Multiverse Skill System

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However, having seen it, Yi Shuihan neither denied nor refuted it, and simply watched the succubus with great interest.

"I may be a rogue, but how much better are you? You don't wear it yourself, what can I do? I'd rather you're seducing me!"

A murderous glint flashed in the succubus's eyes, her breasts heaving. The two mountains were so majestic that they attracted Yi Shuihan's attention like a magnet.

Unable to do anything about Yi Shuihan, the succubus had no choice but to continue her journey, but this time she was careful to avoid exposing herself.

After this little incident, Yi Shuihan lost interest in admiring the succubus. As he continued on his journey, he began to ponder why the Five Elders wanted to see him.

Is it about the elimination rounds? Or do you think highly of me and want to extend an olive branch, or maybe you just want to meet me?

A simple meeting is definitely impossible, so there are only two possibilities. The first one is the most likely, since it's unheard of for the Five Elders to meet someone who isn't even a general in private. Even if someone is a general, the Five Elders probably only value them slightly, so there's no need for them to meet in private.

However, Yi Shuihan had a feeling that it definitely wasn't about the elimination rounds; there must be other possibilities, but he just hadn't thought of them yet.

Just as Yi Shuihan was pondering, he unknowingly arrived at his destination, a large manor. On the surface, there were no guards, but in reality, there were many powerful people. Yi Shuihan could sense those people hiding in the shadows. If he showed even the slightest hostility, he would probably be attacked by them.

Even the succubus was much quieter at this point, clearly indicating that she knew something.

Chapter 135, I am one of the guards

With the succubus leading the way, the journey was smooth and they soon arrived at a half-closed room.

A person's shadow could be vaguely seen through the gap in the door, appearing somewhat eerie and terrifying in the dim moonlight.

"Not even the lights are on?" Yi Shuihan was taken aback and immediately labeled the person she was about to meet as having an eccentric personality.

It looks like he's just one person? Could he be one of the Five Elders?

"Squeak..."

The door suddenly opened wide, as if welcoming a guest, but Yi Shuihan felt an invisible force guiding everything.

The succubus seemed unfazed by this and went straight inside, while Yi Shuihan hesitated for a moment before stepping into the room.

"kindness?"

Yi Shuihan trembled and his expression changed slightly. As soon as he stepped into the room, he immediately felt an immense pressure coming from all directions.

Is that Conqueror's Haki? Such powerful Haki, even an Admiral probably can't ignore it. Under this Haki, an Admiral's strength would be reduced by more than half.

As expected of the Five Elders, their domineering presence alone is enough to make them world rulers. And clearly, their strength isn't just about domineering aura; they definitely possess Devil Fruits as well. After all, they are the five most powerful people in the world, so getting a good Devil Fruit would be too easy for them.

Even the Devil Fruit encyclopedia was leaked from the government; the Five Elders have an absolutely profound understanding of Devil Fruits.

Although the Conqueror's Haki was very strong, it was not very useful to Yi Shuihan. He was only a little uncomfortable at first, and then he began to look around the room as if he had not felt anything at all.

Although the lights were off, by the moonlight one could still see a man sitting in a black suit with long, straight white hair. If you didn't count his beard, he looked to be around 40 years old, in his prime, but he was clearly much older than 40.

"You're not bad." The voice echoed in the room, clearly a compliment, but delivered in an extremely flat tone.

Quietly waiting for what would happen next, even when facing one of the Five Elders, Yi Shuihan did not grovel or place himself in the position of a subordinate.

I thought that after I praised him, Yi Shuihan would be overjoyed and loudly proclaim his loyalty, but Yi Shuihan actually had a dismissive expression.

This attitude was clearly seen as a provocation by the Five Elders. Even the Warring States would have remained humble in their presence, yet Yi Shuihan, who was not even a general, was showing such disrespect.

They wanted to get angry, but then they remembered something, and the anger in the eyes of the Five Elders subsided. A general might do this and die without even knowing how, but if it was someone far superior to a general, a little arrogance was tolerable.

