yes, this would amount to defeating the enemy but severely damaging ourselves in the process. Moreover, if these monsters appear in densely populated areas, theres no way we will be able to launch nuclear weapons. Therefore, we cannot rely solely on nuclear weapons. Chairman Hu Jing looked at Commissioner Zhang and Zhong Feng and said, You dont think I know that? Isnt the purpose of this meeting to discuss a conventional response plan? He then turned to look at Su Yu, Comrade Su Yu, do the Skru people have ways to deal with radiation fallout from nuclear explosions? Su Yu nodded, Certainly, the Skru people possess a special kind of nanomaterial that can completely absorb nuclear radiation. Next time I visit Skru Star, I can ask Beak Country for some however, I should also add something. Su Yu stated solemnly, According to my judgement, with over 99% certainty, the Skru people will use a gravitational funnel to gather all the monsters in one place, meaning that the monsters will surely aggregate. No matter which country the place is in, if we direct our nuclear warheads there, the successive nuclear explosions from thousands of nuclear weapons would cause larger ecological disasters! Oh? Upon hearing Su Yus words, Chairman Hu Jing, Commissioner Zhang, and Zhong Feng looked at each other, then turned their gaze to him. Zhong Feng asked seriously, 99% probability of using a gravitational funnel? Nemesis, why are you so certain? Before Su Yu had returned, the military and related departments had held discussions on the topic of Will the Skru people use the gravitational funnel? but came to no substantial conclusion. Surprisingly, Su Yu was quite certain. Leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed, Su Yu confidently said, Based on what I know about Emperor Manina XIII, this is almost certain. There are only two possibilities for the Skru people to release monsters. One is to directly release them from the base, the other is to use the gravitational funnel. Most Skru bases are located in remote, unpopulated mountainous areas, and they are surrounded by military bases. Releasing monsters from there would hardly cause great harm. But using a gravitational funnel is different. If they use it, theres a high chance they could annihilate a country. Moreover, they could drop the monsters in densely populated areas to prevent us from using nuclear weapons. Thats why I say with 99% certainty that the Skru people will use the gravitational funnel, Im sure this point is indisputable. Chapter 493 - Chapter 493: 492、Destination of the Gravity Funnel_1 Chapter 493: 492Destination of the Gravity Funnel_1 After hearing Su Yus words, Chairman Hu Jing, Commissioner Zhang, and Elder Tao exchanged glances, their eyes all conveying approval. If the Skrulls were to use the gravity funnel, the people of Blue Star would have to prepare for the worst. Comrade Su Yu. Chairman Hu Jing asked, Where do you think the Skrulls will target with their gravity funnel? Xue Wenli pulled up a world map on her computer and projected it onto a screen. Su Yu looked at the world map on the screen. After a long moment, he hesitated, shaking his head, To be honest, I couldnt guess where they would set their target I really wouldnt dare to say. Do you have any ideas? Su Yu turned to look at the trio of the chairman. Chairman Hu Jing looked at Zhong Feng, Zhong Feng, its better if you answer this question. During a pre-war meeting a few days ago, without Su Yus participation, the joint government and military high-level officials had analyzed this issue. At that time, Zhong Fengs analysis had been largely agreed upon by most people, so he should be the one to explain it now. Okay, Comrade Chairman. Zhong Feng nodded solemnly, looking at Su Yu: Firstly, I think its unlikely that the Skrulls would target China, after all, the Skrulls have already made a promise to Prime Minister Cao Cao. I dont think theyll renege on this issue Of course, I cant rule out the possibility of them going back on their word, but it would likely be at a low probability. Su Yu agreed, Hmm, continue. Next would be America. Zhong Feng looked at the world map and pointed to the area of America with a laser pointer, Although America is now divided into four nations, they still maintain a loose alliance. Most importantly, this alliance of four nations remains one of the most militarily advanced entities in the world, with nuclear warheads second only to ours. I think the Skrulls will take this opportunity to completely annihilate America and destroy all its nuclear weapons, which would remove obstacles for future warfare. Zhong Feng finished speaking and put down the laser pointer. Having heard Zhong Fengs viewpoint, Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang nodded in agreement. Their views largely aligned with Zhong Fengs, also believing that America was the most likely target. Zhong Feng looked at Su Yu and Elder Tao who were deep in thought and asked, Su Yu, Elder Tao, what do you think? As for me, Elder Tao smiled, I dont have much knowledge about the current world situation. Lets listen to the advice of our young friend, Su Yu. All eyes were on Su Yu. Su Yu thought for a while before slowly shaking his head, Zhong Feng, I dont agree with your viewpoint. Oh? Whats your opinion then? Zhong Feng hastily asked. This is what I think. Su Yu took the laser pointer from Zhong Feng and started by pointing at America, First of all, Zhong Feng, youre right. Americas nuclear weapons could indeed pose a significant threat to the Skrulls. But dont forget, the greatest threat to them on Blue Star will always be us, and only us! If the threat from America is a 1, then we are at least a 10. Su Yu drew a red circle around China (Huaxia Nation) with the laser pointer. You mean Chairman Hu Jings expression turned serious, Su Yu, are you suggesting that the Skrulls might break their promises and release these monsters within our borders? Not necessarily. Su Yu shook his head, From what I know of Emperor Manina XIII, he would most likely release the monsters in countries neighboring ours, like Rashia to the north, Southern Country to the south, and Goryeo to the east. The arrival of the monster swarm could completely devastate a country or region. Afterward, the swarm would migrate into our country, launching a large-scale attack on our hinterland, putting pressure on us. Also, Id like to mention that although the American Quadruple Alliance seems somewhat powerful now, the Skrulls would definitely notice that as time goes on, the effect of the alliance would become increasingly marginalised, so it certainly wouldnt be their main strategic target. Hearing Su Yus words, everyone else in the room nodded in agreement. Su Yus viewpoint made a lot of sense; the Skrulls wouldnt likely neglect the main issue to focus on minor details. Moreover, Su Yu was very familiar with the enemys leaders character (even though no one knew why he was so familiar). Especially in an imperial nation like theirs, judging enemy movements based on the character of their emperor often proved to be the most accurate. Therefore, everyone present agreed with Su Yus judgment. Chairman Hu Jing continued to ask, Su Yu, if it is as you said, and the Skrulls drop the monster swarm in our neighboring countries, which country do you think it would be? Now that, I really dont know. Su Yu shook his head with a wry smile, Using the process of elimination, we can rule out the Stan countries in Central Asia, and the Poisonous Body Country to the southwest, but the remaining countriesRashia, Goryeo, Mongol Yuan Country, and the nations in Southeast AsiaI can only say theyre all possibilities. Chairman Hu Jing, Commissioner Zhang, and the others looked at the world map in silence. The Skrulls wouldnt expect the monster swarm to cross the Taklimakan Desert or climb over the Himalayas to attack the mainland of China, but rather they would opt for a country close to Chinas densely populated areas. The four country areas mentioned by Su Yu were indeed all possible. Which one would it be? While Su Yu and the others were racking their brains over the dilemma of the monster swarm, Far away on Skru Starthe Raging Sun Empireinside the command room of the Skrull expeditionary forces headquarters, Emperor Manina XIII of the Raging Sun Empire was also discussing this matter with his subordinates. The commander-in-chief of the expeditionary forces, Langqi, was kneeling on one knee, respectfully asking, Your Majesty, the Gravity Funnel is now fully prepared after three rounds of initial tests, and all base commanders are ready. Where should we set the target location for the Gravity Funnel? On the wall of the command room, a map of Blue Star more than a person high was spread out in front of Emperor Manina XIII. Set the target location here. Emperor Manina XIII randomly drew a circle on the map, encompassing an island nation. The Neon Archipelagos? Langqi was clearly taken aback, Your Majesty, why choose this place? Langqi had previously speculated about where the Emperor would set the target location. His guesses were similar to those of Su Yu, with his target choices including Rashia, Goryeo, the Mongol Yuan Country and one of the Southeast Asian nations. What he had not expected was that the Emperor would choose Japan (Neon), which is located northeast of China and across the sea. Choosing this place is perfect. Emperor Manina XIII smiled faintly, This country has a high population density and is technologically advanced. It is Chinas most economically developed neighbor. Eliminating this country would deal a major blow to the Blue Stars economy, while also serving as a springboard for the monster swarm to attack China. But, Your Majesty. Langqi expressed his confusion, There is a great sea between Japan and China. Wouldnt this bring some disadvantages to the monster swarms attack on China? Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: 493, Disaster strikes Kyoto_1 Chapter 494: 493, Disaster strikes Kyoto_1 Dont worry about that. Emperor Manina XIII said with confidence: There are two sea areas between Huaxia Nation and Japan, the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea. The average depth of the Yellow Sea is 44 meters, and the Bohai Sea averages at 18 meters. Compared to these monsters that are generally over 60 meters tall, this is a small ditch. Do you think these depths could pose a problem for them? Ah, I didnt think of that. Commander Langqi blushed a bit. As the commander-in-chief, he was somewhat embarrassed that he hadnt thought of this. Alright, Langqi. Manina didnt intend to ridicule his subordinate. You go and inform all the expeditionary bases on Blue Star to activate the Gravitational Funnel! Understood! Langqi turned and entered the command on the main console, conveying the Emperors will to every officer and soldier in the expeditionary army. Blue Star C Japan C Kyoto. After the Gravitational Funnel was activated, the sky over Kyoto suddenly underwent a dramatic change. The pedestrians on the street were walking as usual. But suddenly, they found that the sky had abruptly darkened. Surprised, they looked up and found that a huge red funnel had appeared in the sky, somewhat reminiscent of a tornado on the American plains. However, this funnel was hundreds of times larger than a tornado, covering the entire sky. Its blood-red color made one feel as if the end of the world was coming just by looking at it. Whats going on? (Japanese) What on earth is this? (Japanese) People questioned those around them in surprise, but no one could give an answer. The red funnel was spinning rapidly in the sky. Soon, the sky darkened, and what was supposed to be a morning at nine became a terrifying night. Just as people were shivering in fear, a loud voice came from the sky: Insects of Blue Star, come and enjoy this terrifying feast! (Chinese) The words were spoken in Chinese by the Skuru people after translation. Most Japanese people dont understand Chinese, so they were still bewildered. But a very small number of Japanese do understand Chinese. After hearing these words, their faces changed dramatically! Its finally happening! Seven to ten seconds after the red funnel began to spin in the sky, it was fully formed. At the smaller end of the funnel, gigantic monsters measuring sixty to seventy meters long were being thrown out. Some monsters were heavily specialized in defense, their skin covered by a thick, hard shell; Some monsters were agile and powerful, like an oversized tyrannosaurus, charging fearlessly into the densely populated areas of Kyoto as soon as they landed; Some monsters were enveloped by enormous spiritual energy auras. The auras radiated dazzling light that could blind an ordinary person with just one glance. These monsters were the spellcasters among the monsters; There were also flying Warcraft who skipped the land stage saving time, soaring freely in the sky over Kyoto as soon as they emerged from the mouth of the funnel. The terrifying point was that these monsters were not acting completely at liberty, their actions were still being controlled by the Skuru people. Under the remote control of the Skuru people, these monsters formed groups. The defensive and power-oriented monsters specifically targeted Japans industrial facilities, oil tanks, and warehouses; The magic-oriented monsters penetrated deeply into the city. Under the cover of their wide-range spells, buildings crumbled like tofu dregs; The flying Warcraft took advantage of their speed to raid Japanese military bases, airports, and ports. Upon receiving the news, the government officials in Japans war zones hurriedly fled by private plane. But in the face of a large number of flying Warcrafts blocking and interception, only a few managed to escape. Most of them were shot down by flying Warcraft before they could even leave their homeland. However, Japans Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika was extremely lucky. At the time of the incident, she was not in Japan but was visiting Goryeo in the southwest. Upon seeing such desperate news from her homeland, she quickly appealed for help to the world in her capacity as the cabinet prime minister. The scene shifts back home. Just as the Gravitational Funnel was forming, Su Yu, Cat Morning Star, and Elder Tao all simultaneously looked towards the northeastern sky, their expressions instantly darkening. Although Zhong Feng was already at a fourth level strength, his abilities were still insufficient to let him feel the earth-shattering changes in the distance. So he asked: Su Yu, Elder Tao, whats happened? A Gravitational Funnel, a Gravitational Funnel has opened. Elder Taos face was extremely somber. Gravitational Funnel? Where has the Gravitational Funnel appeared? Commissioner Zhang exclaimed. In Japan, right in Japans largest city C Kyoto. Su Yu answered. In Kyoto of all places Everyone in the room was momentarily speechless. They had made guesses, but none of them had predicted it would happen in Kyoto. Not long after, Chairman Hu Jing received an information stream from Japan. The Chairman transferred the authority of the information stream to Wen Li, who immediately used the information stream to decode real-time images of the current situation in Japan and projected them on the screen. Su Yu and the others quickly looked at the video screen. As seen in the video, a sky-covering swarm of monsters was wreaking havoc in the city. The actual situation in Kyoto had turned into a living hell. Japan ranks among the top economies worldwide, but in terms of military power, it lags far behind. This massive swarm of monsters directly broke through Japans defenses, leaving them with no ability to fight back. In fact, regardless of Japan, if such a large swarm of monsters fell in Huaxias central city of Huaxia Nation, it would not be possible to withstand. Even if it were possible to eliminate the entire swarm, it would be severely damaged, let alone in Japan. Looking at the tragedy happening in Japan, the room was unimaginably heavy. After about half a minute, Chairman Hu Jing spoke first: Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika of Japan has already sent me a plea for help. How should we assist? Commissioner Zhang shook his head, leaned back weakly in his chair, and said slowly: Mr. Chairman, in actuality, this isnt something that can just be helped if we want to. If we send a carrier group over, the odds are high that it will end up buried there without achieving any military results, let alone rescue the people of Japan. Ironically, all we can do is to stand firm on the coasts of Shandong and Jiangsu. We are truly helpless in the face of what is happening across the sea. Chairman Hu Jing turned his head to look at Su Yu. Su Yu also nodded and said, I agree with Commissioner Zhang. The only thing we can do is to protect our home. We are simply incapable of launching an external counter-attack. However, Chairman Hu Jing shook his head: But I know all of this, and I am also clear about the cards we have in our hands. But we must try to save them, even if we cant truly help, we must at least put on the appearance of doing so. Do you understand? Otherwise, it would be a huge hit to our human unity Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: 494, Busan Bound_1 Chapter 495: 494, Busan Bound_1 The news of the Gravitational Funnel appearing above Kyoto, Japan instantly caused a massive uproar worldwide. From the virtual to the real world, every citizen of Blue Star was captivated by this event. It was common knowledge that the Skuruans would soon release all 3,533 of their genetically engineered monsters. However, the sight of this horrifying blood-red Gravitational Funnel above Kyoto in official footage filled everyones hearts with shock and despair. Chairman Hu Jing hurriedly ended a meeting with Su Yu and others. He returned to the capital of Huaxia Nation to record a video message addressing citizens from all over the world. In the video, Chairman Hu Jing sat solemnly behind a large conference table, with the flags of Huaxia Nation and the United Government displayed on the wall behind him. Interlocking his fingers, he spoke solemnly and earnestly. Citizens of Blue Star, I am Hu Jing, Chairman of the United Government. Our world is currently facing a grave crisis, he said. A month ago, the Skuruans used the energy from various Spiritual Spring Eyes to create monsters, finally producing 3,533 monsters, and today, they released all of them in Kyoto, Japan. Without intervention, these more than three thousand monsters will ravage the entire continent, resulting in the complete destruction of humanity! He paused momentarily, inserting a roughly 5-second clip showing Kyoto, Japan being overrun and devastated by innumerable monsters into the video. After about 10 seconds, the footage returned to Chairman Hu Jing, who continued to speak to the camera: This is a great catastrophe, and also, our first battle against the Skuruans! I hereby declare all major war zones under the United Government to be on first alert. We are dedicated to exterminating all monsters, to thwart the Skuruan plot! This video was quickly disseminated across the internet. Upon seeing the Chairmans declaration, most citizens felt comforted, as if they had taken a tranquilizer. They quietly prayed for victory in this war. At the same time, military forces around the world were placed on alert. Countless fighter jets took off from military bases globally, converging towards Huaxia Nation. The worlds intercontinental ballistic missiles also targeted Japan, awaiting launch orders. However, Chairman Hu Jing did not hastily give the order to launch these nuclear missiles. The monsters were now mixed among the most populated areas in Japan, which had one of the highest population densities in the world with 130 million people living on four islands. To kill all the monsters would require at least 6,000 one-megaton nuclear bombs. In comparison, the two nuclear bombs, Fat Man and Little Boy, that struck Japan in the past only had a combined yield of about 20 kilotons. 6,000 nuclear bombs would be enough to erase Japan from the map, and none of the 130 million island inhabitants would survive. So, unless it was absolutely necessary, Chairman Hu Jing would not use nuclear bombs recklessly. As for Su Yu. After the meeting, he discussed with Commissioner Zhang and others and decided to go to a specific location. That place was Busan C the second largest city in Goryeo. A bright silver teleportation circle opened up in front of the relevant department building. Under the watchful eyes of the department colleagues, Su Yu activated the teleportation circle, leaving East Sea City with Elder Tao, Commissioner Zhang, Zhong Feng and Xue Wenli. The next second, the teleportation circle appeared on the southeast coast of Busan. The group materialized on the sandy beach. Busan, located in the southeast corner of Goryeo, was the city closest to Japan. To the southeast of Busan lay the Korean Strait and the Tsushima Strait. Crossing these two straits and covering a distance of just 200 kilometers would bring you to Fukuoka County in Japan. According to Su Yus estimation, it is highly likely that the swarm of monsters would attack Busan once they destroy Japan. Hence, this was the frontline for defending against the monstrous creatures. Standing on the shoreline of Busan, the group, as if by a tacit understanding, looked towards Kyoto, Japan from the eastward direction. Even though they were too far away to see or perceive the tragedy occurring in Japan, they could all sense the storm was coming. After a few seconds, Commissioner Zhang threw a 3D Projection Positioning Disk onto the sandy beach and dialed Chairman Hu Jings direct line on his phone. About a minute later, the 3D Projection Device emitted a blinding flash of light, and Chairman Hu Jings 3D projection appeared above the positioning disk. The Chairman had been extremely occupied until now when he finally got a moment to breathe. As he appeared, he turned to survey the surrounding environment and then asked, Is this Busan? Indeed, replied Commissioner Zhang. Very good. Chairman Hu Jing nodded, his face gravely serious. We must build the first defensive line here and on Tsushima Island to the southeast and the second one inside our country. Of course, we cannot rely entirely on the second defensive line. It would be best if we could eliminate all monsters at the first line! No problem. Commissioner Zhang responded. We will start building the first defensive line right away but what if the monsters intend to bypass the defense line and enter the Asian continent via the East Sea or Hokkaido? Although he already had an answer in mindbarrage them with nuclear bombs to force the monsters to choose the path through BusanCommissioner Zhang could only ask as the power to make decisions regarding the war rested in the hands of Chairman Hu Jing. Dont worry about that. Chairman Hu Jing answered earnestly. If the monsters attempt to cross the sea from other areas, we will use nuclear bombs to force them onto this route Right now, time is of the essence. We should summarise the resources at our disposal in order to make strategic war deployments. Understood, Commissioner Zhang and the others replied simultaneously. First of all, Chairman Hu Jing turned to Su Yu, Su Yu, what resources are available within the Evolution game that can help us to win this battle? Well, after a moments thought, Su Yu replied, There arent many game resources that can aid us in reality. Apart from Cat Morning Star and Tina, it mainly includes various plant seeds and five camps. As of now, the number of golden seeds cultivated inside the game has reached close to 200,000. Planting these on Busan and Tsushima Island can significantly slow down the monsters advancement. As for the five camps, if we can exchange a large number of fifth-level troops from them, well be able to withstand the monsters offensive on the warfront. Um. Chairman Hu Jing nodded and looked at Xue Wenli. Wenli, you and your colleagues in the department should hurry up and plant the 200,000 plants in Busan, Tsushima Island, and the waters in between. Were strapped for time, so just plant as many as you can. Understood! Xue Wenli immediately responded. Next up, Zhong Feng. He turned to Zhong Feng. I will contact the National Treasury shortly to exchange 2,000 level-five Warcraft troops with their reserved gold. You will be in charge of controlling these troops. Alright! Zhong Feng also responded promptly. Chapter 496 - Chapter 496: 495, Battle of Busan Operational Plan _1 Chapter 496: 495, Battle of Busan Operational Plan _1 At present, the total gold reserves of the joint government, including some collected from civilians, amount to approximately 83,000 tons, which can be exchanged for about 8300 tier-five troops. However, Chairman Hu Jing certainly cant exchange it all at once as gold has important uses in many fields, and it can also be used for trading with the Skuru, so it must be used sparingly. Therefore, he decided to spend 20,000 tons of gold to exchange for 2000 Tier-five soldiers to participate in this battle as consumables, and save the rest for later. Then, Chairman Hu Jing turned to Elder Tao: Elder, how much help can the cultivators of Yunlu Mountain provide in this battle? Elder Tao glanced at him, calmly stroking his beard. Among the group, Elder Tao could be said to be the most composed. After all, he had lived for almost 2000 years, experienced countless trials and tribulations, and was unfazed, just like Mount Tai stands unmoved at the collapse of the earth around it. He calmly replied: At present, Yunlu Mountain has 21 senior cultivators who can restore to the Dividing Spirit Stage at any time, all of whom can participate in the battle. In fact, at least 10 of these 21 senior cultivators from Yunlu Mountain could have restored to the Dividing Spirit Stage many days ago. After all, they were restoring rather than breaking through, so there was no bottleneck to speak of. But these 21 senior cultivators were not in a hurry to restore, because they were waiting for more cultivators of the same stage to restore together, to achieve a resonance effect. In the process of restoring to the Dividing Spirit Stage, senior cultivators release a lot of spiritual energy, which is intertwined with insights into their cultivation paths and understandings of their cultivation methods. This is the so-called resonance effect. When multiple senior cultivators restore their realms simultaneously, the resulting resonance effect is incredibly powerful, giving everyone involved significant benefits, far more so than restoring alone. Some senior cultivators might even leverage the resonance effect to skip levels and directly restore to the middle phase of the Dividing Spirit Stage! Thats why the senior cultivators did not immediately restore their realms but waited for others to break theirs at the same time. If possible, they would like to wait for half a month to gather 30 people, but with the Skuru monster army pressing in, the senior cultivators have no choice but to break through their realms. With these 21 senior cultivators participating in the battle, the front line will definitely improve a lot. Chairman Hu Jing, of course, understood this, and said solemnly: Okay, I will inform the elders to break through as soon as possible. At this moment, Su Yu interjected: Comrade Chairman, Elder Tao, dont forget that Yunlu Mountain also has nearly a hundred other senior cultivators, and there are nearly 100,000 third-tier players in the country! Today is the 10th day of the third expansions opening, and the number of players who have successfully materialized their strength has reached the order of 100,000, which is not a small number. Elder Tao slightly frowned: But Su Yu, the usefulness of fifth-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and third-tier players may not be too great, right? The ordinary monsters on the opposite side all have the power of fifth-stage peak, and letting fifth-stage cultivators participate in the battle would simply make these cultivators disposable. For those with the potential to restore to the Dividing Spirit Stage or even higher, they shouldnt be treated as disposable! To say nothing of the players, they wouldnt even count as disposable. No, no, Elder Tao, you misunderstand, said Su Yu, shaking his head. These fifth-stage Nascent Soul cultivators and third-tier players arent meant to go on the battlefield, they serve another purpose. Another purpose? Yes, these cultivators and players can help build fortifications. A single third-tier player is more useful than three heavy excavators. Besides, there are a lot of Druids and Priests among the players. Priests can provide sufficient sunlight for plant growth, and Druids can accelerate the cultivation of golden seeds, allowing more seeds to reach maturity within a limited time. In summary, I suggest transporting a large number of players and senior cultivators over here, and I can help manage these players. Alright then! Chairman Hu Jing immediately decided: Now, time is precious, and we need to make decisions quickly. I will send transport helicopters to bring a large number of players over immediately, Su Yu, you will command these players! Dont worry! Su Yu smiled. Chairman Hu Jing looked at Su Yu appreciatively. Indeed, a very outstanding young man! If Su Yu had not repeatedly shown disinterest in power, he might have been tempted to delegate some of his authority to Su Yu, to alleviate some of his own pressure. Chairman Hu Jing turned to Commissioner Zhang: Zhang Ling, finally, its your turn. What resources can we mobilize from the army? Commissioner Zhang pondered for a moment, and replied: Chairman, actually, conventional troops are completely useless against the monster swarm. The warplanes conventional missiles carry a yield of no more than 1 ton, which can work against tanks, but it is just a tickle for the monsters created by the Sitr; The yield of ground-based conventional missiles does not exceed 1,000 tons, which is completely useless against the monster swarm. To put it bluntly, a whole aircraft carrier fleet cant beat a single monster in the swarm. The only role of ordinary troops is reconnaissance, and that is a task filled with great risk to life. So except for nuclear weapons, all conventional troops are virtually useless. Ah Chairman Hu Jing sighed. He knew too well that what Commissioner Zhang said was the truth. Lets do it like this, Chairman Hu Jing decided: The joint army will be under your command, and you dont need to bear too much responsibility. Just do your job in reconnaissance, and cooperate with Su Yu, Zhong Feng, and the senior cultivators. Understood. Then lets settle it like this. Chairman Hu Jing turned to look at everyone, and loudly declared: We have a very clear battle plan for this campaign. His gaze moved to Zhong Feng: Zhong Feng, you will lead the 2000 Tier-five troops and 18 senior cultivators as the main force in this campaign. But remember, the 2000 Tier-five troops can be sacrificed, but the lives of the senior cultivators are paramount. They shall not be assigned any overly dangerous tasks! Understood! Zhong Feng replied solemnly. Chairman Hu Jing turned to Xue Wenli and Su Yu: Wen Li, Su Yu, you will lead the players in planting crops and building fortifications as support. I will set up a dedicated team to report the monster swarms movements in real-time, to help you accurately control the maturation time of the plants. Okay! Su Yu and Xue Wenli responded simultaneously. Lastly, its my turn. Chairman Hu Jing swept his gaze over everyone present, and announced solemnly: I will order all nuclear missile silos to get ready. If the monster swarm breaches the first line of defense and enter the East Sea afterwards, we will use nuclear missiles at the end to wipe out all the monsters. Does everybody understand? Understood. Su Yu and the others responded in unison. Very well. Everyone, get going! Chairman Hu Jing concluded, and his 3D projection instantly disappeared from the locator. Chapter 497 - Chapter 497: 496, Take over Busan_1 Chapter 497: 496, Take over Busan_1 Now that the combat plan was determined, the remaining work was just to execute it accordingly. Chairman Hu Jing was in the capital of Huaxia Nation. He immediately contacted the Blue Star Defense Bureau, turning all of Huaxia Nations nuclear missile launch wells into a ready-to-trigger state to ensure they can be launched at a moments notice when needed in the future. Su Yu opened two portals by the sea in Busan. One portal transported Elder Tao and Zhong Feng back to Yunlu Mountain; the other portal sent Commissioner Zhang to the headquarters of the relevant department to take control of the overall situation. After sending off the three, only Su Yu, Xue Wenli, and Cat Morning Star sitting on Su Yus shoulder were left by the sea in Busan. Cat Morning Star was somewhat nervous, her back tightened as she gazed directly east to Kyoto in Japan, the massive swarm of monsters seemingly evoking some unpleasant memory from her time in the Star Realm. Su Yu stretched out his hand and gently stroked her back, gradually easing Cat Morning Stars emotions. Su Yu, what should we do next? Xue Wenli turned her head towards him, feeling a heavy burden on her shoulders. What wed do Su Yu paused, then said, Of course, we should take over this city, Busan, to reduce obstacles for the arrival of the main force. By the way, do you speak Korean? I speak a little bit of Korean, Xue Wenli answered. Thats fine, even if you dont speak Korean. Su Yu took out his phone and looked up the address of the Busan City Hall and the location of the mayors office in the city hall. After identifying the location, Cat Morning Star jumped back into her pet space, and Su Yu took Xue Wenli to the target location using a teleportation formation. In a flash of white light, they arrived at the plaza in front of Busan City Hall. Su Yu took Xue Wenli into the air and flew directly up to the 16th floor, crashing through the facade from outside and into the mayors office. However, the mayors office was empty. After randomly grabbing a clerk outside and interrogating, Su Yu found out that the mayor was holding an emergency meeting in the large conference room on the 13th floor. Without thinking too much, Su Yus silver-white teleportation formation lit up beneath his feet again, and the next second, he and Xue Wenli were in the large conference room. Who are you? (in Korean) The mayor of Busan was nervously discussing matters with his bureaucrats when the sudden appearance of the silvery-white light startled him. He was aware of what was happening in Japan. Could it be that there were assassins among the monsters sent to kill him?! High-level officials sitting around the conference table panicked and screamed, fleeing away from where the teleportation formation was, some even staggering as they rushed out through the conference room door. However, once they saw that the teleportation formation had brought two humans, especially when they saw Su Yus face, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Youre Su Yu? (in English) The Mayor of Busan was filled with disbelief. Su Yus name was known to all in this day and age, he could be considered world-famous. So, after just one look, the mayor recognized him. Yes, I am. Su Yu glanced at the Koreans in front of him and answered calmly. However, his English wasnt great, he didnt even pass the sixth level in college, so he wasnt confident he would understand their Korean-accented English, so he looked at Xue Wenli. Xue Wenli smiled slightly and said in perfect English, Hello, this is Su Yu, as you already know, and I am Xue Wenli, the Deputy Minister of the Blue Star Evolution Affairs Management Department. She also pulled out her identification to show the Mayor of Busan. Once the mayor had looked at it, she said, You must already be aware of what happened in Japan, right? Of course, we deeply regret what happened in Japan. We are here to discuss how to respond to this incident, and are waiting for orders from the President, the mayor of Busan answered. Very well, Xue Wenli put the credentials back into her pocket and said seriously, According to our speculation, the monster swarm on the islands of Japan will enter this city through the Tsushima Strait and the Korean strait. The timeframe is still uncertain. The mayor of Busan and his bureaucrats all turned pale. When they learned of the appearance of the gravity well over Japan, theyd already guessed this scenario. Now with Xue Wenlis direct confirmation, they all had the feeling of the sky falling down on them. I knew it! This must be Gods punishment! A bureaucrat in the room said with a trembling voice. As he spoke, he started shaking and his eyes darted around, showing signs of an imminent mental breakdown. The mayor of Busan glared at the bureaucrat, Zhengxun, theres no need to talk about religion at this time. Religion is just a tool used by humans to deceive themselves. However, as soon as the mayor reproached him, the bureaucrats mental state had already collapsed: Haha! Its the end of the world! The end of the world is here! A heavenly flood will completely inundate this world The bureaucrat moved to open the window of the conference room to jump out. Fortunately, his colleagues held him back in time. Xue Wenli shook her head slightly in her heart. This bureaucrats psychological quality was really poor. Compared to the entire interstellar war, this battle was merely a minor skirmish. If he couldnt even handle this, how would they cope when the final showdown was upon them? Ahem. Xue Wenli cleared her throat and said to the mayor of Busan, Now I am going to use our departments authority to immediately take over this city. Mayor, obey my command and implement emergency martial law throughout the city! Deploy all military and police within jurisdiction to block all streets, halt all activities within jurisdiction, except for necessary food distribution, everyone must stay home and not go outside! Understood! The mayor of Busan immediately replied. He knew the authority of the relevant departments and it was a crucial time, so without much thought, he agreed to all of Xue Wenlis requests, following Xue Wenlis instructions. For a time, with Su Yus assistance, Xue Wenli successfully took over Busan. What Xue Wenli needed to do was to prevent Busan from collapsing into chaos due to fear before the arrival of the main force. The people of Busan could evacuate, but it had to be done in batches. In order to avoid traffic jams caused by panic, disruption of supplies, and looting by the public, etc, all efforts had to be made to ensure the stability of Busan. Fortunately, the mayor of Busan was cooperative, he executed and implemented all of Xue Wenlis orders well. Xue Wenli informed the mayor of Busan and his bureaucrats of part of the plan set up by Chairman Hu Jing, which greatly stabilized their emotions. Under their cooperation, martial law was quickly implemented throughout Busan without causing any significant turbulence. Next, they just had to wait calmly for the arrival of the main force. Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: 497, Summon players, exchange for fifth-tier troop type_1 Chapter 498: 497, Summon players, exchange for fifth-tier troop type_1 While assisting Xue Wenli in taking over Busan, Su Yu managed to spare some time and posted a message on the official forum, informing players about the plan devised by Chairman Hu Jing and elaborating on its importance. At the same time, Su Yu appealed to the players to actively participate in this campaign, especially the Druid players who had demonstrated their power in the past, were of utmost importance to this battle and should gather on the Busan front. The official forum was already flooded with discussions about the serious situation in Neon Country (Japan). For example: The people of Neon are really suffering! Yeah, suddenly facing a horde of monsters Just thinking about it feels hopeless. I cant even imagine how terrible it is over there. But theres nothing they can do. Neon is technologically advanced, densely populated, and a neighbor of Huaxia I hope fewer people will die in this disaster. QAQ, my high school classmate just settled there because of the lower pressure in the Asian server and had just successfully materialized, but now Ive lost contact. Condolences. Arent the Neon people good at fighting small monsters? Maybe they could ask Ultraman to deal with these monsters? Youve watched too many special effects movies, bro. Have you ever seen Ultraman fight 3000 monsters at once in the filming scene? Are you trying to kill Ultraman by exhaustion? Although there is deep enmity between Neon Country and Huaxia Nation, in the context of the Skuru alien invasion, most people in Huaxia still sympathized with the Neon people. They held a kind of sympathetic attitude, much like mourning for those we see as similar to ourselves. There was rarely any gloating. Once Su Yus post was made on the forum, the official forum immediately came alive! At first, people were a bit resistant to go to Busan, the frontline of the war. But after reading Su Yus post saying players are only responsible for constructing defensive structures and planting catalytic plants, they stopped hesitating. The players on the forum echoed: We must go! There is no threat to our lives this time, why not go? Planting catalytic plants As a Druid player, I can do my part! Hehe, Im a strength player that Boss Ke said can replace 3 excavators, leave all the heavy work to me! Heed the call, head to Busan! Screw those alien monsters! I havent been abroad in my whole life, I cant wait! But how do we get there? Where should we gather to be transported? Yunlu Mountain? Not sure about that, lets wait for the official announcement. The players were extraordinarily enthusiastic, eager to help in Busan. Although the official registration method for traveling to Busan has not been announced yet, some players couldnt wait and already started driving towards Yunlu Mountain. While Su Yu and Xue Wenli were heading to Busan, Zhong Feng and Elder Tao returned to Yunlu Mountain. Upon reaching the top of Yunlu Mountain, the two of them split up. Lets start with Zhong Feng. Zhong Feng transformed into the [Falcon Form], and swooped down towards the military base at the foot of the mountain. In the largest among them, he located Commander Zhao Hanyang of the First Army of the Seventh Division of the Blue Star Defense Force, and briefly relayed his battle plan. The military bases warehouse was stocked with a large amount of reserve gold intended to be used to quickly exchange for a large number of 5th tier troops during critical moments. This gold was now being put to use. Under the command of the Commander Zhao, military trucks loaded with gold were driven out of the base one after another, heading towards the five camps along the newly repaired mountain road. But Zhong Feng was not in a hurry. Exchanging for 2000 fifth-tier soldiers required 20,000 tons of gold, while the military base only had at most 5000 tons of gold in storage. The remaining gold needed to be transferred from all over the country, so he still had to stay at Yunlu Mountain for a long time. He took out his phone and contacted Su Yu who was far away in Busan. Hey, Su Yu. Whats up? Im preparing to exchange for fifth-tier soldiers. Which ones do you think I should get? By the way, because I havent been in contact with them before, Im not familiar with the abilities of the Mountain Giant and the Sacred Angel. In terms of exchange Su Yu thought for a moment, then replied: First of all, dont exchange for the [Mountain Giant]. The Mountain Giant is too heavy and cannot fly. Even if you exchange for them, they would arrive in Busan late compared to the monster group in Neon Country, so theyre useless. Alright, whats next? Next, try to exchange less for the [Flame Phoenix]. After all, were in a maritime environment, and this could limit their performance. The remaining [Frost Dragon], [Shadow Ghost], and [Sacred Angel] can be exchanged in equal amounts Hmm, the lineup is a bit lacking in AOE abilities, so add a bit more Flame Phoenix. Worst case, we fight on land. Zhong Feng: Okay, I will exchange now How are things progressing on your side? Su Yu: Everything is going smoothly. Zhong Feng: Thats good. Su Yu: By the way, Ive already posted on the official forum. Take care of things on your side at Yunlu Mountain and send the players and the fifth-tier grandmasters over by helicopter as soon as possible. Zhong Feng: Alright, Ill take care of it after I finish exchanging for this batch of 5th-tier troops. While Zhong Feng was talking to Su Yu, he had already reached the outskirts of the [Icy Camp]. The Old Man of Frost, seeing Zhong Feng bringing so many trucks loaded with gold, was overjoyed. After stuffing all the gold into his pocket dimension, he summoned Frost Dragons from the camp as if pulling a magic trick. Roar! Roar! Roar! The Frost Dragons flew out of the snowy camp, forming a circular formation in the sky. The Blue Star soldiers below originally felt a bit disgruntled seeing the old man taking carloads of gold. After all, this was the wealth of the Blue Star people. 10 kilograms of gold was enough for a man to live comfortably for life. But as they saw these powerful and beautifully formed creatures in the sky, their dissatisfaction disappeared, replaced with admiration. At the same time, on the top of Yunlu Mountain, Elder Tao gathered all the grandmasters and briefed them on the monster group caused by the gravitational funnel and Chairman Zhao Jings countermeasure plan. After hearing Elder Taos description, the grandmasters, led by Emperor Taizong, replied in agreement: Hmm, it is a critical moment. It is time for us to break through. Elder Tao looked at these serious grandmasters before him and felt a surge of emotion. This pre-war meeting should have been attended by Emperor Taizong. He was just a peripheral figure. But since Emperor Taizong was suppressing his strength to avoid premature recovery to the Dividing Spirit Stage and was unable to multitask, Elder Tao was able to participate fully. Regardless, since he was involved, he was determined to do a good job! Elder Tao cheered himself up and started helping Emperor Taizong prepare the breakthrough site. Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: 498, Group of Grand Monks Breakthrough_1 Chapter 499: 498, Group of Grand Monks Breakthrough_1 The Spiritual Spring Eye of Yunlu Mountain is the only large-scale Spiritual Spring Eye under human control, with a throughput of spiritual energy several thousand times that of a small-scale Spring Eye. Obviously, the unified government places great emphasis on this Spring Eye. Within the span of 4 months, the Blue Star base at the summit of Yunlu Mountain underwent earth-shattering changes every single day. By now, a spiritual energy collection factory had been set up in the center of the spring. It stood 98 meters high and covered tens of thousands of square meters even taller and larger than many collection factories at Giant Skru Bases! However, due to the rush construction of the main structure of the factory from design to construction to delivery, it only took a month a large number of fixed Magic Formations had to be drawn by the great practitioners on the walls of the factory to ensure that the massive structure would not collapse To the east of the collection factory was a Psychic Energy Storage Station. Within the storage station, rows of silver-white, four to five-meter-thick Psychic Energy Cans were placed to store the spiritual energy gathered from the collection factory. Due to the importance of the storage station, multiple layers of security checks and identity verifications are required to enter. With the special pass issued by Chairman Hu Jing, Emperor Taizong led the great practitioners through layers of checks and eventually arrived at the largest Energy Can, also known as 001, around the west side of the storage station. This Energy Can had been named 001. To the west of 001 was an open space of several hundred square meters, which they believed to be the ideal location for their realm breakthrough. Alright, everyone start setting up the formation! Once they arrived at the vacant lot, Emperor Taizong turned and respectfully spoke to the great practitioners in attendance. Understood! The great practitioners responded in unison. In addition to the 21 about to undergo realm breakthrough, the other 117 fifth-order great practitioners had also come. They began cooperating on the site to set up the Spirit Energy Transmission Array in preparation for the forthcoming realm breakthrough. At the same time, they also deployed several defensive formations to prevent the potential repercussions from fluctuations in spiritual energy during the realm breakthrough from damaging the nearby Energy Can. The practitioners were efficient. It took only 15 minutes to successfully set up the Spirit Energy Transmission Array. If you looked down from the sky, you could see a lifelike black mystery bird drawn on the ground. The mystery bird seemed to be chirping with a raised neck, so vivid that it activated all the spiritual energy in the surrounding space. Emperor Taizong nodded in satisfaction. He turned towards an elder in the crowd, wearing a black robe with a black mystery bird print, and respectfully asked, Elder Yang, shall we start now? All the great practitioners gazes were focused on Elder Yang, their eyes beaming with respect. Among all the great practitioners, Elder Yang had been around the longest and was the only remnant from the Confer Gods Period at the end of the Shang dynasty. The Confer Gods Period had been more than 3000 years ago. Elder Yangs memory was fading, he only remembered helping Emperor Ji Fa overthrow King Zhou in the Shang dynasty. He had forgotten most everything else. However, Elder Yang was far from ordinary; during his peak days, he was a definitive Mahayana (eighth-stage) practitioner! Moreover, he wasnt just any Mahayana. He was a top-tier Mahayana on par with Pu Langte of the Raging Sun Empire, and he was guaranteed a spot in the top three in the history of China! Therefore, the other great practitioners respected him greatly. They always asked for his approval before embarking on any venture while he was present. Elder Yang didnt speak modern Chinese. He slowly responded in a dialect of ancient Chinese that was difficult to understand, Okay, lets start. The great practitioners sprang into action, activating the formation. . Oomph~ In a deep buzzing sound, the formation was activated and released a blur of black light. Elder Yang sat at the very center of the formation. Dark light circulated around him, leaking an aura from a remote era. Emperor Taizong and 19 other great practitioners about to undergo a realm breakthrough surrounded Elder Yang. Upon activating their own methods, they began to resonate with the formation. The other fifth-stage practitioners sat in the outermost surroundings, forming a circle as they entered a state of cultivation. As each practitioner cultivated different methods, vibrant lights flashed across the barren land, making a beautiful spectacle. Elder Yang cultivated an ancient method known as the Eight-Nine Mysterious Art that, when practiced to the extreme, would grow a third eye a vertical pupilabove the forehead. After the formation had been catalyzed to its utmost, Elder Yangs vertical eye opened. The black rays it emitted, sharp as a laser, cut a large round hole in Energy Can 001 in front of him, as easily as cutting tofu. The high-pressure spiritual energy stored in the can gushed out, getting entrapped by the black light and being drawn into the Spirit Energy Transmission Array. The surged of spiritual energy entered the formation and hit every great practitioners body, wrapping each of them with a half-transparent spiritual energy coat. Its time. Elder Yang said softly, becoming the first to release the long-suppressed mysterious art technique. Crack~ In a subtle explosive sound, Elder Yang successfully recovered to the Divided God Realm! Emperor Taizong and the other 19 great practitioners also released their inner restraints one by one, undergoing realm breakthroughs. The tremendous surge of spiritual energy erupted from their bodies. The concentration of spiritual energy at the scene skyrocketed, reaching a terrifying level! This spiritual energy was intermingled with the practitioners insights towards cultivation, immediately creating a massive resonance effect. Under the operation of the Spirit Energy Transmission Array, this resonance was even distributed to every practitioner in attendance. They each absorbed the spiritual energy and insight voraciously, allowing their power to grow by leaps and bounds! All this resonance and spiritual energy were confined within this area by the formation, preventing any leakage. This ensured thorough absorption by everyone and protected normal people in the nearby base from being affected. The entire realm breakthrough process lasted for a full two hours. During these two hours, every great practitioner made astonishing advancements. Among the 117 practitioners sitting on the periphery, 24 had already recovered to the Nascent Soul Peak. After some stabilization, they could cross into the Divided God Realm; Those 21 practitioners, whose power was already at the Nascent Soul Peak, had all recovered to the Divided God Realm. Of which Emperor Taizong, Hanwu Emperor, and Elder Zuo all transcended the early stage of Divided Spirit and entered the intermediate stage of Divided Spirit! Elder Yang was even more impressive. As the person in charge of the formation, he was the biggest beneficiary. Coupled with his status as the most powerful practitioner present, he transcended the early, intermediate, and late stages of the Divided Spirit Realm and reached the peak of Divided Spirit! He was just a step away from transcending the Divided Spirit and entering the seventh stage the Great Vehicle period! Feeling the improvement they had made in their bodies, each practitioner couldnt resist the joy in their hearts and they all laughed in unison. Haha, Elder Yang, congratulations on reaching the peak of Divided Spirit! Congratulations, you all did amazingly well, too. The resonance was beyond our expectations! Though, we shouldnt get too smug. We still need to push forward! Well said. Just as the great practitioners were sharing the joy, a middle-aged mans voice sounded from outside the formation, Elders, its time to depart. The frontline awaits you! Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: 499, countdown: 10~12 hours_1 Chapter 500: 499, countdown: 10~12 hours_1 The middle-aged man speaking was, of course, Commissioner Zhang. Half an hour ago, the Commissioner was waiting outside the storage station, and now the seniors had finally finished. Upon hearing Commissioner Zhangs words, the atmosphere inside the storage station froze. The great monks originally had joy on their faces from their recovered strength, but thinking of the monster horde attacking Huaxia Nation from Neon Island, their expressions gradually became serious. Outside the crowd, King Arthur drew his sword and yelled in awkward Mandarin: Lets go! We are off to face these monsters created by the Skuru people! Immediately, a large monk echoed: Right! Lets set off now! Had it not been for my not yet fully restored strength, I wouldnt let these messy things run amok! If only the Skuru were here, I would definitely let them know our power! Disciplining the Skuru is simple, we can reclaim the Spiritual Spring Eye like Su Yu after restoring the power of the Dividing Spirit Stage. The spring eyes have plenty of Skuru people. Right, we should also make a move to attack the spring eye, or else Su Yu will take all the credit The great monks discussed as they boarded the 50 helicopters prepared in the base. Although the great monks can fly themselves, it always consumes spiritual energy to fly, so its better for everyone to take a helicopter. The helicopters filled with great monks quickly took off and headed towards Busan. After watching all the great monks leave, Commissioner Zhang outside the storage station let out a sigh of relief. In the last two hours, he had already worked with Chairman Hu Jing to get the war machines of various countries on Blue Star running. The great monks and the 2000 fifth-order troops led by Zhong Feng are the main forces of this war, and nothing can go wrong. Now that he has successfully sent off the great monks, one of his tasks is considered complete. After the helicopter took off, Commissioner Zhang went to the Holy Light Camp on the waist of the mountain to chat with Zhong Feng for a while, and then took a helicopter back to the headquarters of the relevant department. Commissioner Zhang has the command of all the conventional combat forces of the coalition government, and the conventional combat forces do not play a big role in this battle. The main task of the conventional combat forces is to send the great monks and 100,000 players to the front line; the second is to carry out reconnaissance work and investigate the movements of the monster group. Back at headquarters, Commissioner Zhang strode into the bustling and busy command center. Hello, Commissioner! The comrades in the command post greeted him as they saw him. Hello, everyone. Commissioner Zhang waved to the comrades in the command and asked, How is the transport of the 100,000 players going? Commissioner, it is proceeding in an orderly way. A female commander saluted him and said: At present, the first batch of a total of 12,006 players have already been transported by transporters and passenger planes to Busan, and will arrive in an hour and a half. Hmm. Commissioner Zhang nodded, indicating that he knew. Then he asked again, What about the drone fleet? Has the drone fleet reached Neon Four Island yet? The Blue Star army mainly uses drone fleets to scout the monster group. Drones, especially those specifically responsible for reconnaissance, cost much less than conventional reconnaissance aircraft, and they do not put pilots in danger, so they have become the main means of air force reconnaissance. Two hours ago, Commissioner Zhang had already dispatched a large scale drone fleet to scout Neon Island and is wondering if it has arrived yet. Report, Commissioner. The male commander responsible for searching and collecting the information transmitted by the drone fleet stood straight and said loudly: The first batch of Albatross drones that departed from East Sea City has already arrived and has sent back the position information of the monster group. Oh? Commissioner Zhangs eyes lit up and he strode to the computer of the male commander: Where have the monsters reached? Please look at this, Commissioner. The male commander operated the computer and called up a real-time position map of all the drones: At present, the first batch of drones has arrived at Kanagawa Prefecture in Neon, and the monster group is wreaking havoc on Koyama City in Kanagawa Prefecture. Some of the monsters have left Koyama City and are heading towards Shizuoka Prefecture in the southwest. In addition to the real-time position map of the drone, the male commander also showed Commissioner Zhang the not very clear images of the monsters taken by the drone. Already leaving Kanagawa Prefecture? So fast! Commissioner Zhang looked a bit solemn. Koyama City in Kanagawa Prefecture is to the southwest of Kyoto in Neon, about 80 kilometers away from where the monster group descended. In other words, the monster group traveled 80 kilometers in two hours, and thats after virtually destroying all of Kyoto. Li Ran, how far is Koyama City from the Tsushima Strait? Commissioner Zhang looked at the male commander. Li Ran quickly replied: The straight-line distance is 840 kilometers, but there are mountainous terrains in the middle, which may cover more than 1000 kilometers for the monster group. So that means Commissioner Zhangs eyes narrowed slightly: In about 10 to 12 hours, the monster group can reach the Tsushima Strait? Thats right. Very well! Now send all this information to Chairman Hu Jing, Xue Wenli, Zhong Feng and Su Yu respectively. Understood! Also, along with the photos of the monsters taken by the drones. We also need to increase the scale of drone fleet coverage in an attempt to figure out the exact numbers of each type of monster such as spiritual energy and strength in the monster group. Okay! A few minutes later, Su Yu, who is far away on Tsushima Island southeast of Busan, received the message from Commissioner Zhang. Su Yu is now on the west side of Tsushima Island, while supervising the Busan military police to evacuate the residents on the island, he is also considering where on the island to plant crops. He looked at the message sent by Commissioner Zhang on his phone, his expression a bit solemn. They can come over in just 10 to 12 hours? Thats fast! Cat Morning Star lay on Su Yus shoulder, staring at the eastern sea. Hearing Su Yus words, she rubbed her head against Su Yus neck and said, Nemesis, what are you talking about? Are you talking about the monster group? Yes. Su Yu gently rubbed her head: In about 10 to 12 hours, the monsters will be able to reach the seaside opposite, which means that we must complete all preparations within 9 hours. No problem, we have time. Morning Star said softly: The main forces of Snow Leopard Mountain can arrive in 6 hours at most. 10 hours, thats enough for us to ripen a large batch of plants. Youre right, lets wait for the main force to come over. Su Yu nodded, cheered up, and continued to engage in the work of evacuating the crowd. But at this moment, Morning Stars face suddenly changed. She looked at the sky to the east in shock. Su Yu also looked surprised, looking in the same direction as Morning Star. Six small black spots appeared in the eastern sky, six flying monsters lined up in a human shape, flying towards their location. Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: 500, Monster Group Scouting Squad_1 Chapter 501: 500, Monster Group Scouting Squad_1 These 6 monsters were actually a scout team among the monster swarm. The entire horde consisted of 3533 monsters, all controlled by the commander of Skurus expeditionary forceLangqi. He had no choice but to control them. Monsters had low intelligence. Without deliberate control, they would become disoriented. Not only would they be unable to methodically destroy Japan, they might even start attacking each other! Because of this, when the Skuru people created them, they implanted control chips into the brains of each monster, allowing Langqi to command them. After the Monster swarm emerged from the Gravity Funnel, Langqi ordered most of the monsters to destroy Japans Kyoto Prefecture, while simultaneously sending out three squads of twelve flying monsters, not for destruction, but specifically to scout out human society. The first squad of three flew northward all the way along Hokkaido and Sakhalin Island into the Asian continent; The second squad of three headed northwest, crossing the Sea of Japan to land on the Asian continent from Haishen City; The third squad, being the main direction of movement for the monster swarm, had more monsterssix in totalheading southwest towards the Tsushima Strait. After two hours of flight, the third squad had already crossed the Tsushima Strait and the Korean Strait, entering the territory of Goryeo. They prepared to find the most suitable route in East Sea for the monsters forced march in China. But at that point, they noticed two black dots rapidly advancing towards them from not too far ahead. These two black dots moved at an extremely high speed. In mere five seconds, they had covered a distance of five to six kilometers, rapidly enlarging in front of them. This information was of course immediately passed on to the commanding officer Langqi, who immediately paid attention to it. He was greatly surprised when he closely examined the images sent back by the six monsters, as he could clearly see the face of Su Yu in one of the rapidly enlarging black dots two kilometers away! The other did not even need a second thought: if Su Yu was there, his pet Cat Morning Star would definitely be there. Retreat! Turn around 180 degrees and retreat at full speed! Langqi immediately gave the retreat order to the six flying monsters. These six flying monsters only had the strength of the fifth order, while Su Yu and Sprng Dawn were both at the peak of the sixth order. It would just be a delivery of a meal if they were to fight! So Langqi ordered the six monsters to retreat immediately. But it was too late. Su Yu had just finished watching the video of massacres by the swarm, where each large-scale spell cast by magic-type monsters meant thousands and tens of thousands of Neon Peoples death. The Prime Minister of Japan, Fujiwara Chika, was letting out a raw, desperate cry on social media. Su Yu was already full of suffocating anger. Why would he let go of these six delivered monsters sent by the Skuru? Morning Star, I will kill the three on the right, you kill the three on the left. Lets see who is faster! Su Yu used the long-distance Flash Skill constantly in exchange for draining his magic power, but still had the time to turn back and talk to Cat Morning Star behind him. Okay. the cat replied. But then she flicked her whiskers, If I win, whats the reward? If you win, I will treat you to grilled fish in Wanzhou after this battle. Its the most famous grilled fish on our planet, unsurpassed. You said it! When Morning Star heard the words grilled fish, she immediately perked up. Her excitement shot straight from 1 to 10. Well, Im going to be serious now! She extended her sharp claws, which reflected the sunlight as if made of steel. Whoosh A burst of starlight, moving almost at the speed of light, shot past Su Yu and flew towards the three monsters to his left. This was the bottom-of-the-box displacement skill of the Cat Morning Star, [Stellar Transfer], which was even faster than Su Yus [Flash Skill]. In less than 3 seconds, Cat Morning Star reached the monster on the far left, activated the explosion skill, [Beast Kings Fury], and struck with a [Star Brilliance Claw Attack]. The cats paw, wrapped in a heavy swirl of star energy, lunged at the neck of a monster resembling a winged dragon. The winged dragon monster, terrified, hastily gathered a red spiritual energy shield to place between it and Cat Morning Star. However, against a full-fledged strike from a peak-stage 6 cat star, how could a stage-5 monster hope to block it? According to combat power calculations, the Cat Morning Star was more than 30 times powerful than this monster! Crack The red spiritual energy shield shattered under the claws of the Morning Star as if it was made of paper. The cat paw of Cat Morning Star, breaking through the defense shield, clutched firmly onto the monsters neck. Hiss A sound that could make ones teeth tingle, as the entire head of the winged monster was torn to pieces by the morning star. Its 30 meters long huge red body fell freely toward the sea below. Cat Morning Star ignored the falling corpse of the monster and glanced at Su Yu. However, when she looked at Su Yu, her expression instantly condensed. At the moment, Su Yu had activated a multitude of explosive states, transforming into a small giant over four meters tall. While she was instantaneously killing the monster, Su Yu activated the skill [Thunder Dragon Roar]. A two-meter-thick thunder dragon, moving at lightning speed, rushed towards a hawk-like Warcraft, with less than 10 meters separating it from the monster! Cat Morning Star quickly calculated in her heart. If she continues to kill monsters at the speed of [Cat Form], the thunder dragon released by Su Yu might kill the three flying monsters ahead of her! She couldnt agree to this. Quickly, the Cat Morning Star morphed into the [Star Spirit Fox] form in the sky. A fluffy, adorable blue and white fox appeared. [Star Spirit Fox] is a magic-type form that Cat Morning Star unlocked at level 70, enabling her to cast long-range spells. However, Cat Morning Star doesnt usually use this form because the [Star Core Dragon] completely substitutes the [Star Spirit Fox], delivering spells with a wider range and greater power in [Star Core Dragon] form. But now was different. The big battle was about to begin, and Cat Morning Star needed to save as much magic power as possible for the coming conflict, so she couldnt waste a large amount of magic power by transforming into a [Star Core Dragon]. So she transformed into the [Star Spirit Fox], and as long as she killed the monsters before Su Yu, it would be enough. After the successful transformation, Cat Morning Star immediately released her magic burst skill [Super Alliance]. [Super Alliance]: Connect with the Star Realm to increase the damage caused by all your spells by 40%, and increase the star realm energy generated by the Bright Moon Strike and Scorching Sun Wrath by 50% for 30 seconds. Cooldown time: 3 minutes. The stars in the sky completely enveloped the small blue and white fox. The little fox cast [Scorching Sun Wrath] and [Bright Moon Strike] on a target. A high-damage instant skill, [Star Surge Skill], was released, hitting another target with a huge meteor. The Skuru people, creators of the monsters, had designed them primarily to combat Blue Stars missiles and gunfire. Except for a hundred or so Su Yu-special monsters, the rest specialized in physical defense with almost zero magic resistance. Under the little foxs high magic damage, two monsters were utterly incapable of resistance. They were instantly dissolved into fine powder by the star realms energy, sprinkling towards the sea below. Chapter 502 - Chapter 502: 501, Traitor Pacific Country_1 Chapter 502: 501, Traitor Pacific Country_1 Three seconds after Morning Stars spell obliterated two monsters, the Thunder Dragon cast by Su Yu finally hit the last monster. Seeing that Su Yu was slower than her, the fox-form Morning Star shook her fluffy tail happily: Nemesis, Im faster than you! Dont forget the barbecued fish you owe me! Dont worry, I wont forget. Su Yu smiled. Once the six monsters were killed, a large amount of spiritual energy stored within them exploded out wildly, splattering in all directions. The monsters created by the Skru people all have this characteristic. Previously, when Su Yu killed the Specter created by the Skru people, he gathered a lot of spiritual energy from the vanquished Specter. It was the same principle with these flying monsters. Of course, Su Yu wasnt going to let this spiritual energy go to waste. He sat cross-legged in mid-air, his body behaving like a black hole as a powerful force drew in all the residual spiritual energy into his body. The fox-form Morning Star concentrated her magic power and released a Magic Bubble with a diameter of several hundred meters. The bubble collected all the dispersed energy and sent it to Sur Yus side. Su Yu closed his eyes, quickly absorbing and transforming the spiritual energy into his strength. At the same moment Su Yu was absorbing spiritual energy, Far-off scholars of Skru Star, Langqi reported to Emperor Raging Sun Manina XIII that The scouting party had an encounter with Su Yu and was entirely wiped out. Manina XIII had been closely keeping track of the frontlines. Upon receiving Langqis report, he immediately contacted Langqi using the internal chat software. Manina: Su Yu is on Tsushima Island? Langqi: Yes. Manina: What is he doing there? Is he preparing to ambush our monster army there? Langqi: Its still not clear. Manina: If it is unclear, then find out! Promise some benefits to the Pacific Country and ensure that they send over the information quickly. Langqi: Understood! Blue Stars America is currently divided into four regions: the East Coasts American Pacific country, the central Indian Country, the southeastern American Union, and the northeastern America United Workers Union. A truce is currently in effect between all four parties. However, two months ago, the head of Pacific Country secretly entered the Spiritual Spring Eye, intending to surrender to the Skru people. The Skru people originally couldnt care less about his offer because, in their eyes, Blue Star people were nothing more than bugs. They had no reason to care about what these bugs wanted. But a month ago, Su Yu caused trouble on Skru Star, seizing on a gap in the Skru peoples defences to kill the chairman of the Lun Kete Alliance. Following that incident, the Skru people felt the need to support a puppet to counter Su Yu, and so they accepted the surrender of the Pacific Countrys leader, promising not to kill them after taking over Blue Star. The Pacific Countrys leader was extremely grateful. Without hesitation, he handed over the core military secrets of America, including all the intelligence collected by the American government about various countries on the Blue Star over the past few decades, to the Skru people. He continues diligently collecting more current intelligence for the Skru people. Pursuing this line of inquiry with him will definitely prove fruitful. The scene switches back to Su Yu. About three minutes later, he had completely absorbed all the spiritual energy and exhaled comfortably. This morning, when he left the game, he was at level 78 with 90% progression. The absorption of this energy hadnt brought him to level 79. However, if he were to completely absorb the spirit energy contained within these 3000-odd monsters, he might be able to assault the bottleneck of reaching level 80, step seven! However, restoring the strength of the great monks of Yunlu Mountain was also not easy. Should he reserve these spiritual energies for them instead? Su Yu found himself deep in thought. Noticing Su Yu standing still and lost in thought, Morning Star, still in her little fox form, hopped in front of him and used her fluffy tail to brush against his cheek, What are you daydreaming about? But just as she brushed his cheek, Su Yu did something unexpected. He made a swift move to grab her tail. What are you doing?! The little fox Morning Star shrieked. What else but petting a fox? Ive never touched a fox before in my life! Su Yu held Morning Stars body and petted her intensely. Morning Star struggled to escape from Su Yus grasp. However, she too was now a spellcaster and was no match for Su Yu physically. Despite struggling a few times, she failed to break free from Su Yus grip. With no other choice, she had to resort to her ultimate move. She transformed into a human girl, about 14 years old, looking pitifully at Su Yu. Su Yu, , had to let go. He had no reservations when it came to petting cats or foxes, but when it came to Morning Star in her human girl form, he simply could not lay his hands on her. With a sigh of resignation, he said, Fine, you win. Lets go back. He flew off towards the east, intending to return to Tsushima Island. Morning Star showed a triumphant smile. As was her habit, she jumped onto Su Yus shoulder in one leap. But now, she was in the form of a little girl. This leap landed her astride on Su Yus shoulder. With the sight of two tender legs dangling in front of him, Su Yu was, But he didnt say anything and continued his flight towards Tsushima Island. On their way, Su Yu asked Morning Star, Morning Star, what should I do with the spiritual energy from more than 3,000 monsters we defeated in this battle? What do you mean how to deal with it? Su Yu explained, What I mean is: if I were to absorb it myself, I might have a chance to upgrade to the seventh rank! Or, I could give the spiritual energy to the great monks of Yunlu Mountain, after all, their acquisition of spiritual energy is not easy. Without hesitation, Morning Star wrapped her arms around Su Yus head and said, Of course, you should absorb it yourself, why even think twice? She then shared her rationale, Dont forget; you are the one upgrading to the seventh rank! Upgrade opportunities are rare and once missed, what if you fail next time? Moreover, these great monks of your world just lack spiritual energy, if given enough, they can recover their strength! Your upgrade is much more important, okay? Hmmyou make sense. Su Yu thought about it and felt she was right. Upgrading indeed was more important than recovery. In that case, he would absorb all the spiritual energy dissipated by the monsters upon their defeat this time and try to break through to the legendary seventh rank! While Su Yu was returning to Tsushima Island, Langqi had easily obtained intelligence from the Pacific Nations. As he perused the information, he reported to Emperor Manina XIII: Your Majesty, according to the intelligence sent by the Pacific Nations, almost all of Huaxia Nations military helicopters are converging on Busan. It seems they intend to stop the monster invasion there. Busan? The thirteenth Emperor Manina was a little intrigued, Are they truly planning to ambush us on land? Manina had considered the possibility that the monster army would be attacked by nuclear bombs from Blue Star once they entered the Tsushima Strait. While Manina was not afraid of this possibility, After all, the Tsushima Strait is very close to Huaxia Nation, just over 700 kilometers away. The terrifying nuclear radiation cloud from thousands of nuclear explosions would cause a devastating blow to the ecological environment of Huaxia Nation. But now, the people of Blue Star didnt use nuclear bombs, but instead planned to fight the monster army in Busan. It seems the entire battle was unfolding according to their plan. Chapter 503 - Chapter 503: 502, the player and the grand monk arrive in Busan_1 Chapter 503: 502, the player and the grand monk arrive in Busan_1 Your Majesty. Langqi asked Manina XIII, Since the humans of the Blue Star are gathering in Busan, shall we avoid them and enter Chinas territory through the East Sea? Why should we avoid them? Manina XIII countered. This Langqi was momentarily at a loss for words. Theres no need to avoid them, simply confront them directly. Manina replied indifferently, Our objective this time is to exterminate the thriving power of humanity, and now that they are gathered together, its the perfect opportunity to net them all in one fell swoop. Then Manina added: Besides, the regular army of the Blue Star cannot inflict much harm on the monsters, how could we possibly fear them? Youre right, Your Majesty. Langqi immediately replied. Although Langqis instinct told him that fighting humans in Busan was not a good idea, since the Emperor had spoken like this, he had no choice but to follow his orders. However, he still decided to indirectly remind the Emperor: Your Majesty, according to the intelligence sent back from the Pacific region, Su Yu is calling on all third-tier players with physical manifestation abilities to assist in Busan. Gather players? Whats he up to? It is said that he intends to plant some game-exclusive plants on Busan and Tsushima Island. What kind of plants? Would they pose a threat to the swarm of monsters? They are somewhat analogous to machine guns, not of serious threat. The intelligence suggests that mature plants have third-tier strength, but arent mobile. Third tier? And immobile? Then theres no need to worry. Manina XIII dismissed the issue entirely. But he remembered something else: Right, none of our 108 Su Yu special edition monsters got lost, right? All intact. Langqi answered. Very good! Manina revealed a malicious smile, Get prepared. We must give Su Yu a surprise! Understood. The scene shifts back to Blue StarBusan. Under the command of Xue Wenli, the Busan City Government successfully evacuated nearly 300,000 residents out of Busan City within three and a half hours. The evacuation operation continues. Xue Wenli plans to move as many people as possible, especially those living near the coast, from Busan to the inner city in the next nine hours, ensuring stability and not causing chaos. After all, no one can predict the intensity of this battle. If not managed properly, the whole of Busan may be burnt to a crisp. By the third half hour after the gravity funnel ended, at Busan Gimhae International Airport, Su Yu and Xue Wenli warmly welcomed the first batch of arriving playerstotaling 12,006 people. Boss Ke, weve arrived! The players exited from transport helicopters and airliners and excitedly waved at Su Yu on the not-so-distant platform. Welcome all, youve all worked hard! Su Yus voice, amplified by magical power, covered the entire airport, as he also waved to the players coming off the planes. Boss Ke, dont mention it, was it really that hard taking a flight? The rise and fall of the world are everyones responsibility. Doing this is our duty! If I were powerful enough, Id also like to step onto the front line battlefield like you. The players responded passionately; their morale was high. Some of the players asked: Boss Ke, what shall we do now? Do we follow the instructions you posted an hour ago? An hour ago, Su Yu posted an important thread on the official forum. The post emphasized that the first batch of players, upon their arrival in Busan, should not get off the planes if they are Druids or Priests; they will follow him to Tsushima Island instead; Players of other classes should stay in Busan to help Xue Wenli in evacuating the populace. Su Yus thread played a vital role. Now, the special planes carrying the Druid and Priest players hadnt even opened their doors, the ones getting off the planes were Warrior, Archer, Mage and other class players. Su Yu turned his head to glance at Xue Wenli standing next to him, and then loudly announced to all the players: Everyone, listen! Proceed as I detailed in my post an hour ago. This woman standing next to me is Deputy Minister Xue Wenli of the relevant department. Listen to her orders and carry out the work of evacuating the people. Rest assured, Boss Ke! The players responded in unison, and each of them looked at Xue Wenli with respectful eyes. Xue Wenlis deeds had been widely propagated in the country as a key story. As one of the first batch of players to obtain the helmet, she sacrificed her own game time to contribute to humanity, and is currently only under the 30th level. The players all greatly respected her. Su Yu patted Xue Wenlis shoulder: Comrade Xiao Xue, Ill leave this place to you. Mm. Then Su Yu flew up high into the air, saying to the Druid and Priest planes, Everybody, follow me. Lets head for Tsushima Island! 15 minutes later, Su Yu arrived at Tsushima Island, 85 kilometers southwest of Busan, with the group of helicopters. Technically, Tsushima Island belonged to Japan. But in the face of this great crisis, humanity was foregoing the concept of nationality. In the three and a half hours before this moment, the Goryeo government had already dispatched a large number of aircraft and boats to evacuate all 32,000 people from Tsushima Island to the Goryeo mainland. Of course, there were still stubborn Japanese people, or those who didnt trust the Goryeo people, who refused to comply with the evacuation. Faced with a crisis, extraordinary measures had to be taken. Goryeos military police resorted to unconventional means like tranquilizer guns and forcibly moved these people out of Tsushima Island after knocking them out. At present, Tsushima Island was empty and devoid of any sign of human activity. Su Yu, leading the group of helicopters, landed on a flat open space on Tsushima Island. Tsushima Island was large, approximately 700 square kilometers in area; larger than the area inside Beijings fifth ring road. However, the island only had a population of 32,000, and most of it was greeneryperfect for planting without needing to destroy any buildings. After the group of helicopters landed, the players filed out. Su Yu took out a large number of golden seeds ready in his necklace and piled them on the ground in front of him. These golden seeds had been carefully selected. Seedlings with minimal utility like [Wall-nut], [Tall-nut], [Pumpkinhead] had been sifted out, what remained were useful plants like [Ice Shooter], [Cob Cannon], [Cherry Bomb], and utility plants like [Lily Pad], [Tangle Kelp] that could be planted in water. Meanwhile, Su Yu told the players, Everyone, start planting with me! Those golden triangular seeds are for [Cob Cannon], and the red, round seeds are for [Cherry Bomb]. These two types of plants take a while to mature, so lets plant these first. Understood! The players responded in unison. In the following time, Su Yu led the druids, priests, and other players in diligent planting on Tsushima Island. With the continued arrival of players, their numbers were growing. Large quantities of plant seeds quickly matured under ample sunlight and natural energy, ready to contribute in the upcoming battle. Meanwhile, its worth mentioning that an hour and a half after the first batch of players arrived, the monk squad from Yunlu Mountain also successfully reached Busan. Su Yu put down his work and went to Busan to welcome the monks. Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: 503, Accelerate! The main force takes off_1 Chapter 504: 503, Accelerate! The main force takes off_1 Su Yu, were here! At Busan Gimhae International Airport, the great cultivators stepped off the helicopter one by one, greeting Su Yu as they descended. Greetings, elders! Su Yu greeted them with a polite bow. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the cultivators, Su Yu asked, Elders, did you break through successfully just now? Ha ha, Su Yu, breaking through went quite smoothly! The Emperor Taizong, dressed in yellow imperial robes, answered with a laugh: All of the cultivators who reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage successfully broke through. Elder Liu Che, Elder Zuo Ci, and I have recovered to the Dividing Spirit Stage, and Elder Yang has directly recovered to the peak of the Dividing Spirit Stage, only one step away from the Integration Stage! Indeed! Elder Tao also chimed in with a smile, Not only the 21 cultivators who made breakthroughs, even those of us who are still a long way from breaking through benefited greatly! Congratulations, elders! Su Yu said happily. This was indeed good news. The smoother the recovery of the powerful cultivators, the closer they were to their final victory. Amidst the crowd, a great cultivator in a light blue robe asked, Su Yu, now that all of us old fellows are here, what do we need to do? All eyes turned towards Su Yu. As for the arrangements for the great cultivators, Su Yu had already thought this through, and without much consideration, he announced loudly: All elders who have recovered to the Dividing Spirit Stage, I hope you can rest well during these last few hours and discuss strategies based on the images of monsters transmitted by the drones; Su Yu paused briefly, then continued, As for those who have not yet recovered to the Dividing Spirit Stage and remain in the Nascent Soul Stage, Id like to ask two things of you. Elder Tao waved carelessly, What do you mean by asking? Just say what you need. The other Nascent Soul Stage cultivators nearby also spoke up in agreement, feeling that Su Yu was being overly polite. Su Yu smiled slightly and said, Firstly, we need to rip open the hardened ground and buildings along Busans coastline to reveal the land underneath so that we can plant crops; Seeing the nodding cultivators, Su Yu continued, Secondly, in collaboration with the relevant authorities, we need to evacuate the residents of Busan, especially those within 10 kilometers of the coastline. We must ensure they are moved inland. Su Yu, rest assured. The dignified Liu Che, dressed in a yellow robe, took out a scroll from his wide sleeve: This is my Map of Mountains and Rivers, a magical artifact I received when I achieved enlightenment. It can temporarily contain tens of thousands of ordinary people who possess no magic power, and release them once we reach the inland areas. I will give this to my Taoist friend Tao Qian to use later. It should help a lot of ordinary people leave this place. Thank you for your effort, elders! said Su Yu earnestly. Following this, the fifth-stage Nascent Soul cultivators sprang into action. Seventy of them pulled the buildings and pavement from the ground at the southeast coast of Busan, revealing the earth below. Su Yu, along with the other players, planted a seed every two or three meters on the land. Under the careful care of Druid and Priest players, the seeds sprouted and grew. The remaining 40 plus cultivators, led by Elder Tao Qian, assisted the Goryeo people in their evacuation. The Map of Mountains and Rivers of Emperor Hanwu was effective, with each round trip of Elder Tao able to bring 50,000 to 60,000 Goryeo residents. Moreover, the fifth-stage Nascent Soul cultivators did not need to go to the battlefield, so they did not need to conserve their magic power. Their generous expenditure of magic power greatly accelerated the preparations for the war! By previous standardsOops, Goryeos capability to evacuate more than 3 million residents from Busan to inland areas within 10 hours would have been impossible. Now, with the full cooperation of the great cultivators and relevant departments, this formidable task no longer seemed insurmountable. At least, the possibility looks high now! Time passed second by second. Before they knew it, the fifth hour since the appearance of the monster horde had arrived. At Zhong Fengs position on Yunlu Mountain. After five hours of gold transportation, the people of Blue Star finally paid the last 1,000 tons of gold, bringing the total number of fifth-stage troops to 2,000! The sky above Yunlu Mountain now held over a thousand 40-meter long [Frost Dragons] and 25-meter long [Flame Phoenixes], flying across the heavens, their multitude almost blocking out the sun! Five hundred black [Shadow Ghosts], their bodies like black fog, were swirling around the [Frost Dragons], as if they were cloaking the dragons in an armor of darkness; The remaining 500 [Holy Angels] stood on the back of the [Frost Dragons], holding golden swords of judgment, standing tall and awaiting the instructions of their master, Zhong Feng. These 2,000 fifth-stage creatures were all summoned by Zhong Feng and recognized him as their master, obeying only his command. This was quite a privilege. If these troops perform normally, no nation on Blue Star could resist them, barring the use of nuclear weapons. The control of these troops was given to Zhong Feng, demonstrating the party and the nations absolute trust in comrade Zhong Feng. After summoning the last batch of soldiers, Zhong Feng flew up into the sky on the back of Mary (his first summoned Frost Dragon with whom he has the deepest bond). In the sky, Zhong Feng was not the only player. Xu Xiaotian and Mr. Meng were each standing on the back of a [Frost Dragon] and [Flame Phoenix], respectively, waiting for Zhong Feng so they could act together. After rising to a high altitude, Zhong Feng turned to look at the army of high-ranking creatures behind him, then turned back to look in the direction of Busan to the northeast, and resolutely waved his hand, Lets go! Upon receiving their masters order, the thousands of [Frost Dragons] and [Flame Phoenixes] let out a powerful roar and, transforming into a torrent of ice and fire, began moving northeast. At the same time, Commissioner Zhang, left a message on Zhong Fengs satellite phone, Be careful on your journey. I will contact Su Yu and Emperor Taizong to ensure they protect you. Be careful not to sacrifice yourself! Zhong Feng was different from the other players. After other players finish their logistics and planting tasks, they can wait for news at the rear base and dont need to go on the battlefield. Even Xu Xiaotian and Mr. Meng were the same, they didnt need to go to the battlefield. But Zhong Feng was different. The over 2,000 fifth stage creatures only obey his command. During the actual battle, his command is needed, so he has to go to the battlefield personally. This puts him at great risk, being the only one below the fifth stage present on the main battlefield (excluding the cannon fodder plants). It was as if a three-year-old child suddenly appeared in the midst of fierce combat among hundreds of muscular giants, exceedingly dangerous! Of course, Zhong Feng was fully aware of the danger of his journey, but he had no other choice. He held the satellite phone, calmly replying to Commissioner Zhang with a message, If I die, ask Su Yu to take my ashes to the Holy Silver Federation. I want to see the universe outside. After sending the message, he gave a rapid marching order to the troops. The [Frost Dragons] and [Flame Phoenix] expanded their wings and sped towards Busan. Chapter 505 - Chapter 505: 504, Main Force Arrives at the Front Line, Combat Meeting_1 Chapter 505: 504, Main Force Arrives at the Front Line, Combat Meeting_1 On the way to Busan, Shadow Ghost and Sacred Angel continuously cast speed spells on the Frost Dragon and Flame Phoenix, significantly increasing the flying speed of the entire group. Moreover, while traveling, they met favorable air currents that sped them up even further! In the end, the flying squad formed by dragons and phoenixes was even faster than the helicopters that the players were riding in! The flight speed of helicopters is around 300 kilometers per hour, and the voyage from East Sea City to Busan takes approximately 3 hours. However, Zhong Fengs flying squad didnt need that much time. In merely two and a half hours, the flying squad arrived above Busan. Looking down from the back of the dragon, the splendid foreign landscape was fully presented before Zhong Feng. Xu Xiaotian was extremely happy at the moment. For the past half a month, she had been practising strenuously and couldnt fly on her dragon mount Ice Cream due to secrecy at night. Flying such a long distance in one go now was extremely exhilarating! Moreover, although the Frost Dragon flew at a great height and speed, Sky Dragon, after all, was a nearly fifth-tier archer, she did not feel any discomforts like hypoxia or cold. The cool breeze felt wonderful. At this moment, she stood high above looking down at Busan City, feeling a unique joy. .. In Busan City, almost 70 to 80 thousand players were gathered. Half of the most potent players from around the world convened here in preparation for the upcoming war. At this moment, they suddenly noticed large patches of shadows appearing on the ground not far away, and above them resounded dragon roars and phoenix cries. Upon witnessing this, they immediately realized what was happening and they all looked up into the sky. The sight that greeted them stunned every player! One could only see thousands of Frost Dragons and Flame Phoenixes flying in an orderly formation quickly. White or black light orbs shrouded the dragons and phoenixes, which could be seen clearly from the ground. Facing this spectacle, the players were overwhelmed with excitement, all pointing to the sky and shouting loudly: Look! Dragons, phoenixes, the chairman Snow Leopard is here! My god, this is too beautiful! So many dragons and phoenixes neatly lined up, its just sorry, my poor language skills cant express my emotions right now. We didnt think much of seeing these things in the Illusion Duel Championships, who knew these things would appear in reality! But lets not get too excited. It takes a great toll on us humans to maintain such a large army. These dragons and phoenixes are made of gold! Sigh, yeah. One dragon costs 10 tons of gold, which is enough for 1,000 people to live comfortably for a lifetime in peacetime. I wonder how many of these troops will be lost. According to my prediction, its likely theyll be wiped out. Sigh, even if they are wiped out, we cant let thousands of nuclear bombs explode and pollute our ecology, can we? The players were gathered in small groups, discussing animatedly. However, Zhong Feng decided not to land in Busan. After circling above Busan to announce their arrival, they headed toward Tsushima Island. About ten minutes later, the flying squad arrived at Tsushima Island. Su Yu was still planting Demonic Plants on Tsushima Island with the players. These magic plants had been upgraded and cultivated by Dave to the pulspro version. They could absorb nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash within 50 meters at an astonishingly fast speed. Although Su Yu planted a Demonic Plant every 3-4 meters, these plants had completely monopolized the nutrients and water sources of the native plants. The entire Tsushima Island was as if it had been spread with a vast amount of weed killer. There was no grass growing, and it was bare, with only Demonic Plants remaining. However, Su Yu didnt plant over all the green space. He left a large open space on the south side of the island for the army to camp. Noticing the arrival of Zhong Fengs army, Su Yu went over hastily. Zhong Feng, youre finally here! Once the main force landed on the open ground at the south of the island, Su Yu cheerfully exclaimed. Yes, were here. But the monster horde should be almost here too, right? Zhong Feng looked up in the east direction, How far are the monsters from us? Lets not rush into that discussion yet. Su Yu shook his head, Well have a pre-battle meeting back in Busan later. Well discuss everything in detail there. Okay. Zhong Feng nodded. However, at that moment, Sky Dragon jumped off the dragon with a force and pounced toward Su Yu. Faced with the little girls pounce, Su Yu, of course, hurriedly caught her. Nemesis, we finally meet again! Did you miss me these days? Sky Dragon nestled into Su Yus embrace, wrapping her arms around his neck with a face full of happiness. Er Su Yu was taken aback, honestly replying, It seems not. In recent days, all he could think about was the monster horde. He didnt have any time to miss her. You! Sky Dragon was immediately annoyed. She knew that Su Yu would definitely be focused on matters at hand, but was it that hard to tell a white lie to coax her? Enough! At this point, Cat Morning Star on Su Yus shoulder couldnt bear it anymore. She released a star barrier, separating Su Yu and Sky Dragon. Su Yu and Sky Dragon turned to look at Morning Star. Morning Star turned her back, swaying her tail and said, I did this for our Alyssa at home, to prevent you from cheating behind her back. At the same time, Morning Star heaved a sigh in her heart. It seemed the next time they returned to the Evolutionary World, they would have to find a way for Alyssa to obtain the ability to come to reality. Otherwise, with Tina and Sky Dragon being able to come to reality, Alyssa would be at a disadvantage. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zhong Feng ordered the flying squad to rest on Tsushima Island. He, Mr. Meng, and Sky Dragon took Su Yus teleportation array back to Busan to meet with the six-stage Dividing Spirit Stage cultivators and discuss how to fight this battle. In the eighth hour since the arrival of the monster horde, the pre-battle meeting for the Tsushima IslandBusan War officially began. The whole pre-battle meeting was actually quite straightforward. The main content of the meeting was the cultivators analyzing the traits of each type of monster according to the images collected by relevant departments, discussing countermeasures, and formulating tactics. However, during the meeting, Su Yu and the others kept an eye on the movement of the monster horde. The monster horde moved southwest from Kyoto. The horde passed Nagoya, Nara, Okayama By the end of the meeting, which was the tenth hour, the monster horde had already arrived near Hiroshima, with only the final 200 kilometers left to Tsushima Strait. Calculating this way, the horde would reach the strait and begin cross-sea operations in 2-3 hours. Therefore, after the meeting, Su Yu gave all players and Nascent Soul Stage cultivators a retreat order. The tasks of these players and cultivators were completed. It was time for them to retreat to the rear and rest. Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: 505, Voting_1 Chapter 506: 505, Voting_1 At the 12th hour of the appearance of the gravitational funnel, a horde of 3521 monsters successfully arrived at the western coast of the Tsushima Strait. All along the way, these monsters wreaked numerous atrocities. Any building higher than five floors was either crushed into pieces by the force-type monsters or shattered into countless fragments under the spells cast by the spell-type monsters. People who did not live in buildings could not escape either. Whenever a monster walked into a densely populated area of humans, it would release large amounts of carbon dioxide from its body, covering a radius of about 2-3 kilometers. Humans enveloped within this range would quickly succumb to carbon dioxide poisoning and die within seconds due to the sudden surge in carbon dioxide concentration. The monster horde was heading south, passing through densely populated major cities in Japan such as Kyoto, Nagoya, Nara, Kobe, Okayama, and Hiroshima. Almost every city was greatly damaged by the monster horde, leaving destruction and ruins everywhere. Countless people died in the chaos. According to estimates received by Su Yu from the relevant departments, approximately 6 to 8 million Japanese people were expected to perish in this calamity. Faced with such a tragic number of casualties, even the people of China, who held deep grudges against Japan, found it hard to cheer. They expressed their condolences to the Japanese people on the internet. Within these catastrophic 10 hours, no international military dared to land on Japanese soil for rescue. The flying monsters created by the Skuru were too powerful. China, Rakshasa, and Goryeo together dispatched nearly 40,000 drones to Japan, almost half of which were shot down by the flying monsters. All the planes of the Japanese Self-Defence Force were destroyed by the monsters without exception. As rescue was unable to reach mainland Japan, the pilots could only watch helplessly as the Japanese people faced the catastrophe. This disaster also attracted a lot of international attention. Media outlets competed to report the news; all major media outlets featured this as their headline, and people worldwide had their attention focused on Japan. Apart from some who delighted in the misfortune of others, people around the world were filled with fear, unease, and shock. Millions of Japanese people died in this disaster. Would other countries face this fate next? How many humans would die when the Skuru used their strongest form in the final battle? Would people really be able to live to see the day of victory? A tremendous wave of pessimism spread on the internet, affecting every netizen. Some pessimists even mentally collapsed, taking sleeping pills to permanently leave this world. However, Su Yu and his allies did not have time for pessimism, as the monster horde was nearing, preparing for a battle with them. On Tsushima Island, Su Yu, Elder Yang, Emperor Taizong, and other powerful cultivators were hovering in the sky, facing the far side of the southeastern strait. On the open ground of the island, Zhong Feng, with a serious expression, stood atop a Frost Dragon, contemplating which tactics to use in the upcoming battle. As for the players on the island, they were lining up to board the helicopters, preparing to head to the base in Seoul. Su Yu took out his mobile phone and glanced at the message sent by Commissioner Zhang, then turned to all the Dividing Spirit Stage cultivators: Elders, according to the information sent by Commissioner Zhang, the monster horde has already reached Fukuoka County across us. We are only a hundred kilometers away from them. We need to prepare. The Dividing Spirit stage cultivators didnt reply, but their faces were solemn. A Taoist elder dressed in black and white Taoist robes, his chest adorned with a pair of yin and yang fish, was the first to speak: Young friend Su Yu, the monster horde has not yet entered the sea. Should we take advantage of the moment they have just entered the water and hit them halfway. We can rely on our mobility and strength to reap some benefits, then retreat after a strike? Invigorated, Su Yu found this to be a good idea! However, he would not make a unilateral decision in front of these elders. He respectfully replied, Elders, what do you think? I think it would be better to take a more cautious approach, Elder Zuo Ci said. When the monsters swim over here after draining a lot of their strength, we can just wait for them here and take advantage of the rest. We can rely on the plants below and fight a positional war, without taking unnecessary risks. Why dont we do this instead. Emperor Liu Che stood out: Its 23 of us in total, including young friend Su Yu and young friend Zhong Feng. We can raise our hands to vote, and the minority will follow the majority. Alright. The cultivators agreed in unison. At this moment, Star, who had been playing with her phone on Su Yus shoulder all this while, was not pleased. She lifted her head from the screen, Hey, bearded man, you didnt count me in? Actually, Star was not unhappy because Emperor Liu Che didnt count her in. She was trying to cast an extra vote for Su Yu. In such a small-scale vote involving just over 20 people, every vote was important. Liu Che, the Hanwu Emperor, was taken aback. However, he quickly laughed and said, Alright, alright, Ill add you too. If the votes for agreement and disagreement are equal, young friend Su Yu will make the final decision. Next, a small voting session was conducted among the cultivators. According to the tally, there were 8 cultivators in favor of taking the initiative to attack, 10 in favor of holding ground and fighting a positional war, and the remaining 6 who were fine with both options did not vote. The party that wanted to hold ground ended up winning by a margin of just two votes. Its worth noting that Su Yu originally wanted to take the initiative to attack. However, upon realizing that he still had some preparatory work left to do, he and Star exchanged words and chose to hold ground. This decision, to some extent, changed the result of the voting. After the vote, Su Yu flew to Zhong Feng and said: Take your Sacred Angels and lets go pick some [Cherry Bombs]. [Cherry Bomb]? Yes. Then lets go. Su Yu and Zhong Feng took 500 Sacred Angels with them and headed towards the planting area in the northern part of Tsushima Island. The [Cherry Bombs] were now fully ripe, hanging from the branches vibrant and juicy. Su Yu instructed the Sacred Angels to gather the [Cherry Bombs], and at the same time, he explained to Zhong Feng: These [Cherry Bombs] have immense power and are capable of injuring a fourth-stage cultivator. Most importantly, they cause magical damage. While the physical defense of the monsters created by the Skuru is formidable, the magic resistance of the six monsters that I just killed was zero. Find an opportunity during the upcoming battle and have the Sacred Angels aim the [Cherry Bombs] at the monster with the lowest magic resistance. It should cause considerable damage. I see, I will keep that in mind, Zhong Feng replied, finally understanding. Each of the fifth-tier Sacred Angels had a small storage space hidden in the center of their wings. After stuffing 50 to 60 ripe [Cherry Bombs] into their storage spaces, the angels had almost filled up their capacity. Once the angels were through, Zhong Feng suddenly thought, Su Yu, Shadow Ghosts also have storage spaces. Should we let them carry some [Cherry Bombs] too? No, no. Su Yu shook his head with a smile. When it comes to Shadow Ghosts, we can get them to carry some more suitable plants. Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: 506, Plant Combination, Gift Potion_1 Chapter 507: 506, Plant Combination, Gift Potion_1 For example, these. Su Yu brought Zhong Feng to a cultivation area in the northeast of Tsushima Island, which was filled with Doomsday Mushrooms. The Doomsday Mushroom works similarly to the [Cherry Bomb], exploding upon contact with the enemy and causing damage to a large area. However, their sizes are not the same. The [Cherry Bomb] is only about the size of an adults fist, while the Doomsday Mushroom stands half a meter tall, its large black cap adorned with a pair of fierce red eyes. With its larger size comes a much more significant explosive capability. If the [Cherry Bomb] could be considered a hand grenade in a magical version, the Doomsday Mushroom would be a missile. Su Yu explained to Zhong Feng: The blast radius of the Doomsday Mushroom is very large. If angels were to drop it from the sky onto the monsters below, the resulting shockwave could easily injure them. Therefore, its safer for the Shadow Ghosts to carry them. Shadow Ghosts have a skill called [Shadow Transfer], which can teleport the Doomsday Mushroom to the center of a crowd of monsters, thus preventing injury to themselves and causing more extensive harm. That seems quite useful! Zhong Feng immediately agreed. I will have the Shadow Ghost troops come and collect some later. Also, Zhong Feng had another thought: The Frost Dragon and the Flame Phoenix each possess a small storage space. Why dont we have them carry some plants that can enhance their powers too? Of course. For the next ten or so minutes, Su Yu and Zhong Feng picked out suitable plants on Tsushima Island and in Busan. After some discussion, they chose a [Three-Leaf Clover] for the Frost Dragon and an [Ice Mushroom] for the Flame Phoenix. The Frost Dragon, with formidable blood and defense abilities, had only one weakness C its slow speed. With the Three-Leaf Clover attached to its back, blowing wind behind it, the Frost Dragon could fly faster. The Flame Phoenixs defensive and blood attributes were extremely low. Many of the monsters on the opposing side were assassin-types and powerful forward warriors. The Ice Mushroom could slow down or even freeze a large area of monsters, making it less likely for the Phoenix to be killed by the enemies. Once the plants to be carried were decided, Zhong Feng led his main force to gather them, while Su Yu returned to the group of monks to continue discussing battle tactics. After some discussion of strategies, the monks all mentioned a weakness C important people on their side could be targeted by the enemy. The monsters in the horde are not afraid to die. Zhong Fengs main force isnt afraid to die either, but Su Yu, Zhong Feng, and the monks cannot be sacrificed C not even one. The commander behind the monsters must be aware of this. If they indiscriminately attack Su Yu, Zhong Feng, and the monks without considering their own casualties, the presence of the monks would not only not enrich the battle but weigh down the whole army instead. After some thought, Su Yu decided to take out some of the elixirs he had saved up from the game to give to the monks to enhance their self-preservation abilities. Su Yu took out 11 bottles of [Master-Level Life Recovery Potions] and 10 bottles of [Energy Elixir] from his necklace. He bowed to the monks and said: Elders, these are elixirs that Ive collected in the game world. The Life Recovery Potions can restore half of a newly-promoted sixth level cultivators health in three seconds when theyre near death. The Energy Elixirs can recover half of a sixth level cultivators mana in three seconds. Now, I would like to give these elixirs to you all, for use in critical moments. These 21 elixirs represent half of Su Yus savings, as he only had a little over 40 Master-Level elixirs at hand. But Su Yu didnt mind. He knew that there are many hidden tasks in the game that could reward golden elixirs. When he returns to the game, he could replenish his supplies to their original levels just by spending a day or two doing tasks. The effect of giving the elixirs to the monks was immeasurable. If all goes well, all 21 monks here should be able to recover to the seventh level Union Stage in four months. Great characters like Elder Yang could even recover to the Mahayana period, greatly affecting the entire war. If these elixirs could save the lives of the monks at a critical moment, it would be a great profit! Thats why Su Yu took out the elixirs. Seeing the elixir box in Su Yus hand, the monks were moved. The majority of them had been following the game and knew the value of these elixirs, which could save a life at a critical time. Although they all had different ways to preserve their lives, who would complain about having too many? All the monks looked at Su Yu with appreciation and gratitude. But at this moment, Emperor Taizong shook his head slightly. We appreciate your kindness, Su Yu, but our world values equivalent exchange. We, the elders, cant just take your things for free. Moreover, the spiritual energy that we have been absorbing lately came from the spring eyes you attacked C we havent returned the favour yet! Emperor Taizong is right. We cant take your things for free. Su Yu, how about I give you something valuable in exchange? The monks chimed in one after another. After some thought, Su Yu smiled and said, Then lets do this He spoke of his idea of absorbing the disseminated spiritual energy from all the killed monsters in the battle to break through to the seventh level. In the end, Su Yu said seriously, Everyone has made a contribution to this battle, so the harvested spiritual energy should be shared equally. Now Im giving you these elixirs, and in return, you let me have the spiritual energy. What do you all think? The monks exchanged glances and agreed. Although the value of the elixirs might not equate to the value of the harvested spiritual energy, they appreciated Su Yus kindness and agreed without thinking further. Su Yu gave the elixirs to the monks, and then they continued preparing for the battle. Time was passing by faster and faster with every second. The whole Tsushima Strait is about 120 kilometers wide, and it would take the monster horde about an hour and a half to cross it. Finally, after an hour and fifteen minutes, Su Yu and a few other monks with sharp senses detected the approach of the monster army from the distance. The monster horde has appeared 10 kilometers from the coast, get into the air, prepare for battle! At Zhong Fengs command, the long-prepared main force quickly took to the skies. The Frost Dragon, flapping its giant wings, the Flame Phoenix, emitting a resounding cry, the Shadow Ghost, radiating a chilling green light from its eye sockets, and the Sacred Angel, with its Judgment Sword flashing brilliant light. These high-level troops brought their states to the peak, ready for battle. The monks also swiftly ascended into the air and formed a pentagram formation in the sky. This was a tactic they had agreed upon before the battle began C forming a formation to release powerful spells for a pre-emptive strike, forcing the monsters to respect them. Infinite energy was converging towards Elder Yang, who was at the very center of the pentagram formation. The vertical third eye on Elder Yangs forehead opened once more, preparing for the spell, waiting for the monsters to come within range. Finally, 4 minutes later, when the monster horde was 5 kilometers from the coastline, they entered the monks firing range. Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: 509、Battle of Tsushima Island and Busan (III) Severe Injury_1 Chapter 510: 509Battle of Tsushima Island and Busan (III) Severe Injury_1 This was a Su Yu Special Edition monster that the Skrulls had created, specifically designed to kill Su Yu. In order to reach their goal, the Skrulls had thoroughly analyzed all of Su Yus abilities based on their data. Of course, Su Yus most outstanding ability was transforming into the Blue Dragon and using wide-range high-damage spells. In addition, he also had the ability to summon monsters (Arcane Puppet, Moon Goddess Illusion, Diamond) and the ability to continuously use Space System skills. Su Yus continuous use of the [Flash Skill] can be considered his life-saving measure. Therefore, to kill him, the Skrulls needed to create a monster that could keep up with his continuous teleportation speed. Compared to the Holy Silver Federation, the Skrulls own spiritual energy training system was rudimentary and they did not possess spatial arts like the [Flash Skill]. However, on Skru Star, a species called Giant Demon Fish had a natural talent with a skill called [Flash], similar to Su Yus [Flash Skill], and it could be used continuously. The Giant Demon Fish had to pay a significant price when using their natural talent. Short-distance flashes were fine, but long-distance or frequent flashes carried an extremely heavy toll. Ultimately, their internal organs could turn into a pulp. But the Skrulls didnt care about the lives of the Giant Demon Fish. As long as they could achieve their goal, a few sacrifices were inconsequential. They used the bodies of the Giant Demon Fish as the base for the Su Yu Special Edition monster, stitched with the skin of a purple spirit dragon and the wings and claws of a two-footed flying dragon. The resulting Su Yu Special Edition monster was capable of continuous [Flash] as well as having extremely high magic resistance and control resistance (an ability endowed by the skin of the purple spirit dragon). As long as it could stick to Su Yu and self-destruct, this monster could kill Su Yu! Su Yu hadnt anticipated that the Skrulls would create a monster specifically designed to target him. After 22 long-distance flashes reaching a cumulative 8 kilometers, his body couldnt hold up. If he continued with more flashes, his body would disintegrate! The relentlessly pursuing high magic-resistant monster was also showing cracks in its exterior and a green pulpy substance was continuously leaking from the cracks. It was giving off signs of exhaustion. However, Su Yu was unable to continue flashing and was forced to stop over a sea area in the south of the battlefield. Fourteen monsters rushed up and exploded beside him, raising a gigantic mushroom cloud over the sea surface. The chase between Su Yu and the high magic-resistant monster kept everyone on pins and needles. Upon seeing the massive mushroom cloud, Zhong Feng and the grand clerics felt their hearts clench. Could Su Yu have died? He couldnt have, could he? Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang, who were monitoring the situation through satellite images, both drew in a sharp breath. It seemed like things had gotten out of hand! Back in Seoul, the gamers who were watching the satellite feed fell deadly silent. All of them were staring blankly at the mushroom cloud rising up on the screen. Sky Dragon couldnt stand straight and almost stumbled. Luckily Li Xiaoyi (Swift) was close by and grabbed her before she could fall. On-site, both Tina and Cat Morning Star were completely dumbfounded. They couldnt even bear to entertain the possibility of Su Yus death. Acting like they had gone mad, they resisted the shockwave and rushed into the mushroom cloud. Nemesis, where are you? Are you okay? Tina called out as she shot forward into the blast against the fierce pressure. Meow~, Cat Morning Star called out for Su Yu in a frantic meow. She sat on Tinas shoulder. On the surface, she seemed composed, but her sharp claws had actually left ten shallow marks on Tinas holy legendary armor, indicating her internal turmoil. But, fortunately. After overcoming the aftermath of the explosion and reaching a spot 50 meters away from where Su Yu was injured, one person and one cat, they heard a bubbling sound coming from a hundred meters away from the eastern sea surface. The bubbles contained a soft cough and a feeble voice: Cough cough, Tina, Morning Star, Im here. Fortunately, I didnt die, really shouldnt underestimate the Skuru people! Su Yu was now lying at the bottom of the sea with a charred body. His abdomen and limbs were blown open; there were six or seven 3-4 centimeters deep, dozens of centimeters long wounds with blood staining the surrounding seawater. While transmitting his voice, he exhausted his last strength to take out two bottles of life potions. Painstakingly picking up one of them with severely trembling, disobedient hands to apply it, and smearing the other on the wound, he finally felt that his broken body was slightly less painful. Just before the monster exploded, Su Yu used all his instantaneous life-saving skills. [Lightning Shield], [Element Repulsion], [Thunder Armor], [Ice Barrier], [Anti-Magic Skin] In 0.3 seconds, he activated as many as 14 life-saving skills. Moreover, Su Yu also summoned [Arcane Puppet], [Desert Soldiers], [Moon Goddess Illusion], [Wind Lord AlAkir] all the summonable beings were called out to block around his body. Despite using all these trump cards and losing 70% of his fighting power in the upcoming war, he didnt hesitate in the face of death. 14 sixth-order monsters detonated simultaneously, and the massive explosion quickly engulfed Su Yu and his summoned beings. Summoned beings of Su Yu quickly used their attached defensive spells, but within few seconds they were destroyed into particles by the impact of the explosion. The various magic shields on Su Yus body were pierced layer by layer, and the last one, also the strongest life-saving measure, [Ice Barrier], creaked for a long time under the aftermath of the explosion. Although it was also pierced in the end, the remaining shock wave wasnt enough to kill Su Yu. The residual fallout left Su Yu in the condition hes in now, but luckily he kept his life. Hearing Su Yus voice, Tina and the cat Morning Star immediately heaved a sigh of relief. Tina quickly ran towards Su Yu following his voice, and eventually fished the seriously injured Su Yu out of the sea. As long as youre alive, thats good, thats good. Tears stream down Tinas face. Morning Star immediately transformed into a [Starlight Tree] form, the healing spells like [Spring Returning Skill], [Natures Healing] were flooded on Su Yu as if they were free. Tina also took off her plate armour gloves, extending her pale hand and pressing it against Su Yus chest. The gentle anger energy entered Su Yus body from her palm, helping him heal the internal injuries while also checking his internal condition. Having discovered that Su Yu was not in any serious danger and that all parts of his organs were operating normally, she breathed a sigh of relief; the huge rock hanging in her heart finally fell to the ground. But things wont end so simply. Tina looked back at the direction of the monstrous army in the distance, flames of anger ignited in her eyes. Morning Star, take Nemesis back to the base. Ill go get revenge for him! Without waiting for Morning Star to respond, she transformed into a ray of fire, sprinting out from the yet dissipating mushroom cloud and rushing towards the enemy. Chapter 511 - Chapter 511: 510, Tsushima Island, Busan Battle (IV) Exchange of Fire_1 Chapter 511: 510, Tsushima Island, Busan Battle (IV) Exchange of Fire_1 Upon hearing Tinas voice, everyone knew that Su Yu was still alive. Zhong Feng, the great monks, Chairman Hu Jing, Commissioner Zhang, and the players watching the satellite image felt a lot more settled and breathed a sigh of relief. Now, Su Yu has become the spiritual pillar of all the inhabitants of Blue Star (excluding the surrender faction). If anything happened to him, they really wouldnt know what to do. Fortunately, Su Yu is still alive. On the distant Skru Star. Langqi, the commander-in-chief, was also apologizing fervently to His Majesty the Emperor: Im sorry, Majesty, it is my lack of consideration that failed to kill Su Yu. I hope you can punish me. Emperor Manina XIII had a stern face and was very angry. But he also knew that he could not blame Langqi entirely, they had come close to a successful assault this time. In total, there were three peak-rank six warcrafts that went to assassinate Su Yu, two of which were killed prematurely by the Morning Star and Tina. If one of these two warcrafts had survived and joined in the final self-destruction, Su Yu would inevitably die! But in reality, there was no if. Manina waved his hand with a stern face: It doesnt matter. In the words of the Blue Star people, Su Yu will not last for a few days after autumn. You continue to command, I will judge by your later performance. Yes, your Majesty! On seeing that His Majesty did not punish him, Langqi felt a sigh of relief. He immediately put in 100% of his energy into the upcoming battle, striving to do his best in future commands, to not disappoint the expectations of His Majesty. Two minutes later, the warcraft army successfully landed on Tsushima Island and launched a formal engagement with the main forces of Zhong Feng on the island. Tina, seething with anger, morphed into a red lightning bolt and charged at the forefront of the army. The more Su Yu was injured, the higher Tinas fury. Although these warcrafts rely mostly on physical defense, with Tinas near-legendary strength at the peak of the sixth rank, the warcrafts physical defense was insignificant. Red lightning rampaged among the warcrafts, her sword swinging freely, killing as easily as chopping vegetables among the warcrafts. Almost in the blink of an eye, six or seven warcrafts had fallen under her sword. Zhong Feng too commanded his army in the fight against the warcrafts with high spirits. Under his command, the Frost Dragon with high blood volume and defense was at the forefront, spitting out a large area of icy breath at the enemys warcrafts; The Flame Phoenix and the Shadow Ghost were in the rear. The Flames Phoenix set off a sky full of fire spells towards the most dense parts of the warcrafts. The Shadow Ghosts [Death Finger] stroke from point to point, focusing on enemy warcrafts with overall strength reaching rank six but with low magic resistance; The Sacred Angel hovered mid-range behind the Frost Dragon, the Judgement Sword radiated dazzling holy light, healing the Frost Dragon in the front row, providing a shield, and enhancing its status. The Dividing Spirit Stage monks intermingled with the rest of the main forces. As long as they could ensure their own safety, they used as many magical weapons, flying swords, and large-scale spells to attack the warcrafts as possible. Below, there was still a large number of [Ice Shooters], [Corn Mortars] and other Demonic Plants continuously attacking. Although their damage could be described as scrapping, the advantage lies in their numbers, which when accumulated could cause considerable damage to the warcraftage. Whether its the main force, the Demonic Plants, or the Great Monks, nearly all are using spiritual energy damage, which added to the suffering of the warcrafts who specialized in physical defense and had low magic resistance. However, the warcraft army is not to be underestimated either. Firstly, the individual strength of the warcrafts was stronger than that of the main force led by Zhong Feng. The strength of warcrafts was generally at the peak of rank five, whereas the main force led by Zhong Feng was only rank five, a two-fold difference in overall strength. Secondly, the number of warcrafts was also greater than that of the main force, currently still counting over 2800. Thus, not long after the commencement of hostilities, Zhong Fengs main force gradually fell into a disadvantage. The power type warcrafts created by the Skru people charged rampantly up front, their sharp claws tore off a large piece of scales covered in flesh from the Frost Dragon; Agile type warcrafts penetrated into the rear ranks of the main force, posing a great threat to the fragile healer and mage troops; Magic type warcraft threw large scale psychic spells into the rear of the main force, the Flame Phoenix and Shadow Ghost were also struggling due to their lack of strength. The two sides had only just made contact and it quickly evolved into a grueling war of attrition. Almost every ten or so seconds, a warcraft was bombed into dregs, or a Frost Dragon was torn into pieces by the warcraft. The countless explosions of spiritual energy sounded on the west coast of Tsushima Island, and the army in Busan, far across the sea, could hear the muffled sound coming from the opposite coast. The war command center of the Raging Sun Empire, Emperor Manina XIII of Raging Sun stared at the 3D projection of the Tsushima battlefield before him with a serious expression. He paid great attention to this battle, after all, in the entire history of Skru, there had never been a battle with so many high-ranking warriors involved. There are only a little over 8000 Skru people with rank five strength, who belong to different countries respectively. A battle of this scale was almost impossible to break out. Only on the battlefield of interstellar warfare could one see such a scene. Looking at the Blue Star army in the projection, Manina XIII asked Langqi: Langqi, where did these warcrafts that the Blue Star people came up with come from? Although Langqi was focused on commanding the warcraft army, in response to His Majestys question, he still answered: Your Majesty, according to the intelligence from the Pacific nation, these should be high-rank soldiers that China exchanged from the game world of Evolution. Again, the game Evolution? Manina frowned, The Holy Silver Federation has given the people of Blue Star a great gift again. Holy silver always emphasizes fairness, fairness, damn their fairness! If Blue Star didnt have these 2000 high-rank soldiers, the warcraft troop of Skru Star would have already set foot on Chinese territory! Calm down, Your Majesty. Langqi hurriedly retorted, I guess the Holy Silver Federation just wants to rob Blue Star of its gold with this method. According to the information provided by the Pacific Nation, the Blue Star people need to consume 10 tons of gold for every rank five soldier they exchange. Exchanging for 2000 rank five soldiers costs 20,000 tons of gold, which is no small amount! Emperor Manina XIII was slightly surprised, Really, 20,000 tons of gold? It should be correct. So, how much gold does the human race of Blue Star have in total? Currently, it is 83,000 tons, and the maximum by the start of the war would be 110,000 tons. 110,000 tons thats more than three times as much as our Raging Sun reserves. Emperor Manina XIII nodded. It seems that the human race of Blue Star has indeed made a lot of sacrifices this time. Moreover, 110,000 tons of gold means that Blue Star can still come up with 9000 rank five soldiers in the future! These 9000 rank five soldiers put together can also become a very powerful force, they also have to think carefully about how to deal with this force. Perhaps we can give some benefits to the leaders of the Pacific nation, so they can stir more trouble on Blue Star Emperor Manina XIII fell into deep thought. Chapter 513 - Chapter 513: 512, Tsushima Island, Busan Battle (VI) Final Showdown_1 Chapter 513: 512, Tsushima Island, Busan Battle (VI) Final Showdown_1 The high-ranking troops exchanged from the five encampments were super expensive, but there was one good thing about them their absolute loyalty to Zhong Feng! Although Zhong Feng issued the command to self-destruct, the 500 Shadow Ghosts carried it out without hesitation. [Shadow Transfer]! A swath of black light extended from our camp to the position of the enemys magical beasts. Before Langqi could react, the 500 Shadow Ghosts had already reached their positions and pulled out the [Doomsday Mushroom] from their storage space, exploding themselves and the Doomsday Mushroom simultaneously. Boom! The earth-shattering explosion sounded at the back of the monster group. A dark but shiny light instantly engulfed the entirety of the 800 magic beasts. Quick! All magical beasts, unleash the Anti-Magic Field! Langqi quickly issued a command. But it was already too late. The Shadow Ghost squad acted too quickly, and was incredibly resolute in its self-explosion. Within half a minute, all the ghosts had self-destructed. Only a small portion of the magic beasts reacted in time to deploy defensive spells, most of them were unprepared and were instantly swallowed by the nuclear bomb formed by the Shadow Ghost explosion. Boom! The immense explosion almost obliterated everything, with a mushroom cloud charged with the power of shadows shooting into the sky. Everyone present felt the seabed tremble violently. The water was pushed far away by the shockwave of the explosion. It was estimated that the nearby coastal cities would inevitably experience a tsunami. This explosion temporarily halted the war between the two parties. The high-rank entities of both sides gathered together to resist the shockwave of the explosion. They also took the opportunity to regroup and prepare for the upcoming battles. Langqis heart was bleeding heavily. In the previous wave of self-destruction, only 200 of the 800 magic beasts survived due to their distance from the explosion, among which 50 were seriously injured. The remaining 600 were almost entirely wiped out in the explosion. From the information returned by the flying beasts, there seemed to be no hope of survival. Huge amounts of spiritual energy filled every corner of the battlefield, bursting out with every impact. Everyone present was significantly affected. As of now, the Blue Star high-ranking troops had lost 716 units, while the Skuru monster group had lost 1,107 monsters. Within a mere 5 minutes, both parties had already lost a third of their forces. Now, the Skuru armys magic beasts are nearly wiped out. However, Langqi isnt overly concerned or anxious about this loss. As a high-level officer, he developed the habit of staying calm and collected when faced with any situation, and now is a time when calm analysis and decisions are needed. After about half a minute of serious analysis, he made his decision. His decision was C not to give the Blue Star army a chance to rest, continue the attack! The core of the Blue Star army was the Sacred Angels, and the brief ceasefire between the two sides will allow the Sacred Angels an opportunity to recover their magic reserves. As long as they launch an attack now and persist until the magic of the Sacred Angel runs out, the Blue Star army will naturally collapse. So he immediately issued the order: All units, continue to attack the Blue Star army, dont pause for a moment! The monsters roared in response to Langqi, charging once again towards the Blue Stars main forces. The two sides once again clashed. After the big explosion, both parties had no rest and were thrown back into battle. Furthermore, Langqi noticed another weakness in the Blue Star army C the Blue Star Grandmasters. The Blue Star Grandmasters were very powerful, much stronger than the monsters of the same rank, easily beating 2 or even 3 on their own. But unlike the monsters who fight to the death, the Grandmasters must always ensure they dont put themselves in danger, limiting their movements and certainly not fighting recklessly with the monsters. Being restrained naturally meant they couldnt use 100% of their combat strength. He could take advantage of this point. So Langqi continued to give orders to the monster group: Monsters of rank six and above, focus fire on the humans in the enemys formation, taking them out even if it costs your lives! The monster group followed the order, with Sanctuary-level monsters and above shifting their focus to the Grandmasters. Although some Sanctuary-level monsters were killed earlier, there were still 103 left at the sanctuary or above! Facing five times the same rank of enemys concentrated fire, the Grandmasters were suddenly under great pressure, and some weak Grandmasters even began to struggle. Luckily, Elder Yang used the Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill in conjunction with Tina. The two pinnacle sanctuary levels were able to jointly create a huge shield, saving the lives of all Grandmasters. The stalemate of attrition was once again reached. Time ticked away. Unknowingly, another five minutes had passed. In these five minutes of attrition, the Blue Star side lost another 268 high-ranking troops, while the Skuru side lost 392 monsters, with a loss ratio of 1:1.46. As of now, there were only 1,016 high-ranking troops left on the Blue Star side, and 1,301 monsters left on the Skuru side. Looking at the numbers, it seemed like the Blue Star army could win this battle. But the reality was not so. Zhong Feng couldnt help but smile wryly. Because at this point, the battle had reached a critical turning point C the Sacred Angels had run out of magic! Out of the remaining 406 Sacred Angels, almost all their magic reserves were depleted. It was well known that a healer without magic is worse than a super soldier and might even lose to Zhong Feng in a one-on-one fight. It was foreseeable that, without adjustments, the Frost Dragons in front would not be able to withstand the pressure and die in large numbers in a short time. The whole battle line would collapse. Zhong Feng was clear about this, so he issued the command to the troops: Retreat! Under his command, the Flame Phoenix squad used their remaining magic to release a 10-meter-thick [Lava Barrier] at the boundary between the two armies. Then all the troops turned around swiftly, heading towards Busan in retreat. Think you can run? Not so easy! Langqi certainly wouldnt let this cooked duck fly away. He ordered his troops to quickly break through the [Lava Barrier] and pursued Zhong Fengs troops. In the previous battle, the entire Tsushima Island was almost completely destroyed, with 80% of it already sunk beneath sea level. Both sides ran and fought, chasing and battling in the sky. In the nearly 20 minutes of fleeing to Busan, Zhong Fengs troops and the Grandmasters hardly inflicted any significant damage on the monster group. On the contrary, the remaining 200 spell-type monsters in the monster group unleashed their power, constantly using binding spells to control the Blue Star fleeing army, and killing their enemies one by one. Zhong Feng had no choice but to let the mana-depleted Sacred Angel squad serve as sacrifices, which just barely preserved the fighting power of the team. By the time they reached Busan, there were only 804 high-ranking Blue Star troops left, most of the 200 sacrificed were Sacred Angels. Skuru monsters still had 1289 left, hardly any losses. But upon arriving at Busan, both parties were to engage in their final battle! Chapter 515 - Chapter 515: 514, Disaster_1 Chapter 515: 514, Disaster_1 Two thousand nuclear bombs exploding simultaneously wasnt a big deal for the entire Blue Star. Huaxias chosen nuclear bombs were on average around one million tons in yield. Combined, the two thousand bombs totalled two billion tons. If you compare it to the energy released by the Earths crust during an earthquake, an 8.0 magnitude quake has a yield of approximately 1.1 billion tons, while an 8.5 magnitude quake is around 6.2 billion tons. In other words, over two thousand nuclear explosions were equivalent to humans actively triggering a magnitude 8.1 earthquake on the surface of Blue Star. Over countless eons, Blue Star had experienced 9.0 (with a yield of 35 billion tons) and even 9.5 magnitude earthquakes. A magnitude 8.1 quake was merely a scratch, a minor issue. However, for mankind, it was a tremendous disaster, especially for Goryeo and Japan, their proximity to the epicentre was alarming. These two countries were too close to the source of the tremors! The epicentre was only 80 kilometers away from Busan and merely 170 kilometers from Japan, such a level of nuclear explosion was utterly disastrous! The grandmasters spread out after flying 20 kilometers into the sky in a semi-circle around the nuclear explosion center, each using their respective magical powers to block the shockwave caused by the nuclear explosion. Liu Che was at the height of his magical power, he took the initiative to carry the heaviest burden, creating a spiritual energy barrier wall in the path of the nuclear explosion. Other grandmasters also joined in, each displaying their unique skills. Some used the Map of Mountains and Seas to construct barriers; others employed mirror-like magical treasures to reconstruct a world of their own while Tina relied on her ancestral water spells to create a palace made entirely of water, sealing the chaotic spiritual energy completely inside. Every grandmaster was making their utmost effort to neutralize the nuclear shockwave. Soon after, Cat Morning Star also arrived at the scene. With her, the pinnacle of Sanctuary, joining in, the barrier constructed by the grandmasters became more solid, blocking most of the shockwave from passing through. However, although the grandmasters managed to block the shockwave caused by the nuclear explosion, other disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis still occurred. The seismic resistance levels of buildings in Japan and Goryeo were generally only at levels 6-7. Faced with an 8.1 magnitude earthquake that was twenty times more powerful than a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, they simply couldnt hold up. In Goryeos Busan, Changwon, Daegu In Japans Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Okayama One after another, buildings collapsed like dominoes, cities were consumed by dust, and everywhere you could hear the screams, cries, and helpless wails of the victims. The people of Japan had just been ravaged by terrifying monsters, millions dead. Now they had to face this strong quake and towering tsunami, it was truly a case of misfortune never coming alone. Goryeo fared slightly better as they had moved the population of major southeastern coastal cities such as Busan into the inland areas. So while the buildings had fallen, the people were still alive. But it was fortunate that they evacuated swiftly, otherwise, who knows how many would have died this time. In Goryeos capital, Seoul. Players were watching the footage of the massive nuclear explosion transmitted via satellite signals on the big screen, utterly stunned and speechless. The transmission speed of the transverse seismic wave was between 3.2 to 4.0 kilometers per second. One and a half minutes later, every player felt the ground beneath their feet violently shaking. The seismic wave had arrived. Thanks to the earthquake early warning system, the people of Seoul had already left their houses, gathered in the wide streets, and open spaces. Faces filled with fear, there was mass confusion. Players too were exchanging glances, at a loss for words. After a long while, a twenty-something female player finally spoke, We we won, didnt we? I guesswe did win. A plain-looking young man next to her replied solemnly, After all, we did successfully wipe out the monsters. Although they emerged victoriously from this battle, nobody could feel the joy of victory. Sigh, an unknown player sighed, The losses of this battle for us Blue Star were simply too great! The monsters along with the earthquake and the imminent tsunami, all combined could result in tens of millions of human deaths! Damn Skuru, I swear I will avenge our dead fellow humans! Faced with the staggering numbers of the dead, some players felt a newfound resolve. Everyone knew this was just the start, Blue Star had already lost tens of millions of humans. When the war officially starts in seven months, who knows how many would die. But thanks to Boss Ke, who brought the camp into reality. If it werent for those 2000 high-ranking troops, our losses would have been much greater! Enough said. From now on, I am going to spend all my offline time digging for gold. Digging for more gold also counts as contributing to Blue Star! Ill join you, we can team up. But before we start mining, we should focus our efforts on disaster relief in Japan. The situation there is severe. Although the right-wing war criminals in Japan should be held accountable, the people are innocent. Correct, lets wait for the higher-ups to arrange it. Players huddled together, whispering among themselves. Having faced such a great disaster, every player seemed to have matured instantly. At the same time, they all felt the weight on their shoulders grow even heavier. Meanwhile, in Huaxia Nations East Sea City. Commissioner Zhang sat slumped in his chair, his eyes tightly shut. Repeated waves of dizziness passed through his brain, making him feel as if he was about die. To cope with this battle, he hadnt slept for three days and three nights, and his body was on the verge of collapsing. But, finally, it was over! On the computer screen in front of Commissioner Zhang, the video call with Chairman Hu Jing was still ongoing. Chairman Hu Jing looked at Commissioner Zhang with concern, Comrade Zhang Ling, can you keep up physically? You should rest now. Im fine, I can hold on. Commissioner Zhang rubbed his face, forcing himself to stay alert. Chairman Hu Jings face hardened, Dont push yourself if you cant withstand it. Your body is the most critical asset for the revolution. Listen to my command, go rest in 5 minutes! Understood. Take advantage of these 5 minutes, give orders to the troops Chairman glanced at his watch, Firstly, deploy our forces to Goryeo and Japan for disaster relief. Instruct all Grandmasters, if they discover any monsters that have slipped through the net, they must be eliminated! Yes. Secondly, let all global production and construction forces focus on mining gold. This battle has fully demonstrated the power of converting troops in the camp. We must mine more gold in the future, to exchange for additional fifth-tier troops. Alright. Lastly, Comrade Zhong Fengs control during this battle was excellent, Comrade Su Yus sacrifice was immense, and all the grandmasters also added a lot of strength to this fight. After things settle down, we should hold a medal ceremony to reward these heroes for their contributions to mankind! I will inform them right away. After saying this, the video call ended. Chairman Hu Jing instructed him to rest well, then he disconnected the video call. As per Chairmans instructions, Commissioner Zhang then relayed the three orders. Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: 515, Support Rebellion_1 Chapter 516: 515, Support Rebellion_1 The scene cuts back to Su Yu. Currently, Su Yu is flying over the vast northeastern sea of Busan City, heading to reunite with the high-ranking cultivators ahead. After gentle healing from the Cat Morning Star, Su Yus injuries had more or less healed. However, due to his recent recovery from severe injuries, he allowed the cat to meet up with the high-ranking cultivators first while he slowly flew from the rear. As he flew, Su Yu was summarizing the experiences and lessons from this battle. After all, its not the beating that is scary, but failing to learn from it. Only this way, the beating wouldnt be a waste. This battle had indeed taught Su Yu a lot. Firstly, he could never underestimate the Skru peoples determination to kill him. The ultra-high magic resistance squads in this battle were genuinely terrifying. He almost collapsed halfway in his undertaking. Furthermore, such attacks would surely come in the future. He must find more ways to improve his survival chances in the game. Secondly, the high-ranking soldiers exchanged in the camp were indeed powerful. These high-ranking soldiers average strength is just barely entry-level fifth-grade, but they can fight against the enemys half-step fifth-grade monster herd to create a nearly 1:1 casualty ratio! Of course, this was both due to Zhong Fengs command and our advantages in properties restraining the monster group. However, the twenty thousand tons of gold was worth it. He could invest more in the future to strengthen Blue Stars strength. Finally, one aspect where the folks of Blue Star did not do well was that they exchanged too few high-ranking soldiers. If they could have exchanged 4000-5000 high-ranking soldiers earlier, perhaps they could have won the battle without using a nuclear bomb. While Su Yu was daydreaming, he had already arrived behind the defensive line formed by high-ranking cultivators. Each of the grand cultivators were implementing their methods to construct a spiritual energy interception network, all chaotic violent spiritual energy from the front was blocked. Seeing Su Yus arrival, the high-ranking cultivators all greeted Su Yu amicably: Young friend Su Yu, are you okay? Have your wounds healed? Su Yu answered with a fist salute, Thank you for your concern, my injuries have mostly healed. What about you seniors? Can we block the shockwave? Dont worry about that, we can absolutely block it! Emperor Liu Che sent out a few steady spells with his hand, smiled and said, The energy interception network is perfectly constructed; it can block 99% of the shockwaves. Thats great.Su Yu felt a lot more relieved. One more thing, Liu Che added, Your companion Cat Morning Star and Tina Garcia are currently collecting the spiritual energy that overflowed from the death of the monsters in front. Once they return, you can try to make a breakthrough. For now, you can prepare yourself. Okay, Su Yu replied. Indeed, it was about time for his breakthrough. Donnas space-time transfer device had finished cooling down. After his breakthrough, he could make a trip to Skru Star. The Skru people had just killed tens of millions of humans, its time for them to pay their blood debt! Su Yu thought to himself, Emperor Raging Sun Manina XIII has been very arrogant lately, how about I take the opportunity to assassinate him on my next trip to Skru Star? Su Yu fell into deep thought. Meanwhile, on Skru Star. Sitting on the throne and listening to Langqis report, Manina XIII suddenly felt a chilly shudder down his spine. He turned to look back, but saw nothing. Langqi noticed the abnormal behavior of the Emperor and quietly asked, Your Majesty, whats wrong? Nothing, Manina answered, Langqi, continue. Alright, Your Majesty, Langqi steadied himself, and continued the report: After this battle, the entire monster army was wiped out. From now on, we will have to face three important problems, which demand your decision. Oh, what problems? Manina XIII looked at Langqi. The first issue pertains to Su Yu. said Langqi, with a grave expression, After this battle, our offensive against Blue Star will enter a window period, during which we can hardly launch any large-scale attacks for the following two months. In these two months, Su Yu is likely to come to our planet to cause havoc, and we must take strict precautions. Manina XIII leaned back in his throne, and remained silent for a long time. About half a minute later, he nodded, Understood, whats the second problem? The second issue involves Blue Stars cultivators who have recovered to the sixth grade and above. said Langqi earnestly, This time, 21 individuals from Blue Star have regained their sixth grade. Cultivators above the sixth grade pose a significant threat to the bases we have set up around the small Spiritual Spring Eye. I predict that in the future, the high-grade cultivators of Blue Star will band together to attack our small bases. This will cause a significant reduction in our territory. If we want to create another monster herd, it might not be as large-scale as this time, probably dropping to less than 2000 in number. Manina XIIIs left hand rested on the armrest of the throne, where he tapped lightly with his index finger as he wore an unchanging expression, Got it, continue with the third problem. Langqi looked up at His Majesty, wondering what he was thinking about? These two issues were very important. However, he quickly lowered his head again and mumbled, The third problem is that in the following period, the humans of Blue Star will definitely be fully engaged in prospecting and mining gold. According to Blue Stars gold reserves, they could potentially exchange for an army of 9000 or even 10000 fifth-tier troops! This is a force that even we cannot ignore, and we must think of ways to deal with this force. Hmm. Manina XIII nodded, his expression still unchanged, Are you done? YeYes. Langqi replied. He was at a loss now. What was the Emperor thinking? Ha ha! But Manina XIII laughed, it was a sort of contemptuous laugh. After laughing, he said seriously, Langqi, the three problems you mentioned are nonexistent. ??? Langqi was full of question marks, how come they no longer exist? There is one premise for these problems that you mentioned. Premise? Yes, Manina XIII explained, The premise is C Blue Stars humans stay united, no one sabotages from behind, and there is no one creating a large scale rebellion. Only then can they afford to do that. Oh Langqis eyes brightened, and he immediately understood. You mean, we should cause havoc inside Blue Star and support the rebels? Yes, Manina XIII confidently said, A saying I like from humans of Blue Star is C The toughest fortress is broken from within. If we massively support the rebels and divide the humans of Blue Star, do you think they could organize large-scale gold mining projects? Do you think Su Yu still has the energy to wreak havoc here? Langqi immediately nodded, Youre right, Your Majesty. I know what to do now! Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: 516, Prime Minister Gordon of Pacific Nation_1 Chapter 517: 516, Prime Minister Gordon of Pacific Nation_1 The Skru people had never thought about fostering a rebellion on Blue Star before, primarily because there was no need. Its akin to a ferocious golden lion mistakenly entering a rabbit burrow in the vast prairie, the lion wouldnt worry about being counterattacked by the rabbit, would it? However, with the rapid rise of Su Yu, the overall situation has changed. Su Yu was the first human on Blue Star to enter the sixth level. With his efforts, humans got a lot of access to the Spiritual Spring Eye that they should not have had at this point. The spiritual energy obtained from these Spring Eyes accelerated the cultivation progress of the Blue Star monks much faster than expected. Currently, 21 monks had successfully advanced to Divided Spirit stage and could attack the spiritual springs, forming a positive cycle. Moreover, the five camps Su Yu brought out from the game could exchange for 8000-10000 level five soldier species, a force that couldnt be overlooked by the Skru people. If they let Su Yu continue to develop and integrate the entire power of Blue Star, they might have a tough time winning this interstellar war, even possibly facing the risk of losing! So now, its imperative to win over the rebels on Blue Star and suppress the growth rate of humans. Frankly, its not hard to win over rebels on Blue Star, there are countless humans who fear death and are selfish. Just a couple of shouts from him, and many humans would immediately surrender and help him. Moreover, he already has an excellent target, the Prime Minister of the Pacific nation in America, Gunther Gordon. After the report was over, Langqi drove away from the Raging Sun Royal Palace. Sitting in the hovercar, he called his deputy, Jennifer, to inform her of the Emperors decree and ordered her to head to Blue Star to win over the rebels. Upon receiving the orders, Jennifer left the Expeditionary Army headquarters and summoned a private spaceship. A little more than ten minutes later, through a series of permit verifications, Jennifer boarded her Raging Sun-737 gray spaceship and soared into the sky, passing through the Space Cracks above the capital Sun City, heading to Blue Star. Its of note that, as of now, the Raging Sun Empire has moved all Space Cracks above Treyna City to above Sun City. It could carry out the war primacy of the Raging Sun Empire. Above Sun City, under the lead of the god-level powerhouse Pu Langte, the Skru people have built a floating island in the sky occupying 10 square kilometers to use as an energy transfer station. They have also learned from the experience of the Lun Ke te people, the security level of this floating island transfer station is much higher. If Su Yu wants to repeat his last feat of sinking the island, it would be almost impossible. Through the Space Cracks, Jennifers ride quickly descended onto a base above a giant spiritual spring. The spiritual spring located at Mount Albert of the Rocky Mountains, was one of the 24 giant spiritual springs in the world. Moreover, this spiritual spring was within the territory of the Pacific Nation, very convenient for Jenny to get in touch with the Pacific Nations Prime Minister. The commander of this bases expeditionary force was a spiritual warrior with strength reaching the seventh level. Sensing Jennifers arrival, he immediately went to the landing pad where Jennifer was and stretched out his arms towards her, Hey, isnt this the respectable Lady Jennifer? Long time no see! Long time no see, Monck Your Excellency. Jennifer politely hugged him briefly, then quickly broke free and took two steps back to keep a distance from him. This commander called Monck was a member of the Raging Sun royal family and a distant cousin of Emperor Manina XIII. However, his most significant feature was A lecher. The Raging Sun Empire was bountiful in its martial virtues, with males accounting for as much as 92% in the Raging Sun army. But in the 6th Mech Special Operations Regiment led by Monck, all 10,000 soldiers and officers were females with him being the only male. The hidden rules were evident. Whats more, Moncks tastes werent limited to Skru females, he was interested in all female animals on the planet! According to the concerned peoples analysis, Monck had tampered with at least 500 species of female animals on Skru Star, even some fresh-looking plants had suffered So after a light hug, Jennifer immediately distanced herself from him. Still, Monck didnt mind at all. He chuckled, posed in what he thought was an attractive posture, and said, Coming over at this hour, are you missing me? Jennifer: Monck reached out his hand, aiming for Jennifers waist, I am free tonight, why dont we Duke Monck, please behave! Jennifers face turned cold as she took another two steps back and warned, I am here on Blue Star under the orders from His Majesty and Commander Langqi! Even if you are a legendary strong one, you cant bear the consequences of delaying this. Jennifer pulled out a printed document from her backpack and unceremoniously slapped it on Moncks face. Oh? A decree from His Majesty. Hearing that it was something official, Monck finally straightened up. He picked up the document and after glancing through it, his expression turned serious. With a solemn expression, he said, Alright, I will assist you in contacting Prime Minister Gordon. No more than two hours, and I will make him appear in front of you. Thank you, Jennifer replied with her arms crossed. Not at all. Monck waved the document in his hand. Yet his lecherousness kicked in again shortly, So in these two hours, why dont we do something we love doing? Jennifer: A Skru officer from Mount Albert base translated the document into Blue Star language and secretly transmitted it to the Prime Minister of the Pacific Nation, Gordon. Just as Monck predicted, 1 hour and 34 minutes later, Gordons private jet secretly arrived at the peak of Mount Albert. This wasnt Gordons first visit to Skru Base. In fact, he had visited no less than 10 times in the past two months. For his first few visits, he ardently pleaded with the Skru people to make his country a vassal state of theirs, thereby ensuring the continued existence of his country and his family. But back then, the Skru people didnt bother with him and casually dismissed him. Later, the Skru peoples attitude changed towards him, and the military officers at the base treated him with much more courtesy, which delighted Gordon. Gordon firmly believed that it was his sincerity that moved the Skru people, which made them consider him differently. Therefore, in his subsequent visits, he brought more valuable intelligence and special products of Blue Star. Until the last visit where he won over the Skru with his sincerity, they rewarded him with some special stones to attack the Yunlu Mountain Base in China. Even though the plan failed, Gordon was still grateful for the goodwill shown by the Skru people. He was sure that their friendship was unshakeable, and the Pacific Nation would inevitably become the vanguard for the Skru people to unify Blue Star! Hence, after receiving Moncks message, he immediately boarded his private jet to Mount Albert base, bringing with him the latest confidential military intelligence gathered from China. Chapter 518 - Chapter 518: 517, Prime Minister Gordon heads to Skru Star_1 Chapter 518: 517, Prime Minister Gordon heads to Skru Star_1 The helicopter of Air Force Two landed at a helipad within a base on the mountain top. Prime Minister Gordon, taking unsteady steps, somewhat shakily descended from the helicopter. He was 78 years old this year. Traveling at an advanced age was indeed a significant strain for him. But he had no choice. For the sake of his family, he had to do it. At the helipad, Jennifer and Monck had arrived to greet him. Monck looked a bit upset. He had been wheedling Jennifer for two hours earlier, and she had ignored him, which made him feel uncomfortable. Jennifers face, however, didnt show much expression. All she thought about in her mind was to fulfill her mission and bring Prime Minister Gordon back to the Skru Star. Upon seeing Gordon disembarking from the plane, Jennifer walked toward him with the Blue Star language translator on, stretching out her hand and saying, Human, I am Deputy Commander Jennifer of the expeditionary force, pleased to meet you. Monck also switched on his translator, and spoke indifferently, I am Monck, the commander-in-chief of this base. Weve met. When Gordon saw the two in front of him, he was overjoyed. In the past, when he visited the Giant Skru Base, the person who received him was often Moncks adjutant. Only during the last visit did he have the honor of meeting Monck in person. He never expected that this time, Monck would personally greet him on the helipad, and even brought with him an even more high-profile official! This fully demonstrated the respect the Skru people had for him! However, the smile on Gordons face quickly froze. Through the translator, the language spoken by Jennifer and Monck was none other than Chinese! He couldnt understand it! His grasp of Chinese was terrible, which was quite a difficulty, making the difficult right to the extreme. Couldwecan useEnglish? he stated awkwardly in Chinese mixed with an English accent. Both Jennifer and Monck were a bit stunned upon hearing the translated words. Can-ya-sis? Was it some kind of special dish? However, the voice translator could only translate Chinese, and the English module was not yet available at present. Both parties attempted at some non-verbal communication after which no one could make sense of anyone elses intent. In the end, Monck found a female officer in the base who spoke some English, which only just about solved the translation problem. The translation issue was sorted out ten minutes later. Prime Minister Gordon was of advanced age, and the wind on top of the mountain was a bit strong. He was swaying on the helipad as if he could fall at any moment. Jennifer peered at him, a trace of disdain in her eyes. Could it be that Blue Star would elect such an old and frail person as Prime Minister? What were the Blue Star people thinking? But she didnt let her disdain show too prominently. She said to Prime Minister Gordon, I came to Blue Star this time to invite you to visit the Skru Star. Our expeditionary forces Commander-in-Chief Langqi wants to see you. The whole process will take only an hour or two. I wonder if you could spare the time for me? Jennifers words were translated precisely and conveyed to Gordon without any misunderstanding. Gordon was delighted. The invitation to the Skru Star confirmed that the Skru people had fully recognized him! This was certainly good news! But Gordon hesitated again. He knew that the Skru people were skilled in mind manipulation. Would he become a puppet for the Skru people during this trip to the Skru Star? If so, the loss would outweigh the gain. Jennifer was a Spiritual Mind Power Master and immediately saw through the thoughts in Gordons mind. She smiled, Dont worry, I promise as the Deputy Commander of the expeditionary force, I will absolutely not subject you to mind control. Moreover, after completing our cooperation this time, we will always regard you as our ally and offer you the status and treatment of an ally! As she was speaking, Jennifer also employed her ability of mental suggestion. As a sixth-level strength skilled individual, she only needed to use her ability just slightly, and Gordon, an ordinary person, believed her unquestioningly. Alright, I am willing to accompany you to the Skru Star! Gordon laughed heartily. Afterward, Jennifer took Gordon and their translator onto her private spaceship, returning to the Raging Sun Imperial City through the Space Cracks. This was the first time Prime Minister Gordon had been on a spaceship, which was an entirely novel experience for him as he curiously stared out the window. After passing through the Space Cracks, the view of the Raging Sun Imperial City below could be seen clearly. From Gordons perspective, all he could perceive was a tremendous shock! The Raging Sun Imperial City was filled with hundreds or even thousands of meters high buildings stretching as far as the eye could see; man-made Floating Islands in mid-air glistened under the blazing sun It felt like he had entered a science fiction world! Of course, he had also seen videos of Su Yus tourism on the Skru Star multiple times. However, the visuals from the videos were entirely unlike the actual experience of being in this world. It was as if one was watching a science fiction movie and then stepping into the world of the movie. One would undoubtedly be stunned speechless. Now, upon seeing the Raging Sun City, which encapsulated the essence of Skru civilization just below him, Gordon suddenly felt waves of dizziness washing over him. It wasnt that the Skru people had done something to him, but because he was really too old, and the excessive shock was hard for him to bear. Jennifer glanced at him and slightly pursed her lips. She had initially planned to give Gordon a tour of the grandeur of Raging Sun City, planning to circle around the city a few times before taking Gordon to see Commander Langqi at the headquarters. Who would have imagined that this frail human before her would become unstable just from a bit of shock? She wouldnt know whom to approach if he were to crash midway through the tour? Helplessly, she abandoned her original plan and took Gordon directly to the expeditionary army headquarters to see Langqi. In the office of Commander-in-Chief Langqi of the headquarters, Langqi had been waiting for a while. He ordered his AI assistant to freshly squeeze a cup of Leko Bug juice, which he was leisurely drinking. Jennifer knocked lightly on the door and walked into the office with Gordon and the translator, Commander-in-Chief, Ive brought Pacific Ocean nations Prime Minister Gordon. Good, youve worked hard, Langqi nodded, focusing his attention on Gordon. Gordon was already exhausted from the journey and was now seated on a dog-shaped transportation robot. Upon seeing Langqi, he struggled to rise from the robot. However, Langqi gestured him to not stand up, Theres no need to stand. We can understand your circumstances. Lets talk like this. First, he introduced himself, My name is Langqi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Skru Star expeditionary army, and I wanted to meet you. Ropes of veins throbbed on Gordons temples with excitement. Listening to the interpreters narrative, he understood the true identity of the man in front of him. Being able to meet such an important figure, Gordon could already feel the Skru peoples respect for him! Commander-in-Chief, how do you do. Gordon put his hand on his chest and bowed, I am Gordon, Prime Minister of the American-Pacific Nation of Blue Star. Im truly honored to meet you! Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: 518, Life Extending Potion _1 Chapter 519: 518, Life Extending Potion _1 Langqi sized up Prime Minister Gordon in front of him, and snapped his fingers at the same time. The service robot in the office received his instructions and immediately poured a fresh glass of juice from the Leko Bug and delivered it to Gordon. Prime Minister Gordon. Langqi gestured invitingly, This juice is squeezed from high-quality Leko bugs harvested from the Sunshine Insect Farm at 45 north latitude, would you like to try it? Gordon: He took a look at the glass handed over by the robot, which was filled with green, viscous liquid that had a pungent smell. Gordon had seen Su Yus travel video and knew what a Leko bug looked like, his brain sent waves of signals of nausea. However, If He doesnt drink it, will it upset the Skurus? Would it affect the Skurus liking for him? After careful deliberation, Gordon made a decision against his better judgement to drink! He closed his eyes, and gulped down the bug juice like medicine without daring to taste it. However, the bug juice that remained in his mouth still left him with a strong taste of protein coating his tongue, accompanied by a strong, odd and fishy smell, which almost made him vomit. This reminded him of his younger days when he curiously tried the famous Swedish dish canned herring, comparing the two, both are equally bad. Nevertheless, Gordon managed to suppress the urge to vomit with his own tolerance, and squeezed a smile at Langqi, uglier than crying. Hows the taste? Langqi asked curiously. Er the taste is good, quite characteristic. Gordon lied with a guilty conscience. Moreover, he felt that all the lies he had told in his life, all added together, did not weigh as heavily on his conscience as this lie did. Glad you like it. Langqi smiled. He recognized that the human in front of him was obviously lying, but he didnt care. Our previous collaborations were very enjoyable. Langqi got to the point, You have provided us with a lot of valuable information from Huaxia Nation, much of which has been very useful to us. To express our appreciation, we would like to give you this potion. With a wave of his hand, the service robot appeared again, holding up a potion the size of a cola bottle and walked towards Gordon. The potion was deep red like blood, and there was a meatball in the center of the potion bottle that throbbed like a human heart, grotesquely. What is this? Gordon took the potion, which throbbed continuously in his palm, almost slipping out of his hand. Fortunately, he held on tight, and the potion did not escape his control. This is a life-extension potion. Langqi replied bluntly, The age limit for you humans is around 130 years, most people cant make it past seventy or eighty. This potion can raise your age limit to 200 years, while restoring your physical function to the state of a 40-50 year old. This is a special medicine we developed specifically for you humans, and it has absolutely no side effects. Extend life! Restoring physiological function? Prime Minister Gordons eyes sparkled, his body and arms trembling unconsciously. For him, a 78-year-old man at the pinnacle of power on Blue Star, its simply unimaginable what it means to have seventy more years of life and restored physical vitality! If measured in terms of money, he would rather spend a hundred billionno, a trillion dollars for it! Humans are like this, the older they become, the less they want to die. The opportunity is now in front of him, as long as he drinks this potion, he could live another 70 years! But Gordon wasnt overly swept away by excitement. After all, the efficacy of the drug was only the Skurus side of the story, was the potion as miraculous as they claimed? Could it be that the Skuru were just trying to trick him into drinking this potion with a purposely fabricated lie, and in reality, after drinking the potion, his thoughts would be completely controlled by the Skurus? Just as this thought occurred to Gordon, Jennifer, standing behind him, smiled faintly, Dont worry, Prime Minister Gordon, we are allies, we wont do such despicable things as controlling an allys thoughtsand besides, if we really wanted to control you, whether you drink this potion or not would make no difference. This time she used psychological suggestion again, and almost instantly, Prime Minister Gordon completely agreed with her idea. Alright then, thank you very much for the potion. Can I drink it now? Gordon was completely impatient. Of course, you can. Jennifer gave a kind smile to Gordon. In the aesthetic sense of the Skuru, Jennifer could be said to be a top-notch beauty. However, to humans, all Skuru females look almost the same, and the green skin is a negative, so Gordon was not attracted by Jennifer at all. Upon getting the permission, he pulled out the wooden stopper of the potion and drained it completely without hesitation, swallowing the throbbing meatball in the middle as well. After the potion had gone down, Prime Minister Gordon felt a burning sensation in his chest, reminiscent of drinking boiling hot water. Then this burning sensation spread to his entire body through his bloodstream from his stomach. From the tip of his hair to his toes, every place in his body was filled with this burning sensation, as if he was being rotated in a microwave oven. Langqi and Jennifer exchanged glances. They remained completely composed, silently observing the special changes within Gordon. The burning sensation in Gordon lasted for 2 minutes. Two minutes later, he felt his own flesh and blood being remolded, telomeres were produced in cells in large quantities, intracellular telomeres which had previously disappeared were repaired in a short period of time. His bodys function also quickly recovered, and his brain became increasingly clear. Another five minutes later, he felt completely rejuvenated! Age spots completely retreated, muscles and skeleton which were nearly atrophied also regained their elasticity. He stood up from the dog-shaped robot, looking at his own hands, arms and waist in disbelief. He had truly regained his youthful vigor in a matter of minutes, it was simply unbelievable! Unbelievable! Prime Minister Gordon, how do you feel? Langqi leaned back in the leather chair, looking at Gordon with a slight smile on his face. This is truly unbelievable, its too magical! Prime Minister Gordon replied in a daze. This feeling was like dreaming, and he felt like he hadnt woken up yet. Dont be surprised. Langqi casually waved his hand, This is just a welcoming gift, as long as we continue to deepen our cooperation, when we take over Blue Star completely, we will hand over the chairmanship of the Blue Star United Government to you. By then, not to mention living to 200 years, even living to 500 years, 1000 years is not impossible. Now, Langqi and Emperor Raging Suns thinking has also changed a little. If more and more God Level powerhouses appear on Blue Star, they might not be able to annihilate all humans. Training a few puppet governments like Gordon seems to be a decent choice. Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: 519, Four Plans of Langqi_1 Chapter 520: 519, Four Plans of Langqi_1 Prime Minister Gordon immediately understood the implications of Langqis words; he was mooted to establish a puppet government for Blue Star. Of course, he agreed straight away because that was his primary objective! So he quickly put on a pleasing smile, Your Excellency Langqi, our nation is more than willing to become a vassal to the Skurus, lending our full effort to Skurus domination of Blue Star! Long before Americas disintegration, it had cultivated numerous puppet governments worldwide; now he was about to lead one such. He knew the work like the back of his hand! Simultaneously, Gordon pulled a silver USB stick from his pocket. The thumb drive contained first-hand intelligence collected not long ago from the Huaxia Nation, which included crucial information such as a Skill Lists for each of the tier-five military classes. Langqi took the silver USB, tremendously satisfied with Gordons trustworthy surrender. He put his fingers together at his lips, saying, Prime Minister Gordon, now I have four questions for you; please answer truthfully. Rest assured! Gordon responded instantly without thinking, I will tell you everything I know. Hmm. Langqi nodded and opened a black folder on the table. As he read the file, he questioned, First question, didnt your nation have a nuclear weapons storehouse before its disintegration? Do you currently have access to use it? That might be difficult. Gordon admitted reluctantly, During the chaotic times of our nations downfall, the nuclear arms stockpile fell into the hands of a high-ranking cultivator from the Indian Country. Now its jointly guarded by Indian Country and Huaxia Nation, preventing us from infiltrating. Hmm. Langqi nodded, his facial expression unchanged. He posed the next question, Second, which countries on Blue Star do you think we could potentially win over to our side? Now theres quite a few. Gordon thought it over while answering, In our continent, the Southern American Federation, Maple Leaf Country, Mexico In the European Continent, the United Kingdom and Hair Country Gordon rattled off numerous countries names in quick succession, many of which were regional superpowers. Alright then. Langqi looked up at Gordon, Last question, how many fighters like the ones that attacked Yunlu Mountain are left in your family? Fifty are left. Fifty that will do. Langqi closed the folder, stood up, and walked over to Gordon. He extended his hand, saying, Ive asked all I wanted to know. I hope for pleasant cooperation! Heres to pleasant cooperation! Although he didnt know what Skuru had in mind, Gordon still shook hands with him. Langqi turned to his deputy, Jennifer, please send our reliable ally back to Blue Star. Be careful on the road. Understood. Jennifer slightly bowed and gestured invitingly towards Gordon. Sensing that he was thus dismissed by Skuru, Gordon naturally didnt linger. After saying his goodbyes to Langqi, he followed Jennifer out of the office. Once Gordon left, Langqi returned to his seat. He first instructed his AI to copy the contents of the USB drive for the intelligence department to translate, then leisurely sipped some Leko bug juice. Its strange why earthlings dont like this bug juice when its so tasty? he mused aloud. Langqi realized right away, But it doesnt matter. Based on expert analysis, most regions on Blue Star are suitable for Leko bug farming. When the time comes, Ill proliferate farms on their planet whether they like it or not! About ten minutes later, the intelligence department translated all the text in the USB drive and sent it to his communication device. Langqi started pouring over the intelligence, analyzing them word by word. After analyzing the majority of the information, he communicated with Jennifer using his device, Are you preparing to head to Blue Star now? A few seconds later, Jennifer replied, Yes, my spaceship is recharging. As soon as its ready, it will head to Blue Star, no longer than half an hour. Langqi: Hmm. There are no issues with this human, correct? Langqi was somewhat apprehensive that Gordon might be a spy sent by the earthlings. Of course, this was unlikely, but better safe than sorry. Jennifer: No issues. During the few hours of our contact, I have carefully examined all his memories. Theres no chance hes a spy. Langqi: Thats good. Langqi: Lets talk about the next phase in our plan. Langqi: Looking at Gordons intelligence, Ive developed four plans in total. Langqi: First, attack the five camps at Yunlu Mountain, aiming to destroy one or two. Langqi: Second, have Gordon connect with governments and pro-surrender groups across Blue Star to support puppet armies. Langqi: Third, seize the American nuclear arsenal and target the weapons at the Huaxia Nation. Langqi: Fourth, destroy all gaming headsets across our territories and kill all players above level 30. Langqi: These are my current plans. Moreover, we need to implement these four strategies swiftly! Langqi: Currently, Huaxia Nation is preoccupied with its nuclear disaster relief. We need to execute most of our plans during this period. What do you say, Jennifer? Jennifer: I think Jennifer: I think plans one and three can be combined. As long as we support Gordons government to take control of the nuclear arsenal, we can target all nuclear weapons onto Yunlu Mountain. We may even destroy all five camps! Langqi: Hmm, thats a good idea. Langqi: Ill report my plans to His Majesty the Emperor. Jennifer, Gordon is our top priority for the next phase. Make sure he is well guarded! Jennifer: Understood. After ending the call, Jennifers private spaceship took off, returning Prime Minister Gordon to Blue Star. Gordon was now rejuvenated and was walking around excitedly in the cabin, feeling the changes in his body. Jennifer didnt bother; she silently looked out of the window, contemplating how to execute the strategies that Langqi had assigned. The Skuru troops couldnt leave the Spiritual Spring Eye, but they could distribute some weapons to the earthlings, enabling them to attack and take over the nuclear arsenal. However, like Langqi said, they must act fast! This period when the top-tier earthling cultivators could not pay attention to them was the best opportunity. Once Su Yu or other cultivators responded, it would be a shame if their plans fell apart at the last minute. While Jennifer was deep in thought, the spaceship passed through the Space Cracks and reached the military base at the main peak of the Rocky Mountains, Mount Elbert. As if he had sensed Jennifer and others arrival, Monck, the base commander, had already been waiting on the landing pad. Gordon and Jennifer exited the spaceship together. Seeing how vigorous Gordon looked, Monck was taken aback but quickly realized what had happened. However, Monck was not interested in Gordon. After all, he was male! Monck approached Jennifer and earnestly invited, Miss Jennifer, what a beautiful night! Shall we share it together? Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: 520, preparing to break through the seventh stage_1 Chapter 521: 520, preparing to break through the seventh stage_1 Jennifer gave Monck a glance, ignoring him. She turned to the Prime Minister Gordon beside her, her face serious, and said, Your Excellency, your body has now regained its youthful vigor, but dont show it when you go back to prevent others from becoming suspicious. Understood, I wont expose it. Gordon immediately nodded. The restoration of vitality made Gordon feel refreshed and it seemed as if he was experiencing a second spring in his life. Such high-grade medicine couldnt be supplied by Blue Star, only a higher-level civilization could provide it. Now, he was completely devoted to serving the Skuru people, walking a righteous path and helping the Skuru manage the uncivilized barbarians on Blue Star. Jennifer sent Gordon to the Space Two helicopter to leave the base. After the helicopter left, she swatted away Moncks hand that was reaching for her waist with a serious face, Monck, this is not the time for jokes, we need to plan something big. Oh? What big thing? Monck grudgingly withdrew his flirting hand and asked with an indifferent expression. While the Skuru people were busy planning for the next round, in Busan, the shock wave from the nuclear explosion was successfully intercepted. More than a hundred major cultivators joined forces and worked together to completely block the nuclear shock wave, like a human wall blocking a flood, preventing countless people from dying in the disaster. However, the shock wave from the explosion still spread out. The seismic wave quickly spread to nearby countries. Goryeo and Japan were the first to bear the brunt, while Rashia and Huaxia were also greatly affected, with large-scale building collapses, disruption to roads, water, electricity, and networks. The people were in dire straits. Fortunately, the current Blue Star joint government is in a state of full mobilization for war, and its mobilization capabilities are very adequate. Chairman Hu Jing immediately ordered the allocation of resources to the most severely affected in Japan and Goryeo for disaster relief, in order to protect peoples lives and property in the disaster areas as far as possible. Speaking of disaster relief, the group that made the greatest contribution had to be mentioned C all 200,000 players. Dont look at the players who are only in the third tier, but compared with ordinary humans, they are genuinely superhuman! As soon as the players arrived in Japan by plane, they immediately started disaster relief work. Now, Japan has suffered a double catastrophe from monsters and earthquakes, and Hiroshima and Okayama are particularly affected, with roads almost entirely destroyed and good road surfaces difficult to find. Under these circumstances where the road network is severely damaged, no vehicles can reach the disaster-stricken areas to assist the people in desperate need. But players can! The players can not only bring a large amount of food and water into the disaster-stricken areas, but some strength-specialized warriors, knights, along with talented Summoners, can carry heavy machinery such as excavators into the disaster zone. According to Su Yus estimate, a single third-tier strength type player is more efficient than three excavators! Once the players entered the disaster-stricken areas on a large scale, the disaster relief work was immediately accelerated and countless lives were saved from the rubble. When the disaster relief work moved into the second phase, a fundamental shift had occurred in who was primarily responsible for it. Originally, the government only wanted the 200,000 players to act as auxiliary rescue, with the main force to be the professional rescue teams. But later, the government found that the performance of the 200,000 players was exceptional! Therefore, the players became the main force in the relief work, with the Blue Star joint government assisting and supporting them. For example, providing players with material and power support, spiritual energy support. The government even temporarily set up network signals and sent a large number of game helmets to the disaster-stricken areas so that players could also play the game online in the disaster-stricken areas, not delaying their game progress. The joint government put all its energy into the disaster relief, while Su Yu, Tina, and the major cultivators, were busy between Tsushima Island, Busan, and the final site of the nuclear explosion. They gathered all the spiritual energy that had diffused after the monsters died, and pooled it in the palace constructed from sea water by Tina. A lot of spiritual energy was dissipated after the Frost Dragon, Sacred Angel, and other tier-five soldiers died, which the major cultivators also collected. This spiritual energy, after purification, was somewhat similar to the refined magic power refined in Su Yus Mage Tower, very convenient to absorb. After about five hours of hard work, the major cultivators finally gathered all the spiritual energy together. Looking at the palace before him that was filled with spiritual energy, Emperor Taizong spoke to Su Yu, Su Yu, now that all the spiritual energy has been gathered, its time for you to go in and absorb the spiritual energy for your breakthrough. I wish you a successful breakthrough! Thank you, elders! Su Yu bowed to everyone. Tina, who was standing aside in the sky, also smiled at him, Best of luck, Nemesis! I believe you can definitely make it! Then she turned to the Cat Morning Star floating next to her, her fist clenched, Morning Star, we also need to work hard, lets not get left behind by Nemesis. Yes, lets do our best. Morning Star nodded. Morning Star didnt really like this woman who was fighting Alyssa for a man in the past, but Tina had a good personality and a charm that could not be denied. At this point she could say that she no longer disliked her. But she also needs to help Alyssa gain the ability to come to the real world soon, otherwise Alyssa will be at a huge disadvantage. Well then, everyone, Ill go ahead. Wait for the news of my return in triumph! Su Yu laughed then dived into the palace of seawater to absorb and refine the magic inside. As Su Yu started his breakthrough, Tina and Morning Star returned to game world, and the surrounding cultivators gradually dispersed. Some of the cultivators went back to Yunlu Mountain for training, while others joined the players in disaster relief in Goryeo and Japan. The joint government will provide a not insignificant amount of spiritual energy allowance for the players and cultivators involved in disaster relief, so everyone was enthusiastic about participating in the relief work. Elder Tao neither returned to Yunlu Mountain nor participated in the disaster relief. His current strength is at Nascent Soul Peak, but frankly, he has no chance of further progress after recovering to the Dividing Spirit Stage, so he is also not in a hurry to practice. In addition to his deep friendship with Su Yu, he simply decided to stay and guard the palace of seawater, in case of any accidents. What surprised him was that in addition to him, two other major cultivators also stayed behind. And these two major cultivators were not born in the mainland Huaxia, they were Emperor Constantine XI, the last emperor of Byzantium, and King Arthur from the UK. Elder Tao was surprised when he saw that these two had stayed. He courteously said, Fellow Taoists, its fine for me to stay and guard Su Yu alone, you two dont have to waste your time here. Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: 521, Ten days later, the prophetic Constantine XI_1 Chapter 522: 521, Ten days later, the prophetic Constantine XI_1 No problem, we will stay too. Constantine XI smiled at Elder Tao Qian, Su Yu has helped us in the past, its only right for us to stay and protect him. Constantine XI, or Jun Eleven, referred to an event far in the past. Three months ago, he, King Arthur, and 30 other ancient Western cultivators relocated to the Huaxia Nation, setting foot on Yunlu Mountain. Back then, there was quite a divide between the Western and Chinese cultivators. After all, in ancient times, there was little interaction between the two groups, and there were significant differences in terms of culture, lifestyle habits, and cultivation methods, which could easily lead to conflicts. (The main conflict was that initially, the Spring Eye produced only a small amount of Spiritual Energy, and some of it has to be shared with the Western cultivators, which naturally drew the dissatisfaction of the Huaxia cultivators.) Su Yu, who was just at stage four, heard about this from Commissioner Zhang and voluntarily came to Yunlu Mountain to mediate. At the behest of Su Yu, the cultivators decided to set aside their differences, find common ground, and increase dialogue and communication. Thats why there is this harmonious scene today, everyone is no longer distinguished as Western or Eastern cultivators, we are all known by a common name C Blue Star cultivators. Because of this, the cultivators who originally came from the West had a very good impression of Su Yu, Jun Eleven and King Arthur willingly stayed to protect Su Yus security. As Jun Eleven finished, King Arthur, stroking his thick beard, casually added, Jun Eleven is right. Besides, Elder Tao, you are only at the Nascent Soul Peak, if any emergencies occur, you might not be able to handle it. Its better if we two are here. Alright then. Elder Tao didnt object, he laughed loudly, Since thats the case, the three of us will guard Su Yu together and while were at it, we can discuss cultivation techniques. Haha, to use your Huaxia phrase, its what I wanted, its really what I wanted! Jun Eleven responded cheerfully. Su Yu could sense everything happening outside through the walls of the underwater palace. With the protection of the three elders, he was able to absorb Spiritual Energy and cultivate intensively without any worries, striving towards the goal of the seventh stage. Time slipped away constantly during the cultivating. Unknowingly, ten days had passed and it was now October 22nd. During these ten days, Su Yu spent three days leveling up to level 79 with 99% experience, then started the long process of breaking through the bottleneck. The entire bottleneck breakthrough process was expected to take seven days, and today, October 22nd, was the last day of the entire breakthrough process! At 10 am, Elder Tao Qian, Jun Eleven, and King Arthur stood in the sky, looking down at the underwater palace beneath them. The underwater palace was now expanding and contracting rapidly, and during this process, it kept changing colors, occasionally red, occasionally blue, occasionally white even at times, it would turn into a multitude of colors, incredibly beautiful. Su Yu had already absorbed every bit of Spiritual Energy from the underwater palace five days ago, now he was putting all his energy into breaking through, just unsure when he would succeed in doing so. Elder Tao turned to look at Jun Eleven and King Arthur, asking, Fellow Taoists, do you think Su Yus breakthrough is going smoothly? About that. King Arthur hesitated and shook his head, I cant tell. After all, there is a big difference between our cultivation system and the system in the game, basically, you cant tell anything. Jun Eleven nodded, I feel the same way. Well, lets hope Su Yu can manage a successful breakthrough. Then he will be the first Stage Seven cultivator in Blue Star. Elder Tao expressed his hope. Su Yu was the first stage six cultivator after the Spirit Power Awakening in Blue Star, and now he is about to become the first stage seven cultivator, in a way, he was making history! However, at this point, Jun Eleven suddenly looked hesitant, as if he couldnt make up his mind about something. Being a very observant person, Elder Tao immediately noticed his expression and asked, Brother Jun Eleven, is there something wrong? Jun Eleven thought for a moment, then said, Well, the thing is, my cultivation method is somewhat similar to Su Yus in that it has a certain ability to sense the future. Jun Eleven paused, then continued, I can sense some things that are going to happen in the future, especially major events. When my Constantinople was occupied by the Ottoman Empire, I had sensed it happening. Sense the future? Elder Taos expression changed. If it were any other time, he wouldnt believe in a special ability like sensing the future, because none of the major cultivators in the Huaxia area have ever heard of someone with this ability, and those who claimed to have it were proven by history to be charlatans. But things are different now. Su Yus precedent has already proven that Prophecy could indeed be possible. Plus, his trust in Jun Eleven, he does not think Jun Eleven would lie at this crucial time. King Arthur had the same thoughts as Elder Tao, he quickly asked, Jun Eleven, what exactly did you sense? I sensed a great event about to happen! Jun Eleven was serious and said with conviction, And I feel that this great event may very well involve Su Yu! This Elder Tao and King Arthur didnt know what to say for a moment, their minds raced to figure out what to do. At this moment, Jun Eleven spoke again: I think wed better ask Elder Yang to come over now. Elder Yang is the most powerful among us. With him here, we can certainly deal with any schemes against Su Yu. King Arthur immediately nodded, I think youre right. Jun Eleven turned to Elder Tao, and said solemnly, Elder Tao Qian, while the two of us provide better protection for Su Yu here, would you mind making the trip to inform them? Alright Elder Tao subconsciously wanted to agree. But then, he suddenly realized something was wrong. He would have to travel to Busan to find Elder Yang, which was 80 kilometers away from here. With his flying speed, it would take about an hour and a half to reach. However, Jun Eleven and King Arthur were stage six, their flying speed was much faster, and they would only need 20 minutes to get back to Busan. Could it be that Jun Eleven asked him to notify, in order to get him out of the picture and plot something behind his back?! In fact, Elder Tao had considered the possibility that Jun Eleven and King Arthur might be traitors ten days ago. After all, their decision to stay and protect Su Yu was suspicious. In addition, Jun Elevens sudden announcement of his predictive abilities was also strange. Furthermore, he was always understandably skeptical of Westerners. Considering all of this, it was indeed possible that Jun Eleven and King Arthur could be traitors, planning to cause trouble at this time! Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: 522, Leko Bug Operation (Updated)_1 Chapter 523: 522, Leko Bug Operation (Updated)_1 With that in mind, Elder Tao looked at Jun Eleven without betraying any emotion, Dear Taoist Jun Eleven, I believe it would be best if you take a trip to Busan. With my Nascent Soul Stage capabilities, my flying speed is too slow; it might take me about one about half to two hours to reach Busan. But you might get there in just half an hour. As the saying goes, The essence of military action is speed. So, I think it would be best if you go. After he finished, Elder Tao focused his gaze on Jun Elevens reaction. If Jun Eleven is unwilling to go himself and insists that he goes back to Busan, theres a high probability that theres some plot afoot. But unexpectedly, Jun Elevens reaction was totally different from what he was expecting. Jun Eleven slapped his forehead fiercely. By Jupiter, I forgot about the difference in flying speed! Then he swiftly flew towards Busan, shouting to Elder Tao and King Arthur as he flew, Please wait here, Ill get in touch with Elder Yang and be back shortly! With these words trailing behind him, Jun Eleven disappeared into the horizon. Elder Tao and his companions brought satellite phones when they arrived. However, due to the immense spirit energy fluctuations from Su Yus breakthrough, the satellite phones were now completely inoperative, making it necessary for Jun Eleven to go to Busan. Watching Jun Eleven disappear into the distance, while King Arthur remained silent, Elder Tao looked dumbfounded. What on earth is happening? Could he have falsely accused Taoist Jun Eleven, and there isnt any conspiracy? Elder Tao fell into deep self-reflection, regretting his excessive distrust. Meanwhile, at the Skuru Military Base by Albert Peak in the Rocky Mountains. In this military base, the Skuru have built a main command center next to the Spirit Energy Collection Factory. The main control room in the command center is equipped with over 30 screens, each corresponding to a distinct location on the Blue Star (earth). Jennifer sat in the control room, gazing at all the screens. The largest screen directly in front of her showed the image of the underwater palace where Su Yu was located. The underwater palace was pulsating like a heart, dazzling lights flickering above it, all of which were captured by the satellite. The bases commander, Monck, stood behind Jennifer. Jennifer had not let him have his way in the past ten days, leading him to give up his pursuit over time. At this moment, Jennifer turned around and asked him, Monck, can you tell when Su Yus breakthrough might come to an end? Umm Monck thought for a moment, then replied, Based on my experience, it shouldnt take more than six hours, maybe even less. However, its hard to say whether his breakthrough will be successful. Jennifer nodded, then turned back to the screens. At the same time, she murmured to herself, It seems that its time for us to launch our full-scale operation. The code name for the Skurus operation was Leko Bug, a name given by Commander Langqi. This operation was divided into three parts and implemented simultaneously. Now, it was time to wrap up. The three parts were as follows: 1. Equip 500 elite Blue Star warriors with Sun-47 Automatic Pulse Laser Cannons and Sun-259 Laser Guns for an assault on the nuclear warfare headquarters in Nevada State within Indian Country; 2. Provide 50 suicide warriors from House Gordon with Spirit Shielding Crystals and Iotn-22 type covert rocket launchers to attack the five mercenary camps located on Yunlu Mountain; 3. Contact the heads of major countries worldwide to form the Anti-Huaxia Alliance and prepare to confront the Huaxia Nation and the Blue Star Coalition Government it leads. All three plans were carried out surreptitiously, with the Skuru providing a large amount of shielding and secrecy devices. Huaxias hackers and spies had no ability to discover their plans. Moreover, the Huaxia government was currently busying itself with disaster relief and had no time to worry about the forces stirring on the other side of the ocean. The time was ripe, and it was finally time to execute the plan! Jennifer sent an operation execution request to Langqi. After receiving approval, she immediately contacted various subordinate departments to commence the Leko Bug operation! The governments of various countries were the first to act. An hour later, at 11 am, the head of the United Kingdom was the first to make a statement on a digital platform. He declared that the United Kingdom no longer recognized the legitimacy of the Blue Star Coalition Government, refused to recognize the legal status of the Huaxia Government, severed all relations with the Huaxia Government, and formally declared war on Huaxia! His declaration immediately caused a stir on the internet. As the public uproar continued, countries like Hair Country, Maple Leaf Country, Kangaroo Kingdom one after another made statements on digital platforms, basically saying the same thing as the head of the United Kingdom. Pacific Country also chimed in, neither too early nor too late. The reason why Prime Minister Gordon was not the first to speak was that the Skuru wanted to keep the Gordon card until the most critical moment. The stance of the heads of states caused a great uproar worldwide. The citizens of various countries couldnt believe the declarations of their leaders. Form a united government to resist the foreign enemy was the hope of every Blue Star citizen, and everyone had been working towards this goal. Now all their governments had suddenly backstabbed them. What kind of play was this? They werent going to join the surrender party, were they? On social networking sites abroad, people were saying: What are they doing? Does not recognize the Blue Star Coalition Government? Do our governments want to start their own or lean towards the surrender party? Actually, its not entirely unacceptable to surrender. If the Skuru can guarantee our survival, surrendering wouldnt be too bad. Stop! Stop! If you get caught by the internet police saying that, youll be executed on the spot. People on the internet were discussing like mad. Many people even doubted whether they were still dreaming and hadnt woken up. At the capital of Huaxia Nation. Chairman Hu Jing was almost thrown off balance by this sudden major shift. He took out his phone to call Commissioner Zhang. As soon as the call was answered at the other end, he asked, Zhang Ling, what on earth is going on? Comrade Chairman. Zhang Ling replied seriously, I also dont understand whats happening, but I can assure you that the Skuru are definitely involved in this! Thats stating the obvious. I know that the Skuru are behind this, stated Chairman Hu Jing irritatedly. If Zhang Ling were in front of him, he would definitely roll his eyes at him. Zhang Ling then said carefully, Anyway, we need to calm down first. Its a time when the public is panicking. We have to issue an official diplomatic statement during this time. Oh no, its too late! Zhang Ling started off the conversation quite calmly, but his last sentence was exclaimed out loud. What happened, Zhang Ling? Chairman Hu Jing felt his heart tighten. The mercenary camps on the slope of Yunlu Mountain have been attacked! Zhang Ling yelled, The great cultivators on Yunlu Mountain just left after receiving a call from Jun Eleven, and then they were attacked. Could it be that Jun Eleven lured the tiger away from the mountain? Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: 522, Leko Bug Operation_1 Chapter 524: 522, Leko Bug Operation_1 Thinking of this, Elder Tao was looking at Jun Eleven, unchanging in expression, he said: Taoist Jun Eleven, I feel it would be better if you go to Busan. My cultivation can only fly at a rate typical of the Nascent Soul Stage, which means flying to Busan could take one and a half to two hours. But you could get there in half an hour. As the saying goes the value of an army lies in its speed, so I think you should be the one to go. After finishing, Elder Tao watched Jun Eleven carefully for any reaction. If Jun Eleven refused to go himself and insisted that he should return to Busan, it was highly probable that there was some scheme going on. Surprisingly, Jun Elevens reaction was completely different from what he had thought. Jun Eleven smacked his forehead in realization, Jupiter above, I totally forgot about the difference in our flying speeds! Then he quickly headed towards Busan and shouted to Elder Tao and King Arthur as he flew, Wait here, Ill get in touch with Elder Yang and will be back shortly! With his voice still lingering in the air, Jun Elevens figure disappeared over the horizon. They had each brought satellite phones when the three of them arrived, but due to the enormous Spirit Energy Fluctuation caused by Su Yus breakthrough, their satellite phones were completely out of service. This left Jun Eleven with no other choice but to go to Busan himself. Watching Jun Elevens receding figure, King Arthur didnt say anything, but Elder Tao was stunned. What was going on? Could it be that he had wrongly accused Taoist Jun Eleven? Did Jun Eleven not have a plot in mind? Elder Tao was plunged into deep self-reflection. He shouldnt be so suspicious. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountains-Albert Peak-Skrull Military Base. In the military base, the Skrulls had built a command center next to their Spirit Energy collection factory. In the main control room of the command center, there were over 30 screens of various sizes, each corresponding to a special location on Blue Star. Jennifer sat in the main control room, staring at the screens. The largest screen directly in front of her showed the image of Su Yu in the underwater palace. The underwater palace was pulsating like a heart, with colorful light flickering above it, all of which was captured by satellites. The base commander, Monck, stood behind Jennifer. In the past ten days, Jennifer had constantly denied him something he wanted, so he eventually gave up on that goal. At this moment, Jennifer turned around and asked him, Monck, can you tell approximately when Su Yus breakthrough will be finished? Well Monck thought for a moment before answering, Based on my experience, it should be no more than six hours, possibly even less, but its hard to say whether hell be successful in the breakthrough. Jennifer nodded, turning back around to face the screen. At the same time, she muttered to herself, It seems that its time for us to initiate our overall action. The code name for the Skrulls operation was Leko Bug, named by their general commander, Langqi. The operation was divided into three parts, all of which were synchronized and now nearing completion. The three parts were: 1. Equip 500 elite Blue Star soldiers with SUN-47 automatic pulsed laser rifles, and SUN-259-type laser guns for a surprise attack on the nuclear war headquarters in Nevada State; 2. Provide 50 Gordon family suicide warriors with Spirit Shielding Crystals and IOTN-22-type stealth rocket launchers to attack the five mercenary camps located on Yunlu Mountain; 3. Contact the leaders of all major countries to form the Anti-HX Alliance, preparing to wage war against HX country and the Blue Star United Government led by it. All of these plans were carried out secretly with the Skrulls providing a large number of shielding and security devices, HXs hackers and spies had no means to discover their plans. Moreover, the current joint government was busy dealing with the disaster and had no time to worry about the brewing plans across the ocean. The time was ripe, and it was time to carry out the plan! Jennifer sent an operation execution request to Langqi. After receiving a response, she immediately contacted each department and initiated the Leko Bug operation! The first ones to move were the various countries. One hour later, at 11 a.m., the YG head of state was the first to make a statement on the internet. He announced that Gaul would no longer recognize the Blue Star United Government, refuse to acknowledge the legality of HX Government, sever all relations with HX Government, and formally declare war on HX! His declaration immediately caused a huge stir on the internet. As the public was in an uproar, FG, JND, ADLY each country issued statements one after another on the internet, saying basically the same thing as the YG head of state. The Pacific Country was also among them, neither early nor late in making a statement. The reason for not letting Prime Minister Gordon be the first to speak was because the Skrulls wanted to save Gordon as a trump card for the critical moment. The statements of these national leaders immediately caused great confusion around the world. People from all countries could not believe their own leaders statements. Establishing a United Government to resist foreign enemies is what each Blue Star citizen longed for, and everyone had been working hard towards this goal. But now that the various governments suddenly switched sides, what was going on? They werent really going to side with surrendering, were they? On foreign social networks, everyone was discussing: Whats going on? What is the government up to? They dont recognize the Blue Star United Government? Are they going against it, or leaning toward surrender? Actually, its not completely unacceptable to surrender. If the Skrulls can guarantee our survival, we might be willing to surrender. Stop! If you say such words and get caught by the internet police, youll be executed on the spot. People on the internet were discussing frenziedly, many of them even doubted if they were still dreaming. HX Capital. The Chairman, Hu Jing, was almost thrown into chaos by this sudden major change. He took out his phone to contact Commissioner Zhang, and as soon as the call was connected, he immediately asked, Zhang Ling, what the hell is going on? Comrade Chairman, replied Commissioner Zhang in a serious tone, I havent figured out what exactly is happening either, but Im sure that the Skrulls and the surrender faction have a hand in this. Thats just you stating the obvious. I know that the Skrulls are definitely involved, Chairman Hu Jing said irritably. If Commissioner Zhang was in front of him, he would have rolled his eyes at him. Commissioner Zhang said calmly, No matter what, we need to stay calm first. Now is the time when the public is terrified. We must seize this moment to issue a formal diplomatic statementOh my God, no! Commissioner Zhang initially spoke very steadily, but the last two words were shouted out in a raised tone. Whats wrong, Zhang Ling? Chairman Hu Jings heart tightened all of a sudden. The mercenary camps on Yunlu Mountain are under attack! Commissioner Zhang yelled, Just after the top cultivator at Yunlu Mountain left, having received a call from Jun Eleven, they were attacked hang on! Could it be that Jun Eleven lured them away? Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: 522, Leko Bug Operation_1 Chapter 525: 522, Leko Bug Operation_1 Thinking of this, Elder Tao looked at Jun Eleven and calmly said: Taoist Jun Eleven, I think you should go to the furnace* better. My flying speed is too slow as I only have the cultivation to the Nascent Soul Stage. It might take between an hour and a half to two hours to fly to the furnace*; whereas, you could get there in half an hour. The saying goes, the swift wins the battle. I think its better if you do it. After saying this, Elder Tao was keenly observing Jun Elevens reaction. If Jun Eleven was unwilling to go himself and insisted that Elder Tao return to the furnace*, it was likely that there was some plot involved. However, Jun Elevens response was completely different from what Elder Tao had expected. Jun Eleven slapped his forehead: By Jupiter, I forgot about the difference in flying speed! Then, he swiftly flew towards the direction of the furnace*. While flying, he shouted to Elder Tao and King Arthur, Please wait here, I will go to contact Elder Yang, and I will be back soon! Accompanied by his voice, the figure of Jun Eleven disappeared on the horizon. They had brought satellite phones when the three of them came, but because the spiritual energy fluctuation from Su Yus breakthrough was too large, the satellite phones had completely failed, so Jun Eleven had no choice but to go to the furnace*. Watching the departing figure of Jun Eleven, King Arthur said nothing, while Elder Tao stood there, dumbfounded. What was happening? Could it be that he misunderstood Taoist Jun Eleven and Jun Eleven wasnt plotting anything? This had left Elder Tao in deep self-reflection C he shouldnt be so suspicious. Meanwhile, in the Rocky Mountains-Albert Peak-Skrull Military Base. Inside this military base, the Skuru people had built a command headquarters next to the spiritual energy collection factory. There are more than 30 screens installed in the main control room of the command headquarters, each corresponding to a special location on Blue Star. Jennifer sat in the main control room, staring at all the screens. On the biggest screen directly in front of her was the image of the underwater palace where Su Yu was located. Now, the underwater palace was pulsing like a heart, the colorful light above fluctuating constantly. All of these images were captured by satellites. The base commander, Monck, stood behind Jennifer. Jennifer hadnt given him an opportunity in these ten days, and after a while, he simply gave up on the target. At this moment, Jennifer turned to him and asked, Monck, can you tell how much longer Su Yu will take to break through? Well Monck hesitated for a moment, then answered, Based on my experience, a maximum of 6 hours, perhaps even sooner. As for whether he can successfully break through, its hard to say at the moment. Jennifer nodded, turned around and looked at the screen again. She also muttered to herself, It seems, its time for us to launch the full-scale operation. The code name for the operation by the Skrull people was Leko Bug, named by General Langqi. The operation was divided into three parts, all carried out simultaneously, and now it was time to wrap things up. The three parts were: 1. Equip 500 elite Blue Star soldiers with sun-47 automatic pulse laser guns and sun-259 type laser guns for a surprise attack on the nuclear war headquarters in NHD state. 2. Equip 50 Gordon family loyalists with Spirit Shielding Crystals and iotn-22 type concealed rocket launchers to attack the five mercenary camps located halfway up Yunlu Mountain. 3. Contact all major forces on Blue Star to form the Anti-HX Alliance, ready to confront HX and its Blue Star Union Z*. All these plans were carried out discreetly. The Skuru provided a large number of shielding and security devices. The hackers and spies from HX had no ability to discover their plans. Moreover, the current Union Z* was busy with disaster relief and had no energy to look elsewhere. Now that the timing was right, it was time to execute the plan! Jennifer sent a mission execution request to Langqi. After approval was granted, she immediately contacted all the subordinate departments to initiate the Leko Bug operation! . The first to start the action were various Z* organizations. An hour later, at 11 a.m., the YG Leader was the first to make a declaration on the internet platform. He announced that YG no longer recognized the Blue Star Union Z*, refused to recognize the legitimacy of HXZ*, severed all relations with HXZ* and declared war on HX! His declaration immediately caused a huge stir on the internet. Just as the public was in an uproar, FG, JND, ADLYand others successively issued statements on the internet platform. Basically, they were saying the same thing as the YG Leader. The Pacific country also mixed in there, not too early or too late in issuing its statement. The reason the Pacific country wasnt the first to make statements was that the Skuru wanted to keep the Gordon card for the most critical moment. The stances of the various Z* organizations immediately caused a massive uproar around the world. People of Blue Star could hardly believe the statements made by their own leaders. Establishing a Union Z* to resist foreign enemies together was the hope of every citizen on Blue Star, and everyone had been working towards this goal. But now, all the Z* organizations suddenly switched sides. What play was this? They werent about to move to the side of the capitulant, were they? On various social networking sites, people were discussing: Whats going on? What are the Z* organizations up to? Refusing to recognize the Blue Star Union Z*? Is Z* trying to go it alone or moving towards capitulation? Actually, I could accept the capitulation. If the Skurus can assure us of our survival, I might consider capitulation. Stop! Stop right there! Thats illegal to say. People on the internet were discussing it like crazy. Many even doubted whether they were still dreaming. The capital of HX. Chairman Hu Jing was almost driven to distraction by this sudden, huge turn of events. He pulled out his phone to contact Commissioner Zhang, and as soon as the call was connected, he immediately asked, Zhang Ling, what the heck is going on? Chairman, I am not entirely sure of whats happening either, but I am sure that the Skuru people are behind all this, Commissioner Zhang replied seriously. Thats stating the obvious. I know that the Skuru people are behind it, Chairman Hu Jing said irritably. If Commissioner Zhang was in front of him, he would certainly have rolled his eyes at him. Zhang Ling said solemnly, No matter what, we need to calm down first. This is a time when people are panicking. We must seize this opportunity to issue a formal diplomatic statement Oh my god, this is bad! The steadiness of Commissioner Zhangs words shattered as his voice rose almost to a shout at the end. Whats wrong, Zhang Ling? Chairman Hu Jings heart tightened. The mercenary camp on the side of Yunlu Mountain is under attack! Zhang Ling shouted, The attack took place just after the high-level cultivators on Yunlu Mountain left to join Jun Eleven after his call Wait a minute! Could it be that Jun Eleven lured the tiger away from the mountain? Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: 523, Unprecedented Huge Crisis! _1 Chapter 526: 523, Unprecedented Huge Crisis! _1 Commissioner Zhang felt something was off. The major practitioners at Yunlu Mountain received a call from Jun Eleven over half an hour ago, then they immediately rushed to Busan to support Su Yu. But the moment these major practitioners left, the mercenary camp was attacked. Could Jun Eleven be playing tricks? However, Commissioner Zhang wasnt sure if he may just be overthinking. Could it just be a coincidence? He quickly forwarded this information to the major practitioners en route to Busan. Emperor Taizong received the message sent by Commissioner Zhang. He checked his satellite phone and his face immediately darkened. Seeing his change in expression, the surrounding major practitioners asked, Taoist Li, what has happened? Gentlemen, Emperor Taizong said with a grave expression, the mercenary camp on Yunlu Mountain has been attacked, and it seems that we have been played Emperor Taizong unreservedly disclosed the information he had received. Among those who were heading towards Busan with Emperor Taizong were Elder Yang, Emperor Liu Che; among all the ancient supreme practitioners, ten of the twenty-three Dividing Spirit Stage major practitioners came. Upon hearing Emperor Taizongs words, the faces of all practitioners darkened. Could it be that they really fell for Jun Elevens diversion plot? So, what should they do now? Should they go back? Or should they continue to where Su Yu is? All eyes turned towards Elder Yang. Elder Yang was the most respected elder, everyone wanted to hear his opinion. Elder Yang didnt have any negative emotions, he calmly said, If I were still on Yunlu Mountain, perhaps with my Mysterious Art, I might be able to sense the terrorists trail but now, saying these is completely meaningless. As we stand, going back to Yunlu Mountain is too late, we must continue to Su Yu. If Jun Eleven is indeed a traitor, he could harm Su Yu. The other major practitioners thought for a moment and agreed. They had left Yunlu Mountain for 30 minutes, it would take at least 20 minutes to return, and by the time they would return, the attackers would probably be eliminated, making the return meaningless. On the other hand, Su Yu is currently breaking through, according to Commissioner Zhangs words, Jun Eleven could likely be a traitor, they must rush there! Without hesitation, the major practitioners formed a flying geese formation in the sky and sped towards Su Yus location. During the flight, Emperor Taizong continued to receive messages from Commissioner Zhang. These messages were basically all about Yunlu Mountain. The mercenary camp was attacked by a total of 50 ordinary people equipped with Spirit Shielding Crystals that could make the user invisible. The Blue Star military did not discover these 50 terrorists, allowing them to reach the mercenary camp and attack the Holy Light camp with rocket launchers. Although the major practitioners who stayed on the mountaintop rushed to the scene, the Holy Light camp was already destroyed by the volley of rocket launchers. Fortunately, the NPC [Saintess C Leila] who lived in the Holy Light camp is still alive. She said she can rebuild the Holy Light camp, but humans must pay 10,000 tons of gold as a construction fee. That is to say, after this wave of attacks, humans directly lost 1000 fifth-order troop units, suffering heavy losses. Also, the 50 terrorists who attacked the mercenary camp committed suicide by poisoning themselves before they were captured. It is still unknown who these terrorists were sent by. Emperor Taizong informed the major practitioners nearby about this information. The practitioners were heartbroken. Initially, 2000 fifth-order troops could hold their own against a monster group of 2800 beasts, but now they directly lost 1000, how can they not be heartbroken? But the major practitioners couldnt do anything. Using satellite phones, they instructed the practitioners still on Yunlu Mountain to watch the remaining four camps carefully. They absolutely must not let the terrorists succeed again! Then they continued to fly towards Su Yu. . But when they were only 10 minutes away from Su Yu, another piece of bad news came. And this piece of bad news was far more severe than the camps being destroyed! The bad news came from the Indian Country across the ocean. In Nevada State of Indian Country, 500 rebel soldiers carrying standard weapons provided by the Skuru people, attacked and occupied the nuclear war headquarters of Indian Country! Originally, the nuclear war headquarters was guarded by three Nascent Soul Stage major practitioners and 2000 elite soldiers. Under the covering fire of weapons provided by the Skuru people, all of them were sacrificed. Whats terrible is that the nuclear war headquarters controls more than 2000 nuclear bombs! Now that the rebels supported by the Skuru people have taken control of the nuclear war headquarters, they could launch these nuclear bombs at any time. This is an unprecedented major crisis for humans! The face of Emperor Taizong turned pitch black, he immediately informed the other major practitioners of this news. After listening to Emperor Taizongs description, all the major practitioners had ugly expressions, even the face of Elder Yang was unusually heavy. It seemed that the Skuru people came prepared this time, launching consecutive attacks on humans. First, the national leaders declared hostility to create panic, then they lured them out of Yunlu Mountain and attacked the mercenary camp, and finally supported the rebels to attack the nuclear war headquarters. And they were totally unprepared, being caught off guard. Now that these 2000 nuclear bombs have fallen into the hands of the enemy what should they do? All the major practitioners turned to look at Elder Yang, using their eyes to ask him if they should still go to Su Yu? After pondering, Elder Yang definitively said, We will continue to Su Yu according to the original plan. Jun Eleven is likely a traitor, we must protect Su Yus safety! We have already lost the nuclear war headquarters, we cannot lose Su Yu now! Understood! all the major practitioners responded. The Skuru peoples attack was extremely fierce, they could not let Su Yu face any mishaps. No matter what, they must protect Su Yu! So they again accelerated, flying towards where Su Yu was. . Meanwhile, at the Imperial Capital of China. Chairman Hu Jing paced back and forth in the room with a grim expression. The declaration of hostility by the national leaders was actually a small matter, after all, China now controls the united government, the united military command, all the major practitioners, and all the Spiritual Spring Eyes. Even if the national leaders propagate for a short period of time, they cant fight back and cant pose any threat to China at all. However, the occupation of the nuclear war headquarters and the Skuru peoples possession of a large number of nuclear bombs, constituted a potential life and death situation! If the Skuru people were to launch these nuclear bombs. he couldnt even dare to imagine such an apocalyptic scene. Are the Blue Star Humans really falling like this? Hu Jing slumped on the sofa, his mind a blank. Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: 524,500 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launches (Update)_1 Chapter 527: 524,500 Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Launches (Update)_1 At the Skuru base on Mt. Elbert, Lieutenant Jennifer is reporting to Emperor His Majesty and Commander-in-chief Langqi, who both are on Skru Star. Your Majestic Emperor, respected Commander-in-Chief Langqi. Jennifers face was filled with a smile as she spoke towards the communication screen: I have not let you down, and have successfully completed the task! In Yunlu Mountain, our Death Squad successfully destroyed the Sacred Angel camp. Without the Sacred Angel troops, the Blue Star peoples recruitment strength will drop a notch. In Indian Country, our armed Blue Star special forces have successfully occupied the Nuclear War Headquarters and have now obtained control of 2150 nuclear bombs! Among these nuclear bombs, 500 are intercontinental ballistic missiles, and with the Blue Star peoples technological level, they are unable to intercept them effectively. Moreover, we have also captured enough ballistic missile launch vehicles and can launch them at any time! What Jennifer spoke of was the truth, as with Huaxia Nations current technological level, they are still unable to intercept intercontinental ballistic missiles. Otherwise, Chairman Hu Jing would not have been so dispirited. Listening to Jennifers report, Manina XIII and Langqi were absolutely delighted. Manina XIII made an approving gesture towards the camera (similar to the Blue Star peoples thumb up gesture), and laughed: Jennifer, you did an excellent job on your task. After this operation, I will grant you the title of Viscount and a Viscounts domain as your reward! Thank you for Your Majestys reward! Jennifers smile became even more radiant, her cheeks flushed. But she didnt let her fervor cloud her judgment, and promptly said to the screen: Your Majesty, the main reason we were able to successfully complete this operation is that Commander Langqi developed a good plan, I merely followed the plan. Langqi also quickly added: I dare not take such credit, the main merit is not on me. I think the success of this operation was mainly due to His Majestys good guidance. If the Emperor hadnt decided to change our approach and cultivate rebels on the Blue Star, how could we possibly have todays success? Jennifer immediately agreed: Exactly, its all thanks to His Majestys good guidance! Ha-ha, enough! Manina XIII laughed heartily, very much enjoying the flattery from the two subordinates: Langqi, you too will be rewarded generously after the operation. I will promote you to the rank of Earl, grant you an Earls domain, and also grant you the opportunity to enter the Raging Sun Springs. Thank you, Your Majesty! Langqi, usually calm and composed, felt ecstatic. The Raging Sun Springs is a treasure of the Raging Sun Empire, its spring water is pure concentrated spiritual energy. Usually, only the royal family and ministers who have made great contributions are qualified to enter. Now, His Majesty granted him this privilege. Once he received it, his strength would surely reach new heights. Maybe he would even be able to reach the God Level during his lifetime! How could he not be thrilled? No need to thank me, its what you both deserve. Emperor Manina XIII generously waved his hand. But then, Jennifer asked: Your Majesty, when should we launch these 500 intercontinental ballistic missiles? I believe we shouldnt delay for too long, or there could be complications. But Manina XIII shook his head: No, Jennifer, youre wrong. Jennifer wore a puzzled look: How so? Your Majesty, do you disagree with launching them now? Manina XIII shook his head again: No, what I meant was we shouldnt delay, we should launch now! But we need to change the target. This time, both Jennifer and Langqi were confused: Your Majesty, where would you like to change the target location to? Without even a moments hesitation, Manina XIII answered: Of course, change it to Su Yus location! He explained: Our original tactical nuclear target was the mercenary camp at Yunlu Mountain. But now that the Sacred Angel camp has been destroyed, the significantly reduced strength of the Blue Star forces recruiting troops is no longer substantial. We need to aim at our old friend Su Yu now! Afterward, Manina XIII looked at Jennifer: Jennifer, do you have a live feed of Su Yu? Certainly. Jennifer quickly moved the camera to the main control console. The central screen on the main control console showed a real-time image of Su Yu in the Palace of the Sea. The Palace of the Sea was still pulsating like a heart, emitting colorful light. Elders Tao, Jun Eleven, and King Arthur were standing before the palace protecting it. Looking at the real-time feed, it was evident that Su Yu likely would not be able to come out anytime soon. After viewing the feed, Manina XIII nodded his head, asking: Su Yu is expected to remain in there for a short while, right? Indeed. Jennifer answered. What are the strength levels of the three cultivators outside the palace? Manina XIII asked again. Your Majesty, these three are respectively at the peak of Tier Five, the early stage of Tier Six, and the mid-stage of Tier Six. Perfect! Manina XIII showed a ruthless smile: These three cultivators cant withstand 500 ballistic missiles, lets launch them at Su Yu now, I want him dead! Understood! Jennifer responded. Without hesitation, Jennifer promptly pushed the nuclear button. Accompanied by a thunderous sound, 500 pre-prepared intercontinental missiles launched from their silos and flew into the clouds. Two minutes later, ten senior cultivators led by Elder Yang successfully arrived at the Palace of the Sea. Seeing the arrival of reinforcements, both Jun Eleven and King Arthur sighed in relief. Jun Eleven greeted the senior cultivators with a smile: Elder Yang, fellow Taoists, youre finally here! However, the senior cultivators didnt respond, instead, they were collectively eyeing him with mistrust, like he was a thief. Jun Eleven was instantly taken aback: Fellow Taoists, what happened? Emperor Taizong flew to the front and started to size him up, Ill ask you, Jun Eleven, did you surrender to the Skuru people? Jun Eleven was completely baffled: What are you talking about? How is that possible? Emperor Liu Che also scrutinized him and asked vigilantly: Then I ask you, why was it that as soon as we received your message and left Yunlu Mountain, Yunlu Mountain was attacked? What? Yunlu Mountain was attacked? I dont know! Jun Eleven continued to defend: Please believe me! I really have no connection with the Skuru people! Its only because of my cultivation method, which can breed some predictive abilities. I sensed that our friend Su Yu might be in danger and called you all here! Seeing Jun Elevens reaction, the senior cultivators exchanged looks. Jun Elevens expression really seemed sincere, the kind of heartfelt sincerity that didnt appear to be an act. Could it be that they wrongly accused Jun Eleven? The senior cultivators fell into hesitation. Yet, just when the senior cultivators were undecided, the always stern-faced Elder Tao stepped forward and suddenly said in a raised voice from behind Jun Eleven: I was right, I knew it! Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: 525, Is Jun Eleven really a traitor? _1 Chapter 528: 525, Is Jun Eleven really a traitor? _1 All the high-level cultivators gaze converged on Elder Tao at the same time. The sea palace that Su Yu was currently in was still expanding and contracting incredibly fast, to the point where it created an illusion. It was clear that Su Yus breakthrough had reached the most critical point. However, the high-level cultivators had no time to focus on it; their eyes were fixated on Elder Tao and Jun Eleven. Elder Tao Cupped his hands in greeting and declared, Fellow Taoists, I doubted as early as ten days ago that Jun Eleven and Taoist Arthur might have betrayed humanity. When I decided to stay and protect friend Su Yu ten days ago, Jun Eleven and Arthur volunteered to stay and have persisted here without any complaints. Elder Tao turns his head towards Jun Eleven and said sternly, Of course, I wouldnt suspect you just because of this, after all, both of you have a good relationship with friend Su Yu. But now when I think about it, your willingness to stay here might be part of a possible scheme! A scheme?! Jun Eleven and King Arthur widened their eyes, looking at Elder Tao in disbelief. They had voluntarily stayed to protect Su out of goodwill, ensuring this main pillar of humanity was safe, how did that turn into a scheme? Honestly, theyve never experienced such unjust treatment in their lives! Yes, its your possible scheme! Elder Tao looked at Jun Eleven seriously, his bodys protective magic was already activated and he was ready to counter any enraged rebuttals. First, Jun Eleven claimed to have obtained predictive abilities, so you summoned Elder Yang to Busan. Elder Yangs perception is the strongest amongst us cultivators, so his departure from Yunlu Mountain gave the Skuru people an opportunity to attack the mercenary camp. Elder Tao then looked at the other high-level cultivators, Then, Jun Eleven lured Elder Yang and the rest of us here, I suspect they have some means to ensnare us all in one swoop! King Arthurs forehead was already covered with beads of sweat. Facing the suspicious gazes of the high-level Chinese cultivators, he explained earnestly and anxiously, Please believe us, we have no alliance with the Skuru people! He pointed to Jun Eleven, When friend Su Yu decided to make his breakthrough here, I whimsically decided to stay and guard him, and invited Jun Eleven casually to stay as well. There was absolutely no scheme! Furthermore, if we truly have a scheme, wouldnt it be better to turn to the enemy and flee now? King Arthurs emotions felt genuine, he didnt look like he was lying at all. Furthermore, the high-level cultivators didnt have concrete evidence to prove their betrayal, everything was conjectural. The high-level cultivators exchanged glances with each other, unable to decide. Did Jun Eleven and the others really turn their backs on humanity, or was it all merely a coincidence? However, at this moment, Emperor Taizongs satellite phone received a message from Chairman Hu Jing. He took out the phone and checked the message, his face turning pale instantly. Emperor Taizong immediately shows the message to all the high-level cultivators using his magic. The content of the message was: Urgent! The defense headquarters detected 500 intercontinental ballistic missiles launched from Indian Countrys central command for the nuclear warfare. The target is the direction where Su Yu is breaking through. Estimated time of arrival: 20 minutes. Please, quickly evacuate with Su Yu! The high-level cultivators faces turned pale upon seeing this message. Just a few minutes ago, they had received the news about the capture of the command for the nuclear warfare. Now, nuclear bombs were already launched at them! Everyone immediately turned their gazes towards Su Yu below. After observing the state of Su Yu, everyone discovered Things have just gotten messy! Su Yus breakthrough is currently in the most critical stage. If they forcibly interrupted him, there would be irreversible damage, he might not even be able to advance to the seventh stage within the next year. But if they didnt interrupt Su Yus breakthrough, 500 intercontinental ballistic missiles were on their way to their location, if hit, all of them might die here! Fellow Taoists, what should we do? one of the high-level cultivators asked anxiously. Emperor Taizong took in a deep breath and said slowly, Hold on, let me think. Since the invasion by the Skuru, this was the greatest crisis encountered by humanity. It was even more urgent than the last time when there were 3233 monsters descending. One wrong move and all may be lost! In the face of major crises, everyone must remain clear-headed to find a way out. If they panic, everything might collapse. After a few seconds of silence, Emperor Liu Che suggested, If you ask me, we should still combine our defenses. We unite to set up a defensive screen in front of friend Su Yu and try if we can block these 500 nuclear bombs. Just the dozen of us? Are we going to defend against nuclear bomb attacks? And 500 of them? one of the cultivators in the crowd shook their head and forced a bitter smile, The problem is that we might not be able to defend against them! At this moment, Emperor Taizong nodded gravely, Whether we can defend against them or not, this is currently the only way we can proceed. He looked at the high-level cultivators, We absolutely cannot give up on Su Yu, right? And we definitely cannot disrupt his breakthrough now, right? If we dont give up, then we can only withstand these nuclear bombs with our defense. We have 13 of us here in total Its not thirteen, but eleven! Elder Tao quickly interrupted: As I said earlier, Jun Eleven and Arthur may have already betrayed humanity. If we include them in the group, how can we be sure they wont stab us in the back? Seeing that Jun Eleven and King Arthur wanted to refute, red-eyed Elder Tao went on: I have seen through all your actions and motives! You lured Elder Yang here, knowing that the nuclear bomb attack was imminent. Elder Yang and us have no choice but to stay here and defend, thereby protecting friend Su Yu. Not to mention, you didnt know that your scheme was exposed earlier. Therefore, you stayed back with the intent to attack us from behind at the critical moment when we are forming our defenses. And in the end, let us and friend Su Yu fall together in the sea, isnt that right?!!! Elder Taos words resounded with authority while Jun Eleven and King Arthur were speechless. The entire logic chain of Elder Tao was clearly outlined, and they had no place to refute. But the problem is, they did nothing wrong! They didnt betray humanity at all! Seeing Jun Eleven and King Arthur unable to refute, the other high-level cultivators basically believed in Elder Taos perspective. Emperor Taizong cleared his throat lightly and said, Both of you, although we dont have solid evidence that you have colluded with the enemy, we always believe in innocent until proven guilty. However, we have entered the most crucial moment and do not have time. For the safety of friend Su Yu, we cannot include any fellow cultivators who may sabotage in our defense. Thereforeboth of you, please leave! Even Emperor Taizong had started to suspect whether Jun Eleven and the others had betrayed humanity, but now they didnt have time to kill or arrest them. Helplessly, they could only let them go first. Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: 526, Death of Jun Eleven_1 Chapter 529: 526, Death of Jun Eleven_1 There are still 19 minutes until the 500 nuclear missiles hit. The great cultivators of China began to construct a defensive barrier, hoping to withstand the attack of the nuclear missiles, using their most potent defensive talismans, magic artifacts and even heavenly magic treasures. Jun Eleven and King Arthur stood still in mid-air, at a loss at what to do. As they saw the vigilant gazes of the Chinese cultivators, they exchanged glances and could only offer bitter smiles. Truthfully, they had never betrayed the human race! But they had no evidence to prove their innocence, and the great cultivators of China now mistrusted and even regarded them as enemies. The estrangement this incident would lead to between the Chinese and Western cultivators concerned them more than the mere opposition they faced. Unless they could prove their innocence, it seemed inevitable. The human race already faced a significant disadvantage against the Skuru, and now, with a divide forming amongst the high-ranking cultivators themselves, the chances of victory for Blue Star were all but slim. Moreover, the united defense established by the ten Chinese cultivators might not be able to withstand the bombing of as many as 500 nuclear missiles. If they failed to stand their ground or if some great cultivators were to be killed, it would be an unbearable agony for the human race. Having thought this through, a firm resolve flashed in Jun Elevens eyes. He raised his head high, attempting to convince all the Chinese cultivators, Theres only one way to prove my innocence now! The Chinese cultivators glanced at him, then continued with their tasks, ignoring him. Unfazed, Jun Eleven continued, If I use my life to resolve this nuclear crisis, wont it confirm my innocence? The Chinese cultivators turned back towards him again. Was he genuinely serious? Or was he intending to execute some sly plot? I have mastered a divine skill. Jun Eleven raised his index finger with his left hand, Its called the Grand Teleportation Skill. I can send all the nuclear missiles to space with it, but that requires sacrificing my life. Now, I will use my life to cast the Grand Teleportation Skill to resolve this crisis! Jun Elevens voice echoed through the air, earning the gaze of all the great cultivators, their faces filled with disbelief. Jun Eleven continued, Once I die and the crisis is averted, I hope you all wouldnt foster the divide between the Eastern and Western cultivators. Lets unite and fight the enemy together! And with that, he took off, flying towards the clouds. To prove his innocence, for the unity of humans, and for Su Yus imminent breakthrough, Jun Eleven decided to sacrifice himself! The great Chinese cultivators on scene were completely stunned. Was Jun Eleven actually serious? Had they wronged him? King Arthur was even more surprised than the Chinese cultivators. He knew about the Grand Teleportation Skill, a divine skill created by the first emperor of the Roman Empire, Augustus, after becoming a God Level cultivator, it had been passed down for over 1500 years to Jun Eleven. This exclusive divine skill of God Level beings could only be used by a sixth-level cultivator like Jun Eleven by sacrificing his life. And now, Jun Eleven was planning to use it! Have you gone mad? King Arthur teleported in front of Jun Eleven, grabbed his shoulders, Once you die, there is nothing left! We have other ways to prove our innocence, why should you follow such a desperate path? Jun Eleven gave him a stubborn look. Only this way can the gap between the Eastern and Western cultivators be bridged, and the humans have a chance of victory. Besides, this will also ensure that Su Yu wont be threatened by the nuclear missiles. I hope you all can kill as many Skuru as you can, taking revenge for me! After that, Jun Eleven broke free from Arthurs hold and headed towards the clouds at a high speed. During his flight, he activated a life-based divine skill C Life Force Combustion. Life Force Combustion was a divine skill researched by the emperors of the Roman Empire in its later stages. It could burn life force to greatly improve ones strength in a short time. Since Jun Elevens life force burnt substantially, his strength was elevated to the peak of the sixth level within mere five seconds, equal to the strength of Elder Yang. However, due to the combustion of his life force, his lifespan was rapidly declining. Jun Eleven! King Arthur reached out to stop him again. But Jun Eleven, at his current level, was beyond his control. Breaking through his obstruction, he ascended into the clouds. Seeing Jun Eleven resoluting heading toward the missiles, Arthur felt an unbearable pain. How could things have come to this?! The Chinese cultivators were also in shock. Did Tao Qian make a mistake? Did they misjudge the situation? Elder Tao was too surprised to speak. Since Jun Eleven activated the Life Force Combustion, it was evident that he was prepared to sacrafice himself. He was innocent; he had not betrayed the human race. Was Tao the one who had wronged him? Did he cause the divide between the Eastern and Western cultivators? Elder Tao clenched his teeth, took a deep breath, So be it. I will go with cultivator Jun Eleven. The rest of you continue setting up the defense. If Jun Eleven indeed sacrifices himself, Ill offer my life in return! Then, like an arrow, Elder Tao flew into the air, heading in the direction of Jun Eleven. Emperor Taizong and Emperor Liu Che wanted to stop him, but they didnt. With the turn of events, they were unsure of how to handle things. To stop it or not, they were at a loss. Meanwhile, the inflation and contraction of the sea palace where Su Yu was had become more intense. A pure white light emanated from the top of the palace, signaling that the breakthrough was about to succeed! Watching Elder Tao and Jun Eleven depart, King Arthur stood still in mid-air, stunned. His mind had gone numb and halted. The Chinese cultivators continued to build the defense barrier, nobody uttered a word, their mood reached a low point. It wasnt until Jun Eleven activated the Life Combustion that they realized they had misunderstood Jun Eleven completely, and in the end, they forced him to his death. Though they were biased due to the erroneous information provided by Commissioner Zhang and Elder Tao, they were partially responsible for Jun Elevens death. How would they face Western cultivators in the future? Emperor Liu Che glanced at the others and said heavily, No matter what, lets continue building the defense. I hope everyone can learn from cultivator Tao Qians mistake, and do not jump to conclusions without clear evidence. Also He took a deep breath, and continued, Our enemy is always the Skuru. Its the 500 nuclear missiles launched by them that killed cultivator Jun Eleven and Tao Qian. One day, we must take revenge! Yes, revenge! An eye for an eye! Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: 527, Advancing Legend! _1 Chapter 530: 527, Advancing Legend! _1 15 minutes later, above the stratosphere. Glowing with a golden radiance, Jun Eleven approached the swarm of nuclear bombs, now only about 20 kilometers away from him. The golden light enveloping Jun Eleven resulted from the Life Force Combustion technique, and the radiance was equivalent to the life force he was burning. As he watched the approaching swarm of nuclear missiles, a faint smile somehow crossed his lips. The closer he got to death, the less he feared it. He murmured to himself in a tone only he could hear: Over six hundred years ago, on the day Constantinople fell, I should have died. I didnt expect to live in confusion until now. Still, luckily, I finally did something meaningful for humanity. Jun Eleven spread his arms wide and flew towards the swarm of nuclear bombs as if embracing a loved one. At the same time, he forcefully activated the divine technique Grand Teleportation Skill. An endless golden energy appeared before him, quickly coalescing into a golden phantom of a cathedral, the phantom of St. Sophia Cathedral. Elder Tao, due to slower flight, was only just now about 3 kilometers behind Jun Eleven. He now fully understood that he had wrongly accused Jun Eleven. But it was too late, no matter what he did, he couldnt save Jun Elevens life. Jun Eleven, my Taoist brother, I apologize for wronging you. I truly dont know how to face you. As things stand, Im willing to give up my life for yours, regardless of whether youre willing to forgive me. After saying this, Elder Tao spurred his magical power to its limit. His body exploded under the driving force of the vast energy, with countless deep purple energy forces congealing into a purple ribbon, instantly gathering around Jun Eleven, at his disposal. Its okay, Tao Qian, my Taoist friend. In fact, I never blamed anyone. Perhaps this is just destiny. Jun Eleven said calmly, injecting his own energy and the deep purple energy left by Elder Tao into the St. Sophia Cathedral. The roof of the cathedrals phantom burst into an extremely bright golden purple light, and the space around the cathedral began to distort and seem to stretch towards an unknown direction. At the moment, at the Skuru military base on Mount Elbert, Jennifer was dumbfounded as she watched the scene on the monitor. A Blue Star Human was burning his life to meet the swarm of nuclear bombs. What was he trying to do? Was he trying to withstand these nuclear bombs with his own body? Could he really withstand it? Five hundred detonating simultaneously, even a God-Level warrior would have difficulty withstanding, right? Just when she was puzzled, something extremely surprising happened! She saw the human had a golden purple phantom that looked like a cathedral and it rapidly expanded, increasing to hundreds of square kilometers in size in just three seconds, roughly equivalent to almost half of the area within the Fourth Ring of the Imperial Capital of China! The cathedrals phantom spanned the heavens and the earth, immediately covering all 500 nuclear bombs. Although these 500 nuclear bombs were launched from different launch sites, to achieve maximum damage, their arrival times were basically the same. This gave Jun Eleven the opportunity to release the cathedrals phantom and cover all of it. Constantinople never falls! Glory to the people of Rome forever! With Jun Elevens shout, the golden purple light flickered, and the cathedrals phantom, along with the 500 nuclear bombs, disappeared in the air, leaving nothing behind. Jennifers mouth was wide open in surprise. Could just one person transport away 500 missiles of such massive kinetic energy? Wasnt this a great power that only a God-Level power should have? How did this human have it? But she quickly understood. This human must have exhausted all of his life and all of his strength to create such a magnificent miracle. 500 nuclear bombs were successfully transported to outer space by him! The moment the phantom of the cathedral disappeared, Jun Elevens body exploded into a cloud of blood, scattered on the pristine layer of clouds above. The glorious lives of Jun Eleven and Elder Tao thus came to an end. The 500 nuclear bombs exploded in the depths of outer space, posing no threat to humanity anymore. . This attackfailed? Jennifer watched the screen blankly, taking a deep breath. She didnt expect that Blue Star had such practitioners willing to sacrifice for Su Yu. If the Blue Star practitioners continue to help Su Yu like this, she will also lose the guts to continue the fight against Su Yu. Jennifer slapped her forehead, quickly sending the news of the mission failure as well as the footage of Jun Eleven intercepting the nuclear bombs to Emperor His Majesty and Commander Langqi. She didnt expect the mission to fail in this way. Next to the Sea Palace, the major priests, who were still constructing the defense barrier, simultaneously stopped their actions and respectfully expressed their condolences for Jun Eleven and Tao Qian in silence. No one made a mistake in this incident. Of course, Jun Eleven did not make a mistake. After all, he did not betray humanity. Tao Qian didnt make a mistake either. All his doubts were within a reasonable range. Regardless of whether Jun Eleven was watching over Su Yu alone or having an exclusive prophetic power on Blue Star, it was always wise to keep a reasonable degree of suspicion. The priests of China didnt make a mistake either. They couldnt possibly invite someone who might be a traitor to join in the construction of the defense at this crucial moment. Moreover, Emperor Taizong did not explicitly accuse them of being traitors, but just asked them to leave. No one was to blame, but in the end, this tragic ending was brewed Jun Eleven died to prove his innocence, and Tao Qian sacrificed his life as well. It seemed that the Blue Star practitioners blocked this wave of nuclear bomb attacks and Su Yus breakthrough wasnt interrupted; they still lost. Two minutes later, the Sea Palace where Su Yu was shrank at a rapid pace, disappearing completely in the blink of an eye. At the same time, a dazzling figure as blue as a sapphire appeared directly above the Sea Palace. An unmatched magical power radiated uncontrollably from his body, causing a magical resonance that nearly affected the space within several dozen kilometers. Every spatial element within space began to vibrate at his frequency. Of course, this figure was Su Yu, who had just broken through and reached level 80. Actually, Su Yus breakthrough this time was quite forced. According to his plan, he had planned to accumulate his energy for another two hours before breaking through, which would have guaranteed a 100% successful breakthrough. But while he was concentrating on his breakthrough, he had faintly sensed the significant changes in the outside world. Specifically, the feelings of tension, resignation, helplessness, and depression from the dozen or so priests guarding outside more than infected him. These negative emotions reminded Su Yu ceaselessly: Breakthrough quickly! Everyone outside needs you! So, Su Yu concentrated all his attention and gathered the strongest force to smash against the legendary bottleneck. The bottleneck forced open, much like a bullet forcefully penetrating a thick plank of wood, enabling Su Yu to successfully ascend to the legendary level! Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: 528, Ring of Rebirth _1 Chapter 531: 528, Ring of Rebirth _1 Surrounding Su Yu, spiritual energy vibrates at a high frequency. Although he has successfully broken through, there is still a certain chance that he will lose control of the immense power within him, and his strength will regress to the peak of the sixth stage. Right now, it would be best for him to find a safe place and consolidate his newfound strength to firmly establish this realm. The problem is that he doesnt have time. As soon as his breakthrough is completed, he asks the grandmasters, What happened, Elders? Now that his breakthrough has been successful, but the grandmasters cant seem to muster joy, this suggests that something major has occurred! Has someone fallen? Su Yu added. Ah~ Its Jun Eleven and Taoist Tao Qian Emperor Taizong lets out a long sigh, preparing to tell Su Yu about what just transpired. But before he can start, Su Yu interrupts him, Where did the two Taoists fall? Speak quickly! Perhaps I can help save them! Emperor Taizong is taken aback. However, he quickly points towards the direction where Jun Eleven had fallen, That way, roughly 20 kilometers from here. Got it. Su Yu solemnly nods, activating his gloves [Natural Extreme Speed] skill. [Natural Extreme Speed]: Your spellcasting speed increases by 100%, lasts for 10 seconds, cooldown is 5 minutes. A pale green energy of nature spreads from his glove, covering his entire body like a jade green vine. Su Yu feels a moment of clarity in his mind, his spellcasting speed greatly accelerating! He begins to cast a spell. In just 2.5 seconds, a [Teleportation Portal] appears directly in front of him, emanating a faint blue halo, making it look exceptionally beautiful! Without any hesitation, he steps into the portal. At the same time, he shouts to the other grandmasters, Fellow grandmasters, please follow me! Hopefully, with our joint efforts, we can save our senior masters! Su Yus voice disappears beyond the portal. The grandmasters present have a surge of renewed spirit! With their power, reviving Jun Eleven and Elder Tao is nearly impossible. Particularly Jun Eleven, theres no hope of reviving someone who has exhausted every ounce of his life force to use divine arts beyond his level. Cultivators strive to defy the heavens and change their fate. One misstep and they could end up in pieces, annihilated completely C its not a joke. But Su Yu is different! The cultivation system within the game originated from the Holy Silver Federations cultivation system, a big shot that spans two galaxies and possesses abilities that many Blue Star cultivators wouldnt even dare dream of. What if the treasures Su Yu brought out from the game could actually save the two Taoists? And so, the grandmasters charge in one after another, passing through the Teleportation Portal to the place where Jun Eleven and Elder Tao have fallen. Upon passing through the Teleportation Portal, Su Yu arrives instantly at the location where the two seniors have fallen. He quickly pulls out a ring from his necklace C the [Ring of Rebirth]. This ring was forged by the hand of Bernina Tide from the [Soul of Life and Death (Emperor Level)], a gift from Sylvanas during their mission to Tivat Kingdom to arrest Walnut. The main feature of the [Ring of Rebirth] is that it can store souls within the ring, much like the [Soul Protection Box] available to the lich class. Human souls can also be stored in the ring, and as long as the soul does not perish, the person cannot be considered truly dead. Although Su Yu doesnt have the ability to help Elder Tao and Jun Eleven rebuild their physical bodies, as long as their souls are preserved, there will always be a chance as his power continues to increase. Su Yu quickly explains the effect of his ring to the other grandmasters. The grandmasters, in turn, spring into action, using their spirit energy independently to look for the souls of Jun Eleven and Elder Tao. Albeit Elder Taos soul is relatively intact. Using his magic to stimulate the Ring, Su Yu easily locates his soul, carefully absorbing Elder Taos soul into the ring and using the power of the ring to nourish it. However, retrieving Jun Elevens soul proves to be quite challenging. Due to overuse of his life force, fragments of his soul scatter and dissipate at an alarming rate all over the vicinity. Thankfully, there are many people on Su Yus side. Under Su Yus lead, 11 grandmasters including King Arthur spread out in a radius of 10 kilometers, searching for fragments of his soul. Finally, after half an hour, all the fragments of Jun Elevens soul are collected and pieced together to be stored in the ring for restoration. While Su Yu and the grandmasters search for Jun Elevens scattered soul fragments as if they are searching for a needle in a haystack, at the Skru military base on Mount Elbert. Jennifer receives an interstellar call from Emperor Manina XIII himself. Pressing the connect button, the 3D projections of Manina XIII and Chief Commander Langqi appear in front of her. Your Majesty, honored Chief Commander, Vice Officer Jennifer sends her greetings. Jennifer salutes respectfully. Manina XIII scrutinizes the woman in front of him and says lightly, Jennifer, weve received the video you sent, this incident isnt your negligence, so you are not to blame. Thank you, Your Majesty! Jennifer lets out a sigh of relief. She was truly afraid that the Emperor would blame her for the failed assault on Su Yu (even though she knew she was not at fault). Thankfully, the Emperor showed reason today. Jennifer, pull up the current surveillance footage of Su Yu, Manina commands. Understood! Jennifer quickly brings up the satellite footage of Su Yu onto the main screen. In the video, Su Yu is seen flying back and forth around the area where Jun Eleven fell, along with other grandmasters, but its not clear what theyre doing. What surprises Jennifer is that Su Yu seems to be aware of the satellite surveillance, as he looks up towards the satellite nonchalantly. This sends a chill in Jennifers heart, could Su Yus senses have become so sharp that he can notice satellite surveillance? Manina XIII, however, does not notice this. As he watches the image of Su Yu on the screen, his expression becomes pensive: Su Yu has truly broken through to the seventh stage! The speed of his advancement is alarming! After all, its been only five months since Su Yu began playing Evolution. The seventh stage signifies that he is among the apex of strength in the interstellar war. After all, there are only 160 seventh stage powerhouses on the entire Skru Star, and of those, only 80 are the Skru people themselves. Su Yu has risen to be among the topmost forces of the two planets. And whats truly terrifying is, Su Yu still has over six months to grow. Six months later. he dare not imagine the level of Su Yus strength then. The only hope Manina has is that even if Su Yu advances to the eighth stage, he does not reach the level of Pu Langtes peak eighth stage. Otherwise, the price they would have to pay to win this interstellar war will be too large. Just as Manina is lost in thought, Langqi, standing at the side, asks in a low voice, Your Majesty, the entire plan has not been finalized yet, we still have the rebels and 1500 nuclear bombs in the Nuclear War Headquarters. What should our next steps be? Chapter 532 - Chapter 532: 529, Strike the Heart of the Enemy_1 Chapter 532: 529, Strike the Heart of the Enemy_1 Langqis question was not because he was a commanding officer without his own opinions, but in the country of Raging Sun, a feudal autocracy, the Emperors word was law. As long as the Emperor was present, him alone was the final say. Langqi dared not overstep his own authority. Well After some thought, Manina XIII spoke to Jennifer, Jennifer, I have two orders for you. First, instruct all our allies in the Country games to hasten the destruction of all game helmets, and any player over level 30 should hasten their physical annihilation; Understood! Jennifer quickly noted down, planning to relay it to the relevant departments later. Second, Manina XIII continued, drop all 1500 nuclear bombs from the nuclear war center onto heavily-populated cities to maximise the damage. Dont spare any city with a population exceeding one million. Although dropping nuclear bombs into major cities would produce a large amount of nuclear radiation, the Skuru people were not afraid of this. Once they had occupied Blue Star, they could simply clean up using relevant materials, and it would be a green and peaceful environment again. Understood! Jennifer responded, also noting down this point. Jennifer, youve worked hard. Once youve done these tasks, come back here. After Manina finished speaking, the 3D projection disappeared from the control room. At the moment of Maninas disappearance, it just so happened to be the moment when Su Yu and the others had fully gathered Jun Elevens soul fragments. After collecting the soul fragments, Emperor Taizong voiced his concern, My dear friend Su Yu, is it possible to reconstruct the bodies of Jun Eleven and our Taoist friend Tao Qian? Im afraid not, I dont have such an ability, Su Yu replied regretfully with a shrug, All I can do is ensure their souls remain intact. Rebuilding their physical bodies goes completely beyond my capabilities However, once I reach the eighth rank, I may be able to try to reconstruct their bodies. Thats a relief. All higher-rank magicians present sighed a breath of relief. They were originally very saddened by the deaths of Jun Eleven and the Taoist Tao Qian. If they could be revived, it would indeed be great. Su Yu also asked, What exactly happened just now? How did these two seniors die? This is how it happened Emperor Taizong replied somberly. He then recounted the recent events in detail, from Skurus sudden aggression, assault on the Holy Light Camp, occupation of the Nuclear War Headquarters, to the final moments when Jun Eleven died to prove his innocence and Elder Tao lost his life defending another. Having patiently listened to the end, Su Yu couldnt help but sigh. Indeed, throughout the entire incident, no high-ranking mages had done anything wrong, yet it still resulted in a disastrous outcome. This could truly be considered a tragedy. Moreover, what surprised Su Yu the most was how rapidly the Skuru people had acted! It had been only seven days since the Skuru last summoned a horde of monsters to attack humans using the Gravitational Funnel. In less than seven days, the Skuru launched their second wave of attack, which was even more dangerous and led to greater losses for humans! This time, humans lost a Holy Light Camp, equivalent to a loss of 1000 High-Ranking soldiers. Besides, they also lost five level-five magicians, one level-six magician, and the Indian Country lost 1500 elite soldiers. And this would definitely not be the final loss. The Skurus wave of attack was not over yet; they still had 1500 nuclear bombs in their hands, and they controlled a large number of puppet governments. Once they began to execute their next plan, only God knew what the final loss would be! Thus, Su Yu looked towards all the high-ranking magicians and shared his concerns with them. At the end of his speech, he added: Sirs, we must act immediately! We cannot let the Skuru peoples plan proceed smoothly! Therefore, please contact the other seniors and lets all go to the Indian country together! Su Yu did not plan to take action alongside the other high-ranking magicians. After finishing his speech, he cast a one-person [Teleportation Spell], transporting himself to the near-Earth satellite orbit overhead. Su Yu had just broken through, and the increase in his strength left his senses at their most sensitive peak state. Just now he sensed that there was a satellite above him capturing his movements, but he did not react rashly. He was very clear in his heart that this satellite would not possibly be under Chinas control to monitor him, it must be a spy satellite from a hostile country. Now that he had been transported to the near-Earth satellite orbit, he planned to find out which country owned this satellite to determine the location of the enemys headquarters. The near-Earth satellite orbit was a vacuum, without air. Su Yu felt uncomfortable for a moment after arriving. However, he put up a [Frost Shield], instantly alleviating the discomfort a lot, with the cosmic radiation also completely blocked outside. He gave a closer look at the satellite in front of him C an ert-316 type space surveillance satellite. It was actually a spy satellite sent by the Skuru people, not from any human country. But that was okay, Su Yu could still track where the satellite came from. He closed his eyes to sense the electromagnetic waves this spy satellite was emitting and receiving. Electromagnetic waves propagate in a straight line, so in less than three seconds, he locked onto a location C the Rocky Mountains within the Pacific country. Elbert Peak, the main peak of the Rocky Mountains, was situated on a giant Spiritual Spring Eye. It was the largest Spiritual Spring Eye in the entire American continent. Su Yu deduced that, without a doubt, the enemys headquarters should be located there! With that realization, Su Yu didnt hesitate. [Teleportation Spell]! Another single-person teleportation spell, and he vanished into space. The next second, he appeared in the sky above the Giant Skuru Base at Elbert Peak. Su Yus teleportation this time covered a very long distance, a full 9,300-plus kilometers. It was an instantaneous arrival from one end of the earth to the other, consuming an extraordinary amount of magical power. But Su Yu didnt hesitate and came instantly. Before the Skuru people use the remaining 1500 nuclear bombs, he was determined to destroy their plot! This round of teleportation almost drained all of Su Yus magic power, his magic power dropped directly from a full 100% to 20%. Also, due to his unstable state, he felt a series of magical backlash that caused a huge amount of pain. The defense system of the Skuru base detected him almost immediately. Six or seven charged prism towers locked onto him instantly. However, as these lasers were physical attacks and the Frost Shield could perfectly absorb first-time physical damage without a scratch, the lasers were effortlessly blocked by the Frost Shield, not even creating a ripple. Su Yu glanced down at the Skuru base, and all the buildings within the base came into his view. He could clearly see where the spiritual energy collection factory was; where the spiritual energy storage station was; where the monster manufacturing factory was. Among them, what attracted his attention the most was a new headquarters building outside the spiritual energy collection factory a building that didnt exist in other Skuru bases. Moreover, with one sweep of his Divine Sense, Su Yu easily identified it as the Skuru peoples command center! Found you! Su Yu let out a small smile. Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: 530, come on, come hit me!_1 Chapter 533: 530, come on, come hit me!_1 Upon discovering Skurus headquarters, Su Yu immediately used the ultimate move from his seven-piece Elemental Harmony set [Elemental Annihilation]. [Elemental Annihilation]: Selects a location and causes high magic damage to all units within a radius of 200 meters of the location. Cooldown: 48 hours. As an ultimate move with a 48-hour cooldown, coming from a sixth-tier set, [Elemental Annihilation] was naturally powerful. Under Su Yus guidance, an elemental brilliance, comparable to a galaxy, flickered around the headquarters. The intense glow could almost blind all Skuru below the fourth tier. The elemental glow flickered for one second before quickly fading into oblivion, leaving a small black hole that sucked everything in its proximity. Jennifer was in the headquarters just moments ago. Apart from her, there were other officers with powers ranging from fourth to fifth tier in the headquarters, such as base commander Monck, his deputy Jessicaana. In the face of this sudden ultimate move, Jennifer had activated her life-saving tool a [Short-range Positioning Teleportation Scroll]before Su Yu had locked onto the headquarters. This scroll was a precious item her cousin had exchanged for 500 credit points when studying at the Holy Silver Federation. Once used, it could transport her instantaneously to a pre-set location within 5 kilometers. Now faced with death, she had no choice but to use it. After using the scroll, she was transported into a spaceship behind the spiritual energy collection factory, narrowly escaping certain death. Jennifer couldnt help but pat her chest in relief. That was a close call. She almost died back there! Monck had no similar escape tool. He could only rely on his body-protecting spiritual energy to tank the ultimate move. By releasing his body-protecting spiritual energy, he formed a yellow energy shield. The shield creaked persistently under the impact of [Elemental Annihilation] But in the end, relying on his strength, he was able to withstand the damage from the ultimate move, as he was, after all, a legitimate seventh-tier intermediate powerhouse. However, his other deputies were not so lucky. His deputies, namely Jessicaana and Bejelisha, who were only at the fifth-tier, were pulverized almost instantly in [Elemental Annihilation] without offering any resistance. Seeing the miserable state of his deputies, Monck felt an unbearable pain in his heart. These deputies, in name, worked under him, but in reality, they were all his lovers! He had invested a lot of time, money, energy, and emotions into each lover. Now, with all of them killed by Su Yus ultimate move, he felt such heartache that he could hardly breathe. Extremely intense heartache turned into extremely intense hatred as Moncks anger flared up! He soared into the sky, his violent spiritual energy forming a giant sword-like weapon. Like a dragon soaring out of the clouds, he rushed towards Su Yu. With only 20% of his magic power remaining, Su Yu could not resist Moncks attack. Moreover, the numerous Prism Towers built in the base were accumulating energy and the next wave of intense laser attacks was about to arrive! However, Su Yus inability to resist did not mean he couldnt dodge. He utilized a long-range Flash Skill to escape to the outskirts of the base, causing Moncks attack to miss its target. Standing outside the base was tantamount to leaving the range of the Spiritual Spring Eye, making Su Yu safe since Skuru couldnt leave the Spiritual Spring Eye. At this point, Monck was almost blowing his top. The man who killed his people had just turned tail and run? Could this maniac get any more shameless? Standing in the sky outside the base, Su Yu provocatively raised his eyebrows at Monck, simultaneously giving him the middle finger and taunting him in perfect Skuru language, Come on, come hit me! Monck swelled with anger, his body turning red. Right now, he had an intense urge to rush out and tear Su Yu to pieces. But his remaining reason was suppressing him and forbidding him from crossing the boundary. The consequences of crossing were unthinkable. If you have guts, come in and see if I dont shred you! Monck roared. If you have guts, come out. Youre no man if you dont even dare to chase the one who killed your people! Su Yu retorted disdainfully. Monck didnt respond, his anger causing him to pant heavily. But he never crossed the red line marking the edge of the Spiritual Spring Eye. Su Yu taunted Monck a couple more times. Later, realizing that he couldnt lure Monck out, he discarded that idea. He took out his satellite phone and dialed Xue Wenlis number. As soon as the call was connected, Su Yu, in front of Monck, asked Xue Wenli, Little Li, where is the nuclear war headquarters of Indian Country? I need specific coordinates. Little Li. Xue Wenli, who was on the other side of the ocean, twitched at the corner of her mouth. She hadnt expected Su Yu to address her like this as soon as he opened his mouth. Nevertheless, she immediately relayed the coordinates Su Yu needed. Monck, who was not far away, was startled. Was Su Yu planning to launch a surprise attack on the nuclear war headquarters? Should he notify the human forces there to evacuate quickly? But before he could make up his mind, Su Yu put away his satellite phone, again used [Teleportation], and left the base, instantaneously appearing at the nuclear war headquarters. Su Yus speed was faster than electromagnetic waves. Even if Monck wanted to warn them, he most likely wouldnt have had time. Currently, there were 210 human soldiers dressed in Skuru-style single combat armor stationed at the nuclear war headquarters. They were from the Pacific Countrys special operations forces. Originally, there were 500 of them, but 290 died in the process of attacking the nuclear missile headquarters, leaving only 210 men who were resting and waiting for orders. In addition to these 210 soldiers, the Pacific Country had sent six nuclear weapon control experts responsible for launching the nuclear missiles. The 500 nuclear missiles hurled at Su Yu were launched by them. These experts had just received orders from Jennifer to launch the remaining 1500 nuclear missiles at their major cities. However, before they could operate, Su Yu arrived! Su Yu had only 14% magic power remaining. He took out a [Master Level Mana Potion] from his necklace and drank it. In three seconds, his magic power recovered to 19%. Although it wasnt much, it was more than enough to deal with the 210 soldiers and the nuclear weapon control experts. Su Yu activated the Thunder-specific [Thunder Armor] and the [Light of Speed] skill attached to his boots. [Thunder Armor (Exclusive Special Skill)]: Forms a suit of armor shield constituted of lightning around you to block damage. Magick resistance+100%, movement speed+70%, flight speed+260%, lasts for 1 hour. Casting time: 3 seconds, cooldown: 24 hours. [Light of Speed]: Increases your movement speed by 40%, flight speed by 60%, lasts for 30 seconds, cooldown: 5 minutes. Su Yus flight speed was already fast. Under the boost of the two speed enhancing skills, it was as swift as lightning. The nuclear weapons control experts were just about to press the nuclear button. But before they could press it, a flash of white light flew past them. Their eyes rolled up and they fainted, falling to the ground unconscious. The special operations soldiers who were on guard reacted, picking up the anti-spirituality penetrating laser guns given to them by the Skuru. They fired at Su Yu one after another, hoping to kill Su Yu just like they had killed the Grand Indian Monk earlier. Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: 531, Green Crown Bird Action_1 Chapter 534: 531, Green Crown Bird Action_1 The laser guns used by the special forces soldiers were specially developed by the Raging Sun government, specifically to target practitioners with a strong demon breaking property. Originally, there were 4 fifth-rank Indian Grand Masters stationed at the nuclear war headquarters. Ten laser guns could penetrate their body defenses, and twenty laser guns could take their lives. The Indian Grand Masters were completely unprepared for this, confidently resisting, and fell one by one in the volley. This was the main reason why the special forces were able to occupy the nuclear war headquarters. When the soldiers of the special forces saw a new practitioner attacking the base, their first thought was to apply the same method and kill this practitioner with concentrated fire. However, Su Yu was not an ordinary practitioner. His strength reached the seventh rank, these lasers were deadly to the fifth-rank practitioners, but nothing more than a tickle against his magic shield. Moreover, with the enhancement of the Thunder Armor, Su Yus magic resistance increased by 100%, completely defying these demon breaking lasers. In the square in front of the headquarters, Su Yu activated the skill on his magic robe, summoning the Wind Lord [AlAkir]. Wild winds, heed my command! The moment [AlAkir] appeared, he immediately rushed towards the soldiers of the special forces. Wild winds howling, lightning flashing, these soldiers were struck by the lightning released by AlAkir and turned into charred corpses. At the same time, Su Yu also used the skills attached to his trinkets and staff to summon the [Moon Goddess Illusion] and [Desert Soldiers]. The [Moon Goddess Illusion] and [Desert Soldiers] each charged into the buildings in different directions, following Su Yus orders to kill the special forces soldiers inside. Su Yu himself tried to minimize his actions, after all, his mana was limited, and the lower his mana, the harder it would be to resist the magic backlash within his body, so he only symbolically threw a few spells. In no time, all the special forces soldiers in the nuclear war headquarters were found and killed by Su Yu and his summons. The nuclear bomb crisis was successfully resolved. However, the magic backlash in Su Yus body was beginning to get out of control. Just after his breakthrough and two long-distance teleportations, his body couldnt take it. With a leap, Su Yu jumped onto the roof of the nuclear war headquarters, sat down cross-legged, and did his best to harmonize the magic backlash within his body, and recover his strength. Meanwhile, Jennifer and Monck received the news that Su Yu had occupied the nuclear war headquarters, their faces turning ashen. Su Yus involvement rendered the entire Leko Bug operation anticlimactic. The operation started smoothly and achieved good results. But the latter half of the operation was a total failure, completely failing to achieve the expected effect. Jennifer and Monck were both in very bad moods. Monck had lost four lovers, seriously affecting his future happiness for a while; Jennifer had lost a cherished lifesaving artifact, so from now on she didnt dare to mess around on Blue Star casually, in case she was caught by Su Yu.. At that thought, she couldnt help but shiver. But anyway, Jennifer had to report to the Emperor. She picked up her interstellar phone with a grave heart and briefly reported to the Emperor about Su Yus raid on Elbert Peak Military Base and his successful occupation of the nuclear war headquarters. After finishing her report, there was no reply from the other end of the phone for quite a while. About half a minute later, just as Jennifer was wondering if the call had been cut off, Emperor Manina XIIIs indifferent voice came through the receiver, Jennifer, do you know the style of combat when young soldiers are at war? Er Jennifer paused, completely taken aback. Indeed, in his youth, Emperor Manina XIII had scored numerous victories for the Raging Sun Empire, annexed many neighboring small countries, and defeated the Lun Kete troops on the Gruqin Plains, expanding the Empires territory by more than 30%. He also laid the groundwork for the Empires glory over the next hundreds of years. But the problem was, when Emperor Manina XIII rode on the battlefield, Jennifers grandmother wasnt born yet! How could she possibly know the Emperors style of combat? Seeing Jennifers silence, Emperor Manina didnt blame her, but chuckled instead. Its not your fault if you dont know, after all, you didnt live through that era Let me tell you, the tactic Im best at is called Tide Tactics. My offensive is wave after wave, incessant, giving the enemy no room to breathe. I keep attacking until I crush the enemy! Jennifer wanted to retort, But the tide never overwhelms the beach, does it? But for her own life, she didnt dare to say it out loud. Instead, she switched to an admiring tone and asked: So, Your Majesty, do you mean we should launch the next attack immediately? Correct. Emperor Manina XIII confidently smiled, The next operation is called Green Crown Bird. In this operation, Im planning to use the Sun Mark to kill Su Yu in one strike Emperor Manina XIII briefly described his operation plan, then ordered Jennifer to return to the Skru Star. After a brief rest, the operation would be launched immediately. In order to appease Monck, Manina also promised to give him several of his own mistresses that he rarely used which somewhat lifted Moncks spirits. Fifty minutes after Su Yu took over the nuclear war headquarters, Elder Yang and other senior masters, along with dozens of priest players, arrived at the nuclear war headquarters in 15 Mach (15 times the speed of sound) hypersonic fighters provided by China. After a brief meeting with Su Yu, the Grand Masters and priest players visited the countries that had declared hostilities to the Country, based on the list announced at the beginning of the Leko Bug operation. At the start of the Leko Bug operation, Pacific Nation, Y Country, F Country, ADLY and other Countries simultaneously opposed China, indicating that there were traitors among them. The Grand Masters and priest players went to each of them one by one, with the Grand Masters leading the front and the players using [Thought Stealing] to probe the memories of these Country leaders. The priests searched their memories, found lots of evidence of their betrayal of humanity, and initiated a wave after wave of purges in each Country. King Arthur was at the forefront. Due to Jun Elevens incident, he despised these unworthy descendants. He actively apprehended these anti-human individuals, and hundreds of important figures from various countries were personally executed by him. Its worth mentioning that in this grand purge, Gordon, the Prime Minister of the Pacific Nation, escaped his fate. The Skru people still needed this chess piece, so before the Grand Masters arrived, Jennifer personally intervened to alter his memory. In this memory, he was not an anti-human traitor in communication with Skru people, but a spy planted among the various leaders, passing on important intelligence to the United Government. Therefore Gordon avoided being purged, and continued to serve as the Prime Minister of the Pacific Nation. The plan of various countries to destroy the game helmets, and slaughter players above level 30, also failed, after only about 1% progress. The people of Blue Star ultimately won the victory, but the cost was indeed not small. Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: 532, Three days later, out of customs_1 Chapter 535: 532, Three days later, out of customs_1 In the following days, the Great Monks, accompanied by Priest players, continued to carry out a huge purge in each Country, placing a group of political entities that were loyal to Blue Star and humans in power while they did so. In these days, Su Yu spent his time in a secret room in the headquarters of the nuclear war, conducting intensive cultivation to strengthen his cultivation base and eliminate magical backlash. He had consumed a significant amount of magic power in his remote assault on Elbert Peak and the Skuru base, which almost brought him back down to the peak of the Sixth Order. During his intensive cultivation, several times, he almost suffered a magic power collapse, which threatened to reduce his cultivation base. Luckily, Su Yu still had the last three bottles of Master Grade Energy Elixir in his necklace, and these energy elixirs were very beneficial in stabilizing his cultivation base and eliminating the magic power backlash within his body. When his magic power was on the verge of collapse, Su Yu drank all three bottles of Energy Elixir in one gulp, effectively stabilizing his magic power environment and successfully navigating this cultivation base crisis. By now, Su Yu had completely consumed the forty to fifty bottles of Master Grade elixirs that he had accumulated in the past, and he had to enter the game once again to complete tasks and acquire a new batch of elixirs. Three days later, on November 1st: After three days of intensive cultivation, Su Yu had completely recovered from the magic backlash and walked out of the cultivation room with a relaxed demeanor. This nuclear war headquarters had now become a command sub-division for the relevant departments. Xue Wenli had led her staff here three days earlier to provide strategic guidance for the purges in various countries. In the command room of the nuclear war headquarters, Xue Wenli received a message from her subordinates: Sister Xue, Su Yu has come out of the cultivation room. Do you want to go see him? What, Su Yu is out? Xue Wenlis eyes lit up. She grabbed her blue military coat and quickly sprinted out of the command room. Su Yus cultivation location was a secret warehouse on the second underground floor of the nuclear war headquarters experimental building, originally used to store nuclear fuel. He had just left the warehouse when he saw Xue Wenli running down the stairs in a hurry. While running, she shouted, Su Yu, you finally came out! Hows your recovery? Very good, basically fully recovered. Su Yu smiled. After coming down the stairs, Xue Wenli strode over to Su Yu and surveyed him from head to toe, just like observing a panda. Good thing youre back! Everyone was worried about your magical backlashBut now you seem less and less like a human! In the process of his advancement to the Sanctuary and Legendary ranks, Su Yu had gone through a transformative rebirth several times. Externally, he still looked the same, but internally, he was no longer like an ordinary human. Every organ, every blood vessel, even every cell in his body was undergoing a process of spiritualization and evolution towards a higher level of life. Su Yu smiled faintly, No matter what I become, I will always be human. By the way, Su Yu changed the subject, how have the seniors plans been going while Ive been resting? Its been going well. Xue Wenli nodded, her arms crossed, Those 16 countries that oppose us have all gone through a round of purges, and the surrender factions that were hiding in these countries have all been dealt with. We couldnt touch these countries under the framework of the United Government, but now its a blessing in disguise that weve managed to purge some of the parasites among humanity. As long as its going well, Su Yu sighed with relief. What about you? Xue Wenli blinked, looking at him, What are you going to do in the next period? Xue Wenli also made a gesture of invitation, leading Su Yu to the command room on the ground level. I As they walked, Su Yu replied, I plan to go back to the game to do some hidden missions, to gather some gold elixirs and life-saving toolsDo you have a gaming helm in the nuclear war headquarters? Yes. Xue Wenli smiled in response, We destroyed about 2 million gaming helmets of the 16 enemy countries. We brought 500,000 helmets from the first batch and stored them in the nuclear war centers warehouse. And we also brought a bunch of high-strength compound helmets for you and the Great Monks, Ill have the logistics personnel get you one from the warehouse later. Thank you. Youre welcome. By the time they finished talking, they had already reached the first underground level. She took out her walkie-talkie and gave two orders to her subordinates. Then, she turned to Su Yu, The town next to the nuclear war headquarters has many mansions left by former military officers. Ill send you the address of one of them later. You can log in to the game there and rest as well. Alright. Su Yu didnt refuse. In reality, wherever he logged into the game made no difference to him; he didnt care about the location. The two of them chatted as they arrived at the command room, where Xue Wenli poured him a cup of Tie Guan Yin tea. At the moment, Su Yus gaming helmet hadnt arrived yet, so with nothing to do, he asked Xue Wenli about recent events in the game. While most of Xue Wenlis energy was spent dealing with matters in reality, she was also very aware of major developments in the game. In terms of the game Xue Wenli sat on the sofa opposite Su Yu, tapping her chin with her finger, Your pet cat has recovered its strength to the Seventh Order, and even participated in the battle at the Dragon Shadow Post (A key strategic location for the Panda Empire), aiding the Pandamen to retreat from the invading Mantis Demon forces. However, it has now returned to the Goldfinch Empire. As for your girlfriendoh no, your friend Tina Garcia, shes currently preparing to break through to the Seventh Order. Shes set many tasks for players to collect various breakthrough materials. Now, all the breakthrough materials are ready, and shes about to begin the breakthrough process. Su Yu nodded, Well, thats reasonably fast. He hadnt logged in to the game for ten days, which equated to four months in game time. Indeed, many significant events had taken place in the game during that period. Meanwhile, he also asked, What about the game plot? How far along is it now? Xue Wenli took a sip of her tea and replied, Of course the game plot is still at war. Humans, Elves, Orcs, Dwarves the joint forces of eight races have landed on Mantis Demon plateau and are now attacking the Panda Empire, which is just below the plateau. Right now, both sides are embroiled in bitter combat, each side restraining and pulling on the other. It doesnt seem like either side is on the brink of defeat, but if any was, it would probably be the Panda Empire that is slightly disadvantaged Su Yu, your helmet is here. While Xue Wenli was speaking, a logistics soldier walked into the command room carrying a well-packaged cardboard box. Thank you for your hard work! Xue Wenli saluted the soldier and took the box, turning around to place it in Su Yus hands. Su Yu took the box. The box was very heavy, and both Xue Wenli and the logistics personnel had difficulty handling it. However, it was a different story in Su Yus hands. He didnt even feel the weight of the helmet, almost like it was no heavier than a feather. Well, Wenli, you get back to your work. Im off to log into the game. Su Yu bid Xue Wenli goodbye. Alright, Xue Wenli nodded with a smile, let me know if you need anything. Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: 533, Goodbye Alyssa_1 Chapter 536: 533, Goodbye Alyssa_1 Any demand? Su Yu was in a good mood now, so he intentionally teased. Xue Wenli: She understood that Su Yu was joking. However, she was not daunted, and with a flick of her long hair, she laughed softly, Of course, all demands are possible. What if its a demand of that kind? Su Yu stuffed the helmet into the necklace space, bent down to pick up Xue Wenli, and flew her out of the window. Ah Xue Wenli was caught off-guard, clinging to Su Yus neck, a bit flustered. Was Su Yu really going to do that kind of thing to her? She was completely unprepared. But Su Yu was just making a joke. His time was very precious, and he didnt have time to do that kind of thing. After taking Xue Wenli for a quick spin in the sky, he put her back in the command room and laughed, I just wanted you to experience the feeling of flying. You also need to practice more online when you have time. Being able to fly is much more convenient than not thats all I have to say, bye Wenli! Su Yu finished speaking, his figure flickered and disappeared in the horizon, leaving a dazed Xue Wenli standing in the command room. When they were in the sky, she had already decided to yield to Su Yu because she had always had a good feeling towards him. But who knew that Su Yu would fly away on his own after making a circle in the sky! Pah, a lustful heart but scared of action. Xue Wenli cursed with a red face, then turned around and buried her face completely in the computer screen. But the words Su Yu said earlier also gave her a lot of thoughts. She was now putting all her energies into reality, working more than 12 hours a day. However, human strength is limited. Working intensively for 12 hours a day is almost the limit. But if she could enter the game to level up and become like other players, attaining the third level of incarnation after gaining strength, her energy would be greatly increased, and she could even work continuously for several days without sleep! Thinking of this, she immediately sent a message to Commissioner Zhang, applying for a slot to rapidly increase her power like Zhong Feng by burning materials. Su Yu came to a villa in the outskirts of the town, found a quiet place to set up a defense magic circle, connected the helmet to the power source, and entered the game. After entering the game, Su Yus figure appeared in the Territory Wizard Tower. He used the Flash Skill and in the next second, he was in the large teleportation array in the center of Aphi city. The other players in the magic circle didnt even see who the newcomer was before Su Yu activated the teleportation circle, transporting himself from Aphi city to Imperial Capital Goldfinch city. Three minutes later, in the royal garden at the northwest corner of Goldfinchs Royal Palace, Su Yu met Cat Morning Star and Empress Alyssa who was playing with the cat. Im back, did you miss me? Su Yu stretched out his arms towards Alyssa. Seeing the person she had been thinking about day and night suddenly appear before her, Alyssa froze for a moment. But soon, she jumped off the swing and threw herself into Su Yus arms like a swallow returning to its nest. Nemesis, you are finally back! You finally remembered to come back! Alyssa held Su Yus neck and complained softly. Although Alyssa knew it was a problem of the speed of time, Su Yu had only been away for ten days in their world. But in the game it had been 4 months. Not seeing Su Yu for 4 months was indeed a kind of torture for her. Fortunately, the Morning Star was able to travel between two worlds and tell her about Su Yu otherwise it would have been hard for her to endure 4 months. Cat Morning Star also jumped onto Su Yus shoulder, gently brushing his neck with its whiskers. Now, Morning Star had completely recovered its seventh-order strength, which was not much less than its peak strength. Its fur was even shining with a bright blue starlight, which made it look extraordinarily beautiful. Su Yu gently patted Alyssas back in his arms and said softly, Its all the fault of the time flow. In a few days, I and Morning Star will go to the Skru Star to carry out the task of reversing the time flow. Then I will have more time to accompany you. Thats right. Alyssa felt better. Once the time flow was reversed, Su Yu could have six days to accompany her every time he entered the game, and their time together would be much more ample. Uh When it came to this, Su Yu suddenly stumbled. Because it had been a long time since he last saw Alyssa, he suddenly didnt know what to say. So he simply changed the subject and asked, What about Tina? I heard that Tina is preparing to break through to legend? Alyssa raised her head and glared at him, Youre holding me now, but her in your mind? Haha, no, just asking, Su Yu could only laugh awkwardly. But Alyssa wasnt angry, she took out a letter from her Space Ring and handed it to Su Yu, This is the letter Tina left for you. The letter says that she has started to break through. The place of her breakthrough is Sunny Wind Village, with Lady Bernina guarding it. It will take about two months for her to complete the breakthrough. Su Yu took the letter. Rather than saying it was a letter, its more like a piece of paper. The letter had no envelope on it, and you could see the words on the paper directly. The neat handwriting on the paper was indeed left by Tina. In addition to what Alyssa said, the letter also explained why Tinas breakthrough took a longer time: Tina had a weakness. She leveled up too fast. At just over 20 years old, she had walked a path that others might not walk in two or three hundred years, touching the threshold of legends. But precisely because she leveled up too fast, she had to accumulate a more profound strength to breakthrough, thats why the breakthrough took longer. At the end of the letter, she said Su Yu shouldnt worry about her, as she had guidance from the ancester Bernina, her breakthrough would be relatively steady. Ah, I hope Tina can make a breakthrough soon! After reading the letter, Su Yu sent blessings to Tina who was still far away. Alyssa didnt say anything. In fact, she was hiding something from Su Yu and didnt tell him. The thing was that there was not only one letter left by Tina, but two. In the second letter, Tina told Su Yu that she and ancester Bernina were currently researching how to let Alyssa go to the Blue Star world, and now they have a theoretical basis. Once she broke through the legend, she would be able to collaborate with ancestber Bernina through the space anchoring spell to give Alyssa the ability to cross between the two worlds as well. The reason why she didnt tell Su Yu about this letter was because Alyssa wanted to surprise him. The day when she entered the Blue Star world would definitely shock Su Yu! . . For the next three days, that were six hours in the game world, Su Yu stayed with Alyssa all the time, accompanying her to deal with political affairs, rest and entertain, discreetly inspecting the people, and telling her about major events happening on Blue Star. However, Su Yu couldnt always stay with Alyssa, because he had many important things to do. On the morning of the third day, Su Yu kissed Alyssas forehead who was still sleeping soundly, flew out of the window, and headed towards the teleportation array in the center of the Imperial Capital. His aiming destination: the Pandamen Empire. He was going to help the Pandamen repel the invasion of foreign races and build a beautiful home! Chapter 537 - Chapter 537: 534, Pandamen Empire, Emperor Shao Hao_1 Chapter 537: 534, Pandamen Empire, Emperor Shao Hao_1 Su Yu had not been gone for long when Alyssa, who was sleeping, opened her eyes, propped up her head with her hand and looked helplessly in the direction Su Yu had left. She had woken up long ago, she was just pretending to be asleep. Cat Morning Star was lying next to her pillow. Seeing her like this, Morning Star rubbed against her arm and laughed, Oh, you miss him, dont you? Yes, Alyssa nodded gently, her eyes flickered with helplessness: I dont know how long Nemesis will be gone for, and his world faces threats by the Skuru people, our chances to meet are becoming less and less. You dont need to worry about that, Morning Star comforted her, Once Tina ascends to a legend, she will find a way for you to enter his world too, then you can be with him all the time! However, Alyssa shook her head with a smile: Its not that simple, I still need to manage this vast Goldfinch Empire. If I go with Nemesis to their world, leaving for several months, how can I manage my country? Thats simple! Morning Stars whiskers twitched, playfully suggesting, you and Nemesis can have a little Nemesis and let him rule the country! Alyssas face turned red as she indignantly covered Morning Star with silk quilt, What are you talking about? Why dont you have a child with him? Im a Star Realm cat, its impossible for me to produce offspring with Humans. I dont care! If you mention this again, Ill have you bear a child with him! Alyssa no longer maintained the dignity of an Empress, and a playful battle between the woman and the cat ensued in the bed. Pandamen Empires Imperial City C Emerald Bamboo City. In the Bamboo God Temple, the main hall of the Royal Palace, the Pandamen Emperor was seated in his dragon chair, discussing important matters with his ministers. Although they said they were discussing, they were actually worrying about the frontline war situation. The Pandamen Empire was not afraid of foreign invasions. They were ready for you all, defeating them would mean their end.jpg But who knew humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and other species would dispatch their elite troops, creating a coalition of more than two million that pushed through the Mantis Plateau. Of course, the Pandamen could also defeat this coalition with a national mobilization. But Emperor Yao didnt bear to see his people die in war. So when the coalition first formed, he sent messengers to request peace. The messenger took the utmost sincerity to the Mantis Plateau, telling the coalition that if they agreed to retreat, the Pandamen would be willing to share the extracted Azerite with other races and suspend disagreements to mine together. However, the coalitions greed was beyond the Pandamens expectations. When they arrived at the Pandamen continent, the coalition found the land rich and the spiritual energy strong. Even the places known as the desolate lands by the Pandamen like the Mantis Plateau and the Desolate Wasteland had a higher concentration of spiritual energy in the air than where they came from! This discovery sparked the coalitions idea to occupy and divide the Pandamen Empires land. So the coalition joined forces with the local Mantis Demons and Mogu to attack the Pandamen Empires homeland, aiming for annihilation! Now the war has extended over hundreds of kilometers, where the war went, everything turned to ashes, the prosperous farmland became scorched earth. People were displaced from their lands, lives were miserable, and there was a huge gap in the supply of food to the frontline army. If it werent for the Goldfinch Empires neutrality and provision of numerous food and soldiers, though the Empire wouldnt have collapsed, the situation wouldve been much tougher than before. As Emperor Yao and his ministers were discussing how to wage the upcoming war, a guard entered the hall, knelt on one knee, and announced, Your Majesty, Nemesis, the special envoy from the Goldfinch Empire, requests to see you. Oh, Nemesis? The ministers in the room trembled slightly. The name Nemesis is widely known, he is probably going to be the Prince of the Goldfinch Empire in the future, Alyssas husband. Even the bilateral friendship between the Goldfinch Empire and Pandamen Empire was largely initiated by him. Quickly invite him in! Emperor Yao stood up from his throne and gestured. Yes, sir. The guard went to fulfill his duty. After a short while, the guard accompanied Su Yu into the main hall. The ministers stood up from their seats one after another, scrutinizing Su Yu as if he was some rare animal. Su Yu felt quite uncomfortable being stared at by the Pandamen as if he was a rare animal because on Blue Star, the Pandamen were the rare animals! Emperor Yao stood above the high platform, stroking his long beard, politely stated, Welcome Nemesis! As the saying goes, Isnt it a joy to have friends coming from afar? On behalf of the Pandamen Empire, we proclaim your arrival! Thanks to His Majesty! Su Yu bowed in a mages salute, then seriously stated, Our Goldfinch Empire and your empire have both incurred foreign invasions, the western countries of the Goldfinch Empire got shattered by external forces, currently your country is also suffering under the iron hoofs of invaders. I have come here to help your country resist the invaders and crush the conspiracy of those greedy invaders! The invaders that Su Yu talked about were not the coalition of eight races. The Goldfinch Empire cant directly confront the eight races, it would be extremely dangerous. The invaders Su Yu referred to were actually two local races native to the Pandamen Continent C the Mantis Demons and the Mogu. Su Yu could help the Pandamen fight off these two races, also providing substantial help for the Pandamen. Of course, Emperor Yao knew what Su Yu was referring to, his eyes lit up and asked, Your Excellency Nemesis, how many soldiers did you bring this time? Su Yu calmly shook his head, None, its just me. Before the Pandamen could be disappointed, Su Yu continued, Though its just me, it will be enough. Su Yu revealed his might, the horrific intimidation of a legendary power immediately filled the entire hall. Seventh order? Youve become the legend?! A minister cried out in disbelief. By Nazoth, it really is! Its only been a few years! I cant believe it, I really cant. The ministers began to whisper to each other, their tones and expressions disclosing astonishment. When Su Yu first came to this world, he was just a first-order mage, gaining notoriety for becoming a senior scholar. Now, only after three or four years, Su Yu has silently evolved from first order to legendary status! Such a pace was frightening! Emperor Yao was also greatly surprised. The seventh order was already the top battle power in the entire world. The Pandamen Empire only possessed about ten powerhouses of this order. Moreover, Su Yu didnt fear death, even after dying he could get revived in a short period with full strength. Considering that, his battle power would surpass those of the same order and wouldnt be much different from the pinnacle of legends! Su Yu was right, just him alone would be a tremendous aid to the Pandamen! Chapter 538 - Chapter 538: 535, [Merit Earth], [Disease of Tao Shi] _1 Chapter 538: 535, [Merit Earth], [Disease of Tao Shi] _1 Nemesis, how should we thank you? The Emperor Shao Hao looked at Su Yu with authority yet kindly. Not beating around the bush, Su Yu smiled and said, Your Majesty, I am currently in need of golden potions. If you could bestow me with some, that would be wonderful. Any quality will do, as long as theyre golden. Hmm, Ill inform the treasury immediately. Is there anything else you need? Shao Hao dismissed this requirement right away. The treasury had plenty of golden potions, many of them rare, and he would want no less than all for Su Yu. One more thing. Su Yu requested seriously: Id like to gain your trust, to be able to assign tasks to adventurers from other realms on your behalf. It will make things easier for expelling the invaders. Only by gaining Shao Haos trust and issuing campaign tasks could Su Yu gain substantial experience points. After his cat, Morning Star, advanced to the seventh tier, he had absorbed all the Experience Crystal Stone, so he had to gather more experience points (cat food) now. Shao Hao waved his hand generously: This is nothing, I grant your request! Simultaneously, Su Yu heard two game notification sounds: Ding! Activated an epic hidden mission [Merit Earth]. Mission description: The Pandamen Empire is struggling with internal and external issues and urgently needs external forces to expel the invaders and survive this crisis. Mission requirements: Defeat the invading forces of the [Mantis Demons] and [Mogu Clan] (0%). Mission rewards: 1. random rewards according to the missions completion degree. 2. Friendship with the Pandamen. Mission countdown: 72 hours. Penalty for mission failure: World Prestige -30, Favorability of Pandamen -20. Also, Su Yu heard the notification sound for the opening of task delegation authority. Ding! Youve gained [The Emperor Shao Haos] trust and have been granted [Task Delegation Authority]. There isnt much to research about the mission activated above, as its reward is random rewards according to the missions completion degree. As for the task delegation authority, when Su Yu opened the task bar permission section, he found that he could replace Emperor Shao Hao in assigning 10 campaign tasks. Among them, 3 were large-scale campaigns that involved 100,000 people! This showed that Emperor Shao Hao trusted him very much. Thank you, Your Majesty! Su Yu was very content. He bowed to Emperor Shao Hao: I should set off right away. Every second earlier to the front lines means a second less pressure for our soldiers. No need to thank me. It is I who should thank you. Emperor Shao Hao was very touched. Where else would he find such a hardworking and legendary person? He was also relieved in his heart. It was a good thing that he asked the Senior, Chen Sheng, to establish a good relationship with Su Yu, or Su Yu would now stand on the enemys side. During your march, if anything is required, inform me at once. Whatever you lack, Ill provide you with! Yes, Your Majesty! After bidding goodbye to Emperor Shao Hao, Su Yu vanished from the Pandamens Royal Palace with a flash. Walking on the high streets outside the palace, the scenery confused him, giving him a sense of disorientation. In his previous life, he entered the game in the Pandamen version and was very familiar with it, especially the Pandamens imperial capital, the Emerald Bamboo City. Times have changed; the Emerald Bamboo City remained the same, but he was no longer the same person. Just as he was absorbed in his thoughts, a fluffy little Pandamen girl passed by him. The little girl put down a dozen sugar-coated haws from her shoulder, looked at him adorably and called out: Sir adventurer, would you like to buy some sugar haws? OhC This pulled Su Yu back from his thoughts. Looking at the cute little Pandamen girl in front of him, a thought struck him, Little girl, your name is Tao Lili, isnt it? The Pandamen girl was alarmed, retreated two steps back seemingly frightened, Howhow do you know my name? Actually, Im a prophet. Su Yu smiled and tried to look as harmless as possible: I know youre selling haws at such a young age to pay for your sick mothers medical bills, right? Youyou The Pandamen girl was lost for words in her surprise. How did this adventurer know everything? Was he really a prophet? I can cure your mothers disease. Su Yu got straight to the point: As for the reward, I just need a string of hawthorn berries. Really? Thank you, adventurer! The Pandamen girls eyes welled up with tears of joy. It was so wonderful to meet such a good person here! Ding! Activated a rare hidden mission [Disease of Tao Shi (1/20)]. Mission Description: The foster mother [Tao Shi] of Pandamen [Tao Lili] suffers from a serious chronic disease and is bedridden. Mission requirement: Help [Tao Lili] cure [Tao Shi]s chronic disease. Mission rewards: 1. Favorability of [Tao Lili] and [Tao Shi] +3. 2. [Sugar Haws] X1. Mission countdown: 12 hours. Penalty for mission failure: Favorability of [Tao Lili] -30. After accepting the mission, Su Yu helped young Tao Lili carry the sugar haws, and they rushed to her home together. The hidden mission of [Disease of Tao Arrow] was encountered by Su Yu in his past life, and it could be said to be the hidden mission with the best rewards he received before level 50. The final reward, if he remembered correctly, should be a bottle of golden [Advanced Recovery Potion]. At that time, he boasted about it with his friends in the company for a long time. The Pandamen [Tao Arrow] is actually a member of the Pandamen Empires [Shadowstep Sect] (similar to Americas FBI). Because of severe injuries and memory loss, she did not report back to Shadowstep Sect after a major mission, but instead came to the imperial capital and lived a simple life as a Pandamen, cohabitating with the abandoned infant girl, [Tao Lili], whom she had adopted. What Su Yu needs to do in this mission chain is, first, to help Tao Arrow heal her injuries, second, to help her recover her lost memories, and thirdly, to go to the Shadowstep Sect with her to report to its leader, [Zhu Talan]. What Su Yu is currently doing is the first step. As Su Yu was walking slowly with Tao Lili, it didnt take long for the passers-by on the high street to recognize him. Wait! Is that Boss Ke? My goodness, its Boss Ke! I didnt expect to meet Boss Ke here! In fact, Boss Ke, you are experiencing the life of an underprivileged person, and selling haws part-time? I want a string! The players excitedly surrounded him. Su Yu used [Invisibility Skill] in time, thus avoiding being mobbed by passionate players. He had been careless. Early on, he had forgotten to disguise himself when setting out for the mission. He couldnt make the same mistake again. He quickly grabbed Tao Lili and left the scene. Chapter 539 - Chapter 539: 536、【Candied Hawthorn (Golden)】_1 Chapter 539: 536Candied Hawthorn (Golden)_1 Arriving at Tao Lilis homea ramshackle wooden house in the southern city mud-brick alley, Su Yu examined [Tao Shi] and ventured outside the city to the bamboo forest to gather medicinal herbs to treat the disease. There were no shortcuts to complete this hidden task quickly, so Su Yu had to work through it from the very first stage. While undertaking the task, he didnt forget his promise to the Emperor Yao, and he was posting on the forum recruiting players to join him on campaign missions. Rally 100,000 players to fight in a landscape campaign, open to Pandamen faction only. I will personally lead the team. Heavy hitters, come fast! As soon as the post was published, it immediately caused an uproar in the forum! Players began to leave comments under the post, spreading Su Yus message to major chat rooms. [Ancient Mammoth]: My god! Boss Ke is playing the game again! [Feng Yiqisui]: I was just watching a documentary about the battle of Tsushima Island-Busan ten days ago, thinking that Boss Ke quit gaming! [Wu Di]: Just a heads up for newbie players, the campaigns that Boss Ke organizes guarantee a win and offer great rewards! The most popular comment came from a player named [Light Sealing Sword], Boss Ke, Boss Ke, what is the exact content of the landscape campaign? Is there some major movement in the Pandamen Empire? Faced with this question, Su Yu was somewhat stumped, he promptly posted a second post on the forum: The specific contents of the landscape campaign are stipulated by me. However, having been absent from the game for a long time, Im not quite sure what would serve as good content. Any well-versed player who could give some advice on how I should go about setting up this mission? Note: Our main targets are Mantis Demons and Mogu Clan. The post was followed by a line of [Embarassed] emojis as replies. Everyone thought this large-scale campaign involving 100,000 people indicated a major operation in the Pandamen faction, but the campaign is proposed by Boss Ke himself. Zhen Hong, the Red-Eyed Black Dragon, also left a [Embarassed] emoji under the post, and commented,Boss Ke, Ive been through the main storyline for the Pandamen faction and completed up to the 10th stage, so I have a deeper understanding of the factionTo deal with Mantis Demons and Mogu Clan, my suggestion is to go straight to their lairs, [Heart of Fear] and [Mogushan Palace]. After taking these two places, both clans would lose their abilities to invade. Su Yu saw the comment made by the Red-Eyed Black Dragon. Top-tier players like [Snow Leopard], [Sky Dragon], and [Enemy in the Clouds] are now busy grinding by burning materials to level up, and Zhen Hong has yet to earn a place, therefore his focus is mainly on doing missions and discovering game content. Naturally, his words are the most credible. So Su Yu directly replied to him: Okay, then Zhen Hong, can you help me rally the players at Pandamen Imperial City? After completing the campaign, I will give you some extra perks. Sure, I will complete the task! Zhen Hong replied happily. The hidden task was still ongoing. Su Yu, following the task prompt, gathered licorice, bupleurum, summer beauty, musk, and other herbs in the bamboo forest. He processed these herbs in the pharmacy and produced a [Poor Quality Pills to Drive Off the Cold]. Then he used the [Point Star Hand] multiple times, and after spending 1110 spiritual energy coins, the drive-off-cold pill was upgraded to a [Perfect Drive-off-cold Pill], which radiated a fiery and dazzling red light. Su Yu brought the [Perfect Drive-off-cold Pill] back to Tao Shis house and fed it to her. Originally lying in bed and coughing endlessly, Tao Shi felt a wave of heat rushing through her body. After a drenching sweat, her headache and chills were instantly gone, it was like she had never been ill! Thank you! Adventurer! Tao Shi sat up from the bed, her heart filled with gratitude. The Pandamen little loli also walked up to Su Yu with 5 or 6 strings of candied haws, raising them high, Thank you adventurer! Our family doesnt have anything valuable, this is for you. Thank you, I love it, Su Yu politely accepted the candied haws. A notification from the game rang timely in his ear: Ding, [Tao Shis Illness (1/10)] has been completed. You have been rewarded with [Candied Haws]X5, experience pointsX3000, favorability with [Tao Shi] +3, favorability with [Tao Lili] +3. Ding, since the grade of the medicinal pill you used was high, youve been rewarded with an additional [Gold Candied Haws]X1. Su Yu didnt care much about the first notification, its exactly the same as in his past life. But the second one caught his attention. Taking a closer look at the candied haw given by Tao Lili, indeed a faint golden light glittered on one of the sticks. If one were not attentive, it would easily be overlooked. [Candied Haws (Gold)] Food Fulfillment +3 after use Special effect: [Sweet Gift] If this item is given to a creature, the creature who consumes it will like you more, favorability +10, lasts for 24 hours. Remark: Candied haws, a simple pleasure skewered on a bamboo stick, symbolizing happiness and reunion. This is indeed a good thing! Su Yus eyes brightened. The +10 favorable impression is a remarkable increase, its enough to transform a stranger into a good friend. In case the confrontation between Blue Star and Skru Star results in Blue Stars defeat, and he falls into the hands of Manina XIII, he could present the candied haw to him. Manina XIII, who would then view him more favorably, might spare his life Su Yu happily tucked the golden candied haw into his necklace, patting the head of the little Pandamen loli. But he wasnt absent-minded towards the task, and asked [Tao Shi], who was just recovering from a serious illness and getting some exercise, Tao Shi, I have a solution that could help you recover your lost memory, do you want to regain it? Really? Tao Shi, excitedly stumbling and almost falling, quickly walked to Su Yu and asked eagerly, Master, can you truly help me recover my memory? Sure, Su Yu affirmed with a nod, resembling a divine master, But once your memory returns, you will no longer live this peaceful and easy life, you will have to face the worlds blood and slaughter Are you ready for it? A look of hesitation flashed in Tao Shis large eyes for two or three seconds. But she quickly replied firmly, I would rather regain my memory, I want to know who I was. Alright then, Su Yu answered lightly, and in a flash, he had left the bamboo house. As Tao Shi stared blankly, lost in thought, Su Yus voice came in from outside, Rest well here, I will go and prepare a potion that can cure your amnesia. OK Alright, Tao Shi nervously responded to the direction of Su Yus voice. She was feeling somewhat restless. Who exactly was she before? Su Yus tone made it sound like he knew what she was doing before, but how did he know? Tao Shi had no answers to these questions, she could only wait along with her daughter for Su Yus return. Chapter 540 - Chapter 540: 537, [Fate Dice (Gold)]_1 Chapter 540: 537, [Fate Dice (Gold)]_1 In the subsequent mission, Su Yu crafted potions to help Tao Shi regain her memory. After Tao Shi recovered her memory, she remembered that she was a part of the Shadowstep Sect, she lost her memory during an important mission and had sunk to the depths where she found herself. Now that her memory had returned, the most important thing for her was to return to the Shadowstep Sect and report back. Su Yu left the Imperial Capital with Tao Shi and Tao Lili, embarking on the journey to the Shadowstep Sects headquarters. Su Yu was naturally quick and took only about a few minutes to bring the mother and daughter to the headquarters of the Shadowstep Sect where they met the sect head, Zhu Talan. Unfortunately, Tao Shis memory had been erased for over five years. The crucial intelligence she brought back would have been useful five years ago, but now it was utterly useless. Moreover, during these five years, the Shadowstep Sect had undergone a complete reshuffle. Most people she was familiar with died while carrying out their tasks. Upon returning to the old place, Tao Shi only found bleakness in the world. Regardless, Sect Head Zhu Talan warmly welcomed Tao Shis return. He said: Tao Shi, if you wish to come back, I welcome you to continue serving the Shadowstep Sect C it will always be your home! As for your current physical condition if you want to retire, I can grant you that. You can return home to take care of your adopted daughter and I will also give you a substantial settlement payment. To tell you the truth, the Sect is not a conducive environment for a young child to grow up healthily. The Shadowstep Sect is a brutal enforcement organization after all. Dead bodies of criminals pile up like mountains, and the most frequently discussed topics among the members are conspiracy, deceit, assassination, and lies. It is easy for a child to develop extreme thoughts when living in such an environment. Tao Shi was caught in a dilemma. On one hand, she wanted to continue serving the Shadowstep Sect. After all, her lifelong aspiration was to fight for the cause of justice within the sect. On the other hand, she was attached to her adopted daughter, Tao Lili. The two had been relying on each other for survival for five years. They might not have been related by blood, but they were closer than any mother and daughter could be. How could she easily let them go? Therefore, at the end of the mission, she asked Su Yu, Adventurer, what do you think I should choose? Well Su Yu hesitated. He intended to tell Tao Shi, It might be better for you to decide for yourself. Follow what your heart says. But he suddenly remembered that this was what he told her in the previous life. In his previous life, Tao Shi decided to return to the Shadowstep Sect and died miserably at the claws of the Mantis Demons during a mission a month later. He had been heartbroken for a long time. This life, history wouldnt repeat itself, would it? However, Su Yu also had a problem. If he recommended Tao Shi to leave with Lili, there was a possibility that Tao Shi wouldnt listen to him. After thinking it over, Su Yu decided to do this. He took out an item he had previously obtained from his necklace but barely used C Morgans Loaded Dice. Morgans Loaded Dice Usage: Toss it. The dice has six sides ranging from 1 to 6. After stopping, one side of the dice will face upwards. Note: Because the dice is loaded, the probability of getting 4, 5, 6 is 98%, while that of getting 1, 2, 3 is 2%. Su Yu handed the Loaded Dice to Tao Shi and said with a smile, Why dont you toss the dice? If the numbers 1, 2, or 3 are face up, you will stay in the Shadowstep Sect. If the numbers 4, 5, or 6 are face up, you will take Lili and go home C lets leave everything to fate. Alright. Tao Shi took the dice, closed her eyes, and prepared to toss the dice to let fate decide her future. But at that moment, Sect Head Zhu Talan suddenly shouted, Hold on! Tao Shi stopped tossing the dice and turned to look at the Sect Head. Su Yu also felt a bit guilty. The Pandamen couldnt have seen through the tricks with the dice, right? Head Zhu Talan gave Su Yu a deep look. Then, he took the dice from Tao Shis hands and after tossing it around in his hand, he said, We have a precious dice in our warehouse. At such a critical moment when were deciding our fate, I think its better to use that dice Wait here for a while, Ill be back soon. After saying that, Head Zhu Talan turned around and disappeared into the wind. About half a minute later, Head Zhu Talan came back to Su Yu and Tao Shi; he had a brilliant golden dice in his hand. He gave the golden dice to Tao Shi and solemnly said, Use this dice. Just as the human adventurer said earlier, if 1, 2, or 3 is upwards, you stay in the Shadowstep Sect; if 4, 5, or 6 is upwards, you go home with your adopted daughter. Alright. Tao Shi nodded seriously. She closed her eyes again and softly threw out the golden dice, which represented her fate. Clunk clunk. The golden dice hit the brick floor, making a sound similar to a bells toll. However, the dice quickly stopped, and a big 6 was facing towards the sky. Tao Shi kept her eyes shut, not daring to look. Head Zhu Talans eyebrows had already lifted. He smiled at Su Yu and lightly patted Tao Shis shoulder, Go home. I wish you and Lili live a safe and secure rest of your lives. Only then did Tao Shi open up her eyes and seeing the huge 6 on the dice, she sighed lightly C she assumed this was fate. In fact, the moment the dice was tossed out, she already knew what she truly wanted. She wanted to stay in the Shadowstep Sect more; it was her dream, her youth. But fate had made the choice for her, and she could only accept her destiny. Su Yu also breathed a sigh of relief now. While dying on the battlefield is the ultimate destination for many warriors, Tao Shi still had her adopted daughter. For her adopted daughters sake, living was better than dying. Head Zhu Talan slowly came over with his trembling old body and picked up the golden dice from the ground. He dusted off the dice and kindly said to Su Yu, Adventurer, thank you for helping Tao Shi return to the Shadowstep Sect. Five years ago, we thought she had died Lets not revisit old memories, here is a small reward to show our gratitude. I hope youll accept it. Head Zhu Talan took out a bottle of golden potion and the dice from his Space Ring and handed them over to Su Yu. Ding, Tao Shis Illness (1/10) mission has been completed. You have been rewarded with one Advanced Health Recovery Potion (Gold) and 5500 Experience Points. Tao Shis favorability +5, Tao Lilis favorability +10. Ding, your kindness has touched Zhu Talan, Zhu Talans favorability +10. You have received an additional reward, one Fate Dice (Gold). Fate Dice (Gold) Usage: Toss it. The dice has six sides ranging from 1 to 6. One side will face upwards after the dice stops. Cooldown: 24 hours. Note: This dice is linked to your fate. If good luck is approaching you, the number will be larger. If bad luck is approaching you, the number will be smaller. Oh~ Upon seeing the property of the dice, Su Yu immediately understood what was going on. Chapter 541 - Chapter 541: 538, [Azerite Bomb]_1 Chapter 541: 538, [Azerite Bomb]_1 The leader Zhu Talan just took away Tao Shis loaded dice, definitely noticing something fishy about them. However, the leader didnt say anything and instead brought out this dice that could predict fate. By rolling the Dice of Destiny, if Tao Shi rolls a 4, 5, or 6, it means that Su Yu really possesses the ability to predict the future; But if the number rolled is 1, 2, or 3, then it proves that either Su Yus prophetic abilities are unfounded or he intentionally wants to harm Tao Shi. The results prove that Su Yu really does have prophetic abilities and genuinely wants to assist Tao Shi. Moved by Su Yu, and for some other reasons, the leader Zhu decided to give him the [Dice of Destiny]. This [Dice of Destiny] is a very, very precious treasure. Although it has a 24-hour cooldown time, throwing it once at a critical moment could be of great use! Su Yu estimates that the value of this [Dice of Destiny] even surpasses that of the [Moon God Clan Badge] he wears. Its a reward of the level that one could typically only get on the 50th or 100th round of main tasks. Surprisingly, in this minor 10-round hidden task, he was able to obtain such a highly valued reward! Thank you, Leader Zhu! Thank you for giving me this dice! Su Yu repeatedly thanked the head leader, Zhu Talan. No need to be formal. Leader Zhu Talan modestly smiled: I just received a message from His Majesty, informing me that your Excellency Nemesis will be assisting us in our war against the Mantis Demons and the Mogu Clan. Im giving you this small gift with hopes that you have a victorious return. Standing nearby, Tao Shis eyes widened with disbelief as she looked at Su Yu: Youre Nemesis? The reputation of Nemesis is, of course, known to her. To be precise, theres no Pandaman in the Empire who doesnt know Nemesis. She hadnt expected that the person who assisted her had such a high standing. She was completely taken aback. Yes, Im Nemesis. I saw how pitiful Lili seemed outside the Royal Palace at noon today, and lent her a hand. Su Yu told Tao Shi with a smile, then looked at Leader Zhu Talan: Rest assured, Leader Zhu, I will give my all to defeat the Mantis Demons and the Mogu Clan! Well then, Ill be here waiting to hear your news of victory, Leader Zhu Talan laughed. At this point, his tasks are all thoroughly completed. The leader Zhu gave Tao Shi and her mother a large amount of spiritual energy coins for resettlement. Su Yu escorted the mother and daughter back home in Emerald Bamboo City. Amid the mother and daughters expressions of gratitude, Su Yu waved goodbye and used [Teleportation] to leave their wooden house. After using [Teleportation], Su Yu arrived at the city gate of Emerald Bamboo City, appearing in the sky above the entrance. In the time that Su Yu had been tasking, hundreds of thousands of players had gathered on the empty land before the entrance. Upon arriving at the entrance, Su Yu was immediately startled. The entrance was packed with people, the bustling horde was so dense that there seemed to be no ending in sight. Seeing Su Yu arrive, the crowd below started to ripple. Everyone raised their heads, waving at Su Yu in the sky: Boss Ke, you finally came! Boss Ke, we just rushed back from Morning Wind City (a large city near the border of the Pandaman Empire) to accept the task! Su Yu gave a friendly wave to the players below, saying: Welcome everyone to this field battle! Ill try my best to help you all get the highest battle rewards! After finishing his sentence, he lowered his flight altitude, descending from 40 meters above the ground to just 10 meters. A golden exclamation point appeared above his head, opening up the task to more players. All players within a 100-meter radius of Su Yu triggered the task almost simultaneously. Ding! Congratulations on activating the large-scale field battle [Heart of Fear]. Mission Brief: An emissary of the Goldfinch Empire [Nemesis] has joined the [Pandaman Camp]. To help the Pandamen resist invasions from various races, he launches a surprise attack on the headquarters of the Mantis Demon tribe, [Heart of Fear]. Mission Requirements: Assist [Nemesis] in capturing [Heart of Fear]. Defeat the Mantis Demon army in [Heart of Fear], and force the Mantis Demon leader [Queen Shekzeer] to surrender to the Pandamen. Progress (0%) Battle Rewards: Rewards according to progress percentage. Being veterans, the players quickly retreated to the periphery of the open space to make way for others to take up the task, without needing any reminder from Su Yu. While standing in the sky and offering tasks to the players, Su Yu was also searching for Zhen Hong in the crowd. With people densely packed below, it took Su Yu a long time to spot Zhen Hong at the edge of the crowd. Zhen Hong was still quite a distance away from him, and as he couldnt move, he had no choice but to privately message Zhen Hong. Su Yu: Zhen Hong, after accepting the main task later, Ill assign 1000 players to you. You all go to the Pandaman military supply place to get some [Azerite Bombs]; they will be very useful. Zhen Hong: [Azerite Bombs]? Im familiar with those. Ill go right now! Su Yu: Yeah, 10 thousand bombs should be enough. They can be used to blow up the Amber Barricade in front of the [Hive Chamber]. Furthermore, these bombs are highly effective against the Mantis Demon tribes Amber Armor, so they are incredibly useful. Zhen Hong: !!! (???!)/ Boss Ke, how did you know about this? Now he was nearly shocked senseless! The 10-round main missions Zhen Hong had been doing over the past week were mainly concerning the Mantis Demons Amber Armor. The Mantis Demon tribe relies heavily on their Amber Armor C a layer of pale yellow amber attached on the surface of their shells that significantly strengthens their defense and is hard to break through with a sword. Consequently, this had been giving the Pandamen a hard time. Luckily the Pandamen chief gunner, Fan Yuan, came up with a good idea. He crafted the Azerite like gunpowder into bombs. In one experiment, the effects were immediately proven when he threw it at a captive Mantis Demon. The amber on the demons body was pierced by the Azerite in just a few seconds. As such, the [Azerite Bomb] became the Pandamens trump card against the Mantis Demons. However, this experiment had taken place just 3 days prior (in real time) and was still top secret. How did Boss Ke know about it? Regardless, Zhen Hong didnt make any wildly guesses. Perhaps this was due to Boss Kes prophecy. As soon as he entered within 100 meters of Su Yu, he accepted the main task given by him. In addition to this, he also received a game prompt for a side mission: Emissary [Nemesis] assigns you the task [Tasks C Transport Azerite Explosives]. Do you accept? Accept! Ding! Congratulations on triggering the scenario mission [Request for Azerite Explosives]. Task Requirements: Lead 1000 players to the military supply office in the Emerald Bamboo City, request 10,000 [Azerite Explosives] from the head of the supply office [Li Feng], and return safely to [Nemesis]. Task Rewards: 35,000 Experience Points, 200 spiritual energy coins. Chapter 542 - Chapter 542: 539, Raid [Heart of Fear] _1 Chapter 542: 539, Raid [Heart of Fear] _1 Upon seeing this mission, Zhen Hongs eyes lit up immediately! This mission actually offered 35,000 experience points! Thats almost equal to 60% of his levels experience! Usually, a mission that yields 0.6% experience points is considered a large-scale mission. This mission is just too incredible! As expected, there are plenty of benefits when working under Boss Ke. Without thinking of anything else, he started leading players who had accepted the mission towards the arms depot. .. After 10 minutes, almost all players outside the city gates had received the main mission. Zhen Hong, who was carrying an [Azerite Bomb], also returned to the city gate near Su Yu. Once the quests were received by the maximum number of players (100000/100000), Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. He rose into the air a bit and said to the players below, Everyone, please wait here. In about 5 minutes, youll see teleportation portals appearing nearby. You can directly enter them. Holding those words, he immediately activated the [Teleportation Spell]. Before the players could react, Su Yus figure had already disappeared into the sky. Players could do nothing but wait patiently. Five minutes later, five massive [Teleportation Portals] manifested on the open ground outside the city gates. Each portal was over 30 meters high, emanating an incredibly immense and splendid magical power. Their colors were a deep and mystic blue. Similar to the five vertices of a regular pentagon, the five [Teleportation Portals] were located at equidistant points on the open ground. Players simultaneously received a game prompt to enter the designated portals. Players immediately jumped into action. Zhen Hong and the one thousand players who were helping him transport the [Azerite Bomb] stepped into the nearest designated [Teleportation Portal] After a wave of dizziness, they found themselves in a dark, enclosed underground space. It was so dark that one could not see their hand in front of their face. There was no light at all. Just as players were about to bring out their torches and luminescent pearls, a pure white sphere of spiritual energy exploded in the air. The sphere released a light that illuminated the entire area. The sudden burst of light was blinding for many. Ah! My eyes, my eyes! I nearly went blind! Hoo, my eyes really hurt. Look around quickly, where are we? There are huge maggots everywhereyuck! In the end, Zhen Hong had to step forward and say, Everyone, calm down. Based on Boss Kes hints, we should be in the [Incubation Room] of the Heart of Fear. Lets follow the mission instructions and destroy this place! As Zhen Hong said, they were indeed in the lowest level of the Heart of Fear. This was the lifeblood of the Heart of Fear: the [Incubation Room]. The incubation room was filled with densely packed pupae. Its safe to say that it was a living hell for players with fears of tightly packed objects. From these pupae hatched many white larvae, the giant maggots the players referred to. The incubation room was immense, filled with countless pupae and larvae, at least several hundred thousand of them. However, between every dozen or so pupae, there was a layer of [Amber Barrier]. Without any hesitation, the players, suppressing their disgust, used the Azerite Bomb to destroy the [Amber Barriers] and kill the pupae and larvae. The larvae and the pupae were very low leveled, typically hovering around level one. Players could slaughter them in large numbers with ease, similar to chopping vegetables. During this time, several groups of second to third level [Elite Hive Guardians] rushed over to provide reinforcement, flying in by the hundreds. But there were as many as 20,000 players who had teleported into the Incubation Room! Moreover, the average level of these players hovered around the second to third level. The guardians of the Hive simply could not withstand the storm of the players attacks, and they fell one after another at the entrance of the hive. This was Su Yus entire plan. First, Su Yu himself infiltrated the [Heart of Fear]. He was very familiar with this place. After all, in his past life during the Pandamen era, he spent ample time around here, knowing the place like he knew his home. Then, he opened five teleportation portals, throwing the 100,000 players into the five most important areas of the Heart of Fear C the [Incubation Room], [Food Storage Room], [Armory Room], [Control Room], and [Queen Shekzeers Bedroom]. The players in the [Incubation Room] were tasked with the eradication of Mantis Demon pupae and larvae; Players in the [Food Storage Room] were responsible for burning the stored food of the Mantis Demons; Players in the [Armory Room] were responsible for destroying the war supplies of the Mantis Demons; Players in the [Control Room] would paralyze the entire Heart of Fears communication system; As for the final area, [Queen Shekzeers Bedroom], Su Yu would take on the Mantis Demon Queen [Shekzeer] himself, and the players could assist Su Yu by obstructing the Mantis Demon Queens minions. The Mantis Demon Queen Shekzeer was taking a nap in her bedroom. But at that moment, she suddenly felt the entire Hive shake violently! She awoke from her sleep, and her immense spiritual power instantly swept across the whole hive. Upon sensing the five towering teleportation portals in the five key areas, she immediately cursed, Damn! The humans had penetrated deep into their territory, and they didnt even realize it. It was like something out of a nightmare! She quickly got up, prepared to leave her room to confront these detestable humans. But before she could reach her door, a massive blue dragon, with a wingspan of 40 meters, appeared out of nowhere, blocking her way out. At 30 meters long, Shekzeer, was similar in size to Su Yu in his dragon form. A Blue Dragon? Shekzeer looked at Su Yu in disbelief. Why, Blue Dragon, are you attacking the Mantis Demons? Blue Dragon Su Yu calmly responded, I am a friend of the Pandamen. The Pandamen specifically sent me to deal with you. Shekzeer, surrender now. If you surrender, Ill spare your life. You want me to surrender? You must be dreaming! Shekzeer was furious. Her level was 72 while Su Yus was 70. While it might seem like the difference was only two levels, the difference in strength was roughly twice. Furthermore, she didnt detect any same-ranking reinforcements with her spiritual scan. A level 70 wanting a level 72 to surrender? Wasnt that a dream? Red light poured from Shekzeers forehead. Without a moments hesitation, she launched her attack on Su Yu, slashing her sharp scythe towards Su Yus head. Su Yu didnt dodge her attack. Instead, he unleashed the [Earth God Shield], a skill bestowed by his gear. Energy of the earth element, as yellow as clay, encased him like an eggshell. The Earth God Shield was at least about 3 meters thick. Shekzeers scythe hit the shield and bounced back without causing any damage whatsoever. Seeing the opportunity, Su Yu unleashed a [Dragon Breath] right at Shekzeers chest, sending her flying back for six to seven meters. While they were engaged in this fierce battle, Shekzeers level six and seven guardians were rushing to her aid. Outside the Hive, the citizens of the Mantis Demon Kingdom and high-ranking Mantis Demons were also converging rapidly to defend their queen. A massive battle was unfolding in the Heart of Fear. Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: 540, Forced to Descend (Additional Update)_1 Chapter 543: 540, Forced to Descend (Additional Update)_1 The battle gradually intensified. Using the form of the Blue Dragon, Su Yu stood his ground against the Mantis Demon Empress, Xaco Xier, a level 80 versus 82. However, by the fifth minute of the battle, Su Yu found that he and the Mantis Demon Empress were evenly matched. Neither had managed to gain the upper hand, nor had they been at a disadvantage. He wasnt sure if he was just too strong, or if the Mantis Demon Empress was too weak. Their battleground had consistently been locked at the bedroom door, with no sign of movement. In the third minute of the battle, Xiers [Empresss Guards] reached the battlefield. She had a total of seven Mantis Demons: one of the seventh order, two of the sixth order, and four of the fifth order. The seventh-order Mantis Demon Guard was called [Blade Lord Tayak], a level 80, like the Empress, he was a physical fighter. Su Yu used the [Moon God Clan Badge] to summon the [Moon Goddess Illusion] to deal with Tayak. The reason why the [Moon God Clan Badge] was rated as a top-grade artifact by Su Yu was that the level of the [Moon Goddess Illusion] he summoned was the same as his own. The level 80 [Moon Goddess Illusion] appeared in front of Su Yu, her gray wings blossoming out like a grey meteor as she dashed towards Tayak. In her hands, the black and white long spear begot a breath-taking chaotic power. With just the first confrontation, her spear pierced a small hole in Tayaks body, gaining a temporary advantage. However, Tayak was the Blade Lord after all and had impressive strength. He activated all his powers, and his entire body was encased in a large area of high-density amber armor. The [Moon Goddess Illusion]s chaotic pierce couldnt get through his amber armor. Tayak continuously used the mighty skill [Supreme Pierce], and the Moon Goddess Illusion eventually began to falter. Still, the Moon Goddess Illusion fought tenaciously, and there was no chance shed be defeated in a short time. As for the other guards of the Mantis Demon Empress, Su Yu summoned [Wind Lord AlAkir] and [Desert Soldiers] to easily withstand them. [Wind Lord AlAkir] had strength of the sixth order, and although the [Desert Soldiers] were only of the fifth order, the combined power of five [Desert Soldiers] was not to be underestimated. With the help of these summons, Su Yu effortlessly endured the attacks of the Mantis Demon Empress and her entire personal guard. As for the other soldiers of the second to fourth order guarding the Empress bedroom, they were left entirely to the players to deal with. Although the level of the Mantis Demon soldiers was high, they could not withstand the overwhelming hoard of players and were wiped out one by one. The outcome of the entire battle ultimately hung on Su Yu as the main battlefield gradually reached a stalemate. However, Su Yu and the players achieved gratifying victories in various other parts of the battlefield outside the main battleground! Su Yu and Tina both had studied War Chess Simulation, so their command abilities were extremely strong. While dealing with the Mantis Demon Empress, he also mentally commanded the other 80,000 players in the nest. Su Yus command method was simple: issue a large number of tasks to players and have them complete the tasks according to the guidelines. He also placed great emphasis on giving benefits to players. Essentially, every task was rewarded at the highest rates; the rewards were completely maxed out. The higher the rewards, the higher the enthusiasm of the players. The players ran around excitedly within the nest. By the 10th minute of the battle, the entire Heart of fear nest had been completely shambled by the players. The Mantis Demon soldiers within the nest had been exterminated by the players, and all the facilities within the nest had been destroyed. Even the control panel in the control room had been utterly destroyed by Zhen Hong jointly with over 20 heavy-armored berserkers using [Berserker Charge]. Compared to the Mantis Demons, the players now seemed more like an insect swarm. The psychic power of Xier could cover the entire hive. Seeing her painstakingly developed lair being destroyed like this, she fought more and more anxiously, more and more angrily, wishing she could tear Su Yu into a thousand pieces, along with the players outside. However, Su Yu fought very steadily, continuously leading a battle of attrition at her bedroom door. She could only watch infuriated and helpless as humans destroyed her hive. It wasnt until the 15th minute of the battle that a turning point in the war occurred. The Mantis Demons city owner, [Wind Lord Melgarek], arrived and led the most elite [Mohawk Blade Team] into battle. The average strength of the Mohawk Blade Team is as high as tier four. Even with Su Yus command, the players could not handle this enormous classification gap. The players troops continued to collapse, and the frontlines were all but covered in a white light of death. In just three minutes, as many as 20,000 players had been killed. [Wind Lord Melgarek] even jumped in through the window of the Empresss bedroom. With the addition of this tier seven reinforcement, the balance of the battlefield instantly shattered, and the death of Su Yu was merely a matter of time. Xiers demeanor greatly boosted. While continuing to fight Su Yu, she shouted to Wind Lord Melgarek, Melgarek, lets kill this blue dragon together. The dragon skin and bones you get would be all yours! Until now, Xier had not figured out Su Yus virtual reality and still thought he was a blue dragon. But Su Yu didnt want to go around in circles with her anymore. Su Yu managed to briefly repel Xier with a breath, then transformed into his human form in the sky. After returning to his human form, he smiled at Xier and said, Your Majesty, do you know who I am? You are Su Yu?! You are already at the seventh tier? Xier was greatly surprised. Upon returning to his human form, Su Yus Otherworld Explorer aura could not be concealed, so the Mantis Demon Empress recognized him at first glance. But after recognizing him, there was a strong sense of helplessness surging in Xiers heart. She knew that Su Yu was invincible, even if he was killed now, he could resurrect and recover to his peak state within a few days. Facing an opponent like this would leave any intelligent being with a profound sense of helplessness. Of course, the native beings have invented some spells specifically for alternate world adventurers, such as Sylvanas [Soul Control Spell], which can control the souls of the players and prevent them from being resurrected. But the problem was, she could not cast any similar spells. Blade Lord Tayak and Wind Lord Melgarek looked at each other and shook their heads in dismay. The Mantis Demon Clan specialized in physical abilities and had few magic spells, so now they really had no way of dealing with Su Yu. Su Yu watched all of their reactions. Hovering in the air, he smiled and said, Your Majesty, can you surrender now? If you surrender to the Pandamen Empire and sign a surrender agreement, I and the alternate dimension adventurers I lead will immediately leave the Heart of Fear and promise to never violate it again! If you refuse to surrender, then me and the adventurers I lead will come every few days and we will also attack your other hives until you surrender. Please consider whether or not you wish to surrender. Chapter 544 - Chapter 544: 541, Two Major Battles End_1 Chapter 544: 541, Two Major Battles End_1 Upon hearing Su Yus words, the Mantis Demon Empress, [Xier], immediately used her mental power to communicate with the two remaining legendary Mantis Demons, discussing their strategy for course of action. Su Yu was not in a rush, instead calmly floating in the sky waiting for the Mantis Demons to finish their discussion. The war within the insect nest gradually subsided. Xier restrained her tribe from continuing the war, and Su Yu restrained the players, leading both sides into a standoff. The three legendary Mantis Demons deliberated for about 5 minutes. After the discussion, Xiers eyes, originally glowing red, dimmed, and she said dejectedly, I am willing to surrender to the Pandamen Empire. Yeah! The players near the Queens bedroom immediately burst into loud cheers, and Su Yu revealed a relieved smile. He had initially prepared for a long fight, assuming the Mantis Demons wouldnt accept his terms. The straightforward surrender from Xier saved him a lot of effort. Xier glared resentfully at Su Yu. They had no way to counter Su Yus tactic of using a teleportation portal to deploy large numbers of players into the insect nest from far away. If they did not surrender now, Su Yu would just keep doing it, and their base would eventually be ruined. Sooner or later, they would have to surrender anyway. Killing Su Yu or the players was futile. Other than surrendering, there was no other way out for the Mantis Demons. Xier could not help but think of her first meeting with the leader of the Eight Races Alliance, [Tula Yang], and the words he told her. At the time, Tula Yang had said, In the past five years, I fought hundreds of battles, big and small, and realized a truth C never stand against the adventurers from the other world and always learn to use them. Whichever power confronts the adventurers from the other world, only their destruction awaits. I hope you will remember this. At the time, Xier dismissed his words. It wasnt until now that she truly understood the despair of standing against adventurers from the other worlds, especially the strongest among them, [Nemesis]. In front of the silent Mantis Demon Army and the players, Su Yu and Xier officially signed the surrender agreement. The Mantis Demons unconditionally surrendered to the Pandamen and were not allowed to launch any military action against the Pandamen Empire within five years. Once the Mantis Demons breached the agreement, the Mantis God, [Xingduo], would curse them, causing all larvae and young in the entire kingdom to die. After Xier signed the agreement, Su Yus task progress soared to 50%. The players progress bar was immediately filled to 100%, marking a perfect victory for the campaign! However, Su Yu did not stop there. After resting for a while and fully restoring his magic power, he assigned the campaign mission to the players C [Raid on Mogushan Palace]. Then he immediately rushed to the Mogushan Palace and used the same teleportation portal tactic against the Mogu Clan as he did against the Mantis Demons. But it must be said that the Mogu Clan was tough. In the first round of the raid 20 minutes later, the Mogu Clan wiped out 200,000 players without showing any intention of surrendering. Su Yu was also injured in the attack and had to retreat. However, half an hour later, the players respawned for a second round of attacks on the Mogu Clan. Facing the resurrected players and a fully recovered Su Yu, the Mogu Clans morale was completely broken, and they eventually opted for surrender just like the Mantis Demons. By now, the players had completed their second major scenario campaign, and Su Yus progress for the [Keeping the Country Safe through Martial Acts] task had reached 100%. Both grand battles were done and dusted in just over three hours. Su Yu even gained a whopping 1.5 billion Experience Points from both battles! He already had all the experience he needed to level his Morning Star to the peak of the seventh tier, and possibly even to God Level! These two battles created quite a sensation in the game as well. The players made a killing from the side quests, earning loads of experience, equipment, spiritual energy coins, pet eggs, and many other rewards. The players who received large rewards certainly didnt keep quiet. They went straight to the official forums and chat rooms to boast extravagantly, and news of the two epic battles quickly spread. In the games NPC community, attention was also heavily focused on these two battles. The Pandamen were obviously overjoyed. But the Eight Races Alliance was somewhat concerned about Su Yus tactics. They had no countermeasure for Su Yus tactic of using a teleportation portal to deploy a large number of adventurers. Although Sylvanas and some other shamans and witches also had the ability to control souls, they first had to catch Su Yu! Su Yu could simply hide in a remote corner and keep sending troops into their territory; they would have no way to counter him. In their helplessness, the Eight Races Alliance held a meeting to discuss countermeasures against Su Yu. After more than an hour of discussion, the leader of the alliance, [Tula Yang], issued a warning to Su Yu telling him not to have aggressive intentions towards the Eight Races Alliance. First, the alliance had a large number of witches who could control souls. If Su Yu was controlled, he would undergo unimaginable torment. Second, if Su Yu attacked the alliance, they would immediately move to the Goldfinch Continent and declare war on the Goldfinch Empire. He hoped Su Yu would not kick against the pricks. Su Yu learned of Tula Yangs statement through the players gossip. He was okay with the first statement, but the second one left him in a bind. He certainly wouldnt bring Goldfinch Empire into another war just to help the Pandamen. As for the Eight Races Alliance it should be left to the Pandamen. I believe they can handle it. In the northwest sky of the Pandamen Empire, Su Yu muttered to himself. Now that he had completed the [Keeping the Country Safe through Martial Acts] mission, he was supposed to go back to the Imperial Capital of the Pandamen to turn it in. However, he had no intention of going back and continued flying northwest towards the Mantis Plateau, the main battlefield between the Pandamen and the Eight Races Alliance. The reason for going to the Mantis Plateau was because he wanted to do more with the [Keeping the Country Safe through Martial Acts] mission. Indeed, the task progress bar had already reached 100%. But such large-scale tasks can be over-achieved. Take for example, the time he was appointed by Bernina to go to the West Continent of Goldfinch to shear sheep. The initial 30 billion task target was over-achieved by a staggering 10 times when Su Yu brought back 336.7 billion! The more tasks were completed beyond the objective, the greater rewards would ultimately be. The last time he got as much as 10 billion spiritual energy coins as a reward! This time he wanted to expand his gains and aim for even more rewards. Chapter 545 - Chapter 545: 542, Persuade the Elf Race_1 Chapter 545: 542, Persuade the Elf Race_1 In the southwest corner of the Mantis Plateau, the Elf Legion is engaged in a large-scale battle with the Pandamen Legion. The Elf Race excels in archery and magic. Their archer legions and mage legions form massive arrays of bows and magic circles, with the sky filled with arrows and forbidden-level magic spells raining down on the Pandamen Legion. The Pandamen Legion is not devoid of spellcasters either. Although Pandamen are not as specialized in archery and spells as the Elf Race, the vast and abundant Pandamen Empire boasts a large population. The number and quality of warriors they brought to this war are by no means inferior to the Elf Race. The Taoists and Alchemists among the Pandamen form a huge [Seven Stars Mysterious Battle Array]. 108 [Chaotic Sky Banners] circulate rapidly around the array, neutralizing the damage from the forbidden-level magic spells and powerful arrows. Simultaneously, the Pandamen spellcasters had the strength to counterattack. Under their control, a hundreds of meters long Azerite serpent hovered above the Elf Army. A single breath could wipe out hundreds of soldiers. The war has now reached the white-hot stage, with both sides locked in intense combat. . However, the Pandamen and Elf legions are not the main forces in this battle. The combined total of the two legions doesnt even reach 20,000. But in the central battlefield where the two legions are fighting, the number of participating players has far surpassed 200,000. The number of players is ten times that of the native NPC population! Elves and Pandamen each hired over 100,000 players as cannon fodder. After all, the hiring price of native NPCs is very expensive, and with every death, their numbers dwindle. Players, on the other hand, can be resurrected, so their hiring price is only a tenth of same-level natives. It is hard to recruit a qualified second-order soldier with 2000 spiritual energy coins, but only 200 spiritual energy coins can recruit a second-tier player. Even without giving spiritual energy coins, some players were willing to help. Therefore, all the major NPC races prefer to recruit players as the main expendables. Now, in the central battlefield where the two main armies are fighting, players are divided into hundred-person teams, fighting bloodily for military merits and faction contribution points. At the intersection of the two armies, countless beams of white light whoosh upwards, almost forming a white light curtain. Players die and resurrect only to continue the fight, essentially becoming the main force on the battlefield. Right above the battlefield, high-ranking powerhouses of the Pandamen are fighting in a group against the high-ranking powerhouses of the Elf Race. The dominant party on the Elf side is the Elf Regent King [Legolas Green leaf], who brings with him more than 30 Elves of fifth level or above; The dominant figure on the Pandamen side is the Master Warrior [Chen Sheng], who is accompanied by more than 20 Pandamen of fifth level or above. Both sides high-ranking powerhouses are similar in combat power, and naturally, it is hard to tell who is winning. Experienced people could judge that this large-scale battle would last a long time, assuming no other troops get involved. Just then, a light screen composed of bright white lightning suddenly appeared. It was hundreds of meters high and spanned across the central sky of the battlefield. Forbidden-level magic spells cast by the Elf Race, powerful arrows released, and strong spells released by the Pandamen were immediately absorbed by the light screen, leaving not a trace. The sudden emergence of the light screen caught all the elves and Pandamen off guard. What is going on? All spell casters from both sides ceased their actions, warily watching the lightning barrier in the sky while also starting to cast spells to strengthen their defenses. The battle among players also subsided somewhat, as everyone looked up at the sky to see what was happening. About 10 seconds after the lightning barrier appeared, a male mage wearing a colorful elemental robe appeared next to the barrier. After his appearance, he smiled at the elves and pandamen and lifted his right hand to wave a greeting to both sides. The players below immediately recognized who the figure was. Because it would be too difficult to find someone in Blue Star who didnt know Boss Ke! They all shouted up at the sky: Boss Ke, is that you? Boss Ke, why have you come here?! Wait! Boss Ke is on the side of the Pandamen, the Elf Race is in danger! Run, elves! If you dont run now, itll be too late! Su Yu gave a friendly wave to the players, then turned his eyes towards the direction of the Elf Regent King and Master Chen Sheng. The Regent King Legolas and Master Chen Sheng had both ceased their fighting, and were directing their gazes towards him. Legolas and the elves under his command were on full guard, while Master Chen had a welcoming expression on his face. Obviously, both of them had gotten wind of what Su Yu had done to the Mantis Demons and the Mogu Clan. Honourable Regent King, how have you been lately? How is the situation with the Plant Transformation Disease in your kingdom? Su Yu asked him with a smile. Ive been doing fine lately, and the Plant Transformation Disease has been effectively controlled. Legolas turned to look at the elves below and announced, This is the alien adventurer [Nemesis], who helped us eliminate the Plant Transformation Disease crisis, a benefactor of our race. Oh~ Upon hearing the Regent Kings words, the initially high-alert elves below immediately showed friendlier attitudes towards Su Yu. The Plant Transformation Disease had claimed a tenth of their brethren during the decades of its spread. As long as Su Yu was able to cure the Plant Transformation Disease, he would always be a friend of the elves. Su Yu smiled and waved his hand, continuing to ask, Where is Princess Emily? Did she come to the Pandaman continent with you? Emily didnt come this time, she stayed in the kingdom to learn about handling state affairs. I recall that Emily loves blueberry juice, and now is the season for blueberries to ripen. She must be quite pleased, right? Definitely. So, Su Yu and Legolas started chatting pleasantly. The NPCs and players below, who were at war, were a bit lost. What on earth is going on? This is a serious battlefield, why did these two suddenly start chatting about trivial matters? However, only Su Yu and Legolas knew that they werent just casually chatting. Throughout their conversation, they were having a mental exchange. Su Yu: I advise you: withdraw now and return to the Elf Kingdom. Legolas: Withdraw? Thats impossible. We have an agreement with the other seven races Su Yu: Never mind those agreements, its not too late to run now! Legolas: What are you saying Did you predict something? Su Yu: Yes, guess why I didnt let Alyssa participate in this war? Legolas: Does it mean..theres a problem with the Azerite? Su Yu: Thats right. The Azerite causes tremendous side effects after use, its just that these side effects are currently dormant, and the major races are unaware of it. Legolas: This Su Yu: Moreover, partitioning the Pandaman empire brings no benefits for the Elf Race. Pandamen are an agrarian society, most of the forests have been destroyed for farming. Even if the Pandamen perish eventually, you wont get much forest land. Su Yu: If you trust me, withdraw now! Chapter 546 - Chapter 546: 543, The Next Target - Macaque Tribe_1 Chapter 546: 543, The Next Target C Macaque Tribe_1 Faced with Su Yus persuasion, Legolas fell into deep thought. Could Azerite really have severe side effects as Su Yu claimed? If there were indeed strong side effects, their invasion of the Pandamen Empire would be completely futile. They could neither get the Azerite nor seize much territory. But could Su Yu possibly be lying to them? Legolas, on the surface, was chatting with Su Yu, but his mind was full of doubts. After about two minutes of struggling, he made up his mind to trust Su Yu. After all, Su Yu had done a great favor to the Elf Race, and he didnt want to go against Su Yus wishes. Moreover, he believed in Su Yus prophecy. If Su Yu was lying to him, at worst it would offset the gratitude, and they would no longer owe Su Yu any favors. Su Yu also noticed that Legolas had made up his mind. So he stopped the casual conversation and spoke loudly, I came here this time hoping that the Elf Race could withdraw from this war, leave the Allied Forces of the Eight Races, leave the Pandamen Continent, and not make enemies with the Pandamen. At the same time, he looked at Master Chen Sheng, If the Elf Race can really do this, I hope we can turn from enemies to friends, letting them leave the Pandamen Continent. What do you think? Master Chen Sheng was slightly stunned. He exchanged glances with the surrounding Pandamen and nodded in agreement. Of course, if the Elf Race could leave the Pandamen now, it would be a great relief. After all, the Pandamen frontline was stretched thin, so how could they refuse to let the Elf Race leave? The Elves of the Magic Legion and the Archer Legion below, however, found Su Yus request unreasonable. They had traveled far to the Pandamen Empire, assembling, training, and fighting in formation, all in order to gain Azerite and a piece of overseas forest. Now Su Yu demanded them to withdraw and leave the Pandamen Continent as soon as he arrived. Was it possible? Even if he had done favors for the Pandamen, he shouldnt make such demands of them, right? But what the Elves didnt expect was that as soon as Su Yu finished speaking, Legolas answered without hesitation, No problem, we will withdraw our troops immediately! Turning around, he looked at the high-ranking Elves behind him and the Elf army below, and announced, I now declare C out of respect for Your Excellency Ke. We, the Elf Race, will withdraw from the Eight Races alliance and leave the Pandamen Continent for the Elf Forest starting from today. Upon finishing, he ignored the Elves who were dumbfounded, and with the high-ranking Elves, descended into the great army below. The players, especially those from the Elf Race camp, were so shocked they couldnt speak. Boss Ke arrived and the Regent King decided to retreat after a few words? Wasnt this battle fought in vain? Many players felt heartbroken. The contribution to the Elf camp that they had earned for a while was now about to evaporate! However, those heartbroken players quickly felt relieved when they heard the game prompt: Ding, the [Elf Race] camp withdraws from the [Eight-Race Alliance] camp. All players holding contributions of the [Elf Race] camp may exchange them fairly for contributions from other races within the alliance. Ding, the [Gale Gorge Battle] at the Mantis Plateau has been interrupted for special reasons. Each participating player can receive a full reward of contribution value and military merits from the [Eight-Race-Alliance] camp. Upon receiving these two game prompts, the players turned from worry to joy, discussing in an effusive mood: Thank goodness, we can still get the contribution value and military merits. That was close, we almost fought the battle for nothing. But Boss Ke is really awesome. In just a few words, he made the Elf Race retreat. Plus the withdrawal of the Mantis Demons and the Mogu Clan, Boss Ke alone has helped the Pandamen turn around the war situation considerably. Master Chen Sheng and other Pandamen also gratefully said to Su Yu, Your Excellency Ke, thank you very much for your help. We didnt expect the Elf Race to listen to you so much, they withdrew as soon as you appeared. Youre welcome. This is what I should do. I promised His Majesty Shaohao to help the Pandamen Empire alleviate the war pressure, and this is just one of the things Im doing, Su Yu politely replied. Then he turned his head and looked in the east direction, saying to the Pandamen, I have to go now. I am heading to the next stop. Goodbye, everyone! Goodbye! After the Elves retreated, as Su Yu predicted, his task [Keeping the Country Safe through Martial Acts] greatly increased, skyrocketing from 100% to 170! Dealing with the Elves was much simpler than dealing with the Mantis Demons and the Mogu Clan. He only needed to move his lips to get a 70% task progress. But Su Yu didnt stop there. He wanted to continue to find some easy targets to squeeze out, further expanding his military achievements. Upon careful thought, Su Yu found that among the remaining seven races, there was no particularly easy target, they were basically all tough cookies like human orcs. After recalling the content of the third expansion from his previous life, his eyes brightened after two minutes of memory! Because he thought of a race that was suited for him to deal with C the macaques! The macaques lived in the primeval rainforest to the east of Pandamen Continent. Apart from resembling the gorillas on Blue Star, their numbers were much larger, with millions of them, and their fur was brown. Because of their low IQ, the macaques didnt form kingdoms like the Mantis Demons did, but gathered in the form of a primitive tribe instead. However, a low IQ doesnt mean weak strength. There were many high-ranking beings in the macaque tribe, possessing many artifacts. The king of the macaques was even a seventh-tier powerhouse, even Su Yu was not sure he could deal with him. The macaque tribe often emerged from the primeval rainforest to raid the Pandamen villages, stealing large amounts of food and other valuables. The Pandamen were stretched thin in terms of manpower. Now that a large number of personnel were transferred from the macaque front to the Mantis Plateau, the civilians were suffering from the macaques, almost facing starvation at home. If he could eliminate a large number of macaques and help the Pandamen stabilize their rear, the task progress bar would definitely rise. Moreover, he had eight slots for 10,000-player small-scale battlefield campaigns, all of which could now be used on the macaques! As soon as he decided, Su Yu immediately posted on the official forum, calling for 80,000 players to jointly attack the macaque tribe. In fact, Su Yu could have recruited only players from the top 100 guilds for these 80,000 players. The players from the big guilds were strong, had teamwork, and the final task completion degree would definitely be higher, at least better than the fish-and-dragon mix from indiscriminate recruitment. However, considering the factor of fairness, Su Yu ended up deciding to post on the official forum and use a first-come-first-served method to assign the task. Although the strength of the recruited players was mixed, this avoided resentment among the players and certainly was a good thing for the unity of mankind. Chapter 547 - Chapter 547: 544, Battle of the Macaque Forest_1 Chapter 547: 544, Battle of the Macaque Forest_1 In the eastern part of the Pandamen Empire, outside the Macaque Forest, there was Misty Village. More than sixty Pandamen and over four hundred players formed three battle lines outside of Misty Village, resisting the invasion of the macaque army. However, there were too many macaques in this attack. The defense line formed by the players and Pandamen could not withstand the macaques onslaught, and the entire line was torn apart, creating numerous gaps. Agile and swift macaques seized these gaps, screeching as they broke through the defense lines and ran without hesitating towards the village in the rear. The players and Pandamen could only watch helplessly as this happened. Captain Green, I fear we might fail this mission. One player lamented to their captain Green Gun. Alas, theres nothing we can do. Green Gun was a middle-aged man in his forties and the captain of their group of five hundred mercenaries, known as Green Fairy Tale. He sighed in resignation, The Pandamen have shifted their main defensive force to the western front, leaving the eastern front severely underdefended. It was only a matter of time before we were breached. At this moment, a young female mage dressed in red spoke up, But Uncle Green, this is already the sixth village weve lost. If we lose any more, our mission rewards might go into the negatives! Alas! Alas! Sighs echoed in the ranks. Everyone didnt want to stick with this worthless task and instead go to the western front where the rewards were lavish. But seeing the Pandamen guards standing firm and hearing the cries of the Pandamen civilians being robbed by the macaques, they couldnt bring themselves to leave. Once they left, the macaques would swarm in like a natural disaster, leading to numerous Pandamen losing their homes and lives. Just as Green Gun was about to speak, a giant azure portal sprung open right in front of them! The portal expanded rapidly. It began as merely a dot and in less than five seconds, it grew to forty meters wide and sixty meters tall. Charge! Wipe out the macaques! Pandamen will never be slaves! Shouts of battle cries echoed from the portal. Players poured out of the portal like a tide, with a shower of arrows and magic raining down on the macaques. The arrival of these heavenly reinforcements brought a pleasant surprise for the members of the Green Fairy Tale mercenary group! Thank goodness, we have reinforcements! Where did these reinforcements come from? This couldnt be more timely! Lets ask someone first. Green Gun stepped forward, intending to approach one of the players who had just emerged from the portal. But after taking just two steps, he stopped dead in his tracks. He didnt need to ask anymore; he had found his answer. Because at that moment, a game alert sound chimed in his ear. Ding. You have triggered the campaign mission [Battle of the Macaque Forest]. Do you accept? Accept. Ding. Congratulations on triggering the large-scale campaign [Battle of the Macaque Forest]. Mission Briefing: The rear of the Pandamen Empire is exposed, allowing the Macaque tribe, who live in the forest, to take advantage of this opportunity and launch an all-out attack on the Pandamen villages. The Special Envoy of the Goldfinch Empire, [Nemesis], has recognized the potential threat of the Macaque tribe and decided to launch a counterattack, driving the Macaque tribe back into the forest! Campaign Victory Condition: Drive the Macaque forces back into the forest. Progress (0%) Campaign Reward: Rewards are given based on the percentage of progress! And this wasnt the only mission. After accepting the campaign mission, Green Gun and the other players in the group began receiving prompt after prompt for various side missions. These side missions ranged from attacking and killing macaque forces to putting out fires in the rear, rescuing the injured, and minimizing losses. These side missions had one thing in common C the rewards were extraordinarily generous! The players in the Green Mercenary Group found that the rewards for the side missions arranged by Boss Ke were at least three times higher than the rewards for their original missions, and they were not too difficult to complete! This greatly motivated the players of the Green Mercenary Group! Lets go, lets kill the macaques! Drive the macaques back into the forest! The players in the mercenary group also yelled, their spirits lifted, and the horn of counterattack was sounded. The same thing was happening in several other Pandamen villages around. Su Yu had set up eight giant portals in the front lines, each transporting ten thousand players. As soon as the players arrived, they immediately launched a counterattack against the macaques. As for Su Yu himself, he activated his Invisibility Skill in the midst of issuing various side missions to the players, and stealthily flew towards the Macaque Forest. The Macaque tribe had quite a few artifacts! Perhaps because fools are often lucky, the artifacts of the macaque tribe were not inferior to those possessed by humans in terms of functionality! So Su Yu sneaked into the Macaque Forest to see if he could borrow one or two artifacts from the Macaques. In the forest. The commander of the Macaque army was a top-tier rank six Macaque, at this level, its intelligence and wisdom were fully comparable to humans. Through the bloodline sensing of his clan, he felt a sudden increase in pressure at the front line C likely the enemies reinforcements had arrived. So, he howled twice, leading the high-ranking macaques under his command towards the front line, ready to personally fight the enemy. The pathway of these high-ranking macaques led directly to the area with the highest number of players, precisely where Green Mercenary Group was located C Misty Village. The players at Misty Village were jubilant with their victorious slaughter; the macaques were retreating under their assault. It seemed as if they could push them back into the forest, but then the high-ranking macaques arrived! Upon reaching the frontline, the macaque commander didnt rashly attack. Instead, he assessed the current situation first. There were more macaques than foreign adventurers, but because the macaques had no coordination amongst themselves and simply fought with brute force alone, they were being severely beaten. However, the macaque commander didnt mind. While he directed the high-ranking macaques of ranks five and six to eliminate the players, he placed an artifact, [Simian War God Statue], given by the great king, at his feet. The [Simian War God Statue] was a two-meter tall statue of a macaque wearing chain gold armor and holding a metal rod inscribed with [Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle]. The war god statue was crafted by the master sculptors of the macaque tribe to commemorate the first Macaque King, Sun Wukong. When the [War God Statue] was activated by the macaque commander, layers of red light radiated from the statue, empowering all the macaques present. Strengthened by the red light, the bodies of the frontline macaques immediately swelled by 30%, and their strength, defense, vitality, recovery power, and speed increased by over 50%! The players found that what they could previously cut like tofu had suddenly turned into iron. Their attacks were significantly less effective, while a simple swipe from a macaque took away half of their health! Plus, high-ranking macaques were racing towards them from the sky. All the players realizedthings were not looking good! Chapter 548 - Chapter 548: 545, [Simian War God Statue]_1 Chapter 548: 545, [Simian War God Statue]_1 The counterattack of the macaques was very successful. With the blessing of the [Simian War God Statue], the macaques strength more than doubled, and over ten high-ranking macaques in the sky slaughtered players just like cutting down melons and vegetables. The players were like dry grass on the great plains in late autumn, quickly burned to ashes in the fire. Layers of white light lit up in the large troop, and the players died in large numbers under the macaques offensive before they had time to retreat. In less than ten minutes, nearly ten thousand players were slaughtered by the macaques, who suffered almost no losses. The macaque commander was in high spirits. It smugly ate a banana, walked over to the [Simian War God Statue], pulled it out, and prepared to lead the large troop to the next village. But just as it pulled out the war god statue and was preparing to put it back into its storage space, a human voice suddenly came to its ears: Hand it over! Its hand emptied, and the war god statue disappeared without a trace. The smug smile on the macaque commanders face vanished along with the war god statue. The one who snatched the war god statue was, of course, Su Yu. Su Yu had just ventured deep into the macaque forest, intending to borrow a few divine artifacts, but he soon discovered that these artifacts were all bound to the bloodline of the macaques. The more powerful the artifact, the more it was bound to a high-ranking macaque. For example, the top artifact of the macaque tribe, the [Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle], was firmly bound with the macaque king. Unless the macaque king was killed, it was impossible to borrow this top artifact at all. Su Yu did not know about the bloodline binding. In his previous life, Zhan Tians guild had overthrown the macaque forest, obtained all the macaque divine artifacts, and they did not mention anything about bloodline binding. The macaque tribe had four legendary macaques living in fairly close proximity. There was no way Su Yu could silently kill one without drawing the attention of the other legendary macaques. After all his unsuccessful efforts, he reluctantly left the macaque forest. However, just as he turned around to leave, he received a call for help from the players in Misty Village and immediately rushed to the rescue. But when he arrived at the eastern battlefield of Misty Village, there was something on the battlefield that caught his eye! The thing that caught his eye was, of course, the [Simian War God Statue]. The [Simian War God Statue] was clearly a divine artifact, and it was bloodline bound to the peak level six macaque commander. That meant, if he could kill the macaque commander, the artifact would be his! With that thought, Su Yu, who had been invisibly lurking in the dark, immediately seized the [Simian War God Statue] when he found the right opportunity. . Of course, seizing it was not enough. Su Yu had to kill the macaque commander to gain actual control of the artifact. Since there were no legendary macaques around, Su Yu naturally went all out. [Frozen Tomb]! [Ice Coffin]! [Deep Freeze]! [Ice Spear]! [Ice Burst]! After activating the [Natural Extreme Speed] on his glove (increasing the casting speed by 100%) and other beneficial states, Su Yu channeled a series of single-target, high-damage ice spells on the macaque commander. The macaque commander was merely at the peak of level six and, being a fragile simian sharpshooter, had very low magic resistance. Under Su Yus carefully planned burst combo, its health dropped sharply, showing a state of rapid decline. 63%41%.18%.3%..0%. In about three seconds, the macaque commander was completely wiped out by Su Yu. The macaque army and high-ranking macaques in front were dumbfounded! Where did this high-ranking powerhouse come from? Their powerful commander disappeared in an instant! But the macaques, being naturally undisciplined, had no consciousness of revenge. After Su Yu killed their commander, the first thought that sprang into the macaques minds was flee. The macaque troops immediately dispersed, fleeing in every direction, even the high-ranking macaques were no exceptions. Of course, Su Yu couldnt let them comfortably flee away. Standing on the spot, he unleashed [Fire Phoenix Descends], [Falling Stars], [Elemental Annihilation] . But of course, what pleased Su Yu the most was the divine artifact he won, the [Simian War God Statue]. It can be said his journey had not been in vain! [Simian War God Statue] Item Quality: Legend Weight: 2400kg Current Binding Bloodline User: None Current Energy: 56/300 (Automatically recovers 100 points of energy every day) Usage Effect: Upon activation, it consumes one point of energy per second and boosts all attributes of friendly units within 2000 meters by 50%. The stronger the friendly units, the weaker the boost effect. Note: A participant in the old Suns aura! In general, this artifacts attributes are not too bad, with a radius of 2000 meters, it is quite a large range. Such a powerful artifact with group BUFF, if it had been used in the Tsushima Island-Busan battle back then, the losses suffered by the mercenary troops would definitely have been lessened. When I get back, Ill have Sky Dragon gild it with [Tinas Blood]. Im convinced that this artifact will play a big role in future battles. Su Yu thought to himself. Just as Su Yu was daydreaming, the expressions on the faces of the remaining thousands of players gradually changed from elated to shocked, and finally to fear. They stared intently behind Su Yu while shouting: Boss Ke, danger! Boss Ke, look behind you! Boss Ke, move quickly! Upon hearing the players shouts, Su Yu was taken aback: What? He turned around and saw the sky turning a bloody red, and within it, a black speck of light. From the black speck stretched out a furry macaque paw clutching a metal rod intermixed with gold and silver C the precious treasure of the macaque clan, the [Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle]! And all this happened without Su Yu noticing when he turned his back! As a reflex, Su Yu wanted to use his flash skill to escape. But it was too late. By the time he turned around, the [Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle] was already less than a hundred meters from him, a distance where he could not make an effective evasion. Bang! A loud noise, Su Yu was smashed into a white light by the [Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle], instant death. The players saw Su Yu dying for the first time (actually, Su Yu had died more than once, he had died once in Forest City). Therefore, the term Boss Kes death and related videos spread rapidly throughout the internet. Those players who did not know were shocked when they saw the four characters of Boss Kes death, feeling as if their faith had collapsed. After tremblingly clicking on the video, the players found out that they had been tricked. Isnt it just a death in the game? He would revive after half an hour, whats the big deal? But to deceive the buddies who got the news later, the players held a commemorative meeting for Boss Ke on the forum, praying for Boss Ke to have a smooth journey in Heaven. In the following half an hour, the internet was filled with users commemorating Boss Ke, lighting candles and offering flowers. Those who didnt know any better would think that Su Yu was really dead. Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: 546, [The Friendship of the Pandamen]_1 Chapter 549: 546, [The Friendship of the Pandamen]_1 In half an hour of being offline, Su Yu saw a memorial meeting being held for him in the forum by the players. At first, he didnt take it seriously and just laughed without saying anything. But who knew that the stories the players were spreading would become more and more outrageous? Things like Boss Ke became the king of the underworld after his death, Boss Ke kidnapped Princess Skuru from the Shadow Evil Dragon after his death, Boss Ke, after his death, crossed into another world, becoming a cute little electric mouse pet of a beautiful girl, Boss Ke, after his death, forced the Yama King to change the book of life and death. One was scarier than the other, and one was more outrageous than the other. Eventually, it became a nationwide joke. Seeing those posts, Su Yu couldnt help but laugh and responded with a sweating bean emoji in the thread. However, the players exploded when they saw the emoji Su Yu posted! The players took a screenshot of Su Yus reply and continued to post in the forum, Boss Ke has come back from the dead! Some said, Boss Kes account must have been hacked, and others said, The hacker who defames our heroes must come with us to the FBI! Scared, Su Yu dared not say anything in the forum again. But overall, it was just a small interruption, just a bit of players usual playful banter. It didnt take long for the players to turn their attention back to their regular work and life. Soon, half an hour passed. Su Yu put on his gaming headset and returned online. His figure appeared in the cemetery of Misty Village. After rejoining, he first checked the status of various major campaign tasks announced on the task panel. However, after checking, he found that all eight campaign tasks had been fully completed. But it seemed reasonable, considering that earlier he had just killed the commander-in-chief of the macaques, and his five large-scale AOE spells had also killed and seriously injured several high-ranking macaques, not to mention the countless ordinary macaques he killed. The macaque tribe was already disorganized, and now without a commander and high-ranking macaques, it wasnt surprising that they fled back to the forest and the campaign was completed smoothly. He nodded his head, flew out of the cemetery and rose up into the sky. Then Su Yu posted in various chat rooms and forums, asking the players who had completed the mission to come to the cemetery in Misty Village to turn in their tasks. Upon receiving the notice, the players happily rushed over. After the players completed their tasks, it was nearly 10 pm, and only the last half-hour remained from todays 12 hours of gaming time. In the last half an hour, lets go and turn in the [Business and Peacekeeping] task! After completing the task, we can log off and rest. After the last player joyfully left with the rewards, Su Yu stretched lazily in the sky above the Misty Village. The progress of the [Business and Peacekeeping] task had risen to 220%/100% after successfully dealing with the macaque tribe. He had exceeded the task requirements by 120%, and he was curious about the reward that the Emperor of the Pandamen would grant him. Thinking, Su Yu stepped onto a small teleportation formation in the center of Misty Village. The white light of the teleportation array lit up, and he was transported back to the Imperial City of the Pandamen. . Emerald Bamboo City, Royal Palace of the Pandamen. Upon hearing of Su Yus return, the Emperor of the Pandamen, [Shao Hao], along with his officials, personally came to the palace gates to welcome him. The square outside the palace gates was packed with Pandamen citizens and players who had come to see the excitement, waving their hands to welcome Su Yus return. Nemesis, welcome back! Thank you for your contribution to our Pandamen! After Su Yu arrived, Emperor Shao Hao walked up and tightly clutched Su Yus hands. Your Majesty, it is only what should be done. Looking at Shao Hao, whose body size was more than twice his own, Su Yu courteously said. The Goldfinch Empire and the Pandamen Empire will always be friends. What I did was purely for the sake of mutual benefit. No, no, its more than just mutual benefit. Emperor Shao Hao turned around, looked at the officials beside him and the gathered citizens, and loudly proclaimed: My people, Nemesis came to our Pandamen Empire, leading hundreds of thousands of adventurers from different realms to force the Mantis Demons and the Mogu Clan to surrender. Moreover, from the news I just received, he persuaded the Elf Race to withdraw from the Eight Major Racial Coalitions in the west, and on the east side, he killed six or seven high-ranking macaques, assisting us in repelling the invading horde of over one hundred thousand macaques. I hereby solemnly announce that Nemesis will forever be a friend of our Pandamen race! Clap, clap, clap. The square instantly erupted with applause and cheers. Su Yus ears were filled with game notifications: Reputation with [Pandamen Empire] +666 Reputation with [Pandamen Empire] +888 Reputation with [Pandamen Empire] +1314 Reputation levels are divided into Neutral, Friendly, Honored, Revered, and Exalted. Initially, Su Yus reputation level was Friendly (224/1000). After a large increase, his reputation level has directly reached Exalted (1033/200k). Most players might not even reach Exalted when they open up the next version of the expansion pack, but Su Yu managed to do it in just a few minutes! At this moment, the Captain of the Palace Guards stepped forward and came next to Emperor Shao Hao. In the Captains hands, he carried a tray made of gold. Following behind him were several Pandamen wearing Alchemist robes, carrying bamboo wooden boxes that looked like medicine chests. Emperor Shao Hao lifted the red cloth covering the golden tray, revealing a green jade badge that looked a bit like jade, exceptionally bright and translucent. He picked up the badge and personally fastened it to the clothing on Su Yus chest: Nemesis, this badge is a testament to our friendship. We hope that the friendship between us will last forever. Thank you, Your Majesty! Su Yu looked at the jade badge on his chest. [The Friendship of the Pandamen] Quality: Legendary Accessory Feature 1: Your reputation with the Pandamen Empire is permanently set to [Exalted]. Feature 2: You temporarily gain the authority to command up to 3000 Pandamen soldiers for 24 hours. Cooldown time: 24 hours. Feature 3: When fighting in the territory of the Pandamen Empire, you receive [Blessing of Yulon], all attributes +20%. Feature 4: Your Intelligence, Strength, and Agility +10%. Feature 5: Attached Skill [Snow Furys Agility (Passive)]: Each time you hit a target with an attack or cast a spell, you gain one layer of Snow Furys Power, increasing your attack speed and casting speed by 9%, stackable up to 10 layers. (This effect can only be triggered within Pandamen Empires territory.) Note: You are always a friend of the Pandamen. .. [The Friendship of the Pandamen] and the accessory [Glow of the Golden Sparrow] that he received earlier were of the same type; they were both region-restricted accessories that could only manifest their full power within defined areas. Su Yu was very satisfied with this accessory. After all, this was a badge that Emperor Shao Hao had given him as an extra, and it enriched his collection of badges. Now he had a total of 43 types of badge accessories stored in his necklace, which is a good thing he didnt have decision paralysis, otherwise, he wouldnt know how to equip all these accessories. In addition to that. Emperor Shao Hao looked at Su Yu kindly and said, We have prepared all the golden potions in our national treasury to give to you. We hope you will accept them! Chapter 550 - Chapter 550: 547, Top Macaque Artifact - [War Gods Hair]_1 Chapter 550: 547, Top Macaque Artifact C [War Gods Hair]_1 In the bamboo box, numerous bottles of potions shimmered with golden light. Exquisite bamboo pieces imbued with magic stood between every two potion bottles to prevent any potential reactions from contact. The purpose of Su Yus trip was these potions. He happily took the bamboo box from the hands of the Pandaman alchemists. Counting the number of potions in the box, there were 63 in total. The vast majority were standard potions, like the [Health Recovery Potion], [Mana Recovery Potion], [Energy Potion], and [Underwater Breathing Potion]. However, much to Su Yus surprise, the bamboo box also contained three top-tier or rather exceptional potions. [Cranes Melting] Quality: Golden Legend Remaining uses: 1 Usage effect: Transforms the user into a [Red Crane] with its abilities for an hour. Remark: Created from a single drop of sacred blood from the supreme Pandaman deity, [The Red Crane]. [Pandas Sacred Spring] Quality: Golden Legend Remaining uses: 3 Usage effect: Restores 50% of health and mana within three seconds. Remark: Derived from the natural sacred spring of Nu Zao Temple. Effect diminishes for those above the 80th level. [Fishing Expert Potion] Remaining uses: 1 Quality: Golden Epic Usage effect: When dripped into the sea, lake, or river, all fish within a 30-kilometer radius will be attracted. Remark: Pandaman anglers never return empty-handed! All three of these are excellent potions. [Cranes Melting] needs no further explanation. Its effect is similar to Su Yus transform into Blue Dragon skill [Weavers Heart], allowing for transformation into a red crane. This could serve as an extra trump card during critical moments. The effect of [Pandas Sacred Spring] is simply astounding. A potion that can instantly restore full status is definitely a life-saving treasure! It can save ones life in a key moment and can even be used three times! Although the effect will diminish for those beyond level 80, no matter how you look at it, this is a top-notch potion. As for the [Fishing Expert Potion] He hadnt figured out how to use it yet. Cat Morning Star is quite fond of fish. If theres no other use for it, they might save it for a special occasion involving rare schools of fish, so that Morning Star can feast to its hearts content. Having received these potions, Su Yu felt wholly satisfied. With these, perhaps he could venture back to the Skru Star once again. Yes, he could set off once Tina completes her seclusion! Seeing Su Yu accept the potions, Emperor Shaohao also nodded with a smile. Looking at Su Yu, he said warmly, Nemesis, these potions and badges are insufficient to express our gratitude on behalf of the Pandaman race. Please join me in going to the palace. In the Macaque Hall, there is an important treasure that Id like to present to you as a token of our gratitude. Sounds splendid, thank you, Your Majesty Shaohao! Su Yu replied in thanks. Next, he followed behind the imperious Emperor Shaohao, heading towards the Royal Palace. The Captain of the Guards hurriedly led his guard to follow in protection. The Pandamen Royal Palace was dazzling golden, imposing and it was the crystallization of thousands of years of architectural wisdom of the Pandamen Empire. Additionally, Pandamen love bamboo and bamboo shoots, so the entire palace was dense with green bamboo, filled with bamboo forests everywhere. After passing through a dense bamboo forest, Su Yu and Emperor Shaohao arrived at the Monkey Beast Temple. Nemesis, do you know why this is called the Monkey Beast Temple? Emperor Shaohao asked while walking, turning his head to Su Yu with a smile. The Captain of the Guards followed them at a distance of about 50 meters with his guards, not getting closer, so it was similar to Su Yu and Shaohao being alone. This I am really not aware. Su Yu honestly answered. The Blue Star Humans of his previous life signed a Peaceful Development Agreement with the Pandamen Empire, they would not invade each other and peacefully develop. No player group had occupied the Pandamen Palace, so naturally, they didnt discover its treasures. Haha. Emperor Shaohao laughed heartily and explained: This grand hall is called Monkey Beast Temple because it stores the Monkey Beast Artifacts seized by the successive Pandamen Emperors from the Monkey Beasts By the way, do you know what the Monkey Beast Artifacts are? Of course. Su Yu nodded, took out the [Monkey Beast God Statue] from his backpack, and showed it to Emperor Shaohao: This is the Monkey Beast Artifact I just inadvertently seized. Well done! Emperor Shaohao could not help but look at Su Yu with newfound respect. In the thousands of years history of the Pandamen Empire, they had only seized about fifty or sixty Monkey Beast Artifacts. Unexpectedly, Su Yu had acquired one in just a few days in the Pandamen Empire! Never underestimate the fighting power of Nemesis! Emperor Shaohao examined the [Monkey Beast God Statue] and touched the [Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle]. He nodded: If I am not mistaken, this Monkey Beast Artifact should rank lower among all artifacts, probably around one hundred and fiftieth. I feel the same, Su Yu agreed: After all, I snatched this from a Sixth-Stage Monkey Beast, its quite normal for it to rank at the back. As Su Yu spoke, his gaze shifted: Your Majesty, are you planning to reward me with a Monkey Beast Artifact of higher rank? Youre exactly right! Emperor Shaohao nodded with a smile. Now they had reached the front of the Monkey Beast Temple. Emperor Shaohao pushed the door and entered. In the center of the hall was a statue of Sun Wukong more than ten meters high. There was a switch on the base of the statue. Emperor Shaohao pressed his furry paws on it, a pathway opened on the base, leading directly underground. As Emperor Shaohao gestured please, he said: I plan to give you our highest-ranked Monkey Beast Artifact [War Gods Hair]. [War Gods Hair]? This is too precious. Su Yu was quite shocked. He had heard of the great name of [War Gods Hair]. Undoubtedly, the strongest Monkey Beast Artifact was the [Sea Stabilizing Divine Needle] which ranked first, the second was the super teleportation artifact [Nimbus Cloud]. As for the one ranked third, it was definitely the [War Gods Hair]. [War Gods Hair] had never appeared in Su Yus previous life, he hadnt expected it to be in the Pandamen Royal Palace. The value of [War Gods Hair] is indeed very high, otherwise it wouldnt be our most precious collection here. Emperor Shaohao replied with a smile. Originally, I wasnt planning to give such a precious treasure to you, but given that you not only managed to keep the Mantis Demons and Mogu Clan in check, but you also persuaded our major nemesis, the Elf Race to retreat, and helped us deal with the Monkey Beasts lurking in our territory. If we dont gift the best Monkey Beast Artifact to a friend who has helped us so much, it would really be unjust. Emperor Shaohao opened the seal at the deepest part of the secret room, instantly causing a bright flash of golden light in the secret room! Before Su Yus eyes, the top Monkey Beast Artifact [War Gods Hair] flew out from the seal and appeared before him. Chapter 551 - Chapter 551: 548, Sanctuary [Panda Egg] (Update)_1 Chapter 551: 548, Sanctuary [Panda Egg] (Update)_1 [War Gods Hair] Consumable Quality: Legendary Current Bloodline Bound User: None Remaining Uses: 3 Usage Effect: Creates a permanent clone that looks exactly like you and possesses all your skills, but is only about a third as strong as you are. You can only have one clone at a time. Note: Pluck a strand of fur and create a crowd. At first glance, the [War Gods Hair] is indeed a tuft of brown, coarse hair. Upon seeing the attributes of the [War Gods Hair], Su Yus eyes lit up. The attributes of the [War Gods Hair] may be simple, but its function is pretty impressive! Creating a clone means the clone can do many things for Su Yu. For instance, while Su Yu cultivates in his territory, the clone can take on quests, farm mobs, and obtain equipment all over the world. Just like the hidden quest [Disease of Tao Arrow] that Su Yu had just completed, it could have easily been completed by his clone. Even though the clones strength is only a third of Su Yus, this third of Su Yus strength is already stronger than an average rank-six Sanctuary pinnacle! And this item can be used three times. No matter how he looks at it, this item is exceptionally suitable for him! After receiving the [War Gods Hair] from Emperor Shao Hao, Su Yu thanked him profusely, Thank you so much, Your Majesty Shao Hao! This God-like item is very useful for me! As long as its useful. Emperor Shao Hao kindly smiled, I do hope for further close cooperation between us. For sure, for sure! Su Yu extended his hand, and his hand tightly shook with Emperor Shao Haos (bear) paw. . After a few more words, Su Yu bid farewell to Emperor Shao Hao and left the Pandamen Royal Palace. Emperor Shao Hao originally planned to throw a victory feast for Su Yu to celebrate his recent triumph and introduce him to all the dignitaries. However, Su Yu rejected the feast, using the excuse of being busy. Emperor Shao Hao understood that adventurers from other worlds were always terribly busy and worked tirelessly without resting, even harder-working than oxen in the field. So, he didnt dwell on it and let Su Yu leave. After leaving the Royal Palace, Su Yu flew towards the [Supply Division] located in the east of the city. Now his reputation in the Pandamen Empire has reached Worship, and Legendary Faith can exchange for Worship-only items at the Reputation Quartermaster in the [Supply Division] the [Panda Egg]. The [Panda], being the top tier pet under the celestial beings that requires Worship reputation with the Pandamen Empire to exchange, is entirely worth its worthness. However, Su Yus intention to exchange for the [Panda Egg] is not because he wants it for himself. He already has Cat Morning Star, so he has no needs in the pet department. The reason why he wants to exchange is for Sky Dragon. Sky Dragon loves pandas exceedingly, and he needs to find Sky Dragon for equipment gilding later. So, he might as well exchange a panda as a gift to Sky Dragon. Its that simple. .. Upon arriving at the Reputation Quartermasters location, Su Yu told the Quartermaster his needs. The Quartermaster, upon seeing the [Friendship of the Pandamen] badge hanging on Su Yus chest, was slightly startled. He respectfully responded to Su Yu: Please wait a moment, I will retrieve the item you need immediately. Having said that, he turned back into the storage room, leaving Su Yu waiting outside. Three minutes later. Just as Su Yu was beginning to grow impatient, the Quartermaster emerged from the storage room, holding a pet egg that was as green as jade. I apologize for the wait, Mr. Nemesis, the Quartermaster said in a low voice as he handed the pet egg to Su Yu. I used a special communication method to contact His Majesty, who insisted I give this [Panda Egg] to you, which caused the delay. I hope you can forgive me! No problem. Su Yu casually received the pet egg and asked the Quartermaster, Does this [Panda Egg] have any special properties? Of course, it does. The Quartermasters face turned serious as he looked at Su Yu and replied earnestly: This is an egg laid by a Sanctuary-level Panda. Its the only one in our storage thats descended from a Sanctuary-level Panda. I believe it will find a suitable owner. Good, I will make sure to find it a suitable owner. Su Yu nodded with a smile, bade farewell to the Quartermaster, and left the Supply Division. .. Flying in the sky of Emerald Bamboo City, Su Yu examined the [Panda Egg] in his hand. In the game world, theres no concept of mammals; all animals lay eggs, hence the existence of items like the [Panda Egg]. In fact, humans in the game world also lay eggs. For instance, if Su Yu were to tie the knot with Alyssa or Tina and go through a series of complicated ceremonies, an egg would also be produced. Once the egg hatches, the next generation will emerge. The advantage of laying eggs is that no pregnancy is required, which saves one from the hardships of childbirth. The disadvantage is that the eggs are more likely to be broken, swapped, or stolen during incubation. But all reproduction within the game world goes like this, and theres nothing Su Yu can really do against it. The priority at the moment, however, was to quickly deliver the [Panda Egg] to Sky Dragon. Sky Dragon was indeed in luck for landing a pet egg of a Sanctuary offspring by being associated with him. Opening the direct message, Su Yu contacted Sky Dragon, Sky Dragon, where are you currently at? Sky Dragon: Im currently clearing hidden quests in Emerald City. Emerald City is the Pandamen city closest to the macaque forest. Sky Dragon had also participated in the recent macaque skirmish scenarioit sure gave plenty of experience pointsand was now clearing quests in the nearby area. Su Yu: Come to the Tranquil Water Building on Yellow Sparrow East Street in Emerald Bamboo City; I have a surprise I want to give you! Sky Dragon: You you arent calling me over to help you gild your equipment, are you? Su Yu: Haha. Sky Dragon: I knew it! [inflated angry face emoji] Su Yu: Dont be angry. Didnt I prepare a surprise for you? This surprise will definitely satisfy you! Sky Dragon: Its not a panda, is it?! [surprised face emoji] Su Yu: You can you read minds? Sky Dragon: I dont possess mind-reading, but the only thing that could surprise me, other than you, would be a panda Hold on! Im coming over right away! Sky Dragon immediately exited the conversation after sending that message and hastily used the [Town Portal Scroll]. Su Yu had already arrived at the second floor of the Tranquil Water Building. Guided by a waiter, he selected a window seat and sat down. Most players are busy and would usually not patronize the Tranquil Water Building. Plus, it wasnt mealtime, and the native Pandamen were not around, leaving the second floor empty. Though the second floor was empty, the view was quite exquisite. The Tranquil Water Building was built near a body of water. Through the window, one could see an end-less lake with lotuses blooming in the middlethe view was absolutely beautiful. While waiting for Sky Dragon to arrive, Su Yu admired the lake view outside the window while contemplating which items he should gild, as well as his plans for the near future. Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: 549. Excellent Uses of a Clone_1 Chapter 552: 549. Excellent Uses of a Clone_1 Su Yu rummaged through his backpack and necklace, realizing he only had two items that needed gold-plating. The first was the [Simian War God Statue], and the other was [War Gods Hair]. No need to mention the [Simian War God Statue], it would be useful in future battles; If [War Gods Hair] was brought into reality, it would also not be insignificant, and the cloned doppelg?nger it creates could assist the great cult masters in attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye. Of course, the doppelg?ngers strength is only one third of his own, and its weaknesses would be exposed immediately after making a move. However, it can stand next to Spring Eye as a deterrent, and seeing Su Yu leading, the Skuru people would definitely feel pressured. Just as Su Yu was considering the use of [War Gods Hair] in reality, Sky Dragon arrived at the foot of the tavern on his Howling Moon Wolf, Big White. Sky Dragon, who had already been promoted to high-ranking, had become a high-ranking archer and initially mastered the ability to fly. But because he had just advanced to high-ranking, his flight speed was relatively slow (only reaching 30 km/h), so he still liked to ride Big White to get around. When Sky Dragon arrived at Jing Shui Building, he saw Su Yu waving at him from the second floor, his eyes lit up. Sky Dragon immediately put Big White back into the pet space, then leapt over five meters high and squeezed into the second floor of the tavern through the window. Su Yu, who was waiting at the window, lightly caught him. Sky Dragon, youre finally here! We havent seen each other for so many days, have we? Su Yu gently placed the little man on the ground. Isnt that all your fault? Sky Dragon stared at Su Yus face, answering very resentfully: I am your girlfriend anyway, but you only think of me when you need to gold-plate equipment, and you dont even contact me normally! Youre my future girlfriend! Now is not yet the future, so we cannot become too intimate. Su Yu explained awkwardly. Thank goodness there was no one else on the second floor, otherwise Su Yu might have felt like finding a hole to crawl into. Forget it, lets not talk about this. Sky Dragon changed the topic, his eyes suddenly became bright and shiny: Wheres the panda you promised me? Is it cute? Ah, well I dont know if its cute or not because its still in the egg. Su Yu took the [Panda Egg] out of his necklace and placed it in Sky Dragons outstretched palm. Looking at this exquisite, clear green [Panda Egg], Sky Dragons attention was completely drawn to it. He couldnt help but exclaim: Wow, such a beautiful panda egg! This is the most beautiful one Ive ever seen! Its even more beautiful than the panda eggs other players show off online! Of course. Su Yu laughed: This egg is laid by a sanctum panda, the highest-ranking panda in the game world is just a sanctum panda, so this is definitely the top-tier Panda Egg. Of course, its more beautiful than those ordinary ones. Sanctum panda egg?! Sky Dragon opened his little mouth in surprise, his eyes wide open. He finally realized the value of this pet egg, this pet egg is no less important than the egg of a top-ranking divine beast! After it matures, he could even have an extra sanctuary-level assistant! Sky Dragon carefully put the panda egg into his backpack, then opened his arms and flew into Su Yus arms, gently kissing his cheek: Thank you, I love it! Although this future boyfriend of hers often disappeared and didnt contact her much, she could see from this gift that Su Yu still cared about her, which made Sky Dragon very happy. As long as you like it. Su Yu patted her back and put her down on the ground. Actually, Su Yu didnt really think of Sky Dragon as his future girlfriend yet, after all, she was only 14 years old, which was very young. Su Yu simply saw her as his own younger sister, so he was naturally happy to see his younger sister happy. At this time, the NPC waiter brought up the drinks and dishes. The food of the Pandamen Empire was known for being delicious, exquisite and very affordable, a table full of five to six dishes and beverages only cost 10 spiritual energy coins, which was particularly suitable for satisfying your taste buds. After the waiter left, Su Yu began to talk about gold-plating while they tasted the dishes. Su Yu took two sacred artifacts out of his necklace and placed them in the empty space on the table. He also took out 100 drops of [Tinas Blood] and gave them to Sky Dragon, smiling, These are the two items that need gold-plating. They are extraordinary Simian artefacts, they will be of great use in reality! Sky Dragon could also see the properties of the two Simian artefacts during the spellcasting process. It was her first time seeing artefacts with such exaggerated attributes, she was amazed, These two are really good stuff! A two-kilometer radius group buff, a permanent creation of a clone. Where did you get these two artifacts? Haha, I seized one from the Simian and the other was a task reward Su Yu didnt hide anything, he basically described how he had obtained the two artefacts. Wow! Impressive! Sky Dragon constantly exclaimed as she listened to Su Yus story. She had a face that said, my boyfriend is so awesome! After Su Yu finished speaking, Sky Dragon suddenly winked and smiled at him, What are you going to do with the clone? Are you going to let it accompany Queen Alise in the game? It was a semi-open secret that Alise needed Su Yus companionship. What are you thinking? Su Yu immediately grimaced, I plan to use this clone to discover hidden tasks in the game, and help the great cult masters attack the Spiritual Spring Eye offline. I would not use it for that. Even though the created clone was a part of him, Su Yu felt that if he let the clone accompany Alise, he would feel somewhat cuckolded. So Su Yu would rather not create a clone than let the clone have any contact with Alise or Tina. Sky Dragon laughed, Anyway, having a clone does have a great use.Wait, I suddenly have a good idea! You can use your clone this way! She suddenly thought of something, her eyes lit up with excitement as she looked at Su Yu. Whats this good idea? Su Yu asked while taking a bite of the food. Youre going to Skru Star soon, right? Sky Dragon asked him earnestly. Su Yu nodded, Yes, after Tina breaks through, Ill find an opportunity to go. Then why dont you just go now? Sky Dragon suggested, The Skurus dont know you can create a clone, you can let your clone show up on Blue Stars surface often, The Skurus would think you are always staying on Blue Star. Then, your original self goes to Skru Star, wouldnt safety be greatly improved? Right! Why didnt I think of this! Su Yu couldnt help patting his thigh. Sky Dragon had a great idea! His clone could stay on Blue Star while he sneaked to Skru Star, almost fooling everyone! Even Commissioner Zhang and Xue Wenli wouldnt know he had left Blue Star. In this way, the security of his trip to Skru Star would greatly increase, he could quietly do a lot of things on Skru Star! Thinking about this, Su Yu quickly made a decision after logging out today, he would go to Skru Star! Chapter 553 - Chapter 553: 550, Fake News_1 Chapter 553: 550, Fake News_1 After using 78 drops of [Tinas Blood], Sky Dragon successfully coated both items in gold. Su Yu is left with 603 drops of [Tinas Blood]. Sky Dragon was as lucky as always. At a 1% chance, it cost her less than 40 attempts per item to succeed, saving Su Yu a lot of blood. After successfully coating the two items, Sky Dragon exhaled softly. She turns to Su Yu, smiles, and asks, Are you planning to head to Skru Star tonight? Yes, no time to waste, Ill go tonight, Su Yu nodded seriously, But I also need to prepare after I log off, like getting some gold for trade. Safe travels! Sky Dragon took a sip of her juice, stood up from her seat, and slowly walked towards Su Yu. Su Yu was safe for the night, and this also prevented the relationship between him and Tina from developing (as Su Yu had originally planned to go to Skru Star with Tina). Two birds with one stone! Im a genius! she thought, proudly. Su Yu put away the two artifacts. He saw Sky Dragon approaching him and looked at her suspiciously: What do you want? Oh, nothing! Sky Dragon laughed. She came right up to Su Yu, leaned in and pointed at her lips, Ive given you such a brilliant idea, arent you going to show your appreciation? Seeing Sky Dragon like this, Su Yus mouth twitched involuntarily, Maybe in 4 years, we can talk about it then. Hmph! Seeing Su Yu was unresponsive, Sky Dragon couldnt help but roll her eyes. She executed a backflip followed by a back layout somersault and flew out of the window near the street. But before she leaped out the window, she shouted at Su Yu, Im off then! Im going to incubate my pandaoh, and dont forget to pay the bill! Sky Dragons figure disappeared from the window. Seeing Sky Dragon finally left, Su Yu exhaled deeply. The current Sky Dragon seemed to be using her young age to take advantage of him by flirting incessantly. Ill take care of her when she turns 18, Su Yu thought to himself. . He now has 5 minutes left on his 12-hour online session, time to prepare for offline. But then, Su Yu suddenly thought of something: should he make the act more convincing? Players didnt know about his original plan to go to Skru Star after Tinas breakthrough, and if his alter ego had any discrepancies from his genuine persona, players would still notice. But what if he let slip the plan to wait for Tina to break through before going to Skru Star, would the effects be better? Who should he leak this to? It needed to seem unintentional for the leak, otherwise, it might backfire. Suddenly, an idea crossed his mind, a perfect candidate who went by the game name All Roads Lead to Rome. All Roads Lead to Rome was a guild leader in the chat room, from a guild called Golden Arches, ranked 83rd in the top 100 Chinese guilds. But unlike other guild leaders, Rome had a knack for spreading news from his chat room to the forums. And he was swift. A big piece of news would show up on the forum just a second after it appeared in the chat room. So he was known to everyone as Blabbermouth. As long as Rome was online, Su Yu was confident that he could unintentionally spread the news. First, check the guild leader list, Rome was currently online. And as luck would have it, Red-Eyed Black Dragon just tagged him in the guild leaders chat room, asking him about his future plans and whether he intended to continue with the scenario campaign missions. Red-Eyed had leveled up by 4 levels in those battles, even surpassing the players who had been grindingonce he got a taste of that, he hoped that Su Yu would undertake more scenario campaign missions and pull him up further. So, Su Yu answered in the guild leaders chat room: @Red-Eyed Black Dragon, I dont have plans to continue with scenario missions recently. Red-Eyed: (_ f`) Really? Su Yu: The main reward from the scenario missions is experience points (Pet Food), I dont lack pet food so I dont want to waste my time. Su Yu: After Tinas breakthrough, I plan to head to Skru Star for a spin, so Im going to do more hidden missions and get some useful gear and tools. Shepherd in the Clouds: Wait! Boss Ke, youre planning to go to Skru Star? Red-Eyed: Boss Ke, you cant just announce your plans early! (???!)/ If theres a spy in this chat room, your whereabouts will be exposed to the Skru! Red-Eyed: Just like old Shepherd there, he has bright eyes and bushy brows, but what if hes a traitor after all? Shepherd in the Clouds: Su Yu: My bad, I didnt think that far Lets just keep it to ourselves. All Roads Lead to Rome: [Tears] Oh no! Ive already screenshotted and posted it on the forum! Ill go and delete it now. Su Yu: This Red-Eyed: Rome already posted? Then Im afraid its too late. In the time weve been chatting, your post has probably been forwarded by numerous people we should think about a contingency plan. Red-Eyed was right. In just those few moments, Romes post had garnered over 100 replies and 300 shares. Su Yus plan was a complete success; the message was accidentally out. News about Su Yu was always the headline on the forum. So, in the following minutes, the news spread like wildfire across the forumvirtually every player who had logged in knew that Su Yu would be traveling to Skru Star after Tinas breakthrough. After the initial excitement, the players felt worried. Immediately, some players asked on the forum, Given the broad discussion, the Skru must also know, right? A player responded: Err, they probably do. The Skru couldnt possibly have failed to plant spies in our network. So@[Boss Ke], you should change the date! If the Skru know youre coming and make preparations in advance, itll be too dangerous! Yeah, @[Boss Ke], we suggest changing the date! The discussion online was buzzing. The players concerns were not misplaced. At the same moment when the news broke out, Monck, the supreme commander of the Giant Skru Base at Elbert Peak in the Rocky Mountains, received the intelligence. The Skrus cyber technology far outstripped that of the people of Blue Star. They could effectively get around all countries firewalls, except for Chinas isolated LAN. Of course, they were unable to penetrate the game Evolution with their cyber technology. However, they did have agents monitoring the official forums and the core discussion groups of several large guilds 24/7. So immediately, Monck received the intelligence from China. Chapter 554 - Chapter 554: 551, Su Yus Attribute Panel_1 Chapter 554: 551, Su Yus Attribute Panel_1 Su Yu is to come to our Skuru Star again? Base commander Monck was taken aback when he received the intelligence. Su Yu is now promoted to the seventh level, his arrival at the Skuru Star is definitely a huge trouble! Without thinking too much, Monck quickly called Jennifer who had already returned to Skuru Star and relayed the information to her. Jennifer, who was far away at the Skuru Expedition Army Headquarters, listened to Moncks report, her expression becoming unusually serious. Three days ago, Su Yus sudden attack on the Elbert Peak Base had nearly killed her, causing a shadow in her heart that could not be banished. Now when she thinks about it, her heart still skips a beat. I cant believe shes getting news of Su Yu now, and this demon is coming to Skuru Star! However, after listening to Moncks report, Jennifer felt something was amiss. She frowned, and asked Monck on the video screen, Monck, do you think its possible that this is a rumor Su Yu deliberately spread himself? In fact, hes already here, but deliberately said hell come in a few days to let us slack off? Jennifer, as the Skuru militarys chief in charge of investigation and espionage, was very close to the truth in her guess. Shouldnt it be? Monck was taken aback. He flipped through the intelligence in his hands and replied, According to reliable intelligence, Su Yu just casually let it slip in a chat, it doesnt seem like a deliberate rumorOf course, we cant rule out this possibility. Is that so? Jennifers eyes flickered. If we cant rule out the possibility, then its possible? She began to analyze seriously. After a while, she said on the call, Monck, no matter what, you have to keep an eye on Su Yus every movement on Blue Star. If he doesnt show up one night, immediately contact me, got it? Dont worry about that, Monck replied. Phew Jennifer took a deep breath, feeling a great deal of pressure. Just look at how Su Yu has been giving them Skuru people a headache. She looked at the video screen, Monck, do you have any other business? If not, Im going to report to Lord Langqi and His Majesty now, and by the way, ask about the specific implementation date of the Green Crown Bird Plan. Theres one more thing, Monck suddenly smiled. Whats that? Are you free tonight? I want to invite you to Blue Star Click! Jennifer on the other end hung up the phone. Damn! Monck looked at the darkened video call screen, his face turning black. In the words of a Blue Star man, this woman just wont eat the toast and instead loves to drink the wine of punishment! Despite his repeated pursuits, she just wouldnt budge. He was determined to win her over, make her kneel at his feet and call him master docilely! Monck made his decision quietly. . Meanwhile, Su Yu had already logged out and returned to the real world. Before logging out, he first opened his backpack, upgrading all the potions in his bag (31 in total) that could be upgraded to Grandmaster level. Grandmaster level is a higher level than Master, the potency is 10 times stronger. For example, a bottle of Grandmaster Level Life Recovery Potion can restore half of Su Yus current health. It can be said to be a life-saving artifact! Besides the upgrade potion, he also returned to the Goldfinch Empire to find Cat Morning Star, and with only two minutes left in in-game time, he logged off together with Morning Star. But this logout was unlike the past ones. After logging out, he did not immediately remove his helmet, instead, he studied his own attribute panel carefully. Player: Su Yu Level: 80 (Seven-tier Legend) Profession: Mage (Elemental, Space, Arcane) Skills: [Magic Missile (Legend)], [Lightning Bolt (Legend)][Violent Collapse (Forbidden)] Equipment: [Elemental Harmony Set], [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain], [Desert Emperors Sandstorm Scepter], [Legendary Mage Kardegas Magic Book], [Yangsheng Ring], [Heart FireBreath of Jade], [Moon God Clan Badge], [Advanced Scholar Badge] Unequipped equipment: [Hidden Dagger], [Soul Stealing Wand], [Lighthouse Sudden Chill Set] Items: [Villages Best Sword], [Echo of the Ghost Cat], [Fragment of Hifans Soul], [Sorrow of Fungus], [Tinas Luck Charm], [Goblins Defibrillator XXXL], [Candied Hawthorn], [Dice of Destiny], [Simian War God Statue], [War God Fine Hair] Potions: [Energy Potion] x6, [Master Level Life Restoration Potion] X11, [Master Level Mana Potion] X9, [Sacred Light Chanting] x1, [Cranes Melting] x1, [Pandas Sacred Spring] x1, [Fishing Expert Potion] x1, [Underwater Breathing Potion] x1, [Master Level Speed Boost Potion] x1. Unknowingly, he had become a legendary entity! Moreover, compared to his last journey to Skru Star, his power had increased by at least ten times. He also possessed many more powerful items and equipment. Besides, his pet Cat Morning Star had regained her seven-tier strength. This trip to Skru Star is bound to be much easier than the last! Su Yu removed the helmet and stood up from his seat. Cat Morning Star had already jumped out from the pet space and was cautiously observing their surroundings. Their current location was in a small town near the headquarters of the nuclear war in North America. Because no lights were on, the surrounding area was pitch dark. Fortunately, there was nothing threatening their safety around them. Seeing Su Yu remove his helmet, she turned her head and asked, Nemesis, what shall we do now? Should we return to your country, or should we go and attack the nearby Spiritual Spring Eye? Oh, dont forget your promise to take me to Wanzhou to eat grilled fish! Grilled fish Reminded by Morning Star, Su Yu remembered he owed her a grilled fish meal. However, they were tens of thousands of miles away from Wanzhou, so they had no hope of eating grilled fish today. Morning Star, I plan to go to Skru Star now Su Yu took on a serious tone as he explained his complete plan to Morning Star. At the end of he added, We need to make some preparations before we leave, such as creating a clone, carrying precious metals for trade in Skru Star, and buying some supplies. So we need to go back to our country to prepare. Morning Star tilted his head and thought, then swished his tail and said, I agree with your plan. You are definitely more secure going to Skru Star now. No time to delay, lets get started! At the same time, she took out a Skru Star phone to adjust, which would be needed later. And in her heart, Morning Star felt a bit of gloat, causing her mood to become extremely cheerful! Just like Sky Dragon, she also did not want Su Yu to take Tina to Skru Star. Originally, going to Skru Star was their two-personno, one-person, one-cat world. If there is a third party like Tina, it would definitely be uncomfortable. This time for the Skru Star trip, she can exclusively have Nemesis! How could she not be happy? Chapter 555 - Chapter 555: 552, Elder Taos Soul Awakening_1 Chapter 555: 552, Elder Taos Soul Awakening_1 An hour later, Su Yu and Morning Star returned to the Huaxia Nation in a hypersonic fighter plane provided by Xue Wenli. Upon returning to Huaxia, they did not go home but first took a trip to Yizhou. In Jincheng, Yizhou, Su Yu took 200 tons of gold and other rare metal materials stored by the united government, and then bought dozens of grilled fish for Morning Star in Wanzhou, before finally returning to their home in East Sea City in the fighter plane. Finally home! The one exclaiming this wasnt Su Yu, but Morning Star. As soon as they got home, she pounced on a large Youmi pillow like a starving cat pouncing on food, hugging it and rolling around on Su Yus bed. Then she took out the grilled fish she had just bought from her storage space and took a deep sniff. Wow! It smells so wonderful! Morning Star couldnt help exclaiming: I must admit, Nemesis, the people in your world really know how to savor food! They can actually make grilled fish taste so incredibly fragrant! This is actually the result of technological progress. Su Yu replied with a smile: With technological progress, various seasonings and auxiliary materials would become cheap, allowing people to make more delicious food. Like in your world, where a grain of black pepper costs as much as the same weight in gold, who would dare use seasonings? Thats true. Morning Star mused, nibbling on her fish: No wonder Alyssa would listen to you, wanting to launch an industrial revolution Nevermind, this kitty cant be bothered with these things. You start creating the clone now, and Ill help you create the shielding matrix. With a casual wave of her empty left paw, a brilliant starlight appeared in her palm. She cast the starlight in the middle of the room where it grew without stopping until it eventually expanded to cover the entire room, reflecting the walls into a beautiful azure blue. With this layer of starlight, whatever happens inside the room would go unnoticed by the outside world. Su Yu prepared to take the [War Gods Hair] from his necklace. But as he opened his necklace, he suddenly realized that the Ring of Rebirth placed beside [War Gods Hair] was emitting an orange-red light. The light was very soft yet intoxicating. Whats up with the Ring of Rebirth? Su Yu was startled. Three days ago, the souls of Elder Tao and Jun Eleven were sealed into the ring, but both of their souls were in a daze and couldnt communicate. Now the Ring of Rebirth was glowing orange-red, does that mean one of them has awakened?! Thinking this, Su Yu quickly took the Ring of Rebirth out and placed it in his palm. Once the Ring of Rebirth left the necklace, it became like a living being, the embedded gem jittering back and forth in Su Yus palm as if trying to communicate something. Curiosity sparked in Morning Stars eyes: Nemesis, whats the matter? Im not sure. Su Yu shook his head: Perhaps one of the elders souls has awakened, Im to take a look. He reached into the ring with his spiritual force. The world inside the Ring of Rebirth was a deep, dark world, in which the spirits of Elder Tao and Jun Eleven were formed by consolidating light points, adding a bit of brilliance to this dark world. Right now, Jun Elevens spirit seemed calm and didnt appear visibly abnormal by comparison to three days ago; But Elder Taos spirit caught Su Yus attention, as it seemed to have come to life, pulsating rhythmically through the space, as if it had developed consciousness! Here..Where is this? Is this the underworld? Su Yu clearly captured this information through the fluctuations of Elder Taos soul. Su Yu was overjoyed. He quickly used his spiritual force to communicate with Elder Tao: Elder Tao, I am Su Yu. Has your consciousness awakened? How are you feeling? On receiving the message from Su Yu, Elder Tao was immediately taken aback: Nemesis? How, did you die too and end up with me in the underworld? No, not exactly, you havent really died. Su Yu patiently explained: Three days ago after the sacrifice of you and Elder Jun Eleven, I put your souls into this special ring to ensure they wouldnt dissipate. Su Yu provided a detailed recount of what had occurred three days ago. After hearing Su Yus description, Elder Tao finally understood what had happened after his death. I cant believe Imstill alive. He had a lot of thoughts. And he noticed the spirit of Jun Eleven, not far from him. Jun Elevens spirit was much more fragmented than his, and was currently floating in the rings interior space showing no signs of reviving. Seeing Jun Eleven, Elder Tao felt an extreme sense of guilt and self-blame. If it wasnt for him, how could his Taoist friend Jun Eleven have ended up in such a situation? Su Yus spiritual force also sensed Elder Taos guilt. Furthermore, this sense of guilt was too strong that Elder Taos spirit fluctuated more and more, showing signs of fragmentation! So he quickly comforted: Elder Tao, dont blame yourself too much. Self-blame wont change anything now. Theres an old saying better late than never. The major task now is to fix his soul and help him get revived! Oh? Can we be revived? asked Elder Tao eagerly. Su Yu responded, With my current ability, its not possible. I cant help you reconstruct your bodyBut perhaps I can after I reach the eighth stage, you can wait. Is that so? Elder Tao, you should rest more. If theres anything, contact me. I am leaving now. After talking so much, Su Yu could feel that Elder Taos spirit was gradually becoming exhausted. Alright. Elder Tao answered tiredly and his souls fluctuation temporarily stopped. . Su Yus spiritual force came out of the ring. The orange-red glow on the Ring of Rebirth had disappeared, and the ring was no longer jittering. Seeing Su Yus spirit come back, Morning Star turned to him and asked, Nemesis, what happened in the ring? Elder Taos soul has awakened Su Yu summarised what happened in the ring. At the end of the explaination, he asked: Morning Star, can you help the two elders reconstruct their mortal bodies? Hmm. Morning Star slowly answered while licking her paw: I, too, lack the ability in this regard. But if you can find a recently deceased person, I can transfer their souls without any damage into the body of that person. This way, itll be a sort of indirect revival. Would you like to do it that way? Hmmbetter not. After deliberation, Su Yu shook his head. There is no shortage of death convicts in Blue Star. Most of the surrenderists were directly sentenced to death, making it easy to find a suitable body. But if he were to transfer the souls of the two elders into new bodies, they would have to practice in the new body in order to recover to the sixth stage Sanctuary. It would be beyond a year before they would complete the practice. It is better to wait for his ascension to the eighth stage! When he reaches God Level, he can think of a way to recreate sixth stage bodies for the two elders, allowing their abilities to recover fast. They will be more capable of protecting themselves in the imminent ultimate battle. Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: 553, Su Yu is bound to die! _1 Chapter 556: 553, Su Yu is bound to die! _1 Forget it, lets start with creating a clone first, Su Yu shrugged, temporarily putting aside the matters of his two seniors. He held the [War Gods Hair] pulled out from his necklace in the palm of his hand. The [War Gods Hair] was three clumps of brown bristles that, at first glance, somewhat resembled the logo of Huawei. Su Yu didnt think much and directly input his magical power into it. Hum The [War Gods Hair] was activated, issuing a dull humming sound. The clump of bristles on the far left emitted a glowing pink light, as if it was about to explode. The next second, this clump of bristles detached from the whole and a massive amount of energy coalesced in front of Su Yu, forming a large pink ball. Not just Su Yu, even Cat Morning Star cast a curious look, Is this how a clone is created? Quite an eye-opener. It should be a magic guide created by a God Level, right? Su Yu nodded, Thats right. In the game world, only those at God Level could create and control clones, those at legendary level didnt have this ability. But were there any among the macaque tribe who reached God Level? Su Yu found it hard to believe. If there really were those in the macaque tribe who reached God Level, their tribe shouldnt have remained so primitive and backward. . Just as Su Yus mind began to wander off, the pink ball in mid-air gradually transformed into a human form. Through about three minutes of morphing and fine-tuning, the ball took the form of a man, identical to Su Yu! One could barely tell them apart by looks. The only tiny difference was that the clones eyes were closed, with no soul inside its shell. Meanwhile, Su Yus own mental power started the process of division, much like cell division. However, the entire process was not like cell division where it splits into two; it only divided by 1%. The process was even painless. If it werent for Su Yus keen sensation, he wouldnt even have noticed it. This 1% of mental power separated from the total and jumped into the clone from the original. The clone gradually opened its eyes, turning around in place and looking at its own hands at the same time. From Su Yus perspective, from the moment when his mental power entered the clones body, he felt that he had 100% control of this clone. It felt as if his brain was controlling his limbs, and he and the clone were one. There was no sense of alienation like with prosthetics or exoskeletal armor. This feeling was truly quite extraordinary! Moreover, Su Yu could even switch his perspective to that of the clone and know everything happening around him without any delay in switching. Looking up at him and his clone, Cat Morning Star swished its tail and asked, Nemesis, how does it feel? Feels pretty good. Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. But then, as if he suddenly thought of something, he said, Wait a second! The next second, Su Yus original body vanished from the spot. The clones eyes went blank for a second, but quickly regained its gleam. The clone first looked around, then turned toward Cat Morning Star lying on the bed and reached out to touch her. Dont touch me! Guardedly, Cat Morning Star glared at Su Yus clone, her eyes full of refusal. She didnt mind Su Yu touching her, but having a clone do that was too much to ask! The clone didnt say anything. Its eyes turned blank for another second. At that moment, Su Yus original body returned home via teleportation. Nemesis, where did you just go? Cat Morning Star asked. I just teleported 30 kilometers away, Su Yu chuckled. At least within a 30-kilometer range, I can still switch my perspective to the clone without any delay. Cat Morning Star nodded, Sounds very impressive, this really is an incredible artifact. Who can deny it? Su Yu looked at his clone, Now for the final test. Under his control, the clone walked over to the couch, picked up the gaming helmet on it, put it on, and logged into the game. Soon, the clones consciousness entered the game and was able to control his character within the game. All Su Yus original body had to do was perceive everything happening in the game through the clone, with no direct connection to the game. Ah! Su Yu couldnt help but sigh, If only I had this clone when I was younger! Then I wouldnt have had to do my homework. . In the next two hours, Su Yu conducted a deep study on the clone, researching its specific abilities. After the research was almost done, he teleported to the Imperial Capital with Cat Morning Star to look for Donna, preparing to go to Skru Star. But in these two hours, Jennifer, the deputy commander of the expeditionary force on Skru Star, called Monck. Monck opened his communicator, only to be greeted by Jennifers smiling face. Hi, Monck, how are you? Jennifer smiled from behind the screen. You what is it? Seeing Jennifers smiling face, Monck got defensive. Because in the half month or so he knew Jennifer, he never saw her smile, for Jennifer always wore a poker face, just like a precision robot. Now that she was smiling, he felt something wasnt right. Jennifer noticed Moncks defensiveness but didnt care. She kept on smiling and said, Monck, I just wanted to inform you that the Green Crown Bird Operation is about to start. The executor of this operation will be visiting Blue Star at our request. I bet you can never guess who this person is! The Green Crown Bird Operation is about to start? Monck narrowed his eyes. The Crown Bird is a type of well-known bird Warcraft in Skru Star, mature individuals are about tier three and have a wide distribution range. These birds all have a red crown on their heads. Every autumn, they migrate from cold northern regions to warmer southern regions for winter, just like the geese on Blue Star. They also travel in a V formation led by the head bird, flying from the north to the south. But theres an odd phenomenon among the Crown Birds, the one leading always has a green crown, also known as a Green Crown Bird. Later on, people of Skru Star frequently used the term Green Crown Bird as industry jargon, referring to the leader among enemies. So, the so-called Green Crown Bird Operation is essentially an assassination mission targeting Su Yu, the enemy leader. But who would His Majesty send to assassinate Su Yu? Monck had no idea. Moreover, he noted the word Jennifer used. Jennifer said the executor will be visiting Blue Star at our invitation, not the executor will be dispatched to Blue Star by His Majesty, which indicated that this executor was a big-shot, most likely at God-Level! Jennifer, who did His Majesty invite? Its not Mr. Pu Langte, is it? Moncks voice trembled slightly. No, no, its not Mr. Pu Langte. Mr. Pu Langte has been keeping a close eye on Cao Cao without any spare time, Jennifer laughed. This time, the one visiting Blue Star is my grandmother, the Shining Queen Victoria! She will be bringing His Majestys bestowed Sun Mark to Blue Star. With her there, Su Yu is undoubtedly doomed to death! Chapter 557 - Chapter 557: 554, Arriving at Skru Star_1 Chapter 557: 554, Arriving at Skru Star_1 In the Imperial Capital of China, inside the villa of Donna, the Game Supervisor of the Singer Civilization. Donna, yawning with sleep-filled eyes, leads Su Yu towards the basement. As they walk, she rubs her eyes and asks, Su Yu, are you sure you want to go to Skru Star alone? The space teleportation device can only be used once a month after usage. Think it through. Just a few moments ago, Donna was disturbed from sleep and was greatly annoyed. But thinking of how much the dean values Su Yu, she didnt throw him out. Ive seriously considered it, senior sister. Ill go alone. Su Yu immediately responds. Last time Su Yu returned from Skru Star, he had considered taking a few Dividing Spirit Stage masters with him. But then he thought, there were still many Spiritual Spring Eyes on the surface of Blue Star right now. The masters could very well stay and occupy the Spring Eyes on Blue Star. Its safer and more profitable. Theres no need to take the risk of going to the Skru Star, not this time at least. So, Su Yu decided to go alone. As long as you have considered it, let me open the teleportation device. Donna casually said, and she ignited the teleportation device. All she really wants now is to send Su Yu away quickly so she can go back to sleep. The huge black teleportation device flickered a vague pale purple light. Looking at the pale purple light, Su Yu seemed a bit lost as if he was thinking about something. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something. He took out a 100 score badge from his necklace, and gave it to Donna with grace, Thank you for opening the teleportation device, senior sister. This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope youll accept it. Ehh I cant accept this. Seeing the badge in Su Yus hand, Donna was taken aback, she took two steps back and didnt take it. Just take it. Su Yu insisted, taking a step forward. Really, I cant. Donna answered seriously, she crossed her arms and said, Although Im on Blue Star now, the hymn will definitely find out about me accepting your score. I would face punishment. Hymn? Su Yu looked towards Donna, it was his first time hearing this term. Well Hymn is a super level AI controlling the whole Holy Silver Federation, every action of the federation citizens is under her control Forget it, you wouldnt understand even if I explain. With a hint of fear in her voice, Donna decides she doesnt want to delve too deep into this topic. Su Yu didnt ask any more questions either. He glanced, and asked, Then senior sister, can I ask you a question? Take these 100 points as the reward for answering that question. Thats feasible. Donna touched her hair, relaxing as she looked at Su Yu, But questions also have their values, ordinary questions can be answered for a few points, you dont need to spend 100 scores. Rest assured, senior sister. I will ask something hard. Looking at Donna, Su Yu said seriously, Senior sister, from your perspective, do you think we, the people of Blue Star, can win the war against Skru Star? If yes, how can we win? About this question Donna took the score card from Su Yu, thinking. She slowly replied, This question is indeed worth 100 points. Alright, junior brother, let me answer it. The space teleportation device inside the room was almost ready, the huge black machine started humming loudly. But Donna seems to not hear it, instead, she looking at Su Yu seriously and said, From my perspective, you have the possibility of winning this war. In terms of how to win, there is only one way C increase the number of High-Ranking, especially God Level combatants. Increase the number of combatants Su Yu nodded thoughtfully. Right, Donna said earnestly, The number of combatants is vital in any civilization. If the number of Blue Stars High-Ranking combatants can reach 70% of that of the Skru and the quality is on par, then even if the Blue Star Humans lose this war, you wont be annihilated. As for how to increase the number of combatants, its simple, just use the Evolution game. This game has extraordinary potential, its not as simple as it seems. Is that so? Su Yu nodded earnestly, lost in thought. At this point, the teleportation device was completely ready, and the space rift had been created. Donna was ready to directly send Su Yu away, but after thinking, she gave Su Yu one last piece of advice, Yu, in terms of increasing the quantity of combatants, theres one suggestion senior sister can give you. Im all ears. Donna touched the black teleportation device and said lightly, If its not necessary, I suggest you to refrain from going to the Skru Star. Every time you go to the Skru Star, you waste 7 days of game time. The last time, you had even lost 10 days. Going too many times can seriously affect your state and level in the decisive battle. Its just not worth it. Understood, thank you, senior sister for your advice, Su Yu sincerely replied. Donna was right, the more times he went to Skru Star, the more game time was wasted. Even though his clone was at home, it couldnt help him practice, which greatly affected his progress. For example, if he went to Skru Star four times, it would waste more than a month. Instead of reaching God Level peak, he would just be a beginner at God Level. This would create a three times power gap. So, unless its really necessary, its best to let others go to Skru Star! No need to thank me. After all, I did take your points Now off you go, and have a good journey! Donna said with a smile and pressed the start button of the teleportation device. After spending considerable time in the space-time teleportation tunnel where light and shadow distorted. Su Yus vision brightened at last. The distorted light and shadows around him vanished, he had been teleported to Skru Star. But this time its different from the last. The last time, because of the immense space distortion force, he passed out during the teleportation. But this time, he had a tremendous increase in strength. Even though he felt a little uncomfortable being teleported, he didnt lose consciousness. Moreover, the spatial ripples caused by the teleportation were all suppressed by him. The Skru people should not be able to detect his arrival. After reaching his destination, Su Yu first observed the surrounding environment. He was currently mid-air, with a seemingly endless blue ocean beneath him. He looked around and did not see any traces of land or islands. Its also worth noting that the sky wasnt filled with a light purple hue like in the Lun Kete Alliance, which means he was far away from the Lun Kete Alliance now. Then, Cat Morning Star leapt out from her pet space and onto his shoulder, rubbing his face with her whiskers. Weve reached our destination, right? Yes, we have arrived at Skru Star. Su Yu nodded, reaching out to pat Morning Stars head, Morning Star, can you help me find out where we are? Okay. Morning Star nodded, and took out a smartphone that had been set up from her storage space, and started to search on the internet. Chapter 558 - Chapter 558: 555, Su Yus Six Plans_1 Chapter 558: 555, Su Yus Six Plans_1 During the search for the Morning Star, Su Yu closed his eyes, sensing his other presence on the Blue Star, trying to establish a connection. After trying, he realized that he had completely lost touch with his other self. He could only sense that his other presence still existed and hadnt died. He couldnt get any other information, let alone switch viewpoints freely like he did on the Blue Star. Fortunately, I instructed my other self on what to do before I left. I hope he can complete the task I entrusted to him on the Blue Star, Su Yu thought to himself. I found it! The Cat Morning Star extends its phone in front of his face: We are practically here right now. Su Yu glanced at the phone screen and realized that they were currently located over a sea area in the southern hemisphere of Skru Star, a long way from both the Lun Kete Alliance and the Raging Sun Empire in the northern hemisphere. Morning Star, help me check where the closest city from our current location is. Su Yu instructed. Alright. Morning Stars paw continued swiping across the screen. About ten seconds later, he pointed his paw 45 degrees to the northeast: In that direction, about 400 kilometers away, there is a city on Skru Star. Its not small in size. Good, lets go! Lets get started with the first plan. Su Yu concealed his energy, took the Morning Star, and flew towards the target. His trip to Skru Star was not whimsical. Before he came here, Su Yu had already formulated a comprehensive plan. He had six plans to complete on Skyr Star, which were: 1. Visit Beak Country and maintain contact with the Anti-Union Organization. 2. Collect two items required for the Reverse Time Flow Speed task: [Sun Mark] and [Lun Kete Eternal Badge]. 3. Find a way to contact Prime Minister Cao Cao. 4. Find out information about the elder, Guorui. 5. Since he had taken the [Dragon Affinity Potion], he planned to try to go to Dragon Island and attempt to make contact with the Giant Dragon Clan on Skru Star. 6. Buy materials that can absorb nuclear radiation. The nuclear radiation caused by the explosion of 2,000 atomic bombs on Blue Star is severe and therefore must be treated. He had to accomplish these six plans one by one. Su Yu decided to first fulfill the first plan, heading to Beak Country to meet the Anti-Union leader [Cindy Doppler], to discuss the war situation and to scrounge plans for the future. So, he and Morning Star flew together to the city of Skru Star, preparing to catch a plane to Beak Country. An hour and a half later, Su Yu arrived at the city mentioned by Morning Star. The city was the capital of an island nation in the southern hemisphere. The island nation relied solely on marine mining and tourism as pillars of the economy, so the capital had an international airport with direct flights to Beak Country. In Su Yus necklace, he stored Solar Yuan and typical Skru clothing he obtained from his previous visit to Skru Star, which saved him a lot of trouble. However, to be safe, he did not directly pose as a foreign tourist to buy a plane ticket at the airport. Instead, like last time, he first missed his opportunity with the local false identity, and then used this false identity to buy a plane ticket to Beak Country. Everything went smoothly. He successfully received the false identity (a wealthy miner), and then went to buy the plane tickets. But when he went to buy the tickets, he ran into a problem. After checking Su Yus documents, the airport ticket salesgirl apologized: Im sorry, Mr. New Borg. Currently, Beak Country is in the midst of a civil war. All flights worldwide to Beak City have been canceled. You can keep an eye on the war situation in Beak Country, and consider going there later. What? Beak Country is in a civil war? Su Yu was taken aback. A month ago everything was still fine, how could this have happened However, he did not display surprise on the surface, saying casually: Beak Country is at war? I had no idea, I just wanted to go on a tour Miss, could you recommend another suitable place for me to visit? As he spoke, Su Yu took out a wad of 100-denomination Solar Yuan and placed it at the window: Consider this a tip. Upon hearing Su Yu call her a chick, the ticket salesgirl furrowed her brows in annoyance, and was considering calling security to take this impolite hooligan away. But after seeing the wad of Solar Yuan at the window, her irritation quickly vanished. This stack of Solar Yuan had at least over a hundred bills, enough to cover her wages for several months! Sir, please come to the VIP room with me, we can have a nice chat~ The ticket saleswoman picked up the Solar Yuan at the window, cast a flirtatious gaze at Su Yu, then walked away, swaying her slender waist. .. An hour later, Su Yu boarded the plane to the neighboring country of Beak CountryThe Santos Federation. After an hour of searching on the search engine, Su Yu had almost completely understood the reasons and processes behind the civil war in Beak Country. This incident still had to start from him. More than a month ago, Su Yu left Skru Star, killing the chairman of Lun Kete, Cass, the Deputy Chairman Gordon, and the Secretary of State Les. Not only that, over a hundred thousand poor people in Treyna city died because of him. Chairman Cass, Deputy Chairman Gordon, and Secretary of State Les were Skru people standing at the peak of power in entire Skru Star, and of course, the lives of over a hundred thousand poor people were not insignificant. The event caused a great sensation in the entire Skru world, and the media throughout the world was full of reports about the incident. Su Yus actions incited the indignation of some people in Lun Kete Alliance. They decided to unite with the Raging Sun Empire at all costs to kill Su Yu and avenge the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and Secretary of State, and wash away their humiliation. So, the plans Gravity Funnel, Leko Bug, and Green Crown Bird were proposed (Su Yu did not know about the last one yet). However, for other countries that had the majority of the population (the population of Lun Kete Alliance only accounted for 5% of the population of the world), they didnt harbor the same hatred, and some were even gloating. You Lun Kete repress our country, take our resources, arent you being retributed now! There are always aliens who will deal with you! To put it bluntly, this was the genuine sentiment of the majority of people from the other countries. Just like the 9/11 incident on the Blue Star, most people verbally expressed sympathy, but their hearts thought serves them right. But while they were gloating over others bad luck, more Skru people turned their eyes towards the Blue Star. The Blue Star humans might have caused a terrorist attack once; wouldnt they do it a second time or even a third time? With the increasing strength of the Blue Star humans, such incidents are bound to happen. Furthermore, this time Lun Kete lost over a hundred thousand poor people. What about next time? Would civilians from other countries suffer as well? A sense of apprehension began to spread among the civilians of various countries. Chapter 560 - Chapter 560: 557, Goodbye Cindy Doppler_1 Chapter 560: 557, Goodbye Cindy Doppler_1 The current situation in Beak Country is as such, two major forces are engaged in fierce offensive and defensive battles around the capital, Beak City. The strength of both sides is evenly matched, neither showing an overwhelming advantage. Tsk tsk, the changes in this life are really huge! Su Yu, who is on the plane, is filled with a myriad of thoughts. In his previous life, Beak Country was not so tumultuous, at that time, Cindy Doppler became the democratically elected Prime Minister by virtue of a slightly superior number of votes, and there was no civil war within the country. As for why theres a civil war in this life, of course, its because of Su Yu. The butterfly effect created by Su Yu not only transformed Blue Star beyond recognition but also impacted Skru Star considerably. But theres one thing I dont understand. Su Yu frowned in thought, Whats the deal with the new king of Makadun Kingdom? Why did he stand up to support Cindy Doppler? If I remember correctly, Makadun Kingdom is a country where the extreme right-wing conservatives hold the majority? Theyre even more conservative than the Raging Sun Empire. They would actually support the extreme left-wing Cindy Doppler? This is like the sun rising from the west! Cat Morning Star morphed into a small purple electric mouse and stood on Su Yus shoulder. Because Prime Minister Cao Cao once appeared as a small purple electric mouse in the battle for the Swords grip, numerous wealthy Skru people rushed to purchase small purple electric mice as pets after the video was publicly released. On the plane, the figure of a small purple electric mouse could be seen every few seats. So, Morning Star turning into a small purple electric mouse wouldnt attract any additional attention. After helping Su Yu translate all the news, she conveyed through telepathy, Su Yu, I think we need to help Cindy Doppler win this war, and help them unify the whole country. Using his spiritual power, Su Yu replied: Hmm, I think so too. But we also need to be careful not to be discovered by the Skru people. Morning Star, try to see if we can find any information about the military deployment of Hans Ruge from the Progressive Party. Okay, Ill give it a try. At 8 p.m., the plane landed at Santos International Airport. After getting off the plane, Su Yu found a hotel to stay in and prepaid the room fee for seven days. Two hours later, he released the [Invisibility Skill] again and flew towards Beak City. Meanwhile, at the Skru military base on Blue Stars Mount Elbert, Monck and Jennifer are having a call. Monck, whats up? Jennifer asked from the other end of the line. Jennifer, Su Yu appeared over small base number 1865. Monck replied, showing Jennifer a video clip. The video showed what just happened at small base number 1865. Su Yu was standing in the sky, overseeing the entire base. Below, Emperor Taizong and King Arthur joined forces to attack the base. Small base number 1865 was the Transverse Four Spiritual Spring Eye located in the Hengduan Mountains. Due to Su Yu, all small bases in Huaxia Nation had reduced their defenses and stationed personnel. Take the Transverse Four Spiritual Spring Eye for example, there were only two ships left in the base (there were a total of 11 ships when Su Yu attacked the Lingwu Mountain Spring Eye), one of which was always on standby to provide evacuation for the stationed officers. This small base was weakly defended and was quickly demolished by Emperor Taizong and King Arthur. They soon completely occupied the base. But Monck and Jennifer were not concerned about these details. Their main focus was on Su Yu, who was hovering in the sky. After viewing the footage, Jennifer nodded, Since Su Yu appeared, it means that he hasnt come to our Skru Star yet Ill report this to His Majesty immediately. You keep watching and let me know if theres any news. Okay, but Jennifer, can I ask you a question? Monck suddenly said. Jennifers face showed a hint of caution: What do you want to ask? If its about that, Im going to hang up! Not about that. Monck smiled, Id like to know when Lady Victoria is coming to Blue Star and if theres a specific time I can make arrangements to welcome her. The specific time will be Jennifer thought for a while before replying, If there arent any unexpected circumstances, it should be around 3 p.m. the day after tomorrow. Okay, I understand. Monck responded. . . At two oclock in the early morning of the next day, Su Yu and Morning Star arrived at the outskirts of Beak City. The current scenery of Beak City was entirely different from what Su Yu saw in his previous visit. The air in the suburbs was filled with clouds of dust particles, causing regular people to choke if walking on the road. Noises of gunfire and missiles cutting through the sky came from the distance. The stratosphere was filled with remnants of spiritual energy left behind by the battles of high-ranking power users. Along the way, Su Yu saw dozens of deep, black pits, each about forty to fifty meters deep, created by missile explosions on the ground. These scenes resembled the end of the world, and the intensity of the war was beyond many peoples imaginations. However, these things didnt concern him too much. He continued to infiltrate further into the city. During his advancement, he also discovered many spiritual energy detection devices set up by both sides of the war, mainly used to detect spies and assassins who are secretly infiltrating. Luckily, with Su Yus high strength and the reinforcement of [Enhanced Invisibility Skill], he skillfully avoided all detection devices, without revealing his whereabouts at all. In the office on the second floor of Cindy Dopplers residence by Lake Gret in Beak City. It was late at night, but the lights in the office were still on. Cindy Doppler, wearing military attire, was drinking Leko Bug juice to boost his energy while studying the situation on the front lines, pondering the next steps of the war. The support of dozens of high-ranking power users and a large number of advanced weapons from the G2 made him feel immense pressure, and what worried him the most was her reaction. A god-level power user, known as Valkyrie, Cecilia, was born in Beak Country. Although she did not grow up with the support of Beak Countrys resources and was a free individual, Beak Country always considered her a national pride, and her relationship with Beak Country was quite good. However, after Beak Countrys civil war, Cecilia remained silent without taking any sides. Cindy Doppler had been worried about her reaction. If she suddenly decided to support Hans Gro, then his side would be at a disadvantage. Just as he was deep in thought, the figure of a Blue Star human with a small purple electric mouse on his shoulder gradually appeared in front of him. This Blue Star human said to him in very standard Skru Language, Long time no see, Cindy Doppler! Its you Mr. Wing of the Sky! Cindy Doppler was greatly surprised. He had only received the intelligence two hours ago that Su Yu had appeared at small base number 1865. How did he get here so quickly? Nevertheless, he immediately put on a smile, saying, Welcome to Beak Country, my friend. While speaking, he turned up the maximum power on the interference array in the room to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on his conversation with Su Yu. Chapter 561 - Chapter 561: 558, Born to be a thief_1 Chapter 561: 558, Born to be a thief_1 Would you like a drink? Cindy Doppler politely pointed to the Leko Bug juice on her desk and gestured to the seat opposite her, indicating for him to sit down. Thank you, but no, Su Yu slightly twitched the corner of his mouth. He opened the necklace space and took out a cup of West Lake Longjing tea, smiling, This is a special beverage from our Huaxia Nation, Ill stick with this By the way, would you like to try some? Su Yu took out another cup of Longjing tea and used his magic to slowly float the cup over to Cindy Doppler. Since time in the necklace space was virtually at a standstill, steam was still rising from the cup of Longjing tea. Cindy Doppler reached out and took the cup of tea that had floated in front of her. She didnt resist it like Su Yu and took a gentle sip. The Longjing tea was clear with a hint of bitterness mixed with fragrance. After tasting, Cindy Dopplers eyes lit up, This drink tastes good, I like it! It tastes better than the fizzy one you gave me last time. Glad you like it, Su Yu smiled, sitting down on the black leather chair across from Cindy Doppler. Ive looked up the details of your civil war online, said Su Yu, his face serious as he moved on to the main topic. As a loyal ally, who previously sold us many technologies at a low price for our Blue Star, Im willing to offer you as much help as I can. Su Yu watched Cindy Dopplers changing expression, saying seriously, Where would you need my help in this civil war? I have advanced to the seventh level. This cat my bad, little electric mouse on my shoulder is also of the seventh level. We can do a lot for you. Su Yu continued to watch Cindy Doppler, who was staring back at him. Feeling the overwhelming power surrounding Su Yu, she couldnt help but feel astonished. Su Yu was at the seventh level! In Skru Star, the birth of a seventh-level legendary strongman often requires countless resources and hundreds of years, with all the countries of the Skru people combined barely reaching 70. However, the game created by the Holy Silver Federation elevated Su Yu to the seventh level in just over five months, and not forcefully, thus still leaving room for further promotion. It just goes to say how terrifying Holy Silver technology is! Moreover, Su Yus combat power far surpasses that of ordinary seventh levels. Neither he nor the pet cat on his shoulder should be taken lightly by those at the peak of the seventh level! There are definitely fewer than 20 Skru people who could withstand him! Whats horrifying is that Su Yu still has room for progress! In half a year, he would likely become an eighth-level god-level powerhouse. Thinking of this, Cindy Doppler took a sigh of relief. It seems that cooperating with Su Yu was the right choice, and this alliance is worth maintaining until the end. She glanced at Su Yu and pressed the yellow button in the third row and second column on the leftmost side of the desk. Buzz Accompanied by a muffled buzz, a 3D projection the size of a whole wall appeared on the vacant land on the west side of the office. Su Yu turned his head and found that the 3D projection was a very clear map of Beak Country, with many flashing lights on the map, some big and some small. Cindy Doppler looked at the map and explained with a smile, Su Yu, to be honest, I didnt expect you to come now. But since youre here, lets discuss the strategic map. Sure, Su Yu nodded. Cindy Doppler picked up a laser pen on her desk and pointed to a large red light on the 3D projection map: These lights represent the deployment of both our forces. The red lights represent our forces, the blue ones the enemy forces, and the green ones G2s forces. The bigger the light, the stronger the force. Hmm, Su Yu nodded. Looking at the entire map, the red and blue points and the largest areas were all concentrated in Beak City. The two sides were conducting large-scale operations around the capital, while skirmishes were taking place elsewhere. As of now, there were more and larger red points than blue. However, a few large green points were mixed in with the blue ones, which was distressing to see. Su Yu scanned the map from top to bottom, noticing numerous small yellow points in addition to red, green, and blue points. So, he asked, Doppler, what are these yellow points? Oh, I forgot to tell you,, Cindy Doppler slapped her forehead. These yellow points are logistics supply warehouses. The bigger the yellow point, the more supplies it holds Wait! I just came up with a great idea! Cindy Dopplers eyes lit up, and she excitedly said, Your Excellency Su Yu, I can provide you with detailed information on these logistics supply warehouses. You can use your abilities to clean out these warehouses. Once Hans Ruges logistics are in trouble, his collapse is inevitable! Hmm, thats a good idea, Su Yu said, smiling and stroked his chin. He could employ his [Strong Invisibility Skill] easily to infiltrate the enemys warehouse. The [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] had virtually unlimited space, so no matter how many warehouses there were, it wouldnt be a problem! He could even say he was born to be a thief! Cindy Doppler thought for a moment and continued, As for what you get from the warehouse, it all belongs to you. We wont take a single thing. Our cooperation should be mutual and beneficial to last. Ah! Only you can do this, and I envy that! Actually, many Skru powerhouses could also sneak into enemy warehouses. However, they didnt have large storage spaces like the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain], so only Su Yu was capable of such a task invaluable and unique. Su Yu was now eager to try, laughing, You dont have to be envious. Now there are a large number of players on Blue Star who have actualized their power. After I go back, I can teach the Space System spell to Blue Star mages. Then we will be able to mass-produce [Space Rings]. The first 100 produced will all be given to you! Well, thank you in advance, said Cindy Doppler happily. The [Space Ring] is a treasure. Even on Skru Star, a [Space Ring] with a storage space of just one cubic meter costs over a hundred million Solar Yuans! 