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[Special Equipment: Crown of Bloodshed]

[Level: A] (Damaged)

[Requirement for wearing: Possess the [S-0003-Eternal Blood] talent]

【Effect 1 - Royal Command: Enhances the Crowned King's talent abilities and suppresses all Eternal Blood subordinates and differentiation talents, possessing partial suppression power against Fire, Blood, and Death】 (Damaged equipment, partially usable)

【Effect 2 - Royal Authority: Gathers the power of all Eternal Blood subordinates and Divergent talents within the area, as well as the power of talents related to 'Fire,' 'Blood,' and 'Death,' transforming them into the power of the Crowned King. However, the Crowned King will also bear the life and death of those who dedicate their power.】 (Equipment damaged, partially usable)

【Effect 3 - Kingdom: Burning the Crowned King, bringing back the kingdom of blood and fire to the world. In this kingdom, the king is invincible, but if his subjects die, the Crowned King will bear the consequences.】 (Equipment damaged, partially usable)

[Description: The last King of Blood and Fire of the Second Era, in an attempt to save the kingdom, burned all the replicas of the [Crown of Embers] he had crafted, but perished along with the kingdom...]

"It's not the [Ember Crown]."

Xiao Yun sighed softly, somewhat disappointed, yet it was understandable.

According to the celestial beings, the [Ember Crown] is not in the mortal realm, so it is impossible to find it so easily.

"However, even if it's just a replica and it's damaged, it's still an A-grade item. The real Ember Crown must be of an unimaginably high grade. Even if you got your hands on it, you might not be able to use it."

Xiao Yun was already very satisfied with obtaining the [Crown of Bloodshed].

"Although it's damaged and some effects can't be fully utilized, it's still sufficient."

"Conservatively speaking, wearing the Bloodstained Crown will increase my strength several times over, making it more than enough to fight against the Sixth Sequence."

Xiao Yun's eyes flickered, and after pondering for a long time, he decided to temporarily abandon the idea of ​​trying it out.

"The effects are very strong, but the negative effects are equally serious; one wrong move and you could ruin yourself."

Like curses such as "Gluttony's Mouth," it's a trump card used in desperate situations.

Xiao Yun put the [Crown of Bloodshed] into the deepest part of his system inventory, rested for a while, and then took a stroll around the Ideal Country.

During the three days he was away, everyone was busy too.

The ideal state, which was half-destroyed during the second full moon, has been restored to its original state and is even more prosperous.

The ecosystem is operating smoothly, with warehouses overflowing with various crops.

With the resources they received from the Eternal Empire, the Ideal State is now terrifyingly wealthy.

At the headquarters building, long queues formed at the "All-Purpose Food Maker," with people leaving every now and then carrying piles of sumptuous meals, their faces beaming with smiles.

Xiao Yun couldn't help but smile, but then his expression turned serious.

"There's basically nothing much going on at headquarters, but the Tiger Legion still has two newly acquired areas that require some effort to organize."

Since everyone else was there, Xiao Yun called them together for a meeting.

After arranging the work, Xiao Yun continued to happily act as a hands-off manager.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was already past midnight.

Xiao Yun took a stroll around the Tarot Club and discovered that two new people had arrived.

Among them, the tall Westerner chose "Emperor" as his code name; another gaunt woman, who looked like a witch, chose "Priestess".

Among them, this emperor caught Xiao Yun's attention.

It wasn't just because he always looked down on people and spoke with an arrogant air, even more so than Shang Qi, that he acted like an emperor.

More importantly, Xiao Yun sensed a familiar aura emanating from him.

"Is the original sin... pride?"

Xiao Yun's eyes flickered as she subtly observed him during the transaction, trying to gather information for future use.

Unfortunately, although this guy was arrogant, he was also very cautious. He hardly ever made any transactions and never revealed any information about himself.

At the same time, Xiao Yun could sense that behind the gray fog, the emperor's gaze would occasionally linger on him.

"Did he discover me too? However, I'm using the Raven King's body, so even if he senses something's wrong, it's just a guess."

Just as Xiao Yun had predicted, after the gray fog, the emperor's face, as sculpted as an ancient Roman statue, was filled with doubt:

"A strange fellow, he carries the aura of original sin, yet it's rather elusive. Has he merely come into contact with original sin...?"

The two probed each other in secret, but in the end, neither of them made any rash moves.

Today's tarot reading didn't reveal much exciting information; Xiao Yun received the first batch of beasts paid for by Lady Power.

"Thank you, Lady Power. Please continue to help me collect live wild animals in the future, preferably higher-level ones. I can help if necessary, and the price is negotiable."

Xiao Yun placed another order and also gave Lady Power a [Descent Ritual].

After watching the [Descent Ritual], Lady Power glanced at Xiao Yun in surprise, then nodded, indicating that she would try her best.

The gathering ended quickly, and everyone else left.

As he was about to leave, Xiao Yun looked at Miss Moon.

"From the start of this rally, she seemed very depressed, as if her soul had been taken away."

