《Universal Lords: Building an Immortal Fairyland from Scratch》 Chapter 1 - The Era of Universal Lords! Chapter 1: The Era of Universal Lords! ¡°Next! Wu Chi!¡± In Silvermoon City, at the eighty-first step of the Sky Ascension Staircase. A middle-aged man, dressed in a silver crane-patterned robe and wearing a blue headdress, spoke aloud. His voice wasn¡¯t particrly loud, yet it resonated in all directions like surging waves, exploding in the ears of those present. Below the Sky Ascension Staircase, the spectators held their breath, their eyes glued to the scene, too tense to speak. Those queuing on the staircase raised their heads to look. At the very front of the line, a young man stepped forward, walking up to the middle-aged man. He appeared slightly delicate, with short hair, a resolute expression, and eyes as calm as still water. The middle-aged man nced at the young man and then at the scroll in his hands before saying, ¡°Shenhe High School, Senior ss 5, sixteen years old, Wu Chi. Correct?¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Yes.¡± Wu Chi nodded. The middle-aged man stepped aside, signaling the young man to proceed. Behind himy a floating altar! This was an ancient altar, weathered and worn, appearing dpidated yet exuding an aura of divinity. Perhaps an immortal or deity once meditated here. Wu Chi took a deep breath and stepped onto the altar. The middle-aged man, seeing that Wu Chi had entered, wasted no time. He unfolded a silk scroll and solemnly began reciting the Prayer to the Heavens. Today was Sky Ascension Day. This man was the Guidefor Silvermoon City¡¯s Sky Ascension Day. His role was to lead the new generation to perform the ¡°Prayer to the Heavens,¡± obtain a Heart of the Lord,and be a [Lord]! In the central square, a dense crowd of people had gathered. Most were rtives of the participants, with a few simply there to watch the spectacle. At such a significant asion, no one spoke, but all eyes were fixed on the young man atop the altar, their expressions varied. Listening to the Guide¡¯svoice and feeling the countless gazes focused on him, Wu Chi felt a wave ofplicated emotions. Atst, the day hase¡­ He was a transmigrator! The memories of his previous life were like fleeting clouds, irrelevant to the present. After his sudden transmigration and bing a newborn baby, Wu Chi¡¯s young mind was filled with both astonishment and excitement. Astonishmentthat such a thing had happened to him! Excitementat gaining a new life¡ªa free extension of his lifespan! With memories of his past life intact, he imagined that this life could be extraordinary! If he had transmigrated to a historical world, he would have giarized poems, invented cement, ss, and gunpowder, developed hybrid rice, and introduced sweet potatoes and potatoes. Who knows? He might have even be an emperor with a harem of beauties numbering in the thousands! If he had transmigrated to a modern world, he could have be a copycat writer, started apany, and retraced the entrepreneurial path of his past life to be a business tycoon. Then, on a TV show, he could have dered, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in money.¡± However, as Wu Chi grew older and understood the background of this era, he abandoned all these fantasies. This world was the Era of Universal Lords! Every Earthling could be a Lord, step into the Boundless Void,build their territory, and achieve everything through the development of their domain! This was an era where Lords held infinite possibilities! Everyone could be a deity; everyone could be immortal! Naturally, being a Lord was the only path. Copycat writing and business ventures held no meaning. Transmigrating into such an era, Wu Chi naturally aspired to be a Lord as well. However, performing the ¡°Prayer to the Heavens¡± and obtaining a Heart of the Lordrequired a certain level of soul strength. Ordinary people typically reached the required soul strength between the ages of sixteen and eighteen. Thus, Wu Chi waited untilst month. At sixteen, his soul strength finally qualified, allowing him to sessfully register for this year¡¯s Sky Ascension Day. As for the so-called Sky Ascension Day¡­ The name said it all¡­ It was a day of leaping into greatness in a single bound! Every year, during this time, the nation held Prayer Ceremonieson Sky Ascension Staircases across various cities. This allowed all qualified individuals to pray to the heavens and obtain their Heart of the Lord. The Heart of the Lordwas the core of a Lord and the foundation of a territory¡¯s development! For most, the Heart of the Lordthey obtained varied greatly, but it always granted a unique Territory Trait. The quality of this trait determined the Lord¡¯s potential. Though this era brimmed with endless possibilities, even the weakest trait might lead to immortality or divinity. But such cases were exceedingly rare¡ªless than one in a million. Under normal circumstances, the stronger the trait, the better. Wu Chi felt nervous inside. He hoped to possess a powerful Heart of the Lord,yet he also feared receiving a poor Territory Trait.His emotions were a tangled mess. The color of a Heart of the Lordvaried depending on its quality: Most people ended up with Inferioror Commontraits. Without extraordinary luck or destiny, they would achieve little in life and struggle to develop their territories meaningfully. A few received Rareor Excellenttraits. With hard work, they had a chance to be strong, though only a tiny fraction managed to truly ascend. Those with Exceptionaltraits were far more likely to attain immortality and divinity. Living forever and bing undying legends was no mere fantasy for them! The rarest of all, the Legendarytrait, ensured that its possessor would achieve divinity as long as they survived. Their path extended far beyond mere godhood. Throughout history, every individual who obtained a LegendaryHeart of the Lord became a legendary figure in their own right. In this era, myths were not just stories! Immortals and deities walked among them! Chapter 2 - A Golden Finger? Chapter 2: A Golden Finger? This is an era of immortals, a grand age of celestial conquest and interspecies contention. Worlds, universes, dimensions, and nes collide and wage war in the boundless void! Upon arriving in this era, Wu Chi felt immense excitement, though he kept it to himself, silently clenching his fists as he waited.N?v(el)B\\jnn Finally, the GuidePrayer to the Heavens. The altar erupted with radiant brilliance, transforming into a cloud of mist infused with ancient Dao rhythm. It lifted Wu Chi, suspending him mid-air! ¡°The Heavenly Dao shines bright; humanity shall prosper eternally!¡± The Guideshouted in a resonant voice. The next moment, the mist dissolved into strands of Dao rhythm, flowing into Wu Chi¡¯s body. A soft, dreamlike glow enveloped him. What¡¯s this¡­? Wu Chi¡¯s eyes widened. He felt changes within his body¡ªprofound and mysterious¡ªon a level of life itself, touching both his physical form and soul. The sensation was indescribably wondrous. He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed before he woke. Descending from mid-air, he stood on the altar. In his palmy a glowing white sphere. The Heart of the Lord! ¡°Amon-quality Heart of the Lord,¡±the Guideremarked calmly with a slight nod. Common-quality Hearts of the Lordwere the most prevalent and unremarkable, hardly surprising anyone. Wu Chi¡¯s expression darkened, his mind a chaotic mess. The oue was clear¡­ He wasn¡¯t some heaven¡¯s chosen one, nor the protagonist of a grand destiny with an elderly mentor or magical inheritance. He was simply an ordinary person among the masses! Years of anticipation culminated in such a harsh reality. Wu Chi¡¯s face turned pale. His arms stiffened, and his fingers clenched tightly. Seeing Wu Chi¡¯s reaction, the Guidesighed softly and offered words offort. ¡°Do not lose heart. History tells us even ordinary Lords have achieved immortality and divinity!¡± ¡°The boundless void holds endless possibilities. Perhaps you¡¯ll encounter the relics of immortals or gods and advance unhindered on your path!¡± Hearing this, Wu Chi regained hisposure and gradually calmed down. After all, he had lived two lives. Unlike a typical teenager, he didn¡¯t break down or cause a scene. ¡°Thank you,¡±Wu Chi said, cupping his hands respectfully. Without wasting words, he took his Heart of the Lordand descended the Sky Ascension Staircase. On the eighty-first step of the staircase, those queuing watched Wu Chi descend, their gazes varied. However, no one mocked him. ¡°Next!¡± ¡°Chen Hai!¡± Back at home, Wu Chi copsed onto the sofa, staring at the white Heart of the Lordin his hand, a bitter smile on his lips. ¡°Of course. How many protagonists are there, really? My parents are alive, I don¡¯t have any beautiful younger sisters, and I haven¡¯t discovered a cheat ability in sixteen years. Now, even my Prayer to the Heavens yielded just amon-quality Heart of the Lord.¡± ¡°Among the vast multitude, I¡¯m just a tiny speck of dust. That¡¯s all I am.¡± Closing his eyes, Wu Chi pondered for a moment. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, his gaze filled with ambition. But¡­ ¡°I must rise again!¡± ¡°The boundless void, countless worlds, infinite races¡­¡± ¡°This is an era of passion and greatpetition!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been given a second life. That¡¯s already incredibly lucky. There¡¯s no need to be greedy.¡± ¡°Moreover, in this era of universal Lords and limitless potential, if I don¡¯t fight, what¡¯s the point of living?¡± ¡°Great power, eternal life, countless beauties, invincible influence, endless wealth!¡± ¡°I want it all!¡± Wu Chi sat up, his earlier despair swept away. Without hesitation, he gripped the Heart of the Lord.With a single thought, it burst into radiant light, transforming into streams of energy that flowed into his body. In the next moment, a virtual information panel appeared in Wu Chi¡¯s mind! The [Lord]and [Territory]functions of the Heart of the Lordcould digitize everything for their owner and control every aspect of their territory through the Heart. As for [Descent],it served as the gateway to the Boundless Void,the starting point of every Lord¡¯s endless journey! ¡°I still need to im my school rewardster. Let¡¯s check my stats first. My territory trait¡­ Hopefully, it¡¯s a good one.¡± With a sigh, Wu Chi opened [Territory]. Before descending into the Boundless Void,all Lords started with identical basic territory stats: 200 square meters and two initial structures. Wu Chi¡¯s focus was on the Territory Trait. ¡°Twice a Virgin?! What nonsense is this?¡± His face darkened, his expression pained. [Twice a Virgin] ¡­ ¡°???¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with being a virgin? How did that turn into a territory trait?¡± Wu Chi felt like coughing up blood. He had often heard that Territory Traitswere bizarre and rarely repeated. Some were downright absurd. For instance, one Lord¡¯s territory trait was [Poison in Excrement].The residents¡¯ feces became highly toxic. That Lord built their fortune by selling poison dung, earning the nickname ¡°The King of Poisonous Feces.¡± Compared to such a title, Wu Chi¡¯s Territory Traitseemed almost normal. ¡°All stats +10%, though¡­ if only it didn¡¯t require female residents.¡± Wu Chi wasn¡¯t too disappointed. With a white-quality Heart of the Lord,expecting an exceptional trait was unrealistic. Next, he opened [Lord]to examine his personal stats. ¡­ ¡­ A fairly ordinary panel. The only standout attribute was Spirit,likely enhanced due to his transmigration. ¡°Wait! There¡¯s something in my inventory?¡± ¡°Mechanical Kidney?!¡± Wu Chi was stunned. Every new Lord possessed an inventory. But it was always empty at the start! This was a fact Wu Chi had learned from both online research and school lessons. Why, then, was there an item in his inventory? Wu Chi¡¯s heart pounded, and a single thought echoed in his mind. ¡°A cheat ability!¡± Chapter 3 - World Artifact! Golden Legend Chapter 3: World Artifact! Golden Legend A cheat ability! Wu Chi had repeated those three words countless times over the years. From the initial joy of discovering his transmigration to years of relentless attempts to find some unique power, he had gradually given up hope. Yet, unexpectedly¡­ ¡°When all seems lost, a light emerges at the end of the tunnel!¡± ¡°Extract!¡± Taking a deep breath, Wu Chi focused his thoughts. A mechanical object appeared in his palm. It was roughly the size of two fists, metallic in appearance, and resembled a human kidney in shape. Wu Chi tried to digitize the mysterious item, but all the information came up as question marks! He was perplexed and weighed the object in his hand. ¡°Does it require blood recognition? Or maybe I need to bind it to some system?¡± As Wu Chi prepared to fetch a clean dagger, the Mechanical Kidneysuddenly vibrated. A surge of information flooded into his mind. ¡°Bind this item?¡± ¡°[Yes]/[No].¡± There was a prompt! Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up. He hesitated for a moment and asked aloud, ¡°Mechanical Kidney? Can youmunicate? System? Master? Great Deity?¡± Unfortunately, no matter how he called out, no other response came. After some thought, Wu Chi stopped hesitating and selected [Yes]. The next moment, the Mechanical Kidneyradiated five-colored divine light, and its attributes appeared on his panel. ¡­ [Mechanical Kidney] ¡­ ¡°A World Artifact?!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s expression revealed his shock. At Shenhe High School, teachers had once lectured about World Artifacts. World Artifacts were innate treasures, possibly born of the world, shaped by the forces of nature, or remnants of the universe. They were extraordinarily diverse, each with unique attributes. A World Artifactcould enhance the entire territory¡¯s attributes, making it more valuable than any divine weapon or immortal treasure! Seven years ago, there had been news about a Lord who discovered a World Artifactin the ruins of a shattered world during their descent into the Boundless Void. That Lord had been ecstatic and publicly auctioned the artifact. The bidding attracted 173 celestial beings and gods! Such sudden wealth was the stuff of legends. ¡°This is incredible! A World Artifact! There¡¯s probably no one in Shenhe High School who owns one¡ªnot even the teachers or the principal!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s head spun with excitement. The artifact sold seven years ago had only been green-quality (rare), yet it fetched an astronomical price. His, being golden (legendary), must be worth billions more!n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Of course, Wu Chi wasn¡¯t foolish enough to actually sell the Mechanical Kidney. Not only had it already been bound to him, but even if it hadn¡¯t, he wouldn¡¯t part with such a treasure. He merely used theparison to estimate its value. The conclusion was clear¡­ ¡°Ding! Your cheat ability has arrived!