Chapter 149 : Return to the Territory! Embark on a New Journey!
Chapter 149: Return to the Territory! Embark on a New Journey!
During Hang Yu’s stroll through the marketplace—
Little Bell, Ye Limeng, Black-Eyed Sharp Bro, and Toasting at the Moon all followed him the entire time.
Hang Yu had used the Heavenly Dao Cube to forcibly influence their bodies. In this event, players had very limited autonomy.
Even if they went offline, their avatars would automatically follow the Lord. If any of them got bored, they could log out to rest or sleep, and once the remaining dozen or so hours passed, they’d automatically return to their territory.
However—
Even so—
The players remained in high spirits.
Not for a single second did they feel bored.
On the contrary, they were brimming with interest at everything they saw.
At the moment, their attention was drawn to the manager of a temporary stall.
“Wow!”
“It looks so ugly!”
“This guy’s a Lord too?”
“How come the Myriad Races of the Stars have so many freaky weirdos!”
The stall owner was a Lord of the Mud Demon Race.
Beside him were five Mud Demon subordinates helping out.
The Mud Demon Race was a variant of Slime-type lifeforms. Their bodies were composed of flowing sludge. Though they usually maintained a humanoid outline, they had no fixed shape, making them look quite bizarre.
Hang Yu muted the players on the spot.
To prevent them from spouting nonsense and causing unnecessary trouble.
He got straight to the point and asked, “How much for the Revelation Godstone?”
Mud Demon Lord: “Three pieces in total. Each one is 1,100 magic crystals. As a rare consumable of blue-grade quality, I’d say this is already a bargain price. If you need them, don’t miss the chance.”
That was indeed the case.
As for why they were so cheap?
The Revelation Godstone could display the names of unknown regions within the Abyss.
But even knowing a region’s name didn’t offer much practical use for most Lords. So despite their scarcity, Revelation Godstones weren’t exactly in high demand.
Hang Yu, however, was different. His Abyssal Plane was a modified version of Three Kingdoms. If he knew a region’s name in advance, he could immediately investigate its background and the characters that might appear.
With map exploration imminent—
This item was a must-have!
It could help his territory avoid maps that seemed pointless or too dangerous and inefficient, allowing him to choose areas with richer populations and greater potential rewards.
He said calmly, “This item may be high-grade, but its utility is pretty situational. Your price is too high. Why not lower it a bit? How about 800 magic crystals?”
The Mud Demon Lord’s cheeks twisted for a moment before spitting out, “That’s too low. No deal.”
Hang Yu pretended to consider, then said, “How about this—flat price, 3,000 magic crystals for all three stones. If not, once the Return Day ends, you won’t sell them anyway.”
This price was acceptable to the Mud Demon Lord, so he handed over the three Revelation Godstones on the spot… Even mosquito meat was still meat; saving where possible was crucial, especially now when funds were tight!
Transaction successfully completed!
Hang Yu was very satisfied!
Just obtaining these stones alone—
Made this Return Day trip back to the Starsea completely worthwhile.
Hang Yu continued to browse the market. The variety of goods here was truly immense—ranging from rare blueprints and skill stones almost never seen among human Lords, to precious materials, equipment, and consumables—everything one could imagine.
Smaller items could be stored in inventory and brought back directly. For bulkier trades, delivery could be arranged via the Abyssal Post Station, though fees would apply based on item value and quantity.
After wandering for a while longer—
Hang Yu discovered a shop run by a Lich Lord.
This Lich wasn’t of particularly high rank but was a seasoned Lord. The stall not only offered a range of materials but also featured several unique alchemy recipes that strongly piqued Hang Yu’s interest.
【Dragonblood Grass Seed Refining Formula】, Tier-1 Alchemy Recipe, Blue - Lower Grade…
Description: A formula for refining medicinal seeds using the blood essence of dragon-type magical beasts.
【Dragonbone Grass Seed Refining Formula】, Tier-1 Alchemy Recipe, Blue - Lower Grade…
Description: A formula for refining medicinal seeds using the bones of dragon-type magical beasts.
Good stuff!
Definitely good stuff!
Just what his territory needed!
Hang Yu felt a surge of excitement.
His interest in these two herbs—
Was primarily because Dragonblood Grass could serve as a substitute for “Earth Dragon Blood Essence,” and Dragonbone Grass could replace “Earth Dragon Bones.”
