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—One week later—
Hendrix Island,
After living on the island for an entire week, Lev had officially decided to rename it Hendrix Island.
In just seven days, the once-quiet island had already begun undergoing massive changes. Construction was taking place in several areas, with Megatron and his crew of Decepticons working tirelessly on various projects.
However, none of it could be seen from the outside.
Lev had covered the entire island with a powerful illusion, making everything within appear completely normal to anyone looking from beyond its boundaries. To the outside world, Hendrix Island remained nothing more than an ordinary private island.
Inside, however, things were developing at an entirely different pace.
At this moment, Lev, Megatron, Bibi Dong, Gu Yuena, Bo Saixi, and Sheng Ming were gathered inside one of the newly constructed rooms for an important meeting.
The topic of their discussion was simple.
Business.
Lev was planning to establish several companies under the Hendrix name—companies that, if everything went according to plan, would eventually shake the entire world.
Although Lev already possessed more than enough wealth to support himself and everyone around him for countless lifetimes, there was no reason for him to remain isolated from the public forever.
Expanding his influence through legitimate businesses would give him a stronger presence in the world while also allowing him to introduce some of the technology and resources he had acquired through his various means.
The restaurant he had originally planned to establish after returning from his conquest of Douluo Dalu was still part of his plans.
However, it would only be the beginning.
Lev had several major industries in mind.
First was a technology company specializing in computers, smartphones, and other advanced electronic devices.
Second was a jewelry company focused on luxury and high-end products.
Third was an automobile company that would eventually introduce vehicles unlike anything currently available on Earth.
And finally, there was the clothing industry, which Lev intended to develop into another major branch of the Hendrix brand.
At the center of all these projects would be Megatron and his fellow Decepticons.
The technology used by these companies would come primarily from them, allowing Lev to create products that were far beyond the current technological standards of Earth.
As for Bibi Dong, Gu Yuena, Bo Saixi, and Sheng Ming, Lev had another role in mind for them.
He intended to place them in charge of these companies.
"This will be a huge project," Lev began, looking at everyone around the table. "But it has to be done, especially when it comes to the technology, automobile, and clothing companies."
He paused for a moment before continuing.
"As for the jewelry company, we can establish that as soon as next month."
Lev then turned his attention toward Megatron.
"Megatron, you'll go into space and search for a planet rich in precious stones. Find suitable deposits that can be mined, gather enough resources, and bring them back here."
"I will go to space as soon as possible, Master." Megatron immediately replied respectfully.
"Good."
Lev then looked toward Gu Yuena.
"Yu'er, you'll be the one in charge of the jewelry company. We'll handle all the necessary paperwork and preparations later. I want the company to begin operating as early as next month."
"Okay." Gu Yuena nodded without hesitation.
Lev then leaned back slightly in his chair, his eyes narrowing as he thought about the future.
He had no intention of stopping with just a few companies.
This was only the beginning.
"One year from now..." Lev said slowly before a confident smile appeared on his face. "I want to see the Hendrix Group begin conquering the world."
The declaration caused everyone in the room to look at him.
There was no hesitation in Lev's voice.
He was serious.
The Hendrix Group was going to become a force that would eventually reach every corner of the world.
After that, Lev and the others continued discussing their plans in detail and one thing they talked about concerned the identity of Gu Yuena and the others from which Megatron easily made them a legitimate citizen of this world through hacking.
Then, they went over the companies they intended to establish, their respective responsibilities, the technology that would be required, the resources they needed to acquire, and the countless preparations that had to be completed.
It took several more hours before everything was finally settled.
And with the first step toward building the Hendrix Group completed, Lev's plans for Earth had officially begun.
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—Dusk—
On the Pier,
As dusk descended upon Hendrix Island, Lev made his way toward the pier and quietly watched the sun sink toward the horizon.
The sky was painted in shades of orange and crimson, while the gentle waves moved beneath the pier. The peaceful scenery made it an ideal place for Lev to finally take some time for himself.
More importantly, he had been waiting for the right moment to examine something he had nearly forgotten.
The rewards he had obtained after conquering Douluo Dalu.
Lev had deliberately left them untouched until now. With everything that had happened since returning to Earth—the purchase of the island, the construction projects, and the plans for establishing the Hendrix Group—he simply had not found the time to properly examine them.
But now, he finally had some peace and quiet.
"System, explain these items."
Lev opened his inventory and began looking through the rewards.
His attention soon fell upon the first item.
