Multiverse Skill System

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A day and a night may seem like a long time, but for Athena, who has lived for countless millennia, it is just a blink of an eye. If necessary, she could even maintain this posture and stare at Yi Shuihan for a thousand years.

In the end, however, Athena chose to speak first.

"Yi Shuihan, a god from another world?"

"You noticed? No wonder she's known as the goddess of wisdom and war."

Yi Shuihan was somewhat surprised to be seen as not belonging to this world, but it was also within his expectations and he didn't find it unbelievable.

"Let me guess why you came to see me. Do you want to know the reason for the recent great changes on Earth, and why so many people and things from other worlds have appeared here?"

Yi Shuihan remained silent, and at this moment, silence meant acquiescence.

"Sure, I can tell you everything."

"Aren't there any requirements?"

Things were going too smoothly for Yi Shuihan's liking, and he realized he couldn't quite see through the girl in front of him.

Without answering Yi Shuihan's question, the girl began to speak on her own.

"A hundred years ago, Zeus, the king of the gods, summoned us, the chief gods, to discuss a major matter. He informed us that the world is not singular, but exists in countless worlds just like ours, confirming the existence of all the heavens and myriad worlds, and the relationship between the level of a world and one's strength. He has reached the edge of a breakthrough, and the only way is to elevate the world..."

So that's how it is. With the world's advancement, the Origin Plunder Plan, and the Origin Plunder War, Earth has once again become the battlefield of the twelve main gods.

As Athena narrated, everything became clear to Yi Shuihan, and everything became transparent.

As the system notification sounded, the task of tracing the source was completed.

"Should we upgrade the halo? Yes?"

"no."

"Confirm your selection. You can claim your reward at any time."

After Athena finished speaking, Yi Shuihan pondered for a moment and then said...

"You want me to help you in this raid?"

"That would be best if it were possible, but in fact, all I need is for you not to deliberately target my Holy Domain."

Athena's plan was quite clever; she used some not-so-secret information to gain Yi Shuihan's favor.

"I've agreed to this. I won't provoke the Holy Land unless absolutely necessary."

The Origin Plunder War has nothing to do with Yi Shuihan, because he is not a native of this world, so even if the world advances, it will not benefit him.

Zeus hadn't broken through to the Gold level yet, which made Yi Shuihan feel much less pressure. Against a Gold-level opponent, Yi Shuihan could only run away. But before reaching the Gold level, no matter how strong the opponent was, he was confident he could fight them.

"But even if I don't want to get involved, they won't let me off the hook! All my things are..."

Thinking about the true nature of the Origin Plunder War, Yi Shuihan had a headache. He couldn't possibly send his own warriors away, could he? That would be too beneath him. In any case, Yi Shuihan would never do that.

Chapter 831, The Speculation of Losing One's Origin and Returning to the Original World

Before the battle for the source of origin had even begun, Yi Shuihan estimated that he had already occupied about one-tenth of the source of origin. The amount of source of origin varied from world to world; in powerful worlds, the protagonist would carry more source of origin.

Currently, the Bleach world is one of the top-tier worlds among the planes it descends to. Aizen, along with Nel and Barragan, is equivalent to more than half of the original essence of the Bleach world that descended to this world, which is estimated to be around four percent of the total.

The power of Saber, whom we haven't acquired yet, shouldn't be underestimated. The Type-Moon universe is not weak, and when you add the other main characters we've already acquired, it's about one-tenth of the total.

If their main god knew about Yi Shuihan's situation, he would definitely have some ideas. For them, dealing with a god who is not one of the twelve main gods is much easier than dealing with the other main gods who are also among the twelve main gods.

Anyone with a brain would agree that you should pick the softest persimmon to squeeze.

Before demonstrating considerable strength, Yi Shuihan was clearly an easy target.

Even if Yi Shuihan displays corresponding strength, as long as it is not an absolute crushing defeat for the main gods, they will still target Yi Shuihan. Why? Because Yi Shuihan is not one of the twelve main gods. The plundering war is an opportunity for the twelve main gods, and they may even unite to eliminate Yi Shuihan first.

