Origin Paradise!

The gray warhorse stopped on the back of a hillside.

Jiang He clapped his hands, and the Yao Element, shaped by solidification technology, gave birth to a huge, square pool.

He lay down directly inside, channeling the power of Gluttony to transform the two million source metals in the wooden box into liquid extraordinary factors.

In an instant, the billowing mist surged around the giant pool like a ferocious demon, and the pool itself seemed to be burning fiercely, crackling and popping. The liquid source gold was as thick as magma.

Jiang He lay down inside, his whole body instantly enveloped in scalding hot source liquid. The Star Body Technique began to operate, and the Undying Level self-control absorbed extraordinary factors. Countless needle-like intense pains surged up, and every inch of his skin was being eroded by the source liquid.

The body was repeatedly stretched and tempered, making a "crunching" sound as if it were breaking and then rebuilding. The source fluid continued to cleanse the bones, and the original color gradually faded, replaced by a jade-like luster.

Jiang He's overall body hardness was rapidly increasing, releasing a vigorous vitality. Accompanied by unbearable pain, he heard a notification sound.

[Note: Your physical durability has been increased to the Unbreakable level (75%). Due to insufficient self-control and life level, you have reached your current limit.]

Jiang He stood up, the giant pool shattered into powder, and a thick layer of blood scabs on her body cracked and fell off inch by inch, revealing her lustrous and smooth body. A faint fragrance containing a trace of blood permeated the surroundings.

"Source Gold, star fragments from the eternally dark world."

The successful operation of the Star Body Technique confirmed his guess about the nature of Source Gold.

With his body's sturdiness reaching the level of immortality, if he were to activate the Divine Movement of Heaven and Earth for a second strengthening, Jiang He believed he could completely rival the Savage Chieftain, or even slightly surpass him. From being unable to fight back before, to now engaging in a struggle of strength, this was a qualitative breakthrough.

This also means that it is very difficult for a normal peak-level player to kill themselves, and the difficulty of seriously injuring them is greatly increased.

"Duke Merrick".

"I wouldn't call him a mentor, but he's more like a benefactor."

Jiang He examined the Thorn Sword in his hand, and an epic special effect caught his attention.

[Special Effect ①: Phase Coexistence - Within the same world, when the command is issued, the Thorn Sword will instantly return.]

"I thought you were very generous," Jiang He thought to himself. No wonder Duke Merrick was willing to mortgage his main weapon, his sword. From the beginning, the other party had no intention of honestly abiding by the blood pact. If he hadn't been looking forward to the second savage transaction, this sword would probably have already been returned.

Jiang He activated the final time ring to cleanse the thorn seeds from his body, and then immediately fed the Thorn Sword to the Everlasting Regret Dragon Spear. As for Lao Ning, who had been hoping to wield an epic sword, he could only say that it was irrelevant; it was impossible to give away such a core enhancement resource.

[Hint: Your exclusive weapon, the Eternal Dragon Spear, has gained the special effect - Phase Together]

Jiang He threw the Dragon Spear, its silver light streaking across the sky until it disappeared from sight. Then he snapped his fingers, and countless strands of silver light gathered in his palm. In the blink of an eye, the Dragon Spear returned.

"It's fairly convenient."

In addition, this upgrade changed the unit of measurement for the Dragon Spear in the item description. After being upgraded to Epic, "Jun" is clearly no longer suitable for measuring the weight of the Dragon Spear.

[Effect ①: Heavy as a light frigate, yet effortless in its handling]

Jiang He was speechless at the new introduction, but the weight had indeed increased significantly. In a sense, the entire massive light frigate was condensed into a long spear that could be swung at will. Especially when it was "effortlessly heavy," without mentioning the heavy special effects, just swinging it by hand could unleash a violent impact.

Bang bang bang!

Suddenly, a burst of intense energy gunfire rang out in the distance.