[Item: Lucky Card]
[Description: Upon use, the host's Luck Attribute will be doubled for a duration of 24 hours. This effect can be stacked, allowing the host to continuously increase his fortune to 2×, 3×, 4×, and beyond, depending on the number of Lucky Cards consumed. Each additional card compounds the host's existing luck multiplier.]
Lev's eyebrows immediately rose upon reading the description.
"Interesting..."
A card capable of directly increasing his luck was already quite valuable. The fact that its effect could be stacked made it even more intriguing.
He then moved on to the next item.
[Item: Weapon Enhancement Card]
[Description: Upon use, the host may designate any weapon for enhancement. The selected weapon will undergo a complete upgrade, potentially altering its physical appearance, attributes, abilities, and overall potential. Depending on the weapon's nature and compatibility, the enhancement may also awaken new skills, hidden traits, special effects, or evolutionary abilities. The greater the weapon's potential, the greater the possibilities of its enhancement.]
Lev's eyes narrowed slightly.
This was another extremely valuable item.
It was not limited to simply increasing a weapon's power. Depending on the weapon itself, the enhancement could potentially cause it to evolve entirely, even awakening abilities that had never existed before.
Without wasting any time, Lev moved on to the next reward.
[Item: Enhancement Card]
[Description: Upon use, the host may designate any item for enhancement. The selected item will undergo a comprehensive upgrade that may alter its physical appearance, attributes, quality, effects, and capabilities. Depending on the item's nature and potential, the enhancement may also unlock new functions, passive abilities, active skills, hidden properties, or special effects.]
"Another enhancement card..."
Lev nodded thoughtfully.
Unlike the previous card, which specifically targeted weapons, this one could apparently be used on almost any item.
That alone made its potential difficult to measure.
Lev then continued examining his inventory.
[Item: Force Summoning Card]
[Description: Upon use, the host may designate one of his summons as the target. The designated summon will be forcibly transferred to another world where the host goes to, where it will remain permanently summoned. From that moment onward, the summon will continue to grow, evolve, and become stronger through its experiences in the world that the host has traveled to. Its future development is determined by its own potential, environment, encounters, and accumulated experiences.]
Lev's expression became more serious after reading this description.
"A Force Summoning Card..."
This item was particularly interesting.
It meant that one of his summons could be sent to any world along with him and remain there permanently. The summon could then grow through its own experiences, encounters, and environment.
That opened up countless possibilities.
However, Lev decided to think about how to use it later.
There was still more.
[Item: Random Bloodline Card]
[Description: Upon use, the host will randomly acquire one Bloodline originating from any race within the Boundless Cosmos. The selected Bloodline may range from ordinary and rare lineages to ancient, legendary, mythical, or transcendent bloodlines. Upon acquisition, the Bloodline will fuse with the host, potentially granting unique abilities, racial traits, innate talents, enhanced attributes, evolutionary potential, and access to powers exclusive to its lineage.]
Lev's expression became slightly complicated.
"A random bloodline from the entire Boundless Cosmos..."
That sounded both exciting and dangerous.
The possibilities were practically endless.
He could potentially obtain an ordinary bloodline with mediocre abilities—or he could acquire an ancient, mythical, or even transcendent lineage capable of completely transforming his potential.
The problem was that there was no way to know what he would get beforehand.
Finally, Lev examined the last item.
[Item: Random Class Card]
[Description: Upon use, the host will randomly acquire one Class originating from any world, civilization, race, or realm within the existing worlds of the Boundless Cosmos. The possibilities are limitless, ranging from ordinary professions to legendary, mythical, or transcendent Classes. Once acquired, the Class will become permanently bound to the host.]
Lev stared at the description for several seconds.
A random Class.
And just like the Bloodline Card, there was no telling what he might receive.
It could be something completely ordinary.
Or it could be something extraordinary.
After going through all of the rewards, Lev finally leaned back slightly and looked toward the horizon.
"So, it all comes down to luck, huh?"
Lev muttered to himself.
He could not help but smile.
"Fortunately, I got these Lucky Cards."
If he was going to gamble on random rewards, then there was no reason not to stack the odds in his favor first.
And perhaps, with enough luck...
The rewards waiting for him might be far more incredible than he could currently imagine.
"System, use these three Lucky Cards for me."
Lev immediately gave the command.
There was no reason to hold onto them. If he had already decided to use the Random Cards, then maximizing his luck beforehand was obviously the best choice.
[3 Lucky Cards have been used.]
[The host's Luck Attribute will be quadrupled for the next 24 hours.]
"Okay."
A satisfied smile appeared on Lev's face.
With his luck now quadrupled, it was time to see just how fortunate he could become.