Although Yi Shuihan is not yet an admiral, his strength has long been known to the Five Elders. His ability to withstand Shanks' defeat and win against Kaido is enough to make the Five Elders take him seriously.

"What is your relationship with the Temple of Myriad Realms?" This question was asked abruptly.

Caught off guard, that's how Yi Shuihan feels right now. He really hadn't expected the Five Elders to ask this question.

He could naturally repeat what he had told Sengoku, but if he could get away with it, why would the Five Elders ask again? It must be because he hadn't found anything.

Without answering immediately, Yi Shuihan pondered what to say, while the other party was clearly in no hurry, quietly waiting for Yi Shuihan's reply.

The atmosphere gradually became somewhat oppressive, especially in this free moonlight environment, which added to the somber mood.

Yi Shuihan finally spoke slowly: "I am a member of the Temple of Myriad Realms, one of the 12 Guardians."

He wasn't lying; he was indeed one of them. As for the 12 guards behind him, that's also true.

"12 guards?" The straight-haired old man didn't deny it, but he was still happy that Yi Shuihan hadn't lied to him.

The Five Elders took the report about the Temple of Myriad Realms very seriously from the very beginning and sent people to investigate its details early on.

However, apart from some basic information, there was virtually no high-level information available, and their progress stopped at the 12 Guardians, which made them pay even more attention to the Temple of Myriad Realms.

After all, the 12 guards displayed the strength of generals, and the number of generals they had on the surface was less than 12, which shows how terrifying the Temple of Myriad Realms was.

This is a force that even world governments must take seriously. If they cannot figure out the true nature of the Temple of All Realms, the Five Elders Xing will have no peace of mind.

They hadn't wasted these past few years; through some clues, they had managed to uncover some things. Yi Shuihan's appearance was closely related to the Temple of Myriad Realms.

At that time, Yi Shuihan suddenly took leave and coincidentally arrived in Ohara. The Temple of All Worlds appeared, and more importantly, Robin appeared at Marine Headquarters and was with Yi Shuihan. Before this, Robin was protected by people from the Temple of All Worlds, who wore masks.

All these factors combined suggest that Yi Shuihan is definitely connected to the Temple of Myriad Realms.

They suspected Yi Shuihan, but they were reluctant to give up Yi Shuihan as a fighting force, so they did not take action immediately.

Yi Shuihan had not yet overcome his period of doubt, and his desire to become a general was naturally hindered by certain people. This is the origin of the General Elimination Tournament. As for Akainu's death, it was actually quite unexpected for them.

Originally, if Akainu hadn't died, they would definitely have found a way to prevent Yi Shuihan from becoming an admiral. But with Akainu dead, things changed. Without the three admirals, the world order would be disrupted.

If someone else were made a general, Yi Shuihan would be convinced and might even defect from the navy. That's why I want to meet with Yi Shuihan before making any further plans.

If Yi Shuihan hadn't told the truth, or had simply pretended not to know anything, he might have already been surrounded and attacked.

Clearly, although Yi Shuihan's words were not entirely accurate, he did acknowledge being a member of the Temple of Myriad Realms. This composure and confidence made the straight-haired old man hesitate.

What to do? Killing him would be a waste, but if we don't, he's from the Temple of Myriad Realms and might eventually turn against us. Most importantly, Yi Shuihan hasn't shown any signs of trouble yet, so he still has value. At least until the Temple of Myriad Realms openly opposes the World Government, this fighting force remains on our side.

Moreover, the attitude of the Temple of Myriad Realms is unclear, and they are not necessarily enemies.

Chapter 136, Demon Weapons

Yi Shuihan could tell that the old man with straight hair was weighing his options, but he didn't care and waited for the other party's answer.

With the strength, there's no need to panic. Even if the other side makes a move, the worst that can happen is that they betray the Navy. If they want him dead, there aren't enough people here. Even if I can't beat them, can't I at least run away?

Those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose. With Yi Shuihan's current strength, there is nowhere he cannot go. Joining the pirates or the Revolutionary Army is not a problem. Besides, the title of the Temple of All Realms can also be used.

Of course, it would be even better if we could stay.

