Multiverse Skill System

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Second stage main quest: Unlocked after completing the first main quest.

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This is truly a task; it only contains one sentence, with no information about rewards or punishments, and no specific details.

The name "Myriad Realms System Development Co., Ltd." is already a distant memory for Yi Shuihan. Back when he had not yet embarked on the path of the strong and was just one of the ordinary beings in the vast world, a single flyer completely changed his fate.

In fact, he was only interviewed once, or rather, there was no interview at all. He was directly forced to take the job and was turned into a child and thrown into the world of One Piece.

At first, without the system awakening, Yi Shuihan thought that the so-called Myriad Worlds System Development Company was just a front, and that he was just someone who had been casually thrown into a world by a powerful being.

However, when the system awakened, Yi Shuihan gradually came to believe that the Myriad Realms System Development Co., Ltd. should exist. However, he followed the system and never returned to his original world, nor did he have any contact with the people of the Myriad Realms System Development Co., Ltd. Therefore, over the years, the name was deeply hidden.

Until today, Yi Shuihan finally heard this term again.

For some reason, my usually strong heart felt a moment of panic when I heard the name "Multiverse System Development Co., Ltd."

It must be admitted that Wan Jie System Development Co., Ltd. put immense pressure on Yi Shuihan.

Most of his abilities come from the system. Although he has gradually achieved some success without relying on the system, ultimately, his greatest source of confidence is the system. Without the system, he would not be an ordinary person, but it would be impossible for him to become a top expert.

The fact that the Multiverse System Development Company can even develop systems—just how powerful must it be? It's terrifying to even think about.

How exactly was this system created, and why is it issuing such tasks? What is the source of its power? Could the system be manipulated by them to some extent?

Various problems made Yi Shuihan somewhat suspicious.

"Now we can only take it one step at a time." Suddenly, he slapped his forehead, and Yi Shuihan's eyes turned sharp again. "So what if it's the Myriad Realms System Development Company? I'm no longer the ignorant person I used to be. Besides, finding the Myriad Realms System Development Company might not be a bad thing. Maybe I can use this platform to develop faster, say goodbye to being a rogue cultivator, and truly become an organized person."

Chapter 502, A World of Western Fantasy

"First, find a place to stay, inquire about the world, and then consider whether to complete the mission or break through."

Having set the main theme, Yi Shuihan didn't hesitate any longer and planned to leave in any direction.

Just as I was about to take off, I suddenly found my body sinking, and I couldn't fly as easily as before.

If the difficulty of flying in the previous worlds was one, then this world is definitely three or more, and the physical exertion is greatly increased. Flying in the previous worlds was equivalent to walking for Yi Shuihan, but in this world it is more like jogging.

"In that case, let's walk."

If any unexpected events occur, it's always good to conserve some energy. Realizing the difficulty of the world, Yi Shuihan became more cautious in his actions, and the idea of ​​releasing Hancock and the others was completely forgotten.

In the forest, a group of seven people were moving forward: an old man dressed in clothes covered with strange runes, a girl holding a magic wand, three young men dressed as knights, and two beautiful elves with pointed ears.

"Teacher, does the Forbidden Forest really have lava dragons? Or is the Adventurers' Guild just trying to fool us?"

“Celia, you should know that the Adventurers’ Guild wouldn’t lie to me; they don’t have the guts.”

"Yes! Teacher Naren, you are a Star Mage, even more powerful than the Adventurers' Guild Master."

When Celia spoke of the Star Wizard, her eyes seemed to sparkle like little stars, and her tone was full of admiration.

The old man, Naron, listened to his disciple's words with a reserved smile. He was about to say something like, "Don't be arrogant, there are always people more capable than you," when suddenly he shouted loudly towards the southeast, "Who goes there? Come out!"

Naron's reaction put everyone else on alert. Although Naron was powerful, this was the Forbidden Forest, known as a forbidden area, and no one could afford to be careless. Besides, the others were not that strong.

The wind blew through the demon bushes, making strange creaking sounds, and a young man slowly appeared in everyone's sight.

"Hello! I am Yi Shuihan, an adventurer. I am lost. Can you help me out?"

Yi Shuihan smiled, trying her best to appear non-hostile.

Yi Shuihan had been observing this team for some time. With his strength, it would be easy for him to hide himself and not be discovered, even though the old man was rated as a Bronze 8-star in the system's evaluation.

The reason he was discovered was intentional on Yi Shuihan's part. After all, it was more reassuring to face someone weaker than himself than a powerful figure of unknown origin.

As for why Yi Shuihan didn't act more forcefully and directly grab these people to get what he wanted, it was naturally to keep a low profile. This world was full of unknowns for Yi Shuihan, and his principle was to act cautiously before figuring out the specific situation.

