Multiverse Skill System

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If he could really live for a thousand years, wouldn't he be able to reverse his aging and live a more exciting life?

"Where can we find the Thousand-Year Dragon?" Rayleigh asked excitedly.

Not only Rayleigh, but Ace and Enel also held their breath, hoping to get an answer.

"As for the Thousand-Year Dragons, it will probably be very difficult to see them again. They return to their dragon lair at the end of each thousand-year period to be reborn. The dragon lair is Gunkanjima Island in the East China Sea. We just happened to be there during the thousand-year period. They are definitely not there now. It will be very difficult to find them. After all, we haven't heard of anyone finding them in all these years."

Upon hearing Yi Shuihan's words, a look of utter disappointment flashed in Rayleigh's eyes.

"However, there's no need to look for them. I still have plenty of blood."

These words instantly drew Rayleigh's attention to Yi Shuihan. He looked at Yi Shuihan as if she were a treasure. He wanted to ask for it, but he had no right to do so. Although the two had a good relationship, why should he give her something so precious?

Rayleigh believed that even if Yi Shuihan still had dragon blood, it wouldn't be much, making the dragon blood in the other party's possession even more precious.

"Could you give me some dragon blood? I'm willing to trade it for treasure." Ace was the first to speak. He wasn't asking for it himself, but for Whitebeard. If Whitebeard could extend his lifespan, then Ace's strength would be restored, and he might even be able to advance further.

Ace knew that dragon blood was far more valuable than any treasure, but he couldn't think of any other way.

Chapter 187, The Young Rayleigh

Seeing Ace's pleading eyes, Yi Shuihan pondered for a moment and said, "Actually, I can give you some dragon blood, but you need to agree to one condition."

"I'll agree to any conditions," Ace said hastily. He was overjoyed that Yi Shuihan would agree to give him dragon blood, and as for the conditions, they were already expected.

"The matter of the Dragon Blood cannot be spread to others without my permission?" Yi Shuihan said, while also looking at the others.

The allure of dragon blood is too great. If people knew he possessed dragon blood, he would likely never have peace again. Everyone would come to him demanding it, and if they couldn't get it, they would try to steal it. The temptation of immortality would drive them to take risks and make them overlook Yi Shuihan's formidable strength.

Although Yi Shuihan was not afraid, she did not want to be harassed every day.

"No problem, I will absolutely not tell anyone about this."

"I won't say anything more."

Rayleigh and Aunt Xia assured him, and Enel nodded with shining eyes.

Enel calls himself a god, but he knows that his lifespan is no different from that of ordinary people. In his view, as long as he can obtain dragon blood and live for a thousand years, he will be a true god. Undoubtedly, Yi Shuihan now has a lifespan of a thousand years and is a more authentic true god than him.

Following Yi Shuihan might be a very lucky thing, and this thought first appeared in Enel's mind.

Everyone present except Ace had already stated their agreement not to tell anyone about the dragon blood without Yi Shuihan's consent, so Ace, who had not yet made a statement, became the focus of attention.

"The dragon blood was obtained for my father. Could you tell him about this? Also, if my father really recovers, the other captains will probably ask about it too," Ace said apologetically.

“You can let Whitebeard know, and you can tell others as well, but you must guarantee that those who know will not leak this information. Actually, it doesn’t matter if others know about the existence of Dragon Blood, the only thing is that no one can know that Dragon Blood is in my hands,” Yi Shuihan said after thinking for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Ace breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Yi Shuihan with gratitude in his eyes. "I promise I will make sure this news won't leak out. I'll stake my life on it."

Ace had made up his mind to go back and only tell his father and a few trusted captains about this.

"Alright, I can give you the dragon blood first. Tell Whitebeard that if he uses my dragon blood, then he will owe me a favor." A transparent bottle, about the size of a bucket, appeared in Yi Shuihan's hand.

"This is dragon blood?"

The appearance of the dragon blood attracted the attention of Ace and the others. They breathed heavily and looked at the dragon blood with burning passion.

"If Whitebeard were to use this dragon blood alone, it would only extend his lifespan by about 30 to 40 years. It doesn't mean he would live for a thousand years. Of course, any hidden injuries on his body would be healed, and his body would be restored to its peak condition."

"Why?"