¡± It took a while for Wu Chi to calm down. He began examining the item closely. ¡°Its attributes are unknown. Am I supposed to unlock them myself?¡± ¡°But given that it¡¯s tentatively ssified as Legendary quality, the Mechanical Kidney must have terrifying abilities¡ªlikely more than one. I just need to figure out how to activate them.¡± ¡°Could it really be the core of a copsed universe? The textbooks mentioned such theories. World Artifacts are wildly unpredictable, varying from weak to overwhelmingly strong. Judging by its ssification, the Mechanical Kidney should be among the top tier of World Artifacts!¡± ¡°Considering the iplete information, it might even surpass that ssification. It could be a more mystical and powerful treasure!¡± After some thought, Wu Chi decided to try interacting with the Mechanical Kidney. ¡°Activate!¡± ¡°Unlock abilities!¡± ¡°Use abilities!¡± ¡°Mechanical Kidney, start working!¡± ¡­ Inside his living room, Wu Chi tried every method he could think of, stopping just short of shouting ¡°Gaia!¡± After a while, his scalp tingled, and his throat went dry. The Mechanical Kidneyremained unresponsive. Just as Wu Chi began to feel frustrated, a thought struck him. He opened the [Territory]and [Lord]attribute panels. The [Lord]panel showed no changes, but on the [Territory]panel, there was a new icon! Territory Trait: [Twice a Virgin](+) A plus sign! Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he quickly tapped on it. The next moment, the Mechanical Kidneyemitted dazzling five-colored divine light, flooding the living room with vibrant hues. At the same time, his Territory Traitchanged. ¡­ Territory Trait: [Ascend with Beauties]. ¡­ ¡°[Ascend with Beauties]¡± Chapter 4 - Legendary Trait Chapter 4: Legendary Trait ¡­ [Ascend with Beauties] Description: Legend says Emperor Huang ascended to the heavens by taking three thousand beauties as his consorts. Whether the tale is true or not, possessing this territory trait means that even an old sow could single-handedly kill lions and tigers. Wu Chi was stunned. His eyes widened, and he couldn¡¯t recover from his shock for a long time. ¡°This is a Legendary Territory Trait?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just too¡­¡± Wu Chi didn¡¯t know how to describe it. No wonder those with golden-quality Hearts of the Lordin history became legendary figures as long as they didn¡¯t die prematurely! ¡°And this is only its current form. Territory traits evolve as the territory upgrades and the Lord¡¯s level increases. Its future potential will be even more terrifying!¡± ¡°I must keep this a secret! Both the Mechanical Kidney and the new territory trait!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s expression turned serious. The ability to transform amon-quality territory trait into a golden, Legendary-quality trait proved beyond doubt the immense value of the Mechanical Kidney. If exposed, even gods and immortals who look down on the mortal realm might make a move to seize it! Pacing back and forth in the living room, Wu Chi pondered for a moment. He ced the Mechanical Kidneyinto his inventory and left the house. Shenhe High School. As one of the three most prestigious schools in Silvermoon City, Shenhe High School held an unparalleled reputation. Located in the northern academic district, the campus spanned 1,500 acres and boasted top-tier facilities and faculty.N?v(el)B\\jnn Wu Chi, now a senior in ss 5, presented his student ID to smoothly enter the campus. It was noon. Unlike the school system of his previous life, this world followed a different schedule. Students typically attended one ss in the morning and one in the afternoon. The campus was bustling with peopleing and going. Instead of heading to his ssroom, Wu Chi first sought out his homeroom teacher, Zhu Jian, who was also his martial arts instructor. In the office. Zhu Jian sat in his chair, sses perched on his face. Dressed in a graybat uniform, he exuded an air of seriousness. ¡°You¡¯ve be a [Lord]?¡± ¡°Yes.¡±Wu Chi nodded. Zhu Jian gave a slight nod and stood up. ¡°Come with me.¡± Knowing why Wu Chi was there, Zhu Jian wasted no time and led him toward the administrative building. In this country, every young Lord who sessfullypleted the Prayer to the Heavensreceived government rewards¡ªbasic resources to ease the challenges of starting out. Upon reaching the third floor of the administrative building, Zhu Jian guided Wu Chi into a spacious hall. At least a hundred people were already seated inside. ¡°Sit over there and wait for your turn.¡±Zhu Jian pointed to an empty spot. ¡°Thank you, teacher.¡± Wu Chi nodded and walked over to an unupied desk, sitting down on the chair. Looking back, he saw that Zhu Jian had already left. ¡°Liberal arts teachers are as gentle as water, while martial arts teachers are swift and decisive.¡± Wu Chi chuckled to himself. The liberal and martial arts divisions in this world differed greatly from his past life. Liberal arts focused on knowledge about Lords, the Boundless Void,and the myriad worlds, covering topics like ¡°descent¡± and ¡°territory building.¡± Its importance was undeniable. Martial arts, on the other hand, taughtbat, territorial warfare, invasions by other species, and tower defense strategies. It primarily emphasized practical training. Wu Chi had learned a lot ofbat skills during his first two years of high school. ncing around, he noticed that the other students¡¯ faces were filled with excitement. Some engaged in hushed conversations, while others muttered to themselves. Like Wu Chi, they were all first-time Lords who had participated in this year¡¯s Prayer to the Heavens. Wu Chi wasn¡¯t in the mood for small talk. He quietly observed his surroundings, his expression calm. After a while¡­ ¡°Silence!¡± A cold voice suddenly rang out, spreading like icy frost through everyone¡¯s hearts. Instantly, the hall fell silent. The atmosphere was so still that one could hear a pin drop. Wu Chi looked up and saw mist materializing in midair. The mist gathered into a door. The door opened. The first thing to emerge was a pair of jade-like feet, perfectly proportioned and exquisitely beautiful. They were wless, evoking an almost irresistible urge to grasp them. The feet stepped onto the mist. Then, a figure emerged from the cloud. She had waist-length hair, partially tied with a red ribbon that floated in the mist. Her face was cold and radiant, her phoenix-like eyes carrying a hint of menace. Her nose was delicate, and her thin lips were pressed together, exuding a sharp edge. Beneath her fair neck was a graceful figure wrapped in a flowing red Han-style gown. The loose-fitting dress couldn¡¯tpletely conceal her curves, which formed an exaggerated silhouette. It was clear she was exceptionally endowed. A golden jade belt cinched her slender waist, and a qilin-shaped gold medallion hung at her side, adding an air of nobility. ¡°You¡¯re today¡¯s third batch.¡± The stunning woman¡¯s voice was melodious but carried a chilling undertone as she addressed the students. No one dared to speak. ¡°Now then¡­¡± She extended her hand, and a stream of light danced across her palm. Chapter 5 - I, Wu Chi, Fear Nothing Chapter 5: I, Wu Chi, Fear Nothing Mist swirled within the hall. The stunning woman in red hovered barefoot above the ground, her icy expression exuding an invisible pressure. The students didn¡¯t dare to breathe loudly, listening intently. ¡°¡­Take your rewards!¡± She raised her hand, scattering streams of light. The streams transformed into countless points of light that spread across the hall in an instant. The next moment, A point of light appeared before each student. The points grewrger, eventually forming glowing spheres. Pop! The light dissipated, Revealing several items within. There were finger-sized building models: a [Altar]and a [Barracks]. Additionally, there were ten fingernail-sized ck crystals! ¡°Territory buildings and Void Crystals!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes gleamed as he waved his hand, collecting everything into his inventory. These rewards followed the national standard for new Lords¡ªidentical for everyone. ¡°First¡­¡± The woman in red spoke again, her cold voice resonating deeply, stirring faint ripples in the hearts of those present. ¡°Congrattions on bing Lords and officially stepping into this era!¡± This blessing eased the tension in the room. The students exhaled collectively, their faces lighting up with well-deserved excitement. In the Era of Universal Lords, only by bing a Lord could one truly savor the vor of this grand age! ¡°I believe you¡¯ve already learned enough in school. However, to avoid idents, let me remind you of two things!¡± ¡°New Lords are in a trial period during their first month. It will be dangerous. If you can¡¯t hold on, leave the Void immediately!¡± ¡°Remember, do not take unnecessary risks!¡± ¡°But if you¡¯re confident, this first month is also a golden opportunity for you to leap ahead!¡± ¡°Everyone herees from ordinary families. I trust you understand how important opportunities are.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om The woman¡¯s tone was indifferent as she spoke about the trials awaiting the neers. Every Lord underwent a trial period. Upon their first descent, they entered a 30-day Void Trial. During those 30 days, They could only bring up to two territory buildings and a limited amount of resources! If they sessfully endured the trial, the Void would evaluate them and grant rewards ordingly. For the children of gods or immortals, these rewards were merely icing on the cake. Nice to have, but not essential. For those from ordinary families, however, it was a chance to soar! ¡­ ¡°Indeed, this is a perfect opportunity for ordinary people to transform. I can¡¯t afford to miss it!¡± ¡°The trial period is too dangerous. I think I¡¯ll y it safe¡­¡± ¡°The endless waves of Void monsters? Surviving the first wave is hard enough¡ªit¡¯s not a joke!¡± ¡°Resource management is critical. The teachers emphasized that once you make it through the initial stages, collecting enough Void Crystals and utilizing the altar and barracks properly will enable sustainable growth. It¡¯ll get stronger over time!¡± ¡°Honestly, with good luck, 30 days isn¡¯t that hard.¡± ¡°The challenge lies in performance and evaluation.¡± The students began discussing fervently. Some were filled with excitement, their ambitions and fighting spirits evident on their faces. Some hesitated, fear evident in their expressions, unwilling to take risks. Others were indifferent, adopting a ¡°whatever happens, happens¡± attitude. Most of those present came from ordinary families. Wealthier families typically didn¡¯t bother collecting the state-provided rewards, opting instead to purchase superior buildings! Of course, due to resource limitations, those who skipped this step couldn¡¯t start with high-level structures either¡ªat best, they could afford some rare-level Level 1 buildings. Even so, their starting point was leagues ahead of the average person. Observing the varied attitudes around him, Wu Chi smirked. ¡°The poor fear the rich, the rich fear geniuses. And geniuses¡­¡± ¡°Fear those with cheats!¡± As for Wu Chi? He feared nothing! ¡°Silence!¡± The woman in red spoke again. Her pleasant voice wasn¡¯t loud but carried a mysterious power that silenced the hall instantly. She hesitated for a moment, as if debating whether to speak further. After a long pause, she waved her hand dismissively. ¡°If you possess a decent territory trait, consider checking the investment contracts outside the hall.¡± With that, the woman dissolved into mist and disappeared, leaving the students behind. The moment she left, the students began whispering, their expressionsplex. ¡°Is the principal endorsing investment proposals now?¡± ¡°I remember she used to oppose students interacting with external investments!¡± ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard? Last year, some parents took her to court!¡± ¡°Blocking their profits is akin to a life-and-death feud. Those parents didn¡¯t care about their children¡¯s futures.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not entirely fair. Having investors means that even if they be vassal Lords in the future, it¡¯s better than being mediocre.¡± The students murmured among themselves as they gradually left the hall. Wu Chi also stepped out. As he exited, he nced at a panel mounted by the door. The panel disyed numerous investment contracts! ¡°Penguin Group¡±sincerely invites geniuses to join. Rare-quality or higher, please contact us! (Contract details¡­) ¡°Divine Moon Technology¡±seeks Lords aligned with the technological path. Flesh is weak; ascend through machines! (Contract details¡­) ¡°War Maniacs Guild¡±recruits war-focused Lords. Participate in an annual global conquest. The next World Lord could be you! (Contract details¡­) ¡°Myosotis Foundation¡±wees members with Rare or higher territory traits. Gain ess to a shared universe and receive sixteen types of Evil God Sequences as bonuses. (Contract details¡­) Chapter 6 - Descent! Into the Boundless Void Chapter 6: Descent! Into the Boundless Void ¡°Investment contracts are the means by which major factions recruit talent.¡± ¡°The Heart of the Lord doesn¡¯t care about your background. The quality and traits arepletely unpredictable.¡± ¡°Thus, it¡¯s not umon for a child from a humble background to rise to greatness. If they sign an investment contract, they can receive arge amount of early resources, even securing a prearranged road to greatness!¡± ¡°But, the price they pay is sacrificing part of their territory rights. No matter how much they gain, they must share a certain percentage with the investors.¡± ¡°Sacrificing your future to gain a massive influx of resources in the short term!¡± These ¡°Investment Contracts¡±were first widely used overseas, where new Lords didn¡¯t receive rewards directly. Instead, they were handed a stack of contracts and could choose whether or not to sign. In the domestic realm, the higher-ups didn¡¯t support such behavior. That¡¯s why each new Lord receives a standardized set of rewards to help ordinary families determine their own destiny. Unfortunately, morality isn¡¯t a measure for everyone. Take the principal of Shenhe High School, the beautiful woman in red. Initially, she didn¡¯t allow such contracts. However, she was met with opposition from many students and parents. Eventually, the government was forced to make Investment Contractsoptional rather than mandatory. ¡°Howe these contracts all seem to say just two words: ¡®Devour the People!¡¯?