Master Changsheng

Chapter 125, Section 123: Ten Lives Without Death [Please Subscribe and Vote]

[1: The Mage Association...]

【2: Dragon Clan…】

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[13: Rumors are circulating among the seven kingdoms of the desert that there is a "nine lives, one death" spirit-enhancing secret realm in the desert, which makes many fifth-tier beings in the desert yearn for it. If you investigate carefully, this rumor originated from the eldest prince of the Duchy of Buklin...]

[14: Dong Lin, the mastermind behind the Town of the Dead and the one who orchestrated the sealing off of the desert, also learned of this news, and he seems to have a new idea.]

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[26: The Desert Orcs have withdrawn from their settlement and gone into hiding at Settlement 2. The Twenty-Eighth Prince of the Orcs has not yet sought revenge for his fifth-tier orcs; for him, his own safety is paramount. However, although the Desert Orcs are imprisoned in the "Undead Cage," they have re-established contact with the First Prince of the Duchy of Buklin...]

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After reading these messages, An Kai's understanding of "survival" was once again refreshed.

This orc prince, the twenty-eighth prince, can no longer be described as merely hiding; he is downright cowardly to the extreme.

With so many powerful warriors at your disposal, why did you choose to retreat without hesitation?

Sitting in the hall, Ankai suddenly felt that this orc was becoming somewhat troublesome.

The actions of the twenty-eighth prince of the orcs were not befitting of a normal orc...

"This bastard, could he be a hybrid of an orc and a clever goblin?"

Regardless of the orc prince's origins, the desert orcs are no longer fooled by his continued use of the [Spirit Empowerment Realm] to lure them.

I thought the desert orcs would be the easiest to deal with, while the inner city of Chaos City would be the most difficult.

Unexpectedly, the desert orcs became the most difficult to deal with.

That bastard not only hid himself, but also spread false information.

An Kai could guess with his eyes closed that those fifth-tier professionals, especially those with little life left, would head to the desert with bloodshot eyes after hearing this news…

When the seven kingdoms are at peace, they can safely retreat into seclusion and seek advancement in spiritual empowerment.

After all, these fifth-tier individuals are not only themselves, but most of them also possess their own forces.

However, the Seven Kingdoms have been thrown into chaos by that old codger Donglin, and with the foreign tribes taking advantage of the situation, the Seven Kingdoms are now more chaotic than a desert.

Every moment, lives are lost in turmoil.

Such a noisy environment is no longer suitable for those at the fifth level of seclusion to continue seeking success in spirit empowerment.

Therefore, against this backdrop, the once barren desert, now a haven for most of the seven kingdoms, is rumored to possess a "Spirit-Embracing Secret Realm" with a "nine lives, one death" guarantee. Whether true or not, it is worth their journey...

After all, aside from the [Spirit Empowerment Realm], the desert is quite peaceful compared to the turbulent situation in the Seven Kingdoms of the Desert, making it a rather good place for secluded cultivation...

Thinking of this, An Kai frowned, then relaxed.

If things really go as he imagines, the entry of the seventh-tier kingdoms into the desert seems like a pretty good opportunity for him…

He could easily test the attitudes of these fifth-order individuals.

Then, based on the attitudes of these fifth-tier individuals, a decision is made as to whether to accept them or kill them...

After all, these fifth-tier beings going to the desert in search of the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm] must be carrying all their resources, and Ankai can obtain enough resources.

The prerequisite is that he must be strong enough.

After much deliberation, Ankai came up with a rough plan.

He got up and went to the courtyard, called out to Malken, and headed towards Hanks' house.

He planned to seek help from Widow Wang. The difference between Widow Wang's proactive and reactive assistance would be quite significant for An Kai.

In the courtyard, Nurnexus watched Ankai's departing figure with a rather disappointed expression.

It seems that its self-proclaimed top henchman of Ankai has been unknowingly taken away by Hanks...

"Hmph! What kind of skill is it to rely on that little wench!"

"Pah! Useless trash!"

Nurneseus looked disdainful, but there was also a hint of jealousy in his eyes.

It was pondering whether it should try to trick An Kai into giving it a fifth-tier black dragon as a mount.

But the thought of the dragons' current attitude towards dragon knights filled Nurnexus with worry…

"Sigh...this matter needs to be studied carefully..."

Muttering to himself, Nurnexus glanced at Chris, who was cleaning like a maid, shrank back, and returned to the "little castle" with the bone in his arms.

It realized that Ankai didn't lack third- or fourth-tier individuals; what he lacked was fifth-tier individuals…

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The Town of the Dead.

Inside the castle where Donglin was in seclusion.

The King of the Kingdom of Shak kneels here on one knee.

Two red lights within the skull flickered back and forth, as if the skull itself were filled with excitement.

"Lord, is the 'Nine Lives, One Death' [Spirit Empowerment Realm] in the desert real?"

