Multiverse Skill System

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Thus, the young boy Lin Po naturally became Yi Shuihan's disciple.

Seeing that Yi Shuihan had some free time, the people from both the righteous and demonic paths cautiously approached, their faces bearing obsequious smiles.

"I am Ling Ming, the leader of the Kunxu Lingxiao Sect, and I have come with my disciples to pay our respects to the True Lord."

"Zhou Yijian of the Overlord Sword Sect pays respects to the True Lord."

"The Nine Spirits of the Merchant Alliance pay homage to the True Lord."

"..."

"The rogue cultivator, Zhuo Huo, pays homage to the True Lord."

"A rogue cultivator..."

One by one, they introduced themselves, appearing very proper and respectful in front of Yi Shuihan.

Don't be fooled by their docile demeanor in front of Yi Shuihan. If they were in the Kunxu Secret Realm, they would undoubtedly be powerful figures who could decide the life and death of countless people with their every word and action.

"True Lord? Interesting!"

Yi Shuihan accepted these people's titles without feeling awkward. Even if one had to be honest, he couldn't be called a True Lord, as True Lord was a title reserved for Celestial Immortals. But since he was no ordinary person and his strength was no less than that of a True Lord, it was perfectly acceptable for him to be called a True Lord.

The people from both the righteous and demonic paths felt even more awe upon seeing Yi Shuihan, who did not object to their title of True Lord. The difference between a True Lord and them was simply too great. Even if Yi Shuihan were to harbor murderous intent, they probably wouldn't be able to muster the slightest thought of resistance. In order not to implicate their relatives and friends, they might even let Yi Shuihan kill them, and even stick out their necks so that Yi Shuihan could kill them to his heart's content.

"This kid will be with me from now on. Do you have any objections?"

"No no."

They dared not utter a single objection; they all looked at the little boy with envy, thinking that being with Yi Shuihan meant a bright future for him!

"I wonder if the True Lord is lacking servants to serve tea and water. What do you think of me? I have a lot of experience in this area. Before I started cultivating, I was a senior servant in a large family."

A middle-aged man in black robes stepped out from the demonic faction and spoke to Yi Shuihan.

"Shameless!"

Everyone who heard this cursed inwardly. They all recognized the speaker, whose real name was little known, but who had a nickname: the Fierce Fox Demon Lord. Compared to his honest appearance, he was as cunning as a fox, a being who would stop at nothing for profit. He was a top-tier demon in the Kunxu Secret Realm, and his reputation was well-known.

Seeing Yi Shuihan's incredible power, these people from both the righteous and demonic paths were actually trying to curry favor with him and build a closer relationship. They thought that with Yi Shuihan's help, they could easily break through the tribulation and achieve immortality.

They were still trying to figure out how to please Yi Shuihan, but this Fiend Fox Demon Lord shamelessly wanted to become Yi Shuihan's servant. This simple and crude way of surrendering, although despised by others, was actually more effective.

Putting aside the righteous path, many demonic cultivators were equally tempted. It's not shameful to pledge allegiance to a True Lord, and it depends on whether the other party wants you!

Yi Shuihan initially wanted to refuse after hearing the fierce fox's words, but a sudden flash of inspiration made him change his mind.

"Are you really willing to come and be my servant?"

"It is my honor to serve the True Lord of the Nation."

The fox's sincere expression made many of his acquaintances twitch at the corners of their mouths.

Putting everything else aside, the fox's ability to take things in stride was something they had to admire. Although becoming a subordinate of a True Monarch was actually a good thing for them during their Tribulation Transcending stage, they were just moments before giants in the entire Kunxu, high and mighty figures. Who could immediately accept a change in status to that of a servant? It would take them some time to consider it.

"You're not bad. You can follow me for now. You're one of my people now, so I'll give you some benefits first. Since you've reached the point where you can break through, you can break through here!"

Yi Shuihan's meaning was very clear: he wanted to help the Fierce Fox break through. This statement immediately made those who had been hesitant before extremely envious of the Fierce Fox, regretting why they weren't the first to take the initiative to join him.

Even the fierce fox himself did not expect happiness to come so quickly. He had witnessed Yi Shuihan's previous power, and it was a sure thing that he would be helped to break through.

"Thank you for your guidance, True Lord,"

Without hesitation, the fierce fox arrived at the location where it had previously destroyed the Demon Lord and immediately released its aura to begin its breakthrough.

"Not bad in terms of courage."

