Chapter 568 - 373: Shanhai’s Foundation

Chapter 568: Chapter 373: Shanhai’s Foundation

"My life is over! I’m doomed!"

Lu Wuming’s face was filled with grief and indignation. The next moment, his body transformed into a streak of light and flew into the stands, becoming a Chess Soul.

"Here comes another one!"

"This one’s a total noob. That guy killed him with just basic attacks!"

"Alas, that guy is getting stronger and stronger. Who knows if anyone can keep him in check..."

Master of the Yellow Robe Luo Feng and Dr. Magic Xue An Kang sighed repeatedly. As Chess Souls, they served as spectators once the Chessboard Battlefield opened. Watching the battles was their only pastime. However, both of them were incredibly arrogant and could not even be bothered to spare a glance at Lu Wuming.

At this moment, Wang Yi’s voice reached the high platform. "Lu Wuming, I am now setting you free. If nothing goes wrong, you will resurrect in the Burial Ground of White Bone Mountain within my Strongest Royal Court. After you revive, report to Eggshell City. Someone will naturally be there for Guiding you. From now on, you are my subject!"

With that said, Wang Yi activated his abilities. Before Lu Wuming could even grasp the situation, he was teleported away once again. He only felt a wave of dizziness as his vision went dark, flared bright, and then plunged into darkness again. Grabbing instinctively with his hands, he wound up with handfuls of dirt.

A system notification chimed, informing Lu Wuming that he had arrived at the Burial Ground. His level was now LV1, and while he retained his Black Tooth Sword Saint class, his skills had been sealed. He was officially a subject of the Strongest Royal Court!

"This..." Lu Wuming stared blankly, completely at a loss for what to do.

Right then, a large skeletal hand grabbed his arm and yanked him straight out of the ground.

"This is the territory of White Bone Mountain. The negative energy will invade your body. As a living person, you cannot stay here for long. Quick, quick, quick, hold tightly onto this Yin Spirit Grass. I’ll carry you out on my back!"

The one speaking was none other than Qiao Meng.

Qiao Meng was currently engaging in Cultivation within the Burial Ground. He was also Waiting for the Rabbit, anticipating someone to crawl out of the Burial Ground so he could step in and save them.

Just like that, a bewildered Lu Wuming was carried out of White Bone Mountain on someone’s back and, still in a daze, boarded a passing train.

That train, of course, was the "Little Train." The driver was Pang Damao, the former Intelligence Department Director.

Nowadays, just like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Intelligence Department existed in name only. It was essentially an empty shell with no practical duties. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now solely managed merchant caravan operations. As for Pang Damao, his daily routine consisted of nothing but drawing maps and driving the train, making him a part-time driver of the Little Train!

It was worth noting that the Little Train now operated like a public bus, circling the six cities. White Bone Mountain was one of its stops, and the nominal conductor of the Little Train was actually Siyan, the Glasses Thug who carried a Hardware Tool Box on his back!

A moment later, the Little Train arrived at the Shanhai Pass outside Eggshell City. Lu Wuming was shooed off the train. A flatbread vendor came forward for Guiding, leading him to the First Dining Hall.

Entering the Dining Hall, Lu Wuming took a quick glance and saw that it was quite crowded. Some people were wiping their weapons, some were burying their heads in their meals, some were meditating with their eyes closed, and others were drinking and chatting.

With just a sweeping glance, Lu Wuming immediately realized that there were many experts here. Among them were ten individuals whose levels were not high, but their classes were incredibly intimidating, suggesting they were all formidable masters.

Those ten people were precisely the members of the Guard Team. Aside from Wang Yi’s three adopted daughters, the other ten members were all present. The First Dining Hall was currently the temporary stronghold of the Guard Team.

"This Strongest Royal Court is truly extraordinary. Perhaps I can actually achieve something great here..." Lu Wuming mused silently.

A burly middle-aged man walked up beside him and placed a plate of fried noodles on the adjacent table. "Here, Hai Shen fried noodles. Eat up quickly while it’s hot. Someone will be looking for you in a bit!"

"Th-thank you!" Lu Wuming looked at the plate of fried noodles and felt his appetite surge. He shoveled a few mouthfuls into his mouth and found it incredibly delicious. He called out to the burly middle-aged man who hadn’t gone far, "Hey, brother, do you know who I am? Who will be looking for me later?"

"Your identity is easy to guess! As for the people looking for you, they are from the Secretariat, of course! Look, they’re already here!"

The burly middle-aged man was none other than Hai Shen. He was the top chef of the First Dining Hall, specializing in fried noodles.

By now, there were quite a few chefs in this First Dining Hall. The culinary graduates from the Hundred Skills Academy racked their brains to squeeze their way into the First Dining Hall. Only the most outstanding ones would be hired.