"Dragon blood can extend lifespan by a thousand years, but the amount of blood required is not enough. It works according to the user's body. If you were to consume this blood, your lifespan would increase by more than 200 years."

Ace was somewhat disappointed that the blood could not reach a thousand years in one go, but he also knew the value of dragon blood. It was already remarkable that the other party could produce this much. Besides, it was enough to restore his father to his peak, so his goal had been achieved.

For the next 200 years, Ace ignored this and did not intend to consume the dragon's blood himself.

The fact that Ace was unmoved by a 200-year lifespan speaks volumes about the depth of his feelings for Whitebeard; Whitebeard probably held a higher place in his heart than his own father.

After receiving the dragon blood, Ace carefully put it away, watching the others warily. It wasn't that he didn't trust them, but the dragon blood was simply too precious, and he had to be careful.

"Enel, if you do well in the future, I might as well reward you with some dragon blood," Yi Shuihan said to Enel, whose eyes were already red.

"really?"

"How could I go back on my word?"

"I will definitely do my job well in the future and make sure to complete all the tasks you assign me."

Enel's voice was filled with excitement. He was determined to make a good impression on Yi Shuihan and try to obtain the dragon blood as soon as possible.

Even Enel looked at Robin and the others with some envy. He hadn't noticed before, but now that the matter of dragon blood had been explained, and seeing Robin and the others' skin and their similar special aura, he knew that they had all consumed dragon blood.

Sigh, why am I not a woman? Enel's mind wandered.

Feeling Enel's envy, Robin and the succubus felt extremely happy. Hancock, who later also consumed the dragon's blood, looked at Yi Shuihan with tenderness, feeling that she was the happiest woman in the world.

Ace got what he wanted, Enel made a promise, and all that was left were Rayleigh and Aunt Sha.

Rayleigh coughed twice, feigning seriousness, and said somewhat hesitantly, "Um, I wonder if Yi boy still has any dragon blood? I'd like some too."

"Dragon blood! Of course I still have more, and more than enough to extend the lives of five people by a thousand years." Yi Shuihan wasn't telling the truth. His dragon blood could extend the lives of fifty people, let alone five.

"That……"

"For the sake of our friendship, I can extend your life by 50 years. If you want more, you can go and see the Temple of Myriad Realms."

Rayleigh was actually satisfied with gaining 50 years' worth of dragon blood out of thin air, since it was free. Moreover, he understood the implied meaning in Yi Shuihan's words: the Temple of Myriad Realms would issue some missions with dragon blood as the reward, so he would have the opportunity to obtain more dragon blood.

In front of everyone, Rayleigh drank half of the dragon blood given to him by Yi Shuihan. His white hair turned black at a visible speed, and his wrinkled face gradually regained its youthful appearance.

A moment later, a handsome young man who looked to be only in his early twenties appeared before everyone; it was none other than Rayleigh in his youth.

Feeling his body even more vibrant than he remembered, Rayleigh's face was full of smiles.

"Here, drink the rest!"

Rayleigh handed the dragon blood to Aunt Xia without the slightest hesitation.

Chapter 188, Unfathomable

Aunt Xia took the dragon blood, tilted her head back and drank it down. Instantly, a mature woman who looked to be in her early twenties replaced the original Aunt Xia.

"You've put your heart into it."

Aunt Xia gave Rayleigh a charming look, making the young Rayleigh stare straight at her.

"From now on, just call me Sister Xia."

"Sister Xia"

"..."

Robin and the others laughed and cheered, happy for them, their eyes constantly shifting between Xia Jie and Rayleigh, full of meaning.

Perhaps because he had become younger, Rayleigh felt a little embarrassed in the face of everyone's sharp gazes.

Having personally witnessed the effects of the dragon blood, Ace was finally relieved. However, he became even more appreciative of the dragon blood in his hands, and he would fight to the death with anyone who tried to take it from him.

"The Temple of Myriad Realms, it seems we need to find a way to join." Ace had heard Yi Shuihan's words before, and being quite clever, he naturally figured out the underlying meaning.

A lifespan of 5 people for a thousand years is 5000 years, which seems like a lot, but it is actually very little when divided among the whole world. It is simply a case of too many monks and too little porridge.