Furthermore, as a good person—well, a good person in his own eyes—how could he use such domineering tactics?

In fact, Yi Shuihan had to thank one of his skills, otherwise he probably wouldn't have even been able to get to the first step of communication. Although it was the first time Yi Shuihan had spoken the language of this world, he spoke it extremely well, and no one could tell that it was his first time speaking it.

Based on his observations, Yi Shuihan had already formed a general impression of the world he was in: magic wands, elves, and knights—a strong Western fantasy atmosphere, suggesting a world of magic and swords.

This kind of world reminded Yi Shuihan of gods, Western gods. These gods should generally have the strength of a silver-level being, which is not something Yi Shuihan can provoke at present. Even if he provoked the weakest god, Yi Shuihan would probably be in trouble, since he has not yet broken through.

"An adventurer? Is there such a thing as an adventurer like you?"

Celia said, her eyes full of disbelief, and the others had similar expressions.

"Uh, something seems off about this script!"

Yi Shuihan hadn't expected things to turn out this way, but Feng Ying quickly came over. His current attire and tone of voice certainly didn't resemble that of an adventurer at all.

"Kid, at least try to make it convincing! You don't even have a weapon, who are you trying to fool? You look so delicate and fair-skinned, you must be some ignorant young master from a wealthy family, curious about the Forbidden Forest, and came here for a look under the protection of your own guards! Where are your guards?"

Celia had an expression that said, "I already know everything," and she managed to figure out Yi Shuihan's background.

Yi Shuihan couldn't help but smile wryly, especially when he saw that everyone else had the same expression on their faces.

He was organizing his thoughts and remained silent for a moment, but just as he was about to speak, the girl spoke first, "Did you get separated from the guards? That was really dangerous. Luckily you met us, otherwise, if you had encountered a monster, with your small body, you definitely wouldn't have been able to eat it. Here's what we'll do: you come with us first, and we'll leave together after we've finished our business."

"Isn't this a bad idea?" There's no need to explain further; the result is already quite good.

"We can't just stand by and watch someone die, can we? What do you say, teacher?"

The girl looked at the old man who had remained silent from the beginning, since he was the leader of the group. If he was unwilling, the girl's opinion would be meaningless.

"Let him come along for now."

With that, Yi Shuihan successfully joined the team, although the process of joining seemed somewhat inexplicable.

The young girl, Celia, seemed to have a good impression of Yi Shuihan. Without waiting for Yi Shuihan to ask, she started chattering on and on about what she knew.

In a short while, Yi Shuihan had gained a thorough understanding of the team.

First, there is the elder Naron, the strongest and backbone of the group, who is also the teacher of the young girl Celia; the three knights are guards sent by Celia's family to protect her; and the two elves are Naron's followers.

Based on what Celia said, it can be inferred that this world has two kinds of power: magic and martial arts, as well as a complete professional system. Most importantly, gods exist in this world, although they are very rare.

Chapter 503, Star Lava Dragon

The gods appear in the eyes of the world for the purpose of people's faith. They establish churches, using all sorts of appealing slogans to get people to contribute everything.

Lord of Glory, Goddess of the Forest, God of Night Slayer, God of War—various gods familiar to Yi Shuihan spewed from Celia's mouth, giving Yi Shuihan an increasingly Western fantasy feel.

What intrigued Yi Shuihan the most was the God of Commerce, who had established a business alliance instead of a church. It was said to be the only god in the world with which all the gods were willing to befriend it, and its rise to power had been the shortest, occurring only in the last few hundred years.

"The Multiverse Business Alliance? Interesting. It seems my mission may very well fall to this."

Based solely on the phrase "myriad realms," Yi Shuihan astutely deduced that there was a high probability that the God of Commerce, who had established this business alliance, was connected to the company.

The god who rose to power the shortest time is the one that all the gods are willing to befriend. This is clearly either because of his great strength or his powerful background. If he is really related to the company, it makes perfect sense.

"The teacher is a member of the Business Alliance and was once summoned by the God of Commerce!"

Celia's tone was full of pride, as if being summoned by the god of commerce was something to be extremely proud of.

"It's not like you were the one summoned."

His expressionless reply instantly made the girl's face fall.

Surprisingly, the girl seemed to take an instant liking to Yi Shuihan, and her attitude was unusually kind. Otherwise, she wouldn't have chatted with Yi Shuihan all the way and vowed to protect him if they encountered any danger.

"Sooner or later, I'll join the Business Alliance and be summoned by the God of Commerce. Hmph, when I become a Star Mage too." Celia's face changed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, she was filled with fighting spirit.

"So what level of mage are you now? Let me see how far you are from being a mage."

"I'm a level 12 advanced mage now, isn't that amazing!"

Celia proudly revealed her level.

