Strongest Lord by Opening Blind Boxes

[Li Bozhen: Level 399 Vacuum Sword God, Late-stage Tribulation Crossing, resident of Mingyu Divine Country, one of the Mingyu Celestial Star Sword Guards.]

Wang Yi saw Li Bozhen’s identity information and was somewhat surprised.

’Just as I thought. This man is extraordinary—a high-level Cultivator nearing the Mahayana Realm, and it seems he’s a Player, too! The Li Bozhen from before was probably just a projection of his avatar...’

As Wang Yi had this realization, the Galaxy Airship drew closer. Li Bozhen sensed its approach, rose to his feet, and with a smile, addressed the Galaxy Airship. "Li Bozhen of the Mingyu Divine Country requests an audience with the Master of Typhon!"

"Master of Typhon?"

Wang Yi’s brow twitched. He didn’t acknowledge the title. He ordered the airship to halt, stepped into the World Line, and clasped his hands in a distant salute to Li Bozhen. "I never would have thought you were a senior from the Mingyu Divine Country!"

"Speaking of which, I must thank you, little friend, for helping me return to the Starry Sky back then. Otherwise, with the System Power suppressing me, I don’t know when I would have ever unsealed my memories."

"It was just a mission. No thanks are necessary." Wang Yi’s expression hardened. "You’ve come a long way. For what purpose, I wonder?"

Li Bozhen smiled. "Little friend, there’s no need to be so tense. I know the Golden Lion Venerable’s arrogant actions caused you some trouble before, but please believe me, he was acting on his own. It was by no means the will of the Divine Country. The Divine Lord has already executed the Golden Lion. I believe we can turn hostility into friendship. This item represents our sincerity."

As he spoke, Li Bozhen waved his sleeve, and a small golden sphere flew out from his cuff. The sphere seemed to have a life of its own, flying straight toward Wang Yi before halting and hovering three feet in front of him.

[Bright Jade Golden Pill: Special Item. After a Player consumes it, they will automatically change their class to the Cultivation profession Star-devouring Venerable, rapidly obtain Mahayana Cultivation, and their level can be raised to 420. The Core Skill of the Star-devouring Venerable is the Star-devouring Technique. Using this skill grants the Overlord State. Please explore the specifics on your own.]

’Hmm, this thing...’

Wang Yi’s heart skipped a beat. ’This Bright Jade Golden Pill is incredible,’ he thought. ’Not only can it change your class, but it also grants Mahayana Cultivation!’

That was Mahayana Cultivation!

A rapid level-up to 420!

How was that any different from soaring to the heavens in a single leap?

"Senior, what is the meaning of this?" Wang Yi studied Li Bozhen carefully. "Are you giving this Golden Core to me?"

Li Bozhen chuckled. "Rest assured, little friend. I have come with sincerity and goodwill. This Golden Core was formed from the Golden Lion Venerable. The Divine Lord himself ordered that it be given to you as compensation for the Golden Lion Venerable’s previous offenses against you."

"The Golden Lion is dead? So your Divine Lord’s intention is for me to change my class to Star-devouring Venerable? And then I’ll be expected to join your Divine Country afterward, is that it?"

"Our Divine Lord has no such intention. Gifting you the Golden Core is merely a token of our apology. You can use it yourself or give it to someone else. The choice is yours."

"In that case, it would be rude to refuse!" Wang Yi didn’t stand on ceremony. He immediately accepted the [Bright Jade Golden Pill] and added, "You came all this way. I imagine it wasn’t just to deliver a Golden Core."

Li Bozhen laughed heartily. "I was once the Ming King’s Guardian. My purpose in seeking you out today is, of course, also for the Ming King!"

He paused for a moment before continuing, "You must have realized it by now. The Ming King is Li Longyu, or rather, Li Longyu’s past life was the Ming King. To be perfectly honest, the Ming King is the Divine Lord’s younger sister. Back then, the Ming King was mischievous. She descended to the Fourth Dimension behind the Divine Lord’s back and acted recklessly. She was gravely injured and had no choice but to reincarnate, which led to the birth of the Li Longyu of this era!"

"So?"

"The Ming King must eventually return! Little friend, you should be aware that Players are not truly undying. When a Lord dies, they become an Adventurer. When an Adventurer dies, they become a Sufferer. A Sufferer has chances to be reborn, reincarnate, or permanently descend, but there is also the possibility of true death. The Divine Lord dotes on the Ming King and wishes to bring her to his side so she can grow up in safety. Can you understand?"

"I understand, but this Li Longyu is not that Li Longyu. She is not the Ming King right now. Shouldn’t your esteemed Divine Country also respect her wishes?"

Li Bozhen said, "I know that Li Longyu has become your wife, little friend, but she will become the Ming King in the end. The stronger she gets, the faster her memories will return. One day, her original personality will reawaken. When that time comes, how will you handle it?"

Wang Yi was silent.

Li Bozhen continued, "Besides, having the Ming King in your territory will bring you a great deal of trouble. Even if our Mingyu Divine Country stands aside, many others in the Starry Sky will come to fight over her—some for the sake of the World Law, others to hold our Divine Lord in check. Little friend, can you handle all of them?"

Wang Yi said, "So, what do you suggest?"

"Let me take the Ming King. If you are willing, you can come with me and ascend directly to the Divine Country. This is a tremendous opportunity! If you cannot let go of your territory, little friend, my Mingyu Divine Country will provide you with protection and resources to aid your development. When your territory ascends in the future, we will still be one family. How about it?"

Wang Yi said, "It sounds good. Let me think it over."

"Very well! In that case, I will return to seek your answer in three months."

With that, Li Bozhen clasped his hands in farewell and added, "Please make a decision as soon as possible, little friend. Although our Mingyu Divine Country is powerful, we also have many enemies. If those people find out about the Ming King’s reincarnation, I fear it will bring you no small amount of trouble!"

Wang Yi didn’t speak, only clasping his hands in response.

After Li Bozhen flew out of the World Line and vanished from sight, Wang Yi returned to the Galaxy Airship. He frowned slightly, his expression somewhat grave, and said to the others, "Everyone, relax. There will be no battle today."