When combined with Dragon-Patterned Spirit Ginseng, they could be used to refine Dragon-Patterned Essence Pills and Dragon-Patterned Bone-Forging Pills—both attribute-enhancing medicines.
Hang Yu had been acquiring materials for these medicines through the Trade Hall, but due to their rarity and high value, he could only buy small, sporadic amounts—making large-scale procurement nearly impossible.
If he could obtain the refining recipes for these seeds—
His territory might gain the ability to produce its own raw ingredient seeds.
Then, by cultivating the ingredients in Spirit Fields, he could eventually achieve stable mass production of the two attribute medicines.
They could be used to strengthen his citizens, motivate his Calamity Forces, and enhance the territory’s foundation—or even be turned into a specialty product sold continuously in the Trade Hall, generating hefty added-value profits and becoming a true cash cow.
Formulas like these—
Were absolutely unavailable in the Trade Hall.
Without returning to the Starsea, there would be no chance to encounter them.
Hang Yu asked, “How much for these two alchemy recipes?”
The Lich Lord immediately replied, “My Lord has sharp eyes indeed. These two formulas are extremely valuable—take them both back for just 6,000 magic crystals. They'll generate long-term returns for your territory!”
They were indeed worth it—
But still a bit pricey!
After some bargaining—
Hang Yu bought both recipes for 5,000 magic crystals.
Three Revelation Godstones, two seed-refining recipes—he had spent a total of 8,000 magic crystals.
Most of Hang Yu’s magic crystals had been invested in territory upgrades. He now had only around 4,000 left in spendable funds, over 1,000 of which still needed to go toward repaying the academy loan.
Quite the awkward situation indeed.
In the Starsea’s market, there were countless blueprints, skills, and materials unavailable through normal channels, many of which could be very helpful for current territory development.
And this bit of magic crystals? Barely enough to buy crumbs!
Hang Yu continued browsing the Lord Market. Though he couldn’t afford expensive blueprints or rare tools, he could still purchase some consumables.
For example:
【Pure Gold Talisman】, Tier-3 Special Consumable, Green - Upper Grade…
Description: Temporarily suppresses the influence of Abyssal Will on a target; effective on targets up to Tier-3.
Hang Yu had previously spent 1,000 magic crystals in the hall to acquire a Tier-2 Pure Gold Talisman to recruit Zhou Cang. Here in the Starsea, a Tier-3 version only cost 1,200—he’d clearly been overcharged back then.
This item could temporarily nullify the effects of the Abyssal Will on a target—especially effective for those teetering on the edge of madness or corruption, helping them ease their suffering and regain sanity for a limited time.
Hang Yu expected to encounter many Three Kingdoms characters going forward.
The Pure Gold Talisman would likely come in handy again and again.
Its ability to suppress the Abyssal Will also gave it wide utility in other special scenarios.
He bought two as backups.
Budget, completely spent.
Hang Yu originally planned to wrap up his shopping trip—but at that very moment, a special piece of equipment caught his eye. And when he saw its attributes, he was once again deeply tempted.
【Teleportation Staff】, Tier-3 Equipment, Blue - Mid Grade…
Attached Skill: Minor Portal.
This was a special type of spatial equipment. It didn’t amplify mana, nor did it have any added attributes—but this single skill it carried was enough to make the equipment incredibly valuable!
【Minor Portal】—Equipment Skill. Summons a portal that lasts up to ten minutes, with a maximum teleportation radius of one thousand kilometers, and a cooldown time of 180 minutes.
This wasn’t an ordinary teleportation skill!
This was a group teleportation skill!
Hang Yu had seen group teleportation spell scrolls at the Lord Market before. Even as consumables, each one was worth at least 1,800 magic crystals. And Skill Stones with even the slightest teleportation ability started at tens of thousands of magic crystals—and even if you had the money, they were basically impossible to find.
As for this equipment?
Its price was 18,000 magic crystals!
Without a doubt, it was definitely worth that price!
Because in the event of a Lord War or an unexpected special situation, a group teleportation ability like this could swiftly deploy a small elite force to a designated location—enough to have a decisive impact on the battlefield!
This wasn’t just a piece of equipment!
It was a strategic-level territory weapon!
The seller of the equipment was an elderly man of the White-Feathered Race.
He didn’t have the aura of a Lord—most likely not one himself.
