Strongest Lord by Opening Blind Boxes

Commander Yi Eryi was bewildered.

At that moment, a Golden Lotus flew through the air, carrying Emperor Tathagata forward.

A faint, casual, and gentle smile graced Emperor Tathagata’s face. He glanced at Commander Yi Eryi and spoke, "Artificial intelligence of the Nine Rivers Divine Country, get lost!"

The moment the words echoed, there was a loud BOOM, and Commander Yi Eryi’s eyes suddenly exploded.

"I detest soulless things like you. Now, scram! And if you ever scan me with that so-called Deep Space Detector of yours again, I’ll make sure you’re damned for all eternity!"

Emperor Tathagata spoke again, and this time, with another RUMBLE, both of Commander Yi Eryi’s arms spontaneously self-destructed.

"I’m going, I’m going!"

Commander Yi Eryi hastily shouted. ’This Emperor Tathagata is as tyrannical as they say,’ it thought. ’What terrible luck, running into him today.’

Meanwhile, Emperor Tathagata, treading upon the Golden Lotus, headed straight for Wang Yi’s location.

Unlike Shen Qing and the others, he seemed able to pinpoint Wang Yi’s exact position.

As for Wang Yi, he was currently atop a derelict building in the center of Jiang City, opening Chaos Blind Boxes.

Opening Chaos Blind Boxes was a form of leisure for Wang Yi. He had plenty of them, after all, and would open a few for fun every now and then.

"Heirloom Sweater +8. Whoa, even the sweater got Enhanced to bronze. Does that make this sweater an antique?"

"High-Intensity Flashlight +7. Nice. This thing is so bright it could blind a cyborg!"

"Cola +8. Ho ho, it’s become a bottomless cola. Unlimited refills. Not bad, not bad at all!"

"Safety Helmet +9. The material is actually Thousand Jin Divine Iron! This helmet is amazing. It looks really safe!"

Wang Yi was taking stock of the new goodies he’d just unboxed when he suddenly sensed something. He looked up to see Emperor Tathagata arriving on a Golden Lotus.

[Emperor Tathagata: Level 600, Chaos Lord, Master of the Void Realm, Lord of the Life Royal Court, Golden Lotus Daoist????]

His Insight Divine Techniques revealed some of Emperor Tathagata’s information, and Wang Yi was stunned.

’A level 600 powerhouse! Do beings of such a high level even exist in the Fourth Dimension?’

Although Wang Yi believed that a high level didn’t necessarily equate to high combat power, the level 600 Emperor Tathagata was the highest-level individual he had ever encountered. He couldn’t help but feel a little wary.

"Young friend!"

Emperor Tathagata had undoubtedly come straight for Wang Yi. With a warm smile and a friendly, amiable tone, he said, "I am Emperor Tathagata. You are an Ecological Lord, and so am I. In the development of our territories, we have both chosen the Eco-School!"

Wang Yi quickly stood and cupped his hands. "Greetings, Senior. Could it be that you’ve come here for the Waga Royal Court...?"

Emperor Tathagata waved a hand, cutting Wang Yi off. "Don’t misunderstand. I didn’t come for the Waga Royal Court. That Royal Court should have been destroyed long ago. You’ve done well in this National War!"

"Then, Senior, you’ve come here to..."

"I have come specifically to find you."

"To find me?"

"Yes. Since we both develop our territories along the path of the Eco-School, we are natural allies. A great war between Divine Countries has erupted in the Fifth Dimension, and factions based on Schools have gradually formed. Are you aware that our Eco-School is weak and is currently being suppressed?"

Wang Yi shook his head. "I am not."

"It’s normal that you don’t know. I came to find you specifically to tell you this: it was no easy feat for the Eco-School to be established. The Eco-Technology and Eco Skills we so easily obtain are the results of our predecessors’ countless years of exploration and creation, only formed after being adopted and certified by the system."

Emperor Tathagata sighed softly and continued, "Our predecessors forged this path so that we could follow in their footsteps. If the seniors of the Eco-School are suppressed and eliminated, with no one to clear the way, it will be incredibly difficult for us, the younger generation of the Eco-School, to advance. We might even reach a dead end and be forced to switch to the Sci-Fi, Mystic, or Magic schools!"

"So, what do you have in mind, Senior?"

"Ascend to a Divine Country, ascend to the Fifth Dimension, fight alongside our predecessors, and bring glory to the Eco-School! Looking across the entire Fourth Dimension, only you are worthy of accompanying me!"