"System, use all the Random Item Cards, Random Weapon Cards, Random Skill Cards, the Random Class Card, and lastly, the Random Bloodline Card."
Lev did not hesitate.
There was no reason to hold back.
[5 Random Skill Cards have been used.]
[5 Random Weapon Cards have been used.]
[3 Random Item Cards have been used.]
[Random Class Card has been used.]
[Random Bloodline Card has been used.]
For a moment, nothing happened.
Then—
[It has been detected that the host's Luck Attribute has been greatly influenced by an external effect.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Skill: Armament Haki.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Skill: Supreme King Haki.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Skill: Observation Haki.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Skill: Ki Blast.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Skill: Instant Transmission.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Weapon: Ryujin Jakka.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Weapon: Zabimaru.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Weapon: Hyorinmaru.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Weapon: Demon King's Long Sword.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Weapon: Demon King's Daggers.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Item: Sage's Wisdom.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Item: Dragon Armor Suits.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Item: Diamond Sutra.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Class: Shadow Monarch.]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the Bloodline: Saiyan Bloodline.]
"Shit!"
Lev could not help but curse.
His eyes widened as he stared at the System notifications appearing one after another.
What the hell was this luck?
Every single reward was powerful in its own right, and several of them were things Lev had already considered obtaining through the System Store.
He could no longer wait.
He immediately began examining the skills he had just acquired.
[Skill: Armament Haki]
[Description: Armament Haki cloaks the body or a weapon in an invisible armor forged from sheer determination. When activated, it greatly enhances physical strength and defense, allowing its wielder to strike enemies that ordinary weapons cannot harm.]
[Skill: Supreme King Haki]
[Description: Supreme King Haki is the manifestation of an overwhelming spirit. Rather than sensing or strengthening the body, it imposes the user's will directly upon those around them. Those with weak resolve may collapse unconscious simply from being in the presence of its wielder.]
[Skill: Observation Haki]
[Description: Observation Haki allows the user to perceive the world through more than their ordinary senses. It enables the user to feel the presence, emotions, intentions, and movements of others—even when their eyes cannot see them.]
[Skill: Ki Blast]
[Description: Ki Blast is a concentrated projectile of Ki, the life energy flowing through every living being. By gathering, shaping, and expelling their Ki, the user can transform their inner energy into a devastating ranged attack.]
[Skill: Instant Transmission]
[Description: Instant Transmission is an advanced teleportation technique that allows the user to disappear from one location and appear at another in an instant. Rather than traveling through physical space, the user locks onto the Ki signature of a distant individual and uses it as an anchor.]
Lev's expression gradually turned into one of disbelief.
"Is this the effect of quadruple luck?"
A wide smile spread across his face.
The skills he had obtained were all extremely powerful, and he was already familiar with every single one of them.
In fact, Lev had previously planned to purchase several of these abilities directly from the System Store.
But now, he had obtained them for free.
"Fortunately, I didn't waste my True God Coins on them."
Lev chuckled.
The amount of True God Coins he had just saved was enormous.
And this was only the beginning.
He still had five powerful weapons, three mysterious items, a Class, and a Bloodline waiting for him.
For the first time, Lev was beginning to wonder just how far his luck could actually take him.
However, those skills were not what Lev was anticipating the most.
His attention immediately shifted toward the Class he had acquired.
[Class: Shadow Monarch]
[Description: A supreme ruler of darkness who possesses dominion over shadows, death, and an immortal army. Rather than fighting alone, the Monarch turns every fallen enemy into a potential soldier, allowing his forces to grow with every victory.]
[Skills:]
[Shadow Extraction (Active)]
[Description: Extracts mana from a lifeless body and transforms it into a Shadow Soldier. The failure rate is proportional to the target's stats and the amount of time that has elapsed since their death.]
[Shadow Preservation (Active)]
[Description: Allows the user to store the Shadows they have created within their own shadow, as well as summon and reabsorb them at will.]
[Shadow Exchange (Active)]
[Description: Allows the user to use shadows as portals to travel vast distances in an instant. It also allows the user to switch places with any of his summons.]
[Monarch's Domain (Active)]
[Description: Allows the user to establish absolute authority over a limited area, increasing the strength of both the user and his Shadow Soldiers by 50%.]
"Saves me from having to buy it from the System Store. Hahaha!"
Lev could not help but laugh.
This was exactly the Class he had wanted from the beginning.
The abilities it provided were incredibly useful, especially Shadow Extraction and Shadow Preservation. Having an ever-growing army that could be summoned at any moment was already amazing, while Shadow Exchange gave him another powerful means of transportation.
