When it comes to pricing, there's no need to hold back. Any city lord would pay any amount for something that can be considered a national weapon—one million gold coins and a space ring is a small price to pay.
If Sabo heard of this deal, he would surely give a thumbs up.
Bai Yi began channeling immense magic into the military horn, a simple yet ancient bronze artifact adorned with golden lines. As he infused it with magic, the golden lines spread across its surface.
Buzz~
An extraordinary energy began to radiate, accompanied by an epic melody that swept across the battlefield in an instant. This symphony evoked images of a prosperous empire and the joy of victory.
Xiahou Fuxing, who was in the midst of fleeing, paused, bewildered. "What the hell?" he muttered under his breath, noticing several notifications appearing on his panel:
You have been supported by the military: Morale +30, Strength +10, Agility +10, Endurance +10, Intelligence +10, Spirit +10.
This effect will last until the end of the war.
You gain temporary expertise:
Morale Like a Rainbow: Your fear in battle is significantly reduced, and you recover 2% of your health and magic per second.
Bai Yi felt a surge of excitement. What was this? Ordinary artifacts couldn't produce such effects! The morale boost alone granted an extraordinary 50 attribute points, along with a unique specialty.
Truly, this was the power of an epic weapon.
Suddenly, the battlefield tensed. From Dongwu City, both players and soldiers unleashed a terrifying aura. The heated battlefield was transformed by this incredible equipment, strengthening their forces significantly.
If the attribute point disparity exceeded ten points, it would suppress; if it exceeded thirty points, it would crush. This bonus, amplified across legions, could be termed an artifact, now affecting a battlefield of millions!
It was evident that the soldiers of Dongwu City began to overpower their opponents; blood surged as their prowess escalated. If things continued as they were, the war could conclude within three days, even with half the players missing.
"Well~"
"Boss, good morning!" Luo Ning exclaimed, rubbing her eyes and flashing a bright smile.
Bai Yi, still groggy, removed the barrier from her ears. "Go be with Principal Eric. I think Irene should be recovering now."
After using her Life Dedication skill, Irene needed rest. She had sacrificed half her health to heal Bai Yi by 30%, a remarkable feat for a spell doctor. In other professions, such healing would be limited to 5% due to level disparities.
"Alright," Luo Ning replied reluctantly, summoning her crystal ball and ascending into the city.
Bai Yi listened to the sounds of battle, waiting quietly for the war to reach its conclusion.
Not only in Tobu City but across three other battlefields, the Federation displayed overwhelming dominance. Players became formidable weapons on the field, and intercontinental missiles facilitated support from secondary cities. The emergence of teleportation arrays rendered this battle a foregone conclusion.
Due to recent legal changes, Dongwu City received no external support, but Bai Yi didn't require it; Dongwu City was powerful enough to win the war independently.
Outside the conflict, over 500 cities were engulfed in chaos. Nearly 200 city lords had been removed, including some of the golden-tier individuals. Numerous nobles had met their end at the hands of Ogana's blade.
In just three days, countless resources became ownerless, leading to swift integration managed by the legislators. Job vacancies filled rapidly, often with individuals tied to those in power.
Tobu City was weaving a vast net, with the capital at its core, reaching every corner of the Federation. The parliament showcased its absolute strength, with over 300 golden members and a series of silver legions that no city could withstand.
Noble madness and city lord rebellions failed to disrupt the parliament's control.
Online, negative sentiments towards Dongwu City dissipated quickly. Aside from the Koeman family's critiques, much of the dissent vanished with the death of its propagators.
As concerns about the war and hopes for order became the new norm, the narrative shifted to praise for Bai Yi and Diane. They were heralded as the harbingers of change and leaders of the future.
This reform required heroes—individuals to whom the populace could feel gratitude and belonging.
In the wake of this, more than 570 cities began a grand integration. With mature network technology and the reassuring power of intercontinental missiles, the Federation focused its power. Aside from four border cities and sixteen secondary ones, the plan was to retain only 350 cities, all to be fortified.
The legislators divided 80% of the Federation's territory, ensuring these cities were considered carefully.
