Multiverse Skill System

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"Do you want it?"

Yi Shuihan asked Xiao Xiao.

"Forehead!"

Staring blankly at the lightning ball in Yi Shuihan's hand, Xiao Xiao's head was filled with thunderous shock.

"Young master, could you please take a look at me?"

The glamorous woman looked at Yi Shuihan with a fawning expression, her eyes filled with tenderness and seductive charm, constantly radiating electricity.

However, Yi Shuihan ignored the glamorous woman and casually threw the lightning ball behind him. With a crackling sound, a large crater tens of meters wide appeared not far away.

He focused his attention back on the box in his hand, exerted force, and the box deformed again, quickly revealing the contents inside.

It was a round plaque of purple-gold color, with intricate patterns on it, giving it a very antique look.

"Abnormally unlocked quest item, triggering the third level of penalty. Please prepare. 30 seconds remaining before the penalty begins. 30, 29..."

The third level of punishment arrived immediately. This time it was still lightning, several times more powerful than the second level. It could have instantly killed the seductive woman and Xiao Xiao, but now it was facing Yi Shuihan.

Another lightning ball has been created.

"Do you want it this time?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Xiao Xiao nodded repeatedly, almost snatching the lightning ball from Yi Shuihan's hand, and then looking at it with great delight.

The glamorous woman watched Xiao Xiao with envy, wishing she could snatch the lightning ball away. The weaker one from before was already amazing enough, a trump card for them that could save their lives in a critical moment. This one was even more incredible; with this lightning ball, it wouldn't be impossible to defeat enemies of a higher level.

"It seems we need to visit a few other places."

Holding the round token, which didn't indicate whether the level was cleared, made Yi Shuihan realize that things weren't over yet.

"I have to say, this is quite difficult."

With that thought in mind, Yi Shuihan arrived at the Cold Pool.

Actually, Yi Shuihan misunderstood. It wasn't that difficult. If Yi Shuihan had used the correct method, obtaining the round token would have been enough to pass the test. But he used brute force to solve it.

Of course, it was precisely because Yi Shuihan used brute force that Xiao Xiao and the alluring woman had the opportunity to continue following him and had a slight chance of getting through; otherwise, they would never have been able to pass.

A layer of white mist covered the cold pool, chilling to the bone. Yi Shuihan felt nothing, but Xiao Xiao and the alluring woman were different. Their faces were covered in frost from the cold, and they kept breathing out, almost shivering.

"This method is simple; with a little perseverance, you should be able to find something."

The quest item is hidden in the icy pool, which is easy to guess. However, even if you guess it, you still need to figure out how to get it out. Compared to the previous boxes, this place tests your strength rather than your intelligence.

"Xiao Xiao, I'll give you a chance. Go down and look for it."

Yi Shuihan had already sensed that a round tablet was located deep in the cold pool, and he could have easily retrieved it by beckoning, but he did not do so.

While I don't mind getting a ride, it shouldn't be too easy to do so.

"Huh? You want me to go?"

Pointing at the cold pool, Xiao Xiao looked reluctant. "If I'm already like this standing here, I'll freeze into an icicle if I actually go in."

In the end, Xiao Xiao went down, and not just once, but more than ten times, before he finally found the round plaque. He needed to come up from time to time to get his energy.

Chapter 1436, Clearing the Level

To Yi Shuihan's surprise, when Xiao Xiao obtained the round token from the cold pool, there was a hint that he could choose to pass the level.

"Is it that easy? Or are you targeting me?"

Yi Shuihan thought to himself that he had also received a round token, but it didn't say that he could pass the level, which was obviously a case of differential treatment.

Is it really that easy? In fact, it's not like that at all. Just look at Xiao Xiao's condition when he got the round token. Going down into the cold pool more than ten times to search for the token had exhausted a lot of his strength. With his physique at the cultivation level, he was indeed sneezing non-stop.

For Xiao Xiao, finding this round tablet was a life-or-death struggle; several times he almost couldn't make it up and was on the verge of life and death.

The round tokens at Hantan test strength, willpower, and a bit of luck. Xiaoxiao uses the most orthodox method to test, and getting the round token means passing. Yishuihan's test was different; he didn't ask the test takers to violently destroy the boxes from the beginning.

The Cold Pool is actually no simpler than the previous treasure chests. Anyone with eyes can tell that there must be something inside the treasure chests, but the Cold Pool doesn't guarantee that there will be a round token inside. Maybe there really is nothing inside? If you don't firmly believe that there is a round token inside the Cold Pool, the slightest wavering will cause all your previous efforts to be wasted.

There was a hint that the game could be completed, so Xiaoxiao naturally wouldn't choose not to complete it. However, after he confirmed that he had completed the game, a problem arose.

Three golden rays enveloped Xiao Xiao and Yi Shuihan. Then Xiao Xiao's figure disappeared in the golden light, while Yi Shuihan and the alluring woman remained in the same spot after the golden light dissipated.

