Multiverse Skill System

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Yi Shuihan used magic to create a flame panel in the void, displaying everyone's names and scores on it.

"Everyone, take a look. If you feel anything is wrong, please point it out."

They gave us a three-minute buffer period, but no one stepped forward to say it was wrong.

"Then I will announce the list of those who have advanced to the second round."

As soon as he finished speaking, some names on the flame panel disappeared abruptly, with a total of 13 names vanishing from it.

"To those whose names have disappeared, it's a pity you were eliminated in the second round."

"It's not fair. My score is clearly not among the lowest 13. There are people with lower scores than me. Why did I get eliminated?"

Chapter 553, Body Imitation and the Beginning of the Third Scene

After Yi Shuihan announced the list of those who advanced, some of the 13 eliminated contestants were immediately dissatisfied and angrily shouted at Yi Shuihan.

This was a middle-aged man in a sharp suit. He looked more like a Muggle than a wizard. In fact, he was a potion master who had basically left the magical world and was playing in the Muggle world. He had a special purpose in participating in this recruitment.

"You say it's unfair?"

Yi Shuihan raised his eyes and spoke in a completely emotionless voice.

“That’s right, I, Degal, am not convinced. Although my score is not the highest, it is still average. Why can those who score lower than me advance, but I can’t?”

It must be said that what he said made sense, and he wasn't lying; his score was higher than some of the players who advanced so far.

Is there something going on inside?

Everyone looked at Yi Shuihan, waiting for his answer.

Do I really have to say it?

Yi Shuihan spoke slowly, his eyes filled with a sense of oppression.

Degal was startled by that look, feeling as if he had been completely seen through. He began to hesitate, and it was this hesitation that made those around him begin to have doubts.

Degale finally gritted his teeth and chose to persevere, saying, "Then please tell me why I was eliminated."

"Ha! They won't shed tears until they see the coffin!"

With a gentle wave of his hand, Yi Shuihan created a virtual image in the air, in which the figure of Digal appeared.

"Oh, this is what just happened. It turns out it was all recorded."

"I have a feeling that something is about to happen."

Everyone stared wide-eyed at the screen, with only a few noticing that Degalle's face had turned pale, his forehead was sweating, and a hint of panic had appeared in his eyes.

"Enough!" Degal suddenly shouted. "Stop watching! I admit it's fair, okay?!"

However, Yi Shuihan did not confront him directly, but instead magnified the image further, making it clearer for everyone.

In the video, Degal finally showed something unusual; it turned out that when he was writing the answer, he had been imitating the actions of the potion master in front of him.

At that moment, their hands moved in perfect unison.

Although he only imitated the answers to two questions, and even made some minor modifications at the end.

In a place where magic is forbidden, the fact that he could use such cheating methods shows that Degal is quite talented. How did he use his eyes to determine which question the other person was doing, and how did he mimic the subtle movements of the person's shoulders from behind, when he could only clearly see them? Even Yi Shuihan was curious about this question.

"You have excellent eyesight, and you were able to do this. In this respect, you have quite a bit of talent. I was originally going to let you off the hook because of this."

Shaking his head, Yi Shuihan reached out his hand to Digal and gently grasped it. Digal cried out in surprise and slowly floated into the air, then turned into fragments of light and exploded.

he died!

The scene was completely silent. For this group of people, the thought of a living person dying right before their eyes was terrifying, and some of them were already trembling.

"Perhaps my previous behavior made you think I was very kind, so let me correct you. I am only so gentle because I am on my own side. If you become my enemy, then congratulations, there is only one path waiting for you: death."

A chilling coldness ran through everyone's hearts. At that moment, people felt as if their surroundings had turned into hell, with countless wronged souls roaring, trying to drag them into that dark world as well.

To put it bluntly, Yi Shuihan has probably killed more people than some of the people present have ever seen with their own eyes. Although he is not bloodthirsty, in the world of One Piece and Naruto, where human life is as cheap as grass, he has no choice but to kill. Only by killing can he live better and make people fear him, thus achieving the effect of intimidating others.