Only Lords were qualified to enter the Lord Market. Non-Lords could only enter as subordinates, staff, or followers accompanying a Lord. Most likely, he was selling equipment on behalf of his master.
The White-Feathered elder smiled and said, “Respected Lord, what do you think? This teleportation staff is extremely rare and extremely practical. If you miss it this time, it may be very hard to come across it again.”
Hang Yu nodded. “This equipment is indeed good, but I don’t have enough magic crystals on me. Would you consider a barter instead?”
“Barter?” The White-Feathered elder was momentarily stunned.
Hang Yu pulled out a blueprint from his storage space—precisely the barracks-type building he had obtained after defeating the Lizardman Lord: Lizardman’s Grave!
“This barracks-type building can recruit Tier-2 Spirit-Type troops. For Lords of mid- and lower-tier races, it’s incredibly valuable—its worth is definitely not beneath that of the teleportation staff!”
Hang Yu said, “I’d like to trade this blueprint for the equipment.”
He had obtained the Blueprint: Lizardman’s Grave some time ago. Although it was highly valuable, Hang Yu had never considered selling it—mainly because he had been hoping to trade it for something even more useful to him.
This type of barracks was not very useful to Hang Yu, but for most Lords of mid- and lower-tier races, it was extremely helpful. It could quickly build a renewable force of high-tier troops, reducing losses among elite followers and increasing the margin for error during territory development.
“This is indeed a valuable blueprint.”
The White-Feathered elder acknowledged the value of the Lizardman’s Grave.
“However, it’s a pity—I don’t have the professional expertise to appraise it and cannot determine if it meets the required valuation. If I trade rashly and it results in a loss, I won’t be able to explain myself to my master.”
The White-Feathered elder said, “My Lord, perhaps it’s better if you convert the blueprint into magic crystals first. It won’t be too late to complete the trade then.”
Hang Yu frowned slightly.
It seemed that this was the only option.
But time was tight.
This sort of back-and-forth involved too many uncertainties. Hang Yu wasn’t sure if he could find a trustworthy blueprint buyer in time, and even if he did return with the magic crystals, there was no guarantee the staff would still be here. Equipment of this strategic level was highly sought-after.
But—
Just then—
A voice rang out. “No need for all that!”
Everyone turned toward the voice, only to see a man with an awe-inspiring aura walking toward them. He appeared to be of the Feathered Race as well, but he had three pairs of radiant wings, each feather glowing with golden light, surrounded by crackling lightning.
A Lord of the Blazing Thunder Race!
This race was also known as the Blazing Thunder Angels.
Without a doubt, they belonged to the ranks of Upper Races with formidable strength.
“Junior Hang! Long time no see!”
The Blazing Thunder Lord greeted Hang Yu.
This surprised several of the nearby players.
Little Bell: “This super cool Lord is a friend of Feather God? So our Lord also has awesome Lord friends!”
Black-Eyed Sharp Bro: “Nothing strange about that. After all, our Lord is a local of Starsea. He must have his own network and connections in this city—probably has tons of hidden storylines to unlock too!”
Ye Limeng: “This Lord is seriously strong. I can’t even see his level at all!”
Raise-A-Cup-to-the-Moon: “Starsea is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers… If these Lords all appear on the Abyssal Plane, we’re going to face a lot more pressure in the future!”
“……”
Hang Yu ignored the players’ chatter. This Blazing Thunder youth was named Feng Leiyi, and the Fenglei family was a renowned noble house in Sacred Cang City. Feng Leiyi was one of the most outstanding students from recent years at Starsea Lord Academy.
Although born of high status—
He was upright and well-respected.
Hang Yu had interacted with him during their time at the academy.
Of course, due to the huge gap in social status and class, they weren’t exactly close—at most, they just knew each other.
“Senior Feng Leiyi! I didn’t expect this shop to belong to you.”
“Hahaha, what a coincidence indeed. I’ve also heard some things about you lately, Junior Hang. Honestly, even I admire your courage!”
Feng Leiyi waved his hand. “Take the staff. It’s yours.”
Thanks to this unexpected reunion—
There were no complications.
Hang Yu successfully acquired the Teleportation Staff.
From the Revelation Divine Stone, to the herb seed refining formulas, and now this teleportation staff, Hang Yu’s return to the Starsea had been fruitful!
