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Chapter 300 Return and the Strange Squad Members
Projection hosted

"The World I Live In: A Wonder"

Exploration: 0.2%

"Legend Level: 5 (Your deeds of dying and coming back to life, healing the sick in Black Sand Territory and dispelling the local plague gradually spread, even reaching the ears of the high-ranking members of the Holy Blood Church... The name 'Saint Shwen' became widely known, and the miracle of driving away the plague was called the 'Miracle of Dawn' by the Holy Hall and listed as one of Sariel's Ten Miracles.)"

"Seclusion Preview: You have discovered a 'loophole' in the Miracle Realm and plan to temporarily leave Black Sand Territory to perform miracles in the surrounding plague-ridden areas to save people and gain Holy Mark feedback."

"But shortly after you left, Father Lambert of the Holy Blood Church in Black Sand Territory led the Crusader to hunt you down."

"You successfully repelled the pursuers, but Father Lambert, out of both old and new grudges, took his anger out on Black Sand Territory, forcibly arrested Lord Graham, and publicly beheaded him."

"Lord Graham upheld the code of chivalry and never revealed your whereabouts until his death."

"The people of Black Sand were devastated and spontaneously hid the lord's head to prevent it from being left to rot in the wilderness."

"This enraged Father Lambert, who ordered the Crusaders to search the homes of the Black Sand Territories for heads that were kept in private collections. They burned the heads in public and threw the headless corpses into the wilderness for wild dogs to devour."

"The Black Sand Territory was filled with weeping, and the people prayed in unison. In their strong desire and longing for the Lord's return, a miracle was born."

"Baron Graham returned as a headless horseman, calling himself the 'Lord of the Black Ridge,' intending to eradicate injustice. He single-handedly destroyed the Holy Blood Church in the Black Sand Ridge, slaughtering the entire Crusader army and Father Lambert who had been dispatched there."

"The Holy Temple was furious and sent more Crusaders and a bishop to fight the 'Black Lord' in the countryside."

"This battle was extremely fierce, resulting in heavy losses for the Crusader army, with bishops seriously wounded. However, the 'Black Lord' was also completely annihilated. The Holy Blood Church called this battle the 'Battle of Correction'."

"The entire Black Sand Territory was labeled 'heretic' by the Holy Blood Church and subjected to a bloodbath."

"Nearly half of the members of the 'Compassion Mutual Aid Society' were killed or injured, while the rest escaped in disarray."

"The vast majority of the people were arrested and subjected to 'rotation' and 'burning', amidst widespread mourning."

"Hobbes was warned by Sister Olivia in advance and escaped unharmed."

He and his beloved Ella made a promise to leave Black Sand Territory together, and he waited for her under the oak tree at the crossroads... but she did not appear as promised.

"Hobbes starved to death while waiting anxiously."

"Sister Olivia witnessed all of this but was powerless to do anything about it, which fueled a deeper hatred for the Church of the Holy Blood. She saw you as a miracle and a source of hope, serving you with all her heart, hoping that one day she could overthrow the Holy Temple."

"Under Olivia's service, you walked the land of Sariel, and the name 'Saint Shwin' spread far and wide until it attracted the siege of the Crusader army."

"You died at the hands of Theresa, the 'Silent Sword' commander of the Crusaders; the miracle vanished, and Sariel remains in suffering..."

Wang Xi opened his eyes and woke up.

The sun was shining brightly outside the window.

Ten days in the Realm of Miracles, one and a half days have passed in the Main World.

He sat up in bed, rubbed his face, and looked thoughtful.

Based on the future trajectory predicted by the "Seclusion Preview," Wang Xi obtained a crucial piece of information.

Black-collared Duke...

Isn't this the name of the Wonder Number 2 Hearts maze "Black Collar"?
'It seems that Baron Graham is the demon lord of this labyrinth, and he is the source of this calamity…'

Wang Xi had some enlightenment.

'However, I never expected the Church of the Holy Blood to be so brutal and cruel after I left. Not only did they publicly execute Baron Graham, but they also wiped out the entire Black Sand Territory.'

'And I...in the end, I died too?'

It seems he died at the hands of some high-ranking member of the Holy Hall.

He frowned slightly.

This information is important, indicating that the Holy Hall possesses "Disaster Hunter" level combat power, and is even stronger than Wang Xi at this stage.

Sariel...

What a twisted world.

People live in such a painful era, suffering oppression from the Blood Church, and powerless to resist.

Perhaps the resurrection of the "Black Collar Duke" was a miracle, but faced with the powerful Holy Blood Church, it was still like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, unable to shake it.

Ultimately, it could only end in tragedy.

