Chapter 187

Contact with the officials went smoothly, after all Mu Yi is a true celestial being; simply relying on the spirit world to feed information into his mind is enough for some clever people to know what to do.

Translate: "Contact with the officials went smoothly, after all Mu Yi is a true celestial being; simply relying on the spirit world to pour information into his mind was enough for some smart people to know what to do."

Check: we must not add explanation. Keep same meaning. Let's produce: "Contact with the officials went smoothly, after all Mu Yi is a true celestial being; simply relying on the spirit world to pour information into his mind was enough for some smart people to know what to do."

That seems fine.

Mu Yi copied all the classics of the Hundred Schools of Thought and handed them over to the officials for promotion and dissemination.

Translate: "Mu Yi copied all the classics of the Hundred Schools and handed them to the officials, who would then promote and popularize them."

Afterwards Mu Yi entrusted everything to Zhao Dongli and other inexpensive disciples; he also wanted to see how high one could cultivate without the Zongwang.

Translate: "Afterwards Mu Yi directly entrusted everything to Zhao Dongli and other inexpensive disciples; he also wanted to see how high one could cultivate without the Zongwang."

without the Zongwang

After all, for Mu Yi, death is not the end; if someone performs outstandingly, it's not impossible to guide them into the six paths of reincarnation, perhaps as a low-ranking officer.

Translate: "After all, to Mu Yi, death is not the end; if someone performs outstandingly, they could possibly be guided into the Six Paths of Reincarnation to become a low‑level officer or something."

After finishing trivial matters, Mu Yi began searching for public secret realms.

Translate: "After finishing the trivial matters, Mu Yi began searching for public secret realms."

A good commander will choose a good battlefield to gain the greatest benefit.

Translate: "A good commander will choose a good battlefield to gain the greatest benefit."

Even over a thousand people rushing into such a large-scale epic battle wouldn't make a splash; moreover, Mu Yi has an innate aversion to large-scale battles, and before he gains the ability to defeat legendary strongmen, he absolutely won't touch it.

Translate: "Over a thousand people rushing into that kind of large‑scale epic battle would hardly make a splash, and Mu Yi inwardly resists large‑scale battles; before he has the ability to defeat legendary powerhouses, he will absolutely not touch that."

We need to keep meaning. Let's produce: "Over a thousand people rushing into that kind of large‑scale epic battle would hardly make a splash, and Mu Yi inwardly resists large‑scale battles; before he has the ability to defeat legendary powerhouses, he will absolutely not touch that."

Effect: Can sense powerful targets within a hundred-li radius.

Translate: "Effect: can sense powerful targets within a radius of a hundred li."

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Translate: "\"Clang! Clang! Clang! \""

Exchange price: 10 wilderness secret treasures.

Translate: "Exchange price: 10 Wilderness Secret Treasures"

Shall we teleport into the Great Trade Route?

Translate: "\"Shall we teleport into the Great Commercial Route? \""

Character already possesses 1 wilderness secret treasure.

Translate: "Character already possesses Wilderness Secret Treasure: 1"

Exchange list:

Translate: "Exchange list:"

The splendidly dressed guild official Bekka Bisol sincerely thanked Mu Yi; from the bloodshot look in his eyes, he probably also looks a bit harried.

Translate: "The splendidly dressed commerce official Beka Bisol thanked Mu Yi sincerely; from the bloodshot in his eyes, he probably also has his hands full."

Believe me, that is definitely a profit that would drive anyone crazy!

Translate: "\"Believe me, that is definitely a profit that would drive anyone crazy! \""

Therefore he needs a decent explorer rank to blend into the caravan.

Translate: "So he needs a decent explorer rank to mix into the caravan."

The challenger's strength is strong; the third trial opens!

Translate: "\"The trialist is strong; the third trial opens! \""

Under Mu Yi's gaze, the doll crawled up from the ground; its originally somewhat deformed body began to repair itself, and magical spiritual light emerged on its body, instantly changing its aura to a whole new level.

Translate: "Under Mu Yi's gaze, the doll crawled up from the ground; its already somewhat deformed body began to repair itself, and magical spirit light rose on its body, instantly changing its stature."

Foreigner, are you new here?

Translate: "\"Outsider, are you new here? \""

Welcome, explorer!

Translate: "\"Welcome your arrival, explorer! \""

This city needs to station 500,000 troops year-round and countless strong beings, not for any other reason, but because it's a chaotic mix of demons and monsters, plus occasional wilderness monsters, forcing them to stay fully alert.

Translate: "This city needs to station five hundred thousand troops and countless powerhouses year‑round, not for any other reason but because monsters and divinities mingle freely, and wild beasts that appear unpredictably on the wilderness force them to stay fully alert."