However, after this trip—
Hang Yu had a deeper realization of the importance of wealth!
He resolved that upon returning, he would focus on developing the territory’s finances and industries—so that next time he returned to the Starsea, he wouldn’t have to worry and scramble for magic crystals.
After Hang Yu left—
The White-Feathered elder looked a little puzzled.
He asked, “Young Master, why would you do that? Although the blueprint is valuable, it may not be equal to the teleportation staff. And for an Upper Lord like you, it’s practically useless.”
“I’m simply interested in a human Lord who managed to survive the Abyss of the Eternal Night Layer.”
Feng Leiyi smiled calmly.
He glanced at the blueprint in his hand.
“Didn’t you notice? This isn’t a regular blueprint obtained from a Fortune Chest—it’s one that appeared after a Lizardman Lord was defeated!”
The White-Feathered elder froze. “Are you saying that human Lord defeated a Lizardman Lord? The Lizardman Race may not be that powerful, but they shouldn’t lose to a human… Especially one who just entered the Abyss!”
Feng Leiyi said, “This Hang Yu isn’t that simple. We’ll be dealing with him again in the future!”
Although Hang Yu was just a human Lord, the fact that he had gained a foothold on the Eternal Night Layer, and even possibly won a Lord War, meant he was far from ordinary—he might even achieve something more astonishing in the future.
…………
Time remaining until return to Starsea ends: 4 hours 35 minutes 24 seconds!
Hang Yu had already received a message that Principal Long wanted to see him.
He immediately returned to Sacred Cang Academy, and smoothly entered the Principal’s Office.
“So I’m finally going to meet a Legendary Lord? I’m actually kind of nervous!”
“This trip to the Starsea was incredibly meaningful—I can’t wait to go back and brag about it!”
“By the way! Is this really an office? It’s basically a massive treasure vault!”
“There are so many treasures here. If we could sneak a few out, we’d be rich!”
“……”
The four players followed Hang Yu into a palace larger than several football fields combined, filled with sparkling piles of treasure. Any random item here would be of extraordinary value and quality.
The four looked around, faces full of excitement and awe, their hands itching to grab something.
But before they could get a few more words out—
Mute fell over them again.
“Damn it!”
“Muted again!”
“Must be another cutscene coming!”
“Well, this game’s interactivity is unmatched—if it didn’t restrict players’ words and actions at key moments, who knows how far we’d derail the plot!”
“……”
Since arriving at the Starsea, the four players had gained a wealth of experience and knowledge. But their speech and movement were frequently restricted, and at the moment, they could only communicate through text on the information panel.
Even so—
They had stayed online for more than twenty hours straight.
Aside from occasional logouts to use the bathroom,
They hadn’t left the game—not even for a second.
At this moment, their bodies automatically followed behind Lord Hang.
As they walked into the center of mountains of treasures, they saw a colossal dragon coiled among countless rare treasures. It was at least 300 meters long, with three heads and eight wings, covered in dark-gold scales larger than washbasins, each marked with mysterious runes, radiating a terrifying aura!
“Holy crap!”
“That’s Principal Long?!”
“It might not be the largest among the Myriad Races of the Stars!”
“But this aura is by far the strongest we’ve seen!”
“What level do you think it is? Could it be the final boss of the game?”
“……”
Principal Long belonged to the Primordial Netherdragon race.
An Upper Race among Upper Races.
Ranked easily within the top twenty, or even top ten of the Myriad Races of the Stars.
Hang Yu respectfully cupped his hands and saluted. “I’m truly grateful that the Principal would take time from your busy schedule. This student, Hang Yu, is honored.”
“I didn’t expect you to actually come back alive,” Principal Long lifted all three heads at once, six eyes simultaneously locking onto Hang Yu. Every gaze felt like a beam that could pierce through flesh and soul, leaving no secrets hidden.
Before a Legendary Lord—
There was no point trying to mask one’s aura.
But Hang Yu wasn’t worried about the secret of the Heavenly Dao Cube being exposed.
Because the very first time he met Principal Long, he had already been carrying the cube.
This relic was bound exclusively to Hang Yu. No other being—be it the God of Guan Yu or a Legendary Lord—could detect its existence!
“Hm?”
Principal Long let out a noise of surprise.
She had lived for so long, there was little she hadn’t seen.
Simply surviving wasn’t too extraordinary.