The dragon spear's flight seemed to shatter the tranquility of a battlefield. This unique gunshot came from the Imperial standard source gun—the Dawn model. It was already in mass production for those below the Prestige level, but each one had a unique serial number to prevent it from being leaked.

Yu Jianyue struggled to open her eyes from the horse's back, then rolled to the ground. She shook her head a few times; the Supreme Dragon Blood Wine was of relatively high quality, and its lingering aroma still lingered in her mouth.

"I don't have a headache at all."

"Who fired the shot?"

Yu Jianyue dusted herself off, and as soon as she looked up, she saw a naked man standing not far away. Her gaze involuntarily shifted downwards, her pupils contracted slightly, and she glanced at her forearm a few times before saying helplessly:

"Brother, I know you're strong, but if you haven't picked up any weird habits, could you please put on some clothes? I'm, after all, an unmarried young lady from a prestigious family, so please show some respect."

Jiang He's eyes were pure white. A dozen miles to her side, an imperial regular regiment was launching an attack on the werewolves' makeshift fortifications. At present, small-scale wars of this intensity should be quite common in the plains south of the Undying Forest.

To date, his combat achievements remain zero. The savages are a neutral faction, and killing such spoils of war from the victors is unlikely to earn him encouragement from the Imperial military.

[Hint: Side quests are now available]

[Mission Name: The Source of War]

[Mission Brief: A branch tribe of the Darkmoon Wolf Clan discovered a middle-aged corpse during an exploration. Its century-old preservation attracted the attention of the werewolf alchemist Gragon. After verification and investigation, it was confirmed that the corpse belonged to the previous master of the famous spear, Da Li—the Blood Prince of the Severus Clan. This news was leaked by spies, and the 0555th Regiment of the Cangwu Army, the closest to the branch tribe, received orders from headquarters to immediately launch a full-scale offensive.]

[Mission Objective: Retrieve and destroy the remains of Prince Severus (Due to the influence of the legendary gunner Da Li during his lifetime, the extraordinary content of these remains is too high to be stored in a personal space or used for shared spatial movement)]

[Quest Reward: 4 Skill Points]

[Task Time Limit: 14 calendar days]

[Task Penalty: None]

[Note: This will be the source of the war]

[Prompt: Accept or not?]

Jiang He accepted the side mission without hesitation. The pure white in her eyes faded, and on the hillside to the side, a military uniform dress suddenly appeared. The round thighs under the dress were faintly visible, extending into the curves of her long and beautiful calves. Even though she was not directly exposed because she was wearing pantyhose, her curves were still fully revealed.

Faced with the other party's indifferent attitude, Yu Jianyue adopted a high-pressure strategy. She patiently squatted down to observe, attempting to awaken the person's conscience.

Jiang He frowned slightly and reached out to cover herself with the scarlet robe.

"Springtime doesn't mean you've turned into a primitive animal."

"Hahaha." Yu Jianyue smiled insincerely. "I don't have a fetish for dressing up. When it comes to fashion, I have a lot of experience. You could be my mentor in this area."

Jiang He glanced at the guy's bright red hair, but didn't mind, and said, "They've started fighting over there, let's go take a look."

Upon hearing this, Yu Jianyue stood up and teased, "Going on stage without a bra? You're being way too lewd."

The gray warhorse charged in, and the two mounted. Jiang He immediately locked onto the gold-level expert of the werewolf branch tribe.

……

Siming City.

The general mobilization order of the Cangwu Army was sent to the First Division of Sijun. The two fleets were already warming up, and Commander Yu received a tactical reinforcement request. Not only Siming City, but also the six surrounding beacon cities were all in a state of war.

Blood Shadow delivered 50 million Black Judgment Bombs in succession. These alchemical weapons, designed as hand grenades, were widely recognized by sergeants and junior officers after being tested on the battlefield.

