Final Lord

Chapter 331 Treasure Locked
As the last grain of sand slipped through the hourglass, the Order runes atop the obelisk suddenly burst forth with a blinding white light.

The beam of light swept across the battlefield like a sword of judgment, and wherever it passed, the surging demonic tide evaporated instantly like a thin mist under the scorching sun.

The binoculars in the hands of Jon, a veteran on the fortress wall, fell to the ground with a "thud." His calloused hands trembled violently. Nearly a quarter of the rocky homeland that had been eroded by chaos for twenty years was now being bathed in the light of order once again!
"They really succeeded! Long live Rock Beach!" The young crossbowmen pounded their iron-clad oak shields with fervor, the sound waves causing rubble to fall from the battlements.

The old garrison captain knelt on one knee, and murky tears seeped from the gaps in his armor. He seemed to see again that war-torn night twenty years ago, when he carried his infant daughter and fled his home.

Precious salt mines, prosperous towns, and scarce agricultural areas were all swallowed up by chaos.

Now, everything is finally back!

However, before the soldiers' cheers could travel far, a sharp whistle suddenly rang out from the center of the battlefield.

Wang Bufu's cloak fluttered in the lingering glow, and his Fire Guards instantly turned their spears, forming an impenetrable ring around the obelisk. The Ice Barrier crossbowmen drew their bows, their cold iron arrows aimed directly at the fortress garrison who were about to step forward to express their gratitude.

"Halt!" Wang Bufu's voice boomed across the battlefield through the magical megaphone, and the tactical sand table projected a scarlet warning light screen into his palm.

"The obelisk's radiation zone is not yet stable. Anyone who approaches without authorization will be treated as a Chaos spy!"

The cheers on the city wall came to an abrupt halt.

The old garrison captain staggered and grabbed the brick wall for support, his eyes filled with shock.

What do you mean? They want to take that land for themselves?

The Chaos Zone seems to have returned, but it doesn't seem to have returned to the Principality of Rock Beach.

Has he returned? Tathagata.

Has he finally returned? Tathagata.

Did he return or not? Alas, Buddha.

Wang Bufu raised his hand to signal the troops to remain on guard, then turned and stepped into the obelisk.

The tower's interior was filled with blinding white light, and tiny, scattered runes of order floated in the air.
The white light inside the obelisk gradually dissipated, and Wang Bufu slowly landed on the ground amidst the aftershocks of energy. His gaze was fixed on the three crystals suspended in the air—they rotated slowly as if pulled by invisible threads, each emitting distinctly different energy fluctuations.

The [Magic Crystal] on the left has an ice-blue facet and is sealed with a constantly changing sequence of runes inside. Whenever light is refracted, it projects an ice-blue phantom onto the stone wall.

The [Profession Crystal] on the right flows like liquid gold, with white rocks floating on its surface.

Based on the appearance of the crystals, it can be roughly inferred that the magic crystal contains ice magic, while the class crystal contains a tank class.

But Wang Bufu didn't have time to examine them closely. He reached out and picked off all three crystals, then took the fire from inside the obelisk!

[Enhance the fire]

Additional effect: There is a chance that high-rarity salt minerals will spawn in the territory.

The probability of salt minerals forming within the territory is increased by 300%.
Salt mine quality improved by 2 levels

Salt workers' work efficiency increased by 50%

“I see.” Wang Bufu’s lips curled into a smile. “The salt industry, the lifeblood of the Rock Beach Duchy, now I have a share in it too.” As the last ray of light of order was absorbed by the fire, the majestic obelisk began to fade, and the ancient runes engraved on its body gradually dissipated like fading ink. The moment Wang Bufu stepped out of the tower’s gate, the entire structure behind him transformed into countless particles of light, rising into the sky like a reversed galaxy.

Wang Bufu stood beneath the Milky Way, countless particles of light swirling around him, as if draped over the entire galaxy. His voice, amplified by magic, boomed across the city walls, each syllable carrying an undeniable authority:
"Listen, soldiers of the rocky beach—"

The clamor on the city wall suddenly froze. The old garrison captain, Jon, dug his calloused fingers deep into the brickwork, dust falling from between them. His cloudy pupils reflected the figure standing in the river of light, mesmerizing him.

"This land has returned to order." Wang Bufu's cloak billowed without wind, and the tactical sand table projected blood-red trails onto his palm. "But the erosion of chaos could return at any moment!"

The torches on the city wall dimmed for a moment. The young crossbowmen unconsciously took a half step back, the salt frost on their armor trembling and cracking.

“Three days.” Wang Bufu’s fingertips traced across the sand table, and three icy blue barriers unfolded in the void. “Build a fortress behind this defensive line, and you can hold this place.” His voice suddenly deepened, like a death knell echoing in a tomb. “Otherwise, chaos will surely return.”

“Remember.” As Wang Bufu turned around, the scorched earth brushed against by the edge of his cloak suddenly cracked, revealing a writhing black shadow beneath. The chaotic erosion began again the instant the embers extinguished. “This is not a gift—”

The galaxy collapsed beneath his feet into a single, cold glimmer, and his final words pierced the eardrums of every soldier like icicles: "This is your last chance."

Wang Bufu spread his hands, and the three treasure maps converged in his mind, spinning rapidly as if pulled by an invisible force, bursting out with dazzling white light.

"This is..." Wang Bufu's temples throbbed as he saw three overlapping holographic projections suddenly appear on his retina—

Map of the salt mine tunnels on the border of the Principality of Rock Beach
Map of ley lines deep within Leviathan Fortress

Unmarked hidden canyons in the Sunset Mountains

When the contour lines of the third map coincided with the direction of the mine tunnel in the first map, the three maps suddenly fit together perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle.

[Warning! Warning! The treasure has been discovered!]

Amidst the piercing alarm, a giant map spanning three hundred kilometers appeared in Wang Bufu's mind.

The edges of the parchment that were originally blurry are now clearly visible, and you can even see the text elements of each terrain marker.

"Found it!" Wang Bufu's fingertip pierced through the afterimage, pointing to the intersection of the Sunset Copper Mine and the Salt Well Mine. There, a cursor composed of three nested triangles was pulsating, its brightness more than ten times that of the surrounding area. As he stared at the point of light, two lines of data suddenly appeared on his retina: [Coordinate Error: ±1.2 km] [Depth: 380-420 meters underground]

Upon learning that the territory was about to be returned, cheers could be faintly heard from the fortress walls, but Wang Bufu could hear the roar of his own blood surging!

"Walk!"

Wang Bufu's cloak fluttered wildly in the turbulent energy currents as he abruptly stretched out his right hand towards the sky. Three treasure maps appeared out of thin air, hovering in his palm, spinning rapidly as if drawn by an invisible force—

当三张藏宝图碰撞的瞬间，整片空间突然坍缩。系统跳出一行猩红警告：【空间跃迁启动！】【坐标锁定：北纬37°42'，东经118°15'】【深度：-398米±1.2公里】

A blinding white light engulfed the entire force like a tidal wave. The fireproof masks of the Fireguards activated automatically, the ice barrier crossbowmen instinctively raised their cold iron arrows, and even De Yi had to squint.

When their vision cleared again, they were standing in a huge underground cavern.

The fluorescent moss hanging from the dome, like stars, illuminated the strange building in the center.

(End of this chapter)