September 7th evening.
Inside the Mulong Palace.
"What are you doing, Lao Da? Let's go! Begin the greatest adventure of the 27th century of the Holy Spirit Calendar!"
Nashano couldn't wait any longer, being obsessed with collecting Junlin Swords like a madman; this was better than ice.
The hallucination-inducing substances of the Western Continent were also varied in quality; the lesser ones were synthetic drugs concocted by alchemists using various mixed ingredients, suitable for those without much economic means, completely driving them insane.
And the herb sourced from Mirror Sea by Doringger was naturally organic, only making people half mad. Those with poor economic status can't even afford it for long; it's only accessible to high-end people.
Liszt dealt with Doringger, leaving a gap in Nashano. Who would fill it? He could only start the adventure fiercely.
The initial plan was to depart after the ceremony, but now Liszt has grown so influential that every matter requires his personal involvement; what's the use of pretending anymore?
Just automate it; there are so many characters in the card pool to draw and play? Put them all into infrastructure and work hard.
It's already been delayed for a day; Nashano didn't want to wait. Pedan Winterless Tower, the son of the Tower Master, had already replied and asked Liszt to go over first. Once confirmed, everything would be settled. He would even cut off his father early to inherit his legacy and acquire Junlin Swords from around the world.
"You're right, but the agreement is that we go to Golden Palm Port first. We need to wait until Mika over there confirms there are no errors on the ninth."
Liszt pondered for a moment; indeed, it's time to do a sweep.
There's no need to worry about the main base of Heaven Port.
Nashano is staying here in the Mulong Palace.
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Now, the conflict with the Narrow Sea side is just in its initial stage, and Ox can stand his ground there.
The power map is getting bigger and bigger, it's impossible for oneself to handle everything personally; the main task now is to maintain mystery and learn from Doringger—that guy used to hide every day, and now it's time to go behind the scenes.
Fisherman's Pride · Guest Grudge Song
Holy Spirit Calendar 27th century, Liszt [authored]
Black Sail breaking waves, Heaven toppling, Dragon Lord fishing for dragons, Cang sea becoming small.
Mighty tripods re-cast to end chaos, here ends then, rewriting the annals of human history.
The water passed can't be chased, irritating worries, old tune replay, strings easily strained.
Years go by without news, return date wistfully absent, next life shouldn't be a dying soldier.
"Uncle here, it's time to start showing off next."
Liszt felt inspired, the layer needs to be more complex to show off better, can't just say it's very cool, also need a hint of melancholia to show uncle isn't as incredible as it seems.
He thought to say goodbye to Su Mei before leaving; after that night, there was no further progress, maintaining a very subtle relationship, is it Platonic? Seriously frustrating.
The sixteen billion Golden Dragon deal was successfully secured, even Liszt found it quite incredible.
Only Celeste's actions made Liszt a bit anxious, Lostra made an unconditional concession, yet didn't say he'd hand everything over immediately; the current claim is collaborative development, and the terrifying benefit means terrifying investment. Initial capital input is very scary.
But Liszt understood that the free things are the most expensive, and Lostra definitely wants to use him as a pawn again.
Anyway, Fafna has settled down completely now, registered at Heaven Port, with a bright future ahead.
Good news from Heaven Port main base too: Holy Spirit Church also has a Netherworld Stele, seeing Liszt so robust, willing to jointly celebrate the occasion, now Black Sail doesn't just have one stele, but together with Holy Spirit Church, they have two.
A very terrifying concept.
Just a fragment alone can shake heaven and earth; a moment ago, Joshua, who was pretentiously boasting, suddenly died violently in the next.
Can't even imagine what two steles represent; it's better to let Fen research them someday. If it's just adding and subtracting, that's fine, but if the power increases geometrically, according to the broken books Fen read in that broken school, the concept should be enabling all kinds of demons, countless vengeful spirits from this world, invincible in attacking and defeating.
Sounds like the singer civilization is just paper-like, impressive beyond measure.
However, Liszt suspected Holy Spirit Church was hiding something; they claimed to have only one stele, but who knows how many they actually have, just like Diaz; seemingly lost one, unknown how many more.
Thus, Liszt stopped pretending as well; one day when Tai Chu and End Holy Spirit descend, he'll transform, and be the Holy Spirit Sect Leader; Shadow Lady, unknowable, Demon God Nocturne, transforms, he'll be the Thief Guild head.
Wait a minute, who knows if Dragon Lord is male or female, don't care, transform them all, change them all!
"Lord Guan! Please bless me!"
Liszt hadn't forgotten his roots, ancestral laws shouldn't change.
"Do you have no problem taking care of this?"
Liszt looked at Fen next to him; General Fen had been somewhat out of sorts recently, so money can indeed bring miracles, making dead flesh live and living dead; it managed to somewhat rejuvenate Fen's sullen face though the results weren't that good, still a great improvement; from deep resentment to economic dispute, finally some emotional feedback.
"It's exactly because I don't stay that it'd be a problem."
Fen casually glanced and decided not to send Liszt off.
"General Fen, you're courting trouble, be careful of the Magic Energy Industrial Committee members. I went to ask Uborio; the person named Huitt, might be your old colleague, dressed me up in some Edman Alloy. Pedan is funding Uborio, Uborio catches Aran people for human experimentation, really repulsive, you're probably being targeted."
Rein reminded, honestly, in the beginning, he considered selling Fen—a thought worth three thousand Golden Dragons. Later found Fen indeed had real skills, and his long-term benefits could be secured, so it was reconciled.
"Need not say; I know now that from East Sea back to inland, I know what I face. I'm well-known for my credibility in the Black Magic World; previously failed, but current situation differs, many are willing to jointly celebrate."
Fen intended to infiltrate Mulong, establishing a bridgehead for future battles, requiring long-term operation.
In Liszt's words, it's like a strengthened version of the Marshall Plan and Economic Mutual Assistance Council, not to undermine Mulong but to construct and develop. Simply using good and evil to differentiate without understanding the complexities, they can't grasp this lofty art; they can only undergo a relatively unsuccessful life.
"Mud Realm still has credibility? You really are M, VV, and PP."
Rein had nothing to say; the Black Magic World and Thief Guild belonged to Heavenly Father and Heavenly Brother.
"I'll make some calls. Then go meet Her Majesty the Empress, and leave shortly. I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush yet."
Liszt comforted Nashano; this Tiger-man was essentially an addict, always high like he was flying, really hard to handle.
"I think we should seriously consider... the necessity of Mulong's heir."
Fen suddenly made an explosive remark.
Liszt almost choked while smoking; Fen's statement was very cryptic: "Take a break; this isn't something you need to worry about."
Fen had a brief flash of vexation, "I just mean if any unexpected situation happens, if, after all, Su Yizhana is the only legitimate bloodline; maybe find a distant relative as a candidate."
Liszt calmly said, but this really made it seem like Fen was up to some assassination shenanigans, but Black Sail as an interest merger was reliable; difficult to argue. Could only play the emotional card, "If your sister-in-law has any issues, I will go mad."
Though this statement sounded a bit nonsensical and wise, it was worth pondering.
Before Liszt could call, Heaven Port's side called first.
The Reinshadi plan was successful: go to hell, Liszt! You cheated spiritually! We must reverse the worst conclusion into a highly anticipated scene!
For so many years, Dreya has annually given Reinshadi Golden Dragons to carefully monitor Liszt; report any situation immediately.
Although there's no lack of funds now, ancestral laws mustn't change!
Liszt picked up the wireless communication device, Dreya's voice came through.