Chapter 574 - 376: Seven-Star Lord

Chapter 574: Chapter 376: Seven-Star Lord

Wang Yi muttered to himself.

Only by repelling the void invasion would the System Power descend and expand his territory. Right now, Wang Yi was looking forward to the void invasion arriving sooner rather than later.

After casually constructing two paper mills and a Printing Factory, along with sixteen windmills and waterwheels, Wang Yi hurried over to the First Dining Hall.

He had learned from Jelena that Zhao Wenliang and the other two were temporarily staying at the Mountain and River Station, waiting to discuss the many matters concerning Princess Longyu’s wedding. He also heard that Cao Dalang had taken a liking to two young ladies and was preparing to take a wife. Strangely enough, Wang Yi didn’t care much about his own marriage, but he was incredibly curious about Cao Dalang getting married. He had come specifically to see the young ladies Cao Dalang was courting.

Cao Dalang was currently riding high on success. He was making flatbreads in the small courtyard behind the First Dining Hall, cheerfully humming a little tune. Li Tao’Er and Li Xing’Er had also been temporarily assigned to the First Dining Hall. The two sisters didn’t know how to make flatbreads, so they helped out with cleaning and sweeping.

"You two ladies don’t need to work. Just rest well," Cao Dalang said happily. "If you agree to marry me and become my wives, I’ll hand over all my wages to you from now on. And let me tell you, my wages are very high..."

"You’re just a flatbread seller. One flatbread only costs five Copper Coins. How high could your wages possibly be?" Li Xing’Er muttered.

"You don’t understand, little lady." Cao Dalang patted his chest. "I have three sources of income. Selling flatbreads is only one of them. I also receive a salary from the Military Intelligence Camp, along with a basic wage. I can more than afford to support the two of you..."

Pang Damao had taught him the ultimate guide to taking a wife, and the first step was to flaunt his wealth and showcase his earning potential.

Li Tao’Er and Li Xing’Er remained noncommittal. They were grateful to Cao Dalang, but they found it somewhat difficult to accept his outward appearance.

"Ah!" Li Tao’Er suddenly exclaimed. "There’s a bug here! Dalang, hurry and kill it!"

"Don’t panic, my lady! What bug? Watch me crush it to death!" Cao Dalang hurriedly grabbed his rolling pin and walked toward Li Tao’Er. When he took a look at the "bug" she had pointed out, he burst into laughter. "Don’t be afraid, my lady. This little bug is named Pan Taiji. He’s a new member of our First Dining Hall. He’s just sleeping on the cart, so let’s not disturb him!"

"What?" Li Tao’Er was a little confused.

At this time, Siyan arrived with a squad of militia, bowing and paying their respects to Cao Dalang. One by one, they vigorously boasted to Li Tao’Er and Li Xing’Er about Cao Dalang’s martial prowess. Now that Pang Damao was running the "Wife-Finding Project," the entire Intelligence Department had sprung into action to play matchmaker for Cao Dalang and the two young ladies from the Li family. Siyan had deliberately brought his men to pay respects in order to elevate Cao Dalang’s status and position.

Soon, Pang Damao also walked into the small courtyard, shouting loudly, "Lord Cao, it’s time to go sell flatbreads! All troops, quickly clear the way..."

Before he could finish speaking, he caught sight of Wang Yi.

Wang Yi frowned. "Da Mao, is your Intelligence Department really this idle?"

"Boss, long time no see! I’ve missed you to death!" Pang Damao’s face was filled with excitement, and he immediately stepped forward to kneel and pay his respects.

Wang Yi activated No-Damage Attack and kicked him over. "Enough, step aside. Let me see the young ladies Cao Dalang has chosen!"

Wang Yi quickly laid eyes on Li Tao’Er and Li Xing’Er. He felt their looks were only above average; they couldn’t compare to Yuan Yao and the others, and they were far inferior to Li Longyu. However, when he took out the Talent Assessment Machine to take a look, he was quite surprised. Li Tao’Er and Li Xing’Er actually both possessed Top-grade Water Spirit Roots. They were excellent seedlings for Cultivation.

This unexpectedly made Wang Yi feel somewhat uneasy.

Cao Dalang was constantly fawning over them, but Wang Yi could tell that the two sisters found him somewhat distasteful.

After hesitating for a moment, Wang Yi pulled Cao Dalang aside. "Da Lang, as your Lord, I’ll give you a piece of advice. Be rational when taking a wife, don’t be a simp, and don’t be a Wu Da Lang. You need to be Boss Cao!" ℯℯ𝑙.

"What Wu Da? What Boss Cao?"

"Never mind. Figure it out yourself." After saying that, Wang Yi turned and left.

