Origin Paradise!

"As long as it's sturdy, I don't think you care about special effects," Jiang He said.

Si Ning grabbed the long dress and ran, while Jiang He took the scroll and tore it apart, instantly spending all her game coins, leaving her with nothing.

[Hint: Your uppercut has been upgraded to Sub-Legendary Level 1]

"It's as simple in style as a straight kick."

When the mission world cooldown ended, Jiang He directly used an epic-level self-crafted invitation, aiming to quickly increase his own true attribute points in order to start the promotion mission.

[Note: The epic-level custom invitation has been used.]

Jiang He saw a familiar cutscene: the North and South Continents were covered with boundless ice plains, deep and lush forests, crisscrossing hills, and deserts filled with yellow sand. Many different races lived on the land, and humans built empires and conquered all directions.

[In the first year of the Divine Calendar, the Son of the Conqueror established a kingdom on the Plains of Conquest. In the same year, he began to expand outwards. Riding a giant dragon, he successively defeated various human kingdoms in the Northern Continent. In the thirtieth year of the Divine Calendar, he established his capital. The five dukes and twelve churches witnessed the Son of the Conqueror being crowned emperor. He died three years later, but the dragon family had already become the masters of the Holy Empire.]

[In the year 170 of the Divine Calendar, the humans of various nations who had chosen to flee conquest and venture to the icy plains underwent a tremendous transformation, reverting to barbarians. They formed tribes and marched south to attack the Empire, successfully seizing the opportunity presented by the Empire's war with a foreign race from the southern continent. This ultimately led to the destruction of the Dragon Knights and the Empire's decline, forcing it to build the Sacred Wall on its northern border and abandon any further northward expansion.]

[In the year 200 of the Divine Calendar, due to the weakening of imperial power, the nobles and the church joined forces to divide power. The Noble Assembly was established, and a huge division broke out within the church. This symbolized the final victory of the Church of the Heavenly Father in December. Various dioceses and noble territories gained a great deal of autonomy, but they were still required to pay taxes to the empire.]

[In the year 240 of the Divine Calendar, the Elf King, the Orc Monarch, the Centaur Chieftain, and the Dwarf King of the Southern Continent formed an alliance, conquering more than a dozen small and medium-sized races to serve as their vassal armies. They then marched north to attack, while small groups of barbarian troops sailed south from the Great Sea to harass the northern border of the Empire.]

[The young Holy Emperor openly embraced the Church of God, leading to fierce suppression of the eleven official churches. The newly formed Holy Legion clashed with the racial allies on the Annam Plain, ending in a decisive victory for the Empire. A peace treaty was signed, solidifying the monotheistic status of the religion.]

[In the year 265 of the Divine Calendar, Saint Francis I grew old, the alien races of the Southern Continent were stirring, the situation outside the Holy Wall was shrouded in mystery, the dukes of the four borders (east, west, south, and north) were outwardly united but inwardly divided, the princes were engaged in open and covert struggles, and the monotheistic religion's pursuit of the polytheistic religion continued.]

[Note: The deities of this world are natural beings who feed on faith, including the December Father, the January Conqueror, the February Divine Knight, and the September Storm Lady, among others. The main deities governing the moons are all at the peak of the Heroic Age, while the number of subordinate deities varies significantly depending on the depth of faith received.]

[Hint: This world is in its golden age and possesses fourth-tier world durability.]

[Hint: The Holy Empire—located on the northern continent, possessing five provinces (east, west, south, north, and central), twelve fortresses, and ninety-nine counties. The Whispering Forest of the central province is inhabited by numerous alien races.]

[Note: The following is a brief description of the power system in this world:]

Ordinary gold – for common people/attendants.

Gold Elite – Knight/Mage/Butler.

The Golden Pinnacle – Grand Knight/Grand Mage/Priest.

Ordinary Heroes – Knight of Great Achievements / Mage of Great Achievements / Bishop of Great Achievements.

Elite Heroes – Holy Knights/Holy Mages/Archbishops.

Heroic Pinnacle - Sky Knight/Pope/Moon God]

[Note: The elite military organization in this world is the Knights Order. A standard Knights Order typically consists of one thousand knights. With the assistance of clergy, they concentrate their faith and power. One hundred knights can unleash epic-level spells, and one thousand knights can unleash immortal-level spells.]

[Hint: Guardian Spirit – A substitute-like power constructed from great achievements, the signature power of a Knight of Great Achievement, possessing various incredible abilities. Great achievements can be passed down to offspring through bloodlines, which is why Knights of Great Achievement are the threshold for high-ranking nobles.]

Within this world, a single being can typically only undertake one great undertaking. These undertakings decline over time, and once they exceed a certain limit, they require the revival of their descendants.

[Hint: The Noble Assembly—a venue where nobles convene using mental projections, its essence being the consolidation of imperial rule]

[Note: Thirty-six sacred weapons—all of sub-legendary grade, created by the power of heaven and earth in this world after the death of a hero at their peak. They possess special effects and are selected to inherit the power based on their affinity with the invincible.]