To avoid this situation, Yi Shuihan naturally needed to win over a few allies, and Athena in front of him was clearly a good choice.

These things may seem numerous, but in reality, they are things that Yi Shuihan can figure out in just a few thoughts, taking less than a second to the outside world.

Athena was quite satisfied with Yi Shuihan's quick response, and her gaze towards him softened.

"I'd like to ask, after the world advances, what are your plans for those worlds that have been swallowed up?"

"If Zeus were to advance first, his plan would probably be to completely integrate them into this world! This would accelerate the growth of this world, and his power would also have a period of rapid growth."

What if it were you?

"Me? I don't know. Maybe I'll do the same thing as Zeus!"

Becoming the strongest in this world is far better than that Zeus guy.

Undeniably, Yi Shuihan had an innate fondness for Athena, at least much more so than for Zeus, even though he knew that Athena was not as simple as she appeared on the surface.

Yi Shuihan would not underestimate a woman who could defeat Hades and Poseidon.

After leaving Athena, Yi Shuihan did not stay in the Sanctuary any longer. Instead, he took Saber and headed towards Mount Lu. He needed to make some preparations in advance, since Aizen and the others were now highly sought after and regarded as easy prey by the gods.

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"...That's the current situation, so if you want to go back, you'll have to wait until this battle to plunder the source is over."

Saber asked her if she could go back, and Yi Shuihan told her everything she knew without reservation.

Saber was happy to learn that she was going back, but she was also a little angry that Saber was also considered a prize to be fought over.

"I am also a source carrier. I wonder what would happen if my source were absorbed?"

Saber asked a very insightful question.

Yi Shuihan felt it was really hard to answer this question. First of all, losing the origin of the world meant losing the protagonist's halo, which might have some impact on their talents, but the impact should not be significant, since their strength couldn't just inexplicably decline.

If they were to return to their original world, for example, if Saber were to return, what would Gaia and Alaya think of her as the Heroic Spirit who caused the world's loss? Perhaps they wouldn't blame her, believing that the fault didn't lie with her—that would be the best outcome. But if they felt that Saber was the culprit behind the loss of the original world, then Saber would undoubtedly be in a terrible situation, and it's unknown how she would be treated.

In short, the protagonist who has lost his origin is fine in this world, but if he returns to his original world, the outcome is unpredictable and depends entirely on the will of the world.

Of course, if the world itself is very primitive and the world's will cannot do too much, it probably won't have much of an impact, like the world of Princess Pearl.

Yi Shuihan didn't hide his thoughts from Saber, and Saber became melancholy and somewhat anxious.

The origins carried by these protagonists are destined to be integrated into this world, something even Yi Shuihan cannot do. Moreover, even if he finds a way to seize the world's origin, he cannot return it to its original world. Therefore, he has not come up with a good solution to the Saber dilemma.

He actually wanted Saber not to go back to her original world. In his opinion, Saber's wish was a mistake, and she should just live a carefree life instead!

The return journey was slightly faster than the journey there, and they returned to Mount Lu in less than a month.

Seeing that his warriors were all unharmed, Yi Shuihan was very gratified.

To make the fighters realize their situation, Yi Shuihan simply explained their predicament. Upon hearing that they could return to their own world, each person reacted differently.

Aizen and the others from the Bleach worlds had absolutely no desire to return to their original worlds. Gon wanted to go back to see his Aunt Mito, Daigo wanted to go back to be the savior and save the Earth, and Lu Xiaofeng and the others... Lu Xiaofeng missed his original world; he had many confidantes there! Ximen Chuixue didn't care at all, and Li Xunhuan seemed indifferent.

The Maya sisters were overjoyed, and Alice also felt it was necessary to go back and save the world.

