Chapter 567 - Heading to the Floating World
Chapter 567 of "MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again" kicks off with action-packed scenes: Chapter 567: Chapter 55 Heading to the Floating WorldLu Hong waited for Xiao Hui but... Discover more!
Chapter 567: Chapter 55 Heading to the Floating WorldLu Hong waited for Xiao Hui but ended up being visited by the raven instead.
Seeing Lu Hong, the raven was also quite pleased, "The master just received a message saying that you might not believe it, but your crooked, scribbled handwriting convinced the master it was indeed you, so he specially summoned me from the front line to take you to the Seven Floating Worlds."
"Your timing couldnât be better. The Adoni plane was sabotaged by the dark department of Lei Shan and has lost its teleportation function. Iâve been stuck here for almost four months. Right, did you bring the stuff I asked Duke Nuoshan to bring for me?"
The raven shook its head, "The relics you left behind have all been placed in the bunker, and only Anna can access them. Duke Nuoshan recognizes your handwriting, but that doesnât mean others do. Primarily because you âdiedâ too thoroughly, and even now, seeing you here, I still feel somewhat surreal."
"Alright," Lu Hong nodded, "then letâs go to the Floating Worlds. I must retrieve my belongings as soon as possible. Itâs affecting my combat power too much."
"Sure," said the raven, transforming into a giant raven, "Climb onto my back, and Iâll take you away from here."
"Can we bring one more person?"
"Of course!"
With the ravenâs consent, Lu Hong waved at Auli.
Auli hopped over to Lu Hongâs side, "I knew big brother wouldnât leave me behind."
"Come on up." Lu Hong helped Auli climb onto the ravenâs back. At that moment, Filimon and the others caught sight of the ravenâs massive form, shuddered instantly, and knelt to worship it, "Your subordinate, Filimon, greets you, great raven!"
"Iâll have someone report Adoniyaâs issue to Earl Bacon. You all stay here for a week, and a mage will surely come to set up a portal for you."
With that, the raven soared into the sky, piercing through the planeâs clouds and disappearing into the vast starry expanse.
Although the raven was strong, being only at the Third Transition Peak, it didnât have the ability to travel long in the Star Sea, so they reached the nearest plane using its portal and passed on the news about Adonis.
Under the ravenâs arrangements, Lu Hong soon arrived in the Seven Floating Worlds.
Since the Axis of the World had departed, it was no longer quite appropriate to call it the Seven Floating Worlds. Thinking of it as an archipelago was more apt.
After a weary journey, they reached the mansion, and Nuoshan had been waiting in the living room for a long time.
Seeing Lu Hong enter, an unstoppable smile spread across old man Nuoshanâs face.
"Duke Nuoshan, long time no see!"
"Indeed, itâs been many years. I never thought youâd survive such a catastrophe. I heard you were blown to bits. How did you suddenly come back to life?"
Lu Hong laughed, "Lucky, someone saved me, but I was taken to a star domain. It took a lot of effort to get back."
"No wonder you appeared in the Eagle Alliance." Nuoshan knew a bit about the star domain and nodded, not probing further but instead asking about the timid girl standing beside Lu Hong, "Your daughter?"
This question seemed to step on the young girlâs tail. Auli immediately bristled, "Old man, what are you talking about?! How could I be big brotherâs daughter? I should be his woman!"
"Uh...," Nuoshan, verbally assaulted but unfazed, just smiled and did not speak, his eyes teasingly darting towards Lu Hong.
Lu Hong looked embarrassed, "Old man, donât think too much, siblings, siblings!"
Having blurted out in exasperation, Auli no longer intended to hide her feelings, glaring at Lu Hong, "Big brother, I donât want to be your sister!"
"So, you want to be the elder sister? Thatâs not impossible either." At this point, Lu Hong could only joke to defuse the tension.
"Thatâs not what I mean!"
"Yes, yes, you didnât mean that. I still have things to discuss with this old gentleman." Lu Hong hurriedly pushed Auli out, "Lord Raven, please take care of my sister for me."
"Of course, Marquis." Raven, shrewd in gaze, immediately grasped Lu Hongâs intent and gestured to have Auli subdued and dragged out of the living room.
With Auli gone, Lu Hong slumped down, thinking how women were really damn hard to deal with!
Seeing Lu Hongâs expression, Nuoshan couldnât help but laugh and scold, "Acting coy after getting a bargain."
"You think I wanted this?"
"Beauty and the hero suit you well."
"Get lost!"
Seeing Lu Hong roll his eyes, Nuoshan burst into laughter, "Itâs bound to happen sooner or later, just donât know if Iâll be able to attend your wedding feast."