Ace wanted to restore Whitebeard to his peak condition, but that didn't mean he didn't want to consume dragon blood. Therefore, he planned to obtain more dragon blood from the Pantheon in the future, and he even wanted to extend his lifespan to a thousand years.

It is foreseeable that in a short time, the matter of dragon blood will cause a storm in the world, and people will flock to fight for it. The allure of dragon blood is even more attractive than the treasure of One Piece.

Making preparations earlier would give them an advantage and increase their chances of obtaining dragon blood. Thinking about this, Ace even wanted to return to the Whitebeard Pirates immediately.

Rayleigh, who was originally in seclusion and might never return to the world, has regained his youth due to the dragon blood. In order to obtain more dragon blood, he will definitely return to the world. Coupled with Whitebeard, who has regained his strength, the world will certainly not remain peaceful.

Once the news of the dragon blood spreads, countless old monsters will emerge. At that time, the new generation of pirates will definitely not be a match for them. Only truly extraordinary newcomers will be able to make a name for themselves in the world.

Even the Battle of Marineford probably wouldn't be as intense as this one. Yi Shuihan is already looking forward to seeing what kind of scene will unfold.

After spending half a month in the Sabaody Archipelago, Yi Shuihan set sail again, while Ace only stayed in the Sabaody Archipelago for 7 days before leaving. Rayleigh accompanied him, and for the sake of the Dragon Blood, Rayleigh also planned to meet and talk with Whitebeard, and it was even possible that they would join forces.

Fishman Island welcomed Yi Shuihan and his party. Not long after Yi Shuihan arrived on Fishman Island, the king of Fishman Island personally led a group to greet him.

"It is an honor for Lord Yanlong to come to our Fishman Island. May I ask what brings you here?" Neptune, as the king of Fishman Island, was not very strong. He was well aware of the combat power of a Marine Admiral, who was capable of destroying an entire fishman race. Naturally, he dared not offend him and looked at Yi Shuihan cautiously, afraid of hearing some bad news.

Many fishmen, seeing Neptune's humble posture, even looked at Yi Shuihan with some hostility, as fishmen are generally not very friendly towards humans.

"I'm just passing by and will be practicing for a bit." Yi Shuihan completely ignored the merfolk's gazes.

Yi Shuihan's words relieved Neptune, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "If you don't mind, our Dragon Palace is willing to entertain you, sir."

Neptune actually wished Yi Shuihan would leave as soon as possible, but he knew that was impossible. So he could only settle for second best and keep Yi Shuihan in his sight. If he left Yi Shuihan here and a conflict broke out, that would be bad.

"The Dragon Palace, I'd like to see it, but before that, I'd like to visit other places as well."

Now that we've come to Fishman Island, how can we not go see the mermaids!

"Alright then, I'll have someone show you around the island."

Realizing that he wasn't familiar with the subject either, Yi Shuihan nodded in agreement.

The one who led Yi Shuihan and his companions was Shark Star, the eldest prince of the Dragon Palace Kingdom on Fishman Island. He was arguably the second most honorable person in the entire Dragon Palace Kingdom. The fact that a prince was leading the way showed how highly Yi Shuihan was regarded.

Led by Shark Star, Yi Shuihan and his group first went to Kuala Lumpur Kade Plaza, Coral Hill, and then Mermaid Bay, where they witnessed the blue sky underwater.

Finally, the group arrived at the famous Mermaid Cafe, which was also the luxurious cafe owned by the elite mermaid Shirley, who could make prophecies in the original work.

When Yi Shuihan and his companions arrived at the Mermaid Cafe, it was a very lively time, and many female mermaids could be seen dancing gracefully in the cafe.

Perhaps not all mermaids are beautiful, but there are definitely more beautiful mermaids than expected.

At least in the coffee shop, all the mermaids they encountered were extremely beautiful, with upper bodies at least at the level of ordinary human beauties, and many of them were no less attractive than Robin and the others before they consumed dragon blood.

However, the fishtails of their lower bodies meant that Yi Shuihan could only admire them and could not feel the same way a man would feel towards a woman.

"Shopkeeper, what brings you out here?"

"How could I not welcome His Highness the Crown Prince? Besides, there are other distinguished guests as well."