Having seen the two young ladies, his curiosity was satisfied. Next, he planned to make a trip to the Ancient Barbarian Country to check on the recent situation of the Manzi Camp, and conveniently collect the Great Secret Treasure of the Ancient Barbarian Country. As for Zhao Wenliang and the other two, Wang Yi figured he would just let them stay at the Mountain and River Station for now.

However, Wang Yi didn’t plan on going to the Ancient Barbarian Country alone; he intended to bring Xiang Yun along.

A moment later, at the Giant Crab Camp, Wang Yi stood before Xiang Yun and asked, "Xiang Yun, are you ready?"

Xiang Yun cupped his hands. "Everything is prepared. We can depart immediately!"

"Good. Then follow me to the Ancient Barbarian Country!"

As Wang Yi spoke, with a mere thought, a speck of light flew out from between his eyebrows. In an instant, that speck of light transformed into the Starlight River, shooting into the sky like a divine bridge.

"Follow me!"

Wang Yi stepped onto the Starlight River. With another thought, a starlight glow also enveloped Xiang Yun. Taking a step forward, he was unexpectedly able to step onto the Starlight River as well. The next moment, Xiang Yun could only marvel as the starlight sped past his eyes; it was as if he had instantly entered the Starry World.

Impressively, Wang Yi was taking Xiang Yun along, using the Starlight Rush skill to tread upon the Starlight River and hurry toward the Ancient Barbarian Country. With his hands behind his back, he stood atop the Starlight River as if riding the tide. At the same time, he utilized Commanding Mountains and Rivers, using Mountain and River True Qi to propel the Starlight River forward.

At this moment, Wang Yi had actually greatly reduced the speed of the Starlight River. Although it was still extremely fast, they could overlook the earth and leisurely adjust their direction.

Wang Yi pondered silently, "Sun Wukong can travel a hundred and eight thousand miles with a single somersault. If I wanted to, I could tread on the Starlight River and fly at near light speed. Wouldn’t that make me even more badass than Sun Wukong?" They had just taken off, yet they had already flown out of the borders of the Golden Sparrow Country and entered the territory of the Ancient Barbarian Country.

Back in Eggshell Village, atop the back of Jade Jiaolong, Li Longyu and the other three only saw a streak of starlight flash across the sky, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Li Longyu thought with concern, "My husband has left again... His Divine Techniques are vast. If I can’t accomplish anything, I fear he will truly start to resent me. But I am just a Mortal now. What can I possibly do for him?" She pondered silently. With no mood for play left in her, she wanted to head to the Hundred Skills Academy as quickly as possible to learn a trade.

Meanwhile, at the Bronze Altar in the Ancient Barbarian Royal Court, battle had erupted.

The Barbarian Witch clan and its countless nobles practiced a rule of enslavement, forming a nation of their own. Their foundation could not be shaken by Man Datou’s mere words. The Barbarian Witch Priests of Mount Wu, including the High Priest, were incomparably disappointed in Man Datou. Although they respected bloodlines above all, they were a savage and valiant people. Forcing them to give up everything they currently had to serve as slaves for outsiders was no different from killing them.

"Although this man is the only Witch in this world, his virtues do not match his title. Send him to the Bronze Altar, drain his bloodline, and crown another as the Emperor!"

The Barbarian Witch High Priest issued the command, and a massive number of Barbarian Witch Warriors charged out to surround and kill Man Datou.

"I’ve wasted my breath! Since reasoning with you doesn’t work, I’ll just have to beat you into submission!"

Man Datou cursed loudly. Unleashing the Dragon Elephant Skill and the Iron Cloth Shirt, his Little Witch Power erupted. With the strength to uproot mountains and a body that was Invulnerable, he stood like a peerless demon god, showing no fear even when facing the siege of hundreds or thousands of Barbarian Witch Warriors.

Outside the Ancient Barbarian Royal Court, at the edge of the Border Barrier, Zhao Wukang stood on the Galaxy Airship. Staring in the direction of the Chaotic World Royal Court, his expression was grave. "The Commander has been inside the Chaotic World Royal Court for quite some time now. From the looks of it, peace talks are likely off the table. In the end, this Barbarian Witch Country will have to be flattened by force."

Wang Bushi paced back and forth impatiently. He asked, "Deputy Zhao, I just want to know when we’re attacking the city. I can’t wait to take those barbarians down with me."

Zhao Wukang replied, "Don’t be anxious, young master. The invisible barrier ahead can only be broken from the inside. We just have to wait for the Commander to unleash his divine might."

"Is Man Datou up to the task?" Wang Bushi muttered. "Let’s hope he doesn’t get himself killed."

Right at that moment, a river of starlight flashed across the sky, circling mid-air before turning back around. Atop that Starlight River, Wang Yi and Xiang Yun stood proudly.

The two of them had traveled all the way from Huaguo Mountain, taking less than a minute!