The mage levels in this world are divided into 20 levels: level 15 is a beginner mage, level 69 is an intermediate mage, level 1014 is an advanced mage, level 1517 is a legendary mage, level 1820 is a holy mage, and above level 20 is a star mage. After a star mage breaks through, they become a demigod, and after that, they become a true god.

As an 18-year-old girl, she already has the strength of level 12. Becoming a legendary mage in the future will be a piece of cake. If all goes well, she will definitely reach the Holy Domain. She may even break through level 20 and become a Star Mage. No wonder Naron took her as his apprentice and doted on her so much.

Even Yi Shuihan was somewhat surprised by the girl's strength. Judging by the system's strength ranking, Celia was already close to the level of a 7-star Black Iron, which was equivalent to an Admiral in the One Piece world. She was truly an unparalleled genius, even stronger than Luffy, the protagonist of the One Piece world.

Naren looked at Celia with great satisfaction, feeling extremely fortunate for his decision to take her as his disciple.

"Once I obtain the Lava Dragon's core, I can break through to become a legendary mage. A legendary mage at less than 20 years old! My teacher said I can break the historical record!"

The core of a lava dragon? I see, no wonder they came here.

He gave Celia an admiring look, which was a consolation prize for her hard work in explaining things.

About three hours later, the group finally arrived outside a valley.

"Be careful, if there are no mistakes, the lava dragon should be sleeping inside."

Even without Naren speaking, everyone else was cautious, and even the previously quite active Celia became silent.

"Hey, why don't you just wait outside? It's too dangerous inside."

Seria suddenly whispered to Yi Shuihan, her eyes filled with concern.

"..."

Yi Shuihan was speechless; he had been underestimated!

However, I was still a little touched and silently made a decision to protect Celia later.

Yi Shuihan didn't know if Naren's information was accurate, but he could sense that the creature inside was perhaps even stronger than Naren. If nothing unexpected happened, Naren wouldn't be able to defeat it at all.

"I'll go in with you! With your teacher there, there shouldn't be any problems."

"Well... okay, but you have to be careful."

Celia hesitated for a moment, then, thinking of her teacher's power, finally nodded.

The group cautiously entered the valley where the lava dragon was located, and immediately felt as if they had entered a world of fire.

The temperature was frighteningly high; in just a few minutes, several knights were covered in sweat. The elves, though perhaps stronger, only had a few beads of sweat on their foreheads.

A giant dragon, nearly 100 meters long, lies in the deepest part of the valley. It has a pair of huge golden wings, and its whole body looks full of power. What is even more terrifying is that half of its body is in the lava.

"...Huff...Huff"

Flames were exhaled from its enormous nose, which looked quite spectacular.

Just as Yi Shuihan and his group walked a few hundred meters away from the dragon, the dragon, which had been keeping its eyes closed, suddenly opened them, its golden pupils filled with savagery.

"Roar"

A deafening roar echoed throughout the valley.

"Whoever disturbed the great Renmingbi's slumber, you all must die, roar..."

The enormous body shot into the sky, splashing up large amounts of lava.

"Oh no, the intelligence was wrong. It has already reached the Star level. You guys go quickly, I'll hold it off."

Upon seeing the giant dragon, Naren's expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly.

However, Celia and the others were stunned by the dragon and remained completely still. The pressure of the Star Dragon was not something anyone could withstand. For dragons, their innate dragon might was too great a mental deterrent to their enemies.

"Leave? Nobody can leave."

A burst of magma dragon breath was spewed out.

“Divine protection.”

The runes on Naron's magic robes suddenly lit up, forming a hemispherical blue shield that blocked most of the lava.

In her haste, Celia failed to notice that Yi Shuihan showed no fear whatsoever, but instead looked at the dragon with great interest.

Naron soared into the sky, dodging the dragon's attacks, while immense magical power continuously gathered around him.

Chapter 504, A Power Greater Than a Dragon

"boom"

A sudden loud bang echoed in the sky, and a blue orb of light appeared in Naron's hand. He hurled the orb at the lava dragon.

As soon as the ball of light left my hand, it began to grow rapidly as it flew toward the dragon. By the time it reached the lava dragon, it was almost half the size of the lava dragon's body.

The ball of light struck the lava dragon, scattering and transforming into countless chains, attempting to bind the lava dragon.

"Roar"

However, before the chains could fully form, the lava dragon roared, its entire body blazing with red light, instantly breaking free of its restraints.

Upon seeing this, Naron's expression changed slightly, and then he suddenly pointed his hand at the lava dragon. The silver ring on his index finger transformed into a halo, enveloping his body.

Just then, the lava dragon arrived in front of Naren at an extremely fast speed, its sharp claws slamming down with a tremendous roar.

"teacher!"