The malevolent aura generated after the murder, even if only a little bit, was enough to intimidate these wizards from a peaceful era.

Even Voldemort, the executioner, felt his soul tremble at this moment, sensing what was hidden within Yi Shuihan's aura.

For a full three minutes, Yi Shuihan remained silent, and no one else dared to utter a sound. These three minutes were agonizing for everyone except Yi Shuihan.

Suddenly, a smile appeared on Yi Shuihan's face. With this smile, the chill in the air dissipated, and the atmosphere instantly transformed from the dead of winter to the warmth of spring. Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief and relax.

“His every word and action can change the emotions of those around him; his power is beyond description.”

At this moment, even though no one had witnessed Yi Shuihan's battle with Godzilla, they no longer doubted Yi Shuihan's strength. He was an absolute powerhouse, and even the mysterious man would not be his match.

Thinking of the mysterious man, many people looked at Quirrell, as it was rumored that the mysterious man resided in his body.

"There are no rules for the third round of alchemy, and there is no time limit. Just make the medicine that you think is best suited to your level. You can use your own medicinal materials or the ones I provided in the second round."

With a wave of his hand, the amount of medicinal herbs brought out in the second round increased a hundredfold instantly.

This third round was quite open, giving potion masters a lot of room to perform and preventing them from encountering situations they were not good at due to the rules of potion making.

The alchemy venue was naturally provided by Yi Shuihan, since this was what they would be doing in the future, and such a venue was essential. He took them directly to a palace dedicated to alchemy, which had hundreds of rooms of various sizes and was equipped with basic instruments. If they wanted something special, they would have to apply for it or bring their own.

Considering that everyone may have their own privacy and unique alchemy techniques, Yi Shuihan did not disclose the alchemy process. With his authority, it would not be difficult for him to show the situation in all the rooms in the form of images.

Chapter 554, Going to the Han Palace to See the Empress

"A whopping 53 people met my criteria! It seems there are still quite a few talented people in the magical world!"

Three days have passed since the start of the third round. Just now, the last person presented his finished product, and Yi Shuihan quickly evaluated it, having already tallied the number of qualified candidates.

In the same square, after Yi Shuihan solemnly announced the qualified candidates, polarization ensued. Those who were not selected looked extremely disappointed, while those who were selected showed expressions of immense excitement.

Regardless of their initial purpose for participating in the selection, in the end, these potion masters all basically had only one thought: they had to join this promising research institute.

At this point, money is the least important thing to these people; safety and lifespan are what truly interest them.

Joining Yi Shuihan's research institute means becoming one of his subordinates. In this way, Yi Shuihan will provide them with protection. No matter who they are or what kind of enemies they have, they believe that as long as they stay in the research institute, they will be able to rest easy. In fact, if they perform well, they might even be able to ask Yi Shuihan to help them eliminate their enemies.

In addition, the combined efforts of such potion masters will generate tremendous research power, which is something to look forward to.

Considering Yi Shuihan's goal of enabling ordinary people to possess magic and become wizards, they previously thought the chances were slim, but now they dare not be so sure. Perhaps one day it will suddenly come true?

The 53 people who successfully passed the selection all joined Yi Shuihan's research institute and became members of the Myriad Realms Research Institute. As for why it was called the Myriad Realms Research Institute, Yi Shuihan said he was too lazy to think of a name.

It's worth mentioning that Voldemort was among these 53 people, and he actually had some research in potions, reaching the level of Yi Shuihan.

After spending several days developing a system for the research institute, Yi Shuihan took on the role of purchasing agent. After all, even a master potion maker would be like a skilled cook trying to make medicine without ingredients.

"So, the higher-ups in Ying want to meet me."

"Yes, sir, they have agreed to let the wizarding world go public in New York, but before that, they want to see if you really have the ability to give magic to ordinary people."

Yi Shuihan held the phone in his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face. After a moment, he agreed to Fuji's request and planned to meet with those high-ranking British officials.