Yi Shuihan nodded, somewhat appreciating the fierce fox's decisiveness.

In fact, the reason why Yi Shuihan decided to use the fierce fox was because he suddenly remembered that his supernatural transformation was not completed when the Heavenly Punishment disappeared. Since that was the case, why not just make the Heavenly Punishment reappear?

It's quite obvious that the fox's breakthrough is also helping Yi Shuihan.

The fierce fox's cultivation was not as strong as that of the Demon Lord of Destruction, but it was not weak either. It quickly attracted divine punishment, and thunderclouds gathered in the void once again.

The reason they didn't act immediately was twofold: firstly, the fierce fox could easily withstand the initial tribulation lightning; secondly, Yi Shuihan had a hunch that the more tribulation lightning he personally resisted, the greater the benefits he would receive.

Of course, most importantly, Yi Shuihan wanted the Heavenly Punishment to grow to a certain extent, because the stronger the Heavenly Punishment was, the greater its help to him would be.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the Fiend Fox held out until the 34th round, at which point he had reached his limit. Everyone could see that if Yi Shuihan didn't intervene, the Fiend Fox wouldn't be able to withstand the next round.

"Please, Your Majesty, intervene. I simply cannot hold on any longer."

The fierce fox realized this as well and immediately shouted.

Yi Shuihan did not disappoint the fierce fox. He immediately appeared above the fierce fox and confronted the Heavenly Punishment once again.

Once again, the heavenly punishments clashed, and to everyone's astonishment, the heavenly punishments dissipated.

Unlike the Demon Lord of Destruction, after the Heavenly Punishment dissipated, the Fierce Fox's aura instantly surged, and in the blink of an eye, he surpassed the Tribulation Transcending stage, successfully stepping into the Immortal realm and becoming a Silver-level powerhouse recognized by the system.

"Hahaha, I did it! I did it!"

The ferocious fox laughed wildly, extremely excited, feeling a power a hundred times stronger than that of the Tribulation Transcending stage. He was incredibly confident, even having the illusion that he was the protagonist of the world.

Chapter 624, An Insurmountable Gap

The sudden surge of power brought not only confidence but also ambition to the ferocious fox. He even considered turning against Yi Shuihan and ruling the Kunxu Secret Realm with his own strength. With his current power, directly confronting both the righteous and demonic factions of the entire Kunxu was not a problem.

"Even if he's stronger than me now, he definitely can't kill me! Should I leave him immediately?"

Once this thought formed, it was impossible to suppress. After all, he, the Fierce Fox, was not a good person to begin with. His previous submission to Yi Shuihan was only for the purpose of breaking through to the next level. Now that he had obtained all the benefits, he naturally had no reason to continue submitting.

Raising his head, the fierce fox looked at Yi Shuihan, wanting to express his thoughts. However, when his gaze was completely locked on Yi Shuihan, an indescribable sense of crisis instantly enveloped his entire body, and his thoughts began to blur, as if he were about to die at any moment.

The fox was very familiar with this feeling; it was etched deep in his memory. Back then, he was just an ordinary mortal who accidentally encountered a Tribulation Transcending expert. The expert unleashed killing intent, just like the feeling he had now. Moreover, this feeling was far more dangerous than it had been back then.

What does this show? It shows that the gap between him and Yi Shuihan is much greater than the gap between an ordinary person and someone at the Tribulation Transcending stage.

The thought that he could kill thousands of ordinary people with a single breath caused the fox's previous confidence to vanish instantly, leaving only endless fear.

How ridiculous that I would even attempt to resist such a powerful being.

Realizing the gap between himself and Yi Shuihan, the Fiend Fox could no longer harbor any disloyal thoughts. In fact, he himself did not realize that the invincible mark of Yi Shuihan had been imprinted deep in his heart. As time went by, he would be influenced by this mark. No matter how strong he became in the future, and how weak Yi Shuihan became, he would not have any intention of opposing Yi Shuihan.

In the void, a smile appeared on Yi Shuihan's lips. He had actually been watching the changes in the fierce fox all along. Just now, it was because of his deliberate actions that the fierce fox was able to perceive the huge difference between the two.

What even Yi Shuihan didn't know was that because he was in a state of simulated divine punishment, the threat the fierce fox felt was much greater than he had imagined, and it produced unknown effects, not just being intimidated.

"It's still not enough? I thought we'd be able to finish it this time."