"Wedding feast? Iâll attend yours first!"
Nuoshan didnât retort but nodded instead, "During these past few years, my health has been deteriorating. Perhaps soon you really will have to attend mine. Donât worry, Iâll have the ravens arrange a table for you so you can eat to your heartâs content."
Hearing this, Lu Hong was somewhat touched and said, "Hang in there a little longer, Iâll get medicine to prolong your life."
"What kind of medicine can I not get my hands on in the entire alliance? And what medicine can prolong my life?" Nuoshan shook his head. Lu Hong didnât argue; he was already thinking about how to find Hua Cai. She must have the dew of the mother tree on her. Securing even a drop would grant Nuoshan another six months of life.
Skipping over this, Nuoshan spoke again, "Do you understand the current situation in the Star Sea?"
"I have a rough understanding, but Iâm not very clear on the specifics."
Nuoshan nodded, "Actually, the biggest issues now are two things, one is the Beastman Empire, the other is the turmoil in the underworld."
"What about the beast waves in various places?"
Nuoshan shook his head, "They are negligible."
"Eh?!" Lu Hong was stunned, somewhat incredulous. From the information he received from Xiao Hui, it seemed the greatest threat was the beast wave, yet to Nuoshan, this was a minor issue?
Seeing Lu Hongâs expression, Nuoshan pointed at his head, "Think carefully about this."
Although Nuoshan was deliberately giving him a hint, poor Lu Hong, after pondering for a long time, still had no clue.
So Nuoshan had to speak, "Almost no demon beasts possess the skill of spatial teleportation."
This immediately enlightened Lu Hong; yes, without the ability for spatial transmission, the beast wave could only erupt within the plane, lacking spreadability.
Nuoshan, having opened his mouth, didnât play dumb anymore and continued, "The beast wave seems highly dangerous, but itâs controllable. Itâs nothing more than sacrificing half the plane temporarily. From the start of the beast wave outbreak, I and the other two dukes began to stop civilian migration and deliberately cleared several larger planes to settle them in. Demon beasts that lose the mobility of the plane are easy to handle. Currently, it seems like the Eagle Alliance is caught up in handling the beast wave, but our real concern is the covert operations of Lei Shan beneath the beast wave; they capriciously destroy the functionality of plane teleportation, erode control over our troops, and gradually devour the living force of the Eagle Alliance. That is the real crisis right now."
After hearing Nuoshanâs words, Lu Hong was truly enlightened. Yes, he had always viewed the problems facing the Star Sea from a personal standpoint, never grasping the core of the matter from a bigger perspective.
Seeing the realization dawn on Lu Hong, Nuoshan leaned in and patted his shoulder with a laugh, "Kid, learn slowly. When you can view issues from the perspective of a leader, then youâll truly be grown up."
"Iâm just a single person, arenât your expectations a bit too high?" Lu Hong muttered. He didnât want to learn, but such matters depended on talent, and he didnât think he was qualified.
"Just a single person? Your forces have already been waving big banners; do you not know that?"
"My forces?" Lu Hong was stunned by Nuoshanâs words, "I have forces under me? How am I unaware of this?"
"Questasa."
"Why bring him up?"
Seeing Lu Hong still clueless, Nuoshan finally believed Lu Hong truly didnât know.
So he explained, "Six months ago, Questasa suddenly staged a coup, seizing control of three planes in the northern boundary of the Sacred Empire and expelled the resident lords, claiming them as his own."
"Wasnât he Konstantinâs head of the black guards? How could he also rebel?"
"Itâs not rebellion; he swore allegiance to a new master, and that master is you!"
"Me?!" Lu Hongâs eyes widened, "Iâve only met him a few times, and heâs never sworn allegiance to me!"
"That I wouldnât know. Questasa declared the three large planes in the north as your duchy and accepted all willing to swear loyalty to the Duke of Yitian."
Nuoshan took a sip of tea, then continued, "Your reputation is too dazzling, attracting numerous aspiring individuals, even young powerhouses from my Eagle Alliance are enticed to join you."
As they were speaking, Cheng Hai barged into the living room, "Ha! Gotcha, right? Grandpa! Tell me for certain today, do you agree to let me go to the north to join my brotherâs forces? If you disagree, tomorrow Iâll elope with Qing Yuechu, er, no, I mean..."
At a loss for words, Cheng Hai awkwardly stood in place.
Duke Nuoshanâs eyes rolled, and he bellowed, "Who let you out?!"
"While grandpa was napping, I sneaked out!" Cheng Hai said proudly, with a smirk across his face.