If a model could be created, such as enabling the British Prime Minister to become a wizard from a Muggle, it would likely be helpful to his plans.

You can't expect a horse to run without feeding it. For these high-ranking British officials, the magic world's openness is actually more harmful than beneficial. Their current agreement is probably just a temporary compromise. If things don't go well later, they might terminate this cooperation and definitely won't continue under pressure.

Although I hate to admit it, sometimes self-interest is far more reliable than so-called righteousness.

That being said, the reason why Yi Shuihan was so concerned about this matter was ultimately due to the allure of that low-level world's origin.

If we can obtain the origin of a lower-level world, giving them something that Yi Shuihan doesn't care much about, such as copying dragon blood, is something we can consider.

……

"Buckingham Palace, I never thought I'd actually be here one day."

Looking at the magnificent building in front of him, Yi Shuihan suddenly felt a sense of emotion. After all, who could have imagined that he, who was just an ordinary person, would have such a wonderful life?

Indeed, the meeting took place at Buckingham Palace, where Queen Elizabeth II resides and where the Prime Minister works.

As a constitutional monarchy, the UK is nominally headed by the Queen, but in reality, the Prime Minister is in charge of all government affairs. In fact, the Prime Minister is usually promoted by the Queen, and the real power of the country is in the hands of these two individuals.

According to the intelligence obtained by Yi Shuihan, the current Prime Minister of Ying seems to be a nephew of the Queen, and the two have a very good relationship.

Because it is a near-parallel world, the Queen and Prime Minister of Ying in this world are completely different from those in Yi Shuihan's world, although this is not a big deal.

Perhaps because they had made prior arrangements, Yi Shuihan, Fuji, and another attendant, as well as Yi Shuihan's old acquaintance Saiqi, entered the Han Palace without any hindrance.

When Yi Shuihan and his companions entered the Han Palace, they received the highest level of welcoming ceremony. A group of people, led by a middle-aged couple, welcomed them.

This couple is none other than Queen Elizabeth II of England and Prime Minister John Mellon.

"Who exactly are those people? Why are the Queen and the Prime Minister personally greeting them? They don't look like leaders of any major power, do they?"

Several royal guards who witnessed all of this from a short distance away speculated about the identities of Yi Shuihan and the others.

Not only them, but almost everyone in the group that came to greet Yi Shuihan was unaware of their identities.

Even Fudge was quite excited to see the Queen and the Prime Minister being so polite. Although as the Minister of Magic, his position was roughly the same as the Prime Minister's, he knew in his heart that the power he wielded was far less than that of the Muggle in front of him, and the number of people he managed was far less.

Whether it's aura or anything else, Fudge now seems completely incomparable to the Queen and Prime Minister before him.

Of the three people who arrived, Fudge was basically dizzy, and Saiqi was even more so, as it was the first time she had seen such a grand scene and her mind was completely blank. Only Yi Shuihan was slightly surprised at first, but after that, he had a completely unfazed expression and even had the mood to look at the people who came to greet him.

While Yi Shuihan was sizing up the Empress and the others, they were also sizing up Yi Shuihan. It has to be said that Yi Shuihan had also experienced holding great power and had developed a special temperament. Coupled with his own strength and demeanor, and his good looks, people could recognize his extraordinary nature at just one glance.

At least now, the Queen and the Prime Minister dare not underestimate Yi Shuihan and subconsciously place him on an equal footing with them.

Chapter 555, Yi Shuihan's Sweet Dates

"Perhaps some of you here do not know who these people are or why the Queen and I are personally greeting them. Now, I will formally introduce them to you."

Upon arriving at the council chamber, the Prime Minister stepped forward first, intending to lay his cards on the table.

Actually, some of those present weren't originally qualified to know these things, but since the wizarding world was going to reveal them in New York, and they were going to find out anyway, they might as well know now!

"Perhaps you have all heard of wizards before. Some believe in them, while others think it's nonsense. But now I can assure you that wizards exist, and magic exists, and these gentlemen are representatives of the magical world." He paused slightly, giving those who didn't believe in magic time to adjust.