The transformation of supernatural powers becomes slower and slower as it progresses. Therefore, Yi Shuihan was still unable to completely transform this time. Based on his feelings, he estimated that the transformation was 80% complete, while it was 70% complete when the Heavenly Punishment of the Demon Lord was over.

The reason why the progress brought by the Demon Lord of Destruction is so much, while that of the Fierce Fox is so little, is probably because the difference in their strength is too great, resulting in different powers of the Heavenly Punishment. In addition, it is more and more difficult to transform as you go on, which leads to this result.

"In that case, to complete the transformation, it will take at least five more times, or perhaps more."

If possible, Yi Shuihan would like to make all the Tribulation Transcending cultivators present break through immediately, so that he can immediately complete the transformation of his divine power. However, unlike the time when he killed the Demon Lord, this time he vaguely felt a sense of saturation, reminding him that even if he continued now, the gains would probably not be as much as he thought.

"Let's wait until we've fully digested the benefits of this before continuing. Anyway, these people can't escape. They can't resist the allure of becoming a fairyland."

The answer can be found by looking at the envious and fanatical eyes of the people around them when they look at the fierce fox.

"The formation of this True Monarch's Cave is holding up longer than I expected; it hasn't completely collapsed yet."

With the idea of ​​resisting the heavenly punishment temporarily out of reach, Yi Shuihan had some free time and began to pay attention to the formation.

"It should be able to hold out for about two more people. After that, those people will have to face the undiminished version of the Heavenly Tribulation. At that time, I wonder if those who could withstand 30 tribulation lightning bolts will be able to withstand 3."

The more tribulations one overcomes, the greater the benefits one gains. Undoubtedly, breaking through within an array is better. Even with Yi Shuihan's help, one's strength to reach the Immortal Realm would likely be somewhat diminished without using an array, which would be detrimental to future development.

Yi Shuihan does have a way to change this, which is to let a little bit leak out when he is fighting against the heavenly punishment. If controlled well, it can allow the person undergoing tribulation to obtain the greatest benefit that he can get with his own strength without losing his life.

However, this plan was rejected as soon as it appeared in Yi Shuihan's mind. He was not so kind as to go to such lengths; he was only helping these people through the heavenly punishment for his own sake, and he was not a truly good-natured person.

"The True Lord is indeed incredibly powerful; he can even annihilate heavenly punishment at will."

"The Fierce Fox Demon Lord, no, now the Fierce Fox True Man, to be able to become the True Lord's subordinate is simply a blessing earned through a hundred lifetimes of good deeds."

"My Lord, are you still accepting people? My massage skills are actually quite good, and I'm also proficient in playing various musical instruments and singing."

"My Hehuan Sect specializes in cultivating various paths to pleasure. If you, True Lord, will accept me, all 100,000 of my most beautiful disciples will be yours."

Something strange seemed to have infiltrated his sights. Seeing some alluring girls constantly throwing him flirtatious glances, Yi Shuihan openly feasted his eyes.

Ten thousand beautiful women! For a fleeting moment, Yi Shuihan was tempted, and then…

"I see a connection between you and me. In that case, I'll take you under my wing at the Hehuan Sect."

"Husband?"

"husband!"

"Brother Yi!"

A few sweet voices reached Yi Shuihan's ears. Yi Shuihan's expression turned serious and he spoke again, "No, I am not a person who likes women. The reason I accepted you is definitely not because of the 100,000 beautiful disciples you mentioned. You should take a look at my wives. Each of them is a beauty that 100,000 beauties cannot compare to."

Actually, Yi Shuihan wasn't really interested in those so-called 100,000 beautiful disciples. The reason he agreed was to give others a chance to curry favor with him. Otherwise, what reason would he have to help them break through?

Of course, Yi Shuihan would never admit it. He also values ​​appearance. Those who are not good-looking will have to wait their turn to break through unless they bring out what he truly wants. Moreover, if they are still waiting until Yi Shuihan's supernatural powers have undergone a transformation, then they will be the ones who suffer.

Chapter 625, Call Me Father

Yi Shuihan pretended to recruit a few people and revealed that he preferred treasures with strange auras. He said that as long as someone could bring him something that satisfied him, he would be willing to help them break through their limits.

To prevent the people of Kunxu Secret Realm from influencing the Three Kingdoms world, Yi Shuihan made his stance clear: the Han Dynasty was under his protection, and you had better behave yourselves.

The people of Kunxu Secret Realm originally looked down on this abandoned land. The reason they came this time was because of the Blackwater True Monarch's cave. Even if Yi Shuihan hadn't said anything, they wouldn't have continued to linger here. Staying in the abandoned land for too long would cause them to drop in cultivation level.