The succubus, who had been standing behind the old man like a guard since entering, was extremely unsettled. She had heard of the Temple of Myriad Realms, and the 12 guards were said to be generals. And that was only their apparent strength; who knew how many more were hidden in the shadows.

To put it bluntly, the Temple of All Realms seems to have a foundation comparable to that of the World Government, and is fully entitled to engage in dialogue with the World Government.

The fact that Yi Shuihan, a candidate general who was about to be promoted to general, was actually one of the twelve guardians of the Myriad Realms Temple was truly explosive news.

However, considering that Yi Shuihan had easily defeated the Sword Demon, she felt even more awe for the Temple of Myriad Realms. If this was only one of the 12 Guardians, then overthrowing the World Government would not be a problem if the others were of this level!

Deep down, the succubus felt a strong sense of dread towards Yi Shuihan. He was already incredibly powerful, and now he had such a powerful background; it was simply impossible for anyone to live under his thumb.

It must be said that Yi Shuihan's creation of the Myriad Realms Temple was a brilliant move that played a significant role.

Time passed slowly, and the straight-haired old man finally made his decision.

"Although you are a member of the Temple of All Worlds, you are also an admiral in my navy. I've heard that the Temple of All Worlds is a loose organization and doesn't force its members to do anything, so that doesn't prevent you from working in the navy!"

The meaning is clear: the issue of Yi Shuihan's identity will not be pursued for the time being.

“That’s right, I, Yi Shuihan, am also a naval admiral.” The two smiled at each other.

Once a consensus was reached, things became simpler, and the old man with straight hair became much more friendly towards Yi Shuihan.

Laughter filled the room, indicating that both host and guests were having a great time.

After leaving the old man with straight hair, Yi Shuihan even obtained a demon weapon, which was a weapon fused with a Devil Fruit and could unleash the fruit's power. It was quite a treasure, and it was clear that the old man was trying to win him over.

This demonic weapon is a revolver, exquisitely crafted, with a touch of fantasy. Yi Shuihan fell in love with it at first sight.

The Devil Fruit ability of the pistol fusion is power conversion, which allows the user to convert the power within their body into bullets and then fire them. The power of these bullets depends on the amount of power converted.

In the hands of others, this pistol might only slightly enhance ranged attack power. It's not very useful for powerful individuals with ranged abilities, and against opponents of similar skill levels, it's better to engage directly in combat than use a pistol. Therefore, it can only serve as a collector's item.

Even so, it is still very valuable, after all, it is a means.

"An unlimited ammo revolver, what a steal!" Yi Shuihan gripped the pistol in his right hand, somewhat excited. Although it didn't significantly boost his strength, it was definitely a weapon for showing off!

Even the most skilled martial artist can be taken down with a single spear thrust. With this demonic weapon in his hands, he can easily take down generals with a single shot. How dashing would that be!

"This admiral position is secure. Next, I can start cultivating some trusted confidants in the navy." A glint of shrewdness flashed in Yi Shuihan's eyes as he officially began developing his own power within the navy.

A message from the World Government that Kuzan and Yi Shuihan are about to be appointed as admirals instantly set the world on fire, and everyone's attention turned to the Navy.

New world,

"Kurarara, have the two lads finally become generals? Come, sons, let's have a banquet to celebrate." The white-bearded man laughed heartily, showing no sign of wavering. To him, being a general was nothing special; he would at most pay a little attention to it.

"Dad, the Navy has produced an admiral, isn't it inappropriate for us to celebrate?"

Shanks, who once fought against Yi Shuihan, now had his left hand empty and held a newspaper in his right hand, staring intently in the direction of the Navy. He had long expected Yi Shuihan to become an Admiral, after all, he had fought him to such an extent.

"That brat, I'll get my revenge someday." With resentment and barely concealed fear in his voice, Kaido of the Beasts slaughtered an entire village to vent his anger after learning that Yi Shuihan had been promoted to Admiral.

East China Sea,

Ace stared at Yi Shuihan's portrait with a complicated expression, his fists clenched as he seemed lost in thought, while Luffy beside him was shouting excitedly.