The only reason he had never purchased the Class before was its absurd price in the System Store.
Now, he had obtained it for free.
"I'll try it later."
Lev temporarily set the Class aside before turning his attention toward the next reward.
There was one particular item that he was even more curious about.
"System, fuse the Saiyan Bloodline for me."
There was obvious anticipation in Lev's voice.
The Saiyan Bloodline was an incredibly powerful lineage, belonging to a warrior race renowned throughout countless worlds for their extraordinary potential and ability to grow stronger through battle.
If he could obtain even a fraction of that potential, it would be invaluable.
[Saiyan Bloodline fusion commencing.]
[Infusing Saiyan Bloodline in 3...]
[2...]
[1...]
The moment the countdown ended, Lev's entire body trembled.
An immense surge of power suddenly erupted from within him.
His muscles tightened as an overwhelming sensation spread throughout his body. It felt as though every cell within him was being reforged, strengthened, and fundamentally altered.
The amount of strength flooding through his body was so immense that Lev initially struggled to adapt to it.
Yet despite the intensity, he could not deny one thing.
The feeling was intoxicating.
[Saiyan Bloodline has been successfully fused.]
Lev slowly clenched his fists.
He could feel the tremendous power coursing through his body, and a grin gradually appeared on his face.
Without wasting any time, he opened his inventory and immediately checked the newly acquired Bloodline.
[Bloodline: Saiyan]
[Description: The Saiyan Bloodline is a legendary racial trait belonging to a warrior species born for battle. Saiyans possess extraordinary physical potential, explosive combat instincts, and the unique ability to grow stronger through extreme training and near-death experiences.]
[Traits:]
[Saiyan Physiology]
[Effect: A Saiyan possesses a naturally superior physical body designed for combat. It grants exceptional strength and speed, extremely high durability, enhanced stamina and endurance, natural aptitude for martial arts and Ki manipulation, rapid adaptation to intense training, powerful combat instincts, and a lifespan and youthful appearance suited for extended battle careers.]
[Zenkai]
[Effect: One of the Saiyan Bloodline's most terrifying characteristics. After surviving an extremely dangerous battle and recovering from severe injuries, a Saiyan can return stronger than before.]
[Saiyan Combat Instinct]
[Effect: Saiyans possess an innate talent for combat. The longer a battle continues, the more naturally they adapt to their opponent's fighting style.]
[Skills:]
[Great Ape Transformation (Active-Passive)]
[Description: When exposed to a sufficient amount of Blutz Waves, a Saiyan with a tail can transform into the legendary Great Ape.]
[Super Saiyan Transformation (Active)]
[Description: The legendary transformation that occurs when a Saiyan breaks beyond their natural limits.]
"Hmmm."
Lev continued staring at the information.
The Saiyan Bloodline was even more impressive than he had expected.
However, just as he was about to continue examining it, Lev suddenly felt something strange.
His attention was drawn toward his left side.
"What...?"
Lev slowly turned his head.
Something was moving behind him.
A long, furry appendage had suddenly emerged from his lower back.
Lev's eyes widened.
"A tail?"
He reached behind himself and grabbed it.
Indeed, a tail had grown from his body.
Thinking about it for a moment, Lev quickly realized that it had to be one of the effects of acquiring the Saiyan Bloodline.
He moved the tail experimentally.
To his surprise, it responded almost as naturally as one of his own limbs.
Lev could feel it.
He could move it.
He could even control its movements with surprising precision.
"This is interesting."
Lev could not help but become curious as he continued playing with his new tail.
After all, this was his first time possessing one.
And judging from the abilities granted by his new Bloodline, it was likely only the beginning of the changes his body would undergo.
After playing with his new tail for a while, Lev eventually decided to remove it.
He grabbed the tail firmly and, with a sharp pull, tore it from his body.
Blood briefly spilled from the wound, but Lev immediately halted the regeneration of that particular area, preventing the tail from growing back.
There was a simple reason for his decision.
Unless he found a way to hide it, having a Saiyan tail would undoubtedly attract far too much attention on Earth. It was already difficult enough for his companions to blend in with ordinary humans. He certainly did not need to walk around with a tail that would make people question what he was.
For now, he would simply keep it removed.
If he ever needed it in the future, he could always regenerate it.
With that matter settled, Lev returned his attention to the remaining rewards.
He examined the weapons and items he had acquired one after another, and his satisfaction only continued to grow.
However, when he finally summoned one particular item, his hand began to tremble slightly.
This item was different.