¡± Wu Chi naturally wouldn¡¯t sign an Investment Contract. He turned and left. After leaving the school, Wu Chi went to buy some food and water. Due to the limitations of the Neer Trial, he couldn¡¯t bring too many items, whether buildings, Void Crystals, or even daily necessities! In the end, Wu Chi bought enough resources to sustain 100 people for a month. Back home, he took a shower, changed into ckbat gear, and strapped the alloy longsword hanging in his bedroom to his waist. This alloy longsword was, of course, a mundane item. He then entered the living room and opened the Lord¡¯s Heartpanel in his mind. [Lord] [Territory] [Descent] The third option seemed to shimmer with a captivating glow. Wu Chi took a deep breath and clicked on it. ¡°Detectionplete. Do you wish to descend into the Boundless Void?¡± ¡°[Yes] / [No].¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Commencing descent!¡± Suddenly, Wu Chi¡¯s vision went ck. The myriad worlds, the Boundless Void. Legend says the Void is the end of all worlds and universes. When a world reaches its end and a universe copses, it is ¡°buried¡± in the Boundless Void. Hence, the Void contains boundless wealth, endless possibilities, and unimaginable horrors! [Descent]is how Lords enter the Boundless Void, Bringing their territories into the vast void, with locations and opportunities, as well as dangers, all random! However, there is one unchangingw in the Boundless Void¡ªthe Scale! The stronger the territory, the more people it has, the more dangerous the challenges it will face. New Lords will not descend into a guaranteed death zone! Cold, hard. Wu Chi suddenly woke up, finding himself lying on the ground. The cold air and hard ground made him ufortable, and he quickly stood up. ¡°This is¡­ an abandonednd?¡± Wu Chi looked around. A wooden fence surrounded a 200-square-meter space, and in the center stood a small wooden hut! This 200-square-meter area was his territory! ¡°It¡¯s barely even a small vige. Guess I¡¯m really starting from scratch!¡± Wu Chi smiled faintly, pped his hands, and prepared to act. Suddenly, a stream of information surged into his mind. ¡°New Lord, this is your first descent into the Boundless Void!¡± ¡°The Neer Trial has begun!¡± ¡°For 30 days, monster waves will appear daily. The monsters will grow stronger as time progresses!¡± ¡°Defeat monsters to earn Void rewards!¡± ¡°If you leave before the 30 days are up, the trial will fail! No penalties, no rewards!¡± ¡°A Lord who survives for 30 days will receive rewards from the Void based on their performance!¡± Although Wu Chi had learned about these details in ss, hearing them again made him feel a surge of excitement! He took a deep breath, wasted no time, and immediately pulled out the two building models from his inventory.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om [Altar], [Barracks]! ¡°[Altar]! Go!¡± Wu Chi threw the model of the altar. The small building model grew rapidly with the wind. It grewrger andrger! Eventually, it became a grand, ancient altar beside the small hut! ¡°Since I don¡¯t have Void Crystals to summon units, I¡¯ll summon a hero first.¡± Wu Chi took out 10 Void Crystals and walked over. As soon as he stepped onto the altar¡¯s stairs, an attribute panel appeared in his mind. [Altar] (+) ¡°Hmm? The altar has a plus sign?¡± ¡°Wait!¡± ¡°Can the [Mechanical Kidney] also function during the Neer Trial?¡± Chapter 7 - Lifting Mountains, Lin Daiyu! Chapter 7: Lifting Mountains, Lin Daiyu! ¡°When a new Lord first descends into the Boundless Void, they automatically enter the ¡®Neer Trial¡¯ period. This is the Void¡¯s ¡®reward¡¯ for new entrants!¡± ¡°As long as you survive for 30 days, you¡¯ll receive rewards from the Void. The better your performance during these 30 days, the better the rewards!¡± ¡°For ordinary people, the Neer Trial is often a golden opportunity to leap ahead!¡± ¡°But with such strict limitations on the trial, aren¡¯t World Artifacts supposed to have their functions temporarily blocked?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s heart raced with excitement. This cheat seemed to be overpowered! ¡°If that¡¯s the case, surviving 30 days won¡¯t be hard. I might even achieve an exceptional result!¡± After a brief moment of thought, Wu Chi turned to the [Altar]attribute panel and decisively tapped the plus sign. In an instant, the ancient and worn altar was enveloped in radiant five-colored divine light! This was the ability of the [Mechanical Kidney].Wu Chi quickly jumped back to avoid the transformation process. Turning to look, he saw the divine light fade rapidly, revealing a red two-story building. It had red curtains, wooden staircases, and a que with fiverge characters in ancient script: ¡°Jinling Twelve Beauties!¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Wu Chi¡¯s face grew odd, a memory from his past life surfacing. After a moment of contemtion, he opened the attribute panel of the new building. ¡­ [Red Chamber] ¡­ ¡°Red Chamber, Jinling Twelve Beauties¡­ Could it really be¡­?¡± ¡°But even if it¡¯s the characters from that novel, how could they possibly help me?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s expression shifted between uncertainty and doubt. But recalling the power of his cheat ability, he calmed himself. The ability to transform a white-quality trait into a golden one and ignore the rules of the Boundless Void couldn¡¯t be weak! ¡°Whether it¡¯s good or bad, I¡¯ll know once I summon it!¡± Resolving himself, Wu Chi entered the [Red Chamber]. The building¡¯s interior had a ssical design. Within the antique-style hall stood a square table with chairs, a teapot, and two white porcin cups. After inspecting the surroundings, Wu Chi returned to the table and sat down. He ced 10 Void Crystals on the table. ¡°Summon!¡± Buzz¡ª!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om The 10 Void Crystals disintegrated into ashes. The next moment, ripples of ink-like colors spread through the [Red Chamber]. The ink strokes formed a painting scroll, within which were indistinct figures. The figures were outlined in gold, silver, or bronze. There were the most bronze figures, fewer silver ones, and only a rare few outlined in gold. Suddenly, the figures began to glow one by one! ¡°Drawing in progress¡­¡± Abruptly, the glowing stopped, settling on a graceful figure leaning against a snow-covered tree. ¡°Hero Acquired¡ª[Lin Daiyu]!¡± In an instant, the scroll disappeared, and the ink-like colors dissipated. With a faint sigh, a peerlessly beautiful woman slowly materialized in the chair opposite Wu Chi. ¡°Eyes filled with tears, do not me the east wind for your woes.¡± Her delicate face carried a trace of sorrow. Teary, captivating eyes gazed out, while her delicate nose twitched slightly. Her crimson lips parted, her voice as clear as pearls dropping onto a jade te. ¡°Lin Daiyu, a mere being of grass and wood, greets the young master.¡± ¡°What the¡­ It really is Lin Daiyu!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s face twitched, his expression a mix of emotions. Lin Daiyu, famously known as the ¡°Sickly Xi Shi,¡± was a character renowned for her delicate beauty. Nicknamed the ¡°Crimson Pearl Fairy¡± and the ¡°Mist Fairy,¡± she was intelligent and artistic. But the problem was¡­ She was frail, unable to lift even a goose, let alone fight Void monsters! ¡°This is a disaster!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s confidence wavered. Just then, Lin Daiyu noticed the look on Wu Chi¡¯s face and softly asked, ¡°Does the young master know of me?¡± ¡°I¡­ know a little.¡±Wu Chi sighed. ¡°A jade belt hangs in the woods, a golden hairpin buried in the snow.¡± He recalled the tragic fates of the Twelve Beauties, none of whom had a happy ending. Lin Daiyu herself had cried to death from heartbreak¡ªa fate nothing short of miserable. ¡°It seems the young master is aware of my past,¡±Lin Daiyu said softly. ¡°After my death, I realized life in the Jia Mansion was worse than death. Now that I have a second chance, I feel much more at peace.¡± Her words carried a trace of gratitude, mistaking Wu Chi¡¯s expression for sympathy toward her tragic life. Little did she know¡­ ¡°This is ridiculous! Lin Daiyu¡¯sbat ability is weaker than a goose! How am I supposed to fight monsters with her?!¡± Wu Chi was inwardly screaming. After hesitating for a moment, he opened Lin Daiyu¡¯s attribute panel. What he saw left him utterly dumbfounded. ¡­ [Lin Daiyu] Chapter 8 - Legendary Talent! Legendary Bloodline! The Power of Bonds! Chapter 8: Legendary Talent! Legendary Bloodline! The Power of Bonds! [Crimson Pearl Immortal Herb] +1 [Lifting Mountains and Overwhelming Heroes] +1 ¡­ [Jinling Twelve Beauties] Wu Chi: ¡°¡­?¡± He had many question marks floating in his mind! Lin Daiyu pulling up willow trees? Lifting mountains and overwhelming heroes, Lin Daiyu punching her way through rivers and mountains? ¡°Wait, let me think for a moment!¡± Wu Chi rubbed his brow, looking at Lin Daiyu¡¯s exaggerated attribute panel. With just level 1, her base constitution was 20, and with the added bloodline and talent boosts, herbat strength was terrifying! With the golden territory trait Wu Chi had, Lin Daiyu was even stronger¡ªher constitution multiplied by ten, and she could easily defeat 100 of Wu Chi with a single hit! However¡­ Something felt off about this! Wu Chi turned to look at Lin Daiyu, who had slightly furrowed brows, her fragile body looking sickly. Beneath her breathtaking beauty, She gave off the impression of someone who was barely alive¡ªher energy seemingly barely hanging on. ¡°Young master, is there something wrong with me?¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s eyes flickered, her voice soft as she smiled faintly. ¡°No, no problem.¡± Wu Chi cleared his throat and said, ¡°Since you¡¯re the hero I summoned, you must know some information, right?¡± Lin Daiyu slowly nodded and spoke softly, ¡°I know a little.¡±N?v(el)B\\jnn After finishing her sentence, her eyes shimmered with intelligence, and she smiled again. ¡°Are you referring to the first day¡¯s monster wave?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Wu Chi nodded, waving his hand, ¡°The first day won¡¯t be too dangerous, especially with you. I¡¯m confident about the following days.¡± ¡°But¡­bat will be brutal and bloody. Daiyu, you need to be prepared.¡± ¡°Death of body and soul, I have already experienced. Young master need not worry.¡± Lin Daiyu spoke calmly, her bright eyes raised slightly as she gave Wu Chi a deep, meaningful nce. In the next moment, shezily leaned against the table, resting one hand on her chin while the other idly twirled a lock of her hair, wrapping it around her finger. Her exquisitely delicate face, which disyed a mix of sorrow, defiance, and determination, suddenly shed a smile. Such stunning beauty, seen up close, caused Wu Chi¡¯s heart to race, and his mind went nk. Compared to the modern beauties from his previous life, they were mere mortals. This woman was on an entirely different level. In his 16 years of life in this world, the only one who couldpare to Lin Daiyu in beauty was the woman known as the ¡°Cloud Dream Fairy¡± from Silvermoon City. That was the principal of Shenhe High School¡ªthe beautiful woman in red! ¡°Young master¡­ don¡¯t space out.¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s smile held a touch of yful teasing. Her shock was not less than Wu Chi¡¯s. Having been reborn and suddenly granted such immense power, as well as bing Wu Chi¡¯s ¡°hero,¡± she was still adjusting to the strange feelings toward him. If she hadn¡¯t already died once and hardened her will, she might have fainted from shock. Her crisp voice, like pearls falling onto a jade te, snapped Wu Chi out of his trance. He regained hisposure, somewhat embarrassed, and said, ¡°Let me show you my territory.¡± ¡°Alright, please lead the way, young master.¡± The charming beauty¡¯s response was soft, but her voice carried a tinge of sorrow, as though it stirred something in Wu Chi¡¯s heart. He quickly stood and walked out, with Lin Daiyu following closely behind. She wore a white long-sleeve ancient robe, her skirt falling just above her knees, revealing her slender, jade-like legs that shimmered with a soft, creamy glow. Leaving the [Red Chamber], Wu Chi led Lin Daiyu around the territory while exining. ¡°I¡¯ve just descended into the Boundless Void, and my territory starts from scratch!¡± ¡°Currently, I only have a small hut (level 1), a wooden fence (level 1), and the special altar that summoned you.¡± ¡°But I also have a [Barracks]. Once we defeat some Void monsters and gather Void Crystals, we can use it. At that point, we can gain more battle power!¡± As they walked, Wu Chi talked passionately, starting with the current state of his territory and eventually sharing his ns for its development, direction, and future ambitions! Building the territory, farming, summoning heroes, recruiting soldiers, developing an army, engaging in wars, upgrading the territory¡­ Wu Chi was full of enthusiasm, and aside from the [Mechanical Kidney], he didn¡¯t hide anything. One of the rules of the Boundless Void is that any hero or soldier summoned by a Lord will maintain a certain level of loyalty. Humans are not machines¡ª100% loyalty doesn¡¯t exist¡ªbut under the rules of the Boundless Void, throughout countless years, there has never been a case of territory residents betraying their Lords. However, it wasn¡¯t unheard of for Lords to sell or mistreat their people. Therefore, Wu Chi trusted Lin Daiyu. But¡­ Looking at Wu Chi¡¯s animated exnation about his broken-down territory, Lin Daiyu couldn¡¯t help but smile faintly, as if recalling something. A sh of sadness passed over her face but was quickly reced by a warm smile. This unexpected master¡­ Seemed quite promising. Chapter 9 - Monster Invasion! Chapter 9: Monster Invasion! The Boundless Void is a ce of chaos, strange and iprehensible by normal standards. Countless universes, countless worlds have been swallowed by the Void, and thus, in the Boundless Void, you could encounter any kind of enemy, even in the Neer Trial, where the rules offer protection, Wu Chi didn¡¯t dare to rx. Inside the small hut, the furnishings were simple¡ªa wooden table, wooden chairs, a hard wooden bed, an oilmp, and a kettle of tea. Wu Chi and Lin Daiyu sat across from each other, wiping down the longsword in his hand, his heart filled with excitement. At school, he had learned a bit of swordsmanship, Lords didn¡¯t necessarily need to spend time training, as they could grow stronger quickly by relying on their territory and subjects. But Wu Chi was a transmigrator, a former novel enthusiast, and naturally, he found this very interesting. Lin Daiyu sat opposite him, quietly watching Wu Chi, graceful and elegant, her waist like a willow, her demeanor natural, and her eyes seemed to speak, full of charm. What was it like being alone in a room with a beauty? Wu Chi felt restless, excited but oddly nervous, ¡°Tch!¡± ¡°A man with desire but no courage!¡± Wu Chi silentlyined about himself. After thinking for a moment, he steeled himself and asked, ¡°Daiyu, are you hungry?