Most of them were quite open-minded about what would happen if they went back after losing their origin, thinking it was no big deal. They said that Yi Shuihan's help to them was far greater than their origin. Yi Shuihan thought about this argument and surprisingly felt that it seemed to make sense. For example, if it weren't for Yi Shuihan, Xiao Jie's strength in the Hunter x Hunter world would probably only reach his current level at most, and it would be absolutely impossible for him to rival the seventh sense of his cosmos.

If Lu Xiaofeng were to become stronger and return, he could probably destroy the world, making the world's will's reaction even less of a concern.

"So, the only one we really need to worry about is Saber!"

Chapter 832, Issuing Battle Armor

Even if Yi Shuihan could quickly elevate Saber to a level where she was completely unafraid of the world's will, it would be more realistic to dissuade her from returning.

Yi Shuihan asked Saber if she remembered Emiya Kiritsugu, but she answered no. This was because Saber was unaware that the Holy Grail had been corrupted, making her the most difficult person to persuade.

Even if you told Saber directly that the Holy Grail couldn't grant her wish, she wouldn't believe it. She would try anything, even if there was only the slightest chance.

Ignoring Saber's matter for the time being, Yi Shuihan retreated to his cultivation room and began refining weapons.

The overall material is a mineral called Gengjin, which was also a harvest from this trip. In Yi Shuihan's opinion, this material is not very precious, but it is still not inferior to the materials used for the Gold Saints' Cloths.

"Others use fire to forge weapons, but I use lightning, which immediately elevates the quality."

Thunderous weapon forging was a sudden inspiration of Yi Shuihan, given the idea of ​​giving it a try, and unexpectedly it actually succeeded.

Chunks of Geng metal floated in front of Yi Shuihan, and bolts of lightning appeared out of nowhere in the void, striking the Geng metal precisely.

The metal slowly melted, allowing Yi Shuihan's thoughts to take on corresponding shapes.

"Next comes the inscription."

When Geng metal finally solidified into a certain form, Yi Shuihan's hands began to move further, transforming into phantoms and instantly forming countless complex hand seals.

As the handprints were made, inscriptions representing different powers were engraved on the Geng metal, and the Geng metal was changed once again under the influence of the inscriptions.

Lightness, flight, gravity, transformation, acceleration, fire resistance, waterproofing, healing...

As the inscriptions were added, various small functions were added to the still-unfinished battle armor. Compared to the Gold Cloth, Yi Shuihan's battle armor was far more comprehensive even before it was completed. It is estimated that when it is finally released, Aiolia and the others will question their existence. Yi Shuihan's battle armor is truly an essential item for combat, home life, murder, and arson.

Yi Shuihan didn't know if the level of weapon crafting in this world was poor, or if these gods didn't care much about their warriors. In any case, Yi Shuihan would never let his warriors suffer losses. A craftsman must first have the right tools if he wants to do his work well!

"Oh, right, we can also carve a small teleportation array, which can save our lives in critical moments."

The "life-saving" mentioned here is naturally aimed at gods, that is, silver-level figures, since one cannot expect these gods to never attack Aizen and his group.

Initially, Yi Shuihan forged six pieces of battle armor together, but later, to ensure quality, he reduced it to two at a time. He even took a crucial step one by one, showing great care. After all, he wasn't forging items for his own level, so it would be a waste of his talents.

For a whole month, Yi Shuihan spent his time refining weapons in his training room, completing one weapon in about three days. His speed was neither fast nor slow.

During this time, Yi Shuihan went out once because of the arrival of a person, Kira, who had cultivated his sixth sense and came to find Yi Shuihan.

The agreed time has already passed, so in principle we shouldn't have accepted Kira. However, Kira's situation is slightly different. He cultivated his sixth sense within the stipulated time, but due to the great changes on Earth and Yi Shuihan's unpredictable whereabouts, he couldn't find Yi Shuihan within the stipulated time.

Finally, considering Kira's hard work, Yi Shuihan reluctantly accepted Kira. Kira was also aware that he wasn't particularly likable, so he kept a low profile and was very respectful when interacting with others, which made everyone accept his presence quickly.

"I think you can all guess why I've gathered you all here today: your uniforms are now complete."

