Chapter 264

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Translation: Register of Life and Death (Part Four). Keep parentheses.

Item Level: 30

Translation: Item Level: 30

Quality: Divine (Weak)

Translation: Quality: Divine (Weak)

Type: Curio/Set Component

Translation: Type: Curio/Set Component

Faction Restriction: Netherworld (Only Netherworld-related beings can unleash its full power)

Translation: Faction Restriction: Underworld (Only beings related to the Underworld can unleash its full power)

But need to keep exact meaning...

Special Effects:

Translation: Special Effects:

1. Life and Death Decree:

Translation: 1. Life and Death Mandate:

Enemies attacked by the wielder will accumulate Life and Death Marks; as the marks increase, the target's name will appear on the Life and Death Ledger; when the name is fully displayed on the ledger, life and death will be completely controlled by the ledger.

Translation: Enemies attacked by the wielder of this item will accumulate the Life and Death Mark; as the mark increases, the attacker's name will appear on the Register of Life and Death; when the name is fully displayed on the Register, life and death will be completely controlled by the Register.

Need to keep meaning...

Enemies attacked by the wielder will be marked by death; the stronger the death aura, the more death lines appear on their body; when striking a death line, the enemy suffers an instant-death attack; if the instant death fails, it ignores defense and deals true damage instead.

Translation: Enemies attacked by the wielder will be annotated by Death; the stronger the deathly aura, the more death lines appear on their body; when an attack hits a death line, the enemy will suffer an instant-death attack; if instant death fails, it will ignore defense and deal true damage instead.

2. Life and Death Judgment: Knowing the enemy's true spirit, you can set their time of death; this effect is a causal attack that cannot be defended by conventional means; if the causal check fails, the enemy will fully suffer this soul attack.

Translation: 2. Life and Death Judgment: Knowing the enemy's true spirit, one can set their death date; this effect is a causal attack, cannot be defended by conventional means; if the causal check fails, the enemy will fully suffer this soul attack.

3. Treasure of the Netherworld: An artifact from the Netherworld; if used by non-Netherworld faction individuals, they will be hunted by the Netherworld.

Translation: 3. Treasure of the Netherworld: An artifact from the Underworld's offices; if used by non-Underworld faction individuals, they will be hunted by the Underworld.

4. Life and Death Ledger: This item is not unique; collecting other components will enhance related attributes and effects.

Translation: 4. Register of Life and Death: This item is not unique; collecting other components will enhance related attributes and effects.

5. Yin Energy Corrosion: While holding this item, every 24 hours you must make a corrosion check (based on the character's will and constitution).

Translation: 5. Yin Qi Erosion: While holding this item, every 24 hours you must make an erosion check (based on the character's will and constitution).

The intensity of this corrosion check increases gradually with item use; on a failed check, the character suffers Yin energy corrosion, their true spirit is captured by the Life and Death Ledger, and other ledger users will be synchronized with this information.

Translation: The intensity of this erosion check will gradually increase with item use; if the check fails, the character will suffer Yin Qi erosion, their true spirit will be captured by the Register of Life and Death, and other users of the Register will be synchronized with this information.

Mu Yi examined the Life and Death Ledger in his hand; honestly speaking, given the power of divine artifacts, this item may not be the best choice, and on Treasure Mountain it sits at a somewhat below-average level.

Translation: Mu Yi examined the Register of Life and Death in his hand; frankly, given the power of divine artifacts, this artifact may not be the best choice; on Treasure Mountain, it exists as a mid-to-low tier entity.

Unlike the Crimson Reaper he previously pulled, which caused him a backlash, the Yin energy spreading from the Life and Death Ledger not only fails to harm Mu Yi, it actually benefits him.

Translation: However, unlike the Scarlet Reaper he previously pulled out, which caused a backlash on himself, the Yin Qi spreading from the Register of Life and Death not only did not harm Mu Yi, but actually benefited him.