"Is she heartbroken because she didn't know her relative was still alive?"

With the spirit of helping others to the end, Xiao Yun said to the moon:

"Miss Moon, did you use the blood pact I gave you last time?"

The moon suddenly looked up and exclaimed:

"Could it be that, Mr. Death, you...?"

"That's right, I've received feedback; someone has completed the blood pact."

Xiao Yun nodded, his voice hoarse, yet sounding like heavenly music to the moon.

"Does that mean the person who used the blood pact is still alive?"

"That should be right. I sensed the life force over there through the blood pact."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, the moon's dejected expression vanished, replaced by excitement that nearly made it jump for joy.

"Thank you, Mr. Death, you have saved me and my family once again."

"I...I really don't know how to repay you. I'm still on the run, but once I'm settled, I will definitely offer you a generous gift."

The moon was so excited she was almost incoherent, but Xiao Yun just chuckled and waved his hand:

"It was just a small favor, as for the reward..."

"As long as you can continue to live well, all my efforts will not have been in vain."

The moon was taken aback, then her pretty face blushed.

"What does Mr. Death mean by that? Could it be...?"

Remembering the care that Death had always given her, Tantai Yue's face turned as red as a ripe apple, and her beautiful eyes were brimming with tears.

"Oh dear, although Mr. Death is very strong, he seems to be older than me, so this isn't suitable..."

She muttered something under her breath, then gently patted her mouth:

"Tantai Yue, Tantai Yue, what are you thinking? Mr. Death is a good person, and he's very strong. Doing this is just a small favor for him. Stop deceiving yourself."

Tantai Yue sat in her sleeping bag for a long time, finally calming her thoughts and composing herself.

Then, she impatiently shook her mother awake:

"Mom, wake up! I have good news for you!"

……

On the other side, Xiao Yun's consciousness slowly returned to his body.

"If the moon is alive, then her sixth-order relative will have something to care about, and won't really have a mental breakdown and become a dead person."

"A sixth-ranked individual in the enemy camp can be very useful."

Xiao Yun sat on the bed, looking at the cold moonlight shining through the window, his mind filled with a thousand thoughts.

sleepless nights.

It was already the end of the week, and Xiao Yun originally planned to wait for everyone else to finish their weekly settlements, improve their skills, and then head directly to the Palace of Illusion and Reality.

Unexpectedly, before the weekly settlement could be completed, the fleeing refugees arrived in the ancient city first.

Just as Xiao Yun had predicted, they felt relieved, fearful, and eager... like lost lambs who had finally arrived at the promised land.

But in some people's eyes, which were made bright by the cold wind, there was a wild hunger and fire.

Many small guilds avoided them like the plague, closing their gates and guarding against these refugees as if they were wild monsters, fearing they might enter the area.

However, large guilds like Wuyouxiang and Eternal Empire welcome all comers and even offer various preferential policies to invite refugees to join.

The two sides have been fighting openly and covertly, and even arguing publicly, over the scarce resource of human population.

The people of Worry-Free Land mocked the Eternal Empire for "eating people without spitting out the bones," "turning back the clock of history," and "feudal oppression."

The Eternal Empire satirizes the Land of No Worries as "doing nothing of substance," "hypocritical," and "harboring malicious intentions."

Of course, both sides maintained their bottom line, neither exaggerating the situation nor being overly lenient with the refugees.

The attractive conditions offered by Wuyou Township, along with its prospects that align with modern values, have drawn many people to the area.

However, they still couldn't compete with the Eternal Empire.

Because the Eternal Empire is backed by the Ideal State, which, although it remains unseen, is willing to spend a lot of money.

They're incredibly willing to spend money!

The benefits offered are incredibly generous; for most eighth-sequence professionals, once they join, pass the assessment, and become official members, their living conditions will be even better than before.

Moreover, and more importantly—

"I specialize in curing the corruption of death's power. If I can't cure it, come to the palace and chop me up!"

When this slogan was raised and some refugees tried it and found it effective, the battle for human resources became almost instantly a foregone conclusion.

Having just faced death, the refugees could not refuse such conditions.

On the throne, Shang Qi looked at the roster spread all over the floor, his face beaming with joy.

Although he only takes 30%, there are still hundreds of thousands of people involved.

With this population, the Eternal Empire will soon recover its prosperity, even more so than before.

"However, why is there a shortage of people when I count the number of people...?"

Shang Qi frowned slightly and sent a message to Xiao Yun, telling him to be careful.

Xiao Yun, however, had no time to concern himself with that.

Because among the refugees gathered by the ideal state, a strange person appeared.

He was dressed like a beggar, with a clown mask in his pocket, his face covered in scars, making his features almost unrecognizable.

But those bright eyes seemed familiar.

"Wang Tianyuan?"

Xiao Yun frowned slightly, his heart filled with turmoil.

Beside him, Wang Tianyuan stared blankly at the man, trembling as he cried out:

"Big brother? Is that you?"