But what she didn’t expect was that in just a month, this student had already reached the strength of a Tier-2 Overlord.
Not only that—Hang Yu had reached Level 20, only one step away from Tier-3. This growth rate was something only Upper Races could achieve. It undoubtedly shattered known human records.
So that was it.
No wonder he dared to enter the Eternal Night Layer of the Abyss.
She had thought this human was acting out of youthful recklessness.
Now it was clear that decision hadn’t been made lightly.
He must have had hidden cards. Choosing to become a Lord had clearly been a well-thought-out move.
Principal Long had served as the head of Sacred Cang Academy for over eight thousand years. Every year, tens of thousands of students graduated to become Lords. Among them, those she personally favored and heavily invested in numbered in the thousands—perhaps even ten thousand.
Yet this human before her—
Had never been among them.
Who would have thought—
That his performance…
Would exceed all expectations.
This was the first time Principal Long truly regarded him with new eyes. Perhaps… it was time to consider offering him further support.
After exchanging a few words—
Hang Yu took out his gift.
It was the Crimson Skull, which he had prepared long ago.
“Not bad. While it isn’t a relic directly created by an Evil God, it originates from a fairly strong Evil God descendant. Even for me, it’s of some use and benefit.”
Principal Long made no fuss accepting the gift with a smile.
“As Principal, I won’t take your offering without reciprocating. Take your pick—anything here that catches your eye, it’s yours.”
Hang Yu’s heart stirred. With the strength and legacy of this Legendary Lord, any item from her collection would be of immense value. He could easily obtain a much-needed resource or blueprint right now.
But after a moment of hesitation—
Hang Yu declined.
He said, “This item was something I obtained by chance in the Abyss. It doesn’t serve me much purpose. I brought it back to the Starsea as a regional specialty—just to express my gratitude for your past guidance, not to barter or profit.”
“Hahaha! You’re quite an interesting little fellow!”
Principal Long was a legend of Sacred Cang City. If he could form a good relationship with her, the benefits and advantages would be far greater than a single artifact or reward. Besides, Hang Yu’s gesture was sincere—he truly only wished to show thanks for the favor she'd once extended.
“Your potential is greater than I expected. I’m truly curious to see how far a human can go.”
Principal Long didn’t dwell on the topic of the gift.
She said directly, “Sacred Cang City’s next New Star Lord Tournament will be held on the next Return Day. Have you heard of it?”
Hang Yu’s heart stirred.
He quickly responded, “Yes, I’ve heard of it!”
Principal Long continued, “This tournament is a grand event held by Sacred Cang City under the will of the Stars. Performing well in the competition earns direct blessings from the Will of the Stars, which is a tremendous advantage for any newcomer.”
“Your current strength qualifies you to enter, and Sacred Cang Academy happens to have one spot left.”
“I intend to recommend you.”
As expected—
The benefits had come rolling in!
Hang Yu had heard of the New Star Lord Tournament.
It was a major event held every five to ten years in Sacred Cang City!
He understood how precious this qualification was and hurriedly expressed his gratitude: “Thank you, Principal!”
Principal Long: “The participants of this tournament are all elite new-generation Lords of Sacred Cang City. Your current strength only barely meets the entry requirements. If you want to contend with the top-tier newcomers, you’re still quite far behind.”
“The next Return Day is in about thirty to forty days. I hope you’ll use this time to strengthen yourself as much as possible. I’m not expecting you to win a high placement…”
“But since I’m the one recommending you—”
“Don’t shame me.”
Hang Yu replied, “I will not disappoint you, Principal!”
Principal Long waved a claw. “Alright, time’s getting tight. You should prepare to return to your territory.”
The meeting ended.
It had been brief.
But all of Hang Yu’s goals for this Return were now complete.
He had repaid his debts, met with his mentor, purchased crucial supplies, and even met Principal Long—securing a slot in the New Star Lord Tournament. It could only be described as a perfect haul.
He was satisfied.
The countdown ended.
Return Day had concluded successfully.
Hang Yu and the four players were teleported back to the territory.
Thus ended their journey to the Starsea City-State.
Hang Yu now had a new goal. He aimed to rapidly expand his territory’s military and population. His own strength also needed to reach Tier-3—only then would he have a chance to shine in the Lord Tournament and perhaps even achieve a notable result.
What came next—
Was unlocking the next map!
And officially beginning the next chapter of his journey!