1. Wilderness Lord (advanced profession)

Translate: "1. Wilderness Lord (advanced profession)"

However, before that, he needs to first find a bait, such as joining a caravan.

Translate: "However, before that, he needs to find some bait, such as joining a caravan."

After giving Mu Yi directions to the Explorers' Association, the patrol squad disappeared into the crowd.

Translate: "After showing Mu Yi the way to the Explorers Association, the patrol squad disappeared into the crowd."

"No problem, leave it to me!" Bisol said, directly handing over a contract; after briefly drafting its contents, he gave it to Mu Yi.

Translate: "\"No problem, leave it to me! \" Beka Bisol said, handing over a contract after briefly drafting its contents."

Filled with curiosity, following the guidance, Mu Yi registered as an adventurer and followed an attendant to the association's trial ground to test his strength.

Translate: "Full of curiosity, following the guidance, Mu Yi registered as an adventurer and, following an attendant, came to the association's trial ground to test his strength."

First stage trial begins!

Translate: "\"First stage trial begins! \""

The most notorious among them are the so-called Four Harms and Nine Calamities; they are similar in nature, both surviving by robbing passing caravans and extorting protection fees from pioneering territories, except the former has existed for many years while the latter just emerged.

Translate: "The most famous among them is the so‑called Four Harms Nine Calamities; both are similar in nature, surviving and growing by robbing passing caravans and extorting protection fees from pioneers, except the former has existed for years while the latter just emerged."

Thud!

Translate: "\"Thud! \""

However, the muffled sound of the armor and heavy objects striking the ground still resembled a drumbeat, striking Mu Yi's chest.

Translate: "Nevertheless, the dull sound of armor and heavy objects striking the ground still struck Mu Yi's chest like a drumbeat."

Without a word, the doll charged at Mu Yi again, but this time its speed was extremely fast, more than a notch faster than before.

Translate: "Without a word, the doll charged at Mu Yi again, but this time its speed was extremely fast, more than a notch faster than before."

Mission: Ambition of the Caravan Guild

Translate: "Mission: Kaben Merchant Association's ambition"

Mission recommended level: 15

Translate: "Mission recommended level: Level 15"

Mu Yi drew his formation blade; physical combat is merely a hobby for him, his true expertise lies in blade dance.

Translate: "Mu Yi drew the formation blade; bodily combat is merely a hobby, his true expertise lies in the blade‑and‑sword chaotic dance."

Clang!

Translate: "\"Clang! \""

(This effect is only effective within the secret realm; leaving the secret realm causes the special effect to be lost.)

Translate: "(This effect only works inside the secret realm; leaving the secret realm loses the special effect.)"

Mu Yi, somewhat curious, brought up the Zongwang panel to see what this secret realm produces.

Translate: "Mu Yi, somewhat curious, brought up the Zongwang panel to see what this secret realm produces."

However, for small and medium-sized caravans, the wilderness is already the greatest danger; everything else can be ignored.

Translate: "However, for small and medium caravans, the wilderness is already the greatest danger; everything else can be ignored."

As Mu Yi observed the city's prosperity, a squad of heavily armored soldiers walked past him; his alert demeanor revealed an iron-blooded aura, causing them to instinctively stop.

Translate: "Just as Mu Yi was observing the city's prosperity, a squad of heavily armored soldiers walked past him; the iron‑blood aura emanating from the alert Mu Yi made them instinctively stop."

It looks like an out-of-control dump truck!

Translate: "It looked like an out‑of‑control dump truck!"

Mu Yi grinned, exerted force with his feet, and charged forward at a speed greater than the opponent's.

Translate: "Mu Yi grinned, pushed off with his feet, and charged forward at a speed greater than theirs."

You obtained wilderness secret treasure - Wilderness Ring! The secret realm shop has been unlocked!

Translate: "\"You obtained Wilderness Secret Treasure‑Wilderness Ring! The secret realm shop is unlocked! \""

Hearing Mu Yi's calm tone, the squad leader nodded; this city is extremely tolerant, regardless of Mu Yi's former identity, he should be able to find a way forward within it.

Translate: "Hearing Mu Yi's calm tone, the squad leader nodded; this city is extremely tolerant, no matter what identity Mu Yi had before, he should be able to find a way out within it."

The Explorers' Association is very conspicuous, a building nearly towering into the clouds; at both sides of its entrance, many stalls are loudly selling goods.

Translate: "The Explorers Association is conspicuous, a building almost towering into the clouds; at its two sides, many stalls are hawking goods for sale."

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Translate: "\"Clang! Clang! Clang! \""

From the outside, the association looks merely like a tall tower, but its internal spatial structure clearly does not match its exterior appearance; it is far larger than what is seen from outside, and it's unknown what technology is used.

