Hunter: I became stronger even after I died.

Chapter 448 A national treasure, a thought after death.

Even though he was completely suppressed and beaten by Moro, BYY did not feel much anger or resentment.

In his worldview, the wins and losses between individuals are like interludes, only accounting for a small part.

Even something like this isn't worth him investing too much negative emotion in.

But the news of the deaths of Shahua, Pariston, and Xiyou nearly caused Byonde to lose control of his emotions.

because--

Shahua, Pariston, and Xiyou are the core members of his challenge to the Dark Continent, and they are indispensable cogs in the team.

Without them, the margin for error in the exploration program will drop dramatically.

A low tolerance for error means a significant increase in the failure rate.

How could Yang De not be furious?
This is not just about temporary gains and losses, but also touches upon his lifelong dream that he has been painstakingly planning for decades.

The member who came to report the situation felt a chill run down his spine when he saw Yang De's expression, which resembled a volcano about to erupt.

He had followed BYYYD for many years, and this was the first time he had ever seen the other party react like this.

The room fell into a deathly silence; the air seemed to freeze, and a heavy atmosphere began to spread silently.

Sensing the almost bursting anger emanating from Yang De, the member unconsciously softened his breathing.

After a while.

With astonishing self-control, Byrd suppressed his nearly rampaging emotions.

He forced himself to calm down, looked at the members at the door, and said in a cold voice:

When were Pariston and Journey to the West killed?

He didn't ask Shahua.

There's no need to ask any further.

Shahua's death was caused by him.

He was overconfident, believing that his experience and abilities were enough to resolve the crisis at the critical moment.

However, he ultimately underestimated the power of Moro's Emission type, causing Sawa to take the fatal blow for him.

Upon hearing BYY's follow-up question, the member quickly replied:
“Just over an hour ago, someone broke into the election meeting and publicly killed Mr. Pariston. Then, under the siege of the Twelve Earthly Branches, he killed Xiyou. That person was very strong; even the Twelve Earthly Branches working together couldn't stop him.”

"..."

Upon hearing this, Bi Yangde immediately fell silent.

He didn't need any evidence to conclude that the perpetrator must be Moro.

Targeting only Pariston and Journey to the West is tantamount to directly revealing their identities.

Do not,
More accurately, it was a direct confrontation, revealing their identity right in front of his face, which was full of provocation.

Thinking of this, the suppressed anger in Yang De's heart began to stir again.

He didn't really care that the Stone Wall Squad was wiped out in East Godot.

The squad's role within the team was originally to provide frontal firepower suppression.

And it is not difficult to find a replacement for this type of ability user in a short period of time.

The only commendable feature of the Stone Wall Squad is its firepower enhancement system built on collaborative capabilities.

This is also the fundamental reason why Yang De chose them in the first place.

But this alone is not enough to make it irreplaceable.

So when Yang De heard that the Stone Wall Squad had been wiped out, he could only feel regret at most.

In contrast, the roles of Sha Hua and his group within the team are far more crucial.

Because in the exploration and survival of the Dark Continent, what truly plays a core role is often the mechanism-based ability, rather than simply direct firepower.

Putting aside Pariston and Journey to the West, even if you gave Yang De another ten years, you might not be able to find a suitable replacement for Sha Hua's unique trait-based abilities.

A brief silence fell over the room once again.

After calming down, Yang De waved to the member at the door.

The other party immediately understood, and knew in his heart that even someone with Yang De's magnanimity would not be able to let go of the deaths of Sha Hua and the others in a short time.

He quietly left the room, leaving Yang De with a quiet environment.

But unlike Yang De, he didn't need to be alone to meditate.

Not long after the member left, he set off for the tallest building in the palace.

He was going to see the King of Kakin—

Gray meat.

If, before learning of the deaths of Shahua and the others, Bi Yangde borrowed the Jizhao Pill, one of the three sacred treasures, from Hui Guorou merely to completely remove the constraints imposed on him by Netero.

So, there's another motivation to go now.

He believes that people should have a basic understanding of the "current situation".

After a long time.

In a magnificent hall, Byron saw the dignified Grey-Flesh, with his long, thin beard.