They agreed to meet again at the Blackwater True Lord's cave in a month. At that time, they would help Yi Shuihan break through his limits based on who brought the items that satisfied him. The group finally dispersed.

Yi Shuihan's side was quiet, but the giants who returned to Kunxu really turned the entire Kunxu upside down. The righteous experts were not much different; they simply mobilized their subordinates to collect rare treasures with all their might, and their methods were not particularly forceful, usually relying on trade. But the demonic experts were different; they were like locusts passing through, frantically looting. For a single rare treasure, they would often wipe out an entire clan, making the entire Kunxu a mess.

The unbridled actions of the demonic masters led these smaller factions to complain to the righteous forces, seeking protection. However, the righteous giants were indifferent to such matters; their goal was the same as the demonic masters'—to simply offer a few perfunctory words and be done with it.

Compared to breaking through to the Immortal Realm, fame is nothing. Although dealing with these demonic experts might allow one to obtain their rare treasures, whether or not one can actually kill them is another matter. If a conflict were to break out, casualties would be inevitable, and others would reap the benefits.

Tempted by the prospect of becoming a paradise, the righteous path, which was never a unified force, could no longer work together to fight against the demonic path.

Yi Shuihan had no idea that his decision would have such a huge consequence. This month was the darkest month in the history of Kunxu, with countless forces being destroyed every day.

"This system update has made it impossible to view the attribute panel, so I can't directly observe my situation and can only rely on my own estimation."

After the system entered the update state, it completely shut down, and none of its functions could be used. If Yi Shuihan hadn't been able to faintly sense the system's existence, he would have thought that the system was gone!

A week has passed since Yi Shuihan returned to Tianfu. He has fully digested the benefits he has gained and is now able to undergo another transformation of his supernatural powers. However, he is not in a hurry for these few days. Instead, he takes the women on a leisurely trip, enjoying himself immensely.

Because of his great power displayed in the Blackwater True Lord's cave, the crisis in the harem was temporarily averted, and Yi Shuihan enjoyed the true treatment of being the harem's mistress, surrounded by beauties, living a life full of happiness.

Traveling with a group of beauties will definitely lead to some trouble, but that's nothing to worry about. His bodyguard group is composed of powerful figures who are at least at the Tribulation Transcending stage, including the Fiend Fox, a True Person who has just broken through to the Immortal Realm.

In this Three Kingdoms era where the highest martial prowess is below Bronze level, having a Silver-level bodyguard is like using a cannon to kill a mosquito for Yi Shuihan.

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Yi Shuihan and the others leisurely arrived once again at the spatial node of the Blackwater True Lord's Cave in the Three Kingdoms world.

"Something's not right. Why are there so many people here?"

Yi Shuihan was quite surprised. Logically speaking, this spatial node was in the wilderness, and ordinary people would not come here. The nearest place was a small village a kilometer away, with only a few hundred people. Last time, Yi Shuihan only met a few village girls. Now, he actually saw more than a thousand people gathered here.

"Could it be that something has happened to the Blackwater True Lord's cave dwelling?"

Yi Shuihan's first reaction was this, but when he scanned it with his mental power, he found nothing wrong.

"You wait here, I'll go check on the situation."

Yi Shuihan gave a brief instruction and then walked towards the large army of several thousand people.

"This brother."

Yi Shuihan approached a young man in white who appeared aloof and cold. The reason he chose him was simply because there was no one around him.

To Yi Shuihan's surprise, his attempt to strike up a conversation went unanswered. The young man in white glanced at him and then completely ignored him.

There was a moment of awkwardness, but Yi Shuihan was not one to give up easily.

"Young hero? Handsome guy? Senior brother? Junior brother? Little Li? Old Wang next door? Junior sister? Girl? Beauty?"

After changing his address several times, when Yi Shuihan finally mentioned "beautiful woman," the young man in white could no longer tolerate Yi Shuihan.

"Get out of here!"

His voice was slightly magnetic, and his face showed annoyance, clearly indicating that he was restraining something.

"You should have said so earlier! So you like being called a beautiful woman. It's not a big deal. Don't be ashamed. I've seen plenty of people like you."

Yi Shuihan's "I understand" expression infuriated the young man in white, who glared at Yi Shuihan with murderous intent.

"Who likes the term 'beautiful woman'? Don't talk nonsense."