At this moment, Hai Shen pointed towards the entrance of the Dining Hall. Sure enough, several people appeared there. Leading the group was Secretariat Director Ms. Pei Xue, followed by several members of the Brocade Guard.

Pei Xue swept her gaze over Lu Wuming, then unfurled a golden scroll and announced, "Relaying the City Lord’s decree: Transferring Hu Miaosuan from the First Dining Hall to enter the Mountain and Sea Research Institute to serve as the interim director. Transferring the resurrected Lu Wuming to also enter the Mountain and Sea Research Institute as a temporary researcher! Will you two please follow me to the Eco-Castle to report in as soon as possible!"

"Huh? This concerns me too? Director? Have I been promoted?" In a corner of the main hall, a heavily intoxicated Hu Miaosuan stood up. He staggered two steps before plopping back onto his bottom on the floor, burping uncontrollably.

"What? The Mountain and Sea Research Institute? What is that?" Lu Wuming’s head was full of questions. Little did he know, this identity of "temporary researcher" had been personally bestowed by Wang Yi.

Meanwhile, Wang Yi had long since left Hundred Battle Mountain. He was now in the Eco-Castle, discussing the matters of the Mountain and Sea Research Institute in detail with Jelena.

Under Jelena’s management, the preparatory construction of the Mountain and Sea Research Institute had already begun. Not counting Hu Miaosuan and Lu Wuming, she had also scouted twenty-three researchers. These twenty-three were all special talents who had taken advanced studies at the Hundred Skills Academy and transitioned into special classes via Reclassification Certificates, including Mountain-Bearing Stalwarts, Dragon-Seeking Taoists, and Tomb Raiders.

As for the Reclassification Certificates they used, they were, of course, all deposited into the Chaos Warehouse by Wang Yi.

Wang Yi said at this moment, "You want that Dog Head Military Advisor, Hu Miaosuan, to be the interim director?"

Jelena replied, "Yes. Although Military Advisor Hu is often unreliable, he is a Master of All Things. He can glean the secrets of heaven while drunk. He is not someone ordinary people can compare to!"

"True, that guy is quite eccentric!" Wang Yi nodded, effectively accepting Jelena’s suggestion.

Jelena continued, "The headquarters of the Research Institute is right behind the Eco-Castle. Those researchers are still inexperienced, so there probably aren’t many who can offer assistance to you, Father! Father, I suggest you first requisition some experts from the Guard Team. They are resurrected Sufferers and have seen a lot!"

"I was planning to do the same. In that case, let your three adopted sisters accompany me to research the mountains and seas!" Wang Yi stood up as he spoke. "I’m going to take a trip to the mountain peak. I’ll be back soon. Have the researchers of the Mountain and Sea Research Institute gather at Eggshell Square."

"Yes, I will arrange it right away."

Soon, Wang Yi arrived, bringing along the Sun-Chasing Bow Sun-Chasing Bowmaster’s Poem, the Moonfall Arrow Emperor Zhao Jun, and the Flying Star Divine Shooter Feather Ring.

Wang Yi didn’t dawdle. He took out the [Classic of Mountains and Seas] and directly addressed the crowd, "For the next period of time, you will travel through the mountains and seas with me to study them. I have eighty-one mountains and eighty-one seas, all of which are cosmic wonders. How we handle them will depend on the results of our research!"

"We will undoubtedly do our utmost!"

"We will certainly not disappoint your expectations, My Lord!"

"We will dedicate ourselves until our dying days!"

"Long live the Great Lord..."

Shouts rang out in unison. Aside from the drunken Hu Miaosuan and the half-confused Lu Wuming, everyone else responded enthusiastically. They were professionals trained by Eggshell City with pure intentions and hot blood in their hearts, wishing only to serve the Royal Court.

A moment later, Wang Yi deployed the Eco Warship Taohua Island, taking everyone to a wilderness far from Eggshell City.

This wilderness was still an undeveloped area with expansive terrain and a sparse population.

Wang Yi planned to release the eighty-one mountains and eighty-one seas from the [Classic of Mountains and Seas] here, one by one, and begin his research.

Before long, Wang Yi released the first mountain—Aolai Mountain!

Atop the peak of Aolai Mountain lay a Five-Colored Elemental Spirit Stone. Just as Wang Yi released this massive mountain, the largest Five-Colored Elemental Spirit Stone on the summit suddenly exploded, and a little golden-haired monkey flew out from within!

[Martial Arts Manual +6]. This was a special item of purple quality, containing a total of eighteen Martial Arts disciplines inside.

Wang Yi had already unlocked six Martial Arts disciplines: [Radio Gymnastics], [Military Boxing], [Tai Chi], [Breathing Technique], [Infinite Swordsmanship], and [Great Compassion Palm].