"So, you have to go through the level on your own to pass the test? Come to think of it, the Holy Academy tests each individual. Even in team battles, there's probably another way to calculate individual contributions."

Compared to the glamorous woman's gritted teeth, Yi Shuihan recovered quickly and went straight to the next place, the chessboard.

As Yi Shuihan stood before the chessboard and focused his attention on it, a message was immediately transmitted.

You can qualify to pass the level by winning just one game.

The game here is definitely not an ordinary game; it simulates two countries, and the players use these countries as pieces to develop their own strategies and eventually engage in a decisive battle, with the victory condition being the destruction of one country.

To win the game, you need to consider all aspects, including the military, commerce, the people, and domestic affairs. It is much more mentally taxing than the mindless search for round tiles in the cold pool.

Yi Shuihan had never deliberately come into contact with this type of chess before, but with his current strength, he was more than qualified to simulate a battle between two kingdoms, let alone command a world war. It was very easy for him to get started.

In just a few minutes, after figuring out the rules, Yi Shuihan's progress suddenly accelerated.

Half an hour later, the game had entered the mid-to-late stages. Yi Shuihan's army was attacking and raiding the enemy's country and was about to reach the capital.

At this moment, the glamorous woman finally arrived late. When she saw Yi Shuihan with his eyes closed in front of the chessboard, a strange light flashed in her eyes.

Based on what she had seen before, the glamorous woman believed that she was no match for Yi Shuihan. Under normal circumstances, she would not dare to have any wicked ideas. However, the current situation was obviously different. She could see that Yi Shuihan was in a very special state, and most of his energy was probably being controlled by the chessboard.

"He must be trying to crack the chessboard. If he does manage to crack it, he'll pass the test, and I'll be the only one left to take the test."

The thought that she would be the only one left here, and possibly the only one to fail the test, filled her with uncontrollable resentment.

"Perhaps I can snatch the round token when he passes, and then pass the test first myself."

This opposite idea, once it surfaced, took root in the glamorous woman's mind and wouldn't go away.

The alluring woman gradually approached Yi Shuihan, eventually standing behind him, holding the dagger she had used to destroy the treasure chest earlier.

It has to be said that the seductive woman was very stupid. Even if she could outsmart Yi Shuihan, she probably wouldn't be able to pass the test afterward. This is the Holy Academy's assessment space, and there must be surveillance. Would the Holy Academy allow such a morally corrupt person to enter?

It's not that there aren't bad people in the Holy Academy, but openly attacking your fellow students and stealing things that are no less valuable than your own during the assessment is definitely not encouraged. That shows a lack of character. You should at least be more tactful.

A few minutes later, the chessboard shone brightly, and a round tablet floated up from the center of the chessboard. Yi Shuihan also opened his eyes.

Yi Shuihan was aware of the seductive woman's actions, but he didn't take them seriously at all. He knew that if she dared to make a move, she would regret it.

As if he hadn't noticed the alluring woman at all, Yi Shuihan reached out to take the round token.

The glamorous woman behind him made her move, stabbing the dagger into Yi Shuihan's back without hesitation.

Almost at the same moment Yi Shuihan's hand touched the round plaque, the blade had already touched Yi Shuihan's back.

The blade that could easily pierce the treasure chest had lost its original sharpness. It couldn't even pierce Yi Shuihan's clothes, let alone pierce his back.

"How can it be!"

The glamorous woman stared blankly at Yi Shuihan, completely unable to accept this terrifying fact: her all-out attack hadn't even pierced his clothes.

Yi Shuihan turned around, holding the round token, and looked at the alluring woman with a detached expression.

Under Yi Shuihan's indifferent gaze, the alluring woman felt enveloped by an endless aura of darkness, unable to move her body, her thoughts nearly frozen, and only instinctive fear remained.

"I'm going to die, I'm going to die, I'm going to die."

The glamorous woman's hair quickly turned white, her body began to wither, and wrinkles started to appear on her face.

When Yi Shuihan looked away for just two seconds, the glamorous woman had completely changed. Now, nearly two-thirds of her hair was white, her skin was loose and covered with wrinkles, and she was shorter, looking like a frail old woman.

However, the alluring woman was oblivious to her own changes; all she felt was relief and joy at having escaped death.

Yi Shuihan ignored the alluring woman and chose to pass the level. Then, golden light flashed, and the scene from before, Xiao Xiao, appeared.

Shortly after Yi Shuihan left the space, an extremely shrill scream rang out on the 23rd floor, so heartbreaking.

The glamorous woman finally realized her own state and completely broke down.

Chapter 1437, Gourmet Alliance

"Hey bro, over here, over here."

He had just been teleported out and hadn't even had time to observe his surroundings when he heard Xiao Xiao's voice. Looking in the direction of the voice, he saw Xiao Xiao waving excitedly at him from not far away.

Besides Xiao Xiao, there was also a woman whose face was half covered. She was petite but well-endowed. When she saw Yi Shuihan, a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"I knew you'd pass."