Shirley wore a dark blue hooded coat, revealing most of her breasts as if they were about to burst out. Her hair covered half of her face, but it was still easy to tell that she was a top-tier beauty. Her lips were red, as if she had applied lipstick, and her eyes, which were almost as expressive as her clothes, were full of wisdom, as if they could see through everything.

As a café owner and a prophet, Shirley holds a very high position in the Mermaid Kingdom; even the king must show her respect.

"Deep V-neck dress!" Yi Shuihan was immediately attracted by Xia Li's ample bosom. Just as he was thinking about how to strike up a conversation, Xia Li spoke first.

"I can't see through you! I once made a prediction about you, but all I saw was chaos."

Chapter 189, Prophecy

Yi Shuihan didn't react much to Xia Li's words. After all, with something as obviously illogical as the system, it was normal that he couldn't predict the future.

The mermaids from Shark Star were shocked by Shirley's words, because in their memory, Shirley's prophecies were extremely powerful. She had never failed to predict anything, and even the biggest events could at least be foreseen.

This General Yanlong is indeed extraordinary; even Shirley couldn't predict it. What does this mean? It means that General Yanlong's strength has exceeded Shirley's ability to perceive. You must remember that when Whitebeard came, Shirley was able to predict some things.

Is Yi Shuihan stronger than Whitebeard? When this thought crossed Shark Star's mind, he shuddered and almost collapsed to the ground.

What Shirley didn't say was that after his prophecy about Yanlong with the crystal ball failed, he also prophesied about Robin and the others. This time, when he saw the images, he found that they were all covered by chaos at the end.

From this, Xia Li drew a startling conclusion: Robin and the others' fates were changed because of Yi Shuihan's existence.

The fact that Yi Shuihan could change other people's fates completely piqued Xia Li's interest, which is why she rushed out to see him when he arrived.

"You don't seem surprised?" After speaking, Xia Li had been observing Yi Shuihan, and naturally saw the calmness in Yi Shuihan's eyes, as if he had known this outcome all along.

"I don't believe in any prophecies. The future is constantly changing, isn't it?" Yi Shuihan said calmly. He was somewhat interested in Xia Li's ability to make prophecies, since such an ability involved another level.

Yi Shuihan once saw a divination skill in the system shop. It was a silver-level ability that could make small-scale predictions about events that would happen in the near future. Even so, this ability was not absolute. It only predicted a relatively high probability outcome, and its accuracy was not 100%. It could only be used as a reference.

How does this kind of divination work? Yi Shuihan has his own view: it's like solving a probability problem. You get some data from an unknown source, process it, and finally get the closest result.

As for where the data came from, that was beyond Yi Shuihan's knowledge. He did have a guess, though. For example, there might be some kind of River of Fate or Corridor of Time in Zhongdu, which records everything from ancient times to the present. Perhaps prophecy is a way to communicate with it and obtain information from it.

Well, these are all too advanced for Yi Shuihan to comprehend at his current level.

Looking at Xia Li, Yi Shuihan suddenly had an idea: perhaps he could try to learn how to make prophecies. So his expression suddenly became serious, and he said to Xia Li, "Could you teach me how to make prophecies?"

Yi Shuihan's words clearly surprised Xia Li. One moment he was saying he didn't believe in prophecy, and the next he was saying he wanted to learn about prophecy. What was he trying to do?

When asked to teach Yi Shuihan the prophecy, Xia Li's expression became somewhat troubled. If she refused directly, she might anger Yi Shuihan. If Yi Shuihan had a good temper, it would be fine, but if he did, he might not even be able to protect Fishman Island. After all, he had a record of fighting against the Four Emperors. Even Whitebeard's reputation might not be of much use here.

Should I agree to it? That's not possible. There's no way to teach Yi Shuihan this prophecy, because there's no way to learn it. Even she herself was able to make prophecies only because of a special constitution.

This physique can only be possessed by those of the mermaid lineage, and only one person can possess it at a time. Each time the previous one dies, the next one will awaken. This phenomenon has existed for a very long time and continues to this day.

“Well, the reason I can make predictions is because…” After hesitating for a moment, Shirley finally decided to tell the truth.

After hearing Xia Li's words, Yi Shuihan's face showed understanding. Indeed, if anyone could make prophecies, how come she was the only one who could do it now?

Is it a special system? That's another incomprehensible thing.

"In that case, could you show me how you make your prophecy?"