Within three days, public discourse faded, and extraordinary figures trembled, while ordinary civilians were cut off from the Internet. Yet, they chanted Bai Yi and Diane's names as the war came to a close.
Bai Yi stood up.
Your legendary rank has reached 100; you have advanced to World Legend Level 8.
Your six-star title [Future Star] has transformed into an eight-star title.
Name: Future Star
Quality: ★★★★★★★★
Effect: All federal NPCs are initially friendly towards you. Geniuses are more likely to appear in your domain, and your understanding of alchemy increases by +20%.
Requirements: Legend Level 100, World Legend Level 5.
Description: The Future Star represents not just future potential, but signifies that wherever you are is the future.
Bai Yi was momentarily taken aback by the notifications flooding his panel.
Name: Saint 3: War (completed)
All saint tasks have been completed.
Favorability with Felix, the controller of the Tower of Souls, has reached disgust.
You may transform your soul at any time; this takes 1 hour. Please initiate the transformation in a safe location.
You receive the Seal of the Saint × 1.
Name: Seal of the Saint
Attribute: Permission
Effect: Grants access to the Saint's Tomb once every 1,000 days, allowing you to randomly choose one piece of saintly knowledge, equipment, inheritance, or treasure.
Description: When a saint dies, their legacy strengthens; they hope for their inheritance to endure.
As the first saint of this era, you receive an additional random reward.
The world settlement has been opened, and the world of this settlement is: Black Death · Pathogen.
You may choose one of the following three rewards:
Origin Stone 1/5Soul Crystal Nucleus (Large) ×5 Special Dangerous Goods ×1
Bai Yi was momentarily stunned by the deluge of notifications but quickly regained his composure. He chose the fragment of the Origin Stone from the last reward.
This was something even the gods desired. As for the dangerous goods and the soul crystal nucleus, he dismissed the former outright. What danger could he not find in the Black Death World?
The soul crystal nucleus was rare, and he had scoured the black market without success. Still, it could potentially yield mineral veins.
Yet the Origin Stone, even in fragment form, was a super rare material essential for breaking through to legend. Even without immediate use, it could forge a legend of considerable power.
As soon as he made his choice, a trace of rule power appeared before him, an immense force ready to erupt. Bai Yi grasped it cautiously. Though small, it held daunting power, and he sensed it could bring significant trouble.
The moment he touched the Origin Stone fragment, he was drawn into the demon dimension. He exhaled, relieved that he had not revealed too much, and the unease in his heart gradually subsided.
Suddenly, a shift occurred, propelling Bai Yi's consciousness directly into the demon dimension. As the Origin Stone entered, the rules of the dimension stirred, attempting to drag the fragment deeper within.
The evil heart of the divine and the finger bones of the goddess of life in the time-slowing zone also seemed to react.
Bai Yi frowned, contemplating the implications. Origin Stones generally materialize when worlds collapse; the demon dimension, a realm of thought, might be considered an illusory world. Could the Origin Stone, formed by the world's rules, actually aid this dimension?
He released the restrictions on the fragment, and a torrent of dimensional rules surged forth, pulling the Origin Stone into the ground, sinking deeper.
A vague understanding washed over him.
Joy flickered in Bai Yi's eyes as he deciphered the message: The demon dimension is cultivating magical attributes, expected to complete within 3,000 years.
Without hesitation, he ordered the time flow beneath the surface to accelerate to 800 times that of the outside world. While the cultivation could take three millennia, Bai Yi couldn't wait that long; he could afford to wait four years.
Having issued his command, Bai Yi's thoughts returned to his body. A sense of ease enveloped him as he glimpsed a brighter future.
Wearing the title of Future Star, he now possessed the Saint's Mark, a random reward, and selections for dark specialties.
As the light within him struggled to contain the dark side's growth, expertise would become his final choice. Safety was paramount.
With that in mind, Bai Yi lay back on his bed and closed his eyes.
Your soul is metamorphosing, expected to complete within 1 hour.
Your spiritual attributes are changing and are about to transform into the Holy Spirit.
(End of this chapter)