The second order has been signed, and after negotiations between the two parties, the total number of units has been confirmed to be 300 million. A brand new premium model, Black Crystal, has also been launched, positioned as a portable mortar.

After the war mobilization, military supplies were transported in large quantities to various places, and the various aristocratic families received the defensive orders to guard the front lines.

In the city's gardens, Blood Shadow examined the upgraded black ring. The number of copies of the Undying Technique in his hand had reached a full thousand. For the second order, the Imperial Military purchased six copies of epic technique manuals.

[Name: Chaotic Explosion Engineer]

[Category: Production]

[Quality: Supreme]

[Effect ①: Absorbs shockwaves and heat radiation to create chaotic bombs]

[Effect ②: Chaos Bomb - Black Judgment is of the highest quality, with a maximum effect range of 500 meters, dealing 90% additional damage to flesh and blood creatures and spiritual entities]

[Effect 3: When used in multiple instances, each bomb deals an additional 200 points of true damage]

[Effect 4: Accumulate a certain number of Chaos Bombs to upgrade the item (40 million/300 million)]

[Note: I am the explosion!]

In the garden, the opera troupe continued as usual, as if the flames of war had been far removed from Siming City.

Surrounded by the flattery of a group of noblewomen, the old lady smiled broadly. However, when she saw someone not far away and Si Ning with a cold expression on her face, her smile slowly faded.

Si Ning silently circulated the Epic Sword Scripture. The copy of the technique that Lao Jiang obtained did not actually contain the accumulated experience and cultivation tips of the ancestors passed down through generations; it was just a pure technique.

In fact, the latter is the relatively crucial foundation of aristocratic families.

However, for some aristocratic families and those from humble backgrounds, such advanced cultivation techniques remain a dream come true.

Therefore, she is now engaged in another smuggling business.

He would sell a small number of copies of the Undying Cultivation Technique to aristocratic families and commoners as a brokerage fee for introducing business, thereby earning source gold and a share of battle merits. He would then use the virtual share as collateral to pawn logistics supplies and weapons, and then lend money to aristocratic families and commoners who were trying to advance their ranks. He would make huge profits in various similar cycles.

A massive amount of Origin Gold can double the cultivation speed through binge eating.

Prior to this, Si Ning had accumulated some foundation during the ordinary gold stage, and now she is almost at the point of unlocking the Golden Heart transformation mission.

For a super genius, creating a golden heart involves the fundamental life force and life symbol—the heart—and usually takes three to five years. However, the transformation task will greatly reduce the time required, only correspondingly increasing the danger.

"How far will this 'collecting of combat power' ever end?"

"Lao Jiang is in charge of collecting the money, and I'm in charge of cashing it out. We're truly a match made in heaven."

Si Ning rested for a while. She had now roughly figured out the true nature of this person's identity. It probably took less than half a year for the Great Sin Gluttony to grow from an ordinary mortal to his current level. His speed even far exceeded that of normal players. Moreover, this guy was still gathering combat power.

"Since the major sins are so powerful, shouldn't I also be careful?"

Si Ning fell into deep thought. In the boundless void, Gluttony, Pride, and Lust had already been born, while the other four showed no signs of life, and it was unknown whether any candidates would emerge.

But regarding greed, that is, the endless desire for resources in human nature, she did have some insight.

Si Ning took out an invitation, her expression extremely hesitant. She had acquired this shortly after she survived on the deserted island and obtained her player status. In mythology, Mammon, who symbolizes greed, is most adept at converting money into tangible effects. Theoretically, his combat power fluctuates greatly, and having money or not makes a world of difference.

—An Invitation to a Special World: Paradise Lost

"If I tell Lao Jiang, will this guy kill me?"

"But without the strength of my allies, I might not be able to take it down on my own."

"However, he may not be able to accept that his combat strength will fluctuate due to the amount of resources..."