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not starving for now, what about you, young master?¡± Lin Daiyu smiled softly, her pleasant voice struck Wu Chi¡¯s heart, making him swallow nervously. For a moment, he didn¡¯t know how to continue the conversation. Suddenly! Lin Daiyu furrowed her brows slightly, tilting her head toward the door. ¡°Young master, we have an unexpected guest.¡± ¡°Has ite?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up, standing up with excitement. The first wave of the Neer Trial, the easiest monster attack of the first day! ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Wu Chi waved his hand and walked briskly out of the hut! The moment he stepped outside, he saw two small monsters near the fence. They wielded curved knives, their bodies covered in blood-red skin, roughly resembling 1.5-meter-tall dwarves, with grotesque faces and horns like a ram¡¯s on their heads! ¡°Gah~!¡± ¡°Raka~! Nixiu~!¡± The two blood-red monsters were trying to climb over the fence, but the fence, being part of his territory, was protected by mysterious powers, preventing them from crossing. Frustrated, they began hacking at the fence with their knives! Seeing this, Wu Chi quickly approached, drawing his longsword while turning back to say, ¡°Daiyu, I¡¯ll try fighting. You cover me.¡± ¡°Mm!¡± Lin Daiyu watched the two monsters with slight surprise, smiling faintly, and agreed. On the other side, the two small monsters noticed Wu Chi and Lin Daiyu and immediately showed greedy expressions, their eyes turning red as they screeched and attacked the fence with all their might! Boom! Boom! Wooden splinters flew, and the durability of the fence steadily decreased. ¡­ [Fence] ¡­ The fence only lost 8 durability points, indicating that thebat strength of the two small monsters wasn¡¯t too high. Wu Chi¡¯s courage surged, and he jumped over the fence, longsword in hand, eyes focused on the monsters. Seeing the ¡°food¡±e to them, the monsters grew excited. ¡°Raka~!¡± ¡°Nixiu~!¡± They screeched, swinging their knives and charging forward! ¡°Their steps are uncoordinated, their movements are sloppy, uneven!¡± ¡°These two monsters are definitely weak!¡± Wu Chi took a deep breath, suddenly rushing forward with swift steps, and with a steady hand, he thrust his sword! ¡°Gah¡ª!¡± The nearest monster flinched in surprise but still fiercely swung its knife. With a loud sh, the sword and knife collided! In the next moment, something unexpected happened for the small monster, Wu Chi¡¯s sword slid down the de, and he turned his body, twisting his waist to turn the thrust into a sh!n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Fast, precise, deadly! The sword cut across, and the monster¡¯s neck was shed open, blood spraying out! It screamed loudly, then copsed to the ground, twitching. ¡°Gah!?¡± The other small monster was startled. Its previously menacing expression quickly turned to fear, and without hesitation, it turned to flee! But showing its back to the enemy was essentially a death sentence! Wu Chi¡¯s eyes gleamed, and he rushed forward, delivering a full-force strike, his sword piercing the small monster¡¯s heart! Thud¡ª! Blood sttered, staining the sword red. The small monster struggled briefly, then copsed, quickly bing a corpse. ¡°First wave!¡± Wu Chi withdrew his sword and shook off the blood, feeling quite satisfied. At that moment, he noticed two treasure chests materializing on the corpses of the small monsters. These were the rewards for defeating Void monsters, and the core to strengthening his territory! ¡°Sinking Demon Kill Chest¡± ¡°Sinking Demon Kill Chest¡± ¡°Sinking Demon?¡± Wu Chi inserted his sword into the ground and went to collect the two chests, cing them into his inventory. Normally, there would only be 2 monsters in the first wave, so Wu Chi rxed a bit. But, just as he was about to turn around! Boom¡ª! A sonic boom echoed from the distance, followed by a wave of scorching heat! Wu Chi snapped his head around, only to see a rapidly spinning fireball speeding toward him from the darkness! Chapter 10 - Daiyu鈥檚 Rampage! Chapter 10: Daiyu¡¯s Rampage! Outside the territory, a thick, endless gray fog filled the air. This was an unknown area, where the mist made it impossible to see clearly, and thus, Wu Chi couldn¡¯t tell if there were monsters hidden within the fog. However, the scorching fireball would not lie! Danger! Wu Chi narrowed his eyes, calmly retreating, preparing to use the fence to block the fireball¡¯s attack. But, just as the fireball was about to strike, and as Wu Chi was retreating, a figure suddenly flew out behind him! ng¡ª! The sound of a sword ringing, and the sword in Wu Chi¡¯s hand was instantly snatched away. The next moment, a graceful woman appeared, holding a longsword and shing at the fireball! Boom¡ª! A loud explosion rang out, fire and debris spread in all directions, and then, invisible shockwaves dispersed the mes, revealing Lin Daiyu¡¯s stunning face. ¡°I almost forgot, Daiyu is here.¡± Wu Chi stopped, feeling his heart settle with relief. With such a powerful fighter around, he had nothing to fear! After shing through the fireball, Lin Daiyu stepped back, holding the longsword with both hands. Her beautiful eyes blinked, filled with warmth, as she smiled and said, ¡°Young master, here is your sword.¡± ¡°Daiyu knows swordsmanship?¡± Wu Chi asked. Lin Daiyu shook her head, softly replying, ¡°I don¡¯t know how to wield a sword, I simply use raw strength to overpower it.¡± ¡°Alright.¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Wu Chi took the sword and lowered his gaze, noticing her long, slender fingers, white as jade, with her delicate joints slightly bending, radiating a graceful charm. ¡°Young master, there are more.¡± Lin Daiyu smiled sweetly, noticing Wu Chi¡¯s gaze but saying nothing about it, instead, she gently reminded him. Hearing this, Wu Chi snapped back to attention and quickly turned to look. Through the mist, more than ten figures rushed forward, most of them were the small red-skinned monsters from before, but the one standing out was muchrger, holding a ram¡¯s skull staff and hunched over like an elderly figure. ¡°A magic-type monster?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s heart stirred, realizing where the fireball hade from! But¡­ while the ten or so small monsters weren¡¯t too much trouble, the magic-type monster seemed like something he couldn¡¯t handle alone! ¡°How about this: I¡¯ll let Daiyu handle the magic monster, and I¡¯ll take care of the small ones?¡± Wu Chi thought to himself. At that moment, Lin Daiyu seemed to have read his mind. She smiled, and in a soft voice, said, ¡°Young master, let me take care of them.¡± ¡°Ah? Alright! You go first¡­¡± Wu Chi¡¯s words hadn¡¯t even finished. Lin Daiyu sprang into action, leaping over a hundred meters in a single bound, charging straight toward the monsters! ¡°Raka~!¡± ¡°Raka~!¡± ¡°Gah!¡± The monsters immediately grew agitated, letting out bloodthirsty cries, while the magic-type monster gathered its magical energy, and on its staff, a fireball began to swirl and growrger! However¡­ the next second! Boom¡ª! Lin Daiyu mmed her foot into the ground, shattering the earth beneath her. A terrifying shockwave spread out, knocking the monsters off bnce, and several unlucky small monsters were impaled by the flying debris! The magic monster had its spell interrupted, screaming in agony, nearly vomiting blood. After regaining its bnce, it was about to resume casting when it suddenly found its staff missing! ¡°?¡± It turned in shock to see that its staff had been taken away! A graceful figure, holding the staff, used it as a club, and struck it down! p¡ª! It was as if a tofu block had been smashed, and the monster¡¯s head copsed, splitting into pieces. Blood and brains sttered in all directions. Lin Daiyu had already stepped back, and with one swift movement, the staff became a deadly weapon, easily tearing apart the bodies of each monster. Three secondster, all the monsters were down, and Lin Daiyu tossed the staff aside, walking back to Wu Chi. ¡°Young master, I didn¡¯t fail you.¡± Her voice was soft, her appearance delicate as ever, in stark contrast to the violent killing just moments ago. ¡°¡­¡± Wu Chi silently gazed at the massive crater Lin Daiyu had created, a crack nearly four to five meters long! If that had struck him¡­ Wu Chi shuddered, swallowing nervously, and awkwardly said, ¡°Impressive, impressive!¡± ¡°Young master tters me.¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s voice was soft, and surprisingly, she wasn¡¯t covered in blood, while Wu Chi¡¯s clothes were dirty and stained. It was clear, she had just killed over ten monsters, crushing them effortlessly! Whenpared, it was obvious how terrifying Lin Daiyu¡¯s speed and reactions had been! At this moment, Wu Chi¡¯s Lord¡¯s Heartpanel slightly heated up, and information began to flow into his mind. ¡­ ¡°Battle Complete!¡± ¡°Settlement Starting!¡± ¡­ ¡°Battle Settlement¡±: ¡­ ¡°The settlement screen¡­ right, this exists!¡± Wu Chi pped his head, remembering. After carefully reading through, he immediately imed all the rewards, cing them into his inventory. ¡°The monster invasion for today should be over, so¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s time to open the treasure chests!¡± Wu Chi smiled, eagerly rushing over¡­ Chapter 11 - Combat Rewards! Barracks! Chapter 11: Combat Rewards! Barracks! After killing all the monsters, their bodies turned to ash as time passed. This was a characteristic of Void monsters. It is rumored that immortals and gods have tried to study the secrets behind this, but after millennia, they found nothing! What is known, however, is that these monsters are most likely the native inhabitants of those shattered worlds! Therefore, in the Boundless Void, angels and demons are not umon, on the magic side, on the technology side, on the cultivation side, all kinds of monsters exist! In the (People¡¯s Education Edition) Chinese Textbook, Volume 9, the Daoist Master¡¯s description of the Boundless Void is recorded¡ª ¡°This is the tomb of the myriad worlds, the final resting ce of all worlds, without exception.¡± Of course, these things were too far removed for Wu Chi at this moment. All he knew was that killing Void monsters could reward him with treasure chests and settlement rewards! After killing 18 monsters, Wu Chi collected a total of 18 treasure chests. Seventeen of these were smaller, blood-red treasure chests, all from Sinking Demons, while one chest, the Sinking Demon Sorcerer¡¯s chest, was significantlyrger, and its rewards were sure to be better! To avoid any surprises, Wu Chi took Lin Daiyu back to his territory and entered the small hut, where heid out all the treasure chests together. ¡°Now, it¡¯s time to test my luck!¡± Wu Chi grinned, rubbing his hands together. Seeing this, Lin Daiyu sat in the chair and nced at the chests. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Wu Chi had always enjoyed unboxing and card drawing in his previous life, ying various games where this was amon activity¡ªhe was quite the spendthrift! Now, he opened all the chests in one go. ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals.¡± ¡°Obtained: 1 Void Crystal, 1 Void Source Stone.¡± ¡°Obtained: 3 Void Crystals.¡± ¡°Obtained: 1 Void Crystal.¡± ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals, 500g of Gold.¡± ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals, [Curved de].¡± ¡°Obtained: 7 Void Crystals, [Arrow Tower].¡± ¡­ A pair of prompts appeared. Then, the table was covered with Void Crystals, 1 Void Source Stone, a curved de, and a small building model! ¡°Not bad!¡± Wu Chi was excited. He had brushed up on the knowledge of the Neer Trial. Typically, when killing a regr monster, the rewards were 99% of the time 1-3 Void Crystals, yet he had received 3 rewards from the 1% tier, which was excellent luck! Counting them up, he had 28 Void Crystals. Wu Chi swept his hand, collecting them all, and ced the Void Source Stone into his inventory. Next, he grabbed the curved de. ¡­ [Curved de] ¡­ ¡°Damn!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s face darkened, but then he saw Lin Daiyu staring at him in surprise, ¡°Ahem¡­ I was referring to a nt, ¡®grass¡¯!¡± Wu Chi said with a straight face. ¡°Young master can speak freely. In those grand mansions, there are many who dislike foulnguage.¡± Lin Daiyu smiled, her voice soft and gentle. Wu Chi coughed awkwardly and quickly stood up. ¡°Let¡¯s go, time to build some structures!¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± ¡­ In his territory, the 200-square-meter space was notrge! After cing the small hut and the [Red Chamber], the remaining space was minimal. After leaving the hut, Wu Chi took out the three building models, [Barracks], and two [Arrow Towers]! ¡°Damn!¡± Wu Chi grabbed the [Barracks]and tossed it beside the hut. The building model grew in size mid-air, gettingrger andrger, until it became a small camp,nding beside the hut! ¡­ [Barracks] (+) ¡°A new friend, the Militia!¡± Wu Chi sighed. Among new Lords, the mostmon starting partner is the Militia! In fact, the teachers at the school rmended starting with the [Barracks], using 10 Void Crystals to recruit 10 Militia, then relying on numbers to ovee the first wave easily. After receiving the rewards, they could recruit more Militia the next day, continuing the cycle of battle and growth. Eventually, heroes, soldiers, and various buildings would be avable! This was considered the easiest and most convenient starting strategy. Of course¡­ for ordinary people! ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m just a noob.¡± Wu Chi silently shed tears for his noob status, tapping on the plus sign. In the next instant, five-colored divine light swept through, enveloping the [Barracks]! A momentter, the divine light faded, revealing the structure!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om It was a rough, wild-looking building, somewhat like a barbarian dwelling¡ªround, arge canopy! ¡°This style¡­ Could it be a barbarian?¡± ¡°Or perhaps a Yeti, Stone Golem¡­ Hmm¡­ a Stone Demon, or Tree Demon might work!¡± Wu Chi rubbed his chin, opening the new [Barracks]attribute panel. ¡­ [Steel Armored Shelter] ¡­ Wu Chi: ¡°¡­?¡± Chapter 12 - Defensive Towers, Change! Chapter 12: Defensive Towers, Change! The air and breeze brought with them a strange, cold chill. Lin Daiyu felt the coldness, but deep inside, she was not particrly afraid. She gazed at Wu Chi, looking at the ¡°deste¡± territory in front of her, and felt warmth in her heart. In terms offort and environment, this ce was far inferior to the Jia family estate, but the Jia family estate¡­ was not her home. This ce, however, was! Watching Wu Chi activate the building, Lin Daiyu did not look away, smiling gently, like a newlywed wife, tenderly leaning on her husband¡¯s back. At this moment, she noticed that Wu Chi had zoned out, muttering strange phrases like ¡°Wild Boar Peppa¡± and ¡°Old Sow Climbing the Tree,¡± seemingly shaken by something. Seeing Wu Chi lost in thought, Lin Daiyu became a little worried, hesitated for a moment, and then bravely reached out, grabbing hold of one of Wu Chi¡¯s fingers. ¡°My lord, have you encountered some difficulty?