Yin energy flows only from the Seventh Rank Divine Position, then directly into the Reincarnation Barrier, becoming part of it, and nourishes Mu Yi's body.

Translation: The Yin Qi flows only from the Seventh-Rank Divine Position, then directly into the Reincarnation Barrier, becoming part of it, and feeds back onto Mu Yi's body.

One could say that holding this item, Mu Yi is almost constantly in a state of cultivation.

Translation: One could say that holding this thing, Mu Yi is almost constantly in a state of cultivation.

「Zongwang Prompt: Nourished by Yin Qi, you gain 100 points of special occupational experience. 」

Translation: 「Zongwang Prompt: Nourished by Yin Qi, you gain 100 points of special occupational experience. 」

Zongwang Prompt: Nourished by yin energy, you gain 100 points of special occupational experience.

……

Translation: …… (ellipsis). Keep as is.

The information flashing on his retina made Mu Yi raise an eyebrow; this item is indeed practical, inevitably plunging him back into indecision—what he currently lacks is an artifact for immediate combat, whereas the Life and Death Ledger leans more toward supportive effects.

Translation: The information refreshing on his retina made Mu Yi raise an eyebrow; this thing is indeed practical, inevitably plunging Mu Yi back into dilemma—what he currently lacks is an instant-combat divine artifact, whereas the Register of Life and Death leans more toward supportive effects.

「Forget it, human greed is never satisfied… only what fits is best! 」

Translation: 「Forget it, human greed knows no bounds…… What fits is best! 」

After a moment of hesitation, Mu Yi decided to take the Life and Death Ledger out of the armory's treasure vault; although he didn't know why it was there, its existence made sense, and it was indeed useful to him.

Translation: After a moment of hesitation, Mu Yi chose to take the Register of Life and Death out of the Military Strategist's treasury; although he didn't know why this thing was in the Military Strategist's divine artifact vault, its existence made sense, and it was indeed useful for him.

After taking stock of his abilities, Mu Yi realized he seemed to have no room for improvement; since his battle with the He Luo God, he has been constantly undergoing trials to grow stronger.

Translation: After taking stock of his current strength, Mu Yi realized he seemingly had no room for improvement; after his battle with He Luo Shen, he has been constantly running through trials to grow stronger.

To this point, he even feels that he can no longer improve.

Translation: Now he actually feels unable to continue improving.

Since he cannot improve further, he should go complete the trial set for him by the Earth Mother Goddess.

Translation: Since he cannot improve, he should go complete the trial set for him by Hou Tu Niangniang.

After a moment of thought, Mu Yi produced the 【Sea‑Suppressing Imperial Edict】 and the 【Great Ming Token】.

Translation: After a moment's thought, Mu Yi took out the 【Pacify Sea Imperial Edict】 and the 【Great Ming Command Token】.

「Zongwang Prompt: Related relic detected; use both simultaneously? 」

Translation: 「Zongwang Prompt: Related dungeon token detected; use both simultaneously? 」

「Yes! 」

Translation: 「Yes! 」

Along with Mu Yi's confirmation, the token and edict in his hand turned into a ball of light and merged together.

Translation: Along with Mu Yi's confirmation, the token and edict in his hand actually turned into a cluster of light and merged together.

「Notice: You have obtained a new relic—Great Ming Beacon」

Translation: 「Please note: You have obtained a new token—Great Ming Beacon」

「Notice: The dungeon world has transformed into a campaign world! 」

Translation: 「Please note: The dungeon world has transformed into a campaign world! 」

「Notice: Current campaign world information has changed! 」

Translation: 「Please note: The current campaign world's information has changed! 」

【Great Ming Beacon-Zheng He's Voyages to the Four Seas】

Translation: 【Great Ming Beacon—Zheng He's Voyages to the Four Seas】

Relic Description:

Translation: Token Description:

The Great Ming world faces an unknown danger invading from the sea; you will join Zheng He's expedition fleet as a Netherworld Yin deity.

