Chapter 6: Descent! The Endless Void!
Investment contracts are a means for major factions to recruit talent.
The Lord's Heart doesn't care about your background; the quality and traits are entirely random.
Thus, it's not uncommon for a genius to emerge from humble origins, someone who leaps into the ranks of the extraordinary. If they sign an investment contract, they can gain a massive amount of early-stage resources and even a pre-arranged path to greatness!
However, the cost is sacrificing a portion of their territorial rights forever. No matter how much they gain, they must share a certain percentage with their investors.
Sacrificing their future for short-term resources!
These "investment contracts" were initially widely used abroad. New Lords overseas didn't receive rewards; instead, they were handed a stack of contracts to choose from or not.
In this country, the higher-ups didn't support this practice, which is why every new Lord received a standard reward to help ordinary families take control of their destinies.
Unfortunately, morality can't be used to measure everyone.
Take, for example, the principal of Shenhe High School, that stunning woman in red. Initially, she didn't allow such practices, but she faced opposition from many students and parents.
The state, too, eventually had to incorporate "investment contracts" as an option, prohibiting forced arrangements.
"Looking at these contracts, all I see are two words: exploitation!"
Wu Chi naturally had no intention of choosing an investment contract.
He turned and left.
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After leaving the school, Wu Chi went to buy some food and water.
Due to the restrictions of the "New Lord Trial," whether it's buildings, Void Crystals, or daily supplies, you can't bring too much!
In the end, Wu Chi brought enough resources to sustain 100 people for a month.
Returning home, Wu Chi took a shower, changed into a black martial arts outfit, and strapped an alloy sword to his waist.
The alloy sword was, of course, just an ordinary weapon.
He went to the living room and opened the Lord's Heart panel in his mind.
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[Lord]
[Territory]
[Descent]
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The third option seemed to shimmer with an alluring light.
Wu Chi took a deep breath and "clicked" on it.
"Territory detected. Begin descent into the Endless Void?"
"[Yes]/[No]."
"Yes!"
"Descent initiated!"
Suddenly, Wu Chi's vision went dark.
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The myriad heavens, the countless worlds, the Endless Void.
Legend has it that the Void is the final destination of all worlds and universes. When a world reaches its end and a universe collapses, it is "buried" in the Endless Void.
Thus, the Endless Void holds infinite wealth, limitless possibilities, and unimaginable horrors!
[Descent] is how Lords enter the Endless Void,
Placing their territories in the boundless Void world, with random locations, opportunities, and dangers!
However, the Endless Void has one immutable law the Scales!
The stronger the territory and the more people it has, the greater the dangers it will face.
New Lords will not be placed in certain death zones!
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Cold, hard.
Wu Chi woke up abruptly, finding himself lying on the ground.
The cold air and hard ground made him uncomfortable, so he quickly stood up.
"Is this... a wasteland?"
Wu Chi looked around. Wooden fences enclosed a 200-square-meter area, with a small wooden hut at the center!
This 200-square-meter space was his territory!
"Not even a village. Truly starting from scratch!"
Wu Chi smiled, clapped his hands, and prepared to take action.
Suddenly, a stream of information flooded his mind.
"New Lord, you have descended into the Endless Void for the first time!"
"New Lord Trial begins!"
"For the next 30 days, a wave of monsters will appear each day, growing stronger as time passes!"
"Killing monsters will grant Void rewards!"
"Exiting midway will result in immediate failure of the trial! No penalties, no rewards!"
"Lords who survive for 30 days will receive rewards from the Void based on their performance!"
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Although Wu Chi had already learned about this in class,
Hearing it firsthand still filled him with excitement!
He took a deep breath, not wasting any time, and immediately took out the two building models from his inventory.
[Altar], [Barracks]!
"[Altar]! Go!"
Wu Chi tossed the Altar model into the air.
The tiny building model grew with the wind,
Bigger and bigger,
Until it transformed into an ancient altar, landing beside the small hut!
"Without Void Crystals to recruit troops for now, I'll summon a hero first."
Wu Chi took out 10 Void Crystals and walked over.
As soon as he stepped onto the altar's stairs, an attribute panel appeared in his mind.
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[Altar] (+)
Level: 1. (0/100)
Functions: Summon (10), Advanced Summon (100).
Heroes: None.
Description: Consume Void Crystals to summon beings from the myriad worlds to fight for you!
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"Huh? The Altar also has a plus sign?"
"Wait!"
"Does the [Mechanical Kidney] also work during the New Lord Trial?"