[Quest Name: Holy Empire]

[Main Quest ①: Complete twelve defeats of legendary creatures]

[Quest Rewards: 10000 Game Coins and Experience Points / 1 Sub-Legendary Skill Enhancement Scroll (Not available for Animal Companions)]

[Task Time Limit: 45 calendar days]

[Task Penalty: None]

[Initial Identity: Baron Rhine Augustus (Due to the southward invasion of a small barbarian army in the year 240 of the Divine Calendar, his family was destroyed, and his fiefdom and title were continuously reduced. He inherited the Great Achievement and Breathing Technique. His fiancée is the current Marquis de Augusta)]

[Note: The Augusta family's sacred weapon, the Legendary Blade of Termination, grants one base attribute point when hunting legendary creatures of the same rank as oneself (invitation letter to be drafted by the user)]

[Animal Companion - Old Black: Militia Captain]

[Animal Companions: The Manor Butler]

[Animal Companion - Si Ning: Caravan Leader]

[Animal Companion - Zhuang Ya: Personal Maid]

[Note: The language translation module is loaded]

World, begin!

Chapter 616 Rusty Rose

Year 265 of the Gods' Calendar.

The Northern Continent, the northern part of the Holy Empire.

A majestic Great Wall stretches endlessly across the land, reaching the sea on both the east and west sides.

North of the Great Wall lies the ice plains and forests covered in snow year-round, where barbarians thrive and constantly covet their warm homeland. South of the Great Wall lies the Northern Province of the Empire, where the Northern Dukes have ruled for centuries.

The northeastern part of the northern border.

Across the sea, one can vaguely see the vast, mountain-lined Sea Serpent Island, inhabited by numerous indigenous tribes who have refused to surrender to the empire since the first year of the Gods' Calendar and frequently engage in coastal raids as pirates.

To ensure the transit of some supplies from the rear of the Holy Wall, and also to defend against barbarians and pirates, the Empire built a fortified city in the northeastern part of the North. This area has been the territory of the Augusta family since the Church War in the year 200 of the Gods' Calendar.

The Northern Dukes have numerous vassals, including the Augusta family. Over sixty years, the Augusta have branched out into several factions, one of which has declined and is now left with only the impoverished and threatening Rock Town near the coast.

Storms and raids are the main themes along the coast of Augusta Territory.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

"Women, I want women!"

"What are those pirates muttering about?!"

"The Baron has been captured!"

On the several-meter-high stone walls, hundreds of pirates were charging at the defenses. The Rock Town militia numbered two hundred, but they were still at a disadvantage against the bloodthirsty and ferocious sea serpent bloodlines.

boom!

A pirate mage channeled his magic and unleashed the Undying-level spell, Sea Serpent. A thick sea serpent roared out and crashed into the rocky city wall, shattering it in the center and killing several militiamen.

Three hundred men were locked in a fierce battle. Several knights under Baron Rhine, led by the Grand Knight vassals, put up a stubborn resistance. Behind the city walls were their own fields, manors, and castles. Once Rock Town fell, they would be defeated one by one.

Where is the support?

"Didn't we send someone to ask for help?"

"Three militiamen have come over; we can't hold out here."

On the beach, the fighting seemed to have come to an end. Pirate leader Alette was tearing at the salted fish and white bread in his hand. Before attacking Rock Town, he had already led his pirates to capture two villages. Sea Serpent Island was all mountains, making it difficult to grow grains.

“You don’t seem flustered at all, Baron.”

Alete sized up the young man before her. In fact, they hadn't captured him; the baron had been locked in a prison cart and left all alone on the shore as soon as they came ashore.

There was no reply, but Alet was certain that the other person had awakened. Like a fine sculpture coming to life, the person exuded an increasingly stunning beauty that was impossible to ignore.

Allet smiled, the scars on his face making him look particularly unsettling, and casually said:

"Ever since the prophecy of Ragnarok spread, strange things have been happening more and more often."

"To be honest, I'm actually very strong."

"But this coastal area is full of towns and castles. To suffer heavy casualties would be against my duty as chieftain. In that case, Your Excellency, which lord do you think will respond to your plea for help?"

Not far away, on a dozen or so wooden boats, more than eight hundred pirates lurked. Alet revealed a bloodthirsty smile. Winter was approaching, and crossing the sea to conquer only a small rural town was far from enough to satisfy the tribe's needs. His ambitions were much greater.

Whoosh!

On the battlefield of the city walls, a pirate captain beheaded a great knight, and the militia's defensive line was about to collapse.

Alet stood up, intending to step forward to stop the pirates lest Rock Town fall too quickly, but he felt a cold gaze piercing his back. He quickly distanced himself and turned back.

"Hey, hey, hey, this isn't right."

Inside the prison van, Jiang He silently opened his eyes. Faced with such a familiar start, he was no longer surprised. With the movement of his hands and feet, the prison van shattered like thin paper.