Translation: The Great Ming world faces an unknown danger invading from the sea; you will join Zheng He's fleet expedition to the Four Seas as an Underworld Yin spirit.

Investigate the true nature of the unknown danger, locate its source, and summon the Netherworld's armies to reach this world.

Translation: Investigate the true nature of the unknown danger, locate its source, and summon the Underworld army to arrive in this world.

Campaign World: Kyushu-Mysterious Great Ming

Translation: Campaign World: Jiuzhou—Mysterious Great Ming

Campaign Scene: Extra-large

Translation: Campaign Scene: Extra-large

Campaign Challenge Difficulty: Levels 15-30

Translation: Campaign Challenge Difficulty: Levels 15-30

Dungeon Description:

Translation: Dungeon Description:

Within Kyushu's Great Ming, governed by the Heavenly Court and Netherworld, the weather is harmonious and the rains timely.

Translation: Within Jiuzhou's Great Ming, governed by the Heavenly Court and the Underworld, the weather is harmonious and the rains timely.

However, danger may strike at any time in this world; the once‑peaceful Four Seas have become extraordinarily perilous, the dragon rulers of the seas have vanished, coastal areas frequently experience strange events, the populace panics, and across Great Ming the weather becomes turbulent with frequent anomalies.

Translation: However, danger may strike this world at any time; the once peaceful Four Seas have become extraordinarily perilous, the dragon clan that once ruled the seas has vanished, coastal areas frequently experience strange occurrences, the populace panics, and within the Great Ming realm, winds and rains fluctuate wildly, with anomalies occurring frequently.

To protect the Great Ming populace, uncover the truth, and also seek the rare treasures rumored to lie within the Four Seas, the Ming emperor ordered Zheng He to recruit all manner of extraordinary individuals from the populace and lead the navy fleet out to sea.

Translation: To protect the Great Ming populace, uncover the truth, and also to seek the rare treasures rumored to lie within the Four Seas, the Great Ming ruler ordered Zheng He to recruit various extraordinary individuals from the populace and lead the naval fleet out to sea.

「「……」

Translation: 「「……」」

Mu Yi's eye twitched; this challenge seems even greater than he imagined.

Translation: Mu Yi's eye twitched; this challenge seems even greater than he imagined.

However, the dungeon has already been opened, and he has no room to retreat.

Translation: However, having already opened the dungeon, he has no room to retreat.

Instantly, a dialog box appeared on his retina.

Translation: Instantly, a dialog box appeared on his retina.

「Transferring character to the campaign battlefield…」

Translation: 「Transferring character to the campaign scene……」

…………

Translation: ………… (ellipsis)

…………

Translation: …………

Before Mu Yi could even come to his senses, he felt an ominous aura permeating the air.

Translation: Before Mu Yi could even regain his senses, he felt an ominous aura permeating the air.

When Mu Yi opened his eyes, he saw a vast sea—except that this sea was now boiling.

Translation: When Mu Yi opened his eyes, he saw a vast sea, but at that moment the sea was boiling.

Silent dark clouds blanketed the sky; the chaotic cloud layer let no light through, and faint lightning flickered between the clouds.

Note: The original line states: "Low, dark clouds covered the entire sky; the chaotic cloud layer lets no light through, and faint lightning flickers between the clouds."

Beneath the clouds, the sea resembled a roaring, rolling black beast, bellowing as it swelled tens of meters high, as if trying to connect with the clouds.

Translation: Beneath the clouds, the sea resembled a roaring, rolling black beast, howling as it tossed up tens of meters high, as if trying to connect with the cloud layer.

Howling gales swept across the sea surface; even though Mu Yi stood aboard an enormous ship, he still swayed amidst the wind and waves.

Translation: The howling gale swept across the sea surface; even though Mu Yi stood aboard an enormous ship, he still swayed amidst the wind and waves.