100 [Space Rings], thats a huge gift! For the next hour, Su Yu and Cindy Doppler studied the enemys logistical supply warehouse situation in detail. After careful consideration, they decided on a supply warehouse directly controlled by G2 as the target. This warehouse stored G2s most advanced weapons, ammunition, mechs, aircraft, a large number of Energy Cans, Spiritual Energy Stones, and other strategic resources. Frankly speaking, the storage value of this warehouse would account for more than a third of all the resources G2 has provided! If Su Yu could plunder this warehouse, it would be a heavy blow to G2s auxiliary forces! Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: 559, The industrious porter - Su Yu_1 Chapter 562: 559, The industrious porter C Su Yu_1 Alright, lets do it this way! Half an hour later, one of Cindy Dopplers trusted aides brought the details of the warehouse to the office and put them on the desk. After briefly studying the details, Su Yu picked up Nemesis, who was feasting on deep-sea fish from Skuru, from the table. Smiling at Cindy Doppler, he said, Im heading out, wait for my good news! Be careful on your way, said Cindy Doppler affectionately. Also, Su Yu, you must not reveal the connection between us during this operation. If that happens, all the support I have worldwide would instantly turn into hostility, and I would have nowhere to hide! Dont worry, I wont expose us. You also need to be careful and avoid keeping untrustworthy people around you. Goodbye, Doppler! Su Yu and Nemesis gradually faded away in the conference room. After leaving Cindy Dopplers residence, Su Yu, along with Nemesis, headed north towards their destination. After leaving Beak City and entering a forest, Nemesis jumped out of the pet space. Nemesis, I have a question for you, he said, looking warily at the surrounding forest. What question? Su Yu looked at her. Its about Cindy Doppler, Nemesis said seriously. Can we trust Cindy Doppler a hundred percent? Is there a possibility that he would betray us? For instance, might he inform the Raging Sun Empire about the coordinates of the warehouse were about to visit, setting us up to get attacked by the top God Level experts of Skuru? Before Su Yu could open his mouth to say something, Nemesis interrupted him. Wait and let me finish. I know our last collaboration went smoothly and that he doesnt mean any harm to me. But we havent seen each other for over a month and you never know what is in someones heart. What if he has changed? Hmm, you have a point, said Su Yu, nodding in agreement. Cindy Doppler from Su Yus previous life did not betray humankind even when they were on the brink of extinction, However, he couldnt blindly trust this lifes Doppler based on his past experiences, because people sometimes change in an instant. Lets do it this way then, Su Yu pulled out a golden [Dice of Destiny] from his necklace. We shall use a turn to check how reliable Doppler is. Alright, Nemesis tilted her head to look at the dice. Su Yu threw the dice. The dice traced a perfect golden parabola in the sky, finally falling into a nearby bush. Both Su Yu and Nemesis had good eyesight, allowing them to clearly see the number on the upward face of the dice in the bush two meters ahead. It was a six! They both let out a sigh of relief. It seemed like there was currently no problem with Doppler. Are you reassured now? Su Yu playfully ruffled Nemesiss head. Rising in flight, they continued towards the warehouse. Wait! exclaimed Nemesis at the sight of the neglected dice in the bushes. But before she could finish, Su Yu cut her off. No waits. Speed is of the essence in warfare. We need to get there and get back quickly! Alright Okay. Nemesis held back her laughter. She wanted to see when Su Yu would notice. Su Yu and Nemesis disappeared into the horizon. Three minutes later. A silver-white portal lit up next to the bush where [Dice of Destiny] lay. Su Yu emerged from the portal wearing an exasperated expression on his face, hastily picked up the dice, and went back through the portal. An hour later, a large-scale logistical supply group storage warehouse on the banks of Linglinger River. This material storage warehouse group was heavily guarded by G2s 30,000 elite troops. Even the general tasked with overseeing the warehouse had a peak sixth level strength! G2 was fully aware of the importance of this warehouse, and had specially sent a heavy guard to defend it. However, for Su Yu, all of these guards, various detectors (spiritual energy detectors, infrared detectors, photo detectors, etc.), and high-ranking practitioners were like toys. He activated [Strong Invisibility Skill] and strode deep into the storage area without being detected by any sensor or high-ranking practitioner. In addition, he had the precious artifact, [Echo of the Phantom Cat]. ({Echo of the Phantom Cat (Consumable)} Remaining uses: 13 Effect 1: Spend 1 usage to enter [Ghost] state, pass through blocking objects like walls, etc., for 5 minutes. Effect 2: Expend 10 uses to summon the Ghost Cat for a [Ghost Strike], causing 100% true damage to targets life value, ignoring shield and damage reduction skills. (Only effective on targets below level 63.) Note 1: The effectiveness of Effect 2 extends to targets at the same level as [Tina Garcia]. If [Tina Garcia] dies, the consumable becomes unusable. Note 2: If [Tina Garcia] is within 40 meters of you, this consumable regains 1 use every 6 hours, up to a maximum of 30 uses.) [Echo of the Phantom Cat] could allow his body to pass through walls, to enter a warehouse or some similar enclosed facility, just as if he were entering an uninhabited territory. Very easily, he found himself in the stockroom of the largest warehouse. .. After entering the weapons-filled warehouse, Su Yus eyes lit up! One could see that the east side of the warehouse was filled with more than two-meter high battle mechas; the Raging Sun-047 types, the Raging Sun-981 types, the Brilliant Banner-B4771 types..At least a hundred of them, each one the latest in military mechas! Behind the Mechas were seven or eight large boxes filled with spare parts and unassembled Mechas. After being assembled, they could probably create another two hundred or so units! The west side of the warehouse was filled with boxes of firearms. Su Yu used his spiritual energy to sense the contents. Sun-27 types from the Raging Sun Empire, Sun-41 types, MP-751 from the Lun Kete Alliance, XPER types C all of them were the main laser guns of both armies. These laser guns had high penetrating power and a long range, making them highly effective against practitioners. Estimating the quantities based on similar quantities, Su Yu reckoned there were twenty large boxes filled with firearms in the warehouse. Each box had at least a hundred guns. That meant there were at least 2000 firearms! He quickly brought Nemesis out of the pet space. Nemesis, help me shield the monitoring system. I will handle the boxes!, he said in a low voice. Got it, meow! Nemesis shook her body, her fur standing on end, as she used illusionary skills to shield the Skurus cameras. Su Yu, on the other hand, put everything except the boxes inside his necklace with a simple wave of his hand, leaving nothing behind for the Skuru. In just 15 minutes, he cleaned out this huge warehouse. Only empty boxes, supports, and the walls were left behind. Su Yu patted his hands satisfyingly and called out to Nemesis, Lets go! There are other warehouses to visit! The rest of the warehouses also contained a substantial amount of strategic resources, awaiting their transportation. Okay! Nemesis cancelled the illusion, leaped up onto Su Yus shoulder, and disappeared along with him. Chapter 563 - Chapter 563: 560, Harvest (Additional Update 1/17)_1 Chapter 563: 560, Harvest (Additional Update 1/17)_1 Du du du du du Two and a half hours later, the piercing sound of alarms resounded throughout the different areas of the warehouse complex, accompanied by the flashing of dazzling red lights. The soldiers patrolling the area roads all tensed up in unison. It seemed something significant had happened! The army charged with guarding the entire warehouse cluster was the Fourth Army Group of the Lethren Alliance (G2, a joint army of two countries). In the office of the commander of the Fourth Army Group, the deputy officer Skuru tumbled in. Looking at him, Army Commander and peak sixth-tier powerhouse Grande frowned and reprimanded, Skuru, remember your image. You are my deputy officer. What kind of picture do you think youre presenting, looking so flustered? However, Deputy Skuru didnt answer and instead said urgently and helplessly, Commander, something terrible has happened! Almost all the armament warehouses have been robbed! All the armaments have been stolen clean, barely anything was left! What did you say? Grandes pupils contracted rapidly. How could this be possible? Right under his nose? The next second, Grande zipped past his deputy and flew out of the office. Two minutes later, Deputy Skuru hurriedly arrived at the largest warehouse in the cluster. Grande was already there. Looking at the empty boxes and racks filling the warehouse, he was as pale as death. At first, he could hardly believe his eyes. The warehouse now was emptier than when they had arrived! As for the armaments stored in the warehouse, they had vanished without a trace! In the span of those two minutes, Grande had visited all the ten largest warehouses in the area. Apart from the ones used to store Leko Bugs and grains, almost all other armaments had disappeared! Who was it no, what force had pulled off such a caper right under his nose? Could it be Cindy Doppler? Did they have this capability? Skuru, Grande said, his face frozen over as he looked at his deputy, When did the theft occur? Commander, Deputy Skuru quickly saluted and said seriously, Based on the traces left behind, the first theft occurred in this very warehouse under our feet about two and a half hours ago. After that, the other warehouses were robbed one by one. That means Grande stared at him intently, In those two and a half hours, you didnt notice the thefts at all? Isnt this negligence of duty? Please quell your anger, Commander! Triggered by Grandes gaze, Deputy Skuru knelt down trembling and said, There were no anomalies in the warehouse cluster during those two and a half hours. We only discovered the situation in the warehouse during a routine inventory check 10 minutes ago. As if remembering something, he quickly assured Grande, I can guarantee that no large transport vehicles or aircraft left the base during those two and a half hours! The thief definitely used some unknown method to move the armaments! Enough! Enough! said Grande, annoyed and waving off Skuru, Quickly notify the high command about the situation here. Assign someone to tally up the losses and send a report with the data to the military department as quickly as possible! Understood! Skuru answered. Now get out of here! With a swift strong kick to Skurus backside, Grande sent his deputy officer tumbling out of the warehouse. Skuru flew out of the warehouse with a wail while Grande stood in place, lost in thought. Who could be so formidable as to empty more than a dozen warehouses in such a short span of time? And, how on earth did they manage to transport everything out? Wait! Could it be Su Yu? The thought of that name sent a shiver down Grandes spine. Everyone knew that Su Yu had access to an ultra-capacious storage tool. Moreover, since Su Yu had ascended to the seventh tier, it was indeed possible for him to make off with everything in the warehouse. Grande immediately activated his Spiritual Energy Shield to protect himself and dialed the number for the expeditionary army command. A few minutes later, he was bewildered. On the phone, the Blue Star operations officer at the expeditionary army command told him explicitly: Su Yu was still on Blue Star, busy with a task in the game and had not come to Skru Star. After saying Thanks, got it and hanging up, Grande walked up and kicked a big box in front of him, not believing what he had just heard. If not Su Yu, then who could it have been? He fell into deep thought once again. However, thinking it over, a smirk suddenly crept onto his face. The smile wasnt because hed gone crazy, but because he remembered that hed secretly sold one-fifth of the armaments before, hitting the jackpot. At that time, he was afraid his actions would be exposed. But now, with the warehouse being robbed, his black-market dealings with army supplies would be thoroughly buried. The most the military department would do now was accuse him of negligence of duty. Thinking about it that way, it was a blessing in disguise! New about the warehouses on the banks of Linglinger River being robbed spread quickly to the headquarters of the Lethren Alliance Army. Outraged, the army command immediately dispatched a special investigation team to conduct an inquiry into the mass theft. However, Su Yu had already set off with Morning Star for the next warehouse. His haul from this operation could be considered quite substantial! In just two and a half short hours, hed looted over 500 mechas of various models, including even 5 General-grade mechas! (The type worn by Spiritual Mecha Masters of fifth-tier and above). Other than that, hed got 20,000 laser and ion beam guns of various models; 500 light high-mobility single-soldier combat vehicles; 25 long-range laser rail guns; 450 drones of different models waiting to be assembled. Besides these weapons, he even captured a lot of strategic reserve supplies. For instance, he got 20 large Energy Cans filled with Spiritual Energy, 150 small Energy Cans, and two tons of Spiritual Energy crystal stones. The quantity of the Spiritual Energy stored in the Energy Cans and Spiritual Energy crystal stones was enough to last three years of continuous eruptions from a Blue Star small Spiritual Spring Eye! Also, Su Yu obtained quite a few military auxiliary items, such as painkillers, healing potions, potions that temporarily boost strength and sensitivity, single-soldier combat suits, medical auxiliary equipment and so on. All in all, the loot from this operation was incredibly abundant! Plus, it was obtained fairly easily and with minimal risk. Having tasted success, Su Yu naturally didnt halt his operations and rushed to the next site, hoping to hit another jackpot before the Lethren Alliance Army could fully react. During the flight, he also received a call from Cindy Doppler. Hows it going? Was the operation successful? Right after picking up the call, Su Yu heard Cindy Dopplers concerned voice on the other end. Laughing, Su Yu replied, Rest assured, the operation was very smooth. About 90% of the warehouse was emptied by me, I only left them some grains. Im glad to hear that the operation went well, Cindy Doppler said from the other side of the call, But you should not have left them any grains! Best to take away anything you can! Er Su Yu was taken off guard. He hadnt taken any grains because he found Leko Bugs disgusting and didnt want them tainting his storage space. However, since Cindy Doppler had insisted, Su Yu could only reply, Okay, Ill try to leave them nothing. Chapter 564 - Chapter 564: 561, Three-day Guerilla in Enemys Rear_1 Chapter 564: 561, Three-day Guerilla in Enemys Rear_1 For the next three days, Su Yu was active in the rear of the Lelun Alliance Army and the Progressive Party of Beak, attacking their military warehouses. Anything he targeted was completely looted, leaving nothing for the Lelun Alliance Army or Hans Ruge. Hans Ruge and the commander in chief of the Lelun Alliance Army were almost driven insane! They stayed in the military department these three days, but bad news kept pouring in. One moment this warehouse was emptied out, then another warehouse fell. The stack of damage reports was sky high, driving them insane. Of course, Hans Ruge and the Lelun Alliance Army had sent people out to catch this big thief. On the second morning after the incident, they organized a highpowered chase team composed of two legendary 7th rank heroes and eleven 6th rank Sanctuary heroes to try to catch this wicked big thief, and recover the losses. But three days passed. In these three days, no matter what the chasing team tried, be it besieging, using bait, or intimidating they could not do anything to Su Yu. Hans Ruge had even pessimistically discovered that after three days, they still didnt know who this big thief was, or how the thief managed to get the stuff out of the warehouses. The thief always left nothing behind. Su Yu fully embodied the essence of Chinese guerrilla warfare: retreat when the enemy advances, advance when the enemy retreats, attack when the enemy is tired, and disturb when the enemy is settled. He exploited the enemys defense weaknesses as much as possible and took more war materials. Su Yus constant sabotage in the rear led to a sharp decline in the combat effectiveness of Hans Ruge and the Lelun Alliance Army. Cindy Doppler would certainly not miss this opportunity. She incessantly broadcast news of the destructive thief to the enemy frontlines using loudspeakers and dropped leaflets using small aircraft. The soldiers of the Progressive Party of Beak originally didnt want to fight a civil war, and their morale immediately took a hit after seeing this information. Due to Su Yus looting, the enemys weapons, equipment, missiles, and ammunition quickly ran out, and coupled with the half-hearted efforts of the soldiers, their frontline firepower was suddenly severely reduced. Whats even more outrageous is Su Yu took Cindy Dopplers advice, not only taking all military equipment each time he looted, but even sweeping away the enemys food rations and Leko bugs. The enemy soldiers on the frontline were hungry and didnt have rice to eat, no matter how much they waited they didnt receive food, they didnt even have the daily necessary Leko bug juice. Who the hell would be in the mood to fight?! For a time, the anti-war sentiment soared among the soldiers of the Progressive Party of Beak and the Lelun Alliance Army. Cindy Doppler seized the opportunity to actively counterattack, taking out two divisions of the Lelun Alliance Army totaling 30,000 in two days, and pushing the enemy back more than 40 kilometers. . However, on the third day, which was the evening of the fourth day Su Yu came to Skru Star, the situation took a turn. That evening, at the invitation of Hans Ruge, Sidim, the eighth rank spiritual master of the Lun Kete Federation, came to Beak Country to personally chase Su Yu. The tracking ability of Sidim is very strong, he can easily find Su Yus location according to the residual spiritual energy traces left by Su Yu. After a slight attempt, Su Yu found that he couldnt commit a crime under Sidims watch. He tried to enter a small warehouse in the rear of the Lelun Alliance Army that was not a priority, but not long after, Sidim showed up. Su Yu narrowly escaped capture. With no other choice, he had to give up. After cleaning up all the residual traces, he returned to Beak City. On the night of November 6, Su Yu appeared in the office of Cindy Doppler. Cindy Doppler was currently writing something on the desk. On seeing Su Yu, she immediately let out a sigh of relief: Phew, youre finally back! She puts down her pen, stands up, walks in front of Su Yu, extends her hand towards him: Ive been worried about you since Sidim showed up. Im glad youre back safe! Welcome back! Ah, Sidim was too tough, otherwise I could have stolen a bit more. Su Yu shook hands with her, smiled and said: What is the situation on the war front in the few days I have been gone? The war situation is of course becoming more and more favorable for us. Cindy Doppler waved towards the black leather chair in front of her gesturing him to sit, she announced spiritedly: Because of your attacks, the enemys internal morale is disrupted, and there is a shortage of supplies. They are not our opponents at all. We have won several battles! If it continues like this, and G2 doesnt launch a massive supply attack, the final victory will definitely be ours! Then let me congratulate you in advance on your final victory! Su Yu clenched his fists. Thank you! Cindy Doppler expressed her gratitude. Well She seemed to want to say something. But she stopped herself, appearing to struggle. Su Yu looked at her and said in a very relaxed tone: Cindy Doppler, whats on your mind? Feel free to speak! After all, we are allies, theres no need to hide anything from each other. Well. alright. Cindy Doppler nodded subtly and said somewhat uneasily: Su Yu, actually the situation within our Anti Alliance Organization isnt all that optimistic, at least not as optimistic as what we show on the surface. To be honest with you, we are actually facing a serious shortage of funds. Funds shortage? Su Yu frowned. Yes. Cindy Doppler answered very honestly: Hans Ruges Progressive Party of Beak is the incumbent party, closely linked to most of the domestic capital, and he has G2s support from behind. Therefore, they have no funds shortage; The Anti Alliance Organization is an opposition party which was formed in recent decade. To be honest, till now, we have piled up a heap of debts, and we extremely need help from the outside. Having said that Cindy Doppler paused in her speech, staring at Su Yu anxiously. Su Yu nodded: Hmm, I sympathize with your situation how about this, I give you thirty percent of the spoils I got from the enemys warehouse. It should alleviate your current financial problems a bit Su Yu remembered Cindy Doppler once saying, cooperation should be mutually beneficial for it to last. Now that Cindy Doppler is facing problems, Su Yu should indeed express something. But as soon as half of Su Yus words were out, Cindy Dopplers face changed and she started waving her hands in rejection: That wont do! These spoils of war must have G2s markings on them. If G2 finds out that thirty percent of the military supplies are with me, and the rest seventy percent are on Blue Star, wont our cooperation all be exposed? Yeah, I forgot about that. Su Yu was startled. He felt ashamed in his heart, he had not thought things out well. So what do you want me to do? Su Yu asked: I have here 200 tons of gold brought from Blue Star and other precious metals. How about you take these for an emergency? Chapter 565 - Chapter 565: 562, Financial issues of Beak Country_1 Chapter 565: 562, Financial issues of Beak Country_1 Rare metals would be fine, but I think gold isnt necessary, Cindy Doppler shook her head, I know about the mercenary camp situation. Your world must be in lack of gold, right? Of course we do, Su Yu smirked bitterly. 5 tons of gold could exchange for a 5th order mercenary. The industries of military, processing and many more still rely on it. How could they not be short of gold? So you keep the gold for yourselves, Cindy Doppler suggested earnestly, Once we have reunified the country after the war, as allies, I will try and get you a batch of gold. We have a decent amount of gold reserve in Skru Star. Thank you very much! Su Yu responded with a smile, looking at Cindy Doppler with an indescribable look. No wonder in his previous life, key figures like [Frost Red Tea] had referred to Cindy Doppler as an forever reliable and trustworthy ally. Its rare to find a leader who not only cares about their own interests but is also willing to consider the interests of their allies. Doppler, how can I help the Anti-Alliance Organization then? Su Yu looked him in the eyes and asked seriously. The corners of Cindy Dopplers mouth curled into a slight smile, Of course its about the Space Ring you told me last time. Space Ring? Su Yu caught on. Yes, exactly, the Space Ring,'' Cindy Doppler put his hands on the table and said with utmost solemnity, Currently, we in Skru Star havent acquired Space Rings in large quantities from the Holy Silver Federation yet. Once you can mass-produce rings and bring them here to sell, youll monopolize a high-profit industry! The demand for Space Rings in Skru Star is high. Even ordinary cultivators of the third or fourth order desire spatial storage equipment. So there is definitely a market here. Once Space Rings are sold on a large scale, it will significantly alleviate our financial problems. As the distributor, how about splitting the proceeds from the Space Ring according to a nine-to-one ratio with you? I take one and you take nine. At this point, Cindy Doppler looked at Su Yu expectantly. Well Su Yu thought, stroking his chin. But soon, he looked at Cindy Doppler with confusion, Its possiblebut dont you think the nine-to-one split is too low for you? Will having only 10% really solve your countrys financial condition? Haha, thats where youre mistaken, Cindy Doppler laughed and raised a glass of Leko Bug juice to Su Yu, As long as I announce that our Beak Country has independently mastered the manufacture of Space Rings and can produce them, I will be able to attract global capital consortiums to invest. The stock prices will also rise, allowing for another round of gaining money. What could be faster than making money by speculating on finance? Okay, I admit Im ignorant, Su Yu wiped his sweat. His mind was still set in the industrial capital era of you get what you pay for, while Cindy Doppler had already thought of exploiting financial tools. However, Cindy Doppler quickly turned serious, saying, I must stress one thing, it is very important! Just say it, Su Yu looked at him. That is, when you guys are making the Space Rings, you absolutely cant let yourselves be seen by the surveillance equipment of the expeditionary forces! Cindy Doppler emphasized, If the production process is discovered, our cooperation will be exposed! Dont worry about that, Su Yu assured him, I will have the most loyal and reliable military mages from the United Government in charge of ring production, and Ill also set up a large-scale magic shield. In addition, the production of the Space Ring involves 36 steps; I will personally perform the final step. I guarantee that even if the expeditionary forces surveillance sees it, they wont guess that were making Space Rings. That puts my mind at ease! Cindy Doppler drained his Leko Bug juice, Heres to a happy cooperation! To a happy cooperation! Su Yu took out a cup of Da Hong Pao tea from Wuyi Mountain and drank it all like Cindy Doppler did. The agreement was happily concluded. However Su Yu suddenly remembered something and looked at Cindy Doppler after setting down his tea cup, Even if I bring a large number of Space Rings to you, that wont be until a month later. What will you do within this month? Distant water wont put out a nearby fire, right? The smile gradually faded from Cindy Dopplers face. He awkwardly placed his cup on the table, What can we do? We can only borrow from the international bank and repay later. Printing more money is absolutely impossible, the domestic economy cant withstand the inflation. I do have a great method. Su Yu smiled, took out a vial of a [Master Level Health Recovery Potion] from his necklace and held it in his palm, Do you know what this is? This is!!! Feeling the dazzling spiritual energy fluctuations emanating from the vial, Cindy Dopplers eyes went wide as he stared fixedly at the potion. After a while, he nodded solemnly, Ive never seen this potion before, but my father saw it once when he attended a banquet at the Raging Sun Royal Palace. It was a treasure that the second prince of the Raging Sun brought back from the Holy Silver Federation! Its not exactly a treasure, Su Yu shook his head with a smile, Its a Master Level potion, ten times stronger than the ones of the common level. For us legendary strongmen, it can restore us from near-death from severe injuries to almost full health in three seconds. Its an absolute life-saver! While speaking, Su Yu took out two more vials from his necklace. The three potions were lined up and levitated in midair, If I give you these three bottles of potions to auction off, that should relieve your financial stress, right? Absolutely, Cindy Doppler had lost his composure. After swallowing hard, he nodded enthusiastically, Potions of this quality will definitely cause a scramble among legendary-level practitioners if they appear at auctions! These legends all have a lot of money to spare; each bottle could sell for as much as 50 billion Solar Yuans if marketed properly. But When he finished speaking, his enthusiasm suddenly weakened, But Su Yu, how do I explain the source of these three potions? I cant just say I found them while casually exploring an ancient ruin, right? Dont worry about that, I have plenty of ways to solve this! Su Yu laughed and put back the three bottles of potion into his necklace, Once Im back in Blue Star, Ill find a way to get the potions to you without raising suspicion from other Skuru people. Not only that, I can even help you acquire a legitimate reason to manufacture Space Rings! What exactly is it? Cindy Doppler asked out of curiosity. Playing coy, Su Yu responded, Dont ask now, youll know when the time comes. Alright then, Since Su Yu didnt want to reveal it yet, Cindy Doppler didnt pry further. Chapter 566 - Chapter 566: 563, Heavenly Third Small Spiritual Spring Eye_1 Chapter 566: 563, Heavenly Third Small Spiritual Spring Eye_1 After their discussion, Su Yu asked Cindy Doppler to prepare some nano crystals capable of absorbing nuclear radiation, and then went to rest in a guest room on the third floor of his residence. Su Yu was quite tired. Even though at his level he no longer needed sleep, the strain of three days of heightened alertness, particularly on the last day when he was nearly discovered by the God-Level Spiritual Master Sidim, had depleted his mental power. He needed to rest and recuperate. Cindy Doppler took Su Yus request seriously and ordered her trusted aide to prepare the nano crystals, insisting they must be delivered here before sunrise. It was an uneventful night. But that night on Blue Star, a major event took place. The Third Sky mini Spiritual Spring Eye was located in the northwest of the Huaxia Nation, on Mount Tianshan. There was a small Giant Skru Base on it, with just 6 spaceships and less than 300 troops stationed there. This unremarkable little Giant Skru Base had become the target of major masters on Blue Star and the first stop in their sweeping attack on the Spiritual Spring Eyes in the Mount Tianshan area. At 10 PM, Emperor Liu Che and Su Yu appeared in the sky near the base. Behind them were three young men in Raging Sun-262 flight armors, namely Zhong Feng, Sky Dragon, and Mr. Meng from the [Unbreakable Alliance]. All three of them had reached the 5th stage and could fly on their own. However, due to their slow flying speed, they preferred to wear flight armor for speed. Emperor Liu Che turned around and smiled at Su Yu and the three young men behind him, saying, Comrade Su Yu, arent you going to take action personally this time? Smiling in response, Su Yu said, Of course not. Why else would I bring these three along? These young men need to gain some experience. With that, Su Yu quickly vanished from the spot. In his absence, three flashes of golden light imbued Zhong Feng and his companions with added strength. With this buff, the powers of Zhong Feng and his companions soared dramatically, quickly elevating them to mid-6th stage, with their strength increasing by more than 20 times! Brave young men, go make miracles! The voice of Su Yu echoed in the ears of the three. This strategy of buffing others and letting them fight was thought up by Su Yu two days ago. After his body had left, he followed the major masters in attacking the Spiritual Spring Eyes. But to prevent his power from being revealed, he never took action and just applied pressure from a distance in the sky. However, never taking action wasnt a solution either, as the Skru people would eventually become suspicious over time. So, he came up with this idea. He found Zhong Feng and the others, divided himself into three parts to become buffs that he cast on them, allowing them to fight. It was touted as training the young generation. The master-level travelers accompanying Su Yu didnt doubt his actions. After all, having a 7th stage master personally attacking a small Giant Skru Base was like using a cannon to kill mosquitoes. This mode continued till now. However, upon hearing Su Yu refer to them as young boys and girls, Sky Dragon didnt react, but Zhong Feng and Mr. Mengs lips twitched severely. They were both nearly forty, what did he mean by young boys? But they did not dwell on this matter. Zhong Feng turned to the others and said solemnly, Mr. Meng, Sky Dragon, there are a total of 6 spaceships in this base. We start with the gray-green one. The moment a spaceship or 5th stage or above master attempts to escape, intercept them immediately! Understood! Mr. Meng responded with a determined look and drew his sword and shield, and Sky Dragon also professionally took out three silvery-white arrows with a dark glow and strung them on his bowstring. The three of them had worked together many times and knew their roles well. Buff up! Zhong Feng conjured up a pale green orb of light full of vigorous vitality from his hand. Once it fell on Mr. Meng, this skill of his, the [Spring Returning Skill], started continuously restoring health. He then lobbed a few more buff spells at Mr. Meng and Sky Dragon, like [Mark of The Wild], [Furious Roar], [Fire Feathers Blessing], and so on Sky Dragon and Mr. Meng also released team buff skills like [Battle Cry] and [Leopard Group Protection] once each. After the preparation was done, Mr. Meng, discarding his armor, performed a [Heroic Leap], directly stepping onto the protection shield. Crack, crack! The seemingly sturdy dark gray protection shield was easily smashed open by him, creating a hole more than three meters in diameter. BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! The shrill sound of alarms started ringing around the base, accompanied by the piercing flashes of red light. The Skru troops stationed in the base were first taken by surprise, before they rushed at the maximum speed towards the spaceships, which were already in standby for takeoff, trying to escape from Blue Star as soon as possible. In recent days, a large number of small springs in the Huaxia region have been attacked one after another by the major masters. This base was prepared and hence escaped faster than anyone else. But just as the spaceship was about to take off, Zhong Feng and the others interception had arrived! Thought you could escape? Not so easy! shouted Mr. Meng, using Skru language with a Huaxia accent. He released [Heroic Leap] again, stomping heavily on the spaceship with a leap that spanned hundreds of meters. BANG! This Skru spaceship simply couldnt withstand such a heavy blow. With a crack, it burst into two halves and fell from the sky. At the same time, two figures in flight armor darted out from the eastern and western edges of the base, desperately trying to escape towards the space cracks. These two were the commander and deputy commander of the base, both of whom had reached the 5th stage. However, against the violent 6-stage trio, they knew they stood no chance, so they hurriedly shot into the sky to escape. But it was too late. Sky Dragon readied his bow and aimed at one of them, while saying to Zhong Feng, Snow Leopard, the one on the west, is yours! Understood! Zhong Feng transformed into a plump, brown [Owlbeast Form]. With a flap of his wings, a huge bright blue [Flowing Lights of the Stars] flew towards the Skru target. Whoosh! BOOM! Sky Dragons [Aimed Shot] and Zhong Fengs [Flowing Lights of the Stars] hit their targets accurately. The two Skru commanders flight armors burst open, and their mutilated bodies fell from the sky. The entire process was observed by Emperor Liu Che, who did not interfere, simply standing by to watch. After all, this was just a small Giant Skru Base, with the three of them at mid-6th stage being fully sufficient for the task, he didnt need to intervene. Of course, if any Skru people attempted to escape and were not stopped by the three, he would certainly step forward to intercept them. The attack on the spring went smoothly. After Zhong Feng and the others shot down the two Skru commanders, they started to systematically exterminate the remaining Skru people in the base. Of course, they spared the Skru soldiers who surrendered. After all, these captives could later be used for exchanges with the Skru Star. Seeing that they were about to take over the base, something unexpected happened all of a sudden! Chapter 567 - Chapter 567: 564, The Death of "Su Yu"_1 Chapter 567: 564, The Death of Su Yu_1 At that moment, a red light suddenly flew out from the space cracks above the base. Upon leaving the crack, the light immediately burst forth, filling the sky with a fiery red glow. The red glow illuminated the entire night sky, making Zhong Feng and others inside the base feel as if it was daylight. Even with their sixth-grade mid-level strength, they found the light above them exceptionally dazzling. Simultaneously, Zhong Feng, the other two, and Emperor Liu Che all felt a sinking feeling in their hearts, sensing that something was amiss. Before they could react, an authoritative voice of a middle-aged Skru female echoed from above: Finally found you, Su Yu, today is the day you fall! Dying by my hand is a grace you deserve. Neither Emperor Liu Che nor the others spoke Skru well enough to understand her words, but they knew that their situation was dire. Run quickly! shouted Emperor Liu Che, who immediately tried to fly them away on his sword. But at this point, three golden glimmers emanated from the trio, conjuring Su Yus figure in the sky. Emperor Liu Che, take the three of them and leave. She is after me! Without any hesitation, Su Yu flew directly towards the Skru woman. Su Yu, dont, run away! Dont worry about us! Zhong Feng shouted out loud, reaching out to try and stop him. He would rather die himself than see Su Yu die because he knew the value of Su Yu to humanity was far greater than his own! Emperor Liu Che was also prepared to fight to his death. His hair standing on end, his hands forming a seal, the mana-filled flying sword shot out like thunder, while he shouted towards Su Yu: Su Yu, run quickly, Ill hold off this beast! You must survive! However, the sword he controlled was swiftly blocked by a red light curtain. The sword struck the light curtain, sparking a shower of sparks but not breaking through. The gap between the sixth-grade and the eighth-grade power was stark. On the other hand, Su Yu seemed to have not heard Liu Che and Zhong Fengs voices. A god-level psychic known as Shining Queen Victoria had already thrown a [Raging Sun Mark] at him. He did not dodge or use any skills (which would reveal his strength) and flew slowly towards the [Raging Sun Mark]. Boom As expected, Su Yu was hit by the fast-approaching [Raging Sun Mark] and exploded into a cloud of blood. Huh? Victoria, the Shining Queen on the other side, was taken aback. The [Raging Sun Mark], created by the late Emperor Manina XI, was primarily used to seal off space and prevent Su Yu from using instant teleportation spells to escape. But Su Yu had no intention of escaping and did not use any life-saving skills, directly colliding with the [Raging Sun Mark] and being shattered. What did this mean? But even though it was hard to believe, the fact was in front of her, Su Yu was indeed dead! She could feel Su Yus physical body and spirit power being shattered, if this wasnt death, what was it? Victoria hovered in the sky, her face perplexed. Ah! Meanwhile, in the guest room at Cindy Dopplers house on Skru Star, Su Yus body suddenly sat up from the bed, holding onto the Morning Star lying on his chest, and howled in pain. Even though the spirit power contained in the avatar only accounted for 1% of the total, that 1% was still not negligible! It was like brutally cutting 1.5 pounds of meat from an adult mans thigh, it would only be strange if it didnt hurt! He felt like his head had been brutally bashed by a battle starship, seeing stars, his head throbbing, he couldnt breathe. Even his eyes, nose, ears, and mouth were all bleeding, he looked extremely horrifying. Nemesis, whats wrong with you? Morning Star, who was half-awake, was startled by Su Yus condition, her fur stood on end. Could it be that Cindy Doppler had poisoned him? But now was not the time to find trouble with Cindy Doppler. She transformed into her [Starlight Tree] form swiftly, her deep blue leaves trembling. [Spring Returning Skill], [Life Bloom], [Touch of Nature] One healing spell after another bombarded Su Yu like bullets from a machine gun. However, the injury Su Yu suffered was an internal one related to spirit power, so these healing spells were either completely useless or had minimal effect. Su Yu only felt enveloped by intense star force and the power of nature, but it did not help his injuries in the slightest. Thump, thump, thump! Cindy Doppler in the study downstairs also heard Su Yus painful screams. Without hesitating, he rushed to the third floor, knocking on Su Yus door: Mr. Wing of the Sky, whats wrong with you? The door opened automatically, and Cindy Doppler hurried in, immediately spotting Su Yu sitting on the bed clutching his head and panting. Morning Star, however, was watching Cindy Doppler intently. If it really was his poison, she was ready to act now! Seemingly sensing the tense atmosphere in the room, Su Yu, sitting on the bed, suppressed his pain and said, My avatar was killed, my spirit power was critically damaged, dont worry let me catch my breath. After saying this, Su Yu couldnt say more, continuing to pant heavily. Having heard Su Yus words, Morning Star realized that she had misunderstood Cindy Doppler. She quickly turned all her attention to Su Yu, transformed into her [Star Spirit Fox] form, using the psychic mystic arts of that form to help Su Yu heal his injuries and lessen the pain. Cindy Doppler also stroked his chin with a gloomy face. Of course, he knew about Su Yu having an avatar, but in these past three days, while one Su Yu had been active around Beak Country, the other had been fervently fighting the Alliance Spring Eye at Blue Star, it would only be strange if it wasnt an avatar! However, he didnt disturb Su Yu, but instead took out his phone to contact his confidants, asking them to keep an eye on the real-time movements of the Raging Sun Empire and the expeditionary forces. He knew that once Su Yu was assassinated, Manina XIII would definitely come out and gloat. Just when Su Yu sacrificed himself, Emperor Liu Che had quickly teleported himself and the three others outside the Giant Skru Base. Outside the base was the territory of the Blue Star Humans, even the God-level Victoria wouldnt dare to chase and attack them, so they were safe for now. Zhong Feng and Mr. Meng sat on the ground, staring blankly at the sky. Was Su Yu, really dead? Su Yu, whom humanity pinned all their hopes on, a pillar of humanity, died just like that? How could this be possible? They just couldnt bring themselves to accept it. Sky Dragon, of course, knew what was going on, she knew that only Su Yus avatar died. However, she also pretended to be a pair of lifeless, incredulous eyes and didnt intend to tell Zhong Feng and the others the truth. Because she knew in her heart that only if the Skru people believed Su Yu was dead, could he act more safely on Skru Star. As for the fact that Su Yu didnt die, once Su Yu returned from Skru Star like lightning in 4 days, Zhong Feng and the others would naturally know. Chapter 568 - Chapter 568: 565, Storm (Additional update 2/17) _1 Chapter 568: 565, Storm (Additional update 2/17) _1 But now, Sky Dragon felt that as the only person on Blue Star who knew the truth, she needed to do something. If the news of Su Yus death is known to Mr. Meng, Zhong Feng, and elder Liu Che, it wouldnt be too bad, but if its known to all people on the Blue Star, it would absolutely be a devastating blow to morale! So, Sky Dragon held her head and shook in agony: No, no, no, Su Yu cant be dead! He has so many life-saving strategies in the game, he must have a way to revive! Sky Dragon Zhong Fengs voice was hoarse, and he didnt know how to comfort this little girl who was only two years older than his daughter. On the other hand, he himself also did not believe that Su Yu was really dead. Sky Dragon turned her head and looked at them, her eyes red: Snow Leopard, elder Liu Che, could you please not spread the news of Su Yus death? I will find a way to prove that Su Yu is still alive! As she finished, her acting skills exploded, and her voice was even filled with tears. Well Emperor Liu Che softened at heart, opening his mouth to agree to this poor little girl. But now he suddenly perceived something and said with a bitter smile, Im afraid its too late. He pointed to the sky. Sky Dragon also noticed that the sky was filled with vast spiritual energy. Looking up, she saw a clear giant image reflected under the clouds. The Skuru in the image was none other than the Emperor of the Raging Sun Empire, Manina XIII. He first revealed a cold smile, and then said in translated Chinese, People of Blue Star, your leader Su Yu has been killed by us. Now, slowly wait for your doomsday! The figure of Manina gradually disappeared, replaced by the image of Victoria using the Sun Mark to kill Su Yu. Not content with just one screening, Manina played The Death of Su Yu three times before the giant image disappeared from the sky. Sky Dragon stared at the sky, her face complex. It was done, everyone in the world knew! But she still couldnt tell anyone about Su Yus survival, because if the news was leaked to the Skuru, it would be pushing Su Yu into the fire pit! She could only hope that humanity could hold out these four days. Once Su Yu returns victoriously, everything would be made clear. Shining Queen Victoria floated in the sky without leaving. Seeing Manina XIIIs behavior, she frowned in disgust. Manina was so reckless as to play the video of her killing enemies without her consent. Has this junior become so outrageous? She waved one hand towards the Sun Mark, preparing to return to Skru Star and then settle accounts with Manina. But she didnt expect it at all. As she was controlling the Sun Mark, a ripple-like water splash suddenly flared up in the air not far in front of her. A water splash? Where did it come from? Victorias pupils contracted sharply. This water splash was totally beyond her knowledge! At the same time, a lazy female voice rang in her ear, Hand it over! Almost instantaneously, she lost contact with the Sun Mark, which disappeared in the emptiness after a flash. Then, she felt a huge wave-like power attacking her, and like a baseball hit by a baseball bat, she was knocked back into the space cracks. All the while, she didnt get a clear look at the attacker. The news of Su Yus death was a bolt from the blue for people around the world. The current time was more than ten oclock in the evening of Huaxia Nations time, at the end of the day, when most Huaxia people finished their work and went out for a break. Besides, its still daytime in many countries. Not long after the speech and image of Su Yus death by Manina XIII appeared, they were all over the Internet immediately. Many people questioned Su Yus death, saying: Boss Ke wouldnt run away? Or dodge? Without releasing a single skill, he just stupidly died? Would you believe that if it was you? Where is Boss Kes legendary pet cat? Cats have nine lives, why wouldnt it help its owner block a death at a time like this? This must be a trick Boss Ke is playing on the Skuru! Others believed that Su Yu was really dead, with comments like: The reason Boss Ke couldnt use his skills is highly likely due to the opponents golden treasure, which I guess has a sealing feature. Boss Ke probably sacrificed himself, right? Otherwise, why would the Sun Emperor release this video? To slap his own face? Lets wait and see. Wait for official news and see if Boss Ke will be online tomorrow Huaxia time. If he is, it means everything is okay. Oh, my God! Allah, Sakyamuni please bless Boss Ke and ensure he is safe! The Internet world was in heated debate. In the following two days, the Blue Star Coalition Government maintained silence, as if nothing had happened. Only when public opinion became too overpowering did Chairman Hu Jing make a speech on the Internet and television. In his speech, it wasnt clear whether Su Yu was alive or dead, just saying that There are still doubts about the incident and the investigation continues. However, at the end of the speech, he solemnly and sorrowfully said, Regardless of whether Comrade Su Yu has sacrificed, he will always be our model! We must emulate him and one day we will drive the Skuru out of Blue Star and take back our homeland! Take back our homeland! A voice from off-screen echoes resonantly. This speech by Chairman Hu Jing was intended to turn the worlds sorrow into strength. But the effect was not ideal. The speech indirectly confirmed the thoughts of many people, and most of them sadly realized that Boss Ke was very likely to have sacrificed, otherwise there wouldnt have been no news for two days. A sense of sadness and despair spread all over the world, As Sky Dragon thought, this was a fatal blow to the morale of the human worlding, as if a snake was hit at its vitals. However, many people in the world were still waiting for a miracle, waiting for Su Yu to reappear. In these few days, the surviving surrender faction in the world was on the rise! They soared to the sky, wildly marking their territory and expanding their forces on the Internet. After experiencing the death of Su Yu, many people felt that the Skuru were invincible and were more or less leaning towards the surrender faction. But the surrender faction may have claimed too much territory, not long after they were noticed by the authorities. The authorities were now a group of mourning soldiers, full of resentment but nowhere to vent their anger. Now that the surrender faction was knocking at their door, how could they not retaliate? Zhong Feng led the team personally, leading 300 players with actualized powers to raid the surrender factions headquarters at Charleston Port. The leader of the surrender faction was just an ordinary person without actualized abilities, easily subdued by the players, and the whole headquarters was taken down in one fell swoop. But the overwhelming atmosphere on the Internet of sadness, fear, and surrender didnt change. Sky Dragon could only silently pray and hope that Su Yu would come back soon. Chapter 569 - Chapter 569: 566, Green Crown Bird Festival_1 Chapter 569: 566, Green Crown Bird Festival_1 The scene switches back to Su Yu in Beak Country. For the next two hours, Su Yu stayed in his guest room, healing his wounds and restoring his spiritual power. The fox-shaped Morning Star had been providing him with spiritual healing techniques all along. However, these healing methods had limited effects, and it was mainly up to Su Yu to recover. Cindy Doppler did not disturb them. After assessing Su Yus condition, she returned to her own office, activated the defense array to intensify the shielding, and ordered the guards around her residence to disperse. During his recovery, Su Yu was unable to fully control his power, and there was a certain degree of energy leakage. To prevent others from detecting Su Yus leaked energy, Cindy Doppler activated the defensive array. About an hour later, a confidant of Cindy Doppler sent her a message. With her permission, the two met in the office on the second floor of her residence. The confidant was named Nick, a fifth-level spiritual warrior with a focus on stealth and assassination. He was dressed in black and carried a bulging backpack that was broader than his waist. Upon seeing Cindy Doppler, Nick unloaded his backpack onto the ground and quietly said, Maam, the Nuclear Radiation Absorption Crystals you requested have been brought. I have 50 kg in total, should that be sufficient? 50 kg? That should be enough, thank you for your hard work! said Cindy Doppler with a kind smile, pouring a cup of Leko Bug juice for him. Nick, is there anything else? Thank you, maam! Nick respectfully took the cup and took a delicate sip. Upon hearing his leaders query, he downed his Leko Bug juice in one gulp and answered: Theres one other thing: as you predicted, the Emperor of the Raging Sun empire, Manina XIII, is about to make a public statement. It is estimated to occur half an hour from now, in the skies above the capital. As expected! A faint smile appeared at the corner of Cindy Dopplers mouth. She knew that Manina would take advantage of the situation as soon as he succeeded killing Su Yu. Now he has really done it! Alright, youve worked hard. Go rest now, Cindy Doppler said warmly, patting Nicks shoulder. After Nick left, she sat back at her desk and instructed her AI assistant to display real-time images of the sky above Sun City and to immediately notify her of any movement. About 26 minutes later, she received an alert from the AI: Madam, anomalies have been detected in the sky above Sun City. The Raging Sun government is about to deliver a public statement via SkyBroadcast. Would you like to watch? Cindy Doppler was electrified and issued the watching command to the AI. Using two-image simulation technology, the AI constructed a virtual image in front of her. The screen showed the sky above Sun City. Suddenly, a distortion appeared in the sky which then revealed a hologram of Manina XIII. The last time Manina gave a public speech was after the assassination of Lun Kete Alliance Chairman by Su Yu. At that time, Manina was furious and swore to avenge Chairman Cass. Now, Manina had a broad smile on his face, filled with joy. The citizens of the Raging Sun empire, seeing the changes in the sky, raised their heads one after another. Seeing His Majesty the Emperor, many people knelt down toward the 3D projection of Manina, their hands clasped together in respect. With his arms wide open, Emperor Manina declared majestically: My people, I, your revered Emperor, am here to announce some good news to you! His voice rapidly spread and every citizen within the empire was able to hear him clearly. He loudly proclaimed: Just a moment ago, we planned and executed an operation named Green Crown Bird. God Level Psychic Victoria, wielding our national treasure, the Sun Mark, personally executed the leader of the Blue Star Humans, Su Yu, successfully avenging Chairman Cass, Vice Chairman Gordon, and Secretary of State Les of the Lun Kete Alliance! This is a day worth commemorating! Although we have lost the Sun Mark, a national treasure, we, the Skuru, have finally relieved ourselves of a burden from the past and wiped out our disgrace! From this moment forth, I represent the Skuru Expeditionary Army to declare to all people that we, the Skuru, have successfully avenged ourselves, with both gods and humans as witnesses! The scene of Su Yu being slain by the Sun Mark is repeatedly played in the sky. The citizens of the Raging Sun empire on the ground are overwhelmed with excitement! Long live His Majesty the Emperor! Long live! Long, long live! Every major city in the empire is filled with cheers; everyone joyfully salutes His Majesty the Emperor in the sky with their sincerest respect. Surely they know that Su Yu, who has upgraded to legend level Seven, is the biggest enemy of all Skuru. Now that this greatest enemy has been eradicated, everyone is naturally thrilled. For a time, the whole nation is in jubilation! Meanwhile, Cindy Doppler, located in faraway Beak Country, feels that something is amiss. At this time, she touches her chin, her brows furrowed. She catches on to the key point in Maninas speech, Although we have lost the Sun Mark, a national treasure. She is baffled by this statement. From the video of Su Yu being killed by Victoria, the Sun Mark didnt appear damaged after killing Su Yu, and Victoria could definitely bring it back intact. But now its lost. What happened? It cant be that Victoria was so excited that she casually dismantled a sacred artifact, could it? As Cindy Doppler is pondering, Manina continues his announcement in the sky: Here, I will declare today as Green Crown Bird Day. From today until my passing, the entire country will have a holiday on this day every year! We celebrate this great victory together! Ohhhhhhhh~ The whole Raging Sun Empire is now boiling over! The death of Su Yu doesnt affect most of them, they were just expecting to celebrate and move on. But now, they were given a day off! This concerns their personal interests, they couldnt help but exclaim at how well Su Yu died! Thunderous cheers echoed once again in every city, and Maninas prestige reached its peak during his reign. However, Cindy Doppler had no interest in these things. She asked her AI assistant to record this entire video and sent it to her phone. She picked up her phone and came to Su Yus room on the third floor. Knock, knock, knock! She knocked on the door. Come in, a slightly weak voice echoed from inside. Pushing open the door, Cindy Doppler walked in. Su Yu was still mending and nurturing his spiritual power. However, he looked much better than before. Your Excellency Doppler, what brings you here? Su Yu opened his eyes to look at her. This is what happened. Cindy projected the video she just watched onto the wall with her phone and explained to Su Yu. Emperor Manina just made a statement about your death. I thought you might want to see. Sure, Su Yu nodded slightly, watching the video on the wall. Chapter 570 - Chapter 570: 567, Bet Agreement_1 Chapter 570: 567, Bet Agreement_1 After watching the video, Su Yu finally understood how his pitiful clone was sacrificed. Heh! he snorted disdainfully, G2 is really all-in, one god-level being pursuing my main body, and another god-level being to kill my clone. Im truly honored! Given Su Yus tolerant and magnanimous character, he was determined to avenge his clones death. To retaliate against Manina XIII was simple, the next time he appeared in public, he would effectively slap him in the face. But to retaliate against Victoria he felt somewhat powerless. Cindy Doppler couldnt help but look at Su Yu twice more. In the past few centuries, god-level beings usually didnt appear in public, and their tales were only known through legends. Who would have thought that because of Su Yu, these legendary figures would come out one by one. Su Yu, what do you plan to do next? Cindy Doppler felt a bit tired as he leaned against the wall and asked. Well Su Yu paused, recalling the six plans of his Skuru star trip. The first one, visit Beak Country and keep in touch with the anti-federation organization'' and the sixth, obtain material that can absorb nuclear radiation, had basically been completed. The remaining plans included contacting Prime Minister Cao Cao, contacting Zhu Guorui, heading to the Dragon Island, and collecting the [Sun Mark], [Luncet Eternal Badge]. Su Yu did not intend to tell Cindy Doppler about the plans to contact Prime Minister Cao Cao, Zhu Guorui, and go to the Dragon Island. Even if he were an ally, the more people who knew, the greater the risk. As for collecting the [Sun Mark], [Luncet Eternal Badge], he could tell him. So Su Yu asked: Doppler, do you know where the [Luncet Eternal Badge] is? [Luncet Eternal Badge]? Let me think Cindy Doppler looked up at the sky, combing through his memories. After about 30 seconds, he clapped his hands, I remember now! This relic should be in the Luncet National Museum, located in the city of Treyna that you have visited why, are you interested in it? Yes. Su Yu said seriously: I must get this artifact and return to Blue Star. This might be a bit difficult. Cindy Dopplers face showed trouble: The Luncet National Museum is effectively Sidims private collection exhibition. Not only him, but his sixth and seventh level disciples also live nearby. Even with your amazing stealth ability, it would be disastrous to go there recklessly! But Su Yu shook his head: No matter how difficult, I have to try. If it really doesnt work, I will find a way to retreat safely Doppler, can you help me prepare a fake identity tonight? I will set off early tomorrow morning. Ah, alright. Hearing Su Yus determined tone, Cindy Doppler knew he couldnt stop him. All he could do was to speak solemnly, Be careful! After chatting for a few more sentences, Doppler excused himself and left Su Yus room, walking towards his office with a heavy heart. Meanwhile, 60 kilometers northwest of the Imperial Capital, Sun City, in the Raging Sun Empire, on top of Phalanx Mountain, something important was happening. The top of Phalanx Mountain used to be a palace where Manina XIII would often come to holiday, fishing in the Volcano Lake. Just over a month ago, this palace was given to Prime Minister Cao Cao by the strongest being of Skru Star C god-level mech master Pu Langte. Prime Minister Cao Cao stayed in this palace for a little over a month, without taking a single step outside. His daily routine was to learn the Skru language, play games, and fish. Three days ago, Pu Langte came to the palace to see Prime Minister Cao Cao and invited him to fish by the lake. After catching a precious Volcano Red Scales fish, Pu Langte looked at the fish struggling in his hand and smiled at Prime Minister Cao Cao: Your Excellency Cao Cao, how about we have a bet? Oh? Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Cao Caos spirit was immediately lifted: What do you want to bet on? This was his first time betting with an alien. If were going to bet, lets make it big. Pu Langte stunned the fish in his hand and put it into his storage space. At the same time, he looked at Prime Minister Cao Cao, full of confidence, Well bet on Su Yus life. I bet he will definitely die within 5 days! Heh! So confident? Prime Minister Cao Cao held his poker face: Whats the stake? The stake is simple. Pu Langte smiled, If Su Yu dies within 5 days, you agree to cooperate with us Skru people to complete our conquest of Blue Star of course, Australia can belong to your people, but all other territories will belong to us. And if Su Yu doesnt die? Prime Minister Cao Cao stared at him. If Su Yu doesnt die, Ill let you return to Blue Star, how about that? Pu Langte said confidently. Pu Langte was very clear about the power of the [Sun Mark], it was a space disturbance spell created specifically to target mages from the Holy Silver Federation. Under the interference of the [Sun Mark], Su Yu couldnt possibly release his space skill to escape. Plus, it was Victoria who personally took action, Su Yu almost had no chance of survival. Pu Langte had made an accurate prediction. If it was Su Yus main body that encountered the combination of Victoria and [Sun Mark], and Lin Ke, the war supervisor was not there to save him at the critical moment, he would almost certainly have no chance of surviving. It can only be said that Su Yu was fortunate to have gotten the [War Gods Hair], an artifact that the Skru people had not expected. Are you serious? Prime Minister Cao Cao looked at him in surprise. Of course! These are your words! I bet with you! Prime Minister Cao Cao agreed to the bet without a second thought. He didnt believe that Su Yu would die at all. As Prime Minister Cao Cao saw it, Su Yu is a product created by Blue Stars world will in response to a crisis. Simply put, he is Blue Stars Son of Destiny. Such a Son of Destiny certainly carried great fortune and was closely linked to the fate of the entire Blue Star, how could he die easily? Blue Star is still counting on him to save the world! Even if Su Yu really died, it would mean that Blue Stars days were numbered. With only half a year left, the will of the Blue Star world couldnt possibly give birth to another Son of Destiny that could compare to Su Yu, and humanity would certainly suffer a crushing defeat in the upcoming war. If that were the case, agreeing to the Skru people and leaving a way out for humanity wouldnt necessarily be wrong. So he agreed to Pu Langtes bet without hesitation. In the blink of an eye, three days passed. Pu Langte visited Phalanx Mountain Palace again and found Prime Minister Cao Cao fishing by the lake. Your Excellency Cao Cao, are you not feeling lucky today? You havent caught a single fish. Pu Langte pointed at the empty fish bucket by Cao Caos side. I dont know, maybe the fish havent woken up yet? Prime Minister Cao Cao stood up from the ground, and seeing Pu Langtes cheerful smile, his mood took a nosedive. Of course, he remembered the five-day agreement with Pu Langte. Now that Pu Langte was smiling so happily, could it be that Su Yu really died? Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: 568. Prime Minister Cao Cao Returns to Blue Star_1 Chapter 571: 568. Prime Minister Cao Cao Returns to Blue Star_1 Pu Langte waved a hand, and the 3D projection of Su Yu at the time of his death appeared in the middle of the two of them. He laughed triumphantly, Victoria herself went to the Blue Star with the [Sun Mark] capable of sealing space, successfully killing Su Yu in the Mount Tianshan range! Now that Su Yu is dead, isnt it time for you to fulfill your promise? Prime Minister Cao Cao was staring intently at the 3D projection in front of him. Seeing Su Yu being killed, his blood pressure surged up, and [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts] clenched in his hand released a faint blue glow. But he was always a very calm person. From the 3D projection, he noticed something unusual. Why didnt Su Yu dodge or dodge and let Victorias [Sun Mark] kill him? Even if the [Sun Mark], as Pu Langte said, could seal space, Su Yu did not use a single spell for self-protection, which was completely unreasonable. Of course, being unreasonable doesnt mean the 3D projection is forged. If the Skuru aliens really wanted to forge a 3D projection to deceive him, they certainly wouldnt make it this unreasonable. So this projection that looks fake might actually be real. This made Prime Minister Cao Cao unsure. After contemplating for about seven or eight seconds, he looked directly at Pu Langte, his eyes like torches: Your Excellency Pu Langte, how can you prove that this 3D projection is real? Pu Langte had already guessed that Prime Minister Cao Cao would not easily accept defeat, and he had already thought of a countermeasure. Without any concealment, he looked straight at Prime Minister Cao Cao and smiled: How about this, we sign a contract and then you go back to the Blue Star to investigate the truth. If Su Yu is not dead, of course, you can stay on the Blue Star; if Su Yu is dead, you must return to Skru Star in accordance with the constraints of the contract and fulfill your previous promise. Without a second thought, Prime Minister Cao Cao immediately replied: Fine, well do as you said. . About ten minutes later, Prime Minister Cao Cao, eager to return home, passed through the Space Cracks above Sun City and returned to the Blue Star. In the court of Phalanx Mountain, the figure of the psychic god Victoria appeared next to Pu Langte. She looked at Pu Langte with a worried face: Just let him go? Is it okay? What if he never comes back? Rest assured, he will come back. Pu Langte, looking at the clouds in the sky, was firm: After so long of interaction, I completely understand this humans thoughts. During the time he was controlled by us, he always regarded Su Yu as his souls support, and also regarded Su Yu as the only hope for mankind to defeat us. Now that Su Yu is dead, he certainly doesnt have the spirit to continue to oppose us. By letting him go to the Blue Star now, he can permanently resolve this issue once he loses hope. Sigh, I hope it is as you say! Victoria sighed slightly. Although she killed Su Yu, even now she always felt something was wrong, but she couldnt specifically point out what. But just then, she suddenly felt a very fast energy fluctuation in the distance. If she was not mistaken, this should be the fluctuation released by their level of battle! But there are rarely battles between god-level warriors on Skru Star? At least not in the last 30 years. She looked at Pu Langte in surprise: Do you feel it? Yes, I also caught that energy fluctuation. Pu Langtes face became particularly serious: If Im not mistaken, It should be the battle between Sidim and Cecilia, near Beak City. Cecilia? She returned from Seretan Star?! Victoria was taken aback. In any case, lets go and see. Pu Langte finished speaking, piloted his mecha and turned into a golden light, disappearing on the spot. November 7th, or the fifth day Su Yu came to Skru Star. At 7 a.m., Su Yu, with the Cat Morning Star who had transformed into a little purple electric mouse, walked out from his guest room. Not long after leaving the guest room, Cindy Doppler came face to face. Completely different from his mood last night, the now delighted and overjoyed Cindy, her happy mood almost overflowed from her beaming face. Su Yu was taken aback: Mr. Doppler, what is it that has you so happy? Cecilia, its Miss Cecilias return! Cindy Doppler happily said: I always thought that Miss Cecilia remained neutral and therefore did not comment on the civil war in Beak Country. I only just found out that she had important business on Seretan Star and has just returned! Guess who Cecilia prefers? Su Yu looked at his triumphant appearance, and sarcastically replied: I dont need to guess to know its definitely in your favor. If it was in their favor, how could you be so cheerful right now? Haha, yes. Cindy Doppler said cheerfully: After Miss Cecilia returned, she fought with Mr. Sidim and told G2s people to get out of Beak Country. Regarding inner affairs, she told the sides to stop fighting and let the people resolve the dispute through democratic voting. It can be said that we are sure to win! According to the current poll, the anti-alliance organization has a public support rate of around 65%, the Beak Progressive Party has about 22%, and the rest are a few other minor parties. Therefore, if you use ballots to solve the problem, the anti-alliance organization is certain to win! Congrats! Su Yu congratulated Cindy Doppler: Then Ill leave Beak City to prevent Cecilia from discovering me which might jeopardize your situation. In that caseoh right, the Fission Nuclear Radiation Absorption Crystal arrived last night, altogether 50 kilograms, its in my office, Ill go get it for you! Thank you! Su Yu said gratefully. . Ten minutes later, Su Yu left Beak City with the Fission Nuclear Radiation Absorption Crystal and the fake identity documents given by Cincy Doppler. He plans to go to Tianshan by the same way he came, by taking an international flight from the neighboring country of Santos to the largest city of Skuru C Treyna City. Four hours later, at eleven oclock, Su Yu successfully boarded the plane to Treyna City. But for this action, he did not have any assurance. As Cindy Doppler had said, the [Luncet Eternal Badge] was in the Luncet National Museum, where many sixth and seventh order strong were living, and possibly strong god-level Sidim had already returned to the city of Treyna. Once he was discovered after his arrival, he might not even have a chance to survive. It seems that Cat Morning Star was able to know what Su Yu was thinking in his heart. She put down the mobile phone in her paw, gently brushed Su Yus back of his head with her fluffy tail: When in doubt, just roll the dice! Wasnt the dice you got used for this? Youre right. Su Yu nodded, took out the golden [Dice of Destiny] from his necklace. He threw it gently, and the dice, following the law of free fall, landed on the ground, slowly spinning around. Chapter 572 - Chapter 572: 569, Dragon City_1 Chapter 572: 569, Dragon City_1 Soon, the dice stopped spinning. Seeing the face of the dice exposed to the sky, both Su Yu and Star felt a sudden jolt in their hearts. The number on the dice was a shockingly low one! Did this mean that if he went to the Lun Kete National Library now, there was a high chance he would never return? Su Yu, I think we should go somewhere else, Star said, her claw gently stroking his neck. Alright, lets go elsewhere, Su Yu was not stubborn; he would not gamble with his own life. Still, he said, Once the dice rolls a four or higher, we will go to the Lun Kete National Library. Six hours later, Su Yu flew to Dragon City on the east coast of the Raging Sun Empire. To the east of Dragon City was the endless ocean, and across this ocean lay the famed Island of the Dragon. The Island of the Dragon, also known simply as Dragon Island, spanned 100,000 square kilometers, roughly the size of three Hainan Islands combined. It served as the habitat for the Giant Dragon Clan in the Skru World. About 20,000 giant dragons lived on Dragon Island; there were Psychic magic-specialized Blue Dragons, physically adept Black Dragons, fire-specialized Red Dragons, psychic power-specialized White Dragons, and also the healing and dream-specialized Green Dragons. The collective power of the dragon race was substantial. Mature individual dragons had at least fourth-tier strength even without cultivation, and there were numerous dragons of the fifth and sixth tier. Dragon Emperor Kadrigos was one of the fifteen God-Level entities on Skru Star! It was said that in the ancient times hundreds of thousand years ago, the dragon race ruled the entire world, but for unknown reasons, their birth rate fell sharply, their life cycle extended greatly, and ultimately only 20,000 dragons survived on this tiny island. Dragon Island was very close to the Raging Sun Empire, the nearest place being only fifty to sixty kilometers away. A higher-ranked dragon could cross this strait with just one swoop. Because of this proximity, the greatest dream of children in the Raging Sun Empire was to form a partnership with a Giant Dragon when they reached adulthood at 18. The Giant Dragon Clan didnt object to forming partnerships with the people of Skru. Every year on this day, a group of young dragons would cross the strait to the mainland, where they would form partnerships with gifted or wealthy Skru youngsters. The royal family of Raging Sun could be said to be the majority of the dragons partners. The eldest and second sons of Manina XIII both formed alliances with giant dragons at the age of 18, and they became good partners. The current time in Dragon City was seven oclock in the morning. Upon arriving, Su Yu was immediately stunned by the sight before his eyes. Walking on the crowded street after leaving the airport, the citys roads were clogged with a sea of people. The floating cars overhead crowded together like candied haws, blocking out the sky. To put it bluntly, if Su Yu cast a large-scale attack spell at this time, he could kill tens of thousands of Skru people. Startled by the grand sight before her, Star asked Su Yu, Nemesis, what are they doing? The Dragon Arrival Ceremony must be about to start. Theyre here to watch the excitement, Su Yu guessed. Dragon Arrival Ceremony? Whats that? Star raised a big question mark over her head. Su Yu gave her head a rub and replied with a grin, Dragon Arrival Ceremony is a ceremony where Skru people and the Giant Dragon Clan form a partnership. All 18-year-old Skru citizens can participate. The children of the privileged stand in the inner ring, while the commoners wait in the outer ring. After the young dragons arrive at the ceremony, they first choose from the inner ring. If they cant find a suitable partner, they move on to the outer ring. If there are still none they fancy, they may choose not to pick anyone at all. Every year, two or three commoners are chosen by the dragons and they get to join the privileged class. To put it in perspective, for the commoners, it might feel similar to buying a lottery ticket in our world. Oh, so thats what it is. Were in luck then! Star nodded, hopping quickly from Su Yus left shoulder to his right shoulder to avoid the hand of a Skru woman who wanted to pet her because of her cuteness. Nemesis, shall we go to the ceremony? Star suddenly suggested. If we miss this chance we may not have another. Well Su Yu hadnt planned to visit the ceremony originally. He had initially wanted to sneak directly onto Dragon Island, mingle with the dragons around the island, and then gradually make his way into the core area of Dragon Island. But since Star wanted to see the ceremony, he might as well indulge her. It wouldnt take up much time anyway. Besides, Su Yus past life as a human included no extensive research into the dragon race, and he knew nothing about their habits. Observing the ceremony might be a good opportunity to learn more. With this thought, he agreed to Stars proposal and started heading towards the ceremony venueDragon Square. Dragon Square was built by the sea, facing the direction of Dragon Island. The farthest east of the square was a 66,666 square meter podium on which stood over three thousand Skru youths who had just come of age this year. The Skru people referred to this podium as the inner ring, and only descendants of privileged families had the right to stand here. Below the podium was naturally the outer ring. The outer ring was currently packed with at least six to seven hundred thousand 18-year-old Skru youths, hoping to try their luck. Dragon Square was indeed a very, very large square C otherwise, it would not be able to accommodate so many people. But even so, the square was packed full. Fortunately, not all 18-year-old youngsters from all over the country had come; otherwise, even if the square was made ten times larger, it would still not be able to accommodate everyone given the Raging Sun Empires population of 500 million. The outermost part of the square was naturally the spectators stand. Most of the spectators were parents of the children standing in the square, but there were also some tourists coming to watch the spectacle. Many of them had set up long-tube telescopes, ready to catch a glimpse of the majestic dragons. Also within the inner ring of Dragon Square, there was a class distinction. In the center of the inner ring stood a group of noble children, conversing and laughing arrogantly with the people around them. Surrounding the royal children were the offspring of court officials, ministers, and generals whose aura fell short of the royal children at the center. One of the royal children glanced at the sky in the distance and said, The dragons should be arriving soon, right? Yes, they should be arriving soon, the people around him immediately flattered. They should have arrived half an hour ago by logic, but for some reason, we have yet to see a trace of them. How many of us do you think will be chosen by the giant dragons? The quality and quantity of this years selection are about the same as previous years. Usually, 20-30 from the inner ring and 2-3 from the outer ring are chosen. I believe this year will be similar. However, this year Prince Charles is participating. Prince Charles is sure to be selected! Aside from him, the rest of us are not that certain. I hope to have some luck. Yes, may Lady Luck shine upon me! May Prince Charles be favored by the most prestigious of the young dragons! Chapter 573 - Chapter 573: 570. White Dragon Tribe Princess (Supplementary Update)_1 Chapter 573: 570. White Dragon Tribe Princess (Supplementary Update)_1 The Prince Charles mentioned in these nobles conversation was standing at the front of the crowd, a young man donned in the most grandiose attire. He was the greatgreatgreat grandson of Manina XIII, eleven generations removed. The Imperial Household of the Raging Sun Empire did not delineate titles like prince, royal grandson, or royal great-grandson like on Blue Star. Every direct descendant of the imperial family was addressed as prince, and the females were called princess. Being the eldest son, Charles was adored from the moment he was born. As soon as he turned 18, the imperial family arranged for him to participate in the Dragon Arrival Ceremony. Given his lineage, his chances of securing the favor of a young dragon were not quite a hundred percent, but they were pretty close. As such, Charles was not anxious. He chatted calmly with his friends, his movements full of royal stature. In addition to these over 300 noble youths, there was also an old man standing on the platform. He was at the peak of the Sixth-Rank and the host of this Dragon Arrival Ceremony, known as the Dragon Envoy. With his hands behind his back, the Dragon Envoy had been gazing towards Dragon Island. At this moment, he suddenly turned around and looked at the nobles behind him. He solemnly said, The Dragon Race will arrive soon. Be serious. Make a good impression on them; after all, they will be your lifelong companions. Understood, Lord Dragon Envoy! The nobles immediately responded. Everyone straightened up, including Prince Charles. The status of the Dragon Envoy was extremely high. He ranked among the top 30 in the entire Raging Sun Empire. Even Prince Charles dared not disrespect him. Everyone stood upright. Hmm. The Dragon Envoy nodded in approval and looked back towards Dragon Island. Half a minute later, the Dragon Envoy suddenly displayed a change in expression and whispered, Theyre here! Another half minute later, several draconic roars, some low and others high-pitched, echoed through the sky in the east. A large group of juvenile dragons fluttered their wings under the guidance of an adult dragon at the peak of the Sixth Rank, slowly flying towards the plaza. Upon hearing these dragon roars, the Skuru youths on the stage immediately grew excited. They quickly stood straight, their faces full of anticipation as they gazed in the direction of the incoming dragons. Su Yu had now reached the audience seats outside the square. Just like the parents around him, he was also observing the distant group of young dragons through a telescope. He could see the group of young dragons clearly with his own eyesight, but to avoid standing out, he had bought a telescope. Through the telescope, Su Yu got a clear view of the entire group of young dragons. Flying in front was an adult Red Dragon, with a wingspan of 30 meters. Its appearance was similar to the Giant Dragon Clan in the games, albeit slightly smaller. It could be considered a subspecies of the Dragon Race in the game. Following the adult Red Dragon were more than one hundred young dragons with wingspans of 5-10 meters, in various colors. However, the most eye-catching was a pure white female juvenile dragon flying behind the adult Red Dragon. Atop her head, there was a pointed crown made of yellowish crystals. Cat Morning Star could also transform into a dragon, even a prestigious one like the [Star Core Dragon]. Seeing Su Yu paying attention to other dragons, she joked through voice transmission, Do they look good? Could they compare to me? Su Yu clearly knew how to answer this question and without any hesitation, he replied, Of course not, they pale in comparison to you! Thats more like it. Morning Star looked satisfied as she raised her head. As they were talking, the group of juvenile dragons was already approaching the interior field. The Dragon Envoy looked at the juvenile group in the sky, his face full of surprise. He turned around to face the nobles, led by Prince Charles, and smiled: Children, youre in luck! This time, a total of 116 juvenile dragons have come, including a 300-year-old princess from the White Dragon Tribe! This is a once-in-a-century phenomenon; you must seize the opportunity! What? There are 116 of them? Arent there usually around 50 or so? A princess from the White Dragon Tribe? My goodness! As expected, its a once-in-a-century phenomenon! If I can get the dragon princesss favor, therell be no problem advancing to the Sixth-Rank Sanctuary in the future! Lets not dream! Even if the Dragon Tribe princess really wants to form a friendship with us Raging Sun people, she would definitely pick Prince Charles. Its impossible for us. The noble youths started whispering excitedly. This was indeed a once-in-a-century opportunity! Perhaps many of them might have a chance to earn favor of the giant dragons this time! Once the group of juvenile dragons had flown a little closer, the nobles started taking out food that the young dragons liked from their backpacks. There were deep-sea fishes and dried meats of high-ranking Warcraft. Based on the experiences of those who had succeeded in the Dragon Arrival Rite, this food could attract some gluttonous juvenile dragons and significantly increase the chances of successfully performing the rite. Therefore, they all held the food up high. Prince Charles gave a contemptuous glance at these bumpkins around him. Lifting his hand, he flashed the [Space Ring] on his index finger. Once everyones attention was on his Space Ring, Charles swiped at the ring and took out a crystal ball the size of a human head. Actually, Charles knew all along that the princess from the White Dragon Tribe was coming. Some people in high places had secretly arranged everything for him. This Dragon Arrival Ceremony was more like a blind date with the princess from the White Dragon Tribe. All the others were just there for contrast. As for the massive crystal ball in his hand, it was a meeting gift specially prepared for the White Dragon princess. Charles had 100% confidence that the princess would love it. The nobles around him looked at Charles [Space Ring] and the huge crystal ball with envious expressions. Damn it! That [Space Ring] costs several hundred million each! And this national treasure level crystal ball is also very valuable, probably worth more than a hundred million too! In comparison, the food they held seemed like junk food. However, they dared not say a word. They just acted as if they hadnt seen anything and held up their meats high. What they didnt know was that at this very moment, Su Yu and Morning Star were discussing about the various meats in their hands. Su Yu: Morning Star, do you like any of the meats these Skuru nobles have? I can buy you some before we head to Dragon Island. Dont bother! Morning Star used the expression [smirking_cat.jpg]: I wouldnt even want the rotten meats they are holding! Compared to theirs, I prefer this. Morning Star took out from her storage space a [Star Realm Cod] she wasnt willing to consume and showed it to Su Yu before quickly putting it back. Little did Morning Star know, this small action of hers seemed as though they had poked a beehive! At this moment, within the group of juvenile dragons, the dragons suddenly started communicating wildly: Did you feel that? I felt it, its treasure! Quick, quick, quick, ignore these stupid Skuru people below, lets hunt for the treasure! The last sentence was said by the princess of the White Dragon Tribe. Though the [Star Realm Cod] only appeared briefly, lasted only a frame in a video, to them, the allure was like a man who had been jailed for ten years encountering a delicacy as soon as he got out! This attraction made them hastily fly over toward where Su Yu was, completely ignoring all other things! Among those ignored was Charles, who was holding up his crystal ball. Chapter 574 - Chapter 574: 571, clearly it was me who was _1 first Chapter 574: 571, clearly it was me who was _1 first Prince Charles held aloft a yellow crystal ball, intending to present it to the White Dragon Princess. He had even rehearsed his speech. But when the White Dragon Princess suddenly accelerated, leading the young dragon pack right over his head without any hesitation, his smile froze on his face. What was going on? Could there be other prodigies present? Whose talents surpassed his as a Prince? How was that possible? Just like Prince Charles, the faces of the surrounding noble sons hardened. The whole group of over a hundred young dragons flew past them as though they did not exist. Without a glance in their direction, the dragons headed straight for the outer arena. Could the talents of the children of commoners from the outer field surpass theirs? Was this possible? How could they be so inferior? The incident of no young dragon choosing anyone from the inner field was a first in the entire history of the Raging Sun Empire! Besides Prince Charles and the noble sons, the hovering Dragon Envoy was also extremely shocked. Just as he usually did, he flew up into the air, arms wide open to greet the leading adult Red Dragon. Welcome, my old friend! he said. But the adult Red Dragon, unlike in the past, did not stop to greet him. He sent a perfunctory Thank you and continued flying past him to the outer field with the young dragons, showing no sign of stopping. The Dragon Envoy was taken aback; he didnt quite get what was going on. In the distant audience stands, a stir went through the parents, their excitement growing. They didnt care whether the young dragons had chosen anyone in the inner field. Since all the young dragons had flown to the outer field, did that mean their children had a chance? Moreover, there were especially many young dragons that year; wouldnt the odds of being chosen multiply by tens or hundreds? However, they soon realized they were wrong. The young dragons flew over the outer field at high speed, reaching the audience stands in just a few seconds. Almost all the Skuru people present were shocked. What was up with these young dragons? Why had they skipped the inner field, not stopped at the outer field, and now flown into the audience stand? Had they collectively ingested some strange substance? Before long, they saw why. Upon reaching the audience stands, the young dragons immediately flew to Su Yus side. Flapping their wings and creating an Air Wall, the dragons pushed away the spectators around Su Yu. Then, as if they were children having a snack circle, they gathered around him in a circle, looking at him with curiosity. Su Yu had taken a legendary quality [Dragon Race Favor Potion] when he was ascending to the Sanctuary. ([Dragon Race Favor Potion (Legend)]: +30 Favor with the Dragon Race, lasts 24 hours.) Because he consumed it along with [Heart of Blue Dragon Scarti], the +30 favor with the Dragon Race turned into a permanent boost. Although the young dragon pack was initially attracted by Morning Stars dried cod, when they finally arrived, they discovered that Su Yu was the real treasure! So, a bunch of young dragons began to show affection towards Su Yu. Young man, would you like to become partners with me? Once we become partners, we can grow and progress together, facing difficulties side by side! a stunningly beautiful Green Dragon said to him first. Dont listen to her, become my partner! My physique is much stronger than this weak Green Dragon! With me, you will have a greater room for progress. A sturdy Black Dragon jumped up and down in place as he spoke, seemingly showing off his strength. Ahem, would you be willing to become my partner? At this point, the White Dragon Princess couldnt hold back and slowly moved towards him: I am the princess of the White Dragon clan. I have the purest bloodline, my strength and talent are also the strongest among all young dragons, would you consider me first? What use is a pure bloodline? Are you as beautiful as I am? said the the beautiful Green Dragon, flapping her wings. Princess, dont boast. When it comes to strength, how could you possibly be stronger than I am? said the Black Dragon who had spoken earlier, countering her statement. A group of young dragons began to squabble for Su Yu. Crack! At this moment, a faint sound of heartbreak echoed in the inner field. Watching the White Dragon Princess compete with other young dragons for Su Yu, Prince Charles suddenly felt as though his wife was being stolen. She was mine first! Whether it was the Dragon Arrival Ceremony or the crystal ball gift, why had things turned out like this? He nearly lost control and crushed the valuable crystal ball in his hand. All the Skuru youth in the inner and outer fields, the audience, and even the Dragon Envoy were too shocked to speak. This situation completely upended their understanding. The young dragons had ignored the many talented young men in the inner field and instead circled around this middle-aged Skuru uncle who appeared to be around forty or fifty years old in the audience stand. Could this man be an unprecedented prodigy? The Dragon Envoy was the most powerful. He was the first to recover from the shock. Full of confusion, he flew to the Red Dragons side and asked, Friend, what on earth is going on? There are so many outstanding young men in the inner field that you did not choose. Why are you surrounding thiswho the hell is this? Werent we supposed to bring together Princess Coco and Prince Charles You dont understand, friend. This youngster holds an unparalleled unique charm for us! Without turning around, the adult Red Dragon replied while watching Su Yu, If I didnt already have a partner and hadnt been together with her for hundreds of years, I would also feel an impulse to become partners with this youngster! The Dragon Envoy: The young dragons were still vying for Su Yu, showing off their individual advantages. Su Yu was also quite troubled. He had never imagined that all the young dragons would be attracted to him. This level of attention was not what he desired. Seeing that the feud among the young dragons for him was intensifying and there were signs of an impending fight, he hurriedly said, Everyone, dont rush! I already have a partner. Its this little electric mouse. Su Yu pointed to the Morning Star on his shoulder and added, Its even the same purple-skinned little electric mouse as that of Cao Cao, a Blue Star Human. Pikachu! chirped Morning Star, joining in the conversation. Having just recovered from the shock, this statement from Su Yu was another heart attack for the Skuru people. Brother! This is the Dragon Race were talking about! Being partnered with a dragon, wouldnt it be ten thousand.a hundred thousand times better than this rotten electric mouse? You are throwing away an elephant to pick up an ant! Could this man be mentally deficient? But before they could recover from the shock, words from the White Dragon Princess Coco gave them another blow, leading them to a second heart attack. Heres what Coco said: Thats alright. I can be your second partner. This sentence devastated many Skuru people. Thud! Thud! The sounds of bodies fainting and falling to the ground filled the arena. Chapter 575 - Chapter 575: 572, Head to Dragon Island_1 Chapter 575: 572, Head to Dragon Island_1 The whole Dragon Square, be it the children of the elite or ordinary citizens, or the Dragon Envoy floating in the sky, everyone was going crazy! Previously, the young dragons were typically a sellers market. With more humans than dragons, forming a partnership entirely depended on the dragons preferences. Even the high-born royal heirs sometimes didnt make the cut. But now, the White Dragon Princess was forsaking noble royal heirs and was going to be someone elses second partner? This was like a woman the Emperor fancied rejecting the Emperors proposal, running to the sewer in the capital city to marry a sewer-living beggar and become his concubine. This was insanely absurd to the point of madness! All the Skurus were dumbfounded, staring in disbelief at the scene in front of them. Prince Charles, too, was staggered, his head felt like it was about to explode. Nevertheless, he tried his best to win back the fallen dragoness. He lifted a huge yellow crystal ball and said in an extremely pleasing tone, Princess Coco, this is a natural crystal I want to give you from the West Sea Skurnosa Bay. The diameter of this crystal is about 60 cm However, the White Dragon Princess completely ignored him. She gently flapped her wings and a wall made of air elements appeared between her and Charles, completely blocking Charles view. As for the White Dragon Princess, she extended her huge dragon head, nuzzling Su Yus arm, and asked in flattering tones akin to a girlfriends, Will you promise me? Um.. Su Yu couldnt help but wipe his sweat. However, after thinking for a while, he said, How about this, lets go to Dragon Island and well talk more once we get there. Alright, lets go! The White Dragon Princess was thrilled, she turned around and spread her wings, indicating Su Yu to sit on her back. Su Yu didnt stand on ceremony, he did a small jump and straddled on the White Dragon Princesss back. The White Dragon Princess flew up against the wind and was flapping her wings cheerfully, ready to return to Dragon Island. The other dragons didnt care about the Dragon Arrival Ceremony either; they flew up with the princess and were ready to return as well. After all, for these young dragons, it didnt matter whether they attended the Dragon Arrival Ceremony this year or not, they could still come next year. But it would be hard to find someone as interesting as Su Yu if they missed him now! Seeing Su Yu on the back of the White Dragon Princess, Charles felt as if a thorn was pierced into his heart. In the past, when he read online novels, there were often plots of the wife of a noble having an affair with a stranger, and he once made fun of those nobles for not being able to control their wives. Thinking about it now um it seems like he As of now, the only one who could save him was the Dragon Envoy. So, Charles hurriedly shouted to the sky, Dragon Envoy, isnt it time you did something to stop them? The Dragon Envoy didnt know what to do either. He had officiated the Dragon Arrival Ceremony 30 times in his life and was very familiar with nearly a hundred years of historical data, but he never expected something as outrageous as this! But seeing the young dragons ready to leave, he had to step forward and say to the adult Red Dragon, Old pal, you see But the adult Red Dragon interrupted him, Goodbye old pal, wait for my good news! Were leaving now! After that, she led the young dragons, swiftly flying out of Dragon Square and into the vast sea. The Dragon Envoy was completely powerless to stop them, he could only stand helplessly in the sky. As he watched the dragon group disappear in the horizon, Dragon Squarewell, not just that but everyone in the Raging Sun Nation was flabbergasted. So, the Dragon Arrival Ceremony was just over like that because the young dragons left? What about those kids below who just came of age? Theyll be 19 next year! People, both online and offline, were thrown into chaos due to this. The news spread fast and soon became well-known worldwide. Even the news of the end of the civil war in Beak Country was overshadowed by this, which was quite a boost for Cindy Doppler. However, none of these mattered to Su Yu for now. He was riding on the back of the White Dragon Princess, following the dragons back to Dragon Island. The young dragons around him were very enthusiastic, chattering away about the environment and geography of the island. Su Yu had the ability to process multiple threads of thought simultaneously. While he was chatting cheerfully with the young dragons, he was also exchanging messages with Cat Morning Star on his shoulder using telepathy. Su Yu: I didnt expect the effect of the [Dragon Race Favor Potion] to be this good! I just thought it would make them slightly more amiable towards me, but it seems to have gone overboard. Morning Star: Haha, actually thats very normal. Have you forgotten who gave you the potion? Su Yu: Uh, that would be Alyssas ancestor, Kevin Forsythia. Morning Star: What was the rating of the potion when he gave it to you? Su Yu: Rare quality. Morning Star: Well, there you have it! Given his God-Level ability, Kevin Sinensis could only make the Dragon Race Favor Potion of rare quality, not even epic. This implies that either the potion is extremely difficult to concoct, or the ingredients for a legendary-quality potion are hard to find. Morning Star: What you drank was a legendary-quality potion. Used in conjunction with the heart of Blue Dragon Scarti, its effects are even more enhanced. Its not surprising at all. Su Yu: Expected? I think youre just being wise after the event, arent you? Morning Star: It seemed like she had been seen through. So, Morning Star quickly changed the subject: What are your plans for Dragon Island this time? Are you planning to rule over the entire island using the dragons favor for you? Su Yu: I dont know. Ill take it one step at a time, as I dont know much about Dragon Island. Su Yu: Ruling over Dragon Island is too far-fetched. We are due to return to Blue Star in two days. If I had a few more years, I might consider climbing up the dragon ranks, but even a deity couldnt do much with just two days. Morning Star: Alright, call me when you need me! After that, she jumped back into the pet space and went to have a sound sleep. The young dragons were flying around Su Yu like a swarm of stars. As they flew, they introduced him to the environment surrounding Dragon Island. Dragons have a fancy for shiny things, so the island was piled up with jewels and gold looted from all over the world. Some giant dragons even slept directly on a gold mountain constituted of jewels and gold! Many youngsters even proclaimed they would steal some goodies from their parents gold mountain for Su Yu after they got back. As for food, dragons usually like to eat fish and other marine Warcraft in the sea. They would eat sea birds on the island, various Warcraft on land, and even angry Skurus. They would eat everything as long as the thing is made of meat, nothing was off their menu. The ultimate creatures at the top of the food chain. Chatting and flying, the group of young dragons successfully reached the sky above Dragon Island. Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: 573, "Giant Panda" Su Yu_1 Chapter 576: 573, Giant Panda Su Yu_1 Sitting on the back of the White Dragon Princess, Su Yu looked down at Dragon Island, a place unbeknownst to humans in his former life. To the naked eye, the landscape brimmed with dense primeval forest. Filled with beasts and warcraft (the dragon races food), it resembled an undeveloped deserted island. Yet, with each mountain reached, Su Yucould see massive cavernous entrances, each tens of meters tall, at the base of these peaksabodes of the dragon race. About three times the size of Hainan Island, and home to just over 20,000 dragons, Dragon Island was large, and its inhabitants spread out thinly. The return of the young dragons quickly got the attention of the other dragons on the island. Especially the parents of the young dragons. When they heard their young ones brag about bringing back a very friendly Skru, they too hastily came. Like humans laying their eyes upon a panda for the first time, they curiously observed Su Yu. The number of dragons that showed up kept growing. Not long after the young dragons entered Dragon Island, five to six hundred adult giant dragons had already gathered around Su Yu. With wingspans generally exceeding 25 meters, and those of the 6th stage at least 30 meters long, their gathering could only be described as an earth-shaking spectacle. The warcraft in the primeval forest below trembled with fear and fled helter-skelter. The giant dragons observed Su Yu curiously while communicating with each other in a dragon language that Su Yu could not comprehend. Thankfully, Dawn Star understood dragon language. Through her translations, Su Yu knew what the giant dragons were saying. At this moment, a giant dragon spoke: My child said they found a very friendly Skru in Dragon City. I did not believe it at first, but after one glance, I find him very amiable, a feeling unexplainable and beyond words. Indeed! When we look at the typical Skru, we feel neither repulsion nor friendliness. But this one is extraordinary; dragons are instinctively drawn to him! I remember Teregos loves to eat Skru Teregos, you are here too! Would you eat this Skru? The Blue Dragon called Teregos hurriedly shook her massive dragon head: I will emphasize again! I do not relish eating Skru. Those over 20 Skru purposely let me eat them for high video views However, this Skru in front of us looks delicate, and it absolutely doesnt whet my appetite. Such a pleasant Skru, this is my first time seeing one! How did he achieve this? Is it a special type of Spell? It doesnt look like a Spell. It seems more like a kind of power from deep within his bloodline, which means its very likely to be innate. What do we do with this Skru then? I dont know, but rumors say Princess Coco wants to become his companion. . Listening to Morning Stars translations, Su Yu understood the discussions among the giant dragons. The feeling was like he was a panda that just arrived at the zoo, surrounded by humans, all of whom took a liking to him. Su Yu patted the scales on the back of the White Dragon Princess, intending to ask her where they were heading to. However, a commotion suddenly arose from up ahead. A magnificent White Dragon with a wingspan exceeding 45 meters flew in from a far-off place. In the Giant Dragon Clan, the larger the size, the stronger the dragon. A wingspan of 45 meters proved that this White Dragon was a tier 7 powerhouse, at least! Mommy! Mommy! Upon seeing the White Dragon, Princess Coco excitedly flapped her wings and greeted. The arriving White Dragon was her mother, the clan leader of the White Dragons, also known as the White Dragon Queen. The White Dragon Queen, from a distance, had detected the gathering of the dragon crowd in the sky and hence hastened over to see what the fuss was. As she drew closer, she noticed her daughter and Su Yu right in the center of the dragon crowd. Initially, she was very angry. After all, her precious daughter had only just gone to Dragon City today and was already being used as a mount by the despicable Skru. Even if he were from the Raging Sun Royal Clan, he was entirely undeserving! But as she drew nearer and sensed the aura emanating from Su Yu, her rage vanished without a trace. Though Su Yu was riding on Coco, it felt as harmless and endearing as a baby panda clinging to a humans leg. It didnt incite anger in her at all. In fact, she even entertained the thought of having Coco let go of Su Yu so that he could ride her instead. However, she quickly dismissed the idea, refusing to fight over a man with her own child. Mommy! Princess Coco, with Su Yu in tow, flew over to her mother and began to boast while flapping her wings: Today, when we were in Dragon City, we noticed this Skru from far away. Ive never seen such a friendly Skru before She then roughly recounted what had transpired in Dragon City. As the White Dragon Queen listened to her daughter describing the event, she couldnt help but steal a few extra glances at Su Yu. Throughout her life, she had seen Skru that were well-liked by the dragons upon their first sight, but she had never come across a Skru like Su Yu, whom the dragons couldnt help but befriend right from the start. However, since they met now, it can only be summed up as a stroke of luck for her daughter. This Skru, The White Dragon Queen addressed Su Yu in fluent Skru language, Welcome to Dragon Island, and also, feel welcome to visit my lair. I would be honored! Su Yu quickly returned the favor. Hmm. The White Dragon Queen turned and led the way. Su Yu, flanked by a horde of dragons, then followed her to her lair. For the subsequent two days, Su Yu spent his time on Dragon Island. Arriving at the White Dragon Queens lair, the queen and her daughter lavished Su Yu with hospitality, grant him a large amount of gold and jewels, weighing as much as several dozen tons. In response to their expansiveness, Su Yu reciprocated by sharing some of his rare fishes that he had been hoarding with them. The atmosphere was merry, and they had a grand time. On the first day, the news of Su Yus arrival spread across the entire island, and every giant dragon scampered over to watch. The surroundings of the White Dragon Queens lair were jam-packed, and Su Yu was required to play host, surrounded by all the dragons. On the second day, fewer dragons came. Princess Coco flew Su Yu around the entire Dragon Island, introducing him to the geography and extraordinary landscapes of Dragon Island, and extended him an invitation to live on Dragon Island. But of course, Su Yu couldnt possibly stay on Dragon Island. There were still many tasks awaiting him on Blue Star. Two more days passed, and it was the 9th of November, making it the 7th day since Su Yu arrived on Skru Star. After much contemplation and discussions with Morning Star, Su Yu finally made a monumental decision It was time to speed up the process, he was going to reveal his true identity as a human from Blue Star to the dragons! Yesterday, while Princess Coco was flying him around Dragon Island, he gained a critical piece of information The Dragon Emperor, Kadrigos, was not on Dragon Island. He could now reveal his identity to the dragons. Even if negotiations broke down, he was confident he could still leave Dragon Island. Certainly, the main reason was that he genuinely did not have the time to stay on Dragon Island and slowly build a rapport with the dragons. Hence, he decided it was time to lay his cards on the table! Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: 574, Confronting the White Dragon Queen_1 Chapter 577: 574, Confronting the White Dragon Queen_1 On the morning of November 9, the White Dragon Princess Coco hurriedly fluttered her wings over to the temporary cave where Su Yu was staying. Dreyk, where are we going to play today? Coco excitedly pounced on him the moment they met, engaged in an enthusiastic play wrestle. Dreyk was the name given to him by Cindy Doppler for his false identity. The dragons always called him by this name. Hello, Coco! Su Yu gently stroked her huge head, quietly saying, Im afraid I cant today because I have a very important thing to do. Important thing? What important thing? The White Dragon Princess blinked her giant eyes, curiously looking at him. Lets go see your mother. Su Yu smiled, Youll understand why once we see her. Okay. The White Dragon Princess didnt think too much about it. She lifted Su Yu onto her back and flew towards her mothers nest. A few minutes later, Su Yu met the White Dragon Queen in her nest. The Queens nest is located halfway up a 1,800-meter high peak. When making the nest, she essentially hollowed out the entire mountain. The interior supported by Spiritual Arrays to prevent collapse, making the interior space look impressively vast! Standing at the entrance of the nest, Su Yu could see the mountain hollow, several hundred meters deep and tall. Carved on the cavern walls were seven defensive spiritual arrays. Each Spiritual Array had a diameter of seventy to eighty meters, exuding a pure white light. Besides that, various decorations hung on the rocky walls: gold and silver jewelry, as well as the skulls of enemy Warcraft. Although Su Yu had been here once before, seeing the interior view of the nest still gave him a considerable shock. The habitat of such massive creatures like the Dragon Race, could not be found in the human world, let alone the Queens nest. The White Dragon Queen herself was lazily sprawled atop her Gold Mountain, yawning and looking as if she was just waking up. This aspect of the Dragon Race was somewhat similar to the Holy Silver Man. Even at high-ranking, they needed a long sleep. Most of their day was spent sleeping. The White Dragon Queen sleepily squinted at Su Yu, Dreyk, what do you need? Your Majesty, the White Dragon Queen, said Su Yu, bowing respectfully. I guess youve always wanted to know why the Dragon Race feels a sense of familiarity from me, right? Hmm? The White Dragon Queen lifted her head to look at Su Yu, her sleepiness significantly reduced. She pondered for a moment, and nodded slightly, I do want to know the reason. After all, theres no record of a situation like yours in the history of the Dragon Race. Did you accidentally eat some mutated fruit? Just yesterday, as the White Dragon Princess, Coco, was touring Su Yu around Dragon Island, hundreds of dragons spontaneously organized a large discussion about Su Yus issue. They even named this discussionThe Dreyk Question Forum. However, after the deliberation, the dragons did not figure out how Su Yu obtained this kind of affinity, and eventually, the matter was laid to rest. The White Dragon Queen was also very concerned about this issue. After all, her daughter, Coco, was always talking about becoming a partner to Su Yu. How could she let this matter stay unclear without a thorough investigation? Now, hearing Su Yu bring up the matter himself, her attention was immediately captured. Your Majesty, said Su Yu calmly, Can you activate the shielding formation of the nest? What I have to say is highly confidential, and I dont want the other dragons to know. Yes, I can. The White Dragon Queen used her spiritual energy to activate the spiritual energy shield above her head. The Spiritual Array emitted a dazzling white light, completely obscuring the entire interior space. Now you can talk, right? The White Dragon Queen turned to Su Yu after activating the formation. Princess Coco, who was witnessing such a grand scene for the first time, asked somewhat fearfully, Dreyk, what exactly do you want to say? The truth is like this, Su Yu looked straight into the eyes of the mother and daughter, saying seriously, Im not actually a native of Skru Star, but from another planet. What?! The White Dragon Queen was shocked and hastily asked, Where are you from then? Are you a Holy Silver Man? If he was a Holy Silver Man, then it would all make sense. After all, the Holy Silver Clan oversees the two major galaxies of Holy Silver and Milky Way, so any special abilities wouldnt be surprising. No, no, Su Yu waved his hand, Im actually from Blue Star, which is the planet that the Skru people are planning to conquer. I am a human from Blue Star. Maybe youve heard of my name, Su Yu. Upon saying this, Su Yu completely let go of his disguise, revealing his true face. Cat Morning Star jumped out of his pet space and stood on his shoulder, with the two seventh-rank entities formidable aura spreading out. Youyouyou are Su Yu! The mother and daughter were utterly shocked. Their massive bodies completely stiffened, unable to move. Of course, they would know about Blue Star; Skru forming a coalition government from a majority of nations to launch interstellar war was common knowledge even among dragons. They were also well-aware of Su Yu. It was just over a month ago that Su Yu assassinated both the President and Vice President of the Lun Kete Alliance, as well as the Secretary of State. It was a world-wide sensation. It was impossible for anyone not to know Su Yu! Butdidnt Emperor Raging Sun Manina XIII announce to the citizens that Su Yu was dead a few days ago? How did he appear on their territory? An array of unanswered questions flooded in. The White Dragon Queen and Princess Coco stood there stunned, with a blank look on their faces. The White Dragon Queens sleepiness completely disappeared without a trace. Seeing the two White Dragons still stunned and silent, Su Yu gave them a gentle smile: The Emperor declared my death four days ago, but I am not dead. Actually, I have been active on Skru Star. As to how I can make you feel a sense of familiarity, well, it starts with a game manufactured by the Holy Silver Clan called Evolution For the next few minutes, he gave a detailed account of how he got the potion without any concealment. Even including how the Love Potion combined with [Blue Dragon Scadis Heart] made the effect permanent, he hid nothing and told them everything. Su Yu, after all, wants to make friends with the Skru Dragon Race, and the most important thing about making friends is to be honest. As the White Dragon Queen and Coco listened to Su Yus narrative, they slowly recovered their senses. Of course, they were filled with caution for this hostile alien visitor. The White Dragon Queen also considered whether or not to call other members of the Dragon Race for help. But gradually, she found that Su Yu had no ill intentions and was genuinely sincere. In addition, with two seventh-rankers, Su Yu and Cat Morning Star, she had no confidence in ensuring her daughters safety if a fight broke out. So, she could only keep a close watch, listening to Su Yus account before acting on it. Chapter 579 - Chapter 579: 576, Unexpected Event in Fishing_1 Chapter 579: 576, Unexpected Event in Fishing_1 The target of the Dragon Race this time was a creature known as the Glun Trench Giant Blue-striped Octopus. This blue-striped octopus has an average body length of 10 meters and lives in sea trenches below ten thousand meters of the sea surface. Its Skuru Dragon Races favorite food, number one without a doubt. However, these octopuses are extremely shrewd, they hide very well in sea trenches and can quickly evade capture due to the complex terrain at the bottom of the sea. Its very difficult for the mighty dragons to catch them. Statistically, the number of blue-striped octopuses that the Dragon Race can catch every year does not exceed 100. This time, the White Dragon Queen wanted to try the Fishing Expert Potion to see if she could lure the blue-striped octopuses out of the sea trench. The dragons moved with extreme stealth. Though there were as many as six to seven hundred of them, they all flew in the stratosphere and tried to minimize the release of their aura during flight, so that the fish in the trench had no detection. After arriving over the Glun Trench, White Dragon Queen stopped her team and said to her subordinates behind, Tremus, Skrill, start setting up the stealth array. Understood, my queen! Tremus and Skrill responded together. They were the White Dragon Queens two most trusted assistants, and they accompanied the Queen on this trip. Under the guidance of the White Dragon Queen, the three dragons together created a huge, transparent bubble in the air. The bubble enveloped the entire dragon group. With the blockade of the bubble, the dragons would not expose any aura. After the preparations were completed, the White Dragon Queen turned her head to her daughter: Keke, use the potion. Understood, mom. Princess Coco responded softly. She extended her dragon claw to remove the stopper from the bottle of Fishing Expert Potion that Su Yu gave her. She turned the bottle upside down and poured out all the liquid from inside. Fishing Expert Potion is a colorless transparent liquid that looks like water from the outside. However, the actual weight of the potion is quite shocking, a cola-sized bottle weighs dozens of kilograms! So, the falling liquid was not scattered by the wind but fell straight down with a plop into the ocean. Whoosh C The originally calm sea surface suddenly started to boil! Today was sunny and the sea surface was very calm, only occasionally causing a few small waves. But now, after the potion entered the sea, the sea surface below was like adding a spoonful of water to a 300-degree hot oil pan, the whole sea surface was boiling! Su Yus mental power probed into the water, and he could sense all the nearby fish were rushing towards the direction of the potion desperately. Upon reaching the position where the potion was, the various fish schools started a cruel fight over the potion. Fish scales and blood quickly stained the whole sea surface. The mental power of the White Dragon Queen was much stronger than Su Yus. Her mental power could probe as deep as to the bottom of the sea trench. Through mental scanning, she found that those blue-striped octopuses, which usually only hid in the deep sea trenches, were also rushing to the sea surface in flocks. Whats more, there were at least a thousand of them! It exceeded the total number they captured in the past decade! This discovery exhilarated her tremendously. She hurriedly shared this good news with the dragons behind her. The dragons were all overjoyed and utterly excited upon receiving the good news, and the joyful dragon roars echoed off each other. Each of them stared at the sea surface with eyes bigger than Su Yus body, ready to pounce; their mouths drooling with shameful liquid. The White Dragon Queen said to the dragons, Everyone listen up. When I give the command, Tremus will remove the shield, Skrill will stay behind to look after the young dragons who cant move, and the rest of the adult dragons will charge with me! Understood? Understood! the dragons roared excitedly in a low voice. The white dragon called Skrill opened its mouth. Actually, it was eager to join the others in the sea for the hunt. But it knew Queens orders could not be defied, so it had to stay helplessly behind to look after the young dragons. The White Dragon Queen was unaware of Skrills thoughts, and even if she knew, she wouldnt care. At that moment, her mental power had completely covered the entire seabed, so every move of the Giant Blue-striped Octopus herd was totally under her control. As time ticked away by the second. About three minutes later, White Dragon Queen beat her wings vigorously, shouting at the dragon crowd behind her, Everyone, follow me, charge! Charge! Charge! Charge! The excitement of the dragon crowd had reached its peak, they had never been this excited, even during the war with the White-Headed Eagle race ten or so years ago. Tremus removed the shield, and hundreds of dragons, each twenty to thirty meters long, plunged vertically into the water like giant bullets. The dragons stirred up huge waves as they hit the sea, the sight of it was beyond spectacular! Su Yu quickly took out his camera from his necklace and captured the moment. Even though these images couldnt be broadcasted on Blue Star for the time being, it was great to keep them as a memento. Even Cat Morning Star was drawn by this scene. Standing on the back of Princess Coco, she looked down in awe, temporarily giving up her phone. After the dragons entered the sea, the turmoil on the sea surface intensified. Before long, the sea surface below had turned completely red, with fish corpses floating all over. However, the operation of the Dragon Race was not all smooth sailing. About ten minutes later, the White Dragon Queen flew out of the sea. On both sides of her body, she manipulated two light balls each with a diameter of more than 50 meters. Inside these light balls were two enormous dragons with tightly closed eyes, their vital signs completely absent. These two dragons, incredibly, they were dead! Its Ilanicus and Varastaz! Theyre dead! Skrill, who was in charge of watching over the young dragons, exclaimed in surprise. Hearing his shout, the young dragons nearby and Su Yu were both startled. Ilanicus and Varastaz, one was a Red Dragon, the other a Black Dragon; they both had a wingspan of 35 meters, obviously both sixth-order Sanctuary dragons! But these two dragons of the sixth-order strength were dead! Just within ten minutes! What on earth had happened in the sea? The White Dragon Queen swiftly handed the two light balls to Skrill and sorrowfully said, Skrill, we were attacked by a mysterious sea creature in the sea, Ilanicus and Varastaz were ambushed by the creature which destroyed their souls and they lost their lives. I am going to find that sea creature to avenge them now! Skrill, you lead the young dragons and their corpses back to Dragon Island first, be careful on the way! After finishing, the White Dragon Queen plunged into the water, invisible within an instant. The Skrill and young dragons left in the sky were in deep sorrow. They initially thought it was just a happy hunting trip, but didnt expect losing two of their brethren unexpectedly. The young dragons formed a circle around the light balls, making painful moans from their throats, expressing their deep mourning for the departed comrades. Skrill, too, was spiritless, drooping its head, preparing to lead the young dragons home. Chapter 580 - Chapter 580: 577, Doves occupy the magpies nest_1 Chapter 580: 577, Doves occupy the magpies nest_1 Su Yu was also shocked by the two dragons demise. He used his mental power to scan the ocean, hoping to find traces of the mysterious sea monster. At the same time, he was communicating with Morning Star, who was in the form of a purple-skinned Pikachu on his shoulder: Morning Star, should we go into the sea to help the White Dragon Queen search for the sea monster? Although our mental power isnt as strong as hers, I think we can be of some help. Since they were both high-ranking legends, it would be a win-win to help the Dragon Race search for the sea monster. Even if they didnt find it, their standing with the Dragon Race would rise. But Morning Star shook her head. Her gaze remained fixed on the dead dragon bodies, without looking back at Su Yu, she replied: Nemesis, I think we should go back to Dragon Island with the group of young dragons. Why? Su Yu didnt understand. Look at the bodies of these two dragons, Morning Star replied, They were ambushed by a creature that can absorb souls, and their souls were directly sucked away resulting in their demise. Then what? Their souls are gone but their bodies are intact. As long as they are provided with new souls, these dragons can live again! Of course, they would no longer be the same dragons. Morning Star glanced at the Ring of Rebirth on Su Yus finger. You happen to have two souls in your hand. Why dont you give it a try? Su Yu was taken aback, his eyes widened: You mean to inject the souls of Tao Qian and Elder Jun Eleven into the bodies of these two deceased dragons?! Yes, thats what I mean. However, the final decision is up to you. Morning Star finished speaking and turned her attention back to the dragon bodies. Hmm let me think. Su Yu stroked his chin and sunk into thought. Morning Stars suggestion was very good. He was unable to help the two elders rebuild their physical bodies in a short period of time, and now there were two suitable bodies right in front of him. Using the bodies of the dragons, the two elders could quickly recover their high-ranking Sanctuary strength. The Dragon Race could also morph into humans and regain their original forms. Moreover, as long as the Dragon Race didnt notice, they could be undercover agents for the Blue Star humans within the Skuru Dragon Race. Once the war began, they would easily find opportunities to betray the Skuru people! For example, before the start of the war, they could offer to join the Skuru army. The Skuru army would surely not refuse the addition of two high-ranking dragons, and by then, they could accomplish a lot within the enemy ranks. However, there was a big risk attached to the two elders occupying dragon bodies. Now Su Yu was discussing this potential problem with Morning Star. Morning Star, there shouldnt be much issue with the two elders reviving through the dragon bodies, Su Yu furrows his brow. But what if the Dragon Race notices their swap? If they get discovered, not only are the two elders lives at risk, but the Dragon Races hatred towards us Blue Star humans would dramatically rise, and it could also implicate the White Dragon Queen. Pikachu Morning Star pondered and replied cutely: Thats not much of a problem. Although I cant guarantee 100% they wont notice the problem with their souls, theres a greater than 99% chance they wont be noticed. Its hard for even the Dragon Emperor to notice. Oh, how so? asked Su Yu. First of all, the Dragon Races understanding of soul studies isnt deep no, let me rephrase that. They havent done any research on it. Take the White Dragon Queen who specializes in mental power, for example, her research on souls isnt even up to par with the fifth-rank Shadow Priests in our world. So its hard for the Dragon Race to notice any discrepancy within their souls. Is that so? Su Yu nodded slightly. Secondly, Morning Star continued, Now these two dragons have just died, and the cells in the memory area of their brains have not yet died. If Tao Qian and Jun Eleven occupy their bodies before the memory area cells die, they will gain all their memories and it wont be a problem pretending to be them, almost no chance of messing up. If thats the case Su Yu was very tempted. With a 99% chance of not getting caught, perhaps he could let the two elders take a shot! Morning Star, Ill convey your words to the two elders. Ultimately, its their decision! After finishing speaking, Su Yus spiritual power rapidly entered the Ring of Rebirth. Five minutes later, Su Yu withdrew his spiritual power, his face beaming with joy. He whispered to Morning Star on his shoulder: The two elders have agreed! Lets start executing the plan. Without waiting for Morning Stars reply, Su Yu already flew to Princess Coco, the White Dragon. Coco, Su Yu whispered in her ear, Do you remember the game called Evolution that I told you about, created by the Holy Silver Human Race? Of course, I remember, Coco replied quietly, blinking her big eyes at him, Why, can we play it too? Not really, Su Yu wiped his sweat, What Im trying to say is that Evolution was after all created by the Holy Silver Human Race, and there are many powerful resurrection spells in it, and it happens that I also control one or two of them, so maybe I can revive these two deceased dragons.. What?! Is that even possible?! Princess Coco yelled with excitement. The Skuru Dragon Race looks at the Holy Silver Human Race as ordinary people look at gods, so they didnt realize Su Yu was tricking them at all. If Su Yu could actually revive her kin, that would be incredible! Cocos voice was loud and immediately attracted the attention of all the nearby young dragons and Skrill. Your Highness, what happened? Skrill asked. Nothing, nothing, Coco hastily answered. Su Yu leaned closer to her ear and whispered, Shh! Keep it down, lets not let the other dragons hear. The success rate of this resurrection spell is not 100%, we have to keep low profile before the success of the resurrection. Also, if I perform the resurrection spell in broad daylight, its likely my true identity will be exposed! I got it! Coco immediately subdued her excitement. Under Cocos insistence, Skrill quickly led the group of young dragons and the two dragon corpses back to Dragon Island. Although Coco was a young dragon, as a princess of the White Dragon tribe, she had many privileges. At her arrangement, the dragons quickly vacated a large cave, placing the two dead dragons into it. Then the dragons quickly retreated, leaving only the corpses of the two dragons and Su Yu Morning Star in the cave. Morning Star, are you ready? Su Yu looked towards Morning Star on his shoulder. Now, every second was precious. If they delayed for too long, the memory zone brain cells of the two dragons would die, and that would be quite a problem! Relax, Ive been ready for a while. Morning Star hopped from Su Yus shoulder to the dragons head, finding a comfortable position to lie down. Then Ill leave it all to you! Su Yu took off the Ring of Rebirth from his finger and solemnly handed it to Morning Star. Chapter 581 - Chapter 581: 578, Successful Resurrection _1 Chapter 581: 578, Successful Resurrection _1 Morning Star took the ring, her expression gradually becoming serious. She emitted the [Spirit passage] spell, constructing a spiritual pathway between the [Ring of Rebirth] and the heads of the two gigantic dragons. Through this spiritual passage, the souls of Tao Qian and Jun Eleven could steadily traverse it and enter the brains of the gigantic dragons. Su Yu was also busy. He activated all the shielding arrays in the cave while observing and learning from Morning Stars deployed spell, preventing outer dragons from sensing the events inside the cave. Morning Star, with no interference, was proceeding meticulously with her spell. The spirit passageway gradually grew more substantial, and the souls of the two precursors began to slowly enter. But at that moment, the commotion outside the cave only grew louder. After receiving the news of the deaths of Ilanicus and Varastaz, thousands of gigantic dragons rushed from all across Dragon Island. Ilanicus and Varastaz were from the Red and Black Dragon clans respectively. The majority of the responding dragons comprised of White, Red, and Black dragons, including the clan leaders of the Red Dragon Clan and the Black Dragon Clan. The Dragon Clans population was scarce, and the loss of each clan dragon was a great loss, especially the loss of the sixth-order main force. So, during the journey, the dragons let out mournful roars in a low pitch, expressing their grief for the deceased. But upon arrival, the dragons learned that the two clan dragons had not been properly buried but were sealed in a cave by the White Dragon Princess to be resurrected by a Skuru, caused they raised objections. Coco, can you stop messing about? The Black Dragon Clan Leader said to his niece solemnly: We all grieve for the deaths of Ilanicus and Varastaz. We too wish for them to come back to life. But, as the saying goes, dead dragons cant be resurrected. Theres no such thing as a resurrection spell. Just open the cave and give them a proper burial. The Red Dragon Clan Leader also chimed in: Yeah, Coco. How can a Skuru know anything about resurrection spells? Even if Pu Langte came personally, I wouldnt believe he could resurrect our clan dragons, let alone this Dreyk? Coco, you havent been deceived, have you? Dont worry, Your Majesties. Princess Coco, standing at the entrance to the cave, replied with a forced smile: As the saying goes, Trust a living dragon to heal a dead one. Why not let Dreyk give it a try? What if hes successful? Even if theres only a one in ten thousand chance, we cant give up on our clan dragons. At her words, the two clan leaders exchanged a glance, pondering what to do. Standing behind the clan leaders, Skrill shook his head worriedly and said, Our worry isnt about this, Coco. I like Dreyk, this Skuru, very much, but Im afraid hell defile the corpses of Ilanicus and Varastaz.'' Seeing the gazes of all the dragons gathered on him, Skrill continued, Sorry to sound nasty, but what if this Dreyk is a high-ranking thief? He could take advantage of this enclosed environment to steal Ilanicus and Varastazs valuable organs like their dragon teeth and dragon heart, and then cast special spells to escape once we lift off the seal. What will we do then? Upon hearing Skrills words, the Black Dragon and Red Dragon clan leaders simultaneously nodded in agreement and chimed in unison, That makes sense! Compared to the mysterious resurrection spell, they found the idea of Dreyk being a high-ranking thief more believable. This Skuru named Dreyk must be coveting the value of the dragon corpses and had intentionally made up lies about a resurrection spell to deceive Coco! With this in mind, they, of course, couldnt let the imposter continue to run amok. Coco, move aside. We want to take a look inside. The Black Dragon Clan Leader reached out his wing trying to push Coco aside, and the Red Dragon Clan Leader started brewing a high-damage spiritual magic spell, aiming to roast the fraud no, scammer, to death. However, Coco stood her ground. She stubbornly blocked the entrance of the cave, standing her ground, saying: No, I believe in Dreyk; I trust him that he isnt a thief! You cant go in, I, as Princess of the White Dragons, will take full responsibility for anything that happens! The two clan leaders were taken aback at the stubbornness of the usually gentle Princess Coco. However, they didnt change their minds. Instead, they were more stubborn than her. The Black Dragon Clan Leader, with a gloomy expression (his face was originally dark), scowled: Coco, youve definitely been hoodwinked. Out of my way! Im going in now! The Red Dragon Clan Leader also piped up, Coco, you got your title of Princess from your mother. Do you know about this your mother approve of what youre doing? Well Coco was momentarily speechless. But she stubbornly blocked the entrance to the cave, refusing to let them in. Just as the situation grew increasingly tense, Su Yus calm voice resounded from the cave: Alright, everyone, the resurrection ceremony went very smoothly. Now, Ilanicus and Varastaz have regained their vital signsWe need two red dragons to assist with the final step of treatmentthe stronger, the better. Upon hearing Su Yus words, a brief silence descended upon the valley filled with thousands of waiting gigantic dragons. In an instant, a thunderous roar erupted outside the cave. The dragons were so shocked that they almost overturned the valley: What? The resurrection was successful? By the Dragon God, is this what they call a miracle?'' I can hardly believe it! I just confidently said that this Skuru must be a scammer, but now Clan Leader, Dreyk has requested assistance from two red dragons for treatment. Youre the strongest amongst us; hurry up and go in! The Red Dragon Clan Leader was too astonished to even speak. Really, resurrection?! Could it be that Ilanicus and Varastaz were just playing dead, and it was just a coincidence that Dreyk revived them? But she didnt have time to think. Gretta, come with me! She called for the strongest red dragon present besides herself and rushed into the cave. . Upon entering the cave, she found Dreyk and his pet minchu just casually leaning against the wall. In the center of the cave, Ilanicus and Varastazs chests were heaving unevenly, their heartbeat and blood flow resumed, clearly indicating their revival! The Red Dragon Clan Leader was overjoyed. She quickly called for Gretta to assist. Using the Fire of Life, which the Red Dragon Clan excelled at, to treat the two clan dragons lying on the ground. Conical flames, like the Fire of Life, blasted from their mouths, completely enveloping them. Ilanicus, the Red Dragon, and Varastaz, the Black Dragons life force quickly recovered under the Fire of Life, their bodies exuding vitality once more. Two minutes later, the dragons stopped their fire breathing. Red Dragon Ilanicus weakly lifted his head and spoke to the Red Dragon Clan Leader with an enduring grin: Your Majesty, your loyal subordinate Ilanicus, is temporarily unable to serve by your side Dont talk, rest first. Well talk when your injuries have healed, the Red Dragon Clan Leader kindly cut him off. Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Revive all Dragons_1 Chapter 582: Revive all Dragons_1 The news of the resurrection of Ilanicus and Varastaz quickly created a stir among the Dragon Race. The seal at the entrance of the cave was now lifted, and the dragons, eager to find out how their kin were resurrected, jostled to peek inside. Transforming into a female Skuru, the Red Dragon tribe leader walked toward Su Yu with gratitude on her face, Thanks a lot, Dreyk, I didnt know you had such skills! Please wait a moment, we of the Dragon Race will give you a grateful reward later! Changing into a male Skuru, White Dragon Skrill awkwardly said to Su Yu: I am truly sorry, Dreyk, I shouldnt have doubted you as a high-ranking thief outside, I apologize for my words! Apart from Skrill, guilt was painted across the faces of the other dragons. The majority of them had suspected Su Yu as the thief, much to their regret now. Theres no need for formalities. Su Yu kindly said to the dragons: Actually, this is not the time to discuss this sort of thing. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the dragons were taken aback. What did he mean by that? Princess Coco was the first to ask, What do you mean, Dreyk? I ask you, Coco, Su Yu looked at her, Apart from Ilanicus and Varastaz, have there been other dragon sacrifices from the White Dragon Queens side? There has, of course. Cocos eyes darkened considerably, According to the message from my mother, Leshreel, Aisolregs, Haelin they all wait! What do you mean? Coco suddenly understood the implication of Su Yus words. Since Su Yu was able to resurrect Ilanicus and Varastaz, he could most certainly resurrect the other dragons! Smiling, Su Yu continued to ask, Has the mysterious sea beast that attacked the Dragon Race been captured? Coco immediately replied, It was captured, its a mutated seventh-stage Absorption Spirits. Currently, the Absorption Spirits and the corpses of other clan dragons are being escorted back to Dragon Island by my mother Dreyk, you can resurrect the other dragons of my tribe, right? Hope was evident in Princess Cocos eyes. The other dragons also watched Su Yu with hope in their eyes, just like Princess Coco. However, Su Yu shook his head slightly, Dont be too hopeful, I can only try. The success rate is only around 1% at most. Of course, if you can bring the Absorption Spirits here, the success rate will be much higher. Thats okay, even if the success rate is only one in ten thousand, we will still try. Wait a moment, we will be back soon! The Red and Black Dragon tribe leaders transformed into a ray of light each, disappearing at the entrance of the cave. . About ten minutes later, the two dragon tribe leaders brought the bodies of eight dragons along with the carcass of the legendary Absorption Spirits to the cave where Su Yu was. After handing over all the bodies to Su Yu, they personally sealed the cave and stood guard outside to prevent Su Yu from being disturbed. Not long after, the leaders of the Blue and Green Dragon tribes also rushed over. The leaders of the five Dragon Races stood in a circle around the mountain where Su Yu was, forming a protective barrier. Nearly five to six thousand dragons of different colors gathered around the mountain range. Nothing this significant had happened on Dragon Island in recent years, they all took this opportunity to gather together, excitedly discussing the ongoing event. In the cave, Su Yu and Morning Star were trying to revive all the dragons. Morning Star. After checking the body of the Absorption Spirits, Su Yu looked at Morning Star, who was lying on top of the Absorption Spirits and wagging its tail, Are the dragons souls still in the body of the Absorption Spirits? Do you think we can revive these dragons? A trickle of glistening saliva flowed from the corner of Morning Stars mouth, I didnt think so much, I just thought this squid seems quite tasty. Su Yu: However, you dont need to panic, lets just try and see. Morning Star used its spiritual energy to conduct a carpet search in the body of the Absorption Spirits. About ten minutes later, Morning Stars eyes suddenly lit up, I found it! The position where the Absorption Spirits store souls is in the third sector of the frontal lobe. There is a very obvious soul-holding device right here. Su Yu quickly found the soul-holding device as per Morning Stars description, which was a small black meatball unlike any others. Su Yu then nodded, So it is here what should we do next? Morning Star glanced at him and replied, Of course, just like before! Next, I will open the soul storage device, and you will direct all the souls into the Yangsheng Ring. After that, just like Tao Qian and Jun Eleven, use the soul channel to send the souls into their own bodies. Alright, lets proceed in this manner! Su Yu began to collect the Dragons souls according to Morning Stars instructions. . Outside the cave, the gathered dragons gradually increased. With the exception of those who were busy with other matters or were not on Dragon Island, almost all the dragons were here. The dragons were gathered in the sky outside the cave where Su Yu was, all discussing whether Su Yu could resurrect the remaining eight clan dragons. In the blink of an eye, an hour had passed. As time ticked by, the group of dragons became increasingly impatient. Could there be something wrong inside? The Blue Dragon King, losing his patience more than the others, asked the other Dragon Kings, Everyone, could something have gone wrong inside? Should we go in and help? I dont think its necessary. The White Dragon Queen calmly shook her head, I trust Dreyk, I believe he can handle it. The Red Dragon Queen laughed and said, Instead of discussing this, we should talk about how to reward Dreyk. If he can truly help us save the lives of ten clan dragons, that would be a huge favor his favor to our Dragon Race! We must not treat our benefactor lightly.. In terms of rewards, The Black Dragon King pondered, Actually, it would be best if the Dragon Emperor could reward Dreyk, but unfortunately, he is still at Seretan Star and hasnt returned. Wait! Dreyk is coming out! All five Dragon Kings looked towards the cave entrance simultaneously. The spiritual energy seal at the cave entrance was manually opened and Su Yu walked out gracefully. Dreyk, how did the treatment go? As soon as Su Yu appeared, the White Dragon Queen, the quickest of the five Dragon Kings, arrived in front of him, excitedly asking him. Mission accomplished. Su Yu smiled and said, Excluding Ilanicus and Varastaz, the remaining eight dragons have all been saved, and they have now fully recovered. As usual, send eight red dragons to replenish their life energy. When Su Yu and Morning Star dealt with the soul-holding device of the Absorption Spirits, they found ten most powerful souls that had not yet been digested, and these of course belonged to the dragons. Besides the experiences of Ilanicus and Varastaz, Morning Star put the other souls into their original bodies. It did not take long for them to successfully come back to life! They are coming! Not giving a thought, the Red Dragon Queen chose 8 of the strongest Red Dragons, who transformed into Skurus and dived into the cave. Chapter 583 - Chapter 583: 580, Bountiful harvest_1 Chapter 583: 580, Bountiful harvest_1 After the Red Dragon Queen entered the cave, she immediately used her mental power to project the images from inside the cave to the outside, sparing the other giant dragons unnecessary worry. Upon seeing the ten resurrected clan dragons within the cave, the thousands of giant dragons present at the scene were thoroughly astounded! They watched with their own eyes as Su Yu brought back the lives of ten clan dragons. It was nothing short of a miracle! For the Dragon Clan, which has a small number of offspring, this favor is truly immense! Presently, Su Yu stood at the entrance of the cave, leaning against the wall. Thousands of giant dragons looked at Su Yu simultaneously, their eyes filled with admiration. If broken down using the reputation system in Evolution, Su Yus reputation when he first arrived at Dragon Island was at most Friendly, but now it had become Admiration. Princess Coco stood proudly within a group of young dragons, boasting to the hundreds of dragons around her, Dont forget that I personally invited Dreyk to Dragon Island! Princess Coco, youre really amazing! You are worthy of the name Princess Coco, your insight is truly unique! Thanks to Princess Coco for bringing Dreyk here, otherwise we clan dragons would have truly died. Complimentary murmurs arose from Princess Cocos surroundings. Hehe, of course. Coco narrowed her eyes into slits as she laughed. The Red Dragon Queen took charge of saving the eight newly resurrected clan dragons, while the other four idle Dragon Kings flew to Su Yus face, transforming into the appearances of Skurus in front of him, standing side by side. The entrance to the cave was not large, transforming into Skurus saved space. After transforming, the Green Dragon Queen was the first to approach Su Yu and gratefully said, Mr. Dreyk, thank you for your valiant effort. On behalf of the Dragon Clan, I express my utmost gratitude to you! With that said, she performed a Dragon Clans unique gesture of gratitude. Su Yu hurriedly reciprocated the gesture and laughed, This is what I should do, the giant dragons are all my friends. Since I have the ability, I certainly wont stand by and do nothing! The Black Dragon King expressed his gratitude to Su Yu with a serious face, No matter what, you are our Dragon Clans eternal friend! Since you have saved the lives of 10 clan dragons for us, we must not be stingy. Your Excellency Dreyk, what do you want as a reward? The Blue Dragon King continued smiling, We, the Dragon Clan, love to collect. We have countless gold and silver treasures collected from the mainland. Whatever you need, we can satisfy you. In that case Su Yu thought for a moment, then replied: Can I have the body of that seventh-order legendary Absorption Spirits? This legendary Absorption Spirits is something that Su Yu is helping Morning Star to obtain, it is very important to her. According to Morning Stars estimate, after she refines and absorbs the Absorption Spirits, her strength can increase by 1 level in a very short amount of time, from level 80 to level 81. Although it seems that there is not much difference between Level 80 and Level 81, in reality, after ascending to the seventh rank, each level increase results in exponential power growth. The overall power of Level 81 is about 50% higher than that of Level 80! Plus, Morning Star has already acquired the [Eye of the Star Scar]. After absorbing the whole Absorption Spirits, she could ascend to pinnacle of the seventh order at an even faster speed! Therefore, the first thing that Su Yu requested was the corpse of the legendary Absorption Spirits. This The Black Dragon King was hesitant. The body of the legendary Absorption Spirits is extremely precious, and its also a rare treasure for the Dragon Clan. Moreover, the White Dragon Queen had obtained it in exchange for the lives of ten clan dragons. The Black Dragon King turned to look at the White Dragon Queen beside him, seeking her opinion with his eyes. Yet, without a trace of hesitation, the White Dragon Queen immediately announced, Your Excellency Dreyk, since you want the body of Absorption Spirits, I am willing to give it to you! Moreover, a single Absorption Spirits carcass does not suffice to express our gratitude to you. Do you require anything else? Well just give whatever you see fit! Su Yu laughed and said, To obtain the corpse of the legendary Absorption Spirits, Im already very satisfied. I dont dare to be greedy for more. Very well then. The White Dragon Queen replied with a somewhat ambiguous smile, Later, I will personally select some treasures for you, as the Dragon Clans token of gratitude. That would be much appreciated! For the following six hours, a grand celebration was held by the Dragon Clan. This celebration served two functions, on one hand, to celebrate the resurrection of the ten clan dragons who were once deceased, and on the other hand, also to celebrate the capture of over 4000 giant blue-striped octopuses this time, which is equivalent to the total catch of the last 40 years combined! As the star of the celebration, Su Yu received a very generous reward! White Dragon Queen, grasping what his Blue Star was missing, converted most of Su Yus rewards into gold and spiritual energy stones under her guidance. In the end, the Dragon Clan rewarded Su Yu with 30 tons of gold, 3 tons of high-quality spiritual energy stones, along with some other jewels and unique products of the Dragon Clan. Until now, it can be said that Su Yus trip to Skru was quite fruitful! In Beak Country, based on Cindy Dopplers intelligence, he obtained (stole) many military supplies, including more than 5000 mechs of various models; more than 200,000 laser guns, ion beam guns of various models; 5,000 tanks; 3,700 drones; 200 large energy cans, 1500 small energy cans, 7 tons of spiritual energy crystal stones This is enough to arm an army of several hundred thousand! At Dragon Island, he received a legendary Warcraft corpse, 60 tons of gold (30 tons of which he sold to the White Dragon Queen for three bottles of [Grandmaster Energy Elixir]), and 3 tons of Spiritual Energy stones. If one would say that during his last visit to Skru Star, he only received advanced technology in exchange for 300 tons of gold and nearly nothing else apart from the assassination of enemy leaders, the harvest this time is nothing less than substantial! Even Su Yu himself had not thought he could gain so much before coming to Skru Star! Looking at his numerous item drops, Su Yu couldnt help but smile. He threw himself full-heartedly into the Dragon Clans celebration, celebrating the victory along with them! However, joyful times are always short-lived. Su Yus time was precious, where every second mattered. After the celebration ended, Su Yu bid farewell to the five Dragon Kings, intending to leave Dragon Island. The Dragon Kings attempted to dissuade him from leaving, but Su Yu had made up his mind. Having no other choice, they personally saw Su Yu off to the western sea of Dragon Island. The farewell party for Su Yu consisted of more than two hundred giant dragons, including the Five Dragon Kings. Even the Emperor of Raging Sun, Manina, might not enjoy such a treatment. Among the group were the ten dragons who had just been resurrected. After six hours of treatment and rest, they had regained mobility and voluntarily came to say their goodbyes upon hearing of Su Yus departure. When they reached the western sea of Dragon Island, the giant dragons hovered in the air and bid Su Yu their final farewell. Dreyk! Be careful when you go back! Right, you are taking with you such precious things, you must be cautious against the insidious intents of other Skagus. Remember to visit Dragon Island again when you have the chance! You are always welcome! Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: 581, Final Task_1 Chapter 584: 581, Final Task_1 Thank you, everyone! Its enough for you to escort me to here, now please return to your homes! Su Yu said to the giant dragons. Princess Coco, the White Dragon, flew out from the dragon group and came straight to Su Yu: Dreyk, please visit Dragon Island more often when you have the chance! Ill be waiting for you here! Coco didnt want Su Yu to leave, but she understood the current situation on Blue Star, and had to let Su Yu leave. Nevertheless, deep down, she hoped that Su Yu could visit Dragon Island often. When Blue Star is defeated, she can use her own power to protect Su Yu and allow him to live on Dragon Island for the rest of his life. Sure, Coco. Su Yu gently patted Cocos huge head, with a smile: If I have the chance, I will definitely visit again, I believe we will meet again! Okay. Princess Coco, feeling the warmth of Su Yus palm, nodded a bit shyly. Before leaving, Su Yu didnt forget to send messages to Elder Tao and Jun Eleven, who were disguised among the dragon group. Elders, be careful when staying with the Dragon Race! Dont accidentally reveal your disguises, the consequences will be unthinkable! Su Yu warned. Dont worry. Jun Elevens soul had almost recovered, and he answered Su Yu first: I have acquired all the memories of this dragon, so theres almost no chance of making a mistake. Elder Tao also responded, We will be careful as not to reveal our disguises. But you too should be careful when dealing with the Skuru people, they hate you to the core, dont ever get found by their God Level beings! Be at ease, Elders, I will be cautious see you later! Su Yu didnt communicate too much with the two elders, fearing that the Dragon Kings might intercept their conversation. He bid the giant dragons farewell one last time, and then flew to Lin City to the west. Not until Su Yu had disappeared on the horizon did the giant dragons reluctantly disperse, each returning to their own homes. After leaving Dragon Island, Su Yu changed his appearance in the sky and used mana to modify his facial features. When he came, he appeared as a middle-aged man, but now, through his masquerade, he disguised himself as an old man. The Skuru people shouldnt be able to easily identify his true identity. Su Yu, what should we do next? Shall we roast the Absorption Spirits first? While Su Yu was dressing up, Cat Morning Star asked with drooling mouth. There were not many foods on Skur Star that interested Morning Star, yet Absorption Spirits were among the ones she found most intriguing. Merely thinking about it made her feel an urge to hog themselves on these spirits. Well how about waiting till we return to Blue Star? Firstly, its safer, and secondly, the dispersed spiritual energy wont be wasted. We will return soon. Okay then. Morning Star wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth with her paw. Then she tilted her head and looked at Su Yu, Is there anything else we havent done on Skur Star? Su Yu gave it serious thought and replied, Only one left, that is, to go to the Lun Kete National Museum and lay our hands on the [Luncet Eternal Badge], once we get it, we can return to Blue Star! On his trip to Skur Star, Su Yu had planned a total of 6 tasks, namely: 1. Head to Beak Country and keep in contact with the Anti-Alliance Organization; 2. Collect two items required for reversing the flow of time, the [Sun Mark] and [Luncet Eternal Badge]; 3. Try to get in touch with Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang; 4. Find out about Elder Zhu Guorui; 5. Attempt to make contact with the Giant Dragon Clan of Dragon Island and Skuru Star; 6. Purchase some materials that can absorb nuclear radiation. The 1, 5, and 6 plans have already been completed. As for plans 3 and 4, Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang has returned to the Blue Star, leaving him no chance for contact; there has been no news about Elder Zhus activities on Skuru Star. But for Elder Zhu, no news is the best news as it indicates that he is well and has not been exposed on Skuru Star. So the similar completion of plans 3 and 4 can be assumed. Now, the only one left is the [Luncet Eternal Badge] of the 2 plan. Once the badge is obtained, all tasks will be complete, and they can return to the Blue Star! Su Yu gained momentum and sped up, flying to Lin City. He made one big circle in the sky and finally entered the city from the side of Lin City. After entering the city, Cat Morning Star, who perched on his shoulder, suddenly asked: Nemesis, I want to ask you two questions. What are they? Su Yu looked at her. Heres the thing. Morning Star stared at the [Ring of Rebirth] on his hand, saying, The souls of Illanicus and Varastaz are still stored in your ring, right? What are you planning to do with their souls? Well Su Yu hadnt really thought about it before, but after Morning Star mentioned it, he started to think deeply. After pondering, he replied, Lets keep their souls in the ring for now. When the great battle is over, if Elder Tao and Jun Eleven are still alive, and I can help them restore their original human bodies, then I can return their bodies to them at that time. Morning Star grimaced, Youre kinder than I thought, I assumed youd turn the souls of these two dragons into a pure soul form [Dragon Witch]. Su Yus eyes suddenly sparkled, [Dragon Witch]? How do you make them? Morning Star: Su Yu shook his head, Forget it, lets keep their souls, just in case Elder Tao and Jun Eleven blow their cover, I can use the souls to exchange for them Morning Star, whats the second thing you want to ask? The second thing. Morning Star looked up at his face, Are you sure you dont want to roll the [Dice of Destiny] first, to check your luck? Ah, right, I almost forgot about that. Su Yu slapped his forehead, brought out the [Dice of Destiny] from his necklace and rolled lightly. The dice drew a perfect golden parabola in the sky and finally landed on a patch of grass not far away. Its 3! Seeing the number on the upward face of the dice, Su Yus heart tightened. The last time he rolled, he got the number 1, this time the number was a little better, but not much better. The number 3 indicates that there is still a great risk in going to the Lun Kete Federation this time. Seeing this number, Morning Star was also worried. She looked up at Su Yu and expressed her concern, Nemesis, this number is a bit low, are we still going to Lun Kete? Well Su Yu hesitated and fell into contemplation. After about half a minute of thinking, he made up his mind and said, Lets try it! If something happens, well run. Right. Morning Star nodded slightly. Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: 582, Radical Revenge Faction Fujiwara Chika_1 Chapter 585: 582, Radical Revenge Faction Fujiwara Chika_1 After making the decision, Su Yu entered Lin Long City with Morning Star. Once they managed to acquire legal identities within the city, they took a plane to Treyna City, ready to execute the final part of their plan. During Su Yus advancement, two significant events happened on the Blue Star. For the last four days, a sense of hopeless confusion filled both the real world and the internet on the Blue Star. Four days ago, Emperor Manina XIII of the Raging Sun Empire announced Su Yus death, a news that quickly shocked the whole world! For the first one or two days, most people were either in disbelief or too scared to accept that Su Yu was dead. They felt Su Yu must still be alive, maybe he faked his death to fool the Skuru aliens. But as time went by, they found that Su Yu was not online and there was no news from him. Although the joint governments statements emphasized that Su Yus death was temporarily uncertain, more and more people concluded that Su Yu had been sacrificed. Because of Su Yus death, the entire world of Blue Star was engulfed in a mood of despair and confusion. Su Yu was the backbone for the majority of people! He was the first person from Blue Star to ascend to the Sanctuary, the first to achieve legendary status It would not be an exaggeration to declare him the pillar of mankind! But now, this very pillar has collapsed. The widespread circulation of Su Yus death news broke many people on the Blue Star. Can they really defeat the Skuru aliens? Or is it possible for them to win at all? Is the probability of winning more than 1%? Many people were deeply immersed in confusion and despair, unable to pull themselves out. In the midst of this mired despair and confusion, the atmosphere in one area stands in stark contrast to the overall environment. This area is not China, but the country next to China Japan. Although the people of Japan were also shocked by the Su Yus death incident, the impact they suffered was not as severe compared to other countries. Because most Japanese people are more focused on the earlier Gravity Funnel incident. According to statistics, the number of Japanese people who died directly in the Gravity Funnel incident was as high as 7.5 million, and the number of people who died indirectly in the subsequent week also exceeded 3.5 million! One-tenth of the population lost in just one week, most of the Japanese had friends or family killed in the disaster, which dealt a heavy blow to the entire country. The proportion of deaths among the upper classes in Japan were disproportionately higher than the lower classes. During the Gravity Funnel incident, the upper classes fled to other countries on private planes at the first signs of monster appearances. But the flying monsters focused on attacking private jets, and almost all of the upper classes who took the private flights were killed in the disaster. Under these combined circumstances, the people of Japan quickly divided into three types. The first type is about one-tenth of the populace, they became surrenderists due to fear and adopted a laid-back surrenderism. These people know that the Skuru aliens may not accept their surrender after occupying Blue Star, and they may be completely wiped out with a high probability. But they were so scared by the power of the Skuru aliens that they lost the will to resist. Their current laid-back attitude was only to spend their last six months of life peacefully. The second type, also accounting for about one-tenth, fervently blamed others for their predicament. They believed that their country suffered such a disaster entirely because of the joint government and Su Yu. If the joint government hadnt resisted so aggressively, if Su Yu hadnt insisted on assassinating their chairman, the Skuru aliens would not have executed such an extreme Gravity Funnel plan. They blamed the disaster they suffered entirely on the joint government and Su Yu. The third type, about three quarters of the populace, can be considered as the majority of Japanese peoples choice. Under the influence of various social ideologies, they became firm revengeists. Revengeists advocate avenging the compatriots who died in the Gravity Funnel incident, even if it costs their own lives. Some extremists even brought up the ancient slogan of One Hundred Million Jade Shattered again, insisting on a fight to the death with the Skuru aliens. Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika is a radical revengeist. She narrowly escaped the disaster because she was visiting foreign countries on state affairs, but all her friends and family died in the disaster. Now, she has completely turned to the dark side, swearing to let the nation fight the Skuru aliens to the end, until death do them part. Because of this, the atmosphere of despair and confusion did not prevail in Japan due to Su Yus death. Instead, it stimulated their fighting spirit even more. 8 a.m. on November 10th. Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika took the initiative to call Chairman Hu Jing of the joint government. There was a brief exchange of protocol greetings on the phone before the conversation turned to pertinent matters. During the phone call, Fujiwara Chika said, Chairman Hu Jing, according to my Ministry of Defenses data, the number of people voluntarily enlisting in the military in the last three days hit a record high of 300,000. 300,000 in three days?! Chairman Hu Jing was taken aback. Yes, Fujiwara Chika continued, Because of these new soldiers, we will need the joint government to provide more weapons, equipment, and food supplies. In return, once these soldiers have manifested their strength, they will actively engage in the worldwide fight against the surrendering faction, as well as in the future wars against the Skuru aliens. Chairman Hu Jing steadied himself before replying, Alright, got it. I will approve the resources you need as soon as possible. Ever since the news of Su Yus death spread, the tendency towards surrendering all over the world has started to rise again. Now, the revengeists in Japan occupy the upper hand in public opinion, and theyre naturally opposed to the surrendering faction. Maybe we can use the Japanese revengeists to suppress the global trend towards surrender, Hu Jing thought to himself. Nevertheless, he stressed, Prime Minister Fujiwara, I understand your urgent desire to take revenge on the Skuru aliens, but in all fairness, you should prioritize relief work. Only by doing a good job with the relief work can you completely eliminate the potential for internal unrest. Understood. Fujiwara Chika assured calmly, We will certainly prioritize the relief work first, give me one month. I will have the relief work handled properly, and then we can discuss cracking down on the surrendering faction. Having said that, Fujiwara Chika hung up the phone. Hearing the line disconnect from the other side, Chairman Hu Jing let out a long sigh of relief. Ever since taking up the position of chairman of the joint government, he had felt a tremendous burden on his shoulders. He had to balance all the forces while putting all his focus on dealing with the Skuru aliens. Of course, what brought him the most pressure was Su Yus death. Even now, he still couldnt believe that Su Yu was really dead. He kept lying to himself, telling himself that Su Yu wasnt dead, only hiding in some remote place to heal his wounds. But now, with the global trend towards surrendering rising once again, those who advocated surrender were spreading their beliefs all over the world, with a large number of people joining their ranks. What should he do to boost mankinds morale and return to the state of an aggressive preparation for war a month ago? He really didnt know. Chapter 586 - Chapter 586: Please wait for another four days_1 Chapter 586: Please wait for another four days_1 After ending the call with Fujiwara Chika, Chairman Hu Jing looked to his side. Seated next to him was an elderly man holding a sword hilt with his eyes tightly shut. This elderly man was Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang. Hu Jings call with Fujiwara Chika was just a minor episode, his primary purpose for today was to meet with Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang. Did the call end? Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang opened his tightly shut eyes and looked at Hu Jing. The hilt of the [Sword of Thousand Precepts] in his hand emanated a faint blue luminescence that stirred the air. Yes, its done, answered Hu Jing with a nod. He looked at Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang and sincerely asked, Mr. Cao, do you think we should surrender to the Skru people? Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang shook his head initially, then gave a slight nod, My advice is not to surrender obligatorily but we must be prepared. Ever since Su Yus death, I have realized that we cannot resist blindly but must consider the path to surrender. At least related plans must be well-prepared. But when Su Yu was around Hu Jing stood up to refute. When Su Yu was alive, he was always against any form of surrender. The United Government of the Blue Star never made plans regarding surrender, not even a contingency one. Hu Jing, face reality! Su Yu is dead! Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang stared at him, If Su Yu was still alive, why would I think of surrendering? But now hes gone, which indicates that the path to resistance is impossible. We must find an alternate route. Chairman Hu Jing, thinking about the deceased Su Yu, said with a heavy heart, Understood. This was the fourth day since Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang had returned to the Blue Star. Within these four days, he first visited the place where Su Yu had fallen. Through verification, Su Yu was indeed dead. After this, the Prime Ministers mindset underwent a change. If the Child of the World Su Yu was dead, could the humans of Blue Star really hope to turn the tide? He had no choice but to consider the proposal given by the Skru people and seek the last refuge for humanity on the Blue Star. Thats why he asked Hu Jing to make a plan for surrender, to leave a possible exit for humanitys future. Chairman Hu Jing was clear about this but was reluctant to take this path. If possible, he still preferred to fight the Skru people to the end. He looked at Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang and asked, So Mr. Cao, when do you plan to head towards the Skru Star? Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang pondered and replied, Tomorrow, I guess. Now that Su Yu is dead, I ought to fulfill my promise to the Skru people. I will try my best to acquire the maximum benefits for us humans on Skru Star. Alright, sighed Hu Jing. But at that moment, his phone suddenly rang. Hu Jing took out his phone and looked at the screen. The call was from Zhong Feng. He answered the call, Hello, Zhong Feng. Whats up? Looking at the video call, not only was Zhong Feng on the other side, but also a 14-year-old girl wearing a leather hat, it was Sky Dragon. Chairman, its not me who needs to speak to you, but Xu Xiaotian, explained Zhong Feng. He then turned the camera towards Sky Dragon, Theres Chairman Hu Jing. You can tell him what you want. Okay, Sky Dragon nodded seriously and said to the screen, Hello Chairman Hu Jing, Im Xu Xiaotian, Sky Dragon, the future girlfriend of Nemesis. Chairman Hu Jing nodded, Hello. Sky Dragon continued, I heard from Zhong Feng that Prime Minister Cao is planning to go to Skru Star, right? Chairman Hu Jing looked at Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang at his side and replied, Yes, thats the case. Then can you please stop Prime Minister Cao? For the next four days, he must not go to Skru Star! He must stay on the Blue Star. Why? Hu Jing was puzzled. I cannot say yet, Sky Dragon shook her head. But believe me, he must not leave for Skru Star within these four days. Su Yu would return at the latest in four days. She must prevent Prime Minister Cao from leaving the Blue Star until then. Chairman Hu Jing looked at Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang on the other side. Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang pondered for a moment, as if he realized something. Then he nodded and said, Alright, I will stay on Blue Star for another four days. Back to Su Yu. After 6 hours of travel, the plane Su Yu was on had arrived at the Treyna International Airport. Using his temporary identity, he successfully passed the security check and entered the city of Treyna. Then, he took the public floating car directly to the Lun Kete National Museum. Except for the Morning Star, no creature knew about his purpose, so he didnt need to hide his whereabouts. An hour later, he smoothly arrived at the entrance of the Lun Kete National Museum. The Lun Kete National Museum was a massive complex, with six buildings and thousands of halls, according to the information. Su Yu did not hurry; he toured the halls like an ordinary visitor without rushing to find the [Luncet Eternal Badge]. The Lun Kete National Museum is a comprehensive museum of collection, exhibition, research, archaeology, public education, and cultural exchange. Upon entering the first exhibition hall, Su Yu saw the history of the Lun Kete region over the past twenty thousand years. The exhibition hall also housed many precious cultural relics. Many Skru people visiting the museum were also present. Su Yu tried to maintain the same walking speed as these Skru people to avoid sticking out. After spending 20 minutes in the first hall, Su Yu walked to the second hall. Upon entering the first exhibition room of the second hall, Su Yus eyes lit up. Because right in front of him was the [Lun Kete Eternal Badge]! The [Lun Kete Eternal Badge] was undeniably a treasure of the Lun Kete Union! Over 500 years ago, the Lun Kete area was not a union but six separate kingdoms. To resist the increasing pressure from the Raging Sun Empire in the east, the six countries united to form the Lun Kete Union, becoming the most powerful nation on Skru Star, surpassing the Raging Sun Empire in all aspects. As the union was formed by the merger of six nations, the Lun Kete Union chose parliamentary politics as its fundamental political system. All major internal affairs had to be decided by the parliament, with seats allocated based on population and power among the six member nations. To bolster unity in the union, the first chairman, Aisinger Randen, crafted the [Lun Kete Eternal Badge] as a symbol of enduring friendship among the six nations. And for this reason, it became the most important exhibit in the entire hall. . As pets were not allowed inside the museum, the Morning Star was currently in Su Yus pet space. Upon seeing the [Lun Kete Eternal Badge], the Morning Star spoke to Su Yu, This must be that badge, right? When do we make our move? Without hesitation, Su Yu responded, Prepare yourself, Morning Star. We will make our move in precisely one minute, regardless of the circumstances. Copy that! the Morning Star answered from within the pet space. Chapter 587 - Chapter 587: 584, Capture the Badge_1 Chapter 587: 584, Capture the Badge_1 The [Luncet Eternal Badge] is a round badge, around 10 centimeters in diameter, forged from a light purple metal. The shape of the badge has been carefully crafted and finished by a master sculptor, creating the effect of six flower petals converging together. Though it is animates, one can feel the vibrancy and vitality it embodies. At the center of the six petals, theres a colorless transparent gem the size of a glass ball reflecting a faint purple glow under the sun, making the badge look extraordinarily beautiful! This [Luncet Eternal Badge] may not be of much value itself, and it doesnt possess the divine power of the [Sun Mark], however, its political significance is anything but ordinary. For the Lun Kete Alliance, the status of the [Luncet Eternal Badge] is comparable to the status of the Hes Bi in the Blue Star Huaxia Country. Because of this, the badge is well protected, and the protective facilities in the entire exhibition hall are top-notch. Su Yu was eyeing this badge, silently counting down in his heart. 59, 58, 57 Also, he took out a light green jade pendant from his necklace and held it in his hand. This jade pendant was given to him by Donna. Once activated, it could teleport him back to Blue Star. He was planning to teleport away immediately after getting the badge. The Morning Star was also silently preparing. On the way here, Su Yu had given her some tools and potions for use, such as [Best Sword in the Village], [Goblin Reviver XXXL], [Echo of the Ghost Cat], [Cranes Melting], [Pandas Sacred Spring]and so on. She held these tools and potions in her claws, ready to use them at any time. Su Yu and Morning Star were ready to go, but the Skuru people had no clue. Its not really their fault. The national museum had a huge flow of visitors, open 312 days a year, receiving on average 26,000 people a day. With so many people, they obviously couldnt keep an eye on everyone. However, for several important exhibition halls, the museums overall defense layout is quite solid. As soon as a criminal emerges, they are bound to be captured by the protective system. Today, the museums head, the sixth-ranked pinnacle powerhouse Scarlo, is sitting in his office as usual, continuing to study the books in his hands. There are quite a few precious books from the Holy Silver Federation on the shelves behind him, and he is struggling to translate a promotion book on the Shadow Priest profession with his limited grasp of the Holy Silver language. But at this moment, an alarm sounded in his ear, accompanied by flashing red light. Startled, Scarlo immediately put down his book and linked to the museums entire defensive system using his mental power. According to the information fed back from the defensive system, a big fish had taken the bait this time! The museums entire defensive system is very precise and ruthless. If spiritual energy is used in the key exhibition halls, unless its like the guards marked in advance with exemptions, they will be identified instantly by the defensive system and severely wounded or killed on the spot. But for high-ranking powerhouses, especially super powerhouses above the sixth rank, the defense system is a bit weaker and cant kill. But the defensive system wont do nothing either. Beneath the entire museum, a psychic array set by the God Level powerhouse Victoria herself is carved. When facing a target that cannot be defended, this psychic array will be activated and pull the targets soul into the array. As soon as the alarm sounded, Museum Director Scarlo sensed the activation of the psychic array, so he knew they had hooked a big fish this time! Without thinking too much, he immediately communicated with the psychic array and let his own soul enter the array. He wanted to see who this visitor was. A few seconds later, his psychic power successfully communicated with the psychic array. After gaining permission, he clearly saw the soul that had already been thrown into the array. Su Yus soul wasnt disguised by [Mimicry Skill], so Scarlo could easily see what the soul in front of him looked like. Human shape, black hair, yellow skin, the face couldnt be more familiar. He was taken aback, almost popping his eyeballs out: You are Su Yu, a human from Blue Star! Are you still alive?! Scarlo simply couldnt believe his eyes. Didnt the Raging Sun Emperor declared Su Yu dead himself four days ago? How arrive suddenly on his turf? The Raging Sun people are too unreliable! Dont declare things that arent confirmed, okay? On the other side, Su Yu also noticed Scarlos gaze. As soon as he broke the protective cover of the [Luncet Eternal Badge], his soul was forcibly pulled into this gray, lifeless space. He knew he had to break free from this space quickly and let his soul return to his body to survive this. So, he didnt hesitate and used his soul power to transform into a Blue Dragon, casting various powerful area-of-effect spells, trying to break this bondage. The entire soul space was violently agitated. Naturally, Museum Director Scarlo wouldnt let Su Yu get his way. He poured all his mental power into the soul space to reinforce it, preventing Su Yus soul from escaping. One attacked, one defended, both of them were struggling hard around the soul space. As for the real world, Morning Star was now on high alert. Just as Su Yu broke the protective stance of the [Luncet Eternal Badge], he suddenly froze in place, not even moving his eyeballs. Through her senses, Morning Star knew that Su Yus soul was sucked away by the museums defense power. If his soul is forcibly taken away, his body becoming stationary on the spot could be very dangerous! If not protected, even a fifth rank cultivator could kill him. So the mission to protect Su Yus body completely fell upon Morning Star. First, Morning Star threw out a protective shield over Su Yus head, then activated the last layer of the [Echo of the Ghost Cat]. The property of the [Echo of the Ghost Cat] is to turn its own body into ghost form, which wont be obstructed by walls or other objects. After using this tool, she drank the potion [Cranes Melting] and transformed herself into a 40-meter tall red crane. The Red Crane, as one of the Four Heavenly Deities of the Panda Empire, has greater casting ability than her [Star Core Dragon] form, and is more suitable for the current situation. After quickly reviewing the Red Cranes skills, she made good use of the Red Cranes enhanced casting ability. A torrent of flames emerged from her casting, engulfing all six national museums in just a few seconds. The museums key protected relics might be fine, but some other relics with less adequate protection were directly turned to ashes in the fire. (In fact, turned to ashes in the fire was just a bluff. Morning Star knew Su Yu liked this, so it seemed like the relics were directly burned, but in reality, the relics were collected into her own storage space, which could be used to exchange something with the Skuru people in the future.) Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: 585, The Battle with Sidim_1 Chapter 588: 585, The Battle with Sidim_1 Upon sensing a disturbance in the museum, a large number of fourth and fifth order practitioners in the sky and on the ground rushed towards Morning Star and Su Yu. Morning Star dismissed the arrival of these reinforcements; even a horde of fourth or fifth order practitioners could be dealt with by a simple area spell. The true cause of her concern was one beingthe god-level spiritual master, Sidim. Right now, Sidim was stationed in the city. He didnt expect anyone to cause disorder beneath his very nose. Approximately ten seconds after the incident at the museum began, and upon being notified by his subordinates, Sidim extended his psionic powers in their direction. Feeling Sidims domineering, fast scanning psychic force in the sky, Morning Stars heart hardened. They have arrived! Although she and Su Yu had progressed much in the legendary domain and were significantly stronger than the average legend, together they hardly amounted to one-fifth of Sidims strength. Defeating him was almost impossible, let alone the fact that Su Yus soul was being controlled. Morning Star thought about activating the emerald pendant in Su Yus hand and returning to Blue Star immediately, but the problem remained the same Su Yus soul was under control. She must wait for Su Yus soul to return to activate the pendant. That is, she must ensure Su Yus body was not destroyed during this most critical period. Thinking of this, Morning Star activated all of the [Vermilion Bird Form]s intelligence enhancement, spell-strengthening burst skills, and then cast the Vermilion Bird Forms strongest defensive spellDisintegration Rayon Su Yu. Under Morning Stars spell casting, an infinite aura of fire accumulated around Su Yu. The [Vermilion Bird Divine Shield] quickly coalesced, completely enveloping Su Yu in a 5-meter diameter, airtight sphere of flaming red. From a distance, he looked like a miniature sun, of course a thousand times brighter at the least. Suddenly, the top of the tallest building in Treyna City Treyna Skyscraper, revealed an enormous golden eye. Buzz Almost instantly, the skyscrapers colossal eye released a green disintegration ray that rushed towards Su Yu, allowing him barely any time to react. Morning Star was all too familiar with this ray. The last time they left Skru Star, it was her who sacrificed herself to block this disintegration ray, allowing Su Yu to return safely to Blue Star. But now was different from the past. They were now more than ten times stronger than the last time they took action! With their present defenses, they could easily withstand this ray. Thats why she didnt block for Su Yu this time and allowed the ray to hit him. Boom! Crrrrack! The disintegration ray successfully hit Su Yu. However, the beam failed to break through Morning Stars [Vermilion Bird Divine Shield], dispersing completely in the air without even breaking through the outermost layer of the defense. Morning Star, feeling the futility of the disintegration ray, didnt relax; she heightened her vigilance instead. Because at this moment, Sidims psychic force covered them completely, and Su Yu, his soul, had still not returned to his body yet. Su Yu?! Sidim was shocked to sense Su Yus presence as he was rushing towards the library. How could that be? Wasnt Su Yu supposed to be dead, killed by Victoria with the [Sun Mark]? Hes not dead? However, the pressing situation left him little time to ponder the reason. Su Yu had always been Skrus number one enemy, he had to eliminate him as soon as possible! Thinking this, Sidim transformed into a streak of green light, zooming towards the library with the fastest speed he could muster. 20, 19, 18 It would take him at most 20 seconds to reach his destination. Watching the rapidly approaching Sidim, a desperation to survive surged within Morning Star. She drank the [Master Level Speed Potion] that Su Yu had given her, doubling her flight speed almost instantaneously and flew towards Sidim. Heh! Youre looking for death! Sidim, seeing Morning Star fly towards him, bellowed angrily. He waved a single hand, releasing the 6th-rank instant-cast psychic spell [Arcane Surge] towards Morning Star. Despite being an instant-cast psychic spell, its power was by no means inferior to Morning Stars full strike! Therefore, without a second thought, Morning Star swung to the side to evade. But Sidim was determined to kill her as quickly as possible. As soon as he released one instant-cast psychic spell, he unleashed another. In a short second, he released 16 instant-cast psychic spells in succession! The continuous onslaught of instant-cast psychic spells practically sealed off all of Morning Stars evasive maneuvers. Though her flight speed had significantly increased, she was unable to avoid being hit three or four times. Her protective magic shield was instantly shattered, and her body was injured by the residual force of the instant-cast psychic spells, blood flowing freely from her wounds. However, Sidim had no sympathy, he launched another 16 instant-cast psychic spells, each one aimed at Morning Stars vital parts, determined to kill with a single hit! But at that very moment, he was suddenly startled. Because Su Yu, who had been standing still on the ground like a wooden puppet, suddenly moved! Su Yus body regained its mobility, his eyes went from dull to alert, it was obvious, he had broken free from the control of the soul-binding formation! He didnt have time to deal with Morning Star now, he had to kill Su Yu! Sidim didnt think further, and swiveled mid-air, charging directly towards Su Yu. A high-power psychic spell was brewing in his palm, aiming to kill Su Yu with a single hit! It would take Sidim about three seconds to cast his charge-up spell. However, when he was two seconds into his spell-casting, he suddenly heard a clear, pleasant meow from behind him. Meow!(Beware the sword!) Sidims spell was instantly interrupted. Moreover, he didnt understand why, but his body completely froze and lost its psychic propulsion, leaving him to continue moving forward with only inertia. Of course, the one responsible for Sidims current state was Morning Star. The 16 instant-cast psychic spells hadnt killed her outright. Although she was hit squarely by 8 psychic spells, the high magic resistance of [Vermilion Bird Form], the instant magic shield, combined with the healing of [Pandas Sacred Spring], she was lucky to have survived. If there was a game panel right now, her health would only be around a remaining 15%, hovering dangerously close to death. But being close to death and being dead were different things. On the verge of passing out from the severe injuries, she used the weapon Su Yu gave her[The Best Sword in the Village]. Upon using it, the effect was extraordinary. Morning Star swooshed the blade downwards, successfully controlling Sidim and putting him in a state of [Stupor]. His long-prepared high-power psychic spell was completely interrupted. If this psychic spell had hit Su Yu, he would have been undoubtedly dead, with the probability of death being above ninety percent. Now that the psychic spell was interrupted, he could be said to have walked the edge of the ghost gate. Chapter 589 - Chapter 589: 586, Returning to Blue Star_1 Chapter 589: 586, Returning to Blue Star_1 After his soul returned to his body, Su Yu quickly turned his eyes to the battle in the sky. Morning Star was seriously injured and dripping with blood. Sidim was controlled by the Best Sword of the Village, but it wouldnt take him long to get out of it. He couldnt help but tense. Without hesitation, Su Yu moved to cast the Flash Skill. The next second, his figure appeared in front of Morning Star, standing in front of her. Thank you for your hard work, Morning Star, Ill take over from here. Su Yu whispered, turning his head. Mhm. Morning Star nodded faintly. She deactivated the Vermilion Bird Form and transformed back into her original Starlight Cat form. With a leap, she burrowed into Su Yus pet space to tend to her injuries. As for the blade and hilt of the Best Sword of the Village, they returned to Su Yus hand, assembling themselves and floating at his side. At the same time, Sidim had recovered from his controlled state. He stared sharply at Su Yu, but didnt seem to have any intention of engaging in conversation with him. Seemingly aware of the bad guys die because of talkativeness principle, as soon as he escaped the [Astonish] state, he waved his hand and over a dozen single-target spirit spells shot toward Su Yu. At the same time, he covered all the regions within a ten-kilometer radius with his spiritual power. He knew that Su Yu was good at teleportation spells. A wide-range covering of spiritual power would allow him to capture Su Yus teleportation position immediately after the shift and then launch subsequent attacks. But to Sidims total surprise, while his array of spirit spells were already unleashed, Su Yu did not intend to teleport evade, nor did he even activate a body protection spell. Su Yu glanced at the Ring of Rebirth on his index finger. An invisible soul was released by him, standing directly in front of his body. This soul was not one of the two dragon souls he acquired on Dragon Island but the soul of the museum curatorScarlothat he had just captured in the soul imprisonment array. Su Yu spent half a minute in the soul-imprisonment array just now which was not solely for escaping. In fact, he used the same method to trap Scarlo with a higher order of spiritual power and a purposefully set trap. Then, he brought Scarlos spirit back to the real world. Seeing Sidim attack, Su Yu immediately liberated Scarlos soul from the Ring of Rebirth, using it as a meat shield in front of him. If Sidim did not want the soul of his disciple to fall apart, he could only cancel his launched spirit spell. Upon recognizing the soul standing in front of Su Yu, Sidim was taken aback. Scarlo was his direct descendant, knowledgeable in the common language of the Holy Silver Federation, and had great potential to be his successor. How could he let his heir die here? Therefore, without thinking twice, he scattered the spirit spells he had just released, turning pale. Su Yu also didnt intend to stay. Every extra second he stayed increased his danger. He quickly activated the jade pendant in his hand. A pale green stargate appeared beside him. Su Yu flashed a smile at Sidim, whose face was pale, and waved goodbye. Goodbye, Mr. Sidim. Please send my regards to Emperor Raging Sun. Tell him that Su Yu hasnt died and is still perfectly fine. Im sorry if this disappoints him. Next time, maybe he could send a Planet Level assassin! Before Su Yu had finished speaking, his figure had already disappeared into the portal. And it seemed that Su Yu wasnt just addressing Sidim. Nearly the entire population of Treyna City heard his words, spread intentionally with magic. The residents of Treyna City were collectively shocked! Su Yu was still alive?! Didnt Emperor Raging Sun announce that he was dead? Could even the Shining Queen Victoria with her trump card, the [Sun Mark], fail to kill him? Worse yet, the bet between Lord Pu Langte and the earthling, Cao Cao, has been broadcast worldwide by the media. Thus, Cao Cao is now completely justified in not returning! They now have yet another god-level enemy! Sidims face gradually darkened. Su Yu and Morning Star have destroyed their national museum, a significant number of cultural relics have been burnt, souls of his direct descendants have been taken by Su Yu, and the nation, thus, incurred huge losses. All of which was the fault of the Raging Sun Emperor! Because of the Raging Sun Emperors false information, they let down their guard against Su Yu, thus allowing Su Yu to succeed in his endeavors. The Raging Sun Empire must now be held responsible for the losses incurred by Luncet this time! Sidim picked up his phone and dialed Pu Langtes number. The news that Su Yu is still alive spread like wildfire, rapidly spreading across the entire network, catching the attention of the Raging Sun Empires intelligence department. After verifying the authenticity of the information, they hurriedly reported this message to the Minister of Intelligence, Xi Weng, for him to inform His Majesty the Emperor. At 8 pm by the Raging Sun Empires time, Manina XIII was amusing himself with several of his queens in the bedroom. Facing the sudden appearance of Minister Xi Weng, Manina flew into a rage and was about to have the tactless subordinate dragged out. But on learning of what had happened, he turned numb and his previously aroused interest dissipated like smoke. Manina sat on the expansive royal bed, staring with lifeless eyes at Xi Weng on the floor, Is Su Yu really still alive? Yes, Your Majesty, it has been confirmed, the Minister of Intelligence, kneeling on the floor, told him, trembling with fear. Hmm, Maninas originally rosy face turned a bit dark, Then who was killed by Victoria four days ago? Surely there cant be two Su Yus? We we are not sure about that just yet, Xi Weng, lying on the ground, tremblingly replied, I will contact Lady Victoria immediately. Go ahead, Manina waved dismissively, his face still gloomy. Given a reprieve, Xi Weng hastily stood up and turned to leave the bedroom. But just then, Manina stopped him, Xi Weng, how many people know that Su Yu is still alive? Is there any way to block this news? That may be quite difficult, Xi Weng turned around, forcing a smile that was worse than crying, The whole city of Treyna is already aware of this matter, blocking the news is basically impossible. Maninas face darkened even more. He listlessly waved his hand, Never mind, get Langqi to verify the authenticity of Su Yus survival once again. Also, you must report to me immediately if Lady Victoria has any responses. Understood! Xi Weng immediately replied. . After this event, the return of Su Yu caused quite a stir all across the Skru Star. Su Yu, a known terrorist, attacked the National Museum and stole the [Luncet Eternal Badge] and incinerated thousands of cultural relics, inciting a worldwide discussion. The rebel organization led by Cindy Doppler also took this opportunity to voice their stance, questioning whether the United Government was capable of handling the situation. For a time, the international community of the entire Skru Star was in turmoil. But all this had nothing to do with Su Yu. He has already successfully returned to earth through the space tunnel. Chapter 590 - Chapter 590: 587, The Use of Academic Credits_1 Chapter 590: 587, The Use of Academic Credits_1 Having successfully returned to the Blue Star, Su Yu appeared in the basement of Donnas villa. Looking at the familiar surroundings, the tension in his heart finally eased. Finally home! Su Yu lay flat on the basement floor, spreading his arms, feeling utterly exhausted. However, it was not the time for rest yet. He lifted his right hand to look at the Ring of Rebirth on his right index finger, then sent a threatening message to the ring Behave yourself in there, if you do anything to cause trouble, Ill tear your soul to shreds! This threat was meant for Scarlo, who was in a soul state inside the ring. After Scarlos soul entered the ring, Su Yu used his mental power to isolate his soul from that of the two dragons, so they didnt know about each others existence. Scarlo didnt dare to act rashly; he immediately replied, Alright, Your Excellency Su Yu, I promise Ill behave but can you provide me with some books? Im really bored in here. The corner of Su Yus mouth twitched. This Skru really has guts! He was already making demands? Still, Su Yu didnt ignore his request and casually threw a few ancient books from the museum into the ring. Scarlo was a direct descendant of Sidim; Su Yu could use him to trade for a lot of gold from Sidim. After settling Scarlo, Su Yu used his mental energy to probe into the pet space. Cat Morning Star was healing herself in the pet space. Deep blue blood was flowing out from an artery in her leg, and her entire left rear leg was soaked in blood. She also had several wounds on her stomach and forehead, which were still bleeding copiously. Besides that, her breathing was very disordered, panting non-stop. The starlight that originally radiated from her fur had completely dimmed. This sight made Su Yus heart ache. He asked with concern, How are you feeling, Morning Star? Do you need me to do anything? I have a bottle of Master level healing potion here, do you want to take it? Morning Star slightly lifted her head in the pet space, connected her mental energy with Su Yus, and answered: No need, my injuries are not that severe, its not necessary to waste the healing potion. Morning Star knew about the high price of a Master level healing potion, just the cost of making one required 11 million spiritual energy coins! She felt that if she could save Su Yu some money, she should. However, after thinking for a while, she added, If you really want to help, you could go to the Star Realm and catch some Star Realm mice for me once we return to our world. Star Realm mice are the main food source for our race; by consuming them, my recovery speed will increase significantly. Alright, Su Yu replied immediately, After dealing with the things in our world, Ill go catch them for you. Hmm. Morning Star stopped talking and started focusing on healing herself. While talking with Morning Star, Su Yu left the basement and came to the hall on the first floor of the villa. The villa built by Donna had a strong shielding ability; despite the large spiritual energy fluctuation caused by his teleportation back to Blue Star from Skru Star, none of the Blue Stars high-ranking individuals, including Prime Minister Cao Cao, sensed anything. Su Yu rushed out of the house, preparing to share the news of his survival with everyone to relieve their worries. Just then, he heard Donnas lazy voice echoing from the room above, Su Yu, is it you? Have you returned? Su Yu stopped in his tracks and smilingly looked in the direction of the bedroom, Yes senior sister, Ive returned. Hmm. Everythings okay? If theres nothing much, Ill go back to sleep. Donna, who was in the room above, closed her eyes, preparing to go back to sleep. It must be said, without the excessive intervention of the Hymn, sleeping is such a sweet pastime! Su Yu was just about to say Theres nothing, but suddenly he remembered an important matter. He indeed needed Donnas help with something. So, he raised his head towards the direction of the bedroom and shouted loudly, Donna senior sister, theres something I particularly need your help with! After getting her permission, Su Yu entered Donnas bedroom. The set-up of Donnas bedroom wasnt much different from that of a regular Blue Star girls bedroom. The only difference was that Donnas bed was extraordinarily wide, large enough for 10 Su Yus to lie side by side without feeling cramped. Donna, wearing a light blue nightgown, was hugging a vertical, cylindrical white pillow. She raised her head, sleepily opened her eyes and looked at Su Yu, Whats the matter, tell me. Heres the thing, Su Yu seriously started, I want to pay a visit to your brother Lin ke, I have something I need his help with. Forget it, its impossible. Donna interrupted Su Yu, then buried her head back into the pillow, I can help you because I am the Game Supervisor of Evolution, naturally standing on the side of Blue Star Humans. Its beneficial for me if you guys win. However, my brother is different. At this point, rolling over in bed with her pillow hugged tight, she continued, My brother is the War Supervisor, he must maintain an absolute neutral stance. Arbitrarily aiding any party would attract punishment from the Hymn But then, Su Yu cut her off, I offer 100 academic points, just to have a meeting with Lin ke. In the past few months, Su Yu had seized a total of 317 Spiritual Spring Eyes, which included two large-scale Spiritual Spring Eyes. As for the academic points, he had obtained a grand total of 18,360 points. Therefore, he didnt mind using these academic points to request the help of Donna and Lin ke. Upon hearing the words 100 academic points, Donna immediately woke up. She took out something that looked like a twig and spoke a few sentences in Holy Silver language, which Su Yu didnt understand. Then she sat up on the bed cross-legged and smiled at Su Yu, My brother Lin ke is currently on Blue Star. He will arrive in 5 minutes. Thank you, senior sister! Su Yu expressed his gratitude and threw two cards engraved with 50 academic points, onto Donnas bed. Youre welcome, junior brother. Donna accepted the cards; her eyes curved in a smiling slits, As long as there are academic points, my brother and I are more than happy to help. Even the Hymn cant blame us for that. Su Yus eyes twinkled, What if I want to hire Lin ke for the final battle? How many academic points would that take? Well Donnas smile froze on her face, No amount of points would matter in that case. The War Supervisor participating in a war would seriously damage the reputation of our Holy Silver Federation throughout the Singer Civilization; even if you offered 100 million academic points, Lin ke would still never participate in the war. Is that so? Su Yu was somewhat disappointed. However, Donna started changing the subject, Alright, lets not talk about this Junior brother, tell me about your journey to Skru Star. Did you bring back any gifts for me? Speaking of gifts, yes, there are indeed some! Su Yu took out several large bottles of blue pearl powder and other small trinkets that Holy Silver Men liked from his necklace, and laughed, Senior sister, this is the blue pearl powder produced in Lin Long city of the Raging Sun Empire, carefully ground by a skilled craftsman having 52 years of experience in the pearl-grinding industry. The per gram cost in the market is even higher than gold!.. This is the Tongwen Ring produced by the Lun Kete Alliance, carefully carved and crafted by a Master Level craftsman over several years. I purchased it for the price of 4 million Solar Yuan. Chapter 591 - Chapter 591: 588, Trading with Lin ke_1 Chapter 591: 588, Trading with Lin ke_1 These cosmetics and trinkets were things Su Yu had casually bought while passing through a town on Skru Star. Although they werent cheap, they were absolutely worth it if they could help him maintain a good relationship with Donna! Thank you, junior! Donna was very satisfied with these gifts, the pearl powder and little accessories were of excellent quality, enough for her to use for a while. Plus, she wasnt the type to only receive gifts without giving anything in return. She took out a light purple rune from her storage space and handed it to Su Yu. Junior, consider this rune as a return gift from your senior! This is a [Intermediate Defense Rune], equivalent to a [Master Level] rune in the game. You can use this rune as a core if you ever want to construct a large-scale defensive magic formation on Blue Star. Thank you, senior! Su Yu didnt refuse and happily accepted the rune. Then it suddenly occurred to Su Yu C hes already advanced to the seventh rank while Donna remains at the peak of the sixth rank, does he still need to call her senior? Wouldnt junior be more appropriate? However, Su Yu didnt ask this question out loud since he didnt want to disrupt the current harmonious atmosphere. Three minutes later, a bright blue teleportation portal opened in Donnas bedroom. Lin Ke, dressed in a gold-trimmed white robe (which Donna said was a teachers uniform), walked out from the portal gracefully. Lin Ke, its been a while! Su Yu quickly stood up from the chair by the vanity and greeted him with a smile. Lin Ke first waved hello to his sister on the bed, then turned and calmly addressed Su Yu, What can I do for you, Mr. Su Yu? So heres the thing, Su Yu went straight to the point, I would like you to deliver some potions for me to Skru Star, to a designated person(300 words omitted). Su Yu laid out his entire plan. After hearing Su Yus plan, Lin Ke slightly furrowed his brow. After hesitating for a couple of seconds, he resolutely declined, Im very sorry, Mr. Su Yu, but I cant do it. My sister must have told you, right? As a War Inspector, I must maintain absolute neutrality. I cant show any favoritism in this war 500 study points, Su Yu calmly proposed without changing his facial expression. Lin Ke raised his eyebrows. 500 study points was not a small amount. His regular salary was just so much in a natural cycle. This number made him consider the offer. But the thought of the consequences of doing as Su Yu asked made him quickly discard the idea. Donna, lying on her bed, had no interest in their transaction. She had already drifted off to sleep with her pillow. So heres the thing, Su Yu Lin Ke carefully considered his phrasing, hesitating a bit more. Su Yu promptly continued, How about 1000 study points? You must understand that Blue Star is at an absolute disadvantage, we need to seize every potential opportunity to win! Its not about the study points, even if you offered 2000 I wouldnt risk it. Lin Ke shook his head regretfully. Doing you this favor would breach the hymn rules. Even I have to be careful to avoid the punishment from hymn, its too easy to cross that line, and the consequences of crossing are unimaginable! Then how about this. Seeing Lin Ke was about to refuse, Su Yu had no choice but to use his trump card. He took the [Candied Hawthorn] from his necklace and handed it to Lin Ke, I am offering this to you with hope that you might change your mind. ([Candied Hawthorn (gold)] Food Increases satiety by +3 upon consumption Special effect: [Sweet Gift] If you give this item to a creature, their liking for you will increase by 10 after they consume it, lasting for 24 hours.) What is this? Lin Ke asked looking at the candied hawthorn. This is a snack special to the game world, it should suit your taste, give it a try now! Su Yu laughingly forced the candied hawthorn into his hands. Lin Ke wanted to refuse. His reason told him not to eat food of uncertain origin. But once he smelled the candied hawthorns enticing aroma, Lin Kes reason disappeared. Unable to control himself, he tore off the wrapping paper and tasted one. Sour and sweet, indeed his favorite flavor! And for some reason, Su Yu suddenly seemed much more likable. The taste of this food is really good! Lin Ke squinted with satisfaction. The more he ate, the better it tasted. The sweet and sour taste completely won over his taste buds, almost dissolving him! When he finished one, he was still not satisfied, and quickly moved on to the next one. While eating, he patted Su Yu on the shoulder and laughed, Alright, Ill make an exception for you this time! But Su Yu, you should get more of this food from the game, Ill buy it from you at a high price! Sure, sure! Su Yu hurriedly agreed with a smile. He didnt expect Lin Ke to like candied hawthorns so much. It looked like he would have to visit Tao Lili again in the game world just after entering. Su Yu took out 3 bottles of [Grandmaster-level Life Recovery Potion] from his necklace and gave them to Lin Ke. Meanwhile, a massive crowd filled the 400,000-square-meter central square of the capital of Beak Country on Skru Star. Beaming smiles filled the faces of Beak Citys citizens flocking the square. They looked avowedly up at their leader, Cindy Doppler, floating above in the sky. Four days ago, their leader led the righteous Anti Union Organization to end the civil war, crushing the Beak Progressive Party that collaborated with a foreign power for the final victory. Their leader was delivering a victory speech and naturally, the citizens were overjoyed. Now the speech was reaching its climax. Looking at these people who supported her, Cindy Doppler solemnly solemnly promised, I, Cindy Doppler, on behalf of the Anti Union Organization, officially promise C for the next half-year we will do everything we can to prevent G2s aggressive war against Blue Star. We oppose G2s hegemonism! We oppose G2s intervention in other nations domestic affairs! At the same time, we will impose wealth tax on the wealthy to improve the lives of ordinary citizens! Cindy Doppler has always been a woman of her word. After becoming the leader of the Anti Union Organization, she essentially fulfilled all her campaign promises, unlike other politicians who often say one thing during the campaign and do another once in power. So when Cindy Doppler made the promise, thunderous applause filled the square. Some people waved their arms, some made loudspeakers with their hands and shouted into the sky, Long live Cindy Doppler! Long live the Anti-Union Organization! For a time, the atmosphere in the square reached its peak. But suddenly, a bright blue teleportation portal opened not far from Cindy Doppler. With a candied hawthorn stick in his mouth (he couldnt bear to eat the last one) Lin Ke sauntered out of the teleportation portal. Chapter 592 - Chapter 592: 589, Exploring Treasures in the Ancestral House_1 Chapter 592: 589, Exploring Treasures in the Ancestral House_1 Upon seeing Lin Kes arrival, the usually bustling square quickly fell into stark silence. Almost all of the Skuru people were stunned. Everyone knew him, this was Lin Ke, the War Watchman sent by the Holy Silver Federation. The ordinary Holy Silver Human Race were like gods to the Skuru people, let alone this dignitary. Yet again, why would someone like Mr. Lin Ke grace their small Beak City with his presence? The citizens of Beak Country, standing below in the square, hardly dared to breathe as they all bowed in deference to Lin Ke in the sky above. International reporters clustered in the middle of the square, their faces flushing with excitement. They swiftly turned their cameras towards Lin Ke. His appearance here was big news! Cindy Doppler was also extremely shocked, why was the War Watchman visiting him? Could it be that his anti-war advocacy had touched the interests of the Holy Silver Federation? While he was lost in thought, a pale yellow silhouette gradually appeared beside him. This yellow silhouette was a Skuru woman in her early twenties, dressed in light yellow armor, her eyes sparkling with vitality. Upon seeing this woman, Cindy Doppler immediately halted his intention to greet Lin Ke and quickly bowed to the woman: Its a pleasure to see you here, distinguished Miss Cecilia. This woman was the powerful Guardian of Beak Country C Cecilia Ace. On seeing her, the citizens of Beak Country immediately kneeled and saluted her: We honor the supreme deity, may your radiance forever shine on the soil of Beak. Hmm. Cecilia kindly nodded towards her subjects below. However, her attention was focused on Lin Ke from start to finish. She slowly approached Lin Ke and greeted him: It is an honor to meet you here, Mr. Lin Ke. Lin Ke reciprocated the greeting gracefully. With his mouth full of sugar-coated hawthorn, he replied ambiguously: Im also very glad to meet you, Miss Cecilia. Cecilia looked at him curiously. What was that thing Lin Ke was munching on? The reporters below in the square, in conjunction with Cecilia, quickly snapped close-up shots of the candy. Lin Ke wasnt bothered about what these Skuru people were thinking below. He waved his hand and a thick and antique deep-brown magic book appeared in his hand. He opened the magic book and flipped through it, saying to Cecilia and the other Skuru people: Everyone, dont be nervous, I have no major issue coming this time. A few days ago, I obtained a treasure map from another place and the target of the treasure map is near here, so I came to hunt for the treasure. So, its like that. Cecilia nodded her head. Cindy Doppler standing beside them gave a sigh of relief. He thought it was some serious matter, but it turned out to be insignificant. Then Mr. Lin Ke, enjoy your treasure hunt. I will not interfere with your search. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call me! Upon finishing, Cecilias figure vanished into the sky. There was no need for her to stick around for something trivial like treasure hunting; she had to allow the Watchman enough freedom. Lin Ke turned to the Skuru people below and announced loudly: The place I am looking for is No. 213 Crown Bird Street, Bale Town, Beak City. Is there any local resident who could guide me? I am willing to pay 500 Solar Yuan as a reward. Upon hearing Lin Kes words, the Skuru people in the square were taken aback. Soon, a large number of Skuru people raised their hands high. Mr Lin Ke, I know how to get there! My house is not far from there, I can take you! No. 213 Crown Bird Street, Bale Town . this address sounds familiar! I can guide you there. It wasnt about the 500 Solar Yuan reward, but the chance to develop a connection with Lin Ke. This was indeed a fantastic opportunity! If Lin Ke was in a good mood and gave some other small things as an extra reward, it would be beneficial for many for a lifetime! So everyone was exceptionally excited, raising their hands to compete. Even foreign reporters followed the trend, raising their hands to join the excitement, even though they had no idea where Bale town was. However, at this moment, Cindy Doppler, floating in the sky, suddenly revealed a strange expression, similar to a question mark reflecting confusion. That.. Cindy Doppler raised his hand in the sky and said hesitantly: Mr. Lin Ke, I can take you there. Not that I want to steal this merit, but the address you mentioned, No. 213 Crown Bird Street, Bale Town, is my ancestral home and I dont think anybody could be more suitable to take you there than me. Upon hearing Cindy Dopplers words, the enthusiastic crowd below fell silent. Listenting to the first part of what Cindy had said, many people at the scene were unhappy. What? The Prime Minister was planning to compete with the citizens? But after hearing the latter part, no one questioned the Prime Ministers suitability to accompany Lin Ke. After all, it was his ancestral home, wouldnt it be perfectly justifiable for him to take Lin Ke there? Some of the residents in the square slapped their forehead, suddenly realizing, I see! No wonder the address sounded familiar, dont you all forget it? The Prime Minister used to frequently hold campaign rallies here when he first entered politics! Now that you mention it, I remember too. Yes, yes, yes, I also attended a campaign rally there! The old voters below unanimously voiced their support. Lin Ke unexpectedly gazed at Cindy Doppler once, courteously saying, In that case, Im troubling you to take me there! Of course, the reward will be generous. Of course, this way please. Cindy Doppler did not decline, taking the lead on the route they were flying. Three minutes later, the two figures appeared above parcel number 213 Crown Bird Street, Bale Town, also known as Cindy Dopplers ancestral home. Since they flew quickly, only a few high-ranking authorities followed them; the remaining foreign reporters and civilians were still rushing over in their hovering vehicles. Lin Ke didnt care about that. After chatting with Cindy Doppler for a while, he delved straight into the ground below, and after that, no news came from him whatsoever. Cindy Doppler did not join him going underground (because he doesnt possess Tunneling abilities), but waiting quietly outside with the strongmen of Beak Country. About ten minutes later, both civilians watching the ceremony at the square and international reporters hurriedly were rushing over, cordoning off the area. Cindy Doppler loudly explained to the citizens and reporters. In the end, they were all waiting on the square together, waiting for Lin Ke to emerge from below the ground. Another two minutes later, Lin Ke felt the timing was ripe. Thus, he emerged from the underground, appearing next to Cindy Doppler in mid-air. Lin Ke now wore a very satisfied smile on his face, as if he couldnt wait for people to know how satisfied he was with his harvest. Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: 590, Interest Bundling (Additional Updates)_1 Chapter 593: 590, Interest Bundling (Additional Updates)_1 Upon seeing Lin Ke appear again, all the Skuru people on the ground simultaneously looked up at him. Foreign journalists were also snapping photos of him non-stop, energized as if they had been injected with chicken blood. Lin Ke flew to Cindy Doppler and patted him on the shoulder with a broad smile. Doppler, this catch is extraordinarily good. Im really grateful for your guidance. Dont mention it, Cindy Doppler quickly put on a smile. For some reason, he suddenly felt a twinge in his heart. Lin Ke had dug up valuable stuff from his ancestral home. That meant those items originally belonged to his ancestors, and the things dug up were his belongings? But he didnt dare to say anything more, so he just kept smiling. Lin Ke continued, Those things, if they come from the wilderness, are unowned, and I would certainly accept them happily. But these things come from your ancestral home, and I cant ignore it. He took out those three bottles of [Master Level Life Recovery Potion] from Su Yus storage space and handed them solemnly to Cindy Doppler. This Master Level Life Recovery Potion is produced in our Holy Silver Federation and is very precious. Just one bottle can revive a newly promoted legendary practitioner from near death to minor injury, it can be labeled as a lifesaving elixir! Im giving you these three bottles of potions as compensation. By the gods, its the Master Level Life Recovery Potion! The Skuru residents and reporters below were shocked beyond words, staring in disbelief. Ordinary residents, upon hearing that it could revive a legendary practitioner from near death to minor injury, realized how amazing this potion was. Foreign journalists, who had seen a lot in their days, knew there existed a potion like this within the Raging Sun Palace; it was a priceless treasure! The journalists grouped together in stammering discussion. That.that is a master level potion! Just like the one in the Raging Sun Palace? If Im not mistaken, yes it is. What a thing! A single bottle could sell for tens of billions of Solar Yuan, right? 33 bottles guys. Are you saying Doppler Prime Minister just picked up more than 100 billion?! Other than the stuttering discussions of the reporters, no one else spoke. The crowd was silent despite the buzz. Everyone was jealous of Cindy Dopplers good fortune. Damn it! Just finding over 100 billion like its nothing, why didnt such good luck fall on me? Cindy Dopplers thoughts were completely different from the others. Upon seeing these three potions, his mind went into complete overdrive! He was 100% certain that these three potions were the same ones Su Yu had showed him four days ago. The shape of the cork on the bottle was exactly alike! Then why were these three potions in Lin Kes hand? He could not help recalling what Su Yu had told him four days ago. At the time, Su Yu had said: When I return to Blue Star, I will find a way to get the potions to you without anyone suspecting. I can even help you get the legal basis for creating Space Rings. Now he understood it. Su Yu had bribed the War Observer to bring him the potions! Such a genius idea! The fact that Lin Ke, the War Observer, delivered the potions, no one would suspect the source of the potions, and he could boldly sell the potions. Not only that, but Lin Kes treasure hunt location just happened to be his ancestral home. It was all Su Yus design! While Cindy Doppler was lost in his thoughts, Lin Ke placed a finger on his forehead and laughed. In addition to these three potions, Ill give you the production technique of a Spiritual Energy-made [Small Space Ring] of 3 cubic meters or less. This compensation is enough for you. I hope you can make good use of it. Goodbye, Doppler. After saying that, Lin Kes figure gradually disappeared into thin air. Seeing his disappearing figure, Cindy Doppler was completely convinced that Su Yu had indeed bribed Lin Ke! Good heavens, Su Yu could actually bribe a god-tier War Observer?! No wonder Su Yu did not tell him in advance, even if Su Yu had, he wouldnt have dared to believe it. Cindy Doppler gave a bitter smile. Unlike Doppler, the spectators and journalists below were completely petrified. Several journalists were even scared into having a heart attack, fainting on the spot. A production technique for a [Small Space Ring] of 3 cubic meters or less? Oh my god! As everyone knows, due to their low-end cultivation methods, Skuru people are unable to produce space rings. All space rings are imported from the Holy Silver Federation. This has led to an exorbitant price of space rings, with a one cubic meter space ring selling for over 100 million Solar Yuan. But now Lin Ke has given Cindy Doppler the technique for producing small space rings. Does that mean Skuru people will be able to produce small space rings themselves from now on? The journalists could hardly imagine how explosive this news was, it could even be more sensational than the recent Su Yu is still alive news! Unexpectedly, they, the supplementary personnel, have found such a big leak! All the Skuru people below were immersed in immense shock, unable to extricate themselves. . Cindy Doppler is a very smart man and at this moment, he realized that he might be in danger. First, he obtained medicines worth 150 billion, then he got the production technique for Small Space Rings, a priceless treasure worth tens of trillions (although its not really the case). Even if he was about to become the Prime Minister of Beak Country, there would inevitably be those who covet this. Even the god tier powerhouses might be tempted. Moreover, he could feel that a figure in light yellow (Cecilia) had appeared behind him. So, he quickly shouted to the reporters below: I have something to say, I hope everyone will know. After all eyes converged on him, Cindy Doppler continued, Even though this is my ancestral home, my ancestral home is also built on the foundation of the nation, so the compensation given to me by Lin Ke belongs not only to me but also to the entire nation! So, I declare here C I will not own these three potions personally, but I will auction them off within a month! All the money gained from the auction will be invested in our countrys reconstruction fund. The Small Space Ring Production Technique is the same. As of today, I will establish a national enterprise centered around this technology. All profits belong to all citizens of Beak Country! After making these remarks, Cindy Doppler shifted his personal crisis onto the entire nation. Now his interests were completely tied to national interests; any harm to him would harm the entire Beak Country. Even god-tier powerhouses would not dare to oppose an entire nation, so he was absolutely safe. Besides, he guessed accurately. Just after his announcement, the faint yellow figure disappeared completely into the air behind him. Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: 591, I, Hu Hansan, am back! _1 Chapter 594: 591, I, Hu Hansan, am back! _1 Upon hearing Cindy Dopplers declaration, the crowd below first exchanged disbelieving looks, then began to cheer: Long live Prime Minister! You are truly noble! Prime Minister, for the rest of my life, I will be your supporter! Cindy Dopplers public approval surged dramatically, with a not insignificant number of people practically fanatical in their admiration. They found it hard to imagine a man who, facing gifts of wealth numbering in the trillions from the divine envoy, remained highly principled and dedicated everything to his country! Such a man was noble, pure, removed from base interests, and beneficial to the people. That such a person could serve as their leader was Beak Countrys fortune! Many citizens of Beak, moved to tears, took out their phones and posted this proud moment on the internet. The whole event exploded across the Skru Star network. In just one day, virtually all casual internet users from other countries knew about it. Internet users envied Cindy Dopplers good luck, while heaps of praise were laid on Doppler himself. A person who could sacrifice to such an extent for his country was definitely noteworthy! Within Beak, Cindy Dopplers public approval rating once again soared, breaking from 68% to 70%, and was solidly advancing towards 75%. Internationally, the worlds billionaires also paid close attention to all this. Once small-sized Space Rings were mass-produced, their price would definitely decrease. Many wealthy people who could not afford or were unwilling to buy them might consider it after a price reduction. Cindy Dopplers heart was completely joyful. Just a couple days ago, he was worried about how to sell a fake technology of producing small space rings in the capital market, but now everything was no longer a problem! With Lin Kes endorsement, he didnt even need to personally seek investment. He just had to sit in his office and open his mouth slightly, and the international big business capitals and monopolistic magnates would be knocking on his door begging for cooperation. Soon enough, Beak Countrys financial crisis would be alleviated. Su Yu is really a reliable ally. I cant let him down. I must do my job well! he thought to himself. The scene returns to Blue Star. Su Yu quickly runs out from Donnas house. Donna was now fast asleep, and Lin Ke had left using a portal, saving Su Yu the trouble of saying goodbye to them. After leaving Donnas villa, Su Yu released his unique aura, which rapidly spread throughout the Imperial Capital. High-Ranking cultivators stationed in the Imperial Capital captured his aura almost instantaneously. According to the aura detection, they quickly recognized this to be from Su Yu, which threw them into immense shock and joy! Su Yu was not dead! He was still alive! All the high-ranking powerhouses in the Imperial Capital almost immediately took flight, heading in Su Yus direction. Some powerhouses were eating, and they didnt even bother to put down their chopsticks, flying over with them, and not forgetting to use their phones to share the good news with others. Su Yu logged in to the official forum with his phone and posted a thread titled Hello everyone, Im back from Skru Star! Did anyone miss me? After this post was published, the official forum nearly crashed, as almost every player who saw the thread instantly clicked in. The huge influx of views almost made the entire forum as slow as a slide show. In a room in a city in Jiangsu, Zhong Luoluo (Snow Fall) stared blankly at the new post in Su Yus space, her mind in a whirl. In recent days, the entire human world was in a state of despair and confusion, and she was no exception. Every time she was about to give up, she would visit Su Yus personal space, reminiscing about the days he was still around, all the while hoping for a miracle. Now the miracle had really happened, but Zhong Luoluo felt a sense of disorientation, a complete break from reality. She collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming down her cheeks. She had no idea why she was crying, her mind a complete mess, she just couldnt stop crying. Zhong Luoluos response was a true reflection of how most people who had already heard the news felt. All of them felt as though they were dreaming, some shouting, some jumping around, others staying completely still. And there were many who, like Zhong Luoluo, cried so much they turned into tear-stains, given that the past five days had been the most torturous of their lives. The reappearance of Su Yu was like the first sunbeam breaking through the clouds after a hailstorm. That beam was hope! Despite being in a villa amongst other villas, a solidly wealthy neighbourhood, Su Yu could now hear the sound of jumping and screaming from the surrounding villas, very clearly everyone just wanted to let their emotions out. Su Yu also knew what he had to do. Collecting himself and speaking very solemnly, he said, Hello, everyone, Im Su Yu. Im not dead. I just returned from Skru Star, please dont worry about me. His voice, under the influence of magic, spread rapidly, covering the entire Imperial Capital and the surrounding towns and villages in a short time. He also manually created a series of mini portals linking to places all over the country, transmitting his voice through the portals to every corner of the nation. Through the diffusion of magical power and the use of transmission gates, his voice quickly covered every big city nationwide. Upon hearing this familiar voice, most residents were pleasantly surprised, while the capitulationists despaired as if the world had ended. All in all, the whole country knew C Su Yu was back! . In the Imperial Capital, the first to reach Su Yu was Prime Minister Cao Cao. Upon sensing Su Yus aura, he immediately flew over. God-level power users moved quickly, and in just over 10 seconds, he had crossed a distance of 20 kilometers to Donnas houses airspace. Seeing Su Yu, intact in front of him, he could hardly believe it, Su Yu, I cant believe youre still alive?! I swear, I found remains you left behind on the Tianshan Mountains after you died. That wasnt the real me. Su Yu communicated with him using a voice transmission spell. That was a clone disguised as me, so it was a bit of a misunderstanding because it looked just like me. Actually, my real self was on Skru Star three days before the clones death. Su Yu didnt hide anything from Prime Minister Cao Cao and told him the truth straight up. Ah, so thats how it was. Prime Minister Cao Cao understood. He hadnt considered the possibility of Su Yu using a clone. After all, creating a perfect duplicate was a characteristic of high-ranking cultivators, and he never expected that Su Yu could do it, and without any hints. But no matter what, the fact that Su Yu was alive meant great news! Prime Minister Cao Cao, excited, patted Su Yu on the shoulder and said, overwhelmed with emotion, Thank goodness youre alive! Otherwise, I would have had to fulfill the humiliation treaty with the Skrus and sold Blue Star to them! Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: 592, Welcome back, Su Yu_1 Chapter 595: 592, Welcome back, Su Yu_1 Prime Minister Cao Cao, do you really not have to go to Skru Star? Su Yu was extremely happy. With the possession of [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts], Cao Caos strength had reached the peak of God level! His stay on the Blue Star was undeniably a tremendous advantage! Of course, Prime Minister Cao Cao replied with his head held high. According to the agreement I signed with Pu Langte, as long as Su Yu is alive, I will not need to fulfill those additional promises! Cao Cao knew that the Skru people must be monitoring their every move. Speaking out loud was meant for the Skru people to hear him. In fact, Cao Cao was spot on. Just after a dozen seconds, Jennifer, the commander of Skrus expeditionary force, heard what Prime Minister Cao Cao had said. Her face gradually darkened. However, she relayed every word spoken by the Prime Minister to Commander Langqi and His Majesty the Emperor without any omission. Prime Minister, welcome back to Blue Star, Su Yu congratulated him. In a moment, as if thinking of something, Su Yu sighed and used his spiritual power to communicate, Its a shame Elder Zhu didnt return Prime Minister, have you heard any news about him during your stay on Skru Star? Cao Cao thought for a while, then shook his head in telepathy, Not at all. I had been keeping an eye out for any news about him while I was on Skru Star, but there wasnt any. Is that so? Su Yu fell into deep thought. Although no news was good news, Su Yu still felt worried for Elder Zhu. After all, risk was always lurking around, no one was invulnerable. If Elder Zhu unwittingly revealed his identity one day the consequences would be unthinkable. While Su Yu and Prime Minister Cao Cao were conversing, high-ranking monks and government officials in the Imperial Capital were rushing towards them. Most of these high-ranking monks were seniors stationed in the Imperial City, totalling seven or eight people. Apart from them, there were also Zhong Feng, Mr. Meng, and Sky Dragon. Zhong Feng and Mr. Meng, standing on either side of Su Yu, squeezed his shoulders in disbelief, Su Yu, you really didnt die? Seeing your corpse, we thought you had died! Sky Dragon directly plunged into Su Yus arms, her face beaming as she looked up at him. Her beautiful big eyes seemed to sayHow did I do? I did a great job keeping this secret, didnt I? Su Yu lovingly tousled Sky Dragons hair, then explained to the surrounding senior monks and government officials, Everyone, I really didnt die. The Skru people only killed one of my avatars He repeated the explanation that he had given to Cao Cao earlier. Speaking, Su Yu didnt stand still in the sky. After all, they were right above Donnas residence and conducting a mass gathering over here might disturb her sleep. So, Su Yu actively moved towards another location. Surrounded by high-ranking powerhouses and government officials, they flew together towards the headquarters of the Union Government. Upon returning to Blue Star, they had to report to Chairman Hu Jing first. Everyone was overjoyed after listening to Su Yus explanation. Even the enemys most potent force and a weapon designed to target him failed to kill Su Yu. Su Yus rise to becoming a God-level power was unstoppable! With Su Yu and Prime Minister Cao Cao, who had reached the Divine Rank, there were now definitively two individuals at the God-level. This reignited everyones hope of defeating the Skru people! Maybe we, the people of Blue Star, could really win! After a delightful chat, Sky Dragon who was fluttering over Su Yu asked, Nemesis, what did you gain from your trip to Skru Star? Everyone around him cast their curious looks upon him. About that Su Yu thought for a moment. His trip to Skru Star had been very rewarding, but not everything could be put on display, such as the trade with Beak Country, or the communication with the Dragon Race. The only thing he could possibly mention was his surprise attack on Lun Kete National Museum. So he smiled and said, During my trip to Skru Star, I successfully entered Lun Kete National Museum. Thanks to Raging Suns blessing, we acquired a lot of artifacts, and even captured the soul of a high-ranking sixth-level expert. As he spoke, Su Yu took out numerous artifacts from his necklace, revealing Skrus ancient sculptures and wall murals. Simultaneously, he also revealed a touch of Scarlos soul. Upon seeing so many people of Blue Star around him, Scarlos soul was taken aback. But he quickly became impatient and said, Dont disturb my reading! I was just getting to the good part! With that, he immediately returned to the Ring of Rebirth. Immediately, a gasp sounded among the crowd surrounding Su Yu. People werent that interested in the artifacts, since no one understood Skru Stars ancient culture. However, when they sensed Scarlos soul, it left everyone stunned. This was the soul of a high-ranking sixth-level powerhouse! No one expected him to end up so abjectly confined by Su Yu. This high-ranking lord could, of course, handle everyone present aside from Su Yu and Prime Minister Cao Cao! If they could confine such a strong character, it showed just how powerful Su Yu had become! Just like Prime Minister Cao Cao, Su Yu also knew that the Skru people were monitoring their every move. So, he looked up at the sky and said loudly, People of Raging Sun, listen up, I know you can hear me! Here are 428 of your artifacts and the soul of Scarlo of the sixth-level peak. If you want it back, trade us gold! You have seven days, dont be late! Su Yus voice was amplified by magic and travelled far. After more than ten seconds, Jennifer heard his words. Jennifers face got even darker. But she didnt hesitate and immediately sent Su Yus words to Langqi and His Majesty the Emperor. Although she knew they might be livid after hearing this, she delivered every word, along with punctuation, hoping they wouldnt throw a tantrum. Listenting to Su Yu, the powerhouses following alongside him felt immensely satisfied. In this war, the Blue Star had always been at a disadvantage. The recent Gravity Funnel incident had led to tens of millions of casualties. Now, mankind could finally claim a victory! Ten minutes later, Su Yu and his team arrived at the location of the Union Government Headquarters. Chairman Hu Jing, along with numerous high-ranking officials, were waiting at the headquarters square, their faces filled with excitement as they welcomed Su Yus return. As soon as Su Yu landed, the Chairman excitedly stepped forward, placing his hands on Su Yus shoulder, Comrade Su Yu, its wonderful that youre alive! I must admit, when I first heard your voice, I thought I was dreaming. I apologize, Mr. Chairman, Su Yu slightly bowed, For security reasons, I didnt inform you when I went to Skru Star. I didnt mean to worry you. No need to apologize, Chairman Hu Jing shook his head indifferently, Your survival is indeed a big deal! A blessing for us, mankind! Chapter 596 - Chapter 596: 593, Military Equipment and Fujiwara Chika_1 Chapter 596: 593, Military Equipment and Fujiwara Chika_1 Afterwards, Chairman Hu Jing held a welcome ceremony for Su Yu to celebrate his return. Since everyone was busy and there was no prior preparation, the ceremony was very simple. However, everyone was genuinely relieved that Su Yu survived, otherwise, the hope for human victory would have been slim. After the ceremony, Su Yu followed Chairman Hu Jing to a hidden conference room. Prime Minister Cao Cao, Zhong Feng, and Sky Dragon, all trustworthy people, also followed them. Upon arriving in the conference room, Su Yu and Prime Minister Cao Cao set up several energy arrays to thoroughly block any leakage of information from the room and prevent their conversation from being overheard. Once preparations were complete, Su Yu looked at everyone in the room and said solemnly, Gentlemen, my trip to Skru Star was not merely for collecting some artifacts. In Beak Country, I have emptied more than a dozen military warehouses Su Yu then elaborated on his activities in Beak Country. Since he could trust everyone in the room, he made clear about his dealings with Cindy Doppler. After hearing Su Yus narrative, Chairman Hu Jing, Zhong Feng, Sky Dragon, and even Prime Minister Cao Cao were all flabbergasted! 200,000 various models of conventional firearms?! Over 5,000 mechas?! 3,700 drones? And besides that, there were 5,000 multifunctional infantry vehicles, and thousands of containers of spiritual energy Good heavens! Su Yu had seized so much stuff! How many warehouses could that be?! All these weapons could form dozens of elite divisions for Blue Star! The good news came so suddenly that Chairman Hu Jing, who was sitting in his seat supporting his head with his left hand, felt a wave of dizziness. Zhong Feng, Sky Dragon, and Prime Minister Cao Cao were even more surprised. They had no idea that there was a covert deal between Beak Country and humans, let alone that Su Yu had done so much! I need a moment. Zhong Feng said, rubbing his face hard against the back of his chair. Su Yus words carried so much information that they shocked Zhong Feng to the point of speechlessness. No wonder youre so dependable! I sure picked the right person, Sky Dragon also came over to Su Yus side and hugged his arm, his eyes sparkling with different colors. Prime Minister Cao Cao, who had seen many ups and downs, took it a bit better than Zhong Feng. He stroked his beard and said, I never thought Beak Country would stand by our side. No wonder the anti-alliance organization has been so active in mobilizing the masses Su Yu smiled and waved his hand, continuing, Regarding all these military supplies, I think we shouldnt use them right away, because doing so might lead the Skru people to connect the theft in Beak Country to us, suspecting that we might have ties with the anti-alliance organization. Zhong Feng nodded, Thats reasonableWhat do you suggest we do with this batch of equipment? Su Yu responded, I think it might be best to equip the entire army with it a month before the decisive battle. By that time, the Skru people will have no time to trace the origins of these equipment, it wont hinder our armys training, and it could even boost the morale of our troops C killing three birds with one stone. Alright, well do as you suggested! Chairman Hu Jing, who had regained his composure by then, decisively agreed. This batch of equipment gave him more confidence and likely increased the overall probability of human victory by at least 0.5%, if not by 1%. Su Yus contribution this time was simply enormous! Alright then, this batch of equipment will be stored in my space necklace for the time being, its the safest place, Su Yu looked at the others in the room, But remember, everyone must keep this a secret and not leak any information about it. We can give the Skru people a big surprise! Okay, everyone in the conference room responded. Chairman Hu Jing and Zhong Feng were a little giddy. When such a huge volume of military weapons was unveiled, what would the Skru people look like? Su Yu looked at the time on his phone. It was 11:20 AM. If he could speed up handling things here, he should still be able to accomplish his 12 hours of gaming for the day, right? So, without waiting for everyone to digest the information, he quickly moved on to the next topic: Oh yeah, theres another matter. Seeing the attention in the room shift back to him, Su Yu took out a large backpack from his spatial necklace. He then explained, This backpack contains a type of crystal that can absorb nuclear radiation, about 50 kilograms. Given the scale of the nuclear explosion in the Japanese Sea during the last Gravity Funnel battle, I estimate about 20 kilograms will be enough to absorb most of the uranium atoms and radioactive radiation in the sea, thereby completely eliminating the nuclear radiation. After the explosion of those 2,000 nuclear bombs, the grand masters had been containing the radiated seawater within a specific area. Luckily, the radiation didnt spread worldwide. Seeing the bag of crystals, both Chairman Hu Jing and Zhong Fengs eyes lit up. Zhong Feng said excitedly, This is great! We currently have 20 grand masters handling the seawater. With these crystals, at least this manpower can be saved. Chairman Hu Jing suggested, Why not directly give these crystals to Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika of Neon? Fujiwara Chika is in the Neon office of the United Government C I can tell her to come over now. Okay, call her over, Su Yu nodded. About ten minutes later, Neon Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika arrived in the conference room. Chika Fujiwara was a 16-year-old girl, not much older than Sky Dragon. Last year in the cabinet election, she overwhelmingly defeated the leaders of the Kiyokawa Meeting and the Ten-day Meeting, two powerful factions within the Liberal Democratic Party, and successfully became the President of the Neon Liberal Democratic Party, thus the Prime Minister of Neon. She was the youngest Prime Minister in the history of Neon, so young that it was unbelievable, and it had made headlines at the time. She could have ruled Neon for decades, but an unexpected interstellar war changed everything. Her family and friends, party members, high-ranked rivals, the Chief Cabinet Secretary, Minister of Finance she had appointed C all passed away, leaving her alone. In addition to that, there was the blood debt of millions of Neon people! All that was left in her mind now was revenge and nothing else. Hence, when Su Yu saw Fujiwara Chika, he found a deep gloom overlaying the young girls face. Even when she saw Su Yu, her chilly eyes, as cold as the dead of winter, showed no change. What is the matter? She asked in a low voice as she entered. Fujiwara, youre here! Chairman Hu Jing signaled her to sit down and pointed to the backpack on the conference table, This is a crystal that Su Yu brought back which can absorb nuclear radiation. With these crystals, your country can effectively deal with nuclear radiation. Oh, thank you very much. Is there anything else? Fujiwara Chikas eyes remained lifeless. Thats all, Chairman Hu Jing looked at Sky Dragon, Sky Dragon, take the crystals and accompany Prime Minister Fujiwara back. Understood, Sky Dragon replied. Chapter 597 - Chapter 597: 594, A Hundred Million Shattered Jade, Return to the Game Once More_1 Chapter 597: 594, A Hundred Million Shattered Jade, Return to the Game Once More_1 But at that moment, Fujiwara Chika suddenly walked straight towards Su Yu, standing still in front of him, staring intently at him. The gazes of Chairman Hu Jing, Zhong Feng and Sky Dragon all converged on her. Su Yu politely asked, Prime Minister Fujiwara, is there something you need? Fujiwara Chika made no reply, but continued to stare at him, her crimson eyes filled with hatred. After a good ten seconds or so, she slowly said, Mr. Su Yu, my newly formed cabinet has made a decisioneven if it means the sacrifice of all of us Shattered Jade, we will fight to the death against the Skru people! To avenge the death of our 11 million compatriots! So, if there are any tasks that must be sacrificed strategically, you can come to us. As long as it can hit the Skru people, we, the Neon people, will not shy away from fighting to death! Very well alright. Su Yu replied. The 16-year-old maiden left him with a considerable amount of respect. Anyone who was willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good deserved respect. Fujiwara Chika turned to Chairman Hu Jing and said, Chairman, I will also crack down on the traitors within our country and actively participate in the fight against the traitors around the world Its late, I will leave now, excuse me. Fujiwara Chika waved goodbye to them, then turned and left the meeting room without looking back. Upon receiving a signal from Su Yu, Sky Dragon picked up the 50 kg nuclear radiation absorption crystal on the desk and followed the footsteps of Fujiwara Chika, leaving with her. After Fujiwara Chika and Sky Dragon left, the four big men looked at each other in silence inside the meeting room. As for Fujiwara Chika, Su Yu seemed to have figured it out. She was probably completely blinded by hatred now, considering her terrible experiences. However, hatred might not be a bad thing in the current situation. For instance, on September 11, 2001, how could those Saudi elites have chosen to sacrifice themselves and inflict a wound on the worlds largest county without deep-seated hatred? The slogan Shattered Jade indeed shone brightly in the current scenario. After a while, Su Yu stood up and said to the others, Well, gentlemen, I have to leave now. It is almost midnight and I can get my 12 hours of play time for the day. You have had a tough journey, Comrade Su Yu, Chairman Hu Jing said with genuine emotion, Your spirit of continuing to work without rest is truly remarkable. Oh, its nothing, Su Yu waved away his concern, When you reach my level, you basically have infinite energy, so playing the game is no burden. Besides, its not rest time yet, not until we completely defeat the Skru people. Then we can rest as much as we want. At this moment, Zhong Feng urgently reminded him, Nemesis, dont stand around making assertions! Haha, alright, Ill see you tomorrow at dawn! Su Yu took out his [Hearthstone]. Several seconds later, the [Hearthstone] lit up with white light, teleporting him back to his house in East Sea City. Everything at his home was as it was. Although Su Yu had been away for over a week, since Tina would often come over to help conquer the Spiritual Spring Eye in the real world, his home was kept tidy. Time to log in! Su Yu stretched lazily, comfortably lying on the couch ready to don his headset and enter the virtual world. But then he remembered somethinghe seemed to have forgotten to tell Chairman Hu Jing about the construction of the Space Ring production line. This was a big deal and certainly could not be forgotten. So he quickly reached into his right jacket pocket, took out his phone, and dialed Chairman Hu Jings personal number. Ding Ding Ding The call was quickly answered. Comrade Su Yu, what can I do for you? Chairman Hu Jing sounded surprised, clearly not expecting Su Yu to call so soon after leaving. Its like this Su Yu sat upright and told him about the plan to build the Space Ring production line. Finally, Su Yu emphasised, This matter must be kept secret, you must assign the most reliable people to handle it. There must be absolutely no leaks. Chairman Hu Jing answered from the other end of the phone, Understood. I will personally vet the individuals for the job. By the time you log out tonight and come to the Imperial Capital, you will be able to meet these individuals, I assure you. Alright, Su Yu replied, Then I wont disturb you any further, Ill hang up first. Just as he was about to end the call, Chairman Hu Jing suddenly said, Wait! Theres actually something I forgot to tell you. What is it? It happened when your avatar was killed Chairman Hu Jing recounted the circumstances of Su Yus death three days ago, including the scene where the Sun Mark was taken from Victoria. At the end of his account, he added, As for who exactly took the Sun Mark, after much discussion, we unanimously believe that it was the doing of a god-level power in the game, Bernina Tide. Bernina?! Su Yu was taken aback. Bernina can actually come into the real world? This was somewhat unbelievable. Thats correct, Chairman Hu Jing on other end of the call confirmed, After a lot of analysis and comparison, we have concluded that no one else could have done this. Furthermore, the ripples of water that appeared around Victoria are highly indicative. If not 100%, there is at least a 99% chance that it was her doing. I see. Su Yu responded, processing this information in his mind. If Bernina took the Sun Mark, does that mean his mission is complete? But how did Bernina come to the real world? Was it a special ability given by the Holy Silver Man? After thinking for a few seconds, Su Yu shook his head. Never mind, its best to ask her in the game! Su Yu said goodbye to Chairman Hu Jing and ended the call. After ending the call, Su Yu did not hesitate. He put on his helmet and chose to log into the game. Back in the game world, Su Yus figure appeared inside Mage Tower, which was where he logged off last time. Cat Morning Star also hopped out from the pet space, standing on his shoulder. Cat Morning Stars condition was very poor. Although the wound on her body had crusted over, she was still bleeding profusely, which was heartbreaking to see. Su Yu turned to Cat Morning Star and said, Morning Star, why dont I go catch a Star Realm Mouse for you now? That might help you recover faster. But Cat Morning Star shook her head, No need. I mean, you dont need to go personally. Dont you have another avatar? You can just send it. Upon reflection, Su Yu had to agree, so he nodded, Alright then, I will summon my avatar now. He took out the dark brown War God Fine Hair from his necklace and began to create his avatar. Cat Morning Star, enduring the pain, hopped onto the table and opened a portal to the Star Realm. Chapter 598 - Chapter 598: 595, Out of Money_1 chapter 598: 595, out of money_1 the process of making the clone was just like last time. the hair on the right exuded a hot pink light and separated from the other hairs, quickly forming a pink sphere in mid-air. this pink sphere gradually transformed into a human-like shape, becoming an exact copy of su yu. meanwhile, su yus spiritual power was automatically split, with one percent merging into this new clone. however, the feeling of his spiritual power splitting gave su yu a sort of ptsd. he was immediately reminded of the sensation of his soul tearing and the heart-wrenching pain when his last clone died. it seemed that he would have to take proper care of this clone and prevent it from venturing into dangerous areas. once the clone was made, su yu gave it detailed instructions. without any hesitation, the clone put on the spare mage equipment that su yu had prepared for it, and went into the star realm teleport gate to hunt rodents. after sending the clone away, su yu looked at morning star: morning star, what should we do now? should we go see bernina directly, or go see alyssa and tina first? um morning star thought for a moment, then replied: i think we should go see alyssa and tina first. after meeting them, we can all go to sunny wind village to find lady bernina together, so we wont waste too much time. that works, lets go. su yu picked up morning star, who was lying on the table, and flew towards the grand teleportation array at the center of aphi city. morning star buried her head in his chest, quietly healing her injuries. as morning star was heavily wounded and showed no intention of returning to the pet space, su yu slowed down his flight speed, so the journey took a bit longer. but su yu wasnt idle during this time. during this journey, he took the opportunity to check his backpack. a lot of new items had been added to his backpack, all legacy left from his previous clone. his last clone did a commendable job. despite only living for over three days, the clone had obtained quite a bit of good stuff in the game during that time. its main task was to trigger hidden quests on the pandamen mainland according to su yus guidance and obtain golden potions after completing these quests. it was worth celebrating that in these three days, the clone had obtained a total of 42 bottles of various level golden potions and some other less important golden items. this 42 bottles of golden potion belonged to all ranks, including primary, intermediate, and advanced levels. their effects were diverse, some restored life points, some restored mana energy, and some functional ones like the [speed boosting potion] that could increase flight speed. su yu stretched out his hand, and a bottle of golden [primary life recovery potion] appeared in his hand, flashing a dazzling golden light under the reflection of the sun. without hesitation, he used [point star hand] to start upgrading this potion. ding, do you want to spend 10 units of spiritual energy coin to strengthen [primary life recovery potion]? confirm! ding, [primary life recovery potion] has been upgraded to [intermediate life recovery potion], significantly enhancing the effect of life recovery! ding, do you want to spend 100 units of spiritual energy coin to strengthen [intermediate life recovery potion]? confirm! ding, [intermediate life recovery potion] has been upgraded to [advanced life recovery potion] morning star, noticing the rich star force radiating from su yus palms, lifted her head to look at his hand. after a little while, she perked her ears and asked: nemesis, is this potion left by your former body double? yes, su yu responded. thinking about the horrid state of his clones death and acknowledging that if it wasnt for the clone, he could have been the one to die, su yu fell silent again. he stretched out his other hand to stroke morning stars head and solemnly said, i promise i will avenge you and that clone, definitely! i know, morning star didnt seem to want to say more, she just buried her head into su yus chest and continued to heal. right at this moment, a system announcement rang in su yus ear. ding, your balance of spiritual energy coin is insufficient. [master-level life recovery potion] cant be upgraded again. huh? su yu was taken aback. did herun out of money? su yu quickly opened his backpack to check his balance and found that his spiritual energy coin balance was .1632693, just over 1.63 million. of course, this amount would make him a top-tier tycoon among players, but for su yu who once had 200 billion spiritual energy coins, this amount of money was no different from being broke. 200 billion just like that? all gone? he was indeed a big spender! su yus face turned a bit pale. upon noticing su yus unusual state, cat morning star lifted her head from his chest: nemesis, whats wrong? morning star, i want to ask you something. what? would you still love me if i were a pauper? im broke now. morning star: meow meow meow? she looked at su yu in disbelief: didnt alyssa reward you with 100 billion for collecting protection fees for her in the western continent not long ago? who did you give that money to? i didnt give it to anybody. i spent it all myself. morning star: what a big spender, 100 billion spiritual energy coins gone in two to three months? but, this can be easily resolved. morning star wiped away her sweat and answered, alyssa has plenty of money. you can borrow a few billion from her, then earn it back by developing businesses! havent you always wanted to get involved in commercial development in our world? after thinking for a bit, su yu nodded: well, thats true. once they were done with berninas task, and the flow of time was reversed, the experience points awarded by monsters, dungeons, and quests would decrease. then players would have ample time to develop their businesses in the game. at that time, he could also focus on this aspect, earn some money to replenish his empty wallet. otherwise, he wouldnt even have the money to upgrade potions. . half a minute later, su yu and morning star arrived at the goldfinch royal palace. detecting su yu and morning star, alyssa quickly flew into the sky and straight toward su yus arms. nemesis! you finally came back! why did you leave for so long? alyssa buried her face in his chest while embracing him tightly. it had been months since su yu left, and now he was finally back. these past few months, she had often heard the false rumors of su yus death. luckily, she firmly believed he was not dead, and thats how she held on until now. su yu gently patted her shoulder and comforted: its okay, the task is finished. after we go see lady bernina to adjust the flow of time, i can have more time to stay and accompany you here. tina was also in the palace. upon sensing su yus presence, she immediately flew out. however, she wasnt as fast as alyssa, arriving a little later. she originally planned to fling herself into su yus arms, but seeing alyssa had already taken her spot, she felt a bit embarrassed and could only stand aside with an awkward smile. Chapter 599 - Chapter 599: 596, Reunion with Alyssa, Tina_1 chapter 599: 596, reunion with alyssa, tina_1 alyssa noticed tinas awkwardness behind her. so she willingly moved away from su yus embrace and pulled tina beside her, so that the three of them stood like an equilateral triangle. alyssa and tina had gone through a lot in the past few years and had become sisters. she didnt want to upset her sister. the only headache was that she and tina were both fond of nemesis at the same time. it wasnt exactly easy to split nemesis into halves for each of them. cat morning star also noticed the awkward atmosphere among the three of them. but she couldnt solve it as she was just an adorable little cat. she jumped off su yus shoulder and dove into alyssas arms, alyssa, long time no see! hows ruling the country going? alyssa caught morning star and answered with a smile: ruling isnt too hard, with tina helping, weve run things smoothly. wait, morning star! whats with these wounds on you? alyssa was taken aback, and she just noticed those unhealed wounds on morning star. tina also moved her attention from su yus face to morning star, her eyes full of worry. its nothing. morning star brushed it off with a wave of her paw: nemesis and i fought with a god level warrior on skru star, and got hurt. these wounds are not fatal, nemesiss avatar has gone to the star realm to gather the energy from there, ill be fine in no time! as she was talking, a palm-sized bright blue portal suddenly appeared next to her tail. a glowing light blue sphere, the size of an egg, flew out of the portal and fell next to morning star. the light blue sphere was the star realm energy formed after su yus avatar killed fifty [star realm rats]. morning star didnt hesitate. gulp. she swallowed the light sphere in one bite. after gulping down the sphere, the intense star realm energy spread from her stomach to her whole body. her injuries healed at an accelerated rate, and her once dull fur was once again shining with the brilliance of the stars. morning star squinted her eyes in satisfaction, her whiskers twitching. seeing morning star like this, alyssa and tina were relieved a lot. at that moment, su yu said, alyssa, tina, are you busy right now? if not, shall we go to sunny wind village to see lady bernina? now that i have completed the task of reversing time speed, we can talk about anything after the time speed is reversed. tina flicked her long hair back and said, speaking of which, were working on an important court case right now. just now, alyssa and tina were in the main hall of the royal palace conducting a court hearing with the kings and dukes of various countries in the western continent regarding the details of the north creek no.2 oil pipeline construction. the goldfinch empire was short of oil, and the players had found several super large oil fields with stunning reserves in the western continent! once the whole pipeline is set up, they can transport the oil from those large oil fields in the western continent to the homeland to boost the industrialization process of the home country. so this was also called the west-east oil transfer project. of course, the kings and dukes in the western continent clearly understood the importance of this oil pipeline. since the goldfinch empire needs them, they started to ask for a high price, trying to maximize their own interests. alyssa certainly wouldnt agree to their unreasonable demands. they had been arguing so fiercely during the hearing just now that they were unable to reach an agreement until su yu arrived. however, because su yu arrived, alyssa paused the dispute with those people to greet su yu first. hearing tina talk about the court hearing, alyssa grimaced: dont mention them, i get angry just thinking about them! lets go see lady bernina, and let them wait for a while. um, is that a good idea? tina was a bit worried: in case this plan fails to come through, many of our big projects have to be put on hold. no worries, we have nemesis! alyssa moved closer to su yu, gently patting his shoulder: they should remember nemesis collecting money from their country, right? if those people dont behave, well let nemesis visit them again! to help them recall. hearing alyssa say this, su yu couldnt help but twitch his mouth: so you see me as a thug now? so you dont want to? of course i want to! su yu immediately gave a smile: if im getting 100 billion like last time after collecting money, that would be even better! su yu and the three girls chatted and started walking towards the teleportation circle designated for the local residents of goldfinch city. the kings and dukes in the goldfinch palace were stunned. why did the empress run off with her lover in the middle of our discussion? not long after, the figures of su yu and the three girls appeared in the square at the entrance of sunny wind village. the square at the entrance was very deserted now. su yu looked around and saw no other players. after all, the joint government had completed the helmet popularizing work in the china region over three months ago. there were no new players in the novice village, everyone was fighting in the big world. because there were no new players, the village chief had nothing to do. now he was half lying on a lounger, holding a birdcage in his right hand, making bird sounds to amuse the bird in the cage. seeing su yu and the girls arriving, his eyes lit up and he stood up from the lounger holding the birdcage, oh, you three are here, what can i do for you? what? alyssa and tina were confused at the same time, what did he mean by that? um, we are not having any bird trouble. su yu twitched his mouth: im here to see lady bernina, and we have something very, very, very, very su yu said very for more than twenty times. fed up with the endless repetition, the village chief interrupted: alright, alright, youve made your point. stop imitating tinas dad, now follow me. after saying that he swung the birdcage and led the way. su yu followed his steps promptly. alyssa and tina exchanged a glance. they did not quite understand the peculiar exchange between su yu and the village chief, but they followed along, the four of them walked deeper into the village together. when they arrived at the village chiefs house, they met bernina tide effortlessly. bernina looked exactly the same as when su yu saw her last time. she was wearing tinas clothes, lying flat on a tree vine swing, her eyes fixed on the sky. seeing that su yu and the girls had arrived, she changed to a side-lying position, resting her head on her hand and smiled at them: i knew you would come, and behold, you did come. ancestor. lady bernina. alyssa and tina simultaneously bowed in salute. su yu also said with an awkward smile, lady bernina, ive brought the [luncet eternal badge], may i ask is the [sun mark] with you? bernina looked at su yu with interest, but didnt answer right away. after about fifteen seconds, she nodded and said, thats right, the [sun mark] is with me. i found it by chance when i went out to play. do you have a problem with that? Chapter 600 - Chapter 600: 597, Bernina Tides Background_1 chapter 600: 597, bernina tides background_1 opinions? of course, i have no opinions. su yu immediately shook his head. joking around, bernina had said she happened to pick her up, what objections could su yu possibly have? so now can we go invert the speed of time? su yu put on a serious face: the sooner we invert the flow of time, the more advantageous it is for our future war. okay! bernina did not refuse. she lazily stood up from the swing, stretching languidly. then she summoned the cloud that had previously carried su yu and the others, leading them toward the location of the golden hourglass. alyssa and tina stood behind su yu, saying nothing, but they continued to exchange ideas psionically. at this moment, tina stood out. she came forward and hugged berninas arm, cooing: ancestor? may i ask why you manage to enter the world where nemesis is? however, tina herself found it very strange. because bernina looked exactly like her, although this was indeed her ancestor, tina always felt strange to act coy around her. the question tina posed was also what su yu and alyssa wanted to ask most. they concurrently cast their attentive gazes at bernina. bernina slightly raised her head to glance at the sky, gently smiling. this was a question she didnt really want to answer because it was quite a hassle to explain. but seeing the three young people, who looked so eager to learn, she suddenly felt there was no harm in telling them. berninas eyes swept over the faces of tina, su yu, and alyssa in turn, asking indifferently, do you truly wish to know? su yu and alyssa were about to respond, but unexpectedly, cat morning star in alyssas arms was already excited, answering ahead of them, of course i want to know! after she spoke, she fetched many large bags of special little dried fish and beef jerky from her storage space, preparing to listen to the story while munching. she also didnt forget to share the beef jerky with the few others present. seeing cat morning star excitedly distributing beef jerky, the corners of su yus mouth twitched involuntarily. the serious atmosphere vanished completely. but none of this bothered bernina. she savored the beef jerky while calmly saying, this story goes back over ten thousand years. does it have to go that far? morning star interrupted. su yu couldnt bear it any longer, he picked morning star up, stuffing three bits of little dried fish into her mouth: eat more fish and stop interrupting. mmm C mmm - morning star whimpered in protest. but this didnt affect bernina at all. she turned her back to su yu and the others, speaking slowly: over ten thousand years ago, the holy silver human race discovered earth in the gould belt at the orion arm of the milky way. they were very interested in this planet that could give birth to life, so at that time, the holy silver court of secrets captured dozens of specimens from earth for study. and these specimens were my ancestors. wait! su yu hurriedly interrupted her. berninas words were like a thunderous opening shot, there was too much information to process and su yu couldnt keep up. what? is there a problem? bernina turned her calm gaze to him. su yu pondered for a good while with a frown before saying, nothing, please continue. hmm. bernina turned her head back, continuing along her train of thought: after countless generations, my ancestors gave birth to me. by my generation, the number of specimens from the blue star experiments had reached 200,000, and i was one of them. su yu rubbed his temples, he now completely lost for words to express his shock. he never thought there would be another human habitat in another part of the universe. moreover, up to 200,000 people were living there! bernina gently smiled: although we, specimens, lived under the holy silver mystery academys custody, in order to ensure we did not significantly differ from blue star humans, they educated us with the latest cultural knowledge from blue star. they periodically continued to collect specimens from blue star and arranged for these specimens to intermarry with us. you might have seen some news reports about strange disappearances. actually, those people did not disappear on their own but were abducted as specimens.'' su yu nodded: i guess i understand. to put simply, the holy silver human race was breeding a group of blue star humans and ensuring that this group was as similar as possible to blue star humans. it felt just like blue star human medical scientists making bacteria cultures. perhaps the holy silver federation sees blue star humans the same way blue star humans see bacteria? alyssa suddenly interjected at this point, saying: since you and your tribe were contained by a more advanced civilization, how did you manage to become a god level powerhouse? did the higher civilization approve? a god level figure was perceived as a deity within a type i civilization such as blue star and skru star. in the holy silver federation, they were by no means weak. after all, there were only about 2,000 planet level warriors in the holy silver federation, and the majority of their core strength and order-keepers were god level powerhouses. bernina turned back to look at alyssa, smiled and said: of course, its because of this evolutionary world! i was thrown into this game after reaching adulthood. i lived in this game for more than 1300 years. of course, the speed of time within the evolutionary world is different from the outside world. 1300 years in the evolutionary world equates to a little over 100 years outside. during these 100 years, the holy silver court of secrets constructed this almost perfect world. so i am both a person from the evolutionary world and a citizen of the holy silver federation. since the cultural education i received leans toward blue star and my bloodline comes from blue star, it is not an exaggeration to say that i am a third blue star human. su yu and the others exchanged glances, all could see the overwhelming shock in each others eyes. they never expected berninas life to be so extraordinary. but bernina hadnt finished speaking. she added, lastly, about three years ago, the skru submitted an application to attack and occupy blue star. due to my presence, the mystery academy made a decision to hand over the evolutionary world as your territory and you already know about the rest, right? alright, i understand. su yu stroked his chin thoughtfully. he had never anticipated that berninas life experience would be like this. she had lived in the game for over 1300 years, it wasnt an exaggeration to say she was a person from the game. but at this moment, tina pondered and asked: but ancestor, are there any powerful beings like you among your 200,000 tribesmen? tina had been concerned about the war between blue star and skru. if blue star could get strong external help, it might be a great winning strategy. Chapter 601 - Chapter 601: 598, Invite Bernina to Participate in the Battle_1 chapter 601: 598, invite bernina to participate in the battle_1 you can forget about that, bernina reached out, affectionately patting tinas nose. i am just an exception. most of my kin only possess first or second tier power at most, with the strongest only at the fifth tier without reaching sanctuary, so they cant help you. hearing this, su yu responded with a turn of his eyes: then bernina, can you help us win this war? i mean to confront the god-level powers of the enemy directly on the battlefield? bernina didnt give a direct answer. she turned and walked towards su yu, grinning at him: whats in it for me if i help you? although i possess the blood of the blue star people, i have never spent a day living on blue star, so its reasonable for me not to help you, right? seeing that bernina had not refused outright, su yu immediately sensed a glimmer of hope! so, he quickly replied: if you would like to help us, anything you desire from blue star we can offer you. if blue star doesnt have anything that catches your eye, i still have over 20,000 credits from the holy silver court of secrets. perhaps that could interest you? credits berninas eyes flickered. in truth, bernina had never intended to help blue star against the skuru. as she had indicated, her growth had nothing to do with blue star, and there was no necessity for her to involve herself in a dangerous interstellar war. the reason she had assisted su yu before, helping him to flip the speed of time in two worlds and obtain the sun mark, was mainly to express her gratitude for su yu waking her up. her situation at that time was rather unique, and if not for su yu inadvertently waking her up, she might have had to wait hundreds of years more. but when su yu mentioned credits her eyes instantly lit up! the credits of the holy silver court of secrets were priceless treasures! two to three thousand credits were sufficient to hire a high-leveled individual like herself to partake in a war, let alone the over 20,000 credits su yu had! just as she was ready to haggle a bit more using a polite manner of refusal, su yu continued: the skurus seem to have a preference for our worlds australia, repeatedly bringing it up in front of us. if you dont want the credits, we could allocate plenty of land in australia for your kin to reside in, given that the blood of the blue star people runs in our veins after all! at this point, su yu was really talking nonsense. he knew that berninas kin were the experimental subjects of the holy silver people. the holy silver people would certainly not allow their experimental subjects to escape, so su yu made a false promise. but to his absolute surprise, bernina suddenly nodded, grinning: alright then, lets settle the matter as discussed! ill migrate my people over then! su yu was floored: huh? intending to say something to make amends, bernina had already turned away, announcing to everyone: everyone, attention. weve arrived. its time to begin preparations for flipping the tempo of time; we can discuss the rest later. the cloud they were on had already brought them to the side of the giant golden hourglass while they were chatting. seeing that bernina had concluded their talk, su yu kept quiet as well. this matter could be discussed again later; plenty of opportunities were still to come. . su yu looked at the giant golden hourglass. the giant golden hourglass seemed a bit different from the last time he saw it. towards the top of the hourglass were embedded light-blue runes several centimeters wide, and a large magic array was etched at the base with a diameter of several hundred meters. clearly, bernina had done some preparations beforehand. turning her gaze to the people of su yu, bernina instructed: you four scatter and stand at the four corners of the hourglass. you will assist me with throwing things into the magic array soon. remember to follow the order of operation; messing this up will mean sourcing for materials once more and will be a great waste of time. understood! the trio of su yu replied in unison, the cat morning star quirked her whiskers incredulously: wait, even me? of course, little kitty. bernina reached out to gently pat her head: if you do well, ill reward you with some dried fish that youve never heard of but will taste much better than you imagined. then what are we waiting for! morning star was the first to jump off the cloud, standing at a corner of the massive hourglass and her gaze urging the others to hurry. coming, coming. su yu and the others did not dare to be slack, quickly taking their positions at the other three corners. having never experienced such a grand occasion, the three and a cat were looking forward to what was to come. bernina didnt hesitate. she flew to the top of the giant golden hourglass, announcing to the people below: lets get started then! as soon as her voice faded, the circle of runes embedded at the top of the golden hourglass lit up. the dazzling light illuminated the surrounding area for hundreds of meters. simultaneously, the magic array beneath su yu started to operate. vroom the magic array erupted with a brilliant blue glow, and the central area started rotating swiftly. in a short while, it felt as if su yu and the rest were floating above an endless ocean. after another moment, berninas voice drifted from above: tina, you start. use your fury to melt the [refined mithril ingots] to cover the [deep state rock core], then use your water-based ability to cool them down to absolute zero, which is -273. as she spoke, a [refined mithril ingot] and a [deep state rock core] were teleported into tinas hands. understood! tina replied with a serious face, doing as bernina instructed. then you, nemesis. ten [ankebra flowers] appeared in su yus palm. weave these ten [ankebra flowers] into a garland and wear them on top of your head, bernina instructed. su yu: ??? make a garland? put the garland on the head? what was going on here? however, he did not question any further and did as bernina had instructed. with his skillful hands moving swiftly, a light blue-colored garland took shape in his hands. now, its your turn, alyssa. berninas voice moved to her third target. meanwhile, the golden [zhongya hourglass] was placed in her hands. gear up 1% of your ancestors avatars strength into the [zhongya hourglass]. pay attention to not imbue all of it at once while doing so you dont have to furrow your brows, i have asked for your ancestors consent before this. alright then. alyssa gave a nod, her expression soothing. when bernina began to speak, alyssa was unsure whether this was a trap. being an imperial ruler, paranoia comes naturally. but after hearing bernina out and thinking that bernina had no reason to harm her, alyssa decided to do as she said. the force belonging to kevin forsythia was smoothly imbued into the [zhongya hourglass], and this brand-new replica divine artifact released a radiant gold glow, as bright as the raging sun, forcing anyone who saw it to look away. Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: 599_Reverse the speed of time flow_1 chapter 602: 599_reverse the speed of time flow_1 what about me? what about me? hearing that su yu and the others all had work to do and she didnt, morning star asked anxiously. dont rush, little kitty, haste ruins everything. but i dont eat tofu, i only eat meat! alright then. a black smog drifted down from the top of the hourglass and landed beside morning star. this black smog was none other than the emperor-level [soul of reincarnation] that su yu had brought back from the pandamen continent. in addition to the [soul of reincarnation], three deep blue [washing sea cores] appeared in a triangular pattern beside morning star. you need to melt these three [washing sea cores] and infuse them into the [soul of reincarnation]. be careful not to exert too much force. then, nemesis, after putting on the flower crown, release the [flame dragon howl] spell towards your feet. the energy intensity should be controlled at about the beginning of the sixth level tina, after you finish crafting the first ball, throw it to morning star and start making the second one, still in the same way under berninas command, the four of them began to work systematically. the items that bernina asked them to make each time were varied and diverse. according to her request, each finished product was thrown into the unfathomably deep sea below in order. about 10 minutes later. heh! bernina suddenly let out a delicate shout. if su yu were currently on blue star, he would find that the two treasures, [sun mark] and [luncet eternal badge], had silently appeared one kilometer above east sea city. although the two treasures did not make a sound, they both illuminated dazzling light, hanging in the sky like two small suns. the real time now is 12 noon, just when people are having lunch. many players logged off to eat, and they all noticed the oddity outside the window. after all, today was november 10, in early winter, and it shouldnt be as bright outside as it is in summer solstice. looking out the window, everyone saw the two small suns hanging in the sky. what is that? i cant see clearly, its too bright. is it a weapon of the skrus?! its unlikely, the skrus wouldnt dare to make a move at this time. but anyway, we should head to the air raid shelter! okay. the appearance of the two small suns caused a commotion in east sea city. but after all, east sea city is very close to yunlu mountain, only 20 kilometers away. emperor taizong arrived at the scene first. thisturns out to be the [sun mark] and [luncet eternal badge]! it seems that their time flow reversal has begun. after understanding what it was that was shining, emperor taizong was relieved. he immediately cast a spell to block the sunlight from the two small suns and explained to the residents of east sea city what exactly was going on. once they understood that there was no danger, the commotion in east sea city gradually calmed down. .. at the same time, at the skru expeditionary force headquarters, deputy commander jennifer also captured the satellite image above east sea city. its the [sun mark] and [luncet eternal badge]! seeing her national treasures floating above a blue star human city, jennifers face turned grim. but there was nothing she could do. the skrus couldnt leave the spiritual spring eye, so they couldnt retrieve their national treasures. helplessly, jennifer could only forward the image to emperor and commander langqi who were still on the skru star, and ask them if they wanted to take any action. three minutes later, jennifer received the highest directive, which only contained four words: stand by for now. back in the game, su yu and the others were still working on reversing the time flow. the finished products were thrown into the sea below like raindrops, and the sea changed from calm to stormy. after 10 minutes, the previously steady golden hourglass suddenly began to move! it seemed as if an invisible force was pushing it, the golden hourglass began to rotate clockwise! hum. a massive humming sound rang in everyones ears. crack! the golden hourglass stopped after rotating 45 degrees. the four of them temporarily halted their work, looking up at bernina, waiting for her explanation. still standing at the top of the golden hourglass, bernina did not disappoint. she stretched and casually said to those below, now the first phase is complete, and you can take a five-minute break. weve now completed a quarter of the entire task. once we complete the remaining three quarters and turn the whole golden hourglass upside down, the task will be completed! alright. the three below wiped their sweat. the work was quite hard, even for them, all being seventh-tier legends, it was quite energy-consuming. however, it was a relief that one could rest for five minutes every ten minutes of work, allowing them to recover slightly. alyssa looked around and sensed with her mental strength. after sensing, she looked at bernina above with a hint of confusion: bernina, has the time flow changed now? or does the hourglass have to be completely inverted before the flow can change? haha, the time flow has already changed. the casual laugh of bernina came from above: the time flow is now three times the original. that is to say, nemesis and the other blue star humans can stay for 36 hours each time they come in. the time flow has already changed? alyssa was somewhat stunned: why dont i feel anything? tina nodded in agreement: i dont feel anything either. morning star: me neither. su yu shrugged, its not just you guys, i dont feel anything either. tina, morning star, and alyssa all turned to look at him. bernina above explained with a smile, its normal for you guys not to feel anything. tina, kitty, alyssa, even if the time flow is successfully inverted, you wont feel anything unless you guys go to blue star. alyssa and the others looked thoughtful. su yu asked, what about me? you too, bernina glared at him. unless you log off, you wont feel the difference. in the game, theres only one way for you to feel the change in time flow. what way? you open your backend and check the remaining game time. okay. following berninas instructions, su yu opened the interface showing the remaining game time. after a glance, he was startled. because now, the number behind [remaining time] was remarkably, [34:47:53]. normally, this number would be a maximum of [12:00:00]. he really has an extra double time in the game! once the hourglass is completely inverted, the time will increase threefold based on [34:47:53], so then he wont have to be so tense when playing the game, everything will be a lot easier! Chapter 603 - Chapter 603: 600, [Emperor Blood Slays the Sky] Guild Elite Group 3_1 chapter 603: 600, [emperor blood slays the sky] guild elite group 3_1 not just su yu, but many players also noticed the change in remaining login time, especially since its now lunch time at 12 pm, and everyone is logging in and out very frequently. [baker] is a core member of [emperor blood slayer sky]. his level has reached 56 (third order), and his main role is to pioneer the top-tier dungeon, making him a member of the elite team 3. he just logged in after finishing his meal, naturally checking his login remaining time instantly. because today he has to complete the 4th and 5th bosses in the 25-player dungeon [cyclone peak] with his team, the remaining time isnt exactly abundant. but after checking the time, he was stunned because the remaining login time column incredibly read [24:23:22]! whats happening? did the system get a bug? if hes not mistaken, the remaining time should be just over 8 hours. how did it become three times that?! [baker]s captain, [an zhitianlan], didnt log out, instead, he was focusing on figuring out the boss strategies. upon seeing [baker] had logged in, he rushed over, resting his arm on his shoulder, and said, baker! youre going to pull the boss to the 3rd position, right where i marked green on the ground. keep the bosss head facing the 10 oclock direction to avoid people getting hit by the aoe hello, hello, hello! are you listening to me? [an zhitianlan] was very dissatisfied. he noticed that his mt (main tank) wasnt listening at all, and was instead dazedly staring off into space. how could they ever make progress on the boss with a teammate like this? [baker] showed no remorse on his face, on the contrary, he hurriedly said: captain, forget about the boss for now, check your remaining game time! whats there to check? [an zhitianlan] said with confusion. if im not mistaken, we have about 8 hours left. we havent even figured out a way to kill the 4th boss yet, its quite worrisome holy shit! 24 hours, did the system get a bug?! [an zhitianlan] bulged his eyes out at the virtual screen in front of him. he had never seen the number exceeding 12 hours before. his exclamation was heard by the dozens of elite team members around him. worried, they quicky checked their remaining game time and were completely stunned by the number, as everyone had around 24 hours left. my god, whats going on? did the game have a severe bug? there shouldnt be one, after all, this is a real world, there havent been any confirmed bugs with billions of players. then what is going on? could it be that our region has something special? i dont think thats possible, we started exploring this boss in the morning, and the problem only arose now. [baker] finally suggested, we should go to the forum and ask. he was the first to open the official forum built into the game. but after logging into the forum, he was instantly taken aback. half an hour before he took a look at the forum, it was flooded with threads shouting out, boss ke didnt die! welcome back, boss ke! now every page of the forum was filled with, my god, why did my game time become three times more? me too! is there a bug in the game? or is there a special event? it seemed that this was not just an issue for their group but every player was experiencing something similar. [baker] clicked into the homepages of several forum regulars and well-informed gamers to see if they had any explanations. suddenly, he noticed that a thread had been pinned and bolded by the admin. it was a post from boss ke C [we are now starting to flip the flow of time, currently flipped to three times faster. it is expected to speed up to twelve times within the hour.] nervously clicking into the thread, the post gave an explanation of the time-speed flip by boss ke, and it contained lovely photos of tina, alyssa, morningstar, and bernina (cats) taken by the in-game camera. upon seeing the post, [baker] instantly got excited. he hurriedly said to his team members: i got it! its boss ke whos flipping the time flow! its already been increased by three times, and it will go up to twelve! meaning we can spend144 hours in the game every day! where did you see that? his teammates asked hurriedly. the pinned post in the official forum. alright, ill take a look. a bunch of people eagerly logged into the forum to check the pinned post. the traffic was so high, however, that their attempts to log in resulted in a blank loading screen, leaving them frustrated. now i remember! shouted the team captain [an zhitianlan] suddenly. dont you all remember? there was a public vote about flipping the flow of time just over a month ago, 3 billion people participated in the vote. it passed with 72% in favor, 16% abstained, and 14% against. at that time, boss ke had taken 100 thousand high-level players to collect materials for the time flow flip, to get [top blaze crystals] from the volcano, [washing sea core] from under the water we didnt go, but it was discussed in our guild a lot, you couldnt have forgotten? oh, that thing! now i remember! said most of the teammates, suddenly enlightened. [baker] also realized: so thats what this is about, its been more than a month. and in between, there was the gravitational funnel event; i almost forgot about this event! right? i almost forgot, too. some teammates chimed in. the entire material collecting process lasted only a day. it didnt have too much of an impact, and everyones attention was taken by the gravitational funnel event. it was logical that they forgot about it. at that moment, a player shouted in surprise: now that the flow of time has been flipped, do we have enough time to explore the dungeon for the bosses?! it should be like that. wait until boss ke has completed the entire time flip, we could play my god, 72 hours today! team leader [an zhitianlan] was also overjoyed. he looked around at the 20-odd teammates and loudly said: lets stop discussing this for now, we dont have anything to talk about here. lets wait a few hours until the forum has concluded the discussion. lets focus on the boss now! after we take down bosses 4 and 5, there will still be time for everyone to do their own thing! okay, boss. understood! the players present are all top-notch in the human world. they knew what they should do. so they stopped the discussion, and proceeded to explore the bosses as planned. the fourth boss is named [aitaiyilos], a giant dragon who specializes in wind spells. the whole exploration process went smoothly. three hours later, [aitaiyilos] let out a howl, its health bar emptied, and it fell at the feet of the elite 3 team of emperor blood slayer sky. Chapter 604 - Chapter 604: 601, [Emperor Blood Slays the Sky] Guild Elite Group 3 (lower)_1 Chapter 604: 601, [Emperor Blood Slays the Sky] Guild Elite Group 3 (lower)_1 The BOSS is already dead. Under normal circumstances, the most exciting part now would be the loot distribution process. Given that [Cyclone Peak] is one of the top-difficulty team instances, the equipment it drops is naturally top-notch and any player who gets it would significantly benefit. But today is different. At the moment the BOSS fell, nobody looked at it, instead, everybody turned to the games backend synchronously. Some checked the remaining game time, others viewed the game log. [An Zhitianlan] glanced at the remaining game time and exclaimed, Oh my god, I still have 68 hours and 23 minutes of game time! The time flow really is twelve times faster! [Baker], who was checking the game log, was also surprised, The experience points given by the 4th BOSS is 36,000. We initially expected the BOSS experience would be 100,000. [An Zhitianlan], after hearing his words, also immediately checked the system log, and nodded after inspecting it, I also got 36,000. It seems everyone got the same. Isnt that normal? Someone in the group queried, Boss Ke once mentioned that after the reversal of time flow, the acquired experience points will decline. The time flow is now twelve times the original, and I thought that the experience would also decrease to one-twelfth of the original. Looking at it now, it seems to be only a third of the original. This is already very good! Yes, exactly! Its actually one-third! Obtaining only a third of the original amount excited the whole team. The reduction in gained experience points was not significant. If they continued training as before, using every minute and second to level up, the experience points they would gain every day would be quadruple the original amount, right? Of course, the total amount might not be that much. After all, not everyone can incessantly kill monsters for 144 hours in such a dry manner. Furthermore, after the third order, the number of monsters refreshed drastically decreases and is not enough to support their round-the-clock leveling up. But on the whole, the reversal of time flow is still a good thing! Just as everyone was enthusiastically discussing about the reversal of time flow and the acquisition of experience points, [Baker] suddenly raised his right hand. Baker, whats wrong? Everyone looked at him. [Baker], scanning the crowd, gave a mysterious smile, Weve been gaming for three hours, dont you all want to know how much time has passed in reality? The crowd was stunned. Baker continued, We gamed for three hours, and the rate of time flow is twelve times, which means only 15 minutes have passed in reality! Dont you want to experience this unusual time dislocation? !!! The enthusiasm of the team members was immediately roused. Exactly! They had been gaming for three hours, while only a short while had passed in the real world. Who wouldnt want to experience this strange feeling? Team leader [An Zhitianlan] clapped his hands and laughed, Alright, lets all log out and have a feel. Lets meet back here in the game in 5 minutes of real-world time and continue to push the BOSS. As soon as he finished speaking. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! The dungeon was empty, almost all the members of the Elite Team disappeared in an instant. Soon, only [An Zhitianlan] and [Baker] were left in the dungeon. [An Zhitianlan] smiled at [Baker], [Baker] also smiled back at him. Both of them remained in the game. After a stalemate of over ten seconds, [An Zhitianlan] spoke somewhat rigidly, Baker, didnt you propose to log out and check the time? Why arent you logging out? Why arent you logging out? Baker countered. I didnt mention wanting to log out, I prefer staying in the game. Really? [Baker] walked over to the dead BOSS and lightly kicked its corpse, I guess you want to stay and take the BOSSs loot for yourself, right? The loot from the BOSS disappears if not picked up within 30 minutes, and everyone else would return after an hour, so you could take all the loot now, log out, and upon logging back in simply say that we forgot to collect the loot and it disappeared. Am I correct, team leader? How could it be? [An Zhitianlan] solemnly denied, Would I do that? Ive always cared about the development of every member of the Elite Team In it, theres a staff of epic quality that enhances healing! Its exactly the type of staff that you use! [Baker] perused the BOSSs drop list and said simultaneously. [An Zhitianlan]: [Baker]: How about this, we split the loot 50-50, and not a word to anyone else? [An Zhitianlan]: Alright lets do as you say. The two reached an agreement, divided the six pieces of equipment dropped by the BOSS equally based on their value, and then quickly logged out. One hour later in game time, the players from the Elite Team returned to the game. Just as they logged in, they began excitedly discussing, Really! Only a little over 16 minutes passed in reality! Its simply unbelievable! It seems that we can stay in the game for a long time from now on! This saves a lot of time for pushing BOSSes! We can finish this dungeon in the real world within half a day, previously it would have taken us at least 4 days. Yes! Our plan for today was to push 4th and 5th BOSS the entire day. When we complete todays plan, it probably wouldnt even be one oclock in the afternoon in the real world! We still have loads of time left! The Elite Team continued to discuss excitingly. After a while, [Baker] and [An Zhitianlan] also returned to the game, blending back into the discussion smoothly. After more than ten minutes of discussion, [An Zhitianlan] saw that most members had returned, so he clapped his hands and said: Lets get back to work everyone! Well discuss while we deal with the small monsters before the 5th BOSS. After we get past the BOSS, you can do whatever you want with the remaining 60 hours! Well continue dealing with the remaining three BOSSes in the dungeon tomorrow. Hooray! The dungeon was filled with cheering. They originally planned to use the entire day to tackle the BOSS, but now they still had 60 hours left. They could use this time to do what they wanted, like completing tasks, running trades to earn money, increasing faction reputation, or even sightseeing! The benefits of the reversal of time flow were fully manifested! The team members enthusiastically moved towards the passage at the back of the dungeon. But midway, a few players suddenly stopped and simultaneously said to their companions around them: Wait! It seems that we didnt pick up the loot from the previous BOSS! Right, we really didnt. Oh no, then wheres the BOSS now? Everyone blankly looked at the empty ground. [An Zhitianlan] slapped his forehead and exclaimed, Damn! We forgot to pick up the gear! And the gear will disappear if not picked up within half an hour. A player immediately dejectedly said, Then its over! We were offline for five minutes, which means an hour has passed in the game, the gear is completely gone. Im dizzy! Talk about being hoisted by our own petard! We should have picked up the gear before logging out. The dungeon was filled with cries. But now it was already too late for regrets. Everyone could only leave this area with regret and continue to push the upcoming BOSS. Only [An Zhitianlan] and [Baker] looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with smug satisfaction. Chapter 605 - Chapter 605: 602, Impact of Time Flow Reversal (Additional update 1/20)_1 Chapter 605: 602, Impact of Time Flow Reversal (Additional update 1/20)_1 It isnt limited to the elite crew of Emperor Blood Slays the Sky 3. similar stories are unfolding in every corner of the gaming world. Players who mostly tackle dungeons are delighted. After finishing with dungeons there is a lot of time left, which they can spend as they please; Players who primarily focus on quests are also happy. Expanded time means they can complete more quests, and they can now take on the super long quests they dared not accept before; Specialist players who focus on secondary professions (crafting equipment, making potions, herb and mineral gathering, cooking, fishing, etc.) are overjoyed. For them, time is everything, the change in time flow is entirely to their advantage! They dont have an urgent need to level up; In addition, there are also those deeply into historical research, explorers, traders, sailors All players in the game can significantly benefit from this. Main combat-based players now have more spare time to polish their actual combat abilities in the PVP Arena. Perhaps the only unhappy ones are players who stay in the level-up zones all the time? These players, who already find spending 12 hours a day grinding levels agonizing, can only pass the time with chat. If they continued to level at the previous rate, they might have to squat in the wild for over 40 hours a day, agony would turn into torture. But for the benefit of all players, some sacrifices have to be made. The reversal of time flow not only greatly influences the games internal environment but also upends the world outside the game. An hour after the successful reversal (display time), a conference of the highest standards was held in the auditorium at the headquarters of the relevant department. The present relevant department is no longer that small department from before, it now has over 10 million members, scattered all over the worlds countries, truly qualifying as the worlds second-largest organization (the largest organization is the United Government). In this meeting, Vice Minister Xue Wenli took her seat on the right of the conference table on the main stage. In the middle and to the left of the conference table were 3D projections of Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang. Beneath the main stage were rows of seats, below sat approximately 2,000 officials from the relevant department. Half of these officials arrived in person, while the other half were represented by 3D projections. After the meeting started, Xue Wenli elaborated in detail to the officials beneath about the purpose and significance of the time reversal. The officials present were more or less aware of this matter, hence they did not feel surprised. But what really stunned them were Xue Wenlis last words. Xue Wenli spoke as follows, Now that the time reversal has succeeded, I plan to move all reality departments under the relevant department into the game within three working days. Henceforth, we will formulate policies and issue tasks in the game. There are two sections to the relevant department: a game department and a reality department. With 6 million members under the control of Zhong Feng, the game department is in charge of all matters within the game; The reality department, managed by Xue Wenli, is responsible for all forms of special tasks in reality. Please have the officials who are present belong to the reality department. Xue Wenlis words triggered a notable stir amongst them. These officials from the reality department usually do not have time to enter the game. To use Xue Wenli as an example, she, on average, has not spent more than half an hour gaming a day in the past six months. Xue Wenli managed to realise her strength in stage three through material combustion. But some officials present havent even left the newbie village! Upon hearing Xue Wenli was moving the reality department entirely into the game, of course, they were disturbed. Stop! Stop! Lets all calm down, Xue Wenli waved towards those below. The commotion below gradually eased. Xue Wenli continued by saying, I know people have different opinions, for instance, there are no phones in the game, the internet connection is not convenient; it is not easy to contact between different game regions, it may not be the quickest to react to urgent situations in reality, etc But have you considered, within the game, we have 12 times the time! Twelve times the time is enough for us to do lots of stuff, besides, they have invented the telephone within the game, so there is no major issue about long-distance communication. But someone below raised their hand, wanting to ask a question. No buts! Xue Wenli said sternly. I will make it clear, this is a mandatory task to be performed, there absolutely isnt any room for refusal! We can only think of ways to solve any difficulties encountered in the game, instead of staying in our comfort zones, understand? Xue Wenlis voice echoed throughout the auditorium. Chairman Hu Jing also expressed his stance, Xue Wenlis opinion represents that of the entire United Government; everyone only has the implemented option, no excuses are permitted. Upon hearing the two, officials sitting below did not say anything more. They have already started considering how to accomplish this relocation task. But, migrating to the game isnt too bad, because in the game, they can sneak in some time to level up to 50, after manifesting their abilities they will definitely be a lot stronger than they are now. Seeing that the officials below have accepted her view, Xue Wenli nodded in satisfaction. She turned to Chairman Hu Jings 3D projection next to her and asked: Chairman Hu, regarding the location of our game headquarters, where do you think is better? Goldfinch City? Or Zhong Fengs territory? The current game department headquarters is Zhong Fengs territory; after the entire departments collective effort, his territory has been upgraded to a medium-sized city. The headquarters of the relevant department Guild is located there. However, Chairman Hu Jing shook his head: Actually, both places arent ideal. Seeing all the gazes converge on him, he explained, Whilst Zhong Fengs territory is admittedly good, there isnt much spare land. We intend to move the reality department into the game, we need land to accommodate at least a million people, so his territory does not fit the bill. Goldfinch City is the same, densely populated without much land available for us. Therefore, we need to choose an even more suitable location. At this point, Commissioner Zhang, who had been silent the whole time, spoke up. So are you suggesting we should open a new city and move there? Chairman Hu Jing laughed and shook his head, Its not necessarily about creating a new city, there is actually a very suitable location, it was just always overlooked by the majority. Where is it? That place is C Forest City! Forest City?! Gasps of surprise echoed in the hall everyone was taken aback, they absolutely did not expect Chairman Hu Jing to choose this location. An official with a high rank below raised his hand. With permission granted, he stood up and spoke, Chairman Hu, many of us present arent very familiar with the situation inside the gaming world. Therefore, I would like to ask why did you chose this city? Is there a reason behind this decision? Chapter 606 - Chapter 606: Experience the construction speed of our infrastructure maniac_1 Chapter 606: Experience the construction speed of our infrastructure maniac_1 The officials present all seemed to agree unanimously. Theyd spent very little time in the game, perhaps only having a rough understanding of the beginners village. Seeing everyone so concerned, Chairman Hu nodded and said, In that case, let me give you a detailed introduction. Forest City is the second largest city in the Goldfinch Empire within the game. In the first expansion, Queen Alise, the legendary peak champion Xi Fan, and the rebels had a major battle there, which almost destroyed the city Next, Chairman Hu roughly described the specific situation of Forest City. Forest City quickly declined after the war. Not only did the war cause nearly half of the citys population to die, but the elemental turbulence and the lingering energy caused by the high-level power struggle took years to clear. The city wasnt suitable for ordinary people to live in, which led to a continued massive loss of population in Forest City. A year ago in game time, the population of Forest City had reached a historical low, not even one-twentieth of its peak. But last year, the situation improved. The residual energy in the city was completely cleared last year, and the population slowly returned. However, there was still a considerable gap compared to the peak period, and there were many vacant houses and idle lands in the city. At last, Chairman Hu added, Just now I entered the game and formally signed an agreement with Queen Alise to make Forest City a players main city. After all, Forest City was once the second-largest city of the Goldfinch Empire. It has unique geographical resources and transportation advantages, and most importantly, it has plenty of vacant land. We couldnt wish for a better place to establish our headquarters. Does anyone have any objections? After hearing Chairman Hus presentation, the officials present unanimously agreed. Forest City was indeed a good choice. The four most prosperous cities in the entire Goldfinch Empire are Goldfinch City, Orleans City, Pearl City, and Su Yus territory Aphi City. If you connect these four cities and Forest City, it easily forms a human character, and Forest City is the center point where the lines intersect. Theres no doubt that this city would enter a fast-track of development. It was perfect to establish our headquarters here. Now that Ive said that, lets have a show of hands. Chairman Hu Jing said seriously, Those in favor of Forest City, please raise your hands. Those who disagree or abstain, dont need to vote. If you have other opinions, you can give feedback to Xue Wenli after the meeting. At once, more than 90% of the officials below raised their hands in agreement. The other 10% had faces changing constantly and seemed to have other ideas. Seeing that the majority agreed, Chairman Hu cheered, Thats it then. Well let the indigenous people in the game witness our crazy construction speed! Haha! The people below all smiled knowingly. China was already known for its excellent and fast infrastructure construction, and now this talent was finally going to be put to use in the game. At this point, Commissioner Zhang reminded, Chairman Hu, apart from the relocation of our reality departments, arrangements must also be made for the scientists in-game settlement. After all, they need more time than we do. The top scientists of the United Government were indeed the busiest people in the world. The technology of Skru Star was hundreds of years ahead of Blue Star, including a complex spiritual energy operating system, and a completely incomprehensible Skru language. This had put a heavy learning burden on the scientists. In the past four months, the scientists had been working full time. Except for eating and sleeping, they devoted all their energy to studying more advanced technologies. However, they still couldnt fully understand controllable nuclear fusion, anti-gravity technology, or battery load technology. Allowing scientists into the game with 12 times more time to contemplate real-life problems in the game, and then return once they had solutions, was vital. So, the change in the flow of time had a significant impact on scientists. Hearing Commissioner Zhangs words, Xue Wenli immediately replied, Dont worry, Commissioner. Ive sent someone to contact the scientists. We will get them settled in the beginner village to continue their research, and provide as much logistics support as they need. Thats good to know, Commissioner Zhang said, relieved. Lets end the meeting here. Chairman Hu finally said, Well get to work right away. By tonight, everyone, except those who havent left the beginner village in the game, has to report to Forest City! Understood! Okay, Chairman! The officials below answered in unison. But someone suddenly had a thought C they were all dressed in sharp suits or military uniforms for the meeting. Once in the game, everyone would tell it like it is, either dressed in shabby leather or plate armor, or cloth robes similar to those of a beggars. The scene would undoubtedly be quite amusing! The scene shifts back to Su Yu in the game. After the successful reversal of the games time, Bernina used the excuse of being tired to send Su Yu and his party of three out of the beginner village without even offering dinner. But the trio didnt mind at all. Alise and Tina, one on his left and one on his right, surrounded Su Yu with joyful faces. After the reversal of game time, Su Yu could spend plenty of time with them instead of being out of sight all day long. Su Yu, on the other hand, was looking at a light blue magic book, feeling pleased. This light blue magic book was given to him by Bernina when he left. It was a legacy of Berninas water and time system spells, and one of the rewards from the last quest. With this magic book, Su Yu could study water system spells more thoroughly, and even dabble in space system spells, which he had never explored before. Now that he had more time in the game, he could spend more time studying these spells to increase his combat power, rather than spending all his time leveling up. By the time they returned to the Royal Palace, it was already 10 a.m. the next day in game time. The kings and dukes of the Western Continents nations had been waiting in the palace for a whole day. However, Alise ignored them. Standing above the Goldfinch Palace, Alise grabbed Su Yus arm and whispered, Nemesis, what are your plans next? Tina also cast a concerned look. After some thought, Su Yu answered quickly, I still have 132 hours left today, which is roughly 11 days. I plan to stay in the palace with you two for these 11 days. Thats great! Alise was ecstatic, she grabbed his hand and flew down to the main hall below, saying, Now, lets get rid of these people together! Ill introduce you to the kings and dukes of the Western Continent oh, wait, you should already know them, right? Of course, we know each other very well. We are old acquaintances. Su Yu smiled and scratched his nose. Chapter 607 - Chapter 607: 604, Key Battle_1 Chapter 607: 604, Key Battle_1 For the following 132 hours, Su Yu accompanied Alyssa and Tina as he said he would. Of course, Cat Morning Star was always with them too. During the day, Su Yu joined them in administrating duties, engaged in leisure activities, and went out to understand public sentiment; When Tina and Alyssa were tired and needed rest at night, Su Yu didnt rest with them. Instead, he made the most of every minute to improve himself. For the first half of the night, he advanced to the [Silvershine Spire] to study elemental and spatial spells, while also gradually learning the basics of arcane and time-related spells to enhance his casting ability. For the second half of the night, he returned to his territory to cultivate further with the remaining monster materials. Upon learning that Su Yu was short on money, the Snow Leopard swiftly delivered all materials above the Sanctuary tier from the relevant departments, so Su Yu wouldnt lack resources in the short term. Time flowed by every second, their days orderly but fulfilling. Unconsciously, 132 hours had passed. After 132 hours, in the Mage Tower of Su Yus territory, he looked at the game login time remaining C only five minutes C he sighed in relief. This was the first time he had spent such a long time in the game. The feeling of time flow reversal was great! It allowed him to do more within the game. However, there werent many monster materials above the sixth tier given by the relevant departments, and if he wanted to maintain the highest cultivation efficiency, hed have to start gathering them by himself. He turned to Cat Morning Star, who was absorbing an [Experience Crystal Stone] beside him: Morning Star, we should log out. After logging out, Ill find a place for you to refine that Absorption Spirit so you can quickly gain power. Okay, meow! Morning Star immediately perks up at the mention of the Absorption Spirit. With a flash, she transforms into a starlight shadow and enters Su Yus pet space. Now, after absorbing a large amount of [Star Realm Energy], her injuries had basically healed and her fur had fully restored its shine. This eased Su Yus worries a lot. At this moment, a faint blue portal appeared beside Su Yu. A clone identical to him walks out of the portal and hands Su Yu a space ring. Su Yu took the ring and sent his divine sense into it, discovering that it contained more than a dozen golden tier 3-5 pieces of equipment, six golden potions, and over 20 monster materials above tier 5. These were acquired by his clone while helping Morning Star kill [Star Realm Rats], performing tasks on the Pandamen continent, and killing monsters. With his clone, Su Yu had gained an automatic farm feature, like in many card games, allowing him to gather a lot of resources without exerting much effort. Well done. Su Yu patted his clones shoulder, satisfied. The clone subtly nodded, expressionless. Su Yu opened the game panel and selected to log out. In the real world, inside Su Yus home, he removed his game helmet and stood up from the sofa. As he was removing his helmet, Cat Morning Star jumped out of the pet space one step ahead and pounced onto a magic cat pillow on the bed. Meanwhile, his clone stepped out from the game world and stood beside him. Su Yu looked at his clone. After some thought, he gave his clone a few commands and handed him the [Hearthstone]. The clone nodded and accepted the instructions. After receiving the [Hearthstone], he used the [Flash Skill] to leave home. The strength of the clone remained at the peak of the sixth tier. Long-distance teleportation would consume a lot of his magic power and greatly degrade his combat effectiveness. Therefore, Su Yus instructions were for him to go to the sub-base of the relevant departments in East Sea City and take a supersonic fighter to the Imperial Capital. Later, he would take Morning Star to the Imperial Capital to join the clone. Watching the clone depart, Morning Star said while playing on her phone, This clone of yours is too similar to you, identical. Well, it is, after all, a macaque artifact. Its perfect, other than being much weaker than me, Su Yu laughed. Macaque artifact Morning Star muttered this word, her whiskers twitching. So your clone was a monkey in its past life? Su Yu: Morning Star: Definitely a monkey that transformed into your likeness, right? Su Yu: Well.. He didnt know how to rebut. Since it was a macaque-made artifact, they might really have set the original form of the clone as a monkey. Although the clone was more mature and steady than him and didnt resemble a lively monkey. Without knowing how to refute, he simply didnt. Su Yu pounced onto the bed and began petting Morning Star vigorously. Morning Star didnt resist and allowed him to continue. He had been wanting to pet a cat for a few months, so he was quite pleased. However, after petting her for about five minutes, Morning Star suddenly swatted away Su Yus hand. She then stood up, shook her fur, and smoothed out her ruffled fur. When she glanced at the puzzled Su Yu, she whispered: Shh! Tina is coming, lets not let her find out about our business! What do you mean our business? A vein appeared on Su Yus forehead. Morning Stars words seemed like they were having an affair behind Tinas back. He was only petting his own petdoes that warrant such suspicion? Just as he was about to argue, his game helmet floated into the air. The next second, a beautiful figure appeared under the helmet, it was Tina. Hey, Nemesis, here I am! Tina took off her helmet and greeted Su Yu. She had been to the real world dozens of times and was already accustomed to it, treating Su Yus house as her own. She looked around, didnt see Su Yus clone, and began to rummage through Su Yus wardrobe, picking out the most beautiful outfit to change into. Tina, you dont have to change. You can wear the armor you have on now. Seeing Tina changing, Su Yu slowly moved forward to stop her. He looked at the thin golden legendary armor Tina was wearing, explaining: Were planning to attack the Spiritual Spring Eye tonight, and its going to be a pivotal battle to win many Spiritual Spring Eyes, so you dont have to change. Were not planning on going shopping today. When Su Yu was in the game, he had already discussed with the relevant departments; tonights main event would be attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye. Moreover, tonight was different from before. Tonight, Prime Minister Cao Cao, with his eighth tier peak strength, participated in the Spiritual Spring Eye attack for the first time, causing a drastic change in the situation! Previously, Su Yu was not particularly eager to attack large-scale Spiritual Spring Eyes because he feared that the divine-class powerhouses among the Skuru people would target him. Furthermore, large-scale Spiritual Spring Eyes had strong defensive capabilities. Su Yu, Cat Morning Star, and Tina could only barely capture large-scale Spiritual Spring Eyes as a team. Therefore, he mainly targeted small-scale Spiritual Spring Eyes before. Now that Prime Minister Cao Cao was here! Not only the large-scale, but even the giant Spiritual Spring Eyes could also be an option! Chapter 608 - Chapter 608: Alyssa Comes to the Real World_1 Chapter 608: Alyssa Comes to the Real World_1 Despite Su Yus interruption, Tina didnt stop changing her clothes. She looked back at Su Yu and continued to bury her head in her pile of clothes: Nemesis, I wasnt planning on wearing this outside. I planned on wearing it at home. Wear it at home? Su Yu was totally confused. Why would she want to change at home? Is she putting on an outfit for his appreciation? Yeah. Tina said casually while searching for clothes: Alyssa is coming over later, so I want to put on some beautiful outfits for her to see. Oh, I seeWait, what? Alyssa can come to our world too?! Su Yu and Cat Morning Star both jumped, their eyes wide in surprise. Yeah! Tina turned her face back, smiling slyly: Surprised, huh? Su Yu and Cat Morning Star just gaped at each other, utterly stunned and speechless. In fact, Tina and Alyssa had been planning for a long time to bring Alyssa to the real world, with the help of their ancestor, Bernina Tide. The moment Tina successfully advanced to the seventh stage, Tina Garcia signed a contract with Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum, allowing Alyssa the ability to come to the real world. But all this was done behind Su Yus back, just to surprise him. Seeing Su Yu and Cat Morning Stars eyes round as eggs in surprise, Tina felt satisfied. This was exactly the reaction she was waiting for. Okay, Nemesis. Tina tossed a set of mens clothes from the wardrobe onto Su Yus face: Put this on, so you can show Alyssa some of our local fashions. Instead of inspecting the clothes, Su Yu quickly asked: Can Alyssa really come to our world? How can she do that? Well its a long story. Tina responded while taking out a goose-yellow dress from the wardrobe and changing into it: Its mainly for surprising you and also for her to help us in this world. Its really inconvenient to help you from our world Then, Tina briefly explained the plan to bring Alyssa to the real world. Oh, its like that. After Tina completed her explanation, Su Yu and Cat Morning Star nodded in unison. Alyssa coming to reality is undeniably a good thing! Specifically, any character from the game world coming to reality is beneficial, as they can revive ten times in the real world. And Alyssa holds a very special status. Shes the Empress of the largest nation in the game world. Her personally coming to the real world surely contributes to enhancing mutual understanding between the two worlds. Tina had now changed into her exquisite goose-yellow dress. Gazing at a distracted Su Yu who seemed lost in thought, Tina urged him, Hurry up and put the clothes on, Alyssas almost here! Uh Um Su Yu fumbled for a response. Tina felt no psychological barrier to changing her clothes in front of Su Yu, as she used to do it frequently in the game. However, asking Su Yu to change in front of her was a little embarrassing for him. Fortunately, the timely appearance of Alyssa saved him. At this moment, Su Yus helmet floated back up into the air. Under the watchful eyes of the two people and one cat, a figure about 1.5 meters tall appeared on the couch. This figure with a delicate and cute face yet with a hint of authority, was of course Alyssa. She had loosely cascading hair, a dress in contrasting red and black, and a elegant look. Alyssa first looked around the unfamiliar environment after appearing in the real world. Though Cat Morning Star had previously shown her what the world and Su Yus room looked like through magic imaging, she still felt a bit nervous visiting this strange world for the first time. Seeing Alyssa, Tina quickly walked over to show off her dress: Look Alyssa, this is the clothing I mentioned of this world. Its very intricate. You cant find craftsmanship like this back home. Oh yes! Alyssa gently touched the dress fabric Tina was wearing, full of admiration. Tina was right, the craftsmanship of this clothing was incredible, something not achievable in their own world, even with the aid of a mages magic weaving. Alyssas taste was no different from most young girls; she also enjoyed beautiful clothes. The sight of Tina in her yellow dress immediately caught her attention. Just then, a cat-shaped starlight figure leaped from Su Yus bed directly into Alyssas arms. This was Cat Morning Star. Cat Morning Star nuzzled against Alyssa, speaking: Little Jie Jie, you can actually come to this world too? Why didnt you tell me earlier? Haha, wasnt it to surprise you and Nemesis? Alyssa retracted her gaze and began petting Cat Morning Star, looking up at Su Yu. 1486 Su Yu walked towards her, exclaiming: Alyssa, I really did not expect you to come to our world. Anyway, welcome! Hehe, are you surprised? Alyssa winked at him teasingly. Of course, Im too surprised! Su Yu responded promptly. If Tina wasnt around, he might have wanted to hug her! At this moment, Tina went back to the closet, picked out a very exquisite red Lolita dress, handed it to Alyssa, and said, Alyssa, this is a gift for you! Its a top tier outfit in this world. Not only is it in your favorite color, but also the perfect size. You can try it on now! Thank you, Tina! Alyssa was equally surprised. She didnt know Tina had prepared a gift for her. Feeling the dress in her hands was very soft and smooth, with a faint scent from the fabric in a color she loved. It could be said she fell in love with it before even trying it on! But in terms of changing into it now.emmmm Alyssa looked around. Since Su Yus place hadnt changed, Alyssa got a full view of it with just one look, there was no place to change. While feeling that Su Yus living conditions were very humble, she carefully put away the dress and smiled at Tina: Thank you, but I can change into it later, right? Changing now would be a bit Whats wrong with changing now? Tina looked at her oddly: Nemesis is no stranger. Whats wrong with changing in front of him? That um Alyssa thought about undressing in front of Su Yu and her face immediately turned red. Even though Su Yu isnt a stranger, she hasnt prepared herself for that yet. At that moment, Su Yus phone saved them from an awkward situation. Suddenly, Su Yus phone rang. Su Yu took out his phone, glanced at the caller ID and said to Alyssa, Its ok, go ahead and change. I have a phone call to take, Ill be back in a few minutes. Then, Su Yu used the Flash Skill and disappeared from his home. Chapter 609 - Chapter 609: 606, do something big_1 Chapter 609: 606, do something big_1 Seeing Su Yu leave, Tina turned to Alyssa, her face bright with excitement. Now that Nemesis is gone, you can change clothes right? Alyssa used her psychic abilities to scan outside the window, confirming that Su Yu wasnt pretending to leave and spying from outside, which put her at ease. She stretched out her slender hand to untie the ribbon around her waist, removing the heavy gown she was wearing. Under the gaze of Tina and Cat Morning Star, she put on an exceptionally light red and white Lolita dress, coupled with matching white stockings. This Lolita dress wasnt a brand name, but something made to order by top tier tailors during Tinas free time. The material, craftsmanship and cutting were all top-notch and it fit perfectly. Wearing this dress, Alyssa felt her whole body and soul become joyful. She twirled in front of the dressing mirror. Looking at the beautiful reflection of herself, she fell in love with the dress! Alyssa, you look so beautiful! Seeing Alyssa made even lovelier by the Lolita dress, Tina went forward and hugged her arm, her eyes twinkling with stars. Darn it! How did she suddenly have a hint of homosexuality? Its okay. Alyssas face turned a bit red. Thank you, Tina. No problem, were best sisters after all! Tina laughed. Simultaneously, she looked over at Morning Star, who was motionless, sitting dumbly on the table like a wooden puppet. Morning Star, dont you think Alyssa is beautiful? Uh of course she is beautiful, Morning Star said reluctantly. Being a cat, Morning Star couldnt really comprehend why humans wore clothes. If it was to look prettier and attract the attention of the opposite sex, wouldnt not wearing clothes attract even more attention? Anyway, she definitely disdained the idea of wearing clothes. However, Morning Star wouldnt say her true thoughts and could only reluctantly agree. Alyssa, looking at herself in the dressing mirror, felt her mind gradually grow blurry. This dress is really beautiful! Tina blinked her eyes. The dress is beautiful, and then? She meant to say C since the dress was so beautiful, shouldnt she show it off to Nemesis? Its strange how Nemesis had been out for so long and hadnt come home, and she didnt know where he flew off to. However, unheard of by her, Alyssa caressed the fabric on her body and seriously said, Seeing this, I must speed up the development of my nations light textile industry, and try to let most females in the country wear such good clothes! Tina: As expected of Her Majesty the Queen! Even when traveling to an alien planet, she did not forget the affairs of her nation. Once again Tina hugged her arm and laughed. Since you like this dress so much, we may not have time today, but lets do it tomorrow. Tomorrow, Ill accompany you to this worlds famous shopping street, and get you a few more pretty clothes! Sure, Tina! Alyssa laughed, her eyes squinting with glee. However, suddenly thinking of something, her smile gradually disappeared. Tina, I might not be able to come tomorrow. She looked into Tinas eyes, regretfully saying, Im not like you. After all, I am the Empress of this empire, and most matters within the country need me to make the decision. I cannot be like you and leave for 6 days. The country will fall into chaos. Ah, yes! Tina also sighed. A country cannot go a day without its leader. Each time Alyssa comes to the real world, it would take 6 days. Once or twice was tolerable, but if the frequency increased, it would definitely lead to turbulence in the court and nation. Unless. they have a child with Nemesis? No, that wouldnt work either. Even if a child was birthed, it would take more than a decade of nurturing before they could shoulder great responsibilities. In the short term, it definitely wouldnt cure the root or surface of the problem. Tina also didnt know what was the best way to go about this. The scene switches back to Su Yu. He has now answered the phone. The one who called was not just anyone else, but Commissioner Zhongs deputy, Xue Wenli. Su Yu. Xue Wenli said through the phone. Ill update you on the current situation. Currently, Prime Minister Cao Cao is leading 20 Great Spirit Stage cultivators towards Kunlun Mountain, preparing to launch an attack on the Giant Spiritual Spring Eye located in Kunluns main peak. The attack will commence in 1 hour and 23 minutes, so you must definitely seize the time and participate in this battle. Understood! Su Yu solemnly responded. There are 24 Giant Spiritual Spring Eyes on Blue Star, and amongst them, only two are located in China, one in Yunlu Mountain and the other at Kunluns main peak, Gonggeer Peak. Prime Minister Cao Cao has just restored his confidence in winning against the Skurus and is preparing to play it big! He decided to start from Kunluns Giant Spiritual Spring Eye, swiftly overpowering it before the Skurus have fully responded, demonstrating their feat to the enemies. Su Yu strongly agreed with Prime Minister Cao Caos plan. After all, if they sweep out small Spiritual Spring Eyes like before, the enemys stronger forces will definitely congregate toward the high-level Spiritual Spring Eyes, making them harder and harder to defeat. Now, they gathered all their strength to strike at the enemys vulnerable spot, launching a heavy blow on the unaware enemies. If they fail to capture the Giant Spiritual Spring Eye this time, there wouldnt be any chances in the future. However, the Blue Star side was also very confident. After obtaining [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts], Prime Minister Cao Caos strength had reached the peak of the Mahayana period, equaling Skurus strongman, Donald Prunt. Su Yu, Tina, and Cat Morning Star, the three new seventh level legends, where two of them were legends unafraid of death; On the cultivators side, the senior Yang Jian has recovered his Seventh Stage Integration Period, the other 19 were also top-notch among cultivators; Furthermore, theres an additional variable C Alyssa can also participate in the battle. Having such configurations on their side, they are fully capable of winning this battle! Su Yu replied through the phone, I will definitely bring people to that location at that time, you inform Prime Minister Cao Cao to rest assured. Understood! There are two more points. Su Yu slowly said on the phone, Firstly, help me apply for a relatively large underground space, over 1000 square meters, and needs to be rather enclosed. This underground space could let Morning Star refine the Absorption Spirits. After going to Kunlun Mountain to fight their decisive battle, they would let Morning Star refine the Absorption Spirits after the battle. Alright. Xue Wenli answered. Secondly. Su Yu paused for a moment, and continued, Alyssa has come to the real world. I will be taking her to the Imperial Capital later. You or Hu, the Chairman can receive her, demonstrating our sides sincerity. What? Queen Alyssa is out! Xue Wenli was surprised, her phone dropped from her palm and crashed onto the floor. Luckily, the phone didnt break. She quickly picked up the phone and hurriedly said, I know, I will notify the Commissioner and Chairman Hu. Her Majesty the Queen is our best ally in the game, I will definitely receive her properly! Chapter 610 - Chapter 610: Department 607 Headquarters_1 Chapter 610: Department 607 Headquarters_1 After ending his call with Xue Wenli, Su Yu returned home deep in thought. It seemed that he had to sort out the production of the Space Ring within an hour or so, then meet up with the senior monks at Kunlun Mountain. The time was very tight. But when he came home, he immediately spotted Alyssa, who had already changed into her red-and-white Lolita outfit. His eyes lit up, Alyssa, youre absolutely gorgeous in that! Really? Alyssa asked, her face blushing slightly, clearly delighted. Of course. Su Yu stepped quickly toward Alyssa. He sized her up and down, Could you give me a little twirl? Uhokay. Although a bit embarrassed, Alyssa did as he asked. As he watched the light-footed Alyssa dancing around like a fairy, Su Yu was full of praise, Youre incredibly beautiful. Forgive me, Im lost for words. I cant think of any other words to describe your beauty! Both you and Tina are the most beautiful girls in the world! Thank you for including me, Tina said, winking at him. Alyssa, on the other hand, was overwhelmed, so she changed the topic, Who was on the phone just now? Do they need you urgently? The usually disengaged Morningstar suddenly piped up, I bet the call was from another woman, right? Dont you have a 14-year-old girlfriend in the real world? Thats Su Yu rubbed his nose awkwardly, Not the one youre thinking of, another woman. The smiles of Alyssa and Tina suddenly froze on their faces, and the atmosphere became a bit awkward. But Su Yu was utterly unfazed, he was used to situations like these. He calmly explained, Dont get me wrong. The 14-year-old girlfriend was just a misunderstanding As for the woman who called me, we were discussing serious matters Taking advantage of this, Su Yu sketched out his relationship with Sky Dragon. At the end of the conversation, he also informed Tina and Alyssa about the upcoming battle. After listening to Su Yus description, Tina and Alyssa looked at each other. In fact, they had already heard about Nemesis and Sky Dragon. They had met many adventurers from other worlds who were essentially great gossipers. Now, when Nemesis explained everything to them so frankly, they understood him immediately. So, you think of her as just a sister? Of course! Thats a relief! Tina walked over and hugged Su Yus arm, Lets proceed with the task then. We can discuss this on the way. Sounds good. Su Yu waved to Morningstar, who obediently returned to its pet space. Then Su Yu started casting a spell. A silver teleportation array appeared under their feet. The next second, they left East Sea City and appeared at the headquarters of the authorities in the Imperial Capital. The headquarters of the authorities were situated on Yan Mountain, to the north of the Imperial Capital. The first thing Su Yu did after ascending to the Sixth Order was to clean the Spiritual Spring Eyes in the Yan Mountain region, one large and seven small ones in total. After they were cleaned, the place naturally became the base for the authorities. Also, because it was not far from the Imperial Capital, it was built up as the headquarters for the authorities. A silver teleportation circle appeared at the center of the bases square. Once the white light fell, the figures of Su Yu, Tina, and Alyssa appeared standing on the cement ground which looked like a parade ground. The Morningstar flew out from its pet space and perched on Su Yus shoulder. This was Alyssas first time in this world, and she curiously surveyed the surrounding military facilities and attached buildings. Although it wasnt Tinas first time, she rarely visited this military place either, so she was as curious as Alyssa. Su Yu was about to take out his phone to call Xue Wenli. At this moment, two lights shone down, and the 3D projections of Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang appeared in front of them. Hello, I am Hu Jing, the chairman of the Blue Star United Government, and this is Commissioner Zhang Ling of the Joint Military Region. Queen Alise, welcome to our world! While Chairman Hu was talking, he bowed to Alyssa. The bow was very particular, the kind used in the game world when an empires emperor showed goodwill to another empires emperor. Arguably, Chairman Hus Global Chief of Earth position should be one level above Alyssa. But at this moment, Hu Jing clearly placed Alyssa on an equal footing with him. Hello, Chairman Hu, weve met before. Alyssa responded, returning his bow gracefully. Alyssa had already had quite a few dealings with Chairman Hu. When the Blue Star United Government and the Goldfinch Empire became comprehensive strategic partners, it was Chairman Hu who personally entered the game to discuss with her. So, they could more or less be considered acquaintances. Chairman Hu smiled at Alyssa: This is the headquarters of our unit in this world. If its alright with you, may I show you around? Here, you can see the most advanced military technology of Blue Star and Skru Star. I would be grateful. In that case, lets proceed. Chairman Hu gestured a please, ready to take this esteemed guest on a tour of the base. But Su Yu then spoke, Chairman Hu and Commissioner Zhang, you might have other important things to do. I can accompany Queen Alise. Chairman Hu and Commissioner Zhang turned to look at him. Su Yu explained with a smile, I plan to take Queen Alise to Here, he glanced at the Space Ring on Tinas right-hand ring finger. Chairman Hu and Commissioner Zhang instantly understood. Su Yu continued, We have to meet with the Great Monks on Kunlun Mountain in an hour. Were rather pressed for time. So, we cannot accept your kind invitation! No worries. Serious matters come first, Chairman Hu casually waved, We shall take our leave then! Goodbye! Chairman Hu and Commissioner Zhang waved goodbye to Su Yu and the others, their 3D projections disappearing from the open space in front of them. Watching Chairman Hu and Commissioner Zhang depart, Morningstar perched on Su Yus shoulder, admiringly noted, Thats our Jie Jie. As soon as she arrived on Blue Star, the two highest authorities came to say hello! Alyssa looked a bit dazed. She stared at where the two had disappeared, What spell did those two just use? To be honest, I have never seen such a spell before, I didnt sense any magic waves at all. Its correct that you didnt feel anything! Tina walked over with a smile, hugging Alyssas arm, That wasnt a spell, it was purely science, Skru Star tech. Oh, I see. Alyssa nodded knowingly. The technology level of the game world was far behind the Skru Star, so much so that any tech she saw felt incredible. But now was not the time to ponder over this. Alyssa turned to Su Yu, asking, Where are we going first, Nemesis? Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: 608, The last avatar for Alyssa?_1 Chapter 611: 608, The last avatar for Alyssa?_1 Lets first meet Xue Wenlithe deputy of Snow Leopard, and an hour later we will attend the battle at Kunlun Mountain, said Su Yu in a relaxed tone. As he said this, he walked up to Alyssa, gently scratching his head with an apologetic look: Im sorry, Alyssa. This is your first visit to our world, and you should be enjoying the sightseeing and tasting the local delicacies. But were in a bit of a crisis now, and youre being dragged into a fight before we could even tour around. Its okay, Nemesis. Well have plenty of opportunities in the future, Alyssa replied gently, it didnt really bother her. The reason she came to this world was simply to be with Su Yu. She was tired of not being able to see him for prolonged periods. As long as she could stay with Su Yu now, she didnt care whether she was touring this world or not. Well then, lets get going. Su Yu held Tinas hand in his left, and Alyssas in his right, and the group, along with a cat, started walking towards the headquarters building of the relevant department. At this time, Xue Wenli had already seen Su Yu and his group through the surveillance equipment. Seeing the way Su Yu looked now, she couldnt help but twitch her lips. Luckily, Xu Xiaotian wasnt at the base. If she had seen Su Yus scene of being engrossed between two things it would be unthinkable. Xue Wenli knew that Su Yu was looking for her, thus she walked to the window, opened it, and performed [Leap Of Faith] to jump down from the window. Even though the surveillance room was on the 5th floor, such height was nothing to her. She quickly switched positions in mid-air, finally landing on the plaza in front of the building with a 180-degree backflip. But the bricks in front of the building that was crashed on by her was trampled and shattered into three to four pieces. Of course, Su Yu and his group saw Xue Wenli descending from the sky. Su Yu walked up to her and gave her a standard military salute, Hello, Comrade Xue Wenli. Then he turned to Alyssa and introduced, This is Xue Wenli, Zhong Feng Snow Leopards deputy in our world, in charge of priority matters for the department. Hello, Xue Wenli, Alyssa promptly stepped up, extending her hand in a Blue Star style handshake. Xue Wenli was taken aback, and quickly shook hands with Alyssa, Hello, Your Majesty the Empress! I didnt expect you to come to the real world, on behalf of the department, I welcome your arrival! After the introductions and pleasantries, Xue Wenli led Su Yu and his group into the building. While they were walking, she said, Su Yu, I have prepared the people you requested. There are a hundred in total, half of them with a military background, all passed the Advanced Mind Test, and are awaiting orders on the third underground floor. By Advanced Mind Test, Xue Wenli was referring to three unrelated Priests performing the [mental theft] to ensure that those tested did not have any tendency to surrender or harbor disloyal thoughts. Only when the test is passed, are they fully considered trustworthy allies, without any risk of information leakage. Alright, understood. Lead the way, Su Yu nodded. At this moment, he suddenly stopped and looked to his left. A azure [Teleportation Portal] lit up on his left, and his doppelganger stepped out of it. What is?! Xue Wenli, Alyssa, and Tina were all surprised at the same time. They more or less knew that Su Yu had a doppelganger, but had never seen it. Now that Su Yus doppelganger had stepped out of the portal, it immediately caught all of their attention. This is my doppelganger! Originating from the macaque artifact [War Gods Hair], what do you think? Do we look alike? Saying this, Su Yu and his doppelganger both made a scissors-hand sign. Just like the real one! Alyssa stared wide-eyed at Su Yu and his doppelganger, flabbergasted, In terms of appearance or aura, I can hardly tell any difference between you two! She extended her hand, intending to touch the doppelgangers cheek, but the doppelganger easily avoided it with a small range [Flash]. Even though it was a doppelganger, Su Yu didnt want it to have too much contact with Alyssa and Tina. Xue Wenli, lead the way. Lets walk and talk, he said to Xue Wenli who was at the front. Alright alright, Xue Wenli regained her composure, walked in the front to lead the way. The group continued to the third basement level. While they were walking, Su Yu gave a brief explanation of the [War Gods Hair] to the three women, telling them that the artifact came from Emperor Shao Hao. After the introduction, Su Yu added, This artifact [War Gods Hair] gave me this doppelganger. The doppelganger only possesses a third of my original body strength, other than that, its basically my exact duplicate. After he finished, Su Yu took out [War Gods Hair] and handed it to Alyssa and Tina to check it out. Oh, so its like that! Alyssa gently stroked the brown [War Gods Hair], in a moment of realization: So this macaque artifact made you have an extra doppelganger! For cultivators, after ascending to the God Level, one can manufacture a doppelganger that is exactly like oneself, and has a third of the original bodys power. With this macaque artifact, you have an extra doppelganger, and it can be summoned by a seventh-order cultivator! Alyssas ancestor was a God Level powerhouse, so she had some understanding of these things. Tina took the [War Gods Hair] that was handed over by Alyssa, with envy on her face, This artifact is really powerful! I also want to have a doppelganger! When handling political affairs, Im often too busy, if there was a doppelganger to help me, I could be lazy! Alas, its a pity, you have to reach the God Level before you can manufacture a doppelganger. Hearing Tinas words, Su Yu could not help but pat her shoulder with a smile, Keep it up! Youre only 22 years old now, and you have a promising future! You will be a God Level powerhouse one day. Thank you, Im very confident, Tina responded with a smile. But at this moment, Alyssa suddenly stopped, standing in place. A brilliant light flashed in her mind, and she thought of something- Su Yus [War Gods Hair] still had one usage left, so why not let her use it? Her current biggest problem was that she couldnt stay with Nemesis for a long period because she had to manage the kingdom. If she could use it to create a doppelganger, wouldnt that mean her doppelganger could manage the kingdom and she could stay with Su Yu all the time? Noticing that Alyssa had suddenly stopped, Su Yu and the others also halted and turned back to look at her, Whats wrong, Alyssa? Nemesis, I have a great idea! Alyssa excitedly relayed all the thoughts she just had. But when she finished, she felt a little inappropriate. After all, [War Gods Hair] belonged to Su Yu, would it be a bit improper to directly ask for her to use it? But it seemed Su Yu didnt think that much about it. Upon hearing Alyssas idea, his eyes lit up, and he immediately responded with delight, Thats great, then Ill let you use this last doppelganger! Chapter 612 - Chapter 612: 609, Space Plan_1 Chapter 612: 609, Space Plan_1 Su Yu was not concerned about his own gains and losses, all he had in his mind was to defeat the Skuru. By helping Alyssa create a clone, Alyssa could frequently come to the physical world. She could bring to bear the combat power of a seventh stage peak mage, second only to Prime Minister Cao, her assistance to humanity would be immeasurable. For what reason then would Su Yu not agree to her? Once we return to your world, Ill create a clone for you! Su Yu promptly replied. Hmm, great! Alyssa nodded enthusiastically. The group did not say anything further and continued their journey. Three minutes later, the elevator brought them to the third basement of the building. The building had excellent ventilation, even three levels below ground, it wasnt stifling. Xue Wenli led them through a series of turns, using fingerprints or facial recognition to bypass three security doors, eventually entering into a spacious underground area. This underground area measured at least 2,000 square meters, with a height of around 9 meters. But for such a large space, apart from some essential machinery, there was nothing else arranged inside, only some chairs, and aside from those, there were 100 high-ranking mage players. These mage players had long grown impatient from waiting. More than an hour ago, they had signed a confidentiality agreement and came to this underground space. But an hour had passed, and they waited pointlessly for that hour. Each of their time was very precious, they did not want to waste it here. Just then, the doors to the underground space swung open with a bang, and Xue Wenli led Su Yu and the others into the room. All eyes instantly became focused on Su Yu and the others. Seeing it was Su Yu, the impatient expressions on the mage players disappeared rapidly, replaced by extreme delight: Its Boss Ke! The joint government gathered so many of us here, so it is because of Boss Ke! If I had known Boss Ke would be coming, no matter how long the wait I wouldnt be impatient wait a minute! Why are there two Boss Kes? The sharper ones among them had noticed that a Boss Ke was standing at both the front and rear of the group. How could this be? Is it the Real or Fake Monkey King? The real body of Su Yu entered and immediately made a hand gesture towards the jubilant crowd in the space: Hello everyone, I am Su Yu. Shall we skip the introductions? Of course. The crowd laughed. Su Yu turned around and introduced the few individuals behind him in turn: This is Tina Garcia, this one is Alice Jie Golden Chrysanthemum, this is Xue Wenli, Zhong Fengs deputy, and this is my clone. Then he turned to face the 100 mage players: Everyones time is very precious, so I will not beat around the bush Hey, what about me? protested Morning Star, Su Yus pet on his shoulder. Oh, and also Morning Star, my pet. Su Yu reached out to rub Morning Stars cat head, and said loudly to everyone present: Lets cut to the chase. We are undertaking a very important plan, called the Space Plan. The Space Plan? Several people exclaimed in surprise. Right. Su Yu nodded: Once you accept this plan, you may have to spend the next half a year in this basement. Of course, this would not affect your activities in the game. But offline, you will have to remain here in this basement to carry out this plan, likely until the final decisive battle is upon us. Is that so? All 100 mage players looked at each other, some of them wavering. The soldiers among the players were fine, as a soldiers utmost duty is to obey orders. As long as their superiors sent them here, they would surely stay here obediently and follow orders. But the other players not from the military didnt see it this way. They had family and friends outside. As the decisive battleground drew closer and society became increasingly turbulent, they were worried that their family and friends would be harmed amidst the turmoil. One non-military player, a female player with the ID [Cloud Skirt], stood up and asked hesitantly: Boss Ke, can you tell me what exactly is this plan for? Of course not. Su Yu quickly refused: This is a crucial plan that will likely impact the success or failure of our war against the Skuru. Willing participants must obey my command and not question what theyre actually doing, and certainly not the specifics of the plan. As I mentioned earlier, this plan will run continuously until the start of the final battle. So, Ill give you ten minutes to consider, those who want to opt out can leave now. Um Many players were torn. Honestly, they were very eager to join in and complete this major plan with Su Yu. But their fear of the future and concern for their family and friends in the physical world, made them very hesitant. Su Yu caught their hesitation and knew exactly what they were thinking. So, Su Yu smiled: Dont worry everyone. I promise proper arrangements will be made for the family of everyone who participates in this plan, right Wen Li? Su Yu turned his head to the side. Of course. Xue Wenli promptly promised: The relevant departments can guarantee the absolute safety of your family and friends, at least until the start of the final battle. Upon hearing Xue Wenlis assurance, the hesitation on many peoples faces seemed to fade slightly. Su Yu continued while the iron was hot: I promise all of you that there will be certain resource privileges after joining the plan. As we all know, apart from increasing the number of high-ranking individuals, the best way to deal with the Skuru is to establish a large-scale magic army. You, being mages trusted by the organization, can fully become the core leadership of the magic army and receive the most resource privileges. Establishing a mage army was an idea from Su Yu to deal with the Skuru a long time ago. A magic army comprising of 10,000 forth-rank or higher mages could be fully worth a god-level individual on the battlefield! This was also one of the ways he was going to manoeuver for quite some time in the future. Hearing Su Yus words, the eyes of many mage players present lit up. Several quickly expressed: Boss Ke, I am willing to stay to join this plan! Theres nothing bad about staying. As long as my family is safe, it doesnt matter where I stay! Boss Ke, just say what we need to do! The players picked by the relevant departments were indeed reliable. Having all said this, no one was hesitant about opting out. Yet, Su Yu patiently waited for ten minutes as he had said. After ten minutes, not a single player had left, everyone agreed to participate in the plan. Su Yu found a comfortable-looking chair to sit down and gestured for all the players present to sit and chat. But right now, the players were too excited, no one wanted to sit down. Su Yu took a dozen cans of drinks from his necklace and gave them to the players. He said calmly: Now, lets start the first part of the plan C studying space system magic. Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: 610、Space System Spell of Clone Sect_1 Chapter 613: 610Space System Spell of Clone Sect_1 Learn Space System spells? Hearing Su Yus words, the mages present all blinked in surprise. However, considering the plan is called Space Plan, it was indeed reasonable to learn space-related magic. With a serious expression, Su Yu raised three fingers, I plan to spend three days helping you master Space System abilities, to get to grips with the basic spells below the second tier. Of course, it isnt possible to learn everything in just three days of real time. Youll also need to spend a lot of time studying in the game to reach the standard as soon as possible. During these three days, I will apply to the coalition government for sufficient resources to support you. Hearing this, all the mages seriously nodded their heads. A total of 36 hours in three real days would undoubtedly be an impossible task to gain an initial understanding of Space System spells, but there were over 400 hours in the game. With this much time available, plus the personal coaching from Boss Ke, they believe they can meet the standard. Seeing the serious expressions of everyone, Su Yu continued: Of course, learning spatial spells is also bound by talent. Some people learn quickly and progress in leaps and bounds, while others may not be able to learn at all. If you dont meet my standards after three days of study, Ill switch to another group. I hope you all are prepared. Everyone nodded their heads in agreement, as it should be. Su Yu turned to Xue Wenli, who was standing beside him, Wen Li, after three days, you should recruit another group of mages according to the standards and strive to increase the total number of people to around 300. Understood, Xue Wenli responded promptly. Su Yus clone stepped forward from the back of the group, moving to the left of the chair where Su Yu was seated. Su Yus original body introduced his clone to the gathered mages, This is my clone, identical in logical thinking and knowledge to me, you can consider him as me. Hell be the one teaching you the operating rules of Space System spells, you must study well. Yes, Boss Ke. Well definitely study hard! Everyone echoed their promise. All these mages treasured this opportunity. After all, there were many players who had realized their tier-three strength. A small portion of successful realized players were assigned to deal with disasters in Japan and Goryeo, a few were drafted to deal with surrender factions worldwide, and the vast majority had nothing to do. The opportunity to learn a new spell under Su Yus tutelage and gain extra resources was too good to pass up. Moreover, Space System spells were far from ordinary! Space System mages were akin to hidden classes within the mage group; only a handful of elite mages could gain the methods to practice Space System spells from hidden tasks. Even if they had to pay, they were willing to learn! So everyone was motivated to study hard, striving to not be eliminated after three days. Su Yus clone began, Alright, I will start with explaining the Space System spells now. He channeled his magic power to outline a region on the wall of the underground space as a blackboard, explaining while writing on it: I presume youve all mastered Flash Skill already? Of course. Then Ill start explaining the structure of Space System magic power from Flash Skill Su Yus clone started his explanation without wasting any time. The mages who were present flocked to the makeshift blackboard, listening intently to his words. Seeing everything was on track, Su Yu signaled to several people by his side, and they all left the underground space together. Walking down the hallway outside the underground space, Su Yu seriously addressed Xue Wenli, Wen Li, Im entrusting you with handling these people, ensure their logistical support is well maintained. Rest assured, Xue Wenli gathered up her hair and grinned, Shortly, Ill assign a deputy to be in charge of them. You can rest easy and head to Kunlun Mountain. Alright by the way, are there any hypersonic aircraft available? If theres still time, we can fly there on a plane. Su Yu decided to request an aircraft from Xue Wenli since teleporting such a long distance with Tina, a seventh-tier existence, was quite wasteful. Plus, on the way, he could show Alyssa the beautiful landscape of his homeland. Yes, we have them at the base. Ill arrange one for you right away. Meanwhile, far away at the Raging Sun Empires Royal Palace on Skru Star. Emperor Manina XIII of Raging Sun received a red alert: Monitoring radars placed on Blue Star detected over 20 high-ranking beings flying towards Spiritual Spring Eye Number 0002. Among these beings was even the strongest entity of Blue Star- Cao Cao! Receiving this warning, Manina immediately became restless and promptly contacted the commander of the expeditionary force, Langqi. As soon as the call connected, before Langqi could open his mouth, Manina blurted out, Is it true that Cao Cao is leading the team personally this time? Indeed, Langqi replied, his face grave. He showed the emperor a relatively low-resolution satellite image, and there in the forefront of the image, holding [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts] casually, was indeed Prime Minister Cao Cao! Maninas face immediately darkened slightly. Cao Caos power was too strong; his leading the team put a significant amount of pressure on their military bases! Sigh, they really shouldnt have let the tiger return to the mountain! Langqi, inform Lord Pu Langte to support 002. Understood. Select others from among the Expeditionary Force, ensure their powers exceed those of the Blue Star humans, and make sure to hold on to Spring Eye 002! Understood! Langqi replied. But after answering, Langqi appeared somewhat hesitant, so he said, Your majesty, in addition to Cao Cao and those 20 high-ranking beings, Su Yu might also come to their aid. Between Su Yu and his pet, Cat Morning Star, we need to assign at least two Seventh Tier Mid-Ranking entities there. Alright, Manina thought about it and replied, Send Simmons and Seline. They are both at the peak of the seventh tier and should be sufficient to deal with any anomalies. Understood, Ill notify them immediately. Also, send me a live feed, and inform me if anything happens. Yes, Your Majesty. After finishing his call with Langqi, Manina sat silently on the sofa, propping up his chin. Three minutes later, Langqi sent a live feed to his screen, projected by the AI system right before him. This live feed was of Spiritual Spring Eye Number 003 at Gonggeer Peak on Kunlun Mountain, Blue Star. The military base was currently operating normally with no signs of trouble. However, in an hour, this place would become the battlefield of a great war among high-ranking beings. Manina stared at the live feed, unable to say a word for a long time. From now on, the pressure from Blue Stars humans would only grow greater! If they managed to hang on this time, the humans of Blue Star would continue to grow stronger. Could they still hold on in the future? Manina honestly didnt know. Chapter 614 - Chapter 614: 611, Define responsibility_1 Chapter 614: 611, Define responsibility_1 An hour later, Langqi had successfully set up the defense arrangements. The strongest being on Skru Star C Donald Prunt, along with Simmons and Seline, both Rank Seven apex beings, had arrived at Spiritual Spring Eye No. 0002. At the same time, the main forces of Rank Five and Rank Six in the expedition army had also arrived on time, swearing to defend Base No. 0002 to their death. Once ready, Langqi made a video call back to Manina XIII. Moreover, during the call, he added Prunt, who was far away on Blue Star, and set up a small three-person remote video conference. As soon as the call connected, Langqi quickly said in the video: Your Majesty, we have arranged our defense here, all personnel are in place, we will surely protect this spring! Manina nodded solemnly: Youve worked hard. Manina then asked Prunt: Lord Prunt, can you defeat Cao Cao? Prunt in the video paused for a few seconds. He then replied: Defeating him is difficult. To establish an advantage at our level of strength takes several hours. A definitive victory is unlikely However, I can definitely hold off Cao Cao. Then its up to you. Manina said seriously. Mm-hm. Prunt nodded lightly. At this moment, Langqi said in the video: Your Majesty, Lord Prunt, Im not too worried about this battle. Currently, our accumulated defense force is enough to deal with the Blue Star humans. What Im really concerned about is what comes after this battle. In the past, we were often led by the nose by the Blue Star humans; their strength is growing more and more. In just half a years time, they have gained Cao Cao, a top-level God Level being, and three Rank Seven beings led by Su Yu. If this momentum is not restrained, we will be increasingly passive in the future battles. Even worse, within a year all our bases could be dismantled and expelled from Blue Star! So we must redefine our overall defense strategy and break this deadlock! After hearing his words, Manina and Prunt both fell silent. After a short while, Manina said slowly: Langqi, youre right. Prunt also affirmed: I also agree with what you said Since we still have time, lets discuss this topic now. Since were discussing breaking this deadlock, first, lets talk about what caused this deadlock. Manina, you go ahead. On hearing the instruction, Maninas face darkened a bit. But he couldnt ignore Prunts instruction. So, he replied in the video chat while thinking, The reason for the stalemate, in fact, began when we first invaded Blue Star(omit 500 words) The original plan for invading Blue Star was supposed to be a surefire success. In the early stages of the invasion, the then commander-in-chief, Cass, Chairman of the Lun Kete Federation, had worked out the figures for the heads of all countries. Upon arriving at Blue Star, the Skru expeditionary force would be able to occupy all of the Spiritual Spring Eyes, with the spiritual energy transported back in just one year being astronomical! They would only need to spend one-tenth of the returned spiritual energy to defeat the Blue Star humans and occupy this fertile planet. But the plan was just that, a plan. Once the plan began to be executed, problems arose in the expeditionary force. In the beginning, the force carelessly left the Spiritual Spring Eye, losing the largest one C Yunlu Mountain Spiritual Spring Eye. Then came the meteoric rise of Su Yu, who killed Chairman Cass, and the command of the expeditionary force changed hands. In order to avenge Chairman Cass, Manina XIII had to launch the Gravity Funnel plan. The Gravity Funnel plan was a success. They killed over 10 million Blue Star humans in this plan, completely devastate the third-largest economy on Blue Star, and even depleted a massive reserve of gold on Blue Star. The subsequent Leko Bug operation was also a huge success, achieving great success with almost no cost, killing two Rank Six beings on Blue Star and destroying the Humans most important mercenary camp C [Holy Light Camp]. But after the Leko Bug operation, the Green Crown Bird plan ended in a disaster. This plan not only failed to kill Su Yu, but it also let the tiger return to the mountain, allowing Cao Cao to return to Blue Star. Up until now, the Skru people not only have not made any gains from Blue Star, but if they made the tally, they would have actually incurred a substantial loss. The high-ranking powerhouses of Blue Star will definitely quickly occupy their small and large Spiritual Spring Eyes in the future. Their gains in the next six months wont be optimistic and may even be at negative! After reviewing the entire history, Manina, looking at the two people on the video screen, emphasized: Its quite obvious now. During the time Cass was in charge of the expeditionary force, not only was there no progress, but we also lost Spring Eye No. 0001 and fostered a tough nut like Su Yu; After I took over the expeditionary force, the first two plans were huge successes, quickly reversing the situation. However, in the last Green Crown Bird operation, Lord Prunt, you, and Lady Victoria not only did not kill Su Yu, but also wrongly judged his death, leading to the return of Cao Cao to Blue Star. So, those who should be held responsible for this stalemate, apart from the deceased Cass, are only you and Lady Victoria! Manina was bold, even in the face of the most powerful beings in the planet; he had no fear and pointed out the issue directly. Langqi was so scared that he didnt dare to say anything. However, Prunt was a reasonable person. After hearing Maninas narrative, he also knew that he had to bear a lot of responsibility for the current situation. Although Maninas action of completely avoiding his own responsibility annoyed him, Prunts tone softened a bit: In the matter of letting Cao Cao go, Victoria and I indeed bear an undeniable responsibility. We fully intend to bear the consequences. But the most important thing now is to discuss countermeasures. Manina, do you have any ways to reverse the situation? By now, Manina had already sat beside his usual desk. He lightly thumped the gold-made desk with his right hand and propped his head with his left hand, saying slowly: At this point, I believe we need to devise three plans in parallel. Langqi was quick to compliment: As expected of Your Majesty! You can think of plans in such a short time, and three at that! You are simply Enough, enough! Manina interrupted him sternly: Each of these three plans is extremely important. It needs both your and Lord Prunts constant attention. Only then can I reverse the situation. Alright, Your Majesty! Langqi promised immediately: No matter what you say, I will do anything at any cost! Prunt also looked serious: Tell me, what should I do? Manina looked at the two people on the screen, his eyes gradually narrowed: I have named these three plans. Do you want to know what they are? Of course, Your Majesty! Stop beating around the bush, okay? Just like your ancestor, a really annoying habit. Well, the names of these three plans are: Absolute Defense Plan, Explosive Mining Plan, and White-Headed Eagle Plan. Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: 612, Three Plans, Three-pronged Approach _1 Chapter 615: 612, Three Plans, Three-pronged Approach _1 Upon hearing the names of these three plans, Langqi and Pu Langte stroked their chins and mused. The names of these three plans were quite straightforward; they could understand the general idea just by hearing the names. However, Manina still explained in detail: Lets start with the first one the Absolute Defense plan. Pu Langte, the Absolute Defense plan requires you and Victoria to take action and keep a close eye on Cao Cao and Su Yus positions. We can let Blue Star Humans have the small Spiritual Spring Eyes, but once Cao Cao and Su Yu attack the large and giant Spiritual Spring Eyes, you and Victoria must strike to stop them. I believe you can do this, right? God Level beings like Pu Langte have vast capabilities and Manina XIII couldnt truly command them. However, Pu Langte and Victoria were responsible for the failure of the Green Crown Bird operation, so Manina dared to put forward such a proposal to them. Pu Langte initially didnt want to expend too much energy on the Blue Star, but since Cao Cao was his doing, he must take responsibility for it. Therefore, he solemnly said, Alright, I will get Victoria and Sidim involved. The three of us will take turns keeping an eye on Cao Cao and Su Yu. With Pu Langtes reassurance, Manina breathed a sigh of relief. These God Level bosses were used to doing things their way, if they didnt agree, Manina wouldnt have been able to handle Cao Cao and Su Yu on his own. He continued: The second plan is the Blasting Mining plan. Ive decided to implement Blasting Mining on all the small Spiritual Spring Eyes on Blue Star. Langqi, transport all the Anti-heavy Crystal Drilling Instruments from the treasury to Blue Star, and blast as much as possible. Blasting Mining, to use a fitting analogy, is like killing the goose that lays golden eggs. The Blue Stars mantle has abundant spiritual energy storage, and a newly opened small Spiritual Spring Eye would conservatively spurting out spiritual energy for thousands of years without any problems. Using Anti-heavy Crystal Drilling Instruments, allowed a substantial amount of spiritual energy from deep within the Spiritual Spring Eye to be extracted at onceat least 50 to 100 years worth of energy from a one-time operation! But the cost of doing so was enormous. The Blasting Mining has a more than 95% chance of causing the Spiritual Spring Eye to dry up, making it forever unable to spurt out spiritual energy anymore. Thus, its indeed like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs. The Skru people had never considered such an extreme method before. They intended to occupy Blue Star for the long term and would not resort to such short-sighted measures. But now the situation was changing. The pressure from the Blue Star Humans was simply too great. If they continued with their previous approach, the Skru expeditionary force would be strapped for resources and would likely be dragged down by the war. Moreover, after the Blue Star Humans rapidly took over the various small Spiritual Spring Eyes, their strength would rise again. Hence, they had to employ this scorched-earth strategy to both gain a large amount of spiritual energy to support the ongoing war and suppress the growth of Blue Star Humans. The cost of Spiritual Spring Eye depletion was significantly lesser than the cost of losing the war. . Upon hearing Maninas words, Langqi was greatly shocked. He hastily interjected in the video, Your Majesty! The council will absolutely not agree to this decision! In the joint convention established at the beginning of the war, it is explicitly stated that the Spiritual Spring Eyes cannot be damaged in any form, especially with the use of Anti-heavy Crystal Drilling Instruments! The Skru United Council is a profit-sharing organization. After the occupation of the Blue Star, the council would distribute the land of the Blue Star equally to all alliance members according to their contribution to the war. However, no member wanted the Spiritual Spring Eye on their allocated land to be depleted from blasting mining. Thus, this was explicitly written in the convention. Manina gave Langqi a glance, preparing to respond. However, before he could answer, Pu Langte interjected, The situation has changed, Langqi. You should proceed as Manina suggested. If anyone asks, tell them I said so. Langqis face turned from green to blue. But in the end, he replied: Understood. Manina let out a soft sigh of relief, then continued speaking to the video screen: Next is the final plan, the White-Headed Eagle plan. The White-Headed Eagle is a mythical creature of Skru Star, the king among birds. Their species is extremely powerful, nearly on par with the Dragon Race. The Eagle Emperor of the White-Headed Eagle clan is even one of the eighteen God Levels of Skru Star! The reason this plan is named White-Headed Eagle is because White-Headed Eagle has another unique meaning among Skru peopletraitor. White-Headed Eagle and traitor are practically synonymous. Initially, the White-Headed Eagle clan and the Skru race had a symbiotic relationship. The rise of the Skru race fostered the power of the White-Headed Eagle clan, providing them with vast habitats and spiritual energy resources. However, thousands of years ago, after the White-Headed Eagle Clan had grown strong, they revolted and established their own domain, and theyve been doing pretty well since. Therefore, in Skrus common language, White-Headed Eagle and traitor essentially mean the same thing. The White-Headed Eagle plan is essentially the Traitor plan. Manina spoke into the video, We had a pawn buried on Blue Starthe prime minister of Pacific Nation, Gordon. Now its time for this pawn to play its role! We need to make good use of the existing surrender faction on Blue Star, provide them with as much support as possible, and strive to cause the greatest trouble to the Blue Star United Government. With these three plans operating at the same time, we can absolutely withstand the offensive of Blue Star Humans. I will think of ways to dismantle the Blue Star United Government from within in the future. Yes, Your Majesty!, Langqi solemnly pledged, I will implement these three plans immediately! Blasting Mining will be completed within a month, and I will assign the White-Headed Eagle plan to Jennifer, and have it fully executed. Pu Langte also nodded, I will keep an eye on the three plans. I will take care of the high-ranking Blue Star experts wait, the Blue Star Humans are coming, well talk later. As Pu Langte was speaking, his spiritual energy detected the arrival of the Blue Stars main force from afar. Hence, he ended the call to focus on dealing with these incoming Blue Star experts. After Pu Langte ended the call, there wasnt much left for Langqi and Manina to discuss. They chatted for a bit then returned to their respective tasks. The scene returned to Blue Star, to the Giant Spiritual Spring Eye in Kunlun Mountain. As early as ten minutes ago, Su Yu and his team of three and a cat successfully met up with the major cultivators led by Prime Minister Cao Cao, and jointly headed towards the Giant Spiritual Spring Eye in Kunlun Mountain. While flying, Prime Minister Cao Cao used photographs of the Skru base at the Spring Eye taken by relevant departments along with his own spiritual energy perception to understand the deployment of the Skru people. Once he had a good understanding, he said to Su Yu and the others behind him and the major cultivators, I have basically figured out the situation inside the base, and now I will explain the Skru peoples specific arrangement to you in detail. Listen closely! Understood! Su Yu and the major cultivators replied in unison. Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: 613, The Great Battle is About to Begin_1 Chapter 616: 613, The Great Battle is About to Begin_1 Prime Minister Cao Cao gripped the hilt of the [Sword of Many Proverbs], a pure blue glow circulating around the hilt. He used his spiritual power to scan the distant Skuru base, saying seriously: Theres only one eighth-level being in the base, Skuru Stars strongest existence C Donald Prunt. Ill deal with him, you handle the other Skuru powerhouses. Okay. Su Yu and the higher monks exchanged glances, their expressions heavy. Prime Minister Cao Cao went on: The enemy has two level-seven beings, both deemed to be at the peak of level seven. He turned his head to look behind him: Su Yu, Elder Yang, and our three honored guests from the world of Evolution, you will handle these two peak-level sevens. Elder Yang and Su Yu and the others nodded in unison. Su Yu took out the [Holy Radiance Chant] potion from his necklace, his most powerful asset, and quietly handed it to Alyssa. ([Holy Radiance Chanting] Quality: Legendary Effect: Raises your level by +1 for one hour. Usage Level: 75-84. Note: Side effect, upon usage, you will experience severe headache for about 3 days.) This potion was one of the rewards Su Yu received for participating in the second [Illusion Duel]. This battle was extremely important, and it was time to bring it out. At the same time, he commanded Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star using his spiritual power: Once the battle starts, Alyssa, you will confront one of the level-seven peak beings, and Tina, Morning Star and I will follow Elder Yang to deal with the other. Alyssa, hold onto this potion for now, drink it when I tell you to; Tina, Morning Star, remember to protect the other monks, especially these 19 sixth-level monks, if they are about to be fatally wounded, help them if you can. After all, Tina and Morning Star can resurrect, but if the monks die, they are truly dead. Understood. Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star all replied together. Tinas eyes sparkled with divine light, holding a legendary golden longsword, ready to strike; Cat Morning Star, unlike usual, appeared vigilant, the ends of its whiskers trembling irregularly, as if sensing something; Alyssa quickly pocketed the potion Su Yu gave her, her eyes lighting up. A legendary [Holy Radiance Chant] potion, even the Royal Family of Goldfinch didnt have such a stock, she hadnt expected Su Yu to have one! However, both humans and the cat are now in battle mode, preparing to meet these powerful Skurus. Then, Su Yu used his spiritual power to transmit his voice to Elder Yang, discussing the strategies to be deployed during the battle. As for Prime Minister Cao Cao. Prime Minister Cao Caos spiritual power had thoroughly examined the Skuru base, inside and out. Once the examination was complete, he spoke to the large army behind him: Currently, theres a bit of a shortage of level-six cultivators in the Skuru base, only about 12; around 33 at level five. But this is still one of the Skuru bases with the strongest defensive capabilities, besides the higher-ranking cultivators, there are several powerful technological side weapons deployed inside. Remember to stick together when you attack, prioritizing survival at all times. Seek not to achieve glory, only to avoid mistakes. Affirmative! The powerful cultivators led by Emperor Liu Che responded in unison. While Prime Minister Cao Cao is investigating the situation in the Skuru base, the Skuru are also using similar means to probe the strength of the inhabitants of Blue Star. However, theyve made one mistake theyve failed to fully grasp Alyssas true power. Alyssa is currently 20 years old. With the support of all the resources in the Empire, her strength has barely reached the sixth level; she doesnt stand out among the other master cultivators. But the real strength lies in her ability to evoke the power of her ancestors, pushing her capabilities to the pinnacle of the seventh level! Donald Prunt has no idea about Alyssas capabilities and is unfamiliar with the game Evolution, hence, he simply dismissed her. At that moment, Prunt was using his psychic energy to communicate with Simmons and Seline at his side: The attack wave of Blue Star beings, apart from Cao Cao, consists of 4 at the early stages of seventh level, and 20 at the sixth level. Ill leave these beings to you. Understood, Master Prunt. Understood, Ancestor. Simmons, a powerful seventh-level psychic warrior and Seline, an equally high-ranking spiritual mecha master responded simultaneously. The surname of Simmons is Raging Sun, being a member of the royal family; Selines surname is Prunt, she is the direct descendant of Donald Prunt, inheriting all that belonged to him, thus she is the second-ranked spiritual mecha master in the entire Skru Star. They werent particularly worried about the incoming warriors from the Blue Star. They could easily take on the four newcomers at seventh level and twenty at sixth level working together. Jennifer, Langqis lieutenant, also arrived at the base. Her strength was only in the middle of the sixth level, and she had no plans to participate in this battle. Her role was to assure the base maintains a smooth communication line with the Skru Star. Even if the top warriors create a massive psychic interference during the battle, she will ensure that the live feed can still be relayed to the expeditionary forces headquarters, so the Emperor His Majesty and the Commander-in-Chief Langqi can watch the live broadcast. The flight speed of sixth-level warriors isnt particularly fast; the speed of the slowest few is about 220 km/h. Therefore, over 20 minutes after the opposing forces detected each other, the warriors from Blue Star only arrived outside the base in the sky. The warriors of Blue Star looked ahead, and before their eyes was the Skurus 0002 base. The geographical location of this base is very advantageous; it can monitor the whole of China in the east, overlook the entire South Asian subcontinent in the south, and cover Central Asia and the significant oil supply base in the Middle East in the west. For this reason, the base has always been used by the Skuru as their Asia regional headquarters. Being the headquarters of the Asian region, the facilities in the base are naturally far more luxurious than those found in other spiritual spring eyes. At a glance, Su Yu can see the presence of Psychic Energy Collection Plant, Psychic Energy Storage Station and other buildings that are three to four hundred meters high. Edifices painted in Skurus preferred shade of deep gray seemed like monumental giants. Besides the few main buildings, there were numerous parked aircraft outside the base. Aircraft filled every one of the dozen or so parking lots the size of soccer fields. In addition to the aircraft responsible for combat and psychic energy transportation, Su Yu even spotted some commercial aircraft. These commercial aircraft are available for tourists from Skuru Star. As long as the tourists can afford 100,000 Solar Yuan, these commercial aircraft can take them to Blue star for a three-day tour. Su Yu spotted many tourists in the Skuru base. Unaware of the impending disaster, they aim their cameras wherever they fancied. Upon seeing the vast base below, Emperor Liu Che couldnt help but admire, The Skuru are about to turn this place into a city. I wonder how much resources and manpower the director of the four departments has invested here. Prime Minister Cao Cao smiled and said, It doesnt matter how much theyve put in. Well just destroy it! Everyone, note that if the Skuru sends any reinforcement of seventh level or above, well retreat to another spiritual spring eye immediately. Understood. Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: 614, The War Begins (Extra Update)_1 Chapter 617: 614, The War Begins (Extra Update)_1 Across the expanse of the Skru Base laid a deep grey, rough spherical shield, completely covering Gonggeer Peak. With the arrival of Blue Stars strongmen, the thickness of the spherical protective shield became more and more solid. The surface of the shield was suffused with a layer of black glow, looking indestructible. Pu Langte stood with his men in front of the shield, poised to engage the Blue Stars strongmen on the other side. The battle was on the verge of breaking out. However, before the start of the battle, there were formalities to address. Pu Langte looked at the hilt in Prime Minister Cao Caos hand and spoke in Chinese with a Skru accent: Your Excellency Cao Cao, since both of us are God level powerhouses with almost ten thousand years of lifespan, why should we fight tooth and nail over trivial matters? How about this? Lets shake hands and make peace. After the war, we will cede you half of Asias territory for your peoples occupation. At least during my lifetime, I will absolutely not allow any Skrus to set foot on your territory or attack you in any form. What do you think? This was the greatest extent of concession that Pu Langte could make. Half of Asia, the area almost accounts for 15% of the worlds total land area. And he will live another thousand years, so this compromise could be seen as semi-permanent. But Prime Minister Cao Cao was unmoved. He gazed at Pu Langte and responded calmly, There is a saying on Blue Stars web C Only children make decisions, adults want everything! Blue Star initially belonged to us Blue Star Humans, why should we cede most of it to you? So you refuse? Pu Langtes expression turned cold. Prime Minister Cao Cao didnt answer, he let his actions speak for him. He swung his hilt downwards, and a deep blue ligh saber with a diameter of about 50 meters immediately floated out of the hilt. Bang! The light saber hit the spherical protective shield in almost no time. The originally thick and sturdy shield that the base built by exhausting Spiritual Energy began to tremble irregularly and nearly burst, its thickness visibly reduced by around 80%! At this sight, the face of seven-stage peak Psychic Warrior Simmons turned white. He exchanged a glance with Seline next to him; they both saw deep shock in each others eyes. Is this the horror of a God level powerhouses? This was merely a casual attack by Cao Cao. But this casual strike was too terrifying! If they were to bear this kind of attack, they couldnt envision how theyd endure it. Too fearsome indeed! Pu Langte, looking at the hilt in Prime Minister Cao Caos hand, couldnt help but show envy. In the past, Cao Cao was merely a common six-tier character, a worm that Pu Langte would never have really paid attention to. But now, wielding the hilt, he had become a force that everyone had to take seriously. Such a pity. If the hilt had been obtained by him or another Skru earlier, the situation would have been entirely different. But ifs did not exist. He looked up at the sky, then turned to Prime Minister Cao Cao: Your Excellency Cao Cao, how about we fight above the atmosphere? Fierce battles here will harm my base and confer no benefit to Blue Star. Very well. Prime Minister Cao Cao answered directly. The two supreme beings transformed into specks of light at the same time, shooting straight up into outer space, disappearing in an instant. With Prime Minister Cao Cao and Pu Langte gone, the entire base had naturally become the playing field for seven-tier warriors like Su Yu. The Prime Ministers earlier strike had almost breached the spherical shield. This was a golden opportunity to break through it while the shield hadnt yet recovered! Alyssa, Tina, Morning Star, all elders, were going in! Su Yu waved the [Legendary Mage Kardegas Magic Book] in his left hand, invoking [Greater Arcane Wisdom] upon every single member of his team. ([Greater Arcane Wisdom]: Boosts the intelligence of all allied units within a 400-meter radius by 10% for 1 hour, cooldown time: 1 hour.) Intelligence isnt IQ, to put it simply, it refers to the ability to cast spells, meaning a significant enhancement for everyone present. Alyssa gained the most from this boost. She activated her ancestral power and instantly reached the pinnacle of the seventh stage! Then, she used [Meteor Shadow Strike] and swiftly moved to the spot where Cao Chengxiang had just landed a blade strike. [Shining Dragon Crescent Slash]! Directly releasing her ultimate move, the magical energy transformed into a long knife enveloped by the recently accumulated six or seven [Stun Patterns], and it heavily thrust into the spherical shield. Boom A humanly unimaginable, massive explosion echoed, causing a dent in the targeted area of the spherical shield which crumbled under the enormous elemental eruption. Ah! Ah! Ah! The curious Skru tourists who were taking pictures screamed and fell to the ground, many of them had bleeding ears. The loud noise had completely deafened them. Simmons and Seline, who were strong, were unaffected by the noise. But upon witnessing Alyssas performance, they were taken aback! Alyssa originally appeared to be a simple Sixth Order individual in the crowd, but she had suddenly demonstrated power on par with them! How could this be possible? However, its too late to contemplate these things as the shield has already been broken. Simmons urgently shouted at Seline and the Skru powerhouses behind him: Lets go! For the glory of the Skru Star! For the glory of the Skru Star! The Skru high-ranking powerhouses simultaneously shouted, advancing towards the Blue Star Humans. Alyssa, wielding a silver spear, smashed the spherical shield. Without hesitation, she led the Blue Star powerhouses through the gap in the shield. Upon seeing the incoming Skru high-ranking powerhouses, Alyssa tilted her spear towards Simmons, who was flying in front. Seizing the opportunity, the four including Su Yu appeared beside Seline and launched their attack. The remaining 19 grand cultivators formed an arcane Big Dipper Array to resist the remaining Skru powerhouses while trying their best to block the laser weapons from within the base. The battle began instantaneously. When the battle began, the first to unleash their power werent Su Yu and his companions, nor the grand cultivators who formed the array. Instead, it was Alyssa! Alyssa was the first to engage in battle with Simmons. After a few exchanges of spear and sword attacks, she made a sudden discovery C this Skru is nothing special! Although the two of them were both at the peak of the seventh order, there was a significant difference in their cultivation systems. After all, the world of Evolution was created by the Holy Silver Clan, making its cultivation method much more refined and perfect than that of the Skru Star system! It is like comparing a math Olympiad student solving math problems with an ordinary student C youll only feel that theyre nothing special. Thus Alyssa quickly transformed into the [Bayana God of War] state, her [God of War Will] erupting powerfully. [Meteor Thunder Combo Strike], [Fierce Meteor Strike] A series of powerful moves and small combos were unleashed. Simmons was taken aback by her flashy moves and was endlessly retreating. Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: 618, Trying to Revive_1 Chapter 621: 618, Trying to Revive_1 (PS: Sorry, I got home very late today. I posted these two chapters without revising for perfect attendance. If you see this line, refresh the page in 20 minutes. The disappearance of this line means the revision is done.) Listening to Victorias words, Pu Langtes heart underwent a process from anger to helplessness, just like Manina XIII. He dialed Maninas number from the communication module in his mech, his face falling. As soon as the other party picked up, he immediately said to the screen, Manina, do you know the game Evolution? Uh, I only have some indirect knowledge. Is there any way for us Skuru people to get into the game Evolution? This Manina didnt know how to answer. After a moment of thought, he replied, Mr. Pulante, I need to discuss with my subordinates first. After obtaining results, Ill give you a reply, okay? Okay. Pulante finally cautions, In addition to the three plans youve devised, I have one more requirement. We must place great importance on understanding the game Evolution in the future. Understand? Understood! Both parties ended the call. Raging Sun Royal Palace, Skuru Planet. After ending the call with Pu Langte, Manina quickly dialed a call to Jennifer, Langqis deputy, who was still on Blue Star. Now hes also starting to take the game Evolution seriously. The ancient mighty ones of the Blue Star are likely to recover to a certain extent in half a year. Only variables like the grassland could boost their recovery to maximum strength. But Evolution was more challenging to predict. The recent battle had fully demonstrated that the power gained by the Blue Star humans from the game Evolution, along with the powerful items brought out from the game, were the most significant variables in their war with the Blue Star humans. If they were to falter, it would definitely be due to this game! Therefore, Manina XIII took this matter very seriously; they must understand this game completely, no matter what. After waiting for about 5 seconds, Jennifer answered the call, Good day, Your Majesty. Jennifer, I want to ask, is it possible for us Skuru people to enter the game Evolution? Um Jennifer was taken aback by the emperors question, hesitant for about three seconds. But she soon responded, During the reign of the Lun Kete alliance, the expeditionary force had conducted related experiments. The brain structure of ancient Skuru people is completely different from that of Blue Star humans, and numerous experiments have proven that we cannot connect and enter the game, unless Unless? The scientist who conducted those experiments is named Saesirian. He proposed a bold idea C if we extract the soul of Skuru people and infuse it into the body of a Blue Star human, could we then enter the game world? A good idea, did he act on it? Jennifer explained, Saesirian intended to act on it about four months ago and had even submitted his proposal. However, you also know what happened next. The Lun Kete alliance underwent a massive change, Chairman Cass was assassinated, and command of the expeditionary force fell into our hands at the Raging Sun Empire. Saesirian, who was initially on the fringe of the expeditionary forces research team, was transferred to work in a spiritual energy storage factory during this upheaval. Is that so? Manina was silent for few seconds on the call, seemingly considering. After about seven or eight seconds of thought, he had made his decision, Jennifer, find this person, and let him continue this research! Yes, sir. And also, Manina continued instructing, ask the Prime Minister of the Pacific Nation to collect detailed data from inside the game for me to review. Okay. Besides, Ive set up three plans. Let Langqi inform you later While Manina was talking to Jennifer, the Skuru in Giant Spring Eye Base started to clean up the wrecked base, preparing to return through the Space Cracks. Su Yu and the Great Monks retreated, finally reaching a small hill about 20 kilometers away. Though they had won this battle, everyones expression was stiff, none joyous, because they had lost two comrades in this battle! Taoist Sima Yan, Taoist Fu Jian. Both of them had the potential to recover to Rank 7 strength before the great war, but they had been unexpectedly Everyone was immersed in grief. However, as Su Yus party was about to reach the small hill, he looked at the pure white snow on the top of the hill and suddenly remembered an item he had once obtained C the [Goblin Defibrillator XXXL]. (Goblin Defibrillator XXXL Quality: Legendary Number of uses: (5) Effect: Revive a dead target. Note: The revived targets body must be over 85% intact, and the time of death must not exceed 2 hours.) The death of Taoist Sima Yan and Taoist Fu Jian wasnt an ordinary one. They died because their spiritual power was completely shattered, so this item might not be able to save them. But now their bodies truly met the conditions given in the item description C The revived targets body must be over 85% intact, and the time of death must not exceed 2 hours. Why not give it a shot? What if they succeed? With this in mind, he excitedly said to Emperor Liu Che, Emperor Liu Che, I might have a way to save our two predecessors! Please quickly place their bodies on top of the hill! At the same time, he turned his head to look at the Cat Morning Star perched on his shoulder, Morning Star, take out the [Goblin Defibrillator XXXL]! Lets see if we can save our two predecessors. The [Goblin Defibrillator XXXL] had been given to Morning Star by Su Yu early on, so Morning Star could resurrect him if he died. Little did he expect that, they now had to use these two items on their predecessors. Emperor Liu Che was stunned upon hearing Su Yus words. However, he quickly acted and descended to arrange the bodies of the two Taoists stably on top of the hill using his life-bound flying sword, enlarged to the size of a door panel as a stretcher. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the other Great Monks became excited too. They competed with one another to ask him, Taoist Su Yu, do you really have a way?! Whats the method? Is it a magical item from the game? Prime Minister Cao Cao asked urgently, Do you need me to assist you in casting a spell? While busy, Su Yu answered the Great Monks, Yes, its an item from the game Evolution. However, I cant guarantee with 100% certainty that I can revive our two predecessors, since they died due to their spiritual power shattering. The cause of death was too unusual. Thats alright. The surrounding Great Monks began to reassure him, Dont worry about that now, give it a try and well know the result. Lets treat a dead horse as if it were alive, even if we cant save them, no one will blame you. Lets set up a Nine-Turn Resurrection Array, and maybe if we stack it with Su Yus item, the effect will be better! Chapter 622 - Chapter 622: 619, Success in resurrection_1 Chapter 622: 619, Success in resurrection_1 (PS: Apologies, I returned home late tonight and published these two chapters without editing. If you see this line, please refresh the page after 40 minutes. If this line is gone, it means the edition is complete.) Nine-Turn Resurrection Array is a special magic formation that has a chance of resurrecting the deceased after successful deployment. However, the chance is extremely slim. The likelihood of successfully resurrecting a Dividing Spirit Stage cultivator may be less than 1%, and it is even more helpless against those who were killed by spiritual damage. They just attempted to deploy the Vermilion Bird Resurrection Array, but were unable to revive the two fellow Taoists. Now that Su Yu has a solution, they might as well re-deploy this large array, even if it only has a slight chance of working! The major cultivators no longer hesitated and took out Cream Jade, Nine Bends Spiritual Ginseng, Soul Nurturing Wood, Wood Bell Flower and other rare treasures from their storage spaces to deploy the Nine-Turn Resurrection Array again. A second try made them faster and wiser, and this time the resurrection array was quickly set up in just three minutes. Su Yu solemnly took the [Goblin Resuscitator XXXL model], handed over by the Morning Star, and stood beside the bodies of their two predecessors. The [Goblin Resuscitator XXXL model] is a fist-sized metal device that sparkles like an electronic fire, with an unknown material wire leading out from the head. All it takes is to connect the wire to the target and turn on the switch. Seeing Su Yus solemn expression, Alyssa, who was standing on the side, tossed her hair and gently said, Su Yu, let me do it. Su Yu paused and looked at her. Alyssa spread her hands and explained, Ive seen this before. The goblin kingdom once supplied a batch of these and I have used them to revive many animals and humans. In short, using this tool does require some skills. Letting me do it will increase the success rate. Well, thank you! Su Yu exhaled in relief, the pressure noticeably reduced. He reverently handed the resuscitator to Alyssa. Alyssa took over the resuscitator and expertly connected the top part of the wire to the back of Taoist Sima Yans head. Taoist Sima Yan died due to shattered spiritual power, hence targeting this area with a resuscitator would yield the best results. At this time, the Nine-Turn Resurrection Array deployed by the major cultivators was fully operational, and a rich breath of life filled every corner of the large array. Alyssa took a deep breath, pressed the switch of the resuscitator, and proactively lifted her hand after the resuscitator worked for three seconds. According to her previous experience, the resuscitator generally works for five seconds, but it works best if it is turned off at three seconds. She wasnt entirely clear why, but she chalked it up to experience. Under the effect of the resuscitator, Taoist Sima Yans heart restarted, and his stagnant blood began to flow again. Su Yu and the other major cultivators paid close attention to Taoist Sima Yans brain. After Taoist Sima Yans brain restored its blood supply, his original shattered spiritual power fragments miraculously revived and began to fuse together! If all his spiritual power fragments fuse together and form a cohesive entity, there might be a chance that he could revive! The major cultivators, excited, focused intently on the changes in Taoist Sima Yans body. Alyssa didnt waste any time. She turned around with the resuscitator in her hand and diligently shocked Senior cultivator Fu Jian on the back of his head. Senior Fu Jians body also immediately responded! His heartbeat and blood flow quickly recovered, and the spiritual power in the brain area also started to join together. At this rate of development, the two senior cultivators might truly be revived! Prime Minister Cao Cao swiftly flew to their side, inputting mana into their bodies to help heal their internal injuries. Of course, Prime Minister Cao Cao was harmoniously combining his mana with the resuscitator, but he mainly depended on the resuscitator to take effect. Su Yu and the other Taoists stood by patiently waiting, they did not rashly use their spiritual power to scan the conditions within the two bodies, avoiding causing them harm, but stood by patiently waiting. The transfer of Prime Minister Cao Caos mana lasted for a full hour. In this hour, there was a significant improvement in the conditions of Taoists Sima Yan and Fu Jian. Their breath and mana circulation also fully recovered. At the end of this hour, Prime Minister Cao Cao withdrew his hand resting on their shoulders, smiling at Su Yu and the other major cultivators in the field. He said, The tool that Taoist Su Yu took out is truly miraculous. Taoists Sima Yan and Fu Jian are now out of mortal danger, only requiring spiritual energy supplementation and rest to fully recover. Really? Thats amazing! Thank God, theyve been saved! The special tools made by the Holy Silver Federation are indeed magical, they can actually revive someone in such a situation! I must go and have a look if I get a chance after this battle. The major cultivators spoke excitedly. The fact that Taoists Sima Yan and Fu Jian could be saved added a little more hope for the future showdown. Some major cultivators kept their eyes glued on the resuscitator in Alyssas hand. Was this miraculous tool that could bring the dead back to life permanent, or was there a usage limit? If there was a limit, how many more times could it be used? Su Yu noticed the gazes of these senior cultivators, so he took the initiative to say, Everyone, this tool is called the [Goblin Resuscitator]. It can bring you back to life after death. However, the resurrection by this tool has constraints. If death exceeds two hours, or if the integrity of the body is less than 85%, it cannot resurrect by this tool. Also, the tool only has three more uses, so everyone must proceed cautiously. Do not blindly risk your lives with the enemy just because I have this tool. The same goes for future wars. Everyone should first prioritize saving lives. Hearing Su Yus words, the cultivators present all fell silent. The [Goblin Resuscitator] tool seems very powerful, but it has strict conditions. Practically speaking, it is very rare for a cultivators body to be at least 85% intact after death; most are blown into a cloud of blood. Only tier two or three junior cultivators would end up leaving a complete corpse when they fight. Its quite unlikely for those above tier five. It seems that they cant rely too heavily on Su Yus resurrection tool. After all, saving lives really depends on oneself! Prime Minister Cao Cao also sighed softly. He looked at Emperor Liu Che, who was deep in thought, and said, Please, Taoist Liu Che, could you take these two Taoists back to Yunlu Mountain and settle them properly. Taoist Zhang Zhongjing should be stationed on Yunlu Mountain. Ask him to prescribe some remedies for the two Taoist friends that can speed up their recovery. Taoist Zhang Zhongjing mentioned by Prime Minister Cao Cao was a renowned medical practitioner from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. His life story was similar to Taoist Tao Qian; he ate immortal herbs, attained God Level existence, and survived till today. Understood, Ill go right away. Emperor Liu Che carried the two Taoists carefully with his flying sword. After bidding farewell to everyone, he flew towards the branch base of the Northern Department. Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: 620, Squad_1 Chapter 623: 620, Squad_1 Acknowledging the departure of Emperor Liu Che and the two injured elders, Su Yu and the remaining grand masters refocused their attention on the Spiritual Spring Eye. As previously planned, regardless of whether they can take the colossal Spiritual Spring Eye at Kunlun Mountain, they need to seize all of the other small and large Spiritual Spring Eyes in the surrounding area. The entire Kunlun Mountain range has an abundance of Spiritual Spring Eyes. Besides the gigantic one, there are also four large ones and 102 small ones. Now with Prime Minister Cao Cao leading the group, everyone planned to attack and conquer all of the Spiritual Spring Eyes in the Kunlun Mountain range! However, the first thing they needed to do before taking these Spiritual Spring Eyes was to understand the enemys movement. They were roughly twenty kilometers away from the colossal Spiritual Spring Eye. With Prime Minister Cao Cao having the farthest sensing range, he used spiritual power to scan the interior of the colossal Spiritual Spring Eye. He then relayed to Su Yu and the grand masters: The Skuru people in the colossal Spiritual Spring Eye are currently evacuating. However, the space cracks above their heads caused by Victorias aggressive entry are still reverberating and shrinking, prohibiting any passing space ships for a short while. According to my estimation, it will take around one day for everyone in the spring eye to evacuate. If we allow two eight steps to leave first, it would at least take six hours. Hearing this, one of the grand masters immediately suggested, Well, this presents a good opportunity. With this chance, we can attack the nearby small and large Spiritual Spring Eyes and aspire to take back all the Spiritual Spring Eyes on Kunlun Mountain by tonight! Yes, lets get going then! It would be a waste not to seize this golden opportunity. Gonggeer Peak is on the Northwestern side of Kunlun Mountain. We can start there and advance towards the Southeast. The grand masters responded in agreement. At this time, Su Yu reminded everyone, We must also remember to be alert against divine beings from Skuru Star. If they are on the seventh step, we can manage. Even if we cant defeat them, we can run. However, divine beings are different, they possess the ability to instantly kill those on the sixth step. We cannot afford to repeat the kind of tragedy that befell Elder Sima Yan and Fu Jian. Indeed. The grand masters nodded unanimously. The image of Victoria instantaneously casting several spiritual power spells and thus killing two Taoists despite being over 20 kilometers away was still fresh in their minds. They needed to learn from their mistakes, it was crucial not to provide opportunities for the divine enemies. Prime Minister Cao Cao withdrew his spiritual power scanning and turned to Su Yu, Su Yu, my young friend. Among everyone here, you are the most familiar with Skuru Star. Please enlighten us on which divine beings we need to be aware of? Alright. Su Yu scratched his chin in agreement: There are a total of 18 divine beings in Skuru Star, 7 of which are from the Skuru race. The divine beings from races other than the Skuru neednt be considered for now. At the beginning of the war, the Skuru wanted to swallow the Blue Star alone and didnt involve other races. Therefore, for the time being, we dont have to worry about divine beings from other races appearing on Blue Star. Among the 7 divine beings from the Skuru race, 3 belong to the Freedom Forces and 4 belong to G2. We dont have to worry about the 3 from the Freedom Forces for the time being. They wont appear on the battlefield of Blue Star anytime soon, possibly not until the final decisive battle. So, our biggest concern should be the four divine beings from G2 Before Su Yu finished, a grand master interrupted, What does G2 mean, Su Yu? Many other grand masters were also puzzled as they had never heard this term before. Sorry, I forgot to explain. Su Yu scratched his head in embarrassment, G2 stands for Group of Two Countries. It is formed by the two most powerful countries on Skuru Star C the Raging Sun Empire and the Lun Kete Alliance. The combined military strength of G2 makes up over 70% of the Skuru world. This is also true for high-ranking fighters. Its like the Mei Country and Huaxia Nation on Blue Star before the Mei Country split. Oh, I see. The grand masters nodded in understanding. So, the divine beings from G2 are the ones we should be wary of. Su Yu continued: Among these four divine beings, two are still in the colossal Spiritual Spring Eye on Kunlun Mountain. The remaining two are: Sidim, a strong player from the Lun Kete Alliance; and Manina the First, the founder of Raging Sun Empire. Manina the First is currently in closed-door cultivation and hasnt emerged yet, therefore, the only person we need to guard against in the next six hours is Sidim C the divine spiritual energy master from the Lun Kete Alliance. Understood. Everyone looked serious. As a Spiritual Energy Master, Sidim may not have the fast flying speed of a psychic like Victoria. Nevertheless, they were careful not to underestimate him. If they were too aggressive, the enemy could seize an opportunity, which could lead to deadly consequences. Prime Minister Cao Cao suddenly suggested: How about we split up into groups? Currently, we have one eight-step, five seven-steps and sixteen six-step fighters, three of whom are special cases from the evolution world. Heres how we will divide: I will act alone, mainly attacking the four large Spiritual Spring Eyes; Su Yu, you and Elder Yang will also act alone, mainly attacking the small Spiritual Spring Eyes; The remaining three from the evolution world C Tina and the Morning Star will each lead a group of five six-step fighters, and Queen Alise will lead a group of six fighters, mainly targeting the small Spiritual Spring Eyes as well. Above all, dont forget C as soon as there are fluctuations in the space cracks above your heads, regardless of what happens, retreat immediately! Prime Minister Cao Cao meant by the special three were those who could resurrect C hence they could sacrifice themselves to protect the six-step fighters in critical moments. Moreover, each person leading only five or six six-step fighters made it much easier to do so. As long as they acted cautiously, it wouldnt result in significant losses. Tina and the others had no objections, they are willing for any assignment that could assist Su Yu. Su Yu walked up to Tina and Alise to express the gratitude on his face: This is going to be quite a tough battle. And Alise, if I am correct, the potion had side effects, didnt it? The side effect of Alise consuming the [Sacred Light Chant] potion was three days of headaches. Su Yu comforted Alise by massaging her head, feeling extremely concerned. Alise was exhausted from the continuous travels right from her first visit to the Blue Star and to top that with a headache was just too much for her. Alises headache was severe, much like when she had first taken charge of the empire and had to deal with political matters. It was spliting. However, noticing Su Yus concern made her feel much better. She winked at Su Yu and suggested cheerfully, If you really want to thank us, take us on a tour of your world tomorrow. Id love to see for myself what the big cities in your world are like. Sure thing, its a deal! Su Yu promised with a smile. Chapter 624 - Chapter 624: 621, 2010 Credit_1 Chapter 624: 621, 2010 Credit_1 Next, following the advice of Prime Minister Cao, Blue Stars cultivators were divided into six teams. The Kunlun Mountain runs from northwest to southeast overall, with Gonggeer Peak being located at the far northwestern end. Interestingly, four large Spring Eyes are essentially located within the same northwestern region of the Kunlun Mountain. Alyssa, Tina and Morning Star, leading three teams of sixth-level cultivators, started from the northwestern end, randomly clearing all Spring Eyes in the northwestern region. (Randomness was adopted to prevent the Skru people from predicting their location.) Su Yu and Elder Yang flew to the southeastern end of Kunlun Mountain and swept small Spring Eyes from southeast to northwest. Prime Minister Cao, relying on his own strength, attacked the large Spiritual Spring Eyes, while also taking care to look after the nearby teams of cultivators. With the efforts of the Blue Star cultivators and the assistance of Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star, the entire Kunlun Mountain cleanup operation officially began! Actually, the cleanup of the small Spring Eyes is relatively straightforward. Ever since the conclusion of the Gravitational Funnel incident, the Skru people have understood that its impractical and unnecessary to defend the small Spiritual Spring Eyes, especially those within the Huaxia Nations boundary. So, from that time onwards, the Skru expeditionary forces have gradually abandoned little Spring Eyes. The initial Skru expeditionary force deployment for small Spring Eyes involved: one commanding officer (4-5 tier strength), an army of 200-1000, 4-16 strategic starships, and N Spiritual Energy transport ships (depending on the scale of the Spring Eye). But now, most of the small Spring Eyes have seen their commanders, armies, and strategic starships all withdrawn, leaving only about 50 old and weak personnel to maintain the bases operations. If the bases defensive systems werent so good, even the Blue Stars army could easily sweep away these small Spiritual Spring Eyes. In fact, if Su Yu hadnt kept the military equipment for 200,000 soldiers that he stole from the Beak Country to himself, the Blue Star United Government might have already begun planning to attack the small Spring Eyes. After separating from the main force, Su Yu used the Spell of Teleportation and immediately arrived at the southeasternmost small Spring Eye on Kunlun Mountain C Kun 102 C in an instant. He didnt waste any time and brazenly flew towards the heart of the Spring Eye base. By now, there were no combat starships in this Kun 102 base, only two Spiritual Energy transport ships parked on the apron. Maninas Explosive Mining plan hadnt been implemented yet, so there wasnt much Spiritual Energy to be transported, making the two Spiritual Energy transport ships more than adequate. Upon detecting Su Yus arrival, an ear-piercing alarm sounded throughout the small Spring Eye base, filling the base with flashing warning red lights. The base was sent into a flurry. However, rather swiftly, a Skru Elder on duty ran out from the command room and knelt down towards Su Yu in the sky, shouting: Respected Blue Star powerhouse, we are ready to surrender! Under his command, all defensive measures of the base were quickly lifted. Su Yu glanced at him dismissively. He loudly addressed the entire Skru base: Everyone in the base, gather in front of the Spirit Energy Collection Factory immediately. Anyone who doesnt arrive within 5 minutes will die! His voice, amplified by his magic, quickly permeated the entire base. Very quickly, all the people in the base raced toward the position that he pointed out, so as to avoid dying tragically for not reaching in time within 5 minutes. Su Yu didnt care about these Skru people on the ground. He was multitasking, constantly monitoring the movements of the Space Cracks in the sky while speaking into thin air: Excellency Lin Ke, now that these Skru people have surrendered, can you remove this Space Crack above me? A while later, he didnt hear any response from the War Inspector, Lin Ke. However, 10 seconds later, a teleportation gate of light purple color lit up not too far in front of him, and a body of azure energy shot out from the gate, hitting the Space Crack. Under the effect of this azure energy, the originally eerie and flickering Void Energy Space Crack disappeared quickly, as if erased from existence like pencil writing by an eraser. Seeing the Space Crack disappear, Su Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief, considerably less anxious. But the light purple teleportation gate that Lin Ke released didnt disappear immediately. About 20 seconds later, a brown wooden box flew out from the gate and landed in Su Yus hands. Only then did the light purple teleportation gate gradually disappear. Su Yu opened the box and saw a copper-made and a gold-made plaque respectively lying inside. The number 10 was on the copper plaque (Su Yu obtained this place too easily this time, so the learning credits he got were less), and the number 2000 was inscribed on the gold plaque. The 10 learning points were the reward he received for securing this small Spring Eye, while the 2000 should represent the reward he got for participating in taking down the giant Spring Eye earlier. Su Yu nodded in satisfaction and carefully stored away the two plaques. The learning points of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets came in rather handy. For instance, he had once used 500 learning points to make Lin Ke do something significantly helpful. It seems that I also need to speed up! Su Yu turned his head towards the northwest, slightly squinting his eyes. Just occupying a small Spring Eye gives 10 learning points, by occupying more I can earn more learning points. Who wouldnt love learning points for free, right? Five minutes later, all the Skru people inside the small base beneath Su Yu were gathered outside the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory. They raised their hands in fear, looking up at Su Yu trembling, as if they were staring at the Grim Reaper who would decide their fates. Fearing that Su Yu might misunderstand, none of them brought weapons or equipment and were basically empty-handed. Using his mental power, Su Yu made a thorough scan of the entire base on the surface as well as underground and detected no traces of biological activity or any dangerous weapons like time bombs. Ice Sealing Thousands Miles. Su Yu released a large-scale ice attack spell. Crack crack snap! A wide-scale ice ring exploded beneath the feet of the Skru people, spreading from the centre to the outskirts. Within a few seconds, all the Skru people were hit by the ice and turned into ice sculptures within a minute. Su Yus large-scale freeze attack was measured. He didnt intend to kill these Skru people. If he truly wanted to kill these people, he could just use a fire range spell to incinerate them all after they gathered together. He froze them, so that they could be thawed out after the Blue Star United Government sent them to a special prison. This way, they became prisoners of the Blue Star. Prisoners are definitely more useful than dead people. Before the war begins, he could use these prisoners to create diplomatic pressure on the Skru people, forcing them to redeem their prisoners. The Skru people could only choose to redeem their prisoners at high costs. Because if they refuse, anti-war organizations like Cindy Dopplers would take advantage of the situation, instigating an anti-war wave in their nation, which would be extremely detrimental to their war efforts. So, Su Yu wouldnt typically choose to kill the Skru people, he would rather capture them as prisoners. Chapter 625 - Chapter 625: 622, The senior monks decided to act separately_1 Chapter 625: 622, The senior monks decided to act separately_1 After freezing the Skru people, Su Yu no longer needed to bother about the rest. He pulled out his phone, sending the base coordinates to Xue Wenli, and soon the united governments military force was expected to take over. At the same time, he also searched on his phone for the coordinates of the nearest Kun101 mini spring eye. Once he found it, he cast the [Teleportation spell], and with a flash of silver light, Su Yu left his original location, being transported to the vicinity of Kun101 mini spring eye, where he started taking over the next Skru base. Meanwhile, team members like Alyssa and Tina were smoothly conducting their work to occupy the spring eyes in the northwest direction. They were extremely cautious at first, constantly on alert for a possible attack from Sidim, the god-level Skru. Not until the space cracks disappeared did they breathe a sigh of relief. Their occupation work was as easy as Su Yus, hardly requiring combat. When they reached the area, local Sru people naturally had to surrender. It even took less effort than capturing dozens of pigs. The Skru people stationed in the base didnt think of resisting at all. Faced with the configuration of one seventh-order and 5-6 sixth order, even if they had thoughts of defiance, they would be crushed within minutes. It was completely hopeless. But when all three teams had taken over the third mini spring eye, the bored sixth-order practitioners on Blue Star gradually felt that this was not a good method. A leading practitioner named Chen She pondered for a while, then said in the chat group they had established: Fellow practitioners, I feel that the current way of attacking the spring eyes isnt very good. All the leading practitioners had a lot of spare time, and as soon as Chen She spoke in the group, others immediately questioned: Chen, why isnt it a good method? Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang also replied amongst his busy schedule with a ????. Chen She explained: Dont you all feel that according to our current way of occupying spring eyes, we sixth-order practitioners are utterly being burdens? If we remove the 17 of us from sixth-order, without Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star needing to deliberately look after us, wouldnt their speed in occupying the sprig eyes probably become faster! Seeing the message from Chen She, a series of appeared in the group. What Chen She said was right. On thoughtful consideration, they were indeed dragging the three of Alyssa down. Their existence was not only unhelpful to the speed of occupation but also required the three of Alyssa to exert extra effort to protect them. Their existence was entirely a side effect. Seeing that everyone in the group was aware of this, Chen She suggested: In my opinion, we should go our separate ways! While Skrus two god-leveled beings have not yet returned to the Skru Star, we can take this opportunity to spread out and individually occupy a spring eye. This would expedite the process. If it were before, Chen Shes idea would not work. In the past, when the military forces of the various minor bases of Skru had not yet withdrawn, a fifth-order commander could cooperate with the internal defenses of the base to completely defeat the offenses of a sixth-order practitioner. Even the original Su Yu had to sneak into the minor bases and cause damage stealthily to successfully conquer the entire mini spring eye. But now, it was completely different. Now, the military forces of all the small bases had withdrawn substantially. The main and secondary commanders had already left, and a sixth-order practitioner could easily occupy a base. In fact, some bases surrendered as soon as they were approached. Thus, Chen She suggested such a proposal. Upon hearing his suggestion, big practitioners in the group soon commented: Of course, we can work this way, but the most important aspect for us is the safety concern. Once Sidim comes, our individual strengths will not be able to resist, and we could be easily killed. Other big practitioners also expressed their agreement. If it werent for safety considerations, who wouldnt want to fully leverage their own capabilities? In response to these worries, Chen She patiently responded in the group: Hear me out. If we split up, firstly, the probability of each one of us encountering Sidim is one in seventeen, which is not particularly high. Secondly, once we reach the spring eyes, we can be very cautious, for example, we shout to the Skru people inside the spring eye to surrender from outside the range of the spring eye. If they dont surrender, we cast long-range spells into it, while preparing to run at the first sign of trouble. With prevention, security can be guaranteed. Moreover, if we truly want safety, why dont we retreat to Yunlu Mountain? Even retreat would be better than being a burden, right? Chen Shes words lead the leading practitioners to deep contemplation. What Chen She said was right. At present, staying here as a burden was just a side effect. They either had to be cowards and return to Yunlu Mountain, or gamble and try to occupy the mini spring eyes. Not long after Chen She spoke, a leading practitioner in the group began to support him: I agree with Chens thoughts. When you are out for war, there is no absolute safety. If you truly desire safety, its safer to continue staying in the deep forests, not involving yourself in the world outside. Exactly, we take some risks and make more contributions, this gives us some justification to negotiate more energy distribution quotas with the united government in the future. If we stay here and continue to be a burden, how can any of us have the audacity to ask for more energy? I also agree, we should each go our different ways. I also support this. Many leading practitioners expressed their support in the group, however, some were hesitant due to safety considerations. In the end, Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang spoke: In that case, lets take a vote to decide. One person, one vote, majority wins. What would you all prefer- maintain the status quo, or each on his own? Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang was proficient with this chat software application. Many of the applications features were added under his investment and insistence. Suddenly, a Group Voting interface popped up in the chat group, allowing the leading practitioners to vote, with a time limit of three minutes. When the three minutes were up, the result was out. Out of the 17 leading practitioners, 15 cast their votes (two were really bad at using phones and simply didnt vote). Nine practitioners were willing to go on their own, three voted to keep the status quo and three abstained. It seems that the majority of the big practitioners dont want to be burdens and wish to work individually. Once the results were out, Prime Minister Cao Chengxiang uttered a small sigh, then messaged in the group: Since the result is already out, I wont stop you. However, remember: Be careful, more careful, and even more cautious! Any dangers should be reported in the group immediately! Rest assured. Life and death are destined. Wait up, there are only 102 mini spring eyes in the KunLun Mountain range, arent there less sites for our 17 people including the 5 seventh-level practitioners to conquer? No problem, we can expand the scale. There are more than 100 eyes in the southwestern direction of the Karakoram mountain range plus the lonely spring eyes on the Qing Zang Plateau, six hours is enough for us to take over. Thats correct, lets go! The leading practitioners were discussing among themselves, then dispersed and headed towards the different mini spring eyes. The work to takeover spiritual spring eyes proceeded to the second phase. Chapter 626 - Chapter 626: 622, Overnight gain - 177 Spiritual Spring Eyes! _1 Chapter 626: 622, Overnight gain C 177 Spiritual Spring Eyes! _1 Su Yu hadnt initially joined the chat group of the grandmasters. It was only after Xue Wenli notified him of the outcomes that he found out. Upon learning that the grandmasters had dispersed to tackle things individually, Su Yu felt quite helpless because their risk factor would greatly increase in this way. But it was not like he couldnt do anything. Seizing this opportunity, he could make a threat to the Skuru people to prevent them from acting recklessly, which might be beneficial for the safety of the grandmasters. Right now, Su Yu was standing on the fourth Spiritual Spring Eye that he had captured the small spring eye Kun 89. At present, this spring eye had been successfully captured by him, all that was left was to freeze all the Skuru people then he could leave. Upon understanding the current situation of the grandmasters, a flash of light took him to the control room of the Skuru base, where he addressed the control rooms surveillance camera: Skuru people, I know you can hear me. From now on, you are not allowed to send a God Level warrior to kill our sixth-level cultivators. In return, we wont closely communicate with His Majesty Manina XIII before the final battle. I guarantee this with my integrity. If we find out that your God Level are attacking our sixth-level cultivators, Prime Minister Cao Cao and I will take our revenge on the Royal Palace of the Raging Sun Empire. The fate of Chairman Cass will be yours! Su Yus words were quickly transmitted to the Skuru Expeditionary Force Command through the surveillance cameras. General Langqi felt the gravity of the situation and immediately sent the video of Su Yu speaking to His Majesty the Emperors phone. Manina XIII, who was currently dining with his Empresses, had his face turn as dark as the bottom of a pot after watching the video sent by Langqi, he couldnt eat a bit of the fine food on the table. Seeing His Majesty behaving in this way, a Noble Imperial Concubine walked over with a worried look: What happened to you, Your Majesty? Has something upset you again? Id say, dont be angry because of others mistakes. Your health might be affected if you get too angry Crack! The metal cutlery in Maninas hand was crushed by him, the Noble Imperial Concubine immediately stopped speaking. Everyone, get out! Manina growled at a lower volume. All the Imperial Concubines and maids had never seen His Majesty this angry before. They quickly bowed and hurriedly left, closing the door for His Majesty to be alone. But the Imperial Concubines hadnt gone too far, they stopped not far from the door to eavesdrop. Shortly after, Maninas roaring voice could be heard from the dining room: ***** (Swearing in Raging Sun), how dare you threaten me! A mere ant of Blue Star happened to get some power and dared to disregard me, the noble emperor!? He must be taught a lesson, then he would know why my surname is Manina! At the same time, a faint voice came from the dining room: Your Majesty, calm your anger. Even though Su Yu is hateful, if he and the peak God Level Cao Cao really come to assassinate you together as he said, we would have a hard time protecting you completely. After all, Mr. Pu Langte cant be by your side all the time. Like the saying goes, It is not the thief who can steal that I fear, but the thief who covets. Whats more, Prime Minister Cao is a peak God Level thief. It would be a major problem if he really targets me. Hearing this voice, the empresses huddled outside the dining room began to whisper among themselves: Whose voice is this? It should be Langqis, the voice sounds familiar. Oh, so its Your Excellency Langqi wait, how do you know Langqis voice? You have never met him before, right? Well Actually, I saw him on a networking platform Youre lying! Langqi doesnt have any social media accounts! Fine, heres what happened, but you cant tell anyone. Definitely. Actually, the Imperial Concubine Pu Langte has been having an affair with Langqis brother all along, and I often hear them moaning and groaning at night. Langqis brothers biggest fetish is mimicking other peoples voices, most frequently mimicking his younger brother, Langqi. Thats how I came to recognize Langqis voice. Ah, Your Majesty! While this concubine was vividly discussing a scandal that everyone knew, Manina XIII, who had appeared in front of her at some point, stood facing her. What were you saying? Say that again! Manina stared at her dead on, his eyes cold as a bitter winter. Ah! Your Majesty! All the imperial concubines immediately knelt down in panic. Lets put aside the matter of Maninas domestic issues for now. But because his domestic issues exploded, he didnt choose to retaliate against Su Yu and the grandmasters of Blue Star for the time being. Instead, he took out all his anger on the adulterous couple. All was peaceful on Blue Star. Nothing unusual happened when the sixth-stage grandmasters were occupying various small spring eyes. There was no Skuru powerhouse coming through the space cracks to ambush, the whole process went very smoothly. Moreover, even after the six-hour window of opportunity passed, and Pu Langte and Victoria had returned to Skuru Star, they didnt stop and continued to boldly occupy the remaining small spring eyes. The whole process lasted until 8 oclock the next morning. At 8 oclock in the morning, when it was just beginning to dawn (due to the latitude and it being December, the cultivators only saw the daylight at 8 oclock), the grandmasters successfully occupied all the Spiritual Spring Eyes in the Kunlun Mountain and Karakoram Range, a total of 177. Such dazzling achievements overnight can be said to be very satisfying! At least they absolutely didnt think of this when they started. However, when it was 8 oclock in the morning, everyone needed a rest. So, the grandmasters notified each other in the group, and finally gathered at their biggest trophy of this journey the Giant Spiritual Spring Eye in Kunlun Mountain. At 8:30 in the morning, all the grandmasters gathered above the giant spring eye, including Su Yu, three people, a cat, and Prime Minister Cao Cao. Now, everything that could be taken away from the base below had been taken away by the Skuru people, including all their ships and small machines. Some of the large machines that couldnt be moved were also destroyed, leaving only the empty shells of the buildings. Government armed helicopters and transport helicopters parked on the bases airstrip, each fully armed government soldier held their guns nervously, cautiously occupying the base. All the grandmasters, including the Prime Minister Cao Cao, were beaming. Prime Minister Cao Cao stroked his beard and laughed: Tonights plan can be said to be a resounding success! We not only took down a giant Spring Eye, but also captured 7 large Spring Eyes, and 169 small Spring Eyes, and most importantly, not a single person died! Ah, I really hope we can always maintain such victories! Ah, indeed! All the grandmasters responded. For this hard-won victory, everyone felt sincere joy. Now, the most powerful enemy stronghold within Huaxia Nation has been eliminated, and they have taken a step closer to victory! Moreover, the spiritual energy burst of the giant spring eye is thousands of times that of the small spring eyes! Everyone present could gain tremendous benefits! Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: 624, (2000 words omitted) _1 Chapter 627: 624, (2000 words omitted) _1 Su Yu was undoubtedly very pleased with the gains of the day. In the past, he, along with Cat Morning Star and Tina, took a long time to occupy over two hundred Spring Eyes. But tonight, they managed to occupy 177! He smiled at the grand cultivators and said, Tomorrow and the day after, we will take back all the Spring Eyes from Changbai Mountain and Xingan Ridge in the northeast, as well as Tanggula, the Himalayas, and Hengduan Mountains in the southwest. Once we accomplish this, there will be no more Skru base in our nation. Thats right! responded the grand cultivators with laughs. Well head to the northeast tomorrow, and the southwest the day after. Once weve taken them all back, well no longer be short of spiritual energy, and we can quickly recover our strength. There are many mountains in China. Because of the Tibetan Plateau, also known as roof of the world, the number of Spring Eyes reaches 520, accounting for about a seventh of the total amount in the world. After they secure the Himalayas, theyll turn their attention to the rest of the world to seize more Spring Eyes. Prime Minister Cao Cao is the most powerful, so his authority is, of course, the heaviest. Looking at the Grand cultivators present, he finally said with a laugh, Lets call it a day then. We will log into the game for a good rest after going back. Tonight, at exactly 12 oclock, well head northeast to reclaim all the Spring Eyes there! Alright, see you at midnight! I just cant wait! Ive never played such a game before. Today is a good time to check it out. The Grand cultivators answered cheerfully. Back in the day, they rarely played this evolution game as it gave them little progress compared to the time they invested. Given the time, they would rather earn more spiritual energy by doing more tasks assigned by the United Government. This was better than gaming. But things are different now. The time flow speed in the game reversed, its 12 times faster than reality! Be it studying magic, discussing the path of cultivation, or even just resting and relaxingthese 12 times worth of in-game time is perfect! Therefore, the grand cultivators decide to give the game a try. At the very least, they can stay in the game while resting. 10 minutes later, the grand cultivators boarded the supersonic fighter jet provided by the United Government and headed back to the Yunlu Mountain. Su Yu, Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star also boarded the jet, heading home in East Sea City. Even though the journey on the jet covers the entirety of China, traveling at a speed of Mach 8 (8 times the speed of sound), it only takes 25 minutes to reach home, saving a considerable amount of Su Yus mana. On the plane, Su Yu looked at Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star, who was lazily sprawled on the seat next to him, he thanked them again, Thank you, Alyssa, Tina, Morning Star. Without all of you, it would be impossible for us to achieve such a victory tonight. Tinas lips curled slightly upward as she graciously replied, No need for formalities. What do we friends need to thank each other for? Alyssa responded with a smile, I should thank you for helping me create the avatar. This is nothing compared to that. Cat Morning Star then leaped between Tina and Alyssa, lifting her head to look at Su Yu, What, only one thank you is enough? Now that Jiejie and Tina are in front of you, dont you have any other expressions of gratitude? Other expressionshow aboutI give each of you a kiss? Su Yu proposed. Anyway, theres no one else in the aircraft, no one will know. Upon hearing Su Yus suggestion, Alyssa and Tinas faces turned reddish instantly. However, they didnt show any signs of rejection but merely turned their heads to look out of the window. Seeing their reactions, Su Yu took a leap of faith and changed his seat to sit between them. He then extended his arms and wrapped them around their slender waists. (2000 words omitted) . Meanwhile, in the Royal Palace of the Raging Sun Empire on Skru Star. In the Emperors sleeping quarters, Manina XIII sat in a leather chair, his face as black as pitch. He held a cup of Leko Bug juice in his hands, taking nonchalant sips. However, from his demeanor, it was clear that he was extraordinarily upset. The cup in his hand bore several distinct finger imprints, as if on the verge of shattering, due to his inadvertent grip. The palace steward, Carlo, a middle-aged male Skru, knelt trembling in front of Manina, not daring to lift his head. After a long while, having finished his Leko Bug juice, Manina threw the deformed goblet on the coffee table. Clang! Clang! The metal goblet bounced off the table and ended up hitting Carlo. The remainder of the bug juice in the goblet splashed on his exquisite robe. But Carlo didnt dare to care about that at all. He hurriedly stood up, refilled the cup, and tremblingly handed it to His Majesty. Emperor Manina XIII glanced at him and asked emotionlessly, Carlo, how many years have you served me? Your Majesty, 133 years in total, replied Carlo, almost breaking down into tears. Ever since my great-grandfather died, I have been serving you, managing the affairs of the palace. Carlos great-grandfather was the palace steward before him, who served Manina XIII even longer, for around 443 years. Due to the constraints of his lifespan, Carlos great-grandfather reached his time and Carlo took over as the palace steward, serving Manina until now. 133 years? Quite a long time, Manina remarked casually, staring at the cup in his hand. Is it because youve served too long and you think you know everything about me? So, you dare to keep things from me? Upon hearing the Emperors words, Carlo was terrified! He quickly knelt down again and said with a sweaty forehead, Your Majesty, I really did not know before Carlo hadnt even finished speaking when Bam! He was kicked hard and thrown against the wall, spitting out a mouthful of blood. You think I dont know everything? This is treason, youre overtly betraying me! Manina roared. Your Majesty, I was wrong, I was really wrong! Carlo, being completely frightened out of his wits, crawled to Maninas feet and kissed them, begging for his forgiveness. Manina glanced at him coldly. After a while, his anger subsided a bit and he said, Fine, considering the hundreds of years of service both you and your great-grandfather have devoted to me, I will leave you a way out. But you have to handle one thing for me in your last few days in the palace. If you cant handle it well, youll be dead no matter where you go. Do you understand? Absolutely no problem! Carlo, wiping the blood from his mouth, crawled on the ground and said, No matter what your requirement is, I will give my 100% effort! I absolutely wont let you down again. Mmm, then listen very carefully, Manina walked slowly towards the window and spoke coldly, The matter hasnt escalated yet, but we cant let it get out of control. Carlo, those who know the insider information and arent important must all be handled. Do you understand? Chapter 628 - Chapter 628: 625, Skuru People Take Action Again_1 Chapter 628: 625, Skuru People Take Action Again_1 Understood! Carlo quickly responded. At this point, killing more people didnt matter as long as he could save his own life. As for the others Manina looked out the window, speaking slowly, Anna Prandt is demoted to a common concubine, and for the next 200 years, she cant have contact with any male or any insects. Langqis brother Lan Bo will be sent to serve on the front lines of Blue Star lets send him to the Himalayas, to atone for his mistakes there; As for Sara, give her some rewards to keep her quiet, if she dares to discuss this matter with others, I will cut off her mouth! The Sara that Manina referred to was the concubine who just divulged the affair of Anna Prandt, the Noble Imperial Concubine. Of course, she didnt accidentally reveal the matter, she intentionally exposed it to let Manina know. Manina understands Sara; just keeping her quiet will be enough. Thats it, go do it! Manina waved his hand, indicating Carlo to leave. Carlo felt as if he had been pardoned. He let out a great sigh of relief, quickly got up and ran out, saying as he left, Your Majesty, Ill see to it right away! I promise to make all irrelevant parties who know about this disappear within a day! Wait, said Manina, suddenly looking back and stopping him. Carlos face became awfully stiff in an instant, this stiffness spreading from his face to his entire body. He turned around stiffly, managing to squeeze out a smile, Your Majesty, is there anything else? Call Langqi over, I have something to say to him. Manina ordered. Understood! Carlo immediately answered and left the room after closing the door. More than ten minutes later, Langqi, full of worry, arrived at Maninas bedroom. As soon as he saw His Majesty the Emperor, he immediately knelt down and said sincerely, Your Majesty, Im truly sorry for my brothers actions. His actions are indeed unforgivable Enough, dont talk about him anymore, Manina looked down at the half-kneeling Langqi, his face showing an unusual hint of pleasure, Ive ordered your brother to be transferred to the Himalayas on Blue Star. I hope he can redeem his sins there. Langqi: !!! Hearing the word Himalayas, Langqis face immediately turned sour. He had been paying close attention to the movements of the Blue Star cultivators, knowing that they were about to attack the Himalayas the day after tomorrow. Although his brother was not weak, his peak level strength of the sixth order was a core force in the entire expeditionary army. But his brother would be facing the god-level peak, Prime Minister Cao Cao! He is like the Great Demon King Su Yus subordinates! If they confront him head-on, his brother was certain to die. His Majesty the Emperor is undoubtedly sending him to his death! But there was nothing Langqi could do. His family had made a decision to cut off all ties with Lan Bo, not acknowledging him as part of the family, and sacrificing Lan Bo to preserve the whole family. Even though he had a very good relationship with his brother, he might have to witness his brother die on Blue Star this time. A wave of sadness surged in his heart. Manina XIII seemed quite happy, he seemed to have already seen Su Yu playing with Lan Bo like a cat playing with a mouse, and it was indeed satisfying to vent his anger. He looked at Langqi, who was still kneeling on the ground, Get up. By the way, how are things on Blue Star now? During the last few hours, Manina had been dealing with a fire in the backyard, completely forgetting about the war on Blue Star. He suddenly remembered and asked. Your Majesty, the situation on Blue Star is not good. Langqi pushed all other thoughts to the back of his mind and reported all of the Blue Star cultivators achievements during this period. Manina was taken aback, What? 177 spring eyes? We lost 177 spring eyes overnight? He had imagined that the Blue Star cultivators were fast, but he didnt expect them to be this fast! During the day. Yes, Your Majesty, this is the real data. Langqi said seriously, Because weve always had a non-resistance strategy during this period. The expeditionary army hasnt supported these allied spring eyes, and Minister Sidim wont act without your command, which led to the current situation. Thisis a bit troublesome! Manina furrowed his brows, starting to think about countermeasures. The fighting speed of the Blue Star cultivators was too quick, and most importantly they cannot continue to capture at this unimpeded pace. Otherwise, with 177 springs a day, and a total of 3733 spiritual energy springs on Blue Star, it would take only about 20 days for the Blue Star people to capture all of them. How would they implement their explosive mining plan? They would be at an absolute disadvantage. Therefore, they have to commit a large force to stop the Blue Star cultivators from expanding further, and to fully implement their explosive mining plan, as this would be more advantageous to the overall war. Langqi, do you know what the plan for the Blue Star cultivators is for the next few days? Manina stared at Langqi, his eyes burning. Langqi quickly responded, I know a bit about that. From the intelligence weve gathered, theyre likely to be heading for the northeast regions of the Huaxia Nation and the Changbai Mountain Range tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, theyll attack the Himalayas. Speaking of this, Langqis heart couldnt help but sting sharply once again. How good is it to be a commander of such a large expeditionary force? He cant even protect his own brother. Manina didnt notice Langqis change, to tell the truth, he had almost forgotten about sending Lan Bo to the Himalayas. He spoke seriously, In that case, notify the expeditionary army to prepare for the first level strategy. I will personally remind the god-level beings to be prepared. We will strategically abandon the mountain ranges tomorrow, and begin to resist the Blue Star people in the Himalayas the day after, delaying their rate of attack, and buying time for our explosive mining plan. The Great and Lesser Xingan Region and Changbai Mountain, due to their lower altitude, didnt have many spring eyes, even combined they only have 50 springs. While the Himalayas alone has more than 130 spring eyes, even more than the Kunlun Mountain. Therefore Manina chose to strategically abandon tomorrows springs and prepare for the delaying strategy the day after. However, Langqi was overjoyed. If the capturing situation remained the same as today, his brother would certainly die in the Himalayas! But if the emperor truly planned to set up defences in the Himalayas and resist the Blue Star people, his brother might have a chance! If hes lucky, he might even come back alive! So Langqi quickly said loudly, Alright, Your Majesty, Ill arrange it right away! I promise to complete the preparations within one day! Good, go. Manina waved his hand in satisfaction. Chapter 629 - Chapter 629: 626, Alyssa Creates a Clone_1 Chapter 629: 626, Alyssa Creates a Clone_1 On the morning of November 11 at 11:11, Su Yu, along with his companions and Cat Morning Star, returned safely to their home in East Sea City. Today is Singles Day, the establishment day for the Space Force of Huaxia Nation, and also the shopping festival hyped up by big capitalists. However, considering the grand context of the interstellar war, these holidays have taken a back seat, and related discussions are hardly seen on the internet. Online, most discussions are about last nights victory. Just one hour ago, at 10 oclock in the morning, Chairman Hu Jing announced news of the victory on the Latest News section of the Singer website. The report stated: Last night, the monks of Blue Star, with the help of three powerful figures from the Evolution World, successfully seized 117 Spiritual Spring Eyes! This includes 1 giant spring eye and 7 big spring eyes. In the article, the chairman praised the achievements of the big monks, expressing heartfelt thanks for the help of Alise, and the others. At the end of the article, the Chairman expressed his determination to win this interstellar war, emphasizing the need for unity against foreign invaders. Any elements or individuals that threaten internal unity will be sought out and eliminated. He hoped that everyone would rally around the joint government and strive for victory in this war. The article released by Chairman Hu Jing quickly spread throughout the internet world of Blue Star. Upon learning of the achievements of the great monks, people around the world were invigorated! 177 Spiritual Spring Eyes! How many powerful people could be nurtured with such abundant spiritual energy? Moreover, most importantly, at this speed, they could recapture most spring eyes before the final battle! Skurus global offensive would be prevented. The whole internet world is buzzing about this: 177 Spring Eyes! Thats 4.7% of the total 3732 spring eyes worldwide, all recovered in one night! Boss Ke is really amazing! This must be his first battle on Blue Star after advancing to the seventh stage, right? Indeed, its his first battle and its impressive. Lets not forget, Queen Alise, Tina, and Cat Morning Star were all brought out from the game by Boss Ke. They all made significant contributions! I think the person who deserves most of the credit is Prime Minister Cao, right? Without the participation of this God-Level figure, we would not have gained so many spring eyes. Yes, Prime Minister Cao deserves the credit. We need to work hard too! The entire war cant be won by one or two god-level figures alone. We cant lag behind. The online discussion was in full swing, as everyone was thrilled by the successes achieved by the great monks from last night. However, being directly involved, Su Yu showed no signs of complacency. Upon returning home, he instructed Alise and Tina to log back into the game world first, and then he too put on his helmet and entered the game with Cat Morning Star. As for Su Yus clone. The clone had spent the entire night explaining the theory of spatial magic to the 100 mage players. After the main body of Su Yu came online, the clone also joined him in Yan Mountain Base. The clone had already set a meeting with the 100 mage players in Forest City once they were online, to continue their studies on spatial magic. Upon returning to the game, the figure of Su Yu appeared in the Goldfinch Royal Palace. Gazing at the magnificently adorned palace around him, he took a moment to relax. The time in the game was twelve times that of reality, providing ample opportunity. Inside the game, he could finally take a breather and didnt have to rush to get things done. The clone followed Su Yus main body online, but it appeared not in the Goldfinch Royal Palace, but in the Mage Tower within the territory. As soon as they were online, Su Yu immediately issued an order to his clone, instructing him to head to Forest City to meet up with the 100 mage players. Alise and Tina logged in earlier than Su Yu. Seeing his figure appear, they both came forward with smiles. Suddenly, Alise felt something was off. Slapping her forehead, she expressed her confusion, Thats odd. Why has my headache suddenly disappeared? Tina turned to look at her, The headache? Are you referring to the side effect from drinking the [Sacred Light Chanting] potion? Yes. Once I came back to our world, it seems like the side effects have disappeared. Alise shook her head. It seemed like the splitting brain pain from before had indeed vanished. Hearing Alises words, Su Yu smiled and said, Thats a good thing! It can at least ease your pain. Perhaps it has something to do with your mind traversing two worlds. Then, he took out the last piece of [War Gods Hair] and placed it in Alises hand, Now its your turn to create a clone. The entire process is quite simple. Once youve created the clone, you can let it handle political affairs for you. Then you can do whatever you want. !!! Receiving the brown hair with the magical runes ingrained into it, Alise was ecstatic. When dealing with political affairs in the past, lower-level officials often raised difficult questions, causing her to suffer an even more severe headache than before. At that time, she constantly wondered Could I create a clone to handle these political affairs on my behalf? Could I get it to bear this burden instead? Now the opportunity had arrived, and she was naturally very excited. Alise imbued the War Gods Halo with her magic power, simultaneously incorporating 1% of her consciousness into it. Just like Su Yu did a few days ago, the hair fell to the ground and transformed into a glossy, pink sphere. The sphere maintained its form for a while before morphing into a human figure, ultimately resulting in a copy of Alise. Even the clothes she wore were replicated with 100% accuracy. Its truly an exceptional macaque artifact, this is simply magical! Alise marveled at her clone. Cat Morning Star sprang from Su Yus shoulder and leapt onto Alises clones shoulder. She sniffed at the clones ear with her little nose and said, This clone bears the same aura as you. If it doesnt use its power, I can barely tell the difference between you and your clone. Tina looked at Alises new clone, envy in her eyes, I really want a clone like this too! If I had a clone, at the very least, I could send it to Sunny Wind Village and open a small shop to take care of my father and sister. Su Yu shrugged apologetically, I cant do anything about that, the [War Gods Hair] only allows for three clones But Tina, considering your rate of cultivation, it shouldnt take you long to advance to the eighth level, right? Your problem with needing a clone will be resolved by then. It seems unlikely! Tina had little confidence in this matter, So many historical figures have been stuck on the peak of the seventh stage, unable to progress their entire lives. Even though Im young, I dont have confidence in crossing that barrier. No worries, Ill help you, Su Yu gently put his arm around her shoulders. But at that moment, Su Yu received a private message. This message was from Snow Leopard: Su Yu, are you free right now? Yes I guess? Im not entirely sure, what is it? Well, if youre free, could you come over to Forest City for a meeting? Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang are here. Su Yu glanced at Alise and Tina, then looked at the sky outside the window, and finally answered, Alright, Ill be right there. Chapter 630 - Chapter 630: 627 "7+70+700"_1 Chapter 630: 627 7+70+700_1 The current time in the game world was deep into the night. Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star had experienced a tremendous battle in the real world, and now they were utterly exhausted. A good rest was indeed needed. Su Yu coaxed Alyssa into bed, escorted Tina back to her residence in the Imperial Capital, and then used [Teleportation] to head over to Forest City to meet with Chairman Hu Jing and the others. Arriving in Forest City, Su Yu flew in the citys sky, curiously studying the streets beneath him. He hadnt been to this city since the grand battle at Forest City, and now, Forest City was completely different than before. The relevant departments had designated the city as the headquarters half a game month ago. A large-scale relocation began afterwards. The city was now bustling with people and very lively. Many houses were newly rebuilt after the war. With the high flux of people, the entire city was filled with a fresh and vigorous atmosphere. Based on the coordinates provided by Snow Leopard, Su Yu arrived at the former site of the [Forest City Lords Manor]. The [Forest City Lords Manor] was destroyed in the previous battle at Forest City. Recently, the relevant departments had acquired the whole Forest City in negotiations with Alyssa. The position of the city lord of Forest City was then assumed by Chairman Hu Jing himself. For the last two weeks, due to the need for a headquarters, the relevant departments sent people to build a building styled in architecture of the Blue Star on the former site of the [Forest City Lords Manor]. It was a 5-story office building, somewhat resembling a government office building from the early 21st century. Chairman Hu Jing named this building [Forest City Lords Manor], considering it as the headquarters of the relevant departments in the game world. There were two third-order players guarding the yard of the headquarters. Upon seeing Su Yu, they neither stopped him nor obstructed his path, but excitedly waved to him, signaling him to come inside. Su Yu nodded to them, then landed directly on a corridor on the top floor of the city lords building. The top floor of the headquarters had a large conference room. Su Yu walked in and saw that most of the people who were supposed to be there had already arrived. There were four people in the conference room. Seated further in at the conference table was Chairman Hu Jing, who was easy to recognize since he hadnt changed his appearance when he entered the game. His in-game avatar looked exactly like him in reality. Chairman Hu Jing was a holy knight, donning a set of blue-green quality equipment at level 50. The attributes of these equipment werent spectacular, but they looked excellent when put together. Worn by Chairman Hu Jing, the holy knight, he shone in vibrant gold, looking incredibly valiant. He had not leveled up to level 50 on his own. Instead, like Xue Wenli, he had leveled up to 50 by using monster materials and then actualized his strength. Once Chairman Hu Jing had actualized a bit of strength in the real world, he managed to survive because of the strong self-preserving abilities of the Holy Knight class. With the [Divine Shield Skill] (commonly known as Invincibility) and [Divine Healing Skill] (instantly recovers 100% of his health), he wouldnt be easily killed by a crazed gunman while riding an open car. Its worth mentioning that Chairman Hu Jings in-game nickname was [Chairman of the United Government of Blue Star]. He showed his identity very clearly. Probably no other player in the game world would dare to use such a nickname except for him, right? Apart from Chairman Hu Jing, the other three people in the conference room were Commissioner Zhang, Snow Leopard, and Xue Wenli. Theres no need to say more about Xue Wenli. She was wearing a set of level 50 archer equipment which increases movement speed, her nickname was [Katyusha]. Commissioner Zhang was quite interesting. Like Snow Leopard, he had chosen the [Druid] class and also learned the rare skill of [Cat Form]. Now, he was lounging on the conference table, looking exactly like a plump drumstick. No, like a big orange cat. Above the head of the orange cat was a name tag that read [A Big Colorful Cat]. Seeing this, it was as if Su Yu was at a loss for words. Seeing Su Yus arrival, everyone in the conference room stood up to greet him. Upon standing up, Chairman Hu Jing smiled and said to him, Su Yu, youre finally here! Weve been waiting for you for a long time. Snow Leopard and Xue Wenli both smiled at Su Yu to express their welcome. From the mouth of the big orange cat lounging on the office desk, Commissioner Zhangs voice came, Su Yu, sit down quickly! Were discussing a topic right now and need your opinion. Hello, everyone. Su Yu saluted them, unceremoniously sat down opposite Snow Leopard, next to the orange cat Commissioner Zhang. He resisted the urge to pet the orange cat and asked the people present, Why did you ask me to come over? The thing is, Chairman Hu Jing sat back in his seat, his expression becoming serious, Weve been discussing a powerhouse training plan. As you know, Su Yu, when the future decisive battle begins, we need at least 7 god-level fighters, 70 seventh-order fighters, and 700 sixth-order fighters to compete with the Skrull people and ensure the continuation of the human race. Yesterday evening, you and the great monks did a great job and occupied a large number of Spiritual Spring Eyes. We are currently discussing how to allocate the spiritual energy were mining to meet the 7+70+700 target by the start of the decisive battle. Hearing Chairman Hu Jings words, Su Yu thoughtfully nodded. The target of 7+70+700 set by Chairman Hu Jing was quite reliable. The strong forces of the Skrull people were at the level of 7+70+700, with 7 god-level fighters, 81 seventh order fighters, and 721 sixth order fighters. However, the Skrull people were far superior to Blue Star in terms of technology. Take, for example, the previous battle at the giant Spring Eye on Kunlun Mountain. The power of the technological weapons in the Skrull Base was much higher than the full-power output of a seventh-order fighter! Moreover, the Skrull could form alliances with other races like the Dragon Race and the White-Headed Eagle Race to divide up Blue Star. So, the amount of strong fighters in Blue Star should reach the 7+70+700 level for them to stand a chance against the Skrull people. Seeing that Su Yu did not respond, Chairman Hu Jing continued, Our plan is to take some of the spiritual energy from the real world, absorb it through the helmets and bring it into the game world, so as to quickly train players like Zhong Feng and Xu Xiaotian into the 70+700. But the problem here is that we have no idea how to go about the most crucial 7 god-level fighters among them. No matter how fast players like Zhong Feng and Xu Xiaotian progress, its quite impossible for them to advance to the eighth order. Im interested to hear your thoughts on this. Listening to Chairman Hu Jings words, Su Yu couldnt help but recall his past life. In his previous life, people like Zhong Feng were indeed unable to advance to the eighth order; they were stuck at the peak of the seventh order. Moreover, in his past life, the number of fighters above the sixth order on Blue Star didnt even reach the level of 7+70+700, maybe not even half of it. It was for this reason that the humans of Blue Star were quickly overwhelmed by the Skrull people in desperation. Chapter 631 - Chapter 631: 628, Fasting Plan_1 Chapter 631: 628, Fasting Plan_1 But this life is completely different from the previous one. This time, due to the butterfly effect caused by Su Yu, the strength of the Blue Star humans has increased much faster than in the previous life, and there is even an unexpected eighth-grade peak powerhouse, Prime Minister Cao Cao. At the current pace, the 70+700 (70 seventh-grade and 700 sixth-grade) goal can very likely be reached, which is good news. However, the bad news is that the most critical 7 (7 eighth-grade) doesnt seem to be so easy to gather. Su Yu looked at Chairman Hu Jing, Chairman, which of the ancient great cultivators can recover their eighth-grade strength before the final battle? Before Chairman Hu Jing could answer, Big Orange Cat (Commissioner Zhang) lying on the table flicked his whiskers and replied, Su Yu, according to my research, only elder Yang Jian can reliably recover to eighth-grade Great Vehicle level in half a year. Besides him, although Emperor Taizong and Emperor Liu Che also had the strength of initial eighth-grade at their peak periods, with only half a year, even if they were given ample spiritual energy to recover continuously, they probably couldnt regain their eighth-grade peak state before the final battle. Is that so? Su Yu looked serious. With only half a year left, this time is indeed not enough for the great cultivators. As he calculated in his heart, he whispered softly, If Elder Yang Jian can recover, there will be at least three eighth-grade powerhouses: Prime Minister Cao Cao, Elder Yang Jian, and myself. Adding Bernina Tide, we would have four eighth-grade Hearing Su Yus words, the eyes of the others present lit up. Snow Leopard excitedly said, Nemesis, could you get Bernina Tides help?! Su Yu looked at him and replied, Yes, weve already agreed. But shes an external aid, there can be unpredictable factors, and its not impossible that she can back out on the battlefield. No matter, as long as she can come, thats enough! Chairman Hu Jing, who is always steady and calm, was also excited. Bernina Tide, like Tina, could also be resurrected multiple times in the real world. An eighth-grade powerful being who dares to fight with her life has to be much stronger than an average eighth-grade! Su Yu, keep up with her, make sure she joins the final battle! Chairman Hu Jing put his hand on Su Yus shoulder, speaking seriously. Dont worry, Ill try my best. Su Yu nodded. Su Yu looked at all the people present, Including Bernina Tide, now we have four eighth-grade. In other words, we need three more eighth-grade. Lets discuss, where can we gather these three eighth-grade? Well All the people present fell into thought. How is it easy to gather three eighth-grade? If it was easy, they wouldnt need to have this meeting. Sitting in his seat, Su Yu couldnt help but recall the previous life. How did the Blue Star humans do it in the previous life? After some thought, Su Yu remembered. The progress of the Blue Star humans in the previous life was much slower than this life, but in terms of top-level combat prowess, the Blue Star forced out two eighth-grade cultivators at all costs. Unfortunately, the identities of these two eighth-grade cultivators were kept secret, no one knew who they were, only that they were great powers from the ancient Qin and Han period. It seems that these two ancient great powers have not come out in this life of Su Yu, because there is no great cultivator born in the Qin Dynasty that has currently come out, and the three great cultivators from the Eastern and Western Han Dynasties (Emperor Liu Che, Emperor Liu Xiu, and Emperor Wang Mang) dont seem to be the ones either. Who exactly are they? Su Yu closed his eyes and pondered, trying hard to search for details from the previous life. But after searching for more than 10 minutes, he gave up. He died too early in his previous life and was a marginal character. There was not the slightest memory about these two great powers in his recollections. It was a real pity. But at this moment, Xue Wenli seemed to think of something and asked him, Su Yu, what about your companions I mean Tina, Alyssa, and Morning Star, could they become eighth-grade powerhouses before the final battle? All eyes in the meeting room turned to Su Yu. Su Yu was startled but still replied, That might be difficult. First of all, Alyssa definitely cant. Her ability is bestowed by the old ancestors avatar. Unless her old ancestor, Kevin Forsythia, breaks through to the planetary level, she definitely cant have god-level strength; Secondly, its unlikely for Tina too. She has just advanced to the seventh-grade, far from the eighth-grade! In just a few short years, unless there is some special fortunate encounter, she basically cant advance to the eighth-grade; As for the last one, Morning Star. Speaking of Morning Star. Morning Star indeed has a chance to advance to the eighth-grade. At this point, Su Yu paused for a moment. Morning Star, after absorbing the corpse of the seventh-grade Absorption Spirits, and gaining the [Eye of the Star Scar] from the Pandamen Empire, could reach the peak of the seventh-grade strength in a short time! The peak of the seventh-grade is only one step away from the eighth-grade, maybe there is a way to make her advance to the eighth-grade! Thinking of this, Su Yu nodded, Okay, in the following time, I will pay special attention to Morning Star and try to make her advance to the eighth-grade! But dont pin your hopes too high, there is a chance of success, but not a big one. Understood. Chairman Hu Jing and others replied in unison. With this discussion, everyone basically had a rough idea. Su Yu, Prime Minister Cao Cao, and Yang Jian, these three eighth-grade are certain to be able to join the final battle, Bernina Tide and Morning Star cant be 100% certain. Chairman Hu Jing looked at Su Yu, In addition to the several we have mentioned, do you think there could be others who could become eighth-grade powerhouses? Su Yu thought for a moment, folded his arms and cautiously replied, Besides that, I believe that [Snow Leopard], [A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated], [Ice Red Tea], [Sky Dragon], [Unbreakable Alliance], [Red-Eyed Black Dragon].. and several other dozens of players have a slim possibility of advancing to the eighth-grade. They can easily advance to the seventh-grade under the accumulation of strong resources, but its not enough to advance to the eighth-grade by relying purely on resources, a strong fortune is also needed. The players I mentioned and some other outstanding players could possibly emerge from obscurity to become the eighth-grade. The last few puzzle pieces for the Blue Stars eighth-grade will probably come from them. So.you know what I mean, right? Understood. Chairman Hu Jing obviously understood Su Yus meaning, In the future, I will tilt a large amount of resources towards these top-tier players No, no, no. Su Yu waved his right index finger, cutting him off with a smile, Not a large amount of resources, but all the resources. All resources in and outside the game should be provided for the great cultivators and these top-tier players to use. Ordinary players can only slowly enhance their strength by absorbing the [Sunlight] produced by sunflowers. If we cant do this, we definitely cant gather the resources necessary for 70+700. This can be fully calledthe Starvation Plan! Chapter 632 - Chapter 632: Forming the United Magic Legion_1 Chapter 632: Forming the United Magic Legion_1 The Hunger Strike Plan was an initiative by Su Yu among Blue Star Humans in his previous life. It aimed to make the vast majority of people starve, distributing all the food in the world to a few strong individuals. It has the same flavor as the Huaxia Nations exploitation of the farmers to build up industry before industrialization, creating an agricultural-industrial price scissors. Hunger Strike Plan Hearing this term, Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang both nodded in understanding at the same time. Indeed, it was time for them to fast. Chairman Hu Jing turned his attention to the Snow Leopard sitting on the right side of the conference table: Zhong Feng, get all the senior officials from the United Government here, we are going to discuss this Hunger Strike Plan. The Snow Leopard responded immediately: Understood. He then opened the chat interface and started to send messages in various chat rooms. Su Yu continued: Gentlemen, in addition to the Hunger Strike Plan, I have another effective suggestionforming a Mage Army. After seeing the 100 mages last night, Su Yu had come up with the idea of forming a Mage Army, and now was the perfect time to propose this idea. Form a Mage Army? Everybody in the room turned to look at him. Yes, Su Yu replied seriously, As we have mentioned before, we have three vacancies among the Eighth-Ranking Strong Beings. Establishing a Mage Army could completely compensate for this. In a real battlefield, a magical array formed by 1,000 fifth-ranking mages can manifest combat powers equal to or even more terrifying than a God-Level combatant Su Yu was not joking; the stronger the Mage Army, the longer the casting distance of their spells. The working radius of an eighth-rank God-Level mage is generally 600 kilometers, meaning they cannot harm targets beyond that range. But its not the case for a Mage Army. Previous experiments by Blue Star Humans in Su Yus past life showed that a magical array formed by 1,000 fifth-ranking mages could reach a casting radius of 6,000 kilometers, almost enough to reach from East Sea City to Persia! If the magic array was even stronger, it could cover the entire globe. Therefore, it was absolutely necessary to form a Mage Army. Su Yu briefly explained his reasoning to everyone present. After Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang heard this, their eyes lit up: The Mage Army can play such a significant role? Chairman Hu Jing immediately decided: Alright, during the meeting later, we will also discuss the formation of the Mage Army. At this point, basically everything that needed to be discussed in this meeting had been addressed. Su Yu made some small talk with Chairman Hu Jing and the others, then took his leave to return to the Goldfinch Royal Palace. Afterward, Chairman Hu Jing and officials from the United Government had a long meeting. Su Yu, of course, would not waste time on this meeting; he needed to spend more time on more meaningful matters. For more than five days afterward in the game, life for Su Yus physical body returned to tranquility. Daily, he, Alyssa, and Tina trained together to increase their power. Alyssa couldnt train before because she was too busy with state affairs. Now that she has a doppelganger to help her handle government business, she can start training rapidly, just like Su Yu. Moreover, as the Empress of the entire Goldfinch Empire, Alyssa controls the nations resources. Now that she is free to focus on training, her rate of improvement is even faster than Su Yus! At night, Su Yu went to Silver Pine Tower to continue improving his various types of spells and enhancing his overall combat power. His days were peaceful yet productive. As for Su Yus doppelganger. Since his doppelganger cannot train, it has been actively working in the world. For the first three days of these six days, he has been teaching the 100 mage players in Forest City about Space System spells. To facilitate unified command, the doppelganger named this group the Space Blade Team. Some players in the team were particularly quick learners. They grasped the basics of Space System spells within only three days and could quickly cast the zero-rank spell, Space Blade. Of course, some players failed to learn at all and left the team feeling dejected. Xue Wenli swiftly found replacements to fill the vacant spots. On the third day, things took a turn. After two days of continuous long meetings, the leadership of the United Blue Star Government finally made decisions: 1. Implement the Hunger Strike Plan. 2. Form the United Mage Army based on the Space Blade Team. The meeting also defined the United Mage Army: In the next six months, the number of mages in the United Mage Army must reach at least 1,000, with an overall power level of fifth-ranking or above. Moreover, Su Yus doppelganger will serve as the commander of this United Mage Army. Upon the release of the two decisions, they immediately caused a great uproar across the Internet. There was almost no opposition to the formation of the United Mage Army, and the decision to let Su Yus doppelganger lead the army was generally accepted. However, the Hunger Strike Plan sparked considerable controversy online. The implementation of the Hunger Strike Plan meant that players had to hand over most of the resources they earned during game time (except Experience Points) to the United Government for centralized management. Previously, a level 50 player could earn about 1,000 spiritual energy coins per real-time day through quests, dungeons, trading, and material sales. These 1,000 spiritual energy coins could buy a lot of services in the game. After the new Hunger Strike Plan was implemented, each player had to hand over 70% of their earnings as tax to the United Government. The government would then allocate these resources to cultivate more high-ranking individuals. Of course, there were certain exemptions. The more money one made, the less tax rate one had to pay. Conversely, those making more money had to pay more in tax. Large guilds and trading companies claimed a significant share of trade in the game world. They had been making a fortune from the long-distance trade between the Goldfinch Empire and the Pandamen Empire. These guilds and companies did not have to pay taxes before but were now required to pay heavy taxes, with some even exceeding 90%. With the implementation of the Hunger Strike Plan, average players saw a drastic reduction in their game profits. These profits were all concentrated and given to a small group of strong players to help them increase their power to face the Skuru. The majority of players had no objections to this, with an approximate supporter-to-opposer ratio of 8:2. Even though this plan sacrificed the interests of most players, everyone understood that these powerful fighters, on the front line of the war, were risking their lives. This was just like society giving preferential treatment to soldiers and police officers, most people could understand. What really sparked heated public debate was the directory in the plana list of players to be heavily nurtured. In the future, the United Government will invest a large amount of resources in nurturing these players. Chapter 633 - Chapter 633: 630, Top Players Gathering_1 Chapter 633: 630, Top Players Gathering_1 The name list is quite long, comprising a total of 111,000 people. The list is divided into three parts. The first part is led by Su Yus copy, a mage group of ten thousand players. Currently, there are only a little over 100 spots filled; The second part will nurture 70+700 top 1,000 players mostly composed from the top players on the major game leaderboards; The third part is 100,000 players, essentially the top-ranking players within the game. With the backing of a ton of resources, these players are expected to be trained to the five or higher stages. However, the masses are not very satisfied with this list. Whether its on the official forum or social media platforms, many people are expressing their discontent. In the official forum, a player said, I have roughly looked over this list, and the selected players are basically from the top hundred guilds in the ranking. Ordinary guilds couldnt even dream of making the list. Other players also responded, Isnt this unfair? There are many powerful players in the smaller guilds. What Im more worried about is how we can deal with it if these listed players turn out to be failures? You cant keep using resources to nurture them just because they fail, right? I think there must be a suitable elimination mechanism. In the future big versions, there will certainly be some new up-and-coming civilian players. There should be a way to get these newly emerging players into the name list, right? This list is not good. The player XXX on it is inferior to me. . After the release of the entire name list, the public opinion is quite unsatisfied. Some of the players on the list even feel that they are undeserving of the spots and propose to give their spots to others who are stronger. After hearing various views, on the fifth day, the United Government rolled out a revised edition. The revised edition specifies the evaluation standard for nurturing value and also opens an upward path, so that civilian players can also be part of the big name list. For instance, the establishment of a fair competition field in Forest City, where players of the same profession can compete under equal equipment and skill scores to improve their own scores. Those without PVC talents should not get discouraged. They can enhance their own scores by completing high-difficulty tasks issued by the United Government. Upon reaching certain score standards, they will replace the lower-scored players in the 100,000-person name list. The players in the 100,000-person name list cant be carefree either. They must actively participate in various events issued by the United Government to improve their own scores, or risk being kicked out of the name list and lose all their training resources. After the release of the revised edition, the discontent among the players has greatly subsided. High-spirited ordinary players began to complete tasks issued by United Government or enter the fair competition field to hone their PVP skills, aspiring to be part of the name list. Players who are less ambitious continued to do their own thing obediently, contributing a portion of their income to help nurturing more powerful players. In the afternoon on the fifth day, in a valley to the north of Forest City. 912 There is no village or city within tens of kilometers around this valley. Verdant trees are in the valley, with streams trickling down, exuding a pure natural beauty. On a large tree in the valley, Su Yus copy was sitting on a thick branch with his legs crossed. He was engrossed in an ancient book from the Goldfinch Empire. Beneath the large tree were mage players learning space system spells from the copy, which was the Space Blade Mage Group. 144 players were constantly flashing in and out of existence in the forest clearing, trying out the space system spells taught by the copy. Others were studying the space system, thoroughly immersed in it. But then, a group of players rapidly crossed the valley from the other end and arrived at their location. This group of players was rather large, with about five hundred people. Noticing the arrival of this player group, the copy put the ancient book in his hand into the Space Ring, then waved at the leader of this group, Snow Leopard, over here! The player team that approached was led by Snow Leopard himself, and his team members were not ordinary at all. Even an ordinary player standing here could easily discern that there were many renowned top players in the team. From the Government Department Guild there was [The range is the truth], [Unbreakable Alliance], [Iron Stream March]; From Emperor Blood Slays the Sky Guild there was [Red-Eyed Black Dragon], [Giant God Soldier], [Cang Shan You Jing]; From the Mu Yun Guild there were [Shepherd in the Clouds], [Qin Jiu], [Feng Ge]; From the Yellow Turban Army Guild there were [Sky Dragon], [A Thousand Cups Never Drunk], [Neon Nuclear Waste Water]; Even included were some independent players such as [Frost Red Tea], [Neural Knife] and so on It can be said that apart from Su Yu, the top 500 players in overall game strength have all arrived here. Of course, you cant say that Su Yu didnt come, after all, his copy is here. The copy smiled and waved at these players. He jumped down from the branch and ordered the players below from the mage group, Gather up! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! The players from Mage Group almost simultaneously used the [Flash Skill]. They set their spots and instantly formed a 1717 square formation. Seeing the performance of the Mage Group players, the elite group led by Snow Leopard took a surprise. While most of the Mage Group players are soldiers, the visual impact of them quickly forming a neat square formation from their scattered state was quite shocking. The Mage Group players were also astonished. After all, this team brought here was the top 500 elite players in the game world. These people are basically big figures it was rare to see them all together. 1712 Apart from Snow Leopard, the one leading the team was Xu Xiaotian. It was Xiaotians first time seeing Su Yus copy, so she jumped up and flew over, landing beside Su Yus copy. Are you Su Yus copy? Xiaotian reached out and tried to pinch the copys face. Su Yus copy had received previous orders not to have any physical contact with Xiaotian. So he dodged her hand and said coldly, Of course, you should know that better than anyone else, right? Of course I know. But this is my first time seeing your copy. Xiaotian reached out again, wanting to feel the touch of this strange creature that had become a copy. But Su Yus copy was quick, he dodged Xiaotians claws again just in time. Ahem. At this time, Snow Leopard who was standing by, spoke up: Xiaotian, stop messing around. Get back in line. We have serious matters to discuss. Alright. Xiaotian obediently turned around and went back into the line. The 500 top players now also formed a matrix on the right side of the Mage Group. Although it was loose and lacked discipline, at least it could be called a line. Everyone was watching the copy of Su Yu and Snow Leopard in the front row, quietly waiting for their speech. Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: 631, Assembly, Bedrock_1 Chapter 634: 631, Assembly, Bedrock_1 Looking at the two player formations in front of him, Snow Leopard stood with his hands behind his back and addressed all the players present loudly, Everyone, the reason Ive gathered you all here today is because I want to emphasize something. His gaze swept over the players, his expression serious, Su Yu and I have gathered all the elite players here to tell you thiswe are the hope for Blue Stars future! Su Yu once said, that to win this interstellar war, just relying on his power alone is not enough, even if he becomes the top-ranking eighth-level player. If we want to win this war, we must rely on the combined efforts of all of us! In the future, we will become 70+700, with at least 70 seventh-level and 700 sixth-level players emerging from among us. Then he turned to the Mage Group formation, The Mage Group will gather over 10,000 mages of fourth-level or higher, becoming a main force in the Blue Star. Whether or not we can protect this planet in the future depends entirely on all of you! We carry a heavy burden! Listening to Snow Leopards speech, all the players in the room became serious. Indeed, to win this war, we must gather the power of all the players, and only with everyones efforts can we have a glimmer of hope. Now the power of all the people should be concentrated on them. They must bear the historical responsibility they should shoulder. But Snow Leopards face suddenly became cold, However, Ill say this upfront, Im the one in charge of the Famine Plan which takes care of resource allocation. If anyone here fails to meet the set standards, I will not hesitate to forcibly remove them from this team and cancel all their resources. Even if they are military personnel. Those with weak abilities die faster on the battlefield, so you all better think carefully! Su Yus clone also timely said, Snow Leopard is correct. Ill be in charge of the Mage Group, and Ill also set high standards and strict requirements, to build the strongest Mage Group. At this moment, a hand suddenly raised in the crowd. Snow Leopards eyes moved to the hand and saw the hand belonged to [Ice Red Tea], the strongest player of the Game Assassin profession. [Ice Red Tea] is an 18-year-old average-looking young man, but his gaming talent is the strongest in the entire Blue Star. Firstly, his skills are incredibly high, firmly holding the top position among the assassin profession based on skills alone; Secondly, he has a keen sense for hidden tasks and mainline tasks that is far beyond ordinary. He completed half of the mainline tasks in the third expansion, [Pandamen] Empire. He was a solitary player and did not have a lot of resources support like Snow Leopard and Shepherd in the Clouds. However, he relied on his personal talent to earn a lot of resources and became a top-tier player in the game. Naturally, the country wouldnt let such a top player go it alone, and later provided him with plenty of materials to support him, allowing him to quickly level up by crafting materials. Currently, [Ice Red Tea]s strength has already reached the peak of the fifth level, and he is basically on par with Snow Leopard and Sky Dragon himself. Seeing [Ice Red Tea] raise his hand, Snow Leopard nodded in his direction, Ice Red Tea, you have something to say? All the people in the room turned their attention to Ice Red Tea. Ice Red Tea, entirely unphased by the attention, gave a faint smile and said, Snow Leopard, Nemesis, have either of you noticed a potential problem? What potential problem? Snow Leopard asked, frowning. Our problem is Ice Red Tea paused here, then calmly said, Our problem isalthough we can quickly increase our strength through material crafting, our actual combat power doesnt increase as significantly. Only after we truly advance to the fifth or sixth levels, we will realize that we are actually the weakest among our ranks. This would make us play poorly against players of the same rank in the battlefield. After listening to Ice Red Teas analysis, other players had no reaction, but Su Yu, Snow Leopard, and Sky Dragons representatives all fell into thought. Ice Red Tea had a point. The high-level players created by mass-leveling with materials are generally poor in actual combat strength. Take, for example, Su Yu when he had first advanced to the sixth level: firstly, his equipment wasnt to par; wearing fourth-level equipment was no different than wearing none at all; Secondly, his skills were not up to par. Even now Su Yu is still making up for his deficiency in low-level skills, and he has not yet fully made up for it; Last of all, he simply couldnt match up in combat sense; newly-promoted sixth level players definitely couldnt be a match for high-level monsters that had lived for many years. In conclusion, if its a sixth level player who had been forcibly upgraded through material crafting, their strength might even be lower than Skurus fifth level peak, which is not something everyone would like to see. After some hurried thought, Zhong Feng turned to Su Yus clone beside him, Nemesis, do you have a solution to this problem? As for this problem Su Yus clone stroked his chin with his index finger, slowly replying, I dont have any good solutions for skills and equipment. For skills, you guys would need to join major forces and slowly learn. For instance, my main body is constantly studying in the Silver Pine Tower, and you all can also gain reputation to purchase skill books. To obtain equipment, you guys would need to slowly explore hidden tasks or find players with the talent for crafting legendary equipment and spend a lot of resources to get their crafting skills to the Master Level or above As he spoke, Su Yus clone suddenly thought of a great idea: In addition to equipment and skills, I have thought of an excellent method of improvement, which is the [Pan-root potion], or the template potion! This could significantly make up for your shortcomings! Currently, template potions are still very valuable. Sky Dragon initially won this as the reward when he took down the first [Illusion Duel] championship. This allowed Sky Dragons actual combat power to far exceed his peers, making him still the second strongest player without a doubt, even much stronger than Snow Leopard. Su Yu knew very clearly where the [Pan-root] plant grows, and he also had some knowledge of how to cultivate this plant. As long as we can mass produce [Pan-root potions], we can certainly enable Blue Star players to make up their shortcomings, and boost their combat power to a higher level in a short period! Su Yus suggestion quickly received the approval of all the players on site. Since they decided to do this, there was no need for any meetings. Under the lead of Snow Leopard and Su Yus clone, everyone directly went to the Goldfinch region in the north where [Pan-root] was abundant. Snow Leopard and over a hundred large guilds transferred in 400,000 players who were third level or higher to carry out an extermination operation on the hill where the [Pan-root] was located. Chapter 635 - Chapter 635: 632, 50 billion spiritual energy coins_1 Chapter 635: 632, 50 billion spiritual energy coins_1 (ps: Sorry, I got off work very late today, so these two chapters were published without revising.) If youre reading this line, please refresh in about half an hour for the revised version.) In the following months, the United Government and relevant departments have been implementing the Starvation Plan, prioritizing the cultivation of the 70+700 target. The plan is continuously being improved to ensure that the United Government can maximize the reasonable allocation of resources in the game. To realize the Starvation Plan, the United Government and the relevant departments have made efforts in six aspects: First, the United Government invested heavily in the territorial construction of players who have territories, upgraded their territories, built more Pseudo-Magician Tower buildings for the reserve players of 70+700. Second, the United Government allocated all the game resources to the reserve players of 70+700. At the same time, they took out half of the spiritual energy produced by the Spring Eyes in the real world and brought it into the game through helmets for these players to absorb. Third, the relevant departments consumed a lot of materials and resources to cultivate sub-professional players, aiming to cultivate 50 Master Level sub-profession players within three months to mass-produce high-end equipment and potions for 70+700. Fourth, they negotiated with various major NPC forces in the Goldfinch Empire to purchase high-ranking skill books for 70+700 and provided clues to hidden tasks that rewarded high-ranking skill books. Fifth, they hired NPCs above the fifth rank in the Goldfinch Empire to impart battle knowledge to 70+700 and increase their combat skills with actual combat. Sixth, they exterminated the wild [Pan-root] groups, vigorously developed the artificial cultivation of [Pan-root] industry, and produced as many [Root Potions] as possible. The above six points are the efforts made by the United Government for the Starvation Plan. In conclusion, they gathered all the resources and focused on 70+700, placing all their bets on these people, doing their utmost to enhance their combat power. This Starvation Plan was supervised by Chairman Hu Jing and overseen by Snow Leopard. Their energy would be entirely spent on this as well. As for Su Yu, he had his own cultivation plan. The relevant departments had given him all the monster materials above the sixth rank from national reserves some time ago (although there werent many, because the overall level of players was quite low). Su Yu spent approximately 5 days (in real-time) burning and absorbing all these monster materials, and his level had risen from level 80 to level 80 at 50%. However, after burning all these monster materials, he had nothing left to burn. Five days later, in the Mage Tower of his territory, as Su Yu watched the last piece of the sixth-rank [Geno Thunder Beasts Skull] in the Mana Pool turn into ashes, and the red light of the magic circle beneath him gradually stopped operating, he couldnt help but sigh lightly. Cat Morning Star had been cultivating by his side all along. Seeing Su Yus expression, she turned her face and asked, Nemesis, have you run out of monster materials? Yes. What are you going to do? Of course, I will get more! After all, cultivation cannot stop. Su Yu opened the private chat interface and contacted Swift, who was hard at work in the manor of the city lord of Aphi City: Swift, how much surplus do we have in our territorys finances? Wait a moment, Ill check for you. Swift immediately replied. About 10 minutes later, Swift replied again: A total of 53.32 billion spiritual energy coins. Thats it? Su Yu wasnt very satisfied. Swift: This amount is not small at all! This is 53 billion, which is an astronomical figure for most players. Take out 40 billion for me, Im going to buy cultivation resources. After sending the message, Su Yu knew that Swift would definitely agree, so he didnt wait for her reply and directly contacted the next person, Chairman Hu Jing. Chairman, give me 260 billion spiritual energy coins, I need to buy cultivation resources. Su Yus request was blunt. Chairman Hu Jing was taken aback, asking for 260 billion straight away? Couldnt he have a bit of a preamble? However, considering that this was the first time Su Yu had ever asked him for money, and Su Yu had only contributed without asking for anything in return before, it was indeed time to give him a substantial reward. So he replied, Currently, we are fully operating the Starvation Plan, taking out 260 billion spiritual energy coins all at once might strain our resources. Seeing Chairman Hu Jings words, Su Yu wanted to reply with a Will you give it to me then? But considering that such a response might be impolite, he changed it to What do you mean? Chairman Hu Jing: I can give you the 260 billion spiritual energy coins. However, the United Government doesnt have as many resources as you think. After giving you this, we wont be able to provide you with resources for a short time. At least three months, and Im talking about three months in the real world. Su Yu: Understood. Su Yu: Give me these spiritual energy coins; Ill ask for more in three months. Chairman Hu Jing: Cat Morning Star didnt know the details of Su Yus conversation with Swift and Chairman Hu Jing. Seeing Su Yu stand up from the side of the Mana Pool after finishing chatting, she asked, Nemesis, how many spiritual energy coins did you get? Not much. Su Yu shook his head and smiled, Just about 300 billion? 300 billion? Morning Star was taken aback. How many dried fish can 300 billion spiritual energy coins buy? Su Yu went over and picked up Morning Star, smiling and saying, Lets find Alyssa now, borrow another 200 billion from her. 500 billion spiritual energy coins should be enough to reach my goal. 500 billion Morning Star was speechless for a moment, jumped onto his shoulder and asked, Can you advance to the eighth rank with all this money? Im afraid not. After thinking for a moment, Su Yu shook his head and said, According to my estimates, I need at least 900 billion spiritual energy coins of resources to advance to the eighth rank. This 500 billion is far from enough. Then you Morning Star wanted to ask: Why dont you borrow all the money at once? Knowing what Morning Star wanted to ask, Su Yu patted her head and replied, They cant afford to lend it all at once. Its about sustainable exploitation. Lets go, lets embark! He put Morning Star in the pet space and then went to the Goldfinch City through the teleportation array. Half an hour later, Su Yu left the Goldfinch Royal Palace with Alyssas 200-billion spiritual energy coins IOU. Alyssa did have the national credit backing her. These IOUs could be used as real currency. Although Su Yu and Alyssa were very close, according to the rules, Su Yu had to complete a corresponding difficulty task for whatever he got from Alyssa, so he could only borrow 200 billion spiritual energy coins, which he would have to repay later. Nemesis, how are you going to pay back these 200 billion? After leaving the Royal Palace, Cat Morning Star, sitting on his shoulder, tilted her head to look at him. After all, this is 200 billion! If he were to pay it back through tasks, couldnt Su Yu run tasks for Alyssa for 10 years and still fail to repay it? Su Yu smiled calmly, Well talk about repaying the money later, what we need to do now is to spend this money! Chapter 636 - Chapter 636: 633, Himalayan Mountains Battle (Part 1)_1 Chapter 636: 633, Himalayan Mountains Battle (Part 1)_1 (PS: Apologies, I got off work too late today, so these two chapters were released without revision. If you see this text, you can refresh the page in half an hour, that will be the revised version.) Having money, of course, the most necessary thing to do is to turn this money into personal power. So, in the following few days, Su Yu used the 50 billion spiritual energy coins he had in the game world to shop. Human World, Elf Kingdom, Dwarf Kingdom, Pandamen Empire Su Yu visited every country, calling on the top 20 trade associations in each country and purchasing materials of 6th rank or above from magical beasts. The supply of materials from creatures of 6th rank or higher was relatively low in the trade associations of the human world, but the supplies were abundant in the Elf Kingdom and the Pandamen Empire. Su Yu had a good relationship with the leaders of these two countries, so he was able to easily purchase a large amount of materials at reasonable prices. In just half a week, Su Yu had spent all but 10 billion of the 50 billion spiritual energy coins. He returned home with a necklace filled with high-ranking materials. Life in the game world was relatively peaceful, with the United Government implementing the Starvation Plan, and Su Yu borrowing money and turning the borrowed money into strength. However, in the real world, things were far from peaceful. On the evening of November 11, the great cultivators successfully took control of 50 spiritual energy spring eyes in Xingan Ridge and Changbai Mountain under the leadership of Prime Minister Cao Cao. Su Yu did not accompany them that night but instead, in accordance with the agreement, took Alyssa and Tina to roam the streets and eat snacks, showcasing the cultural landscapes of his world to Alyssa. Cat Morning Star was sent to the headquarters of the relevant department to refine the corpse of the Absorption Spirits and was barred from leaving before refinement was completed. On the evening of November 12, Su Yu, along with Alyssa, Tina, and the Great cultivators, attacked all the spiritual spring eyes on the Himalayan Mountains. At 11 p.m. in the northern foothills of the Himalayas, Su Yu, Alyssa, Tina, and 25 great cultivators gathered. As the strongest in the group, Prime Minister Cao Cao had the highest authority and was responsible for directing this operation. After exchanging pleasantries with Su Yu and the great cultivators, Cao Cao coughed lightly and announced: Lets now commence the operation. We will continue with the same strategy as two days ago. You will each individually take control of a small spring eye, while I will attack the large spring eye. Regardless of what happens, everyone is to report in our group chat so that we can discuss it together and find a solution. Understood. The great cultivators replied in unison. But at this point, Emperor Liu Che, stroking his long beard, expressed some concerns: I feel that tonight might not be as easy as the past two days. We have been capturing spring eyes too quickly these past two days. The Skuru people are sure to have some counter-plan if they are not complete idiots. Considering the fact that there are more than 150 spring eyes in the Himalayas and across the mountains, it is highly likely that the Skuru will launch an ambush here. Upon hearing Emperor Liu Ches words, the other great cultivators all nodded in agreement, as they too shared the same considerations. Nonetheless, Cao Cao just smiled: No worries, we will proceed as originally planned. Once we discover any anomalies, we will immediately discuss in the group chat and modify our plan accordingly. The scattered formation will allow us to have a clearer understanding of the Skurus overall counterattack plan. However, as I always say C everyone must always prioritize survival. If things turn awry, retreat immediately. Dont think about a fight to the death with the enemy! Understood! Su Yu and the great cultivators responded in unison. Then, the great cultivators dispersed, each heading towards a small spring eye, while Prime Minister Cao Cao sprinted towards the large spring eye. Having the [Teleportation] skill, Su Yu was able to quickly reach one corner of the Himalayan Mountains. After bidding farewell to the great cultivators, he immediately teleported to the northernmost small spring eye in the Himalayas and began the takeover process. Jennifer, as Langqis adjutant, was now stationed at a large spiritual energy spring eye in the Himalayan Mountains. Beepbeepbeep She currently sat in the command center when the loud and grating alarm suddenly blared from the screen in front of her. The 28 small red dots on the screen began to rapidly spread, with one of them rocketing instantly towards the northernmost end of the mountain range. This was a real-time image transmitted by the radar monitor; every red dot represented a Blue Star Grandmaster. It seems that the Blue Star Grandmasters have started their move! Jennifers expression tightened, and she immediately sent news of the Blue Star Grandmasters movements to the general command center. Inside the office of the general command center, Lanqi was seated on his office chair, entirely focused and waiting for the message from Blue Star. Upon receiving Jennifers message, he immediately gave the expeditionary force the instructions: start implementing the counter-attack plan! At the same time, he forwarded this message to His Majesty the Emperor and Pu Langte, Victoria, and Sidim. The three of them had already been waiting by the side of the Space Cracks; when they received the message, they looked at each other and smiled. They all gazed at the Space Cracks before them, prepared to join and support their troops through the cracks at any moment. The scene switches back to Su Yu. Through [Teleportation], he instantly arrived near the small Spring Eye at the northernmost end of the Himalayan MountainsJoy One Spring Eye. Upon his arrival, just like before, he flew toward the center of the small base without any hesitation. Seemingly detecting the enemys arrival, the small base instantly rang with loud, piercing alarms while dazzling red alarm lights lit up. Using the Skuru language, Su Yu yelled forcefully towards the base, Listen, all you Skurus inside, I am Su Yu, a powerful man from Blue Star! I demand you to surrender immediately! Anyone who refuses to surrender, die! With the propagation of his magical power, his voice quickly covered the entire base; every Skuru inside heard his words. But unlike beforepreviously, right after he spoke those lines, all the Skurus would surrender immediately without any hesitation. However, now, not a single voice of surrender sounded from the small base after he said those words; instead, the main laser cannon in the base was raised and aimed at him. At the same time, he heard a panicked Skuru voice from the base: Its Su Yu! Quickly inform the higher-ups that Su Yu is here! A commotion rose in the base. Fifty Skuru soldiers stationed there ran out from every room, shakingly aiming their weapons at Su Yu. Quite interesting, Su Yu smiled. Since the Skuru troops had no intention of surrendering, Su Yu naturally would give them a minimal respect. [Thunder Dragon Roar]! Su Yu launched the Electrical Order Four Skill. Out of all the skills he mastered, this skill was the best fit for the current environment. Under his spell, a 40-meter-long Jiao Dragon made of thunder and lightning swooped down from the sky. Under Su Yus control, the Thunder Jiao Dragon swiftly swooped through the buildings below and every Skuru soldier it came into contact with turned into charred remains without exception. In just a few short seconds, it took the lives of more than ten Skuru soldiers. The Skuru commander in the base was frantically desperate. While contacting his superiors, he also utilized every laser weapon in the base to attack Su Yu. But those weapons work well against Level Five powerhouses, but were completely ineffective against Su Yu as they could not penetrate his defenses. As a result, within a minute, the Thunder Jiao Dragon controlled by Su Yu had electrocuted all fifty of the non-surrendering Skuru soldiers into ashes. Chapter 637 - Chapter 637: 634, Battle of the Himalayan Mountains (Middle) _1 Chapter 637: 634, Battle of the Himalayan Mountains (Middle) _1 Things went smoothly for Su Yu on his end. After exterminating this Skuru force that refused to surrender, Links portal appeared, radiating light to erase the Space Cracks. The whole process was just as before. But Su Yu had also been paying attention to the chat group of high-ranking monks. Through the chat group, he learned that the situation for the other high-ranking monks was not as smooth. Take the Emperor Liu Che, for example. Emperor Liu Che was in the latter stage of godhood and was second to none in the army of high-ranking monks in terms of combat power. After splitting up, he rode a yellow transportation flying sword and flew towards a small Spring Eye that was relatively far away. His flying speed was fast, which was why he chose a relatively distant small Spring Eye, the Spring Eye numbered Xi 63, located above the Ge Zhongkang Peak. After about 15 minutes, he arrived at Ge Zhongkang Peak. The Skurus small base was not far from him. Upon arrival, the Emperor Liu Che did not rush in. Instead, he stood outside the base and yelled in Skuru that he had just learned: Hear me, Skuru troops inside, I am a high-ranking practitioner of Blue Star. I command you to surrender immediately! If you do not surrender, only death awaits you! His voice spread to every corner of the base, and every Skuru person heard it. However, this Skuru contingent did not intend to surrender. After a brief panic, the base commander quickly sent out a distress signal to the main bass. Moreover, this commander activated all the defense weapons within the base targeting Emperor Liu Che, ready to fire at any movement from the Emperor. Humph! Stupidly stubborn! Emperor Liu Che was slightly angry. With a pinch of his hands, he summoned his own life-bound flying sword. Swish, swish, swish! 108 Golden Thunder Swords covered with a golden arc appeared in front of him. He pinched his hands again, 36 of the swords shielded him, and the other 72 flew out at an indistinguishable speed. The Skuru didnt have a chance to react. The small bases force field was cut into dozens of holes by these 72 swords, and the defense system instantly collapsed. These 108 Golden Thunder Swords, consisting of 36 broad swords and 72 narrow swords, were forged by the Emperor Liu Che after leading his soldiers through the Western Region and collecting all the top-ranked fairy iron stones in the world. They were truly top-tier among all the flying swords in the Blue Star. Now, these 72 narrow swords were galloping in the base, as if there was no one there. The Skuru soldiers who were touched by the swords had no chance to fight back and were instantly shattered by the golden thunder. The Skuru commander in the base of course also tried to counterattack. The 200mm laser gun setting in the center of the base lit up red, the long-stored laser beam shot out from the gun, accurately hitting Emperor Liu Che who was in the sky. But the 36 swords protecting the Emperor are not for nothing. Controlled by him, 36 swords came together in the middle of him and the laser gun, forming a huge golden lightning shield. Zzz C Zzz C The laser beam hit the golden shield and was quickly deflected by the shields deflective force. After a laser attack, the golden shield made up of flying swords was intact, without even a trace of scorching marks. The Skurus attack was futile against Emperor Liu Che, but the Emperors swords were buzzing like a swam in the base, constantly taking the Skuru soldiers lives. Just when the Emperor was about to win, an unexpected change occurred! Before Emperor Liu Che attacked the base, he had already used his powerful spiritual power to scan all over the base. His scan confirmed there were no beings above rank six that could threaten him in the base. So when he attacked the base, he always kept most of his attention on the Space Crack above him. Now, the originally calm Space Crack suddenly began to twist irregularly, shrinking dramatically and exploding with blazing white light! Seeing this, Emperor Liu Che immediately understood that reinforcements from powerful Skuru had arrived! He didnt know what rank the reinforcements were, so he dared not stay longer. He hurriedly rode his own flying sword at the fastest speed and turned into a golden light flying to the outside of the Spring Eye. As for the victory he just achieved, of course, he had to abandon it all. Once the golden light reached outside the range of the Spring Eye, Emperor Liu Che stopped and finally breathed a sigh of relief. No matter how powerful the Skuru were, they wouldnt dare to attack a Blue Star monk outside the Spring Eye, so his life was safe here. He looked back at the base. He found that after a flash and distortion, two Skuru powerhouses flew out of the Space Crack. One of them was a female, with interspersed blue and green long hair, brown-gray armor with a cold metallic texture, and the mechanical charging modules on her shoulders and fists emitted hot red light. Obviously, she was a Psychic Warrior; The other was a young man who looked quite frail and wore glasses. He was wearing pure-white clothes that resembled a magicians robe from the gaming world. At the center of his robe, a pair of human eyes were depicted, they were hidden in the fog, and elusive. These eyes were extremely agile, causing considerable fear in anyone who met them. Obviously, this young man was a Spiritual Mind Power Master. As soon as the two appeared from the Space Crack, they focused their attention on Emperor Liu Che, who was strategically retreating. However, they did not rashly pursue him. Knowing they had no certainty of keeping Liu Che within the area of the Spring Eye, they simply did not chase after him. Once Emperor Liu Che stabilizes, he didnt hesitate to use his spiritual power to probe the two Skuru powerhouses. The two Skuru powerhouses certainly did not want Emperor Liu Che to easily probe their strength, and immediately evoked their own spiritual power to set up spiritual barriers, preventing Liu Che from probing. The three mens spiritual powers clashed in the sky above the base, the invisible and intangible spiritual power strikes caused ripples in space. From the perspective of the Skuru soldiers, they perceived a constant humming in the sky. This sound entered their ears like a mosquito entering their bodies, causing varying degrees of itching in their muscles, even in their internal organs, making them very uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the clash of spiritual powers in the sky continued. After two minutes, Emperor Liu Che gradually began to feel unsupported, and thus ended the clash. However, through these two minutes of probing, he generally understood the strength of these two Skuru powerhouses. The female Psychic Warrior had an average rank six abilities, and the male Psychic had lower rank six abilities. The true strength of Emperor Liu Che was not far from the combined strength of the two of them. But if they were determined to defend, the emperor probably could not take this Spring Eye in a short time. This was the current situation. Chapter 638 - Chapter 638: 635, Himalayan Mountains Battle (Part 2)_1 Chapter 638: 635, Himalayan Mountains Battle (Part 2)_1 After their actions were thwarted, Emperor Liu Che took out his phone, intending to share his current predicament in the chat group. However, on entering the group with 99+ messages, he found that not only him but almost every powerful cultivator was facing similar situations The Skrull forces in the small bases were no longer surrendering. As soon as the cultivators began to attack the bases, Skrull reinforcements would arrive, forcing them to temporarily halt their operations. At this time, Su Yu initiated a group poll in the chat, calculating how many cultivators encountered this situation. Those who encountered Skrull reinforcements chose Yes, and those who did not successfully occupied the Spring Eye chose No. After two minutes, the poll results were out. The results showed that, except for Su Yu and Alyssa, each cultivator encountered Skrull reinforcements, comparable to their strength, and had to temporarily stop as a result. Tina was using a translation software developed by the relevant departments to say in the group: I met a Mid-Level Seventh Rank Skrull powerhouse. She is not my match, I should be able to defeat her. But this Skrull only defends and doesnt counterattack, shes been conserving her energy and stalling for time. Defeating her would take at least four hours, and I cant prevent her from escaping through the Space Cracks. So, I had to stop. Youve worked hard, Tina. Su Yu replied in the group and fell into contemplation. It seemed that the Skrulls were showing resilience with this counterattack tactic! Their resistant actions were decisive. It also explained why the Skrull army in the small Spring Eye base he previously occupied did not surrender. They were just waiting for reinforcements! However, the reinforcements never came. A few seconds later, a powerful cultivator asked Su Yu in the group: Taoist Su Yu, why didnt the Skrulls send reinforcements to you and Alyssa? Do you know the reason? Su Yu thought for a moment and replied: The situation with Alyssa and I might be different. My Teleportation Technique is instantaneous, so the Skrulls might not have time to react; As for Alyssa, it could be because of her strength. The cost of intercepting her, a Seventh-Rank powerhouse, is too high, so they didnt send reinforcements. Of course, these are just my guesses, Im not sure about the actual situation either. I see. A powerful cultivator replied. Another cultivator asked further: In that case, how do we change our attack strategy? On seeing this question, Emperor Liu Che spoke of his thoughts in the group: Should we try looking into other small Spring Eyes nearby? To see whether the Skrulls send reinforcements or not. Well, if there are any issues, lets keep in touch in the group. The powerful cultivators left their own Spring Eyes one after another and flew towards other small Spring Eyes. However, five minutes later, bad news arrived. Emperor Liu Che had not reached his next target when Arthur, speaking in broken Chinese, said in the group: Dont bother going to other Spring Eyes. Its useless. I have already reached the Xi 74 Spring Eye, and the Skrull reinforcements arrived even before I started the occupation. Being a Western cultivator, Arthur couldnt fly like the Chinese cultivators could. He could only use his physical body to fly, making his flight speed the slowest of all cultivators. Because of his slow speed, the Chinese cultivators considered him and thoughtfully left him the closest Spring Eye. So, he was actually the first to arrive at the location. At that moment, Arthur was looking at a brightly dressed Skrull powerhouse, dressed like a circus clown, with a helpless expression on his face. Seeing the message posted by Arthur, the powerful cultivators stopped their steps one after another. However, some cultivators were almost there, so they simply accelerated to reach the Spring Eyes they wanted to go to. The results were disastrous, one bad news followed the other: Ive reached Xi 43, discovered Skrull reinforcements.. Ive reached Xi 66, there are Skrull reinforcements here too, but their strength is two small realms lower than mine, should I make a move? On seeing the cultivators messages, Su Yu, who was in the process of occupying the second Spring Eye, completely understood the Skrulls tactics. The Skrulls stratagem was simplethey obtained the coordinates of Blue Stars cultivators by some means, and then followed single-pointer defense. This would render ineffective the attack strategy of the Blue Star cultivators of the past two days. As Su Yu had deduced, things were indeed as he had thought. In the Royal Palace on Skrull Star, Raging Sun, Manina XIII watched the real-time images sent from the Blue Star base, displaying a satisfied smile. The delay tactics he personally deployed were very successful! Almost an hour later, except for Su Yu and Alyssa who each occupied a small Spring Eye, not a single Spring Eye fell into their hands. If it were the situation two days ago, by now more than twenty Spring Eyes would have been captured! He looked at his minister of palace affairs, Carlo, who was kneeling on the floor: Carlo, send a message to Langqi for me, tell him to stall the Blue Star people and complete the blasting mining plan as soon as possible! Understood! Carlo instantly bowed his head, sending His Majestys words through a special communication device. After understanding the tactics of the Skrulls, the powerful cultivators started discussing their next attack strategies. Noticing that Prime Minister Cao Cao had not spoken in a while, Su Yu asked him in the group: Prime Minister Cao Cao @Cao Xuande of the Eastern Han Dynasty, how is the situation on your side? After six or seven seconds, busy Prime Minister Cao Cao answered in the group: The situation I encountered was similar to yours. There are a total of 5 large Spring Eyes in the Himalayan range. On my arrival, 3 of them each had a Rank Eights assistance, while the remaining two each had over a dozen Rank Seven assisting them. Of course, excluding Pu Langte, I can defeat the others, but capturing a large Spring Eye without spending over a dozen hours is impossible, so I didnt make a move rashly. Silence fell upon the group when they saw Prime Minister Cao Caos message, and no one spoke for more than ten seconds. The Skrulls were well-prepared! They had to come up with better attack tactics quickly; otherwise, the results of tonights battle would undoubtedly be bleak. After more than ten seconds, Emperor Liu Che asked in the group: Can we abandon the Himalayas and attack the Spring Eyes in South Asia and Southeast Asia first? Su Yu replied in the group: Im afraid that wont work. This is because on our Blue Star, Space Cracks are uniformly distributed worldwide, but on Skrull Star, Space Cracks are concentrated over Raging Sun City. So no matter which Spring Eye we go to, the Skrull reinforcements can reach there instantly. Due to Su Yus reply, the group fell silent once again. After another ten seconds or so, Yang Jian, who had never spoken in the group and was always reticent, suddenly sent a voice message. In this voice message, he said: I have a plan to break the strategy of the Skrulls: All of us cultivators gather together and divide into two teams. The first team comprises Taoist Cao Mengde alone, and the second team is formed by four of us, Rank Seven. We two sides, each attack a small Spiritual Spring Eye. If we encounter a Rank Eight opponent or a group of Rank Seven hindrances, well change the location. We will use guerrilla tactics to deal with the Skrulls. Chapter 639 - Chapter 639: 636, Himalayan Mountains Battle (End) (Supplementary Update)_1 Chapter 639: 636, Himalayan Mountains Battle (End) (Supplementary Update)_1 The great monks, being intelligent as they were, quickly grasp the implication behind Elder Yangs tactics. Without a doubt, guerrilla tactics are an excellent strategy. With Cao Chengxiang acting independently, and the four seventh stage combatants led by Su Yu acting collectively, its tantamount to the Blue Star side deploying two eighth-stage beings to attack the Spring Eye. In such a situation, if the Skurus want to delay their progress of capturing the Spring Eye, they will have to send out beings of the eighth stage or above, or about ten of the seventh stage to interfere. However, the problem is once the eighth-stage powerhouses pass through the space cracks, these cracks would become shaky, shrunk, and extremely unstable, typically requiring about three hours to allow such powerful beings to go through again. If the Blue Star monks see an eighth-stage Skuru and turn around to leave, it would be equivalent to the Skuru eighth stage being stuck on the Blue Star for three hours. The Skuru would surely not be able to keep up with the Blue Star monks speed, resulting in an increase in the number of small Spring Eyes falling into the hands of the people from Blue Star. Although guerrilla warfare is overall a bit slow, there probably isnt a better option at this stage. Therefore, upon seeing Elder Yangs suggestion, Cao Chengxiang immediately chimed in the group chat: I support Elder Yangs idea! The other great monks also replied in succession: I also support it! Agreed, I support it! Considering the current situation, this indeed seems to be the best method. Theres a unanimous chorus of support in the group. Despite hearing the approval, Emperor Liu Che raised a question: What about us, the sixth stage? Do we need to do anything? Elder Yang responded in the group: You fellow Dividing Spirit Stage monks can help us deal with the aftermath of the battle. There are a total of 23 Dividing Spirit Stage monks participating in this operation. 13 of you should follow Cao Chengxiang, and 10 should follow us. Once we occupy the base and the space cracks in the sky are closed, well leave to attack the next Spring Eye. You stay behind to handle the follow-up matters. This will save us quite a lot of time. Elder Liu Che responded: Fine then [bitter smile emoticon]. In this way, those in Dividing Spirit Stage had become errand runners. But they had no choice. Who made them so weak that they could be killed instantly by god level beings? They had to agree. Seeing that no one opposed it, Cao Chengxiang ultimately decreed in the group: Time is precious, so lets proceed with these tactics for now. If anyone comes up with better tactics later, we can discuss and decide in the group. Sure thing. The monks in the group responded one after another. After the tactics were decided, the Blue Star monks immediately took action. Su Yu used Teleportation Magic to join Elder Yang, Tina, and Alyssa at the Joy 36 minor Spring Eye, located at Pumori Peak. Cao Chengxiang continued his solo operations, forgoing the major Spring Eye, and started attacking the minor ones. His first target was the Joy 97 minor Spring Eye located on Annapurna Peak. The monks of the Dividing Spirit Stage were gathered around them according to their closeness, waiting to help deal with the aftermath. The switching of tactics by the Blue Star monks was not within the Skurus expectation. It wasnt until about ten minutes later, when Su Yu and the others began attacking the Joy 36 minor Spring Eye, and Cao Chengxiang was close to the Joy 97 minor Spring Eye, that the Skuru realized the tactics of the Blue Star people. In the Goldfinch Royal Palace, Manina XIII stared silently at the screen displaying 28 little red dots. Langqi, the Commander-in-Chief who was video calling him, quietly asked: Your Majesty, what should we do? Langqi, what do you think we should do? Instead of answering, Manina tossed the ball back into his court. If I may Langqi cautiously said, his brows furrowed: We should send our god-level beings to support these minor Spring Eyes. As soon as our powerful beings arrive, the enemy will surely abandon this Spring Eye. Youre right. Manina responded, seeming to praise, but noncommittal: But what if the Blue Star monks simply leave upon seeing our God-level beings? Due to the contraction and fluctuation of the space cracks, our god-level beings wont be able to return to the Skuru Star to go to other Spring Eyes for a short time. So your meaning is we dont send God-level beings for support? Langqi tried carefully to ask. Of course not. Manina shook his head: We must send them, and we should send them when the Blue Star people are halfway through occupying a base. Remember Langqi, our core objective is not to defend these Spring Eyes, but to delay the Blue Star monks and fully implement the Blast Mining plan. Understand? Understood. Langqi answered solemnly. In the following hours, the Blue Star monks officially played a game of guerrilla warfare with the Skuru powerhouses in the Himalayan Mountains. Carrying the hilt of the Sword of Many Proverbs, Cao Chengxiang moved forward with an unstoppable momentum of a keen blade. Dealing with these minor Spring Eyes was as easy as pie for him; The combined strength of Su Yu and the other three was not weaker than that of an eighth-stage being, they crushed everything in their path. The Skuru werent sitting idle either, they had their god-level powerhouses, Pu Langte, Victoria, and Sidim, come and harass them once each. Upon seeing them, Cao Chengxiang and the group led by Su Yu immediately retreated because there were plenty of Spring Eyes in the whole mountain range and they didnt waste time fighting with the Skuru god-level powerhouses. Nevertheless, the Skuru god-level harassment was somewhat awkward. Although their arrival midway to a Spring Eye would save it, what about three hours later? Three hours later, when the space crack is recovered enough for passage, should they return to Skuru Star? If they do not, they cannot support other Spring Eyes; But if they do, then the Spring Eye they just left will be in a state of contaction and fluctuation for the next three hours, leaving the Skuru unable to support it again. At that time, any sixth level Blue Star monk could easily take over that Spring Eye. As a result, the Blue Star monks guerrilla tactics were very successful, causing great irritation to the Skuru, especially their god-level beings. At the headquarters of the Skuru expeditionary force, After god-level powerhouse Sidim returned to the Skuru Star for the third time through the space crack, he irritatedly called Pu Langte. Once the call connected, he immediately asked: Your Excellency Pu Langte, this is not a fight we can control, its like the Blue Star people are pulling our noses. Does the Supreme Command have any good solutions to help us out of this predicament? A way outof course we have one! Pu Langte smiled mysteriously on the screen: The Blast Mining plan, proposed by Manina, has begun. Once this plan is completed, we no longer have to worry about the attack from the Blue Star people. Oh? Blast Mining plan? What is that? Sidim showed a slightly curious expression. This plan was currently kept highly confidential, so confidential that even he was not aware of its existence. The plan goes something like this (500 words omitted), Pu Langte said. At the end of his explanation, Pu Langte calmly said: So, all we have to do now is stalling for time. Alright, I understand. Pu Langte nodded in comprehension. Chapter 640 - Chapter 640: 637, The result of one night_1 Chapter 640: 637, The result of one night_1 The scene switches back to the Himalayan Mountain range where the guerrilla war between the Blue Star monks and the Skuru people continues. Unbeknownst to them, time has advanced to the morning of the following day, precisely 8 am on November 13th. Now standing high in the sky, Su Yu was able to see the eastern sky beginning to turn white. After one night of intense combat, the Blue Star monks were exhausted. Travelling between various spiritual springs, they had expended a significant amount of magical energy. However, the achievements of that night were not quite satisfactory. Their strategy of splitting into two teams for the guerrilla warfare was indeed steady. There were no casualties, not even any injuries, throughout the night. But the cost was a low efficiency. Because of the time spent travelling and the sudden harassment by the god-level Skurus, Su Yus team and Prime Minister Cao Cao could only capture one minor spring eye every half an hour on average. By 8 am, after seven hours, the Blue Star monks had only captured 28 minor spring eyes. Including the three captured by Su Yu and Alyssa in the first hour, they had captured a total of 31 minor spring eyes. The achievement of capturing 31 minor spring eyes overnight seemed good at first glance, given that there were just over 3700 spring eyes worldwide, and nearly 1% had been captured overnight. However, compared to the previous nights achievement of 177 spring eyes, there was a huge difference, hence the general dissatisfaction. At the moment, Su Yu and the other three level seven individuals had just taken over a minor spring eye and were waiting in the sky for the level six monks to come and take over. Seeing the dissatisfaction on Su Yus face, Tina softly comforted him, Its okay Nemesis, 31 is already quite good. We still have nearly 200 days. We have enough time to take back all the spring eyes! Upon hearing her words, Su Yus furrowed brow relaxed, and he chuckled at her, Youre right, Tina. Tina was indeed correct; there was plenty of time. Moreover, as the strength of Blue Star monks improves, the speed of taking back the spring eyes will be even faster. In short, before the final battle, they can completely take back all the spring eyes! However, Su Yu had a faint sense of unease. He noticed that the enemy Skuru god-levels seemed quite calm. Could they be brewing some other scheme? Alyssa stood next to Tina and Su Yu. She stared at the Skru base below, musingly saying: The technology of the Skru Star is indeed advanced! If I could bring such technology back to our country, help my people escape from heavy manual labor, liberate production power, I guess my people could have a good life! Hearing her words, Su Yu smiled, Alyssa, isnt this exactly what were doing? The development of industry and technology should be progressive; it cant be accomplished overnight. Sooner or later, the level of technology on your planet, as well as on ours, can reach the current level of the Skru People! At present, especially within the Goldfinch Empire, the game world has already begun the industrial revolution. The joint government shares all the technology mastered by the Blue Star, without any restrictions, with the game world. However, because the game world lacks a solid foundation and the time is short, the current level of industrialization is still primitive. I hope that day comes soon! Alyssa clasped her hands together and closed her eyes in a girlish praying manner. Although she had temporarily handed over the country to her clone, the country was still the most important thing in her eyes, slightly more important than Su Yu. Leading the country towards prosperity was her lifelong mission, as well as her only goal in life. Looking at Alyssas expressions, Su Yu wanted to say something else. But at this moment, his mobile phone suddenly rang. Upon checking his mobile phone, he discovered that the call was from Prime Minister Cao Cao. So he quickly answered, Prime Minister, whats the matter? The scene cuts to Skru Star. In the headquarters of the Skru Star Expeditionary Force, Commander Langqi was reporting to His Majesty the Emperor, Your Majesty, up till now, the Blue Star Humans have taken over 31 spring eyes altogether, and all of them are minor spring eyes. The official time in the Blue Star Huaxia Nation is now 8 in the morning. I suppose they will retreat soon. Hmm Well done, Manina commended, everyone has worked hard and greatly delayed the progress of the Blue Star People Langqi, how is the Explosive Mining plan coming along? Your Majesty, the plan is proceeding methodically, Langqi answered with a smile. The logistics department is summoning Anti-heavy crystal drilling instruments from all over the country. We estimate that in 9 days, all the crystal drill instruments in the country can be concentrated in the headquarters and we can formally launch the plan. 9 days, hmm? It is faster than expected All right, continue with your work. After the war, I will give you the honor and rewards you deserve! Thank you, Your Majesty! Langqi replied excitedly. Since His Majesty had promised him a reward, there was a chance that he could redeem his brother from the Blue Star when His Majesty was in a good mood! This thought invigorated Langqi. After finishing his speech, Manina XIII hung up the video communique. At the headquarters, Langqi had a cup of fresh bug juice to invigorate his spirits, and then continued to observe the actions of the Blue Star Humans. The screen in front of him was flickering with light dots representing the movement of the Blue Star Monks. When he saw the dots on the screen, he was taken aback. Because right now, the light points representing Prime Minister Cao Cao and Su Yu and his group were unexpectedly converging. In the past few hours, Prime Minister Cao Cao and Su Yus group had been acting separately without convergence. What were they up to? Soon, Jennifer, stationed at the Blue Star base, sent him a message, Sir Langqi, Su Yu and the other four level seven Blue Star monks are suddenly converging with Cao Cao. How should we react? Jennifer, do you know why they are converging? Langqi asked gravely. Im not sure. Based on my judgment, there are two possibilities: One, the Blue Star monks are gathering to leave and prepare to fight again tomorrow; the other possibility is that they are targeting a bigger goal! Im more inclined to the second possibility, because these five Blue Star monks move incredibly fast! If they really want to leave, theres no need for them to fly this quickly. Hearing Jennifers analysis, Langqi glanced at the screen in front of him. Upon seeing the recorded flying speeds of the five Blue Star monks on the screen, his pupils contracted instantly. This was not just fast, they were likely using their maximum flying speeds! Under normal circumstances, new level-five monks have a flying speed of approximately 30 km/h, new level-six monks can reach 210 km/h. New level-seven monks can reach 1 Mach (1 times the speed of sound), and new level-eight monks can almost reach 7 Mach. According to the speed data on the screen, the flying speed of Su Yu and his three companions generally reached around 3.3 Mach, while Prime Minister Cao Cao reached an astonishing 15 Mach! Apparently, they were definitely not returning; they were certainly gathering to target a specific spring eye. He was sure of it! Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: 638, Raid on Worlds Third_1 Chapter 641: 638, Raid on Worlds Third_1 Langqi fixed his gaze on the screen only to discover that Su Yu and his three companions were about to meet with Prime Minister Cao Cao at longitude 83 east and latitude 29 north. The three nearest spring eyes to this location were No. 1096, No. 1097, and No. 1102, all of which were small spring eyes. This doesnt seem right, Langqi muttered suspiciously. There was something odd about the situation. The most likely targets for Su Yu and his companions and Prime Minister Cao Cao should be big spring eyes. If their aim is only to seize small spring eyes, it doesnt make sense to gather together. However, their meeting point was far from the large spring eyesCould it be their target isnt the large spring eyes? Well, never mind. No matter where the target of the Blue Star monks was, the first thing he had to do was to order his expeditionary army to arrange the defenses. So, Langqi hastily issued orders to various spring eyes located on Blue Star: Currently, Cao Cao and Su Yu and four others, the strongest monks on Blue Star, are converging. All units, be prepared for defense! Upon receiving the order, the various Skuru bases near the Himalayan mountain range immediately went on high alert. They had been on high alert for a while. In each of their bases, they had an information panel that could display the moving direction of the Blue Star monks, like Langqi. So, many bases had noticed the union of Su Yu and others before the order was issued by Langqi. So they had all synchronized to the highest level of combat readiness. Just as Langqis order was issued, he received a communication request from Jennifer. He accepted the communication request and a solemn voice from Jennifer sounded through the communication device: Sir Langqi, I believe the most likely target for the Blue Star monks is the 0076 large base, and thats where your brother is stationed. Please arrange for assistance in time! What? The 0076 base?! Langqi was taken aback. However, in the blink of an eye, he immediately realized why it was 0076, and not another base. This has to be related to Skurus high-ranking warrior defense scheduling: There are a total of 35 Skuru warriors at the seventh level or above participating in this Defense Battle of the Himalayas, including 3 at the eighth level and 32 at the seventh level. The entire Skuru people had only a total of 7 at the eight level and 81 at the seventh level, so many high-ranking warriors constituted almost half of the power of the Skuru people. These 35 High-Ranking warriors were divided into 7 teams. Each of the three eighth-level god level warriors made up a team, and every eight seventh-level legendary level warriors made up a team as well. The seven teams moved continuously through the space cracks. If Blue Star monks were attacking a small spring eye, one of these seven teams would interrupt the Blue Star monks occupancy. When Prime Minister Cao Cao and Su Yu and his companions saw Skuru reinforcements, they would immediately turn around and leave, thus successfully delaying the progress of Blue Stars occupation. However, due to the cooling time of 3 hours of space cracks, they could not endlessly interrupt the occupation of Blue Star monks, and a total of 31 small spring eyes were lost overnight. But the issue now was that there was a problem with the scheduling of these 7 teams. As of now, there were teams stationed at 4 of the 5 large spring eyes; due to scheduling issues, 0076 large base had its stationed team removed, thus there wasnt a team stationed there at present. If Blue Star monks started attacking the 0076 base, it would be too late to dispatch a team to assist them even if it was done right now! Of course, what left Langqi in shock was not that the 0076 base was about to be lost. It was just another large base. What was the problem with losing it? He even found these larger bases hard to defend. But the problem was that his own older brother, Lan Bo, was at this base! If the Blue Star monks kill his brother by accident, then He could hardly bear to let his mind wander down that path. Langqi quickly glanced at the screen. Currently, the four individuals, Su Yu and his group, had just converged with Prime Minister Cao Cao on the screen. Their distance to the 0076 base was about 360 kilometers. Langqi roughly calculated in his headthe flying speed of Su Yu and his three companions was 3.3 Mach, or 4000 kilometers/hour. By this calculation, they will reach where his brother is in 5 and a half minutes! But with this thought, he discarded his position as the commander in chief. Langqi quickly used the communication device to dial his brother Lan Bos number. A few seconds later, a voice that sounded like two rusted pieces of metal rubbing against each other, came from the other end of the line. It was his brother, asking, Hello, Langqi, cough cough. What is it? Lan Bo, after being caught having an affair with the Noble Imperial Concubine, had indeed been maltreated in recent days. His body was covered with countless wounds, large and small, and his throat had also been cut by sharp shards of metal. Had it not been for his family and Langqi, he might have been secretly executed by the Emperor a long time ago. Hearing his brothers voice, which was so unlike his usual self, Langqi felt a pain in his heart. However, he hurriedly spoke: Brother, I just asked you to stay on a spaceship that is about to take off. Are you on it yet? Yes, I am. Then listen carefully to me and start the spaceship immediately and return to our mother star at the fastest speed! But No buts! In five and a half minutes, the Blue Star people will be at your spring eye. By then, you will die there! But Lan Bo, wearing a tattered prison uniform, raised his head to look at the silver-white teleportation array in the sky and at Su Yu and others inside the teleportation array. A bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: But the people from Blue Star are already here. Its too late to run now! What did you say?! Langqi hurriedly looked at the screen, only to find that the five lights on the screen had disappeared, and now, they had already appeared at the 0076 base! This Langqi slumped in his chair, his mind a complete blank. He had not taken into account that Su Yu would use teleportation. Of course, in terms of rapid assault tactics, what is faster than teleportation? Now, Su Yu and the other four people had arrived at the 0076 base, and Langqi couldnt possibly dispatch a team to rescue them. (Dispatching a team would result in a two-to-one situation, giving them an advantage.) In other words, there was no way for him to save his brother. The scene shifted back to Blue Star. Su Yu used [Teleportation Circle] and instantly brought Prime Minister Cao Cao and the other 3 to the sky above base 0076. The 0076 base was situated on top of the third highest peak in the world C Gancheng Zhangjia Peak. Therefore, it was nicknamed The Third by the monks on the Blue Star as it was simple and easy to remember. The plan to attack this large spring eye was formulated by Prime Minister Cao Cao. He keenly found that the defensive pattern arranged by the Skuru people had a gap. As long as he formed an alliance with Su Yu and his companions, they could take over this large spring eye with minimal effort. Obviously, Su Yu and his companions cooperated with Cao Caos plan. The reason Su Yu used Transference Circle was mainly that the speed of attack had to be fast in a surprise attack, allowing no reaction time for the Skuru people. Although teleporting over 360 kilometers with a peak 8th-level, two initial 7th-level, and one 6th-level individuals consumed 40% of the magical power in his body, But who cares. As long as they arrived, this spring eye would be easily occupied by Prime Minister Cao Cao and his companions, without the need for him to make a move. Chapter 642 - Chapter 642: 639, Successfully Captured the Third in the World Spring Eye_1 Chapter 642: 639, Successfully Captured the Third in the World Spring Eye_1 The situation unfolded just as Su Yu had anticipated. After the teleportation array appeared above the Worlds Third Spring Eye, Prime Minister Cao Cao and the other four immediately prepared for battle. Alyssa, Tina, and Elder Yang began to gather energy, their eyes focused on the space cracks above, ready to strike the Skuru reinforcements as soon as they dares to show up. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Cao Cao inspected the Giant Skru Base beneath him with a dignified gaze. Scanning with his divine sense, no corner of the base remained hidden from him. Standing in the sky, Cao Cao spoke loudly in Skuru, despite his unfamiliarity with the language: All Skuru in the base, listen. I am Cao Cao, the god-level peak power of Blue Star. I am giving you two minutes to drop your weapons, raise your hands, and surrender in the open area outside the base. Whoever dares not to surrender, dies. Simultaneously, he swung the [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts] in his hand. A crescent-shaped blue sword qi flew out, instantly severing the communication line connecting the base to the mother star. The connection between the base and the central command was completely cut off. However, the large base below wasnt entirely unresponsive. When Su Yu and the others appeared, the dozens of 350mm laser cannons in the base fired beams of laser light at them under the stress response. Though Su Yus magic power was nearly exhausted, he could still use the skills on his equipment. He flew straight towards the lasers and activated a skill attached to his mages robe: [Summon Wind Lord AlAkir]. Wild wind! Hear my command! Wind Lord [AlAkir], towering 25 meters tall and clad in a heavy elemental armor, instantly appeared in front of Su Yu. Under Su Yus control, [AlAkir] plunged himself into the laser beams without hesitation. Boom! [AlAkir] clashed with the lasers, sending an earth-shattering noise echoing across the sky and the earth. [AlAkir], merely of the sixth-level middle-tier strength, was almost instantly shattered by the laser beams into fragments. However, the laser beams were also rapidly depleted while shattering [AlAkir]. By the time [AlAkir] was reduced to powder, only less than one percent of the laser beams remained, posing no threat to Su Yu and the others. In the command room of the base, Commander Andrew Plante looked at the sky with a grave expression on his face. He only had the strength of the sixth upper stage. The Blue Stars forces of stage seven and above had arrived, and the communication line had been forcibly interrupted. What was most terrifying was the fact that reinforcements from the central command were unlikely. If the central command sent a god-level individual, they wouldnt likely withstand the attack from Cao Cao and others. To send two, due to the contraction and turbulence of the space cracks, a second god-level individual would only be able to pass through three hours after the first. The first god-level individual would be unable to withstand the four-hour attack from Cao Cao and his group, aside from Lord Plante himself. Therefore, reinforcements were unlikely to arrive from the central command. Since reinforcements couldnt come from headquarters and resistance would be futile, Commander Andrew put down his weapon, raised his hands, and walked out from the command room with a gray face. As he walked, he gloomily said, Respected Blue Star powers, we surrender. Upon hearing the commanders words, the other subordinates in the base breathed a sigh of relief. They emerged one by one from the buildings in the base, shouting their surrender. The 800 plus soldiers in this base were the direct troops of the Raging Sun Empire, having received ample patriotic education and unlike Lun Ketes troops C they werent afraid of death. But they knew resistance was futile. They couldnt harm the enemy with their limited manpower, resistance would only lead to unnecessary sacrifice, so they chose to surrender. The plaza in the middle of the base and the various roads were soon filled with Skuru raising their hands in surrender. Most of Prime Minister Cao Cao and his groups attention was focused on the space cracks above their heads. However, after waiting for quite a while, and with no movement from the space cracks above, they finally began to relax. Ha ha, Elder Yang, Su Yu, it seems this Spring Eye was taken with ease! Cao Cao floated in the air, a rare smile on his face as he stroked his whiskers contentedly. Yes, your strategy worked brilliantly! Su Yu gave him a big thumbs up. Elder Yang was usually a man of few words, but he also sent a look of approval in the Prime Ministers direction. With this base captured, weve done pretty well today. I think we can call it a day. Prime Minister Cao Cao then turned his eyes to the east. By now, the sun had risen in the east. It was time for them to return to rest and log into their game. Soon, the two-minute countdown ended. Prime Minister Cao Cao used his immense spiritual power to plow through the base once more. After the initial plow, he found that 99% of the Skuru had raised their hands and surrendered. Only one Skuru man did not raise his hands; instead, his arms hung lifelessly by his sides. Prime Minister Cao Caos divine sense immediately locked onto this person. His gaze pierced through the shells of the parked spacecraft and landed on him: Who are you? Arent you going to surrender? But when he saw the Skurus attire, Prime Minister Cao Cao found it peculiar. The man was clearly a sixth-grade power, yet he was clad in an entire set of prison clothes. If he was a Skuru prisoner why would a prisoner be in the cockpit of a spaceship that was about to take off? What exactly was going on? Prime Minister Cao Cao found himself unable to comprehend. Of course, this sixth-grade power was none other than Lan Bo, Lan Qis brother. It wasnt that Lan Bo didnt want to raise his hands, but his arms had been crippled from previous tortures and couldnt be lifted. He was almost in tears, quickly shouting, Dont kill me! Im Lan Bo, the brother of the expeditionary forces commander Lan Qi. The reason I havent raised my hands is because they cant be lifted. It doesnt mean I dont want to surrender! Oh? The brother of the commander of the expeditionary force? Su Yu and the others were taken aback upon hearing this. The commander of the expeditionary force was a powerhouse. His position in Skru Star was roughly equivalent to Commissioner Zhang on Blue Star. How could such a brother of a powerful person fall to such a desperate state? Su Yu used [Flash Skill] and appeared in front of Lan Bo after three consecutive flashes. Lan Bo was startled, but Su Yu was already staring at him. Are you really the brother of the expeditionary forces commander? Truthfully! The commander of the base can testify on my behalf. Lan Bo quickly nodded. Well then Just stay here, dont move! Someone will come to take you to the prisoners camp. Su Yu disappeared from Lan Bos sight after finishing his sentence. Lan Bo didnt seem to be lying. If he really was Lan Qis brother, he should know many inside stories about the Raging Sun Empire. Even if he didnt speak, he could be sold for a good price in a few days. Secretly delighted, Su Yu thought. Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: 640, 5 days later, Mount Fuji_1 Chapter 643: 640, 5 days later, Mount Fuji_1 Langqi nervously sat in the headquarters, watching the satellite images of Base 0076 intently. Seeing Su Yu fly out of the spaceship and his brother Lan Bos vital signs still present, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, his tense body gradually relaxing. Fortunately, the Blue Star people did not kill his brother. At the same time, Emperor Manina of the Raging Sun Empire also received news of the fall of Base 0076. However, he did not pay as much attention to it as Langqi did. Maninas overall strategy was to slow down the Blue Stars invasion speed. Since this strategy was successful, the loss of a large base was acceptable. So, he didnt dwell on it after getting the information. Hence, in the battle for the Third World Spiritual Spring Eye, all of the Skru soldiers in the base surrendered, and no Skru reinforcements were sent. Before long, Lin Kes portal opened in the sky, quickly erasing the space cracks above the base. Watching the disappearing space cracks above their heads, the Skru people in the base completely lost hope, and Cao Chengxiang and his team also breathed a sigh of relief. The results for the night werent great, but fortunately, everything had gone smoothly. The next task was to detain the prisoners and occupy the base. Five or six minutes later, other Grand Masters flew in one after another on supersonic fighters. Because the speed of supersonic jets far exceeded the flying speed of sixth-level masters, they switched to these jets for the latter part of the nights operations. Seeing that Cao Chengxiang and his team effortlessly occupied the large Spring Eye, the Grand Masters were overjoyed. Wow! Your joint raid was really splendid! You caught the Skru off guard! Haha, the Skrus didnt dare to send reinforcements this time. Taking this large Spring Eye makes our achievements tonight look a little more impressive. More than 20 Grand Masters gathered in the sky above the Third World Spring Eye, chattering excitedly. Of course, they didnt forget about their duties. When the union governments forces arrived, they assisted in capturing the prisoners and occupying the base. They sealed the power inside the higher-ranked prisoners and sent them to the prisoner of war camp. Cao Chengxiang timely said, This base is our final base to be occupied today! We will gather here at 11 p.m. tonight to continue attacking the remaining Spring Eyes. You all have worked hard today! The Grand Masters cordially replied, Actually, it wasnt hard. We were just traveling and capturing prisoners, there wasnt much fighting throughout the night. See you tomorrow. We hope to reclaim more Spring Eyes tomorrow. After helping the union government completely occupy the Third World Spring Eye, all the Grand Masters returned to Yunlu Mountain headquarters to prepare for another battle. Back at Yunlu Mountain, those who wanted to play online games played online games, those who wanted to absorb spiritual energy to boost their powers went to do so. Everyone seized every minute to make their strength go further. For the following five days, that is, from November 13th to November 17th. During these five days, the Blue Star Masters carried on with guerrilla warfare against the Skru every night. As the number of Spring Eyes in the Himalayan and Hengduan ranges decreased, the Skrus defenses became increasingly strong. To achieve greater military successes, the Blue Star Masters brought the battle to Southeast Asia and the South Asia sub-continent. However, because the terrain in Southeast Asia and South Asia was flat and the Spring Eyes were sparsely distributed, the number of Spring Eyes the Blue Star Masters could occupy every night was not very high. From November 13th to November 17th, the Blue Star Masters occupied a total of 180 Spring Eyes, averaging 36 per night. As of now, the Blue Star Masters have recuperated a total of 582 Spiritual Spring Eyes, constituting 15.6% of the total number of Spring Eyes worldwide. The good news is, as of the night of the 17th, apart from the three large Spring Eyes in the Himalayas that have not been reclaimed, the other 517 Spring Eyes within the Huaxia Nation have all been recovered! Following this trend, they would be able to recover all the Spring Eyes in less than three months! On the third day of these five days, Starlight Cat Morning Star, after absorbing all the Absorption Spirits, joined Su Yu and the others combat team. Her powers increased by nearly 50% after absorbing the Absorption Spirits, but Morning Star didnt particularly change the state of the battle. On the night of the third day, Su Yu voluntarily went to the prisoner of war camp hoping to chat with Lan Bo, Langqis brother, in an attempt to extract some important information. However, to his surprise, Lan Bo was tight-lipped. Su Yu exhausted every means possible, but he couldnt get any useful information out of him, revealing that this gentleman had no intention of betraying his country. Su Yu didnt plan to torture Lan Bo either. On the battlefield, the Blue Star Masters and the Blue Star forces showed no mercy to their enemies and killed when necessary. But when dealing with prisoners, the Blue Stars adopted a policy of treating prisoners preferentially, even holding sports events for the prisoners in the prison camps. Therefore, Su Yu didnt pressure Lan Bo to reveal secrets, but instead treated him well in the prisoner of war camp. Five days passed, and it was now November 17th. An unexpected event occurred that night. November 17th was the last deadline that Su Yu had set for the Skru. Su Yu once told the Skru on the early morning of November 11th C If the Skru didnt redeem the cultural relics he had brought from the Skru Star within seven days, he would burn them all. However, until the final deadline of the 17th, Su Yu heard nothing about it from the Skru. They didnt contact him at all. Did the Skru intend to give up on this batch of cultural relics? Su Yu was not sure. So that night, Su Yu planned to visit the Skru base, burn these cultural relics in front of the Skru, and see how they react. At 11 p.m. on November 17th, Su Yu, on a supersonic fighter provided by the Joint Government, headed towards Mount Fuji in Japan. Because of plate tectonic movement and pressure, Mount Fuji in Japan had become a massive Spiritual Spring Eye. However, the Mount Fuji Spring Eye is the smallest among the 24 massive Spring Eyes in the world, and its scale is not much larger than the five large Spring Eyes in the Himalayas. Su Yu chose to go there because most of the stationed troops at Mount Fuji Spring Eye belonged to the Lunkete Union, while the main battlefields in the Himalayas were mainly led by the Raging Sun Empires elite troops. Su Yu originally seized the cultural relics from the National Museum of Lunkete. If he was going to burn them, it should be in front of the Lunkete people! So, he chose Mount Fuji, a gigantic Spring Eye guarded by Lunkete forces. At 11 p.m., Su Yu set off in a fighter jet from East Sea City. East Sea City is about 1700 kilometers away from Mount Fuji. Traveling in a Mach 3 (3 times the speed of sound) fighter, it would take less than half an hour to reach. At 11:28 p.m., Su Yu, looking out of the fighters window, could clearly see Mount Fuji in the distance, as well as the Skru base on the mountain and the Blue Star forces at the foot of the mountain. Chapter 644 - Chapter 644: 641, Su Yu the Anchor, Goodbye Fujiwara Chika_1 Chapter 644: 641, Su Yu the Anchor, Goodbye Fujiwara Chika_1 The top of Mount Fuji used to be very small, and covered by snow all year round. Of course, such a small peak could not possibly accommodate a giant base housing nearly ten thousand Skuru soldiers. To solve the problem of the small area at the top of Mount Fuji, the Skuru cut off the entire top of the mountain, addressed the magma problem inside the mountain, and finally built this gigantic base covering 800 square kilometers. However, as a result, Mount Fuji has become quite unsightly, which is perhaps an everlasting pain for the Japanese people. During the flight in the warplane, Su Yu was idly scrolling through the official forum on his phone. Cat Morning Star, Alyssa, and Tina were not with him. The three of them were in South Asia subcontinent, recapturing the Spring Eye with the Grand Masters. Just as the warplane was about to reach Mount Fuji, a comment from a player in the official forum caught Su Yus attention. This player was a member of Su Yus guild, operating under the nickname Neon Nuclear Wastewater. He was currently discussing the issue of conquering the Spiritual Spring Eye with the netizens in the forum, and sighed: Oh, I remember when Boss Ke used to live stream his attacks on Spring Eye, I watched it every day for more than ten days straight. But for some reason, theres no live streaming now. In the comments below his, netizens speculated, Perhaps for secrecy? The live streaming was mainly to boost morale before, now that Boss Ke is back people have decent morale, so theres no need for boosting anymore, right? Actually, the live stream can at most just boost morale, in case it leaks information, it would be a huge loss. After reading these comments, Su Yu pondered, How about I do a live stream this time! There was no risk of his solo operation leaking any secrets, and it could indeed greatly boost peoples morale! Imagine, Skuru watching their cultural artifacts being burnt one by one, gnashing their teeth yet powerless. The thrill of such a scene was simply irresistible! Everyone should get a thrill out of this! With that thought, Su Yu quickly logged into the official forum and posted a threadIm going to live stream burning Skurus cultural artifacts, if interested, take a look. Then he logged into the official website and opened his live stream room, switching to Host Su Yu mode. Now the warplane had arrived at Mount Fuji, Su Yu opened the cockpit door and jumped out, storing the warplane in his necklace. To make it easier for everyone to see him, Su Yu used magic control to fix his phone in the air 2-3 meters behind him, facing him, so that viewers in the live stream room could clearly see him from a third person perspective. Su Yus official forum account has always been top-tier, with over 3 billion followers. So when Su Yu made a post, countless players flooded into Su Yus live stream room, and the comments began to flood in. Holy shit! Boss Ke is live streaming again! Oh my God, I thought Boss Ke wasnt going to live stream anymore! Why did he suddenly decide to live stream today? Look at the title of the live stream room, Burning Skurus cultural artifacts? What does that mean? Within a few seconds, the live stream room had tens of thousands of simultaneous viewers, and this number was still increasing exponentially. In addition to the comments in Chinese, there were also many comments in other languages, making it look very lively. Su Yu knew that everyone might not know what he was here for, so while flying towards Mount Fuji, he smiled and explained to the viewers: The last time I was on Skru Star, I passed by the national museum of the Lun Kete Alliance. At the time, Starlight Cat Morning Star had morphed into the Vermilion Bird state and, using the Fire of the Vermilion Bird, successfully took over 2,000 historical artifacts from the museum. The artifacts that were displayed in the national museum were all priceless. Seven days ago, I told the Skuru that within those seven days, if they didnt exchange these artifacts for gold, I would burn them all. But till now, the Skuru have not contacted me, so I have to keep my promise and burn these artifacts in front of the Skuru. While speaking, Su Yu also displayed to the audience. He took out various artifacts he had seized on Skru Star from his necklace, including ancient steles, statues, jewelry, utensils, powerless artifacts; precious manuscripts of modern scientists, electronic components, and so on, were quite varied. Seeing this, the viewers in the live stream room finally understood what was going on: Oh, so hes going to burn the artifacts seized from the Skuru! Burning their artifacts in front of the Skuru? Boss Ke, youve taken all the bamboo shoots from the Panda Park! Haha! Interesting! I accidentally empathized with Skuru just now, and my blood pressure skyrocketed! Why on earth would you empathize with the enemy! If it were us, watching our national treasures being burned in front of us No way, Id fight the guy! . The comments were now being furiously spewed, everyone wanted to see the angry yet helpless expression on the Skurus faces. There were also viewers who had just entered the live stream room and were completely confused, asking in the comments what was going on. The earlier observers immediately enthusiastically answered them in the comments. Boss Ke is about to burn Skurus cultural artifacts to annoy the Skuru, currently live streaming. This event quickly spread on the internet, and in no time at all, it was everywhere in the internet world. Countless people flooded into his live stream room, causing some lag in the live stream. But Su Yu didnt care about that and continued on his way to the giant Spring Eye not far away. But just then, he suddenly saw a petite human female with pink hair, flying toward him from the east. She was dressed in a bright red standard military armor of Raging Sun Empire and flew at a high speed. It didnt take her long to reach Su Yus side. She was none other than the Prime Minister of JapanFujiwara Chika. At the age of 16, Fujiwara Chika, the Prime Minister, was overwhelmed with work during the day and had to dine with bigwigs from the Liberal Democratic Party factions in the evening, so she never had time to play the Evolution game. But during the Gravity Funnel incident, with 1.1 million deaths and several million injured, she was greatly shocked. In order to avenge the dead citizens, relatives, and friends, she decided to join the game, and like Su Yu, she hoarded all of her countrys resources into herself, turning herself into a super warrior fighting on the front lines against the Skuru. So far, her level has reached 74 level five peak, and she is not far from the six-tier. There was a lot of opposition to this in her country. The Japanese people did not want to see their Prime Minister die on the battlefield, but wanted her to stay safely in the rear as a commander. But Fujiwara Chika insisted on doing so, and after the complete downfall of the bigwigs of the Liberal Democratic Party, no one could control her. Upon hearing of Su Yus visit to the giant Spring Eye of Mount Fuji, as the Prime Minister of Japan, she naturally had to come and see for herself, to offer him her hospitality. Chapter 645 - Chapter 645: 642, Burning Cultural Relics (Update)_1 Chapter 645: 642, Burning Cultural Relics (Update)_1 Seeing the arrival of Fujiwara Chika, the live chat immediately exploded with new messages: My God, its the Prime Minister of Japan! The Prime Minister of Japan actually greeting Boss Ke in person, wow! Fujiwara Chika has really matured a lot! She seemed adorably naive when she used to appear on TV shows, but now she looks all serious and stern. Sigh, shes been through a lot, we all sympathize with her. Su Yu ignored the comments, extended his hand courteously to shake hands with Fujiwara Chika and asked, Prime Minister Fujiwara, what brings you here? Fujiwara Chikas face hardened a little. She quickly replied, Shouldnt I be the one asking? What brings you to our country, Su Yu? I only knew you were here at the Spring Eye of Mount Fuji, but the combined government hasnt informed me why. Is that so? Su Yu had mentioned his reason for coming to Mount Fuji to Chairman Hu Jing yesterday, but had not expected that Chairman Hu Jing had not informed Prime Minister Fujiwara. Well, since hes here, Su Yu doesnt mind sharing the reason again. Turning to look at Fujiwara Chika, he explained seriously, Im here because of a batch of cultural relics..(200 words omitted).I plan to show the Lunkete people inside. Su Yu turned his head and looked at the Skru people setting up defenses in the Spring Eye. Now, hes standing next to the Giant Spring Eye. The Seventh-Ranked Commander was on high alert within the base, with high-intensity force-field shields layering up, also the Seventh-Ranked Commander took to the sky, watching Su Yu with a grave face. So thats the reason. Fujiwara Chika nodded. Now, she understood what Su Yu was here to do. She held a deep grudge against the Skru people due to past national and personal issues, so naturally, she was 100% in support of Su Yus plan. Very well, Su Yu, go ahead and start. Ill stand by and watch. She retreated three meters and glanced angrily at the Skru base in front of her. There was just one thing she didnt understandwhy was Su Yu livestreaming this? She turned her head and cast a puzzled look at the camera before withdrawing her gaze. But because Fujiwara Chika glanced at the camera, the live chat erupted once more. Fujiwara Chika was already very popular worldwide, being a 16-year-old who had repeatedly defeated political enemies and, under the support of her great-grandfather who was once a Prime Minister, had climbed to the position of Prime Minister was already a popular story. Now, shes become the only spiritual symbol of the Neon People, and even more famous than before. So, everyone in the chat was greeting Fujiwara Chika. After finishing his conversation with Fujiwara Chika, Su Yu turned and slowly flew towards the Giant Spring Eye. At the Skru Star Headquarters, Commander-in-Chief Langqi focused on the live feed of Su Yu from Blue Star with a grave expression. What was this guy up to? His deputy queried in a timely manner, Commander Langqi, should we send reinforcements to support Spring Eye 0024? 0024 refers to the Spring Eye at Mount Fuji. Lets wait a little longer. Langqi raised his hand slightly. If its just Su Yu, I believe Kole can handle it. Lets wait and see what Su Yu is going to do first. Roger that. The Kole Langqi mentioned is the commander of the Spring Eye at Mount Fuji. His full name is Kole Victoria, the grandson of God Level Strengthener Victoria. His profession, naturally, is a Psychic, like his grandfather. Currently, Kole, dressed in a black and white robe, with two yin-yang eyes embroidered on the front enveloped in a hazy glow, making it seem like if one glanced at it, theyd be drawn in. He looked at Su Yu on high alert and asked cautiously, Your Excellency Su Yu, what is the purpose of your visit here? You cant be so arrogant as to think you can capture the base single-handedly, right? The only two Anti-Matter Railguns in the base lit up with a faint white light, pointed at Su Yu, ready to fire at any moment. Antimatter Railgun was the most powerful weapon of Skru Star technology. One gram of antimatter and one gram of regular matter annihilate and release an amount of energy equivalent to three Little Boy atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima. Each Antimatter bullet carried more than 220 grams of antimatter, the explosions power was roughly equivalent to 10 hydrogen bombs that blew up in the water area of Tsushima Island last time! Even Su Yu couldnt withstand a few such explosions. Su Yu looked at the tidy Skru front and smiled, Commander, can I ask if you are a citizen of the Lunkete Alliance? Kole was taken aback, but he quickly nodded solemnly, Yes, whats up? Nothing, I just want to show you all these. Su Yu took some of the Lunkete cultural relics from his necklace and had them float in the air. The Skru people within the base, seeing their own precious cultural relics floating all over the sky, all had a grim look on their faces. They knew that the national museum had been attacked by Su Yu, but they had no idea that Su Yu had taken so many artifacts! But a question arose. Why did Su Yu bring out these artifacts? He couldnt be planning to You guessed right. Su Yu smiling and casually picked up a big science manuscript, flipped through it and marveled, saying: This is a manuscript by your famous scientist, German Fegg. It records the experimental concept of a curvature spaceship. What a pity, after today there wont be this manuscript anymore. Su Yu snapped his fingers lightly. Whoosh The manuscript was burned to ashes in the flames. In fact, the fire was a [Fire of Suzaku] Su Yu simulated when he transformed into the Vermilion Bird. On the surface, it seemed like the manuscript was completely burned, but Su Yu had actually hidden it away. After all, the knowledge in this manuscript was still incomprehensible to the scientists of Blue Star, and it would be a shame to burn it. German Fegg was one of the greatest scientists in the Lunkete Alliance over 300 years ago. His fame and achievements still stood strong today, and his story was also summarized in school textbooks. Watching a priceless manuscript of such a great person burned to ashes, the Lunkete people below were absolutely livid. They all gripped their weapons tightly and glared at Su Yu. If they werent restricted from crossing the Spring Eye range to attack Su Yu, they might have already sprung out to fight Su Yu to the death! Commander Kole was also fuming. This was bloody provocation! Burning their national treasures right at their base entrance! Your Excellency Su Yu! Smoke was practically billowing out of Koles nostrils: Dont resort to such low tactics! If you have the guts, come in and have a proper fight! What kind of hero are you, destroying our relics? Your behavior is even more vile than the White-Headed Eagles! At the Skru Star Headquarters. Commander Langqi saw the relics in the sky and appeared to suddenly remember something. Wait a minute! Su Yu once said hed give them seven days to atone these relics with gold, they were too busy to remember! What day is it today? Chapter 646 - Chapter 646: 643, Good Relationship_1 Chapter 646: 643, Good Relationship_1 Outside the Spring Eye at Mount Fuji, Su Yu was calmly using the Vermilion Birds fire to burn cultural artifacts one by one. As he burned, he was also explaining to the Lunkete People in the Spring Eye the history of these artifacts and their symbolic meanings. The rage of the Lunkete People inside the Spring Eye was surging in fits and bursts, their teeth gritted and eyes filled with fury. If it werent for the fact that they cannot leave the range of the Spring Eye, they would have stormed out and torn Su Yu to pieces! As the bases commander, Koles anger level had reached an all-time high, even surpassing the time when Chairman Cass was assassinated. Despite seething in anger, he continually reminded himself to stay rational. He said to his subordinates around him in a deep voice: Everyone, beware. Do not be deceived by Su Yu! His intention for doing so is to trick us into leaving the Spring Eye and subsequently incur the singers punishment. We must not fall for this humans deviously malicious ruse! Hearing their commanders words, the subordinate forces anger subsided a bit. Indeed, if they give in to their anger and leave the Spring Eye, they would fall into Su Yus trap. What Su Yu was burning now was an ancient Skuru stone monument which gradually turned into stone dust under the flames of the Vermilion Bird. Hearing Koles words, Su Yu paused his burning of the stone monument and innocently looked at him: You say Im deliberately provoking you so you charge out of the Spring Eye? Are you insulting my intelligence or your own self-discipline? Isnt it the case? Of course not! Su Yu looked at the Skuru army in front of him and earnestly said, The reason why I am burning your cultural artifacts here is due to an agreement I have with your commander, Langqi. 7 days ago, I told Langqi, if he wanted to get back these artifacts, he had to bring enough gold to trade. If he didnt in 7 days, I would burn these artifacts. Now, 7 days have passed, no Skuru has contacted me, unwilling to pay even a tiny bit of gold. You dont care about your artifacts at all. How can you blame me when I burn them? As he said this, Su Yu released the satellite video he had recorded the day he said it as proof. The Lunkete People inside the Spring Eye were stunned upon seeing the video where Su Yu indeed said those words. If this was the case, then they couldnt blame Su Yu! Su Yu had given them a 7-day deadline, they no, it should be said that Langqi had not taken the matter to heart. Now that the time is up and Su Yu was burning the artifacts, it was entirely justified. Damn it! We didnt know about this at all! Damn, what the hell is Langqi doing! I knew it, you cant trust the Raging Sun People. I get it now, these artifacts belong to us Lunkete People, so the Raging Sun People dont care, right? Not only did they not help us redeem the artifacts, but they didnt even notify us? The high-ranking beings and officials in the base discussed loudly, diverting all their hatred toward Langqi. . The viewers in the live broadcast room saw Su Yu successful in his divert the disaster elsewhere strategy, their messages soaring in the comment section. Fujiwara Chika was standing not far behind Su Yu, the corner of her mouth slightly lift, an unusual smile revealed on her face. Seeing Fujiwara Chika smile, the comments in the section refreshed even faster. Langqi saw this and knew he could not hesitate any longer. If he let Su Yu continue burning, he was afraid the Lunkete People in the Spring Eye would eat him! The expedition army headquarters was set up under the group of Space Cracks, Langqi quickly left the headquarters and flew toward the cracks above him, trying to save the situation at the Spring Eye at Mount Fuji as quickly as possible. In the Spring Eye at Mount Fuji. Commander Kole saw Su Yus eyes were already aiming at the next artifact, he quickly reached out to stop him: Your Excellency Su Yu, dont burn any more artifacts. We Lunkete People will trade you gold for the remaining artifacts! Oh? Su Yu momentarily paused, smiled and asked: How much gold can you offer? Before Kole could answer, Langqi had already arrived. The space cracks above Mount Fujis Spring Eye vibrated and contracted. Accompanied by dazzling light, Langqi came through from the space crack, portraying his urgency. Above the base at Mount Fuji, Langqi immediately shouted to the Lunkete army and Commander Kole below: Everyone, I am Langqi. I am truly sorry, Ive been busy formulating overall strategies and forgot about the fact that Su Yu still has the artifacts Before Langqi could finish his words, a voice suddenly came from below: What strategy? Can you share it with us? Langqi originally intended to give a brief description. But he quickly discerned the voice was Su Yus, this made him swallow back the words that had reached the tip of his tongue. He ignored Su Yu and continued: The reason why I came so quickly is to rectify previous mistakes. The Raging Sun Empire will take responsibility for redeeming these artifacts, all funds will come from the treasury of the Raging Sun Empire, and be returned to the Lunkete National Museum free of charge within 10 days. Hearing what Langqi said, the anger of the Skuru army below eased significantly. They wanted to confront Langqi with What were you doing before? But unity was more important at this critical junity before the great battle, they reluctantly forgave Langqi, not saying anything. Langqi barely passed the hurdle of the Lunkete People, Su Yu wouldnt let him pass easily. Even if he did let Langqi pass, he would extract the greatest benefit from Langqi. Su Yu crossed his arms, subtly smiling and said: Your Excellency Langqi, you just said The Raging Sun Empire will take responsibility for redeeming these artifacts. But the time has surpassed 7 days, have you considered if I was unwilling to redeem these artifacts to you, and insisted on burning them? You! Langqis face turned extremely ugly. Looking at Su Yus arrogant expression, he felt as if he had swallowed a Gretu Fly, feeling sick to his stomach. The Lunkete People inside the base also cast sharp and hateful gazes upon Su Yu. If glares could kill, Su Yu would have already died many times over. But Su Yu was entirely unbothered by these glares. He looked up and down at the whole base and at Langqi who was quickly flying over in the sky. Only after more than 10 seconds did he casually say: Never mind, these are after all your Lunkete artifacts. Considering the close and cordial relationship between my alliance and your Lunkete, reluctantly, I will agree to your request for redemption! However, because you were late, you need to pay me twice the market price of the cultural artifacts in gold before I can give them back to you. Hearing Su Yus words, the Lunkete People inside the base wanted to cough blood. Who has a cordial relationship with you? We havent even avenged our previous Chairman Casss blood feud yet! Langqi also felt like coughing blood after hearing those words. Each treasure in the Lunkete National Museum is priceless! He wants to double the price? Why doesnt he rob them instead? Chapter 647 - Chapter 647: 644, Harvest, 130 tons of Gold_1 Chapter 647: 644, Harvest, 130 tons of Gold_1 Langqi flew to a spot not far in front of Su Yu and stopped, a scowl on his face. Double? Thats too much. I can agree to a raise of 10% at most. 10%? Are you treating me like a beggar? Its 90% at the least, or I will burn these relics right now! Su Yu glanced at the floating artifacts, with flames flickering in his hands. Seeing that Su Yu was serious about burning the artifacts, Langqi quickly reached out to stop him. Stop! What about another 10% increase? Thats 20% in total. No, thats not enough! Then how much? 90% increase, no less! Ive already made concessions, cant you make some too? Kole also chimed in, Your Excellency Su Yu, could you not make some concessions too? After all, if we really cant come to an agreement, and the artifacts are burned, it wont be beneficial for you either, will it? After some thought, Su Yu responded, Okay, then. Ill reduce it by another 10%. And so, Su Yu, Langqi, and Kole entered a haggling mode. Prior to their arrival, Su Yu had estimated the total value of these relics. The cheapest among them was worth at least several million solar yuan, and the most expensive relics were priceless treasures that could easily fetch billions! On average, each relic was valued at 200 million solar yuan. So, the total value of two thousand relics would be roughly 400 billion solar yuan. The average price of gold on the Skru star was 500 solar yuan per gram, so 400 billion solar yuan could be exchanged for about 80 tons of gold. So every 10% increase in Su Yus negotiation would mean acquiring an additional 8 tons of gold, so of course he did everything he could to get it. The audience in the live broadcast room, seeing Su Yu and the Skru people constantly communicating (in Skru language, which most people did not understand), also launched a big discussion in the barrage: What are they talking about? I dont know. Judging by the tone and boss Kes gestures, they should be haggling. Haggling? Is that possible? Those high-ranking bosses would also haggle? Ive recently learned a bit of Skru language, and based on my judgment, they are indeed haggling. Currently, boss Ke has the upper hand. Can someone translate for me? The audience didnt understand, and neither did Fujiwara Chika who stood behind Su Yu. She blinked her big eyes in confusion, unsure whether she should leave or stay. . The haggling process lasted about three minutes, and in the end both parties settled on a 50% increase. It seemed that both sides made some compromises. After discussing the total value, both parties were about to discuss the specific value of each piece of relic. But due to the large number of artifacts and the limited time, Su Yu only selected a few key ones to negotiate. However, when it came to a large seal made of pure gold, a small incident occurred. Su Yu suspended the large seal in front of him and introduced, This is a great seal that was ordered to be made by Chairman Losman at the time of the founding of the Lunkete Union, symbolizing the consolidation of power among the six Lunkete nations. Such a national treasure surely should be worth 500 million solar yuan? Langqi estimated in his heart and knew that the seal was worth that much. But he scoffed on the surface, Just a piece of ordinary gold made stuff, without any precious metal elements or rare gems, how can it be worth that much? I will say its enough at 5 million solar yuan. Before Su Yu could reply, Kole suddenly flew into a rage. His anger was not directed at Su Yu, but at Langqi. What did you say?! Kole glared at Langqi, raising his voice by an octave. You dare say the Lunkete Union Seal is only worth 5 million solar yuan? This is a priceless treasure! I think even 500 million is low, 1 billion is more like it! Seeing Koles furious expression, Langqi was a little taken aback. Whose side are you on? Im just trying to lower the price as much as possible to retrieve the relics at minimal cost. Is that how you negotiate? Kole, in fact, knew Langqis thoughts. But what he also knew wasif they were to buy back the national treasure at such a low price, where would the Lunkete people place their dignity? Wouldnt people from other countries in the future say, The national treasures of the Lunkete nation are only worth 5 million? So, for the sake of pride, the price also cannot be lowered. Because these scenes were too funny, Su Yu translated the general situation and told the audience in the live broadcast room. The audience in the live broadcast room immediately burst into laughter: Hahaha, adding the price themselves, could he be a fool? Could he be a comrade who was actually developed by Su Yu to infiltrate the Skru people? No way, a spy couldnt be that stupid. You guys dont understand, this is just a manifestation of face it to death, live tortured, I didnt expect Skru people to also have face it to death situation. Speaking of face it to death, I think of many people in our village building three-story small buildings but not living in them, only to show neighbors I live better than you Its fun to see the Skru people snubbed! Anyway, after this little interlude, Langqi didnt dare to push down the price anymore and set the price honestly according to the market value. After 15 minutes of talking, both parties agreed on a price that they could both accept 130 tons of gold. Of course, this 130 tons of gold was after a 50% increase, in line with Su Yus psychological expectations. So it is settled! Su Yu said to the two Skru people, Bring the gold here at this time in 7 days and we will trade in person. If the gold doesnt arrive then, dont blame me for burning all the remaining artifacts! Okay, I guarantee youll see the gold here this time 7 days later. Langqi gritted his teeth and spoke. He was now gnashing his teeth at Su Yu. This was nothing but a robbery, seizing their worlds treasures for their gold! But you wont be cocky for much longer. Langqi stared at Su Yu and thought bitterly, Wait until the explosive mining plan is implemented, then you will have your crying time! Then see you both. Su Yu waved goodbye to Langqi and Kole, Im going to attack your military base in Southeast Asia now, you guys dont need to send me off. Langqi took a deep breath and Kole nearly fell from the sky. The faces of the two instantly turned pitch black. Going to attack our Spring Eye and treating it like saying goodbye to old friends? Have you no shame at all? Noticing the reactions of Langqi and Kole, the audience in the live broadcast room immediately started asking in the chat, What just happened? What outrageous thing did boss Ke do again? There were also viewers in the live broadcast room who understood Skru language. While they were left laughing, these viewers hurriedly translated what Su Yu said and sent it in the chat. The chat suddenly burst into laughter: Boss Ke, youre too sly! The bamboo shoots in the panda garden have been snatched clean! Skru people: Are you polite? It seems necessary to learn Skru language so that we dont need translations to watch Boss Ke confront Skru people in the future. Chapter 648 - Chapter 648: 645, Favorable Treatment of Prisoners_1 Chapter 648: 645, Favorable Treatment of Prisoners_1 Seeing Su Yu about to leave, Langqi suddenly thought of something and reached out to stop him: Wait! What else is there? Su Yu turned around. The thing is, about our fellow countrymen you have taken as prisoners, as the general commander, it is my duty to redeem them. Would you be willing to release them? Langqi asked. He remembered his brother Lan Bo who was captured by Su Yu seven days ago. Lan Bo was seriously injured before being taken prisoner, and he did not know how miserable his life was now. What Langqi didnt know was that his brothers injuries had already fully healed, and he was now playing 5v5 basketball with his fellow inmates in the prisoner-of-war camp, almost forgetting about Skru Star in his joy. Hearing Langqis words, Su Yu frowned slightly. It was not a good time to release these POWs. At present, more than 70,000 Skru aliens were detained in the prisoner-of-war camp, and the number was still increasing. For such a large number of POWs, the United Government didnt abuse or enslave them, but treated them very generously. In the camp, Blue Star soldiers who understood the Skru universal language tried hard to communicate with the Skru people, showing them Blue Star and its friendly citizens through video telecasts. The camp instructors also took the Skru people to major cities, rural areas, and famous mountains and rivers on numerous occasions, allowing them to experience the beauty of Blue Star and the human beings goodwill. At first, these Skru aliens looked down upon human beings, believing that humans were just like ants, only to be crushed to death. But after learning about the culture and lifestyle of Blue Star humans, they discovered that Blue Star humans are indeed living beings, not very different from them centuries ago. In addition, the instructors also held music festivals for the prisoners, taught them to play basketball, and even organized sports events for them. The winners of the sports events could receive a delicate crystal medal, which could be used to exchange the most top-level cultivation technique on Skru Star! These top-level cultivation techniques were brought back by Su Yu. For Su Yu, it was easy to obtain these, but for most Skru soldiers in the prisoner of war camp, they would never be able to get such high-grade techniques even if they served for a lifetime! So the Skru soldiers who got the techniques were very happy and held favorable impressions toward Blue Star humans. Moreover, in a subtle way, the instructors also instilled some ideas into the Skru people: Blue Star humans are kind, ordinary Skru people are also kind. But the high-ranking nobles of Skru, for their own selfish desires, forced the ordinary Skru people to fight on the battlefield and bleed. The benefits of winning the war all belong to the nobles, while ordinary Skru soldiers bleed and sweat on the front lines, and get no benefits no matter how hard they fight. Therefore, they should realize the cliffs edge, stop fighting for the aggressive wars waged by the upper class nobles! And they should call for an end to the war! The reason why the United Government did this was obviously to stir up anti-war sentiments among the prisoners. These prisoners can bring anti-war thoughts home after they return, which would be definitely beneficial for Blue Star. But the most crucial issue was C many prisoners have been in the camp for a short time, and they havent had the chance to experience the friendliness of Blue Star people or receive anti-war ideological education yet. If they were sent back now, many prisoners might not be influenced as expected. Seeing Su Yu frowning in contemplation, Langqi didnt disturb him, just quietly waiting. Right at this moment, he suddenly received a call invitation from His Majesty the Emperor. He apologized briefly, quickly went to a quiet place in the base to answer the call. After three minutes, Langqi returned to the side of Spring Eye. He looked at Su Yu, and asked seriously: Your Excellency Su Yu, are you willing to let us redeem the prisoners or not? Of course, as long as there is enough gold. The thing is, there was a sudden situation just now, can the matter of redeeming the prisoners be postponed for a month? Postpone? Su Yu frowned and looked displeased. Yes, to redeem so many prisoners, our governments gold is not enough, we need a months time to transfer funds. Langqi patiently explained. The real situation was C the postponement for a month was not due to fund transfers, but the Emperor had just told him through the communication device that he wanted to save some money while redeeming the prisoners. To redeem the prisoners now was undoubtedly at a high price. But a month later, after the successful implementation of the explosive mining plan, the winning rate of Blue Star humans would greatly reduce, and they could redeem the prisoners at a lower price. Su Yu thoroughly approved of delaying the redemption of prisoners, so they could have more time to do ideological work with the prisoners. However, he didnt show this on the surface, and instead sternly said: Then how do you calculate the expenses for the prisoners accommodation, meals, entertainment facilities, etc. during this month? We cant feed tens of thousands of mouths for free, right? You can rest assured about that, these costs can be added to the total cost. Langqi assured. Alright then, well discuss the matter of the prisoners again in a month. Su Yu turned around and left without looking back. . Seeing that Su Yu finally finished the negotiation with the Skru people, the bullet screen started to discuss: The Skru people actually want to postpone the redemption of prisoners for a month? What are they thinking? I dont know; I always feel theres a conspiracy in this. Could it be that the Skru people want the prisoners to freeload meals on our Blue Star and bankrupt us? Who knows? Now Su Yu had come to Fujiwara Chikas side and said goodbye: Prime Minister Fujiwara, I should go now. I am very sorry that I didnt inform you of the reason for my coming in advance, making you wait here for so long. Oh, its okay. Fujiwara Chika gently shook her head. But at this moment, she suddenly looked up at Su Yu and said determinedly, Su Yu, I have something to tell you. Hmm? What is it? Su Yu was slightly surprised. Fujiwara Chika turned her eyes to the phone behind Su Yu; Can you turn off the live broadcast? I want to talk to you alone about this matter, I dont want others to know. Of course. Su Yu didnt think twice, just directly put the phone into his necklace. Of course, the phone signal couldnt penetrate the necklace, and Su Yus live broadcast stopped instantly. However, what he didnt know was that at the moment he turned off the live broadcast, the bullet screen of the live broadcast skyrocketed several times! Some of the bullet screen comments were asking ???, Why is it suddenly off?, Open the door! Some bullet screen comments were also excessively excited: What does Prime Minister Fujiwara want to say to Boss Ke? Is it a confession of love? Cant rule it out, is there any woman in the world who can resist Boss Kes charm? Even in the game world, he hooked out two. Confession? Pleading with her body to ask Boss Ke to save her country? Is this the plot of selling the body for a burial in ancient times? Alyssa, Tina: Dont even think about it! Su Yu naturally did not know the bizarre theories of the netizens. He casually set up a Soundproof Barrier to cover them, then turned to Fujiwara Chika: Prime Minister Fujiwara, now no one is eavesdropping, you can speak now, right? Chapter 649 - Chapter 649: 646, Seven days later _1 Chapter 649: 646, Seven days later _1 Fujiwara Chika knew that the layer surrounding her was a [Sound Barrier], which brought her some comfort. She looked at Su Yu, her eyes becoming more determined: Su Yu, in half a month, you will open a teleportation passage to the Skru Star, and a group of our people will be transported to Skru Star, right? Yes, its true, Su Yu nodded in response. I heard there are a lot of slots available this time, could I be included? She asked urgently. You?! Su Yu looked at her in surprise. Indeed, there were many slots available for this teleportation. Since Su Yu used only one last time, Donna had agreed to accumulate the unused slots for this time. Moreover, to acknowledge the many gifts Su Yu had brought her, Donna even opened a credit-based quota purchase option for Su YuCSu Yu only needed to spend 300 credits to purchase an additional slot to be transported to Skru Star. The quota wasnt the main problem, the key issue wasCFujiwara Chika was too unique a figure. Su Yu struggled, Prime Minister Fujiwara, its very dangerous to go to Skru Star. Even Level 6 powerhouses have a mortality rate of 20%-30%, and you havent even reached Level 6 Besides, as the Prime Minister of Japan, you are the spiritual pillar of the Japanese people. Would your people support you in such a dangerous endeavor? Absolutely not. Fujiwara Chika lowered her head and nodded slightly. I thought so. Su Yu shrugged. But! Fujiwara Chika suddenly looked up, her eyes locked on Su Yus: Regardless of whether my people are willing, I must go! True strength comes from battles between life and death. Flowers growing comfortably in a greenhouse can never avenge the deaths of our compatriots! Only half a year remains, I must improve myself as soon as possible! Going to Skru Star is the best way! But. Su Yu was at a loss for words, not knowing how to stop her. After some thought, he came up with two reasons: Prime Minister Fujiwara, first, you havent reached the sixth level. The risk of going to Skru Star is extremely high! Second, you do not understand the Skru language. You will be recognized there within minutes. Fujiwara Chika didnt hesitate: Ive already considered both problems. As for the first one, dont worry, I will upgrade to Level Six and acquire adequate fighting power before the day arrives; As for the second problem, the in-game time runs 12 times faster than in the real world. It gives me more than enough time to learn Skru. Rest assured, I wont risk my life carelessly. But Su Yu tried to find more excuses to refuse. Please! Fujiwara Chika bowed deeply, at a 90-degree angle to Su Yu. Ok then seeing the young woman like this, Su Yu reluctantly agreed: I can arrange a slot for you. You need to watch my complete video of the Skru Star, and be fully prepared. Fujiwara Chikas request also reminded Su Yu, he needed to start preparing for the next trip to Skru Star. I will certainly be well-prepared, goodbye Su Yu. After bidding farewell to Fujiwara Chika, Su Yu, with a heavy heart, rushed to the Southeast Asia battlefield and continued his attack on the Spiritual Spring Eye. In the following 7 days, that is from November 18 to November 25. Everything was peaceful in the game world. In addition to building the headquarters in Forest City, the United Government invested all resources in fully cultivating the 70+700+7000. Su Yus original body was continuously training. His avatar was cultivating the Mage corps, while also beginning to guide the mages in creating the core component of the [Space Ring]Cthe [Space Rune Stone]. The real world was quite calm too. Chairman Hu Jing, after listening to Su Yus advice, carefully selected the personnel who would travel to Skru Star next time, advising them to begin learning Skru in advance. As for people like Su Yu and Alyssa, they continued to attack the Spiritual Spring Eye alongside their high-level masters. During these 7 days, from Blue Star, masters swept across East Asia and South Asia, reaching all the way north to the North Pole and west to the Mediterranean Sea, almost covering the whole of Asia within their attack range. Of course, their achievements were quite remarkable. By the morning of November 25th, Blue Star masters had taken over 302 Spring Eyes in 7 days, including 10 Large Spring Eyes. (The last 3 Large Spring Eyes in the Himalayan Mountains were all retrieved.) By now, the Blue Star masters had reclaimed 884 Spring Eyes in total. Given their current speed, they needed only 72 days to reclaim all of them! The balance of victory was slowly tilting in favor of the Blue Star Humans! The gloom that had enveloped the human world had completely lifted. The masses of people learned about the daily reclamation of the Spring Eyes through the news. Everyone was filled with confidence, firmly believing that through the hard work and wisdom of the Blue Star humans, they would win this war. At 10 pm on November 25th. After logging out that day, instead of heading to Central Asia or the Middle East to reclaim the Spring Eyes like he did yesterday, Su Yu first went to the Yan Mountain Departments Main Base. After more than ten days of learning, the first group of mage students brought by his avatar could now independently manufacture [Space Rune Stones]. The [Space Rune Stone] is the core component of the Space Ring. By using this rune stone and overlaying it with sustainable space coordinates, then adding a metal ring, an expensive Space Ring is completed. Today was the first time Blue Star Humans had manufactured a [Space Rune Stone], so Su Yus original body came to witness it. Upon entering the departments main building, Su Yu headed straight for the basements second floor. Naturally, the main building is heavily guarded. There wasnt an exaggeration to say three steps for a post, five steps for a guard. However, Su Yu had the highest Grade A clearance, which allowed access to all parts of the base, including Commissioner Zhangs office. Easily, he followed the stairs to the second floor of the basement and met the first batch of mage group students. After more than ten days of expansion, the number of mage group students had reached 500. Aside from the mage profession, druids, warlocks, summoners, shamans, and all kinds of magic professions had joined the group. These 500 people were all carefully selected by the department from the military and top fleets. The druids, warlocks, summoners, shamans, and even the eastern alchemists, Taoists, monks, and other magic professions are all capable of learning space skills, but they lack the innate subclass advantages of the mage profession, making it more difficult for them to learn. So, based on their learning progress, the avatar had them separate between the second, third, and fourth floors. What the avatar did most was running back and forth between these three floors, answering their questions and guiding their growth. On the second floor were the first 100 mage players, who were the fastest learners. They were the first to create [Space Rune Stones]. Chapter 650 - Chapter 650: 647, [Space Rune Stone]_1 Chapter 650: 647, [Space Rune Stone]_1 Commissioner Zhang was of course present to witness this historic moment. He arrived at the underground level two earlier than Su Yu, accompanied by Xue Wenli. As soon as they saw the arrival of Su Yus core self, they greeted him immediately, Su Yu, youve come at the perfect time, the [Space Rune Stone] is in the process of being made! Guess who will be able to produce the first human-made [Space Rune Stone]? Do I even need to guess? Of course its [Cloud Skirt]; shes the most proficient. How did you know that? Nonsense, my avatar and I are one and the same, I control everything my avatar does. If I didnt know, who would? Su Yus core self couldnt help but roll his eyes. Oh, I forgot about that. Commissioner Zhang scratched his head embarrassingly, We always unconsciously think that you and your avatar are two separate individuals. The image of Su Yus core self and his avatar were quite different. As his core self had been constantly participating in battles, he exuded a strong aura of mercilessness, like a sharp unsheathed sword, his equipment also looked quite grand; Meanwhile, his avatar had been teaching 600 students, wearing ordinary short sleeves and long pants, the air of academia hung around him giving him the look of a college tutor. Many people kept thinking that Su Yus core self and avatar were not the same person, which led to such a hilarious situation. After some brief pleasantries with Commissioner Zhang and Xue Wenli, they all turned their attention to [Cloud Skirt], who was sitting in the center of the venue. [Cloud Skirt], as the name implied was a woman, aged 23, and possessed the highest spatial talent among all the students in the Mage Group. Because of her exceptional talent and academic performance, she was the class monitor of these 100 students. She was wearing a blue uniform, sitting upright in her seat. The rest of the students stood around, holding their breaths as they focused on their monitors hands. In Cloud Skirts right hand, she lightly held a Pointed Crystal Stone the size of a fingernail, and in her left hand, she held a glyph rod, the tip of which was continuously moving over the surface of the pointy crystal. She was using her hand in conjunction with her mental strength to carve magic circles onto the Pointed Crystal Stone. The magic circles she needed to engrave consisted of five parts. The three core ones included the Space Element Absorption Array, Space Positioning Array and the Space-Time Calibration Array. These three magic circles formed the basic components of the Rune Stone. The remaining two were supplementary magic circles, namely the Solid Array and the Whisper Array. The Solid Array could reinforce the structure of the Pointed Crystal Stone, ensuring that the carrier wouldnt shatter from accidentally being subjected to external forces; The Whisper Array served as the password system of the Space Ring. The owner of the Space Ring could set their own password to prevent others from opening the ring and stealing the contents inside. During the time his avatar was teaching the students, he did not tell them that the [Space Rune Stone] was used for making Space Rings. The students had their own guesses. Most of them thought that such rune stones were being manufactured to construct large transport magic circles since this was one of the necessary materials for building one. Cloud Skirt was particularly diligent in order to ensure successful construction of the large transport array. She was utterly focused, her attention entirely on the magic circles she was drawing, her hands steady and rhythmical. Finally, after five minutes, she delineated the final stroke for the magic circles. She poured in spatial magic power, and the five magic circles on the Pointed Crystal Stone burst out with silver-white light, running properly at the same time. We did it! Cloud Skirt jumped up excitedly. We did it! We did it! The surrounding students were also beside themselves with excitement. After all, this was the first [Space Rune Stone] created by humans! Even if this rune stone were to get damaged in the future, it would still have a place in the history museum and be recorded in textbooks. Cloud Skirt no, her real name, Zhang Wenwen, would also make it into the annals of history, becoming a topic on childrens history tests in the future. Teacher, we made it! Holding the [Space Rune Stone] carefully in both hands, Cloud Skirt walked lightly in front of the avatar and handed it over to him: I hope your Spatial Transmission Array project will be successful soon! We are looking forward to that day! The surrounding students also shouted, Yes, teacher, may your plan be successful soon! We hope for your success, teacher! . Uh. The avatar clearly paused for a moment. Even his core self and Commissioner Zhang were stunned. Spatial Transmission Array? When did they ever have such a plan? The avatar was quick to react, and immediately questioned back, How did you find out about it? We guessed it before we started making the rune stones! Cloud Skirt exclaimed: The Space Element Absorption Array is used to replenish the transmission array with energy; The Space Positioning Array is used to accomplish long-distance teleportation, The Space-Time Calibration Array is to prevent spatial fluctuations, am I correct? The surrounding students also smiled gleefully, all with an expression of I knew it long ago. The avatar tossed the [Space Rune Stone] to Commissioner Zhang, and then calmly told Cloud Skirt and the students: Well, it seems that you found out However, everyone please keep it a secret, we dont want the Skuru people to know about the transmission array plan. Understood! The students promise loudly with great excitement. . Commissioner Zhang took the [Space Rune Stone] and toyed with it in his hands, and said with a sigh: The first human-made [Space Rune Stone], truly a historic moment! Of course, I hope that we still have a chance to rewrite history after the war. Xue Wenli then turned her head to look at Su Yus core self, and smiled saying, You heard the students words just now, right? SpatialTransmission Array have to be put into the plan now. Understood! Su Yu scratched his nose. The students reminded him indeed, the long-distance transmission array indeed needed to be arranged ahead of time. For example, if something were to happen in America, it would take several hours for the highly powerful mages to rush there in a hypersonic fighter jet, let alone the ordinary soldiers who couldnt withstand the acceleration of the hypersonic fighter jet. Once the long-distance transmission array was set up, they would have the capability to provide global support. Su Yu looked at Xue Wenli, Wen Li, since this [Space Rune Stone] can be used to make Space Rings as well as to construct a super long-distance transmission array, then shouldnt we be careful to secure enough raw materials for making rune stones? Dont worry about that. Xue Wenli immediately assured, Ill prioritise this work and make sure we have enough raw materials! Commissioner Zhang looked at the Rune Stone, still emitting silver light in his hand, and smiled, Yes, we ought to make more of these. Even if we sold them to Skuru, our own soldiers going to the battlefield will each have a Space Ring, which will lead to a significant increase in combat effectiveness! Yes Just as Xue Wenli was about to reply, her cellphone suddenly rang. She glanced at the number on the phone screen and her expression abruptly changed, Commissioner, its a call from Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika of Japan, I need to take this. Go ahead, Commissioner Zhang waved his hand absent mindedly. Chapter 651 - Chapter 651: Got 648,130 tons of Gold_1 Chapter 651: Got 648,130 tons of Gold_1 Xue Wenli turned around and left the basement to answer the phone call from Fujiwara Chika. However, she soon came back to the basement and handed her phone to Su Yu: Su Yu, the person she wants to talk to is actually you. She doesnt have your number, so she called mine. Me? Su Yu seemed a little surprised. Why would Fujiwara Chika want to speak to him? Was she wishing to discuss the plan to travel to the Skru Star shortly? He quickly put the phone to his ear: Hello, Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika, what can I do for you? Su YuHeres the deal. Fujiwara Chika said over the phone: According to a message from the Blue Star Defense Forces, Langqi, the general commander of the Skru expedition army, has arrived at the Spring Eye of Mount Fuji with seven boxes. Langqi has specifically asked to meet with you and refuses to meet with anyone else. So, I called the relevant departments to find you. Thats all there is. Oh, its Langqi. Su Yu finally got it: Alright, tell him to hold on a moment, Ill be right there! An hour later, Su Yu arrived near the Spring Eye of Mount Fuji by supersonic fighter jet. Langqi was already waiting outside the Spring Eye. Just as Fujiwara Chika mentioned, seven one-cubic-meter boxes were neatly stacked next to him. With his Divine Sense, Su Yu scanned the boxes and found they were full of gold. It seemed that Langqi was living up to his words, trading gold for those artifacts. Su Yu leaped down from his supersonic fighter jet, landing on the ground outside the Spring Eye. He glanced at Langqi inside the Spring Eye and said in Skru language, Not bad, you keep your promises! Langqis face showed no emotion. He stared at Su Yu solemnly and said, This is the 130 tons of gold you requested, not a gram less. Now, can you return our artifacts? You bandit! Oh, please, if were talking about bandits, youre the experts. Su Yu smiled and pointed towards the giant Spring Eye behind Langqi: In the past six months, how much spiritual energy have you taken from our Blue Star? The value of this 130 tons of gold doesnt even amount to one millionth of it. And you have the nerve to call me a bandit? While he was talking, Su Yu didnt dawdle. He took out the artifacts, one by one, throwing them into Spring Eye, while Langqi opened the boxes, throwing the equivalent amounts of gold out of the spring. The exchange had officially begun. Langqi didnt plan to bicker over the bandit matter since he knew he couldnt win. So, he shifted the conversation: My brother is in your hands now, is he still alive? Of course hes alive. How could I let such a valuable man die so easily? Oh, right, I just remembered something. Su Yu took out a cell phone from his necklace: Your brother recorded a video a few days ago, and he wanted me to give it to you. Now that youre here, Ill give it to you. Su Yu opened the video recorded by Lan Bo and threw the cell phone into the Spring Eye. For the past half month or so, Langqi had been worrying about his brother, fearing he would suffer inhumane torture on Blue Star. Lan Bo was already disabled by the emperors extreme torture. If the Blue Star humans did the same, Lan Bo might not survive. He had no idea about Lan Bos current situation because the POW camp was set at the foot of Yunlu Mountain and was guarded by the grandmasters on the mountaintop. The spy satellites launched by the Skru people couldnt probe that deep. So, he hurriedly played the video to see how his brother was doing. But as soon as he opened it, he was stunned. The video was filmed by Lan Bo at a basketball court in the POW camp. Lan Bos injuries were healed now. Except for the fact that his spiritual energy was blocked, he looked completely normal. He had just finished a game of basketball and said while toweling off his sweat: Brother, Im doing very well here. Blue Star humans have had a high-ranking practitioner who specializes in healing treat my injuries, and Ive recovered. I also have ample freedom here and theres no need to worry about me. Please also tell our parents that Im doing fine here Langqi couldnt understand what Lan Bo was saying after that because his mind was blank with shock. What was going on? The Blue Star humans did not mistreat his brother, but instead helped him treat his injuries? And it wasnt just his brother; he could see many other Skru people in the video, including high-ranking officers and regular soldiers, all happily chasing a ball around. What were the Blue Star humans thinking? By the time Langqi snapped out of it, Lan Bo had finished speaking. At the end, Lan Bo said, Although we are being treated well here, we all miss home and our loved ones very much, and we hope that the Skru United Government will redeem us soon, so that we can return to our hometown and embrace our loved ones. The video ended there, and Langqi numbly put down the phone. To his judgment, there was no post-editing involved in the video. In other words, every frame in the video was genuine! Why were the Blue Star humans treating the prisoners so kindly? He couldnt understand it. But there was no time to think about that, because his visit to Blue Star was about more than the transaction of 180 tons of gold. (If it were just for the gold, he could have sent an adjutant; there would be no need for him to come in person.) He was here because the Explosive Mining plan was about to begin. Over 2000 Anti-heavy Crystal Drilling Instruments were set up at the entrance of the Space Cracks, ready to be sent to Blue Star. Once the Anti-heavy Crystal Drilling Instruments arrived on Blue Star, the Blue Star Humans and certainly Su Yu, would be totally dumbstruck. Langqis task was to record Su Yus loss for words and send it to His Majesty the Emperor on Skru Star. As Langqi and Su Yu were trading, their plan had officially started being carried out! On November 25, 23:30, the Space Cracks in the sky of Blue Star began to shake and shrink. Ships of different types carrying Anti-heavy Crystal Drilling Instruments crossed the Space Cracks to land on Blue Star. This movement was immediately detected by the observatories of Blue Star humans, and various pieces of information were rapidly sent to the office of Chairman Hu Jing, as if in a shower of rain. Upon receiving the news, Chairman Hu Jing was immediately alarmed. Although he didnt know what was being transported in these Skru Ships, it was clear with so many ships arriving at Blue Star simultaneously through the Space Cracks, that the Skru people must be executing a major plan! So he quickly contacted his secretary general and instructed him to inform every department of the current situation, especially the relevant department and Su Yu. Already acutely aware of his surroundings, Su Yu sensed the fluctuations in every Spring Eye in Japan, and it appeared to be the same in Asia. After reading the notice sent by Chairman Hu Jing, Su Yu turned pale. It seemed that a major incident was about to occur! Chapter 652 - Chapter 652: 649, Implementation of "Blasting Mining" Plan _1 Chapter 652: 649, Implementation of Blasting Mining Plan _1 The entire blasting mining plan was conducted very covertly to such an extent that even Cindy Doppler, the Chairman of the Beak Country, was oblivious. The monks of Blue Star had not heard a whisper about this plan. It was only when the spaceship carrying the Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument arrived on Blue Star that the inhabitants learnt about the insane plan being initiated by the Skru people. Prime Minister Cao Cao was currently in a city along the Mediterranean coast known as Istanbul, with the grand Spring Eye about 40 kilometers to the north of the city being his target for tonight. As soon as he arrived next to the Spring Eye, he saw a spaceship carrying the Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument emerge from a Space Crack in a rapid descent. Whether a spaceship is built for combat or for transporting spiritual energy, they usually land at a bases landing pad first, and then proceed to their respective location as directed by the base commander. However, this spaceship was unlike any other. The spaceship did not head towards the landing pad located in the southeast direction, instead descending straight down, vertically by 90 degrees. Directly below the vertical Space Crack was a Spiritual Energy Collection Factory erected above the Spiritual Spring Eye. With the arrival of the spaceship, a hole opened up directly above the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory and the spaceship descended directly through this yawning gap. Minister Cao had never seen such an oddly behaving spaceship before. Moreover, based on the information sent from the headquarters of the United Government, if there is a spaceship arriving at all the Spring Eyes around the world, it indicates that the spaceship must be carrying something incredibly substantial! Thus, without any hesitation, he brandished [The Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts] and plunged into the Spring Eye. Returning to Chairman Hu Jings perspective, he watched as the incoming spaceships steadied the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory and brought silence over the next two hours. After two hours, an overwhelming amount of spiritual energy overflowed from within the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory. Previously, the Spiritual Energy Collection Factories would not operate at full capacity, especially for those located over minor Spring Eyes. With only 30% power, enough spiritual energy could be absorbed without letting a single Spirit Energy Molecule to escape. But now, the situation was different. No matter whether the Spring Eye was large or small, each factory was operating at full capacity. Despite this, there was still an unavoidable surplus of spirit energy seeping out from the factories. This excess spiritual energy was so enormous that it quickly enveloped the entire Skru base, and then began to spread further until the entire United Government outpost located at the base of each mountain was also blanketed. The Blue Star Armed Forces stationed at these locations, feeling the cascading spiritual energy flowing down from the peaks engulfing them, knew something big was up with the Skru! But without a command from headquarters, they could only clench their weapons and wait stoically for their orders. Faced with such drastic changes, the higher ranks of the United Government were frazzled. However, Chairman Hu Jing forced himself to remain calm. In the Yan Mountain Department Headquarters, he watched the ongoing situation on a dynamic map, and asked Xue Wenli, who was busily typing away at her computer to his left, Wen Li, have we found out whats happening inside the spring yet? Xue Wenli was sifting through and summarizing the information sent from her different departments all over the country. In the midst of her busyness, she responded, Chairman Hu, from my analysis of the data we have, we probably already know what the Skru people are up to. Oh? Lets hear it., Chairman Hus expression tightened. Xue Wenli stared at the charts on the screen in front of her and in a calm voice said, In just the past two hours, Cao Cao successfully took the Istanbul Spring Eye, and Su Yu took the small spring eyes Fu 3 and Fu 6 in Japan. Upon capturing the Spring Eyes, the first things they did were to infiltrate the Spiritual Energy Collection factories and figure out what the Skru had brought across. Thanks to their in-field photography, we got pictures of the exterior and the interior structure of the machines the Skru people had transported. According to Su Yu, the nameplate on the machine reads: Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument. However, he doesnt know what it is either. Xue Wenli pulled up several pictures on her computer screen to show Chairman Hu. The Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument is a very large cylindrical machine, standing at a staggering height of 6 meters and a base radius of nearly 10 meters. But due to the considerable technological gap between Blue Star and Skru Star, over the past two hours, they could not figure out the purpose of this machine. Chairman Hu kept silent as he stared at the image of the machine. Xue Wenli glanced at Chairman Hu and continued, We had been unclear about the purpose of the machine until it had been installed in all other Spring Eyes and then we found out its function. She returned to the initial chart and pointing at it said, In just three minutes, the Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument produced and released a substance that we do not understand into the depths of the earth, where it combines with the spiritual energy underground to cause a reaction, significantly improving the activity of the underground spiritual energy. From the momentary monitoring of the erupting volume, whether large or smaller, the Spring Eyes in the hands of the Skru have at least increased their eruption volume by 10 times! Some even reached 15 times or more! All the spirit energy collection factories are operating at full capacity, but they still cant completely digest the enormous spiritual energy. Therefore, there is a large amount of spiritual energy dissipating into the outside world, even reaching the human base under the mountain. I see. Chairman Hus expression became intensely serious. The Sku peoples intention to speed up the eruption of underground spiritual energy using the Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument is clear C they intend to run after mining a good haul! Now, Chairman Hu finally understood the Skrus plan in its entirety. With Cao Cao, Su Yu, and other monks from Blue Star, they had been attacking the Spring Eyes recently. This must have put immense pressure on the Skru. Especially concerning the small and large Spring Eyes, since these would eventually fall into the hands of the Blue Star monks, why not speed up the mining and take more spiritual energy back? Thats why the Skru have this plan, to use the Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument to speed up the underground spiritual energy eruption, and then take more spiritual energy back. Current data suggests that every small and large Spring Eye occupied by the Skru have been equipped with the Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument, but the 22 giant Spring Eyes have not. Its evident the Skru intend to abandon all small and large Spring Eyes, concentrating on defending the 22 giant Spring Eyes. Once he understood all this, Chairman Hu quickly conveyed his understanding of the Skrus plan to Xue Wenli. He concluded, saying, Wen Li, collate my thoughts into a video or a written report and send them to our various sub-departments and leading sages, such as Cao Cao and Su Yu. We have a change of strategy moving forward, we need to focus on wresting the spiritual energy from the Skru. Alright. Chapter 653 - Chapter 653: 650, Tactics must be changed_1 Chapter 653: 650, Tactics must be changed_1 Not only Chairman Hu Jing, but many others upon seeing the horrific eruption of the Spring Eyes, also immediately understood the conspiracy of the Skuru people. Zhong Feng had arrived at Rich Three, a small Spring Eye occupied by Su Yu, half an hour ago on a supersonic fighter. He didnt come alone. With him were three top scientists who studied Skuru stars high-energy equipment. These three scientists were ordinary people with no cultivation to withstand the dreadful acceleration of supersonic fighters. So, Zhong Feng went with them, using the natural energy of the Druid profession to reinforce their internal organsallowing the three scientists to safely arrive at Rich Three, the small Spring Eye. Despite Zhong Fengs help, the three scientists still felt uncomfortable due to the violent turbulence when they disembarked from the plane. However, they could not care less about this; the moment they got off the plane they picked up the miniature detection instruments and headed straight for the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory at the center of the base. In the collection factory, Su Yu had already disassembled the Anti-Heavy Crystal Drill Instrument and exposed its inner structure. As soon as the three scientists arrived, they immediately engaged in intensive research on the structure and operation of the machine. Wenxin, check the XIP-12 channel to see if it exists. Okay it does exist, and this channel is directed vertically downwards. So, its directed towards the underground spiritual energy pool? Correct. I have a bad premonition. The three scientists discussed among themselves. Su Yu and Zhong Feng couldnt understand their conversation at all. But these three scientists were amazing. Just five minutes before the global outburst of Spiritual Energy at Spring Eyes, they came to the conclusion that the Anti-Heavy Crystal Drill Instrument could maximize the eruption capacity of the Spring Eyes, making the eruption speed reach more than ten times the usual! It was this conclusion that Xue Wenli received and informed Chairman Hu Jing. The facts proved these three scientists were right. Five minutes after they drew their conclusions, all the small and large Spring Eyes occupied by the Skuru people worldwide began to erupt violently! The outburst was as they had predicted. The situation was gradually developing in a direction not under the control of the inhabitants of the Blue Star. Upon learning the situation of these Spring Eyes, Zhong Fengs expression became extremely grim. He looked at Su Yu who was pondering with his hand on his chin, and asked in a low voice,Su Yu, what do you think of this machine? Su Yu thought for a moment, and said solemnly, The Anti-Heavy Crystal Drill Instrument causes the Spring Eyes to over-erupt, which is extremely harmful to the Spring Eyes. In our Chinese terms, its like uprooting to help it grow. It seems that the current situation is indeed very serious. There was one more point that Su Yu didnt mention, which was his experience from his previous life to prove this point. The anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument in front of them was covered in dust, and the casing and components had signs of rust. It was clear at a glance that this machine hadnt been used for decades after it was made. In other words, the Skuru people in Su Yus previous life must have had this kind of machine. But the problem was that the Skuru people in his previous life did not use this kind of machine. If the use of this machine was entirely advantageous, the Skuru people in his previous life would certainly not have left it unused. That meansthis Anti-Heavy Crystal Drill Instrument must have greatly harmed the Spring Eyes, so the Skuru people in his previous life did not use it. This harm might even be As if he thought of something, Su Yus face gradually turned pale. Zhong Feng quickly asked,Su Yu, what kind of harm do you think the Crystal Drill Instrument might cause to the Spring Eyes? Su Yu glanced at him and replied,If we look at it optimistically, the Spring Eyes might stop for a while after accelerated eruption, and no spiritual energy will be erupted during this period, much like the active volcanoes on our Blue Star; If we look at it pessimistically, the Spring Eyes might die out completely after over exploitation, never to erupt spiritual energy again, much like the dead volcanoes on our planet. Is that so? Zhong Fengs face changed dramatically. The three scientists next to the Crystal Drill Instrument also nodded. One of them, adjusting the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, said with a heavy tone,Su Yus guess is essentially the same as ours. Such a large outburst will inevitably lead to a situation where there is no spiritual energy to erupt after one wave. Whether the Spring Eyes die completely or have the potential to erupt again like a living volcano, it doesnt make much difference to us humans. What we should be most concerned about is if we recapture these Spring Eyes and they cant erupt spiritual energy anymore, that would be disastrous! Zhong Feng immediately understood the seriousness of the situation. He nodded at the scientist and turned his head to Su Yu, saying,Su Yu, I will immediately inform headquarters of the current situation. You should contact the high priests and discuss and adjust the battle plan! Understood! Su Yu quickly took out his mobile phone and opened the chat group of the high priests, intending to talk about these matters in the group. Upon entering the chat group, he found that the high priests were also discussing the consequences of the violent eruption of the Spring Eyes. Prime Minister Cao Cao said in the group,According to the warning from the relevant departments, Anti-Heavy Crystal Drill Instruments have been activated in all of the 2845 Spring Eyes held by the Skuru people, except for 22 giant Spring Eyes. The situation is bleak, everyone. Emperor Liu Che then added,Id like to supplement this: currently, thousands of spiritual energy transport ships from Skuru Star have flown into Blue Star from Space Cracks, with an average of three for each small Spring Eye and fifty for each large one. It seems they want to drain the pool to get all the fish, and transport away all the spiritual energy that has recently erupted. Su Yu took the opportunity to chime in,Let me also share the deductions made by Zhong Feng and I, along with the three top scientists from the United Governmentthe Spiritual Energy Spring Eyes are likely to enter a long shock period after the eruption (300 words omitted) Su Yu shared their deductions. The other high priests in the group didnt speak, but were silently looking on. As they understood the situation more and more clearly, they found the matter was becoming more and more scary. Prime Minister Cao Cao was very surprised when he saw Su Yus message,We dont know when this current wave of spiritual energy eruption will end. Lets make an assumption: if it ends after three days, wont the 2845 Spring Eyes that havent been captured by us be completely useless? If all 2845 of them withered after three days, it would be completely useless for humans to retake them, which would undoubtedly be a huge blow to their attack plan! Alas, it may really be so. Su Yu replied glumly in the group. After a while, he added,Because of this, we must change our tactics and our current attack approach to regain more Spring Eyes and spiritual energy. Yes! Youre right. Let me think carefully about what kind of tactics to switch to The high priests voiced their thoughts in the group one after another. Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: 651, Disperse Tactics_1 Chapter 654: 651, Disperse Tactics_1 PS: Apologies, I got home late today, so this part was released without being edited. If you are reading this, please refresh the page in 30 minutes. I will have it edited by then. In the coming period, Blue Star cultivators began discussing what new tactics they should adopt to better address the current situation. Of course, they didnt just discuss tactics and do nothing else. The grand cultivators continued to attack the Spring Eye according to the original plan without stopping. They just multitasked, attacking and discussing at the same time. After half an hour of intense discussion and serious analysis of all the suggestions from the grand cultivators, Prime Minister Cao, who had the decision-making power, decided to adopt Emperor Liu Ches tactic. This tactic wasCCdispersing completely. There are now thirty-seven sixth-grade cultivators on Blue Star. According to the previous plan, these thirty-seven sixth-grade cultivators only existed to work odd jobs for Prime Minister Cao and Su Yu, handling aftermath matters. Now, these sixth-grade cultivators no longer continue with these menial jobs but are dispersed, each heading to a small Spring Eye. This tactic had been used before, when 177 Spring Eyes were captured overnight on Kunlun Mountain, and when fifty Spring Eyes were captured overnight on Xingan Ridge and Changbai Mountain. However, because this tactic could not quickly capture small Spring Eyes, and Blue Star cultivators would be at a loss if Skru people interfered, it was later abandoned. Now, this tactic seemed to have found its rightful place once again! Elder Liu Che explained in the group: Our sixth-grade cultivators are dispersed to small Spring Eyes. Our goal is not to capture that Spring Eye but to interfere with the Skru peoples transportation of the Spiritual Energy. For instance, when we reach a small Spring Eye, we can stand at the edge of the Spring Eye and unload powerful magic or use our spiritual weapons and heavenly magical treasures to destroy facilities like the Skru Bases Hangar, Psychic energy storage tank, Spiritual Energy transportation spacecraft, etc. If we have the spare capacity, we can directly attack the Spiritual Energy collection factory and the Anti-heavy crystal drilling instrument. When these facilities are destroyed, the Skru people will not be able to ship Spiritual Energy back to their motherland. The leaked Spiritual Energy will be ours. If the Skru Star sends sixth-graders or stronger to interfere, we can retreat immediately. With over 2700 small Spring Eyes worldwide, we have plenty of room for maneuvers. The Skru race only has just over 800 sixth-grade characters, and there are absolutely no more than 400 of them that the Raging Sun Empire can command and send to fight on the Blue Star. This was the confidence Emperor Liu Che had in formulating this tactic. The Skru people would inevitably fail to defend all the small Spring Eyes. Whats more, Emperor Liu Che did not just talk, he had already begun actions. With everyones approval, he drove a supersonic fighter alone and arrived at the intersection of the Eurasian continentCCthe Caucasus Mountains, and found a modest small Spring Eye in the western part of the mountain range, Greater Caucasus Thirteen. The garrisoned troops in the Spring Eye Greater Caucasus Thirteen were more than those in the Spring Eyes within the Huaxia Nation. There was a fifth-grade commander, a fourth-grade deputy commander, and an expedition army of 100 men stationed at the base. In addition to this, they also had 4 warships, 8 transport ships, and the bases defense facility was very well equipped. Compared to the defenses of the first small Spring Eye that Su Yu had occupiedCCthe Lingwu Mountain Spring Eye, the defense of this Spring Eye was already about 80% done. Emperor Liu Ches current power was at the pinnacle of Dividing Spirit Stage, just a step away from the seventh-grade integration stage. If the Skru people did not send powerful troops to interfere, and the Skrus at the base do not surrender, he could kill off the Skru army in the Spring Eye in just an hour, and fully occupy this Spring Eye. At 2:20 in the morning, Emperor Liu Ches battle plane arrived at the Spring Eye Greater Caucasus Thirteen. He jumped out of the plane, and while still in midair, he attacked the Spring Eye. This time, he did not use his own flying sword, as using all 108 of his flying swords consumed a lot of energy, and todays battle emphasized sustained combat. So, he summoned the Wilderness Spirit Stele that had been cultivated in his body for a long time. The Wilderness Spirit Stele is a nearly thirty-foot-long, pitch-black stone stele that emits a vague aura of Spiritual Energy. The surface of the stele is engraved with the figures of mythical creatures of the wilderness. This heavenly magical artifact was made by the founding king of the northwestern Great Yuan Nation, collecting the spiritual blood of countless mythical creatures. Later, Emperor Liu Che sent hundreds of thousands of troops to attack the Great Yuan Nation, and this heavenly magical artifact fell into his hands. Now, after being nurtured for over two thousand years, this Wilderness Spirit Stele is indeed infinitely powerful! The commander of the Skru base at Greater Caucasus Thirteen had already received an early warning from his superiors. After all, the flight route of Emperor Liu Ches fighter jet was already under the control of the Skru people. Hearing that a sixth-grade opponent was coming to attack, this commander was not the least perturbed. Before Liu Ches arrival, he had already activated all the defense facilities in the base. A hazy egg-shaped defense field with uneven surfaces stretched across the sky above the base. With the appearance of Emperor Liu Che, the Wilderness Spirit Stele immediately flew out from him and smashed into the opposing Spiritual Energy Shield. The Wilderness Spirit Stele was even more impressive in size, its phantom image reaching one hundred feet long. From a distance, it looked like a small hill. Crack! Almost without any resistance, the spiritual field shield set up by the Skru people was crushed. Under the control of Emperor Liu Che, the Wilderness Spirit Stele smashed straight into the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory in the center of the base. Crack! The outer shell of the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory had a rather weak defense, and was crushed in an instant. The Anti-heavy Crystal Drill Instrument inside also did not have any defense array carvings. The Wilderness Spirit Stele, with one downward pressure, easily crushed the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory and the Anti-heavy Crystal Drill Instrument into powder. The Skru commander in the base and the soldiers from the expeditionary army were completely stunned. The power displayed by this sixth-grade Blue Star cultivator was too terrifying! With just one strike, he crushed the energy shield, the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory, and the Anti-heavy Crystal Drill Instrument into dust. This isnt the power of a sixth-grade cultivator, its absolutely the power of a seventh-grade cultivator! Just then, the reinforcements arranged by the Skru expeditionary army arrived belatedly. It was a male Spiritual Energy Warrior who was at the upper level of the sixth-grade, wearing a dazzling set of blue alloy armor. As soon as he passed through the space cracks, he saw the Wilderness Spirit Stele crushing the Spiritual Energy Collection Factory below, and his eyes shrank. With this kind of terrifying Spiritual Energy fluctuation, this opponent is not something he could deal with easily?! He quickly raised his Spiritual Energy Shield, activated various damage-reducing battle techniques, and then looked down at Emperor Liu Che, preparing to counterattack. But to his surprise, Emperor Liu Che didnt even glance at him. As soon as Emperor Liu Che saw the Skru reinforcements arrive, he immediately retracted the Wilderness Spirit Stele into his body, quickly turned around, and flew away without a backward glance. Chapter 655 - Chapter 655: 652, Counterattack of Blue Star_1 Chapter 655: 652, Counterattack of Blue Star_1 Just now, when Emperor Liu Che was leaving the warplane, he used his magic to suspend the plane in mid-air because there was nowhere to land it. In order to demonstrate, he had set up a camera on the side of the warplane facing the Spring Eye before he left. The camera faithfully recorded the entire process. Now that he had returned to the warplane after destroying the Crystal Drill Instrument, Emperor Liu Che uploaded the footage to his phone, and shared the less than a minute video clip in the group chat. He waited for a minute after uploading it to the group chat. After everyone in the group had watched the video, Liu Ches comment in the group chat was: This is the video of me attacking the small Skru base. As shown in the video, our sixth-level cultivators just need to prevent the Skru from sending Spiritual Energy back to their mother star. If possible, we can destroy the Spiritual Energy Collecting Factory and Anti-heavy Crystal Drill Instrument in these bases. If we can destroy these two, even if the Skru bring another Anti-heavy Crystal Drill Instrument, the task of clearing the debris would be headache-inducing for them; If its not possible, for example, if the Skru quickly send a high-ranking reinforcement, we destroy their Psychic Energy Storage Tank and Spiritual Energy Transport Ships. As long they cant transport the energy, the energy belongs to us, Blue Star! Although its a shame that it might dissipate across the globe, its still better than letting the Skru take it. There are currently more than 2800 Spring Eyes that are violently erupting. The high-ranking Skru surely cannot guard all these Spring Eyes. If they dont send aid to guard, we could even occupy these Spring Eyes! Thats all I have to say. After watching the video by Emperor Liu Che and reading his message, the other high-ranking cultivators voiced their agreement: Hmm, I agree with Taoist Liu Ches strategy. I agree, too. Preventing the Skru from transporting Spiritual Energy is much simpler than occupying the Spring Eyes. Unless high-ranking Skru reinforcements guard the Spring Eyes in advance, they wont be able to prevent us from destroying the key facilities in the base. Its time to make a move! Its still better than us serving as flunkeys before. . Prime Minister Cao Cao saw everyone agree, and finally decided: If so, we will first follow this strategy, everyone scatter to the worlds small Spring Eyes. However, everyone should be careful. If a ripple appears in the space crack above the Spring Eye, everyone should immediately retreat. Dont give the enemys God-Level an opportunity, always put your own safety first. Alright. Understood. We will be careful. There is one more thing. Prime Minister Cao Cao added: If any of you have surplus of life-protecting, highly powerful magic artifacts, you can share with a Taoist in need, now is not the time to keep secrets. To encourage this behavior, after this operation, any Taoist who volunteers life-protecting, highly powerful magic artifacts, or even heaven-ascending spiritual treasures, will receive a higher dividend of Spiritual Energy. Ill start. My life-saving magic artifacts are the Leaning Sky Sword and Green Peng Sword, also known by later generations as Peerless Double Swords. I dont need them for now, I will let another Taoist use them. Emperor Liu Che also quickly responded: The Barbarian Spirit Monument that I used in the video just now can also be given away. Anyone who needs it can contact me For a while, high-ranking cultivators in the chat group were transferring unused Spiritual Treasures to each other, thus, augmenting the combat power of less powerful cultivators. After the transfer, the sixth level cultivators scattered across the globe. Some went to Europe, some went to Africa, and others crossed the ocean to the continent of America and Antarctica. Everyone worked hard across the world to prevent the Skru from taking the Spiritual Energy home. Of course, the joint government wouldnt just sit idly by. 15 minutes after the global Spiritual Energy Outburst occurred, a command was issued from Chairman Hu Jing directly to each of his subordinate armies. Firstly, the joint government had to guarantee the energy supply to the high-ranking cultivators. As the high-ranking cultivators were interfering with the Skrus plans all over the world, their energy consumptions were enormous. To ensure the cultivators would continue to fight without exhausting their physical and spiritual energy, the joint government delegated relevant departments to use all the supersonic fighter jets in the world to deliver sufficient Energy Cans to the cultivators. Secondly, the Blue Star United Army must also react. The Blue Star United Army didnt do much in the past and was basically stationed around the Skru bases. But with the current urgency, the United Army had to act now! Under Chairman Hu Jings command, all the nuclear missile silos across the globe began to operate at full capacity. The high-powered intercontinental missiles also reached critical launch point. The Blue Star forces surrounding each Skru base were on standby, ready to attack the Skru bases once the order was given. Blue Star was again in a major crisis after the previous Gravity Funnel incident. Meanwhile, on Skru Star. Raging Sun Emperor Manina XIII was not in his palace today. Today was special. He took his trusted ministers to the Skru Expeditionary Force Headquarters located above the Imperial Capital. Up until now, the global spiritual energy outburst on Blue Star had lasted for 15 minutes. From the Expeditionary Force Headquarters, Manina could clearly see Spiritual Energy Cargo Ships loaded with Psychic Energy Storage Tanks flying out of Space Cracks and heading to the energy storage bases below. Before today, there would be a Spiritual Energy Cargo Ship crossing the Space Cracks every 3 minutes on average. But now, every 10 seconds or less, a Spiritual Energy Cargo Ship would re-enter Skru Star. The speed of obtaining Spiritual Energy had increased by twenty times, if not more! Manina XIII looked at these cargo ships through the window, a faint smile playing on his lips. Although the Blast Mining plan is disadvantageous for the Skru in the long term, after they occupy Blue Star, many Spring Eye would have withered and be unusable. But in the short term, this plan could greatly increase the chances of winning against the Blue Star people. After the drastic mining by the Anti-heavy Crystal Drill instrument, the Skru could get a lot of Spiritual Energy, while the Blue Star people could only accept those withered Spring Eye. As a result, under constant depletion, the Blue Star who were lacking Spiritual Energy would slowly gravitate towards death. Moreover, one-time mining of so much Spiritual Energy fully compensates for the energy consumption of the Gravity Funnel plan. I could use this energy to train a group of high-ranking cultivators who are loyal only to me. Once Blue Star is completely occupied, I might try to unite the entire Skru world, including all countries within Lunket Federation, under the territory of Raging Sun Empire. Maninas thoughts gradually drifted far away. Chapter 656 - Chapter 656: 653, Replicate Great Feats? _1 Chapter 656: 653, Replicate Great Feats? _1 Langqi is currently in the command center not far from Manina. At this moment, he came out of the command center, striding towards His Majesty, the Emperor. As he walked, he beamed and said, Your Majesty, the Explosive Mining plan is going very smoothly! The rate at which were transporting spiritual energy from Blue Star is even faster than originally planned. This achievement is all thanks to the great plan that you have set in motion All right, enough sucking up. Manina waved his hand dismissively, then asked indifferently, Any movement from the Blue Star people? Standing two meters before Manina, Langqi lowered his head and spoke solemnly: Regarding the actions of the Blue Star people, we can break it down into three areas. Firstly, the Blue Star Union Government. They are becoming impatient and are preparing to use nuclear bombs to bombard our small bases and forcefully regain the Spring Eye; Secondly, the 37 sixth-order masters of Blue Star. These masters have dispersed completely, going to various Spring Eyes in the Blue Star world to obstruct our spiritual energy transport. Both the actions of the Blue Star Union Government and these 37 sixth-order masters are within our expectations. Langqi paused slightly at this point. Manina nodded lightly: Mm, what else? Langqi responded: As for the 6 individuals from Blue Star with a seventh rank or higher. Cao Cao is still on the move attacking large Spring Eyes, and hasnt altered his course due to these sudden events; For the seventh rank, the seventh-order master Yang Jian continues to occupy the small Spring Eyes with Morning Star, Tina, and Alyssa who emerged from the game. Their course of action has not shifted either. It could be said their movement also falls within our expectation. Manina stared at him: Langqi, arent you omitting the most important person? Langqi took a deep breath and answered: Indeed, I havent mentioned Su Yu. The reason hes discussed last is because hes the only one who has acted beyond our expectations. Whats he doing now? Maninas face tightened. Up to this moment, the Skru people see Su Yu as their biggest threat. Su Yu has already caused them massive losses. Hearing that Su Yu is up to something again, Manina immediately became tensed. We dont know. Langqi shook his head: Before the Spiritual Energy Outburst, Su Yu took control of two small Spring Eyes of the Blue Stars Japan. But after that, he completely disappeared from our sight. We havent the slightest idea of his whereabouts and what hes doing, despite employing all sorts of surveillance methods. Is that so? Manina stroked his chin. Based on their previous predictions, Su Yu would split from Yang Jian and the others after the global Spiritual Energy Outburst. Leveraging his ability to teleport long distances, he was predicted to attack and destroy their spiritual energy transport facilities in small Spring Eyes. But the big outburst had already been going on for 15 minutes now. Untill now Su Yu hasnt shown up, so what is he doing behind the scenes? Langqi, keep tabs on any news related to Su Yu, and report back to me the moment you have any information! Understood! . At the moment when the top figures of Skru Star were entrenched in anxiety, the scene shifted back to Blue Star, where Su Yus main body had already used [Invisibility Skill] to infiltrate a large Skru base. This large base is located in the mountains of Siberia and is the biggest Spiritual Spring Eye in the entire Siberian mountains. Su Yus original plan was just like what Manina predicted using his ability to teleport long distances to wander around the world, stopping the Skru people from transporting away spiritual energy. But suddenly he remembered his actions when he took control of Lingwu Mountain Spring Eye at that time he used a clerics [Mind Control] skill to take control of the pilot and fourth-order deputy commander of the spaceship at that base, arranging for them to swap the Energy Cans, which were about to be transported to Skru Star, with tactical missiles. The spaceship loaded with these tactical missiles achieved great success, indirectly causing the Floating Island located above Treyna City to sink, resulting in tens of thousands of Skru peoples energy cans to go up in smoke. If thats the case, could he replicate this grand feat? Of course, the Skru people would learn from their failure, they would definitely set up security checks to avoid a recurrence of the last disaster. But the current situation is different from the past! Now, the rate at which the Skru people transport away spiritual energy has suddenly surged dozens of times faster than before, and the number of transport spaceships is also dozens of times more than in the past. If the Skru people continue with the previous complex security systems in place with this many spaceships, they could likely cause a congestion in Skru Star. This is similar to railway stations during rush hour. If the ticket inspector checks tickets one by one just like before, it would likely cause a huge congestion at the exit, and the ticket inspector tends to abandon ticket-checking when congestion arises. Similarly, theres a high possibility that the Skru people would abandon ticket checking and directly let the spaceships pass through swiftly. With this, if he sends few spaceships carrying missiles, its quite possible that they could get by unnoticed, and he could replicate his grand action of sinking the Floating Island! Thinking of this, Su Yu concealed his presence and infiltrated into a large base in the mountains of Siberia. Moreover, Su Yu didnt infiltrate slowly like last time, he kept reminding himself: Must be fast! Hasten as much as possible. Need to send the spaceship loaded with missiles to Skru Star as swiftly as possible! The reason for his haste is because Su Yu knows that hes a primary target of interest for the Skru people. At such a critical point in time, if he goes missing for a long time, it will certainly arouse the suspicion of the Skru people. The consequence of arousing the suspicion of the Skru people is a drastic decrease in the success rate of his plan. Hence, he needs to be fast this time! The faster the higher the chances of success! 1682 Moreover, Su Yu indeed created a series of miracles. At the 5th minute of the global Spiritual Energy Outburst, he decided on his lenson-risk move; At the 6th minute, he arrived at the target Spring Eye and successfully infiltrated it; At the 8th minute, he successfully took control of the pilot of a Spiritual Energy transport spaceship, and altered the flight instructions and transport interaction instructions; At the 11th minute, he smoothly took control of a fifth-order deputy commander in the base, authorized the two modified instructions, and cleared all traces of his interference from the network; At the 13th minute, a Spiritual Energy transport spaceship loaded with Humming-626 type missiles soared into the sky, and by the 18th minute it had successfully passed through the Space Cracks and returned to Skru Star. And just as Su Yu had anticipated, due to his 15-minute disappearance, the Skru people had already been put on high alert. After bidding farewell to His Majesty, the Emperor Manina, Langqi returned to the command center. He focused on the myriad screens in front of him, attentively monitoring each and every movement and battle shift, especially the question of where is Su Yu? But he had too many things to keep an eye on, and wasnt able to cover everything. The spaceship that returned from the base in the Siberian mountains had flown for another minute after passing through the Space Crack, yet it still hadnt been detected by the Skru people. With only the final 30 seconds left before the countdown to the spaceships explosion. Chapter 657 - Chapter 657: 654, Seven-day War_1 Chapter 657: 654, Seven-day War_1 PS: Sorry, I came home late today, so I posted this chapter without revising it. If you see this line, wait half an hour and refresh the page to read. If this line is not here, it means that you are reading the revised version. Just as Su Yu had anticipated, the Skru people had shut down the Spaceship Security System to ensure no traffic congestion occurred with their spaceships. The transport ship, fully loaded with high-explosive missiles, smoothly arrived deep into the transit station, docking in a small shipyard within the station. However, Su Yu had overlooked one important detail. That was the presence of the three God-Level warriors of the Skru racePu Langte, Sidim, and Victoriawho were right there, hovering over the small shipyard. Not just these three god-level elites, but also nearly 40 seventh-tier and over 300 sixth-tier warriors were present as well. They were all gathered near the space cracks above the shipyard, prepared to cross the space cracks in order to intervene if the people of Blue Star attacked Spiritual Spring Eye. Boom! Thirty seconds later, the high-explosive missiles in the transport ship detonated with a rumble. The shockwave of the explosion instantly shattered the ships outer shell, spreading within the shipyard. The explosive power of these high-explosive missiles was quite astonishing. In a very short time, the explosive shockwave covered all the transport ships docked in the small shipyard. These ships were loaded with Energy Cans carrying high-pressure Spiritual Energy, substances very prone to triggering explosions. The explosion of the high-explosive missiles was like tossing a flaming matchstick into a barrel of gunpowder, immediately setting off a chain reaction of extensive explosions. Boom! More than 50 Energy Transport Ships inside the shipyard exploded one after another. The shipyard collapsed with a rumble, and the explosive shockwave rushed out of the shipyard. Seeing the situation about to spiral out of control, the god-level warriors of Skru Star took action. Without thinking, Pu Langte activated the Space Jump module on his mech suit and instantly teleported, along with his suit, outside the shipyard. A protective blue particle shield stood in front of him, like a wall. Sidim and Victoria were not slow either. Victoria used her strong psychic powers to create a magnetic field that wrapped around the shipyard, absorbing and then slowly neutralizing the incoming shockwave. It directed the shockwave into the magnetic field to absorb as much of it as it could. Sidim set up a grand-scale psychic defense, placing a giant protective shield above the shipyard. The three god-tier warriors, acting together, managed to nip the rapidly-spreading chain reaction explosion in the bud. Their 40 seventh-tier and over 300 sixth-tier warriors under their command also didnt just stand bythey rushed towards the shipyard and employed their unique skills to alleviate the impact of the explosion. Thus, the Skru peoples losses were not that greatjust over 50 transport ships and one shipyard were lost. Although the losses were small, the Skru people definitely werent going to turn a blind eye to this incident. After controlling the explosion, Pu Langte immediately turned his gaze towards the direction of the command headquarters where Langqi and Manina were located, he roared, Langqi, Manina, exactly what is going on? Lord Pu Langte, we will find out whats going on immediately. That was Langqis response. To be honest, Langqi was also taken aback when the shipyard exploded. He quickly ordered his team to investigate where the problem occurred. Soon, the results of the investigation came out. Dreyk, the director in charge of the energy transport work at the command headquarters, approached Langqi with his head bowed, stating, Sir Langqi, after the AI analyzed and tracked all potential explosives in the shipyard, we determined that the most probable cause of the explosion was a transport ship from the 0086 major spring eye. This ship might have carried a large explosive, and we didnt detect this explosive because we had shut down the spaceship security system. This allowed the ship to successfully enter the shipyard. Damn it! There must be a mole in our command headquarters. We had just turned off the spaceship security system when this incident occurred! Langqi got up and stomped his foot in frustration. Because using the spaceships security system would create a considerable traffic jam, they had just turned off the system to let the spaceships gathered at the entrance to the Space Cracks pass through, then trouble happened! Was this a coincidence? Dreyk. Langqi said to the transport director with a stern face: Ill go inform His Majesty about the inside leak. You watch the entrance to the Space Cracks. Dont let any problems go unchecked. If the same happen as before, you wont live to see tomorrows sun. Understand? Yes, sir Langqi, Dreyk answered with a sweat filming across his forehead. The scene returns back to Blue Star. After the spaceship passed through the Space Cracks, Su Yu stealthily left the large base in the Eastern Siberian Mountains. Minutes later, the effects began to show. Due to the explosion, relevant departments detected a half-hour stagnation in the spiritual energy transport system of Skru. That means globally, all spaceships transporting spiritual energy from the Spring Eyes were on standby at the base. Not a single spaceship passed through the Space Cracks for half an hour. This led to the huge over-exploited spiritual energy having nowhere to be stored, and it could only be dissipated on Blue Star. However, the problem was resolved in just half an hour, and Skrus spiritual energy transport system was restored to full operation. Su Yus actions had an effect, but it wasnt very noticeable. Su Yu was helpless, saying in the group chat: I didnt expect the Skru to resolve my trick in just half an hour, it seems that the spaceship didnt serve much purpose. Prime Minister Cao Cao responded in the chat: It seems they were prepared, but they werent fully prepared. This half-hour stoppage hurt them a lot. A senior monk in the chat agreed: Indeed, having them stop for half an hour is already quite good, equivalent to 1,800 cans of spiritual energy that the Skru couldnt transport back to Skru Star. This is a large number. Another senior monk inquired: Su Yu, what do you plan to do next? Continue to control the Skrus missile spaceships? Su Yu: Forget about the missile spaceships, this trick can be used once, but the more you use it, the less effective it becomes. I plan to act freely, using my ability to teleport long distances to randomly teleport around the European continent, preventing the Skru from taking the spiritual energy. 1766 Alright, be careful. The following seven days on Blue Star were spent fighting with the Skru for the spiritual energy. In these seven days, all the small and large Spring Eyes that the Skru controlled were erupting with extremely high intensity. The majority of the erupted spiritual energy was taken back to their home planet by the Skru, with a small portion being snatched by the Blue Star monks or dispersed into the air of Blue Star. From a broader perspective. Prime Minister Cao Cao had been extremely brave in these seven days. Carrying [The Hilt of the Sword of Many Precepts], he took control over 17 large Spring Eyes, 20 small Spring Eyes, and cut off countless Skru spiritual energy transports. However, Prime Minister Cao Cao discovered a problem during the continuous battles as the duration of the battle drags on, the power of the [The Hilt of the Sword of Many Precepts] gradually decreases. This was like a flashlight. As the battery gradually drains, the light of the flashlight would dim. By the seventh day, with the enhancement of the hilt, his strength could only reach the initial stage of the eighth level, a decrease of about 70%. Fortunately, this sort of strength decrease could still be recovered. As long as he stopped battling for a long time, the hilt could gradually recover its power after absorbing the energy from the sun. Chapter 658 - Chapter 658: 655, Seven Days Battle Achievement_1 Chapter 658: 655, Seven Days Battle Achievement_1 PS: Sorry, I came home late today, so I posted this chapter without making any changes. If you see this line, please refresh in half an hour and look again. If this line isnt there, then the content has been modified. Senior Yang Jian, Tina, Alyssa, and Morning Star, with their cat, also achieved remarkable results. In these 7 days, they captured a total of 283 small Spring Eyes, with an average of over 40 per day. Alyssa didnt return to the game during these 7 days and stayed in the real world to help. The same goes for Morning Star and Tina. What they did was this: attack the Spring Eyes C absorb spiritual energy to restore and replenish C continue to attack the Spring Eyes. But when they attacked Spring Eyes before, they often liked to keep prisoners for their vitality. After all, prisoners could be exchanged for certain resources with the Skuru, and could even be subverted. But now, its critical times, and they cant care about these prisoners anymore. They essentially killed whoever they could unless they surrendered from the start of the battle. In which case, they ordered a complete wipe out and moved on to the next one immediately after killing off a base. This method saved the most time. Because their collective combat power was not inferior to a God Level, and their target was always small Spring Eyes, and the trio of Alyssa was hard to kill, the Skuru did not send God Level to snipe them, resulting in the steady and safe process of capturing Spring Eyes. Su Yus achievements were also significant. His [Teleportation Spell] allowed him to appear in any place the Skuru cant anticipate. He used the [Teleportation Spell] to appear on the periphery of a Spring Eye, then immediately launched an attack on the Spring Eyes spiritual energy transport facility and stationed troops. If the Skuru sent reinforcements of seventh rank or above, he would teleport to the next target right away. If not, he would stay and occupy the Spring Eye. In these 7 days, he captured a total of 86 Spring Eyes and interrupted the Skurus transport progress of spiritual energy 261 times. His achievements were impressive! The only pity was that he didnt have time to go online during these 7 days. All his time was spent in reality competing with the Skuru for spiritual energy. The total time he spent in the game in 7 days was less than three hours. During these days, his power didnt increase at all, and he didnt participate in the third expansion pack of [Illusion Duel] on November 31, which affected his progress significantly. However, to keep more spiritual energy on Blue Star, he had no choice but to do so. Next were the 37 separate six-rank cultivators, their achievements can be said to be the most outstanding in the entire Blue Star! In these 7 days, they destroyed the Skurus spiritual energy transport more than 6000 times! They also captured over 100 small Spring Eyes, perfectly interpreting the saying strength in numbers! They were the primary targets of the Skuru powerhouses. Every time they appeared at a Spring Eye, the Skuru had to send a six-rank powerhouse with equal strength to obstruct them, and even seven and eight ranks would come to chase them! However, these six-rank cultivators were cunning and tricky, having survived the brutal Dharma Ending Age and outcompeting countless brethren, each one of them was not simple. Thus, in these 7 days, only three six-rank cultivators were seriously injured, no one died, and everyone lived safely to tell the tale. As for the Blue Star United Government, their contributions were negligible. The relevant departments did well. They mobilized a strong logistics force to provide all high-ranking cultivators with enough spiritual energy, allowing everyone to effectively replenish when their internal spiritual energy was exhausted. The Blue Star United Government mobilized the army and tried bombing the Skuru bases with tactics and missiles, but the outcomes were not satisfactory. The Skuru had researched Blue Star thoroughly before deciding to invade. They knew that the Blue Star was a planet lacking in spiritual energy and that the majority of the combat forces on the planet were completely focused on technological weaponry. Thats why the bases they built when they invaded Blue Star were made of materials that could highly resist physical phenomena, while their resistance to spiritual energy was only average. Just like during the Gravity Funnel incident, the monsters that the Skuru created mainly had high physical resistance but low spiritual energy resistance. The Skuru bases physical defense was highly resistant, so the Blue Star United Government was unable to achieve significant results. Fujiwara Chika was the most active within the entire United Government, starting with her experiments. The United Government first used ten high-yield hydrogen bombs to strike Rich Fours Spring Eyes force field, but it didnt shatter. Left with no choice, the United Government added another 10 bombs. After 20 bombs, Rich Fours force field finally broke open, and the more than ten thousand second team of the United Government stormed in. However, the fact is that the technological gap between us and the enemy was too big. Rich Four Spring Eyes Skuru troop was less than 100 people, and their commander had already run off. During the Blue Stars attack, the Skuru didnt send reinforcements. Still, the bases high-energy laser weapons posed a huge threat to the Blue Star troops. They lost nearly a thousand people, and it took them a full three days to clear all the Skuru troops and occupy the base. The startling casualty ratio made the United Government apprehensive. This time, there were no Skuru powerhouses supporting, yet their side suffered such heavy casualties. What if the enemy sends a sixth rank or above next time? How many lives will it cost them to capture a Spring Eye? So after this operation, the United Government gave up trying to capture Spring Eyes and shifted their focus back to the game to continue fostering the 70+700+7000. This is the state of war in the last seven days. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Blue Star cultivators, the Skurus massive mining didnt bring back much spiritual energy to their home planet. Its estimated that at least 30% of the spiritual energy was retained on Blue Star. This also led to a great replenishment of the Central Cores spiritual energy in Blue Stars air. Though originally there was no spiritual energy on the surface of Blue Star, now some third-rank cultivators could directly absorb the spiritual energy in the air for cultivation. In these seven days, the Spring Eyes captured by Blue Star cultivators increased from the original 884 to 1,376, which is more than one-third of the total amount. After seven days, the time came to 2 am on December 2nd. At this moment, the battle came to a turning point. This turning point was C according to the monitoring by the relevant departments, the spiritual energy inside all small and large Spring Eyes was about to be mined completely! In the past seven days, all small and large Spring Eyes had been violently gushing, and this kind of gushing could not be sustained. After a sustained gushing for seven days, the output of the Spring Eyes began to decline rapidly. According to the last small Spring Eye, Greater Caucasus 13, that Alyssa and the others occupied, the gushing of spiritual energy dropped from 15 times the original amount to just 8 times within two hours, and this decline rate was still increasing dramatically! According to estimates, it wont be long before the Spring Eyes output will decline to the level before the deployment of the Anti-heavy Crystal Drilling Instrument. The people of Blue Star need to be prepared! Chapter 659 - Chapter 659: 656, Su Yus Target - Giant Spring Eye_1 Chapter 659: 656, Su Yus Target C Giant Spring Eye_1 The spray volume of Spring Eye is rapidly declining, this message was posted by Xue Wenli in the chat group. She and Chairman Hu Jing had joined the Senior Monk Chat Group at the very beginning. However, they generally do not speak in the group unless necessary. After Xue Wenli posted the curve graph of dropping spray volume, she added: According to the latest observations, most of the small and large Skuru armies at the Spring Eye sources are packing up and preparing to retreat. It is estimated that within 24 hours, they will fully retreat from Blue Star, and at that time these Spring Eyes will be completely dried up. 24 hours The atmosphere in the group gradually fell silent. A sense of helplessness also arose in the hearts of the senior monks. They had tried their best to recapture the Spring Eyes over these seven days, but could only watch as most of them wilted. After a while, a senior monk asked in the group: Will the Spring Eye never produce spiritual energy again after it dries up? Is there a way to restore it to its previous state? That is probably very difficult. Xue Wenli answered with an apology: This is like the underground water resources of a city. If they are completely drained, they are gone and can only be replenished by rainwater and underground rivers. However, this is not likely to happen in a short time, so most of the Spring Eyes will not be able to recover before the war. Sigh. Damn Skuru people! In Chinese, this is called killing the goose that laid the golden eggs. These Skurians should go to hell! The senior monks lamented and cursed in the group, they wished they could tear these Skurians to pieces and wear their skins! Su Yu was now standing above the Alps Six small base, looking at the spiritual energy collection factory that had just been devastated by him, and he couldnt find it in himself to laugh. Things changed too fast. When Alyssa first came to Blue Star, his plan was to spend 80 days to attack all small and large Spring Eyes worldwide. That way, senior monks of Blue Star and the new generation of players could have an ample supply of spiritual energy, which would allow them to recover and enhance their abilities quickly. He then planned to work hard in the game to form a team of powerful players who could stand up against Skuru. It could be possible. But who would have thought that Skuru would drain the source of their resources. Of the total 3732 Spring Eyes, large and small, 2300 are about to dry up, and of the 1300 Spring Eyes that have been recaptured by Blue Star monks, 500 have less spraying capability than before. Also, with this kind of fishing and draining method of exploiting resources, most of the spiritual energy has been transported back to their home planet by the Skuru. They can use this energy to create many high-ranking powerful beings. In the future, the only locations that people from Blue Star can use are the remaining 884 intact Spring Eyes and 500 semi-wasted Spring Eyes. Under these circumstances, the scale of victory is completely leaning towards Skuru. However, Su Yu is not one to admit defeat easily. A true warrior dares to stand up bravely when faced with setbacks! He picked up his phone, and said firmly in the Senior Monk Chat Group: No, we cannot simply follow Skurus intentions, we must do something! Su Yus words seemed to throw a stone into a quiet lake, quickly stirring up waves, and soon some senior monks in the group started to question: Taoist Su Yu, what do you plan to do? While thinking, Su Yu said in the group: We must disrupt Skurus plan and try to bite off a larger chunk from Skuru in these final 24 hours! For starters, what do you all think Skuru would do after their armies retreat from both the small and large bases? The group went silent for a few seconds. 10 seconds later, Emperor Taizong spoke in the group: Since no one else answered, let me say it. If I guessed right, after the evacuation of the military forces from these bases, Skuru would definitely strengthen the defenses of the 22 Giant Spring Eyes to hold them Oh, it seems like I understand your meaning. Su Yu: [Smiley Emoji] Thats correct, lets try to attack the Giant Spring Eyes during the last 24 hours before their defenses strengthen. We can hope to capture one or two of these eyes that havent used the Anti-heavy Crystal Drill Instrument yet! Theres also one thing Su Yu didnt mention. The actual spray volume of the Giant Spring Eye is more than 150 times of a regular small Spring Eye. Taking down one or two Giant Spring Eyes could make up for most of their losses. Soon, Prime Minister Cao Cao said in the group: I think its possible. Now that all the small and large Spring Eyes are about to dry up, continuing to attack these Springs has little value. We might as well take a chance and try to occupy the Giant Spring Eyes, like Su Yu suggested! But at this moment, Emperor Taizong brought up an opposing opinion: Hold on, everyone, I think this plan is very risky. The defenses of the Giant Spring Eye are strong enough to withstand the existence of an 8th level being. Prime Minister Cao, due to continuous battles, your level fell to the early 8th rank, which almost cancels out the defenses. The rest of us may not be able to take down the Spring Eye, as Skuru may send 8th level reinforcements at any time. Once they send the 8th level reinforcements, it will be very hard for us to win in a short time. Prime Minister Cao thought for a moment and agreed: You are right, the reinforcements are indeed a problem. But Su Yu had a sudden idea: Why dont we continue to use Guerrilla Warfare tactics to seize the Giant Spring Eye? Guerrilla Warfare? Yes. Su Yu explained: Although Skuru will send 8th level reinforcements, they have only three 8th level beings. Even if we count their 40 seventh level beings, it would be only 8 of the 8th level combined. But there are 22 Giant Spring Eyes, for each Spring Eye they support, there will be 3 hours of shrinkage shock time in the Space Crack. As long as our main army is fast enough, we can always find a gap when Skuru doesnt have reinforcements, and then we can take the Spring Eye! Facing Su Yus explanation, several senior monks expressed support after considering it. Emperor Liu Che: I support Su Yus idea, there is no value in continuing to occupy small and large Spring Eyes, we can only try to attack the Giant Spring Eyes. King Arthur: Yes, if we dont take the opportunity to attack now, it will be even harder for us to take them down once Skuru strengthens their defense. Sima Yan: We have used Guerrilla Warfare many times before, and it worked well. Just like Taoist Su Yu said, as long as our troops are fast enough, we can definitely find a loophole. Prime Minister Cao timely issued a voting statistics to decide whether everyone was willing to attempt attacking the Giant Spring Eyes. After 3 minutes, the voting results were in. Of the 43 senior monks in the group, 31 voted, with 28 voting in favor, 3 indifferent, and no one voted against. Seeing the results, Prime Minister Cao laughed in the group: Since everyone agrees, lets start assembling now! The current distribution of Giant Spring Eyes is 3 in Asia, 3 in Europe, 4 in Africa, 2 in Oceania, 4 in North America, 4 in South America, 1 each in the Antarctic and the Arctic. Lets gather in the Caucasus Mountains at the junction of Asia and Europe, which is convenient for attacking any of the Giant Spring Eyes in Asia, Europe, or Africa. Alright. Understood. Chapter 660 - Chapter 660: 657, Manina Cracks the Anti-Alliance Movement_1 Chapter 660: 657, Manina Cracks the Anti-Alliance Movement_1 Ps: I apologize, because I came home late today, so I didnt edit this chapter before posting it. If you see this line, please refresh after half an hour, if this line is gone, it means the edited version is up. After making the decision, the high-ranking monks rode supersonic fighter jets and quickly assembled towards the Caucasus Mountains. But among the general public of Blue Star, the despair that had just dissipated once again surged, quickly spreading among the common people and infecting a large number of them. The United Government of Blue Star didnt hide anything from its people. Over the past 7 days, the government had made the entire battle situation and the actions taken by the Skuru public. Upon learning that the Skurus excessive mining has resulted in the extinction of over 2000 Spring Eye, despair permeated all human cities. Previously, the monks of Blue Star were capturing the Spring Eye with great success, this had brought some hope to the common people. However, the current withering of over 2000 Spring Eye tells everyone how powerful the Skuru are, completely crushing everyones hope. So not only in the real world, but also in the cyber world, everyone is unable to look at the bright side. After the news that Over 2000 Spring Eye are about to wither was released, there were cries of mourning all over the internet: Its over. Totally over. We used to think that we could recover all the Spring Eye, rely on the abundant spiritual energy in them and fight a little with the Skuru. Now, this hope is completely gone. The most despairing thing is C we are too weak to be of any help. Can Boss Ke still create miracles? Im in North America, now the surrender faction is gaining momentum again, and there are a lot of people distributing leaflets on the street below us, and no one is stopping them. Things are about to change! . Unlike the despair of the people of Blue Star, the mood on the Skuru Star was already celebratory. The amount of spiritual energy that the Skuru brought back with their spacecraft was extremely large, surpassing the total amount of spiritual energy brought back in the past half a year! It was an amount of spiritual energy income not to be underestimated for the Skuru Star. The main reason for this was that the amount of spiritual energy on Blue Star was far greater than that on Skru Star. Before the war between Blue Star and Skuru Star, the Holy Silver Federation extracted all the spiritual energy hidden in the mantle of Blue Star. This amount of spiritual energy was a very large number. The Holy Silver Federation used 20% of the spiritual energy to build the game world, 10% remained under the ground of Blue Star, gushing out from the spiritual Spring Eye, and the remaining 70% was the service charge of the Holy Silver Federation. Of course, this 70% was forcibly collected without the consent of the people of Blue Star, including the war. However, the amount of spiritual energy in the game world and Skuru Star was basically the same, and the number of high-ranking powerhouses was also similar. So, the entire Skuru Star, the spiritual energy content is only about 20% of the original Blue Star. Thus, the spiritual energy gushing out from the Spring Eye equalled to more than half of the entire Skuru Star! The Explosive Mining brought back an unimaginable amount of spiritual energy, which of course made the Skuru Star ecstatic. After the spiritual energy arrived at the transfer station, Manina XIII summoned all the reporters in Sun City and gave a speech in the media and on the internet. In his speech, he said: My people, I am your great Emperor Manina XIII. Just now, the Explosive Mining Plan I formulated achieved great success! Some people may not understand this plan, let me explain what this plan is (2000 characters omitted) At present, the plan is successfully completed, and the amount of spiritual energy we have obtained on Skuru Star is unimaginable! I now declare: the spiritual energy that was mined through this plan, half of it I will use for a talent development plan, to cultivate a group of high-ranking powerhouses; The other half, I will distribute to the entire citizens of the united governments member countries equally! Each citizen can at least receive spiritual energy worth 30,000 Solar Yuan! If you dont need spiritual energy, you can exchange it for equivalent Solar Yuan when you receive it. Thats all I have to say, I wish that our expeditionary army can maintain momentum, and swiftly occupy the entirety of Blue Star after the start of the war! Maninas speech was immediately propagated through various media and the internet. For a time, the whole Skuru Star was stirred! Both the Raging Sun Empire and the tributary countries of the Empire, countless Skuru were excitedly waving their arms, loudly shouting Long live His Majesty the Emperor! As the most reliable currency position on Skuru Star, 30,000 Solar Yuan has a strong purchasing power! Moreover, this applies to every citizen. An ordinary family of four can receive close to 120,000 Solar Yuan. This is equivalent to their total income for two and a half years! How could this not make the people rejoice? Maninas reputation among the people quickly inflated to its peak. The formerly increasingly popular Anti-Union Movement on the Internet suffered a Waterloo, lost its popularity, and hastily retreated under the tides. The originally popular topic on the Internet quickly became unattended and abandoned. In fact, the reason Manina decided to distribute half of the spiritual energy equally to all citizens was to strike at the Anti-Union Movement. After Su Yu left the Skuru Star, in the Beak Country, Cindy Doppler successfully became the Chairman; in Makadun, a small country south of the Raging Sun Empire, Emperor Hongwu Zhu Yuanzhang also successfully ascended to power through deception and became the King of Makadun. Both of them put tremendous effort into launching the Anti-Union Movement which was becoming increasingly influential. The purpose of the Anti-Union Movement was to oppose the exploitation of the Skuru United Government and to oppose the war of aggression against Blue Star. 1615 The core concept is C the Skuru United Governments war against Blue Star is benefiting only the higher echelons of the government. The lower levels of residents not only cant get any benefits, but also have to serve as bones on the battle road. Therefore, they want to unite to oppose the war of aggression and oppose the exploitation of the united government! The Anti-Union Movement was trending on the Skuru Stars internet quite a while ago. Because everyone realized C as the war began the country entered a war-time system, the life of ordinary residents was gradually getting worse, and during the war, ordinary people indeed did not get any benefits. Hence, they were willing to stand up and object. For Manina, the Anti-Union Movement, both domestically and in other countries in the union, has already had a significant influence. Specifically, the anti-war sentiment at home is soaring, the cost of recruitment is skyrocketing, and the will to fight in the army is significantly falling, and so on. In order to eliminate the influence of the Anti-Union Movement, Manina XIII had to distribute half of the obtained spiritual energy. With this batch of spiritual energy distributed, each citizen could receive a huge benefit, and by plundering Blue Star with the United Government more benefits can be got, the Anti-Union Movement would also completely fail. The facts indeed proved him right. After his speech was spread through major media and the internet, whether on the Internet or in the real world, everywhere His deeds were praised. No one brought up the Anti-Union Movement anymore, even when brought up no one was willing to discuss it. On the contrary, many countries that had not joined the united government are seeking to join the Skuru United Government under the influence of public opinion. In the struggle against the Anti-Union Movement, Manina XIII finally staggered for a moment, and it was a resounding victory! Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: 658, Cindy Doppler: We issue consumption coupons_1 Chapter 661: 658, Cindy Doppler: We issue consumption coupons_1 An hour after Maninas speech, his chief of palace affairs, Carlo, rode a flyer to the sky of Sun City and entered the headquarters of the Expeditionary Army. Carlo was a minister close to Manina with a high-ranking position. He was hardly interrogated and arrived smoothly at the top of the headquarters, which is to say Langqis office. Now, it wasnt just Langqi in the office; Manina was also there. In the office, Manina sat in the chief seat, with Langqi sitting on his right sideline. Carlos visit was for a significant audience with His Majesty the Emperor. Granted the permission at the entrance, Carlo walked into the office. Manina, seeing his confidante, had a slight smile on his face, Carlo, you finally arrived. Carlo quickly walked to Maninas front, kneeling on one knee about three meters away from His Majesty, Upon hearing your summon, Your Majesty, I rushed over immediately. At the same time, he gave a slight nod to Langqi sitting on the sideline, Sir Langqi. Langqi responded with a light nod, greeting each other superciliously. Manina tossed an electromagnetic chip on the desk and looked at Carlo kneeling on the ground with a smile, Stand up and answer. Carlo, whats the situation with online public opinion now? Carlo got up and bowed his head, Your Majesty, the current internet public opinion is greatly in our favor. After your speech was released, almost all of the voices on the internet are grateful for you, thanking you for being able to issue such a huge welfare for the public. The citizens of countries that have not yet joined the united government are very envious. The people of the Nag Chiefdom and the Ronte Republic have already expressed their hopes on the internet, hoping that their governments will join the united government. As for the Anti-Union Movement initiated by the chairman of Beak Country, nobody is talking about it on the internet now. Whenever someone mentions it, they can easily be rebutted simply with Does your country also distribute 30,000 Solar Yuan per person? According to real-time data, the search volume of the Anti-Union Movement has dropped from 60 million per hour yesterday to less than 200,000 per hour now. Those anti-unionist have completely lost their voice! Haha, thats a good thing! Maninas smile on the corner of his mouth grew rapidly. He leaned back comfortably in his chair, Ah, I really want to see what Cindy Dopplers expression looks like now. Carlo laughed flatteringly, I guess when she sees that we have harvested such an enormous amount of spiritual energy, she must be drooling with envy. But if they want to be our enemy, they can only pretend not to see and embarrass themselves there! Langqi also laughed out loud, Yeah! Beak Country now relies on opposition to the united government to unite national consensus. Now that we are spending a lot of money, their national consensus should also be somewhat impacted right! Manina finally laughed, There will be a day, when Cindy Doppler will kneel in front of me and surrender to me in humility! Haha! Haha! Hahaha! The laughter of the two ministers and the emperor filled the room, full of mockery towards Cindy Doppler and the anti-union organization. Just as they thought, in Beak Country now, Cindy Dopplers mood was terrible. Originally the Anti-Union Movement was flaring up under her promoting, spreading like wildfire. Now Maninas move of giving money to the general public immediately rendered all her previous efforts to nothing. Even more infuriating was that Manina gave away more than 60 trillion of spiritual energy and Solar Yuan in one breath. Because there was plundered spiritual energy as support, there would not be severe inflation in them. This left Cindy Doppler with no way to counterattack, her mood only went from bad to worse. Just at this moment, her intimate minister, Leck Godot, entered her office. After entering the room, Leck respectfully bowed to Cindy Doppler, Madam Chairman, I have an important matter to report. Good news? No, its bad news. Cindy Doppler took a deep breath, Alright, let all the bad news come out at once. Anyway, its all various kinds of bad news today, it doesnt matter one more. Thats how it is, Madam Chairman. Leck bent over and spoke softly, Because the Emperor of Raging Sun announced the united governments distribution of goods or spiritual energy worth 30,000 Solar Yuan to each citizen, there are now many voices in our country wanting us to join the united government. In their words, I dont care about international politics or ideology, I only care if I can get benefits. If I can get these 30,000 Solar Yuan, I wouldnt mind joining the united government. Now these people have drafted a petition on the internet, and the number of signatures has already exceeded ten thousand and is still increasing. Listening to Lecks words, Cindy Dopplers face became increasingly somber. After a long while, she sighed, Obviously, this is a lesion caused by an extremely selfish group in the country, which might have the shadow of foreign forces. Leck looked at her, Then, Madam Chairman, what should we do? Bully them on the internet? No, no, suppressing public opinion is too over the line. Cindy Doppler interwove her ten fingers and placed them in front of her nose bridge, shaking her head lightly, We should give the people full freedom of speech. As long as they dont cross the line, we have no reason to stop their voices. But Therere no buts. Cindy Doppler interrupted him: I have thought of a countermeasure, we have togive money in return! Give money in return? Leck was taken aback, he didnt expect the Madam Chairman to play such a big game! Yes, giving money in return. Cindy Doppler looked out the window, slowly saying, Raging Sun Empire gives 30,000 per person, right? Fine! We give 40,000 per person! This money comes from the income of selling space rings. I dont believe we cant beat them! But Leck wanted to say something but stopped. Beak Country has a total population of 50 million, giving 40,000 per person, thats a total of 2 trillion Solar Yuan! For the Beak government that had just recovered from the civil war, it was a huge burden. Cindy Doppler stroked her chin and said slowly, Direct delivery of money may not be appropriate, because people might prefer to save money to reduce the risk of sudden future events instead of spending it right after just experiencing a civil war. Thus, instead of issuing money, we issue consumption vouchers. The consumption vouchers could only be used to purchase goods in our country, in this way, not only will we be giving money, but also we will boost the circulation of goods in our country. Leck, you need to go on the internet more and guide public opinion. Just say that the money we are issuing is earned by ourselves, it is clean money; The money that the Emperor of Raging Sun has issued is all plundered from Blue Star, it is dirty money. Try to turn the public opinion as soon as possible. Understood. Chapter 662 - Chapter 662: 659, The Mysterious Space Ring_1 Chapter 662: 659, The Mysterious Space Ring_1 ps: Apologies, I got home late today and posted this chapter without making revisions. If you see this line of text, please refresh the page in about half an hour for the revised version. The scene shifted back to the Skuru Expeditionary Army headquarters. After mocking Cindy Doppler, three important figures from the Raging Sun Empire began to discuss serious matters. Carlo, Manina asked his confidant, two weeks ago I assigned you a task to have Glare obtain Cindy Dopplers space ring manufacturing process. Have you managed to acquire the process by now? Glare is the spy agency of the Raging Sun Empire, under the direction of Carlo, the Minister of Palace Affairs. Manina was deeply eager to steal this highly valuable, monopolistic product of the space ring through his spy agency. They had done such tasks often in the past, and generally, they had been successful. Hearing Maninas words, the smile quickly disappeared from Carlos face. He hastily lowered his head and replied softly, Im terribly sorry, Your Majesty, but Glare was unable to acquire the manufacturing process. Its not that we didnt try, but something seems extremely strange about this task. Strange? How so? Heres the thing, Your Majesty. Carlo wiped the sweat from his brow as he spoke: After Cindy Doppler got his hands on the manufacturing process, he recorded it in great detail in his personal notes. Our spies went to great lengths to infiltrate his residence and saw the process in his notebook, but we couldnt manufacture the space ring according to the process he recorded. It wasnt even close! What do you mean not close? Manina furrowed his brow. Let me put it this way, Carlo hurriedly continued, For example, if I wanted to get a cup of the finest Lake insect juice, I would definitely go to the best Lake insect field on the planet and pick the healthiest Lake insects to squeeze for juice. But Cindy Dopplers notebook suggested a different approach he basically said that if you gather some deep-sea fish, mix them with lava, broken glass, and metal gears, you could get a cup of the finest Lake insect juice. The manufacturing process he recorded is utterly outrageous! After hearing Carlos explanation, Manina twitched his mouth in disbelief and looked at him as if he was an idiot: And you didnt consider the possibility that the process recorded in the notebook is fake, a deliberate attempt to confuse you? Langqi also chimed in from the side, Carlo, you must have been fooled! Whats so mysterious about this? Seeing the two men before him questioning his intelligence, Carlo hurriedly attempted to explain further: Listen, the real mystery of the situation will become apparent when I finish. The real enigma is that Cindy Doppler indeed collected the materials listed in the notebooks process, and according to their financial tracks, Doppler didnt obtain any other materials! Manina and Langqi exchanged glances, and Manina asked: And then? Then he made the space ring. Carlo shrugged. Cindy Doppler took those materials to a secluded place and fiddled with them until he finally made the ring. At the time, many famous international capitalists in Beak City were present. Their eyes practically bugged out when they saw the ring. It was even more shocking than the sudden rise of Blue Star from a 0.75-level civilization to a 3-level civilization in one day! Wheres the formula? Let me see! Manina reached out to Carlo. He couldnt believe that the situation was as bizarre as Carlo claimed. Carlo quickly took out his mobile phone and sent a list of the materials to the AI system of the headquarters. Soon, the list of materials was displayed in front of Manina. Looking at the list, the disbelief on Maninas face gradually turned into bewilderment. Koke pig beasts stomach dissolvent? An optical microscope lens with a precision of 3 nanometers? And the most absurd one wind from the southwestern grand canyon of Beak Country? What was all this nonsense?! He truly felt his intelligence was being insulted. Seeing the expression on the emperors face, Carlo once again wiped his sweat: Your Majesty, I must confess that since the first space ring came into being, Cindy Doppler has been buying up the materials listed above in large quantities. He hasnt gathered any materials that are not on the list. Moreover, he mentioned that the space rings have now begun mass production, and the first batch of 100 rings, each with a spatial size of more than one square meter, will be produced in half a month. Because the materials leaked internally seem unreliable, no news has been released worldwide, and all the major international capitals are holding their breath, waiting for the first batch of space rings before making a move. Is that so? Manina lapsed into deep thought. Even though the material list seemed highly dubious, if Cindy Doppler really hadnt used any other materials, the space ring couldnt have just fallen out of the sky, could it? Of course, the first space ring didnt prove much. The real problem would emerge once mass production began. Once mass production had begun, they could determine whether the material list was genuine. Then let it be, Carlo. Manina issued an order: Let Glare continue to pay attention to this matter and upgrade it to top priority. If Doppler has any secret material procurement channels, make sure to track them immediately! Yes, Your Majesty! Also, let the high-ranking spiritual masters try the materials on the list again. Its possible that were unfamiliar with the combination method. Understood! Alright, you can go. Manina waved his hand, signaling Carlo to leave. Without any hesitation, Carlo turned and quickly left the command center. As Carlo departed, Manina turned to Langqi at his side: Langqi, whats your opinion on the manufacturing process and material list we just discussed? Langqi thought for a moment and cautiously responded, Your Majesty, as I am not directly involved in the matter, it is difficult for me to determine the authenticity based on these bits of information. However Just as he was about to continue, an indicator light suddenly began to flash red in front of him, accompanied by a piercing alarm. Seeing this, Langqi immediately knew that it must be the Blue Star humans doing something significant that triggered the alert system. So, he quickly changed his response, Your Majesty, Cindy Doppler isnt capable of causing any major turmoil. Hes at most a secondary contradiction of the United Government. I think we should focus our attention on the Blue Star humans. They are the main contradiction. Youre right. Lets focus on Blue Star. Once things settle down on Blue Star, we can suppress Cindy Doppler. Manina nodded slightly and connected with the AI system of the command center using his thoughts. Suddenly, a 3D projection map covered with red dots appeared before them. At first glance, the map was clearly of Blue Star. As for the red dots, they all represented a powerful practitioner on Blue Star. The larger the red dot diameter, the greater the power of the practitioner. At this moment on the map, all the red dots had gathered at the boundary of the Eurasian continent the Great Caucasus Mountain Range. At the main peak of the Great Caucasus Mountain Range, there was the fourth-largest giant spring in Asia the Great Caucasus Giant Spring, also known as the Skurus Spring Eye 0005. And according to the map, this giant spring was currently under attack! Chapter 663 - Chapter 663: 660, Attack on the Giant Spring Eye of the Greater Caucasus (Update)_1 Chapter 663: 660, Attack on the Giant Spring Eye of the Greater Caucasus (Update)_1 Blue Star cultivators are besieging the 0005 Spring Eye? Manina and Lanqi were taken aback at the same time. But then again, it seems normal. At present, all the small and large Spring Eyes on Blue Star either had been seized or were about to dry up by the cultivators of Blue Star, leaving only 22 giant Spring Eyes worth attacking. Blue Devourer, display the real-time footage of the 0005 Spring Eye now. Manina ordered the AI. The AI system of the expeditionary force headquarters was named Blue Devourer, meaning Swallowing Blue Star, a name personally chosen by Manina. Understood, Your Majesty. The emotionless AI female voice rang out in the office. Two seconds later, a gigantic 3D projection unrolled in front of them, illustrating the 0005 Spring Eye. The 0005 Spring Eye was located on Mount Elbrus, the highest peak of the Greater Caucasus Mountain, standing at 5642 meters high. Within the 3D projection, more than 40 Blue Star cultivators were aggressively attacking the force field shield of the bases outermost layer. Standing at the forefront of the crowd was Prime Minister Cao Cao. He was wielding [The Hilt of the Sword of Many Proverbs], with countless blue sword qi crisscrossing in the space several hundred meters in front of him. Not only did the sword qi completely block the energy beams fired from the antimatter orbital cannon within the base, but it also caused the bases force field shield to buckle with each strike. However, the eyesight of Manina and Lanqi was rather astonishing. They quickly realized C The power that Prime Minister Cao Cao was exerting right now was only the lower tier of the Eighth Level; his strength had dropped to less than a third of his peak. Behind Prime Minister Cao Cao were 37 Sixth Level cultivators. Just like their previous encounter at the giant Spring Eye on Kunlun Mountain, they once again set up a Big Dipper Array, pooling the power of all cultivators together to weather the strong enemy. Moreover, learning from their previous mistakes, the Sixth Level cultivators made significant improvements to the array. The overall defensive power of the array was upgraded a notch, and it could evenly distribute throughout each point of the arrays position. In other words, if a Skru God Level attempts to perform an insta-kill on a member within the array just like before, their attack would be evenly distributed across all positions of the array, shared among all members. The safety factor had significantly increased. Following the 37 Sixth Level cultivators were Su Yu and the other four Seventh Level cultivators. They were the barrier for all the cultivators behind them, responsible for monitoring the space cracks above them, always on guard for potential reinforcements from the Skru. From Manina and Lanqis perspective. Prime Minister Cao Cao was shouldering most of the defense and attack duties, while the Big Dipper Array formed by the 37 Sixth Level cultivators handled a small portion of the defensive and offensive duties. In fact, the Big Dipper Array formed by the Sixth Level cultivators, as a whole, wasnt bad. According to the data displayed by the Blue Devourer, the current strength coefficient of the array was 925.3, and Prime Minister Cao Caos was 1033.8. The gap between the two was not that wide. The current strength coefficient displayed by the Blue Devourer was a valuable algorithm that the Skru just learned from the Holy Silver Federation. The basis of this algorithm was the current strength coefficient of a cultivator who just managed to break free from the bondage of gravity (a Fifth Level cultivator) at full combat strength was 1. The current strength coefficient of the array was 925.3, which means that when you add up the 37 cultivators together, their combined strength rounded up to approximately equals that of 925 Fifth Level cultivators, not far from a typical Eighth Level. The only pity was that Su Yu and the other four had yet to make a move, so their current strength coefficient was not displayed on the 3D projection. Look, Lanqi. Manina pointed at a Sixth-Level Blue Star cultivator in the 3D projection using a laser marking pen. This cultivator was Emperor Liu Che. They were already familiar with Prime Minister Cao Cao, so Manina was now focusing on studying these Sixth-Level Blue Star cultivators. This Blue Star humans current strength coefficient is 33, which means he is about to recover to Seventh Level soon. Manina stated seriously. The maximum current strength coefficient of a peak Sixth Level cultivator is 33.3. After promoting to the Seventh Level, it would rapidly surge from 33.3 to over 100. So, seeing this 33, Manina immediately understood that this human was about to recover to Seventh Level. Understood, we will keep a close watch on him from now on. Lanqi immediately responded and had the Blue Devourer put a high priority mark on Emperor Liu Che. And this one too, he will recover to Seventh Level soon. Maninas laser moved to another Blue Star cultivator, whose current strength coefficient was also 33. He was Emperor Taizong. Noted. Lanqi ordered the Blue Devourer to put another high priority mark on Emperor Taizong once again. In the following time, Manina and Lanqi scrutinized the Blue Star cultivators. Mainly discussing which cultivator had potential, which cultivator possessed strange treasures, etc., they were not particularly concerned about the overall state of the battle. The reason why they were not concerned was that they knew that God-Level figures like Pu Langte would handle this battle. The cultivators of Blue Star were also very composed. They knew this would be a protracted battle, the most enduring battle since the Skru invasion, and they must stay calm and persevere until the final second. Time flowed by second by second, and soon, 20 minutes passed. In these 20 minutes, both the Blue Star cultivators and the defenders of the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye used their full strength. However, the Skru reinforcements remained absent. The defense of the Skru base is indeed lacking. Before Su Yu and the others arrived, they had studied that the overall defense of this base was equivalent to an Eighth Level cultivator. Now, with Prime Minister Cao Cao and the Big Dipper Array attacking simultaneously, their combined power was almost equivalent to two Eighth Level cultivators attacking at the same time. Two against one, and the reinforcements havent shown up yet. Naturally, this base couldnt hold out much longer. So, 20 minutes into the battle, the bases outermost force field shield shattered with a thunderous boom, completely losing its protective effect. And the Skru base below, much like a shorn lamb, fully exposed its tender underbelly in front of the Blue Star cultivators. Priority is to destroy the anti-gravity rail gun! Prime Minister Cao Cao loudly advised, then transformed into a beam of light and dashed towards the area where the anti-gravity rail gun was located. In the previous 20 minutes, this anti-gravity rail gun had been a big nuisance to him. So now, the moment the force field shield was broken, he was eager to fly towards the rail gun. The Sixth Level Blue Star cultivators in the sky also began to act immediately. Their target was also the region where the rail gun was placed, ready to annihilate this threat with a single blow. But at this moment, the Skru reinforcements on the opposite side of the space crack couldnt wait any longer. They could not afford to stand by and watch the precious anti-gravity rail gun be destroyed. The Skru Stars strongest C the God-Level mecha master, Pu Langte, acted first. Without any hesitation, he crossed the space crack and appeared above the Great Caucasus Giant Spring Eye. Then, he activated the Space Jump module on his mecha. In just a blink of an eye, he blocked the direct path of the anti-gravity rail gun, instantly relocating himself between Prime Minister Cao Cao and the rail gun. With a smile on his face, he looked at the swiftly approaching Prime Minister Cao Cao: Its been a while Cao Cao! I came at the right time, didnt I? Chapter 664 - Chapter 664: 661, Moving to the next target - The giant spring eye of Mt. Damavand_1 Chapter 664: 661, Moving to the next target C The giant spring eye of Mt. Damavand_1 Seeing Donald Prunt suddenly appearing before him, his iconic blond hair fluttering wildly, Prime Minister Cao Cao hurriedly braked in mid-air, coming to a halt only around a hundred meters away from Prunt. However, Cao Cao wasnt surprised by Prunts sudden appearance. The Blue Star monks had known that the Skuru would send reinforcements, but sadly, they hadnt managed to destroy many of the Antimatter Rail Cannons. But the current situation had unexpectedly changed. While Cao Cao could slam on his own brakes, the powerful monks in the Seven Stars Beidou Formation couldnt do the same. After all, they were numerous and created a substantial force, their attack was like an arrow already on the bowstring, ready to be fired. At their command, a giant stele, bathed in a primordial aura and shining with a golden hue, appeared above Prunts head. Carrying an infinite might, the stele slammed down towards Prunt, almost instantly reaching a spot just above his head. However, Prunt maintained his composure despite the impending attack. With a sweep of his left arm, a large semi-transparent blue particle shield unfurled before him. The shield, as large as a small hill, completely enveloped the base below. Soon enough, the ancient stele collided with the particle shield. An astonishing shockwave erupted at the point of impact. The blinding shockwave rushed out of the Spring Eye and spread outward, devastating the ground for hundreds of kilometers around. However, the ancient stele did not manage to break the particle shield. More accurately, it was still quite a distance from succeeding. From Cao Caos perspective, the impact of the stele only caused ripples to spread across the particle shield, nowhere near enough to reach the point of rupture. He even had a feeling that breaking this particle shield would require at least three such steles striking it simultaneously! Your timing is impeccable goodbye, Prunt, said Cao Cao, using his sword hilt to prop up a bright blue shield, speaking as he cautiously retreated. After retreating three kilometers to the edge of the Seven Stars Beidou Formation, Prime Minister Cao Cao, while guarding the sixth-level Blue Star monks in the formation, cautiously began to retreat outside the Spring Eye. It took them about four minutes for all the monks from Blue Star to successfully evacuate the range of the Giant Spring Eye. And just like that, the massive Spring Eye defense battle ended as abruptly as it had begun. The reason why the Blue Star monks chose to retreat was that they couldnt deal with Prunt. Prime Minister Cao Caos strength was not even one third of his peak power, and even with the large array of sixth-level monks, plus five seventh level monks including Su Yu, they could only barely match Prunt in strength, they had no spare strength to occupy the Spring Eye. Moreover, in three hours the Skuru would send another wave of reinforcements, which would unquestionably lead to their defeat. Thus, left with no choice, the Blue Star monks had to retreat, abandoning their attack on the Spring Eye. Prunt, watching the people of Blue Star retreat, made no attempt to stop them. The reason he didnt stop them was that the area of the Spring Eye was too small for him. Such a small Spring Eye couldnt contain his full strength and he would inadvertently fly out of the Spring Eyes range. Since the boundary of the Spring Eye was a red line that Skuru simply could not cross, he had no choice but to let the people of Blue Star go. Although the defense of the Giant Spring Eye ended abruptly, the Blue Star monks did not feel dispirited. This was just a step in their plan, the real arduous battle was yet to come. After leaving the range of the Giant Spring Eye, the monks quickly climbed onto their supersonic jets one after another and headed rapidly towards their next target. Su Yu, Alyssa, Tina, and Cat Morning Star were on the same supersonic jet. As soon as they had taken their seats in the cabin, Su Yu began briefing them on their next destination. At that moment, a large electronic map about a persons height was hanging on the cabin wall in front of them, and Su Yu took out an electronic stylus, drawing a circle around the northern part of the Iranian plateau, by the southern shore of the Caspian Sea. Alyssa, Tina, Morning Star, this is our next target, the Giant Spring Eye of Mount Damavand located in the north of the Iranian Plateau. The altitude of this spring eye is 5671 meters. In this battle, we, along with senior Yang Jian, will lead the attack, while Prime Minister Cao Cao will look after the rear. Yes, alright. Alyssa gently stroked Morning Star in her arms and replied. Tina glanced at the map and nodded, Its close to our current location! It doesnt look far on the map. Su Yu laughed and said, Yes, the actual distance is only around 800 kilometers, we should reach there in 10 minutes if we use the supersonic jet. Then he sat down between Tina and Alyssa, wrapped his left arm around Tinas shoulders, and his right arm around Alyssa. He said gratefully, I cant thank you enough for the hard work youve put in these past few days, constantly bustling around for the affairs of our world! No need to thank us. Tina leaned into Su Yus arm, looked at him, and gently said, Your concerns are our concerns, theres no need to thank. Alyssa reached out a finger and lightly poked Su Yus face, Youbut we havent experienced many battles at all, so its not really hard. What Alyssa said was the truth. In the past seven days, they had been traveling with senior Yang Jian to occupy various small spring eyes along the way, encountering no significant resistance, not even a single opponent at the same level. Their primary focus had been on traveling, and as a result, she was still in peak condition. However, as if suddenly remembering something, Alyssas expression dimmed. Resting her head on Su Yus arm, she looked out of the window and sighed, What worries me the most is my homeland. Its been seven days and seven nights in your world, which equates to 84 days in our world! I have no idea how my doppelganger is managing, whether she is able to handle the affairs of the country. The game world and the real world are still two different realities, Alyssa had no way of perceiving the state of her doppelganger in the game world. She had confidence in her doppelgangers governing abilities, after all, her doppelganger had 1:1 copied her intelligence. The only concern was her doppelgangers strength. Unlike herself, who could activate her ancestors power to achieve the peak of the seventh level, the doppelgangers strength was only at the regular sixth level. If a power-hungry minister decided to stage a coup the consequences would be disastrous. Theres nothing to worry about, Alyssa. Su Yu tightened his hold on her arm and gently kissed her forehead, Remember, the United Government, the relevant departments, and all the players are in the game, they will all help your doppelganger. Youre right. Alyssa smiled and snuggled closer into Su Yus arms. At that moment, Tinas face also reflected worry, 84 days come to think of it, my dad and little sister havent seen me in almost three months, and I havent left a doppelganger with them, they must miss me, right? In the past, when she was in the game world, Tina would go home to see her father and younger sister every two or three days, Now, not having seen them for 84 days straight, her dad and sister must be worried sick about her. Chapter 665 - Chapter 665: 662, Switching Battle to the Giant Spring Eye on Mt. Damavand_1 Chapter 665: 662, Switching Battle to the Giant Spring Eye on Mt. Damavand_1 Sorry for all this, Tina. Su Yu gently kissed Tina on the forehead. He then looked at Tina and seriously said, The matters on Blue Star are almost over, and after todays fight, we can return to your world. Once things are settled, I will turn my attention back to your world, and Ill spend more time with you guys. Then its a deal! Tina laughed, her eyes curving into moon crescents. She glanced at the electronic map on the control panel in front of the fighter jet and asked, Are we almost there? Yes, we are. Su Yu also looked at the electronic map and answered. But then he suddenly thought of something, so he emphasized to Alyssa and Tina, I have to say something first. Now we need to reserve some big skills that is, skills that have powerful effects but long cooldown times. We should use these skills later in our plan. Understood. Alyssa and Tina answered at the same time. 10 minutes later, the fighter squadron arrived at Mt. Damavand in the northern part of the Iranian Plateau. The Grand Master monks exited the fighter jets in a line, formed their array, and launched a fierce attack on the giant Skuru base on the mountain peak. Su Yu and the other four seventh-ranked powerhouses led the attack, with Prime Minister Cao in charge of the rear, keeping a lookout for enemy reinforcements. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co The Skuru had already known about the movements of the Blue Star cultivators through their spy satellites, and were prepared before their arrival. At the Damavand giant base, a huge semi-sphere energy shield was already set up, with its grey and uneven shield overturning on top of the base. The seventh-ranked commander of the base was ready for a desperate fight. He led his 12 sixth-ranked powerhouses and 86 fifth-ranked powerhouses, preparing rigorously, attempting to rely on the energy shield to hold out for as long as possible to drain the mana of the Blue Star cultivators. At 3:30 in the early morning of December 2, the battle broke out above the giant base! Su Yu used [Greater Arcane Wisdom] (Intelligence +10%) to give a buff to all the cultivators present, and together with the Grand Masters, they charged towards the energy shield. Tina was at the very front of the crowd. The golden glow on her body exploded in bursts, emitting brilliant golden light that was even more dazzling than the explosion of a supernova! With a forceful swing of the golden sword in her hand, space itself twisted and distorted at the edge of her blade. Clearly, she had already unleashed her full strength, even without using any major skills. Alyssa, just behind her, didnt hold back either. As soon as Alyssa arrived, she erected a giant ice wall right in front of the crowd. The giant ice wall, being an ice-based spell, had extremely high physical resistance in a short amount of time. It was like Su Yus [Frost Shield] skill, it could prevent physical damage in a short period. The Skurus antimatter shells detonated on the ice surface and released an unimaginably massive amount of energy. But this energy was physical damage, and was unable to penetrate the solid ice wall at all, being completely blocked out. As for a few sporadic escaped antimatter shells, they were absorbed by the small black holes she created. [Ice Wall] and [Annihilation Black Hole] were indeed her signature skills. The Morningstar was now in [Starlight Cat] form, giving her the fastest speed. Before Tina made a move, she first applied a [Star Rainbow Focus] skill to the shield of the Skuru. ([Star Rainbow Focus]: Creates a light spot attached to the targets surface, capturing and storing all physical and magic damage inflicted by you and your teammates. After 15 seconds, the light spot explodes, inflicting double the absorbed value on the target. Casting time: 1 second, cooldown time: 2 minutes.) She had previously used this skill in her second bombing of the Floating Island, and it is paramount against shield-like defenses! [Star Rainbow Focus] quickly formed a beautiful white light spot on the shields surface, and Tinas giant sword unleashed an unstoppable force, stabbing directly into the center of the light spot. Morningstar also initiated her amplification burst skill with a short cooldown, unleashing a chain of attacks on the light spot. At the same time, Elder Yang Jian also began to exert his strength. His Eight-Nine Mysterious Art was fully activated, and countless illusions of Heavenly Dharma Images formed behind him. The magnificent mana condensed into a golden trident, which under his full force, poured into the center of the light spot. With Alyssa on defense and Tina, Morningstar, and Elder Yang Jian on the attack, the four of them showed off their formidable abilities almost at the same time! Su Yu, on the other hand, merely released a few harmless sixth-ranked single-target spells. In actuality, he was sandbagging. Because the final step of the plan required him to exert his full strength, he had to conserve his strength now. With the bursts from Tina, Morningstar, and Elder Yang Jian, the other Blue Star cultivators behind them were immediately overshadowed. But what surprised everyone most was not these Blue Star cultivators, but Manina and Langqi who were far away on Skru Star. Their attention was also on this battle all along. What surprised them the most was undoubtedly the data shown in the 3D projection. At this moment, the Current Strength Index that Blue Devourer gave for these people had exceeded the charts! 254.4! Manina stared at the strength index displayed on Tina and could hardly believe his own eyes: Didnt she just advance to the seventh rank not long ago? How can she exert a force comparable to a seasoned mid-seventh ranker? Usually, cultivators who have just advanced to the seventh rank only have a strength index of around 100. Tinas index was terrifyingly high. Langqi quickly explained, According to the information sent by Prime Minister Gordon. This human female from the gaming world is a bit special. Shes somewhat like a Chosen One within the game world, invincible at the same rank during lower levels. Its not surprising that she can exert this kind of strength. Hmm. Manina nodded slightly to show his understanding. Apart from Tina, the strength indexes of the others were also eye-catching. Morningstars was 208.1; Elder Yang Jians was 183.0; Alyssas was a startling 319.3! The only one sandbagging was Su Yu. Now he was at level 81 with 30% experience, but the strength index he displayed was only 107.8. At first glance, anyone could tell he was sandbagging. Langqi, before the big battle, which of these five people could become God Level? Manina asked, staring at the strength index in the projection. Now he had his eyes focused on the index for Alyssa. The terrifying number 319.3 looked particularly dazzling. For your information, Maninas own strength index was only a little over 300. This little girl was even better than him! Langqi glanced at the five seventh-rank humans in the projection, thought for a moment, then, using a laser pen, marked Elder Yang Jian and Su Yu: The only hopeful ones should be these two. This old human used to be a God Level, but was forced to lower his ranks due to depletion of his mana. As for Su Yu, I dont need to introduce him. We all know about him. Hmm. Manina looked at the other two humans and one cat in the projection. What about these three who came from the game? Do they have a chance to advance to the eighth rank? Chapter 666 - Chapter 666: 663, Continue to Fight (Additional Update)_1 Chapter 666: 663, Continue to Fight (Additional Update)_1 Dont worry, Your Majesty, absolutely not! When this issue was brought up, Langqi laughed confidently: The magic system the human girl showed is not her own true power, but a power bestowed by her ancestors. Her own power is only at the sixth rank, its absolutely impossible for her to become an eighth ranker; The other two just advanced to the seventh rank, theyre not genuine Blue Star humans who can boost their powers by consuming materials. Within half a year, theres no way they can advance to god level. Alright. Seeing Langqis confidence, Manina chose to trust him. After all, Langqi has always been reliable. Manina shifted his gaze back to the 3D projection. But at that moment, the light spot created by [Star Rainbow Focus] exploded! In the previous 15 seconds, Tina, Morning Star, and Elder Yang Jian were unleashing all they got on the light spot, Su Yu, Alyssa, and the array formed by the sixth rank masters also directed a massive number of spells on the light spot. All these potent spells and attacks rapidly expanded the light spot from the size of a desktop to the size of an airport. After 15 seconds, the energy stored in the light spot exploded in a double magnitude! Boom! An indescribable violent explosion occurred on the force field shield of this base. People hundreds of kilometers away could clearly see the dazzling fireworks erupting here. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co After the explosion, Alyssa and the other four seventh rankers immediately erected a defensive shield with all their strength. Thanks to the sturdy shield, the terrifying explosion did not harm their own side. However, the effects of the light spot explosion were extraordinary. After the explosion, the force field shield, close to 20 meters thick, was brutally blown open leaving a huge gap. The impact of the explosion violently spread inside the shield, causing chaos amongst the seventh rank commanders and his more than 100 high-ranking subordinates. Now is the time! Su Yu seized this opportunity, disregarding the rampant explosion shock wave, and instantly teleported to the deepest part of the base, next to the Anti-Matter Track Cannon. The seventh rank commander of Skuru reacted quickly, He noticed Su Yus move, raised his hand to cast a spiritual energy shock spell, which instantly reached Su Yu. Su Yu did not dodge or evade, he activated the skill attached to his belt[Gloomy Light Shield]. ([Gloomy Light Shield]: Deflect an incoming spell to prevent damage. Cool down time 5 minutes.) The mirror-like [Gloomy Light Shield] rose in front of Su Yu, reflecting the commanders spiritual spell elsewhere as soon as it hit the shield. As for Su Yu, he released a large-scale sixth rank thunder spell[Thundering Sky Prison] after three seconds of casting! Ferocious storm clouds quickly formed above his head, followed by a vast area of thunderbolts like a thunder catastrophe falling from the clouds. Although the Anti-Matter Track Cannon is a top-grade weapon, it lacks any defensive rune carving on its body, it does not possess much defensive power. Therefore, under the hammering of the thunderbolts, the cannons were burned black, their internal precision parts were smashed into powder under the onslaught. Moreover, Su Yu precisely controlled the intensity of the thunderbolt damage, only damaging the cannon itself, not the anti-matter shells inside. Because if the shells inside were damaged, they would likely trigger the annihilation of matter and antimatter, releasing a massive amount of energy. By then, hed be having a run of bad luck too, so he had to control it precisely. The bases commander was still frantically defending against the explosion shock wave. Seeing the dense thunderbolts above the cannon group, there were only two words left in his heartIts over! Manina and Langqi who were watching the real-time situation also had a gulp feeling in their hearts, the thing they least wanted to see had happened! Fortunately, the top powerhouse of Skru Star knows how to save the situation. Just as the storm cloud of [Crazy Thunder Sky Prison] forms, the God Level Mental Power Master Victoria stepped flusteredly over the space cracks, arriving above the Spring Eye. Honestly speaking, she didnt expect the Blue Star monks to break through the force field shield so quickly. She had watched the recent battle at the 0005 Spring Eye, where the monks of the Blue Star took a whole 20 minutes to break through the force field shield. Victoria intended to wait until the position shield was about to be punctured before providing support, in order to drain the magic power of the Blue Star monks to the maximum extent. But who knew that a strange patch of light would suddenly pierce through the force field shield in an instant.. But regretting these things is useless now. The most important thing she has to do now is quickly remedy the situation. After arriving above the giant Spring Eye, she immediately released two [Mind Piercings], aiming directly at Su Yu! The biggest characteristic of Victorias mental attack is that it is instantaneous and arrives in a blink of an eye, completely ignoring spatial distance. The second after she launched her mental attack, Su Yu felt like his head was hit by a huge hammer, seeing stars, and everything around him becoming very blurry. Fortunately, the distance was long and the gap between their prowess wasnt too big, so Victorias two attacks didnt cause him any injuries. But Su Yu didnt dare to stay here any longer, he blinked back into the midst of the monks troops. Seeing Victoria appear, Prime Minister Cao Cao exerted all his power to release a pure-blue protective shield that blocked the connection between Victoria and the group of monks. Noticing that Su Yu has regrouped, Prime Minister Cao Cao communicated with other monks with his eyes, then they all retreated towards the exterior of Spring Eye together. The reason for the retreat is still the same as before in the Caucasus Mountains C they realized they couldnt take over this Spring Eye within 3 hours, and the Sckru reinforcements would arrive after 3 hours, so they had no choice but to retreat. Victoria watched the slowly retreating Blue Star monks, and also made no attempts to stop them. However, her eyes revealed a trace of worry as she had already guessed the plan of the Blue Star people, it could be said to be a transparent tactic. Not only she had guessed it, but Manina and Langqi, who were paying attention to real-time information, also guessed what the Blue Star monks wanted to do. But they had no great solutions, they could only exchange glances with helpless looks. After retreating from the giant Spring Eye of Mt. Damavand, the Blue Star monks once again boarded the warplanes, heading towards the next target, the giant Spring Eye. The next target is located at the boundary between Asia and Europe, namely Naroda Peak in the Ural Mountains. An hour later, at 4:30 a.m., the squadron successfully arrived at the giant Spring Eye of Naroda Peak in the Ural Mountains. After arriving at the location, the same drama is played out again. In Naroda Peak, Prime Minister Cao Cao and the Six-Rank Monks formed a large formation for the main attack, while Su Yu and five others set up defenses at the rear. 20 minutes later, the force field shield of the giant Spring Eye of Naroda Peak is about to be broken under the efforts of the Blue Star monks. But just at this moment, the God Level powerhouse of Skru Star, Sidim, appears in the sky above the base. Seeing Sidim appear, the Blue Star monks decisively gave up on this giant Spring Eye, all of them boarded supersonic warplanes to rush to the next target Spring Eye C located in Norway, the giant Spring Eye of Gaerhe Mountain. After reaching the next Spring Eye, they planned to draw out even more Sckru reinforcements. Chapter 667 - Chapter 667: 664, The dilemma of unable to dispatch reinforcements_1 Chapter 667: 664, The dilemma of unable to dispatch reinforcements_1 Next, the monks from Blue Star quickly moved between the giant spring eyes. In just six and a half hours, they ran through seven giant spring eyes! The third spring eye they visited was located at Gaerhe Mountain in Norway; The fourth spring eye was located on the Bolang Peak in the French Alps; The fifth spring eye was in Africa, specifically on Tubkale Mountain in North Africa; The sixth spring eye was on Mount Kenya in the East Africa Great Rift Valley; The seventh spring eye was the famous Mount Kilimanjaro. For the remaining four giant spring eyes, the grand monks maintained the same strategy as before C firstly breaking the protective shield, and retreating once the support from the Skuru army arrived. So, in the process of their long-distance charge, other than significant energy consumption, they didnt encounter much danger. The relevant departments also timely dispatched transportation troops, delivering enough energy cans to the must-pass areas, thus allowing the fierce offensive of the grand monks to continue. However, the seventh Mount Kilimanjaro Spring Eye was the last stop for the monks of Blue Star. For the first three giant spring eyes (Greater Caucasus, Damawand, Ural), the Skuru expeditionary army sent a god-level monk for support individually; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co For the following four giant spring eyes, the expeditionary army dispatched teams of ten seventh-level monks each for support. By now, there were no seventh-level monks left in the expeditionary armys reserve support, and they could no longer dispatch support troops. The monks of Blue Star were waiting for such an opportunity! The Giant Spring Eye of Mount Kilimanjaro. Before the protective shield of the base was penetrated, the silhouette of 10 seven-level Skuru monks arrived through the space cracks. Su Yu lifted her head to look at them. These 10 seven-level Skuru warriors included 4 Psychic Warriors, 4 Spiritual Masters, 1 Spiritual Mecha Master, and 1 Mental Power Master. Spotting the arrival of these reinforcements, the monks of Blue Star immediately stopped working and retreated in a disciplined manner towards their formation on the outskirts. Su Yu also spoke aloud to all the grand monks: Everyone, pay attention! This is the last spring eye with Skuru reinforcements! They will lack reinforcements at the next one and that spring eye will belong to us! Right, we must hold on. The next spring eye will be ours! Though very tired, the Grand Monks all responded in unison. Su Yu wasnt worried that the Skurus would hear him. After all, they had already fought through seven spring eyes, and unless the Skurus were hopelessly stupid, they had probably already guessed their tactics. Speaking such in full light could be a strategic maneuver to intimidate. As for Su Yus strategy, the Skuru upper echelons didnt waver. The Skuru expeditionary headquarters. Emperor Raging Sun, Manina XIII, and his lover Langqi were both staring at Mount Kilimanjaro in the 3D projection, their faces expressionless, falling into silence. Staring at the projection where the Blue Star Monks successfully retreated from Kilimanjaro Mountain and took off on supersonic fighters, Langqi finally broke the silence: Your Majesty, we have run out of backup, I fear we will have to concede the next spring eye to the people of Blue Star. Hmm! Manina slammed his hand down on the table, splattering Lake syrup on Langqi. However, Langqi made no move to wipe it off. He didnt even glance at it. He acted as if nothing had happened. Langqi, let me ask you. Maninas gaze penetrated him, Cant we prevent the Blue Stars from taking the spring eyes? Manina had always treated these Blue Stars as inferior beings, as insects. Now these insects had decreed their bright plot in broad daylight, while they had no countermeasures, causing him discomfort. Actually Seeing the furious emperor, Langqi trembled and said, There is actually a way, but the price is large. He paused for a moment to collect his thoughts, then said to the Emperor: If I am not wrong, the next target of the Blue Stars should be Mount Lang E at the southern end of the African continent. They just took off now and it will take at least half an hour to get there. If we dispatch 100 sixth-level monks for support, they should be able to hold it for three hours. But the cost of doing so is enormous. Even though 100 sixth-level monks in theory have far more combat power than a regular eighth-level monk, they are not an entity, so they might be gradually broken. According to my calculations, if they hold out for three hours, one-fifth of the sixth-level monks could be sacrificed in this battle, which means that at least 20 people will die. Twenty people? Upon hearing Langqis words, Maninas anger subsided a bit. He stared at the protective shield on the 3D projection screen of Kilimanjaro, which held a large hole, and couldnt speak for a long time. Surely, he wanted to grasp all the giant spring eyes and give the people of Blue Star a tough fight. However, the estimated loss of over 20 sixth-level monks was unacceptable to him. You see, there are just over 400 warriors of level 6 and above in G2. Losing 5% at once, how can the nation accept it? If these people sacrificed in the final battle, that might not be too bad, but now for a spring eye, this will cause a huge negative public opinion in the world and even wipe out the positive impact he just made by distributing the money. So, no matter what, he cannot send these 100 sixth-level monks. Since the sixth-level monks cant be dispatched, the expedition army really had no one to dispatch. Manina had no choice but to sigh: Sigh! Langqi, contact Lord Donald Prunt. Well see what he has to say. Understood! Langqi nodded hurriedly and immediately ordered communication with Donald Prunt, who was still at the Greater Caucasus spring eye. At the same time, the Blue Star monks got on supersonic fighter planes and were rapidly advancing towards Lang E Mountain beside the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Since this could likely be the final battle, all the grand monks were excited. While they were holding small energy cans and absorbing the spiritual energy to replenish themselves, they were discussing Skurus potential strategic decisions in the group of monks. Emperor Taizong proposed in the group: Su Yu my young friend, you said the Skuru expeditionary army had no seventh-level support yet, so could they potentially send the sixth-level monks? If they send over 100 sixth-level monks, they should be able to hold the spring eye, right? Su Yu: [Laughing Emoji] First, its not very likely they would send sixth-level monks. Secondly, if they are really going to send 100 sixth-level monks, I would be even happier. Emperor Taizong: Happier? Su Yu: Indeed, in that case, our main tactical target will shift from spiritual springs eyes to sixth-level monks. Minister Cao Cao has been hiding his strength all this time, he has been adding a lot of spiritual energy to his sword handle, and the sword handle is almost restored to the peak of the eighth level. If Skuru dares to send so many sixth-level monks, then it will be one sword strike per person! The Skurus can only cry. Chapter 668 - Chapter 668: 665, Crowd of Shirkers_1 Chapter 668: 665, Crowd of Shirkers_1 pls: Sorry, I returned home late tonight, and this chapter was posted without any modifications. If youre seeing this text, refresh the page after half an hour, by then the revised version should be up. After considering, Emperor Taizong agreed with Su Yu. If they could take this opportunity to eliminate some of the sixth-tier Skru people, that would be a good thing indeed. At this moment, the elder Sima Yan spoke up in the group chat: Su Yu, what concerns me more is another matter. Su Yu: What is it? Sima Yan: Its been 7 hours since we launched our attack on the first Spring Eye, the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye. Hasnt the oscillation of the Space Cracks at the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye already disappeared? Su Yu: Indeed, it has vanished long ago. Sima Yan: But what if Pu Langte abandons the Greater Caucasus to support us, what should we do then? Su Yu: Dont worry about that. Ive already thought about it. Once Pu Langte leaves the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye, the Space Cracks above the Greater Caucasus will again start to shrink and oscillate for 3 hours. Ive been saving my magic energy all this time so that we can transfer all the magicians there at this critical moment. Three hours is enough for us to take over the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye! Sima Yan: Oh, I see, I understand now. Emperor Liu Che: Su Yu, do you have enough magic power to bring all of us over there? Isnt your teleportation formation quite strained when transporting high-ranking individuals? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Su Yu: Dont worry, I have a plan. Learning about Su Yus entire plan, the great magicians were more confident than ever in capturing the giant Spring Eye. Half an hour later, they successfully arrived at Lang E Mountain. Seeing the giant Skru base built atop the peak of Lang E Mountain, the great magicians flew out one by one from their supersonic fighters. Su Yu and four other seventh-tier front-runners were at the front, with the sixth-tier magicians setting up the Big Dipper Array in the middle, and Prime Minister Cao Cao holding up the rear. They had employed this formation many times before, so they were quite adept at it. The Skru army in the Spring Eye had been psychologically prepared for a while, after all, the Spring Eye beneath their feet was the only one out of the four giant Spring Eyes on the African continent that had not been attacked. They had been ready since the Blue Star magicians attacked Mount Kilimanjaro. But being prepared doesnt mean anything, the seventh-tier commander in the base is full of unease now. As a top-notch powerhouse of the Skru Star, he is well aware of the state of the expeditionary force. The expeditionary force can no longer send reinforcements, their current defense is not strong enough to resist the attack of the Blue Star people, and the dozens of requests for assistance he sent to the headquarters have all sunk into the sea without any reply. All of these factors make the commander understand that he cant fight to the death; he has to think of a way out. Seeing the incoming massive Blue Star magician troop, he relayed a message to his close fifth and sixth-tier aides: Pay attention. This time is different from the previous fights. We may not be able to wait for reinforcements. Be prepared. When the field shield is about to be broken, follow my command. At that time, we will abandon the base together and return to the Skru Star. Master Jonathan! These close aides looked at him in surprise. Master Jonathan was actually planning to abandon this Spring Eye! However, they also understood that this was the only decision that could save their lives at the moment. They could only agree to their superiors request and started preparing for evacuation. On the 2nd of December, at 10 in the morning, a great war broke out above the giant Spring Eye of Lang E Mountain. The Blue Star magicians were invincible. They had just received a batch of spiritual energy supplements. On top of that, this might be the last Spring Eye. The sixth-tier magicians, along with elder Yang Jian, put out all their strength. Big Dipper Array and Heaven-class spiritual treasures were poured onto the protective field like free money. Morning Star and Tina cooperated with each other. One released [Star Rainbow Focus], and the other unleashed high-damage piercing war techniques, resulting in the maximum pressure on the force field shield. As always, Alyssa performed stably. The giant ice wall and black hole blocked almost all antimatter shells, becoming the sturdiest shield for the great magicians. As for Su Yu, he was still saving his power as before. On the other hand, the Skru army seemed a bit unwilling to fight. Commander Jonathan had decided to flee. During the initial stage of attrition warfare, he definitely wouldnt over-consume his own power. His close aides felt the same way. Fifth and sixth-tier practitioners definitely have a lower chance of succeeding in escape than those of the seventh-tier, especially the fifth-tier. Their flying speed is too slow; even if they try their best, it will take at least half an hour to reach the Space Cracks. And when fleeing, dont expect Commander Jonathan to lend them a hand. It will be lucky if Jonathan doesnt destroy the bridge after crossing the river in times of crisis! To increase their chances of escaping, Jonathans close aides deliberately lowered their output and existence, saving their strength and performing more miserably than Su Yu. The other high-ranking strongmen in the base werent brainless either. Seeing that Master Jonathan and his close aides were all conserving energy, others certainly wouldnt fight too hard. Instead, they joined in conserving their energy. All the Skru people were conserving energy, which in turn greatly reduced the overall defensive power of the base. There used to be three types of power stopping the Blue Star magicians from breaking through the force field shield C the antimatter orbital gun, the combat power of the Skru high-ranking strongmen, and the strength of the force field shield itself. The proportion of these three kinds of power was roughly 20%, 40%, and 40%. Now that the Skru high-ranking strongmen were conserving their energy, the attack of the Blue Star magicians naturally became much easier. Finally, 15 minutes after the battle began, the force field shield finally couldnt hold up any longer! After a continuous 15-minute attack, countless layers of skin had been peeled off the force field shield. In the end, the thinnest places were only 20 centimeters thick, and one could even see peoples shadows inside through the shield. Now, the third [Star Rainbow Focus] of Morning Star had finally cooled down. She didnt hesitate to stick it on the force field shield. Seeing this familiar white light spot appear on the force field shield, everybody inside and outside of the shield realized one thing C in 15 seconds, the shield would certainly be broken! 1747 For Commander Jonathan, if he didnt run now, then he wouldnt be able to run anymore! So, he shouted: Everyone, pay attention! Now everyone must make every effort to escape from the Blue Star, good luck to you all! Having said that, he flew towards the Space Cracks without looking back and disappeared in the blink of an eye. His close aides had been waiting for this moment. Even before Jonathan spoke, they had already tried their best to fly towards the Space Cracks at the fastest speed possible. Seeing the base command level going so quickly, the tens of thousands of ordinary Skru army soldiers in the base were dumbfounded. What should they do if the commander flees? Escape in a spacecraft now? Its already too late! However, for these Skru troops, they were actually lucky, because the Skru high-level did not plan to abandon them. While Morning Star was applying [Star Rainbow Focus] onto the force field shield, a space jump was made by the god-level powerhouse Pu Langte who passed through the Space Cracks above his head. 15 seconds later, at the moment of the explosion of the white spot that had gathered a great amount of energy, Pu Langtes whole body inside a red mecha appeared in the sky above the giant Spring Eye of Lang E Mountain. Chapter 669 - Chapter 669: 666, God Level Peak Confrontation_1 Chapter 669: 666, God Level Peak Confrontation_1 Pu Langte appeared, and the space cracks in the sky above Lang E Mountain began to shrink and vibrate, bursting into dazzling white light. At the same time, the white spots created by the Morning Star [Star Rainbow Focus] exploded violently, also releasing dazzling white light. The two rays of light were reflected in each other, their brightness was tens of thousands of times brighter than the sun! Sure enough, hes here. Su Yus eyes hardened as he looked at Pu Langtes signature red mecha. As expected, Pu Langte arrived at the scene at this critical moment, almost exactly as Su Yu had envisioned. Seeing the figure of Pu Langte, the mood of the high-ranking Skuru warriors in the base immediately shifted from fear to ecstasy! This was particularly true for the fifth rank Skuru warriors. These warriors had originally given up on any hope of escaping. It would take them at least half an hour to fly to Spring Eye with their speed, giving the Blue Star cultivators enough time to intercept them. But now, Pu Langte was here! They were saved! Everyone, pay attention, we retreat immediately! Prime Minister Cao Cao said to the Blue Star cultivators around him. The moment Pu Langte appeared, Prime Minister Cao Cao immediately used the hilt to set up a defense shield. He knew that Pu Langte would use space teleportation, which was essentially instant movement. So, he set up layers upon layers of defense shields, the gap between every two shields did not exceed 10 centimeters. This greatly restricted Pu Langtes space jumping ability. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co As the sixth rank cultivators reorganized their formation, they slowly and cautiously retreated under the protection of Prime Minister Cao Caos shields. Su Yu and the other five seventh rankers were also dispersed and embedded within the Big Dipper Array, retreating along with the sixth rank cultivators. However, during the retreat, Su Yu regretfully cast a glance at the below setup area of the antimatter railguns. During the explosion of the [Star Rainbow Focus] white spots, he originally intended to teleport below to destroy these antimatter railguns. But Pu Langtes arrival instantly dispelled his thoughts. His current small body couldnt bear the full blast of Pu Langte, a god-level peak warrior, so he had no choice but to give up. Seeing the Blue Star cultivators retreat, Pu Langte was unwilling to let them go easily. Pu Langte knew that Su Yu could create long-distance teleportation formations. After the Blue Star cultivators retreated from Spring Eye, Su Yu would inevitably teleport all the cultivators to the Greater Caucasus Mountains. The defense of the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye was not as strong and would be broken within three hours! Therefore, he could not let the Blue Star cultivators leave unscathed. They had to pay some price! With this in mind, Pu Langte used space jump, instantly arriving at a position 5 kilometers away from the main forces of the Blue Star cultivators. This position was his best saturating attack distance, he was confident that he could penetrate Prime Minister Cao Caos shields in 10 seconds! But at this moment, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Prime Minister Cao Caos mouth. Seeing Pu Langte getting closer, he briskly met him with the hilt in his hand. With a swing of the hilt in Prime Minister Cao Caos hand, thousands of azure sword energies burst out from the hilt instantly. These sword energies quickly targeted Pu Langte, and in almost an instant, appeared beside Pu Langte like they had crossed space, striking on Pu Langtes particle shield. Pu Langte didnt have a chance to launch an attack, he was completely interrupted by these latterly arriving sword energies. Bang, bang, bang! Loud booming sounds. Pu Langtes particle shield was shaking violently. From his mechas main control interface, he could clearly see the strength of the particle shield falling rapidly. Just one round of attack, and the shield strength dropped from 100% to 53%. If attacked again, his shield would probably be gone! How is this possible?! Pu Langte looked at Cao Cao in shock. Have you fully recovered your power? In the previous 7 rounds of Spring Eye battles, the Blue Devourer AI system determined that Prime Minister Cao Caos current power factor was 1031-1108, which is completely at the beginning of the eighth rank. But this round of sword energy explosion just now needed at least 3000 power factor to instantly take down 47% of his particle shield. It was evident that Prime Minister Cao Cao was playing possum, pretending to be weak earlier. Hahaha, you figured it out. Prime Minister Cao Cao laughed heartily. If playing possum would be satisfying, it would have to trick someone substantial. Having deceived Pu Langte, the strongest of the Skuru star, Prime Minister Cao Caos mood was as delightful as when Zheng Shuangs mother opened the door for Zheng Shuang C utmost satisfaction! Come along, weve had a bout on Skuru Star before where we didnt have a clear winner. Today is a good opportunity. Lets settle the score! Prime Minister Cao Cao swung the hilt again, releasing an even more intense sword energy than the last time, targeting Pu Langte. Pu Langtes face grew even more bitter. He indeed had a bout with Cao Cao before, but the outcome wasnt good. He once thought that Cao Cao had fortuitously acquired the power of the peak eighth level, but he didnt know how to use it, so he definitely wasnt his opponent. But when he actually fought him, he realized that was not the case. The [Hilt of the Thousands Proverbs Sword] was just too powerful! While facing off against Prime Minister Cao Cao, he directly felt the skillful crush of an advanced civilization over a lower one. To put it in perspective C if he was a robust male wielding a long knife, then Cao Cao was a little girl standing 20 meters away from him with an automatic aiming pistol. The hilt not only gave Prime Minister Cao Cao power but also greatly enhanced his shield, flight, stress-state stimulation, automatic targeting and many other aspects. Even a student at the first or second stage of schooling could fight evenly against Pu Langte just by holding the hilt. So seeing Prime Minister Cao Cao putting all his might into activating the hilt, the bitter memory was instantly invoked in his heart and he had to retreat. Seeing Pu Langte retreating, Prime Minister Cao Cao didnt pursue him, but instructed the hilt to stop and stood proudly in the sky. During Prime Minister Cao Cao and Pu Langtes entanglement, the Blue Star cultivators successfully withdrew from the Spring Eye area. Morning Star, Alyssa, come and help me! As soon as Su Yu left Spring Eye, he called out to Alyssa and Morning Star. He was now about to set up a long-distance teleportation array and his own mana value wasnt enough to teleport so many people. He needed Alyssa and Morning Star, who were also magic users, to help him. Alright. Alright, meow. Alyssa and Morning Star understood Su Yus intention and immediately moved towards him. Alyssa conjured three [Ancient Magic Books] skills in succession, three golden, heavy ancient books slowly opened above their heads, enhancing their intelligence while also greatly increasing their mana recovery speed; Morning Star transformed into the [Star Spirit Fox] form, which was her most intelligent form; Su Yu used the skill [Natural Extreme Speed] attached to the glove, greatly increasing his spell casting speed. Under Su Yus lead, a huge silver teleportation array with a radius of 40 meters quickly unfolded in the sky above Lang E Mountain, aiming directly at the Great Caucasus Giant Spring Eye. The Skru soldiers in the base below all looked up at the giant teleportation array, their eyes filled with awe and an inability to look directly at it. Chapter 670 - Chapter 670: 667, The Final Battle - Giant Spring Eye in the Greater Caucasus_1 Chapter 670: 667, The Final Battle C Giant Spring Eye in the Greater Caucasus_1 Prime Minister Cao, lets go! At the moment before the teleportation array was to be activated, Su Yu shouted to Cao Chengxiang, who was still standing proudly in the sky. Lets go. Cao Chengxiang instantly moved to the center of the teleportation array. He released the amplification from the sword hilt, reducing his skill level back to the late stage of distraction. Whoosh A silvery light flickered, and the huge teleportation array disappeared from the sky of Lang E Mountain, with the Blue Star monks still in it. The next second, they reappeared above the Spring Eye in the Greater Caucasus. The space cracks above the Spring Eye in the Great Caucasus was still shrinking and trembling continuously. No more reinforcements would be coming. The Blue Star monks calmly set up their battle formation in mid-air, ready to launch an all-out attack on the Spring Eye! Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Skuru Expeditionary Army. The moment the Blue Star monks teleported, the super AI, Blue Devourer, switched the 3D projection area from Lang E Mountain to the Great Caucasus Mountain. In the projection, the Blue Star monks, having set up their formation, were pressing menacingly towards the giant Spring Eye. The soldiers in the Spring Eye, including the seventh-tier commander, were pale. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co The current situation seemed to have forecasted the future outcome of the Spring Eye in the Great Caucasus. Langqi looked at Manina, who had a gloomy expression, and said cautiously: Your Majesty, Im afraid the Spring Eye in the Greater Caucasus is about to fall, should we ask Haidun to bring his core subordinates back? The Haidun he was referring to was Haidun Rieyang, a member of the Raging Sun imperial family, and the commander of the Spring Eye in the Greater Caucasus. At present, it seems that the Spring Eye in the Greater Caucasus cannot be held. They could only ask him to abandon the Spring Eye and come back. Although the space cracks were shrinking and trembling, this phenomenon only restricted the Skuru people from going to Blue Star, and did not restrict the Skuru people below the seventh tier from returning from Blue Star. So, Haidun should be able to come back. Manina did not respond, but took a deep breath. After about ten seconds, he slowly said: Alright, instruct Haidun that if he cant hold on, he should abandon the Spring Eye, and bring back those above the sixth tier. Understood. Langqi hurriedly went to contact Haidun. Haidun was a good friend and mentor to Langqi, who had taught him a lot of advanced knowledge. He didnt want Haidun to become a prisoner of the Blue Star people like his brother. In the process of contacting Haidun, Langqi also curiously asked Manina: Your Majesty, theres one thing I dont understand. What is it? Why did Pu Langte abandon the Greater Caucasus for Lang E Mountain? Haidun and the Greater Caucasus army are our people, and Jonathan and the garrison there in Lang E are Lun Ketes people. Why should we sacrifice our own people? Langqi didnt quite understand Pu Langtes operation. If it were him, he would certainly sacrifice Lun Ketes people without a second thought. After all, friends may die, but survival is paramount. Manina glanced at him and shook his head: Langqi, this has nothing to do with whether they are from our country or not. The main reason lies in Su Yu. Su Yu? Yes, you can imagine a scenario. Manina stared at the figure of Su Yu in the 3D projection, and slowly said: If Pu Langte didnt go to Lang E Mountain just now but stayed in the Greater Caucasus, Su Yus power would still be intact. What if the Blue Star monks completely took Lang E Mountain and then moved on to another Spring Eye, say, the one at the South Pole? This Langqi was at a loss for words. He hadnt really thought about it that much. Manina patted him on the shoulder: Thats why Pu Langte had to go to Lang E Mountain. Only when Su Yus mana is exhausted can we temporarily get rid of the crisis. I apologize, Your Majesty. I didnt think that far ahead. Langqi bowed his head in shame. As the commander-in-chief of the expeditionary army, it was a big failure that he hadnt noticed this. It doesnt matter, young people need more experience. Manina waved his hand nonchalantly. He promoted Langqi to the high-ranking position of Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Force, not because of Langqis extraordinary military talent, but because of his astonishing aptitude. Langqi was one of the most talented among the new generation of Raging Sun people. He had promoted to the seventh tier while most of his peers were still at the fifth tier. The probability of him becoming a God Level was very high. For this reason, Manina had paid great attention to cultivating him. Blue Devourer, has Haidun been contacted? After dismissing Langqi, Manina refocused his attention on the Spring Eye in the Greater Caucasus. Soon, an emotionless female voice rang out around them: Im sorry, Your Majesty, I have been unable to get through. The communication line has probably been cut off by the Blue Star people. Is that so? Maninas heart tightened. Looking at the 3D projection, he realized that in less than two minutes while they were speaking, the battle in the sky above the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye had already come to an end! . The scene returned to Spring Eye at the Greater Caucasus. After the Blue Star monks arrived, they immediately launched a ruthless all-out attack against the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye. And the situation this time was completely different from before. The force field shield of the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye had been breached once seven hours ago. This level of force field shield was not easy to fix. In the past seven hours, it had only been restored by about 30%. The Skuru high-ranking powerbrokers in the base had also suffered significant losses in the previous fight and had not completely recovered yet. They didnt have an endless supply of spiritual energy, unlike the Blue Star monks. With the Skurus decreased power and the attack from the Blue Star monks as strong as before, Cao Chengxiang, now having returned to the peak of the eighth tier, the overall output was more than three times higher than before! Su Yu, Alyssa, and the Morning Star had consumed a lot of magical power and were reluctant to use the very expensive [Grandmaster Mana Restoration Potion]. But at the beginning of the plan, Su Yu had told them C to save some tricks. Su Yus self-equipped big moves, such as [Summon Wind Elemental Lord], [Summon Arcane Puppet], [Lunar Goddess call], [Elemental Annihilation] were all long CD skills that didnt require mana consumption. As the most influential human in the gaming world, Alyssas equipment was even more powerful than Su Yus, and many super skills were also attached to her equipment. Right now, all these big moves were cast out, powerful summoned creatures and potent spells hit the force field shield, in conjunction with the attack by Cao Chengxiang and the grand monks. In only two minutes, the force field shield was on the verge of collapsing! The Skuru soldiers and high-ranking powerbrokers in the base all turned pale. They knew that reinforcements were impossible. The force field shield was about to be breached again, and the fall of the Spring Eye into the hands of the Blue Star people was a foregone conclusion. For average Skuru soldiers, there were only two paths in front of them C to surrender or to resist to death; For the Skuru high-ranking powerbrokers, one more path was presented to them C should they flee now? If they were to flee now, Haidun Rieyang, who was in the seventh tier, should be able to escape successfully. But for those below the sixth tier, their fate would be dire. Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: 668、Soviet-style persuasion to surrender (updated) _1 Chapter 671: 668Soviet-style persuasion to surrender (updated) _1 Faced with such an urgent situation, Haidun Rieyang, the commander, is confronted with a difficult choice. He could abandon the base and flee. With his abilities, the probability of a successful escape back to Skru Star is over 99%. But the troops in the base are his direct subordinates, many of the high-ranking officers are his students who he has groomed for years. If he tried to take all the students above the sixth rank with him, hed likely end up so hindered that he himself would be unable to escape. Its like a bystander jumping into a river to save a drowning person; if not careful, the rescuer might end up being dragged under by the drowning individual. Beyond these two choices, the only remaining option is death in battle. Does he want to die here? Of course not! As a bona fide commander, dying on the battlefield isnt necessarily a bad thing; its a fitting end. But the problem is, a death should have meaning. Dying here like this is pointless. If he could trade his life for that of a seventh rank enemy, such as Su Yu, he would gladly do so. But under the immense pressure from Prime Minister Cao Cao, he cant even achieve a one-for-one trade; he might lose his life without inflicting any damage on the enemy, making it a complete loss. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Haidun Rieyang found himself in a dilemma. Su Yu, who was observing the battle while resting, didnt actually want to kill Haidun Rieyang and his direct troops either. The reasons were threefold: First, these people are not easy to kill. Including Prime Minister Cao Cao, the advanced cultivators were already very exhausted, killing them forcefully would likely come at a great cost; Second, forcibly killing these powerful Skru would cause tremendous energy fluctuations, leading to the rampant rampage of spiritual energy within hundreds of kilometres, destroying everything in its path, just like in the game, Forest City; Third, if these Skru powerhouses surrender, Su Yu could exchange them for resources in the future. Take Haidun Rieyang, for example. His combat power alone is equivalent to 300 fifth-rank mercenaries; Su Yu could exchange him for 1500 tons of gold or an equivalent amount of spiritual energy without being at a loss right? Its certainly better than killing him. With this in mind, Su Yu flew to the side of the energy shield and yelled into it in pure Skru language: Listen, Skru people below! I am Su Yu, and I now order you to throw away your weapons, raise your hands, and surrender right away! I give you a two-minute window to consider; after that, we wont hesitate to kill those who havent surrendered! Su Yus voice, amplified by magic, quickly spread throughout the base. Hearing his words, the Skru forces below were clearly hesitant. They knew that itd be three hours before reinforcements could arrive from their headquarters, and they certainly couldnt hold out for that long. It was either surrender or die in battle. But since the others around them hadnt surrendered immediately, most of the soldiers were still waiting, ready to decide on surrendering at the last minute. Seeing his words seemingly having no effect, Su Yu continued speaking: I tell you the truth, we Blue Star Humans treat our prisoners exceptionally well. Once you become prisoners, apart from your powers being sealed, you will not be subjected to any kind of abuse! Not only will you not be mistreated, but you will also have considerable freedom in the prisoner-of-war camp. If your great Emperor Manina is willing to pay a ransom to get you back, I will surely let you go. Having no solid proof, Su Yu used a magical projection crystal to project a series of images onto the shield below after he finished speaking. This series of images were taken when he went to visit Langqis brother, Lan Bo, in the POW camp. They were perfect to use for his purpose. The Skru soldiers in the base could see the clear, colourful images projected onto the shield overhead. The first image showed two Skru prisoners, dressed in striped prisoners uniforms, tending a green plant. They were chatting and laughing while tending to it, showing no signs of mistreatment; The second image showed a Skru prisoner who looked like an officer sitting at a desk, engrossed in studying a thick book and taking notes as he read. The book was a painstaking translation of the Das Kapital by the coalition governments translation department. The third image was from the well-known POW Camp Sports Festival, which Su Yu had previously shown to Langqi. In the sports festival, Skru soldiers were playing ball games with great teamwork and camaraderie. From their bright smiles, it was evident they were having a great time. The fourth image Su Yu cut off the fourth image just as it was beginning. Seeing the puzzled expressions on the Skru soldiers below, Su Yu explained: The fourth image was intended for the Lunkete people. Its a wedding between same-sex soldiers, they tend to like this sort of thing As for you Rieyang people, theres no need for you to see this. Oh~ The Skru soldiers below showed understanding expressions. However, these three scenes sent the soldiers into total shock. They had always thought that being a Blue Star Humans prisoner would mean being beaten, tormented, bled, or even subjected to human experimentation. What were they seeing now? No beatings, no interrogations, the prisoner camp looked like a vacation spot? Could this be real? It seemed too good to be true! The contrast between their imaginations and the images was so huge that the majority of the soldiers below couldnt believe what they were seeing. Haidun Rieyang outright questioned, Su Yu, are these images real? You didnt deliberately stage them to deceive us, did you? I assure you they are real, and I promise that every prisoner would enjoy this kind of treatment. Su Yu sternly promised: I swear on my name, Su Yu if any frame in these images is fabricated, Ill commit suicide to apologize in front of your spy satellites! Commander, are you willing to surrender and go to the POW camp to verify my words? Haidun Rieyang stared back at Su Yu. After perhaps three seconds of hesitation, he said, Alright, I surrender. Ill go to your POW camp with you. Dont forget your words, Su Yu! In saying so, Haidun Rieyang was taking the opportunity to go along with it. Now that the Blue Star cultivators had broken through the energy shield, even his chances of escape were slim. He might as well surrender. Moreover, he didnt believe Su Yus words at all. He was convinced that the POW camp couldnt possibly be as good as the images suggest. Haidun Rieyang felt it necessary to personally visit the POW camp to expose Su Yu. At their level, one couldnt make an oath lightly. If Su Yus oath was proven to be false and he was unwilling to commit suicide to apologize, then he would encounter endless interference during his cultivation, possibly preventing him from ever reaching the eighth rank. This was evidenced by the experiences of others. So Haidun Rieyang decided to go to the POW camp himself, determined to expose Su Yus lie. .. Seeing the commanding officer declare surrender, there was no longer any need for the Skru troops in the base to resist. In fact, many of them had been considering surrendering for a while, and now they quickly threw down their weapons and raised their hands high. The dropping of weapons echoed throughout the base. Chapter 672 - Chapter 672: 669, Heartening_1 Chapter 672: 669, Heartening_1 He actually surrendered! Watching Haidun and his subordinate army surrender without any resistance in the 3D projection, Manina crushed the teacup in his hand with a crack. According to his original assumption, Haidun should have probably returned with the sixth-order core personnel. Even if they werent able to return, they should have at least tried to resist fiercely and should have completely destroyed the bases defense equipment. But now they surrendered neatly and cleanly, without any resistance, allowing all defense weapons, including the anti-matter rail guns in the base, to fall into the hands of the people of the Blue Star! When the time comes, the cannon shells fired from these weapons will all hit the Skuru people directly! What a worthless piece of s***! The old man only knows how to save his own skin! With that Manina stood up and slammed the pen in his hand on the table. Langqis face was crimson. After all, Haidun was his teacher. The emperors rant was an indirect insult to him as well. But he couldnt refute anything, after all, his teacher indeed had not handled the situation well. After throwing the pen, Manina glared at the 3D projection again, then rushed toward the command rooms door. Langqi was surprised and hurriedly got up and asked, Your Majesty, where are you heading? Of course, I am going to call for reinforcements. Manina glared at him: I am going to invite Madam Cecilia, Dragon Emperor Kadrigos, and other god-level entities to come over and help defend the remaining giant Spring Eyes. We cant just watch idly as the Blue Star people use the same technique to take over the remaining 14 Spring Eyes! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Manina planned to invite other god-level entities besides G2 to come and help. Since this would inevitably mean giving a share of the benefits to these god-level entities, its better than letting the Blue Star people take it all, right? And he must act quickly because discussing the distribution of benefits also takes time. He wanted to negotiate this before the Blue Star occupied the next Spring Eye. The scene switches back to the Blue Star. After Haidun surrendered, Prime Minister Cao Cao swiftly descended from the sky to the side of these high-ranking Skurus. He used the power of the sword hilt to seal the spiritual energy inside these high-ranking beings. Haidun and the others offered no resistance and honestly let their spiritual energy be sealed. The big monks also quickly descended, went away one by one, sealed the spiritual energy inside the fifth-order and ordinary Skuru soldiers, and used the Immortal Binding Lock and other magic artifacts to limit their movements to a specified area. Outside the Spring Eye, the Blue Stars United Government Army still couldnt reach it. Just now the big monks group attack on the bases shield had caused too large an energy shock, and now a large amount of spiritual energy was wreaking havoc around the base. The United Government Army needed to eliminate these violently rampaging spiritual energy before they could reach the base. The task of eliminating the violent spiritual energy was mainly carried out by Zhong Feng, Xu Xiaotian, and other fifth-order players leading third and fourth-order players, so the speed was not slow. According to the news received by Su Yu, they could enter the interior of the giant Spring Eye in about an hour. However, fortunately, the surveillance satellites launched by the Blue Star government had captured the scene inside the base. After the big monks successfully captured the Spring Eye, the United Government immediately posted the news of them successfully seizing the Spring Eye on the Singer Network. Singer Network is the highest-traffic website on the Internet today. Almost every Blue Star netizen who can access the internet spends a part of their daily time visiting this website to check real-time updated news. Half a day ago, the government posted a news in the important news section C All Skuru troops in more than 2400 Spring Eyes have withdrawn, these Spring Eyes have all withered, turning completely into barren mountains. This news sparked a massive discussion on the internet, and the whole online world was filled with pessimistic and desperate emotions. Now, seeing the release of a piece of good news by the United Government, netizens browsing this website quickly clicked on it. The title of this good news was C Blue Stars high-ranking monks arduous 7-hour journey, traversing 28,000 kilometers, finally seizing the Greater Caucasus Giant Spring Eye without shedding a drop of blood! In this news, the editor made a very detailed description of the entire operation of the Blue Stars big monks. A distance of 28,000 kilometers is almost equivalent to running more than half a circle around the equator (the length of the equator is about 40,000 kilometers). The article detailed why the senior monks needed to move rapidly between the Spring Eyes; how they managed to break the energy shield of the giant base; and finally, how they captured the Greater Caucasus Giant Spring Eye, capturing a seventh-order Skuru top expert. Every netizen who opened and read this news was completely shocked! Just now, they were still contemplating whether to surrender to the Skuru people, feeling hopeless and desolate. To their surprise, someone in the dark had shouldered this heavy task and dared to snatch the prize from the Skuru, bringing a glimmer of hope back to the Blue Star! As soon as the news was released, it spread quickly on the internet. The official forums, major social media, everywhere had links to this post. Soon, the whole world was boiling! Cheers erupted everywhere from different residential areas of the cities, and there were occasional cries of excitement that couldnt be controlled. At the foot of the main peak of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, a huge cheer broke out among the troops who were eliminating the violent spiritual energy. They couldnt see clearly what was happening inside the Spring Eye due to the rampaging purple spiritual energy, but after seeing the news, they knew they had won and none of the big monks had been sacrificed! Even Zhong Feng, who was standing in the sky, had red eyes. In the official forum, this matter was thoroughly discussed: I really feel like crying, this news came at just the right time! I also feel like crying, I nearly collapsed when I heard that over 2400 Spring Eyes withered, Im thankful Boss Ke and the big monks didnt give up the fight. A whole 7 hours, traveling 28,000 kilometers This is definitely a first in human history, right? Definitely the first! Even when the Tang Monk fetched scriptures, he traveled only 24,000 kilometers, but it took him 19 years. The gushing capacity of a giant Spring Eye is at least equal to 150 small Spring Eyes. The Greater Caucasus, as the fourth largest Spring Eye in Asia, has a high flowrate, and this time we have at least won back some advantage. Boss Ke is awesome! The seniors are awesome! The whole official forum was in a state of jubilation! This news inspired countless people of the Blue Star, the Greater Caucasus Spring Eye, and big monks like Su Yu were also very pleased. Not long after Haiduns surrender, Lin Kes transportation portal appeared in the sky, and the space cracks were completely eliminated. Looking at the disappeared space cracks, the monks of the Blue Star finally sighed with relief, and their faces exhibited smiles that had been absent for a long time. Phew! Su Yu, paying no consideration to his appearance, laid flat on the open ground of a small square. After 7 hours of focused battle and rapid transfer, he was utterly exhausted! Alyssa, Tina, and the Morning Star came over and sat next to him one by one, while the monks who had controlled the Skuru people also spontaneously came to this small square and sat around Su Yu. Now that theyve finally captured the giant Spring Eye, they were finally able to take a well-deserved breather! Chapter 673 - Chapter 673: 670, Su Yus plan_1 Chapter 673: 670, Su Yus plan_1 After lying on the ground for a while, Su Yu felt it was a bit indecent so he sat up from the ground. Tina and Alyssa were sitting next to him, with Cat Morning Star in Alyssas arms. Seeing the state of Su Yu, the two girls and the cat all smiled at him at the same time. Especially Tina, her cheeks were slightly reddish due to excessive fighting, making her look delicately rosy. The glowing beads of sweat, combined with the frenzied purple spiritual energy against her backdrop, made for an enchanting sight. Thirty-seven six-tier great cultivators sat in a circle around Su Yu on the square. They werent looking at Su Yu but each of them was sitting cross-legged with their eyes closed, the energy cans in their hands. Having just experienced more than seven strenuous hours of battle, they had all consumed a lot of energy and needed to quickly absorb the spiritual energy from the cans to replenish it. However, many of them had smiles on their faces. The battle they had just been in was indeed very intense, but after a long time of fightingrecoveringfighting againand recovering once more, under the washing effect of excessive spiritual energy, most of the cultivators felt that their recovery threshold had increased! It was as if a patient who had been bedridden for most of the year was recovering from a severe illness and doing rehabilitation exercises. Although it was exhausting, the body functions had recovered considerably. Take Emperor Liu Che as an example. Emperor Liu Che had just recovered to the peak of the Dividing Spirit Stage not long ago, and it was expected that at least 20 days would be required to restore him to the seventh stage of unity. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co But after going through this battle, he felt that his bodys meridians for spiritual energy had become much more active. He would definitely be able to restore to the seventh stage of unity within 10 days at the most! Prime Minister Cao Cao did not sit with the great cultivators. He was alone in the distant sky, studying the hilt in his hand. He kept a certain distance from the crowd to avoid inadvertently harming other cultivators with the power of the hilt. After this battle, after overusing the power of the hilt, Prime Minister Cao Cao unexpectedly found that his strength seemed to be merging with the hilts power! In the past, his strength and the power of the hilt were like oil and water, they had contact but were unrelated to each other. Experiencing this battle, he felt as if the hilt had turned from cold water into hot water, although they could not dissolve together, they seemed to have become a lot closer to each other. Research might grant him the ability to convert the power of the hilt into his own power! With this in mind, Cao Cao continued to focus on his research. . However, upon further investigation, Cao Cao found that things were not as simple as he had imagined. After a whole ten minutes, he didnt come up with any clues. Helpless, he could only put the hilt aside for now. But it wasnt a big deal, it was still half a year before the final battle. He had plenty of time to research. Putting away the hilt, Cao Cao flew towards the area where the great cultivators were gathered. While flying, he loudly said: Everyone, I think we need to discuss what we should do next. I know everyone is tired and needs rest, but now Skru peoples defenses are weak, the opportunity is valuable, we better take advantage of it. Hearing the voice of Cao Cao, the great cultivators one after another opened their eyes and looked at him, which also included Su Yus group of three plus one cat. Su Yu, you speak first, what do you think we should do? Cao Cao called out to him from the sky. Hmm this. Su Yu touched his chin and thought. After contemplating, he looked around at the great cultivators, and replied calmly: Ladies and Gentlemen, the United Government Army will probably reach us in about 40 minutes. Once they arrive, my suggestion would be to take this opportunity to continue the attack on the giant Spring Eye. After all, today we have this opportunity: once the Skru reinforcements arrive, we will lose it and wont be able to seize the Eye without any losses. But Emperor Taizong began anxiously. What he wanted to say was that he wondered if Su Yu, Alyssa, and Morning Star could have their mana fully restored in these 40 minutes? Given the current spiritual energy state of the Blue Star, it would normally take a regular seventh-rank at least 3-4 months to fully restore his mana after his mana was exhausted. Even if he was holding an energy can and absorbing it non-stop, it would at least take 2-3 days time. With just 40 minutes But even as he spoke, Su Yu took out a bundle of dazzling light blue potions from his necklace. [Grandmaster Level Mana Recovery Potion]! Emperor Taizong immediately swallowed the words that were about to leave his mouth. Well, dont mind him then. Su Yu showed the potion to the surrounding great cultivators and said seriously: I have a total of 12 bottles of [Grandmaster Level Mana Recovery Potions] here, which can roughly replenish the mana needed for teleportation after drinking. Later, I will ask the relevant department for 200 million spiritual energy coins to manufacture another 12 bottles, then we can teleport as a group twice. If everyone agrees, lets use these two teleportations to seize two more giant Spring Eyes! At this point, Su Yu suddenly felt a bit regretful. He had been letting his clone train the Mage Group a while ago and didnt do tasks to collect golden potions. This resulted in him only having 24 bottles, including both the Grandmaster Level Mana Recovery Potions and some others that were not upgraded yet. If he had let his clone collect more potions before, maybe they would have had the chance to seize one more Spring Eye! But regretting these things now is pointless. What they have to do now is make good use of these two teleportation opportunities. Hearing Su Yus suggestion, Cao Cao immediately felt it was feasible. Because of this, he immediately said: I agree with Su Yus proposal, what do you all think? I also agree. I support this, now is indeed a good opportunity, we should make good use of it. If we can take another giant Spring Eye, it would make our future a little bit better. The great cultivators expressed their agreement one after another. Since everyone agrees, lets set off in 40 minutes. Cao Cao finalized: Take advantage of this 40 minutes, plus the time on the plane to recover, we cant take the next fight lightly. Understood. While the cultivators of the Blue Star were discussing their attack plan, At the same time, the headquarters of the Skru Stars expeditionary force was also operating intensely. Half an hour later, Minister Carlo came to the headquarters once again, and found His Majesty on the rooftop of the top floor. Your Majesty! Seeing the face of Manina XIII that was filled with authority despite the lack of anger, Carlo immediately kneeled down with one knee: At present, among the seven messages sent, six have received a response. Cecilia and others, as well as God Level existences, have agreed to bring their core teams over to settle in the giant Spring Eye of Blue Star. The White-Headed Eagle race is currently hesitant and has not sent any reply. Half an hour ago, Manina had instructed Carlo to send messages to seven God-level existences, inviting them to reside in the remaining 13 giant Spring Eyes of Blue Star. Manina had agreed to give them 66.6% of the spiritual energy mined out from the Eye. Now that he finally received an affirmative response, Manina was very pleased. Carlo, inform them to come over as fast as possible. If the Spring Eye that was assigned to them gets occupied by the Blue Star people, we will not be responsible by then! Manina stressed. Understood! Chapter 674 - Chapter 674: 671, She is just my sister_1 Chapter 674: 671, She is just my sister_1 Soon, 40 minutes had passed, bringing the time to 11:10 in the morning. After 40 minutes of hard work, the 500 players, led by Zhong Feng, and the allied government soldiers overcame various difficulties and broke through the violent spiritual energy wall at the edge of the base, finally infiltrating it. Ah! Finally made it in! After entering the base, Zhong Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and exhaled in relief. Smiles broke out on the faces of the other players and soldiers as well. The hard work of the past 40 minutes wasnt in vain. Zhong Feng leapt up into the air, hovered halfway, and turned around to give orders to his deputy, Mr. Meng: Mr. Meng, divide into teams of 20 and quickly occupy this base. Just like before, avoid suspected dangerous areas and kill on sight if you encounter resistance! Understood! Mr. Meng replied succinctly. Under his command, the smaller teams quickly dispersed, going along the roads to occupy various areas within the base. All the Skru inhabitants of the base had already been controlled by the Grand Masters, so the teams faced no danger as they spread out. There would be no problem as long as they avoided any special experimental areas. Gazing down at the gigantic base from 100 meters up in the air, a look of wild joy broke out on Zhong Fengs serious face. The gigantic base was completely intact! This was great news for the human race of the Blue Star! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Inside the two gigantic bases that had been previously occupied by Blue Star humans C one at Yunlu Mountain Spring Eye C was filled only with powdery dust; And in the Kunlun Mountain gigantic base, the Skru inhabitants had taken away all removable items before they left. Even the equipment, apparatuses, and heavy weaponry they could not carry were completely destroyed. All that was left for the Blue Star humans consisted of an empty shell and a pile of trash. But this base was different! This gigantic base was intact, all its areas were operational, and the central antimatter railgun radiated a dark glow. The immaculate condition of this base held profound significance for humanity! Here, humans could decipher a wealth of advanced technology. Although replicating the top-of-the-line antimatter railgun was not feasible in the short term, the existing one could significantly bolster the defences of the Blue Star army. One could only say that Su Yu and the Grand Masters had done an exemplary job! The teams on the ground echoed Zhong Fengs sentiments. The fact that the base was in excellent condition had greatly boosted everyones morale. They swiftly navigated within the base, taking over every corner of it, especially the antimatter railgun at the central area. These antimatter guns were the highest-grade spoils of war the Blue Star had seized. They could not be lost. Just as Zhong Feng was lost in his ecstasy, a Sky Dragon flew straight towards him from the base below. Sky Dragon was part of the 500-strong force, and as her template was of elite level, she had the highest attributes among them all. She had played a major role in breaking through the violent spiritual energy wall. She wasnt particularly interested in the completeness of the base. Upon reaching Zhong Feng, she looked around the base and asked, Nemesis? Snow Leopard, did you see Nemesis? Zhong Feng surveyed the sky and finally pointed toward a small square at a distance: Hes over there. The spiritual energy surrounding that small square was so dense that it was almost materializing. The Grand Masters were definitely gathered there. Then lets go find Nemesis! Sky Dragon took a look at where Zhong Feng was pointing, then promptly flew in that direction. Zhong Feng quickly followed suit. Before long, Zhong Feng and Sky Dragon arrived in the sky above the small square. Upon their arrival, Su Yu and the Grand Masters ceased their spiritual energy recovery and greeted them warmly. Then Sky Dragon also spotted Tina and Alyssa beside Su Yu. However, she didnt think too much of it and directly threw herself into Su Yus arms. Caught off guard by her sudden action, Su Yu could only catch her dexterously. The moment he caught Sky Dragon, he felt three intense stares at his back, giving a feeling like he was being stabbed with awls. Startled, Su Yu quickly sent them a voice message, Youre thinking too much. I only see her as a little sister. The three intense stares softened a little when they received his voice message. Sky Dragon lifted her head to gaze at his face from within his arms, her eyes shone with concern, Nemesis, are you okay? Were you hurt in the fight just now? I wasnt hurt, just that the consumption was a bit heavy. Su Yu calmly placed Sky Dragon back onto the ground. Sensing Su Yus discomfort, Sky Dragon glanced back at Tina and Alyssa, a complicated expression flashing in her big eyes. She had never taken Tina and Alyssa seriously before, as they were merely NPCs in the game and therefore posed no competitive threat. But now, they were in the real world. On top of that, she was at a great disadvantage due to her age. Could her fleeting first love end here? Seeing Sky Dragons current state, Su Yu quickly divined what she was thinking. He definitely wouldnt argue over this issue; the best strategy right now was to divert Sky Dragons attention. So Su Yu promptly said, Zhong Feng, Sky Dragon, Im leaving this gigantic base to you! My seniors and I are planning to proceed to the next gigantic base. We intend to use the same strategy and try to take over two more. Su Yu recounted all his plans. While speaking, he wasnt the least bit worried that the Skru race would eavesdrop on their conversation. Before discussing their plans, the Grand Masters had already laid down a spiritual array that blocked out sound and image, so the Skru race most certainly had no idea what they were up to. Listening to Su Yu outlining his plan, the expressions on Sky Dragon and Zhong Fengs faces gradually turned solemn. After Su Yu finished speaking, Zhong Feng immediately nodded seriously, Alright, then, you better get going! The nearest one from here is Mount Fujis Spring Eye in Japan. Its going to be quite a journey. Well be leaving, then. If theres anything, we can talk in the game. Su Yu pinched Sky Dragons cheek, then waved goodbye to him together with the others. The other Grand Masters also soared into the sky, flying toward where the supersonic fighter jets were located. But at that moment, Zhong Feng suddenly created a soundproof barrier, enclosing Su Yu, Sky Dragon, and himself within it. He remembered something important that he had to tell Su Yu. Despite knowing that the Skru races spy satellite wouldnt be able to see inside, he decided to add a soundproof barrier just to be safe. Whats wrong? Su Yu asked Zhong Feng when he saw this soundproof barrier. He knew Zhong Feng must have something to say. Zhong Feng didnt beat about the bush and directly asked, Su Yu, a week from now, Donna will reopen the space channel to Skru Star. Will you be going to Skru Star then? I perhaps not this time. After a pause, Su Yu responded: I havent been online to cultivate for the past seven days and my progress is significantly slower than planned. If I go to Skru Star, my cultivation speed will be severely compromised. So, I dont plan on going this time. Chapter 675 - Chapter 675: 672, The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility_1 Chapter 675: 672, The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility_1 Is that so? Zhong Feng chuckled. Well, its fine if you wont go. Just remember to keep on distracting the Skrus over at Blue Star for us. If you can pull their hatred away from us, we will be safer on that side. No problemWait a minute! Zhong Feng, are you going to Skru Star? The Joint Government is actually sending you there! Su Yu exclaimed, clearly taken aback. Su Yu knew that the Joint Government would organize some of the advanced players to go to Skru Star, considering it was such a great opportunity not to be missed. But sending Zhong Feng was completely unexpected for Su Yu. Zhong Feng was in charge of various departments, a promising individual who could train to peak level seven before the start of the Great Battle. Moreover, he was also the overall commander of the mercenary army group. After the war began, the thousands of fifth-level mercenaries that Blue Star humans recruited were all under his jurisdiction, making his status far superior to the typical God Level powerful beings! Who could have guessed that the Blue Star government would really send him What if something happened to him there? Seeing the surprise on Su Yus face, Zhong Feng shrugged indifferently: Actually, it was not the government who sent me, I volunteered myself. Chairman Hu Jing and Commissioner Zhang initially disagreed, but I persuaded them with logical reasoning and they finally agreed. Before Su Yu could express his surprise, Sky Dragon, who was standing beside him, was jumping up and down, waving at him: And me, and me! Im going to Skru Star too, and my application has been approved! You? Su Yu pinched Sky Dragons face, disbelief written all over his face. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Sky Dragon was hopping around like a primary school student excited about a spring outing, her face filled with a joyous smile. But Su Yu didnt know what to say. Zhong Feng is one thing, but is Sky Dragon really going too? She was so young, not even of high school age yet. But Su Yu did not rashly disapprove. He let himself calm down first, then looked at Sky Dragon, grinning from ear to ear, Are you really sure you want to go? Going to Skru Star is not like going on a spring trip, its like walking a tightrope, one careless step and you could die! And you are only 14! At the same time, Su Yu turned to face Zhong Feng, his eyes seeming to say C what are you guys up to? How could they agree to such a request? But by now, the smile on Sky Dragons face had gradually faded. She stared at Su Yus cheek, her little face replaced with an unusual seriousness, Nemesis, have you ever heard the saying, with great power comes great responsibility? Of course Ive heard of it, but Sky Dragon cut him off with determination, Even though Im only 14, Im the strongest player on the Blue Star besides you. Since Im the most powerful, and I have achieved todays results by consuming the hard-to-get monster materials of millions of players, then I must fulfill my responsibilities! Sky Dragon paused briefly towards the end. A few seconds later, she clung to Su Yus arm and made her final statement, In the face of responsibility, age is not an excuse. WellSu Yu was completely at a loss now. Sky Dragon was right, rights and obligations are equivalent, if you consume resources you must fulfill obligations that correspond to those resources. But the real problem lies in her age, can a 14-year-old girl really survive on the perilous Skru Star? Seeing Su Yu still hesitating, Zhong Feng spoke seriously, Su Yu, the reason we are going to Skru Star is mainly because the situation on Blue Star has changed. In the past, we thought that after advancing to the sixth level, we could try attacking small spring eyes to hone our combat skills and improve our overall combat capability. But now that the Skrus have implemented the Blasting Exploitation plan, in the future, they will only retreat and defend in the giant spring eyes, and we will hardly have a chance to hone our combat abilities before the war. So, we have to go to Skru Star, honing ourselves between life and death, so we can get stronger and not behave like fresh recruits when the war begins. Having said all that, do you understand? Upon hearing Zhong Fengs narration, Su Yu let out a breath and sank deep into thought. His face turned pale and red alternately, looking extremely torn. He had no objections to Zhong Feng and Sky Dragon taking risks on Skru Star, but he was really afraid they would go and never come back. About half a minute later, Su Yu pinched Sky Dragons face again and sighed, All right, I respect your decision. I support you both in going to Skru Star. Before the two could react, Su Yu added sternly, But you should be prepared, going to Skru Star has a death probability of over 20%! And before you go, you must make full preparations and not joke around with your lives! Dont worry about that. Zhong Feng nodded, This is a decision made after careful consideration, its not reckless. Sky Dragon also quickly raised her hand, I will definitely take responsibility for my own life. In fact, Im already pretty good at speaking Skru, ?̦ɦϦ˦??Ӧ??ͦĦϦΦ?ԦӦϦʦѦӦϦ??ӦϦ?˦ɦϦ. I speak it pretty well, dont I? Huh? Su Yu looked surprised at Sky Dragon. The sentence she said was indeed very good, he couldnt find any fault with it. There was even a bit of the Raging Sun Empires dialect accent mixed in it, perfectly showcasing an old citizen under the Glorious Sun Empires flag. It seems his worries were somewhat overblown. Alright then. Su Yu let out a breath of relief, When are you planning to go to Skru Star? Seven days from now, on December 9th, Zhong Feng replied. Then Ill see you off in the Imperial Capital on December 9th. There are a couple of important matters that I need to discuss with you. What are those important matters? Youll know when the time comes. Its not that Su Yu is being mysterious, but it would be better to discuss these two matters when they are about to leave, to prevent any accidental leakage of information. Su Yu turned to look at the supersonic fleet. While they were talking, the advanced players had already boarded their fighter jets and were ready to depart. The engines of their jets spewed out faint blue flames, but didnt launch right away, as if they were waiting for him. I should go now, we can talk about other things back in the game, Su Yu waved goodbye to Zhong Feng and Sky Dragon. Goodbye, Su Yu, the two of them waved back at Su Yu in unison. After bidding goodbye to Zhong Feng and Sky Dragon, Su Yu boarded a supersonic fighter jet, flying towards Mount Fuji Spring Eye in Japan with the advanced players. In the fighter jet, Su Yu, his three companions and the advanced players continued to absorb spiritual energy to restore their own strength. The Greater Caucasus giant spring eye was a full 7700 kilometres away from the Mount Fuji giant spring eye in Japan. Although the fighter jet Su Yu and the advanced players travelled in could reach five times the speed of sound (about 6000 km/hour), this speed was its maximum speed, not its average speed. So, after a full 2 hours and 17 minutes of flying, the fleet only arrived at Mount Fuji giant spring eye. High above the Mount Fuji Spring Eye. The advanced players filed out of the fighter jet and assembled in formation like before, launching an attack on the giant base. Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: 673, Two huge spring eyes connected_1 Chapter 676: 673, Two huge spring eyes connected_1 Theres not much to say about the Battle of Spring Eye at Mount Fuji. The commander of the Spring Eye, Kole, while a rare mental power master, did not excel at enhancing the bases defenses, even falling short in some respects compared to other professions. Moreover, the Lunkete people comprised the majority of the troops in the base. The overall strength of the Lunkete army was a notch lower than the Raging Sun army, so they did not pose much resistance during the attack of the Blue Star cultivators. Twenty minutes later, the force field shield was successfully broken, and the interior of the Mount Fuji base was exposed to notable cultivators like Su Yu. At the same time, Shining Queen Victoria left the Spring Eye of Mount Damavand, crossed two Space Cracks, and appeared above the Blue Star cultivators. Upon arrival, she swiftly cast spells, and layers of psychic attacks pressed down from the sky towards the Blue Star cultivators. Retreat! Prime Minister Cao Cao issued the withdrawal order without hesitation. The cultivators obeyed promptly. They relied on the set up Tian Gang Beidou Array to withstand Victorias attack, slowly retreating outside the range of the Spring Eye. Once outside the Spring Eye range, Su Yu, Alyssa, and the Cat Morning Star hastily swallowed several bottles of the [Grandmaster Level Mana Recovery Potion] to replenish their mana to nearly full. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Following this, Su Yu began to cast a spell. In his incantation, a massive silver teleportation array rapidly formed under the feet of the Blue Star cultivators. Alyssa and Morning Star infused their magic into the array, providing it with energy. Hum Half a minute later, the silver teleportation array disappeared from the sky. At the same moment, the figures of the Blue Star cultivators appeared in the sky above Mt. Damavand on the Iranian Plateau. Just as the teleportation concluded, Prime Minister Cao Cao, sword hilt in hand, charged downwards. Simultaneously, he shouted, Everyone, follow me up! Lets reclaim this massive Spring Eye Eh? Hold on! Just as Prime Minister Cao Cao began to charge, he abruptly stopped mid-air, his face full of confusion as he stared down at the base below. Not only him, but all the other Blue Star cultivators, including Su Yu, also looked confused, for a brief moment believing they had seen incorrectly. Now looking down from high above, they saw that the Damavand base below was not shielded by a force field! Not only was there no force field, but the base below was entirely empty. Not a single person could be seen in the massive base, no ships on the landing pad, and all electronic equipment inside the base had been removed. It appeared that before their arrival, the Skuru had already taken everything valuable, destroyed all of the bases electronic equipment and retreated to their home planet, leaving behind a worthless, ruined base. This scene couldnt help but remind the cultivators of the Kunlun Mountain Spring Eye from over 10 days ago, which had been left in a similar state. They sure know how to run. Looking at the ruins of the base below, Prime Minister Cao Cao felt somewhat disgruntled. Originally intending to engage in a massive battle, that was now unnecessary. Emperor Liu Che, observing the ruins below and stroking his chin, seriously analyzed, If you ask me, things may not be that simple. Moving and destroying all the equipment inside such a large base would certainly not be simple or quick, and would take quite a while. That is to say, the Skuru people knew our plan two or three hours ago, prepared accordingly, and we ended up with an empty base. What Elder Liu Che said is very right, Su Yu nodded in agreement with his thought. Only in that way, could the Skuru minimize their losses. At least, high-powered weapons like anti-matter railguns inside the base wouldnt fall into our hands. The Skuru really planned well! While they were talking, the Blue Star cultivators had already landed in the ruined base. Prime Minister Cao Caos potent divine sense swept across the base, but he didnt find any living creatures or any functional electronic equipment. He shared his scanning results with the cultivators and finally said, Lets stick to our plan and go to the next Giant Spring Eye! Theres no point staying here now, we can leave the occupation to the United Government. True. Lets move on, the cultivators sighed in response. Capturing an empty shell was not satisfying to them, but they had no other option at the time. They could only proceed as such. After staying at the Damavand Giant Spring Eye for two minutes, the cultivators once again boarded supersonic fighter jets and flew towards their next targetthe Giant Spring Eye at the North Pole. Theres a good 5800 kilometers between the Damavand Mountain and the North Pole, so its a considerable distance. But with no suitable Spring Eyes currently in the three continents of Asia, Europe, and Africa, the North Pole Spring Eye was indeed the closest. More than an hour later, the squadron of the cultivators reached the North Pole Spring Eye. The battle in the North Pole was almost identical to the previous one at the Spring Eye of Mount Fujithe cultivators launched a fierce attack on the force field shield. Just as it was about to collapse, the god-level spiritual master Sidim arrived on the scene. Su Yu and others followed suit, using long-distance teleportation to successfully capture the main peak of the Ural Mountain. 1525 The Spring Eye at the Ural Mountain was as similar to the one at Mount Damavand, an empty shell with all troops and equipment evacuated. However, at least the Spring Eye was intact. With the enormous spiritual energy gushing from the Spring Eye, the Blue Star humans could restore the powers of many ancient cultivators and nurture a large number of new generation cultivators. By 5pm, the Blue Star humans had captured five giant Spring Eyes, including the four in Asia excluding the Spring Eye at Mount Fuji, and the Spring Eye at the Ural Mountain in Europe. Securing five out of 24, this was a milestone victory! But the subsequent Giant Spring Eyes would be harder to capture. As the Blue Star cultivators had just captured the Ural Mountain Spring Eye, Su Yu received a call from Xue Wenli. Xue Wenli said solemnly on the phone: Su Yu, the Skuru reinforcements have arrived! What? How many? Hearing Xue Wenlis voice, Su Yu was instantly alert. Every Spring Eye in America has detected the presence of Skuru god-level strong beings or teams of ten or more seventh-level beings. Currently, there are no Spring Eyes suitable for your assault globally. Ive sent you videos specifying the details. Su Yus chat application was continuously beeping. Xue Wenli had sent over a dozen videos. Alright, well analyze the situation, said Su Yu, sighing, and ended the call with Xue Wenli. Opening the videos sent by Xue Wenli, the current movements of the Skuru people were displayed in full view to Su Yu. Su Yu didnt keep the information to himself. He projected the video images enlarged by magic onto the underside of the clouds. All the cultivators could see the videos just by looking up. Having seen the videos, they fell silent in unison. Chapter 677 - Chapter 677: 674, The Offense Comes to an End_1 Chapter 677: 674, The Offense Comes to an End_1 The protective force field of the Giant Skru Base was initially a deep grey, giving off a metallic sheen while also overlaid with a grid of lightning stripes. It looked particularly cool and futuristic. From outside the force field, the surveillance devices of the Blue Star humans couldnt detect what was happening inside the shield. Yet, the video images passed on by Xue Wenli showed that the Skru had somehow turned the force field into a colorless and transparent state, making it look like a transparent water curtain. Through this water curtain, Blue Star humans could clearly see the situation inside merely with the naked eye. Clearly, this was deliberately done by the Skru, intending to let the Blue Star humans know what was happening. North America Alaska Range Giant Spring Eye of Mount McKinley. The water curtain of Mt. McKinleys spring eye also turned from deep grey to a colorless and transparent state. Coming from Beak Country, a God-level player, Valkyrie Cecilia, travelled through the space cracks and gently descended into the sky of this spring eye. Cecilia is the most powerful psychic warrior of the Skru clan, wearing a deep black, dimly glowing, heavy metal armor. Her skin was emerald-like in its translucency and was a light green color while her long, red hair appeared flaming, holding a captivating glow. This red and green appearance looked quite ugly in the eyes of Blue Star humans but it was particularly appealing to Skru aesthetics. The Skru below her looked up at her like they were looking up at a goddess; their eyes were filled with admiration, respect, and fanaticism. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co We welcome Lady Cecilia! On the ground, the expeditionary army knelt on one knee uniformly. Even the stage seven commander of the base knelt down. At this point, the video abruptly ends. Su Yu and the cultivators exchanged glances, then Su Yu cast the next video. The next video was set in North America Mexico City East Orizaba Mountains Giant Spring Eye. In the video, eight stage seven cultivators wearing Beak Country costumes and three others in costumes from other countries descended onto this giant spring eye. Su Yu was quite familiar with these eleven stage seven cultivators. They were directly subordinated to Cecilia. Cindy Doppler once wanted to invite them for help during her battle with the rebels, but they remained neutral, not intervening in the civil war of Beak Country. Now, they had arrived on Blue Star, too. Aside from these two videos, the rest were pretty much the same. Manina XIII invited five God-level beings and their subordinates to guard the spring eyes, filling the missing gaps in defense. By now, it was nearly impossible for Blue Star cultivators to easily conquer the giant spring eyes bloodlessly like they had before. Ah. Having finished watching these videos, sighs echoed among the crowd of Blue Star cultivators. Prime Minister Cao Cao stroked his beard and sighed, Luckily, we acted fast. If our action had been two hours later, we might not have been able to occupy the spring eye beneath us. Emperor Taizong gravely said, From what I can tell, Emperor Raging Sun must have offered these God-level beings many benefits to have them help guard, such as a share in the yield from the spring eyes. Very likely. Emperor Liu Che agreed, In that case, our future assaults on the giant spring eyes are likely to be very challenging! Indeed! Su Yu also sighed, In the future, every giant spring eye will have a resident Skru God-level being. If we want to take over that spring eye, we must defeat two Skru God-level beings and the defense of a giant base, all within three hours. That is seriously hard. Ah, this is tricky! Cultivators started to discuss among themselves. The videos that Xue Wenli sent to Su Yu were not confidential videos that couldnt be made public. After getting approval from Chairman Hu Jing, she posted all the videos on the Singer website. As soon as the videos were uploaded, a storm in public opinion erupted online. This incident became the focus of discussion for all Blue Star citizens. My God! Now it must be hard for the cultivators to recapture the spring eyes, right? It seems so, at least for the short term. Well, there is a silver lining. Our cultivators can take this opportunity to rest. They must be very tired after fighting continuously for so many days, right? The cultivators really should take some rest, especially Boss Ke. He hasnt been online in the game for seven days Its not too late for us to recapture these spring eyes one month before the decisive battle. Speaking of one month before the decisive battle, by that time all cultivators must have regained their full strength, and Im sure Boss Ke would have reached stage eight. Our chances will be much bigger then! Yes, we can wait. The atmosphere online was overwhelmingly positive, with comments that were very heartening. Su Yu made a final confirmation with Xue Wenli at the Ural Spring Eye. After confirming that all 19 giant spring eyes occupied by the Skru had been reinforced by forces equivalent to God-level, Su Yu heaved a sigh and turned to the cultivators behind him: Everyone, it looks like our assault will have to end for now. For quite some time in the future, were unlikely to launch another similar assault. Ah, we really have no other choice. The cultivators sighed. Prime Minister Cao Cao timely added, Considering the efforts everyone has made this time, well have plenty of spiritual energy to recover our strength once we return. I hope everyone can regain their peak strength as soon as possible. To go even higher, if possible! May your words come true. Without more targets to assault, the cultivators were somewhat listless. After chatting for a bit more, they boarded their fighters to return to the Yunlu Mountain headquarters. Su Yu did the same, boarding a supersonic fighter and returning to East Sea City with Tina, Morning Star, and Alyssa. Ah, its finally over! On the fighter, Su Yu collapsed exhaustedly on the cabin bench without any care for his image. After eight days of overloading battles, he was utterly exhausted, he couldnt even be bothered about maintaining his appearance. It was pretty much the same with Alyssa and Tina. They too were too tired to speak, sitting next to Su Yu. They held the drinks Morning Star handed to them and gulped them down. All three people and the cat remained wordless, while the fighter continued forward. After ten minutes, Su Yu finally regained his composure. He looked at Alyssa, Tina, and Morning Star sitting next to him, gratitude filling his voice, Whatever it is, I am genuinely grateful to the three of you for everything this time Before Su Yu could finish, Morning Star reached out a paw to cover his mouth and sternly said, Weve told you before, dont use the word thanks. If you really want to thank us, help out more in our world in the future. Su Yu gently brushed Morning Stars paw away, nodding, Alright! You all now know whats going on in Blue Star. The attacks have ended for now and there probably wont be any battles for the next two or three months. During this period, Ill devote all my energy to the Evolution World but will also make time to spend with you. Thats more like it! Tina and Alyssa happily nestled themselves into his arms on either side, with Morning Star nestling in his chest. The peaceful picture of three people and a cat huddling together was like a beautiful painting. Chapter 678 - Chapter 678: 675, 7 days later_1 Chapter 678: 675, 7 days later_1 However, this cozy scene could not last too long. Two hours later, Su Yu and his friends returned to their home in East Sea City, a small nest of only 50 square meters. Frankly, if Su Yu wished, he could have knocked down the walls of the whole floor to make it his home. He could even have moved out, he had his pick of any villa in East Sea City. But unfortunately, Su Yu was pretty lazy in this respect. He thought his 50-square-meter nest was pretty comfortable and couldnt be bothered to put effort into changing it. Hed wait until after the decisively battle. If humans really win this war, he could then live in a picturesque place. By the time they got home, it was already 5 oclock in the afternoon. Even if they logged in now, they would only have seven hours of game time today. Ill go first. As soon as they got home, Alyssa picked up Su Yus game helmet first. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Shes very worried if her avatar in the game has been managing the nation well, and shes eager to check it out. Okay, Tina and I will follow soon. Su Yu nodded. But then he thought of something and added, Oh Alyssa, next time Im offline, you could come to our world and I could show you and Tina around our world! When Alyssa heard Su Yus words, her eyes lit up. She smiled and said, Okay, deal! As soon as her voice fell, she put on the helmet and disappeared on the spot. After Alyssa entered the game, the helmet lost its support and quickly fell from mid-air. Tina caught it with a flicker of her body, then turned around and smiled at Su Yu: Nemesis, Im gonna go too, see you there! Okay, Tina! Tina put on the helmet. Just before entering the game world, she thought for a moment. Nemesis, although I cant provide you as much help as Alyssa could, nor can I offer you high-value reward tasks, I am always on your side, dont hesitate to ask me if you need help! After she was done speaking, Tinas figure also gradually faded in the air. Cat Morning Star glanced curiously at Su Yu who was slightly dazed, then waved her paw at him: Lets go too, I dont know how you managed to charm Alyssa and Tina. Even I almost cough cough, lets go, lets go. Morning Star jumped into the pet area. Seeing their figures disappear, Su Yu scratched his head, feeling a bit awkward. The saying goes its hard to repay a beautys favor, and he had fully experienced it today. And hed have to add one more C hard to repay a beauty cats favor? Why did it feel odd? Su Yu shook his head and returned to the world of the game. Back in the game world, Su Yu reappeared near the gigantic teleportation array in the central square of Goldfinch City, where he logged out last time. He was offline for over 4 hours. At that time, he returned online to receive two billion spiritual energy coins and upgrade potions from relevant departments. He was finally back online again now and for a long period this time. The central square of Goldfinch city is arguably the most concentrated place for players throughout the empire. Although the fourth expansion pack Shining New World has been released and most players are exploring and battling in the new world, the old world still has a lot of players at it as it has plenty of opportunities. The central square was bustling with people. Upon seeing Su Yus hallmark [Elemental Harmony] outfit, everyone around him started to greet him: Boss Ke, youre finally back in the game! Welcome back, Boss Ke! Youre working so hard, fighting the giant Spring Eye and logging back in as soon as you get home. Youre a real hard worker! Su Yu waved and gave a smile to the players around. He then leapt up to the sky and said: Thank you all for your greetings, I have things to do, so Ill take my leave now. Carry on, Boss Ke! Amid the farewell voices of the players, he flew towards the Royal Palace of Goldfinch City. He thought of visiting Alyssa first to see if there is any problem, then find Tinas father (father-in-law?) in the novice village to chat, letting him know Tinas whereabouts in the recent days so that he wouldnt be too worried. Time flew by, before they knew it, seven days had passed and it was December 9th. These seven days could be described as really peaceful for the Blue Star, almost nothing worth discussing happened. Life in the game world was peaceful. When Alyssa returned to the Royal Palace, she found that her avatars actions hadnt caused much trouble and that domestic affairs were in order. That relieved her a lot; During this time, Tina had been accompanying her father and her sister. In her words, their father was old and had intermittent bouts of repetition syndrome, if they did not accompany him now, there would be fewer opportunities in the future. As for Cat Morning Star, except for a few days (in the game time) when she returned to the Star Realm to visit her mother, she had stayed in Su Yus Mage Tower, trying to absorb the [Eye of the Star Scar] that would promote her to seventh-ranking peak. She had achieved some phase results in her attempt to absorb it. In her words, it was: Ive found the way to absorb it! Im sure I can succeed in becoming a seventh-ranking peak being before the decisive battle of your Blue Star starts, dont worry! Life had been pretty monotonous for Alyssa, Tina, and Cat Morning Star. The same was true for Su Yu. Aside from spending his spare time with Tina and Alyssa, he used almost all of his remaining time on cultivation. Before the attack on the Spring Eye in the Himalayas, he had borrowed a lot of money, accumulating a total of a whopping 500 billion spiritual energy coins! Out of these 500 billion, 200 billion was borrowed from Alyssa, 260 billion was directly asked for from Chairman Hu Jing, and the remaining 40 billion was the financial surplus of his territory. The day after borrowing the money, he went around the whole game world, using his wealth and connections to buy a lot of materials from creatures at or higher than the sixth-ranking. In just half a week, the 500 billion spiritual energy coins had been spent down to only 50 billion spiritual energy coins. Now, these resources worth 450 billion hadnt been fully used yet. He had abundant resources for cultivation, not worrying about a shortage of resources at all! With the support of abundant resources, he had started his crazy cultivation mode, transforming the mountain-like high-ranking monster materials into his own power through the mana pool of the Mage Tower. In seven days until December 9th, he had spent almost all of his time cultivating, he could totally be seen as a cultivation maniac. As for Su Yus avatar. His avatar was still fulfilling his duties, with training the mage group at top priority. But, learning from the last lesson, he let his avatar spend one-third of the time doing tasks, collecting gold potions, and equipment. Especially the golden [Mana Recovery Potion], this was the final goal of the avatar, because the main body was in dire need of it and needed a large supply of it. Chapter 679 - Chapter 679: 676, Sky Dragons Parents_1 Chapter 679: 676, Sky Dragons Parents_1 The game world was calm, and so was the real world. The Skru people had a firm foothold in the 19 giant Spring Eyes, and there was no chance for the Blue Star monks to take them back. So, over these seven days, the primary task of the United Government was to consolidate its territories and properly manage the hundreds of Spring Eyes that the Blue Star monks had occupied during this period. Up to now, Blue Star had occupied five giant Spring Eyes, as well as 1,374 medium and small Spring Eyes (of which 283 were semi-destroyed). Since it was hardly possible to increase the gains anymore, the Blue Star government could only make good use of these existing resources. The work focus of the Blue Star government for these seven days and the next five months was to exploit these over a thousand Spring Eyes. The spiritual energy mined would mostly be allocated to ancient monks to restore their strength, while a small part would be used to train new generation players and develop high-grade spiritual energy weapons. Since most Spring Eyes were concentrated in the Asian region, the United Government, busy with construction, was also at peace. As for Su Yus offline time. He found himself with some rare free time, with no pressing matters requiring his attention. So, he spent most of these seven days accompanying Alyssa, Tina, and Morningstar, accompanying them on shopping sprees, buying clothes, eating out, and sightseeing. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?????????????????.co The three of them had been incredibly helpful recently, contributing to at least 300 of the 1,376 medium and small Spring Eyes occupied by the Blue Star monks. Therefore, Su Yu thought it worthwhile to spend time with them as a small token of gratitude. Besides shopping, he also managed to attend to the [Space Rune Stones] produced by the avatars led by the students. The [Space Rune Stone] needed to be processed a second time to become the [Space Core] required for the Space Ring. He used a tremendous amount of mental force to engrave a series of tiny inscriptions inside the Rune Stone, then labeled the surface of the Rune Stone with the spatial coordinates it could bear. After such operations, a [Space Core] was completed! Once these cores were brought to Beak Country, all Cindy Doppler needed to do was add a metal ring to the core, package it conveniently, and it could be sold openly in the market. However, the problem was that Su Yu didnt intend to go to Skru Star this time, so he couldnt personally deliver the [Space Core]. So he decided to find Sky Dragon and have her help transport the items to Beak Country. At 10 oclock in the morning on December 9, Su Yu didnt log into the game as usual. Today was the day when Zhong Feng, Sky Dragon, and other players embarked to Skru Star, and he had to see them off. He picked up his phone and dialed Sky Dragons number. As soon as the call connected, he quickly asked, Hey Sky Dragon, where are you now? Im at the Yan Mountain headquarters. Sky Dragons voice sounded somewhat stiff and nervous. Su Yu could empathize with how she felt. The pressure of a 14-year-old girl going to an unfamiliar planet to face terrifying enemies was unimaginable. Sky Dragon, where exactly are you? I mean, which building, floor, and room are you in? Room 902 of the third office building wait, youre not planning to teleport over directly, are you? Yes, Ill be there now. Wait! Dont! Sky Dragon was interrupted halfway through her sentence as Su Yu had already appeared right in front of her. Su Yu had stepped out of the void and stood on the floor. Seeing Su Yu appearing, Sky Dragon wasnt as joyous as she usually was. She stood up shakily from her seat, holding onto the arm of a middle-aged woman next to her, and introduced her to the middle-aged man beside her: Dad, mom, this is Su Yu. Not only Sky Dragon was in the room, but her parents were here too. In order to alleviate her parents worries, Sky Dragon only told them about her plans to go to Skru Star last night. But her news stirred up a hornets nest. Her parents rushed to Yan Mountain base like madmen, and used all their connections to enter the base to catch their daughter. Sky Dragon had no idea that her parents could exert so much power, to the extent that they could infiltrate the headquarters of the relevant department. Faced with her parents erupting anger, Sky Dragon hurriedly explained to them that all she did was for mankind, she had to contribute to humanity, and garnished it with the discourse of greater power, greater responsibility. But her parents were unmoved. The only phrase on their lips was: You are only 14, how could you go to such a dangerous place at such a young age? Dont ruin your life over a momentary whim! Sky Dragon and her parents argued all night, and both parties had still not reached a compromise. Being on pins and needles, the last thing she wanted was for Su Yu to add to the chaos. But she was a little too late with her words, she had just given out her room number when Su Yu arrived in her room. Inside Sky Dragons room. As soon as Su Yu arrived, he saw two middle-aged people brimming with determination. The woman was dressed in a handcrafted white gown, her makeup had been smeared by tears, and she held a 50-level rare magical staff. There were traces of Sky Dragon in her features. The man was a middle-aged man wearing a suit and gold-rimmed glasses. He didnt hold a weapon, but a large ruby ring on his index finger, obviously game equipment, betrayed his status. Seeing Su Yu appear, the couple immediately cast a friendly look at him. Their gaze was so friendly that Su Yus face stiffened, and he began to sweat on his back. He had been careless! If he knew Sky Dragons parents were here, even with hundred times the guts, he wouldnt dare to come! But since he was already here, he couldnt just teleport away. Su Yu could only grin and bear it, smiling at Sky Dragons parents, Haha, nice to meet you, uncle, and aunt Since Sky Dragon is leaving for Skru Star today, I specially came to give her some life-saving items. I didnt bring any gifts in a hurry Aunt, how about I give you the fourth-order legendary staff I used before! He opened his necklace and pulled out the [Wand of the Winter Prison] he had equipped at the fourth stage and handed it over to her. Seeing the icy-like staff handed over by Su Yu, Sky Dragons parents were shocked. Sky Dragons mother was also a mage, with manifested strength. Her staff was only of the third-order rare quality, not even epic, mainly because weapons of the epic and legendary quality above the third order were ridiculously expensive, so much so that even elite families like hers could barely afford it. Su Yu casually gifted a fourth-order legendary staff such a level of staff was very precious, even to someone of the caliber of Chairman Hu Jing! If sold, it could at least buy several estates in the four-ring area in the Imperial Capital! However, Sky Dragons parents didnt accept the staff. They knew the principle of receiving gifts leads to indebtedness, their intention was to prevent their daughter from going to Skru Star, they couldnt afford to lose momentum over a piece of equipment. Su Yu, we appreciate your kindness, but we cant accept this gift, Sky Dragons mother politely declined: We came here today to prevent our 14-year-old daughter from journeying to an extremely dangerous alien planet. I believe you can understand. Chapter 680 - Chapter 680: 677, Su Yus Persuasion_1 Chapter 680: 677, Su Yus Persuasion_1 Sky Dragons mother emphasized the word 14 years old, the implication of her statement was clear without saying it out loud. Sky Dragons father also looked serious: Su Yu, I know you are the backbone of our Blue Star, the hope of us defeating the Skru people. But as far as my daughter going to Skru Star is concerned, I absolutely disagree! She is too young. I think you should understand our feelings; we dont want her to take this risk. If it was some time ago, Sky Dragons parents would definitely treat Su Yu with the utmost respect seeing how influential he is. But today, for their daughter, they had to be very firm. Su Yu glanced at Sky Dragon. Sky Dragon was staring at him with her big eyes, as if saying, Since youre here, help me out! Su Yu showed a helpless expression. At this point, all he could do was try to persuade Sky Dragons parents. Well Uncle and aunt, lets sit down and talk. Standing wont solve anything. Su Yu courteously pulled out a chair by the coffee table, gesturing for the couple to sit down. At the same time, he sent a look to Sky Dragon that meant, How about I use [Mind Control] to control them, so they wont oppose your trip to Skru Star? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Sky Dragon immediately returned a disapproving look. About whether they should sit down for a talk or not, Sky Dragons parents exchanged glances. For Su Yu, who is an influential figure, they decided to give him face by stiffly taking a seat. However, by their demeanor, it was clear that they had no intention of backing down. After the elderly couple C although using elderly is inappropriate as Sky Dragons parents are not even 40 C took their seats, Su Yu took the highest grade Longjing tea from his necklace, steeped the leaves in boiling water and filled three cups. Regardless of whether the couple wanted to drink, after the tea was steeped, Su Yu picked up the cup and gently took a small sip. Then he put down his cup, looked at Sky Dragons parents with stern expressions and said earnestly, I fully understand your feelings. At first, when I learned that Sky Dragon was going to Skru Star, I was against it, too. My objections coincide with yours for sure, its of course her age. We dont think a 14-year-old girl should go to such a dangerous place, right? Hearing Su Yus words, Sky Dragons parents expressions softened slightly. However, they knew that Su Yu hadnt finished speaking, so they werent in a hurry to express their thoughts, but watched him calmly. Su Yu finished the tea in his cup. Frankly, he was really embarrassed. But he had to say what needed to be said. He put down his tea cup and said in a serious tone: However, I still agree with Sky Dragon going to Skru Star. Seeing Sky Dragons mother raise her eyebrows as if ready to scold, Su Yu quickly said, Auntie, wait until I finished! Can you comment after I finish speaking? Sky Dragons mother shifted her gaze and finally grunted without a word. Sky Dragons father acted rather well-mannered, drinking the tea Su Yu poured to calm himself, waiting to see if Su Yu could convince him. Su Yus long-windedness earlier was purely to buy time, he needed to figure out how to convince Sky Dragons parents. But within a flash of thought, he had figured out what to say. Crossing his fingers and placing them on his thighs, Su Yu said earnestly, I agreed with Sky Dragon going to Skru Star mainly for two reasons. The first reason being is the concept of with great power, comes great responsibility. With great power comes a greater responsibility. Especially when Sky Dragons powers are built on the sacrifices of ordinary people, she should repay them with her actions. Thats the only way to not disappoint peoples expectations. But Sky Dragons mother couldnt help but interrupt, Cant she take up her responsibilities in other ways? Going to Skru Star is too dangerous! If she dies there, wont that be a huge loss for our Blue Star? Mom! Sky Dragon protested from the side. For the past two weeks, she had been actively preparing the equipment and items needed to go to Skru Star, studying the Skru peoples language and culture. With such thorough preparations and having already advanced to the sixth level, there was no way she would die easily, would she? But Sky Dragons mother didnt listen to her daughter at all and was instead staring intently at Su Yu. Su Yu gave the couple a gentle smile and continued, Regarding the topic of taking up her responsibilities, if both of you have been following recent news, you would definitely know that the war on Blue Star has come to an end. We wont be attacking the Skru people for the next three to four months. Which means, theres no room for Blue Stars sixth-level or higher disciples to show their prowess anymore. But! Please wait for me to finish, Su Yu paused them with a hand gesture, I know the talk about responsibility cant convince you. If it could, Sky Dragon wouldve already succeeded in convincing you. Now, let me talk about the second reason. Ill explain from your perspective as to why Im supporting her going to Skru Star. Sky Dragons parents took deep breaths. They restrained their emotions that were nearly out of control, their foreheads veins throbbing. Meanwhile, Su Yu seriously said, If, as you wish, Sky Dragon cancels her trip to Skru Star, do you think thats necessarily a good thing for her? Would that harm her future? On hearing this, Sky Dragons parents were stunned. They never considered their daughters future. Not only them, Sky Dragon, who was sitting by the side, was also stunned. She hadnt thought about this at all. Su Yu slowly asked, Uncle and aunt, by the time of the final battle, Sky Dragon will still be only 14 years old, right? Of course. Even at 14 years old, she will definitely have to go to the battlefield, right? Sky Dragons father nodded heavily, Youre right. At this point, he faintly understood what Su Yu meant. Su Yu continued, Sky Dragon will inevitably go to the battlefield in future, the battlefield of the decisive battle! In such a battlefield, where sixth levels are everywhere and seventh levels are common, only by becoming powerful can one increase their chances of survival. Besides those at the Divine Rank, no one can be sure they will survive. If Sky Dragon doesnt go to Skru Star, she will miss this opportunity to enhance her combat power. In the future, Blue Star disciples still have five chances to go to Skru Star. If she misses all of them, she will let other players get ahead. In that case, the Blue Star government will definitely give more resources to the players who perform exceptionally on Skru Star. Since Sky Dragon is too young to demonstrate her value, the Blue Star government will definitely allocate the resources planned for her to others. By the time of the final battle, I guarantee that Sky Dragon will still only be at the sixth level. Would you like to see your daughter, who is at the peak of the seventh level or even at the eighth level, be invincible on the battlefield? Or do you want to see her clinging to her small sixth level body, constantly worrying about being hit by the remnants of war and dying? You should carefully consider Sky Dragons future! Chapter 681 - Chapter 681: 678, 12 players heading to Skru Star _1 Chapter 681: 678, 12 players heading to Skru Star _1 After hearing Su Yus words, Sky Dragons parents were completely stunned in place. They knew Su Yu was telling the truth. If any players go to the Skru Star and perform well, the Blue Star government would surely prioritize giving these people access to resources. If Sky Dragon keeps avoiding the Skru Star, the resources available for her cultivation would inevitably become less and less, and its not impossible that it would stop completely. It may seem like Sky Dragon is safe in the short term by not going to the Skru Star, but her future will be gradually ruined. When the final battle begins, she will join in as an ordinary sixth-tier player, her chances of dying terrifyingly high! On the contrary, being proactive and going to the Skru Star to hone oneself, advancing to the seventh tier, the probability of death in the decisive battle would drastically decrease. Sky Dragons parents sat dumbfounded in their seats, their faces alternately red and white, somewhat at a loss. Sky Dragon, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, was also thinking about this matter. Before, she hadnt considered the issue of resource distribution, she just felt that she had the duty to go through fire and water for the people. It now seems that she has chosen the right path! Going to the Skru Star is beneficial to both others and herself. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co About two minutes later, Sky Dragons dad made a difficult decision. Adjusting the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, he slowly stood up: Su Yu, could you leave the room for a bit? Before my daughter goes to the Skru Star, I want to have a few words with her. Hearing her husband say this, Sky Dragons mother covered her face in pain, not wanting others to see her expression. She did not object, but nodded as if she had used up all her strength, everything was left unsaid. Alright, Sky Dragon, you have a good talk with your aunt and uncle, Ill go see Zhong Feng first. Contact me when youre done talking, and Ill come to pick you up. After finishing, Su Yu quickly walked out of the room and closed the door behind him. Walking in the corridor outside the door, Su Yu couldnt help but sigh gently. The most sincere feelings in the world are those of parents for their children. This love can become the driving force for children to move forward, or it can also be an eternal shackle for them. No matter, Su Yu himself will not be able to enjoy it any longer. He couldnt help but recall the notice of his parents death sent to him at the age of 16 by the Chinese consulate in Haiti. Since that moment, hed never been able to enjoy this type of shackle again. Two minutes later, Su Yus figure appeared in the basement of another office building at the headquarters. There were 12 seats available for the trip to the Skru Star this time. As the senior masters from the ancient era had not yet recovered from the previous war, the joint government allocated all of the 12 seats to the most elite players in the world. The China area was allotted 6 seats, which belonged to Sky Dragon, Zhong Feng, Red-Eyed Black Dragon, Shepherd in the Clouds, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, and Frost Red Tea. The other 6 seats went to various foreign servers. The Prime Minister of Japan, Fujiwara Chika, received one of them, the remaining five went to North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia, each server got one. This allocation was not discriminatory against foreign server players, deliberately leaving them with fewer seats. The main reason is First, the progress of the game on foreign servers has always been slower than the Chinese server, and they wage their own separate battles, unable to concentrate resources to accumulate many top players. Take the neighboring Asia server as an example. The Asia server has a total of 2 billion players, while the Chinese server has 1.3 billion players. The Chinese server currently has a total of nine sixth-tier players, while the Asia server, including Fujiwara Chika, only has three. With fewer sixth-tier players, the number of seats allocated will naturally be less. Second, players on foreign servers generally do not have the same level of awareness as those on the Chinese server. With the exception of Fujiwara Chika, who joined voluntarily, the other five were all forced to come by the joint governments military order. The moment Su Yu entered the basement, he noticed that apart from Fujiwara Chika, the other five foreign server players all wore extremely reluctant faces, as if the joint government had deliberately sent them to the Skru Star to die. If the joint government were to say For this trip to the Skru Star, anyone who is unwilling can leave on their own, these five would definitely leave without a word. Because of that, the seats for this operation were mainly allocated to the players from the China server. Seeing Su Yu arrive, the eight people in the basement all turned to look at him. Boss Ke, youre finally here! Boss Ke, weve been waiting for you for a long time. Fujiwara Chika walked straight up to him and smiled at Su Yu: Mr. Su Yu, long time no see. Fujiwara Chika was wearing a red and white Miko attire, which was a distinctive clothing of her nationality. Of course, in the game, there is no such profession as Shaman. Fujiwara Chika dressed like this mainly to cover up the equipment she wore underneath. As far as Su Yu knew, she entered the game quite late and chosen a rare Shaman profession. Long time no see, Prime Minister Fujiwara, I wish you all a smooth journey. Su Yu replied politely. Thank you for your kind words. Fujiwara Chika smiled, then stood to the side. However, as she stood aside, she flipped her wrist and a totem pole the size of a palm, pale green and glowing, appeared in her hand. She quickly reached out and put this mini totem pole into Su Yus hand. What is this? Su Yu examined the glowing totem pole in his hand. He did not know much about the Shaman profession, and a fully-fledged Shaman might carry hundreds of different totems, each with different functionalities. Therefore, he didnt know what Fujiwara Chika gave him. This is a Life Link Totem. Fujiwara Chika explained in a low voice: This totem is directly connected to my life. If one day you find that this totem is no longer glowing, its highly likely that Ive died. If that day truly comes, I beg of you Mr. Su Yu, to take the totem back to Japan, my will is in. At the end of her sentence, Fujiwara Chika used a transmission method to provide Su Yu with an address. Only she knew this address, shed looked around in her country and found the only person she trusted was Su Yu from abroad. Okay, Prime Minister Fujiwara, if that day comes, I will fulfill your last wish. Su Yu solemnly said. Thank you. Fujiwara Chika bowed towards Su Yu in a distinctive curtsey of hers, and then stood silently to the side. Upon hearing the conversation between Su Yu and Fujiwara Chika, the six Chinese players led by Zhong Feng had heavy hearts. Indeed, their trip wasnt for a vacation, but a perilous test. Su Yu had once mentioned that the death rate for sixth-tier players going to the Skru Star is about 20%, which means approximately two out of the twelve of them would never return. They must be careful, careful, and even more careful. The other five foreign server players were however, frightened due to Fujiwara Chika. They all recognized Fujiwara Chika, after all, she was the Prime Minister of Japan! If even the Prime Minister must leave a will, wouldnt their chances of death be higher? Paralyzed by terror, a Caucasian player stood up and asked in a heavily-accented Mandarin, Hi, Su Yu, can we quit? Chapter 682 - Chapter 682: 679, Either take risks or cut off the supply_1 Chapter 682: 679, Either take risks or cut off the supply_1 ps: My apologies. As I got home late today, I couldnt correct this chapter before posting it. If you see this line, please refresh the page after half an hour. By then, the corrected version will be already uploaded. What? You want to quit? Su Yu crossed his arms, his eyes sharply scrutinizing the five foreign server players. If it had been earlier, Su Yu wouldnt have known how to deal with them. But after his conversation with Sky Dragons parents, he now knew how to cajole ahem, persuade them to stay. Seeing that Su Yus tone seemed to soften, the five of them lit up with hope! They hurriedly pleaded, Yes, Boss Ke, Im too weak to help out over there. I might just end up being a free meal for the Skru army. Me too. I was forcibly promoted to Tier 6, but my equipment is only Tier 3. Ive barely mastered any skills above Tier 4. I probably cant even defeat a Tier 5 over there! Im in the same boat. Can we please not go? Listening to their complaints, Su Yu kept his composure. When they were done talking, Su Yu smiled slightly, So you really dont want to go to Sitr Star? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Yes! Not at all! Only a fool would wait, you guys must feel the same way too, right? You just dont want to admit it. The last line was directed at the five players from the Huaxia Nation by the European server player. However, the five Huaxia players didnt bother to give them a glance, turned their heads, and completely ignored them. Su Yu smiled warmly, Alright then, if you dont want to go, we wont force you. In half an hour, the relevant department will send supersonic fighters to send you back to your countries. Thats great! Thank you, Boss Ke! The five of them were overjoyed. As expected, Su Yu was more reasonable than those unreasonable military officers of the United Government. Zhong Feng, remember their names, Su Yu ordered the man next to him. The United Government is not allowed to invest a single cent in them in the future. The resources saved will be rewarded to the outstanding performers on Skru Star. Understood, Zhong Feng replied solemnly. Snort! Zhen Hong and the others almost burst into laughter. They had thought that Boss Ke had let these foreigners off the hook out of kindness, but it turned out he was just waiting for the right moment! Su Yus words were like a bolt from the blue for the five foreign server players. How how can this be? Their smiles froze on their faces. Being unable to receive any resources meant they would definitely be stuck at Tier 6 before the great war started. Whilst Tier 6 was a strong level among humanity and ranked in the top couple of thousand, they knew very clearly that on the battlefield of the final showdown, a regular Tier 6 could only be considered cannon fodder. Their life and death would no longer be in their hands, but rather reliant on luck. This was like a hundred soldiers carrying grenades rushing towards a machine-gun bunker. No one knew if they would die, either by machine gun fire or by managing to blow up the bunker to survive. This was something they absolutely couldnt accept! Boss Ke, we are the strongest players in our continent, and have the greatest potential. How can we have our resources cut off? A foreign server player made a last desperate attempt. Why cant it be cut off? Su Yu turned serious, speaking sternly, Your strength is built by millions of players collecting materials for you. Now that they need you, you choose to back down? But No buts! Su Yu said firmly, Do as I command. Either go to Skru Star, or go back and have all your resource supply cut off. Its your choice! After speaking, Su Yu didnt spare them another glance and turned towards the team of Huaxia Nation players. The five foreign server players were conflicted, unsure of what to do. Boss Ke, well done! Zhen Hong cheerfully gave a thumbs-up as Su Yu approached. The other four didnt say anything, but their eyes were full of admiration. Its nothing. Su Yu smiled, Never mind them. You should be careful on Skru Star. Dont die there. Dont worry, Boss Ke, Shepherd in the Clouds assured him earnestly. In the past few days, we have formed a special team and studied the video you recorded on Skru Star very seriously. All preparations, equipment, and items have been carefully prepared, and we will do our best to avoid problems. Su Yu patted his shoulder, Well then, thats good. Zhen Hong confidently slapped his chest, We are very confident about going to Skru Star. As long as were not directly teleported into a Skru city Shut up, dont jinx it! Zhong Feng interrupted him before he could finish. Zhen Hong had often been proven wrong when he played the crow. It was absolutely necessary to cut him off now so he wouldnt continue speaking his ill omens. Fine, alright. Zhen Hong sulkily closed his mouth. Su Yu had once said that during the teleportation process, there was a possibility of being teleported into a Skru city. However, since the Skru cities occupy a small area of the planets surface, this probability was quite low. But if they were actually teleported into a city, it would be extremely dangerous for players around Tier 6! The Skru would relentlessly chase them down, and their chances of death would be excessively high. As long as they dont hit the jackpot and get teleported into a city, their chances of survival would be much higher. Looking at the Brave Five of Huaxia in front of him, Su Yu felt very gratified. In the new generation of players, it wasnt just him fighting alone. Most players were also working hard silently. Su Yu took a dozen Master-level health recovery potions out of his bag and displayed them in front of the five brave men, Since youre going to Skru Star, take these potions as your lifeline! A master-level potion can restore more than half of the health of a frail figure like Old Yun! Each person gets three bottles. Use them wisely. These Master-level potions were upgraded from the low-level golden potions obtained by Su Yus clone during his missions. Su Yu originally meant to give them to players going to Skru Star as life-saving measures, so he only upgraded them to Master-level, not Grandmaster-level. Thank you, Boss Ke! Without any hesitation, Zhen Hong and the others took them. They, of course, needed these life-saving potions. Their faces were filled with gratitude. Su Yu didnt forget about Fujiwara Chika, who was standing nearby. He took out three bottles from his necklace and tossed them to her, Prime Minister Fujiwara, take care of yourself over there! Thank you, Su Yu! Fujiwara Chika was slightly surprised, but still caught the potions that Su Yu threw her. Master-level potions like these were not available in the game! Truth be told, most of Fujiwara Chikas gear was plain Tier 5 and 6, mixed with a few Tier 3 and 4 purple and orange gear. All her gear combined wasnt as valuable as these potions! Most importantly Su Yu still remembered her, which warmed her heart. Chapter 683 - Chapter 683: 680, Guidance (Part 1)_1 Chapter 683: 680, Guidance (Part 1)_1 20 minutes later, Sky Dragon left his parents at the headquarters and returned to the team. Seizing this opportunity, Su Yu gathered the 12 players and started to explain the precautions about traveling to Skru Star. These precautions were gained through the blood and grit of top-tier players and ancient monks in his previous life, as well as a part of the advice based on Su Yus experience from his previous two trips to Skru Star. They are invaluable pieces of information. Actually, its a good time to go to Skru Star. Su Yu, looking at the 12 players, said: The top seventh to eighth-tier powerhouses of Skru Star are now on Blue Star. Upon arrival, you can hide under a fake identity. The chances of exposure are slim. Particularly in the territories of the Raging Sun Empire and Lun Kete Alliance, and surrounding small countries, as long as you are cautious, there shouldnt be any problem. As he spoke, Su Yu took out a giant map and hung it on the wall. This large map represented the full detail of Skru Star, with each country and location of the Beast Race clearly marked. Hmm-hmm The 12 players nodded and agreed to follow Su Yus instructions. You should all know that Skru Star is divided into five big continents, correct? Su Yu pointed on the map. Of course, we know. Since its your first time there, my suggestion is C the best place to go would be the countries surrounding the Wild Lands. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Su Yus fingertip circled an area on the map, which was the region surrounding the nations of the Skru Race outside of the Wild Lands. In these countries, you can use them as a starting point to enter the Wild Lands. The Wild Lands is the largest continent on Skru Star, where various demon beast groups cohabit. There, you can slay demon beasts, collect blood, fur, bones, hearts, etc., of sixth-tier demon beasts, and make them into equipment and potions to enhance your power when you return. Understood! The Twelve players, many of whom were excitedly clapping their hands, glistening with fervor. For these players, their biggest hurdle was in terms of equipment and potions. Currently, the game only released up to the fourth expansion set, and the highest-tier equipment obtainable in game instances was only fourth tier. Because of that, what they are usually clad in is third to fourth tier equipment, which is somewhat embarrassing for a sixth-tier player. If they can obtain sixth-tier materials to make equipment on Skru Star, it is undoubtedly the quickest way to enhance their power! Moreover, even if these pieces of equipment were out of date, they can be exchanged with other players, a win-win situation however you look at it. Frost Red Tea. Su Yu called out a players name. Boss Ke, did you call for me? Frost Red Tea was surprised. Of the six Chinese players, he was the one who was least acquainted with Su Yu. To maintain secrecy, they had only added each other as friends but never really chatted. He didnt expect Boss Ke to call his name first! Yes, of course I was calling you. To maintain privacy, Su Yu switched to telepathy: You are the only assassin amongst the 12 players. If I let you go to kill demon beasts in the Wild Lands, it would be a waste of talent. I suggest an alternative route. If your teleportation point after arrival isnt far from these places, consider creating some mischief. Su Yu magically shielded the others gaze, then drew two winding routes on the map. These two routes were located within the Raging Sun Empire and Lun Kete Alliance, and they were some non-centrally located large cities. Seeing the two routes Su Yu drew, Frost Red Teas eyes narrowed, and he seemed to understand Su Yus intention. If you go to these cities, you can leverage your professional advantage to steal resources stored by the local elites and noble families. Notable and relatively easy targets include C the Lan Feng Family of City of Hui Ge, the 033 National Treasury of Yuhui City, the State University of Xiyang City Su Yu rattled off a dozen names right off the bat. Frost Red Tea was astounded. How does Boss Ke know about these places being treasure troves that are easy to infiltrate? But he didnt ask, only memorized these locations in his heart. Boss Kes right, for an assassin like himself, going to the Wild Lands to kill demon beasts is a waste of talent. The place where he can shine the most, precisely, is stealing resources and gathering information from the Skru Race. After a while, Su Yu had spilled out all the good theft spots he could think of. Finally, he nodded: Hmm, that should be everything. Frost Red Tea, you need to check out all these locations C the haul might even be more than all the players in the Wild Lands combined, so take be sure to take advantage! Thank you, Boss Ke! Frost Red Tea was exuberantly excited. No need to thank me, just remember to be safe! Understood. After finishing with Frost Red Tea, Su Yu dispelled the shield blocking the others field of vision. But after a moment, he shielded everyones others sight again, this time leaving only Zhong Feng. Zhong Feng, its your turn now. Oh, go ahead. Zhong Fengs expression became unusually focused. The thing is, when I was talking with Snow Leopard alone earlier, I told him that his class is not suitable for slaying demon beasts in the Wild Lands, but for stealing due to his class advantage. The same goes for you. The Travel Form of the Druid can sneak around for a long time, so you could potentially gather more resources if you choose a career in theft. Snow Leopard? Upon hearing Su Yus words, Zhong Feng was taken aback: You mean Frost Red Tea, right? Correct, its Frost Red Tea. My minds a bit muddled. Su Yu slapped his forehead. Should I also get involved in theft? Zhong Feng was a bit unsure: As a Druid, I can tank, I can deal damage. I was thinking that it would be more profitable to go to the Wild Lands. The Travel Form of the Druid class can sneak around, but the thief class is not only capable of sneaking around, they also have abilities like [Concussion Blow], [Lockpick], [Steal], etc. Getting a druid class to steal, wont that be asking too much of him? Dont worry about that, Ive planned a different route for you. This route involves a lot of travel, you have the [Travel Form] which will give you an advantage over Frost Red Tea. After saying that, Su Yu drew a large circle on the map with his fingertip, this circle was several times bigger than Frost Red Teas! Zhong Feng concentrated his gaze, realizing that the places Su Yu was pointing out were some of the subsidiary nations surrounding the Raging Sun Empire. These subsidiary Nations strength was not strong, the most powerful individuals in the country were around the seventh-tier, and some of the smaller countries didnt even have seventh-tier powerhouses. A sixth-tier powerhouse within them could be considered a National Defender. Zhong Feng, dont underestimate these countries. Su Yu spoke earnestly: These countries are generally right-wing, they are conservative monarchies. Through the accumulation of dozens, if not hundreds of generations, the private treasuries of these kings and grand dukes are filled with countless treasures! No matter which private treasury you go to, the treasures you find will make you rich for life! Chapter 684 - Chapter 684: 681, Guidance (Part 2)_1 Chapter 684: 681, Guidance (Part 2)_1 ps: Sorry, I came home late today, so I posted this chapter without revisions. If you see this paragraph, please refresh the page in 20 minutes, by then it would have been the revised version. Zhong Fengs eyes gradually brightened as he looked at the route map that Su Yu drew. Indeed, the route requires long-duration and long-distance travel. The Druid class may not be as good as the Assassin class in stealing, but they are streets ahead when it comes to long-distance travel! Moreover, among these 12 gamers, he was the only Druid, making him the most suitable one for this task. Alright, I will follow this route. Zhong Feng replied solemnly. Very good! You must pay attention to a few important city nodes on this route After several minutes, Su Yu detailed the precautions for this operation to Zhong Feng, who kept nodding to show his understanding. Once he was done instructing Zhong Feng, it was time to turn to Shepherd in the Clouds. Miss. Yun, he said. Whats up, Boss Ke? she broke into high spirits upon receiving Su Yus message. As a mage class, going to the wilderness isnt exactly an ideal choice. Mages lack recovery capabilities and their defense is relatively low among all classes. However, I think theres a job that suits you better, Su Yu said, getting straight to the point. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Oh? What kind of job? Shepherd in the Clouds immediately inquired. Its a job Ive always wanted to undertake but never did infiltrating the upper-class society of Skru. We use the [Mind Control] skill to manipulate the wealthy, making them willingly part with their wealth By now, you should understand what I want you to do, right? Are you willing to do this? With a gleam in her eyes, Shepherd in the Clouds gave a resounding response before even thinking it through: Of course, Im in! Controlling the rich and making them hand over their wealth would definitely yield higher profits than fighting Warcraft in the wilderness! Plus, Shepherd in the Clouds was the son of Mu Yun Corporations chairman, always mingling with high society. Assuming that Skrus upper-class society wasnt too different from that of humans, he would definitely manage to blend in using his wealth of experience and his [Mind Control] skill. Great. Ill hand over the [Soul Stealing Wand] and [Fragment of Hifans Soul] to you later. After he ended his communication with Shepherd in the Clouds, Su Yu removed all barriers that blocked sight and sound, and announced to everyone: Alright, lets talk about the key points to be careful of when going to the wilderness or other continents. Of course, due to the random teleportation, you all may end up anywhere on Skru Star. You dont necessarily have to follow the route Ive shown. What you need most is adaptability. Understand? Understood, the 12 gamers responded in unison and nodded. For the next half an hour, Su Yu briefed the 12 players on the precautions they needed to take while travelling to Skru Star. According to Su Yus recommendation, they should preferably practice near the wilderness, barring Frost Red Tea, Zhong Feng, and Shepherd in the Clouds. This would make it less likely for their identities to be exposed while simultaneously ensuring a steady accumulation of experience points. But ultimately, their final location will depend on their teleportation arrival point. A bit tired after a long half-hour briefing, Su Yu was pleased to know that next time, he wont have to do the talking. With Zhong Fengs experience, he can explain everything to the future players who will travel to Skru Star. Let me emphasize two points before we end. Su Yus gaze swept across the 12 players as he spoke. If by bad luck you are surrounded by the people of Skru and cant escape, dont think about dying heroically. Just surrender, and Ill figure out a way to exchange you with the prisoners. The situation in this world was different from that of the previous one. In his previous life, the Blue Star Humans had no Skru captives at this point, so the Skru people would kill any Blue Star Humans they caught, showing no mercy. In this world, the Blue Star Humans had a large number of Skru captives, even a seventh-rank one and 16 sixth-rank ones. Given the number of captives, the Skru people wouldnt kill captured Blue Star Humans so easily, right? Understood! All 12 gamers nodded. They all seemed to breathe easier at that, especially the five overseas gamers. Their biggest worry was being captured by the Skru people after landing on Skru Star. Knowing that they could be exchanged if captured was the best news for them. As for the second point, Su Yu said, suddenly releasing his aura. The overwhelming aura of the seventh-rank Legendary covered all 12 sixth-rank players. They all seemed to be under enormous pressure, finding it hard to breathe. No matter what happens, even if you are about to be killed by the Skru people, do not leak any information about Blue Star or any one of your 11 teammates. Or else, I guarantee Ill track you down to the ends of the earth, and neither you nor your family and friends back on Blue Star will have a good life. Understood? Understood, replied the five overseas gamers, shaking in their boots. However, the six remaining Chinese players and Fujiwara Chika had no such thoughts and remained calm. Su Yu understood the principle of carrot and stick. Seeing the fear in the five overseas gamers, Su Yu threw them each two [Master-level Life Recovery Potions]: These are for you. Remember, even if you dont contribute anything, dont betray humanity! Thank you very much! The five overseas gamers were overjoyed. They were all smiles, unable to put those master-level potions down. These master-level potions were worth almost 3 million spiritual energy coins in-game! But the coins were secondary. The main point was there wasnt any way to get these golden master-level potions in the game, even after completing the related tasks; at least not until several versions later. On top of that, these potions were precious to them even now! With that, Su Yus guidance for the 12 gamers came to a temporary end. However, before leaving, Su Yu still had two important tasks for Sky Dragon and Zhong Feng. So, after the guidance was done, he brought the two to a small conference room on the first underground level. Upon entering the 20-square-meter room, the first thing Su Yu did was cast the highest-grade [Sound Barrier], forming a deep-blue barrier 30 centimeters thick and completely surrounding the small conference room. Seeing the [Sound Barrier], Sky Dragon and Zhong Feng knew that Su Yu was about to share something important. Sky Dragon took a chair beside the conference table, placed her hands on the table, and asked seriously: Whats the matter, Nemesis? Zhong Feng also took a seat opposite Su Yu, looking solemn. The fact is, I have two extremely critical tasks for you to carry out during your trip to Skru Star. Maintaining the top level of secrecy is of utmost importance for these two tasks, any violation can trigger chaos! said Su Yu seriously. Sky Dragons heart leaped with joy as she said: Really? Id be more than happy to help! She was initially a bit upset when she saw that Su Yu didnt send her a secret message like he did to Frost Red Tea, Zhong Feng, and Shepherd in the Clouds. Now she realized, Su Yu hadnt forgotten about her! Chapter 685 - Chapter 685: 682, Two Important Tasks_1 Chapter 685: 682, Two Important Tasks_1 Su Yu extended his left hand to the table, and a red leather shoulder bag materialized there. The slit of the bag shimmered with silver light. Through the slit, it was clear to see that neatly arranged inside were 200 [Space Cores]. What is this? Seeing the sparkling gems stacked within, Sky Dragon was stunned. Females are easily attracted by shiny things, even Sky Dragon C a 14-year-old girl C was no exception. The moment the gems appeared, she was immediately captivated, her fingers listlessly hovering in the air. Oh, these are [Space Cores] used for crafting Space Rings. Now theyre finished products, only need to add a metal hoop on the outside, and it would be a completed Space Ring. This time, Id like to ask you to deliver these two hundred [Space Cores] to Cindy Doppler, the leader of Beak Country. Subsequently, Su Yu took ten minutes to explain to Sky Dragon the entire project of the Space Ring and the secret alliance relations between Blue Star and Cindy Doppler. Sky Dragon was left speechless. Beak Country is the third largest country in Skru Star. How did Su Yu establish such a powerful ally? And to carry out this plan, Su Yu invited the war overseer to help and he agreed? No wonder Su Yus avatar has been teaching spatial magic to the Mage Group, it turned out that it was for the crafting of [Space Rings]! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Sky Dragon instantly realized many things. At the same time, she recognizes the gravity of her responsibility. This was indeed a matter of great importance! If she failed in her mission and could not deliver the rings, the Skru Stars opposition organization would not receive funding for its development; If she was caught by the Skru people and her mouth was unlocked, Cindy Dopplers actions would be exposed and they would lose this powerful ally. OK! I will try my best to deliver it! Sky Dragon got up and assured loudly, her face serious: If Im caught by Skru, even if it causes my death, Ill not reveal any information about Beak Country! No need to be so pessimistic, Sky Dragon. As Su Yu said this, he stood up, gently slapped her on the shoulder, his eyes filled with a soft light. Ive asked you to carry out this mission because, firstly, you are strong; secondly, your luck is extraordinary. With your good luck, I believe you will be able to complete the task smoothly. Not only is Sky Dragon lucky in the game, but also in reality. Firstly, she was born in a good family; her parents net worth was near one hundred billion and shes an only child; Secondly, she is exceptionally beautiful, top of the line no matter where she goes; Lastly, she came into contact with Su Yu and later became involved with him. With these three points, its clear that her luck is extraordinary. And also with her own strength being top-tier, Su Yu has the peace of mind to entrust her with this vital task. During the process of Su Yu assigning Sky Dragon the task, Zhong Feng was sitting in his seat watching, arms folded, smiling. He knew about the [Space Cores] long ago, so he wasnt surprised or shocked. But then, Su Yu turned to him: Zhong Feng, your task location will be in Raging Sun Empire, in the far east. You can get this done on your way. Su Yu pulled out a light gold token from his necklace, it doesnt have any design on it. He cast a spell on the token, sealing part of his aura in the token. Then, he took out six vials of [Grandmaster Level Life Restoring Potion] and lined them up on the table. The moment [Grandmaster Level Life Restoring Potion] appeared, hot and bright red light filled every corner within the Soundproof Barrier. He quickly cast a spell to suppress the light. Su Yu, what is this? Zhong Feng was totally confused, what was Su Yu doing? Zhong Feng, I want you to bring these potions to Dragon Island in the far east of the Raging Sun Empire and trade them with Princess Keke of the White Dragon clan. The Dragon Emperor and the White Dragon Queen are currently on Blue Star, but Princess Keke is underage, she should still be on Dragon Island. Oh, and when you get to Dragon Island, youll get to meet old man Tao Qian and Jun Eleven. Zhong Feng was so surprised, he couldnt say a word. Whats happening here? Going to Dragon Island and trading with the Dragon Race? When did Su Yu get in contact with the Dragon Race? And also. Tao Qian and Jun Eleven are with the Dragon Race? He didnt know anything about it, and Su Yu never mentioned this to anyone! Wait a moment, Su Yu! Unable to restrain himself, Zhong Feng interrupted: Can you explain this in detail? Oh, it all started with Xi Fan It took another ten minutes, but Su Yu gave a detailed account of his experience related to Dragon Island. Zhong Feng was listening and feeling dizzy. Su Yu actually established a relationship with the Dragon Race? Tao Qian and Jun Eleven had infiltrated the Dragon Race and become insiders? No wonder Su Yu and Cat Morning Star brought back the corpse of a seventh stage peak Absorption Spirits. Their abilities alone werent enough to defeat this level of Warcraft. They might be the ones defeated instead. After Su Yu finished explaining, Zhong Feng tried to digest these amazing news, took a deep breath and then said, Okay, Ill go to Dragon Island, bring back the resources using these potions. Thank you. Su Yu gave him an encouraging look: You are the best choice for going to Dragon Island because among the players, you are the only Druid, and only you can transform into a dragon. [Dragon Form] is the ultimate transformation form for Druid once they reach the sixth stage, enabling the Druid to transform into a giant dragon for battle. This can be referenced from Cat Morning Star, after reaching the sixth stage, she unlocked the skill [Star Core Dragon Form]. [Dragon Form] is a legendary skill, currently, only one book has been issued in the game, a gambler who is very lucky staked everything he had on an NPC and learned it. [Dragon Form] will make the dragons on Dragon Island see him as one of their own, greatly reducing their repulsion, making Zhong Feng the most suitable for this task. Finally, Su Yu said: Both of these tasks are high-risk and very dangerous, so Im going to loan you these two items of mine for your use, you need to make good use of them! Su Yu said, then introduced the [Dice of Destiny] to Zhong Feng while handing the [Best Sword of the Village] to Sky Dragon. Both are his trump card items, and with good use, they can greatly increase the survival odds. Its actually the Best Sword of the Village!'' Seeing this rust-stained sword, Sky Dragon was surprised. Su Yu had used the Best Sword of the Village numerous times in mainline missions and Skru Star videos, practically every player knows Su Yu is in possession of this powerful item. Zhong Fengs eyes lit up once he saw the effect of the [Dice of Destiny]. A dice that interprets good and evil, and foresees the futureC in Skru Star, fraught with danger, its simply a divine artifact! It can help him evade many potential dangers. The only pitfall is C Su Yu said this dice is only for borrowing, not for keeping. It would be nice if he just gave it to me.. Zhong Feng thought privately, not quite satisfied. Chapter 686 - Chapter 686: 683, Massive Singer Super Galaxy Cluster_1 Chapter 686: 683, Massive Singer Super Galaxy Cluster_1 pls: Sorry, I got home late today, and this chapter was released without time for revisions. If you see this sentence, please refresh the page in half an hour to check the updated version. The absence of this sentence means the version has been revised. In the next while, Su Yu diligently explains to Zhong Feng and Sky Dragon the points to note during their mission. Unknowingly, it was already afternoon. At two in the afternoon, a group of twelve players were led to Donnas mansion by Su Yu, in a special car provided by the relevant department. Donna still looked unsatisfied from sleep. In the hall of her residence, she sleepily rubs her eyes as she waves nonchalantly at the twelve Blue Star players, Alright, follow me. She then led the way to the basement without looking back. Apart from Su Yu and Zhong Feng, the rest of the players were meeting Donna for the first time. However, Donnas appearance surprised them. In their imagination, as the Game Supervisor dispatched by the Singer Civilization, Donna would be both mysterious and elegant, radiating an aura of superior civilization in every gesture. But now they found out it was not the case at all. Donna was very beautiful, with deep blue skin, a tall figure, a swaying tail Considered by the aesthetics of Blue Star humans, she could be regarded as an exotic beauty. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co But now, Donna was just dressed in loose white pyjamas, yawning sleepily, which made her image take a hit. It felt as if she had gone from the fairies to Cinderella. Sky Dragon couldnt believe it and tugged at Su Yus sleeve, asking, Nemesis, is she really the Game Supervisor? Of course, its genuine, Su Yu patted Sky Dragons head with a smile. Then he said to all the players behind him, Come, follow me to the basement. The teleportation device is set up in the basement, please get ready for the teleport. Understood! The players answered solemnly, expelling the image of Donna from their minds and followed Su Yu closely. Even Zhong Feng started feeling a bit nervous, not to mention the other players. Hum- Donna activated the teleportation device, and the silvery teleportation ripples started echoing in the basement. All twelve players are tense. All of them had already put on their full set of equipment. They were also tightly gripping their Space Ring filled with weapons and other consumables. Sky Dragon was the exception- Su Yus red handbag was hanging from her shoulder. The two hundred Space Cores could be placed in the players backpack, but not in any other Space Ring. She had no choice but to carry it with her. Now all the players were holding a bottle of the Spiritual Stabilizer in their right hand. These were sold to them by Donna for five points each, and its purpose was to counteract the intense spatial fluctuation during teleportation. When Su Yu first teleported to Skru Star, due to the violent spatial fluctuation, he fainted for quite a while, and eventually, it was Cat Morning Star who woke him up by stepping on him with her paw. This dizziness can easily give the enemy a chance. For example, if the teleport destination was in a Skru residential area, the surrounding Stages Three and Four Skru aliens would have a chance to kill you. The [Spiritual Stabilizer] that Donna sold helped to enhance players mental endurance, preventing them from fainting as soon as they teleported, thereby greatly increasing their survival chances! Now, drink the stabilizer! As the teleportation device in the basement reached a certain intensity, Donna suddenly yelled at the twelve players, finally appearing awake and alert. The players, who were already on their toes, didnt hesitate to open the cap of the stabilizer and drank it in one gulp once they heard Donnas command. The cold medicine flowed from their mouths to their throats and finally to their stomachs. They felt as if they had drank a bottle of menthol, an indescribable chilliness enveloped their entire digestive system. And this chilly feeling was still rising, within a few seconds, the chilly feeling spread rapidly, covering their brains. Hum- At this point, the teleportation device was operating at maximum power. With a strong flare of silver teleportation light, the silhouettes of the twelve players disappeared from the basement, teleporting to the distant Skru Star. Phew! Done! Donna didnt seem to care much. She casually patted her hands and then flashed Su Yu a playful smile, Heh heh, I made another 36 points, so happy! The [Spiritual Stabilizer] was sold for two points at the Holy Silver Court of Secrets exchange center, but Donna sold it to Su Yu for five points. She had told Su Yu about this earlier, saying that she was making profit openly and honestly, and it was up to him whether to buy or not. Now Su Yu bought twelve bottles, and he would be buying more in the future. Of course, she was ecstatic about the money she made in the middle. Seeing Donnas playful look, Su Yu seriously said, If I remember correctly, you said that 50% of the harvest on Blue Star must be given to hymn as personal income tax, right? So, you only earned 18 points. (hymn refers to the superior AI ruling the Holy Silver Federation.) Oh, yeah! I forgot theres hymn, the most conscientious AI in the southwestern region. Donna almost blurted the term vampire, but she corrected her language in time. Phew- Donna patted her expanded chest, relieved. Luckily she didnt say that word, otherwise, the fine would be hundreds of points, and all her efforts these days would have been wasted. However, Su Yu was interested in the words that Donna used. He curiously asked, Southwestern region? What does southwestern region mean? Donna glared at Su Yu toothfully, you almost made me pay a fine! Nevertheless, seeing they cooperated harmoniously, she gave an approximate explanation: Our Holy Silver galaxy, equivalent to what you Blue Star humans call the Andromeda galaxy, is located in the southwestern region of the Singer Super Galaxy Group, just like your Milky Way galaxy, its a rather ordinary galaxy. Of course, our galaxy is slightly larger than yours. The entire jurisdiction of Singer Civilization comprises just around 100,000 such galaxies. These 100,000 galaxies contribute to the whole Singer Civilization. 100,000! Su Yu was taken aback. This number was too frightening! For him, the Milky Way was already unimaginably large, encompassing 100 billion stars like the sun. But the size of Singer Civilization was equivalent to 100,000 galaxies! He couldnt even begin to imagine the level of power the Singer Civilization, a superior entity, possessed. Maybe in their eyes, the powerfully ruling Holy Silver Federation, which governed two galaxies, was nothing. Su Yu felt as if he had stopped thinking, and his heart was filled with shock. But Donna did not seem to care at all. As a subordinate civilization of the Singer Civilization, she believed that the stronger the Singer Civilization, the better. Besides, the scope of the Singer Super Galaxy Group was only 5.2 billion light-years, while they could observe a cosmic scale of up to 4 trillion light-years, and there were many civilizations like the Singer Civilization in the universe. Chapter 687 - Chapter 687: 684, Sky Dragon and little Pikachu_1 Chapter 687: 684, Sky Dragon and little Pikachu_1 Following the activation of the teleportation device, Sky Dragon felt an instant loss of gravity, falling uncontrollably downwards just like when she used to parachute. She found herself in a tunnel entirely silver, lined with multi-colored murals. However, Sky Dragon couldnt make out these images. At this terrifying speed, far beyond freefall, all the colors in her vision were stretched into rays of light, making the inside of the tunnel kaleidoscopic. Her thoughts were completely frozen under this horrific acceleration, gradually ceasing to function. She didnt know how much time had passed. A year seemed to have passed, or it felt like just a blink of an eye. Once Sky Dragons thoughts returned, she realized she was in an odd forest, surrounded entirely by blue-black trees. The ground beneath her feet was covered with thick leaves, the surroundings filled with quiet, secluded woods, and looking up, she could see mottled sunlight filtering down through gaps between the branches. A groan echoed. The faint roaring of an unknown creature could be heard from a distance. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co These signs suggested that her environment was unsafe. However, seeing the forest around her, Sky Dragon breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, its not a Skuru town, she thought. If that was the case, then trouble would be ahead! Arriving at this strange place, Sky Dragon felt far from lost. The chill sensation of the Spiritual Stabilizer brought her to her senses, she sprang into action as soon as she arrived. Satchel still here. Weapons, Space Ring, equipment all intact. She carefully checked herself and found nothing missing after the teleportation. Most importantly, the bag that Su Yu had given her, housing 200 Space Cores, was still tightly attached to her side. I should focus on the task that Nemesis gave me first, the rest can wait. Sky Dragon nodded, activated the disguise skill to alter her appearance to a Skuru, and then bounded onto the crown of a nearby towering tree. According to Su Yus plan, she should first head to Beak Country to deliver the Space Cores to Cindy Doppler, and then hunt Warcraft on the Wild Continent. Her priority now was to figure out her location before thinking about how to get to Beak Country. Once on the tree crown, Sky Dragon used the Eagle Eye Skill to survey the skies and her surroundings. The sky here was mostly light blue, occasionally tinged with a hint of light purple. This hint of purple indicated her proximity to the Lun Kete Alliance. All around, there was an endless expanse of forest, and nearby hills were entirely covered with verdant vegetation. After taking a look from the tree crown, Sky Dragon set her sights on one direction. In that direction, about 3 kilometers away, there were signs of small Warcraft activity. She could use the Taming Pet skill, unique to her archer profession, to tame a small Warcraft and get detailed information about the area from it. No sooner thought than done. Sky Dragon dropped from the treetops like a gust of wind and instantly disappeared from sight. Three minutes later, Sky Dragon neared her target, the group of small Warcraft. Only when she got closer did she realize they were a group of small yellow electric mice. Normally, the strength of these mice is low. The strongest female mouse in this group of ten in front of Sky Dragon was of only the third level, while the majority were of the second tier. At this moment the yellow electric mice were playfully scampering and frolicking in the forest, completely oblivious to the fact that an alien creature had already zeroed in on them from the shadows of the trees. When she got within 100 meters of the electric mice, Sky Dragon stopped and used the Taming Beast skill on the third-tier electric mouse, the strongest one. With her casting of the spell, a red heart appeared on the mouses forehead. Then, it went into a daze, uncontrollably charging towards her. Pika pika! Sensing the abnormality of their leader, the other mice chattered anxiously. However their cries were to no effect. Like a flash of yellow lightning, the mouse dashed towards Sky Dragon. By the time it was halfway there, it had already been completely tamed by her, becoming her new pet. Sky Dragon, after all, was a level-six warrior. Her Beast Taming skill had a high success rate even when taming fifth-level Warcraft, let alone this third-level electric mouse? The new pet, the Third-Level Electric Mouse, came to Sky Dragon, hopping and bobbing, looked up at its new master with a cute gaze. Pika pika~ It wagged its tail, attempting to communicate with its owner. Pika pika! the distressed cries of the second-tier electric mice were heard from 50 meters behind it. The second-tier mice, coming up behind, found their leader under the spell of a Skuru. What were they to do! Sky Dragon ignored the few electric mice that came afterward. So cute! She squatted down and stroked the third-tier mouses hair, then took out a handful of walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts to feed it. The electric mouse species on Skru Star were herbivores, exhibiting an extraordinary love for protein-rich nuts! Delighted with the feeding, it held the nuts and ate heartily, its eyes seemingly pleading, More! More! Sky Dragon, spoiling it, tossed it another large handful of nuts. All the while, she didnt forget her essential purpose. She took out a Skru Star world map from the Space Ring, unfolding it in front of the mouse, Sweetie, look at this map. Where are we right now? Being a Warcraft, the third-level electric mouse was wise enough to understand some aspects of a map, it even vaguely understood some Skuru text. Once the map was laid out, the mouse ran and hopped across it, its small eyes diligently scanning the map. After two minutes. Pika pika~ It stopped over a point on the map, looked at Sky Dragon confidently, as if affirming, We are here, I guarantee it! Watching the spot where the mouse stood, Sky Dragon contemplated and nodded, The edge of the Wild Continent, huh? This position seems reliable. According to the mouses guidance, she now stood on the edge of the Wild Continent, very close to the border of Lun Kete Alliance. This confirmed what Sky Dragon had observed earlier. When she saw the hint of light purple in the sky, she knew that they werent too far from the Lun Kete Alliance, and now it came to fruition! The place indicated by the yellow electric mouse was likely correct. Alright, go back to your clan! Consider the nuts your reward. Sky Dragon put the map back into the Space Ring and simultaneously released the master-servant bond with the yellow mouse. Although shed have liked a cute pet like it. Yet, this pet was the leader of a clan. Taking it would result in the collapse of the fragile group. Sky Dragon bid the mouse goodbye and vanished into the vast forest, making her way in the direction of Beak Country. Chapter 688 - Chapter 688: 685, Four Unlucky Guys_1 Chapter 688: 685, Four Unlucky Guys_1 Sky Dragon had a smooth start. The teleportation site was very safe and close to her destination, Beak Country. Perhaps her good luck was at play. Not every player was so lucky though. In the center of a vast ocean to the south of Skru Star, Zhong Feng transformed into a [Majestic Eagle], skimming over the sea. But his sharp eyes were filled with melancholy. There were no obstacles on the oceans surface, and he flew high enough to see the sea within 60 to 70 kilometers around him. The problem was, there were no big landmasses around him, not even a small island, and what was even stranger was that the ocean was mainly populated by ordinary fish, there were no advanced intelligent fish. In summary, he had absolutely no idea which direction to fly in. Oh well, keep flying straight in one direction! Skru Star is round, so if I fly in one direction Ill eventually encounter land, he thought. Without thinking too much, he increased his speed, staring straight ahead. In the depths of the wilderness, Frost Red Tea jumped out of the dense forest in a disheveled state, kneeling on the ground, gasping heavily. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Half of his body was covered in fresh blood, his once strong, slender arm was trembling uncontrollably, and he could barely hold the dagger in his hand. Sweat poured down from his forehead, flowing down his hair like a waterfall. This was a far cry from his usual elegant assassin image. This was mainly because his teleportation site was just beside a sixth-order top-tier bear-like Warcraft. Of course, the bear-like Warcraft wouldnt tolerate him, this intruder. As soon as Frost Red Tea appeared, a pair of huge paws whistling through the air lunged at him. If it were just this one sixth-order Warcraft, it wouldnt be a problem. Assassins have strong survival skills, if he couldnt win, he could run away! But soon he realized the real problem C his location wasnt only occupied by this one sixth-order Warcraft, this was clearly a den full of Demon Beasts, with around twenty or thirty big and small bear-like Warcrafts! The bear-like Warcrafts were taken aback when they saw Frost Red Tea. Were their ancestors bringing them food from heaven? But Frost Red Teas heart sank to his feet. This is starting off like a trip to hell! In the wilderness, Warcraft nests would usually have formations to counter stealth abilities to prevent their younglings from being snatched by stealthy Warcrafts. Thats why Frost Red Tea couldnt rely on his stealth ability to escape, he had to break out using his own strength. After a hard half-hour battle, he finally managed to escape the Warcraft nest. But the cost was great, he was severely injured and used two bottles of the Master-Level Life Recovery Potion given to him by Su Yu. Now, kneeling in the forest, gasping for breath, he felt like crying but had no tears. Ive lost so much! I havent gained anything and two bottles of Master-Level healing potions, worth 6 million spiritual energy coins, are gone! Frost Red Teas heart ached at the loss. After resting for nearly half an hour, he finally recovered fully. He stood up, tidied his equipment, and used his [Stealth] skill to cautiously move forward. No matter what, Ive lost a lot this time, I have to make it up from the people of Skru Star, otherwise, it wouldnt be fair to the two bottles of potion I wasted, he thought. But then, a huge shadow suddenly appeared on the ground beneath him, and the surrounding light dimmed drastically. Lifting his head, he saw a giant flying Warcraft, at least 40 meters long, diving towards him. In an active volcano near the polar region of the north side of Skru Star. Splash! Shepherd in the Clouds, surrounded by a [Frost Shield], shot out of the volcano like a scorched duck at an extremely fast speed. Now, only a thin layer of his [Frost Shield] remained, and half of his mana was depleted. He was wearing the [Lighthouse Sudden Chill] suit gifted by Su Yu, and this light blue cloth armor was now burnt and blackened, he really did look like a scorched duck. Damn it, why is the interior of the volcano so convoluted? If I hadnt figured out the correct location at the last moment, I might have been the first player from Blue Star to be burned to death in a volcano. Thats just embarrassing! Shepherd in the Clouds was covered in black soot. After being teleported to Skru Star, he immediately found himself in a river of molten lava. The rule of random teleportation is that after teleportation, the destination would be on the surface of Skru Star, not underground. So when he saw the lava, he immediately realized that he was teleported inside a volcano. Fortunately, with Shepherd in the Cloudss sixth-order strength and the substantial ice-attribute boost from his equipment, he could swim in lava for an extended period of time without fear of being burned alive. But what he didnt expect was the surprising complexity of the volcanos interior structure. According to Shepherd in the Cloudss original assumption, since he was in a volcano, swimming upwards could never be wrong. But to his surprise, as he swam, he found a massive rock blocking the way above, and the irregular flow of the surrounding lava didnt allow him to determine the location of the volcanos mouth. Moreover, being inside the volcano suppressed his perception abilities to the utmost and rendered his teleportation abilities completely useless. Thus he got a terrifying sense of being in a maze inside the volcano! He swam for over an hour before he finally found the volcanos mouth. Flying out of the volcano, Shepherd in the Clouds took deep breaths of the sulfuric air around him, his heart filled with the joy of having narrowly escaped death. I must be the unluckiest cultivator from Blue Star, right? I was teleported into a volcano and almost burned to death No, once I get back, I must teach other players about the complexity of a volcanos interior, he thought. Shepherd in the Clouds didnt dare to look at the volcano again, in fear of remembering the heartbreak of the recent past, He stayed low to the ground, flying rapidly towards the south. Although the volcano was near the north pole of Skru Star and the climate was cold there, the soil near the volcano was always the most fertile. Therefore, several large-scale farms were located at the foot of the volcano to the south. Shepherd in the Clouds planned to go into the farms and catch someone, then figure out where to go next. In fact, Shepherd in the Clouds and Frost Red Tea werent the worst off; the unluckiest of all was A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, who hadnt spoken much. After A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was teleported, he immediately found himself in a seemingly grand palace. And this palace looked strangely familiar. After recalling for a fraction of a second, he remembered! This wasnt a palace, but the National Museum in Lun Kete Alliance, which also happened to be the stronghold of the God-level being, Sidim! Not long ago, he had meticulously researched the video of Boss Ke battling in this museum. At that time, he thought to himself C If only I could cause chaos in the enemys base like Boss Ke, how great would that be! But he didnt expect someone to grant his wish for him. Now, he was teleported right into the enemys lair. Chapter 689 - Chapter 689: 686, Surrender_1 Chapter 689: 686, Surrender_1 Lunkete National Museum. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was transported here, and he didnt have time to activate his disguise right away. So his Blue Star Human appearance was clearly seen by the librarians within the museum. The librarians were terrified: My God! Its Su Yu! Su Yu is back! Everyone run! With that said, a dozen librarians dispersed in fright. However, they didnt realize that this wasnt Su Yu, but another Blue Star Human. Skru people generally suffer from face blindness when viewing Blue Star Humans. Just like when humans visit a monkey mountain and cant distinguish one monkey from another based on their physical appearances. So, as soon as they saw A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, with his yellow skin and typical Blue Star Human features, they immediately thought of Su Yu, the Blue Star Human who had brought numerous nightmares to their nation. Now, this demon was back! Thus, the librarians abandoned their work in haste and fled in all directions. The guard force for this library was a direct affiliate of Sidim, a God-level powerhouse. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co But because Sidim was currently on Blue Star, defending two enormous Spring Eyes, the defensive force left behind in the library was limited. The current guard force only included one six-rank powerhouse, while the rest were lower ranks, mainly five-rank or four-rank helpers. This six-rank powerhouse noticed A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated arrival, and upon hearing the other librarians shouts, he subconsciously thought it was Su Yu! Su Yu must have taken advantage of Sidims absence to create trouble! Without a second thought, he immediately reported Su Yus presence. After he reported this, he directly flew out of the library, fleeing without looking back. The intelligence transmitted from the National Library immediately captured the full attention of the current Lunkete government. They had always considered Su Yu as Blue Stars number one enemy; any incident related to him was tagged as critical endangerment. Now that Su Yu had appeared on their homeland, this was a total catastrophe?! They didnt have time to verify the intelligence, and immediately broadcasted the information worldwide. The entire world was in an uproar! Su Yu, the terror, was back! When would this end?! Moreover, the information was swiftly transferred to Blue Stars enormous Spring Eye, In less than 3 minutes, Emperor Raging Sun Manina XIII, and all the powerhouses in the Spring Eye were informed of this event, causing them to heighten their alert. Soon, they sprang into action. Upon effective communication, the God-level Pu Langte departed the Blue Star immediately, heading back to his homeland as a reinforcement. If only the surveillance devices on Blue Star could detect Pu Langtes return, then Su Yu and the other monks could plan another attack on his Spring Eye. The scene shifts back to A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. After teleporting and landing, he immediately realized that he might be in grave danger. Treyna City was the biggest city on Skru Star, even if he managed to escape from the museum, how could he escape from this city? However, the urgency of the situation left him no time to think further. After being stunned for three seconds, he quickly ran towards the museums entrance. The six-rank powerhouse assigned to guard the museum had already fled, so no one hindered him, and he managed to escape smoothly. However, as he was fleeing, the museum and the buildings along the road started ringing alarms and flashing red lights. The alarms and red lights seemed to tell him that C the high-ranking Skru pursuers were already on their way. A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated felt extremely tense and thrilled; this was the most dangerous situation he had faced in his life. However, tension and thrill are mere negative emotions; he had to suppress these emotions and maintain his calm. Once he stepped out of the museum and onto the street, he employed the Cicada shedding its shell skill, unique to warrior profession. He left his illusion behind at the museum entrance, and arrived at a location 20 meters away. He then quickly disguised himself as a Skru person. Having completed his disguise, he pretended to be an average Skru pedestrian, suppressing all the spiritual energy fluctuations within him, and slowly continued walking down the road. Afterward, nothing happened, nor did any powerful troops come to apprehend him. It remained calm for seven minutes. Treyna City, as the leading city on Skru Star, had towering buildings on both sides of the streets. Floating vehicles and various types of mech suits whizzed among these buildings. In the distance, one could even see the sky train suspended in the sky. However, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated couldnt appreciate all this, as he turned into a quiet alleyway. Just as he wiped sweat from his brow and thought that he had finally made a narrow escape, a bright white light suddenly exploded in the sky in front of him! A red mecha, radiant with divine light, appeared in front of him, surging across space. Its over! A Thousand Cups Unintoxicateds face turned pale. Blue Star monks were very familiar with this mecha, it belonged to Pu Langte, the strongest warrior of Skru Star, and had appeared in numerous battles before. Now that Pu Langte himself was hunting him down, given the vast difference in power between them, he couldnt fathom the slightest possibility of him escaping! As soon as Pu Langte appeared, all his weapon modules opened instantly and targeted A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. Staring intently at A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, he said in an extremely cold tone, Su Yu, we meet again wait a moment! At this moment, he realized that the person in front of him was not Su Yu, but another Blue Star Human. Su Yu was a Magus profession, whereas this person in front of him was clearly a physical profession. Moreover, his strength was only at a six-rank, definitely not Su Yu! So, was it possibly a mistake made by the people of Lunkete, or had Su Yu also arrived but they targeted the wrong person? A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, however, didnt hesitate. The moment he saw Pu Langte, he raised his hand in surrender and loudly said in Skru language, I am not Su Yu, but I am willing to surrender to you. You can use me to exchange for the Skru prisoners held captive by the Blue Star army. There is no hurry to kill me. Pu Langte was so powerful that with a wave of his hand, he could kill him. To save his life, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated surrendered immediately. As long as he survived, anything was possible. Pu Langte looked A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated up and down. Frankly speaking, he was quite disappointed that he hadnt caught Su Yu. Initially, he wanted to kill this little bug ranked at six, but seeing A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated surrender so promptly, he decided against it. The Raging Sun Empire had many high-ranked beings who were the captives of Blue Star Humans. If he could use this little bug to exchange for his own people, it would indeed be a good deal. It was certainly better than venting his anger through killing. With this thought, Pu Langte had his mecha land quickly. He used his power to place a full set of sealing measures inside A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated . Feeling that all his meridians had been sealed, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated let out a silent sigh. His trip to Skru Star ended in complete failure, without gaining anything, and immediately being captured upon his arrival. He was incredibly unlucky. Chapter 690 - Chapter 690: 687, Elder Zhus past_1 Chapter 690: 687, Elder Zhus past_1 The news of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated being arrested swiftly spread worldwide, delivered by the spokesperson for the provisional government of Lun Kete. The public of Skuru received this news with both joy and worry. They were happy that this Blue Star human was captured before causing trouble, sparing them any losses. Moreover, information from Blue Star indicated that Su Yu did not come to Skuru Star. The absence of the big demon king was definitely good news; However, they worried that if Su Yu hadnt come, how many other Blue Star humans had? Did these Blue Star humans have any grand schemes? To dig deeper into this, the United Government of Skuru went into full operation to investigate how many Blue Star monks had arrived and what they intended to do. Soon, the results of the investigation were out. Two hours later, in the Royal Palace of the Raging Sun Empire, the Minister of Intelligence knelt on one knee before the Emperor: Your Majesty, according to the data from the Heart Map of Literature, a total of 12 Blue Star monks were transferred to our planet. Lord Pu Langte has arrested one, and the remaining 11 are currently unaccounted for. 12?! Manina tensed up, What kind of power do these Blue Star monks possess? Are there any above the seventh level? And what about Cao Cao? Did he come? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co In fact, Su Yus arrival is not the most terrifying. The real scare is if Prime Minister Cao Cao came to Skuru Star. Cao Cao is a true God Level peak powerhouse, almost no one on Skuru Star can stop him. If such a top power sneaks around planning assassinations, espionage, it would be a huge trouble! The threat would be at least ten times greater than Su Yu! Dont worry for that! The Minister of Intelligence quickly answered: We have analyzed the intelligence sent from Blue Star and found that Cao Cao had activity on Blue Star ten minutes ago. Not only him, but Su Yu and Yang Jian as well. In my estimation, the ones who have come to our planet are all sixth-level professionals. The Blue Star humans are casting a wide net to catch more fish. No one above the seventh level has come. Phew thats good. Listening to the Minister of Intelligences reply, Manina breathed a sigh of relief. If only sixth-level professionals have arrived, the situation is a lot easier to cope with. Manina instructed the Minister of Intelligence, Listen, now we issue a red-level wanted order to hunt and search for these Blue Star humans. An award of one million Solar Yuan is offered for the provision of information confirmed true; killing or capturing one of them will be rewarded with 50 billion Solar Yuan. The warrant takes effect today! Understood, Your Majesty. Also, get Glare to track down these Blue Star humans. If they find them, the internal rewards double! Yes, Your Majesty. Oh and, one last thing, Manina propped his chin and said, If possible, try to capture them alive. That way, we can exchange them for our captives from Blue Star. Understood. The Minister of Intelligence immediately nodded in response. The arrival of the Blue Star humans caught the attention of all Skuru people around the world. After Maninas red warrant was issued, the event was pushed to a climax. Everyone was discussing where these Blue Star humans could be. Some more capable sixth-level powerhouses had already formed teams, intending to hunt these Blue Star humans for the rewards. However, two Skuru beings of extremely special status were also paying attention to this matter. These two Skuru beings were Cindy Doppler, the chairman of the Beak Country and Makadun III, the reigning king of Makadun. Theres no need to mention Cindy Doppler, shes a good friend of the Blue Star humans. She was greatly surprised when she received the news of the sixth-level Blue Star monk being arrested and kept an eye on the development of this matter. Later, she learned from a spy that C a total of 12 Blue Star monks had arrived this time, one of them was arrested and the traces of the other 11 had yet to be found. Even if she didnt think too hard, Cindy Doppler knew that one of those 11 would definitely bring the space ring she needed to her. So she immediately took action, dispatching her confidants to await near Beak City and leave channels for Blue Star humans to enter the city, such as temporarily suspending identity information checks for entering the city. She also got ready to double down, waiting for the Blue Star monk who would bring the ring while actively sabotaging G2s spy system like Glare, feeding them a lot of false intelligence. The other person was Makadun III, the king of the small country of Makadun. He is not the real king of Makadun, but Elder Zhu disguised as Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang arrived at Skuru Star two months ago, and his actions went smoothly at the time. He disguised himself as the third prince of Makadun Kingdom and infiltrated the court. None of the royal family saw through his disguise. Underneath the capital of Makadun Kingdom was a large-scale Underground Spirit Spring, where the spiritual energy concentration is hundreds of times higher than the outside world! Only the direct royal family heirs or those whove made significant contributions have the opportunity to enter this spirit spring. Elder Zhu disguised himself as a prince specifically to cultivate and absorb spiritual energy in the Spirit Spring. He was aware of the things Su Yu and Prime Minister Cao Cao were doing, as these two events shook the entire Skuru Star. Even the poorest beggars on the street were talking about it, let alone him. But Elder Zhu didnt plan to emulate and make a big fuss. Having lived for hundreds of years, he had long lost that competitive spirit. He just wanted to cultivate well. If he remained undiscovered, he would just return on the last day before the deadline. However, just three days before the deadline, Makadun Kingdoms sky fell! The King of Makadun was seriously ill and bedridden all year round, presumably not far from his end. But at this time, the first prince and second prince couldnt wait anymore. The first prince got the covert support of the Raging Sun Empires intelligence organization Glare, while the second prince got the support of national ministers, tycoons, and large families, both coveting the throne. At this moment when the old king was nearing his end, the first prince and second prince put pressure on the palace, each intending to seize the throne first and take control. The troops of the two princes met at the palace gate and engaged in a deadly competition. This matter was originally unrelated to Elder Zhu. He took the chance to cultivate more in the Spirit Spring and absorb more spiritual energy during this countrys internal strife. He even made several dozen simple Energy Cans, intending to package the spiritual energy from the spring and take it away. He wanted to bring it back to the Blue Star for young friend Su Yu and the new generation of players to use. However, to his surprise, he received shocking news the two princes had perished together! Both princes had comparable strength, each controlling countless powerful spiritual weapons. However, in the final battle, they failed to control the scale of the attack wisely. In the end, both died in a collision of powerful spells and left the world. Chapter 691 - Chapter 691: 688, Elder Zhus Past (Middle)_1 Chapter 691: 688, Elder Zhus Past (Middle)_1 The simultaneous deaths of the two princes had provoked an uproar among the nobility and bureaucratic groups of the Makadun Kingdom! (As the news was suppressed, it has not yet spread among the general public.) A single question simultaneously emerged in everyones mind C what about the throne? The kingdoms four royal princes were also somewhat eager, hoping to take advantage of the situation to seize the throne. However, if they did so, it wouldnt be legitimate. According to the law of succession in the kingdom, with the death of first and the second princes, the throne should pass to the third prince. Moreover, it could only be him; aside from the third prince, the old king had no other children. But heres the problem C they were not familiar with this third prince. The third prince had never shown any ambition. He often liked to travel to different countries for leisure, never interested himself in politics or connected with any dignitaries. Hence, the nobles found him very unfamiliar, considering him merely as a figurehead. But now that it had come to needing the third prince, they realized how crucial he was. Where is the third prince? Where is he? Hurry, we must find the third prince before all the nobles do! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co All the nobles in the royal capital had gone mad, frantically searching for the third prince. Especially the four royal princes; they all had different plans in their mind. Some princes believed they should control the third prince, making him a puppet for themselves; Others thought that the third prince should commit suicide, allowing them a legitimate chance to compete for the throne; Some even believed they should first support the third prince to ascend to the throne, then use a series of scandals as a publicity attack to force him to step down. Nevertheless, no matter what they were thinking, the first thing they needed to do was to find the third prince. Consequently, search parties were dispatched throughout the city in a mad frenzy. Elder Zhu, who was at the Underground Spirit Spring, was unaware of the situation. He was informed by a staggering servant who had run to notify him. Seeing the servants excited and flushed face, and his happy grin stretching to who knows where, Elder Zhu fell into deep thought. According to Elder Zhus original plan, he should return to Blue Star two days later, before the spatial tunnel closed, and destroy all the existing evidence here. For instance, the body of the third prince ((that he had stolen should die from absorbing excessive spiritual energy and exploding. But now, another choice was presented before him C should he continue impersonating the third prince and thus inherit this kingdom? What a tough choice! Elder Zhu carefully weighed the pros and cons in his heart. Naturally, choosing to inherit this kingdom had many benefits. For example: First, he could seize the nations resources and recover his strength by absorbing spiritual energy without any restrictions; Second, if he could completely control this country, the Blue Star Humans chances of victory in the great war would greatly increase! At that time, he could hinder, drag down, and backstab the Skuru United Government, easing the pressure on the Blue Star Humans; Third, failing all else, if the Blue Star Humans were to be annihilated in the great war, he could attempt to preserve a glimmer of hope for humans, preventing the extinction of the Blue Star Humans. These were the three major advantages, and all seemed extremely attractive. However, the disadvantages of this course of action were also fatal. Firstly, during the time the spatial tunnel was closed, he would not be able to use the amulet to return to Blue Star. If his real identity were discovered, he would face certain death. Secondly, even if he wasnt found, his personal safety couldnt be guaranteed. He would have to endure a series of ruthless political struggles in the Makadun Kingdom. The path to the peak of power would undoubtedly be strewn with the bones of his enemies. Especially with three mighty beings of the seventh ranking within the country, he would need their support, or his sovereignty would be unstable. Finally, it wouldnt be easy to interfere with the G2 side! The weight of the Makadun Kingdom was still too small. The pros and cons having been weighed out, there was only one question left before him C should he stay? After much thoughtful consideration, Elder Zhu finally made up his mind C he would stay! It would be a terrible waste to not take advantage of such a good opportunity. Besides, he couldnt help but recall some past events, which occurred during the first few decades of his life. In the first few decades of his life, he had risen from a beggar to the Emperor of the Daming Empire, going through more trials and tribulations than any founding emperor in history. When he joined the military, he joined Guo Zixings army and due to his bravery, he became Guo Zixings son-in-law. Guo Zixings son, Guo Tianxu, was killed on the battlefield, and then he, the son-in-law, had the eligibility to take over Guo Zixings forces and finally dominate the world. This moment was just like that moment. The third prince he was controlling was just like him. Only after the death of the rightful heir, there was the opportunity for him to ascend to the throne. Shouldnt he seize this opportunity? Moreover, Elder Zhu faintly felt that this might just be the breakthrough for the Blue Star Humans to defeat the Skuru people! So, he solemnly told the servant, Huai Te, notify those dignitaries that I have decided to step into the fray and become their king! The ascension of the third prince of Makadun led to his being sought after by major forces worldwide. Of course, most of these were harboring ulterior motives. On the surface, there were countless powerful forces showering him with flattery, trying to curry his favor; Behind the scenes, there was no end to assassination and control attempts. By that time, Elder Zhus power had already recovered to mid-sixth level, so assassinations and control attempts had no effect on him. As soon as he took power, he demonstrated shrewd political tactics, trying to maintain a balance of power between international and domestic forces. He neither made promises nor directly refused. The old king was still alive for a month after he took office, and no one dared to confront him outright during that time. The various forces both domestically and internationally were startled to find that the third prince, whom they had always regarded as frivolous, was not simple to deal with. He was skilled at political manipulation and was even more clear-headed than his two brothers! Moreover, it was far from over. A month later, the old king passed away, and the third prince officially ascended to the throne, his title C Makadun III. Within this month, he had already cemented his position, built up his throne, and cultivated a group of trusted confidants. Moreover, during this month he had an inexhaustible supply of spiritual energy, sufficient not only for his daily practice but also to win over many others with surplus energy. Thanks to continuous replenishing with spiritual energy, Elder Zhus power had recovered to the peak of the sixth level, just one step away from the seventh level. A power of sixth level in a small country like Makadun was terrifying, making him unrivaled except for those three individuals at level seven. The assassins and killers from the princes were nothing to him, like scratching a boot. Now Elder Zhu felt the time was ripe. He was ready to sound the charge for counterattack! Chapter 692 - Chapter 692: 699, Elder Zhus Past (End)_1 Chapter 692: 699, Elder Zhus Past (End)_1 The purge of the Makadun kingdom had begun. Elder Zhu first used his outstanding eloquence along with some promises to appease the three, seventh-tier powers and their forces, then launched a brutal purge against all the forces within the country that could potentially pose a threat to him. The first to be targeted were the four princes. Elder Zhu held concrete evidence of their assassination attempts against him and plans to turn him into a puppet. With irrefutable evidence, he personally led the Royal Guard to storm each of the four princes residences, resulting in a bloodbath. The forces of the four princes evaporated under the iron fist of the Royal Guard. With the four princes eradicated, Elder Zhu confiscated massive amounts of wealth and land deeds from their residences. Large corporations and financial groups under the princes control all fell into his hands, greatly replenishing the nearly depleted national treasury. Then, in one fell swoop, he aggressively dealt with the wealthy capitalists and large landlords who opposed him in the country, purging or exiling them all, and transferring their amassed resources into the national treasury. Elder Zhu was well aware, to conduct a successful purge, he must gain the support of the general public. With the aid of the massive resources he seized, he actively instigated reforms within the country. He proposed an eight-hour workday, two days off per week, a significant increase in minimum wage for workers, the abolition of agricultural taxes, a significant increase in minimum grain procurement prices, with all grain procurement to be conducted by the government More than that, he promoted individual entrepreneurship at a low-interest rate and advanced infrastructure construction. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co His series of policies won the endorsement of the people, completely revitalized the stagnant economy of the kingdom, and the Gross Domestic Product of Makadun Kingdom increased by 6% in just three short monthsa historic achievement! These policies can be described as leftist and are starkly different from the conservative right-wing ideologies of many surrounding countries of Makadun. If it were in the past, international conservative forces, headed by the Raging Sun Empire, would have already intervened. But coincidentally, the commencement of Elder Zhus policies coincided with the initiation of Manina XIIIs Gravity Funnel and Green Crown Bird plans. Upon the completion of the Green Crown Bird program, Mr. Cao returned to Blue Star. The full attention of the Raging Sun Empire was diverted, giving them no time to worry about the leftist reforms in the small country of Makadun. Seeing the increasingly dominant performance of this third prince after taking office, with the Raging Sun Empire being completely indifferent and with no economic sanctions from the international community, the three, seventh-tier leaders became restless. At first, Elder Zhu consciously avoided infringing on their interests, only targeting large hostile nobles, but as Elder Zhu grew more powerful and started transforming more major private companies into state-owned enterprises, their profits were inevitably affected. As a result, these three giants gathered together to discuss whether or not to overthrow the transgressing Makadun III and restore the kingdoms glory. However, once again, luck favored Elder Zhu. Recently, Manina XIII couldnt maintain all the large Spring Eye locations on Blue Star and sent out invitations to all the God Level and seventh-tier powerhouses around the world to ask for their help. Being a small country and highly dependent on the Raging Sun Empire economically, Makadun certainly couldnt reject the invitation. Left with no choice, they had to take their core teams to Blue Star in response to the invitation. Just at this moment, Elder Zhu successfully recovered his power to the seventh-tier integration period, his former peak strength! With his strength growing and theirs dwindling, he was the undisputed strongest power in the country now. He already started considering how to fully integrate the entire country, purge all opposition, and make the whole country a part of his power. Just then, Elder Zhu received news of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicateds arrest and the red warrant issued by the Raging Sun Emperor. It was quite shocking news for him. The Blue Star surprisingly sent 12 people this time, when the total for the previous two times was only three. Whats more, these 12 were all players, with low skill levels. Most of them directly upgraded from refining materials, lacking formed equipment or sets of skills, making them quite weak in battle. To put it bluntly, the weakest among them could barely hold their own against a peak fifth tier, and certainly not a match for an average sixth tier. Given this, Elder Zhu naturally thought to protect his own people. He increased funding for the intelligence agency, ordering them to monitor every move in the country, and to immediately report any anomalies. At the same time, he went over the resources in the national treasury. If he encountered Blue Star players, he must try to get them to bring some precious resources back to Blue Star. Now the space tunnel was open, theoretically, he could return to Blue Star. But given his current situation, he certainly wouldnt return! Right now he was flourishing in Makadun Kingdom, he definitely wanted to continue on this path, hoping to take a swift and harsh strike at the soft spot of Skrus expeditionary force when the war began! The tale of Elder Zhu will pause here for now. The focus now is the 12 players who arrived at the Skru star. The news of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated being arrested spread rapidly through the entire network. Through the advanced information exchange on Skru Star, virtually the whole world knew about it by that afternoon. The remaining 11 Blue Star players, either hadnt entered the Skru settlement zone yet or already knew about the news. The players who knew about this news, while mourning for A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, also became more careful and cautious about everything around them. Now they wore the Raging Sun Emperors red warrant on their heads, and there was no shortage of people who wanted to kill them or capture them alive. They had to hide their intentions, regardless of what they were doing. They had to blend into ordinary people as much as possible, carefully disguising their tracks as if they were spies behind enemy lines. A few players went to extremes. The two players from the Blue Star outer circle had already arrived at the edge of the Wilderness Continent. After learning they were branded with a red warrant, they simply stayed inside the Wilderness Continent and didnt come out! They had a space ring with adequate spiritual energy, food, and water supplies when they arrived. So they simply stayed in the Wilderness Continent killing warcraft and having no contact with the Skru people at all. With no contact, naturally there was no danger. They just needed to wait patiently for the space tunnel to open again and they could return to Blue Star with their spoils of war. Of course, not all players could avoid any intersections with Skru people, like Sky Dragon, and also Frost Red Tea, Snow Leopard, and Shepherd in the Clouds. They had tasks which required contact with the Skru people. That same afternoon, Sky Dragon arrived at a small town near the Wilderness Continent as planned. She used Solar Yuan that Su Yu gave her to buy a phone and through that phone, she learned about the arrest of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated and the warrant. I need to speed things up! Sky could not help but sigh It was becoming increasingly dangerous to stay on the Skru peoples territory, and this included Beak Country. She should complete the task Su Yu gave her as soon as possible and then hide in the Wilderness Continent. This should be safe. Chapter 693 - Chapter 693: 700, Cyberpunks Beak City_1 Chapter 693: 700, Cyberpunks Beak City_1 This frontier town before me was desolate, dilapidated and anything but lively. If it werent for its proximity to the wild continent, providing some consumption for passing adventurers, this small town wouldve surely vanished in the rolling river of history long ago. Its financial situation was also dire, cracked roads were everywhere, and there was no such thing as security cameras. Compared to the two small towns in Su Yus videos, this place was clearly worse off. Sky Dragon shook his head, dashed eerily towards the depths of the small town. She needed to figure out how to give herself a legal identity first. Stop! Girl, hand over all the money on you! Just as Sky Dragon was passing a dim and filthy alleyway, four skrull-shaped gangsters jumped down from the sewage pipe beside the road, blocking her way. The four thugs, three men and a woman, each held a finely crafted black retractable knife, the blades glinting in the sunset. Sky Dragon startled for a moment. But she quickly recollected herself, took two steps backward, and uttered in a fearful tone, What do you want to do? Im a tourist from the Raging Sun Empire, I just got lost. Raging Sun Empire? The four thugs also paused. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co However, glancing at Sky Dragons flaming red Raging Sun civilian attire (Raging Sun people prefer red and yellow clothes, while Lun Kete and the surrounding left-wing countries prefer blue and black) and her thick Raging Sun accent, the four thugs immediately determined that she was definitely a Raging Sun individual. Ha-ha, so shes actually a person from the Raging Sun! one of the thugs laughed hysterically, laying a hand on Sky Dragons shoulder, Our chairman has been constantly criticizing the Raging Sun Emperor online recently. He might reward us if we manage to rob this Raging Sun individual? Buzz off, dont bully this little girl, and dont joke like this, said the most muscular of the four thugs, knocking the hands off Sky Dragon. But he wasnt exactly a good samaritan either, after seeing Sky Dragon, lascivious thoughts began to sprout in his mind. He looked at Sky Dragon with a pleasant and lustful smile, Since youre a foreigner, girl, weve decided not to trouble you! Really? Sky Dragon clapped her hands pretending to be thrilled. The thug pointed at a dilapidated house not far from the roadside, Thats my home. All foreigners visiting this town need to register at my place. Ill take you there and you can leave once the registration is done. Oh, so I need to register. Lets go quickly then! Sky Dragon blinked innocently. Lets go, girl! The three male thugs were over the moon, quickly leading the way. Such a naive and radiant girl isnt frequently seen these days! The female thug shot a disdainful look at the three of them. But she didnt say anything, followed behind Sky Dragon with her arms crossed, seemingly cutting off her way back to prevent her from fleeing. Like that, Sky Dragon and the four thugs entered the house of the thug leader. More than three minutes later, the female thug came out from the house, holding a card that looked like an ID. This thug is called Tina? Oh my God! How would Nemesis feel if she knew her name? the female thug murmured under her breath, put away the card, and headed towards the towns only long-distance bus station. This female thug wasnt the same one we saw earlier, it is Sky Dragon in disguise. Sky Dragon used a unique item called [Mirror Stone] which allowed her to perfectly mimic the female thugs appearance on a 1:1 scale, not just her skin color and appearance, even her iris and fingerprints could be entirely simulated. The only thing that could potentially give her away was drawing blood. If the Skru people forced Sky Dragon for a blood draw, she might expose herself as an imposter. As for the thugs from earlier, she dealt with all of them using physical means. Sky Dragon didnt feel guilty after killing them, such scum wouldnt be spared even on the Blue Star, let alone for Skru people. An hour later, a hoverbus departed from the town, moving along the bumpy highway around the town. Now, Sky Dragon understood why the roads around this small town were so beat up. The reason was very simple the hoverbus didnt need roads to operate, it steadied itself no matter how the road surface was. On the hoverbus that could seat 30, there were only around fifteen or sixteen passengers, which wasnt a small number. Sky Dragon sat by the window, gazing mindlessly at the scenery outside, mesmerized by the gradually setting sun. Looking at Sky Dragons hooliganess, no one wanted to sit next to her, so the seat next to her remained empty. Sky Dragon was more than happy for this, calmly observing everything around her. Ever since she arrived on Skru Star, she felt incredibly intrigued by this world. Whether it was the scenery outside the window, the peculiar plants, the eccentric architecture, the occasional small Warcrafts darting across the sky, the hoverbus she was in, or the Skru people in the bus compartment, all of it made her feel extraordinarily novel. But she couldnt express this curiosity, she could only pretend to be accustomed to everything. Truth be told, it was really hard for her to maintain this act, but she had no choice but to stay in character all the time and cautiously avoid slip-ups. After all, she had a red warrant on her head, worth 50 billion Solar Yuans! The journey was uneventful. The speed of hoverbus was quite impressive, reaching a top-speed of 400 kilometers per hour, even faster than the fastest train on Blue Star. Half an hour later, she arrived at a nearby city and transferred to a passenger bus heading to the capital of Beak City. It mustve been because her innate luck attribute was in effect, there were no incidents during the bus ride to Beak City, even the security systems seemed to have malfunctioned, letting them pass directly through. Walking in the square of Beak Citys bus station, staring at the towering skyscrapers around the square that reached more than a thousand meters high, Sky Dragon was unable to withhold her awe. Though Beak Country was much behind G2, it was still the third-ranking country on Skru Star. Its capital Beak City was even among the top ten cities in the world in terms of prosperity. Sky Dragon had watched videos of Skru Stars top-level metropolises Treyna City, in Su Yus recordings. But theres a world of difference between watching a video, and being there in person. Gazing at the canvas composed of this colossal steel forest, overwhelmed with a ubiquitous sense of futuristic technology, she felt as if she was living in a sci-fi film, reminiscent of Granny Lius visit to Grand View Garden. But just as she was staring blankly at the surrounding buildings, a voice brought her back to reality, Girly, need a place to stay? A chubby and round matron looked at her warmly, Stay at the inn? Luxury single room, free hot water and internet, only 150 Beak coins a night! There are only two rooms left. If you dont book now, theyll be gone! Oh, no, no! Sky Dragon blushed and sprinted away. Who wouldve thought shed hear such candid greetings even in such a futuristic city. What kind of Cyberpunk is this anyway! Chapter 694 - Chapter 694: 701, Wings of the Skys Girlfriend_1 Chapter 694: 701, Wings of the Skys Girlfriend_1 Two hours later, on a street 300 meters away from Cindy Dopplers lakeside villa, Sky Dragon contemplated the maze of guards and patrolling police before her. After assuming power, unlike previous national leaders, Cindy Doppler did not move into the Beak Palace but remained in her small lakeside villa. In her words, she was habituated to the villa and too lazy to move. To ensure the Chairmans security, Beak Countrys security department had set up layers of guard posts around the villa. The defense is more than adequate. However, what puzzled Sky Dragon was not this. She was somewhat perplexedjust now, as she made a round around the villa, she discovered a not-so-obvious defensive flaw which could be detected with careful observation! With her level of skills and a slight disguise, she could easily pass through this breach, bypassing all the guards and penetrating right into the heart of the villa! What exactly was happening with this defensive gap? Why would the security setup have such a big flaw? Sky Dragon pondered for a long while. After serious thought and analysis, she figured out three possibilities for this flaw: 1. Beaks security left this gap as bait for fishing. If assassins or spies impulsively enter through this gap, they might encounter even more intricate traps ahead; 2. Their security defense system is imperfect, unintentionally revealing this flaw; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co 3. Cindy Doppler knew about the delegation from Blue Star and deliberately left this path open for them. After careful thinking, all three possibilities make sense. However, the second one seems less likely compared to the first and third ones. Another question then appeared right before her should she enter through this gap? After another round of thorough contemplation, Sky Dragon made her decision: she will enter through this gap! Cindy Doppler must have gotten the news about A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated being captured. She surely also knew that people from Blue Star were coming over to deliver the Space Core. There is a good chance that it was her who intentionally left this gap in their defenses! Moreover, even if it is the first possibility, there wont be any problem. Sky Dragon took out a silver scroll and a bottle of dark green potion from the Space Ring and concealed them at her side. The silver scroll was the [Super Long-Range Random Teleportation Scroll], which could instantly transport her to a location 30 kilometers away. Sky Dragon was usually lucky, so she quite liked to use such random tools. After using it, she wouldnt have a tragic escape like escaping from the tigers mouth, into the wolfs den, but instead, she would be able to escape safely. As for the pale green potion, it was a defensive onethe [Master Level Tortoise Barrier Potion]. This potion didnt need to be drunk; she just had to unscrew the cap, sprinkle it into the air nearby, and it would take effect. Once the potion enters the air, it would solidify rapidly, forming a deep-green barrier similar to a tortoise shell, hence the name [Tortoise Barrier Potion]. Moreover, this Master Level Tortoise Potion had a particularly strong defense! It would take a sixth-grade player at least 10 minutes to break it while a seventh-grade player would need at least a minute. However, the [Super Long-Range Random Teleportation Scroll] would activate in only 10 seconds. By the time the enemy breaks through this tortoiseshell defense, Sky Dragon would have already been teleported away! For these two golden items, Sky Dragon had completed hundreds of high-difficulty hidden missions in the game, experiencing trials and tribulations at every stage. Moreover, these were very rare cross-version hidden missions. The current expansion pack made it very hard to earn rewards of the Master Level potion, but these hidden missions made it possible. For this reason, these two items were her most potent lifesavers. Now that she had taken out these two items, even if this gap were meant to trap her, she would still be able to escape successfully. No longer hesitating, Sky Dragon used a disguise spell to hide her figure and then carefully made her way towards the lakeside villa through this gap. Throughout her journey, she encountered no surprises. This route not only avoided the sight of all surveillance posts, but also bypassed most of the detector instruments, barely getting picked up by the outermost ones. With little danger, Sky Dragon arrived within a tree grove, 20 meters in front of the villa. However, she couldnt proceed any further from here. Even the sparse arrangement of the defense posts had a limit. If she took one more step forward from here, her cover might be blown. Besides, she was here to meet Cindy Doppler, not to assassinate her. Gently exhaling, Sky Dragon beckoned her peta hummingbird. As an archer specializing in [Beast Control], Sky Dragon had collected at least forty different kinds of pets, each with its unique abilities and uses. For example, her favorite [Panda] was highly defensive and had decent attack capabilities; [Pigeon] could deliver messages over long distances; [Ostrich] could stick its head into the soil to listen for underground or far-off ground chatter and so on. The hummingbird she summoned then was only the size of a bee. The Spirit Energy Fluctuation from the summoning was negligible, and the hummingbird could also serve as a miniature messenger. After all, sending a big white pigeon into the villa would be too conspicuous now, and it might get shot down before even reaching the villa. So she chose the small-sized hummingbird to carry out this task. As soon as the hummingbird emerged, it flew slowly towards the villa under Sky Dragons control. Because of the tiny size of the hummingbird and it not giving any Spirit Energy Fluctuations, it didnt draw the attention of the villas guards. This allowed it to fly into the villa successfully. A few minutes later. Rustle The villas guards suddenly vanished, and all of the villas surveillance devices ceased operating. After another ten seconds or so, Cindy Doppler, with the hummingbird cautiously cradled in her palms, walked out of the villa, casting sharp glances all around. Although it was already late into the night, Cindy Doppler, being a sixth-grade player, didnt need any sleep. So she immediately dismissed all the guards and walked out as soon as she saw the messenger hummingbird. Hello, you must be Chairman Cindy Doppler of Beak Country, right? Seeing no danger around her, Sky Dragon confidently emerged from the grove and smiled at Cindy Doppler, I am the girlfriend of Master Wings of the Sky! I came especially to deliver something that you urgently need. After Sky Dragon finished speaking, she patted the bag slung over her shoulder, feeling quite relaxed. Wings of the Sky was a code name that Cindy Doppler had given to Su Yu before because his name contained the character Yu. Upon hearing what she wanted to hear, Cindy Doppler realized that her judgment was correct; the people from Blue Star had indeed delivered what she needed! But heres the problem What she just said was Girlfriend? Whats the meaning of that? Chapter 695 - Chapter 695: 702, worth 40 billion_1 Chapter 695: 702, worth 40 billion_1 Seeing the youthful Sky Dragon, Cindy Doppler didnt know how to express his current shock. True, there are differences in the way ages are determined between the people of Blue Star and Skru Star. But from the aura of Sky Dragon, he could clearly sense that she was very young, even younger than his own daughter! Su Yu has actually found such a young girl to be his girlfriend A beast! This is cradle robbing! he cursed inwardly. However, he didnt want to interfere in Su Yus private life and could only ask, Are you really Mr. Wing of the Skys girlfriend? Yes, indeed, without a doubt. Well then alright. Cindy Doppler wiped his sweat, carefully returned the hummingbird to Sky Dragon, and then invited, In that case, lets go inside and talk business. Its not convenient to talk outside. Alright. Sky Dragon nodded lightly. Even after meeting Cindy Doppler, she didnt let her guard down. She kept her nerves taut and followed him into his house. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co Would you like a glass of Lake insect juice? In the upstairs living room of the villa, Cindy Doppler put eight or nine fresh Lake insects into a juice extractor and asked Sky Dragon. Um no thanks, we Blue Star people dont like this. Sky Dragons stomach churned at the smell of the crushed Lake insect permeating the room. She had seen the insect juice in videos before. Smelling it in person, she found the juice even more repulsive than in the footageby at least 10,000 times! How could the Skru people enjoy such a thing? Yet, Cindy Doppler found it strange C could the taste buds of Blue Star people be defective? How could they not like Lake insect? For Skru people, Lake insect was as essential as salt on Blue Star. Just as Blue Star people would feel terrible going a day without salt, Skru people would feel terrible going a day without Lake insect. Perhaps thats just species difference. With the pleasantries not going well, it was time to get down to business. Cindy Doppler sat in the chair behind his desk, took a hearty gulp of insect juice and smiled at Sky Dragon, I would never have thought Blue Star would send a girl your age for such a dangerous mission. So what if I am young? Sky Dragon, restraining her discomfort from the smell of insect juice, replied with a smile. In the past few months, I have been the most powerful player on Blue Star aside from Su Yu, and even now, my strength remains in the top five. Age has nothing to do with it. Oh, I see. Cindy Doppler understood. This gave him a rough idea of why Sky Dragon became Su Yus girlfriend. This young lady was so powerful, and her appearances should not be bad for Blue Star people. Who wouldnt love a partner like her? Sky Dragon stood up, took down the red bag on her shoulder, and gently placed it on the desk in front of Cindy Doppler, I have brought everything you need, a total of 200 Space Cores. All you need to do is add a ring to these Space Cores, and they become Space Rings. 200?! Looking at the red bag in front of him, Cindy Doppler was both surprised and delighted. According to Su Yus original estimate, the players would have to learn Space Skill from the beginning in the first month, so they could only produce up to 100 Space Cores in the first month. But unexpectedly, Blue Star has exceeded the task with as many as 200 Space Cores! Cindy Doppler excitedly opened the red bag and took out one of the Cores from the bag. The Space Core was shimmering with silver light, looking extraordinarily exquisite. When he scanned the Core with spiritual force, he immediately detected a cubic space approximately 1 meter in length. The overall feeling was that it was practically identical to the Space Ring he had bought for over 100 million Raging Sun currency! Before Cindy Doppler could respond, Sky Dragons calm voice echoed in his ears again: Among these Cores, 100 are one cubic meter, 70 are two cubic meters, and 30 are three cubic meters. Our Blue Star wizard players are very powerful, and now they can create Space Rings that are three cubic meters. Really? Thats great! Cindy Dopplers eyes lit up. He took out a Space Core located at the bottom of the bag with a more complex magic circle carving for a try. After trying it out, he found that indeed, there were three cubic meters inside! This is beyond my expectation, I can definitely get a high price this time! Cindy Doppler was ecstatic. The larger the space, the higher the price of the Space Ring will skyrocket exponentially! For instance, a one cubic meter Space Ring could be sold for 100 million Raging Sun currency, but a three cubic meter one could be sold for a billion! And a billion is the very minimumif put on auction, the final transaction price will be much higher than a billion! One piece for 10 billion, 30 pieces would be 300 billion He could hardly imagine a more profitable business! Cindy Doppler whispered to himself, 100 one cubic meter Space Rings are worth about 100 billion, 70 two cubic meter Space Rings are about 210 billion, 30 three cubic meter Space Rings are about 300 billion Such a large number of Space Rings hitting the market will cause a certain amount of depreciation. Even if the depreciation rate is 30%, they could still make a profit of 400 billion if all were sold! Goodness, that could completely make up for the deficit in the military budget! Hey, Your Excellency Doppler! Sky Dragon knocked on the table discontentedly, You agreed to a 9:1 split. Out of these 400 billion, 90% should belong to us Blue Star people, right? You wouldnt understand, young girl, replied Cindy Doppler mysteriously in an elders tone, Now, as long as these Space Rings appear, the market will be uplifted immediately! At that time, the stock price will skyrocket, and making the 400 billion would be a piece of cake. Well you deal with it then, Sky Dragon folded her arms. She only had a general idea about stocks and bonds and the like. After all, she was still young and didnt have a professional tutor to teach her about these things. Sky Dragon asked, So when will you be able to give me these resources worth at least 360 billion? Hmm Cindy Doppler thought for a while and answered, In a week, all this money is not a small sum, I need some time to prepare. Alright, Ill come to take it in a week. Wait! Cindy Doppler suddenly realized something. He looked at the Space Ring on Sky Dragons right index finger and asked, 360 billion is not a small amount, it equates to almost 90 tons of gold. Can your storage equipment hold it? We wont mention that freak Su Yu, his storage space was so large it was unimaginable, he was even able to carry away the entire rebel army of Beks and G2s military arsenal! But not every Blue Star persons storage space could be that large, could it? Looking at Sky Dragons Space Ring, it didnt appear to be that large. So thats why he asked. Chapter 696 - Chapter 696: 703, The Wild Continent 3D Map_1 Chapter 696: 703, The Wild Continent 3D Map_1 Dont worry about that, there is definitely enough space. Sky Dragon glanced at her Space Ring and responded calmly: At the moment, Ive only used half of the space in it. If Im not mistaken, there should still be roughly 500 cubic meters remaining. The ring she was wearing was called [Ring of Hope by Frandor] and it was her reward for completing the 25th task of the second expansion pack. The capacity of her Space Ring was a full one thousand cubic meters C equivalent to a cube with side length of 10 meters. Among the space rings that current players could obtain, it definitely qualified as top tier. 11000 cubic meters?! Cindy Dopplers eyes widened and her mouth gaped in shock. A Space Ring of 1000 cubic meters! Even the one worn by Emperor Raging Sun Manina XIII was surely not that big, surely? Yet, this young human girl had one. Cindy Doppler looked at the Space Ring Sky Dragon was wearing, his eyes filled with intense envy spiced with a touch of sourness. Sky Dragon felt uncomfortable under his gaze. She withdrew her hand and said: Its an award from a main quest in the game. With billions of players, its not surprising that someone gets it due to sheer luck Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co If you also want a ring with large space, I think we spatial mages on Blue Star would be able to meet your needs in the future. At present, our Spatial Mages on Blue Star have begun to increase the number of runes on the [Space Core]. Before long, Space Rings of four cubic meters, five cubic meters, and even several dozens of cubic meters will be successively manufactured. By then, you can sell them for a good price You think that would work? Cindy Doppler interrupted her:The War Inspector initially awarded me the manufacturing technique for small space rings under three cubic meters. How would I explain it if larger space rings started showing up here? Are you an idiot? Sky Dragon raised her head and looked at him with an expression like she was looking at a moron: You can secretly sell these high-capacity rings. If someone questions you, just say there was a breakthrough when manufacturing the small Space Rings, that will do. Thats true Cindy Doppler awkwardly scratched his head. Being reprimanded by a young human girl, he did feel quite embarrassed. Id better get going. Stood up to look out the window, Sky Dragon said: Theres a piece of paper in my bag, it lists Su Yus detailed requirements. Ill come for the items in seven days. With that, she waved goodbye and prepared to leave. Seeing Sky Dragon about to leave, Cindy Doppler subconsciously reached out to ask her to stay: Young lady, how about you stay the night and set off tomorrow morning? He had no ulterior motives; he was simply trying to act the good host. No need, the night is like non-existent for players like us. Outside wouldnt affect my activities. replied Sky Dragon. Alrightbut at least you could tell me where you are going? Cindy Doppler continued to ask. He absolutely didnt want a young human girl like her to erratically run around in this perilous world. Let alone, this girl was Su Yus girlfriend. If anything happens to her, how could he explain to Su Yu? What are you up to? Sky Dragon turned back and gave Cindy Doppler a wary look. She doubted his motives for asking her about her destination! Noticing Sky Dragons hostility, Cindy Doppler put on a placating smile: You dont have to distrust me that much. From the start of my first deal with Su Yu, our fates have been tied together. Im simply concerned that you C a young girl running around alone C may run into dangers. There are many highly dangerous areas on our planet. If you are reckless you may end up dying for no rhyme or reason. Is that so? Sky Dragons wariness of him lessened slightly. Not because of what he said, but she had suddenly recalled something that Su Yu said when on Blue Star You can trust Cindy Doppler. Hes not 100% trustworthy, but definitely 99% reliable. If you encounter any difficulties on Skru Star, you can go to him. After thinking about it, Sky Dragon decided to tell Cindy Doppler where she was planning to go: Im planning to try my luck in the Wild Lands. Ill kill some Warcraft and bring them back to make equipment. Wild Lands, huh? Cindy Doppler mused, stroking his chin. Just a moment. He took his phone and started fiddling around on it. Two minutes later, he pulled up a 3D projection of the Wild Lands and gave AI the command to project it on a vacant spot in the room. Sky Dragon looked at the 3D projection. Upon careful inspection, she realized that it wasnt just a 3D map. In addition to the usual landscape elements of the mountains, rivers, forests, lakes, etc., things like territories of Warcraft groups, high-value Warcraft herbal medicine production sites, extremely dangerous forbidden places, unexplored ancient relics, etc. were all clearly marked out on the map. What caught Sky Dragons attention the most were the dozen or so unresolved Treasure Maps suspended above the 3D map. These Treasure Maps have hit the mark, as she loved treasure hunting the most! After showing Sky Dragon the whole map, Doppler smiled slightly: This is the complete map of the Wild Lands. All dangerous areas are clearly marked. It even comes with a dozen or so unresolved Treasure Maps. If you are interested, I can give you this map. Really? Thank you! Sky Dragon readily accepted the map with joy. With this map, her gains in the Wild Lands should significantly increase! And she could also take the map back to Blue Star, allowing other people who also arrived on the Skru Star to enjoy this convenience. Sky Dragon didnt stay long in Cindy Dopplers house. After downloading the 3D projection map into her own phone, she said goodbye to Doppler before her figure disappeared swiftly into the vast night. Meanwhile, as Sky Dragon left the Beak Country towards the Wild Lands, Zhong Feng finally arrived at his destination Dragon Island. Embarrassingly enough, he had not met any Skru locals since he arrived. Instead, he asked for directions from the Warcraft populations in the ocean and made his way to the vicinity of Dragon Island. Now, he was only 20 kilometers away from Dragon Island. From afar, he could see dragons circling above Dragon Island. Phew I wonder how my luck will be this time. He picked a rock to stand on and took out the [Dice of Destiny] given to him by Su Yu for a light toss. Clang, clang, clang The die drew a beautiful golden arc in the air before landing on the icy rock. After a few jumps, the die came to rest. Looking at the top face of the die, Zhong Fengs heart skipped a beat after seeing the number. It was 4! He initially thought that this mission would be quite safe, getting either 5 or 6. He didnt expect it to be 4! This implied that the operation wouldnt go too smoothly! Zhong Feng put away the dice and flew towards Dragon Island with a heavy heart. Chapter 697 - Chapter 697: 704, Successfully entered Dragon Island_1 Chapter 697: 704, Successfully entered Dragon Island_1 Currently, Zhong Feng was in his [Hawk Form], flying above the ocean surface. This form was the least mana-draining for flight, and it wasnt slow either. But since he was heading to Dragon Island, he couldnt maintain this form. After all, hawks made up part of a dragons diet. He was going to Dragon Island to negotiate with dragons, not to serve himself up as food. 15 kilometers away from Dragon Island, he transformed into his [Dragon Form]. Zhong Fengs body turned into a cloud of black fog. Suddenly, a pitch-black dragon silhouette was born within the fog. Fierce and metallic dragon claws emerged from the fog, reflecting a chilling coldness under the sun. His sturdy physique was covered in dense scales, along with a pair of strong, jet-black dragon wings making him look exceptionally valiant. After a Druid learns the skill [Dragon Transformation], they can transform into two different forms of dragons. One is the Black Dragon, as Zhong Feng had transformed into, which focused on physical attack and close combat. The other is a Green Dragon, specializing in nature spells and dream spells. Before, Zhong Feng was a physically-focused [Feral Druid], so of course he transformed into a Black Dragon, otherwise, all his equipment that amplified physical damage would become ineffective. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co After successfully transforming, he didnt immediately fly to Dragon Island but started to fine-tune his form. His current form was that of the games dragon, which was in sync with the main Dragon Race of the Holy Silver Federation. However, it differed significantly from the branch clan residing on the Skru Star. The branch clan of the dragon race on the Skru Star had diverged from the main lineage for at least ten thousand years. Due to extremely comfortable growth environments, they had seen some degeneration in several aspects. Hmm, I need to reduce the body size a bit the teeth and claws should be shorter the scales should be less reflective and the horns need to be adjusted slightly, Zhong Feng brought out a picture of the Skru Black Dragon, given to him by Su Yu. He adjusted his own appearance in comparison to the picture, so that the local dragons wouldnt recognize him as an outsider. Finally, after about half an hours adjustments, he managed to alter his appearance to his satisfaction. Well, thats about right, Zhong Feng patted his wings in satisfaction, then like a gust of wind, he swept towards Dragon Island. The scenery on Dragon Island was incredibly stunning, filled with a sense of primitive aesthetics. Just three kilometers away from Dragon Island, a white and a red dragon appeared on his path, blocking his way. Hey, kid, who are you? I have never seen you before? These two dragons were obviously guards of the Dragon Island. Seeing an unfamiliar face, it was only natural for them to ask. On the Dragon Island, there were only about twenty or thirty thousand dragons, all having lived here for thousands of years. They all knew each other. Zhong Fengs unfamiliar face surely looked out of place. Zhong Feng had predicted the dragon race would be asking this question and he had already prepared his answer. Dear brothers, I was actually raised on a small, remote island, Zhong Feng responded sincerely and humbly, I was raised by my mother and have never seen my own kind. Recently, my mother told me I should begin making my own way in the world. But I didnt know where to begin, so she suggested I come to Dragon Island to meet my fellow dragons. And here I am. Oh, so thats the case, the two dragons nodded, their attitude visibly softening. There were many dragons living abroad like him, who would send their children back to the homeland. Take the Raging Sun Empire as an example, There were many dragons in the dragon race who had signed contracts with the Raging Sun Empire and stayed on its mainland. If these contract-bound dragons met other dragons and fell in love, their offspring would eventually return to the homeland. Every year they would receive ten or so dragons from abroad, so they were quite accustomed to it. Welcome my son! the White Dragon kindly stated, Since you are on Dragon Island now, we will need to treat each other as family! We have a shelter for dragons like you on the island. I will take you there now! Then, a special dragon guide will give you a tour of the island, and take you to the dragonite school to get to know life here. Alright, I will follow your instructions. Zhong Feng replied humbly. The white dragon guard then led Zhong Feng toward the heart of the Dragon Island, planning to take him to the shelter first before helping him find a place to live. During the flight, the white dragon guard enthusiastically asked him about his parents, his understanding of Dragon Island, his current power level and the time left for him to become an adult, etc. Zhong Feng was calm and relaxed, answering all the questions with the answers hed previously prepared. At the same time, he was also observing the scenery of Dragon Island from above. The scenery of Dragon Island was marvelous, with mountains stretching for miles and lakes and waterfalls becoming visible from time to time. From the heights, he could faintly hear the lapping sound of water, and the crisp chirps of birds. This all left him in high spirits. After getting friendly with the white dragon guard, Zhong Feng showed his trump card. Pretending to be casual, he asked, White Dragon sir, do you know if theres any way I could meet Princess Coco? Huh? The White Dragon guard sensed something was wrong and instantly became vigilant. What do you need to see her for? And how do you know about Princess Coco? Princess Coco was the White Dragon Queens young daughter, still a dragonette and not well-known. How did this outsider black dragon, just back from sea, know the name of Princess Coco? Ah, White Dragon sir, dont misunderstand, Zhong Feng tried to look as innocent as possible. He extended his claw, cut open a spatial hole and took out a package, This package is from my mom for the White Dragon Queen but because of certain reasons you understand. Oh, so thats how it is. The White Dragon guard nodded in understanding, and his alertness lessened significantly. The White Dragon Queen had always refused to accept any gifts in order to maintain an image of integrity and fairness within the clan. As a result, if other dragons wanted to give her gifts, they would usually give them directly to her children. All of the White Dragon Queens children had basically reached adulthood and left Dragon Island, so giving a gift to Princess Coco was a perfectly logical choice. Ill pass along the message for you then. The White Dragon guard stated, flapping his wings, I will inform Princess Coco about your request, but when she wants to meet you will be entirely up to her. Can it be sooner? Zhong Feng pleaded, The gift I brought this time is some rare food ingredients, Im afraid they might go bad if left for too long. Well that will still be up to her. But when I tell her, Ill mention the food., Thank you, White Dragon brother! Youre welcome. Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: 705, Princess Coco in a Bad Mood_1 Chapter 698: 705, Princess Coco in a Bad Mood_1 Afterward, Zhong Feng was sent to the Dragon Races shelter. Thankfully, the Dragon Races shelter was not as filthy and messy as the immigrant shelters in various countries of Blue Star, but was rather clean and comfortable. There was even a dedicated tutor in charge of his orientation. The tutor was very kind and patient with him, treating him warmly. From 9 in the morning until 6 in the evening, the tutor took Zhong Feng around Dragon Island, kindly introducing him to the local scene and even offered to introduce him to a young female dragon. Zhong Feng externally displayed much excitement, as well as the unease and apprehension of being in a strange place. However, more so, he was always aware of when Princess Coco would want to meet him. After all, he didnt come to the Skru Star for a vacation, every second was precious. At 7 p.m., it was already dusk. Zhong Feng went into the cave allocated to him by the Dragon Race and helplessly collapsed onto a pile of hay inside the cave. Sigh! So far, no messenger has arrived. I fear I might not be able to meet the White Dragon Princess until tomorrow. But just then, there was a sudden whooshing sound from outside. Looking towards the caves mouth, he saw a full-grown male dragon flapping its wings and flying his way. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co This full-grown dragon was the very same White Dragon that had escorted him onto Dragon Island in the morning! Upon seeing the White Dragon guard, Zhong Feng immediately grasped the situation. It has to be that the White Dragon Princess wants to see him, right? With this in mind, he quickly stepped out of the caves entrance. Brother White Dragon! Im glad to see you again. Has Princess Coco agreed to see me? As he flew out of the entrance, Zhong Feng eagerly called out to the sky. Haha, of course! An hearty laughter echoed from the sky: Princess Coco agreed to meet you now, and since I recommended you, Ill be the one to escort you. Thats great, thank you, Brother White Dragon! Zhong Feng was incredibly pleased. If he could settle this matter today without waiting for tomorrow, he could use the saved time to explore more places in Skru Star and gain more resources. But you should be careful later, The White Dragon guard, seeing Zhong Feng flying up and taking the lead, sincerely cautioned him: Princess Coco is not in a good mood. Be careful with what you say later, dont inadvertently offend her. Not in a good mood? What exactly happened? Zhong Feng was curious. Well, about this The White Dragon guard hesitated, unsure whether to disclose this matter to Zhong Feng as it wasnt something they was particularly proud of. But after contemplating it carefully, the issue had already made rounds within the Dragon Race, therefore it wasnt exactly a secret. Thus, he lowered his voice, saying: Ill tell you, you mustnt tell anyone else, okay? I swear! Zhong Feng solemnly vowed. Alright then, its actually like this The White Dragon guard explained in detail while flying, the reason behind Princess Cocos poor mood. Apparently, the White Dragon Princess Coco has now reached the appropriate age for marriage. According to the White Dragon Queen, since she didnt find an appropriate partner during the previous Dragon Arrival Ceremony, it was only right for her to get married early. Moreover, the White Dragon Queen had selected a suitable mate for Coco, the son of one of the White Dragon elders, who was quite outstanding among the young generation. However, the Queens matchmaking was fiercely opposed by Princess Coco. Princess Cocos exact words were: I already have someone I like! I cant have this marriage imposed on me! But the White Dragon Queen wouldnt heed her daughters wishes, and they ended up having a heated argument, resulting in a strained relationship between mother and daughter. The full extent and contents of the argument remained unknown to the dragons. What the dragons did know was that it seemed the White Dragon Queen issued a final ultimatum to her daughter, and was then invited by Emperor Raging Sun to station Spring Eye on Blue Star. As a result of this, Princess Coco has been in a bad mood for the past week. Listening to the White Dragon guards narration, the corners of Zhong Fengs mouth involuntarily twitched. The one Princess Coco likes..it couldnt be that guy, could it? He couldnt help but recall a certain individual who was still cultivating on Blue Star. That guy had once mentioned that during his time on Dragon Island, he rode the White Dragon Princess and circled Dragon Island twice, observing the scenery of Dragon Island. Since the White Dragon Princess willingly let him ride for so long, their relationship must have been quite unusual, right? Seeing the White Dragon Queens residence was still quite a distance away, Zhong Feng cautiously asked: Brother White Dragon, do you know who exactly is the person Princess Coco likes? I dont know that either! The White Dragon guard promptly replied: Weve also been guessing who Princess Coco likes; this has been the hot topic on Dragon Island for the past seven days. But unfortunately, no conclusion has been reached. Alright. Zhong Feng was exasperated. Could it really be that guy? Getting involved with even an extraterrestrial dragon princess? Afterwards, Zhong Feng did not continue chatting with the White Dragon guard. The two continued on their journey, reaching the cave where the White Dragon Queen resided after a few minutes. In the cave, Princess Coco was sprawled out listlessly on a mountain of gold. Upon seeing the two dragons arrive, she barely found the energy to rise from the pile of gold and stand before them. Hello there! Uncle Gordon, and you, I heard this is your first time returning to Dragon Island, right? Coco, embodying the grace of a princess, surveyed Zhong Feng from top to bottom. Zhong Feng hurriedly took out the parcel, respectfully handing it over to Princess Coco: Indeed, Your Highness, today is my first day returning to Dragon Island. My mother, who has received many kindnesses from the Queen in the past, instructed me to bring this gift. Oh, in that case, thank you very much! Princess Coco didnt refuse and politely accepted the parcel. This wasnt an unfamiliar occurrence, she had grown accustomed to receiving such gifts two or three times each month. And according to Uncle Gordon (White Dragon guard), it seemed that the gift this black dragon had brought was rare food! She was curious as to whether it was tasty. Out of curiosity, Coco used her mental power to tear open a small opening in the package. She didnt fully open the package because she was also very cautious. Although this was a fellow Dragon Race member, a Beware of Dragon allegorical caution should be maintained. There had to be vigilance because who knew if there could be something dangerous inside? But when she opened a tiny gap in the package and discerned the item inside with her mental powers, she was stunned to see a gold token made out of pure gold. Of course, gold was not the focus here; the Dragon Race had lots of gold. What truly surprised her was a faint aura attached to the token. If her sensing was not incorrect, this was undoubtedly Su Yus aura! My heavens! Chapter 699 - Chapter 699: 706, Seabird falls in love with fish_1 Chapter 699: 706, Seabird falls in love with fish_1 Su Yu has been away from Dragon Island for nearly a month now. In this one month, Princess Coco misses the figure of this Blue Star human day and night, misses his scent. Now, suddenly seeing this token filled with Su Yus scent, her emotions explode! Roar The elegant dragon song of Princess Coco resonates far beyond the cave walls. The song is so bright and clear that the giant dragons within a 20-kilometer radius hear it. The giant dragons all look in the direction of the queens cave. They can sense Cocos joy. Just what has happened to make Princess Coco so happy? Zhong Feng and the White Dragon Guard are located in the Storm Core, they too jump out of their skins. Seeing Princess Cocos explosive reaction, Zhong Feng conjectures that she must be fond of that Blue Star human, right?! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????????????????????.co But the problem is, you two arent even the same species, are you? If a seabird and a fish fall in love, is that not an accident?Old song lyrics suddenly reverberate in Zhong Fengs mind. The White Dragon Guards surprise at what Coco did was different from Zhong Fengs. He doesnt know why Princess Coco is so surprised. Princess Coco is not a glutton, why is she reacting so crazily over food? Thinking along those lines, the White Dragon Guard tries to use his psychic powers to investigate the package, wanting to find out what kind of food could so shock the princess. But as his psychic power approaches the package, it is blocked by an invisible barrier. Not only that, Princess Coco quickly retrieves the package into her storage space. Seeing this token, Coco immediately understands that Zhong Feng must be a human from Blue Star in disguise, otherwise how could he have something of Su Yus on him? Since he is a human from Blue Star, she definitely must not reveal his identity, else this will definitely cause a big stir! Thinking of this, Coco composes herself and assumes her regal demeanor once again. She looks towards the White Dragon Guard and calmly says: Uncle Gordon, you can leave first, I have a few words I want to talk about privately with this new little black dragon. Ah? But The White Dragon Guard pauses. The reason he came along is not just to make introductions, but to also act as a guard for the princess to a certain extent. In case this little black dragon is an assassin, or if he cant control himself after seeing the princess beautiful features, he can intervene at once. But now, the Princess actually wants to talk privately with the little black dragon and leave him out of it, then how can he ensure the princesss safety? He was just about to refuse. But at this point, Coco ruffles her wings slightly, looking at him with the imposing manner of a higher-up: Out! That is an order! Alrightok. The White Dragon Guard, feeling helpless, can only turn and leave. There is no other choice, since when did the kings command not carry weight? When the White Dragon Guards figure disappears from the cave entrance, Princess Coco finds it hard to suppress her excitement. She runs over to Zhong Feng, stares deep into his eyes and asks: Is Su Yu alright on Blue Star? He hasnt forgotten me, has he? Where is he now? Has he come to Skru Star? Princess Coco fires off a string of questions without the slightest pause. From her tone, a clear sense of her sincere longing for Su Yu can be felt. Zhong Feng is shivering in his bones. With such a wide species gap between you two, will a secret crush lead to a happy ending? Moreover, Su Yu is surrounded by countless women, and theres even a kitty from the Star Realm among them. Uh Thinking of Cat Morning Star, Zhong Feng suddenly understands that beings of different species being together isnt impossibility. But, he definitely cannot tell the Princess Coco in front of him about this, who knows what absurd thing she might try if she finds out? Cough. Cough. With a few clear coughs, Zhong Feng tries to gather his thoughts then says to Princess Coco in a serious tone: Princess Coco, you havent fallen for Su Yu, have you? Is that why you rejected the marriage your mother arranged for you? Hearing this, Princess Coco immediately freezes. Who blurted out about this? How does this Blue Star human, who just arrived, know everything? IIIPrincess Coco seems to have suddenly developed a stutter, not knowing how to respond. Yes, she secretly has a crush on Su Yu, she is dearly infatuated with his scent. Even though she is aware that over 90% of this scent is the effect of the Dragon Race Favor Potion, she is helplessly addicted to it since becoming a young girl( dragon) deeply in love. If not for all the complexities in between, she really just wants to go to Blue Star, find him, and gently say Hello to him. Hmmm Zhong Feng, drawing circles on the ground of the cave with his sharp claws, is at a loss about how to express his twisted feelings. As a veteran soldier of considerable rank, he, a thirty-five-year-old man, is just not equipped to handle the emotions of an infatuated young teenage girl (or dragon). After a while, he squeaks out a few words: To be honest, Princess Coco, Im not an expert at this, but there are still some things which need to be said. He looks at Princess Coco and says seriously: After all, you and Su Yus species are different, even if two different species get together, the relationship seldom ends well. Theres no need for me to elaborate, you dragons have had similar examples before, right? At Zhong Fengs words, Princess Coco suddenly seems drained. She droops her head and says, Yes, thereve been instances where dragons and Skrus have fallen in love and the outcomes have been pretty bad. She sighs: This doesnt have too much of an impact on Skrus, but for dragons, the influence is considerable. Dragons cannot mate with humans to produce offspring, and if this phenomenon were to be accepted it would interfere with the normal breeding of dragons. The reproduction of dragons has been difficult, the rate declining, we cant withstand such a hit. She looks at Zhong Feng with a sad face and bows her head, I understand that its impossible between Su Yu and I, but I cant help wanting to be with him Sorry, must look silly. Its nothing. Zhong Feng scratches his head awkwardly. Im nothing but a brute, Ill dismiss it as if I never heard of it. Then Princess Coco suddenly asks, Oh, by the way, Su Yu didnt accompany you here this time? She retrieves the token that contains Su Yus scent from her storage and looks at it with longing. Watching her, Zhong Feng rushes to reassure: He didnt join in this time, mostly because hes focusing on his cultivation for the upcoming battle. He squandered too much time earlier and cant afford to waste any more time Zhong Feng, quite frankly, relates everything that happened in Blue Star, including Su Yus seven days and nights of non-stop assault on the Spiritual Spring Eye, which is the main reason he couldnt make it to Skru Star this time. Chapter 700 - Chapter 700: 693. Discussing how to win over the Giant Dragon Clan _1 Chapter 700: 693. Discussing how to win over the Giant Dragon Clan _1 After listening to Zhong Fengs explanation, Princess Coco gave a slight nod to show her understanding. The war was approaching, and indeed Su Yu should prioritize the war over personal affairs of love. Besides, Su Yu was not aware of her feelings for him, so it was normal that he hadnt visited her on Dragon Island. But at that moment, Zhong Feng suddenly hatched a sinister plan. His plan was not targeted at Princess Coco, but concerned the entire Skuru Dragon Race. If possible, Zhong Feng really wanted the Dragon Race to stand against the Skuru Clan, preferably even fighting against each other, that way the Blue Star Humans would gain more advantage. So he tentatively said, Princess Coco, even if your clan agrees to your relationship with Su Yu, there is a significant obstacle in actually making it happen. What obstacle? Coco looked at him, her big, sparkling eyes blinking. The obstacle is that Su Yu is a Blue Star Human, Zhong Feng shrugged, Dont forget, in this war, the Skuru Clan plans to exterminate our species, to eradicate all Humans of Blue Star, including Su Yu, of course. If we lose this war and Su Yu dies, wont your secret affection be entirely meaningless? Unless you can persuade the entire Dragon Race to stand with Blue Star and help us win the war, only then can Su Yu avoid sacrifice and you two have hope of being together. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Ah! This Hearing Zhong Fengs words, Princess Coco was somewhat at a loss. For them to help the Blue Star Humans defeat the Skuru clan? How could this be? If a public opinion poll was conducted right now, fewer than 5 out of the twenty to thirty thousand dragons on Dragon Island would agree to help the Blue Star Humans. Not to mention her, even the Dragon Emperor Blue Dragon wouldnt be able to influence public opinion to the degree of standing against the Skuru Clan. But if they dont help the Blue Star Humans, Su Yu might truly die.. At this thought, a surge of pain swept through Princess Cocos heart. She would definitely not betray her race for love, but did that mean she could only watch Su Yu die helplessly? Zhong Feng was adept at reading people. Although it was his first time deciphering a dragon, he could guess what she was thinking through the emotions Coco was showing. So Zhong Feng quickly remedied the situation, Hey, Princess Coco, I certainly would not encourage you to betray your races interest to help the Blue Star Humans. Im just saying, if one day, the interests of the Dragon Race in standing with the Blue Star Humans exceed those of standing with the Skuru Clan, I hope you would choose us. Coco looked at him. At present, standing with the Skuru Clan greatly outweighed helping the Blue Star. If the situation Zhong Feng described really arises, the idea of switching loyalty could be considered. I can promise you that. After some thought, Princess Coco nodded, However, my agreement is not the final say, when my mother returns, Ill tell her myself. Thats good. Zhong Feng let out a sigh of relief. After all this talk and effort, it was good that things hadnt completely stalled. This topic was tentatively settled at this point. Zhong Feng was about to start discussing the real issue- the exchange of Grandmaster-level potions for resources. But before he could open his mouth, there was the sound of dragon wings flapping outside the cave. Along with the sound of wing flapping, a young-sounding, somewhat urgent male Dragons voice echoed outside the cave, Coco, are you okay? I came as soon as I heard your voice! Upon hearing this voice, Cocos face fell dramatically, a sense of displeasure virtually spilling from her face. Who is he? Zhong Feng asked curiously. Seemed like there was a story there! Hes the guy my mom wants me to marry, a total idiot! Coco angrily responded. Isnt that a bit harsh? Zhong Feng broke out in sweat, Even if youre fond of Su Yu, theres no need to disparage your own kind like that, right? Thats because you dont know the situation. Coco shot him a look, This guy is truly an idiot! Uh? Coco looked at the dragon figure dashing towards the cave from outside, and helplessly said, Hes been developmentally delayed since he was little, and has done countless disgraceful things throughout his life. Lets not talk about the stupid things he used to do when he was little, even now, he challenges every Dragon he doesnt recognize to a duel using all sorts of absurd reasons such as Im in a good mood today, The weather is nice today, followed by a challenge to a duel. I guarantee, within three sentences of meeting you, hes bound to challenge you to a duel! Really? Zhong Fengs mouth twitched. This character would be seen as despicable even among humans; no wonder Coco doesnt want to marry him. While they were conversing, an adolescent White Dragon flew into the cave. Accompanying this White dragon were three to four dozen differently colored Giant Dragons. However, these Giant Dragons merely gathered to watch the spectacle. They had heard Princess Cocos excited roar earlier and subsequently gathered to see what was going on. The adolescent White Dragon that flew in was called Daniel, the only son of the White Dragon Clans Third Elder. The moment he entered the cave, he saw his fiancee (Coco would never admit it, but Daniel always treated her as his own fiance) together with a small black dragon he had never seen before. How dare you! Daniel roared. He began to flap his wings, glaring at the two dragons, Coco, no wonder you refuse to marry me, so youre actually cheating on me with this black dragon! Cocos face remained expressionless as she turned her head away, refusing to deal with him. And you! Daniel focused all his attention on Zhong Feng, You dared to seduce my fiancee, I challenge you to a duel! Zhong Feng: This was truly an eye-opening experience. The first words out of Daniels mouth were to frame him with a charge and holler about a duel, such character certainly stood out. You misunderstood, I just stepped foot on Dragon Island for the first time today. Zhong Feng tried to explain in a low voice. After all, as a Blue Star Human in an alien world, it was better to be careful and avoid conflict with other Dragons as much as possible. Unexpectedly, Daniel didnt listen to his explanation at all. Stop the nonsense! Obviously, youre feeling guilty! Daniel interrupted him, Lets begin our duel now! Saying so, Daniel took out something that resembled a chessboard from his storage space. He threw the chessboard into the sky, and it quickly expanded as it was caught by the wind, covering both of them from above. Before Zhong Feng had the chance to react, the scene in front of him had changed. After being covered by the chessboard, he was brought to another space, standing in something like an arena stage, but beneath his feet were alternating black and white squares. And there was something more important-his strength was heavily suppressed by the chessboard, restricting him to about one-tenth of his usual capacity. This meant that Zhong Fengs power, had been ruthlessly suppressed by the chessboard and was reduced to fifth-order. At the same time, Daniels loud voice resounded in his ears, Welcome to C the Chessboard Duel Arena! Chapter 701 - Chapter 701: 698, Duel? Somethings wrong_1 Chapter 701: 698, Duel? Somethings wrong_1 Zhong Feng looked around, observing the dueling arena. The floor of the arena was made up of black and white squares, much like a chessboard. The arena was square in shape, with sides measuring roughly two kilometers. Its large enough for a fifth-order practitioner to use their full extent of power. Another thing worth mentioning was that many large seats were arranged around the arena, apparently intended for the dragons. Just as Zhong Feng was observing the field, the three to four dozen dragons who had been watching the spectacle earlier marched in, occupying the seats around the arena. Each dragon was incredibly excited, shouting out loud: Weve got another duel to watch today! Daniel never disappoints. This must be the 12th one this month, right? Yes, yes, Daniel has had 12 duels this month, 12 straight wins. I have basically watched every one. So, should we also start some betting? There are already odds on the game. 1 to 1.04 if you bet Daniel wins and 1 to 9 if you bet on the opponent. 1:1.04? Thats such a rip-off! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. You think its a rip-off? Why dont you bet on the opponent then? How could I? I dont want to lose my principal. The iridescent dragons took their seats amidst a chatter. Besides discussing the odds, there were also dragons cheering for Daniel and Zhong Feng in the ring. The atmosphere of the arena resembled that of a roman gladiatorial fight. As for Zhong Feng, it seemed like he was the beast in the coliseum. He really didnt know whether to laugh or cry. He came to do business with the Dragon Race. Why did this involve mandatory fighting? Princess Coco also entered the arena, standing at the referees platform. Giving an apologetic glance towards Zhong Feng, she said, Sorry, once this chessboard is out, it cannot be withdrawn. Unless a duel determines the winner or your strength exceeds the upper sixth-order and you forcibly break free, otherwise, it seems like youll have to fight this duel. Zhong Feng: The White Dragon Daniel opposite him was showing off his strength to the audience. The spectators responded with cheers. Now, with a peacock-like strut, he turned to Zhong Feng: Since you are new, I wont bully you. Coco, tell him the rules. Princess Coco glanced at him with disgust, then turned her head to Zhong Feng, saying: Ill tell you about the rules of the duel: In this arena, your strength will be suppressed to the same level as Daniels. As a consecutive-wins champion, Daniel will receive a 30% full attribute power boost, covering the entire duel. As Princess Coco was talking, a golden light emerged from the center of the field and enveloped Daniel. Bathing in the golden light, Daniels body began to swell, his limbs becoming more muscular. And as a pure-blooded White Dragon, he got a higher power boost in terms of spiritual strength. At this moment, a dense, fog-like spiritual strength loomed over his head, making him look as if he was wearing a hat made of mist. Daniel! Daniel! The spectators in the stands cheered loudly. They seemed to have already foreseen that after the end of this round, Daniel would win and their income would increase by another 4%. Looking at the enthusiastic coliseum, Zhong Feng really had no words to comment. The function of the arena was to lower his level to the same as Daniels, and then give Daniel a 30% buff to all attributes. No wonder Daniel won 12 matches in a row in a month and why the dragons in the field still bet on Daniel to win at the low odds of 1:1.04. If you are cheating to this extent and still cant win, it would be a real surprise! But Zhong Feng couldnt help but shout out to Princess Coco on the judging stand, Why? Why does anyone who continuously wins get a 30% bonus to all attributes? Wouldnt that just allow them to oppress people with their attributes? Before Princess Coco could answer, an elder White Dragon sitting in the stands said with a chuckle: Young dragon, its because he is the only son of the Third Elder! The Elders love for him has reached an obsessive cough cough, I mean, an abnormal level. The chessboard was also personally crafted for him. What this elder White Dragon didnt say was that while the Third Elder had made great contributions to the Dragon Race, his son was somewhat clueless. Out of sympathy for the Third Elder, they had always indulged Daniels actions. By now, Daniel was getting impatient. He flapped his wings and flew into the sky. Looking down at Zhong Feng, he shouted, Alright, the countdown starts now, and we will start fighting in 10 seconds! 10, 9, 8 RumbleC The stands erupted with thunderous dragon roars. They were all dragons who enjoyed the excitement. Wait! Zhong Feng loudly interrupted: What if I surrender? If I surrender, can I avoid fighting? A thought suddenly occurred to himC His Dragon Forms combat style and abilities were not the same as the dragons here. Once they started fighting, they would immediately recognize that he is not a local dragon, but a foreign one! Wouldnt he be completely exposed then? So no matter what, he could not fight with Daniel. Surrender? Daniel was taken aback. So far, he had fought more than a hundred duels and had never seen any dragon surrender. The dragons usually cared a lot about face. Even if they knew they were at a disadvantage, they would still fight to maintain their dignity. Seeing someone surrender like this was really a first for him. After pondering for a moment, Daniel replied, You can surrender. Okay, then I will surr- Wait, I havent finished speaking. If you surrender, you will still have to pay the price for your loss. Are you sure you really want to surrender? Actually, Daniel did not want Zhong Feng to surrender. Instead, he wanted to beat up Zhong Feng in front of everyone to warn all the dragons in the arena not to lay hands on his fiance. Zhong Fengs eyes narrowed slightly: Price? What price? Standing on the referees platform, Princess Coco started to speak: This is part of the rule of the chessboard. After the two dueling parties enter the board, the most precious item on them will be marked. The loser will lose this item, and it will be won by the victor. After finishing speaking, Princess Coco secretly telepathically transmitted to Zhong Feng: Thats the rule. But, after obtaining the enemys most precious item, Daniel will play with it for a couple of days. Once he gets bored, he will directly return it to the original owner. It is precisely because of this that the senior members present allow Daniel to carry on with his antics, as neither side loses anything. Marked? Upon hearing Princess Cocos telepathic transmission, Zhong Fengs heart skipped a beat. The precious items on him were all from the game world. If these were marked Zhong Feng quickly looked at his Space Ring. At this time, in his 2000 cubic meter ring, there was an object covered in a layer of black and white smoke, standing out amongst all other items. This item came from the game and its name was[Pandamen Eternal War Flag]. Chapter 702 - Chapter 702: 699, Critical Moment Decision_1 Chapter 702: 699, Critical Moment Decision_1 [Pandaren Holy Glory Flag] Quality: Golden Legend Current Energy: 300/300 (Energy can be replenished by absorbing Spiritual Energy.) Usage Effect: Once activated, it will consume one point of energy per second, enhancing all attributes of friendly units within a radius of 2000 meters by 100%. Only effective for friendly units under Level 75. Note: Why does the flame of war burn, and why do autumn leaves fall. Nature cannot be taken away, and we bear doubts in our hearts. Zhong Feng acquired this flag as a reward in the 50th round of the main questline in the Pandaren Empire expansion. He carefully chose the attributes of this flag. The Pandamen craftsman who made this flag is called [Master Pan]. Master Pan proposed 36 plans to Zhong Feng while making the flag, each resulting in a flag with different properties. These included boosts to a singular unit, minor area group boosts, HP recovery, shield increase, and even drawing the attention of fish, among other things Considering the war on the Blue Star, Zhong Feng abandoned the tempting singular unit boost option and instead chose the large area group boost. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0. The chosen attributes of the flag can be deemed perfect! Zhong Feng plans to command an entire mercenary legion in the future, and this flag can greatly enhance the legions power. The flag can provide at minimum 5 minutes of a 100% attribute boost! It can greatly increase the strength of the entire team! But it seems like weve strayed off topic. Lets return to the chessboard duel. Seeing the [Pandaren Holy Glory Flag] being marked, Zhong Feng felt his heart pound! This item cannot fall into Daniels hands! The flag clearly presents the national emblem of the Pandaren Empire. The black and white panda on it is lifelike. As soon as Daniel gets the flag, his Blue Star Human identity would be revealed instantly! And Princess Coco may also be implicated! The only way to keep the flag concealed is to battle with Daniel. If he wins, Daniel doesnt see the flag and therefore it wont be exposed. But theres a fatal flaw to this approach C during the battle, the dragons would realize that hes a Dragon Race alien, which would cause him a great deal of trouble! He must find a way to walk through this crisis. Zhong Feng frowned, quickly weighing his options. However, Daniel didnt want to give Zhong Feng time to think. He felt that Zhong Feng was purely stalling. Instead of wasting time with this tiny Black Dragon, he may as well save time to find the next Dragon to duel! Hey! Are you going to surrender or not? Daniel, looking down on Zhong Feng from above, sounded impatient. Zhong Feng was deep in thought and did not respond. Seeing the small Black Dragon before him ignoring him, Daniel was instantly irritated. He flapped his wings forcefully, causing fierce wind to swoop towards Zhong Feng. At the same time, he shouted, According to the game rules, I demand you to make a choice within 30 seconds. If you dont, Ill consider it your defeat! 30, 29, 28 Feeling the fierce wind around him, Zhong Feng looked up at him. But Zhong Feng still didnt respond. The audience of giant dragons were all bored. From their perspective, Zhong Feng was both cowardly and indecisive, probably not much of a contender. Even if they do start fighting, this tiny Black Dragon wouldnt last for long, so everyone found it rather tiresome. Zhong Feng continued to think quickly. But honestly, its tough to come up with a foolproof plan in such a short time. In the last 5 seconds of Daniels countdown, after much consideration, he made his final decision to fight! Even though fighting would expose that hes not part of the native Dragon Race but rather an alien, its better than having the flag snatched away and his identity exposed, right? Once his identity is exposed, he can only firmly insist that hes a Dragon Race from the Holy Silver galaxy, and try not to mention the Blue Star. Although its still a precarious situation, its currently the best solution. Daniel, come on, lets have a fight! Zhong Feng made his decision and flew directly towards Daniel with his wings spread out. Great, Ill teach you a good lesson today! Daniel didnt dodge either, flying straight towards Zhong Feng. A black dragon and a white one collided like a comet hitting the earth. Seeing movements on the field at last, the originally noisy audience quieted down instantly. However, the development of the situation was completely different from their imagination. After the white and black dragon shadows collided, the black dragon shadow instantly gained the upper hand! The black dragon shadow directly smacked the white dragon shadow off its trajectory but was not affected itself. The white dragon shadow got knocked sideways by the black one, tumbling down towards the chessboard. At this moment, the 30% full attribute boost seemed exceptionally weak. Clearly, even with a 30% full attribute boost, Daniel couldnt hold up against Zhong Feng. At least in the first confrontation, Zhong Feng triumphed completely, while Daniel suffered a complete defeat! There is a reason for Daniels complete defeat he didnt use his full strength, while Zhong Feng did. Daniel was simply under the mindset of defeating Zhong Feng, but what Zhong Feng was thinking was completely different. According to him, since he had to play the part of a Dragon Race alien, he had to give these natives a crushing victory! After all, the main Dragon Race in the Holy Silver galaxy were much stronger than this branch in Skru Star. If he couldnt show a crushing advantage, it would be very hard to prove his true identity. So from the start, Zhong Feng activated all burst abilities in his Dragon Form, finally smacking Daniel away in their first collision! And this was just the beginning. Taking advantage of the burst buffs on him and his prevailing momentum, Zhong Feng swiftly charged towards Daniel. Daniel was no match for Zhong Feng in his burst phase and was continuously beaten back. The dragons surrounding them were all stunned. The entire arena was silent. Originally, they all thought Daniel would win and itd be a boring victory as usual. But who knew, Zhong Feng was completely overpowering Daniel, who couldnt fight back at all. Which descendent of the Black Dragon clan is this? How come Ive never heard of him? This dragon is so powerful! Daniel is no match. Wait everyone! Did you notice? His fighting style is completely different from ours! And his methods too! Thats right Thats exactly whats happening! What on earth is going on? This dragon Is it possible that it came from another planet? Faced with the dragons doubts, Zhong Feng decided to come clean! He removed the disguise he put on when he first arrived on Skru Star, revealing his true Dragon Form. Zhong Fengs transformation shocked everyone, and all the giant dragons were again struck dumb! The dragons looked at each other, unable to believe their eyes. How is it possible that we can attract such talents, I also want to if possible. Chapter 703 - Chapter 703: 700, Zhong Feng angrily chastises the Dragon Race_1 Chapter 703: 700, Zhong Feng angrily chastises the Dragon Race_1 By this point, even the somewhat obtuse Daniel had discerned the issue he had never seen any of the various offensive methods (skills) that Zhong Feng was using! While the Black Dragons of the Skuru Dragon Race were also adept at physical attacks, they did not possess the overpowering force Zhong Feng exhibited. If their attacks were like a hammer, then Zhong Feng battles more like a sharp, pointed knife! His relentless assault fell upon Daniels mana shield, which began to vibrate and nearly shattered under the blows. Had he not been fortified by a 30% all-attribute buff, his shield would have been destroyed long ago! Who are you? Youre not from this planet! Who exactly are you? Daniel roared. He had essentially voiced the sentiments of every dragon present. Who was this dragon and where did he come from? The audience stands were deathly silent as the dragons watched in shock at the silhouette of Zhong Fengs dragon manifestation. Zhong Feng, however, appeared fierce and determined. In response to Daniels queries, he said, Youre right, I am not a native dragon from Skru Star, I come from the Holy Dragon Star and I am here for training. As Zhong Feng spoke, his actions were unyielding. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Seizing the last few seconds of his burst skill duration, he decisively used all of his high-powered skills in his Black Dragon form. Crack! Daniels mana shield could not stand the pressure and shattered directly, with Zhong Fengs sharp, shining black claws leaving three deep blood marks on his body. This was actually the result of Zhong Feng holding back; if he swung his claws without heed, Daniel would have been critically injured! Boom! The enormous form of Daniel, the White Dragon, plunged rapidly from the sky, smashing heavily onto the chessboard. The black and white squares of the board were on the verge of shattering under the impact. By this point, it could essentially be confirmed that Daniel had lost. Whether Daniel acknowledged it or not, the chessboard arena had already declared his defeat. As Daniels body slammed heavily onto the ground, an orange crystal flew out of his body and went straight to Zhong Feng. Zhong Feng caught the crystal. Though he didnt know what it was, he assumed it must have been the most valuable thing on Daniel. He pocketed the crystal and slowly descended towards the ground of the arena. At this point, the arena was still engulfed in silence. All dragon eyes were focused on him, seemingly unable to believe that all of this was real. The Holy Dragon Star is located in the third spiral arm of the galaxy and can be regarded as the home planet to all dragons within the Holy Silver Federation. All of the dragons present had only heard of this place, none had ever been there. Dragon Emperor Kadrigos once said that he had been to the Holy Dragon Star during his travels through the galaxy, but this has not been confirmed by other dragons, so the truth remains unknown. If Zhong Feng truly came from the Holy Dragon Star, then this would be the biggest event on Dragon Island this year no, in the last ten years! Hurry! Hurry! Inform the other Dragon Races about this! Report this incident to the Dragon Emperor and the Five Dragon Kings immediately! Damn it! The Dragon Emperor and the Five Dragon Kings are currently on Skru Star, they cant make it back shortly, right? Try and get them to return! Even if they cant all make it back, some should come to represent. We cant let the envoy from the Holy Dragon Star look down on us! Once they came to their senses, the dragons in the stands began to shout. As for the fact that Zhong Fengs victory over Daniel had caused them to lose their bets, theyd completely forgotten about that. Princess Coco was extremely anxious at this point. She knew that Zhong Feng was a transformed Blue Star Human. If his secret was exposed, he might be torn apart by the enraged dragons! Thankfully, the dragons around didnt doubt Zhong Fengs words. (Actually, the dragons didnt connect Zhong Feng with the Blue Star Humans at all. In the Dragons impression, Blue Star was a prosperous planet that later depleted its mana and was uninhabited by the Dragon Race. So when Zhong Feng said he came from the Holy Dragon Star, they instinctively believed him, without considering the possibility that he could be lying.) Zhong Feng stood in the center of the arena with an impassive face. The current situation had spiraled beyond his control. Of course, he didnt want to be the center of attention in front of the entire Dragon Race, but with things as they were, he could only put on a brave face and adapt to the circumstances. He hoped these dragons would be fooled by his bluff. The dragons across the entire arena were completely engulfed in a state of madness. Of the thirty or forty dragons present, more than ten were ceaselessly staring at Zhong Feng, as if they were inspecting for any differences between this dragon from the Holy Dragon Star and themselves. It was like when Blue Star Humans first saw the Skye People and couldnt take their eyes off them. The remaining twenty or so dragons had flown out of the arena, spreading this news, alerting all the Dragon Races that a dragon from another planet had arrived! The news quickly spread throughout Dragon Island. Using Dragon Islands unique information transmission channel, before long, almost the whole Dragon Island knew about Zhong Fengs existence. All the dragons on the island were shocked! They all stopped their work and rushed towards Zhong Feng. Before long, the cave where the White Dragon Queen inhabited was completely surrounded. Among the arrivals, the quickest and most prominent was the White Dragon Tribes Third Elder, Daniels father, a Seventh Order legendary dragon. The Chessboard Arena was his creation, and the moment his son was injured, he sensed the news of his sons injury through his connection with the chessboard. Which unwise creature dared to injure his son? Upon receiving the news, he rushed here in a furious state. However, en route, he heard that Zhong Feng is from the Holy Dragon Star from the dragons flying out from the arena. Upon hearing this, he had no time to worry about his son! With the fastest speed in his life, he transformed into a ray of light and entered the Chessboard Arena. Are you really from the Holy Dragon Star? Inside the Chessboard Arena, the Third Elder flew in the sky, flapping his huge dragon wings, looking down at Zhong Feng. Looking serious, Zhong Feng replied, Yes, I am from the Holy Dragon Star, a regular student. I have come to Skru Star for educational training, and to see how the Dragon Race division is faring on Skru Star. Zhong Feng paused, then, looking directly at the Third Elder, he spoke loudly: I must say, you all have greatly disappointed me! Our Dragon Race rules thousands of inhabitable galaxies where we have no rivals. The Human Race only serves as our laborers! But to think, in your case, on such a big Skru Star with 8-9 billion square kilometers of land, you as a race are confined to this sesame-sized island? You even have to make a contract with the Skye in order to survive? Dont you think thats a disgrace to dragons? I am embarrassed on your behalf! Chapter 704 - Chapter 704: 701, Acting_1 Chapter 704: 701, Acting_1 Now was the time to showcase Zhong Fengs acting skills. He performed as if he had a belly full of anger, tirade unrelentingly at the Third Elder in the sky. During this, another seventh rank Red Dragon Elder arrived. This Red Dragon Elder and the White Dragon Third Elder were the only two seventh rank dragons stationed on Dragon Island. (The others had all gone to Blue Star.) Zhong Feng was not polite, and included this other Red Dragon Elder in his scathing rant. Facing Zhong Fengs insults, the two dragon elders didnt get angry. Zhong Fengs words hit their soft spots. Zhong Feng was right. Dragon Island was really too small! The area of Dragon Island was about 70,000 square kilometers. (About twice the size of Hainan Island.) But compared to the vast land of Skuru which covered 850 million square kilometers, this small area was pitiful. The Dragon Race had one 8th-grade god-level, and 12 7th-grade legends, but they only occupied this little territory. To tell the truth, it was somewhat embarrassing for the Dragon Race. Third Elder, trying to save face, made his defence: The main reason we havent expanded our territory is due to birth issues. Its getting harder and harder for our clan to reproduce And besides, the contract we signed with the Skuru people is beneficial for both parties Beneficial for both parties? Zhong Feng interrupted him directly: Let me ask you this, after making the agreement, did the Skuru people ride on your backs? Well Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? Are you sure it is an equal contract and not the Skuru people treating you as mounts and tools? That is We, the Dragon Race, have occupied thousands of habitable star systems, all the creatures in these star systems are our servants. Dont we have birth issues? Shouldnt you reflect on this? Zhong Feng was now addicted to the act, launching another fierce tirade at the two dragon elders. Like schoolchildren who had made a mistake, the two dragon elders landed in the arena, lowered their heads, and silenced their wings, not daring to speak. Zhong Fengs momentum was increasingly stronger. This was exactly the effect he wanted to achieve. Zhong Feng was now playing the role of an alien dragon, filled with righteous indignation and disappointed fervor. The more anger and disappointment he displayed, the more real his words and his identity would seem to the Skuru Dragon Race. On the contrary, if he presented himself in a timid and hesitant manner, afraid to speak loudly, these dragon elders would be even more likely to question his identity. In order to avoid any lapses in his performance, Zhong Feng was putting his all into it. Indeed, the dragon elders and the surrounding dragons had no doubts at all. After being berated, they were even more convinced that Zhong Feng was from Holy Dragon Star. After all, there was absolutely no one in the entire clan who dared to outright curse a seventh rank elder to his face. Moreover, Zhong Feng had indeed shown a stronger offensive method. They completely believed in his identity as part of the primary lineage dragon race. When Zhong Fengs tirade finally fell silent, the Third Elder heaved a sigh of relief and respectfully said: We sincerely apologize. Its our fault. We are currently unable to solve the problem. However, we should leave this place first. This is not a place for conversation. In any case, since you have come to our Dragon Race in this capacity, you will forever be our honored friend! Daniel had been squatting next to Zhong Feng, not daring to say a word while Zhong Feng had been berating the Third Elder. After all, his strictly feared father was being scolded like this, and his father didnt even get angry. If his father didnt get angry, how could he dare to show anger? When he heard his father inviting this alien to leave, Daniel came forward, eager to bask in the credit and said: Father, all thanks to me! If it werent for me, we would not have discovered he is a dragon from another world. Shut up! Third Elder coldly scolded his son. Indeed, without Daniel, they would not have been able to find out Zhong Fengs true identity. However, Daniels readiness to engage in a duel at first sight of anyone had definitely offended Zhong Feng. Otherwise, why would Zhong Feng have been so rude just now? However, Third Elder didnt wish to scold his foolish son at this time. He simply took flight to lead the way, courteously gesturing to Zhong Feng, Please. Zhong Feng gave face and followed him as they flew together out of the dueling field. Afterwards, Zhong Feng received the highest VIP treatment on Dragon Island. The twenty to thirty thousand resident dragons of the island brought their families to welcome (observe) him. The VIPs of the Dragon Race also made appearances to greet him cordially and even gave him some local specialties as gifts. The next morning, the Black Dragon King, one of the five Dragon Kings of the Dragon Race, returned to Dragon Island to welcome the guest from another star. In the face of these big figures, Zhong Feng completely immersed himself in the role he was playing, just as if he were truly a dragon of the primary lineage. He pointed out the drawbacks of the Skuru Dragon Race and demonstrated a superior air of a primary lineage dragon in many matters. This display of superiority successfully strengthened the conviction of the Skuru Dragon Race regarding his identity. Princess Coco also contributed quite a bit. She actively promoted Zhong Feng, dispelling the doubts of the dragons in the clan. She also arranged for Zhong Feng to have friendly matches with the strong individuals within the Black Dragon clan, allowing Zhong Feng to teach some practical attack methods (skills) to the Black Dragon clan. Thanks to the joint efforts of Zhong Feng and Princess Coco, Zhong Fengs identity had never been exposed. Everyone completely believed in his identity. After all this, Zhong Feng stayed on Dragon Island for a total of three days. During these three days, Zhong Feng did his best to maintain a good relationship with the Dragon Race, teaching black dragon attack methods and visiting the powerful individuals within the Dragon Race on the island. The Dragon Race was also very polite to Zhong Feng, always giving him the highest VIP treatment and indirectly inquiring about the situation of the primary lineage from time to time. Zhong Feng did not hold back, informing them of the fabricated situation of the primary lineage. From start to finish, he didnt reveal any flaws, so there was no way he could be exposed. During the second night, Zhong Feng took advantage of an unsupervised moment to quietly sneak out and went to the White Dragon Queens lair to complete the transaction with Princess Coco. This time, he brought 6 bottles of [Grandmaster Level Life Restoration Potion] and exchanged them for 30 tons of gold and hundreds of large jars of spiritual energy from Coco. Both parties were satisfied with the transaction, and they agreed on the items to exchange for the next trade. Aside from trading with Coco, Zhong Feng had also been secretly looking for the dragons that Elder Tao Qian and Elder Jun Eleven had taken control of. Unexpectedly, he managed to find them! On the third day in a desolate wilderness on Dragon Island, Zhong Feng and the two elders agreed to meet there. At 3 pm, Zhong Feng arrived at the meeting point as agreed. The two elders did not let him down and appeared on time at the agreed place in the sky. The two elders did not yet know Zhong Fengs true identity. Like the other dragons, they believed that Zhong Feng was a dragon from a different star. They were puzzled as to why Zhong Feng would invite them both privately, but upon receiving Zhong Fengs invitation, they still came. It was this barren wilderness. Before the two elders could land, Zhong Feng smiled and first sent a mental message to them: Elder Tao, Elder Jun Eleven, how have you two been faring here? Chapter 705 - Chapter 705: 702, Identity Exposed_1 Chapter 705: 702, Identity Exposed_1 Upon receiving Zhong Fengs transmission, Elder Tao and Elder Jun Eleven were taken aback! Only Su Yu knew of their true identities, so how did this little black dragon find out? Could it be that this little black dragon is from Blue Star?! Seeing the surprise on the faces of the two elders, Zhong Feng quickly clarified his identity: Both of you, I am Zhong Feng! I have transformed into a giant dragon using my abilities in the game. I learned of your identities from Su Yu and have thus come to Dragon Island and reached out to you. Oh my, never would have guessed! So youre Zhong Feng! The two elders landed next to Zhong Feng, looking him up and down, their eyes filled with disbelief. They had previously been puzzled as to why an alien dragon suddenly appeared on Dragon Island. If it was Zhong Feng, then everything makes sense! They had recently been following the news and knew that 12 Blue Star Humans had visited the Skru Star. It appears Zhong Feng was one of them, and he came directly to Dragon Island. But after everything had become clear, both elders immediately grew worried because Zhong Fengs situation was far from ideal at the moment. Elder Tao was inhabiting a sixth-tier matured White Dragon. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. He gently fanned his massive dragon wings, creating a Soundproof Barrier that completely covered the three dragons. This way, they wouldnt have to worry about other dragons hearing their conversation. After the successful release of the Soundproof Barrier, Elder Tao immediately said to Zhong Feng: Zhong Feng, you are actually in great danger! The news of 12 Blue Star Humans arriving on Skru Star has spread to Dragon Island, and most of the giant dragons already know about it. For now, the Dragon Race havent linked you to this event and havent become suspicious of you. But Im afraid its only a matter of time before some dragon accidentally guesses that youre from Blue Star, then youll be in danger! Jun Eleven also added: Yes! Not only will the Dragon Race begin to suspect, but its actually the Skuru people whom Im most worried about. You must know, the Skuru people are constantly monitoring the Evolution game. They have detailed in-game data and know exactly what the dragons in the game look like. If they can analyze and compare the data to discover that you are a transformed Blue Star Human, you will be in danger. Upon hearing the concerns of the two elders, Zhong Feng could only sigh helplessly: Both elders, I also understand that I shouldnt make myself so prominent. But I had no other choice at the time and out of desperation, I chose this path Zhong Feng then explained in detail about the Chess Arena Marker [Pandaman Battle Flag]. The two elders shook their heads after listening, it seemed that this matter couldnt be entirely blamed on Zhong Feng. I only hope Skuru people havent guessed my real identity, Zhong Feng sighed again. No wonder his dice roll came up as 4 and not 5 or 6. This was where the problem lay. He would have to leave Dragon Island as soon as possible. However, what Zhong Feng and the others didnt know was that while they were having their secret meeting, Xi Weng, the Minister of Intelligence of the Raging Sun Empire, arrived at the Raging Sun Royal Palace to see Emperor Manina XIII. Inside a small meeting room in the palace, Xi Weng met Emperor Manina. Right now, Manina was focused on tracking down the Blue Star Humans. There were 12 of them who came to Skru Star. Out of these 12, two had been successfully captured, while 3 had been marked and were currently being pursued. The cat and mouse game had only just begun. Seeing Xi Weng enter, Manina waved at him and pointed to the seat next to him: Come, Xi Weng, sit! Youve done an excellent job with your intelligence work, living up to my expectations! Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty! Overjoyed, Xi Weng quickly seated himself next to Manina. At the same time, he took out a blue file from his Space Ring and placed it on the table in front of the Emperor. Whats this? Manina glanced at the file and inquired with his eyes. Your Majesty, we may have caught another fish, and its a big one! Xi Weng exclaimed excitedly. A big fish? Hearing this, Manina immediately became interested, his eyes lighting up: Explain, whats going on? Xi Weng opened the file and turned to the first page. The entire first page was filled with a picture of Zhong Feng in his black dragon form! Your Majesty, this is likely to be our big catch! Oh? A giant dragon? Your Majesty, this is not an ordinary giant dragon. The story starts three days ago. Xi Wengs expression gradually turned serious as he explained to the emperor: Three days ago, Dragon Island was visited by a self-proclaimed overseas juvenile black dragon, the one in this photo. Hmm, then what? Then in a duel on Dragon Island, he claimed to be a dragon from Holy Dragon Star, and the Dragon Race on the island mostly believed him! Xi Weng patiently retold the entire process of Zhong Feng and Daniels duel. The current Dragon Island, seemingly an isolated spot in the ocean, was in reality infiltrated by the Skuru people like a honeycomb. Any information they wanted to understand, they would always find out. So is this black dragon really from the Holy Dragon Star? Manina frowned, carefully observing the photo on the table. The black dragon in the photo indeed looked different from the native black dragons, the difference apparent in the sheen of the scales, the sharpness of the claws, the position of the horns on the head, etc. Could this dragon truly be from the Dragon Race of the Holy Dragon Star? Your Majesty. Xi Weng answered earnestly: In the beginning, our intelligence agents also believed he was an alien dragon from Holy Dragon Star, but after importing his data into our database, we made an astonishing discovery! Xi Weng flipped the file to the following pages. The subsequent pages were full of information about the Dragon Race in the Evolution game, particularly the Black Dragon Race, whose pictures were especially numerous. After viewing these images, Manina was struck by a sudden realization. Because the black dragons in the game and the one claiming to be from Holy Dragon Star on Dragon Island were identical! His expression also became serious, looking at Xi Weng, he questioned: Are you suggesting, this black dragon is from the Evolution game?! Xi Weng, however, shook his head: Im sorry, Your Majesty but we cant be 100% sure at the moment, because the dragons of Holy Dragon Star and the dragons in the Evolution game are almost identical and we cant rule out the possibility that he is a dragon from Holy Dragon Star. However, Your Majesty, the day this black dragon appeared was exactly the same day the 12 Blue Star Humans arrived on our planet. Isnt that just a bit too coincidental? Therefore, I can say with at least 90% certainty that this black dragon is a Blue Star Human in disguise! After hearing Xi Wengs categorical statement, Zhong Feng didnt immediately respond, but fell into deep thought instead. Indeed, they had ample reason to believe that this black dragon was a Blue Star Human in disguise. So what should their next move be? Chapter 706 - Chapter 706: 703, The plan of the two elders, leaving Dragon Island_1 Chapter 706: 703, The plan of the two elders, leaving Dragon Island_1 After a few seconds of silence, Manina asked, Xi Weng, do you know why this Black Dragon who appears to be a Blue Star human is going to Dragon Island? Were not sure yet, Xi Weng shook his head. Manina turned his head to look out of the window and murmured, If he really is from Blue Star, why would he go on Dragon Island? He suddenly found this matter a bit odd. Are the people of Blue Star impersonating the Dragon Race of Holy Dragon Star to sow discord between the giant dragons on Dragon Island and the Skru people? Thats clearly impossible; the giant dragons on Dragon Island arent fools. Dragon Island was tied to the war chariot of the Raging Sun Empire many years ago, its impossible for them to rebel just based on the words of an outsider. Could it be that this Black Dragon has other intentions? Seeing His Majesty furrowing his brows in silence, Xi Weng softly asked, Your Majesty, should we take any action against this Black Dragon? Not yet, Manina shook his head. Have your people keep an eye on this dragon and watch his every move. Report to me immediately if there are any changes. Understood. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0. The scene returns to Dragon Island. Through his conversation with the two elders, Zhong Feng realized that staying on Dragon Island would become more and more dangerous, so he decided to leave Dragon Island that afternoon. Elders, before I leave, I hope to know more about you two. How have you been doing on Dragon Island lately? Zhong Feng asked. We Speaking of themselves, Elder Tao was the first to answer, Our lives can be described as plain. The pace of life on Dragon Island is slow, and nothing big has happened. Elder Jun Eleven added, The Dragon Race has not discovered that weve been posing as them. After a month, weve gradually become familiar with this place and slowly integrated into the life of the Dragon Race. What about the separation? Do you two think we can sow discord between the Dragon Race and the Skru people? Zhong Feng continued to ask, this was his main concern. Instigate conflict? Sigh, thats probably impossible, Elder Tao shook his massive head and answered. From my personal observation over the past month, the Dragon Race of Skru Star has become accustomed to a comfortable and leisurely lifestyle. Citing a trend from Blue Star theyve all become homebodies and dont have the ambition to expand their territories. To get these homebodies to stand up against the Skru people, unless we can offer them benefits three times greater than allying with Skru people, it definitely wont work. Elder Jun Eleven sighed, Yeah, my observations are similar. In the recent days after my injuries healed, Tao and I attempted to provoke hostilities between the Dragon Race on the island and the Skru people. Weve attempted this multiple times, but every single attempt was futile. Now, weve even given up and prepared to leave Dragon Island to explore other places. Huh? You two elders intend to leave Dragon Island? Zhong Feng was taken aback. Indeed. We plan on heading to the Barren Continent for training, Elder Tao answered. Going to the Barren Continent not only allows us to fight, familiarizing ourselves with these bodies, but also gives us an opportunity to boost our strength during these months. Right before the final battle, the two of us will join the Skru expeditionary forces and attempt to sabotage them from within. I see, thank you for your hard work, elders! Zhong Feng was deeply moved. He hadnt expected the elders to have such plans. No worries, its not laborious, the formidable Elder Jun Eleven then looked over at the horizon and said, Weve already died once, so we view many things lightly. Now that we have these new bodies, we mustnt waste this opportunity to live another life! I dont know what to say. I can only wish you two smooth sailing! After chatting for a bit longer, Zhong Feng said goodbye to the two elders. The three dragons then dispersed to go about their own activities. Zhong Feng didnt dare chat with the elders for too long in fear of being discovered by the Dragon Race. If they talked for too long and a giant dragon happened to pass by and notice them talking behind the Soundproof Barrier, it could cause immeasurable harm to the two elders. That afternoon, Zhong Feng bade farewell to the giant dragons on the island, preparing to leave Dragon Island. In his words, he said The world is so big; I want to explore. The giant dragons sincerely tried to persuade him to stay on Dragon Island a little longer. But Zhong Feng was firm in his resolution to leave. The giant dragons couldnt exactly imprison Zhong Feng and stop him from leaving. With no choice left, that afternoon at 3 oclock, thousands of giant dragons surrounded Zhong Feng, escorting him off Dragon Island. When they were about tens of kilometers away from the eastern side of Dragon Island, the Dragon Race troops escorting Zhong Feng stopped flying. The Black Dragon King, Fermer, who was initially flying side by side with Zhong Feng, stopped as well, and said to Zhong Feng Brother Nethergarde (the name Zhong Feng gave himself), we will escort you up to here! Thank you for teaching us so many useful combat skills. We welcome you back to Dragon Island whenever you wish! In his three days on Dragon Island, Zhong Feng shared most of his skills with the Black Dragons. Having learned from him, the Black Dragons found it extremely beneficial and were very grateful. Zhong Feng turned to look at the Black Dragon King and the group of giant dragons behind him. He gave a slight smile and said, Thank you all for escorting me this far. Im truly grateful! After finishing his sentence, Zhong Feng took out an amber crystal from his storage space and tossed it to the White Dragon Third Elder, This is the crystal your son lost to me in the chess arena. Im returning it to you. However, the White Dragon Third Elder did not accept it. He released a small blast of spiritual power and the amber crystal that was flying toward him flew back towards Zhong Feng instead. No need, Nethergarde. It was my fault for not teaching my son properly, so he offended you. This Dragon Core is yours! From now on, I will also properly restrain Daniel. Dragon Core?, Zhong Feng did not refuse. He accepted the crystal and held it up in his claw, Pardon me for my ignorance, but what is the function of this Dragon Core? We do not have something similar back in our place. Hearing Zhong Fengs words, the Third Elder was taken aback. There are no Dragon Cores on the Holy Dragon Star? However, he didnt dwell on this, and immediately began to explain, Among the Skru Dragon Race, any giant dragon of sixth rank or higher will, before they die, pour all their lifetimes strength and wisdom into a core. This core forms the so-called Dragon Core. The one in your hand is a Dragon Core left behind by a seventh rank giant dragon. You can directly absorb its wisdom and energy to accelerate your growth. Its very beneficial for your future advancement to the seventh rank. Then, Ill gladly accept it! Zhong Fengs eyes lit up. After hearing the elders description, he knew this object was an absolute treasure! He would bring it back and study it slowly. But then, the Black Dragon King laughed and said, Nethergarde, why dont you stay here? We have all the advanced techniques for absorbing the Dragon Core here, ensuring that you can utilize the stored energy and wisdom to their full potential! And as long as you stay here, I can introduce you to Princess Coco to be your wife! This little lady has been bustling around you recently, and I think you must like her too? Chapter 707 - Chapter 707: 704, Out of Danger_1 Chapter 707: 704, Out of Danger_1 Hearing the Black Dragon Kings words, Zhong Feng broke out in cold sweat. This wasnt because of Su Yus relationship with Princess Coco. Instead, he suddenly thought about the terrifying existence at home. Zhong Feng, 35 this year, already married with a child more or less Sky Dragons age. He was a strong and imposing figure in the military and in front of others, like a fierce snow leopard. However, at home, his family brother position might not be as high as his pet cats. If that terrifying presence at home learns about this, would he be skinned alive? Upon hearing the Black Dragon Kings words, Zhong Feng had a reflexive startle and immediately said: Thank you, but no need, excuse me! After saying this, he turned into a black flash of lightning and fled the scene at the fastest speed. Thousands of huge dragons stared at the fleeing Zhong Feng with baffled faces. Whats not good about Princess Coco? Not until Zhong Feng had disappeared from sight did the dragons turn round to return to Dragon Island. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧͨ?. Having left the dragons sight, Zhong Feng looked around, not seeing any surveillance equipment. With his head held low, he dove into the deep blue sea, creating layers of splashing water on the surface. Diving skills, zero points. In the sea, Zhong Feng transformed into a [Dolphin Form] and continued swimming into the depths. This is the advantage of being a Druid. You can go indoors or outdoors without the enemy being able to follow easily. Three minutes later, four Raging Sun-313 detection aircrafts arrived to where Zhong Feng had entered the water. The detectors scanned without any outcome, and they could only return helplessly. Five minutes afterward in the Raging Sun Royal Palace, Xi Weng, the Minister of Intelligence, reported to the Emperor: Your Majesty, the black dragon has gone into the sea! Weve lost track of him. The Emperor, Manina, said: Into the sea? You mean to say he went fish eating for a whim? No problem. Keep waiting. He will inevitably resurface. Report any updated situation to me. Understood! Another thing, Manina added, Xi Weng, look into the black dragons movements after he arrived at Dragon Island three days ago. Where he went before his identity was discovered, what dragons he met, all these must be investigated clearly, do you understand? Yes, Your Majesty, I absolutely will do my utmost to manage this! The transformed Zhong Feng, now a dolphin, swiftly swam towards the mainland through the sea. The speed of a dolphins swimming is rather slow, about a seventh of a dragons flight speed. But the good thing is that Dragon Island is not far from the mainland. About 20 minutes into swimming, dolphin Zhong Feng vaguely saw the shadow of land where the sea meets the sky. On his journey, he was not under any surveillance and the Skru people had not caught his track. Now, he was about to land, and his personal safety was absolutely guaranteed! However, just at this moment, Zhong Feng suddenly recalled the [Dice of Destiny] Su Yu had given him. The last time he rolled it, he got a 4. Now he was going to start some trouble in a small country around the Raging Sun Empire, and he didnt know what number he would roll this time? Zhong Feng decided to roll it to test his luck. A golden light dropped from the dolphins belly button, traveled through the few meters deep of seawater, and embedded in the mud-filled seabed. Zhong Feng looked down to see the side of the dice facing up flashing with six dazzling dots. Its a 6! Zhong Feng was thrilled. A 6 indicated that his subsequent actions would go very smoothly. Zhong Feng happily took the dice out from the bottom of the sea with joyful heart and swam towards the land. While Zhong Feng has temporarily escaped danger, the actions of other players did not go as smooth, encountering various troubles. Shepherd in the Clouds was one of the more successful players. Gesno Hotel was the largest and one of the most lavishly decorated hotels in the capital of Lun Kete Union. At that moment, on the 35th floor of the hotel, in a large banquet hall capable of accommodating 200 people, the children of prestigious families and wealthy entrpreneurs gathered together, drinking and exchanging toasts. On the side of the banquet hall, a small band of six was energetically playing music, while on the central stage, over 20 beautiful and charming Skru women were passionately dancing. The influential figures underneath the stage were chatting in hushed voices. However, these dignitaries didnt focus much on the conversation itself but devoted most of their attention to a plump middle-aged man under the most dazzling lights. This middle-aged man was a nobleman with an earls title, a peripheral member of one of the royal families of small countries before the formation of the Lun Kete Union. But in Lun Kete, a noble title wasnt worth much. What was actually valuable? Personal cultivation, resources under control, or person connections which could solve everything. For this middle-aged man, his cultivation was ordinary, just up to the peak of the third stage, which was not outstanding even among commoners. His connections were just average at best, being just a peripheral member of a small countrys royal family. This might be able to scare people in the countryside, but was inadequate in the capital city, Treyna. What really brought this middle-aged man to the attention of the dignitaries was that he had luckily gained a very rare resource which made all the dignitaries present envious! After the performance on the stage had ended, the Skru ladies bowed to the dignitaries beneath the stage and slowly retreated. The middle-aged man, seated in the front row, stood up and smoothed down his jacket. He then walked with great strides to the stage. Here he comes! These two words could be said to be the inner feelings of every dignitary present. They all focused their gaze on this middle-aged man. The middle-aged man walked onto the stage and stood in the center. Looking at the wolf-like dignitaries below, he dove straight into the matter: You should all know by now, right? I have gained 5% of the original shares in Beak Countrys Space Ring Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and this company is about to be listed. Hearing this, the atmosphere in the room immediately turned solemn. In recent Skru Stars investment world, the hottest investment was undeniably Beak Countrys space ring industry. Previously, the most popular investment globally was in military industry and development rights of land on Blue Star. But now, because of constant changes on Blue Star, the expedition armys explosive exploitation plan had turned many prime lands into wasteland. Investor enthusiasm continued to dip low, bringing the whole market into a slump. Later, when Beak Countrys space ring industry came about, investment enthusiasm were reignited! Just yesterday, Beak Countrys Chairman, Cindy Doppler, officially unveiled the first batch of 100 space rings they had manufactured. This caused a massive shock across the world! Moreover, these 100 space rings were not just the smallest ones with one cubic meter. There were also the two-cubic-meter and three-cubic-meter versions. Without doubt, as soon as this stock gets listed, its price will definitely soar irresistibly! As for the 5% original share, its difficult to imagine how many times it will inflate in the future! The dignitaries present all envied and were jealous of the middle-aged man on the stage. What a lucky fellow! Chapter 708 - Chapter 708: 705, Shepherd in the Clouds, Frost Red Tea and Fujiwara Chika_1 Chapter 708: 705, Shepherd in the Clouds, Frost Red Tea and Fujiwara Chika_1 ps: Apologies, I got home late today, and this weeks update was posted before the usual revision. If you see this line of text, please log out and try again in half an hour. If this line no longer appears, the revision has been completed. The middle-aged man calmly continued, Undoubtedly, this stock will skyrocket, holding onto it would mean hitting the jackpot! However, now is not the time to brag about these shares. The reason Ive gathered everyone here is because I want to borrow money using these shares as collateral. I want to borrow against my original 5% stake. The man paused for a moment. The Skru people in the audience looked at each other in confusion. Borrow money? What was he up to? Would he need money once the stock price soars? After a pause, the middle-aged man continued, This stake validates my repayment capability. If you could lend me the money, I am willing to offer a hefty interest rate of 2% per month! I am planning to borrow 40 billion Runket Coins in total, and will pay it all back within a year. If you are willing to lend me the money, please contact my secretary in private after the banquet for more detailed discussions. Upon finishing, the man gave a courteous bow to the dignitaries, then left the stage. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? A significant number of the dignitaries present revealed expressions of interest. A monthly interest rate of 2%? Frankly, such a proposition was far too tempting! The typical return on investment in Skru Stars entire investment commodity market hovered around 6% per annum. Anything beyond that was considered an incredibly profitable venture! However, the middle-aged man was promising a monthly interest rate of 2%, which was roughly equivalent to a 24% annual return! Who wouldnt be tempted by that? Moreover, the original 5% stake did prove his ability to repay. Once the stock skyrockets, 40 billion would be nothing, right? Therefore, the dignitaries present were very interested and decided to contact the middle-aged mans secretary after the banquet. However, unknown to them all, right above their heads beyond a ceiling, Shepherd in the Clouds held the [Soul Stealing Wand] entrusted to him by Su Yu and pointed it directly at the middle-aged man! This middle-aged man was firmly under the control of Shepherd in the Clouds [Mind Control]. This middle-aged man was, in fact, a con artist. Pretending to be a noble, he had successfully tricked countless others due to his solid and steady demeanor. In reality, shares constituting a 5% original stake in the space ring manufacturing industry didnt exist. The con artist had practically used his entire fortune to bribe the media into promoting his scam, fooling the aristocrats into believing it was real. And indeed, he had succeeded. All the dignitaries present believed the original 5% stake was real and attended this banquet. Feeling triumphant, the middle-aged con artist was ready to continue with his con game when Shepherd in the Clouds intervened. Given that the con artists actual power was lackluster; merely at the peak of Level 3, Shepherd in the Clouds found it easy to take complete control over him using [Mind Control], learning the whole story from his memories. After understanding the full situation, Shepherd in the Clouds made a bold decision he was going to borrow money from the aristocrats using these shares! As long as the interest rate was high enough, there were bound to be takers. And indeed, his supposition proved true. Most of the nobles in the banquet hall showed enough interest, ready to lend money to the middle-aged man. Once he had the money, of course, Shepherd in the Clouds had no intention of returning it! By then, he would simply convert all the borrowed money into strategic supplies needed by Blue Star and carry them back to Blue Star, leaving behind the now awakened con artist for the aggrieved nobles. Sigh. Things are going smoothly on my end. I wonder how the others are faring, thought the Shepherd in the Clouds to himself. Up to now, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was captured, as was the powerful Cook from the other server, identified and quickly seized by the Skuru people on his way to the Barbaric Land. Of the 12 players from Blue Star, two generals had been lost, and it was only the third day. He wondered how many could make it to the end, inspiring Shepherd in the Clouds to let out a silent sigh. However, the most important thing now was to do his own part. The Shepherd in the Clouds waved his wand, with the commander, the middle-aged man, bidding farewell to all the Skuru people and leaving the banquet hall. Soon, he would definitely meet with many magnates coming to donate money. He needed to seize this opportunity and not blow his cover. Meanwhile, inside the borders of the Raging Sun Empire, Frost Red Tea was very troubled. He had just teleported to the location on Skru Star, which was in the Barbaric Land, and his luck was remarkably unfavorable. He was pursued and hunted down by various large and small Warcraft, wasting two life-saving potions that Su Yu had given him. However, after leaving the Barbaric Land, Frost Red Tea was delighted to discover that his luck had hit rock bottom and rebounded! Following the route that Su Yu had set for him, he robbed the warehouses of those large families one by one. His [Stealth] skill was like a godsend, allowing him to easily reach the deepest part of the warehouse and take countless good things. But one thing bothered him immensely C his Space Ring was too small and already filled. It couldnt fit anything else! Frost Red Teas Space Ring indeed wasnt large, with only about 500 cubic meters of space, and a considerable amount of that was occupied by his own belongings. After three days of hard work, his Space Ring was now stuffed full of gold, Energy Cans, and other high-quality things like mech suits. He didnt even glance at lower quality items like Solar Yuans, let alone put them in his ring. Now that the ring was full, he was completely at a loss as to what to do. What a blunder; I should have brought several Space Rings! Frost Red Tea looked at the various valuable items in the warehouse in front of him, his heart aching. There was another issue that troubled him. Today was only his third day on Skru Star, but his Space Ring was already full. What was he supposed to do afterward? Deep inside the Barbaric Land. Fujiwara Chika was now covered in blood, her surroundings filled with more than a dozen totems of various colors. Thunder, hear my call! During her spell casting, a massive bright blue arc of electricity fell from the sky, turning a Tier 5 Warcraft C a Mustached Dragon Beast C into charred remains. Although Fujiwara Chika was already at the sixth tier, she was not match for a sixth-tier Warcraft and could only seek out fifth-tier Warcrafts to vent her anger. But after killing six fifth-tier Warcrafts in three days, she felt like she had reached her limit. After killing this Mustached Dragon Beast, Fujiwara Chika felt a wave of dizziness and fell face-up onto the ground in the forest, her pupils slightly dilated. She was on Skru Star due to her strong belief in avenging her clan. But that kind of support was limited. By now, she was really tired. Lying on the forest ground, feeling the coldness of the earth, smelling the burnt odor in the air, she felt her heart growing colder and colder. Given her current strength, killing a Tier 5 Warcraft was already so difficult. What could she use to avenge her clan? The endless coldness from heaven and earth seemed to be about to swallow her up. For a moment, she truly wished to lay down the burden and die there. But she couldnt do that. After lying on the forest ground for two minutes, she struggled to move towards her spoils of war. Even for her clan members who had died tragically, she had to keep going. Chapter 709 - Chapter 709: 706, Deep in the Secret Realm_1 Chapter 709: 706, Deep in the Secret Realm_1 Fujiwara Chikas days were tough. However, on the same Savage Continent, Sky Dragons days seem to be quite comfortable. In a hidden realm at the highlands of the Savage Continent, Sky Dragon is unleashing her power and scouring the area. The environment within the hidden realm is a forest, with a towering mountain peak at the eastern side of the forest. Many statue guardians of varying strengths, ranging from third to fifth levels, are arranged in the hidden realm, extending from the bottom of the mountain in the forest to the top of the peak. Sky Dragon started inside the forest when entering the hidden realm. She went through her challenges and battles hand in hand with her pet panda, taking down the statue guardians, and eventually reached the deepest part of the hidden realm C the peak of the eastern mountain of the forest. The peak of the mountain was completely covered in white snow, a blanket of whiteness as far as the eye could see. At the center of the peak was a small, twinkling rainbow-colored magic barrier with a diameter of about two meters, which seemed to contain something. Next to the barrier stood a large, ten-meter tall statue that somewhat resembled a gargoyle that had been transformed in a game. The statue, in a gray-brown stone color, was guarding the small magic barrier. The moment Sky Dragon climbed the peak with her panda, a cracking sound was heard from inside the sculpture. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. With the sound, the grayish stone layer on the surface of the statue quickly fell off, revealing its black metallic-like body. The sculpture as a whole had the form of a gargoyle, with eyes glowing in a blinding red light, fully activated. Sky Dragon and her panda, Dumpling, were already accustomed to this spectacle. They climbed from the foot of the mountain to the peak, killing about three to four dozen statue guardians, and it was always the same C the stone peeling off, revealing glowing red eyes. The only difference was that the guardians they had encountered so far were small; the smallest was even comparable to the size of a dog. However, the statue in front of them stood ten meters high, imposing and powerful, clearly the final boss. Seeing this large statue, Sky Dragon couldnt help but complain: Why does being on Skru Star always feel like Im playing solo missions in a game? But complaining didnt stop her from acting. Dumpling, attack! She gestured to the panda Dumpling and drew her bow, with three Mithril Arrows whooshing towards the statues chest like shooting stars. Growl Dumpling roared angrily, activating its skill Ursols Fury. A brown glow burst from Dumplings body and quickly covered it. Under the glow, Dumplings body inflated rapidly from two meters to eight meters. Its intimidating presence truly resembled a legendary beast, giving a sense of Chiyous mount. Ursols Fury doubled the pandas health, increased its strength by 50%, raised its defense by 70%, and improved its attack speed by 45%. After activating the skill, it immediately pounced towards the statue, its fat paws pressing down harshly on the statues body. But who knew, this large statue was not weak. The statue had a combat analysis module installed inside it. It quickly deduced that the greatest threat wasnt the 8 meters tall bear, but Sky Dragon, who was constantly shooting arrows at it from the side. The entire process of Sky Dragon shooting arrows was done on the ground. Although she could fly and shoot arrows in the air, unlike a mage, the recoil of a bow is substantial. Shooting arrows in mid-air is inconvenient. To exert her maximum power, she had to be grounded, firing each arrow practically. For the statue, having the target on the ground made things much easier! The statue swiftly and deftly dodged Dumplings paw, its nimbleness contradictory to its size. The statue then whirled around towards Sky Dragon, who was behind Dumpling. But Sky Dragon wasnt the least bit panicked. Without waiting for her command, Dumpling released the common warcraft skill for bear species, the Growl. The skill Growl is equivalent to the Defense Warriors Taunt, which can forcibly compel the enemy to attack itself, thereby effectively protecting teammates. Roar With a low growl from the panda Dumpling, a soil-yellow halo emanated from its mouth, and the large statue hit by the halo was instantly coerced into turning around, moving toward Dumpling. Dumpling was already used to such a scene. Taking advantage of the taunts ongoing duration, it once again pressed its hefty bear paw towards the chest of the statue, intending to smash this broken mechanical beast using its surged strength. Sky Dragon also seized this opportunity to launch her strongest attack, with arrows flying from the bowstring in bunches and sticking into the vital areas like the chest and joints of the statue. Just as Dumplings bear paw was about to touch the chest of the statue, an accident happened! The eyes of the statue had originally been flashing with piercing red light, but at this moment, the light from the eye socket suddenly changed, and the original red light was replaced by blue light. This blue light was not ordinary. After the blue light replaced the red light, it scanned over the statues body from top to bottom like a 3D scanner, and instantly dissolved the control effect on it! Dumplings Growl skill was directly invalidated! Not waiting for Dumpling and Sky Dragon to react, the blue light in the eyes of the large statue switched back to red again. Then it turned around at an unimaginable speed and charged directly toward Sky Dragons position. Dumplings bear paws again fell on an empty place as the statue was quickly closing in on Sky Dragon. But Sky Dragon remained calm. She murmured to herself, The strength of this large statue should have reached the sixth level, no wonder its so hard to deal with. Just now, after entering the secret realm, she had been breezing through challenges, killing mechanical beasts of third to fifth levels, which was not difficult for her who was in the sixth level. But now, the statue in the final challenge clearly possessed the strength of the sixth level, and this was truly hard to confront. Looking at the rushing large statue, Sky Dragon subconsciously wanted to fly up to dodge. But just as she was about to take off, she suddenly realized somethingif she continued to dodge and engage in a protracted battle with the statue, she might not be able to defeat it! This statue, despite its large size, had an exceptionally nimble body. In comparison, the panda Dumpling was much clumsier, and Dumplings attacks were not landing on the statue at all. Her own attack, Sky Dragon realized, was actually also hard to break through the statues defenses. The bow she was wielding now was called Clear Sky Bow, a fourth-level epic weapon. A big part of the Archer classs damage depends on the weapon, and it was hard for the fourth-level weapon she was currently using to inflict substantial damage on the statue. Earlier, she had shot out a string of arrows, hitting the vital parts of the statue like its chest and joints and the arrows penetrating several inches, but this did not affect the statues ability to move at all, indicating that the damage caused by the arrows was extremely limited. This made Sky Dragon understandif she continued to fight this way, the one likely to lose would be herself! So what should she do? After a moment of thought, an idea flashed through her mind like lightning. Perhaps this was the concept to break the stalemate! With this in mind, Sky Dragon decided not to dodge anymore. She raised her bow and arrows in her left hand and flew straight towards the statue. The statue and Sky Dragon quickly closed in on each other, and soon the distance was less than 30 meters. Chapter 710 - Chapter 710: 707, "Fire Stick"_1 Chapter 710: 707, Fire Stick_1 Watch the sword! Sky Dragon unsheathed the [Villages Best Sword] that Su Yu had given her, pointing it towards the charging giant statue. Hmm The rusty blade of the Village Best Sword detached from the hilt, falling downwards. Meanwhile, the statues core control area was completely shut down. Its body continued to rush forward, but that was just inertia at work. Nows the time. Seizing this opportunity, Sky Dragon flew to the tip of the statues head. The bow and arrow in her hand, drawn to a full moon, unleashed a mighty spiritual energy towards the statues eye. Crack! The statue, now in a state of [shock], didnt even have the chance to evade. The spiritual energy-infused arrow penetrated through the red-glowing eyes of the statue, hitting the most critical control area in the brain. Boom! A loud noise! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 The statues head instantly exploded. The core, wholly destroyed by the spiritual energy carried by the arrow. Its massive body lost all control as it collapsed to the ground with a loud crash. Looking at the final boss that she had defeated with a single arrow, Sky Dragon wiped her cold sweat, revealing a sweet smile. She acknowledged that her last arrow was a bit of a gamble. What motivated her to make this bet was a detail she noticed earlierwhen the statue was released from Dumpling the Pandas [Taunt] control effect, the statue didnt immediately switch to blue light to remove control. Instead, it did so after about a second. Sky Dragon was well aware that if she used the [Village Good Sword] to control the statue, there was a good chance it would switch its eyes to blue light to remove control. Therefore, she was betting on the statue not switching immediately. This time, when she used the [Village Good Sword], had the statues eyes immediately switched to blue light to remove control, her next arrow would likely have missed the statues eyes, putting her in a dangerous close-quarters situation with her melee opponent. However, if the statues eyes didnt instantly switch to blue light, like in the previous situation, when it paused for about a second before changing, then her arrow could precisely hit the statues eye and quickly destroy the core within. As it turned out, she had bet right! The Mithril Arrow pierced through the statues eye, completely damaging the core control area. It crashed to the ground with a loud bang. That was tough, wasnt it Dumpling? Sky Dragon smiled at the charging Dumpling the Panda. Dumpling dispelled its empowering ultimate move and reverted to its original height of two meters. It dashed to Sky Dragons side, buried its big head into her embrace, and rubbed affectionately. Its eyes expressed only shock at the scene that had just unfolded, as though telling her that she had taken quite a risk. Dont worry, Dumpling, see, everything is fine now! Sky Dragon smiled and ruffled the pandas big head: Youve been quite a help this time. Once we return to your world, Ill make sure to buy you a feast of tender bamboo and bamboo shoots! Dumpling let out a soft cry and rubbed against Sky Dragon again, seemingly expressing its joy. Sky Dragon once again petted Dumplings big head before heading towards the spot where the giant statue had fallen. After the giant statue fell, two cuboidal cores, one red and one blue, exploded out from its chest cavity. The cubic cores had enigmatic patterns etched on them, seeming to serve significant purposes. Sky Dragon had already come across such cores, and she had gathered quite a few along the way. She opened her Space Ring and took out one orange, yellow, green, indigo, and violet core each. These five cores had dropped from the other mechanical beasts in the secret realm earlier. Combined with the red and blue cores obtained now, she had a full set of the seven colors. As for how to use these seven cores, she already had the answer upon seeing the small barrier at the peaks center. Surrounding the small barrier were seven cuboidal slots. The slots were the perfect size for the seven cores. Undoubtedly, with these seven cores in place, this small barrier could be opened. Without wasting a moment, Sky Dragon walked towards the barrier holding the seven cores. On reaching the edge of the small barrier, she placed the seven cores into the slots following the color-coding above. The barrier exploded with a dazzling rainbow light, illuminating the whole barrier; it was a truly mesmerizing sight! Ten or so seconds later, the rainbow light faded, and the barrier split into seven pieces, revealing the hidden object inside. Finally got it, what a task! Sky Dragon was overjoyed as she looked closely at the contents of the barrier. After the rainbow light had dispersed, the only item left at the spot of the small barrier was something akin to a stick used to stoke fire, pitch black in color. Seeing this extremely unsightly item, Sky Dragon was greatly disappointed. Come to think of it, did she really spend half the day, just to get this ugly thing! She reached out and picked up the fire poker. The fire poker was incredibly lightweight and felt just like an average wooden stick. She couldnt sense any spiritual energy inside it. Did she just get played for a fool? Could this be a prank by some mighty trickster who crafted this hidden treasure map just to fool the subsequent scavengers? This secret realm was a location Sky Dragon had discovered on the treasure mapthe setup was extremely elusive and seemed that it had not been explored by anyone else. Truthfully speaking, the possibility of the treasure hider harboring such malicious humor couldnt be entirely ruled out. However, it was hard to say. This was not a game where you could necessarily determine an items property at a glance. As of now, she didnt know what this fire poker was. What if it was valuable and she just didnt realize it? With this thought, she threw the fire poker into her Space Ring. Shed ask Cindy Doppler about it next time they met. Lets go, Dumpling, onto our next destination. Sky Dragon waved to Dumpling the Panda and walked towards the exit of the secret realm: I hope the next site doesnt have something that appears so useless. Sky Dragon made her wish silently. The current situation of Blue Star players concludes here temporarily. Without realizing, four days had passed. It was the seventh day since the 12 players from Blue Star had arrived at the Skru Star. In the past four days, the cat-and-mouse game between the Skru people and the players from Blue Star had continued. On the sixth day, the Skru people captured another player from Blue Star, a warrior from the Oceanic ServerMinsk. So far, the Skru people had captured three players from Blue Star. The others had managed to evade the Skru peoples hunt. The Skru people were relentless in their pursuit. In addition to these three, they had more or less located the other nine players. However, having said that, it was clear that the arrest operation had concluded temporarily, making it much harder for the Skru people to capture the Blue Star people. The reason was simplethe spatial tunnel connecting the Skru Star to Blue Star had opened again! In a small country to the southwest of the Raging Sun Empire, Zhong Feng, in the form of an eagle, noticed the faint green light glowing on his jade amulet. A smile crept onto his eagle face. This jade amulets glow signaled that the spatial teleportation was activated. Now, as long as they wished, they could return to Blue Star at any time. This was an added layer of safety for their lives. Chapter 711 - Chapter 711: 708, Zhong Feng heads to Makadun Kingdom_1 Chapter 711: 708, Zhong Feng heads to Makadun Kingdom_1 In these four days, Zhong Feng gained quite a lot. After leaving Dragon Island, he followed the route set by Su Yu and headed south of Raging Sun Empire to the affiliated smaller countries. There are over 20 big and small countries in the south of Raging Sun Empire. The strength of the cultivators in these countries is not very strong. Stage six or seven cultivators can serve as national defenders and the defense of various important warehouses is in complete disarray. It can be said that Zhong Feng was like a fish in water here. He activated the [Stealth] skill to visit the national treasuries and major family warehouses of these small countries, taking away a large amount of precious resources. The stealth ability of a Druid in leopard form was not worse than that of Frost Red Tea, an assassin class. The only thing lacking was the ability to unlock locks. However, Druids can transform into small animals, the smallest being the size of a sparrow, able to fly into the warehouse unnoticed through the window, making up for the regret of not being able to unlock locks. Overall, the efficiency of Zhong Fengs resource theft was not lower than Frost Red Teas. On the third day of thievery, Zhong Fengs Space Ring was also filled. The size of his Space Ring was about the same as Frost Red Teas, now its filled with valuable resources such as gold, high-ranking equipment, mech, Energy Cans, and so on. However, Snow Leopard did not worry like Frost Red Tea. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?0 Frost Red Tea worried because when the Space Ring was full, he could not continue to steal. Snow Leopards Space Ring was also full, but he had a way to handle it. The druid profession has a special skill called [Emerald Dream Portal]. This skill can connect to the Emerald Dream plane using tremendous mental power and create a portal door. This skill is not only useful in the game, but it can also work in the real world. Now Zhong Feng is in a remote mountain area located at the border between Kingdom of Braun and Makadun. He landed on the ground and began to release this skill. Zhong Feng raised his hands high, looking directly at the sun, generating a large amount of green natural energy in his palm. Hum The natural energy constantly converged to form an amplifier, projecting his mental power. Psychic energy connected to the Emerald Dream plane, these natural energies stabilized, eventually forming a light green portal. Zhong Feng could throw the stolen items into the Emerald Dream plane via the portal, so he did not have to worry about the ring having no space. This is exactly what Zhong Feng did. After stabilizing the portal, he took out the items in the ring one by one and threw them into the portal. He could retrieve them after returning to Blue Star. A few minutes later, after transferring all the items, Zhong Feng closed the portal and transformed into an eagle shape and flew into the sky again. The Space Ring had been emptied, and he decided not to return to Blue Star for now. The space tunnel between the two planets would last for a whole week. He could take advantage of this week to steal more things and return on the last day. Where should I go next? Let me see After soaring into the sky, Zhong Feng took out a paper map from the Space Ring and opened it in the wind. I just left the Kingdom of Braun, the next stop is Makadun Kingdom Wait, if I remember correctly, it seems that the king of this kingdom is on the same side as Cindy Doppler, thats interesting. Eagle-shaped Zhong Feng put away the map, accelerating towards Marathon, the royal capital. He could take this opportunity to investigate the country of Makadun and see why this country would stand with the Anti-Alliance Organization. Lets hope this country has strategic value! The moment the space tunnel was opened, Frost Red Tea, who was in the depths of the Wild Lands, revealed a relieved smile. As early as four days ago, his Space Ring had been filled. If he continued to stay in the Raging Sun Empire, it would be difficult for him to gain anything more. With nothing to do, he simply came to the Wild Lands to practice alone. The Wild Lands were about twice the size of Asia on Blue Star, with a large number of high-level Warcraft. Here, he could practice his battle skills. But after he arrived in the Wild Lands, the familiar feeling came back! When he first came to Skru Star, he was in the Wild Lands, and was chased around by high-level Warcraft. When he returned to the Wild Lands this time, he was still chased around by high-level Warcraft. A stage six Moaldo Bird chased him over a hundred kilometers. And not only was he chased by high-level Warcraft, the spies and bounty hunters set by the Skru people also came, conducting a thorough manhunt for him. In short, for these four days, his combat skills didnt improve much, but his escape skills made a substantive leap! By now, he used the [Stealth] skill as naturally as eating and drinking, often dodging the enemys sight and making the enemy miss. Plus, the space tunnel was finally open, he could finally end this nerve-racking life! Could there be anything better than this? Hey, you rascals! Are you looking for me? Now that the space tunnel is open, Frost Red Tea no longer bothers to hide. He canceled his [Stealth] state, revealing his human face, and confronted the Skru people hunting him down. The one hunting down Frost Red Tea was a small team composed of six stage six strongmen. After the emperor of Raging Suns added reward, the bounty for capturing Frost Red Tea was as high as 60 billion Solar Yuan! (Frost Red Tea stole a lot of things, and the elites of Raging Sun had deep hatred for him, so they raised the bounty to this high amount.) For this reason, the one hunting him was a powerful team of six stage six beings. Seeing Frost Red Tea suddenly appear, the Skru strongmen on the hunting team displayed incredulous expressions. Did this Blue Star man lose his mind? Why would he dare appear before them? But since Frost Red Tea has appeared, theres no reason to let him escape again! Under the arrangement of the hunting team, layers of electromagnetic barrier nets were quickly set around Frost Red Tea within a range of 500 meters. This was the merit of the mech masters in the team. Psychic Spear! The mental power master in the hunting team was the first to launch a mental attack on Frost Red Tea. Mental attacks are the fastest, she wanted to hold Frost Red Tea down as quickly as possible. The remaining four stage six Skru strongmen also used their fastest attack methods, targeting Frost Red Tea. But it was too late. The moment Frost Red Tea revealed his true form, he activated the pendant. The dazzling transfer silver light flickered on him, and as soon as Frost Red Tea finished his taunt, he entered the space tunnel. The attacks of the Skru people fell in the empty space, including the initial psychic spell of the eldest sister. The faces of the Skru strongmen turned black in unison, this damn Blue Star man had just run away like that! Was that a teleportation spell just now? It should be, but we dont know where this Blue Star man teleported to. It should have been teleporting back to Blue Star, right? Last time the Blue Star man, Su Yu, teleported away like this after attacking the Congress Hall. Damn it! Lets quickly tell His Majesty Manina about what happened here, maybe we can gain some subsidies by acting pitiful. Chapter 712 - Chapter 712: 709, Frost Red Tea Returns_1 Chapter 712: 709, Frost Red Tea Returns_1 ps: Apologies, I got home late today and havent had the chance to revise this chapter before posting it. If youre reading this line, please refresh the page half an hour later and check again. If this line is gone, the revised version is uploaded. Frost Red Tea didnt have access to any [Spiritual Stabilizer] this time, so he passed out shortly after entering the space tunnel. When he woke up, he found himself in the basement of Donnas residence. At the entrance of the basement, a spirited woman in a military uniform was watching him. Youre awake! Welcome back to Blue Star! Standing at the entrance of the basement was none other than Xue Wenli. Seeing Frost Red Tea wake up made her very happy. He was the first player to return to Blue Star from this mission. I. pfft! Frost Red Tea spat at the ground next to him. It wasnt that he was showing dissatisfaction towards Xue Wenli, but rather that he found his mouth filled with dust when he was about to speak, so he had to spit it out first. Xue Wenli didnt mind it. She quickly took out a cup of cold water from her Space Ring and handed it over, asking, Youve worked hard this time! How did it go on the other side? How are the others? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? As Xue Wenli was talking, a silver-white portal appeared at her side, and Su Yu walked out of it. Boss Ke! Frost Red Tea greeted Su Yu. Hello, Frost Red Tea, how has everything been? Su Yu squatted down and kindly asked. The Cat Morning Star also jumped out from his pet space, casting several healing spells on Frost Red Tea to help him recover. Frost Red Tea took a breath and replied, It went pretty well for me over there. It took me only three days to fill up this Space Ring, and its filled with high-quality resources. Frost Red Tea took off the Space Ring from his left index finger and threw it to Xue Wenli. With deft hands, Xue Wenli picked up the ring and scanned it with her spiritual energy. Seeing the 400 cubic feet of various kinds of gold, gemstones, equipment, energy cans, mechas stored inside the ring, Xue Wenli couldnt hide her surprise. She and Su Yu had predicted that Frost Red Tea would have a successful mission as the security measures placed by the Skurus couldnt detect the [Stealth] skill of assassins in the game, so Frost Red Tea could bring back a lot of stuff. But she hadnt expected it to go so smoothly. Three days and his ring was already full? They should have prepared more rings for him if they knew. Even from afar, Su Yu was able to perceive what was inside the Space Ring, and he patted Frost Red Tea on the shoulder, Well done, you definitely lived up to the expectations of the humans of Blue Star! How about the others, were they okay? That would take a while to explain Frost Red Tea organized his thoughts, then began to recount the events that had happened on Skru Star these past few days. Su Yu and Xue Wenli listened attentively beside him. Xue Wenli recorded his account using a prepared recorder. This was all vital information. The Cat Morning Star took several large bags of snacks like sunflower seeds and beef jerky from her storage space and distributed them among everyone. How could one listen to stories without snacks? The relaxation effect of munching on the snacks offered by the Morning Star combined with Frost Red Teas storytelling placed everyone at ease as he narrated the tales of his adventures on Skru Star. When I first arrived on Skru Star, I had the worst luck. I was transmitted into a nest with three sixth-order Warcraft After escaping from the wilderness, I came to a small town in the Raging Sun Empire called Lunt. There, I learned of a big event C A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated had been captured! He was transported to the same place you left Skru Star last time, Boss Ke C the Lun Kete National Museum! Later on, I received news in succession that two foreign server players, Lawrence and Minsk, had been captured I kept dodging the pursuit squad dozens of times and finally made it back safely once the spatial passageway opened. Su Yu, Xue Wenli, and Cat Morning Star listens patiently to Frost Red Teas entire account, without interruption. Frost Red Teas journey seems fraught with peril, yet he navigates it adroitly. His [Stealth] is like Su Yus [Invisibility Skill], the Skru people have no counter for it, thus he finds safety even in the gravest dangers. What really concerns Su Yu and Xue Wenli are the three players captured by the Skru people C A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated, Lawrence, and Minsk. Fortunately, we have a sixth-tier Skru captive. Otherwise, those three would probably be dead by now, right? Xue Wenli concluded, relieved. Yes, thankfully we have a captive, Su Yu also breathed a sigh of relief. If it wasnt for the sixth-tier captive they caught some time ago, these three Blue Star players would indeed have been doomed! The other two are a different story. But his impression of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated is quite good. He didnt expect him to be so unlucky this time. If A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated were to die, he would find it hard to accept. In his previous life, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated was a significant figure, shining alongside Zhong Feng and Frost Red Tea as the three most dazzling individuals in the game. And in this life, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated is even stronger than before. In his previous life, he wasted some time due to an undesirable profession. This life saw him, with Su Yus guidance, directly go to the Pandamen continent to take up the [Martial Artist] profession, and he is even stronger than at the same time in his previous life! He just doesnt show off much usually. All that can be said is, fortunately, he didnt die Ill do this, Su Yu finally said. In the next few days, Ill go negotiate a prisoner exchange with the Skru people and bring A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated back earlier. That way, they can start cultivating sooner. Its such a waste of time to stay in prison. Alright, would you need assistance from our relevant departments? Xue Wenli asked. Not for now. If I do, Ill contact you, Su Yu replied. At this point, Frost Red Tea, who had been sitting on the ground, suddenly spoke, Oh yes, theres something I wanted to add. Speak, said Su Yu and Xue Wenli simultaneously as they turned to him. The usually quiet Morning Star suddenly said, Im guessing you want a high-capacity Space Ring, dont you? Based on your tone just now, I can tell you feel regret at not being able to bring back more resources. Frost Red Tea laughed, Haha, yes, thats it. If there are no high-capacity rings, a few smaller ones would do, too. I just dont know who would have spare rings. These high-capacity Space Rings are rare items. Sky Dragon had one that was quite spacious, but it was a reward from the first stage of the main mission, and its generally impossible to get such a large Space Ring. Its not feasible to wear more rings, either. The more Space Rings you wear, the more they hinder your abilities. Moreover, carrying a Space Ring like that produces by the Mage Group, which only holds two or three cubic meters, makes no difference. Su Yu pondered, In that case, I will make a high-capacity Space Ring for you myself! How much capacity do you want? Of course, the bigger, the better. How about 8000 cubic meters? Su Yu teased Frost Red Tea. With Blue Stars materials, thats the largest I can create. Enough! Of course, its enough! Frost Red Tea jumped up, breaking out in a cold sweat. No wonder hes Boss Ke! Hes suggesting 8000 cubic meters right off the bat. With such a ring, he could move the entire warehouses from Skru Star back home! Chapter 713 - Chapter 713: 710, Meeting_1 Chapter 713: 710, Meeting_1 Gris, where is the Target No.1 now? In the royal palace of the Kingdom of Makadun, Makadun III, dressed in a splendid royal suit, asked the AI system in the palace. This Makadun III is of course Elder Zhu. As for the Target No.1 he mentioned, it refers to Zhong Feng. Elder Zhu has been paying attention to the overall movements of Zhong Feng, knowing that he recently committing crimes in a few small bordering countries. According to the latest analysis of Zhong Fengs movements, there is a high possibility that Zhong Feng will come to his territory, the Kingdom of Makadun. Therefore, Elder Zhu has been prepared, preparing to meet this player from the Blue Star (he didnt even know it was Zhong Feng). Upon hearing his inquiry, AI Gris immediately replied: Your Majesty, Target No.1 has left the Brown Empire and entered our country, but we cant track his exact whereabouts. Hmm, show me the entire trajectory of Target No.1, ordered Elder Zhu. Yes, Your Majesty. The stream of information controlled by Gris gathered in the room and quickly opened a 3D map in front of Elder Zhu. This map is a regional map of 20 small countries affiliated with the Raging Sun Empire to the south. If calculated by area, these 20 small countries combined are roughly the size of India in the Blue Star. The map clearly depicts Zhong Fengs route. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. Of course, this is a simulated route. The actual route derived by the AI system based on the location of Zhong Fengs victims is much more complex. Elder Zhu earnestly looked at the map. He found that Zhong Fengs route is complicated and irregular, just like an antelopes hanging horns, almost impossible to discern any pattern. Actually, this is exactly what Zhong Feng intended to accomplish. He committed numerous major crimes in many small countries. There are countless small country aristocrats who want to find him and recoup their lost property. He must devise a complex route to prevent his enemies from predicting his movements and creating trouble for him. Elder Zhu gazed at the entire route map, sinking into thought. After 10 minutes, he concluded- there are 6 possible routes that Zhong Feng might take to enter the Kingdom of Makadun! And he can only cover three of these routes at most by himself. Then lets use the elimination method. Elder Zhu sighed. With a wave of his hand, he used spiritual energy to draw these six routes on the map, and then said, Gris, analyze the final destination of these six routes. Understood, Your Majesty. The six routes on the 3D map began to extend autonomously, and according to Zhong Fengs stealing habits, the routes eventually spread to five places. Elder Zhu carefully examined these five places. Two of the routes intersect, pointing to the Makadun royal palace; The remaining four routes point to the large city in the east of the kingdom, where the major local forces of the kingdom mainly reside. The fourth route points to the west mountain area of the kingdom. Elder Zhu thought to himself: If I use the process of elimination, I can eliminate the route to the western mountain area and the two routes leading to the palace. This Blue Star player is unlikely to come to the palace. After all, he must know that I am allied with Cindy Doppler, and we wouldnt hurt our own team. That is to say, if I control the remaining three routes, theres a high chance that I will run into this Blue Star player! Lagra Lana Pass, Qinhui Ridge, Bourbon Valley. Elder Zhu memorized these three key locations. Then with a flash of his figure, he has already left the palace. In a deserted valley outside the royal capital, he performed the Taoist spell Division into Three Pures. His body split into three, each heading towards one of the three routes. An hour later, at the Lagra Lana Pass. Zhong Feng transformed into a red Crested bird, mixed in with a large group of Crested birds, ready to enter the depth of the Kingdom of Makadun. This is the best camouflage method he has come up with C hiding amongst a group of native birds. Everything he does is undetectable, not easy to be noticed by the Skru. But just as he passed through the mountain pass, he suddenly found- a high-ranking Skru powerhouse was standing in the mountain pass! This Skru powerhouse was dressed very splendidly, and the markings on his face have royal features, making it clear that he was from the Makadun royal family. However, Zhong Feng didnt pay too much mind to this powerhouse. He wont be able to detect me. Zhong Feng thought confidently: Yesterday, in the Kingdom of Braun a similar scene took place. A seventh-rank powerhouse from the Braun Kingdom tried to capture me by standing in my only passageway. But, I still leisurely flew over his head without being detected. Consequently, I dont need to bother with this Skru. Skru Star is actually a planet with relatively scarce spiritual energy resources, with only a fifth of the spiritual energy resources of Blue Star. Because of its scarcity, Skru cant do much with spiritual energy, and they havent done in-depth research on recognition spells. Therefore, they are unable to identify Zhong Feng. However, the person standing in the pass now is not a Skru powerhouse, but Elder Zhu from Blue Star! Elder Zhu is a powerful figure who defied destinies and rose in the Dharma Ending Age of Blue Star. Both his talent and abilities are extraordinary! He has an extremely deep understanding of recognition, and with a glance at the bird flock with his spiritual eyes, he immediately identified Zhong Fengs position in the vast flock of birds. Sure enough, my guess was right! He indeed chose this route. Elder Zhu showed a smile. First, Elder Zhu cast a concealment spell. Thick spiritual fog quickly spread from his body, filling the entire mountain pass within a few seconds. This spiritual fog can effectively cover their actions and prevent them from being seen by spy satellites in space. Then, Elder Zhu took out two bronze bells from the storage space. Dong~ Dong~ The bell autonomously vibrated, and the sound waves invisible to the naked eye rushed towards the flock of Crested birds. Squawk~ Squawk~ Squawk~ The Crested birds simply couldnt withstand such intense sound waves. Once they were hit with the sound waves, they were immediately stunned and fell to the ground. These Crested birds generally only have the strength of the 2nd or 3rd order, with the leader just over the 4th order. Under the attack of the sound waves, none of them could escape, and they all fell to the ground. Soon, only Zhong Feng, disguised as a Crested Bird, was left flapping his wings foolishly in the sky. His position was completely exposed. Zhong Feng was shocked! He completely didnt expect to be exposed in this manner. But after seeing the two bronze bells, he quickly relaxed. The Skru people wouldnt use bronze to make magic artifacts, and the patterns on these two bells were clearly those commonly used by ancient cultivators of Blue Star. If two ancient magic artifacts from Blue Star appear on the Skru Star, there could only be one truththe Skru high-ranking powerhouse who stands in front of him must definitely be impersonated by a person from Blue Star! And the only person who could use these two bells that Zhong Feng could think of was Elder Zhu Zhu Yuanzhang! There is no doubt that the person in front of him is Elder Zhu! Chapter 714 - Chapter 714: 711, killing two birds with one stone_1 Chapter 714: 711, killing two birds with one stone_1 Elder Zhu? Are you Elder Zhu? Zhong Feng was overjoyed! He revealed his human form from Blue Star while still in the sky. Elder Zhu also showed his original form, stroking his long beard and laughing heartily, Haha! I had a feeling that you might pass by here, so I decided to try my luck. I didnt expect to really run into you! Elder Zhu was also very pleased because the player he had been waiting for turned out to be Zhong Feng rather than a foreign player C which of course was much more reassuring. Elder Zhu, I knew you were still alive! Zhong Feng landed from the sky, standing on the ground and looking excitedly at Elder Zhu. Elder Zhu had been missing for the past two months as if he had vanished, but since there hadnt been any information, it meant he was still alive! After all, if the Skru had captured or killed him, they would definitely publicize it, instead of pretending it didnt happen. Yes, Im still alive, Elder Zhu smiled in response, Ive had a good opportunity in the Skru Star, so Ive just stayed here without going back How is Blue Star doing now? Its not particularly great, but things are progressing as usual, Zhong Feng forced a smile, What about you? You didnt infiltrate the royal family of Makadun, did you? Thats a long story Lets go back and talk about it in a safe place, Elder Zhu suggested. Alright, Ill follow your lead, Zhong Feng didnt object. He transfigured into a Crown Bird, perched on Elder Zhus shoulder and activated the [Stealth] skill to keep himself hidden. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Elder Zhu also soared into the sky, carrying Zhong Feng towards the Royal Capital. An hour later, underneath the Royal Palace. Elder Zhu and Zhong Feng sat cross-legged, facing each other. Zhong Feng inhaled the rich spiritual energy of the surroundings, and let out a comfortable breath. Over the past hour, they had mutual exchanges and understood each others current situation. Zhong Feng was surprised at Elder Zhus situation: Not only had he taken root in the kingdom of Makadun, but he had also miraculously become the king of the kingdom? It was hard to believe if he hadnt heard it himself! Elder Zhu also sighed at the situation of Blue Star that Zhong Feng told him about. During the Gravity Funnel incident, millions of Blue Star humans were killed by the monsters created by the Skrus. The Blue Star cultivators and the public had fought back fiercely, leading thousands of mercenary corps to head-on strike the monsters. After the Blasting Mining incident, dozens of Blue Star cultivators traveled more than twenty thousand kilometers, and effortlessly captured three giant Spring Eyes. The Skru expedition force had kept these feats under wraps, there was no report here. Elder Zhu felt a great sense of regret for not being a part of these major incidents. Zhong Feng also comforted Elder Zhus regret in a timely manner, Elder Zhu, although you arent on the front lines, your merits on the enemys side are absolutely impressive! If we can win over more Skru people and create a large environment that opposes the Raging Sun and Lun Kete, this will greatly benefit our final battle! Up to now, Zhong Feng hadnt told Elder Zhu about Cindy Doppler and the Dragon Race. Its not Zhong Feng didnt trust him, but he felt it was unnecessary. The subversion of the Dragon Race hadnt even started yet. Even though Su Yu trusted Cindy Doppler, a Skru, Zhong Feng was always suspicious of him. If Zhong Feng told Elder Zhu about Cindy Doppler, and Elder Zhu inadvertently revealed himself, it would be a huge mistake! After they chatted for a while, Elder Zhu stood up and said to Zhong Feng, I will build Makadun as a base in the enemys territory, trying my best to put those who oppose the Skru union government in important positions. Zhong Feng, come with me to the surface. Ill give you the resources Ive collected over the past few months, you can take them back to Blue Star Wait, how much more can your storage space hold? Dont worry about it. I can carry as much as you have! Thats good! Wait are you serious that you can carry as much as I have? After hearing Zhong Feng say this, an idea suddenly sparked in his mind. Yes, this is thanks to a skill of the Druid class Zhong Feng briefly explained the effect of the [Emerald Dream Portal] skill. If it really works that way, then you can help me deal with some hostile big families for me! Elder Zhu proposed excitedly. Several big families in the southeast of the kingdom resist me, and I cant move against them publicly. If you go over, I can provide you with the most detailed information about these families, even including the approximate locations of their treasures. What do you think? Want to make a trip? If Zhong Feng was willing to go then its a win-win situation! He could strike his political enemies, consolidate his power, Zhong Feng could carry back a large amount of resources from these families to Blue Star. Its really the best-case scenario! Well Alright! I still have 7 days, I can go! Zhong Feng immediately replied without thinking too much. This reminded Zhong Feng of Su Yus past experience. A month ago, Su Yu also received information provided by Cindy Doppler and successfully looted several dozen warehouses of the Beak rebels and G2. Now its his turn! Hopefully it goes well! Lets pause the story of Zhong Feng and Elder Zhu here. At the same time as Zhong Feng and Elder Zhu were having a long talk in the underground cave, Sky Dragon returned to Beak Country and successfully entered Zhong Fengs villa. Over the past 7 days, Sky Dragon had been wandering on the Ravage continent. She didnt focus on combating Warcraft for skill enhancement like other players, but devoted herself to those several treasure maps. After 7 days of continuous treasure hunting, she completed two maps and obtained the treasures hidden inside. One of the treasures was that black Fire Stick, the other was a blue crystal that was squarishly shaped, and she didnt know what it was for. Today she visited Cindy Dopplers residence, intending to bring the materials she received from the Space Ring back to Blue Star. At the same time, she also wanted Cindy Doppler to identify what these two treasures were. She could only hope they were something good! In Cindy Dopplers study on the second floor. After hearing that Sky Dragon had decoded two treasure maps, Cindy Doppler was astonished. He looked at Sky Dragon, stunned, The treasure locations on these maps actually exist? I never thought anyone would really find any treasure! This treasure map had been inscribed on the 3D map for many years. In the past, many people had tried to find the treasure in the map, but very few had succeeded. Originally, many thought these treasure maps were just marketing gimmicks. They couldnt believe they would really lead to a treasure! Sky Dragon was so lucky! Chapter 715 - Chapter 715: 712, Dragon Soul Wood_1 Chapter 715: 712, Dragon Soul Wood_1 Chairman Beck, what is this blackish fire stick? Sky Dragon took out the fire stick from her Space Ring that she acquired in the first secret realm, and casually tossed it onto the table in front of Cindy Doppler. Be careful! Its not something you can just toss around like that! Cindy Doppler cried out in alarm, catching the stick hurriedly. This was a treasure found from the treasure map. If it got damaged, it would be a big problem. After grasping the wooden stick, he held it up to his eyes, carefully examining the patterns on the wood. The stick looked rather ordinary, much like a fire stick, just as Sky Dragon had described. But through the patterns on the stick, Cindy Doppler sharply discovered that in the middle of the stick, several tree patterns formed a small whirlpool. In the centre of the whirlpool, a tiny red speck can be seen with a lot of effort. The speck was extremely small, even smaller than the tip of a needle, and you wouldnt notice if you didnt look carefully. I get it! Having seen the whirlpool-shaped tree pattern and the red speck in the centre, Cindy Doppler exclaimed excitedly. What did you get? Is this a treasure? Sky Dragon also felt her heart leaping with joy. She didnt want her effort to be all in vain, and it would definitely be great if she gained a treasure! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?0 I can guarantee with 99% certainty that this is a Dragon Soul Wood! Cindy Doppler declared solemnly, My god, such a thick, long branch, it should be the main branch of the Dragon Soul Tree, right? Human, youve hit the jackpot this time! Dragon Soul Wood? What is that? A cute question mark popped up on Sky Dragons forehead. But Cindy Doppler didnt answer her right away, instead staring blankly at the Dragon Soul Wood, murmuring to himself, My god! How long has it been since a Dragon Soul Wood appeared on the Skru Star? Such a thick and long one, if Lady Victoria or Lord Sidim knew, wouldnt they drop everything and rush back here? Can these treasure maps really find treasures? And they found something so good right off the bat! Its a bit too good Hey! Unable to tolerate Cindy Dopplers mumbling anymore, Sky Dragon interrupted him, Mr. Chairman, could you first explain what this Dragon Soul Wood is? Er, Im sorry for losing my composure. Cindy Doppler broke out of his daze. Ahem. He cleared his throat and explained to Sky Dragon, Well, the Dragon Soul Wood is a top-tier material from Skru Star I figured. Sky Dragon folded her arms and calmly watched him. It must be a top-tier material to make Cindy Doppler lose his composure like this. Let me finish. Cindy Doppler scratched his head and continued to explain, The Dragon Soul Wood was often explained in ancient times on Skru Star as the soul of a giant dragon that attaches to this type of tree after death, hence the name Dragon Soul Wood. Of course, now science has proven this is completely nonsensical, but the name Dragon Soul Wood remained. So whats its use? Sky Dragon asked. Cindy Doppler replied with a smile, The Dragon Soul Wood is a top-tier magic material. We often make it into magic staffs to amplify the Spell effects of Spiritual Masters and Mental Power Masters. A magic staff made out of Dragon Soul Wood with the right technique is absolutely top-tier! Even god-level warriors of the eighth order wouldnt miss this top-tier staff. Now that Ive said this much, you should understand the value of the Dragon Soul Wood, right? Sky Dragon leaned against the room wall with her arms crossed and nodded slightly with a hint of regret, Hmm, I get it. Its a pity that its a staff material. She was an archer; she had no use for magic materials. But She could give this Dragon Soul Wood to Su Yu! Su Yu would probably like this gift, right? With this thought, all the regret on Sky Dragons face faded away. However, at this moment, Cindy Doppler glanced at Sky Dragon, suddenly saying, Young lady, you must be an archer, right? Huh? How did you know? Sky Dragons eyes immediately sharpened, her guard instantly rising. She never showed her bow and arrows or other equipment in front of Cindy Doppler. How did he know about her profession? Seeing Sky Dragon on guard, Cindy Doppler quickly waved his hand, Youre over-thinking, I just saw calluses on your hand and guessed you are an archer. A young girl like you, not looking particularly weather-beaten, must have developed these calluses due to regular archery. Sky Dragon touched the calluses on her right index and middle fingers and remained silent. Since learning about the Skru folk invasion, she had been working exceptionally hard these days offline as well. The in-game archery was supported by the system and rarely missed. However, in the real world without system support, the difficulty of hitting the target shot up several levels! So for the past few months, she had been practicing every night at an archery range set up by the united government, sometimes practicing until dawn. Thats why her right index finger and middle finger had calluses. She didnt expect that Cindy Doppler would be so observant and notice such a tiny detail. After a long while, Sky Dragon lifted her head, looking directly at Cindy Doppler, Yes, Im an archer. Is there a problem? Cindy Doppler shifted his gaze from the Dragon Soul Wood to Sky Dragon, Since youre an archer, this Dragon Soul Wood could perhaps be made into your weapon. Made into my weapon? Sky Dragon was confused, Didnt you say that this material is magic-based? I am purely physical. It is magic-based, but not entirely. Cindy Doppler patiently explained, Dragon Soul Wood is an extremely unique material, its greatest function is storing an incredible amount of Spiritual Energy. Watch closely As he spoke, he demonstrated for Sky Dragon. He chanted a spell, transferring his Spiritual Energy into the Dragon Soul Wood in a special manner. The black fire stick emitted a faint white light and the whirlpool-shaped tree pattern at the centre of the wood seemed to come alive, starting to rotate at a very slow speed. Furthermore, the spin of the tiny red spot at the centre of the whirlpool accelerated drastically and grew in size! Gradually, the tiny red dot grew to the size of a mung bean! A dazzling red light erupted from the dot, shining brightly like a bulb and turning the entire study room a bright red hue. The fire stick only began to unveil its extraordinary nature at this point. Chapter 716 - Chapter 716: 713, Unique Blue Crystal_1 Chapter 716: 713, Unique Blue Crystal_1 Looking at the Dragon Soul Wood, which seemed to have come to life, Sky Dragon had an enlightened expression. No wonder she didnt get any response when she channelled her spiritual energy into it these past two days; so, it needed an incantation! Cindy Doppler timely explained: You can turn this Dragon Soul Wood into a shortbow. When youre not using it, you can just store some of your spiritual energy in it, and when you need it, you can guide it to adhere to the arrow and shoot it out. The effect will not be inferior to a Mage class. The close combat class cannot use Dragon Soul Wood because the texture of the wood is too fragile, it cant withstand high-intensity weapon collisions, making a bow would eliminate such troubles. Sky Dragon nodded, Oh, so thats how it is. The characteristic of Dragon Soul Wood couldnt help but remind her of her own gifted skill[Heart Piercing Arrow]. ([Heart Piercing Arrow (Rare)]: Fires an arrow with huge power, causing 500% real damage to the target, with a cooldown time of 12 hours.) The [Heart Piercing Arrow] combined with the characteristics of Dragon Soul Wood, this could perhaps become her ace! Now, the only thing left was the last issuehow to make a fitting shortbow with the Dragon Soul Wood? Cindy seemed to anticipate Sky Dragons thought and smiled: You can take this Dragon Soul Wood back and get your proficient weapon creation masters to forge it into a shortbow; Or, if you trust me, you can leave the Dragon Soul Wood here, and I can contact a top archery master to forge it into a shortbow for you. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. You can choose for yourself how to deal with it. Well Sky Dragon fell into contemplation. After a while of pondering, she had her answer. She said to Cindy: Ill take it back to Blue Star, and let our master of weapon creation handle it. Alright, Ill respect your decision. However, its not because I dont trust you, Sky Dragon added: Its mainly because if you find a top craftsman to create this bow, then this craftsman will definitely know of the existence of this bow. Before the battle begins, if I use this bow, then the craftsman would know the bow fell into the hands of the people of Blue Star, and our cooperation would be exposed. In order not to expose our cooperation, I have to choose this way. Oh, I wasnt considerate enough. Cindy Doppler felt somewhat embarrassed. He hadnt thought that far ahead. . The discussion about the Dragon Soul Wood had concluded for now, and Sky Dragon felt it was time to start the next topic. She took out a treasure she got from the second secret realm from her Space Ring,a lightly blue, egg-sized cubic crystal and gently placed it on the table: Chairman, can you help me identify this item? This also was found using a treasure map, but this is not from the same map as the Dragon Soul Wood. Huh?! You found two treasures? Cindy Doppler was astounded looking at the crystal on the table. The 3D map came with 13 treasure maps, and these treasure maps had a history of at least 50 years. In these 50 years, tens of thousands of people from Skru Star tried to look for the treasures in those maps but ended up empty-handed. Sky Dragon, a young girl from Blue Star who entered the Barbaric Continent for less than 7 days, to be exact just over 6 days, miraculously found two treasures! What kind of luck is this?! No, its not right! At this point, perhaps it was something luck couldnt explain. No matter how heavenly Sky Dragons luck was, it couldnt surpass the combined luck of tens of thousands of Skru warriors, right? Could it be? That these 13 treasures can only be found by people from Blue Star? Anyone with the blood of Skru cant find them? Hmm, this makes sense. Cindy Doppler delved into deep thought. However, he didnt ponder for too long, as he temporarily set this thought aside. Although it makes sense, there isnt any evidence at present. Hell slowly try to gather some evidence to think about it later. For now, he should just deal with the current situation. Cindy Doppler focused his attention on the lightly blue crystal that Sky Dragon handed over. The whole crystal didnt appear to be special in any way. Light blue, transparent, there were no impurities inside, it looked just like a cut sapphire. Of course, this thing was much clearer and more pure than a sapphire. Wait, whats this? Cindy Doppler suddenly noticed that on one corner of the crystal, there was an engraving the size of a needle hole. If he hadnt sharp eyes, he would have overlooked it! This is.. really? After seeing the specific shape of the engraving, his face tensed up as if he was terrified. Sky Dragon saw Cindy Dopplers rapidly changing facial expression and quickly asked, What is this? It must be a treasure, right? Yes, it indeed is a treasure, and its a huge one! Cindy Doppler couldnt help but wipe the cold sweat off his forehead. He felt that the clothes on his back were soaked in sweat. A big treasure? What is it exactly? Sky Dragons curiosity was piqued. Actually.. I dont know. Pfft! You dont know? Yes, I truly dont. Cindy Doppler passed back the light blue crystal to Sky Dragon with a wry smile and explained, Look at the upper right corner of the crystal, isnt there an engraving the size of a needle hole? Hmm, I see it. Sky Dragon nodded. Just like Cindy Doppler said, the crystal indeed had an engraving of some weird patterns that Sky Dragon didnt recognise at all. Thats the emblem of a school from the Holy Silver Human Race, that is, the emblem of the famous Holy Silver Court of Secrets. In other words, no matter its purpose, this crystal very likely came from the Holy Silver Court of Secrets. Thats all I know about this crystal, I have no idea about the rest. A crystal from the Holy Silver Court of Secrets Sky Dragon carefully observed the crystal and the needle hole sized engraving on it. She only knew a little bit about the Court of Secrets, and it was from Su Yu. The hilt of the Sword of Many Proverbs in Prime Minister Cao Caos hands came from the credit blind box of the Mystery Academy, and he stirred up trouble between two planets with just this sword hilt, which could show the terrifying nature of the Holy Silver Court of Secrets. In that case, Ill take the crystal back to Blue Star, Sky Dragon finally said: Ill let Su Yu ask the War Observer, he may know the answer. Oh right, you can still keep in contact with the War Observer, Cindy Doppler nodded. One of the most shocking things Su Yu had done was to get the War Observer to deliver medicine to him on Skru Star. The War Observer can be bribed? From his perspective, it was inconceivable! But it did happen. Chapter 717 - Chapter 717: 714, Sky Dragon returns to Blue Star_1 Chapter 717: 714, Sky Dragon returns to Blue Star_1 After discussing the two treasures from the treasure map, Cindy Doppler took Sky Dragon to a secret warehouse in the south of the city. Things listed on Su Yus list were stacked in the warehouse. Walking into the warehouse and turning on the light, on both sides of the road are rows of wooden boxes filled with gold bricks, which are dazzlingly golden. Human, these are the resources listed by Mr. Su Yu. I had my confidants check yesterday, and they are worth a total of 40 billion Solar Yuan, said Cindy Doppler as she walked and explained. 40 billion? Sky Dragon cast a doubtful look at him, Didnt you tell me a few days ago that the space ring was worth 40 billion? According to the 91% divide, shouldnt we get 36 billion? Cindy Doppler laughed and explained: Haha, this is mainly because I initially estimated a 30% depreciation rate for the space ring, but the actual depreciation rate is far less than that. A lot of people are willing to buy these rings at 80% of their value. So, all these 40 billion resources are yours. After the rings are sold out, we will calculate the total account, and the specific payment will be returned or supplemented then. Alright. Sky Dragon did not object. She knew very well that what was important at the moment was the bigger picture, and she couldnt fuss about these resources. Compared with these hundreds of billions of resources, their alliance with Cindy Doppler is actually more important. Let me introduce you to the breakdown of these 40 billion resources. Cindy Doppler led Sky Dragon into the warehouse to introduce the types of resources stored: The most abundant is of course gold, a total of 100 tons, worth 27 billion Solar Yuan. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? By the way, you guys are really lucky! A lot of the galaxys consortiums are going to nearby planets to mine gold recently, and the price of gold is at a historical low of 270 million per ton. Compared to usual, you saved at least forty to fifty billion Solar Yuan! Huh? Sky Dragon suddenly became interested: The galaxy consortiums are going to other planets to mine gold? Whats this about? Well Cindy Doppler pondered and answered: The main reason is that the Alliance Governments gold reserves are running out. According to reliable information, Commander Langqi of the Expeditionary Army is preparing to redeem the captives from you. What you need most is definitely gold. Redeeming the captives requires a large amount of gold, so these consortiums went to other planets to mine in advance. Thats just as simple. Oh, I see. Sky Dragon nodded. It seems that the fall in gold prices is temporary, and it should rebound after all the captives are redeemed. During their conversation, they had already walked through the gold area and reached deep into the warehouse. Cindy Doppler pointed to the boxes stacked in the depths of the warehouse filled with various materials, saying: The rest of these things, 8 billion are high-pressure energy cans, and the remaining 5 billion are rare metals and parts of high-end military products. You must take good care of these, they must not be damaged! Dont worry about that, Sky Dragon replied, opening her space ring and stuffing the large boxes around her into it one by one. During the busy moving process, She also turned her head to look at Cindy Doppler: Mr. Doppler, after taking these things, I plan to return to Blue Star. Do you have any messages for me to pass to Su Yu? Well Cindy Doppler twisted his head to one side, lost in thought. After a while, he turned to look at Sky Dragon, smiled and said: Actually, I dont have much to say. All in all, its just one sentence C I stand firmly with the broadest disadvantaged groups, strongly oppose any form of aggressive war, and resolutely oppose the species slaughter against the people of Blue Star! Whether today, tomorrow, or in the future, I will always be like this! Sky Dragon paused briefly while moving the large boxes. But soon she returned to normal, and simultaneously said seriously: Okay, I will relay your words to Su Yu exactly as you said. After that, Cindy Doppler said goodbye to Sky Dragon and left the warehouse. Sky Dragon stuffed all the supplies into her own space ring, looked satisfyingly at the ring that was stuffed full, then activated the jade amulet. A flash of white light passed, and her figure disappeared in the warehouse, entering the return space tunnel. But just at the moment she entered the space tunnel, there was a bang, and her body seemed to bump into something soft. Judging by the touch It seems to be another human body! But in the space tunnel, her field of vision was extremely narrow, the violent light in the tunnel was almost blinding her, she couldnt see clearly what it was at all. But thats not important anymore. Because without the help of the mental stability potion, Sky Dragon, shortly after entering the tunnel, fainted like frost red tea, completely unconscious. When she woke up again and opened her eyes. What caught her eye was the ceiling of Donnas basement. It seemed she had safely returned to Blue Star! Smelling the familiar air of the Blue Star, she felt extremely relieved! On Skru Star, she had to be on high alert at all times to prevent any emergencies that might threaten her. Especially on the primitive continent, she had to be even more vigilant, as one carelessness could make her the food of a high-ranking warcraft. Now that she has finally returned to Blue Star, she no longer needs to worry about everything all the time, which feels amazing! Sky Dragon took a deep breath, enjoying the coolness of the floor. She planned to wait for her dizziness to fade a bit, and then tell Su Yu about her gains from this trip. But at this moment, a womans sobbing sound suddenly came to her ear. It sounded like someone was crying? She forced herself to turn her head and look towards where the crying was coming from. The sight that met her eyes astonished her! She saw that Su Yu had come to the basement, and he was now squatting on the ground, holding someone in his arms. Looking closely, he was holding Fujiwara Chika, the prime minister of Japan! At this time, Fujiwara Chika was crying her eyes out for some reason, looking pathetic. Cat Morning Star was also there. Morning Star was now squatting on a table in the basement, her cheeks puffed out as if she was eating something. However, she did not stop Fujiwara Chika but watched the scene with interest. Whats going on? Sky Dragon questioned aloud, her face changing a bit. She hadnt been away from Blue Star for long, right? How could Su Yu hold other women? Is this a kind of NTR? Noticing that Sky Dragon was awake, Su Yu greeted her with a bitter smile: Youre awake, Sky Dragon. At the same time, he explained: Prime Minister Fujiwara was transported with you, but woke up before you. When she woke up, she was crying her eyes out, and I dont know why. Transported with me? Sky Dragon was stunned. She suddenly remembered that not too long ago in the tunnel, she seemed to have bumped into a soft human body. That body shouldnt have been Fujiwara Chika! Chapter 718 - Chapter 718: 715, The Tears of Fujiwara Chika_1 Chapter 718: 715, The Tears of Fujiwara Chika_1 Sky Dragon carefully recalled that body. It was small and soft, seemingly clad in chainmail. Considering this, it seemed to really be Fujiwara Chika! Sky Dragon muttered inwardly: Could it be that I hurt her in the spatial tunnel, which is why shes crying so intensely? But upon further thought, that couldnt be right. The force of their collision had been mutual, and she hadnt felt any pain from the impact. So Fujiwara Chika should not have been in too much pain either, right? So why was she crying in such a heartbroken manner? Sensing Sky Dragons gaze, Fujiwara Chika gradually stopped crying. With a stranger nearby, it was somewhat embarrassing for her to continue sobbing. The main reason Fujiwara Chika felt so upset was due to her experiences in the Wild Lands. Before heading to Skru Star, she thought she was ready, to toughen up her combat abilities in the Wild Lands, with her people in tow, striving for revenge. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. But once she actually arrived in the Wild Lands, she discovered that things werent as she envisioned. She was no match for the Warcraft of the same level, being chased around the world by a very common, lizard-like sixth-level warcraft. Then she realized that she might not even be a match for the fifth-level ones either. After struggling with a fifth-level peak Warcraft that resembled a wild boar for nearly 5 hours, she was overtaken by self-doubt. Not only could she not win against the same level beasts, but she even struggled to beat a creature one level lower. Was she up to the task? Could she lead her people to victory, being so inept? Afterward, she suppressed this nearly crippling emotion as best as she could, gritting her teeth and persevering. But upon returning to Blue Star, especially after seeing Su Yu, she couldnt control the overwhelming emotions anymore and cried herself silly in Su Yus arms. As for why she would vent her emotions towards Su Yu, she herself was unsure. It was only when Sky Dragon woke up that Fujiwara Chika started to collect herself. Seeing Fujiwara Chika gradually stop crying, Su Yu, who was embracing her, was also relieved. Thankfully there was no one else around, otherwise if people saw Fujiwara Chika crying in such a desolate state, they might think that he had done something to wrong her. Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika, why are you crying? Did something upsetting happen to you on Skru Star? Su Yu asked softly, offering her a tissue from his pocket. Fujiwara Chika took the tissue, wiped the tear stains from her face, and said quietly, I apologize to both of you for my breakdown. Im not afraid to be laughed at when I say this, but my trip on Skru Star was really quite humiliating She knew that all the details of her trip to Skru Star had to be reported, even if she was the prime minister herself. So she took this opportunity to tell the full story of her journey on Skru Star. If she had to be embarrassed, shed rather look a fool in front of Su Yu. During Fujiwara Chikas account, Su Yu didnt say a word but listened attentively to her story of being chased by the Warcraft. Sky Dragon was still feeling a little dizzy, but she propped up her head and listened to these stories patiently. Cat Morning Star, on the other hand, was oblivious to the atmosphere. Noticing there were stories to be told, she swiftly took out several large bags of snacks from her storage space and passed them around to the assembled group, including Fujiwara Chika. She then munched her snacks while listening. It took Fujiwara Chika about 10 minutes to recount her entire journey. At the end of her narration, she asked in a dejected tone, Thats my experience on Skru Star. Do you think Im useless? Su Yu opened his mouth wanting to say something. But by that point, Sky Dragon had already interjected, Of course not! Why would you think that? Fujiwara Chika was taken aback. Sky Dragon, supporting her own body and sitting up, looked straight at Fujiwara Chika: You believe youre incompetent because you cant defeat the same-level Warcraft in the Wild Lands. But have you ever thought that other players might be in the same boat? They might not be able to defeat same-level Warcraft either? Other players? Fujiwara Chika looked surprised. Exactly, Sky Dragon insisted, Take me for example, I actually cant defeat same-level Warcraft either. I managed to reverse my defeats only by relying on Su Yus special items. For players like us who forcedly elevated our levels through material enhancement, its normal to not match up to the genuine Warcraft who leveled up step by step. Theres nothing shameful about it. That makes sense, Fujiwara Chika responded, clearly having been enlightened by some aspects. Su Yu also timely agreed, Sky Dragon is right. Dont jump to conclusions about whether or not you are incompetent. You should compare yourself with other players who went to Skru Star and see what their situations are before drawing any conclusions. Its not just you; no one can probably defeat Warcraft of the same level. Upon hearing these words, Fujiwara Chika nodded, her expression finally lifting a bit: Youre all correct. I was being anxious. Its alright, Su Yu patted her shoulder in a benevolent manner, Young people do get misled sometimes, as long as they eventually sort out their feelings, its all good. What are you doing? Sky Dragon on the side sneered, Speaking of which, arent you also a young person? You entered the game with us in the same batch. True. I awkwardly chuckled in response. Regardless, Fujiwara Chika seemed to have completely untied her emotional knot. After chatting a little more, Xue Wenli came down to the basement. Su Yu asked Xue Wenli to take Fujiwara Chika to her lodging in the Imperial Capital to rest. Fujiwara Chika, worn out as she was, knew she needed a good rest, so she left without objections together with Xue Wenli. Upon leaving, though, her gaze had regained its firmness. Now that she had completely understood her situation, regardless of her competence, she had to stand at the forefront and seek revenge for the 10 million people who had died. No matter what, she had to keep moving forward bravely! Once Xue Wenli and Fujiwara Chika had left, the basement was left with only Su Yu and Sky Dragon. Of course, besides the two of them, there was also Cat Morning Star who had been observing but never expressed any opinions. Su Yu approached Sky Dragon to help her up, suggesting, I think you also need some proper rest, shall I escort you home? Alright wait! Sky Dragon was just about to agree when she suddenly remembered the pale blue crystal she had obtained in the treasure map secret realm. She wanted to ask Donna about the specific function of this crystal, and since shes currently staying at Donnas place, why not inquire about it now? What is it? Su Yu turned to Sky Dragon. Uh, Nemesis, is the Game Supervisor, Donna, awake right now? Donna spends at least 16 hours a day sleeping, its anyones guess whether shes currently awake. You mean Donna Yes, she is awake now, whats the matter? Su Yu asked. Chapter 719 - Chapter 719: 716, Power Inheritance_1 Chapter 719: 716, Power Inheritance_1 A little over a minute later, in Donnas bedroom. Despite being awake, Donna had no intent to rise and still lay in bed. She was holding a dark blue pillow and turned in her covers, lazily gazing at Su Yu and the Sky Dragon he was assisting. The two of you, what do you want? If this is a tricky matter, I will have to charge you in knowledge credits! Rest assured, I will not skimp on the credits, Su Yu gave a chuckle, glancing at Sky Dragon. Sky Dragon seemed surprised by Donnas continuous slumber, confused about her excessive sleepiness. Blue Star Humans needed much less sleep upon advancing to Tier Three. At her Tier Six level, sleeping once a week for just about three to four hours was more than enough to replenish all energy. Like her, Donna was also a Tier Six powerhouse, yet she slept a full 16 hours per day! Didnt they see this as a waste of time? However, Sky Dragon did not dare voice her thoughts. She took out a pale blue, egg-sized crystal from her Space Ring and carefully passed it to Donna. At the same time, she said, I found this from a treasure map on the Skuru Star. I think its something valuable. Can you please help me understand what this is? Hearing Sky Dragons words, Donna lazily peered at the crystal. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? However, upon seeing the crystal, her gaze instantly transformed from languid to unusually sharp! Oh my goodness! Its a Legacy Crystal! Given its size, it must be of Tier Eight! Donna leapt from her bed and snatched the crystal from Sky Dragon with a swift, lightning-like movement. But here was the issue Donna always slept lightly clothed and this instance was no exception. A considerable area of her skin was now on full display, confronting Su Yu with an extremely powerful visual impact! However, Donna seemed utterly unconcerned about this, standing on the cold bedroom floor, wholly engrossed in examining the crystal. Sky Dragon, despite being abruptly robbed, had yet to react. But upon noticing Donnas exposed scenery within a meter of her, she quickly realized Su Yu must not see this. So, she immediately pulled the blanket off Donnas bed to cover her, simultaneously shouting vigorously at Su Yu, No peeking! Okay, okay, I wont look. Su Yu quickly turned around, pretending to be an innocent gentleman. But he was full of disdain in his heart. He had shared a bed with Donna for a night (although nothing happened), so if he wanted to see, he could have already seen everything! Donna paid no heed to Sky Dragons reaction. After a careful examination of the crystal, she relaxed slightly. She looked at Sky Dragon, Thank goodness this Legacy Crystal isnt one of the most valuable ones. If it were, I might just have seized it without caring for the cost. Upon hearing Donnas words, Sky Dragon playfully clung to Donnas arm, which was exposed outside the blanket, blinking her eyes at her and cooing, So, Donna dear~ What exactly does this crystal do? Well, lets start from the very beginning Donna settled back onto her soft bed, turning to Su Yu who was standing with his back to the wall, Su Yu, give me five credits, and I will answer your question. Im not deliberately swindling you, this question is definitely worth five credits! Alright. Without even thinking, Su Yu took out a token marked with 5 credits and placed it on the table beside him. He might be lacking in other aspects, but as for credits at this stage, he surely had enough! Donna was not vague either. She weighed the crystal in her hand, tossing it slightly as she began, This is a Legacy Crystal. As the name implies, it is a crystal passed down by a highly proficient person who implants their insights, skills and even a minor portion of their power into it upon their death. To be honest, Legacy Crystals are quite rare, especially those left behind by an Eighth-Tier powerhouse. Human, youve hit the jackpot! So its an inheritance? Su Yu stroked his chin. Speaking of inheritances, he seemed to have obtained quite a few himself. Initially, he received the traditional inheritance of elemental magicians in the game; then he received the space and arcane inheritance from Antondidas and Khadgar; and finally, the complete inheritance from Bernina Tide. To put it simply, every single inheritance formed an essential part of his strength. He wondered about the inheritance Sky Dragon had obtained. Su Yu started to ask, Donna, what exactly is in this Legacy Crystal? Its a Power Inheritance, Donna quickly replied. Power refers to the generic term for the arcane power system. After accepting this inheritance, you can switch to using Power as your primary attack method. She looked towards Sky Dragon, who was cutely gazing at her, Human, youre an archer, right? Yes. If you use this inheritance, you can change your profession to Arcane Archer, attaching Power to your arrows to harm enemies. I cant guarantee anything else, but I can ensure that it will at least be more formidable than your current class and offer more room for improvement. As Donna spoke, she returned the crystal to Sky Dragon. Really? Thank you for your guidance, sis! Sky Dragon sweetly replied, incessantly examining the Legacy Crystal in her hands. With this inheritance, she should be able to further improve her strength! Ill use this Legacy Crystal tonight! she said, laughing in delight. However, at this moment, Donna shook her head. She folded her arms, watching Sky Dragon with a plain expression, Human, youre only at Tier Six now, right? Sky Dragon was taken aback, Of course. Then I have a suggestion for you, Donna continued, Wait until you reach the peak of Tier Six and attempt to break through to Tier Seven before using this Legacy Crystal. The Legacy Crystal often contains some of the power of the inheritor. This power can be a great help when breaking through the Tier Seven bottleneck, so dont waste it! Although Blue Star players primarily elevate themselves by burning resources, they do face cultivation bottlenecks. There is a significant bottleneck when advancing from Tier Five to Tier Six and an even greater one when progressing from Tier Six to Tier Seven! For Blue Star players, the optimal method to break through these bottlenecks is to upgrade their template. If one takes Su Yu as an example. Su Yu consumed the [Root Potion], upgrading his template from [Ordinary] to [Elite], which rendered the bottleneck to Tier Six virtually nonexistent for him. Later on, he used the [World Tree Heart] to upgrade his template from [Elite] to [Boss], which also greatly weakened the effect of the Tier Seven bottleneck. However, most players do not have access to high-level materials for template upgrade like the [World Tree Heart]. So far, besides Su Yu, no other player has obtained such a material. For Sky Dragon, this Legacy Crystal would be of immense importance to her if she has not upgraded her template when she advances to Tier Seven! Chapter 720 - Chapter 720: 717, Zhong Feng returns after seven days_1. Chapter 720: 717, Zhong Feng returns after seven days_1. Having learned the purpose of the legacy crystal, Su Yu and Sky Dragon left Donnas house together. On the spacious streets of the Imperial Capital, Su Yu personally drove Sky Dragon to her home. Of course, Su Yu could have used the teleportation array to get her home directly. But Su Yu wanted to hear about Sky Dragons entire experience on Skru Star, so he chose the time-consuming option of driving. In the car, Sky Dragon lay on the back seat, recounting her experiences on Skru Star. Su Yu multitasked- listening to her story while driving. Cat Morning Star sat on the passenger seat, gnawing on a small dried fish and listening to Sky Dragons story as well. The scene looked very harmonious. The car driven by Su Yu stopped in front of a small villa in the city center. Sky Dragons parents had been anxiously waiting in front of the villa for a long time. Seeing their precious daughter come out unscathed, Sky Dragons mother quickly rushed over to her and began to sob uncontrollably. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0. Sky Dragons dad, being a grown man, didnt cry. But his eyes turned red, and his lips trembled without uttering a word. Calm down Mom, I am back alive, arent I? Sky Dragon patted her mothers back gently to soothe her. Then she took off the Space Ring from her hand and threw it towards Su Yu: Nemesis, this is my Space Ring, the resources I mentioned are inside and oh, I used the Best Sword of the Village three times, mind the remaining usage. Alright, I wont keep you from your family reunion. Goodbye, Sky Dragon! Su Yu caught the ring and waved goodbye at Sky Dragon. Ah! Having parents is really nice. He sighed privately. Over the next 7 days, the 6 players who had not been captured by the Skru people returned from Skru Star one after another. Each of them brought back some resources from Skru Star, as well as the latest intelligence about the Skru people. Out of the 6 players who set out for Skru Star, 3 excluding Fujiwara Chika and two prisoners, were all from the Wilderness Continent. On the Wilderness Continent, they fought with Warcraft and outwitted the Skru people who pursued them, and each of them had grown a lot. As for their gains, they were few and far between. Mainly materials of fifth-order Warcraft, which can be used to make equipment and potions. On the 5th day of the opening of the space tunnel, Shepherd in the Clouds successfully returned to the Blue Star. Compared with the 3 non-mainstream server players, his harvest was much better. His Space Ring was filled to the brim with high-value resources, even more than Frost Red Tea could offer! Upon returning to the Blue Star, he excitedly described his experience of swindling in Treyna City to Su Yu, and indicated that the combination of the Soul Absorption Wand and the Fragment of Hifans Soul was so good, he hoped to test it again the next time he goes to Skru Star. Su Yu also agreed to his request, promising to save a spot for him the next time they go to Skru Star. On the 7th day when the space tunnel opened, which was also the last day, the much-anticipated Zhong Feng successfully returned to the Blue Star. At 10 am on December 23rd, a dazzling white light erupted from the exit of the space tunnel in the basement of Donnas house, and a still leopard-shaped Zhong Feng was teleported onto the freezing-cold floor of the basement. The authorities had installed real-time monitoring equipment in the basement. Upon seeing Zhong Feng appear, Xue Wenli and Commissioner Zhang, who were watching the surveillance at the time, were overjoyed. Their hanging hearts were finally put at ease! Compared with other players, their main concern was for Zhong Feng. After all, Zhong Feng was a minister of the authorities, and he controlled the entire mercenary army. If anything happened to him, it would be a big loss to mankind! As soon as they saw Zhong Feng appear, Xue Wenli immediately contacted Su Yu and Commissioner Zhang, and the three of them headed towards Donnas house together. Half an hour later, at 10:30 am, Zhong Feng woke up from unconsciousness and opened his eyes. Am I back on Blue Star? Zhong Feng endured a severe dizzy spell, propped up his front paws, and got up from the ground. Only then did he realize that he was in leopard form, not human. Zhong Feng, youre awake! Commissioner Zhang, Xue Wenli, Su Yu, and Cat Morning Star all looked towards him in the basement. Seeing that Zhong Feng was alright, they were all genuinely relieved and happy! So, it seems I am truly back on Blue Star! Seeing these three, Zhong Feng breathed a long sigh of relief, and switched back to his human form. It was indeed good being on Blue Star, no constant fear. Unlike on Skru Star, there were several times he was on the verge of losing his life! Xue Wenli picked up a prepared cushion and placed it behind Zhong Fengs back, and also offered him a cup of chilled boiled water. Zhong Feng, how was your situation on Skru Star? Did everything go smoothly? She asked. Su Yu and Commissioner Zhang looked at him with concern, and Cat Morning Star also began to distribute snacks lavishly. Hearing Xue Wenlis question, Zhong Feng was also eager to share his experience with the three of them. He didnt keep them guessing, and after taking a sip of water, he asked mysteriously, Guess who I met on Skru Star? How could we possibly guess that? Give us a hint. OK, heres a hint. He was one of the first Blue Star Humans to head to Skru Star. You mean, Elder Zhu ?! Su Yu and the other two were immediately astonished! Elder Zhu had never returned from his first trip to Skru Star, and ever since then, there was no news of him. They didnt expect that just as Zhong Feng came back, he surprised them with the news that Elder Zhu was still alive! Where is Elder Zhu now? Is he alright? Su Yu asked quickly. Heh, to be honest, Elder Zhu is living pretty well there, even better than we all had imagined Despite the pain from the dizzy spell, Zhong Feng succinctly recounted the details of Elder Zhus exploits on Skru Star. Although his narration was simple and clear, he essentially touched on all the key points. Things such as Elder Zhu taking over Makaduns third prince and absorbing spiritual energy from the Underground Spirit Spring; Accidentally receiving the throne; And then using an iron fist to clear internal forces and suppress opposing factions in the country. It was not until after Zhong Feng finished speaking did the silence in the basement break after several seconds. Su Yu and the others were completely taken aback by Elder Zhus exploits. They were all worried about Elder Zhus safety, but who would have thought that Elder Zhu was thriving on Skru Star, even becoming the leader of a small nation! Although Makadun is a small country, it has an area of 750,000 square kilometers, rich in resources and has a population close to 80 million. If Elder Zhu manages it properly, it will undoubtedly become an important base behind enemy lines for the Blue Star Humans! Even the overall combat strategy of mankind may have to change because of this! For the past six months, they have been taking punches from the Skru people, occasionally fighting back. Now they can change their strategy and intensively develop bases behind enemy lines! This is definitely an excellent strategy! Chapter 721 - Chapter 721: 718, Dragon Race Reproduction Issues_1 Chapter 721: 718, Dragon Race Reproduction Issues_1 After hearing about Elder Zhus adventures, Su Yu and his companions were shocked into silence. At last, Star Realms Cat Morning Star broke the silence. She licked her paw and contentedly said, Hmm, thats the best story Ive heard so far, no contest. Upon hearing Morning Stars words, Su Yu and the others came back to their senses. Commissioner Zhang sighed with amazement, Who could have imagined that Elder Zhu was so powerful, to have become the king of a small country, even controlling the countrys core power. Xue Wenli also nodded in agreement, Without a doubt, this is a great boon for the upcoming decisive battle! During battle, Elder Zhu can suddenly strike at the enemy from behind, attracting a lot of firepower! Zhong Feng seemed to have recovered some spirit as well. He slowly stood up from the floor, dusted himself off and said, Elder Zhu has given me many valuable items to bring back, altogether weighing about 300 tons. Of these 300 tons, 200 are the latest Skru Star equipment, weapons, as well as G2s new weapons, which we can use to equip the Blue Star units. The remaining 100 tons is gold and Energy Cans, if converted into Solar Yuan, the total value of the supplies given by Elder Zhu alone reaches 300 billion Solar Yuan! 300 billion? Thats no small sum! Xue Wenli exclaimed, Sky Dragon brought back supplies worth 400 billion, Frost Red Tea and the Shepherd in the Clouds brought back a total of 150 billion. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. Adding this 300 billion, the total earnings of the 12 players is close to 1000 billion! And this 1000 billion is not the heavily devalued Blue Star currency, but the strong Solar Yuan. You can really say that this operation was a great harvest! In fact, it surely surpassed 1000 billion. Zhongfeng smiled, taking off his Space Ring and giving it to Commissioner Zhang: I have spent 14 days on Skru Star, 11 of which were spent in the small countries of the Raging Sun Empire in the south, where I was stealing resources. The value of these resources is worth at least two to three hundred billion! Plus, I made a deal with the Dragon Tribe on Dragon Island, selling them the six Master-level potions that Su Yu had. In addition, all the dragons on Dragon Island gave me many gifts, valued at nearly a hundred billion Just as Zhongfeng was getting into his stride, the cat Morning Star suddenly clapped her paws and interrupted, Wait! You said all the dragons on Dragon Island gave you gifts, why would they give you gifts? Morning Star noticed the slip in his words. The three Su Yu were taken aback, also looking towards Zhong Feng. Did Zhong Feng do something major on Dragon Island to attract the attention of all the Dragon Tribe? Well It starts from when I first arrived on Dragon Island. Zhong Feng found it too tiring to stand, so he found a chair to sit on in the basement. He picked up a glass of plain water and drank it while recounting, When I first arrived on Skru Star, I was teleported to the middle of a great sea, around 12 hours away from Dragon Island by flight Next, he described everything that happened on Dragon Island. Including how he entered Dragon Island, met with Princess Coco, dueled with White Dragon Daniel, revealed his identity, advertised himself as a Star Dragon Tribe member, met with Tao Qian and Jun Eleven, et cetera all were detailed in his narrative. Su Yu, his three companions, and the Cat Morning Star listened attentively, not interrupting, all with expressions of disbelief. Overall, Zhong Fengs tale was even more fantastical than Elder Zhus! He claimed he was from the Holy Dragon Star Tribe, deceiving all the dragons! However, this carries a great risk. Xue Wenli expressed her concern, Zhong Feng, you are not truly from the Holy Dragon Star Tribe, what if you get found out? Commissioner Zhang stroked his chin, speaking in a rather pessimistic tone, I feel like its only a matter of time before the truth comes out. Im not sure about the Dragon Tribe on Dragon Island, but its more likely the Skrus would realize Zhong Feng is an imposter. The Skrus have the concrete data from the game Evolution, they know what the dragons in the game look like. If they make a comparison, theres a high probability theyll know this Holy Dragon Star Tribe Dragon is fake. Su Yu, what do you think? Xue Wenli turned her head to look at Su Yu, wanting to hear his opinion. However, Su Yu was frowning, his eyebrows knitted together tightly. He answered seriously, I think somethings not right. Not right? Xue Wenli was a bit taken aback. However, she quickly clarified, Youre saying its not right for Zhong Feng to reveal his identity, right? But I think he cant really be blamed, it was a last resort No, thats not what I meant. Su Yu shook his head, I was talking about the Dragon Tribes reproduction issue, its very off. He looked straight at Zhong Feng, Zhong Feng, did the Dragon Tribe really say that their reproduction is difficult and their population numbers are decreasing? Zhong Feng was taken aback, then responded, Yes, they did indeed say that. Thats illogical! Su Yu vehemently shook his head. In his understanding, the Dragon Tribes reproduction capability should be very strong! In the game, the Dragon Tribe breeds prolifically. A male and female pair, if willing, can birth dozens over 3 to 5 years! Not only can they breed a large number of their kind, dragons also tend to forcefully combine with other species! They can produce a lot of hybrids, such as Dragon-men, sub-dragon beasts, Dragon Horses, earth-moving dragons even many gnome shamans carry a certain degree of Dragon Tribe bloodline! They dont even leave gnomes alone! Zhong Feng wouldnt know this being less familiar with the game than Su Yu, which is understandable. If someone claims the Dragon Tribes reproduction ability is weak, that would be a joke of a century! Su Yu didnt hide anything and gave an overview of the Dragon Tribes situation in the game. At the end of his explanation, he emphasizes, Not only in the game, but it is the same for the dragon tribe at Holy Dragon Star. The human race, relying on their terrifying reproduction capability, has dominated two galaxies. Even if the Dragon Tribe lets nature take its course and practically risks extinction like the dragons on Dragon Island said, how does the dragon tribe at Holy Dragon Star manage to dominate hundreds of thousands of star systems? Sounds accurate. Zhong Feng touched his chin and nodded his head. The details on the Dragon Tribes difficult breeding seemed to be mentioned in passing and he didnt give it much thought. Looking at it this way, there seem to be lots of secrets hidden within the Dragon Tribes ability to reproduce! At that moment, with a glint in her eye, Xue Wenli suddenly said, What do you think, is it possible that theres an issue with the Dragon Tribe on the islands bloodline? Bloodline issues? The eyes of the three men focused on her. Yes, maybe their overall bloodline has issues, which seriously suppressed their ability to reproduce, leading to this situation. Xue Wenli speculated. I dont think so. The hitherto silent Cat Morning Star twitched her whiskers and spoke, I have been to Dragon Island, and have had close interactions with these dragons. Plus, I can also transform into a giant dragon, so I understand a thing or two about Dragon Tribe bloodlines. Based on my personal observations, their bloodlines are not problematic, and are pretty much the same as the dragons in our world. Morning Star stated matter-of-factly. Chapter 722 - Chapter 722: Plan_1 for Base Area Behind Enemy Lines Chapter 722: Plan_1 for Base Area Behind Enemy Lines PS: Apologies, got home late today. So, I posted this chapter without editing. If you see this line, please exit and refresh after half an hour, if this line is not there, it means that the edited version is available. Su Yu suddenly interjected, If there isnt an issue with bloodlines, could the Skru people be up to no good? The Skru people? Zhong Feng and the others paused simultaneously and fell into thought. Su Yu nodded and said, Exactly, the Dragon Race not expanding suits the Skru peoples interests. After all, to the west of Dragon Island lies the Raging Sun Empire. If the dragons wanted to expand their territory, they would inevitably come into conflict with the Raging Sun people. Su Yu seriously considered his viewpoint and added, Furthermore, the sparse population of the Dragon Race also benefits the Raging Sun people by tying them to their own war chariot. The more difficult it is for the Dragon Race to reproduce, the more valuable each dragon offspring becomes, and the less they can afford to die. Since they cannot afford to die, they choose to enter into agreements with the Raging Sun people, using their resources to reduce the probability of premature death. Considering the Dragon Race has never been powerful, they ultimately became the Raging Sun peoples livestock. Morning Star interrupted, Like the animals in your Blue Star zoos? Exactly. Su Yu revealed a smile. After listening to Su Yu, Commissioner Zhang was the first to nod, Listening to your explanation, the Raging Sun people indeed have a motive to act. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? However, Xue Wenli frowned, If the Raging Sun people really are meddling, wouldnt the Dragon Race have some suspicion? Su Yu chuckled, What if they really have no suspicion at all? The Dragon Race may have already accustomed themselves to their low birth rate, even creating an explanationthey are high-level species, and it is very difficult for high-level species to reproduce Su Yu was interrupted by Zhong Feng halfway through, You guessed right! There really are similar arguments! I just studied for half a day on Dragon Island, and such an explanation does indeed exist in the dragons textbooks! Su Yu nodded in agreement, We judge that the Dragon Races reproductive ability shouldnt be so poor through comparison, but the dragons on Dragon Island certainly cannot make such comparisons. They must have become accustomed to the low birth rate. Since they are accustomed to it, they certainly will not conduct more research in this avenue, so they wont be able to uncover the Raging Sun peoples plot. That makes sense. Commissioner Zhang nodded, Unfortunately, we are simply guessing and do not have any evidence. It is precisely because we lack evidence that we must find it! Su Yus face gradually became serious. He looked at Zhong Feng, Zhong Feng, our next target on the Skru Star is to identify the reason for the Dragon Races low birth rate. If the reason is unrelated to the Skru people, the Dragon Race will certainly thank us; Once the reason is known to be related to the Skru people, then things will get interesting! Xue Wenlis eyes sparkled, Thats right! This way we can pit the Skru people and the Dragon Race against each other. If the Dragon Race completely breaks away from the Skru people, the benefits for us humans are simply immeasurable! Exactly! Su Yu nodded with a smile, Moreover, we can take even further steps afterwards, we can devise a grander plan! 40 minutes later, Blue Star Alliance Government Building, Chairman Hu Jings office. In the office, Chairman Hu Jing sat behind his large leather desk, and opposite him was a 3D projection of the Skru Star. Su Yu, Zhong Feng, Xue Wenli, Morning Star, and Commissioner Zhang stood to the side of the 3D projection, also observing it closely. Just 20 minutes ago, Commissioner Zhang reported on Zhong Fengs experiences on the Skru Star and their discussion in the basement. Chairman Hu Jing also understood the key topic of Su Yu and the others discussiongoing to the Skru Star to investigate the reproductive ability of the Dragon Race. After the report, Su Yu began to detail his entire plan. Su Yu stepped forward and said to Chairman Hu Jing, Chairman, I suggest starting preparation for the Behind Enemy Lines Plan now. And to implement it as the primary strategic plan for Blue Star in the next six months. Elaborate. Chairman Hu Jing held his gaze on the 3D map, patiently waiting. The reason for calling it the Behind Enemy Lines Plan is because I think we should establish a substantial number of bases behind enemy lines on the Skru Star. As Su Yu spoke, he used magic to draw four circles on the map. The first circle was located to the west of the Lun Kete Alliance, in Beak Country; The second circle was located in Makadun Kingdom, south of the Raging Sun Empire; The third circle was located on Dragon Island, east of the Raging Sun Empire; The fourth circle was on the barren mainland, north of the G2 countries. The four circles formed a four-sided sandwich, with the G2 countries surrounded in the centre. Pointing at the map, Su Yu explained methodically, Previously, we didnt dare to hope for cultivating forces on the Skru Star to resist the G2 countries, because we only had Cindy Doppler as an ally, and it was also very difficult for us to provide her with more assistance. But now, things are different! Su Yu pointed to the four circles one by one, Beak Country is already on our side, no need to explain that; Makadun is completely controlled by Elder Zhu; As for Dragon Island, if it is confirmed that the low reproductive rate of the Giant Dragon Clan was due to Skru meddling, they will certainly break ties with the Skru people. Using these locations as bases to strengthen the resistance against the G2 countries would be of enormous help in the future battle! Chairman Hu studied these four circles and said seriously, I can understand the first three you mentioned, but what does the fourth circle in the barren mainland signify? Are we encouraging the Warcrafts of the barren mainland to confront the Skru people? These Warcrafts might not choose to side with us, right? Su Yu shook his head, This circle does not represent all the Warcrafts of the barren mainland, but rather the largest tribethe White-Headed Eagle clan. The White-Headed Eagle Hearing Su Yus explanation, Chairman Hu quickly understood his meaning. Zhong Feng and Commissioner Zhang also displayed expressions of understanding. The White-Headed Eagle clan is an enemy of the Skru people, with a power scale comparable to that of the Dragon Race. Even though everyone already knew, Su Yu still gave a brief introduction: Even if the leader of the White-Headed Eagle clan, under pressure, cooperated with the Skru people to some extent, such as their involvement in the ambush against Prime Minister Cao, they absolutely detest the Skru people. The hatred between the species is very intense. As the saying goes an enemy of an enemy is a friend, next time we can ask Mr. Cao to go to Skru Star and formally make contact with this friend. Having said this, Su Yu had almost said everything he needed to. Finally, he said, Chairman Hu, I have said everything I needed to. Whats your view about this plan? Without any hesitation, Chairman Hu answered, I agree to implement this plan of yours. I will also grant you enough resources to carry it out. Su Yu, feel free to ask for anything else you need! The Blue Star Alliance Government is a parliamentary system. Any major decisions must be discussed in parliament before a decision can be made. But as Chairman, Hu Jing still has significant privileges, and as Su Yus plan cannot be discussed in the parliament, he approved it directly. Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: 720, Negotiations for Ransom of Captives_1 Chapter 723: 720, Negotiations for Ransom of Captives_1 Over the next two hours, a deep discussion about the plan and the formulation of specific implementation details were held in Chairman Hu Jings office by Chairman Hu Jing himself, Su Yu, Xue Wenli, and Commissioner Zhang. Zhong Feng did not participate in this discussion. Since it was nearing 12 oclock noon, he had to return to the game and could not waste the days twelve hours of gaming time. After a two-hour discussion, Su Yu and others unanimously agreed that it was time for a change in Blue Stars combat strategy! In the past seven months, Blue Star humans had been mainly defensive, responding to the attacks of the Skru people as they came. The Gravity Funnel Plan, Green Crown Bird Plan, Explosive Mining Plan All were reactionary tactics, a direct response to the Skru peoples offensive moves. But now the circumstances were different! The battle on Blue Star had come to a halt, humans could not penetrate the 19 giant Spring Eyes, and the Skru people couldnt escape from them either. Besides preparing for the decisive battle, Blue Star humans basically had nothing else to do. Since they had nothing to do, Blue Star should launch a strategic counterattack! The first step of the strategic counterattack was to establish base in the enemys rear on the Skru Star. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Beak Country, Makadun Kingdom, Dragon Island, the White-Headed Eagle Clan Unite all the enemies of the two countries in G2. As long as these strongholds in the enemys rear could grow and thrive, they would definitely become a sharp fish bone stuck in the enemys throat, even capable of dragging down the enemy! But although the ideal was rich, the reality was barren. The combined gross national product of the two nations in the G2 area of the Skru Star accounted for over 70% of the entire worlds. Such large entities would not be so easily dragged down. After the two-hour meeting, the formulation of the Rear Base Plan was temporarily halted. Su Yu bid farewell to Chairman Hu Jing and boarded the plane to Japan. Whoosh~ The supersonic fighter jet took off from the headquarters of the Confederation Government, disappearing into the horizon at the fastest speed. This trip to Japan by Su Yu was not to visit Fujiwara Chika, but to negotiate the exchange of prisoners with the Skru people. The Skru people wanted to ransom their soldiers and high-ranking officers, on one hand, to give an account to the people and alleviate the war-weariness. On the other hand, they were afraid that these prisoners would reveal any secrets under the Great Memory Restoration Technique after enduring long-term torture. The Blue Star humans also wanted to get back the three sixth-tier players trapped on Skru Star as soon as possible. Both parties agreed readily, so today at noon, they decided to hold the negotiations at the border of Mount Fujis Spring Eye in Japan. Whilst Su Yu was on his way to Mount Fuji, on Skru Stars side, Expeditionary Army Commander Langqi was also having a video call with Emperor Manina, reporting on his work. At the headquarters, inside Langqis office. Looking at His Majesty the Emperor in the video call, Langqi respectfully said, Your Majesty, I have to go to Blue Star now, and the negotiation with Su Yu will start in half an hour. Hmm. Emperor Manina nodded in the video, The negotiation is entirely up to you. As long as it doesnt exceed the price limit I mentioned, anything is acceptable. Understood! Langqi responded with a straight face, yet he felt quite relaxed. After today, his brother Lan Bo would be able to return to their mother star safely! Maybe because what is lost is the most precious, Langqi had been missing his brother and worrying about him being tortured by the Blue Star people every night for the past month. No matter what, his brother could finally return home today! Moreover, His Majesty should have forgotten about the cuckold incident by now, right? Langqi sneaked a glance at His Majesty. Seeing that His Majesty looked as usual, it seemed that he had indeed forgotten about it! As a result, he felt even more relaxed. In fact, Emperor Manina didnt really care about Lan Bos situation, he was more focused on the overall strategy against the Blue Star people. Since Langqi hadnt left yet, Emperor Manina inquired, Langqi, havent the Prime Minister of Blue Stars Pacific Nation, Gordon, been exposed yet? No, Langqi immediately answered, With our help, Gordon has successfully passed the [Advanced Thought Test]. (This refers to having his memory searched by three priest players using the [Thought Stealing] skill). The Blue Star government completely trusts him now, and he is in charge of the whole of North America. The force that Gordon secretly supports is also well-hidden, and there is no sign of being discovered yet. Hmm, well done. Emperor Manina nodded in satisfaction. Your Majesty, are you planning to use this chess piece? Langqi asked. No, no, no. Emperor Manina waved his hand, The timing is not right yet, using it now would not pose any threat to the Blue Star people. I plan to keep this chess piece for use at a critical moment in the future. Understood. Langqi answered. After thinking for a while, Emperor Manina continued to ask, Oh, right, how about the Giant Dragon Clan? Is Dragon Emperor and his subordinates having a good time on Blue Star? Hearing Emperor Maninas question, Langqi was taken aback. As he was unsure why His Majesty would ask about this. However, as the Commander of the Expeditionary Army, he answered succinctly, Your Majesty, the Dragon Clans activities on Blue Star are all normal! The Dragon Emperor is stationed at the Spring Eye in the Alps, and the Five-colored Dragon King is stationed at the Spring Eye of Mount Kilimanjaro, causing no trouble for the local expeditionary forces. Hearing Langqi say so, Emperor Manina laughed, Then why didnt you mention the Black Dragon Kings return to Dragon Island a week ago? Langqi was stunned, but quickly responded, Your Majesty, wasnt that a normal break? Each powerhouse at the seventh tier can take four days off each month, the Black Dragon Kings vacation did not exceed the limit, so I thought it was not necessary to mention it. Then do you know who the Black Dragon King met when he returned to Dragon Island? Emperor Manina sneered. This It was this dragon, a very special dragon. As Emperor Manina spoke, he took out a photograph of Zhong Feng transforming into a black dragon from the folder on his left hand side and displayed it on the video call. Not only that, but he also pulled out another picture from the folder. This picture was of the Black Dragon Clan in the game Evolution. Seeing the comparison of these two pictures, Langqis pupils contracted rapidly, Your Majesty, this Black Dragon is exactly the same as the Black Dragon in the game Evolution! Did the Black Dragon King go back to Dragon Island to see the people from Blue Star?! Langqi had realized the severity of the situation! If the Black Dragon King had a meeting with the Blue Star people, and he, as the Commander of the Expeditionary Army, knew nothing about it, then it meant that the Black Dragon King no, the Dragon Clan was very likely to have defected! Emperor Manina put down the two photographs and shook his head, Whether the Dragon Clan has betrayed us or not is still unknown, or more accurately, we currently cannot confirm whether this Black Dragon is indeed a Blue Star human For the next ten or so minutes, Emperor Manina informed Langqi of all the intelligence reports he currently knew. Langqi listened quietly, his expression changing constantly. Good lord, this was a tremendous matter! Chapter 724 - Chapter 724: 721, Keke, danger_1 Chapter 724: 721, Keke, danger_1 ps: Apologies, I got home late today, so I posted this chapter without revising it. If you see this line, please refresh the page by half an hour later, and you will be seeing the revised version. After Manina finished speaking, Langqi asked with a serious expression: Your Majesty, what do you plan to do? Langqi knew His Majesty very well, His Majesty was the kind of person who would immediately devise a solution once a problem arose. It had been a week since the incident, His Majesty must have already devised a plan. Manina nodded: Do you remember Morgan Sun? Of course, I remember. Langqi quickly replied: Mr Morgan is your oldest son. He had the honor of being accepted into Guso Academy, one of the top-ranked in the Holy Silver Federation. He is the pride of our Skuru people! Ive already contacted young Morgan. Manina said with delight: I told him about this matter, and he agreed to go to the Holy Dragon Star to investigate whether the black dragon belongs to the Holy Dragon Star. The investigation will likely yield results in about half a month. If it can be confirmed that the black dragon is not from the Holy Dragon Star, we might have to take some measures against the Giant Dragon Clan! Langqi quickly got the point: Understood! I will immediately arrange regional military shifts in the direction of Dragon Island. If its confirmed that this black dragon is not from the Holy Dragon Star, we will force our way onto the island and capture Princess Coco the White Dragon! The Raging Sun Empires intelligence organization Glare had thoroughly investigated all of the unusual small black dragons actions since its landing on Dragon Island. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 Not long after landing on the island, the small black dragon requested to meet Princess Coco the White Dragon. He revealed his identity after meeting Princess Coco. If this small black dragon was indeed from the Blue Star, then Princess Coco the White Dragon would be the biggest suspect! Of course, her mother, the White Dragon Queen, was also suspect. As long as you know what to do. Manina said with a cold smile: If we get this white dragon princess to spill her guts, perhaps we can uncover the full picture of the event. No matter who they are, anyone who dares to betray our Raging Sun will have to pay a price! After the call ended, Langqi turned off the communicator and boarded the spaceship. The spaceship passed through space cracks and successfully arrived at the Spring Eye at Mount Fuji. But the conversation with His Majesty had consumed too much time. When he and Commander Kole of Mount Fuji arrived at the meeting point agreed upon with Su Yu, it was already 12:13 in the afternoon. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is the Skuru peoples notion of time, theyre late by a full 13 minutes! Seeing Langqi arrive, Su Yu loudly announced to the live-streaming cell phone floating behind him. Indeed, he was live-streaming again, and there were at least tens of millions of viewers in the living room. After hearing Su Yus words, the viewers quickly started commenting: Is this the Skurus sense of time? Theyre actually late? Do they deserve to be considered a higher civilization? Being late to the negotiation shows that they have no sincerity! Boss Ke, make sure to get more out of them! Prime Minister Fujiwara Chika of Japan was also spectating from the side. According to her, Japan is her hometown. Since Su Yu is here, she, as the host, must fulfill the hosts responsibilities. Of course, Su Yu couldnt refuse Fujiwara Chika from coming, so he implicitly allowed her to spectate from the side. Langqi saw the phone floating behind Su Yu, realizing that Su Yu was live-streaming to the many people of the Blue Star. However, he was puzzled. Why did Su Yu want to live-stream this event? Exchanging prisoners negotiation was not considered a major event. From a distance of two to three hundred meters from Su Yu, Langqi halted his advance and smiled at Su Yu from afar: Mr. Su Yu, I was just delayed by a matter. I hope you can forgive my lateness of more than ten minutes. Its fine, I forgive you. Su Yu generously waved his hand: Since you were late, youll see a 5% increase in the redemption fee for all prisoners, you wont mind, right? Pff! Fujiwara Chika quickly covered her mouth, she almost laughed out loud. The barrage on the screen also turned into a laughingstock: Haha, Boss Ke is really unkind. If I were a Skuru, I would grit my teeth and accept it. 5% is too little, cant it be at least 10%! What 10%, should be doubled! Langqis face also darkened, asking for an extra 5% straight off the bat, why dont you go rob someone instead! but since he was indeed late, he couldnt act too indignantly about it. All Langqi could offer was: I was just ten minutes late or so theres no need to add 5% how about this, Ill give you ten kilograms of our special Lake insect juice, as compensation. Of course, Langqi knew that the people of Blue Star detested these sesame worm-like Lake insects, let alone the juice made by crushing these insects. He said this just to piss off Su Yu. But these bugs were their everyday beverages and it wasnt inappropriate for them to offer it to others. Langqi spoke in Skuru language, but in this day and age, almost all residents of Blue Star had mastered Skuru language, at least the basic common language. (Thanks to the 1/12 time velocity within the game.) The moment he finished his speech, the message barrage erupted with discussion: Yuck! You Skurus enjoy those nauseating insects, dont try to force it onto us Blue Star residents! These green-skinned monsters are disgusting! The barrage of comments continued on in a frenzy, but Su Yus expression hardly changed. He smiled faintly and gave a reply that puzzled both human and Skuru: Sure! But I want the Lake bugs from the Lun Kete Lake bug field, ten kilograms and not a gram less! Langqi: Kole: Fujiwara Chika: The message board was filled with and ??? Obviously, nobody understood why Su Yu would accept the disgusting Lake bug juice, and even the Skurus on the other side were confused. Fujiwara Chika gently tugged on Su Yus sleeve and whispered: Su Yu, why would you accept this? Its something that only the Skurus would enjoy! Dont worry, said Su Yu, patting her on the shoulder, I have a few Skuru friends on Skru Star, theyll certainly like this. I would never drink this myself, but I can take it to Skru Star and give it to them, so it wont go to waste. Fujiwara Chika: Langqi: Kole: Again the message board was filled with and ??? The viewers in the live broadcast room were thoroughly shocked. Boss Ke has Skuru friends? Pretty cool! Is this not his hidden undercover agent! Fujiwara Chika was also blank, did Su Yu really have friends on Skru Star or was this a smoke screen? Langqi and Kole were even more astonished. Does Su Yu really have Skuru friends, did he let it slip? No, his expression doesnt look like it. Could he just say he has Skuru friends to confuse them, making them doubt their own? Its possible. But wouldnt that be a bit too obvious? Or could it be that Su Yu really has Skuru friends, and by doing this, he is just making them think that Su Yu is sending out smoke signals Langqi and Kole looked at each other, both were somewhat at a loss, unsure of what to do next. Chapter 725 - Chapter 725: 722, Ransom Agreement_1 Chapter 725: 722, Ransom Agreement_1 However, todays purpose is to negotiate for the release of prisoners, so too much time should not be wasted on this issue. At worst, he could later mix poison in Lake insect juice and send it out, and see if the Blue Star people dare to consume it! Langqi temporarily put this issue aside and told Su Yu seriously, Your Excellency Su Yu, let us focus on the matter at hand. We have a total of 18,624 soldiers in your hands, what kind of price do you need us to pay to release them? Over the past few months, the Blue Star people have captured 18,000 Skuru troops. The essence of the Skuru army is actually not the same as that of the Blue Star army. The Blue Star army basically consists of young people who voluntarily join the army, then are promoted to high-ranking officers in the army through their own abilities and experience, completely disconnected from the lives of ordinary people. The officers do not understand the lives of ordinary people, and ordinary people do not know the names of high-ranking officers. But its quite different on the Skuru star. High-ranking officers in the Skuru forces are held by those who are above the fifth rank. These high-ranking powerhouses have a great reputation and influence on Skru star itself, many of them are well-known and have deep connections with the people, and the people all know them. Because of this, they have to ransom the soldiers and officers captured by the enemy, otherwise, it would easily aggravate domestic dissatisfaction. Su Yu was very clear about this, so he looked at Langqi and Kole opposite him and said unhurriedly, Speaking of ransom, why dont we calculate it according to the price of the Mercenary Camp? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Mercenary Camp? Langqi and Kole looked at each other. Yes. Su Yu nodded, According to the price of the Mercenary Camp, the ransom price of a 4th rank powerhouse is half a ton of Gold, and the price of a 5th rank powerhouse is 5 tons of Gold. By the same token, a 6th rank powerhouse would be 50 tons of Gold, and a 7th rank powerhouse 500 tons of Gold. What do you think? . Langqi and Kole both took a deep breath, showing a bit of surprise. Did Su Yu actually dare to set the ransom at such a high price? Was he crazy for money? The number of Skru troops currently captured by Blue Star is a total of 18,624, including 1 legendary 7th rank powerhouse, 16 6th rank Sanctuary powerhouses, and 132 5th rank powerhouses. If calculated this way, they would have to pay at least 2,800 tons of Gold! This is equivalent to one-fifth of their governments total stock! Moreover, this gold could quickly be converted into Blue Stars combat power, they absolutely cannot accept it. Your Excellency Su Yu, ransom is not calculated this way. Langqi said with a stern face shaking his head: According to the average ransom price on Skru Star, the ransom for a 5th rank powerhouse is about 50 million Solar Yuans, which is just over 0.2 tons of gold, we cannot accept the price of 5 tons that you have set. 0.2 tons? Su Yu folded his arms, a sneer across his face. 0.2 tons is too little! Is this fair to our provision of good food and drink to the prisoners? Moreover, the situation is completely different now. Su Yu paused here and continued, Now its a life-and-death battle between your planet and ours, quite different from your old ransom model. Just think about it for yourself, if I let you redeem them at the price of 0.2 tons of gold for each 5th rank powerhouse, I would only get about 100 tons of gold in the end. With these 100 tons of gold, we could only hire 20 mercenaries at the 5th rank, and our strength would increase very limitedly. Meanwhile, if you redeemed these prisoners, you would gain 1 7th rank legendary powerhouse, 16 6th rank Sanctuary powerhouses, 132 5th rank powerhouses, and an elite force of 18,000! By this calculation, arent we at a great loss? Why should we do this deal? Ladies and gentlemen in the live broadcast room, am I right? Upon hearing Su Yus words, the live broadcast room immediately started a flurry of comments: Right, its too much of a loss to exchange in this way. Its better to kill these prisoners than to let the Skuru people benefit like this! Only idiots would be willing to exchange! I think Boss Kes initial thought of 5 tons of Gold for a 5th rank powerhouse is feasible. I also think its feasible, so both sides can improve their strength at the same time without taking advantage of each other. Su Yu translated these comments into the Skuru language and showed it to Langqi and Kole across, letting them know the surging public sentiment of the Blue Star. Langqi was now also gloomy and felt the situation was tricky. Indeed, their now ransoming prisoners was not quite the same as it was on the Skuru Star. Putting himself in his shoes, if he were Su Yu, he would not be willing to sell the 5th rank prisoners at a price of 0.2 tons of Gold per person, because there was no doubt that it was aiding the enemy! But the prices given by Su Yu were all too high, so high that they exceeded the bottom line given by His Majesty the Emperor. So Langqi continued, Your Excellency Su Yu, this is basically the price we pay for redeeming prisoners on Skuru Star, if you dont believe me you can ask your friend on Skuru Star. Hearing Langqis words, Su Yu chuckled. He took out a reclining chair from his necklace, unfolded it and lay down, as if prepared for long negotiations. Moreover, he took out a bottle of orange juice and took a slow sip before saying, Let me tell you again, the situation now is different from before, its a life and death battle now, we wont do anything that harms ourselves for your benefit. Well then. Langqi thought for a while and made a compromise. Let me double the ransom money, 0.4 tons of Gold for one 5th rank powerhouse, how about it? Su Yu immediately shook his head, Still not acceptable, its too much of a loss for us. However, since you have shown sincerity, I also need to reciprocate with sincerity. How about this, Ill reduce the ransom price by 10%, 4.5 tons of Gold for one 5th rank powerhouse, that should be acceptable to you now, right? Ive raised the ransom price by 100%, and youve only lowered it by 10%, you have no sincerity at all! Isnt that obvious! You increased the price by 100% and only increased it by 0.2 tons of Gold. I cut down 10% and reduced 0.5 tons of Gold. Which one of us has no sincerity? But you started by asking for the moon! Isnt it normal for you to reduce it by a lot? In this way, Su Yu and Langqi began an intense haggling. Fortunately, both sides have the intent to reach a deal and will try to control their emotions to prevent negotiations from breaking down, aiming to achieve results. The negotiations lasted for more than two hours. .. During these two hours, both sides not only negotiated verbally but also sought a lot of external assistance. Langqi called His Majesty the Emperor four times in a row to report on the progress of the negotiations and to ask for his opinion. Su Yu also changed his negotiation strategy based on some reasonable suggestions in the comments. Chairman Hu Jing, Commissioner Zhang, and other high-ranking officials of the joint government were all watching the live broadcast and also sent some special reminders to Su Yu. After two hours of negotiation and mutual compromise, at around 2 pm, the two sides finally reached a consensus and came to a result that both sides could accept. Langqi reported the result to the Emperor. After receiving approval, the two sides officially signed the ransom agreement at Mount Fujis Spring Eye. Chapter 726 - Chapter 726: 723, Prisoner of War Camp Speech_1 Chapter 726: 723, Prisoner of War Camp Speech_1 The agreement stipulates: 1. The ransom price for Skru prisoners200 tons of gold for a tier-seven powerhouse, 20 tons of gold for a tier-six powerhouse, 2 tons of gold for a tier-five powerhouse, 0.2 tons of gold for a tier-four powerhouse, and so on; 2. Sixty tons of gold for the ransom of the A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated and two other alien civilization players; 3. In the future, any captured prisoners will be redeemed at the price according to article 1; 4. Before the decisive battle begins, neither side may arbitrarily kill prisoners. The above four terms constitute the formal content of the agreement. Through this agreement, the Blue Star side officially returned more than 18,000 Skru prisoners, in exchange for approximately 1,100 tons of gold, and three tier-six players. Su Yu finds the figure of 1,100 tons acceptable, and Manina XIII reluctantly agrees. In any case, the agreement was smoothly concluded. Both parties will exchange prisoners and gold at the Spring Eye of Mount Fuji this time tomorrow. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? This news of ransom agreement quickly spread and is soon broadcasted across the Blue Stars internet. Everyone was actively expressing their opinions about this matter. Some think the ransom is too little, while others find the amount of the ransom acceptable. Of course, there are some strange remarks suggesting that Blue Star humans should not accept ransom. They should voluntarily return the prisoners to the Skru people and get the Skru people to promise not to exterminate humans. As for Su Yu himself, he finds the ransom price acceptable. After all, this ransom price is already ten times the regular ransom price on Skru Star, demanding more would probably be difficult. Moreover, its not just prisoners that Blue Star people are sending back. These prisoners have received a month to a few months of education and brainwashing in the POW camp. They already have additional thoughts and will inevitably become an aid to the Skru expeditionary force in the future. At the foot of Yunlu Mountain, the Skru POW camp. After Lan Bo woke up from his nap, he excitedly began to pack his luggage. The reason he was packing was not because he heard that his home planet was going to ransom them, but because he was looking forward to a significant activity in the POW camp. In the POW camp, almost every month, the instructors would take them out to see the human world and appreciate the cultural landscapes of the human world. The prisoners all loved this activity very much. Today Lan Bo is scheduled for the excursion. This is the third time he has gone out. The instructors promised to take him to see the Longmen Grottoes, which can be considered the crystallization of the ancient culture and wisdom of Blue Star. Therefore, Lan Bo is very excited. However, while he was happily humming and packing his luggage, another Skru man entered his room. Lan Bo looked back at the person who just entered, and then went back to packing his luggage: So its Grant. Have you packed your luggage yet? Grant was a friend Lan Bo had made since he entered the POW camp. They had become very familiar now, and Grant was also planning to visit the Longmen Grottoes with him. No, Lan Bo, I just received a notification from General Instructor Lin Huiyong. The outing has been canceled. Grant said in a deep voice. Canceled? Why? Lan Bos hands, which were packing his luggage, froze in mid-air. He turned his head back, looking incredulous. He had been looking forward to this outing for a long time. Why was it suddenly canceled? I dont know. Grant shrugged, General Instructor Lin Huiyong asked us to go to the playground. He said he will announce the reason when we gather there. Fifteen minutes later, the biggest playground in the POW camp was filled with Skru prisoners. Almost all of the 18,000 prisoners were present. However, there are differences among the prisoners. The tier-two and tier-three ordinary Skru soldiers stood together; The tier-four and tier-five Skru officers stood together; Lan Bo and the other 16 tier-six sanctuaries stood together. The tier-seven legendary powerhouse Haidun Rieyang and the general instructor of the POW camp, Lin Huiyong, stood together. When they arrived at the field, Lan Bo asked a few of the tier-six people next to him why the outing was canceled, but no one knew the reason. When most of the prisoners had arrived, General Instructor Lin Huiyong cleared his throat and said solemnly to all the prisoners present: I called everyone here because theres an important announcement. After all eyes turned to him, Lin Huiyong announced loudly: Twenty minutes ago, Su Yu and the commander of the Skru expeditionary force, Langqi, agreed on a prisoners redemption agreement. Your home planet has paid ransom for you. Starting tomorrow noon, I will send you back to Skru Star in batches. You can go home! Whoosh As soon as Instructor Lin Huiyong finished speaking, his words immediately caused a huge reaction among the prisoners. Their first response was shock, then they realized they were leaving! But no one was particularly excited. During their time in the POW camp, most of them had gradually grown to love the place. In the POW camp, the Blue Star humans had shown them enough kindness. The humans had never coerced any military intelligence from them, let alone tortured them. On the contrary, the humans actively treated their injuries, organized events like basketball games, and took them on tours of Blue Stars cultural landscapes It could be said that apart from not being accustomed to the food, their lives in the POW camp were better than on their home planet! Upon hearing the news of their imminent return to their home planet, no one was particularly happy. Especially the tier-two and tier-three ordinary prisoners, after returning, they would most likely be conscripted back into the Skru expeditionary force, participate in the decisive battle half a year later, and finally die mysteriously in some unknown corner. Frankly speaking, they would rather not go back. At the moment, Lan Bo felt a chill running down his spine. If other prisoners are unwilling to return, he doesnt want to return at all! Dont forget, he was the man who cuckolded Emperor Raging Sun! Wouldnt he be captured and tortured to death by Glare if he returned? But he has to go back. After all, his identity is so special, and countless eyes are watching him. How could he not go back? Lan Bos face turned pale. His good friend Grant could only pat his shoulder in consolation. There wasnt much he could do. After the discussion subsided a little, Instructor Lin Huiyong on the stage said loudly: Once you return, I hope you could help us with something in your spare timeyou could propagate that we, the Blue Star humans, truly have no intent to fight this war, and we only hope for peace between both sides. Just imagine, if your side wins the war after this, the civilization of Blue Star will be destroyed in an instant, but not everyone present might benefit from the victory. As expected, the vast majority of you will die on the battlefield, but the fruits of victory will be seized by those who never even set foot on the battlefield. If we are the ones who are victorious Dont dismiss this possibility. With Su Yus growth rate, with Cao Caos top-tier eight strength, or with Yang Jian, who will inevitably recover to tier-eight, do you think we dont stand a chance? If we win, the entire Skru Star will be drawn into the vortex of war, including the ambitious people in Kneel Planet. No one will benefit. Why dont we promote peace? If we keep the peace and stop fighting, then you can visit Blue Star at will, taste the unique cuisine of Blue Star, and avoid dying on the battlefield in frustration. Isnt it good for both sides to work together for common prosperity? Chapter 727 - Chapter 727: 724, Return of the Captives_1 Chapter 727: 724, Return of the Captives_1 ps: Im sorry for the delay, I have been busy with the Spring Festival and didnt get a chance to revise this post before sending it. If you see this message, please refresh the page in an hour to see the amended version. Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong was not speaking this for the first time. Every Skuru prisoner of war would subtly come into contact with this idea after being taken to the POW camp. After repeated encounters, they gradually began to accept this idea. In the past, the Skurus treated Blue Star Humans as if they were the wild beasts of a savage continent, killing them without any psychological burden. But as they gradually got to know the Blue Star Humans, they discovered that they bore similarities to the Skurus. While they were all human beings, their mentalities did not differ significantly, which evoked empathy towards humans in them. Of course, empathy is not a critical factor. The real reason they dont wish to go to war is C Blue Star Humans are powerful. Prime Minister Cao Cao has already reached the eighth level peak; Su Yu will surely advance to the eighth level; Yang Jian, too, will inevitably regain his eighth level strength eventually. Apart from these, Blue Star has many level five to six monks and players. As soon as the war breaks out, the majority of them will become cannon fodder, destined to die on the battlefield. Naturally, as soldiers, they did not want to sacrifice themselves senselessly; this became their main reason to resist the war. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? The seventh level strongman, Haidun Rieyang, glanced at his compatriots in the square, turned his head to Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong and said, Youre right, Instructor Lin, if the decisive battle leads to a fight to the death, many from both sides will die. When I return, I will report this to His Majesty and carefully consider whether to pursue this war. Many thanks to you all, Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong saluted all the Skuru prisoners in the room. I hope all of you can convey our thoughts to the public when you return and oppose war, or else die pitifully on the battlefield five months from now. After the assembly on the training ground concluded, Lan Bo returned to his quarters (cell) heavy-hearted. The departure was tomorrow, so he had to make some preparations beforehand. However, at this point, his good friend, Grant, came by his side, looked at him with concern, and patted his shoulder, Lan Bo, I suggest you hide once we return home, remain incognito in other countries; otherwise, Glare will never leave you alone! Sigh, thats what I thought, but escaping from Glare is easier said than done. Lan Bo felt disheartened. But he did not dwell on this issue too much; instead, he diverted the topic, Lets talk about you, Grant. What are you planning to do after we return? Wellthe first thing that comes to mind is finding a way to leave the Expeditionary Army, or at least leaving the frontline. I dont want to be cannon fodder in the decisive battle, Grant and Lan Bo walked shoulder to shoulder, sharing similar sentiments. What do you think about what Chief Instructor Lin Huiyong said? What else can I think? Grant lowered his voice and said, Maybe we can help them spread their message if it doesnt jeopardize our safety, after all, Blue Star Humans have treated us well and we owe them. However, if Glare came knocking as soon as we opened our mouths, it is better to keep our mouths shut. Youre right. Lan Bo nodded. This might be the shared sentiment of most of the Skuru prisoners. No matter what, they all prioritized their own safety above all else. Last night was a sleepless night for Lan Bo; he did not sleep at all. In fact, Skurus are not very different from humans, especially those of their rank. Not sleeping at night would not make them feel tired; sleep was not absolutely necessary. At nine oclock the next morning, he received the assembly notification. At the camps square, they boarded a vaguely familiar transport hover vehicle, headed towards Mount Fuji in the northeast direction. Lan Bo and the other sixth-rank prisoners were the first batch of prisoners sent to Spring Eye at Mount Fuji. However, it wasnt until he boarded the hover vehicle and observed the familiar interior decorations that Lan Bo suddenly realized, Isnt this our Raging Sun Empires R47 troop transport vehicle? How did it end up in the hands of Blue Star Humans? Grant, who was sitting next to him, took a look at the vehicles interior and was surprised, My God, it is indeed our Raging Sun Empires military hover vehicle! How did it get here? This is truly devastating! I didnt know they used vehicles like ours. But there was something even more surprising waiting for them. The interior of the hover vehicle was spacious and bright, especially this super large hover vehicle. The glass windows on the second floor were floor-to-ceiling. Looking outside, they could see a total of 20 hover vehicles of the exact same model moving in parallel! Did the Blue Star Humans move our military warehouse here? Most likely. Else, where could they get so many troop transport hover vehicles? Its a good thing my brother Langqi didnt see this, who knows what his reaction wouldve been. Im afraid he probably already saw it? After all, the Expeditionary Army Headquarters has all-round surveillance on Blue Star. With exclamations from the prisoners, the troop transport hover vehicle continued to fly towards Mount Fuji. Two and a half hours later, the 20 hover vehicles landed at the foot of Mount Fuji. When they got out of the vehicle, they immediately saw more than 10 Blue Star monks led by Prime Minister Cao Cao. Seeing the prisoners safely arrive, Prime Minister Cao Cao looked towards the top of the mountain and laughingly said in the Skuru language, Su Yu, my friend, the prisoners have successfully arrived. Now you can ask the Skuru to bring out the gold. Understood! Su Yu at the top of the mountain immediately responded and looked at Langqi with a smile, The people have arrived. Now its time to bring out the gold, isnt it? Okay. Seeing the high-level prisoners at the foot of the mountain, especially his elder brother and Haidun Rieyang, he immediately let out a sigh of relief. He opened his Space Ring, took out several boxes of gold bricks from inside, and threw them outside Spring Eye. However, he made sure to keep some of the gold and only threw out 50% of it initially. This is the first batch of gold, approximately 55 tons. Once all the prisoners enter Spring Eye, Ill throw the remaining gold to you. As you wish. Su Yu nodded indifferently. Lan Bo, and the other prisoners were escorted into Spring Eye by Prime Minister Cao Cao personally, and as they were about to enter Spring Eye, they used magic to restore their control over the spiritual energy within their bodies. As soon as Lan Bo entered, he saw a blue figure rush towards him. It was his brother, Langqi! Brother, hows life on Blue Star? Did the Blue Star Humans treat you badly? Langqi looked up and down at his elder brother worriedly. Well, thats not the case. Blue Star Humans tend to treat prisoners well. Lan Bo told the truth, Furthermore, I was in Blue Stars POW camp and they treated my injuries. Its probably because the Blue Star Humans are scared of us, thats why they didnt dare to abuse you. Langqi casually came up with what seemed to be a plausible explanation: But you shouldnt say things like this in the future. Many media outlets will be here soon. You must say that you were humiliated and abused on Blue Star, do you understand? Chapter 728 - Chapter 728: 725, Defame Blue Star_1 Chapter 728: 725, Defame Blue Star_1 ps: Apologies, Ive been busy for the Lunar New Year, so I didnt have time to revise this chapter before posting. If youre seeing this line, please refresh after half an hour, Id have revised by then. As the Blue Star humans began sending their prisoners into the Giant Skrull Base one by one, the group known as A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated finally gained their freedom. They were escorted out of the base by the Enskuru people, untouched by spiritual energy restrictions. Seeing the Blue Star monks outside the base, the trio of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated were moved to tears. Boss Ke, and all the elders, weve disappointed your expectations by being captured by the Skuru, said A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated as they exited the base, addressing the sky above and the monks. Its alright, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated. Its been hard for all of us, especially for you being transported to such a place, where escape wouldve been impossible. Su Yu flew over to the trio of A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated and examined them: You three havent been hurt too badly right? The Skuru didnt torture you, did they? We were probably captured for too short a time to be tortured, A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated replied awkwardly. But he also felt regret, Its a shame that we did nothing these seven days and didnt bring back any resources. It was such a waste. Cheer up, the fact that you came back is more than enough!, Su Yu chuckled at A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated and the others. Welcome back to Blue Star! Upon the return of the three Blue Star gamers, a cleric with a specialization in healing came over to check them. After the check-up, as there were no safety concerns within their bodies, they were sent back to play the game. They couldnt afford to waste any more time after the loss of seven days. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. On the second day of their return, under the convening of chairman Hu Jing, a grand celebration was held at the headquarters of the joint government. This celebration was broadcasted across the entire net, chairman Hu Jing intended to boost the morale of the entire nation through this celebration. At 10 AM, all 15 gamers who had once traveled to the Skru Star arrived at the grand hall of the joint government headquarters. Hu Jing, the chairman, gave them a grand commendation for their accomplishments! Of course, many of their achievements couldnt be detailed, for instance, Sky Dragons meeting with Cindy Doppler was information that certainly couldnt be shared with the public. Chairman Hu Jing only verbally praised them and promised to increase their cultivation resources. If there were opportunities to go to the Skru Star in the future, these 15 gamers would be given priority. While the Blue Star was celebrating, the Skrull Star had a criticism and self-criticism meeting. Lan Bo was currently both glad and worried. After his return to the Skru Star, he was relieved that King Manina seemed to have forgotten about him and hadnt dispatched anyone to bother him, such as throwing him back into the prison for torture. However, he was worried about what he was currently doing, as it left a bad taste in his mouth. Following their entry into the Spring Eye of Mount Fuji, Commander Langqi learned that their prisoners hadnt been tortured or mistreated by the Blue Star humans. But how could this be acceptable? The Skuru Expeditionary Army simply couldnt show the friendly side of the Blue Star humans to their people. They had to portray the Blue Star humans as demons who tortured their prisoners ruthlessly and cruelly, to incite a collective indignation among their people. Hence, Lan Bo along with some strong individuals of the fifth or sixth rank, drew many injuries on their bodies to inform the people of the cruelty of the Blue Star humans through media. Moreover, Lan Bo was the best interviewee for the media. He was covered in countless wounds and scars. All he needed to do was reveal those scars to sufficiently illustrate the brutal savagery of the Blue Star humans. The next morning after his return to the Skru Star, he attended the famous Skru Star media program Sound of the Sun under the arrangement of his younger brother Langqi. All the lines he was to say had been prepared, consisting mainly of derogatory remarks about the Blue Star humans. Lan Bo didnt want to slander the Blue Star, as the Blue Star humans had treated him well, and even helped heal his injuries. He wanted to share what he had seen on the Blue Star, to tell everyone that the humans of Blue Star were friendly and not as terrifying as they were made out to be. But that was impossible. He had no choice but to defame the Blue Star humans in his speech. Otherwise, he wouldnt have been able to appear on the show. In the studio of Sound of the Sun, the hostess looked at Lan Bo elegantly and said, Your Excellency Lan Bo, you were a prisoner of the Blue Star people for over a month, I believe that period of time must have been extremely difficult for you? Sigh, indeed, that was an unforgettable experience in my life, one that feels like a nightmare when I recall it now. Lan Bo, going along with the script prepared by the organizers beforehand said without emotion: I was really tortured severely on the Blue Star. On the day I was captured, my memories were forcefully probed causing damage to my memory that hasnt fully recovered to this day. Then, I was constantly beaten up. The head drill instructor of the Blue Star prison camp is a downright thug! During that month on Blue Star, I suffered more than 30 beatings from him, each leaving me bruised and bloody, and these scars on my body attest to that. Lan Bo lifted his shirt, revealing his scars to the camera. The scars on his body were quite a sight, everywhere you looked. Many of the scars were scorched black and impossible to remove. It was clear just how much torments he had endured. Of course, these scars were the handiwork of the organization Glare, but now everything was being attributed to the Blue Star people. This is simply horrifying! The host looked at Lan Bos scars, her eyes blazing with anger: This is barbaric, its cruel! This isnt how a civilized society should behave! Such a primitive and backward species should be annihilated! Youre right, Lan Bo replied expressionlessly. The audience viewing this broadcast should have seen by now, havent they? The host turned towards the screen and said bitterly: Since the beginning of this war, we havent tortured any prisoners from Blue Star, yet look at how the Blue Star people brutally treated our soldiers. Moreover, this isnt an isolated instance, let us have a look. The interview then turned to a clip. In the clip, the Skru soldiers were either missing an arm or leg, covered in blood, or left gasping for their last breath. But without exception, they all were recounting the brutalities of the Blue Star humans, describing their hardships in the prisoner camp. Then the clip cut back to the studio. Looking at the vacant-eyed Lan Bo, the hostess asked: Your Excellency Lan Bo, is there anything youd like to say to our audience? Yes, Lan Bo replied dully nodding his head, I feel everyone must unite and annihilate this evil species known as the Blue Star humans. Let the flowers of democracy and freedom bloom over the evil land of Blue Star! Although Lan Bo spoke as such, he had no choice. He couldnt say anything positive about the humans of Blue Star on this program, after all, this was pre-recorded, not a live broadcast. If he had said something good, it simply wouldnt have been aired, so he had to read as per script. Meanwhile, he thought to himself: I should find some opportunities in the future. I must reveal the truth about the prison camp. Chapter 729 - Chapter 729: 726, Skru Star Public Opinion_1 Chapter 729: 726, Skru Star Public Opinion_1 As one of the two largest countries on Skru Star, the Raging Sun Empire has extraordinary cultural influence and opinion-shaping power! It can be said that a mere flutter of a butterflys wings in the Empire will likely set off a tornado in small countries all over the world. The Voice of the Sun ranks among the top five mainstream media outlets in the Raging Sun Empire. Thus, when Lan Bos interview was broadcasted, it immediately attracted worldwide attention. In the show, Lan Bos upper body was riddled with horrific scars. Ordinary Skru soldiers were covered in blood, missing arms and legs C this delivered a massive visual impact to Skru civilians! (When the Blue Star humans returned the Skru soldiers, they were all healthy. To fabricate an image of Blue Star humans are bloody and brutal, the expeditionary forces deliberately injured this group of healthy soldiers in order to produce evidence, and later paid them hush money.) This matter was quickly sensationalized to the forefront of public conversation and ranked high on the hot search lists of major websites. Not only online, in the real world on Skru Star, citizens from major cities in the Raging Sun Empire spontaneously took to the streets for demonstrations, calling for His Majesty the Emperor to take retaliatory actions against Blue Star humans; In the Lun Kete Alliance, millions of locals also spontaneously organized and took to the streets. Additionally, someone dug up Su Yus old crime of causing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians on his first visit to Treyna City. With the two incidents stacking up, public opinion in the Lun Kete Alliance surged, itching to wage war on the Blue Star immediately! The popular support for the governments of both G2 countries reached a historic high. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Under this quickly escalating public opinion, the Blue Star humans were actually not the ones under the most pressure. The Blue Star humans didnt even know what the Skru people were discussing. They were still rejoicing over the recently acquired 1,100 tons of gold. The ones truly under tremendous pressure were Cindy Dopplers Beak Country and Elder Zhus Makadun Kingdom. This wave of public opinion swept in, with everyone online and in reality clamoring to eradicate the Blue Star human species. Their promoted rhetoric of peaceful coexistence was greatly suppressed. Some even openly said C their own people had been bullied to this extent; anyone who didnt support the annihilation of the Blue Star human species was a traitor to the planet! This put them in a defensive stance. In the royal palace of Makadun Kingdom, Elder Zhu Yuanzhang was lying sideways on his throne, staring fixedly at the interview footage of Lan Bo on The Voice of the Sun. He has been initially disinterested in this matter. But it has escalated so much that he had no choice but to understand what had happened. Four concubines were serving him at his side, intermittently handing him fruits that he reluctantly accepted. The four concubines tried their best to exude charm, hoping to win the kings favor. However, Elder Zhu did not even glance at them. According to his aesthetic standards, these green-skinned females were too ugly. He focused his entire attention on the interview program. In the interview, Lan Bo, with a vacant expression, answered the hosts various questions according to the script, describing his hellish experience on the Blue Star. If he were an ordinary Skru civilian, he might feel very sorry for Lan Bo. What kind of ordeal did this once robust sixth-order warrior undergo that rendered him so vacant? He must have been subjected to inhumane torture! However, Elder Zhu just shook his head. He had previously heard about Lan Bo cuckolding the Raging Sun Emperor. His intelligence agents had thoroughly investigated and it was clear that this so-named Lan Bo was quite a tough character. Also, when Zhong Feng was around, he had mentioned a plan about Blue Star humans treating prisoners well in hopes that prisoners would advocate for humans after returning to Skru Star, which showed that there shouldnt exist such abuse. Furthermore, this Lan Bo was a sixth-tier fighter, his tough physique far exceeding the strength of diamond. Given the Blue Stars current methods of extracting confession, it was unlikely to have caused him so many scars. Considering these three points, Elder Zhu concluded that Lan Bo was lying, and it must have been an intentional ploy by the coalition government. Since Lan Bo was lying, his scars implied something intriguing. Elder Zhu vaguely felt there might lie a way to retaliate against this wave of public opinion. Seeing King Zhu shaking his head constantly, a bright light flashed in the eyes of one of his concubines who quickly rushed over: Your Majesty, are you feeling uncomfortable in your neck? Do you want me to massage it for you? Hearing this concubines words, the other concubines showed annoyed faces, seemingly regretting not having thought of this idea first and being upstaged. Elder Zhu glanced at this concubine expressionlessly, clapped her on the shoulder, and said, Emma, notify the leader of Ti Qi, Edmund, to come over. Remember, be quick! Ti Qi was an intelligence department moulded by Elder Zhu himself after his ascension to the throne. The term Ti Qi was originally a synonym for the imperial guards. When he established the imperial guards on Blue Star, he carried the name over here as well. He wasnt worried about the name Ti Qi causing trouble even if the Skru people knew about it. After all, Blue Star people, even those from Huaxia Nation, knew little about the term, let alone the Skru people. There was little chance they could deduce his identity just because of this. This concubine named Emma was taken aback. She just wanted to get closer to King His Majesty, but ended up being assigned the task of running errands. However, she didnt dare defy the Kings orders. She bowed to Elder Zhu and left the palace with a dark face under the mocking stares of the other three concubines. Twenty minutes later, Edmund, the leader of Ti Qi dressed in black, arrived in the palace. He kneeled down before Elder Zhu lying on the throne, Your Majesty, what is the matter you wish to discuss with me? Edmund, I ask you, do you know about the matter of Lan Bo participating in The Voice of the Sun interview? Of course, I do, replied Edmund gravely. Then do you know how many prisoners of war were ransomed back in total? Your Majesty, there were 18,624 people in total. Very good! Elder Zhu sat up straight, looking at him, Now I will assign you a task. Hearing the king say this, Edmund lifted his head, with a slightly wary look at the four queens beside Zhu. If the King was going to assign him a task, shouldnt these four queens leave to avoid suspicion? The four queens caught on the meaning of Edmunds gaze. Indeed, they were not suitable for involving themselves in this matter, so they prepared to leave after paying respects to Elder Zhu. However, Elder Zhu waved his hand broadly, You four dont need to leave, just stay here and listen. Then, he looked at Edmund, Edmund, you take your men and contact these 18,000 prisoners. Find out if they were really tortured on the Blue Star. Also, collect evidence whether they were tortured or not. The more irrefutable the evidence, the better! Yes, Your Majesty, I will not let you down! Edmund replied immediately. Chapter 730 - Chapter 730: 727, after seven days, level 83_1 Chapter 730: 727, after seven days, level 83_1 Emonte was confident he could complete the task successfully. So he promised, Your Majesty, within three days, I will report to you on the progress of the task. Hmm, go ahead. Elder Zhu waved his hand and smiled, Do a good job! If you do it well, I will grant you one of these four concubines! You can choose for yourself. In the kingdom of Makadun, it was customary for those in higher positions to give their less important concubines to those who had achieved great tasks or were especially close to them. This was considered the highest honor for a servant, representing the favor of those in power. Emontes heart filled with incredible elation! The fact that he was willing to give him one of his four closest consorts represented the Emperors extreme regard for him! He must complete the task to meet the expectations of His Majesty. Besides, the Emperor said, He can choose for himself. Emontes gaze inevitably fell on Emma, the prettiest and best-figured of the four concubines. Queen Emma was born into a prestigious family and was also considered one of the top beauties in the country, making her a strong competitor for the future queen. Was she among his choices? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Seeing Emontes gaze, Queen Emmas heart suddenly cooled down. She came to the palace as a queen for the king with the purpose of becoming the queen mother of the world, not to be a wife to some shadowy intelligence chief! Feeling more and more mocking glances behind her, she hurried to look towards His Majesty the King: Your Majesty! I She stopped halfway through her sentence. For some reason, His Majesty had already left his throne and disappeared without a trace. Su Yu was unaware of the turbulent opinions on Skru Star. In fact, after the return of 15 players to Blue Star, Blue Star cut off all information sources from Skru Star. Even if Su Yu knew, he wouldnt care too much. Thats because these days, his main body was focusing all of its energy on one thing C cultivation. In the game, his main body was sitting in the Mage Tower all day and night, absorbing spiritual energy to enhance his strength. Whenever he had spare time, he would go to the [Silvershine Spire] to learn high-ranking spells; In reality, he was often soaking in the Giant Spring Eye of Greater Caucasus for a whole night, also in cultivation. As for his body double, it continued as before, training his magic army and doing some hidden quests to collect golden potions and items. The days were passing by. Soon, seven more days passed, and it was December 30th, the last day of 2120. That day, the streets of Blue Star in the real world were as deserted as usual. On both sides of each street, there were banners and signs encouraging everyone to persevere and fight against the Skru people. After today, humans would have only five months left! June 1st was the final battle day. The game world was still bustling. Due to the slowing down of time by 12 times, people did not have to be too tense. They made full use of every minute and every second in the game. In reality, people could stay in the game for six full days every day! After the daily busy work, everyone could have more time to rest and communicate. The games commercial activities also became booming and colorful due to everyones active participation. In Aphi city, on the third floor of Su Yus Mage Tower. Su Yu was still diligently cultivating; he sat beside the Mana Pool in a cross-legged position and hadnt moved for two days and two nights. The red magic circle around the Mana Pool was spinning rapidly at a speed of 60 revolutions per second. With the help of the magic circle and the Mana Pool, the monster materials were refined into pure spiritual energy, which Su Yu then completely absorbed, constantly enhancing his strength. However, at real-world time, 10:13 a.m. on December 30th, the Mana Pool gradually stopped working, and the red magic circle also gradually stopped spinning. The reason was simplethe materials in the Mana Pool had been used up. Not only had the materials in the Mana Pool been used up, but all the materials stored in Su Yus necklace had also been used up. One and a half months ago, on November 13th, Su Yu had borrowed a total of 50 billion spiritual energy coins. Of these, there was a fiscal surplus of 4 billion in Aphi City, he got 26 billion from the United Government, and borrowed 20 billion from Alyssa. After borrowing these 50 billion, Su Yu immediately went out and bought monster materials worth a total of 45 billion. He had used up all these materials over the past period of time. The fiscal surplus of 4 billion and the 26 billion he got from the United Government didnt need to be repaid. Not only did he not have to repay these, he could even get more. However, the 20 billion he borrowed from Alyssa had to be repaid. This was a limitation of the game rules. This money came from the state treasury of Goldfinch. Even if Su Yu married Alyssa, or even if he himself became the Emperor of Goldfinch, he would still have to repay this money. So, he had to figure out a way to make money himself. However, after consuming 45 billion resources, Su Yus strength had made great progress. Open his attribute panel now, you can clearly see the text lv83. At level 83, according to the strength division, he had already reached the high-ranking of the seventh order. If he leveled up two more levels to reach level 85, he would successfully advance to the eighth hierarchy! By the way, the [Star-forged Dragon King] that Su Yu met in the newbie village was at level 84, so the gap between them was not significant now; its completely a can fight level. In the Mage Tower, after the magic circle and Mana Pool had completely stopped, Su Yu stood up and stretched his waist. After so many days of closed-door cultivation, it was time for him to go out and relax! The Cat Morning Star had been cultivating by Su Yus side, keeping him company all these days. Seeing that Su Yu seemed to want to go out for a walk, she cast him an inquiring glance: Hey, what level are you now? Level 83. Su Yu answered with a smile. I am already at level 84, one level higher than you! The Cat Morning Stars whiskers twitched, gloating. Su Yu leveled up by massively burning materials, while the Cat Morning Star leveled up through continuous adventures. More than a month ago, she had absorbed an [Energy-sucking Squid] that was at the peak of the seventh order. Within this month, she had completely absorbed the artifact [Eye of the Star Scar] obtained from the Pandamen Empire. This had made her leveling speed even faster than Su Yus! As of now, she had even advanced to the peak of the seventh order, just one step away from the eighth order! But this one step can also be seen as an insurmountable gulf. Many cultivators have been stuck at this point for life. Whether its due to insufficient talent or getting too old, or simply not having enough breakthrough materials. Su Yu and the Cat Morning Star were still quite young. (Due to the fact that it hadnt been long since Cat Morning Star had hatched from the Cat Egg, Morning Star was still a kitten and a long way from adulthood.) They had plenty of time to give it their all, find enough breakthrough materials, and then break through that advance to the eighth order barrier that most cultivators found discouraging. Chapter 731 - Chapter 731: 728, [Shining New World] Plot Summary_1 Chapter 731: 728, [Shining New World] Plot Summary_1 Nemesis, where are we headed to? Cat Morning Star stood on the windowsill, took a deep breath of the fresh air outside, then turned to look back at Su Yu. Her fur shimmered with a deep, mystic starlight, flickering and making her look exceptionally mysterious and beautiful. Were of course going to make money. Su Yu shrugged and replied, My current level tops at Rank 7, and I still need to burn a heaping amount of resources to peak it. How much do you need? Well Su Yu silently estimated in his mind and answered, Probably around 500 billion! Including the 200 billion I owe Alyssa, we need about 700 billion spiritual energy coins. 700 billion Cat Morning Star muttered, her mouth twitching slightly. Although she was just a cat who didnt quite grasp the concept of currency, she was well aware that it wasnt a small sum. Even for the Goldfinch Empire, one of the most influential countries in the evolution world, this was a fortune! Where do you plan to get these 700 billion? Sitting upright on the windowsill, Cat Morning Star asked. According to my plan, Su Yu pondered, a small part can be procured from the United Government. Considering the current financial situation, 200 billion shouldnt be a problem. However, the United Government cant afford the full 700 billion. To earn the remaining 500 billion, the only method I can think of cross-expansion trades! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?. Speaking of cross-expansion trades, its essential to mention the current expansion pack. The current expansion is called Shining New World, it is the 4th expansion since the games launch. The story behind this expansion is as such: 16 years ago, a God Level player of the Ringing Wind Empire Star Realm Wanderer Bard discovered a sub-plane in proximity to the main plane during a space voyage. This was his very first discovery of a new plane, so he named it the New World. He announced the existence of this New World to the public without a fee. Following this, 11 God Level uncanny players from the main plane flocked to the New World for amusement. While they were partly curious about this newly discovered world, they were also looking for potential profits. However, an accident occurred when the last God Level player Elf Queen Kailantrill arrived at the New World via the space tunnel! Apparently, the God Level Carrying Capacity of the New World was breached. The moment the Elf Queen stepped into the New World, the space tunnel collapsed immediately! The collapse of the space tunnel meant they were stranded and couldnt return. None of them wished to see such an incident occur. In the following 16 years, they actively cooperated to repair the space tunnel. However, it seemed like the plane rule of this realm was damaged, and thus, the repair progress was slow. In the last six years of these 16 years, due to the prolonged absence of the 11 God Level uncanny players, ambitious factions in the main plane repeatedly waged major wars. This was the backdrop for the emergence of the first three expansions. At the end of the 16th year, things began to turn around. At the end of this year, the space tunnel was successfully repaired through concerted efforts of the 11 God Level uncanny players. All of them managed to return to the main plane smoothly via this passage. Every God Level player was thrilled to celebrate! But the joy was short-lived as the 11 God Level players who returned to the main plane disagreed about the handling of the New World. While repairing the space tunnel during the past 16 years, every God Level player had more or less interacted with some natives in the New World, giving them a fair amount of insight into it. Based on the observation of the God Level players, the main creatures living in the plane of the New World were a type of humanoid intelligent creatures named Shining Star Spirit thats where the name of the Shining New World expansion comes from. These intelligent creatures, though named Shining Star Spirits, were actually not that smart, averaging the level of Blue Stars elementary school students. The lack of intellect restricted the upper limit of their species development. According to actual observations, the spiritual energy resources in the New World was approximately 1/3 of the main plane. Despite such ample resources, the New World only bred one God Level and 11 Rank 7 legends, which was far behind the main plane. If the intelligent creatures of the main plane had access to these resources, it would be enough to breed four God Level players and 40 Rank 7 players. Given this situation, Alyssas ancestor Kevin Forsythia proposed to occupy this world and seize the spiritual energy, distribute the seized spiritual energy according to each God Level players actual power. If the natives were willing to yield to the pressures, surrendering a large portion of the spiritual energy share of the plane, they would compromise and not disturb the living habitat of the natives here. If they resisted, it would not be a pleasant sight they would kill as many as possible! Doesnt this idea sound familiar? Yes, this is precisely what the Skru Stars are doing to Blue Star. Kevin Forsythias suggestion was agreed with by most God Level players. Besides him, seven out of the other ten God Level players agreed. But there were also objections to his suggestion. Star Realm Wanderer Bard, Elf Queen Kailantrill, and Dwarf King Heraclius explicitly objected. According to these three, they should not interfere with the survival and reproduction of creatures in the New World, but rather, communicate amiably. Its acceptable to establish trades based on their abilities. However, naked aggressive actions are intolerable! Both parties insisted on their views, refusing to give in. After a week of arguing, the two sides completely separated and formed two large camps, each doing their own thing. And so, the Shining New World expansion pack begins under such circumstances. Players can join one of the two camps based on their preferences. Actually, under normal circumstances (which are according to Su Yus past lifes storyline), Kevin Forsythias camp would have won. After all, the Kevin Forsythia teams elite combat power was extremely strong. With an 8-to-3 advantage, they had an absolute upper hand! But in this life of Yu, there was a turn of events. The reason was simple players empathized too much with the natives of the New World! Looking at these pitiful natives of the New World, the players saw their own reflections. The players of this life had learnt about the Skru Stars four months earlier than the previous lifes players. Moreover, in these four months, humans had experienced the most brutal massacre the Gravitational Funnel Massacre. In this massacre, more than 10 million Blue Star Humans were killed under the Skrus butchers knife, leaving a permanent scar on the heart of the Blue Star People. Sharing this painful memory, how could the Blue Star players possibly stand with the invaders? So, shortly after the expansion pack was released, around 85% of the players joined the Star Realm Wanderer Bard camp, helping the natives of the New World resist the formidable invaders. Although the remaining 15% of the players did join the invaders camp, there were many who intentionally joined intending to betray them. Hence, the players intended to rewrite the storyline with their own hands. Chapter 732 - Chapter 732: 729, "Om~"_1 Chapter 732: 729, Om~_1 In fact, the players did it! The last day of the expansion pack was on December 31st. Until this day, not a single inch of the New World had been occupied by the invaders, and all lost territories had been recaptured. Thanks to the united efforts of the players, the natives achieved a crushing victory! Possibly Kevin Forsythia himself had not expected the players to be so powerful! They had been defeated terribly. Of course, the matter of the expansion is besides the point. Returning to the subject of money-making, the most profitable thing has always been cross-expansion trading. In the first expansion pack, the most profitable thing was to establish a trade route with the Elf Kingdom. The Elf Kingdom was the content of the second expansion pack; In the second expansion pack, the most profitable thing was to open a trade route with the Pandamen Empire. The Pandamen Empire was the content of the third expansion pack. By this analogy, the most profitable thing in the third expansion pack was to resell goods in the New World. Now it is already the fourth expansion pack. The most profitable thing, of course, is to do business in the next expansion pack. According to what Su Yu knew, the name of the next expansion pack was Plane Travels. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. The general content of this expansion pack was: After the [Star Realm Wanderer Bard] found the realm of the [Shining New World], he didnt stop looking. In the following 18 years, he gradually discovered six other small realms! The largest of these six small realms is half the size of the main realm, and the smallest is one-twentieth of it. From then on, the main realm entered the era of realm expansion! What Su Yu had to do was simple. He had to find [Bard], gain access to these six small realms, sell them the products they need from the main realm, and bring back the resources exchanged for them. No one from the main realm has been to these small realms yet. Su Yu was very clear about the necessities of these small realms. Once it started running, it would be extremely profitable! Su Yu tells Morning Star about his plan, then opens the private chat window with Swift: Swift, how much money is there in Aphi citys account currently? Swift quickly replied, There are more than 6.8 billion spiritual energy coins in total. Su Yu: Oh, it seems more than last time! Swift: This is because [Dave] is currently extremely popular, almost every player in the game comes to him to exchange [Sunflower seeds]. With a large traffic of players, the financial situation naturally improves a lot. Su Yu: I see. Su Yu: Then prepare 50 billion spiritual energy coins for me. I need them to buy high-grade monster materials for cultivation. Swift: Understood. Su Yu: Also, where is [Star Realm Wanderer Bard] at the moment? Swift: Bard wait a moment, Ill ask Zhen Hong. A dozen seconds later, she replied: Bard is currently in the capital of the Wind Chime Empire, participating in a sacrificial ceremony. Su Yu: Noted Ask Veena Blackgold to be prepared for my meeting with him. Swift: Alright. An hour later in game time, Su Yu met the [Star Realm Wanderer Bard] himself on [Giant God Peak], southwest of the capital of the Wind Chime Empire, just after he had completed the sacrificial ceremony. [Giant God Peak] is the highest peak in the Wind Chime continent, consisting entirely of hard rock. The towering peak bathes in sunlight all year round, forever looking down at the mountains underneath. Bard is a star spirit radiating golden light all over his body. On his round head, there are three round holes radiating golden light, and around his neck is a ring of white hair like a lions mane. All along, as the great Rune Master [Ryze] once said the harmonious tones emanating from his footsteps are the echoes of change. The two of them officially sat down face to face at a stone table on the peak of the Giant God Peak. Cat Morning Star jumped out from Su Yus pet space. Given that the person across from her was a divine figure, she politely stood on Su Yus shoulder. Om~ A bizarre noise came out from the forehead of Bard, as though he was uttering greetings to Su Yu. This bizarre sound, though strange, was instantly understood by Su Yu upon hearing it. He quickly replied: Master Bard, I am also glad to meet you for the first time! Om~ I am not here to represent Alyssa, but to talk about some private matters representing only myself. Su Yu stated. Om~ Su Yu was startled: Well, yes The united attack on your country by the Forsythia and Lai Yin Empires four years ago was indeed my idea. However, you cant have a double standard, right? You allow your country to ally with Lai Yin to attack us, but you dont allow us and Lai Yin to unite and attack you, that doesnt make any sense, right? Om~ Morning Star couldnt stand it anymore, she reached out her paw and scratched Su Yus shirt at his shoulder: Hey, can you understand what he is saying? Of course, I can. Su Yu nodded: Every time Master Bard emits a sound, its as though his language gets directly imprinted into my mind. You can think of it as a kind of one-way encrypted language. Ah, alright. Morning Stars ears drooped. She felt a bit disheartened. From now on, she could only know what they were talking about through Su Yus words. The conversation between Su Yu and Bard continued. Om~ Su Yu fluently responded: I came to you this time because I know you have found six more small realms like the New World. I want to enter these realms earlier than the others and trade goods with the local natives. Om~ Bards voice this time was particularly loud, and his body even vibrated, seemingly falling into extreme shock. And that was indeed the case. Bard hadnt publicized the six small realms yet. Currently, only he knew of these realms C he couldve been said to have utmost secrecy. How did Nemesis find out about it?! Sensing the surprise in Bards voice, Su Yu smiled slightly, and said calmly: In fact, my true identity is a Prophecy Scholar, nothing can be hidden from me. Both Alyssa and His Majesty, the Regent King of the Elves, can vouch for that. You can go ask them if you do not believe. Om~ Bard fell into contemplation, seemingly considering. After a little while, he made a sound again: Om~ Su Yu had already guessed what Bard would say, so he was not surprised by his response. He slightly smiled and continued: I knew you wouldnt agree to let me go to the six realms that easily. However, I can exchange a piece of intelligence with you for the qualification to go there. Om~ This piece of intelligence is related to your alter ego [Wood Spirit]. I know where it is. If you let me enter these six realms, Ill tell you its location. Every divine figure had an alter ego, and Bard was no exception. His alter ego was called [Wood Spirit]. When Bard was still in the New World, [Wood Spirit] had lost contact due to an accident. Since then, Bards alter ego was missing. Despite searching the New World for five to six years, he hadnt managed to find it. Su Yu actually knew where [Wood Spirit] was! Should he make the exchange or not? Chapter 733 - Chapter 733: 730, Swift and Veena Blackgold_1 Chapter 733: 730, Swift and Veena Blackgold_1 Bard was deep in thought, taking a long time before answering Su Yu. Su Yu was not in a hurry, waiting for his response, calm and composed. Furthermore, Su Yu was very clear in his mind: Bard was bound to agree. Because a new update was happening tomorrow, and Bard certainly had the intention to reveal the six small dimensions. Although the storyline of this world was different from the previous one, with the worlds will in place, it couldnt let him affect an entire expansion alone. Cat Morning Star, however, seemed to be growing impatient. She was squatting on Su Yus shoulder, incessantly wagging her tail, visibly agitated. If the opponents power was not much greater than hers, she would have urged him to make a decision long ago. Eventually, it was Bards servant who proved to be observant. The servant brought several plates of visually appealing fruit, one of which was particularly suited to Morning Stars taste. As Morning Star devoured the fruit, she finally settled down. Bards silence lasted for about five minutes. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.0 Five minutes later, he gently swayed his body, his head emitting a hum. Noticing that Bard was finally making a sound, Morning Star put down the fruit she was eating and looked up at the two of them. However, her gaze mainly rested on Su Yu, as she couldnt understand what Bard was saying. Hearing the sound emitted by Bard, Su Yu instantly responded solemnly, I guarantee that I will abide by the New World Amity Pact. I will only conduct fair trade with these small dimensions and ensure that no innocent native will be slaughtered! The New World Amity Pact was a peace agreement signed by the two alliances at the end of this expansion. The pact stated that all the races of the main dimensions could have friendly interactions and trade equally with the New World, but they could not forcefully invade or indirectly colonize. When Bard said he wanted to extend the scope of the pact to include these six small dimensions, Su Yu agreed without hesitation. Hmm~ Bard finally uttered in response. With this final hum, it seemed that Bard turned off the one-way confidentiality, and Cat Morning Star immediately understood what he was saying. He was saying, All right, Ill give you the coordinates of the six small dimensions now, and tell you how to enter. But you have to promise me that you will keep your word! Dont worry, please trust my integrity, Su Yu solemnly assured. Five minutes later, in Aphi city, a pale blue teleportation gate opened in the sky above the city. Su Yu stepped through the teleportation gate, returning to his own territory. Looking downwards, Su Yu saw that beneath his feet was the exact place he wanted to go C the city council of Aphi city. The person he was to meet, Veena Blackgold, had already arrived at the council building. The current Aphi city council was no longer the run-down two-story building it used to be, but a complex of eight buildings, each more than a dozen stories high. The whole complex was considerably modern. If one judged merely by the appearance and the construction techniques, they might mistake it for a building on Blue Star! Only by observing the earth-yellow Earth magic circles (reinforcement magic circles) faintly visible on some buildings could one identify it as being in the game world. Upon arriving above the council building, Su Yu immediately used his enormous spiritual power to scan the eight buildings below. The hustle and bustle of the buildings instantly flashed before his minds eye. The office facilities in these buildings were similar to those on Blue Star, with a large number of desks and computers. However, the NPC natives inside still wore traditional clothing from four or five years ago due to habit, which appeared somewhat incongruous. The images of various offices appeared in Su Yus mind. He immediately noticed some civil servants working hard, some idling on their phones, and some seemed to have developed office romances, their bodies intertwined Su Yu couldnt be bothered with so many people; he focused his attention on finding Veena Blackgold. Finally, after scanning three buildings with his psychic power, he located the short stature of the goblin in a large office on the top floor of the fourth building. This large office seemed to be Su Yus dedicated office in the city council, even though he seldom visited. Next to Veena Blackgold stood the tall and slim Swift. Speaking of which, Su Yu had been maintaining contact with Swift through private messaging for the past several months, and they hadnt seen each other for quite a while. He didnt dwell on it, directly invoking the Transport spell. The next second, his figure appeared in the large office, standing in front of Swift and Veena Blackgold. Upon seeing Su Yu suddenly appearing, Swift and Veena Blackgold were taken aback. However, they quickly composed themselves. Boss Ke, youre finally here! Swift stepped forward, extending her hand to Su Yu. Her eyes radiated with three parts admiration and seven parts pride. Veena Blackgold immediately knelt on the ground in front of Su Yu, joyfully saying, My lord, I am delighted to see you again. It has been a long time since we last saw each other! Hello there, you two! Indeed, it has been a long time. Su Yu extended his hand and clasped Swifts, while observing the two in front of him. Swift was wearing a pure white priests robe. However, it had been reworked to resemble more of a cheongsam C designed with a high slit on the side to reveal her slender and fair thighs, looking both sacred and seductive. Veena Blackgold was in a suit that Goldfinch nobles often wear, beautifully crafted and highly representative of his status. Looking at Veena Blackgold in his suit, Su Yu joked, Blackgold, your suit is quite nice. It looks even finer than the one I am wearing. How could I possibly compare with you? Veena Blackgold quickly played along, with a smile on his face, Even though my suit looks decent, its just regular clothing after all. Yours is high-quality gear! Just a small piece ripped off by chance could buy me hundreds of these suits! Haha, just joking around. Su Yu patted the goblins shoulder. He looked at the two of them, Thank you both for your hard work managing the territory during this period! Youre much more competent than me as the lord! In recent months, Swift had been trying her best to manage the territory for Su Yu. She had a chance to refine spiritual energy to become a high-ranking powerhouse, but she had voluntarily given up the opportunity; Veena Blackgold had always been in charge of the territorys commercial trade, and the businesses under the territory were thriving under his management. They could be described as Su Yus most competent right-hand men! No need for formalities, its what we should do. Swift brushed aside a strand of her hair and smiled shyly. Having helped Su Yu manage the house well allowed him to focus more energy on conquering the world outside. As his wife wait, it should be as his subordinate, she was already very satisfied. Veena Blackgold also had an excited expression, My Lord, you once saved my life. This is what I ought to do! Chapter 734 - Chapter 734: 731, Earn 50 billion in a month_1 Chapter 734: 731, Earn 50 billion in a month_1 Next, Su Yu encouraged his two subordinates once again, promising them many tangible rewards. For Swift, Su Yu pledged to prioritize her safety and protection when the decisive battle arrived, and once again he would strive to grant her the opportunity to refine her spiritual energy to become a High-Ranking entity; As for Veena Blackgold, Su Yu promised him a higher nobility status, a considerable amount of spiritual energy coins, which he was quite fond of. After receiving Su Yus verbal promises, both subordinates were thrilled and bursting with energy. Swift looked at Su Yu, her eyes gleaming: Boss Ke, what is the purpose of calling us here this time? Surely, it cant be just to reward us? Why not? Su Yu shrugged, smiling, You two are my right and left hands, isnt it fair for me to take some time to reward you? Veena Blackgold was very observant. Knowing that Swift had feelings for their lord, he jokingly suggested, My Lord, you are beyond words to us, your subordinates. Why not marry Lady Swift? If you have a child in the future, it could make managing such a large territory easier. Poof! Swifts face turned bright red as she was playfully teased by an NPC. Indeed, she did have feelings for Boss Ke, but which girl on Blue Star didnt? Besides, she and Sky Dragon were best friends. How could she compete against her best friend for a man? She wasnt Ellie. Just as Swift was about to divert the topic, Su Yu already smiled and said, I called you all here mainly regarding a matter, and that isto make a fortune! Make a fortune? Swift and Veena Blackgold exchanged glances, both looking puzzled. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.? Due to the current slowdown in time by 12 times, at least 30% of players in the game are involved in business activities, like trade and overseas trading. The principal plane and the majority of exploitable commercial resources in the New World had already been developed by the players. Could it be possible that our lord has discovered a blue ocean market? Swift asked, Boss Ke, how much are you planning to make? Not much, Im not overly ambitious. I plan to make 50 billion spiritual energy coins within one month, Su Yu said with a slight smile. 50billion?! Swift and Veena Blackgold were shocked. Their hearts nearly leaped out of their chests. Veena Blackgold almost fell to the floor. Calling 50 billion not much? Its a huge amount, isnt it?! MyMy Lord. Veena Blackgold, hand clutching his heart and the other gripping the sofa armrest, said shakily, Did you perhaps misspeak? Youre certain its 50 billion, not 50 million? Swift also took a deep breath, her face serious, Boss Ke, you truly want to make 50 billion within a month? You do realize that our entire income from Aphi City over the past three or four years only sums up to 5 billion! Swift hesitated after speaking, almost wanting to slap herself. What is she saying?! Did she just say only in front of 5 billion? Im sorry, but I didnt misspeak, Su Yu said calmly, shaking his head, Not only is the 50 billion figure correct, but my goal is also to earn that amount within a month of game time! Upon hearing Su Yus statement, Swift appeared somewhat dizzy and unstable, while Veena Blackgold stood there with his mouth agape, not knowing what to say. Our lord isnt the type of person who exaggerates! Whats happening today? His mouth was about to linger over the floor, Veena Blackgold swallowed and spoke with a more miserable smile than crying, My Lord, to be honest, I really do not see how you can earn 50 billion in a month. Unless you could conquer all the countries in the main plane within three days and start collecting taxes, otherwise, its impossible to earn 50 billion within a month. All right, then let me tell you how to get this 50 billion! Due to limited time, Su Yu didnt tease them anymore and directly said, You are all familiar with [Star Realms Master Bard], right? AbsAbsolutely. Veena Blackgold almost blurted out absurd, luckily he caught himself in time. 16 years ago, he discovered the [Shining New World] plane. You know this too, dont you? Of course, Swift replied, with a frown. Everyone in the game world had been circling around [Shining New World] for the past two years, how could she possibly not know? Then have you considered, Su Yu said mysteriously, that Bard has discovered other secondary planes besides the New World? You mean!!! Reminded by Su Yu, Swift, and Veena Blackgold suddenly saw the light! Thats right, Su Yu explained, smiling, Besides the New World, Bard has discovered six other planes, the largest of which is even half the size of the main plane! We can take the lead in entering these secondary planes to make a profit. You should know how much profit we can make from these planes without me having to remind you, right? Hearing Su Yus words, Swift was astonished. She couldnt believe the twist that had unfolded! For one [Shining New World] that was one-third the size of the main plane, the game world was thrown into chaos for two years. Now youre telling me there are actually six new planes! And some of these planes are even bigger than the New World! There will be no peace in the game world. Veena Blackgolds eyes were shining. What does discovering a new world mean to a merchant? It signifies endless profits! And they could also have priority access to these secondary planes Wait a minute. Veena Blackgold turned to Su Yu and asked, My Lord, how are we getting priority access to these new secondary planes? Shouldnt Master Bard keep such lucrative opportunities for his own country first? You dont need to worry about that, Su Yu said, not bothering to explain, All you need to know is that we have the priority right, and Ive already found a way to enter these secondary planes. Alright, my Lord, I will inform the Merchants Association immediately! Veena Blackgold declared loudly. His eyes were practically shaped like spiritual energy coins, saliva flowing continuously. Priority in the new planesHehe50 billion spiritual energy coinsHehe Su Yu hastily drew back this subordinate who was succumbing to delirium. After using a water-based spell to splutter his face and cool him down, Su Yu told him, No need to inform the Merchants Association yet. Ill give you a list of goods. Just secure and deliver them to the territory within three days. Alright, my Lord. I will do as you say, Veena Blackgold obediently replied, his head hatly drenched in water. Chapter 735 - Chapter 735: 732, Making Money Plan_1 Chapter 735: 732, Making Money Plan_1 Su Yu sat down behind the desk indoors and took out paper and pen from the drawer. Controlled by his spiritual energy, the paper spread out directly on the desktop, and the ballpoint pen stood up by itself, automatically doodling on the paper. Lets start with the basic products. Su Yu glanced at the two subordinates in front of him and began to speak: Firstly, I need 6 million tons of food, wheat, rice, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes anything works. Blackgold, take note of what Ive said. I need all these stuff within three days. Understood. Veena Blackgold quickly pulled out a notebook and pen that he carried with him and recorded what Su Yu said. However, while recording, he wiped his sweat involuntarily: My lord, 6 million tons of food is not a small amount, it is almost 1% of the annual grain output of our Goldfinch Empire! Su Yu waved his hand with a smile, The thing about food is that its low in value. We have to sell more to earn enough margin. Moreover, the Ice Plane and Fire Plane lack food and taking it there will surely make a fortune! The Ice Plane and Fire Plane mentioned by Su Yu are two of the six minor planes discovered by Bard. These two planes dont actually go by these names, the Ice Plane is called [Seglancest] and the Fire Plane is named [Prodivofsk]. Because these two names are too tricky, players from the previous life named them Ice Plane and Fire Plane based on their plane characteristics. The Ice Plane, [Seglancest], has a relatively low average temperature, at least onefifth of the whole plane is covered by ice and snow all year round, therefore the players call it the Ice Plane; Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. The Fire Plane, [Prodivofsk], has a high average temperature, spiritual energy is very active, the whole plane often experiences large-scale earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, therefore it is known as the Fire Plane by the players; Due to the harsh climate, food has always been scarce on these two planes, and grain prices remain high. On the contrary, the Main Plane. Now, the Main Planes food production has introduced the scientific management technology of Blue Star, from breeding to sowing and fertilizing irrigating, the cultivation level increases by at least dozens of grades! In addition, the natural spells of the Druid profession can rapidly mature crops on a large scale. The price of grain on the Main Plane is less than 1% of that in the Ice and Fire Planes. Sending them there will definitely result in a massive difference in prices! In addition to food, theres also table salt. Su Yu continued, touching his chin, Earth Plane is very short of table salt. We can sell table salt there. Lets start with 50 tons of table salt! The original name of Earth Plane is [Yagbanna], covering about a quarter of the Main Plane. This plane is not too special, its main feature is the small area covered by sea level. The sea level coverage rate on Blue Star is as high as 70.8%, but on the Earth Plane, the sea level coverage rate is less than a pitiful 20%. Because the land area is large and the ocean surface is small, players call it the Earth Plane. In the Earth Plane, due to the lack of water resources and small ocean area, table salt is extremely scarce. 60% of Blue Stars table salt comes from the ocean. The Earth Plane cant produce that much sea salt, and there are very few salt mines on the land. In addition, table salt is a necessity for most creatures, so the price of table salt is especially expensive. Even in the history books of the Earth Plane, there are records of local species trading gold for the same weight of table salt! Su Yus delivery of 50 tons of table salt can solve their pressing problem (and also make a big profit). For the next more than an hour, Su Yu tried hard to recall the scarce resources of the 6 planes in his previous life and organized these resources into a list. From low-level foods, furs, minerals to high-level electronic products, handicrafts were all arranged in order. The list was getting longer and longer. Gradually, Veena Blackgold found that he had written page after page until Su Yu stopped recalling on the ninth page. Alright, thats about it! Su Yu comfortably lay back in the leather chair of his office and let out a long sigh, The stuff on that list is enough for us to sell for 500 billion. If we operate properly, we can even sell up to more than 600 billion! Yes, we could easily make 500 billion if we sold it all. Veena Blackgold couldnt help but wipe his sweat. Making a profit in the middle is really satisfying! Many resources are earning dozens or even hundreds of times more! Moreover, those handicrafts have a sufficient market once the two-plane trade is completely circulated. One can only say C earning 500 billion in a month is not a dream! Sitting on the sofa next to the meeting room, Swift has been listening to the side. Hearing this, she looked at Su Yu in admiration: Boss Ke, how did you manage to know so much about these 6 planes? You havent been there before, have you? Its unavoidable that Boss Kes deep understanding of these six planes is just like the native inhabitants there, otherwise how could he come up with such a detailed plan? Su Yu lay in the chair, propped his hands behind his head, and said with a smile: Because my talent ability is prophecy, I can understand the general situation of their plane by just using a bit of my ability. Err Your prophecies are indeed a bit scary. Swift patted her expansive chest and exclaimed. At this time, Veena Blackgold, across from Su Yu, looked at the long list in his hand, his eyebrows immediately knotted. He looked at Su Yu and said respectfully, My lord, this inventory list is very detailed and there is no problem. But to gather them all within three days, this is completely beyond my ability! Noticing Su Yus gaze fixed on his face, Veena Blackgold said awkwardly, To complete this goal in three days would require national-level integration capability! Perhaps only the great Queen Alise would be capable of doing so. Hmm Su Yu thought for a moment and said, Indeed, its a bit difficult for you alone. Well, let it be, Ill go find Alise. Swift, notify the relevant departments to cooperate with Blackgold to gather resources to their utmost ability. Regardless of the quantity, gather as much as possible. The total amount of resources gathered needs to be reported to me in real time, got it? Understood! The two of them replied simultaneously. Three minutes later, in Queen Alises sleeping quarter of Goldfinch Royal Palace. You finally remember me! Lying lazily on the wide and soft bed, Queen Alise propped her head with her left hand, looking at Su Yu with seven parts resentfulness and three parts of other emotions in her eyes. Little Jie Jie! Cat Morning Star pounced into Queen Alises arms and rubbed her chin affectionately. As close friends, she and Queen Alise have always had a good relationship. Looking at Morning Star in her arms, Queen Alises smile deepened. She sat up from the bed, smiled and gazed at Su Yu, Say it, what brings you here? Chapter 736 - Chapter 736: 733, Fantasy Duel starts again_1 Chapter 736: 733, Fantasy Duel starts again_1 ps: Apologies, I ran late today and posted this chapter without revising it. If youre reading this, please refresh the page after half an hour, by then youll see the revised version. Well, the thing is, Su Yu sat at the edge of the bed next to Alyssa, gently wrapping his arm around her slender waist, whispering an explanation, Not too long ago, I reached level 83. Oh? Congrats! But now Im out of resources. I did the math accurately, and I still need at least 500 billion resources to advance to the eighth level. 500 billion?! Thats no small figure. Indeed its not, but I plan to earn this amount of money within a month Of course, he had no reason to hide anything from Alyssa. In the next moment, he outlined his whole strategy to Alyssa, including meeting Bard and the plan to resell the resources from the main plane to six secondary planes. Cat Morning Star wasnt idle either, adding clarifications to what Su Yu said while snuggling in Alyssas arms. Alyssa maintained a tense posture throughout their conversation, never fully relaxing. Initially, Alyssa was just a little shy. After all, shes not yet Su Yus wife, and lying this close to him could be somewhat embarrassing. However, the reason she was really tense was because of what Su Yu told her. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0. Bard had actually found six secondary planes! Some of these minor planes were even bigger than the New World?! These houses have intelligent beings living in them. Su Yu, through prophecy, knew exactly what they lacked. He had already obtained the entrance qualifications to these minor planes from Bard. It must be said, this is indeed an excellent opportunity to make money! Six secondary minor planes What a substantial development, how come youre only telling me now? After Su Yu completed his explanation, Alyssa looked up at his face. Now, their faces were less than 20 centimeters apart, which made Alyssas cheeks blush slightly. Looking at Alyssas cute face, Su Yu explained with a smile, I didnt know about it myself until recently. I realized it when I was predicting the next expansion Oops, I mean when I was predicting the next major event. Also Su Yu playfully caressed Alyssas now pink nose, giggling, With this, I can finally repay the 200 billion I owe you. Huh? You owe me 200 billion? I dont remember. With Su Yus breath on her face, Alyssa could feel her heart racing! Cat Morning Star noticed Alyssas change, quickly jumped onto the pillow, and put her paw on Alyssas forehead, Little Jie Jie, do you have a fever? I! Dont! Out of breath, Alyssa hugged the Morning Star and cuddled her tightly, to the point where the cat was meowing for mercy. Su Yu watched the sisters playful antics with a smile, not interjecting. After their playful fight was over, Su Yu wrapped his arms around both of them and asked Alyssa, In order to quickly fulfill this plan, well need to employ the resources of the entire country. Youll help me with that, wont you? Of course, do we even have to discuss help between us? Alyssa lightly tapped Su Yus head, raised her chin and said, Since Im helping you so much, how will you return the favor? About returning the favor Su Yu felt a rush of adrenaline. He slid his hand inside Alyssas clothes, intending to make the next move. Just then, a colorful [Teleportation Portal] opened in the middle of the sleeping chamber. Both Su Yu and Alyssa were startled, they immediately looked towards the teleportation portal. They saw an Alyssa step out of the portal, dressed in royal attire and adorned in luxurious headgear, her face flushed with anger. Upon stepping out of the portal, she pointed a finger towards Su Yu on the bed and exclaimed, You beast! Leave the kings body alone! Su Yu: Alyssa: Morning Star: Su Yus money-making plan was progressing smoothly. After meeting with Alyssa, her avatar immediately issued several directives, instructing the Vice Minister of Commerce to collect these supplies in collaboration with Su Yu. Among the players, knowing that Boss Ke was planning a big venture, the relevant departments exerted their full energy to actively assist Su Yu in coordinating the delivery of materials. Su Yu himself wasnt idle either. After leaving the Royal Palace, he headed straight to the various granaries of the Empire, collecting the grains into his necklace. However, the speed of collecting materials was not as fast as Su Yu had expected. He kept himself busy for four full days. On the afternoon of the fourth day in-game time, he finally collected all the needed supplies and was ready for the small plane transaction. Just then, Su Yu received a game prompt, Ding! You do not have enough leftover game time to participate in the [Illusion Duel] event. Are you willing to use tomorrows game time to participate in this event? Yes. No. Seeing this game notification, Su Yu was taken aback. So it was now possible to use tomorrows game time for the [Illusion Duel]? Seems like theyve become more player-friendly! However, this time Su Yu didnt plan on participating. I should leave the chance for other players! I should focus on making money. Su Yu promptly chose [No], and teleported to the Wind Chime Empire. Of course, Su Yu was aware of the [Illusion Duel], as it predictably took place on the last evening of every expansion. Moreover, the event stirred up a commotion on the forum, with everyone guessing who the ultimate champion would be. It was impossible for Su Yu not to know about it. But he chose not to participate. The reason was simple the [Illusion Duel] rewards were now more oriented towards the entire human race, not just the individual winner. If everybody benefitted from the reward, he might as well let the ordinary players vie for the opportunity. The [Illusion Duel] Su Yu took part in had a similar trend with the final reward. The final reward Su Yu received, besides the sixth level armor set, was mainly five types of [Mercenary Camps]. The [Mercenary Camp] was of course useful to the entire human race, however, to the champion, it was essentially useless. The last [Illusion Duel] was similar. Su Yu didnt partake in the last [Illusion Duel] as he was attacking the Spiritual Spring Eye, he learned about the final rewards through some department The champion of the last [Illusion Duel] was an American player who received a set of fourth-level epic armor and a golden item C [Underground Shelter (Gold)]. The [Underground Shelter]s function was similar to the [Mercenary Camp]. The shelter was set up underground and could recruit high-level NPCs to serve the humans. The difference was C the [Underground Shelter] came with a production module that could produce food, water, electricity, and even spiritual energy, all through intricate conversion. Moreover, the [Underground Shelter] had remarkable defensive abilities! According to experts, even 1000 nuclear bombs exploding simultaneously wouldnt be able to penetrate it. Plus, it was completely sealed off thereby preventing all forms of radiation damage. If mankind intended to detonate all of the nuclear bombs on Blue Star and destroy it, this could be the final shelter. Chapter 737 - Chapter 737: 734, Fire Nation of the Ice Plane_1 Chapter 737: 734, Fire Nation of the Ice Plane_1 The [Segran Lester] plane, also known as the Ice Plane according to the players, is about 1/3 the size of the Main Plane. The ruler of Ice Plane is also human, just as it is in the Main Plane. Long ago, there werent any humans on the Ice Plane, only some native wild animals, somewhat similar to the dinosaur era on Blue Star. Later, an ancient power in the Main Plane proficient in interstellar transportation discovered this plane. With a thrift mentality, they forcefully transported a group of ancestors to live in this plane. The ancestors took root and flourished in the Ice Plane, gradually becoming the planes rulers due to their far superior intellect compared to the wild animals. Even though 1/5 of the Ice Plane is covered by ice and snow, which makes it extremely cold, there are still quite a few areas near the equator with a warm climate and abundant rainfall. The humans on the Ice Plane mainly live in these areas, competing for survival space and territory with other animals. The largest human country in this plane is called the [Fire Nation], located near the equator, about a quarter the size of the Goldfinch Empire. The name Fire Nation comes from the fanatic and obsessive worship of fire by its citizens, who believe that fire is the cornerstone of human survival against the winter. Fire is also the totem of faith for everyone in this country. However, the Fire Nation is currently far from peaceful. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. In the eastern part of the Fire Nation, a massive peasant rebellion is unfolding. The cause of the peasant rebellion is fundamentally similar to the reasons for peasant rebellions on Blue Star the ruling group extorts and is insatiable, seizing the fruits of the common peasants labor and causing them to live under high pressure. The little grain that they save from a month of hard work is barely enough to feed themselves. Once a major disaster occurs, or there is a grain shortage, the already burdensome societal system collapses in an instant. Without food, the peasants can only take up arms (farm tools) and go out of their homes, robbing whoever has the food. And so, the peasant rebellion starts. There is a medium-sized city in the central area of the Fire Nation called [White Stone City]. White Stone City has just gone through the war caused by the peasant uprising. The city gate of White Stone City is wide open now, and countless dead bodies are lying outside and underneath the city wall, with rivers of blood flowing. The city is filled with the sounds of killing and looting, as well as the cries of women. Many houses have been burnt to ashes in the raging fire. The peasant rebellion army, dressed flamboyantly, is celebrating their victory on the citys main street. They hold shining weapons in their right hands and spoils of war stolen from the citys residents in their left hands. Moreover, they completely disregard the lives of the city residents, rushing to grab anything of value they see and immediately chasing after beautiful women. At the beginning of the uprising, the peasants stood against exploitation, a just cause. However, gradually, they lost themselves in the stolen gold and silver treasures, turning their blades against the common people like them. The dragon slayers gradually became dragons. In the luxurious mansion at the center of White Stone City, the leader of the peasant rebellion army Duke GranFlame is sitting in the main seat, frowning. Beneath him stand six trusted generals, all looking rather grim. If people from Blue Star sees this scene, theyd certainly find it strange Duke Gran is after all a duke, so why did he become the leader of the peasant rebellion army? Isnt the peasant rebellion army supposed to rebel against these nobles who oppress peasants? However, the fact is, you cant apply the situation on Blue Star to the Fire Nation. On Blue Star, the gaps between individuals are small. Even a beggar like Zhu Yuanzhang has the opportunity to claim the emperors throne; But on the Ice Plane, it is a High-Ranking plane. The power gap among humans on the High-Ranking plane is significant. Even if 100,000 ordinary people are armed with bows and arrows, they cannot beat a rank five power-user who can fly. The power of numbers holds no meaning here. Under such conditions, for a rebellion to succeed, it must receive the support of high-ranking power users. Duke Gran, as a lord who controls a large private army with strong ambitions, has long wanted to replace the emperor. After the peasant rebellion kicked off with a bang, he actively contacted the leaders of the peasant rebellion, using threats and lures to take them under his wing. Furthermore, he actively propagandized himself among the peasants, offering them favorable conditions and leading the rebellion army to attack the emperors territories. Originally, everything was going well. Duke Gran easily took over half the country and seemed to be on the verge of storming the capital and unifying the country. However, after capture of White Stone City, a major problem arose they were running low on food supplies and the harsh winter was approaching. Duke Gran looked at the trusted aides around him, among them was the logistics chief of the army, [Hunter]. Hunter, Duke Gran looked at him, how much food do we have left? My lord, Hunter knelt down on one knee and respectfully replied, We only have enough food left for the regular army and the peasant rebellion army to eat for 40 days. If we ration it, reducing the consumption to the lowest levels, we can barely last for one and a half months. One and a half months? Duke Grans frown deepened. In the entire Ice Plane, food has always been a scarce resource. With the war halfway through and winter approaching, the scarcity of food resources become more apparent. Herman, what did we get from the food storage in White Stone City? Duke Gran turned towards one of his generals. I am sorry, my lord, General Herman knelt on one knee with a pale face. The Sang family in White Stone City has long been our sworn enemy. When their family was destroyed, they set fire to the food storage in White Stone City. Theres nothing left now. Everything was burnt? Duke Gran lost his composure, his face instantly turning extremely pale. He was originally counting on capturing White Stone City, providing a breath respite for his food-starved troops. However, instead of providing the needed respite, this turned out to make them almost oxygen starved! Gentlemen, the situation is now very serious. Duke Gran looked seriously at the generals below, In not too long, the Extreme Winter lasting 4 months will arrive, and we have not stored enough food yet. If we cannot solve the food problem within half a month, this peasant rebellion is likely to fail! The winter on the Ice Plane is much more terrifying than in the Main Plane and on Blue Star. During that period, there are sub-zero temperatures of thirty to forty degrees below, waist-deep heavy snow, even in the relatively warm Fire Nation. The severe weather makes fighting impossible. One can only store food in advance and try to survive the winter, waiting for the snow to melt and then fight in the spring. But now their stored grain is running short, this winter might be hard to get through! Chapter 738 - Chapter 738: 735, Selling Grains_1 Chapter 738: 735, Selling Grains_1 Duke. Hunter said, lowering his head, At this point, we only have three methods to deal with the extreme winter. Oh? Which three methods? Duke Gran looked at him straightly. The first one is to disband the peasant rebel army. Hunters head was almost parallel to the ground, he dared not raise his head to look at Duke Gran: Give the farmers severance pay to send them home, so that we can ensure enough food for the remaining army to survive the winter. Duke Grans face immediately darkened. Before he had a chance to reprimand, a general under his command stood up and scolded: Hunter, what kind of stale idea are you giving to the Duke? At least one-third of our achievements are due to the peasant rebels! If it were not for them serving as cannon fodder, sacrificing themselves to break through Celsus Flames (the Emperor of the Fire Nation) poisonous barrier, do you know how many of our soldiers would have died in vain? But Hunter looked up at the general, spoke in an unfriendly tone: Im just stating facts, dont mess around here! What? You actually accused me of messing around! Duke, he Enough. Duke Gran pressed his hand, calmly said, I wont possibly adopt this method. Even if our remaining army can beat Celsus Flames, sending these peasant soldiers, these rabble-rousers home will only create instability in the rear Hunter, introduce the next one. Okay. Hunter took a deep breath and said seriously: The second method is C to get the people from the occupied areas to hand over their winter food supplies. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 Although they may starve and freeze to death, they are also making a contribution to the unification of the country. Hearing Hunters words, the other five generals fell silent, seemingly in agreement with this method. Duke Gran also fell into silence, clearly indecisive. After three minutes of silence, Duke Gran said gravely, Hunter, whats the third method? The third method is to hoard hay, leaves, and tree bark, and add it to our soldiers meals during the extreme winter. Hunter answered with difficulty. Humph! Would the soldiers be willing to eat? The general who was looking for quarrels just earlier glared and stood up and said. Those peasants may be fine, but their main troops were raised in comfort. Feeding such things to the main army would definitely lead to a mutiny! But at this time, Duke Gran suddenly said, I think this idea isnt bad. Duke Let me finish. Duke Gran pressed his hand again, We can tell our soldiers the reality of our food shortage, this is our last resort. When the next spring comes, we will rush into the imperial city and empty the granary. I will definitely treat everyone to a feast, to make up for what they lacked in the winter! Since the Duke thinks its good lets do it then. The general sighed, I hope the army wont mutiny! Just as they were speaking, a voice whispered into the ears of Duke Gran and the six generals, Perhaps there is a fourth way to solve our problem? This voice came from Su Yu, who had been secretly eavesdropping for a long time. As for why he understands and speaks the language of the Ice Plane, its because he has been here before, and he spent more than a month here in his previous life. Whos there?! Theres an assassin! Duke Gran and the seven others were taken aback! The six generals quickly circled around Duke Gran for protection, and looked around vigilantly. Who is this person? Why didnt they notice their enemy lurking nearby for so long? Everyone, dont panic. Su Yu canceled [Invisibility Skill], and leisurely walked out from the Void. He smiled at the seven vigilant faces, Im a merchant from another dimension. I heard you are short on food? I happen to have a large quantity of food here, enough for you to weather through the extreme winter! While speaking, Su Yu released his powerful aura of level 83. This powerful aura surged towards the Duke Gran and the seven like enormous waves, leaving them feeling as if a heavy mountain was pressing on their shoulders. This shocked them so much that it left them with their mouths wide open, totally speechless. Its top-level legendary strength! This is absolutely top-level legendary strength! This kind of strength is definitely in the top 10 in their dimension! This so-called merchant from another dimension is incredibly powerful! The general who loved to find faults suddenly spoke up: You said you are from another dimension, do you have any proof? Duke Gran was shocked by his audacity, and quickly refuted him:Im sorry, this other-worldly powerful man, he had no intention of doubting you! Weve never done dealings with a visitor from another world before, thats why he asked. Its fine. Su Yu waved his hand generously, smiled and said, Its easy to prove that I am from another world. After all, you need food, right? I brought a lot of food from my own dimension here. Su Yu waved his hand, and dozens of corn cobs appeared on the empty ground in front of Duke Gran and the seven others. The corn cobs were golden and full, but the sight made the seven of them hesitate. They had never seen anything like this before. Could this thing really be eaten? It seemed like Su Yu could see through their thoughts. He continued to smile and said, Dont worry, this is our main food in my dimension, and since were all humans, theres no great difference in our physical constitutions. You can definitely eat this without any problems. At the same time, he took out a string of steaming hot grilled corn from his necklace, shaking it at the seven people present: How about it? Do you want to try? The seven people of Duke Gran looked at each other. First of all, they accepted the identity of Su Yu as a merchant from another dimension. After all, his power could be ranked among the top five in their own dimension. It was totally impossible for them to have overlooked such an influential person, which only left one other possibility: Su Yu came from another dimension. As for the food this merchant was selling, after exchanging glances, the seven men decided to be cautious. After all, no one had ever eaten crops from another dimension before. If they ate something poisonous, that would be a big problem! Just then, Hunter suggested, Duke, we can ask gourmet Sandberg to come and try. Sandberg? Yes, he was born with the ability to digest food quickly. We can carefully observe the changes in him after he eats these dimensional grains and analyze whether these grains would pose any poison risk or other dangers to us. Good, let him come and try it. And at all costs, let him come as quickly as possible! The Duke immediately ordered. Understood! Hunter promptly responded, glanced at Su Yu, and quickly walked towards the outside of the hall. The other five generals did not relax their guard and still cautiously arranged their defences, while they contacted their own god-level powerhouses to come over. Throughout all of this, Su Yu remained calm, standing in his original place with a smile, without making a move. Chapter 739 - Chapter 739: 736, Triple Grain Price_1 Chapter 739: 736, Triple Grain Price_1 After about ten minutes, the gourmet Sandberg, hands tied up in ropes, was invited over from the neighboring city by several high-ranking powerhouses dispatched by Duke Gran. By the time he arrived, Sandberg was completely terrified. His face was ashen, without a trace of blood, and his legs trembled so hard he could hardly stand. Especially when he saw Duke Gran himself, he nearly fainted on the spot. It was as if his world was falling apart Had he violated the Empires laws or offended any important figure? Why were all the dignitaries present staring at him and scanning his body with spiritual energy, as if they were about to dissect him in public? The God Level powerhouse of Duke Grans party was a woman hidden in the black fog. Su Yu couldnt see her face clearly or know her profession. Three minutes after Su Yu appeared, she arrived at the top of Duke Grans head, fully on guard against Su Yu. But Su Yu appeared as calm as ever. He smiled and gave a mages greetings to the God Level woman, then stood motionless, pretending to be a statue. Once Sandberg arrived, Hunter stuffed the two roasted corn cobs Su Yu had into his mouth without waiting for an order from Duke Gran and forced him to chew and swallow. The other generals also quickly clustered around, using their spiritual energy to sense the changes in the food in Sandbergs stomach. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Sandberg was so astonished that he almost lost control of his bodily functions. What exactly was this yellow lump-like thing that the Duke was force-feeding him? Was it some kind of new type of poison? But he didnt dare to resist at all. He could only tremblingly swallow the food and pray to the Fire God, hoping he would survive the day. Sandbergs talent was rather special; as early as seven or eight years old, his parents discovered that he could digest food rapidly and convert a portion of the energy in the food into his own strength. It should have been a powerful ability. Unlike others who had to train hard to become stronger, all he needed to power up was to eat a lot, a trait that seemed like a template for novel protagonists. However, the unfortunate part was that Sandbergs conversion rate of food into power was incredibly low! Less than one thousandth. Due to this pitiful conversion rate, this special talent could be considered quite useless. Thus, after struggling for half his life, he hadnt become a powerhouse. His fame was all tied to the title Big Stomach Gourmet. But now, it was time for his unique gift to shine! Upon the activation of his talent, the corn kernels entered his stomach and almost instantly were drawn into his intestines, where they were broken down into energy. Gradually, the furrowed brows of Duke Gran and the others began to relax. Based on their observations, Sandbergs digestion process was basically the same as for an ordinary person, showing no difference. Now they could confirm the food Su Yu was selling differed from their local crops only in appearance. Sandberg, how does it feel? asked Duke Gran cordially. Ah? Youre asking me?! Nonsense, is there anyone else here called Sandberg? If Im not asking you, who else would I be asking? A line of annoyance marked Duke Grans forehead. At this moment, Sandberg exclaimed joyfully, By the Fire God! The Duke actually spoke to me! If word of this gets out, it would be enough for me to brag for a lifetime! Alright, alright! A second line of annoyance marked Duke Grans head: Lets get to the point, what do you feel? Feel? Feelings If youre asking about feelings, I think it tasted quite good. Sandberg stuttered. He was telling the truth; the taste of the roasted corn was indeed excellent. But another line of annoyance marked Duke Grans forehead, the third one now. With a dark face, he said angrily, By feel, I mean what do you feel inside your body! Like discomfort, pain or unease! Sandberg was taken aback by Duke Grans fury. He fell to his knees and, prostrating on the ground, said, Forgive me, Duke! Theres no particular feeling inside my body. Its the same as when I eat something normally! After hearing his words, Duke Grans face eased a bit. Communicating with this idiot was absolutely exhausting. But since there were no problems with the food, their dilemma was easily solved! Of course, Duke Gran wouldnt neglect such an honored guest as Su Yu, and quickly put on a smiling face, Honorable guest from another world, how much food do you have? Su Yu smiled faintly, Rest assured, I have as much as you need, enough to go around! If youre really worried about the food being poisoned, no problem. I can give you the food first and you can pay me after half a month. Thats fantastic! Hearing the word enough, a wide smile spread across Duke Grans face. He was utterly ecstatic, It seems the Fire God is still looking after me! The food problem is completely solved, my ascension to the Fire Nations throne is as good as certain! Chief of Logistics Hunter, however, wasnt as thrilled as the Duke. This merchant from another world was giving them much needed help in desperate times; surely the price of this help wouldnt be low, would it? He asked, Honoured guest from another world, regarding the price for this food, may I ask what price youre considering? Upon hearing Hunters words, the excitement in Duke Grans heart cooled down somewhat. Wait a minute, this merchant from another dimension wasnt planning to extort him, was he? If he were to throw out an astronomical price that he couldnt afford, wouldnt that be getting his hopes up for nothing? However, Su Yu had no intention of overcharging him. He simply wanted to sell the goods as quickly as possible so he could return to his training. Based on my understanding, Su Yu nonchalantly said, With the onset of the harsh winter and the ongoing war, the market price of food has already surged six to seven times, hasnt it? Yes, that is indeed the situation, Hunter nodded in agreement. In that case, Ill sell you this food at only four times the usual price! What do you all think? Four times I think the price is a bit high. Then three times, I wont go any lower, and the payment must be made in full with Spiritual Energy Stones or Warcraft materials above rank six. Deal! Duke Gran immediately responded. He could well afford a price three times the usual rate, as he would not be able to purchase grains this cheap on the black market! He could even consider procuring extra and having his men sell the surplus on the black market. That way, he could even make a profit! Then its settled. Su Yu took out a fist-sized recording crystal from his necklace, saying, Lets do the trade now. However, during the transaction, Ill need to record the entire process to provide as a proof, which will make it easier for me to report to my superiors. Superiors? Duke Gran noted Su Yus choice of words. This strong seventh-rank powerhouse, Su Yu, actually had a superior?! Chapter 740 - Chapter 740: 737, Trade Fair _1 Chapter 740: 737, Trade Fair _1 Of course. Su Yu casually fooled around while manipulating the recording crystal, Our form of plane trading is a massive and tight operation, we at the seventh and eighth ranks are merely the foot soldiers. The real power-holders are planet level, even stellar leveled powerhouses Ah, forget it, you wouldnt understand even if I tried to explain. Lets just trade. Is that so? Duke Grans reverence for Su Yu immediately rose a notch. This was his first time hearing of Planet Level and Stellar Level, so the divine rank wasnt the endpoint, there were even more powerful beings beyond that rank! Moreover, Su Yu was someone Duke Gran didnt want to offend. Perhaps he might need to count on him in the future! Amidst laughter and merriment, Su Yu and Duke Gran finalized their deal. Su Yu placed 144,000 tons of food in the granary specified by Duke Gran. (The Dukes army could consume 4kg of food per person per day, so 144,000 tons would feed 300,000 people for four months.) Duke Gran did not plan to pay half a month later; instead, he took out the stored Spiritual Energy Stones and magical beast materials equivalent to the market value to settle the account. After the deal was finalized, Su Yu, of course, would not be satisfied with just selling some food. He saw that Duke Gran still had a lot of High-Ranking magical beast materials in his collection. It would be a shame not to have them in his possession. Next to a mountain of grain, Su Yu rubbed his hands together with a look of enthusiasm, Duke Gran, would you be interested in learning about our custom weapons for ordinary humans? But Duke Gran looked somewhat dazed, Weapons for ordinary humans? Whats the use of custom-making these? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. In his concept, ordinary humans were mere cannon fodders and a means for childbirth. Whats the point of customizing weapons for them? It would be more worthwhile to craft more weapons for High-Ranking powerhouses. Of course its useful. And the results are very apparent. Su Yu said with a smile. He took out a modern submachine gun from his necklace and fired a few shots at a big tree 50 meters away. Bang! Bang! Bang! The bullets hit the tree and its bark was sent flying. This Duke Grans eyes immediately intensified. This weapon is more powerful than he had imagined! Su Yu explained timely, With this kind of weapon, a farmer who has never cultivated before can possess the power of a second-rank archer! Even if theyre cannon fodder, they are of much higher value. As Su Yu spoke, he attributed the submachine gun to Duke Gran. This is indeed a good item. Duke Gran took the submachine gun and began playing with it, taking a keen interest in this new type of weapon. The rebel army was mainly composed of ordinary humans who had never cultivated before (Otherwise, they would not have been farmers). If they could buy these weapons in bulk and popularize them, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance their combat effectiveness. And theres this. This is a hand grenade Duke, this is a heavy machine gun, let me show you By the way, I have a lot of high-grade equipment, master-level and even grandmaster-level potions here. Consider it maybe? Next, Su Yu took great pains to market the goods he carried to Duke Gran. Of course, marketing only to Duke Gran was not enough. At Su Yus suggestion, a significant Cross-Dimensional Trade Fair was held in White Stone City on the morning of the third day. Nearly half of the nobles in the Fire Nation followed Duke Gran in the rebellion, and they all were wealthy individuals. At Duke Grans invitation, these nobles came to White Stone City one after another to view the goods from another world and to purchase some of the items that interested them. Even the Divine Rank powerhouses on Duke Grans side C that is, the female powerhouse shrouded in black fog C also participated in the trade fair and bought 12 vials of grandmaster-level potions from Su Yu, as well as some strange toys they had never seen before. With the generous donations from the nobles on Duke Grans side, a small mountain was immediately piled up inside Su Yus necklace. This small mountain was entirely made up of Spiritual Energy Stones and High-Ranking magical beast materials C shining brilliantly inside the necklace! But the things Su Yu exchanged were not only Spiritual Energy Stones and High-Ranking magical beast materials. Ordinary magical beast materials, gold, mithrill, and other precious metals, magic materials, and even low-grade equipment C he wanted them all. These things, when brought back to the main plane, could also be exchanged for the resources he needed. The trade fair lasted for three full days. It was a great success, and both parties were delighted. But for Su Yu, how could he only trade with Duke Grans side? He didnt have any political leanings. Duke Grans enemy C the Emperor of the Fire Nation C also had a wealth of Spiritual Energy Stones and High-Ranking magical beast materials. All these things were waiting for him to trade! So after the trade fair ended, Su Yu bade farewell to Duke Gran and headed straight for the Imperial City of the Fire Nation. On the sixth day of Su Yus arrival in the Ice Plane, The Imperial City of the Fire Nation. The Fire Nation was nearing the extreme winter, and internal communication was very blocked off. Su Yu had held a trade fair in White Stone City for three full days, but they had not received any news of it. After Su Yu infiltrated the royal palace of the Fire Nation, he found that the Emperor was partying with a bunch of ministers! The royal palace of the Fire Nation had a large, bright banquet hall on the east side. In the banquet hall, the Emperor, nobles, and ministers were dancing gracefully amidst laughter and merriment. Half a year ago, they were terrified at the alliance between Duke Gran and the rebel army of peasants, fearing that these rebels would attack the palace and take their positions. But they did not expect the peasant rebel army to be much weaker than they had imagined. After half a year of war, Duke Gran and the peasant rebel army had only managed to take half of the nations territory, and they were still far from the imperial city! Not only were they far from the imperial city, but the extreme winter was also coming soon. The rebel army was facing a significant problem with food, so the whole imperial city was full of joy, and there was music of debauchery everywhere in the palace. In the banquet hall, the Emperors closest general, Brandon, had drunk till his face turned red. With his left hand holding a wine glass, he said disregardingly to the people around him, Just you watch! The rebel army will collapse in no time. Relying on those mudlegs to succeed is wishful thinking! But. People around him refuted, Those mudlegs are not it, our real enemy is Duke Gran! Half of our country has been occupied by him! Whats the use of occupying it? Arent they just going to spit it out in the future? Brandon dismissed the criticism and calmly said, They are now out of food and winter is coming. Once a large number of soldiers starve to death in the harsh winter, their army will be in unrest! All we have to do is wait for them to have internal problems. I, for one, would like to see the scene of old man Gran rolling back to his lair with his tail between his legs, ha ha ha! At this moment, a strange voice suddenly rang in Brandons ear, Im afraid thats outdated news. Ive perfectly solved Duke Grans food problem, you know! Accompanied by this strange voice, a peculiarly dressed young man slowly emerged from the void. Chapter 741 - Chapter 741: 738, Lie_1 Chapter 741: 738, Lie_1 The banquet hall was packed with peoplethere must have been at least a hundred nobles, and many servants navigated between them. Su Yu deactivated his [Invisibility Skill] and emerged from the Void, taking care to amplify the spatial fluctuations to attract attention. Whirr~ A wave of transparent, irregular light radiated from Su Yu, resonating throughout the banquet hall. The noble ministers of the banquet hall, even the mere servants with powers no greater than ordinary people, instantly sensed the arrival of this significant figure, Su Yu. Who are you? Who are you? Quick! Protect His Majesty! Run! With cries of fear and surprise, the entire banquet hall descended into chaos. The stronger nobles and high-ranking figures cleared their way through the crowd, gravitating towards the Emperor. Of course, they managed to knock over quite a few people during their scramble. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?0 Those of lesser strength headed for the various exits of the banquet hall. The banquet hall was chaotic, and an empty area formed around Su Yu. .. Su Yu was annoyed by the nobles panic and fuss. He took out a white crystal from his necklace and held it up high. [Calm]! He shouted, and a wave of creamy light spread out from the crystal, instantly engulfing everyone in the banquet hall. The once frantic nobles hit by the light wave soon became calm. One by one, they stood still, their hands clasped together and their eyes shut, no longer making any noise. The entire banquet hall fell silent. As expected, Priest skills are really handy. Su Yu appraised the white crystal in his hand with satisfaction, then pocketed it back into his necklace. .. General Brendon, who had been openly speaking in the banquet hall just now, stumbled towards His Majesty. The Emperor of the Fire Nation was a middle-aged man with red markings on his face and golden pupils. He glanced at Brendon, then turned his gaze back to Su Yu. May I ask who you are, powerful one, and why youve just appeared in my domain? The Emperor of the Fire Nation spoke, neither subservient nor arrogant, staring straight at Su Yu. Su Yu wasnt hiding his power, so the Emperor had instantly discerned that Su Yu was a high-ranking legend a level seven! There were only a few people in the entire dimension who held this rank of legend no more than five. But oddly enough, he had never seen Su Yu before! Where did this man spring from? Upon hearing the Emperor challenge him, Su Yu faced him and the high-ranking and nobles beside him, smiling: Everyone, please dont be alarmed, Im just an ordinary merchant from another world, peddling some goods from different dimensions. An interdimensional merchant? The Emperor and his attendants were taken aback. Many of them had contact with other dimensions, such as the Star Realm, the Void Realm, the Abyssal Realm But an interdimensional merchant, frankly, was a novelty even for them. Before they could react to the surprise, Su Yu continued: Ive only been in your dimension for a few days. But just now, I heard this general Su Yu pointed at Brendon: This general said that Duke Grans troops are facing a food crisis, that their food supplies are about to run out, so I decided to clarify. Upon hearing Su Yus words, all eyes immediately pivoted towards Brendon, seemingly blaming him for luring Su Yu out. Under the friendly gazes of the crowd, Brendon felt incredibly awkward. He quickly defended himself: What I said was entirely correct! GranFlame is indeed short of food, everyone can see that. Running short of food was a problem in the past, but its not anymore. Su Yu smiled. He took out the crystal containing the record of his trade with Duke Gran from his necklace, projecting the images recorded in the crystal onto the wall of the banquet hall. Everyone watched as the images showed Su Yu and the Duke trading food in high spirits, haggling over prices amidst laughter and cheer. .. Watching the bartering Su Yu and Duke Gran on the screen, the face of the Fire Nation Emperor was as black as pitch. The entire reason for this banquet was the food supply problem in Duke Grans army. If everything had gone according to plan, Grans forces would collapse in the midst of the harsh winter, and he would still be the emperor of Fire Nation once winter was over. But now. This interdimensional merchant in front of him had sold sufficient food to Gran. That meant that Grans forces wouldnt crumble in winter but would instead grow stronger! By next spring, he would have to watch helplessly as the rebels march into the Imperial City, all his ancestral lands falling into the hands of that crafty Gran. Whatre you implying? The Emperor of the Fire Nation glared at Su Yu in a fit of rage, demanding, Did you come to flaight your success? To mock me that I will face defeat next spring? Let me tell you! If I cant defeat Gran, Ive a hundred ways to make sure you dont leave the Imperial City! The Emperor of the Fire Nation was furious. If this interdimensional merchants food supply was the cause of his fall, then he would channel his anger by killing this merchant! And hed made up his mind as soon as his God level forces arrived, he would strike! .. Su Yu knew exactly what the Emperor of the Fire Nation was thinking, but he remained calm. He smiled faintly, glanced around at the surrounding nobles, then addressed the Emperor: Your Majesty, do not be so anxious, I have yet to decide to sell this batch of food to Duke Gran. The recording crystal had only captured Su Yu haggling with Duke Gran and not the actual delivery of the food, so Su Yus lie came quite naturally. Youwhat do you mean? The Emperor questioned, his arm trembling with intense emotion. I meant to say, this batch of food is still with me. Su Yu smiled, As a merchant, my primary objective is to sell my goods for the highest price. Duke Gran offered to purchase it at three times the regular price during normal times. If you, Your Majesty, are willing to purchase this batch of food at six times the regular price, I will not sell this food to Duke Gran but to you instead. Upon hearing Su Yus words, the Emperor of the Fire Nation was first taken aback, then overjoyed! So, this merchant had not sold the food to Gran but had brought it to the Imperial City to sell at a higher price! Just as well! Good that old immovable Gran had not acquired this batch of food! Deal! Im willing to buy all the food at six times the price! Put the food right into our warehouse now, and Ill hand you the money immediately, the overjoyed Emperor of the Fire Nation went up to Su Yu and declared. Chapter 742 - Chapter 742: 739, Seven Days of Interdimensional Trade_1 Chapter 742: 739, Seven Days of Interdimensional Trade_1 Half an hour later, Su Yu piled up a whole 200,000 tons of food in the central square of the Fire Nations Imperial City. Next to the square, seeing the mountain-high pile of food, the Emperor of the Fire Nation and his ministers all had looks of relief on their faces. Though the purchase price was indeed a bit steep, they were enormously relieved that this batch of food didnt fall into the rebels hands! Businessman, may I ask your name? From the side of the square, the Emperor of the Fire Nation kindly approached Su Yu. The advisors next to him were gazing charmingly at Su Yu. Just call me Nemesis, Su Yu replied. Nemesis, you selling us this batch of food makes you a friend for life! The Emperor of the Fire Nation declared loudly, as if he wanted everyone to hear. Theres no need for formalities, Your Majesty, Su Yu replied coolly. Us merchants of different dimensions are purely driven by money, we dont favour anyone. Since you are willing to pay a higher price, this batch of food is yours of course. At the same time, he lowered his voice and said, As for the promised Spiritual Energy Stones and high-rank magical beast materials, shouldnt it be time to settle it? As if awoken from a dream, the Emperor of the Fire Nation immediately nodded. Yes, of course, right this way. I will take you to the treasury to get the materials you need! The emperor ordered his men to transport the food to the granaries, then immediately ushered Su Yu towards the treasury. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧͨ?. On the way to the treasury, Su Yu was at it again, peddling his other products to the Emperor of the Fire Nation. Your Majesty, I have special weapons designed for ordinary people. Would you like to know more? Your Majesty, this is a higher-grade machine gun We have collected a lot of good purchases from different dimensions, would you like me to show you one by one Through Su Yus consistent marketing, the Emperor of the Fire Nation started to show interest in the products he was selling. That afternoon, a grand sales event authorized by the Emperor, was opened by Su Yu in a big shop just outside the royal palace. Just like the last sales event, he laid out all sorts of strange and unusual products. There were many more nobles and high-ranking strongmen near the Imperial Capital than in White Stone City. Hearing that there was a sales event run by a merchant from another dimension in the Imperial Capital, almost all of the nobles and high-ranking strongmen came to check it out. No harm in seeing it even if theyre not buying, they thought. Because of this, Su Yus sales event was crowded with nobles, and business was booming. Many of the products were sold out. The little hill in Su Yus necklace, composed of Spiritual Energy Stones and high-ranking magical beast materials, grew higher and higher, gradually showing the tendency of turning into a big mountain. But the good times didnt last long. On the afternoon of the third day of Su Yus sales event, the Fire Nation emperor received an important piece of intelligence from the front lines. What the hell did you just say! The Emperor of the Fire Nation stood up furiously, glaring at the intelligence officer who had come to relay the message. The intelligence officer was sweating profusely, with his clothes already soaked. However, he had to grit his teeth, kneel on the ground, and tell the emperor, Your Majesty, theres no doubt about this intelligence. Duke Gran has indeed received a giant shipment of food from another dimension. He has even purposefully set up the food in front of the whole army for show. Bang! The table in front of the Emperor of the Fire Nation was flipped over in his rage, doing a 680-degree flip in mid-air before crashing onto the ground. He glared furiously, That damn other-world merchant said he sold all of his grain to us! How come Gran has some too? Your Majesty. The intelligence officer said shakily, Probably the merchant had two batches of grain C one to sell to the rebels and the other to um deceive you with. Bastard! Weve been played! The Emperor of the Fire Nation seethed with rage. He almost fainted on the spot. About ten minutes later, the Emperor of the Fire Nation rushed to Su Yus shop with his god-level powerful subordinates, ready to confront him. But when they arrived, they found that Su Yus shop, where the sales event was held, was empty. There were no goods at the sales event site, and at the far end of the room, there was a note on the table. The note had a few lines written on it C Dear Emperor of the Fire Nation, The words I said at the banquet hall the other day were actually lies. Five days ago, I sold enough supplies to Duke Gran. But you can also look on the bright side. You also got an equal amount of food! If both sides have food, they cancel each other out, so its as if neither of you has any. You can see it as if I never came at all. Wishing you a pleasant life! CMerchant from another dimension [Nemesis] Seeing this note, the Emperor of the Fire Nations face alternated between red and pale. Suddenly, his clutch eased, his eyes rolled back, and he fell straight back. His close advisors were all startled. Supporting the unconscious emperor, they shouted in panic, The Emperor has fainted, quicklyC call for a doctor! I will bleed His Majesty first. Chaos ensued. As for Su Yu. He had already used [Transference Spell] to leave the Fire Nation, heading on to his next victim, hum, I meant country. On the Ice Plane, his main business was selling grain, alongside some other industrial products like firearms, soap, cement and so on. It was now the height of winter on the Ice Plane, and there was a great demand for food as prices were high. It was indeed a good time to sell grain! Four days passed in-game. After almost completely selling out his stock on the Ice Plane, he began moving to other planes to continue selling his various goods. In the Fire Plane, he sold his grain to the locals; In the Earth Plane, he sold large quantities of salt to the local wildlife; In the Wind Plane, he used large amounts of concrete and steel, in combination with earth-solidifying magic circles, to create wind and rain barriers for the local inhabitants; In the Gold Plane, he sold soil suitable for farming to the original residents in exchange for gold magical beast cores of the local area Su Yu was everywhere. Now, with the new expansion, all six planes were open to all players. Players, unlike Su Yu, did not have a thorough understanding of the local conditions of all the major planes. If they wanted to trade with the locals, they would have to explore slowly, understand them, and then they could cater to the needs of both sides, taking what they needed through mutual trade. But before the players began their trading, Su Yu had already made a huge fortune on these six planes! His [Transference Spell] coupled with the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain] was truly a godsend for large-scale trade! He was earning big money in all major planes; the phrase making lots of profit was not an exaggeration to describe him. Using about seven days (real time), Su Yu finally sold most of his products, earning enough resources. Chapter 743 - Chapter 743: 740, Baoshan_1 Chapter 743: 740, Baoshan_1 12 noon, January 7th. The headquarters of the China war zone. After lunch, Zhong Feng entered his office, put on his game helmet in the small partition of his office, and logged into the game. He logged into the game a little late today. Usually, he would log into the game between 8:00 and 10:00 in the morning, staying in the game world until 20:00 to 22:00 in the evening. This was also the routine of most Chinese players. But today, due to an important meeting, he delayed his game login by two hours until 12 noon. In the office partition, with the helmet on, looking at the familiar login screen and the January 7, 2121 in the lower right corner of the login screen, Zhong Feng could not help but feel much emotion. Time flies, its already January 7th today! According to the results of todays meeting, the space tunnel will open in five days, and the high-ranking elites of Blue Star will once again enter Skru Star. It seems I have to prepare well for these five days! While Zhong Feng was lost in thought, his hand didnt stop, he directly chose his [Snow Leopard] game character and clicked the [Login] button. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? After a period of familiar mild dizziness, his consciousness arrived in the game world. Upon entering the game, Zhong Feng appeared in the [Emerald Dream building] of his own territory. The tasks he has been doing lately after logging on are actually quite tedious. He had stopped doing the main storyline missions and other hidden missions. He spent most of his time on refining materials, and the rest of the time he was basically off to Su Yus Mage Tower or the Elf Kingdom, learning spells alongside top druids. The reason for visiting Su Yus Mage Tower was to pay a visit to Cat Morning Star. Although Cat Morning Star looked cute and harmless, she was a top-notch druid herself. Out of respect for Su Yu, she had taught Zhong Feng a lot of spells. However, Cat Morning Star belonged to the [Star Realm Cat] race after all, and her physical structure was completely different from that of humans. So she gave Zhong Feng a few recommendation letters, requesting him to go to the Elf Kingdom and improve his knowledge and skills with other top-notch druids. After logging in, Zhong Feng habitually initiated the dream matrix, ready to begin a new day of practice. But at that moment, he suddenly received a private message. The message was from Red-Eyed Black Dragon. Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Old Snow, you are finally online! Do you have time now? If you do, you can come to the central plaza of Goldfinch and take a look! [Happy emoji] Zhong Feng was slightly surprised: The central plaza of Goldfinch? What happened? Red-Eyed Black Dragon: Its something big yet not so big. Boss Ke is back! He returned to the main plane a day ago in game time! Zhong Feng: [Surprised emoji] He knows to come back? Zhong Feng: Isnt he stirring up trouble in 6 new dimensions? I remember that the Insect Princess from the Earth Plane wanted to catch him as her consort Did he come back so soon? [Secretly laughing emoji] Red-Eyed Black Dragon: He said he had sold almost all his stuff, so he came back. [Shrug emoji] Red-Eyed Black Dragon: What is most surprising is that he brought back a lot of treasures and piled these treasures onto a mountain on the Goldfinch Square! I roughly measured it, and this pile is at least 40 meters high! Red-Eyed Black Dragon: You cant send pictures in a private chat, but you can come and see if you have time. After all, if you miss such a sight, you may never see it again! Zhong Feng: 40 meters high [Horrified Emoji] Zhong Feng: Alright, Ill be there right away! Since the time-flow reversal, the games time has become very abundant. If it were before, Zhong Feng would definitely not waste time watching the things Su Yu brought back, but now, wasting a few minutes is no big deal. After replying to Red-Eyed Black Dragon, he rushed to the teleportation array in the center of the territory and used the array to teleport to Goldfinch City. The main teleportation array of Goldfinch City is right next to the center square. As soon as he arrived at the teleport location, he saw the towering Treasure Mountain not far from him. This scene was truly astonishing! This Treasure Mountain was basically made up of high-ranking materials from level 6 or above monsters and energy stones. The materials from high-ranking monsters were filled with massive spirit energy fluctuations, which interweaved with the spirit energy fluctuations of other monster materials. The energy stones the size of adult human heads were interspersed among them, emitting a dazzling white light, like individual high-powered searchlights. This made Treasure Mountain not only shocking, but also very tempting to the eye. How much would all these goodies be worth! Treasure Mountain had been placed on the square for a day and night. But even now, the square was still crowded with players who came to visit, making the whole place as crowded as a bus during peak hours. Zhong Feng was definitely not going to squeeze with the players, he was a level 6 warrior who could fly! After arriving at the square, he immediately flew up and hovered above the crowd. Red-Eyed Black Dragon had been waiting in the sky near the main teleportation array. Seeing Zhong Feng appear, he immediately flew towards him and pointed excitedly at the Treasure Mountain not far away: Old Snow, isnt it spectacular? Tsk tsk, indeed, it is spectacular. Zhong Feng looked at the Treasure Mountain, exclaimed: I never thought Id see so many treasures piled together one day! Boss Kes harvest this time is not small, huh! Yes. Red-Eyed Black Dragon stood shoulder to shoulder with Zhong Feng, introducing him: A day ago, Boss Ke piled up the Treasure Mountain here, mainly to let the NPCs sent by Queen Alise tally the total number and calculate the total value. But who knew, the NPCs still have not finished counting until now! Thats normal, given theres so many things. Zhong Feng nodded. From Zhong Fengs perspective looking at the Treasure Mountain, there were several people still hovering in the sky above the top of the mountain. With Zhong Fengs vision, he could clearly see in addition to Su Yu, there were Alyssa, Tina, Roland, the tower lord of [Silvershine Spire], Cecilia, the spokesperson of the [Assassins guild] and other NPCs. In addition to NPCs, there were also 7 or 8 players above level 5. These players were gathered around Cecilia, obviously up to something. Red-Eyed, Ive come all this way, Im going to say hello to Boss Ke. Zhong Feng said to Red-Eyed Black Dragon beside him. Alright, Ill go with you. The counting work down there is almost done. Red-Eyed Black Dragon spoke, following behind Zhong Feng towards Su Yu. Seeing his old friend Zhong Feng arriving, Su Yu immediately greeted him with a smile: Hey! General Zhong, what brings you here for a visit? General Zhong is the nickname the guild leaders gave to Zhong Feng in the recent guild chat. The origin traced back to half a month ago, when Chairman Hu Jing promoted Zhong Feng from lieutenant general to general in recognition of his excellent performance on Skru Star. So everyone addressed him as General Zhong. Chapter 744 - Chapter 744: 741, Earned 78.9 billion! _1 Chapter 744: 741, Earned 78.9 billion! _1 Seeing Zhong Fengs arrival, the players surrounding Cecilia Nightblade all greeted him with friendly gestures. The numerous NPCs around, however, wore expressions of disdain as they saw Zhong Feng. The Dunce debuff that Zhong Feng had been under was still in effect, which meant NPCs instinctively showed him disgusted faces when they saw him. However, Zhong Feng was utterly robust to such reactions. He had long grown accustomed to this kind of expression from NPCs. After greeting the other players, he smiled at Su Yu and said, Nemesis, I just logged on. Zhen Hong informed me that youd returned to the Primary Plane, so I came to check things outYou brought quite a haul this time! Zhong Feng glanced down at the Treasure Mountain below, the depth of his gaze was full of envy. Su Yu nodded and smiled, Thats right. This time I made a considerable haul, and I have got all the resources needed for leveling up to Seventh-Rank Peak! But this time, I paid quite a price too. I wasted seven actual days without cultivating. Su Yus statement was modest. Its true that he hadnt been cultivating in these seven days, but it couldnt be considered as all wasted. During these seven days, Su Yu would summon his clone to help sell goods whenever he had some spare time (like when he held sales meetings in the Ice and Fire Country). His actual body hid away and studied different high-level spells from various Magic books. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Although he did not cultivate for these seven days, he learned several high-ranking spells, and his overall strength had increased by about 30%. Zhong Feng could tell that Su Yu was just being modest, so he smiled and asked, So how much are the high-level materials and Spiritual Energy Stones worth in Spiritual Energy coins? Su Yu shook his head, I dont know. Were waiting for the final statistics. But it wont be long before the final tally comes in. The value of each item has already been estimated and counted. The results should be ready once we add them up Before Su Yu could finish, the NPC responsible for counting below called out loudly, Your Majesty, my lords, the total estimate is ready! At the sound of this, all the NPCs and players present, except for Zhong Feng, grew excited. How much? All the people in the sky asked together. More respondents had gleaming eyes and appeared anxious. Seeing the excited expressions on the faces of the NPCs and the players, Zhong Feng was immediately hit with a barrage of question marks. ??? These things were brought back by Su Yu, right? So why is everyone so excited? But he quickly understood why that was the case. The NPC in charge of counting out loud said, Based on market prices, the final result is 78.9 billion! Among them, Spiritual Energy Stones are 25.2 billion, and high-level monster materials are 36 billion. The moment the NPCs words fell, a wave of excited cheers erupted in the sky. However, these cheers were not celebration for the bounty Su Yu brought back, but for something else. Ohhhh! I won the bet! I knew it would definitely exceed 70 billion! Im done, I still underestimated Boss Ke. Impossible! How could so little amount to nearly 80 billion? I demand a recount! Cecilia Nightblade crossed her arms and said, The results of the betting are now known. Those whove won come to me to claim. Upon hearing this, Zhong Feng instantly understood everything, exasperated. So the NPCs and players were betting based on the total value of the resources Su Yu had brought back! Obviously, the bets had been split into the total value exceeds 70 billion Spiritual Energy coins and the total value is below 70 billion Spiritual Energy coins, with Cecilia Nightblade acting as the bookie. Now, those excited and gleeful in the sky were the ones who won the bet; those who had gloomy and helpless faces had lost. No wonder there were such excited cheers after the tally came in; No wonder a handful of players had been hovering around Cecilia Nightblade just moments ago, Zhong Feng thought they were attracted by her beauty! Zhong Feng cast a glance nearby and saw that the face of Red-Eyed Black Dragon looked terrible. So, he suppressed his laughter, flew over, and gently patted his shoulder, What? Lost big time? Yeah, lost big time. Red-Eyed Black Dragon gave a grimacing smile that was even uglier than crying, and said in frustration, Before he set off, Boss Ke said, I want to earn 50 billion, and the total value of the goods he took was only 5 billion. I thought even if Boss Ke comes back laden with loot, the total value would barely reach just over 60 billion at most I didnt expect it to even exceed 70 billion! Su Yu also flew over, patted his shoulder to comfort him, I told you not to bet at the start, but you didnt listen. Regretting it now, huh? Red-Eyed Black Dragons face turned red, and he was too choked up to utter a word. Seeing Red-Eyed Black Dragon like this, Zhong Feng promptly changed the subject. He smiled at Su Yu, saying Congratulations are in order! Youve earned 70 billion Spiritual Energy coins in just seven days from the trip to the 6 Great Planes! This must be the fastest anyone has ever made money in human history, right? Haha, the credit mostly goes to my Prophecy, after all, information is the foundation of wealth. Su Yu said modestly, If someone else had my abilities, they could also make as much. Since you have gathered the resources Zhong Feng seemed to lower his voice and asked, when do you think you might ascend to the Eighth Rank? About that Su Yu thought about it, and shook his head, I am not certain. If you had asked me when I could reach the Seventh-Rank Peak, I could definitely tell you that it will be approximately half a month in real time. But to ascend to the Eighth Rank to tell the truth, I havent figured out the breakthrough materials yet. Su Yu was telling the truth. He used the Root potion as a breakthrough material to ascend to the Sixth Rank. The [World Tree Heart] was the breakthrough material for ascending to the Seventh Rank. But for ascending to the Eighth Rank No player had ever successfully ascended to the Eighth Rank in his previous life, and although top Seventh-Rank Peak players like Zhong Feng and A Thousand Cups Unintoxicated had managed to figure out a few methods of ascending to the Eighth Rank, none had been able to put them to practice. So Su Yu would have to slowly explore the path to ascend to the Eighth Rank on his own, he couldnt just follow step-by-step instructions already laid out. Seeing that Su Yu seemed reluctant to speak more about this topic, Zhong Feng changed the subject again, By the way, one more thing. As for melet me think about it. Su Yu was momentarily at a loss of how to respond properly. Honestly, he was quite keen to go to Skru Star since he was powerful and possessed artifacts like the [Gold Sparrow Interfacial Chain], seven days time would be enough for him to haul in quite a lot of good stuff from Skuru. But the issue was, he wouldnt be able to cultivate for seven days again after going! The goal Su Yu set for himself was to reach the Eighth-Rank Peak before the decisive battle, not just barely entering the Eighth-Rank, so he needed a lot of time for cultivation. He could not afford these frequent trips to Skru Star. After some careful consideration, Su Yu made his decision, I think I will pass on this one. I want to devote more time to cultivation. Alright. Zhong Feng nodded. Chapter 745 - Chapter 745: 742, Haidun Rieyang Rebels_1 Chapter 745: 742, Haidun Rieyang Rebels_1 While Su Yu was still elated about his enormous harvest of 78.9 billion, what he didnt know was that an important event was happening simultaneously on Skru Star. Skru Star, the palace of the Raging Sun Empire. After obtaining permission at the palace gate, Minister of Intelligence Xi Weng flew directly toward the Emperors study. The palace guards along the way stopped to salute him as he flew above. And these guards realized that something major must be happening, as Xi Wengs face was stern and serious. Xi Weng was always one to never let his emotions show on his face, whether good or bad. But his expression was so serious today that no one would believe that nothing significant was happening. Look, Minister Xi Wengs expression is a bit serious. The guards huddled together for a whispered discussion. Indeed, the last time he looked that serious was when his majesty wasoops! The guard was about to say when the emperor was cuckolded, but he suddenly realized that he shouldnt say that and promptly changed the subject. We should pay close attention to the network in the next couple of days, something big is probably coming. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.?? Xi Weng, flying in the sky, heard the whispers of these guards. However, he had no time to bother with them. With no obstructions in his way, he arrived in Emperor Maninas study. Manina was currently reviewing a document. The document was presented to him by Langqis deputy Jennifer. It was detailed information about the game Evolution. His attention was increasingly drawn towards the Blue Star, his foe. On entering the study, Xi Weng immediately knelt down before Manina, Your Majesty, your glory shall illuminate the entire Skru Star. Oh, its Xi Weng. Manina put down the document, crossing his fingers and sitting upright in front of the desk, asked, What brings you here? Your Majesty, two very important events have occurred simultaneously. Xi Weng replied seriously with his head bowed, One is good news, the other is bad news. Hmm Lets start with the good news. Your Majesty, the good news is that a letter has been received from your child, the pride of the Skru people C Morgan Sun. Xi Weng opened his Space Ring and took out a beige piece of paper from inside. He flicked it lightly and the paper flew out like an arrow released from a bowstring, stopping abruptly right in front of Manina, suspended in the air. At the same time, he continued, The main content of Prince Morgans letter is that C upon detailed investigation and repeated confirmations, no member of the Dragon Race has come to our star field from the Holy Dragon Star in the recent hundred years. The fact is indeed so. Our Skru Star is located on the third arm of the Milky Way, while the Holy Dragon Star is on the first. The distance between us is simply too far, its impossible for the members of Holy Dragon Stars Dragon Race to appear in our territory. Seeing the handwriting of the reply, Manina was overjoyed, his face lighting up: Hehe, great! I knew that little black dragon didnt come from the Holy Dragon Star and now we finally have proof! Xi Weng, help me contact the Dragon Emperor, were about to make a major move! Manina was extremely energized at the moment. Since that little black dragon did not come from the Holy Dragon Star, it undoubtedly belonged to the Blue Star Humans. The Blue Star humans arrived at Skru Star and initially went to Dragon Island to see Princess White Dragon. That meant that Princess White Dragon, Keke, or even the White Dragon Queen, must surely be colluding with the Blue Star Humans! They could use this opportunity to eradicate these traitors! But, Xi Weng remained kneeling in his place without moving. He continued in his serious tone, Your Majesty, there is also some bad news which I believe should be our priority. Oh right, there is more, whats the bad news? Manina looked at him. The bad news is from Duke Haidun Rieyang Xi Weng paused here for a moment. After about three seconds, he continued, He has betrayed us. What did you say? Maninas pupils contracted rapidly, How did he betray us? In what regard? Your Majesty, its about the Blue Star. Xi Weng lowered his head and didnt even dare to breathe, Just about ten or so minutes ago, Duke Haidun posted a video on the social platform. In the video, he vehemently refuted our propaganda of Blue Star humans being brutal and torturing captives as false. In fact, the Blue Star humans do not mistreat captives at all, they treat every captive with utmost respect. With His Majestys approval, Xi Weng presented a video stored in his phone to the palaces AI system for projection. The familiar face of Duke Haidun Rieyang appeared on the study wall. The location where Duke Haidun Rieyang was in the video seemed to be his home. He was speaking seriously in the video, To everyone watching this, today I must clarify something regarding the matter of whether captives on Blue Star are being tortured. Actually, I initially didnt want to speak about this because it contradicts the interests of our coalition government. But Ive seen too many defamations against our captive soldiers lately, so in the spirit of seeking truth from facts, I decided to tell the truth Over the next few minutes, Duke Haidun Rieyang detailed his experiences on the Blue Star. Blue Star humans treat captives well, there was no case of torture. Blue Star humans provide good living conditions and recreational facilities to Skru captives irrespective of their rank. Even in the prison camps, various competitions are frequently held, with rewards being high-level spells that any ordinary Skru dream of. In the video, Duke Haidun Rieyang posted various photos and videos he took inside the prison camp as evidence. Toward the end of the video, he said, Some people might probably say C isnt the coalitions propaganda completely different? According to the coalitions propaganda, Blue Star humans are cruel and wicked, many soldiers returned in a horrid state, covered in blood from severe abuse. I can assure you responsibly, that all of it is false! Its all false propaganda by the coalition government! From what Ive seen, Blue Star humans truly do not want to fight us, similar to how we do not want to fight the Holy Silver Human Race. The reason they do not mistreat captives is probably to get more Skru people to support peace, I suppose. Thats all I wanted to say The video came to a sudden halt here. The AI system noticed the Emperors expression becoming more and more displeasing, and with no other content in the rest of the video, it stopped the playback by itself. Maninas face turned as black as the bottom of a pot. Bang! He angrily slapped the table. The sturdy metallic desk was split into two by this slap, its central part being a complete mess. Damn it, what the hell is he talking about! Manina roared angrily. He wished he could fly to Duke Haidun right now and tear him to pieces. Xi Weng still cowered on the ground, facing the floor, not daring to move at all. Chapter 746 - Chapter 746: 743, Large Counteroffensive of Anti-Union Organization_1 Chapter 746: 743, Large Counteroffensive of Anti-Union Organization_1 What kind of reaction has this video caused online? Manina asked Xi Weng with a stern face. Your Majesty, there hasnt been any reaction yet, Xi Weng quickly responded. The video was posted 17 minutes ago. As soon as it was published, the reviewers on the website immediately closed the comments section and deliberately suppressed the trending status of the video. The video hasnt triggered a massive discussion online yet. Delete the video! Manina frowned. Why should we keep a video that damages the reputation of the United Government? But Alright, Ill have my assistant delete the video immediately, Xi Weng replied. Upon seeing the video for the first time, Xi Wengs initial reaction was to delete it at once and to mute the account. However, Duke Haidun is a level seven power and a noble duke C Xi Weng dared not make a move against him. But now that his majesty has ordered its deletion, he had no more concerns, he directly deleted it. Xi Weng calls his assistant to delete the video via phone. After making the call, Manina walked to the window of the study. Turning to Xi Weng, he said, Come, Xi Weng, accompany me to Haiduns residence. Xi Weng was startled, Your Majesty, do we need to bring others? No need. Are you afraid hell turn on us? Manina sneered, leading the way as he flew out the window. Xi Weng didnt dare to linger and followed closely behind his majesty. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? However, things did not turn out as Manina had anticipated. Two hours later, the phrase Blue Star humans have not mistreated prisoners, the previous scenes of prisoner abuse were a performance by the United Government became the top trending topic on various Skru Star social media platforms. The popularity of the phrase was not due to Duke Haiduns video. In fact, upon obtaining Maninas approval, the video of Duke Haidun was deleted. The true instigators of this incident were the Emperor of the Kingdom of Makadun, Makadun the Third (also known as Elder Zhu), and the Chairman of Beak Country, Cindy Doppler. Half a month ago, the widespread discussion on Skru Star surrounding the mistreatment of Skru soldiers in Blue Stars prisoner of war camps was heavily propagated by the United Government. The anti-alliance organization experienced unprecedented pressure. For a while, being labelled as the anti-alliance organization was synonymous with being a traitor to Skru. However, at that time, Elder Zhu and Cindy Doppler began to plan their counter attack. Over the past half month, they actively contacted veterans from the prisoner camps, digging out the most genuine and reliable truths from their mouths with generous incentives. The most high-profile person they managed to contact was Langqis brother, Lan Bo. Lan Bo had a good impression of Blue Star humans and accusing them in the media was a desperate move. Elder Zhu approached him and promised him political asylum. With the protection of the diplomatic embassy, Lan Bo successfully escaped from the Raging Sun Empire and entered Makaduns territory. Here, without any reservations, he spoke about his experiences on Blue Star and recorded it in a video. Elder Zhu and Cindy Doppler had been quietly gathering strength for their counterattack over the past several days, waiting for the right moment. Now they finally got their chance! Although Duke Haiduns video only stayed online for a few minutes, with his influence, at least tens of thousands of people saw the video, including intelligence departments of both the Kingdom of Makadun and Beak Country. This video gave Elder Zhu and others the signal to start their counterattack. Right when Duke Haiduns video was deleted, Elder Zhu released Lan Bos video. In the video, Lan Bo sat upright before the camera and solemnly said, Hello everyone watching this video, Im Lan Bo, the brother of the head commander of the Expeditionary Army, Langqi. Here, I want to apologize to everyone. In reality, at the Blue Star prisoner camp, not a single Skru prisoner was ever mistreated. On the contrary, we received preferential treatment, for instance (300 words omitted). The reason why I claimed on the Voice of Sun program that I was terribly abused at the Blue Star prisoner camp was because I was compelled to do so by the shows organizers. I want to make it clear here, I have not been mistreated at all by the Blue Star humans. As for the scars on my body, they were left by the Glare organization back when I was still on Skru Star. And the Blue Star people even went out of their way to heal these wounds for me. Now, let me show you some evidence At the end of the video, Lan Bo displays a slew of photos and videos he took when he was on Blue Star. The photos and videos included scenes of the prisoner camps meal services, dormitories, library, and the sports fields of Blue Star, the sports event they organized for them, and even videos taken in major Blue Star cities after he left the camp. Elder Zhu used his personal account to upload Lan Bos video online. Not just Lan Bos video, Elder Zhu also uploaded the video of Duke Haidun that had just been deleted and the testimonies of several other soldiers who had been in the prisoner camp. Cindy Doppler did not consult with Elder Zhu beforehand. However, he also understood that this was a great opportunity. He quickly voiced his support for Elder Zhu online and shared the evidence he had collected. With Elder Zhu and Cindy Doppler launching their attacks concurrently, their online public relations teams also operated at full capacity. They bought traffic, made their topics sticky, bought trending spots, bought push notifications, created comments, and liked and forwarded posts Combined with the inherently explosive nature of the topic, it instantly went viral in the online world! In just a few hours, nearly every Skru who frequently used the internet was aware of the situation. The wave of public sentiment surged online, and criticisms of the United Government filled every corner of the network. Thats too much! Just a few days ago, I was berating the Blue Star Humans, and now youre telling me it was a performance by the United Government? They did it or they didnt C whats the point of this performance? Blue Star Humans treated the prisoners of war so well because they wanted to show that they didnt want to fight, and yet the United Government distorted the truth? Deliberately blackening the enemy to get support for the war, truly no bottom line war merchants! Whats more, the cost of the war is borne by us, the broad masses of people. The criticisms online were overwhelming. The official websites of the United Government and the Expeditionary Army were on the verge of collapse due to floods of people lodging complaints. The anti-alliance organization was completely vindicated! They ceaselessly stirred up the topic online, fanning the flames, and revealing the truth. The peoples support for the anti-alliance organization showed a V shaped rebound, returning the voice against invading Blue Star back to the mainstream. For a while, everywhere online was filled with claims of Dont believe the United Government, refuse to pay for those detestable war merchants. Chapter 747 - Chapter 747: 744, Maninas Public Opinion Counterattack_1 Chapter 747: 744, Maninas Public Opinion Counterattack_1 Where is Lan Bo? Watching a video of Lan Bo, Maninas face turned as black as ink. His voice was low and resonant, echoing eerily as if it were the whisper of a devil from hell. Two months ago when he found out Lan Bo had cuckolded him (though later investigations revealed it was actually him being approached by Pu Langtes consort after Lan Bo had drunk too much and made a terrible mistake in his drunken stupor), his first thought was to kill this man. However, Lan Bo was the biological brother of Langqi. Killing Lan Bo would be easy, but Langqis feelings had to be taken into account. So, Manina merely had the Glare Organization beat Lan Bo half to death and send him to the frontline of Blue Star to fend for himself, hoping the Blue Star Humans would finish him off. Unexpectedly, Lan Bo returned from Blue Star alive. After returning, Lan Bo actively cooperated with the Sound of the Sun propaganda. Manina, having a lot on his plate, didnt bother about him. But now, Lan Bo had suddenly stabbed them in the back, and this stab was viciously directed at their heart! Your Majesty. Xi Weng answered nervously. Lan Bos statement has been planned for a long time. A week ago, he was secretly transferred to the Makadun Kingdom through the Makadun Embassy, becoming a pawn on their political chessboard. Makadun Kingdom again? Maninas brow furrowed. What was going on with this small country? How had it suddenly become so restless? As for Lan Bo, I want him dead! Manina declared, word by word. Understood, Your Majesty. Xi Weng nodded. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?. But after some thought, he asked again, Your Majesty, shouldnt we consider Lord Langqis feelings? Manina waved his hand dismissively. No need, just assassinate him quietly. Dont leave any traces or evidence. You have two weeks. I want to hear the results in two weeks. Understood. Furthermore, regarding the recent online public sentiment, inform the headquarters of all major social media platforms to suppress the popularity of these discussions, and create some big news to divert attentionlike entertainment news, Movie Queen Theresas affair, the singer Andreas uncovered as having affairs outside of marriage, etc. Its now time to divert the publics attention. Yes, Your Majesty. In the following three days, the United Government and its opposition, the Anti-Alliance Organization, invested a great amount of resources into an intense online battle about public opinion. Cindy Doppler and Elder Zhu put a staggering amount of money into creating sentiment and maintaining popularity on the internet. The United Government didnt respond directly, only deflecting when asked about it with the phrase fake news, attempting in all ways to suppress the popularity of the topic and divert peoples attention. Manina had also considered using the method of banning and muting to deal with the internet mobs. But the biggest problem was that the leaders of the internet mobs were Cindy Doppler and Elder Zhu. Both Cindy Doppler and Elder Zhu were legal national leaders, and Beak Country even ranked third in the world in comprehensive national power. Trying to ban their accounts was simply impossible. As a result, Manina had no way to completely suppress this wave of outrageous public sentiment. In this way, the online battle continued for three full days. Three days later, in the study room of the Raging Sun Empire Royal Palace, Manina summoned Minister of Intelligence Xi Weng again. Your Majesty. As soon as he entered the room, Xi Weng knelt before Manina. At present, the online public sentiment has suddenly worsened, and the discussion about that topic has once again escalated. During the recent three-day internet war, the United Government had released two major scandals from the entertainment industryworld-renowned movie star having an affair, world-famous singer getting divorced. These two major entertainment scandals indeed distracted the publics attention and stole a significant part of the heat Elder Zhu and Cindy Doppler had created. However, online popularity could not resist continuous financial investment. Elder Zhu and Cindy Doppler simultaneously increased their financial input, which caused the topics popularity to bounce back three days later, and once again become the focus of public discussion. And there was another reason for this. In the past three days, soldiers who had been in the Blue Star POW camp started to speak up on the internetconfirming that the conditions in the Blue Star POW camp were excellent and that they were not treated badly by the Blue Star Humans. These soldiers dared to speak out, partly as repayment toward the Blue Star Humans for their kind treatment, and partly because they felt secure in the belief that the law does not punish the masses. There were many soldiers stating the true situation on the internet. Among the 18,000 soldiers who had been in the POW camp, at least 3,000-4,000 were voicing their experiences. The United Government couldnt just arrest all these 3,000-4,000 soldiers, right? Thus, the call against the United Government once again surged in the online world. Upon hearing Xi Wengs words, Manina slowly walked over to the window of his study. Gazing at the scenery outside, he sighed: Alas, the entertainment industry is, after all, a subculture. While entertainment news can divert attention, it can only divert a very limited amount. After all, the majority of the public doesnt care about the entertainment industry. Only a small group of people pay attention to it. Your Majesty speaks the truth! Xi Weng quickly flattered. It seems that we need bigger news to divert the publics attention. Manina slowly said, and then turned to look at Xi Weng. And we have a very suitable card in our hands! Your Majesty, what card do we have? Oh, I understand now. Xi Weng suddenly realized what the Emperor was suggesting halfway through his sentence. You should have thought of it, right? Manina looked at him with a non-smiling smile. Its the White Dragon Princess Keke Collaborating with Blue Star Humans card. I did not have time to focus on this matter before. Now, considering it, we can play this card as our trump card! Understood, I know what to do now. Xi Weng nodded. That same afternoon, a piece of news officially announced by the United Government instantly exploded on the internet. The United Government held a press conference that afternoon. The common people all around the world speculated that the United Government might apologize for its propaganda fabrications. However, unexpectedly, at the press conference, the spokesperson for the United Government, Grace, declared in a solemn and stern tone: A month ago, a total of 12 sixth-level Blue Star Humans arrived on our Skru Star through a space tunnel, a fact that everyone should be well aware. However, recently, we discovered an interesting matter: One of the Blue Star strongmen arrived on our Skru Star and secretly visited a dragon on Dragon Island. I have ample evidence that this dragon has colluded with the Blue Star Humans. Now, I will present the evidence The spokesperson then displayed the collected evidence in the form of a projection. This evidence included a comparison of photos of Zhong Fengs transformed black dragon and the black dragon in the Evolution game, Prince Morgans testimony, and the video footage on Dragon Island at that time, etc. Upon hearing this speech, the reporters present immediately exploded in shock: So, the great dragon of Dragon Island has colluded with the Blue Star Humans? This is a big scoop! How did the Blue Star Humans win over this great dragon? Can you expose who this great dragon is? Chapter 748 - Chapter 748: 745, Huge Sensation_1 Chapter 748: 745, Huge Sensation_1 ps: Apologies for the delay in getting home, this chapter was published without revisions. If you see this sentence, please refresh the page in half an hour to see the revised version. Of course we can, stated the news spokesperson seriously, The giant dragon colluding with the humans of Blue Star is none other than Princess Coco of the White Dragon Clan! We can also reasonably infer that the mother of Princess Coco, the White Dragon Queen, may also be involved in collusion with the humans of Blue Star! I hope Dragon Emperor Kadrigos can surrender Princess Coco and the White Dragon Queen to us to assist our investigation. The news spokespersons words resonated powerfully, the reporters seeking the next big story instantly relayed the information back to their headquarters at rapid speed. Soon, the special reports were produced. Not long after the press conference convened, the related news immediately stirred up a storm on the internet! The people, on hearing this news, were in disbelief. Is it true? The Dragon race is colluding with the humans of Blue Star? And on the scale of the White Dragon Queen? However, the evidence presented by the news spokesperson didnt leave them any choice but to believe since the Black Dragon who appeared on Dragon Island looked TOO similar to the one in the Evolution game! Moreover, Prince Morgan confirmed that no Giant Dragon from Holy Dragon Star arrived on their planet, indirectly proving that Princess Coco must indeed be in collusion with the Blue Star humans! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.?0 Hence, the internet was flooded with public opinion: Is it real? Have the dragons on Dragon Island betrayed us? Dont make blind comments, its not the Dragon Race that betrayed, but according to the news spokesperson, its the White Dragon Queen colluding with the humans of Blue Star. But the question is, why would the White Dragon Queen collude with the Blue Star humans? What benefits can the Blue Star humans offer her? Who knows? If you want to know, you should ask the White Dragon Queen! I guess it might have something to do with genes! The dragons on Dragon Island are clearly not as strong and vigorous as the dragons in the Evolution game. They might want to import superior genes The online speculations kept coming, and the Dragon race was instantly pushed to the forefront of public opinion. A small number of netizens blindly slandered the Dragon Race, calling them traitors to the Skru Star, or planet traitors. Yet, another small group of netizens, who have a soft spot for the Dragon Race, vigorously defended them, saying that the coalition governments evidence is faulty. Most of the netizens, the vast majority, were observing and waiting for the situation to develop further. At the same time, the coalition government led by Manina was adding fuel to the fire, crazily expanding the scope of public opinion. They learned from the experiences of the past three days, buying traffic, paying for pinned posts, buying hot searches, purchasing promotions, and stirring up comments, likes, and reposts, just as Elder Zhu and Cindy Doppler did. The coalition governments online resources were obviously much more extensive than those of Beak Country and Makadun. The overwhelming public opinion quickly flooded the entire internet within a few hours. By the midday, major online platforms were basically not discussing How the joint government smeared the Blue Star humans by faking propaganda, all the discussions were about how the White Dragon Queen betrayed us. The defection was raised to an unbelievable level! Within the study of the Imperial Palace at the capital of Makadun. The Palaces AI system projected a huge display on the wall, showing the online discussions to the emperor, i.e., Elder Zhu. Seeing the online discussions, Elder Zhu felt somewhat helpless. The coalitions tactic was really harsh, the betrayal of the White Dragon Queen, no matter when, that would always be major news! It even overshadows the propaganda fabrication issue. If he anticipated correctly, all of the publics attention will be diverted to this matter, no one will be willing to discuss any further about the fabricated propaganda, the coalition government won in this aspect. But, Elder Zhu found this matter strange: How did Zhong Feng establish contact with the Dragon Race? When he met Zhong Feng the last time, Zhong Feng did not tell him about the Dragon Race, he was completely unaware of this matter. But upon careful thought, He had conducted a thorough research on Zhong Fengs path of actions. Zhong Feng indeed started his actions on the 3rd day after the Blue Star humans, who possessed rank six powers, reached the Skru Star, which perfectly aligns with the timeline given by the coalition government. Moreover, as soon as Zhong Feng arrived on the island, he went to see Princess Coco, which showed that the Dragon Race and the humans must have had interactions before. Previously, only three individuals from Blue Star had visited the Skru Star, him, Su Yu, Prime Minister Cao Cao. Starting with ruling out himself, and considering the fact that Prime Minister Cao Cao had always been active in the Desolate Continent and was too far from Dragon Island, he too, can be ruled out. So does this mean, Su Yu was the one who made contact with the Dragon Race before this? Su Yu really is resourceful, how did he establish contact with the Dragon Race? Elder Zhu thought to himself, while also secretly admiring him. The Giant Dragon Clan on Dragon Island should not look favorably upon the humans of Blue Star, right? What kind of method did Su Yu use to establish contact with them? However, he should think about this matter another time, theres an extremely important issue he must address now. He thought to himself: Since Su Yu has contact with the White Dragon Queen, then the White Dragon Queen can also be considered our ally. We cannot let this ally fall into the hands of the coalition government, I must do something. Thinking of this, he quickly rose to his feet and flew out of the palace. Cindy Dopplers reaction was almost identical to Elder Zhus. After watching the live telecast of the press conference, she too was immensely surprised that Blue Star humans could make contact with the Dragon Race. Although the Dragon Race does have a God Level Giant Dragon, they have always been viewed as the Skru people, especially as the subordinates of the Raging Sun Empire. The subordinate race of the Raging Sun Empire is communicating with outsiders, isnt this a classic case of trouble in the backyard? Who knows how this matter will end? Meanwhile, at the Giant Spring Eye in the Alps of Blue Star. After watching the press conference, Dragon Emperor Kadrigos was also left baffled. He was not aware of the events transpiring on the Skru Star. He had heard some whispers about the coalition governments fake propaganda, but he didnt dwell on it much. Until the Mother Star Contact Officer from the base shared the video with him, only then did he realize that a big issue had dropped onto his lap! To tell the truth, he didnt believe that the White Dragon Queen would have any collusion with the humans of the Blue Star at all, because even the Skru people were considered insignificant bugs to them, let alone the even more inferior humans of the Blue Star. But the evidence provided by the coalition government was solid, leaving him without a choice not to believe it. A month ago, he indeed heard of a Black Dragon from the Holy Dragon Star visiting Dragon Island and staying there for three days. At that time, he was assigned to guard the Giant Spring Eye in the Alps and couldnt return to Dragon Island, so he asked the Black Dragon King to entertain the visitor instead. But what he didnt expect was, this Black Dragon was transformed by a Blue Star human! His visit to Dragon Island was not to reveal his identity, but to secretly communicate with Princess Coco Thinking of this, the Dragon Emperor couldnt sit still anymore. Such a major event occurred, he must return to Dragon Island for controlling the situation, he must get involved in this! Thinking of this, Dragon Emperor Kadrigos transformed, displaying his 80 meters long, blue and slender body, with his sky-blocking wings spread out, he returned to the mother star through the Space Cracks. Chapter 749 - Chapter 749: 746, Confrontation in Person (Part 1)_1 Chapter 749: 746, Confrontation in Person (Part 1)_1 Passing through the Space Cracks, the colossal figure of the Dragon Emperor Kadrigos appeared in the sky above the Raging Sun Imperial City. Roar~~ He raised his dragon head, letting out a grand and resounding dragon chant. The sonic waves of the dragon chant spread from him as the center, soon every Skuru in the city heard his voice. The reason why the Dragon Emperor did this was to notify Manina that he had arrived. Moreover, this dragon chant was also a warning to Manina, that if necessary, he would side with his own kind. Manina was now in the sky above the Skuru expeditionary force headquarters in the Imperial City, which was very close to the Space Cracks area. You could say its within sight. As expected, he has arrived, a faint smile appeared on his face. The news that the Dragon Emperor received was the message Manina had sent to the Spring Eye in the Alps. He knew that the Dragon Emperor would definitely return after receiving the news, and it was as he had predicted, the Dragon Emperor had arrived. Lets go, Langqi, lets go meet the Dragon Emperor, Manina said to Langqi, who was standing beside him, preparing to fly out of the window. Langqi, however, was still apologizing for the incident they had just been discussing: Your Majesty, Im really sorry about my brothers actions, I never thought that he would betray our country and escape abroad through the embassy Its alright, Langqi, Manina patted his shoulder nonchalantly, He is him, you are you, and I trust you implicitly. With that, he flew directly out of the window, towards the direction of the Dragon Emperor. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? Langqi was deeply moved in his heart, as His Majesty did not vent his anger on him for this. He hurriedly followed the flight trajectory of His Majesty, flying with him towards the sky above their heads. Not long after the Dragon Emperor had passed through the Space Cracks, the figures of the White Dragon Queen, the Red Dragon Queen, and the Black Dragon King also passed through the Space Cracks and returned to their mother star from a Space Crack about ten kilometers away from him. Manina practically relayed the news to the Dragon Emperor and the Five-colored Dragon King at the same time. Once the Five-colored Dragon King received the news, he knew that something was wrong, and they had to return. After a brief discussion, the white, red, and black Dragon Kings returned to their mother star through the Space Cracks. At this moment, the mood of the three Dragon Kings was quite unsettled. The Red Dragon Queen and the Black Dragon King were quite surprised by the claims of the Raging Sun people. Could it be that the White Dragon Queen had really betrayed the Union Government? The White Dragon Queen, though not calm in her heart, felt a bit better than the other two Dragon Kings. In fact, when Zhong Fengs identity was exposed and he was forced to admit that he was of the Dragon Race of the Holy Dragon Star, she knew that the exposure of Zhong Fengs true identity would not be far off. Therefore, during this month, she and her daughter Coco had made many preparations to deal with this situation. Besides, even if they were really exposed by the Skuru people, so what? She was just secretly trading with the Blue Star humans in private, and it was a fair trade, not a conspiracy to overthrow the Union Government. Plus, the Dragon Race had always been known to protect its own, so even if they were really exposed, it wouldnt matter much, at most, they would be scolded a few sentences and then it would be over. Seeing the figure of the Dragon Emperor, the White Dragon Queen felt even more reassured. With Lord Dragon Emperor present, the Skuru people definitely couldt do anything about her. Seeing the appearance of the three Dragon Kings, Dragon Emperor Kadrigos immediately flew towards them. Julie, the Raging Sun people say they have irrefutable evidence that you are colluding with the Blue Star Humans, what is going on? From a distance, the Dragon Emperor asked the White Dragon Queen. As for Julie, that was the name of the White Dragon Queen. Your Majesty, the Dragon Emperor, that is completely unfounded! The White Dragon Queen answered in an agitated tone: I have never done any act of betrayal to the Union Government, I swear on my own name! Furthermore, what good could betraying the Union Government do for our Dragon Race? Can we really align ourselves with the Blue Star Humans and wage war against the Union Government? Thats a ridiculously huge joke! I think they are making baseless accusations and defaming us at will! The White Dragon Queen was very emotional, appearing very angry, as if she had truly been wronged. The Dragon Emperor listened and thought her words made sense. What use was it for them to collude with the Blue Star Humans? Join the Blue Star Humans and wage war against the Skuru Union Government? Was this a joke? If they did so, many of their dragons would die in battle, and they might even face extinction! Even if they won, the remaining dragons would still have to hide on Dragon Island, and they could say that there was no benefit at all. It would be crazy for them to collude with the Blue Star Humans. In the midst of their conversation, the four top-tier dragons had already flown over the distance of over ten kilometers and met up. The Dragon Emperor now believed the words of the White Dragon Queen, but he still asked: Then why did the human-turned-little black dragon that the Raging Sun people talked about try to see your daughter Coco as soon as it reached Dragon Island? How would I know? The White Dragon Queen said in distress, I asked Coco at that time, and Coco said that the black dragon was just like other returning members of the Dragon Race who came to give gifts, there was nothing out of the ordinary. At this moment, the White Dragon Queens good friend, the Red Dragon Queen, suddenly spoke up: Could it be a situation like this? When all the dragons gazes converged on her, the Red Dragon Queen continued: The reason why the Blue Star Human-turned-dragon went to see Coco was entirely for show? For show? Exactly, many of the returning Dragon Race members would present gifts to the direct descendants of the Dragon Kings and the Dragon Emperor upon their return to Dragon Island, in hopes of gaining favor. The human-turned-dragon decided to do the same after learning about this custom, so no one would suspect that he was not a native giant dragon. That makes sense, The Dragon Emperor and the Black Dragon King nodded in agreement. This explanation seemed plausible. As they were exchanging thoughts, Manina and Langqi arrived at the Space Crack area. From a distance, they waved to the Dragon Emperor and the three Dragon Kings: Honorable Dragon Emperor! Three Dragon Kings, its a pleasure to see you all. Manina, The Dragon Emperors voice was quite harsh: You claim that Julie has betrayed the Union Government and is colluding with the Blue Star Humans, can you provide proof? Hearing the Dragon Emperors words, Manina remained calm. He and Langqi stopped at a position 200 meters away from the Dragon Emperor, chuckled and said: Of course we have evidence. It is now clear that the black dragon who visited Dragon Island a month ago was a Blue Star Human. The fact that this Blue Star Human visited Princess Coco, the White Dragon Princess, as soon as he landed on the island, gives us reason to suspect that Princess Coco has undisclosed contact with this Blue Star Human, doesnt it? Hearing Maninas words, the four supreme giant dragons exchanged a glance. The Red Dragon Queen moved forward a bit, saying: We just discussed what you said and came to the conclusion that there is no necessary connection between the Blue Star Human visiting Princess Coco and Princess Coco betraying the Union Government! Therefore, you cannot convince us with this point alone. Chapter 750 - Chapter 750: 747, Confrontation in Person (Part 2)_1 Chapter 750: 747, Confrontation in Person (Part 2)_1 No necessary connection? How so? Manina stared straight at the Red Dragon Queen, curious to hear how these giant dragons would explain themselves. Of course theres no necessary connection, the Red Dragon Queen responded seriously. In our Giant Dragon Clan, offspring of dragons residing overseas often send gifts to the direct descendants of the Dragon Emperor and the Dragon King if they wish to return to Dragon Island. Its possible that the Blue Star humans knew of this tradition, so when pretending to be a dragon offspring, they too wanted to offer a gift, but by coincidence chose Princess Coco. As soon as the Red Dragon Queen finished her statement, the Black Dragon King, flapping his enormous dragon wings, chimed in: I think Geli (the Red Dragon Queens name) is right. If the Blue Star human had chosen my son when presenting the gift, would you also accuse me of colluding with the Blue Star humans? Both the Red Dragon Queen and the Black Dragon King stared at Manina with a daunting demeanor, eager to hear his response. Manina remained unfazed by the two Dragon Kings intimidating manner. After all, he was the Emperor of the Raging Sun Empire, not someone who would bow to two mere dragons. He smiled at the Dragon Kings and said, Both of you make adequate arguments. But heres the thingI was unaware of this custom, so how did the Blue Star humans know about it? That Faced with this question, the Dragon Kings found themselves at a loss for words. Not even most of the dragons on Dragon Island know about the Offspring Return Gift tradition since its carried out secretly, so how could the Blue Star humans possibly know about it? Isnt it possible then the Red Dragon Queen racked her brain and proposed, After this Blue Star human disguised themselves as a dragon and arrived on Dragon Island, the Dragon Race guard tasked with receiving him unintentionally mentioned this tradition, so thats how they knew it? Thats absolutely impossible, Manina confidently said, waving his long sleeves. Over ten days ago, I ordered my people to contact the two dragon race guards who greeted the Blue Star human. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? From what they said, Ive gathered that they did not voluntarily mention the gift tradition to the Blue Star human. It was the Blue Star human who took the initiative to say that he wanted to meet Princess Coco, which they then assumed to be a gift offering. Its clear that the Blue Star humans intent upon landing on Dragon Island was to find Princess Coco. Of this, I am 100% certain. The Red Dragon Queen and the Black Dragon King didnt know how to respond. If what Manina said was true, then At this moment, the White Dragon Queen stepped in. She flew three body lengths ahead and looked at Manina with piercing eyes: So as Ive been saying, do you have concrete evidence? Coco is my daughter, and shes also a direct descendent of the White Dragon Tribe bloodline. Surely you cant attempt to place guilt on a mother and daughter based on just your statements? At the moment we do not possess solid evidence, Manina stated. However, we could perform a Mind Search spell on Princess Coco. If youre worried about her ability to handle it at such a young age, we could have Victoria the Great administer the spell to ensure 100% safety. The Mind Search spell is a special spell used by Psychic practitioners. Its similar to the [mental theft] spell used by priests in the Evolution game. Both are capable of investigating an individuals memories. The only difference is that Mind Search requires voluntary cooperation from the subject for optimal results, while [mental theft] forcefully steals someones memories, which could lead to incomplete memories during the process. If they use Mind Search on Coco, then everything will be settled. Hearing Maninas proposition, the White Dragon Queen was startled. Victoria? No way! She and her daughter had made numerous preparations over the past month, such as having Coco bundle up her memory experiences of meeting with Zhong Feng and Su Yu and hide them deep within her memories where a Psychic wouldnt find them. But the problem is, Victoria is a rank eight Psychic! If a rank seven or lower Psychic tried to use the spell on Coco, she would have confidence they could still deceive them. But if they were to have a God Level Psychic like Victoria perform the spell If not 100%, then theres a 99% chance that they would be exposed! Therefore, no matter what, they absolutely could not let Coco fall into the hands of the Raging Sun Empire! Thinking of this, the White Dragon Queen quickly responded: No! I refuse to allow a Mind Search to be performed on Coco! Then she looked at the Dragon Emperor and the two Dragon Kings beside her and earnestly said: Coco is my daughter, and the direct descendent of the White Dragon Tribes royal bloodline! Her memory contains many significant secrets of the White Dragon Tribe and the entire Dragon Race. How could we foolishly expose these secrets to the Skuru? Hearing the White Dragon Queens words, the other three dragons seemed moved. The Dragon Emperor, who had been silent all this time, chipped in: Manina, youve crossed the line! Cocos identity is special. Her memory isnt something you can just look into whenever you want. If we open this door for you now, would you periodically inspect the memories of our direct relatives in the future? Do you think our Dragon Race are pets of the Raging Sun Empire? At this point, Langqi, who had been following Manina, tried to hold back a smirk. He desperately wanted to respond: Arent you? However, considering that he might get blasted into oblivion by an angry Dragon Emperor, he chose to hold his tongue. Dragon Emperor Kadrigos continued to talk: If you have solid evidence, bring it and as the Dragon Emperor I will strictly deal with any descendants who have strayed from our path. But if you wish to inspect the memory of our dragon race without evidence, let me be clearits not possible! Maninas face remained unchanged. He rubbed his chin as he stood in mid-air, thinking for a few seconds. After finishing his thoughts, he said: Alright, well immediately go to find concrete evidence. Langqi, lets go. After completing his statement, he flew towards the expedition force headquarters below. However, after flying for about ten meters, he raised his head and stared at the White Dragon Queen. His eyes held a strong warning: Dont think this matter is over. Dont let me catch wind of any collusion between you and humans again, or else Having said that, he left abruptly with Langqi, not turning back. After Manina left after his threat, the White Dragon Queen and the other three giant dragons all sighed in relief. The pressure that Manina instilled in them was not small. Who would have thought that they, three rank sevens and one rank eight dragons, would be no match for a single rank seven like Manina. Julie, you return to Dragon Island, the Dragon Emperor told the White Dragon Queen. Consider this matter temporarily closed. Go back to the island and rest; you can also look after Coco. Alright, thank you, Your Majesty. The White Dragon Queen nodded. As for us three, the Dragon Emperor glanced at the Black Dragon King and the Red Dragon Queen. Once the Spatial Energy in the Space Crack dissipates, we should return to guarding the Giant Spiritual Spring Eye. Understood, said the Black Dragon King and Red Dragon Queen in unison. Chapter 751 - Chapter 751: 748, 21 Warriors Head to Skru Star (Up) _1 Chapter 751: 748, 21 Warriors Head to Skru Star (Up) _1 The spirits of the four top-tier dragons were quite dejected. The White Dragon Queen, worried about her daughters safety, transformed into a pure white beam of light and shot towards Dragon Island. The Dragon Emperor and the two remaining Dragon Kings morphed into human forms, arriving at the waiting room beneath the space cracks for rest, quietly waiting for the contraction shocks of the space cracks to end. However, Emperor Manina of the Raging Sun and Langqi had already flown back to Langqis office. Your Majesty, there definitely is a problem with Princess Coco, Langqi asserted as soon as he entered the office. The Dragon Race has always been very impulsive. If there is nothing wrong with Princess Coco, the White Dragon Queen would have agreed to the use of Mind Search on her immediately. She definitely knew that she couldnt let Coco undergo a Mind Search, thats why she used having secrets as an excuse. Youre absolutely right, Manina agreed with Langqis thoughts. The secret contact between Princess Coco of the white dragons and the Blue Star humans is now a solid fact. But who cares, as long as weve achieved our goal. Manina let out a delighted smile. He walked to the side of his office, personally poured a cup of Leko Bug juice for himself, took a satisfying sip, and also poured a cup for Langqi. Manina joyfully said, Firstly, we cant really harm Princess Coco. There are five and a half months left before the big battle begins, we certainly wouldnt want to offend the Dragon Race at this critical juncture. The effect we wanted - was to shift the focus of internet public opinion. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.?? By bringing up this conversation with the Dragon Race, we can continue to magnify the impact of this incident, fuel the hype for it, and cover up the issue of our false propaganda. Langqi praised, Indeed, we have achieved that. Now, everywhere on the internet people are discussing the Dragon Race, seeing the United Government as the victim gives us a great advantage in public opinion. Indeed, Manina finished the cup of Leko Bug juice with one gulp, smiling: Secondly, according to my observation today, even if the White Dragon Queen truly has connections with Blue Star humans, it should be only some small private transactions. She wont be so foolish as to be instigated into fighting against us, the United Government. If it is indeed some small private transactions, we cant do anything to Princess Coco even if we have substantial evidence, the Dragon Race protects its scarce lineage after all. My final threat is a kind of reminder for them. I think they will behave for a while and dare not contact the Blue Star humans. Your Majesty, you are truly astoundingly wise! Langqi quickly flattered: The puny Dragon Race is simply being manipulated in your hands! Haha, thats nothing, Manina laughed unconcernedly: As the Emperor of the Raging Sun Empire, how could I have climbed to this position without some means? To deal with a few domesticated beasts is a piece of cake. Okay, Langqi, while its hot, get this news out quickly. You tell Xi Weng about this, and have him spread the news to most netizens within a day. Understood! Langqi responded loudly. With the full effort of the United Governments internet department, soon, the contents related to Emperor Maninas meeting with the Dragon Emperor spread on the internet. Each piece of conversation between His Majesty the Emperor and the Dragon Emperor was posted online, not a word was left out. Upon seeing these news pieces, all internet communities immediately began widespread discussions: Its clear that the Dragon Race is guilty! Otherwise, why they wouldnt dare to do the Mind Search? I think the Dragon Races reason for refusal isnt too far-fetched, after all, Princess Coco is of royal blood whose secrets should not be seen easily, right? Absolutely looking for an excuse to dodge! Even if Victoria did see some secrets, could she expose them? I still cant understand why the Dragon Race would betray us? In fact, this cant be called betrayal, it should be described as playing both sides. Many offshore balance hand small countries behave like this. Public discussions on the internet remained heated. Gradually, almost no one was discussing the issue of false propaganda by the United Government. The memory span of Skru netizens was just like that of Blue Star netizens, merely one or two days. The Blue Star people did not know about the public unrest on Skru Star. They have no means to probe the happenings on Skru Star, and were kept into the dark. In fact, this was a major disadvantage for them. If the Blue Star people had the ability to investigate, they could know the trends of public opinion on Skru Star, and then they could, upon the departure of the Dragon Emperor, lead their troops to attack the giant spring eye of the Alps. As long as enough preparation was done, they could definitely succeed. However, the Blue Star people were unaware of the things happening on Skru Star, and even the departure of the Dragon Emperor from the giant spring eye, they suffered quite a loss due to this. Whats more frustrating was that they could not make up for this drawback, and it remained irreplaceable until the start of the decisive battle. However, during the period of turbulence in public opinion on Skru Star, the Blue Star people were also preparing for their next trip to Skru Star. On January 12, a grand convoy of nearly 10 hover cars steadily proceeded towards Donnas residence. A total of 21 Blue Star cultivators participated in this operation, 15 of which are players and 6 are ancient cultivators. Among the 15 players, apart from the all 12 players who participated last time, there were three more old acquaintances of Su Yu Red-Eyed Black Dragon, Range Equals Truth, and Unbreakable Alliance. Moreover, there was a significant change in personnel this time C Mr. Cao joined this operation and he was in-charge of the team! Prime Minister Cao Cao was not like the others. Apart from those with specific missions like Zhong Feng and Sky Dragon, the other players basically aimed to go to Skru Star to hone their skills and steal resources. Prime Minister Cao Cao went mainly for the task of overseeing the big picture, and also to communicate with the white-headed eagle tribe in the wilderness. The white-headed eagle tribe was a race as strong as the Dragon Islands Dragon Race, to have equal exchanges with them required an adequately high-level representative. Originally, Su Yu himself had the intention to go. However, he cannot waste time now, he needs to spend more time on cultivation, thus he cannot go to the Skru Star this time, so, the task of contacting the white-headed eagle tribe was left to Prime Minister Cao Cao. With the Hilt of the Sword of Thousand Precepts in hand, Prime Minister Cao Cao could reach the peak of the Divine Rank! And for the past two months, he isnt idle either. Hes been diligently practicing various concealment spells, and has even racked his brains and successfully refined a set of amazing concealment techniques by combining Su Yus [Invisibility Skill], Snow Leopards [Stealth], and [Infiltration]. This time when he goes to Skru Star, he wont be chased all over the place by the Skru Star god-level powerhouses as before. He can even lurk in the shadows and do some outrageous things. It all depends if the Skru people are prepared for an attack by a peak god-level powerhouse. Chapter 752 - Chapter 752: 749, 21 Warriors Head to Skru Star (Below) _1 Chapter 752: 749, 21 Warriors Head to Skru Star (Below) _1 ps: Apologies, but today I came home late, so I published this chapter without editing it. If you see this line of text, please refresh the page after half an hour, by then it will be the edited version. Out of the 10 hovering cars, the vehicle at the center is a troop carrier, and it is the largest type of combat troop carrier in the Lun Kete Union. This combat troop carrier has two floors, with nearly 200 square meters of interior space on each floor. If you look at it from afar, this troop carrier is like a miniature flying fortress. Its extremely awe-inspiring from the perspective of Blue Stars technological level. All the cultivators and players who are going to Skru Star are sitting in this troop carrier, including Su Yu. Prime Minister Cao Cao and the ancient cultivators are on the second floor, while Su Yu and the players are on the first floor. In the hall of the first floor of the troop carrier, Zhong Feng, Sky Dragon and other players who have been to Skru Star are closing their eyes and resting. They are well prepared. They have been to Skru Star once before and have significantly improved their strength through cultivation, skill learning, and fights with NPCs in the game world in the past month. So, they dont feel apprehensive. Take Sky Dragon as an example. After she returned from Skru Star, due to her outstanding performance there, the united government invested resources in her in the following month almost on par with Zhong Feng. In essence, she had unlimited resources supply. This has allowed her to advance from being just entered the sixth stage at level 75 to an upper-seventh stage equivalent level of 78 within a month. She is not far from reaching level 80 of the seventh stage. In addition to the level upgrade, she often visited top archers in the game during her leisure time for cultivation and learned combat techniques from them. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? In reality, top equipment making professional players turned the fur they harvested from Skru Star into equipment, one of which was a red leather armor set given to Sky Dragon. This red leather armor is made from the pelt of a six-tier giant Warcraft. Due to its lower manufacturing level, the armor set was just ordinary when it was first made. It was Su Yus [Golden Hand] that forcefully upgraded the entire armor set to a top-quality blue rarity gear set. The [Golden Hand] skill of Su Yu developed a feature after the 20th-level upgrade that it could also be used in reality. However, using it in reality doesnt consume net currency, but instead directly consumes spiritual energy. Making a full set of a fifth-tier epic quality leather armor consumes too much spiritual energy, so Su Yu just raised the quality of the armor set to top-quality blue gear set. However, top-quality gear is more than enough. With the increase in Sky Dragons level, the replacement of her bird gun with a cannon, and a lot of high-level skills, her overall strength has at least increased more than six times! So while sitting in the hovering car, she didnt feel any tension, quite the contrary, she was eager to give it a go. Last time, she found two out of the thirteen treasure maps she saw at Cindy Dopplers, and that was a big win. This time she would work harder to crack a few more treasure maps. Moreover, she is now strong enough to defeat ordinary six-tier Warcraft. She can now kill six-tier Warcraft to harvest their furs, and next time she comes to Skru Star, she can wear sixth-tier gear! Sky Dragon and the others were not tense, and the only ones who appeared tense in the whole vehicle were Zhen Hong, Mr. Li, and Mr. Meng. The three of them had never been to Skru Star, and they had just advanced to the sixth stage not long ago. They were just capable of fighting toe-to-toe with peak fifth-tier Warcraft. The journey to Skru Star this time was extremely dangerous, so they were a bit anxious. Seeing the three of them looking so nervous, Su Yu patted Zhen Hong on the shoulder and said to them, You dont need to be nervous, the Skru folks are not as difficult to deal with as you imagine. With your strength, you can easily create a storm on Skru Star. If you really cant escape when surrounded by Skru folks, just surrender, itll be okay. Okay, Boss Ke. The three of them responded with forced smiles. However, they knew deep down that surrendering this time might not be as lucky as last time. The Sitr people last time were exchanging prisoners, so they wouldnt kill the Blue Star people they captured directly. But this time its not the same as last time. Now, there are no sixth-tier Skru prisoners in the hands of Blue Star people. Although the two sides have signed a subsequent agreement that they should not easily kill enemy prisoners, the Skru people have always been untrustworthy, and they are very likely to intimidate the Blue Star people by killing them directly. So this time, their mission is much more dangerous than last time. No matter what, if they were going to a strange planet, they must be on high alert. The hovering car is very fast, capable of reaching speeds of five to six hundred kilometers per hour. While Su Yu was talking, they had arrived in front of another villa to the east of Donnas residence. Because the number of cultivators and players going to Skru Star is increasing, frequent personnel pass-through would greatly affect Donnas sleep quality. So, in the past half a month of the vacuum period, she moved the interstellar teleport device to the residential building east of her residence. Of course, this residence had long been bought by the unified government. Su Yu was quite puzzled by Donnas move at first. He once asked Donna, Why do you want to bother moving such a big machine to another building? Why dont you just move there yourself? Wouldnt that save moving the machine? Donna only responded with a roll of her eyes and ignored him. It was not until five days ago when Su Yu came to visit Donna again to discuss the purchase of teleportation quota that Su Yu realized she had grown accustomed to sleeping in this room and didnt want to casually change places, so she decided to move the teleportation machine. The hovering car stopped in the air above the villa, and players and cultivators flew out from the vehicle one after another, landing in the yard of the villa. Su Yu said to the crowd, You guys wait a bit, Ill go call Donna. Once she comes over, we will activate the teleportation device. Those who need to, take your medicine and make your final preparations. Understood. The players and cultivators responded in unison, then took out the pre-prepared Mental Stability Potion and drank it. The only one who didnt drink the potion was Prime Minister Cao Cao. After equipping the sword hilt, Prime Minister Cao Caos strength soared. He could stay awake in the interstellar tunnel without any potions. After instructing the players, Su Yu flashed and left the place and headed for Donnas residence. About six or seven minutes later, Donna, wearing white pajamas, came to the villa on the east side with her eyes still half-closed. Su Yu introduced Donna as she came, Donna, these 21 are the ones I need to send this time. They are led by the strongest one on our Blue Star, Prime Minister Cao Cao. Donnas gaze sharpened as soon as she saw Prime Minister Cao Cao, and her sleepiness disappeared completely. She turned to look at Su Yu, her face serious, Su Yu, an eighth-tier peak might be too much. The transportation of such a powerful person to Skru Star would have a huge impact on the whole battle situation! According to the hard rule, I cant help you transport him. You need to change to another person who is a seventh-tier or below. Chapter 753 - Chapter 753: 750, Rules of Singer Civilization - Relative Fairness_1 Chapter 753: 750, Rules of Singer Civilization C Relative Fairness_1 The rules Donna was referring to are the rigid ones set by the Singer Civilization, which even the Holy Silver Federation must adhere to. The reason why the Singer Civilization encourages wars among the lowest-level civilizations like Blue Star, aside from opportunely plundering spiritual energy (70% of Blue Stars spiritual energy has been taken by the Singer Civilization), also implies an intention to determine a more potentially advanced civilization through raising poisonous creatures''. If Skru Star wins this battle, then they are the more potentially advanced civilization. If they are defeated, the Blue Star would take their place as the more potentially advanced civilization. Assuming Skuru Star wins, there will be a rapid development window after they consume Blue Star. After a thousand or two thousand years, when they have completely assimilated Blue Star and their civilization level has risen from 1.2 to over 1.5, the Singer Civilization will match them with a comparable opponent. Then, there is the never-ending cycle of raising poisonous creatures. If the Skuru civilization is lucky and continues to win in the following war, their strength will keep getting stronger. When their overall civilization level rises from 1.5 to above 3 (the Holy Silver Federation is a 3.1 level civilization), they will be able to break free from their fate of being poisonous creatures, not only become loyal fighters of the Singer Civilization but also rule an entire galaxy. Of course, the path of raising poisonous creatures is not easy. To become a level 3 civilization, they would need to experience more than 30 wars, and a single careless move can cause the complete annihilation of the entire civilization. Returning to the mindset of the Singer Civilization rulers, since they want to determine a more potentially advanced civilization, they have to ensure the relative fairness of both sides in a duel. If fairness cannot be guaranteed, the Skuru people would potentially decimate the Blue Star inhabitants in minutes, and they would not achieve their goal of determining the more potentially advanced civilization. It would be total survival of the fittest. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? To ensure relative fairness, Skuru people have given Blue Star a years preparation time and the game Evolution which could quickly enhance their strength. If the humans of Blue Star are smart enough, and can make effective use of this game to defeat the Skuru people, then the Singer Civilization will return all the spiritual energy they took, and they might even get more resources for support. If they dont win then theyll be wiped out. Donna and her brother Lin Ke are also acting under this framework. If the God Level peak, Prime Minister Cao was sent to Skru Star, it would cause huge damage by this top-notch powerhouse casually launching a sneak attack deep within enemy territory. This is equal to the leader of the nuclear power country on Blue Star casually throwing nuclear bombs around the world without any psychological burden, undoubtedly a huge disaster. Moreover, Prime Minister Cao is much more powerful than an ordinary nuclear bomb! One could say he is a self-propelled Tsar Bomba. (The Tsar Bomba is the largest nuclear bomb ever made by humans on Blue Star.) This would be extremely unfair to the people of Skru, so Donna cannot let Prime Minister Cao be sent over. Donna shared this whole set of beliefs and philosophy with Su Yu and the other Blue Star cultivators. At the end of her explanation, she added: All these are normally charged for knowledge, each costing 10 credits. But seeing that we are already so familiar, Im telling you all this for free. Blue Star cultivators nodded accordingly, thanking her while simultaneously falling into deep contemplation. After Donnas discourse, they gained a significant understanding of why the war between Blue Star and Skru Star started. Its simply that the Singer Civilization is raising poisonous creatures, and between them and the Skuru people, only one type of poisonous creature can survive. Moreover, the Singer Civilization doesnt favor any of the two civilizations and wants to ensure relative fairness between them. Su Yu was also frowning. Donnas unwillingness to send Prime Minister Cao there had completely disrupted his plan. Su Yu wanted to send Prime Minister Cao there for two reasons. First, with his tremendous power, he could cause widespread damage to the Skuru rear. Most of Skru Stars God Level powerhouses are stationed at the giant spiritual spring eye on Blue Star, leaving their rear defenseless. Sending Prime Minister Cao there would definitely be like letting a tiger loose in a sheepfold! Second, besides the large-scale destruction, Su Yu wanted Prime Minister Cao to contact the White-Headed Eagle clan and strive to ally with them. This is of great significance for the two goals of building bases behind enemy lines and building a G2 encirclement. But now that Prime Minister Cao cannot go, to be honest, no suitable representative is left. Sending a sixth-level player would seem insincere; Su Yu personally go there? Actually, he didnt want to go, either. First of all, Su Yu doesnt even want to go to Skru Star. He wanted to use the seven days for cultivation; furthermore, if he personally went to the territory of the White-Headed Eagle Clan, it might cause more harm than good. Su Yus strength is just level 84, and his head is very valuable on the Skru Star. The White-Headed Eagle clan wouldnt spare him just because hes their enemys enemy. The God Level White-Headed Eagle Emperor might personally kill him to exchange his head for bounty with the Skuru people. The best one to go to the White-Headed Eagle territory is Mr. Cao. So, does that mean the behind enemy lines base plan is going to be shelved? Su Yu was silent for nearly a minute. A minute later, he looked at Donna, and decided to make a final attempt. Donna, I have plenty of credits hereCcan I exchange some credits for a chance to send Prime Minister Cao to Skru Star Before Su Yu could finish speaking, Donna quickly shook her head and interrupted, No way. If I privately send him there and then he causes massive destruction on Skru Star severely affecting the relative fairness, I would be expelled from school! Whats the use of having credits then? Sigh. Su Yu let out a sigh. At this time, Prime Minister Cao transmitted a message to Su Yu: What about letting Elder Yang Jian replace me? No. Su Yu responded: The White-Headed Eagle clan is not easy to deal with, Elder Yang Jian could possibly be killed by them and his head exchanged for the bounty with the Skuru people. The risk is too great, we cant afford it. Su Yu looked at Donna, deciding to make one last attempt: Donna, how about if we agree on three rules? Agree on three rules? Yes. Su Yu released a [Sound Barrier] spell to cover himself, Prime Minister Cao, and Donna, and then said: This time when Prime Minister Cao goes there, he only does two things: The first thing is to control the overall situation. If a Blue Star cultivator is being chased by Skuru people, Prime Minister Cao can rush over to provide assistance while practicing self-defense; The second thing is to go to the Primitive Continent to make contact with the White-Headed Eagle Clan, to have friendly exchanges and increase mutual understanding. Prime Minister Cao promises not to cause large-scale damage to Skru Star during these few days, I can guarantee this with my credit! If he manages to do these two things, can you allow him to teleport to Skru Star? While saying that, Su Yu also took out ten 50 credits gold cards and quietly stuffed them into Donnas hand. The intention of bribery was quite evident. Chapter 754 - Chapter 754: 751_Moonlight Stone Transport Positioning_1 Chapter 754: 751_Moonlight Stone Transport Positioning_1 This Now it was Donnas turn to frown. To tell the truth, she really didnt want to take this risk. Even after promising Prime Minister Cao Cao would not wreak havoc on Skru Star, what if he was forced to break the agreement due to unexpected emergency? Wouldnt she be the one getting reprimanded in the end? But looking at the 500 credits in her hand, and remembering the gifts Su Yu brought her each time from Skru Star, she was torn with indecision. After reflecting for half a minute, she finally decided, Fine, I agree. Before Su Yu could react, she added, But, you must agree to my two conditions. What are the conditions? Su Yu suppressed the joy in his heart. First, Donna looked directly at Su Yu, dont play any semantic games, saying anything about exercising self-defense rights. I know youre planning on dropping a sixth-tier Blue Star monk into a large city and let Cao Cao defend him by killing any Skuru who arrive, right? That Su Yu scratched his head awkwardly. He had indeed harbored such a thought just now, but he didnt expect to be found out by Donna so quickly. Donna turned to look at Prime Minister Cao Cao, On Skru Star, you can save your compatriots, but you cant kill or injure any Skurus, this is the bottom line! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0. What if they attack me first Uh, okay. Prime Minister Cao Cao saw no sign of Donnas expression softening and had to accept this condition. Second, Donna held two fingers in front of Su Yu, Once I find out he has broken the promise on Skru Star and caused extensive destruction, the tunnel from Blue Star to Skru Star will be permanently closed. Then, you 21 Blue Star monks will not be able to return, and for several months, no one else will be able to travel there either. Dont say I didnt warn you. Prime Minister Cao Cao sighed and responded, Alright, I agree to your conditions. He sighed because he had initially expected to flex his muscles on Skru Star, but now he was severely restricted. Regardless, being able to go to Skru Star was already good enough, certainly better than not being allowed to go at all. Next, after signing a brief agreement, Donna activated the space transport device and sent the 21 Blue Star monks to Skru Star. The Red-Eyed Black Dragon trio was a bit nervous about their first transport, but players like Zhong Feng were much better because they had been through it before. Just when the bright white light of the transport device lit up, Zhong Feng took out a crescent-shaped milky white rock and held it in his hand. Hopefully this little stone works! A flash of white light, and the figures of 21 monks disappeared from the basement. After watching the Blue Star monks leave, unlike her usual calm demeanor, Donna bore a surprised expression, Is that a Moonlight Stone? You guys are quite smart! Who would have thought youd use a Moonlight Stone to locate. Moonlight Stone? What Moonlight Stone? Su Yu was puzzled and didnt understand what Donna was talking about. Donna couldnt be bothered to explain. She yawned, stretched and headed towards the exit, saying, The Moonlight Stone is what that player named Zhong Feng had in his hand. You can ask him when he comes back. With that, she walked out of the room without looking back. In the space tunnel, monks move very fast. To Zhong Feng, it felt as if he had accelerated to the speed of light, plummeting at the speed of photons. His thinking had completely stopped due to this terrifying speed. He didnt know how much time passed, it felt like a long while. When Zhong Feng regained his thoughts, he found himself in an underground cave. This cave was quite expansive, with many colorful murals and words on the walls, perfectly blending with the original colors of the cave. What made this cave special was the immense and unparalleled spiritual energy! In the center of the cave was a small lake made entirely of pure spiritual energy. The concentration of the spiritual energy in the air around the lake was at least a hundred times the average level on Skru Stars surface! One could say that this cave was a sacred ground for cultivation that all Skru monks coveted. Now you might have guessed it. Yes, this cave is the underground cavern of Makadun Royal Capital, Elder Zhus backyard. Its no coincidence that Zhong Feng was transported here. Credit goes to the milky-white stone he held tightly in his hand. Zhong Feng raised the small stone and looked at it curiously, I didnt expect this stone to actually work! It seems that Elder Zhus hard work wasnt in vain! This milky white stone was handed to him by Elder Zhu when he was getting ready to leave last time. Elder Zhu did not name the stone yet. When Elder Zhu handed the stone to Zhong Feng, he said: Zhong Feng, when I was first teleported to Skru Star, I thought: Isnt random teleportation too dangerous? Random teleportation if you are teleported into a deep mountain forest, its okay, but if youre teleported into a large Skuru city or the lair of a divine warcraft, isnt that suicide? So, I have always been thinking about how to teleport to a fixed location. Not long ago, I created this stone using materials native to Skru Star and my own understanding. It may be useful. But without testing, I cant 100% guarantee that the stone will work. Try it next time you teleport back, and if it works, I will mass produce it. So, this time when Zhong Feng was being transported, he took out this small stone. The stone did not let down Elder Zhus expectations, successfully transporting Zhong Feng to the underground cavern, the same place where he left last time. However, it might be due to the overwhelming energy in the transport channel, the surface of the small stone now had delicate cracks resembling a spiders web. Zhong Feng quickly put the small stone away safely in his Space Ring. After putting away the stone, he climbed up from the ground and walked towards the entrance of the cavern. He was very familiar with the caverns surroundings, as he had visited more than once or twice. At the entrance of the cavern, he found a well-hidden compartment in the wall. After opening the compartment and pressing the red button inside, his message of arriving at the underground cavern was successfully sent to Makadun Royal Palace. He then returned beneath the cavern to cultivate and patiently wait. About ten or so minutes later, the person Elder Zhu had become, Makadun the Third, walked hurriedly into the underground cavern. Seeing Zhong Feng, he laughed happily, Zhong Feng, you are finally here! How did you get here? Did you teleport directly here using the stone I gave you or did you come from somewhere else? Despite asking, Elder Zhu had already figured out the answer in his heart. He had not yet received the news of the Large-scale teleportation of Blue Star people in to Skru Star, so Zhong Feng most likely teleported directly to underground cavern, thanks to the stones guidance. Chapter 755 - Chapter 755: 752, Cave Talk (Part 1)_1 Chapter 755: 752, Cave Talk (Part 1)_1 Zhong Feng happily took out the milky white stone, and carefully handed it to Elder Zhu: Elder, I teleported here directly. It must be because this stone worked. Its really handy! With these stones, the cultivators and players of the Blue Star no longer have to risk random teleportation and can teleport directly into this underground cave. Its completely safe to teleport here as Elder Zhu is one of us! As long as its useful, Elder Zhu received the stone and smiled: This is a Gravity Restraining Stone that I collected from the back of the small moon of Skru Star. It seems my trip wasnt wasted. Skru Star has two large moons of similar size, but because of the different orbits, one looks big and the other looks small. These two moons are named Big Moon and Small Moon by the Skru people. Both the Big Moon and Small Moon are tidally locked by the Skru Star, with one side always facing the Skru Star. Because the Small Moon is farther away and is tidally locked, a special Psychic Gravity Flow phenomenon occurs on its far side over time. This phenomenon has caused a large amount of milky white Gravity Restraining Stone to form on the surface. Elder Zhu is now a seventh-grade cultivator and has the ability to physically travel through space to the moon. He personally went to the far side of the Small Moon as directed by the ancient Skru scriptures and collected this Gravity Restraining Stone. This stone, under the form of gravity, releases strong restraints in space and brought Zhong Feng to the cavern. Elder Zhu looked at the dense cracks on the surface of the milky stone and felt a bit regretful: This is a good thing, but its a pity it can only be used once. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.0 Zhong Feng, Ill make some more for you in the next few days. Remember to bring them back to the Blue Star when you return. Thank you for your effort, elder! Zhong Feng expressed his gratitude. Its nothing, no trouble, Elder Zhu waved his big hand and laughed, Whats hard about playing the role of emperor here? Instead, its you guys who are really having a hard time running between two worlds. In the middle of their conversation, the two had already taken their seats on opposite sides of a stone table in the cavern. Prime Minister Cao Cao took out two porcelain cups from his storage bag, poured tea into them, kept one for himself and floated the other in front of Zhong Feng. Of course, Zhong Feng dared not refuse a cup of tea offered by an elder. After receiving the tea, he immediately took a sip, and then prepared to get down to business. But after tasting the tea, he suddenly felt something was off. He looked at the tea leaves inside his cup in surprise. This tea wasnt any kind of tea he had drunk before, it was a plant he had never seen before. Elder, what is this? Zhong Feng asked. Ah, I forgot to tell you, Elder Zhu stroked his beard apologetically: This is not tea from the Blue Star. It is a native plant of Skru that I selected through hundreds of trials in my spare time, to best resemble the taste of Blue Star tea. Elder Zhu laughed helplessly: Cant be helped, I ran out of the tea I brought from Blue Star a long time ago. If you have no tea to drink, you have to fend for yourself. Ah, you should have told me earlier. Zhong Feng quickly took out three large jars of kilogram-packaged tea from his own storage space, stood up and respectfully pushed them in front of Elder Zhu: I happen to have some here. Please make do with these. Just let me know what else you need and Ill bring them for you next time! The reason Zhong Feng brought tea was mainly because cultivators also need to drink water on Skru Star. Furthermore, cultivators, due to their high-intensity activities, consume far more water than ordinary people. A sixth-level powerful cultivator like him needs to drink at least 30 kilograms of water a day, 20 times that of an ordinary person. But because the minerals in Skru Stars spring water are different from that of Blue Star, Blue Star humans find it astringent and difficult to swallow. Therefore, Zhong Feng brought a large amount of tea over to mitigate the astringent taste in the water. Elder Zhu, seeing these large jars of tea, had a childlike smile on his face: Great, great! Its good to have tea! After such a long time, I can finally drink some tea from my hometown! He disdainfully dumped the tea from his porcelain cup and began making tea with the leaves Zhong Feng provided. While brewing the tea, he spoke, cheery as ever: Lets get down to business. How is Blue Star lately? Zhong Feng replied with a smile: Its fine, elder. Everything is normal on Blue Star! Next, Zhong Feng summarized the major events that had occurred on Blue Star over the past month. The past month on Blue Star was uneventful, without any major incidents or wars. Even the disaster relief work in Japan was successfully carried out with the unity of people from around the world. The most important thing the United Government did in that month was to study and replicate the weapons and equipment of the Skru people and distribute the confiscated gear to the entire military. Currently, all super agents above the fourth grade of the United Government have been equipped with cold fusion flying mechs, which can fly faster in the air than ordinary fighters, reminiscent of the character Iron Man in Marvel. Ordinary soldiers also received a great deal of high-quality equipment from Skru Star. Theyre forming several elite divisions that are undergoing intense training. In all aspects, from weapons and equipment to individual soldier quality, drastic changes can be seen. As for the players in the game, every player is diligently leveling up, earning money to buy equipment, hoping to ensure their survival to the maximum extent once the decisive battle begins. The fact that Su Yus main body made 70 billion Spiritual Energy Coins in the game in seven days and Su Yus clone trained a magic legion that is beginning to take shape was also told to Elder Zhu by Zhong Feng. At the end of their conversation, Zhong Feng mentioned their current mission to Skru Star. Elder Zhu, there are a total of 21 players and cultivators from the ancient times who came to Skru Star this time. 21? Thats quite a few. Who are they? All 12 players who came to Skru Star last time are here this time, plus 3 new players and 6 cultivators from the ancient times. Most importantly, this time Prime Minister Cao Cao is also here! Upon hearing Zhong Fengs words, Elder Zhus eyes lit up, Really?! Prime Minister Cao Cao is here too? His presence is really a great thing! Prime Minister Cao Cao, who has equipped the iconic sword hilt, possesses peak god-level abilities. In full force, he could definitely wreak havoc on the Skru peoples rear, providing an effect thousands of times greater than that of an ordinary sixth-level player! But the bad thing is Zhong Feng said with a bitter smile, Prime Minister Cao Cao is under huge restrictions this time. The only things he can do besides protecting us are to visit the territory of the White-Headed Eagle tribe Zhong Feng recounted the incident that had happened earlier to Elder Zhu. He didnt hear Su Yu and the others negotiations, but he could see the words in the agreement when he finally signed it. He inferred the gist of their conversation. After listening to Zhong Fengs words, Elder Zhu sighed, Ah! What a pity. If Prime Minster Cao Cao had no restrictions, the Skru people would be experiencing the Gravity Funnel Plan Blue Star style!