[Item: Sage's Wisdom]
[Description: Also referred to as the King's Wisdom or Sage's Eye, it is the "King's Third Eye," possessing abilities coveted even by the Gods.]
[Skills:]
[Telekinesis (Active)]
[Description: The supernatural ability to manipulate physical matter using nothing but the power of the mind.]
[Creation of All Things (Active)]
[Description: The ability to create matter.]
[Vital Energy Manipulation (Active)]
[Description: When combined with an applicable medium, the user can take or give vital energy to a target of their choosing.]
[Resurrection: The capability to revive someone from the dead. However, doing so requires the user to sacrifice their own life, as an enormous amount of vital energy is required.]
[Technique Mimicry (Active)]
[Description: The ability to copy another person's martial arts techniques and skills. However, the user cannot instantly copy a technique simply by seeing it once. Instead, the user must analyze the technique at its core before recreating it.]
[Fundamental Force Manipulation (Active)]
[Description: The ability to manipulate the four fundamental forces that govern the physical world: gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. The user can utilize these forces to grant themselves properties and effects that exist within the world, including but not limited to inertia, friction, acceleration, and attraction.]
"This is going to be great."
Lev could barely contain his excitement as he looked at the Sage's Wisdom.
The mysterious item had manifested in the form of an eye resting within the palm of his hand.
The abilities alone were enough to make Lev's heart race.
Telekinesis.
Creation.
Vital Energy Manipulation.
Technique Mimicry.
Fundamental Force Manipulation.
Each one had tremendous potential, and when combined together, they could become terrifying.
However, there was one problem.
Lev stared at the eye in his hand.
"How am I supposed to use this?"
He briefly considered replacing one of his existing eyes with it, but the thought immediately felt somewhat inconvenient.
Then, another idea crossed his mind.
A third eye.
If the Sage's Wisdom was literally known as the King's Third Eye, then why not simply give himself an additional eye?
With that thought, Lev immediately opened the System Store and began searching for a suitable skill.
It did not take long before he found exactly what he needed.
Without hesitation, he purchased it.
[1,000,000 True God Coins have been spent.]
[Skill: Third Eye obtained.]
Lev immediately examined the newly acquired ability.
[Skill: Third Eye]
[Description: A supernatural sensory ability that expands the user's perception beyond ordinary human limits. When opened, it allows the user to perceive the world with extraordinary clarity.]
"Good."
Lev nodded in satisfaction.
Without wasting another moment, he activated the skill.
A strange sensation suddenly appeared in the center of his forehead.
Then—
A vertical eye slowly opened.
Blood immediately trickled down Lev's forehead, accompanied by a sharp sting of pain.
"Ghh..."
Lev grimaced but endured it.
He reached toward the newly formed eye and grabbed it.
Removing it was far more painful than he had anticipated.
With considerable difficulty, Lev eventually pulled the Third Eye from his forehead.
The moment it came free, he immediately placed the Sage's Wisdom in its place.
The transformation was instantaneous.
"Ah—!"
Lev's body suddenly collapsed.
He dropped to his knees on the pier as an overwhelming amount of information began flooding into his mind.
It was as though an entirely new world had suddenly been opened before his consciousness.
Knowledge regarding matter, energy, forces, techniques, and countless other concepts surged through his mind.
Lev gritted his teeth as he endured the torrent of information.
Then, slowly...
The pain disappeared.
His trembling body became still.
And a grin slowly formed across his face.
"Hahahaha!"
Lev suddenly burst into laughter.
His voice echoed across the quiet island as he looked toward the distant horizon.
Everything he had acquired today had completely broadened his perspective.
The universe was far larger than he had ever imagined.
The Boundless Cosmos was truly boundless.
There were countless worlds, countless races, countless powers, and countless existences far beyond his current understanding.
For a brief moment, Lev realized just how insignificant his current strength was compared to the true heights that existed beyond Earth.
Yet instead of feeling discouraged...
He became even more excited.
That realization did not frustrate him.
It motivated him.
There was still so much for him to discover.
So much for him to acquire.
And so much stronger for him to become.
With that, he then closed his third eye as if it wasn't there in the first place.
Lev slowly stood up and looked toward the horizon with a confident smile.
"Anyway, my luck will end tomorrow."
His expression suddenly became somewhat mischievous.
"I might as well see if I can get everyone pregnant tonight."
After all, his luck was currently at an unprecedented level thanks to the Lucky Cards.
There was no reason not to make use of it while it lasted.
With that thought, Lev turned his attention back toward Hendrix Island and the wives waiting for him there.
The night was still young.