Wave after wave surged skyward, slamming the ship; the spray looked as if it could shatter the vessel.

Translation: Wave after wave surged skyward, striking the ship; the spray seemed capable of shattering the vessel.

However, the heavy mist now formed a barrier above the ship's prow, blocking all wind and waves; Mu Yi keenly sensed within it a flow pattern utterly unlike that of terrestrial military formations.

Translation: However, the thick cloud energy now formed a barrier above the ship's head, blocking all wind and waves; Mu Yi keenly sensed within it a flow pattern completely different from that of terrestrial military formations' cloud energy.

And in the depths of the roaring sea, amidst a hazy, chaotic heavenly sea, a boundless white mist rose high and strong, like a sky‑reaching barrier.

It was a white mist that seemed to encircle and isolate the entire world, pressing down like a sheer cliff of ten thousand zhang, connecting heaven and earth.

Mu Yi did not know what the thick fog was, nor what lay deep within it, but his instinct sensed a tremendous danger, his intuition constantly telling him that being swallowed by that fog would certainly not be good.

Just as Mu Yi felt fear, a figure walked toward the bow; his build was extremely frail compared to the wind and waves, yet for some reason he gave a feeling of safety, kneeling between heaven and earth.

"Your subject, please issue an edict to suppress the storm!"

Between heaven and earth, a vast assent came from the vague depths.

"Approved!"

"Your subject, I receive the edict!"

The half-kneeling figure rose to his feet, like a giant standing between heaven and earth, exuding a reassuring aura as massive as a ten-thousand-zhang mountain.

He then saw the figure pull from thin air a decree that Mu Yi somewhat recognized, unfolding it.

"Now there are demonic winds and filthy rains, defying heaven and violating order, desecrating the dragon's majesty!"

"By heaven's mandate, the emperor decrees!"

"His sagely virtue is vast, his might shakes the four seas."

"Thus commanded!"

After the decree was read, a fervent, resounding sound arose from all directions.

"His sagely virtue is vast, his might shakes the four seas."

"His sagely virtue is vast, his might shakes the four seas."

"His sagely virtue is vast, his might shakes the four seas."

Amid the fervent slogans, Mu Yi clearly felt a tremendous force descending from heaven.

The originally thick cloud energy began to boil; each ship seemed like a great vortex drawing in the essence of heaven and earth, then converging toward the direction of the decree.

"Disperse!"

The decree shone brightly between heaven and earth, then emitted endless golden light spreading to the four seas.

The originally roaring sea calmed under this force, and the dark clouds above the firmament were pierced, spilling warm light downward.

Mu Yi glanced upward through the hole in the sky.

"Ah!"

Mu Yi cried out in pain, covering his eyes with his hands, as crimson blood seeped through the gaps between his fingers.

The endless light blinded his eyes, which felt as if seared by fire.

The Thousand-mile Eye divine ability let him see what he ought not to have seen.

"What on earth is that thing!"

The pain in his eyes quickly eased thanks to his strong regenerative power, yet Mu Yi could not shake from his mind what he had just seen.

Three suns—there were actually three suns in the sky.

One should have been a normal sun, but for some reason nearly half of it was shrouded in black, its light growing dim.

One seemed to be the power summoned by the decree—righteous and radiant, exuding a rich human aura, presumably the might of the Great Ming.

But the sun that blinded his eyes was the last one—a black sun emitting cold light, appearing without heat or light, yet when Mu Yi's Thousand-mile Eye gazed upon it, its terrifying power backlashed directly onto his eyes.

"Chaos!"

"Disorder!"

Just a glance caused dizziness and discomfort.

"I cannot use the Thousand-mile Eye divine ability for a short time……"

Mu Yi felt the sting in his eyes and involuntarily gave a wry smile; although his vision was recovering, the Thousand-mile Eye divine ability could not be used for the time being.

An unknown power damaged the imprint of the Thousand-mile Eye divine ability in Mu Yi's eyes, requiring time to slowly recover.