As the ruler of Kajin, even in private, Hui Guo naturally exudes the dignified air of someone in a high position.

This is the result of being at the pinnacle of power for many years, integrating one's environment with one's own aura.

If we were to quote the ancient Ganyu Kingdom, this would be a manifestation of successfully cultivating one's vital energy.

In fact, those who have the ability to sit in the position of the ruler of a country will naturally develop this kind of demeanor over time.

In a sense, this can be considered a latent manifestation of "psychic energy field".

Hui Guorou looked at Bi Yangde, who had come to see him, and slowly put down his wine cup.

Nothing that happened inside the palace could escape his notice.

Therefore, before BYY ...

Bi Yangde strode up to the gray pot meat, but didn't say anything. Instead, he suddenly looked at a short, middle-aged man in a black suit next to the gray pot meat.

Those were Hui Guorou's confidants.

Even so, Byangde did not want any of the following conversations to be overheard by "outsiders".

Grey Guo observed Bi Yangde's reaction and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Nugui, step back."

"Yes."

Nugui bowed to Huiguorou, then walked past Biyande and left the room.

After the footsteps faded away, Bi Yangde spoke in a deep voice: "Several core members of my team have been killed, and the problem with Netero hasn't been resolved. Our plan... may not be able to start on time."

"You didn't come all this way just to tell me this, did you?"

Gray Guorou let his obese body sink into the sofa, looked at the rugged face of Bi Yangde, which bore a striking resemblance to Netero, and continued in a calm tone without waiting for the other's reply: "Do you want me to lend a hand?"

"It's not a matter of helping each other."

B. Yang shook his head decisively and said directly, "But I need to borrow the Ji Zhao Wan. The unstable factor affecting my team can be put aside for the time being, but the constraints that Netero has imposed on me must be lifted as soon as possible. This is the key to starting the plan."

"Ah……"

Upon hearing that Byangde wanted to borrow the divine artifact, Huiguorou's lips twitched slightly, and he raised his eyelids slightly, saying, "In the Zhenlinguan incident thirty years ago, Jizhaowan did play a key role, but you should be very clear about the price of using it."

"Kakjin has no shortage of offerings."

B. Yang looked directly into the eyes of the gray-faced Guo Rou, his tone flat yet meaningful: "We claim to have shifted from monarchy to democracy, but what has truly changed has always been merely a facade, hasn't it?"

On the surface, Kakin's presentation of democracy to the international community has indeed played a role on many occasions.

However, in reality, the monarchical nature of this country has never changed.

Otherwise, beings like Melena wouldn't have been born during the "Carnival."

As Byrd said, what really changes is always just superficial.

Kakin's need for this disguise was simply to conform to the international situation.

According to Grey Guorou, the stability of royal power is closely related to the long-term continuation of the nation. What supports this viewpoint are the three great artifacts that determine the fate of the Kakin Kingdom.

Egg in a pot, Zen Buddha on a ceremonial seat, auspicious omen pill.

These three artifacts are remnants left behind by the successive rulers of Kakin after their deaths; they are mental objects with extraordinary abilities formed from the condensed thoughts of the deceased.

The Egg in the Jar is a ritual jar that grants abilities to participants in the Karkin Succession War.

Each egg that hatches from the pot represents a guardian spirit beast with special abilities, namely a spirit beast.

The seated Zen Buddha is a divine body capable of protecting the succession war.

Its abilities involve spatial barriers, and under specific environments or conditions, it can exert a powerful and highly structured force.

Kitchomaru is a precious sword that will be inherited by the next monarch.

It is a powerful tool for good fortune and the key to the prosperity of the Kakin Kingdom.

But its great fortune is built upon countless sacrifices.

The so-called sacrificial offerings were living human lives, measured in "ten thousand".

The Shinrinkan Incident of that year neither triggered violent conflict nor resulted in any casualties, so it is also known as the most peaceful revolution in history.

However, Kitcho Maru played a key role in this transformation.

this means,

Beneath the surface of what is hailed as the most peaceful revolution, countless untold sacrifices lie buried.

After a moment of contemplation, Hui Guorou said calmly, "Borrowing Ji Zhao Wan is not within the scope of our original 'agreement'."