Translate: "From the outside the association looks like just a tower, but its internal spatial structure clearly does not match its exterior appearance, being far larger than what is seen from outside; one does not know what technology is used."

PS: When a character's reputation with a faction reaches a certain level, the secret realm shop will unlock the corresponding faction's items.

Translate: "PS: When a character's reputation with a faction reaches a certain level, the secret realm shop will unlock the corresponding faction's items."

It was specially organized to give the guild a reputation boost.

Translate: "It was specially organized to give the merchant association a reputation."

2. Giant Beast Hunter (advanced profession)

Translate: "2. Giant Beast Hunter (advanced profession)"

Now, take out your weapon, defeat me, or be defeated by me!

Translate: "\"Now, take out your weapon, defeat me, or be defeated by me! \""

Currently, the Caravan Merchant faction's reputation is: Friendly!

Translate: "\"Currently the Kaben Merchant Faction reputation is: Friendly! \""

Secret realm open time: 30 years - permanent

Translate: "Secret realm open time: 30 years‑permanent"

Secret realm ticket: 1000 Zongwang disaster coins

Translate: "Secret realm ticket: 1000 Zongwang Disaster Coins"

The spices and magical materials we are transporting this time will surely bring a big profit; later you can receive a portion of the earnings as your reward.

Translate: "\"The spices and magical materials we are transporting this time will surely bring a big profit; later you can receive a share of the earnings as your reward. \""

Normally, such caravans are organized for brand effect; after all, building a brand requires a threshold, and without some gimmick, how can people be convinced?

Translate: "Normally such caravans are done for brand effect, after all building a brand requires a threshold; without some hype, how can people be convinced?"

Wearing heavy armor that gleams with a steel-like sheen, with a huge sword on the right side that doesn't seem suitable for fighting humans, it looks like a magical puppet.

Translate: "Clad in heavy armor that gleams with the special luster of steel, a huge sword unsuitable for fighting humans is sheathed at the right hand; it looks like a magical doll?"

Just as Mu Yi was sizing up his opponent, the opponent began to speak.

Translate: "Just as Mu Yi was sizing up his opponent, the opponent began to speak."

Mu Yi narrowed his eyes and said, this squad of soldiers is quite strong; the leading squad leader is roughly around level 10 elite monster.

Translate: "Mu Yi narrowed his eyes and said, this squad of soldiers is not bad; their leader, the squad leader, is roughly a level‑10 elite monster."

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

Translate: "\"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! \""

Just as Mu Yi thought, after Mu Yi brought this proof to the merchants' guild gathering place, immediately a large group of merchant caravan managers surged forward, they obviously all wanted to hire Mu Yi, this expert.

However, before the puppet could adjust its balance, Mu Yi launched another charge, directly sending the puppet flying.

Remember, do not violate Enfeit's regulations, or we will arrest you!

As Mu Yi beckoned the magic puppet, it picked up a greatsword and then spoke in a mechanical voice.

Wilderness Ring

Category: Curio

3. Glory Sword (15th‑level Legendary Weapon)

Exchange price: 8 Wilderness Treasures

Phew! This new talent is really powerful!

Mission Difficulty: Hard (changes in real time with the character's challenge level)

Mission Rewards: Wilderness Treasure, Explorer Reputation, Imperial Reputation, Merchant Association Reputation

Bisuer wiped a ring from his hand and handed it to Mu Yi, then apologized and ran off to another place; they needed many hands as guards.

The effect of the Omnipotent Talent activated now; Mu Yi clearly perceived the trajectory of the trial puppet's weapon swing, pierced the gap in its sword swing, and directly slashed the battle-axe onto its chest.

111.253.207.252

Yes, I'm an adventurer! I just arrived here!

The secret realm's redeemable rewards have nothing worth noting; advanced professions are valuable, but they hold no value for Mu Yi.

Quest accepted: The Aspiration of the Kaben Merchant Association!

Speed and strength seemed to integrate at this moment, instantly increasing destructive power.

Yes!

The imperial border fortress, Enfeit City, a city housing millions of residents, is also the bronze walls and iron bars where over five hundred thousand troops are stationed year‑round.

Even a body made of heavy armor could not withstand the edge of the battle‑axe; Mu Yi cleaved off most of it in one strike.

Exchange price: 10 Wilderness Treasures

After all, the Dawn rank only proves Mu Yi's strength; it proves nothing else, and they know nothing of his identity.

Bisuer stared for a moment, then nodded firmly; although the Wilderness Treasure is precious, it's not particularly hard for caravans traveling the wilderness to obtain.

Quality: Precious curios imbued with special power, having various effects, exchangeable for precious supplies in the secret realm shop.

Seeing the opponent's body already slightly deformed, one could tell how great the damage from that collision was.

After clarifying the situation, Mu Yi planned to venture into the wilderness; for someone set on the path of carnage, isn't this the perfect battlefield?