¡± Her soft voice, like cool rainwater, instantly brought Wu Chi back to his senses. His face twitched, and he awkwardly said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s just this barracks¡­ it¡¯s a bit ridiculous.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s beautiful eyes shifted, thinking that the troops in the barracks were too weak, and she softlyforted him, ¡°No need for troops, mydy will surely protect my lord¡¯s safety.¡± ¡°Uh, that¡¯s not what I meant¡­¡± Wu Chi was about to exin, but suddenly, he felt the warmth of her touch, and his heart fluttered. Without thinking, he opened his hand and, without realizing it, sped her small hand tightly, their palms pressed together, and a wave of warmth dispersed the surrounding chill, flowing between them both. Lin Daiyu¡¯s eyes seemed to shimmer with a hint of mist, tinged with shyness. However, concerned that she might hurt Wu Chi with her strength, she chose to ignore it and allowed him to act as he wished. ¡°Ahem, there won¡¯t be any battle today, we¡¯ll summon Wild Boar Peppa tomorrow¡­ I mean, Steel-armored Wild Boar!¡± Wu Chi smiled, looking around, and threw out two [Arrow Towers]! The two building models grewrger in the wind,nding in two corners of the territory! [Arrow Tower] (+) Level: 1 (0/100). Function: Arrows (1 shot/second). Stock: 100/100. Attack Range: 200 meters. Description: A basic defensive building, the arrow¡¯s power is simr to that of a ten-year bowman. Both buildings have the same attributes, and both have a plus sign! ¡°It¡¯s a shame, the small house and fence were there before [Mechanical Kidney] was bound, so they can¡¯t change!¡± Wu Chi thought greedily, and without hesitation, he clicked on the two plus signs! In the next moment, two beams of five-colored divine light enveloped the two arrow towers! ¡°What will the arrow towers change into?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement, holding Lin Daiyu¡¯s small hand, squeezing it gently. Soon, the five-colored divine light faded. Both arrow towers changed drastically, but to Wu Chi¡¯s surprise, though both were arrow towers, their appearances were different! ¡°They actually mutated into different buildings?¡± ¡°Noted, noted! It seems [Altar] works the same way! [Barracks] too!¡± Wu Chi thought deeply, and casually opened one of their attribute panels. [me Burst Tower] Type: Defensive Tower. Level: 1 (0/200). Function: me Burst (1 shot/10 seconds). Stock: 10/10. Attack Range: 500 meters. Description: A powerful me Burst spell! ¡°It¡¯s an elemental tower from the magic side!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up with delight. He had read about it in books, and among defensive towers, elemental towers were quitemon. Once built, they could release different magic to protect the territory and attack enemies!N?v(el)B\\jnn Common elemental towers include ¡°me Towers,¡± ¡°Ice Towers,¡± ¡°Lightning Towers,¡± etc., but this [me Burst Tower]of Wu Chi¡¯s was rarer, the ¡°me Burst¡± spellunched by the tower was incredibly powerful, far beyond what arrows couldpare to. Of course, the 10-second casting interval and the low stock were drawbacks of the [me Burst Tower]. ¡°Not bad!¡± Wu Chi nodded in satisfaction and turned to look at the other tower. [Stinky Fart Tower] Type: Defensive Tower. Level: 1 (0/200). Function: Weakening Fart (1 stock/second). Stock: 100/100. Attack Range: 200 meters. Description: Run! This fart is toxic! Wu Chi: ¡°¡­¡­¡± He fell silent. ¡°What kind of strange building is this?¡± The earlier ¡°Wild Boar Peppa¡± was one thing, but now another ¡°Fart Shooter¡±? ¡°I f*ing¡­¡±** Wu Chi took a deep breath, nearly spitting blood. Whether it was strong or not, he didn¡¯t know, but this defensive tower was truly¡­ a piece of junk! Words can¡¯t express it! ¡°Forget it, forget it, we¡¯ll see its power tomorrow.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, Daiyu, let¡¯s sleep¡­ cough, rest!¡± Chapter 13 - The Second Wave! Chapter 13: The Second Wave! In the small hut, Wu Chi lit the kerosenemp, the dim yellow light illuminating the surroundings. He took out two portions of food and ced them on the table. ¡°Steamed buns, beef jerky, pickled vegetables.¡± ¡°The conditions are simple, don¡¯t mind it.¡± He gestured for Lin Daiyu to sit down, smiling. Lin Daiyu shook her head and elegantly sat sideways on the chair, picking up a steamed bun and taking a small bite. Thanks to the inventory system, the freshness of the food was guaranteed, so the bun was nearly as fresh as if it had just been baked, not too hard. She frowned slightly, seemingly a little ufortable, but she didn¡¯tin, silently continuing to eat. The two of them quickly finished their dinner, Wu Chi took out two cups of water and handed one to her, saying, ¡°Once I build a restaurant or hotel, we¡¯ll be able to enjoy gourmet food. Plus, there will be food with special attributes!¡± ¡°Mm, I¡¯m looking forward to it.¡± Lin Daiyu smiled sweetly, her gentle voice reaching Wu Chi¡¯s heart. His heart skipped a beat, and he coughed, taking out a specially made timer. The situation in the Boundless Void wasplicated. Whether the sun and day-night cycle existed was uncertain, depending on where each Lord descended. There had been instances where Lords had arrived in ces where nine suns hung in the sky, almost roasting them into leather, forcing them to leave after only a few minutes. Wu Chi, like others, had descended into a strangend, where the sun was nowhere to be seen, and naturally, time could not be distinguished. This mechanical timer wasn¡¯t an equipment with attributes, but it was still very useful. ¡°It¡¯s 11 PM.¡± ¡°How about we¡­ rest?¡± Wu Chi swallowed nervously. ¡°Would young master like me to warm your bed?¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s beautiful eyes sparkled with a smile, seeing through Wu Chi¡¯s thoughts. But she wasn¡¯t angry, only teasing him lightly. Wu Chi¡¯s face turned red, and he said, ¡°How about you sleep on the bed, and I¡¯ll sleep on the floor?¡± ¡°No!¡± Lin Daiyu shook her head firmly, her gaze soft as water, ¡°If young master is not troubled by me?¡± ¡°H-how could that be?¡± ¡°I am your Lord!¡± Wu Chi awkwardly tried to defend himself, hesitating for a moment before lying down on the hard wooden bed. Although the [Small Hut]was old, it was still a territory building, and it wasn¡¯t cold inside. He closed his eyes, and soon, he felt the warmth of a fragrant body lying beside him. Perhaps he was tired, or perhaps having such a powerful presence nearby brought peace, but Wu Chi quickly drifted off to sleep. ¡­ The next day! The kerosenemp had long since gone out. In the dim hut, Wu Chi slowly woke up, opening his eyes and feeling a bit disoriented. Soon,n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om he came to his senses, taking a deep breath, and a pleasant fragrance filled his nose, like ginseng and goji berries, making him feel warm all over. Turning his head, Lin Daiyu was still sleeping sweetly beside him. It seemed she had taken out her hairpin before sleeping, and her long ck hair was slightly messy, falling down to cover half of her earlobe. On her perfect face was a faint expression of peace. With each breath, her delicate, slender figure rose and fell slightly, her pale, jade-like skin visible under her thin sleeves, glowing with a soft sheen. ¡°Did I fall asleep as soon as Iid down?¡± Looking at the sleeping beauty before him, Wu Chi couldn¡¯t help but p himself. ¡°Tsk! Coward!¡± Wu Chi carefully got up, gazing at her delicate face, unable to resist leaning down and kissing her lightly. Afterwards, his heart raced, and he didn¡¯t have time to think about how he felt. He grabbed the timer and hurriedly left the hut. ¡°Creak¡ª!¡± As the door closed, in the dark hut, Lin Daiyu opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes carrying a faint blush, a slight flush appearing on her fair neck, like a blooming peach blossom, stunningly charming. ¡­ 9:20 AM. ¡°I actually slept this long.¡± Wu Chi put the timer away, then took out his toothbrush and toothpaste, brushing his teeth by the fence. Just as he was brushing vigorously, suddenly, footsteps echoed from the darkness! Wu Chi raised his head warily, and through the fog in the distance, several ck shadows quickly approached! ¡°The monster invasion is so early today?¡± Wu Chi narrowed his eyes, hastily rinsed his mouth, and put the items away. At this moment, the figures in the gray mist became clearer. Arge group, at least twenty or so, all wearing ram¡¯s horn helmets, and silver iron armor, humanoid monsters! They held long spears, their eyes bloodshot, and looked formidable. ¡°Perfect, I can test out the new buildings I made yesterday!¡± ¡°And with Void Crystals in hand, summoning soldiers won¡¯t be a problem.¡± Wu Chi pondered for a moment, then looked at the two defense towers. Both the [me Explosion Tower]and [Stinky Fart Tower]had decent attack ranges! But the closer the target, the more urate it would be. Thus, Wu Chi waited, and when the humanoid monsters got within a hundred meters, ¡°Control first, then output!¡± Wu Chi calmly analyzed, controlling the [Stinky Fart Tower]to attack! The next moment¡­ Chapter 14 - Crushing! SS Level! Chapter 14: Crushing! SS Level! After killing all the monsters, the bodies of the monsters gradually turned to ash over time. This is a characteristic of Void Monsters. It is said that celestial beings attempted to study the secret of this, but after thousands of years, they found nothing! All they know is that these monsters are likely the native inhabitants of those broken worlds! Therefore, in the Endless Void, angels and demons are not umon, there are monsters from magic, technology, cultivation, and various other types! In the (People¡¯s Education Edition) Chinese textbook, Volume 9, there is a description from the Daoist Master about the Endless Void¡ª ¡°This is the graveyard of all worlds, the final destination of all realms, without exception.¡± Of course, these things are far too distant for Wu Chi right now. He only knows that by killing Void monsters, you can obtain treasure chests and settlement rewards! After killing 18 monsters, he collected 18 treasure chests, one by one. Seventeen of them were slightly smaller, blood-red treasure chests, all from the Fallen Demon. One chest, from a Fallen Demon Warlock, was muchrger, and the rewards inside were bound to be better! To avoid surprises, Wu Chi took Lin Daiyu back to the territory, entered the small cabin, and ced the chests together. ¡°Now, it¡¯s time to test my luck!¡± Wu Chi chuckled, rubbing his hands together. Seeing this, Lin Daiyu, sitting in the chair, nced at the chests. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Wu Chi had always liked opening chests in his previous life, ying all sorts of games with simr mechanics¡ªhe considered himself a ¡°whale¡± in terms of spending money on games! Now, he opened all the chests in one go. ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals.¡± ¡°Obtained: 1 Void Crystal, 1 Void Source Stone.¡± ¡°Obtained: 3 Void Crystals.¡± ¡°Obtained: 1 Void Crystal.¡± ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals, 500g of Gold.¡± ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals, [Curved Sword].¡± ¡­ ¡°Obtained: 7 Void Crystals, [Arrow Tower].¡± ¡­ A pair of prompts popped up, and then, a pile of Void Crystals, 1 Void Source Stone, a curved sword, and a small building model appeared on the table! ¡°Not bad luck!¡± Wu Chi was a bit excited. He had crammed in the knowledge of ¡°New Lord Trials,¡± and usually, killing a normal monster only yields 1¨C3 Void Crystals in 99% of cases, but he actually got 3 of the 1% rewards, his luck was genuinely great! He counted, and there were a total of 28 Void Crystals, which Wu Chi immediately swept into his inventory, along with the Void Source Stone. Then, he grabbed the curved sword. ¡­ [Curved Sword] Level: 1. Quality: Gray. Attributes: None. Description: A thing dropped by a monster that you could easily kill yourself, what else is there to expect? ¡­ ¡°Ugh!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s face turned ck, and then, he saw Lin Daiyu looking at him in surprise. ¡°Ahem¡­ I meant a nt, grass!¡± Wu Chi put on a serious face. ¡°You may speak freely, even in high mansions, there are many who dislike foulnguage.¡± Lin Daiyu smiled, gently speaking. Wu Chi coughed and quickly stood up, saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go build something!¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± ¡­ In the territory, the 200 square meters of space wasn¡¯trge! With the small cabin and the Red Mansion built, there wasn¡¯t much room left. After stepping out, Wu Chi immediately took out the three building models, [Barracks], and 2 [Arrow Towers]! ¡°Oh no!¡± Wu Chi grabbed the [Barracks]and tossed it to the side of the small cabin! The building model expanded in the air, growingrger andrger, and before long, it turned into a small barracks,nding beside the cabin! ¡­ [Barracks] (+) Level: 1 (0/100). Function: Recruit Troops (¡­).n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Troops Avable: Militia (1). Description: Militia, a farmer holding a long spear, with no military training. ¡­ ¡°A good friend for a new lord, the Militia!¡± Wu Chi sighed. For most new lords, their initial goodpanion is the Militia! In fact, the teachers at school rmended using the [Barracks]at the start to exchange 10 Void Crystals for 10 Militia, and then fight with numbers to easily pass the first wave. After receiving rewards, the second day would see continued summoning of Militia, fighting to grow stronger. Later on, heroes, troops, and various buildings would gradually be unlocked! This was also considered the best and most convenient start for many years. Of course¡­ for ordinary people! ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m just a whale.¡± Wu Chi left a tear in his heart for the ¡°whale¡± as he clicked on the plus sign. The next moment, five-colored divine light engulfed the entire [Barracks]! After a moment, the divine light dissipated, revealing the building inside! It was a rough, somewhat primitive-looking structure, round and like arge tent! ¡°This style¡­ is it from barbarians?¡± ¡°Or maybe snowmen, stone people, hmm¡­ stone monsters, wood monsters could work too!¡± Wu Chi stroked his chin and opened the attribute panel for the new barracks. ¡­ [Steel Armor Hut] Building Type: Barracks. Level: 1 (0/200). Function: Recruit Troops (¡­). Troops Avable: Steel-armored Wild Boar (5). Description: Steel-armored wild boars, the tanks of the wild boar herd! ¡­ Wu Chi: ¡°¡­?