"Nitromethorphan, a longevity food."

By Yangde suddenly uttered this legendary name.

Grey Guo's eyelids lifted slightly, and a strange look flashed in his eyes as he looked at Yang De.

Longevity foods...

For King Kakin, this thing was not essential.

By Yang De solemnly said:

"This is my additional condition: I will bring back at least one Nitrogen plant for you. You may not need it now, but no one can predict the future. If you hope that the fate of the Kakin Kingdom can last, having a Nitrogen plant as a strategic reserve is never a bad thing."

"That does make some sense."

Although Hui Guorou said this, his face remained completely expressionless.

It seems that the immortality that most humans are so passionately pursuing does not hold much appeal for this king who sits at the pinnacle of power.

After all, it's about the continuation of the Kagjin nation's destiny...

It has always been based on sacrifice.

The passing of each king is a significant contribution to Kakin.

Immortality, in turn, loses its core meaning.

As for whether to lend the Jicho Maru to Biyangde, given that it is a divine artifact closely linked to the fate of the Kakin Kingdom, we still need to carefully consider this.

The tens of thousands of offerings were not so important.

After all, in a vast country, there are countless lives of insignificant people who are not worth caring about.

Hui Guo's eyes darted around, but he still did not give a clear answer.

He appeared extremely patient compared to Yang De, and showed no concern about being rejected.

His greatest asset was Hui Guorou's strong desire to be remembered in history.

For a great monarch whose "day is drawing to a close," there is nothing more important than this.

By Yangde was certain that Grey Guo would eventually agree to his request...

.....................

Kakin, the capital.

The fourth prince, Celidone, unusually did not linger in the bustling city at night, but instead returned to his residence in the capital.

Under the intervention of some external forces...

The prince's life trajectory is quietly shifting.

He had come into contact with the existence of "thought" ahead of time.

In the original story, he was supposed to have truly come into contact with this power after Kakin's "Black Whale" set sail, and then show a talent even more amazing than Gon and Killua's.

The trajectory of fate has now changed.

The only constant was Celidonich's extraordinary talent, which defied conventional understanding.

"In less than a day... the prince has already fully mastered the 'Absolute' technique, and his proficiency is still increasing rapidly."

The person responsible for teaching Celidonich was a man named Love, who came from a military academy.

However, he has another identity.

A child whose birth was implanted with a curse by Byonde.

Of course, Love, whose life trajectory was predetermined from birth, was completely unaware of this.

Of the many pawns that Byron had placed, only a very few people realized this truth.

Because these offspring were implanted with a curse from birth, their pores were forcibly opened under the influence of mental power.

Driven by their biological survival instincts, these infants spontaneously learn the skills of "survival" while still in swaddling clothes.

Only in this way can we prevent the continuous loss of potential energy.

Therefore, ever since Love could remember, he had already mastered the technique of "absolute".

In his mind, this ability was like an innate talent.

However, in pursuit of a higher level, Lov still consciously improved his control over "absolute".

However, he found that further improvement was not easy during this process.

In particular, it requires precise control of every pore on the body, and no oversights should occur over a long period of time.

It took Lov nearly eight months to reach this level.

But at this very moment, he is witnessing an abnormally large monster.

Celidonish was concentrating on controlling the closure of all the pores in his body, carefully experiencing the strange sensation of his mental energy flowing and surging within him.

This unprecedented experience made him feel exceptionally happy.

It's as if after living for so long, I've finally found an irreplaceable toy.

Beside him, Lov, dressed in a black suit, maintained his upright military posture, his gaze silently sweeping over the gradually spreading smile on Celidonich's lips.

"The prince wasn't concentrating, yet he still managed to reach this level... Isn't this his limit?"

Realizing this, Love felt a surge of powerlessness.

Compared to the extraordinary monster before him, his once-proud talent now seemed utterly mediocre.

........................

Donggodot.

Outside a residential building.

Moro stood outside.

In his consciousness space, he looked at the ant king who wasn't in a hurry at all.

"You haven't urged me at all during all this time. Aren't you worried that I might change my mind?"

Moro asked this question.

The ant king glanced at him and said confidently, "You won't."

"..."