'However, now that I foresee this future, it won't happen as expected.'

Wang Xi remained calm, thinking to himself.

Although he has only been in the Realm of Miracles for a short time, he has already experienced the pure and simple kindness of Sister Olivia, Baron Graham, Hobbs, Ella, and the local people.

Furthermore, the cause of this incident was also closely related to him.

Wang Xi could not stand idly by and do nothing.

"Lambert, the Crusaders..."

He murmured softly.

"I'll deal with you properly next time I come."

...

...

'Caus, draw it.'

After getting up and washing up, Wang Xi sat at the table and silently issued instructions.

"Consume 100 energy points (43860 remaining)"

hum-

Suddenly, Sister Olivia's gentle and peaceful voice rang in my ears:

"It is the echo of life whispering in the dust, the elegy of the soul bidding farewell to the other shore. This power is born from reverence for the deceased and grows from the grief experienced firsthand."

In my mind, the purple light shone brightly.

Immediately, it appeared before Wang Xi, transforming into a brand new purple wild card.

He reached out and took it.

"Prayer of Mourning for Divine Favors (Practice Card)"

"Quality: Purple One Star (Elegant/Upgradeable)"

"Deep in the silent cemetery, the gods use their ten fingers to dig through the frozen soil and recite this prayer that is imbued with the breath of the underworld."

As the earth covers the body, the deceased find peace in their sleep, the living find solace in their grief, and the unfinished words sink into the eternal night along with the inscription on the tombstone.

This is the miracle of "mourning the divine favor": touching the coldness of death with flesh and blood, forging compassion into a sacred mark—either soothing the obsessions of vengeful spirits, or summoning the earth to cleave and swallow the blasphemers.

"The bones favored by the gods are the measuring stick for the grave, if you are willing to bend your spine into a shovel for digging graves."

—Brenda, the first Sister of the Catholic Church

"Upon use, you will master this prayer, obtain the 'Mourning Marksman' through burial rituals, and increase the number of Marksmanship by experiencing the weight of death (digging, dusting, covering, etc.). The Marksmanship will grant you the power to evoke the earth's lament: either build a cross to pacify the soul, or crack open a tomb to devour your enemies."

Wang Xi held the purple cultivation technique card, which originated from Sister Olivia, and examined it closely.

The card depicts the back view of a gravedigger nun, who appears extremely lonely.

He then took out the "Blood Favor Prayer" card that had been looted from Father Rogers, placed the two cards together, and seemed lost in thought.
'The skill cards in the Miracle system all seem to come with special abilities, allowing them to possess direct combat power without needing matching skill cards... Perhaps this is the unique feature of the Miracle system.'

Furthermore, the power of the Miracle system does not require the consumption of magic or mana; it is activated solely through the use of Holy Marks.

The more Stigmata a character has, the greater its power and the longer its duration.

'However, the advantages and disadvantages are relative. While the power of the Miracle system doesn't consume mana, it relies too heavily on Stigmata. Once the power of the Stigmata is depleted, it's difficult to replenish in a short time, essentially rendering the user incapable of combat.'

After a brief analysis, Wang Xi raised his hand and looked at it.

On the back of his hand, an irregular scar faintly appeared, emitting a pale golden light.

Besides the back of his hands, he also has them on his forearms, lower abdomen, and thighs. These all originate from the projection of the Miracle Realm, "Shiven Mirico".

After synchronization, he, located in the main world, also obtained nine sacred marks.

'The Miracle System's cultivation cards, when cultivated from scratch, can grant a certain number of Sacred Marks, but there is a limit.'

Wang Xi's eyes were smiling.

'I am different. I can descend into the Realm of Miracles, exploit loopholes to continuously reap feedback, and constantly increase the number of Holy Marks until... my entire body is covered in Holy Marks, transforming my body into a "Holy Embryo," thus transcending "Divine Favor" and ascending to the ranks of "Saints."'

After carefully storing the two Miracle Purple Cards.

After a moment's thought, Wang Xi decided to visit Bai Qimeng and convert all of this month's contract credit into a native white card.

I'm about to leave the country for the Highland Empire to explore the "Tower of Babel" disaster zone.

Before doing anything else, it's good to replenish the experience points in the resource library, just in case.

...

...

In the afternoon.

Wang Xi contacted Bai Qimeng by phone and told her his idea.

It's unclear whether it's because Wang Xi's current status and position are different, but Bai Qimeng and even the Shanshan Consortium are paying more attention to him.

Almost without any obstacles, Wang Xi received three thousand native white cards delivered by the Shining Consortium that very evening. According to Bai Qimeng, this batch of native white cards was the largest share that Ms. Qin Qiuyin, the person in charge of Longcheng, could obtain within her authority.