¡± Chapter 15 - Upgrade Territory! Spiritual Fields! Moonwell! Chapter 15: Upgrade Territory! Spiritual Fields! Moonwell! Just like ¡°Void Crystals,¡± ¡°Void Source Stones¡± are also important resources for a lord, but they serve different purposes. ¡°Void Crystals¡± can be traded, used to summon heroes, troops, or to repair buildings, and increase storage, among other things. ¡°Void Source Stones¡± are personally bound, cannot be traded, and are essential for upgrades! To use gaming terminology, ¡°Void Source Stones¡± are like assignable experience points! Upgrading the lord, territory, heroes, troops, and buildings all require them! For ordinary lords, both types of Void resources are equally important, but for those second-generation lords or those from prominent families andrge forces, ¡°Void Source Stones¡± be the most frustrating roadblock. Therefore, in this age of universal lords, talent is more important than family background! ¡°Except for the cheaters.¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Wu Chi chuckled to himself as he opened the [Territory] panel. [Territory]: Unnamed. Owner: Wu Chi. Level: 1 (0/10). Area: 200 square meters. Owned buildings: Small House (Level 1), Fence (Level 1), Steel Shelter (Level 1), me Burst Tower (Level 1), Stinky Fart Tower (Level 1). Residents: 1. Territory Traits: [Ascension of the Women]. Wu Chi inserted the Void Source Stones. 0/10 ¡ú 10/10! Upgrade sessful! Area: 200 square meters ¡ú 500 square meters! The moment the panel changed, the territory silently expanded outward. The gray mist was pushed aside, revealing new wastnd and several uglyrge rocks. Wu Chi turned around, nodded in satisfaction. With the area now more than doubled, there was plenty of space to ce three more buildings! ¡°I still have 37 Void Source Stones¡­ let¡¯s save them for now!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no hurry at all.¡± Wu Chi thought for a moment and looked at the fence. The fence no longer surrounded the entire territory; it only enclosed the area around the small house. He entered the [Lord] perspective, moved the two arrow towers to the outer corners, and then moved the barracks to the other side! With this, the area inside the fence suddenly became more spacious. This was the [Lord]¡¯s ability, given by the Lord¡¯s Heart¡ªnot just simple information management! It also granted the power to move territory buildings and adjust theyout! Next, Wu Chi took out three building models, looked around, and ced the [Toilet] at one corner of the fence, cing [Farnd] and [Well] inside the fence near the small house. The three building models swelled in the wind and soon returned to their original size, revealing a plot of fertilend nearly ready for cultivation, an ancient-style water well, and a modern-style toilet. [Farnd] (+) [Toilet] (+) [Well] (+) Without a doubt, [Mechanical Kidney] could be used again! ¡°It¡¯s time to cheat again!¡± ¡°But please, no more weird ones like the Stinky Fart Tower¡­¡± Wu Chi¡¯s expression changed, and he couldn¡¯t help but mutter a prayer. At that moment, Lin Daiyu walked over. She noticed the expansion of the territory, and since she was summoned, she had the rted memories and knowledge, so she was not surprised. ¡°My lord, have you encountered a problem?¡± Lin Daiyu asked, trying to help. ¡°No, it¡¯s fine.¡± Wu Chi came back to his senses and clicked on the three plus signs! In the next moment, five-colored divine light enveloped the three buildings! It was only for a moment, and the divine light dispersed, transforming the three buildings into something drastically different! The fertilend turned into a snowy-white terrain, glowing faintly, the well expanded several times, and it was no longer a water-pumping type, with the well now full. The toilet, however, had be much more luxurious. ¡°It looks good, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Wu Chi smiled and hurriedly opened the attribute panels. [Spiritual Farnd] Type: Farnd. Level: 1 (0/200). Function: nting. Traits: Spiritual Soil (Level 1, Yield x1000%). Area: 100 square meters. Description: A high-quality spiritual farnd used by cultivators to grow spiritual rice, works even better with the ¡°Spiritual Rain Technique.¡± ¡°Spiritual Farnd? 10 times the yield?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up, and he sighed in relief. Thankfully, the golden finger seemed to be more reliable than expected! For a lord, various magical farnds were not umon, but a [Spiritual Farnd] with 10 times the yield at Level 1 was undoubtedly extremely rare! It was a huge profit! Wu Chi sighed with relief and looked at the second one. [Moonwell] Type: Well. Level: 1 (0/200). Function: Moonlight Liquid (Gathers moonlight liquid every night). Traits: Blessing of the Moon (Level 1, instantly restores some stamina, energy, and has a certain degree of healing ability). Stock: 10/10 (Nighttime recovery speed: 1/night). Description: A treasure from the Silver Moon Elf n, a blessing from the Moon Goddess, with incredible power. ¡°Nice! Another great item!¡± Wu Chi smiled. A regr well turned into a treasure, this could only be described as ¡°taking off!¡± With anticipation, he looked at the third building¡¯s attribute panel. Chapter 16 - Rose鈥檚 Speech! Farming Chapter 16: Rose¡¯s Speech! Farming [Rose¡¯s Speech] Type: Toilet. Level: 1 (0/200). Function: Waste Disposal. Feature: Rose¡¯s Fragrance(Level 1, when inside this building, cultivation speed +100%). Description: A fragrant toilet, an intoxicating scent. Wu Chi: ¡°¡­¡± Damn, I knew I shouldn¡¯t have gotten my hopes up! His face turned ugly, nearly spitting blood in frustration. From a theoretical standpoint, this toilet was definitely a treasure, At Level 1, it could increase cultivation speed by 100%, If those cultivation fanatics knew about this, They would probably go crazy! But¡­ what kind of cultivator practices in a toilet? Toilet Immortal? Great Toilet Master? ¡°Damn!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s face twitched, taking a deep breath. He hadn¡¯t even started cultivating yet, and his only hero wasn¡¯t practicing either, So this toilet could be ignored for now! Heforted himself a bit, Then snapped back to reality and started introducing the new buildings to Lin Daiyu. Upon hearing this, Lin Daiyu nodded slightly, her soft voice saying, ¡°Thank you, Young Master. But¡­ did you bring seeds?¡± ¡°Yes! I brought a pack!¡± Wu Chi nodded, After all, he wasn¡¯t in the wilderness; with teachers and online guides, he wasn¡¯t too lost. Some good things were beyond his budget, but ordinary living supplies weren¡¯t too expensive. He flipped through his inventory and grabbed a pack of seeds from his hand. The pack contained manymon types, Such as carrots, potatoes, rice, wheat, and the like. ¡°Hmm¡­ Young Master, are wecking food?¡± Lin Daiyu pondered a bit and asked. Wu Chi smiled and said, ¡°I brought enough for a hundred people for a month.¡± ¡°Then that¡¯s enough for now, but for long-term ns, if you need to train troops, you should nt some high-yielding food.¡± The beautiful woman¡¯s eyes sparkled as she pointed to the Steel Sheltered House. Upon hearing this, Wu Chi nodded knowingly. If he didn¡¯t get a new BarracksSteel Armored Wild Boars, So¡­ ¡°I can¡¯t remember what wild boars eat best for now.¡± Wu Chi was stunned, sweat dripping from his forehead. In his past life, He either fed pigs with feed or leftover food, But in this world,N?v(el)B\\jnn There were a lot ofmon feed and extraordinary feed, but who knew he¡¯d summon wild boars here! Everything Wu Chi had was human-standard food, He originally nned to give it to the militia. ¡°Young Master?¡± Lin Daiyu, seeing Wu Chi¡¯s long silence, asked in confusion. ¡°Huh?¡± Wu Chi snapped out of it. ¡°Do you not know¡­?¡± ¡°Of course not! Just nt carrots, carrots are nutritious!¡± Wu Chi waved his hand decisively. Upon hearing this, Lin Daiyu furrowed her brows slightly, feeling something was off. But she was also a beginner in this regard, so she could only bury her feelings and took out some carrot seeds from the pack, preparing to nt them. Seeing her go, Wu Chi felt a bit embarrassed to watch, So he looked around, Went to the fence, broke off two wooden sticks, and turned around to help. Durability -2. Fence: ¡­ ¡­¡­. If thend were a bit more detailed, 200-300 seeds could be nted per acre, But since the lord¡¯s buildings were different, it wasn¡¯t an acrerge, plus this was Spirit Soil, so it didn¡¯t need to be tooplicated, When the two arrived, the Spirit Soil had already given a prompt, A maximum of 100 seeds! Wu Chi handed her a wooden stick, and they nted each carrot seed ording to the grid prompt. Then, Wu Chi took out a bottle of mineral water from his inventory, Just as he was about to use it. Suddenly, He thought of the Moon Well! ¡°The Moonlight Liquid is so magical, will it have an effect on the Spirit Soil?¡± Thinking of it, he did it, Wu Chi put away the mineral water, took out a basin used for washing his face, and walked to the Moon Well. The Moon Well¡¯s stock is ¡°10,¡± 1 stock = 1 ton of water, meaning the well can store up to 10 tons of Moonlight Liquid. As a magical territory building, the Moon Wellhad reliable repulsion, Dust, other water, or waste couldn¡¯t fall into the water. ¡°1 ton of Moonlight Liquid can be condensed overnight, plus it can be replenished with Void Crystals, so the Moonlight Liquid can be used freely!¡± Wu Chi scooped a basin full and returned to the Spirit Soil. ¡°Young Master, isn¡¯t it wasteful to irrigate with the Moon Well¡¯s water?¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s gaze moved slightly, smiling as she asked. Wu Chi shook his head, exining, ¡°No need to worry about water resources, and the Moonlight Liquid is a good thing! I want to see how effective it is.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Lin Daiyu nodded and helped Wu Chi, watering the Spirit Soil together. Soon, The irrigation was finished, And mist rose from the Spirit Soil, as if it were a fairnd, Clouds and fog swirling, with mountains and water faintly visible, It was very magical. Seeing this scene, Wu Chi thought that the Spirit Soil was showing its effect, But Lin Daiyu was slightly stunned, murmuring, ¡°It really is a celestial cave, if only Zijuan were here¡­¡± She trailed off, lowering her voice. On the other side, Wu Chi opened the attribute panel¡­ Chapter 17 - Skill Book, Equipment Chapter 17: Skill Book, Equipment [Carrot] Type: nt Seed. Level: None. Yield: 3000 pounds. Cycle: 30 days. Buff: Spirit Soil(10x yield, final harvest yields 30,000 pounds per cycle), Blessing of the Moon(0.1% chance to produce a special item). Description: Pulling carrots, pulling carrots. ¡­ ¡°Actually effective!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up, saying, ¡°Daiyu, from now on, use the water from the Moon Wellto irrigate. Let¡¯s also switch our daily drinking water to this.¡± ¡°Hmm. Can the well water also be used for drinking and washing¡­?¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s delicate face flushed slightly, somewhat shy to speak. Wu Chi didn¡¯t mind, nodding, ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Okay, Young Master!¡± Lin Daiyu softly nodded. ¡°You hungry? Let¡¯s have breakfast.¡± ¡°Here, eat a bun.¡± ¡­ The day passed quickly. Due to having arge amount of Void Crystals, Wu Chi wasn¡¯t too concerned about safety. Third Day! In the afternoon, around noon, Wu Chi finished lunch and felt a bit of stomach pain, so he hurriedly entered Rose¡¯s Speechto relieve his bodily toxins. Upon entering, He immediately smelled a strange fragrance, Not too strong, but swirling throughout his body, making him veryfortable! In this state, Wu Chi¡¯s mind was clear, all distractions vanished, and he entered a ¡°focused¡± state! ¡°This is the +100% cultivation speed effect?¡± Wu Chi sat on the toilet, somewhat surprised, He wasn¡¯t at the right level to start cultivation yet, nor did he have a cultivation technique, so this buff was temporarily useless to him. Even so, He could still feel the refreshing state, No wonder it was beneficial for cultivation! ¡°Hmmfortable.¡± Wu Chi squinted his eyes. Suddenly! From the depths of the gray mist outside, dark figures emerged! ¡°Today¡¯s monster invasion!¡± Wu Chi was startled, But he was in the critical moment, unable to go out, so he could only remotely control the defense towers. The iing monsters, Were a group of giant beasts resembling goris, With small heads, muscr arms, and covered in gray-ck fur. ¡°Roar¡ª!¡± The monsters howled savagely, takingrge strides towards the territory! Each of them was three meters tall, charging like a speeding truck, quite intimidating! Counting the number, There were a total of seven! Wu Chi, peering through the window, watched closely. When they approached within the 100-200 meters range of the defense towers, he issuedmands! The next moment, On [Stink Tower], the human figure statue emitted ¡°pop¡ª¡± ¡°pop¡ª¡± sounds, Green gas enveloped the seven creatures! The monsters¡¯ once fierce momentum dissipated, They became sluggish, resembling an elderly person nearing death! If before they were a ¡°long-distance runner,¡± now they were an ¡°old man shuffling along!¡± ¡°New elite monster, quite strong, but unfortunately¡­ I don¡¯t have a scouting skill.¡± Wu Chi nodded slightly, He issued a secondmand.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Boom¡ª! Fire erupted, One shot from the me TowerStink Tower, their speed slowed to a crawl, likely taking half a minute to cover a hundred meters! Ten secondster, Boom¡ª! me Towercontinued its attack, firing another st,pletely taking care of the remaining monsters! ¡­ ¡°Battle Ended!¡± ¡°Starting Settlement!¡± ¡­ [Battle Settlement]: Enemies: 7 Level 5 Giant Beasts. Battle Result: Crushing victory! Basic Rewards: 7 Void Source Stones. Additional Rewards: 50 Void Crystals, Skill Book [Eight Extremes Fist]. ¡­ ¡°No new buildings, but got a skill book?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up and hurriedly dealt with it, After pressing the flush button, he walked out of the toilet. Yep¡­ That¡¯s right! From the ancient Guan Yu who cut down Huashen while warming wine, today I, Wu Chi, killed 7 giant beasts while on the toilet¡ª Not excessive, right? Over the fence, Wu Chi picked up the 7 ¡°Giant Beasts Killed Boxes¡± and opened them one by one. ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals!¡± ¡°Obtained: 1 Void Crystal, 1 Void Source Stone.¡± ¡­ ¡°Obtained: 2 Void Crystals, Equipment [True Vision Lens].¡± ¡­ ¡°Hey, not bad! Made out!¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up, 7 boxes, a total of 13 Void Crystals, 2 Void Source Stones, and one piece of equipment¡ªquite lucky! He put away the Void Crystalsand Void Source Stones, and picked up the True Vision Lens. This is a monocle! ¡­ [True Vision Lens] Type: Equipment. Level: 1. Quality: White. Attribute: +1 Spirit. Enchantment: [Identify](10/10). Description: Gaining information on the opponent is the key to battle! Chapter 18 - Eight Extremes Fist, Elite Monsters! Chapter 18: Eight Extremes Fist, Elite Monsters! [Eight Extremes Fist] Type: Martial Arts Skill Book. Level: White. Description: After learning, you can gain the national martial art¡ªEight Extremes Fist. ¡­ ¡°National martial art, it¡¯s not bad as a transition.¡± Wu Chi nodded slightly, In this grand era, national martial arts can only be considered a small ripple among countless power systems, It may not have much use in the future, but it¡¯s decent as a transitional skill in the early stages. However¡­ He wasn¡¯t really suited for learning this, The Eight Extremes Fist is mighty and fierce, not suitable for a ¡°gentleman¡± like him, On the contrary, Lin Daiyu, who has the strength to move mountains, is more suitable for it! She looks delicate and weak, but in reality, her punches would be enough to overwhelm a hundred of Wu Chi! Thinking about Lin Daiyu¡¯s pale, jade-like fist paired with the Eight Extremes Fist, Wu Chi showed a strange expression and turned to find her. At this moment, She was resting in the small house, Upon hearing Wu Chi¡¯s approach, her bright and beautiful face was filled with surprise. She didn¡¯t know what ¡°national martial arts¡± or ¡°Eight Extremes Fist¡± meant, But since it was a skill book, it must be abat technique. Lin Daiyu didn¡¯t doubt Wu Chi¡¯s intentions, but her face turned slightly red as she said, ¡°Young Master, skill books are precious. Since I see you don¡¯t have any skills, perhaps you should learn it yourself.¡± ¡°I would just waste it; take it for yourself.¡± Wu Chi, being a typical straight man, gave a very direct reason. Lin Daiyu hesitated for a moment, a trace of gratitude shing in her eyes, and she took the skill book. ¡°Well, I will obey your will, Young Master.¡± With that, She flipped open the skill book, And the book immediately turned into a streak of light and entered her mind. Then, Lin Daiyu closed her eyes and meditated for a while before opening them, suddenly enlightened: ¡°I see now.¡± Seeing this, Wu Chi hurriedly opened up Lin Daiyu¡¯s hero attribute panel. [Lin Daiyu] (Abbreviated) Skill: [Eight Extremes Fist](Level 1). Eight Extremes Fist Level: 1 (0/100). Quality: White. Damage: 5 +10% Physique / 10 +15% Physique / 15 +20% Physique ¡­ 40 +45% Physique.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Description: A punch that¡¯s like a cannon, mighty and unmatched! Skills can be upgraded directly with [Void Source Stones], Or improved through battle, cultivation, etc. The [Eight Extremes Fist]has eight moves, with theter ones dealing higher damage due to their enhanced effects. ¡°This [Eight Extremes Fist]is perfect for you!¡± Wu Chi nodded. Although [Eight Extremes Fist]was just a white-grade skill book, If Wu Chi used it himself, the base damage would be low, but for Lin Daiyu, with her high Physique of 200, it would amplify the damage by dozens of times! Their punches would be likeparing a water gun to a sniper rifle. ¡°With this new skill, I can help you fend off enemies better, Young Master.¡± Lin Daiyu smiled sweetly, clearly pleased. A hint of battle intent surfaced on her delicate face, her small fists clenched tightly, seemingly eager to try out the newly acquired skill. Seeing this, Wu Chi was afraid she might destroy the house, so he quickly said, ¡°The monster invasion for today is already over. Let¡¯s try it tomorrow.¡± ¡°I understand, Young Master.¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s eyes shed with understanding, and she smiled softly. Fourth Day of ¡°Neer Trial¡±! In the afternoon, around 3 PM, Wu Chi took a walk around his territory, then checked the [Void Crystals]and [Void Source Stones]he had in hand. As the saying goes, ¡°Good steel should be used for the de,¡± and when resources are limited, it¡¯s best not to waste them! Wu Chi had studied liberal arts for a long time in high school, so he knew how to allocate resources effectively! ¡°With money in hand, there¡¯s no panic in the heart.¡± Wu Chi thought calmly. Suddenly, the door of the small house was knocked on. Outside, Lin Daiyu¡¯s gentle voice could be heard. ¡°Young Master, the monster invasion has begun.¡± ¡°Already?¡± Wu Chi hurriedly went out, At the door, Lin Daiyu stepped aside and pointed in three directions. Wu Chi looked around and found that shadows appeared in the mist from all three directions. ¡°It¡¯s only the fourth day, and the number is already increasing.¡± ¡°And from multiple directions, looks like the defense towers can¡¯t fully cover it!¡± Wu Chi felt a shift in his thoughts but didn¡¯t panic. After a moment of consideration, he put on the [True Knowledge Lens], and when the monsters in the mist became visible, he casually used [Identify]on one of them! ¡°Identification sessful!¡± ¡°Inventory -1¡± [Elite Dark Hunter] Race: Demon/Chaos. Level: 5. Physique: 17 Spirit: 4. Skills: [Quick Attack], [Spear Throw]. Description: After the world was ravaged by darkness, wanderers became the ws of the Void. ¡°Elite monster!?¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 19 - Wild Boar Knight Wu Chapter 19: Wild Boar Knight Wu On the fourth day, Elite monsters already appeared! Wu Chi frowned slightly. ording to statistics in the textbooks, 80% of new lords encounter elite monsters on the tenth day. This is because, with each passing day of the Neer Trial, The enemies be stronger and stronger.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om The earlier one encounters elite monsters, the stronger the monsters they¡¯ll faceter! But¡­ On second thought, this made sense! With the Mechanical Kidney, Wu Chi had far surpassed his peers, even without support from any faction or family aid! The Altarbecame the Red Mansion, The initial 10 Void Crystals summoned a legendary hero, And the Arrow Towertransformed into the zing Tower. His strength was already formidable! The enemies he faced would naturally be far beyond the ordinary! ¡°Stay calm,¡± Wu Chi chuckled internally, his expression returning to calmness. Elite monsters wereing from three directions, All of them Level 5 Dark Hunters, One direction had both the zing Towerand Stench Tower, so it was under control. The other two directions would require a different approach! Wu Chi pondered briefly and turned back to say, ¡°Daiyu, you handle one side. I¡¯ll summon a Steel Armored Wild Boar to see what it can do.¡± Heroes and units are part of the lord¡¯s arsenal! This was a good opportunity For Wu Chi to test the strength of the Steel Armored Wild Boar. Surely, it should be stronger than the militia, right? Lin Daiyu nodded, walked to one side of the fence, and silently observed the monsters in the distance. On his side, Wu Chi opened the Steel Shelterinterface and selected Summon. Void Crystal -5! Steel Armored Wild Boar +1! In the next instant, The shelter¡¯s door opened, and a two-meter-tall, robust wild boar walked out. Its body was d in ayer of steel armor, even its two tusks were forged from steel, making it look exceptionally fierce! [Steel Armored Wild Boar] Species: Beast. Level: 1. Talent: [Steel Armor] +1. Constitution: 50 (Base Constitution: 5, 1000% Multiplier). Spirit: 1 (Base Spirit: 0.1, 1000% Multiplier). Skill: Savage Charge(Level 1). Description: A refined-looking old sow, the beauty queen among wild boars. The sheer size of the Steel Armored Wild Boar was already eye-catching. Judging by its steel armor, this wild boar likely weighed at least a thousand pounds. With such a hefty body charging around, the damage it could inflict was self-evident! Moreover, Its Steel Armortalent was excellent! [Steel Armor] +1 Talent Quality: Rare. Attribute: Defense Enhancement. Description: Steel armor, impervious to des and bullets! ¡­ ¡°With my territory¡¯s unique traits, this old sow is practically unstoppable!¡± Wu Chi nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Squeal¡ªsqueal¡ª!¡± The Steel Armored Wild Boar approached Wu Chi, making noises to express its submission. Wu Chi pondered for a moment, his eyes settling on his longsword. He couldn¡¯t help but unsheath it and say, ¡°Good! From now on, your name is Peppa!¡± ¡°Today, I¡¯ll be a Wild Boar Knight!¡± He immediately mounted the wild boar, looking toward the south! The east and west sides, One had defensive towers, The other had a hero, But the south side was defenseless, with monsters charging in aggressively! ¡°Peppa, charge!¡± Wu Chi pointed his longsword forward, And the massive Steel Armored Wild Boar gathered momentum for a second before charging forward like a tank on steroids, an awe-inspiring sight! Boom¡ª! The wind howled, apanied by a sharp whistle. Just as the monsters reached the fence, a gigantic wild boar leaped into the air, its steel-d, hefty body crashing into the group of monsters! Bang¡ª! Instantly, Two elite Dark Hunters were sent flying. One unfortunate monster was trampled under the boar¡¯s steel-d feet, its body crushed and on the verge of death! Wu Chi, feeling exhrated, imagined the heroic image of ¡°Zhao Zilong¡± charging seven times through the ranks at Changbanpo, He let out a spirited cry, And thrust his longsword toward a Dark Hunter! Whoosh¡ª! The sword shed through the air! ng! The longsword¡­ shattered. The attacked Dark Hunter was dumbfounded, then roared in anger and tried to strike back at Wu Chi. But it was immediately rammed aside by the Steel Armored Wild Boar, Its arm was broken upon impact. On the wild boar¡¯s back, Wu Chi¡¯s face darkened as he stared at the half-broken sword in his hand¡­ ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°Summon!¡± He waved his hand. Void Crystals -20! The Steel Shelter¡¯s door opened again, and four equally massive Steel Armored Wild Boars charged out, Barreling over the fence and rushing into the monster horde! ¡°All units, attack~!¡± ¡°Use Savage Charge!¡± Wu Chi shouted, pointing forward with his broken sword! In the next instant, The five Steel Armored Wild Boars paused momentarily before unleashing a wild burst of energy, charging directly into the fray! Bang¡ª! Bang¡ª! Bang¡ª! The ground seemed to tremble, A dozen elite Dark Hunters were sent flying in an instant, their blood and flesh scattering, leaving behind a field of mangled remains. Complete annihtion! Riding on the back of a wild boar, Wu Chi looked down at the monsters¡¯ corpses, a smirk curling on his lips. ¡°Battle Concluded!¡± ¡°Commence Settlement!¡± Chapter 20 - Gauss Rifle and Wooden Wall! Chapter 20: Gauss Rifle and Wooden Wall! ¡°Settlement? All the monsters are dead?¡± Wu Chi nced at the corpses beneath his feet, surprised. He turned to check the other two directions. Over by the defense towers, the [Stink Bomb Tower]and [Fireball Tower]performed reliably as ever. One stink bombbined with two fireballs was enough to obliterate the enemies effortlessly. Even the Level 5 elite monsters seemed utterly powerless against these two defense towers! On the other side, under Lin Meimei¡¯smand, the elite monsters fell quickly, lying neatly in a row. It seemed they had been wiped out in a single wave. At that moment, Lin Daiyu stood not far from Wu Chi, daintily watching him, clearly keeping an eye on his safety. Obviously¡­ he was the slowest here! Thinking about how his longsword had just snapped so easily, Wu Chi couldn¡¯t help but feel a little embarrassed. ¡°Luckily, the old sow came through!¡± [Battle Settlement]: The SS-tier settlement rewards were naturally bountiful. The only thing that irked Wu Chi was the number of Void Crystals. Two hundred and fifty¡­ what an unlucky number!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om But who wouldin about having too much money? Wu Chi stashed away the Void Source Stones and Void Crystals, then looked at the other rewards. Three territory buildings, two [Arrow Towers]and one [Forge Workshop], were rtivelymon. But the only piece of equipment turned out to be from the tech side! ¡°A sniper rifle?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes lit up. After some hesitation, he put everything away. Then, he began looting boxes, collecting all 42 [Elite Dark Hunter Reward Boxes]scattered in three directions! Forty-two boxes should yield some great rewards. Wu Chi was thrilled and eagerly headed back inside the fence. As he arrived, he saw Lin Daiyu watching him with a bright smile. ¡°What is it?¡± Wu Chi touched his face self-consciously. ¡°You were quite entertaining just now, Gongzi.¡± Lin Daiyu pursed her lips. Thinking of Wu Chi¡¯s carefree nature, she decided to speak freely. ¡°Riding a wild boar, charging recklessly through the enemy horde¡­¡± ¡°You looked so heroic!¡± Hearing the soft, teasing tone from the beautiful woman, Wu Chi¡¯s face twitched. Feeling awkward, he said, ¡°It was¡­ an ident, just an ident.¡± ¡°This servant will say one thing: as a lord, Gongzi shouldmand from the rear. That is enough.¡± Lin Daiyu¡¯s expression grew serious as she continued, ¡°Gongzi is currently in the novice trial, where monsters invade daily, growing stronger with each passing day. ¡°Under normal circumstances, this servant would protect Gongzi even at the cost of my life. But my abilities are limited. If anything unexpected happens¡­¡± Her bright eyes blinked, revealing a trace of worry. Hearing this, Wu Chi nodded in understanding and replied, ¡°You¡¯re right. I¡¯ll just mess around for a few days. I¡¯ll be more cautiouster.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Lin Daiyu sighed in relief, patting her chest. Her clothes billowed in the breeze, revealing a glimpse of fair skin. Wu Chi couldn¡¯t help but nce at it before guiltily averting his gaze. ¡°Let¡¯s go open the boxes!¡± he said hurriedly. Inside the small cabin, Wu Chi ced the boxes down one by one, rubbing his hands together eagerly. ¡°Now, it¡¯s time to witness a miracle!¡± In one go, he opened them all! Rewards: After opening all 42 boxes, he ended up with: ¡°Not bad!¡± Wu Chi felt satisfied. This time, his luck had been pretty decent. Elite monsters indeed provided more generous rewards! The [Wooden Wall], in particr, was a great find. He could finally dismantle the ¡°fence.¡± Moreover, the [Wooden Wall]was a new building that could be upgraded by the [Mechanical Kidney]! Beside him, Lin Daiyu rested her chin on her hand, her bright eyes fixed on Wu Chi. Seeing him smile, Lin Meimei couldn¡¯t help but beam happily as she softly asked, ¡°Did Gongzi get something good?¡± ¡°Haha, not bad! My luck wasn¡¯t too shabby. I got some nice items.¡± Wu Chi nodded and first took out the [Gauss Sniper Rifle]. [Gauss Sniper Rifle] ¡°Gauss weapons still pack a punch!¡± ¡°But in this era, whether it¡¯s magic or cultivation¡­ even on the tech side, ck technology abounds. In the previous world, Gauss weapons were deadly. Now, they¡¯re just ordinary gear.