CHAPTER 508: 364

Max was not only wealthy but also well-connected. The Witches’ Aid Society, a member of Europe’s shadow government, wielded strong influence over the decision-making of many countries. As Kayron, he knew a great deal about ancient ruins and secrets, which could be traded for many unexpected things. With Max’s help, Yan Xing could procure sensitive high-tech equipment. As long as these devices did not appear in a certain Eastern country, there would be no problem.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chui Chui presented a long procurement list, once again turning Yan Xing, who had just borrowed some money, into a pauper.

"Back to the Eternal Domain!"

This time, I’m going to play big.

Having returned to the Magic World, Yan Xing’s mindset was completely different. He had seen the source of the world and gained a deeper understanding of the war he was facing. The world’s mechanism seemed to be instigating a confrontation between "Inverse" and "Executioner" within the scope of its rules. If so, this war could very likely be the prelude to the final showdown.

Are "Inverse" being produced in Cloud Tower?

That needs to be confirmed.

Max’s sealed body also needed to be found. The sooner it was located, the faster the construction of the Nine-Headed Dragon Database could be accelerated.

Boleida. It was the final resting place of Max and the other four "Inverse." But that was ten thousand years ago. Geological changes and shifting place names meant the name Boleida had long since vanished without a trace. So much time had passed that very little information survived from ten thousand years ago, and what did often consisted of myths adapted countless times. Even less of it was usable.

Fortunately, Max’s description allowed Chui Chui to mark an approximate location on the world map.

The Land of Corruption. Located at the southern end of the continent, it was a paradise for the Undead and a forbidden zone for the living.

Traveling from the Wildwind Highlands to the Land of Corruption required crossing the vast human-controlled territories. This meant not only passing through the airspace of the Gryphon Heart Empire but also traversing more than a dozen noble domains. Even after reaching the Land of Corruption, they would have to fend off Undead attacks while searching for Boleida’s true location. Finding Boleida also meant finding where Max was sealed. And after finding Max, they had to figure out how to transport him to the Eternal Domain.

Sigh... Couldn’t you guys have died a bit further north?

What should be done?

Max couldn’t come to the Magic World due to the risk of his body being reclaimed, forcibly breaking the seal. The situation was already complicated enough; they couldn’t afford a second "Executioner" emerging.

So, when in doubt, ask Chui Chui.

Having obtained a body, Chui Chui had arranged a desk for herself in Yan Xing’s office. She looked quite official helping him handle the domain’s documents and also possessed the ability to provide unlimited refills for his drinks.

"Master, this is the love-filled sweet tea Chui Chui brewed for you. Please try it and see if it’s good," she said.

"Put it down..." Yan Xing unfolded a map of the Magic World on his desk. He pointed at the markers for the Wildwind Highlands and the Land of Corruption, saying to Chui Chui, "We’re really too far from the Land of Corruption. Even by plane, it would take six hours or more. For now, we can’t extend our influence that far, but Max’s body would significantly aid the Nine-Headed Dragon Database’s development. Do you have any suggestions?"

Chui Chui peered seriously at the map, even using her hands to measure distances on it. Then, she propped her chin on her hands and considered thoughtfully.

"Fighting our way there would definitely take a long time," she observed.

Yan Xing nodded. "Correct. Even if the war went smoothly, it would take us three to five years to reach the Land of Corruption. Besides, we have no reason to convince our army to enter an Undead-controlled area that offers negative returns. It would take too long and cost too much, so it’s not our priority."

Chui Chui nodded solemnly. "Achieving goals through warfare isn’t your style, Master. You excel at trade negotiations, persuading others to willingly give you what you want."

Yan Xing was quite pleased by Chui Chui’s flattery.

"That’s a very good point," he said. "Only... the Undead are different from the living. The living have material needs, while the Undead don’t eat, drink, or require housing. Without basic needs, trade can’t be established."

"That is for you to consider, Master," Chui Chui said, picking up a pen and drawing two circles on the map. "From my field of expertise, I suggest establishing a spatial teleportation channel between the two locations. We could construct a high-power spatial teleportation array in the Eternal Domain, then send an advance team into the Land of Corruption to calculate the spatial coordinates. With those coordinates, we can build a temporary spatial anchor point. Our people could then travel between the Eternal Domain and the Land of Corruption at any time through this channel. However, it would consume a lot of energy." She paused. "I misspoke. Not just a lot, but a very, very, very large amount."

Hearing Chui Chui mention such an advanced technique, Yan Xing asked, "Has the Alchemy Laboratory mastered long-distance spatial teleportation technology?"

"To complete the super armament, the Alchemy Laboratory has been investing heavily in spatial technology research and development, accumulating some technical reserves," Chui Chui explained. "Long-distance spatial anchor point teleportation technology was first used by Cloud Tower. Cloud Tower is located within an independent dimension, and Mages must use spatial anchor points to enter and exit. There’s a temporary spatial anchor point in Storm City. Although the Wildwind Principality’s army destroyed it when they retreated, the destruction was incomplete because they lacked Tower Mages."