In the conference hall, Yi Shuihan sat in the head seat, with the others sitting on his left and right sides.

Yi Shuihan's words excited Xiao Jie and the others. They had heard Yi Shuihan say that he would prepare a battle armor for them that was even more powerful than the Gold Saint Cloth.

The Gold Cloths are indeed very flashy and have a great attraction for Gon and his friends. Even Aizen is very interested in them.

"Brother Yi, hurry up and take the things out!"

Xiao Jie was the youngest present, and because of his personality, he got along well with everyone else. Even Aizen had a good impression of him. So, he was the first to speak, and no one else felt anything was wrong.

"Didn't I already take it out?"

With a slight smile, Yi Shuihan asked a question in return.

Everyone was stunned, somewhat confused by Yi Shuihan's words. They hadn't seen any battle armor.

"This is the battle armor?"

Aizen, being the most meticulous researcher, picked up a pendant from the tea table beside him.

The others also found the pendant that belonged to them on their own desks, and their names were engraved on the pendant.

Xiao Jie stared blankly at the pendant in his hand. His pendant was a pure blue, crystal clear, and could even be easily seen through with the eyes. It was hard to associate it with battle armor.

"Now I will teach you a method; use this method to recognize your master!"

Yi Shuihan slowly revealed the method of recognizing a master.

The practice of recognizing a master also needs to evolve with the times. Blood recognition is too ancient, so Yi Shuihan directly abandoned this method. In this way, even if these battle armors are scattered outside in the future, there is no need to worry about them being used by others.

Beams of light flashed in the conference hall, and in the blink of an eye, everyone's appearance changed drastically as they donned their own battle armor.

The battle armor created by Yi Shuihan does not have a fixed form. Users can customize its appearance according to their own preferences. They can even use different battle armors to emphasize different mindsets in different situations. For example, in aerial combat, it can transform into a lightweight and high-speed form suitable for aerial combat, while in naval combat, it can transform into a naval combat type that reduces water resistance.

Everyone has different tastes, so the battle armor displayed on the outside is also different.

"Fortunately, none of them were particularly bizarre; they were all passable."

To be honest, Yi Shuihan was a little worried beforehand that some of his fighters might have strange aesthetic senses and come up with an embarrassing look, which would not be beautiful.

Chapter 833, Wanting to Become a Regular Employee

"You must have already learned about the functions of the battle armor when you recognized it as your master. Here, I would like to emphasize one point: treat your armor spirit well and cultivate a good rapport with it, which will be beneficial to you."

The so-called armor spirit is similar to the spirit of a magical artifact. Generally speaking, magical artifacts with spirits are divine artifacts, which represent something high-end and powerful. It's not just a saying that divine artifacts have spirits.

The battle armor crafted by Yi Shuihan has a spirit that is more special than ordinary weapon spirits. Its spirituality is much greater than that of ordinary weapon spirits. With proper nurturing, it can become almost indistinguishable from a normal person in a few years. The only difference is probably the physical condition.

If they can nurture the Armor Spirit, Xiao Jie and the others will essentially have a highly intelligent helper. They can even command the Armor Spirit to use the Armor in battle once it matures, treating the Armor as a living entity. At that point, the power the Armor can unleash will far exceed the scope of a mere treasure.

Xiao Jie and the others couldn't wait to test the abilities of his battle armor, and the conference room was filled with laughter and joy.

The allure of the battle armor is extraordinary; it is designed for swords, and even Ximen Chuixue, whose heart is set on swords, rarely showed a smile.

His battle armor, though called battle armor, had most of it transformed into a sword. His original sword was just an ordinary sword, completely incapable of supporting high-level combat. Now, with this battle armor that could turn into a sword, he could finally stop worrying about weapons.

Similar to Ximen Chuixue is Li Xunhuan. The most striking feature of his battle armor is the throwing knives he carries. These knives are also part of the battle armor, and even if he shoots them out, he can still control them, giving the impression of advancing from a martial arts hero to a fantasy hero.