Si Ning was filled with thoughts. According to the invitation, the Great Sins would eventually meet, which meant that the vacancy would not last forever. The Seven Deadly Sins were unique, and once the Great Sins were fully born, even the candidates on the corresponding paths would lose their qualifications and power.

The traditional opera continues.

In the rockery of the garden, the man in black reeked of a foul stench. His once robust body had become emaciated, and his internal poison was overloaded, causing his eyes to turn bloodshot. He stared intently at the young man in his line of sight.

"Jiang! Wu! Yang!"

"I don't believe I can't kill you myself!!"

A new batch of raw materials arrived, and the various ingredients interacted to create a terrifying yet controllable heat, accompanied by a peculiar fragrance.

Blood Shadow deliberately shook for a while, then continued to make bombs. The assassin hiding in the shadows was clearly a bit out of his mind. Countless failures had driven him to a dead end, and lately he was determined to poison him at all costs. Judging from this, the other party must be skilled in using poison, which is why he has such a strong sense of pride and path dependence.

Chapter 465 The Fallen Famous Gun and the Prince

The Immortal Forest, on its southern edge.

The werewolves' simple fortifications have a strong tribal style, with large amounts of refined source stones piled up to form trenches, which are strengthened through layers of sacrifices and have multiple defensive effects.

This branch of the Dark Moon tribe has tens of thousands of werewolves. Because of their relatively longer lifespan, the number of powerful individuals they have accumulated far exceeds that of regular human tribes of the same level.

Faced with the attack of the 0555th Regiment, the alchemist Gragon and the werewolf count decided to hold their ground and wait for reinforcements.

If they leave this battlefield that is about to attract everyone's attention, the other three dark races would definitely not mind betraying them and taking away Prince Severus's remains. But if they stand in the center of the stage, with the dark races and the major battle as a premise, at least before the higher-ups reach a conclusion, the friendly forces' behavior will not be too ugly.

Boom boom boom!

Dozens of perfect-grade battlefield elemental cannons fired, sending bursts of fireballs into the air before crashing down onto the werewolf dollies.

Around the bombing concentration point, the temperature soared rapidly, and flames carrying intense heat swept across the trenches like a raging tide. Wherever they went, metal softened and deformed rapidly, flowing like molten wax.

At the forefront of the trenches, the surface of the fortifications was scorched black, and then large chunks peeled off. The shockwave, like an angry beast, pulverized everything inside.

A concentrated bombardment killed hundreds of werewolf warriors.

Woo!

The bugle call to charge sounded.

The Imperial Lieutenant Colonel personally sounded the bugle, and one hundred Silver Lieutenant Officers broke away from their original combat formation, picked up standard alchemical knives, and launched a fierce attack on the trenches.

On the scorched ground, the werewolf tribe dispatched its elite Steelbreakers to meet the attack. These silver werewolves possessed a talent for claws and teeth, giving them exceptional destructive power against weapons.

call!

A lieutenant wielded an alchemical battle sword, the frost matrix covering the blade with several layers of ice. With the activation of his three talents—Great Strength, Bravery, and Power Slash—he cleaved the werewolf in front of him vertically with a single strike.

But in the next moment, a dark shadow appeared.

The Steelbreaker's gleaming white wolf fangs shattered the alchemical battle blade, and its sharp wolf claws tore through the officer's source energy armor. In a single move, the officer was disemboweled, and blood and severed intestines gushed from his abdominal cavity.

Two lieutenants immediately surrounded him, but the Steelbreaker werewolf remained fearless and charged forward.

On the edge of the battlefield, the lieutenant colonel raised a top-of-the-line sniper rifle and occasionally fired shots to kill enemies on attack nodes.

As gold, although it possesses overwhelming power over silver, its energy is not inexhaustible.

Body, energy, and soul are the three essential elements of a superhuman life form. Once the energy is depleted, the overall combat power will be reduced by more than half, at which point the superhuman will be hunted down by powerful enemies.

The attack lasted for fifteen minutes.