If the Prime Minister hadn't said it, those who were completely unaware of it would probably not have believed it at all. Even though he did say it, they still couldn't fully believe it and looked at the Prime Minister with bewildered eyes.

Good heavens, as a modern country, haven't things like magic been proven to be nonexistent long ago? Anyone with a normal mind, who has gone to school and received an education, knows that magic in the past was simply a phenomenon that science at the time couldn't explain, and it was just misunderstood.

Now, suddenly several representatives from the magical world have appeared, and the Prime Minister and the Queen have even brought them to greet them. What's going on here?

Some people wanted to question it, but seeing that half of their colleagues didn't react strangely at all, they immediately shut their mouths. After all, those who could enter the highest hall of power in the UK were not fools; they had high IQ and EQ and naturally knew what to do and when.

"This is Mr. Fudge, the Minister of Magic in the wizarding world."

The Prime Minister continued his introductions, and the first person he introduced was Fouché.

"Hello everyone, it's a great honor to be here with you all today." As Fudge spoke, he took out his wand and performed a small magic trick. A magical sprite appeared as he waved his wand, performed a dance in the air, and then disappeared.

Although it was just a spectacle with no other function, the ordinary people were still stunned and captivated by its wonder.

People fear wizards only because they are afraid of being harmed by magic. But now that there is no clear threat, the feeling is not fear, but longing and the hope that they can also obtain such power.

Yi Shuihan keenly noticed that when Fudge released the magic, a glint flashed in the Queen's eyes, revealing a deep longing deep within them, but she quickly concealed it. Perhaps because our Prime Minister had seen it more than once, he did not show any particular emotion.

"The so-called Ministry of Magic is actually an administrative body in the wizarding world, similar to our government. It was established..."

After the Prime Minister briefly introduced the background of the Ministry of Magic, everyone looked at Fudge in a completely different way.

"The reason we are here today is not because of Mr. Fudge, but because of this Mr. Yi Shuihan from the mysterious world of the East. He has made a proposal to let ordinary people know the truth about the magic world."

The Prime Minister's words drew everyone's attention to Yi Shuihan. After the shock of discovering Fudge's identity, they couldn't help but have all sorts of thoughts when they saw Yi Shuihan. After all, Fudge seemed quite afraid of Yi Shuihan, and the one who could actually make decisions among the three of them was this mysterious Easterner.

"To be honest, the reason we kept the existence of the magical world a secret from the public before was twofold: first, the magical world itself was deliberately hiding itself, as they didn't want ordinary people to know about their existence; second, doing so would avoid a lot of trouble. That's why we've been keeping the magical world a secret all this time. Now that they've decided to make a comeback, and considering the current world situation, they plan to temporarily only reveal the existence of the magical world in New York City."

"Prime Minister? Is such a thing even possible? If people in New York find out, won't it get out?"

Questions were raised.

"Our Ministry of Magic will find a way to solve this problem. We will use a kind of magic that is harmless to the body, so that people will forget the existence of magic once they leave New York. Moreover, no electronic device can record the magic. Everything will be under the monitoring of the Ministry of Magic. Of course, we will also need everyone's cooperation."

Fudge immediately stated that some things that cannot be solved by ordinary methods are very simple to solve with magic. There are countless magic spells that can clear memories and influence the subconscious of ordinary people.

Of course, this is based on the premise of ordinary people. It is not so effective for wizards who actually possess magic. However, since they have magic, they are considered members of the magical world and are unlikely to oppose the Ministry of Magic.

"That's it. Does anyone have any questions?"

The Prime Minister began.

"Hans, what do you say?"

Pointing to a young man who had raised his hand, the man was about 20 years old. The fact that he was standing here already indicated that he was an extraordinary person.

"According to the Prime Minister, the magical world actually belongs to the West. Why would we choose to make it public because of the opinion of an Easterner?"

This is a rather pointed question, and it seems to be directed at Yi Shuihan.

The Prime Minister did not speak up for Yi Shuihan; instead, he looked at Yi Shuihan, wanting an explanation.