"They want to go there for two reasons: first, to help their master kill the tyrannical incarnation Ankai; and second, to retrieve this secret realm for their master, a realm that only their master can enjoy!"

Once a powerful and influential figure, the King of the Kingdom of Shak was the superior of Malken, a fifth-tier assassin. After undergoing a blood sacrifice transformation by Donglin, he has become a devout believer in Donglin.

Inside the castle, Donglin did not take the words of the King of the Kingdom of Shak below him seriously.

He closed his eyes and pondered, piecing together the information he had gathered, including the current situation of the seven kingdoms and the situation in the desert…

"A message delivered by the desert orcs..."

"It seems Chris suffered a loss at the hands of the desert orcs and had no choice but to activate the [Spirit Empowerment Realm]..."

"Nine lives for one death? Ha! Nine deaths for one life!"

The aged voice of Donglin echoed throughout the hall, while the King of the Shak Kingdom below listened silently to Donglin's mutterings, remaining motionless.

"Seven Kingdoms, Orcs, Chaos City..."

"Hehe, if we were to gather in the desert, it would surely be quite a lively affair..."

As Donglin muttered to himself, an image of the three forces gathering in the desert flashed through his mind.

As for Ankai's good family...

Donglin didn't take it to heart.

He believed that Ankai was able to hold out for a month in the sealed-off desert because the desert orcs and the inner city of Chaos City ignored him.

Although Ankai ambushed and killed one of his clones.

However, upon learning that the Lord of Chaos City, Chris, had been forced to open the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm], Donglin already knew that the strength of both the Desert Beastmen and Chaos City surpassed that of Ankai.

His decision to close off the desert now seems like the right one.

Even though Ankai's good family was lucky enough to survive.

How long can he survive the upcoming impact of the Seven Kingdoms' Fifth Order?

Therefore, when considering the power dynamics in the desert, Ankai's benevolent family did not hold a place in Donglin's mind.

In particular, Donglin was planning to enter the desert at the fifth level of the seven kingdoms, and the unexpected events during his advancement would reduce many unstable factors.

After careful consideration, Donglin decided to cooperate with the desert orcs to perfect this performance.

Just as the twenty-eighth prince of the orcs had predicted, Donglin could not find a reason to refuse the request of a fifth-tier member of the seven desert kingdoms to enter the desert.

From Donglin's perspective, it would be best if all the fifth-tier beings from the seven kingdoms entered the desert.

Confined to the desert, even if they beat the dog to a pulp, Donglin didn't care much; instead, he would clap and encourage them.

Thinking of this, Donglin smiled...

He slowly spoke: "The news that the claim of nine lives and one death is false."

The king of the Kingdom of Shak looked up and knew something was amiss…

Donglin stood up and walked to the King of the Kingdom of Shak, his face showing a suppressed madness: "[Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm] Ten Lives Without Death, two people in my Eternal Town have already successfully been empowered, and..."

"The 'Cage of the Dead' barrier in the desert will be temporarily opened for one day in a month due to special circumstances. Entry is permitted, but exit is not!"

In an instant, the King of the Kingdom of Shak realized that the so-called "Spirit Empowerment Realm" was a trap.

What nonsense about nine lives and one death, or ten lives without death? It's all fake, completely fake!

It's practically certain death...

Donglin did this to lure a fifth-tier professional, who was hiding in the shadows and had a chance of causing an unexpected impact on his advancement, to the desert...

There are volatile orcs there, and Chaos City, a haven for villains. Even if these fifth-tier professionals from the seven kingdoms manage to enter, they'll likely "mingle" with the other two factions...

As for the House of Goodness, Ankai's influence was subconsciously forgotten by the King of the Kingdom of Shak.

The reason is simple: the strength displayed by the Good Family is somewhat insufficient compared to the desert orcs and the Chaos City, as well as the fifth-tier professionals from the seven kingdoms they are about to visit.

Overall, the King of the Kingdom of Shak and Donglin shared the same attitude: it would be considered good if they could survive for even a month.

After all, the desert is only so big, and only a limited number of places are suitable for habitation, and the resources are also limited...

Therefore, the chances of the Good Family surviving are extremely slim, and the King of the Shak Kingdom is not optimistic about whether Ankai, the embodiment of tyranny, can survive this calamity.

I don't know.

Ankai, whom Donglin and the King of Shak Kingdom disapproved of, was the real mastermind behind all of this!

"After I finish all this, I will go into seclusion for about 10 years. No one is allowed to disturb me. You can make your own decisions."

Inside the castle, Donglin gave another instruction before waving for the King of the Kingdom of Shak to leave.

If the orcs hadn't been confined to the desert, Donglin would have personally thanked them.

Thanks to the orcs for providing him with the opportunity to deal with these hidden surprises involving the fifth-tier professionals from the seven kingdoms…

"You guys...don't let me down!"