Yi Shuihan did not walk in Xiao Xiao's direction; he was more concerned about the girl with her face half-covered than Xiao Xiao.

Seeing that Yi Shuihan wasn't coming over, Xiao Xiao took the initiative to walk towards her, acting as familiar as ever. Perhaps because of that lightning ball, he thought his relationship with Yi Shuihan was special.

Are you the only one?

"When I arrived, I didn't see anyone else. When I asked her, she told me to wait."

The girl with her face half-covered was not one of the examiners, and this place was no longer the jungle they had stayed in before, but a small square with a small fountain in the center, the sound of flowing water and the faint scent of water in the air.

"A staff member of the university?"

Yi Shuihan glanced at the girl who had only been looked at once when he first arrived, but didn't go over to ask her anything. He simply waited where he was.

Xiao Xiao kept talking about his excitement, how his family would reward him if he passed this time, and what he could do in the future.

The only sounds in the square besides laughter were the flowing water from the fountain, creating a very rhythmic atmosphere.

Another hour later, a disheveled figure suddenly appeared in the square.

"Brother Yi, you passed too!"

The left sleeve was missing halfway, with slight scorching at the edge, likely caused by the high temperature. There were a few weeds on the pants, obviously because they hadn't been cleaned up properly in the process.

The man called Yi Shuihan was none other than Wen Ruyu. It was not surprising that he passed the test. Compared to the other test takers, his strength was significantly greater, even though the test was of a higher standard than usual.

Wen Ruyu looked disheveled, but in reality, he was in a better state than Xiao Xiao. Xiao Xiao looked much worse when he came out of the cold pool than Wen Ruyu, but after resting for so long, it was no longer noticeable.

As for comparing him to Yi Shuihan, sorry, can you even compare them?

Wen Ruyu felt a little awkward upon seeing Yi Shuihan, especially seeing Yi Shuihan's spotless appearance. However, besides the awkwardness, she was mostly happy, after all, he was a companion.

From Wen Ruyu, Yi Shuihan learned about his assessment. He and four others were teleported to the 24th floor. Their task was to retrieve a summoning stone from a group of cone eagles and place it at a designated location within a specified time. In the end, only he managed to succeed. Two of the other four failed on the first step, and the rest were overtaken by the cone eagles and ejected at the last moment.

"Time is up."

A clear, cold voice rang out, and the girl with her face half-covered walked up to Yi Shuihan and the other two.

"You three are the only qualified candidates this time. Give me your number plates and come with me. I'll take you to complete the formalities."

After the three men handed over their number plates, the girl didn't say another word to them, turned around and left without even waiting.

It took three hours to complete the formalities and be allocated my own house. I have to say, the process was a bit too complicated.

The Holy Academy occupies a large area and is very generous. Even newly joined members have a sizable residence. The place allocated to Yi Shuihan is several hundred square meters, which can be considered a villa, with more than a dozen rooms.

The night was far from peaceful, as Yi Shuihan received more than one group of guests.

It wasn't until dawn that Yi Shuihan's residence finally became completely quiet.

"They were noticed so quickly. They truly deserve to be called elites from all the realms. Four representatives from just one Holy Academy have managed to infiltrate, making five with me. They really are a place where hidden talents abound!"

Indeed, the guests who visit Yi Shuihan late at night are all invaders with the same identity as him in this world, representatives of other forces.

Among the competitors who visited Yi Shuihan, one was a Dao Creator, while the other three were only Dao Enlightenment cultivators. Because of Yi Shuihan's status as a Dao Creator, he was still treated with courtesy, and everyone was very polite to him.

The visit was merely a formality, intended to demonstrate one's presence, with no other intentions. No mention was made of alliances or anything like that, yet a tacit understanding had already been implicitly formed.

The next day, Yi Shuihan was taken by Wen Ruyu to familiarize herself with the Sacred Academy, while Xiao Xiao did not come.

The Holy Academy truly lives up to its name; it is filled with powerful individuals. You can easily encounter those who have reached the cultivation realm or higher. Cultivation realms, which are rarely seen outside, are as calm as a wave on the ocean here.

The atmosphere on the surface was very pleasant, as if we had arrived in an idyllic paradise, and even the occasional disputes were handled with great civility.

"Brother Yi, Brother Wen, it's nice to see you again. Congratulations on successfully passing the test."

Fang Lian appeared in front of Yi Shuihan and the others with a smile, "accidentally" meeting them.

"I must thank Brother Fang for his previous explanation."

"Not at all, not at all. Even without my explanation, you would still pass. To celebrate your successful entry into the Holy Academy, I'll treat you to a meal, how about it?"

"Isn't this bad!"

"There's nothing wrong with that. We're classmates now. Come on, come on, I know a really nice place."

Fang Lian pulled Wen Ruyu away, his enthusiasm was excessive, and Wen Ruyu had no choice but to agree to go. Yi Shuihan, curious about what Fang Lian was up to, naturally followed along.

On the tower not far away,