¡± Wu Chi toyed with the rifle briefly, confirmed he couldn¡¯t shoot, and stashed it in his inventory. Then, he brought out all the building models! (PS: identally fell asleep but quickly woke up to update. Please bookmark!) Chapter 21 - Don鈥檛 Miss Out! Chapter 21: Don¡¯t Miss Out! Two [Arrow Towers], one [Forge Workshop], and one [Wooden Wall] Wu Chi hesitated briefly. First, he opened the [Territory]panel and moved all the buildings inside. Then, he activated the [Wooden Wall]. Unlike standalone buildings, the [Wooden Wall]could be ¡°extended¡± during cement. Wu Chi used it to surround all four sides of his territory, designating a 20¡Á25yout. Each meter of the wooden wall required one Void Crystal to construct, costing a total of 90 Void Crystals! At the same time, each of the four sides had a wooden gate. Once everything was set, the [Wooden Wall]model in his hands vanished. Simultaneously, wooden walls and gates seemed to sprout from the ground around his territory. The walls stood 3 meters tall and 1.5 meters wide, with walkways on top. ¡°This looks great.¡± Wu Chi¡¯s eyes brightened as he opened the attributes panel. [Wooden Wall](per unit) (+) The attributes of the [Wooden Wall]were significantly better than the fence it reced. However, Wu Chi¡¯s attention was drawn to the plus sign! The conspicuous ¡°+¡± symbol seemed to beckon him to upgrade. ¡°Why worry? Just upgrade!¡± Wu Chi clicked the plus sign with a dramatic sigh. In an instant, a five-colored divine light enveloped the wooden walls. In a sh, the walls transformed dramatically. The wood turned pitch ck, appearing dry and withered, looking quite eerie. [Withered Wooden Wall](per unit) ¡°Much stronger defensive capabilities! And it¡¯s even enchanted!¡± Wu Chi nodded in satisfaction. The enchantment alone elevated the wooden wall to the level of a rare building. If he were to purchase it in the market, it would cost at least tens of thousands of Void Crystals! Next, Wu Chi deployed the two [Arrow Tower]models. Two identical arrow towers appeared before him. There wasn¡¯t much to say about their initial attributes, so Wu Chi quickly clicked the plus signs. Two beams of five-colored divine light shot out from him, enveloping the two structures. In no time, the divine light dissipated, and the towers underwent dramatic transformations. The left tower became bulkier, with a rhombus-shaped crystal at its top. The surface of the crystal was engraved with vine patterns. The right tower remained mostly unchanged except for its top, which now featured a humanoid stone statue holding a massive crossbow. [Earth Vine Tower] [Crossbowman Tower] ¡°One magical tower, and one specialized arrow tower!¡± Wu Chi nodded slightly in approval. Checking the [Territory]panel, he ced the [Fireball Tower]and [Earth Vine Tower]in the northwest corner and the [Stink Bomb Tower]and [Crossbowman Tower]in the southwest corner. This arrangement maximized the synergy of defensive towers bybining control and damage output. ¡°A magic duo here, and a humanoid duo there. Perfect.¡± After finalizing the cements, Wu Chi nced outside and nodded in satisfaction. With the wooden walls as protection, the arrow towers were unlikely to sustain damage, ensuring steady damage output. The only thing that annoyed him was the humanoid statue on the [Crossbowman Tower], which was modeled after him. From inside the territory, it looked like one ¡°Wu Chi¡± statue was bending over, while another ¡°Wu Chi¡± statue stood upright holding a massive stone crossbow aimed outward¡­ What an eyesore! Wu Chi rubbed his temples in exasperation. Beside him, Lin Daiyu also noticed the two towers. Her delicate face lit up with amusement, but upon seeing Wu Chi¡¯s distressed expression, she quickly stifled herughter. ¡°Never mind. Onest building¡ªthe forge. Let¡¯s get it over with.¡± Wu Chi shook his head and threw the final building model outside the fence. The model expanded with the wind, growingrger andrger until it transformed into a small forge with an iron furnace. [Forge Workshop](+) There wasn¡¯t much to note about the forge¡¯s attributes, so Wu Chi immediately clicked the plus sign. The familiar five-colored divine light enveloped the structure. A few momentster, the divine light vanished, and the small forge had transformed into a massive alchemy furnace with a humanoid stone statue standing beside it. Of course, the statue was also modeled after Wu Chi! [Refining Workshop] ¡°Good grief! Aren¡¯t you supposed to be a forge, not an alchemy furnace?¡± Wu Chi¡¯s face twitched.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om (PS: Please bookmark!!) Chapter 22 - Magical Artifact! The Fifth Wave! Chapter 22: Magical Artifact! The Fifth Wave! Clearly a pill furnace, yetbeled a [Refining Workshop]¡ª Wu Chi felt the urge toin but wasn¡¯t sure if he should. Upon further thought, having a refining function wasn¡¯t bad. At least it was far better than a standard forge. He opened the [Refinement]interface to take a closer look. It offered two primary functions:
                1. Creating magical artifacts, which required temtes and Void Crystals.
                1. Refining equipment into magical artifacts, which also required Void Crystals.
¡°What a shame. If I had this earlier, my longsword wouldn¡¯t have broken.¡± Wu Chi pondered briefly and then took out the [Gauss Sniper Rifle]. This was a tech-based piece of equipment that would be quite awkward to use without the necessary expertise. Additionally, itcked a scope, so its uracy would likely beughable! Now, he could refine it into a magical artifact and see what changes urred. Following the instructions, Wu Chi opened the ¡°pill furnace¡± lid and tossed in the sniper rifle. Immediately, a prompt appeared on the furnace: ¡°[Insert 100 Void Crystals]/[Retrieve]¡± ¡°So expensive?¡± Wu Chi hesitated for a moment but decided to invest the Void Crystals. Soon, mes surged beneath the pill furnace. The humanoid statue floated into the air, circling the furnace several times. Roughly thirty minutester, the mes extinguished, and the humanoid statue settled back into ce. Stock -1! The furnace lid flew open, and a newly transformed, mysterious-looking sniper rifle emerged. It circled Wu Chi once, resembling the flying swords of cultivators! ¡°Has it changed from a lifeless object to a sentient magical artifact?¡± Wu Chi felt a hint of surprise. He extended his hand, and the sniper riflended in his palm! [Gauss Sniper Rifle](Magical Artifact) ¡°Rare equipment! And its level has risen to 10!¡± Wu Chi admired the rifle in his hand, eager to test it. Unfortunately, today¡¯s monster invasion had already ended, leaving no opportunity to try out the weapon¡¯s power. As for its level, the strength of a piece of equipment depended on two things: level and quality. Higher-level equipment naturally tended to be more powerful, but high-level gear often came with specific requirements. For example, legendary divine artifacts might drain the user¡¯s life force if wielded by someone too weak. Likewise, mythical treasures would choose their owners, rendering them unusable by those they didn¡¯t recognize. Even more mundane items, like a high-grade suit of armor, would require a minimum constitution to wear. It made sense¡ªimagine trying to don an alloy suit weighing several thousand pounds without sufficient constitution.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Even if you managed to squeeze into it, you¡¯d likely be unable to move! Fortunately, this was merely a Level 10 magical artifact, and perhaps due to the [Refining Workshop], it had no usage requirements. ¡°Not bad. I can now attack enemies from within the fence!¡± Wu Chi nodded in satisfaction. Opening his mouth, he swallowed the sniper rifle, which transformed into a glowing point of light. Day Five! At 6:30 a.m., with the wooden walls enclosing the territory, the new defense towers, and the wild boar squad, the territory¡¯s security was well-assured. Suddenly, explosions erupted outside the gate! BOOM¡ª!!! Wu Chi jolted awake. Turning his head, he saw Lin Daiyu opening her eyes, a hint of groggy mist lingering in her gaze. ¡°Gongzi, is it a monster invasion?¡± The elegant beauty sat up, sweeping her loose hair over her shoulders. She retrieved a jade hairpin from beside her pillow and secured her hair into ce. Two strands of hair fell gracefully at her ears, the contrast of ck and white entuating her jade-like skin. Her delicate ears carried a touch of charm. ¡°Probably!¡± Wu Chi stretched his neck, opened his mouth, and spat out a glowing point of light. The light expanded in the wind, transforming into a sniper rifle thatnded in his hand! ¡°Let¡¯s go! It¡¯s the fifth wave today; there¡¯ll definitely be some changes!¡± With that, Wu Chi hurriedly got up and stepped outside the cabin. Since both of them had slept fully clothed, it didn¡¯t take long to prepare. Lin Daiyu sat on the bed, slipping her pale feet into socks and shoes before following after him. Outside the Territory, Beyond the Wooden Wall From all directions, shadows emerged from the fog. Their stiff, swaying movements resembled a tide of walking corpses. There were many of them! Wu Chi only took a quick nce to realize that monsters were pouring in from all sides¡ªhundreds of them at the very least! ¡°The difficulty has definitely increased.¡± Wu Chi¡¯s face twitched as he retrieved his [True Sight Lens]and used several appraisal spells. [Frost Rotting Corpse] [Elite Frost Rotting Corpse] Chapter 23 - The Army of Rotting Corpses! Attack from All Sides! Chapter 23: The Army of Rotting Corpses! Attack from All Sides! From all four directions, rotting corpses emerged. Most of them were ordinary, while a smaller portion consisted of elite corpses¡ªugly and grotesque. They staggered out of the fog, filling the air with an unsettling atmosphere. The most concerning part was their sheer numbers! A dense, endless horde, their presence dyed the fog a grayish-ck. Their decayed bodies left frost on the ground with every step. ¡°¡­¡± Wu Chi nced around and quietly breathed a sigh of relief. The nearest rotting corpses were still about 200 meters away from the wooden walls. With so many of them, uracy wasn¡¯t even a concern! At this moment, the four defensive towers had already begun attacking automatically. Paired in twos, each duo handled a different direction. The [Earth Vine Tower]summoned vines from the ground, ensnaring the corpses¡¯ feet. Before they could struggle free, a roaring [Fireball Spell]sted forth, sending several corpses flying. The [Stink Bomb Tower]released clouds of noxious gas. Already slow-moving, the rotting corpses were reduced to a snail¡¯s pace. Before they could even take a step, the [Crossbowman Tower]unleashed piercing bolts that punctured their heads. asionally, the arrows even pierced two at once, delivering devastating attacks! Boom!Zing!Poof! The explosions of fireballs, the sprays of stink gas, and the whizzing of bolts filled the air without pause. Thebination of control and damage held off the hordes from two directions with impressive results. However, the observant Wu Chi noticed several shorings. For instance, the [Stink Bomb Tower]and [Earth Vine Tower]could only target a limited number of enemies at a time. It would¡¯ve been much better if their range wasrger. Additionally, by the fifth wave, the attack power of the [Fireball Tower]and [Crossbowman Tower]was showing signs of inadequacy. While they could handle ordinary corpses, the elite ones endured both fireballs and piercing arrows without dying, charging at the front lines! ¡°The levels are too low!¡± ¡°It¡¯s time for an upgrade.¡± Wu Chi made a quick decision. Without wasting time, he summoned five [Steel-Armored Boars]from the [Steel-Armored Pen]. Void Crystals -25! In terms of individual strength, Steel-Armored Boars were decent for Level 1 units. But due to the territory¡¯s special trait, these boars were all sows with attributes boosted tenfold. This enhancement pushed them beyond elite monsters, and their innate talent, [Steel Armor], was exceptional. Thus, ten boars would likely be enough. ¡°There are still two more directions. Daiyu, can you handle one of them?¡± Wu Chi turned to look. By the cabin door, Lin Daiyu stood silently. Hearing Wu Chi¡¯s words, she nodded calmly and replied with resolve, ¡°I won¡¯t let you down, Gongzi.¡± As her words fell, she turned and strode off with amanding presence. Her slender, graceful frame moved with the sound of thunder and tigers, leaving an afterimage in her wake. In a single leap, she had vaulted over the wooden wall. Wrapping her hands in cloth, she smiled faintly and dashed toward the rotting corpses. Seeing this, Wu Chi felt reassured. With a wave of his hand, he led the boars toward thest direction. Standing on the walkway atop the wooden wall, he opened the gate to let the boars out, lining them up in formation. Now, the tide of rotting corpses was just 100 meters away! ¡°The charge distance for [Savage Collision]isn¡¯t that far yet!¡± Wu Chi thought for a moment, ordering the boars to prepare. Hovering beside him, the [Gauss Sniper Rifle]floated into position. ¡°Fire!¡± Wu Chimanded mentally, and the rifle immediately began firing. It locked onto a corpse in the distance and shot a [Spiritual Energy Bullet]with a soft pop. With a sharp crack, the bullet shattered the corpse¡¯s arm! ¡°Great power! Refining it into a magical artifact was worth it!¡± Wu Chi smiled. Rotting corpses, being immune to pain, were unfazed by ordinary firearms. This made the enhanced power of spiritual bullets far more effective than regr sniper rounds! ¡°Keep going!¡± Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om The seasoned sniper rifle carried on firing on its own, dealing significant damage to the advancing corpses. Soon, the corpses were just 20 to 30 meters away. Wu Chi squinted and gave themand: ¡°Savage Collision!¡± Boom! The ground trembled. All ten boars charged at once, transforming into unstoppable tanks as they barreled forward! Bang! Bang! Bang! In the blink of an eye, dozens of corpses were sent flying. One elite corpse at the front was even trampled to death¡ªa humiliating demise. Afterward, the boars rampaged through the horde, their steel armor making them indomitable as they plowed ahead! ¡°Thankfully, the Peppa Squad is as reliable as ever.¡± Wu Chi exhaled in relief. ¡°Yes, Gongzi. These Steel-Armored Boars are over ten times stronger with your power blessing.¡± Suddenly, a soft voice came from the side. Wu Chi quickly turned to see the elegant beauty standing nearby¡ª not a drop of blood or filth on her! ¡°You¡¯re done already?¡± Wu Chi was stunned and looked toward the direction Lin Daiyu had taken. Far in the distance, over a hundred corpses¡ªelite or noty neatly on the ground. Perfectly arranged. Wu Chi: ¡°¡­¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!