Mu Yi then understood that the operation of such externally attached divine abilities follows a rule: unless they are fully refined into the body, they are like worn equipment, and any damage also requires time to slowly heal.

Perhaps using the essence of heaven and earth and guiding with will could shorten this process?

Mu Yi wryly used his inner qi to activate two talismans; two drops of fluid oozed from them and smeared over his eyes, an effect that could only be described as barely better than nothing.

Sometimes having too good eyesight is itself a great trouble; the limit of this world is too high, and I must not look around recklessly.

Now thinking back, I actually used the Thousand-mile Eye to look at the Queen Mother of the West and wasn't blinded—truly her mercy.

Having learned his lesson, Mu Yi wryly smiled, feeling that this battlefield world might not be so easy to conquer; whether it's towering waves or the black sun hanging beyond the firmament, none seem to be things he can currently handle.

Just as Mu Yi was pondering what to do,

A navy sailor walked over to Mu Yi.

"Lord Yin Shen, the commander-in-chief summons you!"

"I understand!"

Mu Yi followed the sailor to the destination; besides him, there were some personnel whose attire showed they were mostly supernormal beings from the Hundred Schools and Heterodox Paths.

"Gentlemen, the wind and waves have calmed; our army needs to pull ashore to rest. I ask you to go ahead, eliminate dangers in advance—this is a sea map; I hope you return victorious!"

The one who summoned Mu Yi and them was Zheng He; Zheng He extended his palm, and a series of peculiar maps were handed out to everyone.

Mu Yi examined the sea map and found they were only a few hundred li from the Great Ming coast, having just set out.

Yet even this required rest… Mu Yi's heart sank at once.

Nevertheless, even if the future is bleak, Mu Yi still needed to take the first step.

"Zongwang Prompt: Trigger faction mission—Coastal Reconnaissance."

【Coastal Reconnaissance】

Mission: Advance ahead of the main force to scout dangers on the coast.

Reward: Great Ming Faction prestige, Zheng He favorability, Great Ming Military Merit.

Great Ming Military Merit, like in other campaign worlds, can be exchanged for treasures of the Great Ming.

There seemed to be some preparations on the ship, but compared to the Ming treasury, it was obviously far inferior.

I just don't know if they can make it back this trip.

Although the enemy's situation was unknown, Mu Yi's instinct gave rise to a pessimistic feeling.

Realizing his emotions were off, Mu Yi instantly gathered his mind, his will highly condensed; the problems of this world were greater than he had imagined.

It seems the previous attack wasn't completely over, no wonder Zheng He abruptly chose to regroup and sent them to scout the danger.

The fleet was not far from the shore to land; supernormal beings each displayed their divine abilities—some flew on swords, some rode clouds and mist, while someone like Mu Yi could only honestly walk on water.

Fortunately, Mu Yi could also be considered a water god; controlling the surging water beneath his feet made him not look embarrassed, and he even actively helped other struggling supernormal beings akin to warriors, sparing them the embarrassment of swimming over.

Although they were still wary of Mu Yi, their gaze toward him undoubtedly softened.

"Thank you, brother; may I know your name?"

"Yin God-Mu Yi!"

Generally Mu Yi would introduce himself as coming from the Military Strategist school, but this battle trial was arranged by Hou Tu Niangniang, so Mu Yi simply defined his identity as the Yin God in the background introduction.

"Yin God, sir!" Upon hearing Mu Yi's words, the surrounding supernormal beings lost their arrogance, replaced by a sense of awe and respect.

Obviously, the status of the Underworld's proper deity was more prestigious than Mu Yi had imagined.

Just a simple self-introduction, these unruly supernormal beings immediately implicitly regarded Mu Yi as their superior.

"Let's go!"

Faced with this situation, Mu Yi didn't say much, but instead took the lead and headed toward the shore.

Before even getting close, he already felt a strong sense of malice.