"He's actually a general!?" Zoro and Kuina were equally astonished when they learned of Yi Shuihan's identity for the first time.

Many more people, whether they know Yi Shuihan or not, are paying attention to him.

So what is our main character doing right now?

"Why are you following me?" Yi Shuihan looked at the succubus in front of him, who was like a little shadow, with a helpless expression.

The day after meeting the Five Elders, the succubus reappeared before him, saying she would follow him from now on and wouldn't leave no matter how he tried to get rid of her.

"You think I want to be with you?" she said, looking at Yi Shuihan with disdain. "If it weren't for..."

“I know even if you don’t tell me, they sent you to spy on me!” Yi Shuihan interrupted the succubus before she could finish speaking.

"If you already know, why ask?" The succubus glared at him irritably.

They really think highly of me. Someone as strong as me would be more useful in other ways! Instead, they're using me to monitor me.

The surveillance is all so blatant; for some reason, it gives me a strange feeling of unease.

Fortunately, the succubus is quite pleasing to the eye; if it were an older man, the thought of the scene would be a headache.

"Alright, let's get this straight first, you'd better know when to back down. There are some things you shouldn't know, but if you insist on knowing..." As he finished speaking, Yi Shuihan released his killing intent without reservation; he was serious.

“There is indeed a problem, otherwise, what shameful thing would she not want others to know?” The succubus gave Yi Shuihan a deep look, without refuting him.

Chapter 137, Overseeing the New World

It has to be said that after Yi Shuihan had a succubus by his side, he received a lot of envious and jealous looks when he went out, and he looked like a winner in life.

Those unaware of the situation naturally feel envious, while those in the know, like Kuzan, look on with pity. Having such a venomous woman by his side, constantly having to be wary of being ambushed or something, Kuzan says he definitely couldn't handle it.

Kuzan may not have heard the saying "Better to die for a friend than for myself," but he did it anyway, simply to show his spiritual support for Yi Shuihan.

Yi Shuihan did not hide from Kuzan the fact that he had met one of the Five Elders, and even told him that he was one of the guards.

Kuzan was slightly surprised by this, but quickly accepted it and did not distance himself from Yi Shuihan because of it.

"Only those who become generals will have their own unique titles. Kuzan, what kind of title do you think I will receive?"

Yi Shuihan has some merit for this. If you gave him the title of Akainu, he would definitely not accept it. Damn, it's too low.

Speaking of characters like Kizaru, Aokiji, and Akainu, they don't seem very impressive. Is it just my perception or what? Anyway, they just don't seem to have enough imposing presence!

"Titles are generally decided by those above, but of course, if you have any opinions, you can come up with your own," Kuzan said casually, not caring much about it.

"Is that so? That's really good news." Yi Shuihan looked delighted, which made the succubus next to him curl her lips, completely unable to understand Yi Shuihan's way of thinking.

Well, I'll talk to Sengoku about it later; anyway, the title has to be imposing.

Having returned safely to the Marine Headquarters, the first thing he did was to report back to Sengoku about his journey in the elimination tournament.

Sengoku took Akainu's death very seriously and asked him repeatedly, but Yi Shuihan could only express his bewilderment.

The promotion ceremony was held quickly, and seemed somewhat rushed.

As expected, Kuzan can now be called Aokiji, while Yi Shuihan, who was originally arranged to be Baquan, was fortunately changed to Yanlong after prior communication. The name is still not particularly good, but it is much better than Baquan.

Upon being promoted to general, Yi Shuihan unexpectedly completed a hidden mission and received 20 fusion points, which was a pleasant surprise.

This can be considered as him participating in a major event. The mission progress has reached 410, and the mission reward has reached 1600 cultivation points, which is very generous.

"Only four times and I got this reward? It seems to double with each try. If I do it again, it'll be 3200, two times would be 6400, and if I accumulate it to ten times, it would be... a little over 100,000, wow."

Yi Shuihan seemed to see himself ruling over all the heavens and myriad worlds, and he became increasingly concerned about this series of quests. Naturally, he wouldn't claim the rewards immediately, as doing so would be tantamount to killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.