"Ascend to a Divine Country... Senior, you think too highly of me. My territory has only just advanced to a Royal Court and ascended not long ago. I’m still a long way from advancing to a Divine Country..."

"Young friend, don’t sell yourself short. Your territory is very strong—the fact that you could beat the Waga Royal Court into such a state is proof! It’s actually not that difficult for a Royal Court to advance to a Divine Country. You just need your territory’s ranking to enter the top one hundred to qualify. After that, you can unlock the ascension quests. Develop your population, take a trip to the Sealing Sacred Domain and Hundred Battle Mountain, and then you can advance to a Divine Country. It’s not hard! Once you finish this National War, how about I take you to complete the ascension quests?"

"Thank you for your high praise, Senior. I’m just afraid my territory’s foundation is too shallow, and I’ll end up disappointing you."

"I’m not mistaken. Young friend, you can do it! And with me to guide you, you’ll succeed even if you think you can’t! Here, take this as a welcoming gift!"

As he spoke, Emperor Tathagata flicked a finger on his right hand. A small box materialized from thin air and flew rapidly toward Wang Yi.

Wang Yi caught it and opened it curiously. Inside were two items.

The first was a peach-pit-like object: [Seed of the Ginseng Fruit Tree]. When planted in a territory, it can grow into a Ginseng Fruit Tree. The Ginseng Fruit Tree can bear Ginseng Fruits, and eating one can truly increase one’s lifespan. A single fruit would have no problem extending a Mortal’s life by three or four hundred years.

At the same time, the Ginseng Fruit Tree is also a treasure tree. Once grown, it can improve the territory’s environment and accelerate its ecological Evolution.

The second item was a green, lychee-sized orb.

[Eco Magic Ball: Special Item. An exclusive tool for Ecological Lords. It stores fifty thousand points of Eco Energy, which can be used to directly replenish Eco Energy or be consumed for other purposes. Please explore its specific uses on your own.]

’What amazing stuff! For a Mortal, the Ginseng Fruit Tree is practically a heaven-defying Divine Tree. And the Eco Magic Ball, storing fifty thousand points of Eco Energy, is incredibly useful to me. When my Royal Court was first established, my territory only had a little over a thousand points of Eco Energy. This Emperor Tathagata is way too generous, giving away fifty thousand points in one go. How many times can I Enhance my Divine Techniques with this...?’

Overjoyed, Wang Yi said, "Well, I won’t be coy then. These two items are excellent. I’ll accept them!"

"They were meant for you!"

Emperor Tathagata laughed heartily and added, "Once this National War is over, your territory’s ranking should break into the top one hundred, qualifying you for the Divine Country advancement quests. After you receive the quests, head to Hundred Battle Mountain. Remember, I will be waiting for you at Windless Cliff on Hundred Battle Mountain. We’ll tackle the Windless Cliff quest first. It’s quite time-consuming and might take two or three years to complete!"

"Alright!" Wang Yi nodded. "Once I get to Hundred Battle Mountain, I will definitely look for you at Windless Cliff, Senior!"

"Very good. Then continue with your National War. I will not participate, but I will stand watch over you. You will only win, not lose!"

"Thank you!"

Wang Yi quickly cupped his hands in thanks. Emperor Tathagata laughed again, then rode his Golden Lotus high into the sky, truly taking on the posture of a spectator.

But soon after, he shouted down, "My friends from the Demon Realm Royal Court, Cyan Bamboo Royal Court, and West Sea Royal Court, please do not interfere in this National War either. Let my Supreme Brother face his enemy unimpeded."

"We only came to observe!"

"Rest assured, Lord, we will not intervene!"

"We will not interfere in this National War. In fact, we came only to witness the fall of the Waga Royal Court!"

By now, the Floating Spiritual Boat had arrived near Wang Yi. Aboard it, Shen Qing, Chen Jiqiu, Luo Li, and the others hastily gave their assurances to Emperor Tathagata.

At that same moment, a tremor ran through the earth. Wang Yi felt it and looked up to see a terrifying, colossal city crawling slowly toward him like a giant war turtle.

That colossal city was, of course, Da Hai City.

Within Da Hai City, the escapee faction had already evacuated—some had emigrated to the Starry Sky, others had fled to shelters. The warhawk faction had seized control of the city, unsealed all its technological weapons, and was now steering it forward, intending to fight to the death!

’Is this the final battle? A mobile city...’

Wang Yi put away his Chaos Blind Box, his expression turning solemn and serious.