Allet's smile vanished completely.

"By the storm above, Alet, son of the sea serpent, will gain victory today and will ultimately answer the prophecy, seize half of Augusta and offer it to the gods."

Jiang He tilted her head and mumbled something.

After a period of about 15 minutes, anger and great magic reversed most of the charm, barely suppressing it to a level that wouldn't cause a riot.

The next moment, a humanoid guardian spirit appeared beside Alet, its head a slowly rotating, dark red rose covered in rust, with rust dust swirling between its petal-like eyes. This was the power of the great deeds of an ordinary hero in this world.

"We've really caught a tremendous fish!"

call!

The guardian spirit charged forward at lightning speed, its heavy footsteps crushing the sand and stones on the beach, leaving behind a trail of footprints. When its gaze fixed on Jiang He's neck, the guardian spirit, Rust Rose, activated its power.

In an instant, the flesh exposed between the collars of the Heavenly Robe and Dragon Robe began to rust violently, the fair skin cracked and peeled off, and black blood flowed out.

Jiang He sensed his own damage with great interest. It was clear that among the Great Knights of this world, there were types that focused on rules. Perhaps because of the February God Knight, the pirate's attack had successfully bypassed his immortal status.

"what happened."

Allet's expression was extremely solemn, as if facing a formidable enemy.

If the enemy were any normal peak-level Gold Knight, the Rust Rose could instantly kill them. But the Baron's resistance is unbelievably high. Even now, his neck has not been rusted.

The guardian spirit unleashed a powerful blow, carrying with it wisps of sharp wind; its fist completely rusted.

boom!

Under Alet's horrified gaze, an uppercut was thrown with incredible speed. Alet could barely see a blur, but his body and mind were completely unable to react.

Click.

The head of the Rust Rose exploded.

Alet let out a scream as his head shattered like cracked porcelain. His guardian spirit was severely injured, and the Knight of Valor himself would also suffer damage. He almost died instantly.

Wow!

As the guardian spirit's head explodes, almost invisible rust dust fills the surrounding area, causing internal organ corrosion damage. The effect is swift and fatal; unless a hero skilled in healing intervenes, death is certain.

Allet laughed bitterly: "You're finished!"

Jiang He remained silent, golden flames rising from her entire body.

Not only the rust inside his body, but even the corrosion on his neck had completely disappeared. The oppressive power of the sun's authority over the mysterious was terrifying.

In an instant.

Jiang He arrived behind Alet, grabbed the man's neck with one hand, and the crown of the underworld on his head began to materialize. A figure forged by death swung a scythe, slicing countless holes in the prey's body. Countless threads of soul light wrapped around it, and finally the control was completed.

Special Innate Talent: Human Puppet - After injuring a target with the Myriad Spirits Scythe, a penetrating wound is created. The target's body can be controlled by the Soul Light Threads. The number of wounds is proportional to the degree of control. Maximum number: one.

The crown of the underworld landed on Alet's head. His originally fierce eyes became lifeless, and he was completely reduced to a puppet's shell, losing his self but retaining his ability to think.

"Let's do some dirty work from now on," Jiang He said casually.

Nearly a thousand pirates could come in handy sometimes.

Chapter 617 The Silver Knights

The pirates all retreated and, led by their leader Alette, attacked other coastal villages and towns.

Jiang He walked back to Rock Town. The low wall had collapsed. Not far from the town, beside the river, there was a mottled castle, including the surrounding manor, named Augustus Castle, which was considered his property.

A moment later, a little girl in white rode up on horseback and immediately turned into a little white snake upon seeing someone.

Jiang He skillfully mounted his horse, while Zhuang Ya continued to sleep with her arms wrapped around his neck. A crow landed on his shoulder and said, "Boss, we've basically figured out the situation in Rock Town."

"As for the area, it's being measured. As for its level of prosperity, it's roughly equivalent to a rural village in the Great Liang Dynasty, with a population of three thousand. The militia suffered heavy casualties this time, with the number of able-bodied men reduced by half..."

As Jiang He rode his horse through the town, what came into view was undoubtedly a poor and remote place. Even the most glorious Adventurers' Guild was no more than a two-story wooden building. Most of the northern coastal areas worshipped the Lady of Storms, but in Rock Town, the Church of Storms was so dilapidated that it resembled a stable, with drafts coming from all sides.

At this time, the militia's strongest fighter, a Grand Knight at the peak of the Gold rank, had been killed in battle, and the situation looked dire.

Jiang He asked, "What does Si Ning think?"

Wuhe replied, "Miss Si is very interested in farming. She thinks Rock Town should be developed into a port. Thirty miles south of here is the Withered Forest, which is qualified to become a transit point."

Jiang He remained noncommittal, merely playing with the noble badge in his hand. According to the inscription on it, nobles from all over the country could use the badge to project their thoughts and gather together for a noble assembly every full moon night.

"The Baron's territory is now in your hands," Jiang He suddenly said.