You must have come for adventure too; if you don't know where to go, the Explorer Association over there should be able to help!

Yi, we won't let you down! As long as you complete this trip, you'll be a lifelong friend of our Kaben Merchant Association!

However, these are only small and medium caravans; large caravans have their own armed forces and fixed partners, so for someone like Mu Yi who suddenly appeared as an expert, they still hold a wait‑and‑see attitude.

In the bustling city, caravans flow incessantly back and forth, each departing caravan's face flashing with excitement.

Mu Yi stroked his shoulder; though merely flesh and blood, thanks to Elite Talent and Inner Qi he could match his opponent head‑on, and relying on the effect of a charge from a standstill, he directly sent the foe flying.

…………

Last time, I nearly lost my life killing a wounded Legend; if I ever run into a normal Legend, I'll definitely die with rhythm.

In the frenzied collision, Mu Yi grew interested; another hand suddenly produced an Asura longsword, and blade and sword danced together, suppressing the greatsword completely with a faster slash frequency.

Yield: Wilderness Treasure, bloodline materials, magical materials, followers

Along the way Mu Yi has basically gathered all the information.

Type: Curio

In the wilderness, the unknown signifies danger.

Although this trip is mainly for training, if the rewards are good enough he wouldn't mind spending a little time collecting Wilderness Treasure.

Public Secret Realm (Level 3)

Great Trade Route

Challenge Level: 10-20

Secret Realm Scene: Extra-large

Boss Monsters: Wilderness Behemoth, Imperial Officers, Pioneering Lords, Four Harms Chiefs, Nine Calamities Chiefs, Caravan Guard Captains……

Mu Yi sized up his opponent, who did not appear to be human.

The wilderness is also a place said to contain endless treasures; legend has it that it is where the gods fell, thus producing the so‑called Wilderness Treasures, each imbued with great power.

Detected mission‑triggering campaign item: the Kaben Merchant Association's labor contract; the Kaben Merchant Association campaign is now active.

The direct clash of flesh against heavy armor was like steel on steel; the tremendous impact forced both sides to step back a few paces.

In the awestruck gaze of the staff, Mu Yi received the Explorer's Certificate said to represent the world's top combat power—a medal like a blazing sun.

Trial complete, rated Dawn rank!" the trial puppet lying on the ground announced loudly Mu Yi's trial result, then was carried away for repair.

Two empires joined forces to build a city in the wilderness as a trade hub and also as a foothold for exploring the wilderness.

Mission Requirement: Escort the Kaben Merchant Association caravan to Wilderness City.

Amid the fluctuating quotes, Mu Yi chose a medium‑sized caravan—not because its offer was high, but because it carried the most cargo, even more than a large caravan.

The so‑called Wilderness Behemoths are beasts that have devoured these treasures; each possesses transcendent power.

Mm, this is not bad!

A series of iron‑like clangs accompanied by sparks flying from the greatsword rang out; the trial puppet could only muster a block.

The voice was full of mechanical feeling, confirming Mu Yi's judgment that it was not human.

Mu Yi glanced twice, relied on his perception to confirm there was no problem, then signed his name.

But where there are people there is strife; many pioneering lords and adventurers gained various opportunities in the wilderness, surrounding the foothold, giving rise to numerous pioneer territories and also many bandit horsemen.

…………

Seeing the magitech armored vehicles bearing various emblems on the road, Mu Yi couldn't help but sigh at the nation's strength.

"I only want the wild secret treasure; convert the convoy's profits at market price into equal shares of wild secret treasure and give them to me!" Mu Yi waved his hand, stating his condition.

Secret Realm Shop:

The next moment, the floor beneath his feet shattered suddenly, and he swung his great sword silently, charging at Mu Yi.

Wild Secret Treasure:

So-called great trade route is a route leading to another empire, somewhat like the "Silk Road," but it requires passing through dangerous wilderness.

"Yi, this is a deposit; I hope our journey goes smoothly! I still need to keep recruiting manpower, please understand!"

The direct clash of the formation blade and the great sword burst out a large amount of sparks; neither side retreated even slightly, they slightly eased their force, then the next moment they both swung their weapons with full force.

Only such a metaphor as raging wind and violent rain can describe the collision of blade light and sword shadow filling the sky; the storm formed by the formation blade and great sword is literally a direct express to hell.

Thanks to the built-in translation function of the comprehensive network, he could understand the other's meaning, but only to the extent of listening and comprehending; having him write was something he could not do.

"I will evaluate your rank based on your performance!"

The only things that could catch Mu Yi's eye were some legendary equipment; the Asura Long Sword, though convenient, was too fragile compared to the formation blade, easily breaking in intense clashes.

To exchange for a good sword, Mu Yi decided on his goal for this trip.