Inside the castle, Donglin sneered, then collapsed onto the bone bed made of the bones of fourth and fifth-tier professionals as if he had lost his breath.

He silently began his cultivation...

On the day.

The news that the Desert [Spirit Realm] had gained the approval of the Town of the Dead spread "inadvertently".

Furthermore, a "mysterious person" revealed that they have organized a large group of like-minded individuals who will forcibly open the "Undead Cage" in the closed desert a month later, providing their own strength for many fifth-tier professionals to enter and seek the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm].

According to an insider, this group of "mysterious people" includes members from several top associations on the continent, such as the "Mage Association," the "Warrior Association," and the "Noble Management Association."

Once this "insider" information was revealed, it sparked ideas among many Tier 5 professionals.

Some fifth-tier professionals who originally did not want to go to the desert changed their minds because of this.

The order was given that the family forces would temporarily withdraw from the struggle for territory among the seven kingdoms, consolidate their strength, and intend to enter the desert.

More and more noble factions and individual fifth-tier professionals are gathering at the border of the desert...

They were all waiting a month for the top associations to open the desert...

As for the rule that only entry is permitted but exit is not, most people are unaware of this.

Even if some people are aware of it, they don't really care.

This trip differed from previous ones, where they sent their core members to the desert. This time, they mostly mobilized the entire strength of their clans to go to the desert.

Nothing is more important than "Spirit Empowerment." The five ranks after Spirit Empowerment are worlds apart from the five ranks before Spirit Empowerment...

This includes the 21 direct descendants of noble forces controlled by Ankai. Their family forces, led by some fifth-tier professionals, are also preparing to head to the desert...

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A virtuous family.

An Kai checks the reactions of Donglin and the Seven Desert Kingdoms every day through the side quests.

He originally thought there wouldn't be too many people coming, but that old bastard Donglin was even more ruthless, using various means to basically wipe out all the fifth-tier professionals from the seven countries.

I have no idea where that old bastard Donglin got his hands on certificates from associations like the "Mage Association," "Warrior Association," and "Noble Management Association."

The existence of the "Spirit Empowerment Realm" in the desert, a place where ten lives are guaranteed to live forever, has been definitively established...

This method is beyond Ankai's capabilities.

This shows just how many disguised identities this old man Donglin has yet to have revealed.

In addition, An Kai also saw in the side story that Dong Lin was about to go into seclusion and not accept outside information.

For Donglin, about 10 years might just be a period of time for a promotion retreat, but for Ankai, it's an opportunity!

In ten years, his strength will surely undergo a tremendous change!

Even if Donglin emerges from seclusion, Ankai will still be able to give him a surprise…

After much deliberation, Ankai left the castle and summoned Reed's four men, the deputy city lord, and the knight Polpi, who had no mount...

That day, a message began to spread throughout the Good House…

It gradually became a topic of conversation among people during their leisure time...

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"Have you heard? There are levels above the fifth rank?!"

"Of course I know, it's spirit empowerment... and I also know that there's a [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm] in our desert, which not only allows spirit empowerment but also advancement... beyond spirit empowerment!"

"Oh? You've heard about it too? I've heard this secret realm is really easy. If I weren't only at level three, I would have given it a try too. Sigh!"

"Keep it up! I heard that the teacher of my neighbor's second uncle's eldest nephew's third uncle's son's boss was only a pseudo-fifth-tier when he entered the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm], but after he came out, he became a top-tier expert!"

"They've rebuilt a settlement in the desert!"

"Oh! Really? Where is it?"

"Well... I don't know..."

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Such words are often heard in good families.

The [Spirit Empowerment Realm] has become an open "secret," and with Ankai's modifications, its allure has been further amplified.

An Kai had thought it through clearly: since everyone wanted chaos, he would add fuel to the fire…

In the midst of chaos, he had the advantage of timing, location, and popular support, making it easier for him to fish in troubled waters...

In Ankai's room at the castle.

An Kai lay on the bed in a "wood" shape.

"I'm very satisfied, it's good."

For the first time, Chris heard the words she wanted to hear from Ankai…

Then An Kai changed the subject: "You can enter the [Spirit Empowerment Realm], but there are limits on the number of people and time available, which is not up to me."

"Furthermore, the number of people wanting to enter the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm] in the desert will soon increase. If you want to enter, you will need to defeat your competitors yourself. This is also a rule restriction of the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm]."

At this point, An Kai hissed, took a deep breath, and changed the subject, continuing softly:

"Of course, I, An Kai, am not a heartless person. If you are willing to follow me, I will help you enter the [Spirit Empowerment Secret Realm] after my strength increases and my control over it improves."

"It just will take a long time, maybe five years, maybe ten years..."

"How would you like to choose?"

(End of this chapter)