After all, it's only the beginning of the month, and the transfer of such a batch of native white cards will have a significant impact on the "card manufacturing business" of the Shining Group.

But what can they do when Wang Xi is their biggest investment target right now?
When the "Dragon Lord" speaks, the Shining Consortium naturally dares not neglect it.

In addition to these three thousand original white cards, the Gear Consortium also managed to gather twenty drops of "Primordial Ether" to compensate Wang Xi.

Ten of the drops belonged to Chu Nai, and Wang Xi planned to hand them over to her after he returned from the Plateau Empire.

Speaking of this, Bai Qimeng secretly gloated and told Wang Xi that the Gear Corporation paid a huge price for these twenty drops of "Primordial Ether".

It can no longer be described as just massive bleeding.

Instead, it's about stripping away tendons and skin.

Not only were shares in various fields divided up and the overall scale shrunk significantly, but even several key core technologies were forced to be transferred.

This gave the Shining Consortium the opportunity to make its move.

It is foreseeable that the three major conglomerates will engage in fierce competition in the coming period, and the business circle of the Mountain and Sea Federation will be reshuffled.

Ultimately, the Gear Consortium will inevitably decline and perish.

Upon hearing this news, Wang Xi's emotions did not fluctuate much.

Because ever since he won his duel with Mark Van, he already knew the fate of the Gear Corporation.

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The New World, 2045.

The early November mornings were crisp and clear.

The atmosphere in the principal's office at Kunwu Camp was warm yet slightly solemn.

Wang Xi leaned back against the comfortable leather sofa, fiddling with a folding suitcase in his hand—stuffed with several sets of clothes and some personal items.

He was relaxed, his eyes were clear, and he listened quietly to the conversation and instructions between Principal Zhang Yinglong and the four deans.

"...In short, the situation in the Highland Empire is complex. Although it is nominally a joint operation, the various forces within the temporary operations department are deeply intertwined."

Zhang Yinglong put down his teacup, his tone calm and his gaze sharp as he looked at Wang Xi:

"Wang Xi, remember this: your primary identity is that of a Federation 'Disaster Hunter,' and you are a valuable talent from our Kunwu Camp. Observe first, and only act when you are confident. Safety first, mission second."

"Okay, Mr. Zhang."

Wang Xi nodded solemnly.

Dean Rosa added, "This is a rare opportunity, and your first time participating in international disaster relief efforts. You'll have the chance to exchange ideas with other disaster hunters, which will be very helpful for your future."

Wang Xi smiled and replied, "Understood, Ms. Rosa."

He sipped his tea, waiting for Wei Tai's "private jet" to arrive, while discreetly reviewing the resources in his mental database:

Energy: 43860

Experience: 42100

After destroying the batch of original white cards from the Shining Consortium, he immediately upgraded the two purple skill cards, "Mourning God's Favor Prayer" and "Blood God's Favor Prayer," to five-star supreme, consuming a total of 6000 experience points.

He thus gained ten new stigmata and two new marks.

Without relying on the main battle cards of the Fairy Tale and Mystic dual systems, he possessed the strength of a "superior five-star" solely through these two miracle powers.

It is evident that the Miracle system also has unlimited potential.

It awaits Wang Xi's exploration and discovery.

Another moment passed.

Almost simultaneously, everyone in the office, including Wang Xi himself, stopped talking and turned their gazes to the huge floor-to-ceiling windows.

woo-

A streak of silver light tore through the thin clouds in the sky, swooping down gracefully and hovering precisely above the central square of Kunwu Camp.

The streamlined, silver, shuttle-shaped aircraft gleamed with a matte metallic finish. It had no obvious engine exhaust, and its underside emitted a soft, invisible force field, allowing it to land steadily in the designated area without stirring up a speck of dust.

It was a special silver shuttle sent by Weitai.

"coming."

Zhang Yinglong was the first to stand up.

"Let's go, let's send our 'Dragon Lord' onto the shuttle."

The other four deans smiled and escorted Wang Xi out of the building, heading straight to the square.

The hatch of the Silver Shuttle slid open silently, and a gangway extended to the ground. Two staff members dressed in standard gray uniforms and wearing identification badges were already standing solemnly beside the gangway.

Upon seeing Zhang Yinglong and Wang Xi approach, the two immediately straightened their posture and expressed their respect. One of them stepped forward half a step and bowed slightly, saying:
"Good morning, Mr. Wang Xi. Director Lian and the other three 'Disaster Hunters' are already waiting on the plane. We will take full responsibility for your journey. Please board."

The respect shown was far beyond what was expected.

Zhang Yinglong patted Wang Xi on the shoulder, everything understood without words. The four deans also cast encouraging glances, and Ms. Rosa whispered, "Have a safe journey."

Wang Xi nodded in acknowledgment, greeted the principal and deans, and calmly stepped onto the gangway.

As he stepped inside the Silver Shuttle, Director Lian Xiujie, the team leader, was standing inside the hatch. Upon seeing Wang Xi, he immediately smiled.

"Mr. Wang, thank you for waiting. This journey will cross the border of the Federation Xuanzhou and head to Yokichik County in the northern part of the Plateau Empire. The entire journey will take about eight hours."

Lian Xiujie turned to the side, gesturing for Wang Xi to look towards the center of the cabin: "In addition, including you, the 'Mountain and Sea Team' now has four members..."

There, on comfortable memory foam seats, sat three men and women dressed in high-end dark gray tight-fitting combat suits.

They exuded an air of authority, and the moment Wang Xi stepped into the cabin, their gazes all focused on him, filled with undisguised curiosity and scrutiny.

On the left is a young man who looks to be no more than twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. He has a handsome face, but his posture is somewhat unrestrained and arrogant. His carefully groomed blond hair is loose, and he is grinning with his legs crossed.

Wang Xi was stunned when he saw the entry above this person's head—

"Disaster Hunter - Handsome Qiao Ziqian (Friendly/Extra-Limit Two-Star)"

handsome guy?

What kind of weird title is this?
Is there really anyone so shameless as to register such a title in the "List of Mountains and Seas" in front of the entire nation...?

In the center seat sat an older woman, about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, with a gentle and serene demeanor. She sat upright, her hands folded on her knees, her gaze peaceful yet profound, as if she could see into people's hearts.

When she saw Wang Xi, she nodded slightly and gave a friendly smile.

The entry above its head is—

"Disaster Hunter - Shepherdess - Duan Wan (Friendly/Extra-Limit 3-Star)"

On the right was a young woman with bright eyes and a playful expression. She had long hair with a few strands of bright pink highlights, tied in pigtails. At this moment, she was tilting her head and looking Wang Xi up and down without any hesitation, twirling the ends of her hair with her fingers, and a slightly neurotic smile on her lips.

"Disaster Hunter - Little Devil - Zeng Menglu (Friendly/Extra-Limit Two-Star)"

Lian Xiujie's voice broke the silent scrutiny:
"Mr. Wang, these three are all active-duty 'Disaster Hunters' listed in the Federation's 'Mountain and Sea Register,' and they are also your teammates in this exploration mission."

Next, they will be introduced one by one.

The highest-ranked person is Ms. Duan Wan, the "Shepherdess," who is ranked 29th.

Next is "Handsome Guy" Qiao Ziqian at number 34, then "Little Devil" Zeng Menglu at number 35, and finally "Dragon Lord" Wang Xi at number 44.

After the introductions, Duan Wan stood up first, smiled and nodded to Wang Xi, and extended her hand: "Mr. Wang, it's a pleasure to meet you. I watched the entire recording of your fight with Mark Van... I look forward to this collaboration."

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Duan."

Wang Xi returned the gesture with a polite smile and shook hands with him.

At this moment, Qiao Ziqian flicked the blond hair covering his left eye, revealing a mocking look: "Wow, the famous 'Dragon Lord' is even more handsome than rumored..."

He smoothed his hair and extended his hand: "I love making friends with handsome guys. Hello, I'm Qiao Ziqian, the most handsome man in the Nine Continents of Mountains and Seas."

"Ahem." Wang Xi barely managed to pass the challenge of suppressing laughter and shook hands with him seriously: "Hello, Mr. Qiao."

"Since we're on the same team, don't be so formal, buddy."

Qiao Ziqian said seriously, "You can call me by my title."

"..."

Duan Wan couldn't help but chuckle, while Zeng Menglu made no attempt to hide her disdain, clicking her tongue and muttering, "Shameless."

"Hey, Miss Zeng, I'm sternly warning you not to resort to personal attacks. We're all 'Disaster Hunters,' I'm not afraid of you."

Qiao Ziqian sat up straight.

Zeng Menglu glared with her beautiful eyes, revealing her tiger teeth: "What are you doing, shameless, shameless, oh—"

Seeing that the two were about to fight, Lian Xiujie, wiping away cold sweat, quickly tried to break up the fight.

Wang Xi smiled and shook his head as he watched this scene.

It seems this trip abroad won't be too boring.

He was also very curious about what abilities these three teammates possessed that allowed them to rank higher than "Alchemist" Mark Van...

(End of this chapter)