Having gone through so many instances, Wang Hao had long since figured out the conditions and patterns for triggering the system's side quests, all of which were based on the true wishes of the chosen heroine.
Simply put, it's an all-powerful wish-granting machine for the female protagonists selected by the system, except that it's Wang who fulfills these female protagonists' wishes.
Therefore, the side quests in the system can be guided. For example, Bibi Dong in the previous dungeon world was completely fooled by him from beginning to end, and the side quests triggered were all within his plan, making them much easier to complete.
This time was no different. In the painting facing Yu Xin, Wang Hao subtly incorporated many thoughts. As long as they resonated with Yu Xin's will, they would manifest, enter the woman's heart, and then be written down.
She never expected that the girl would write down these four famous quotes, which were among the most difficult of all the thoughts she had entered.
This shows how broad and magnanimous that girl's heart is; she truly deserves to be called the reincarnation of an ancient Human King.
"This task is going to be tough; looks like we'll have to revise our development plan!"
Glancing at the side quest activated by the system, Wang Hao realized that his previous plan was no longer appropriate and needed to be modified and adjusted based on this side quest.
It's important to understand that everything he has is based on Fortune Points. Without Fortune Points, he cannot unlock the Dao Comprehension Function of the system, and his own cultivation level alone would make it impossible for him to clear this Tomb of Gods instance.
Let alone killing that strange and ruthless Heavenly Dao, even cunning old foxes like Dugu Baitian Lord couldn't handle him; he'd be schemed against and killed sooner or later.
Therefore, Fortune Points are crucial, especially in the later stages of the game.
Wang Hao casually stored the painting and calligraphy in his storage magic item, then stepped out of the pavilion to begin preparations for leaving the capital for his fiefdom the next day.
Not long after Wang Hao left, a beautiful figure entered the pavilion like a Gui Mei. When she saw that Yu Xin's low table was empty, she couldn't help but puff out her pretty face.
"I knew that blockhead was still hung up on that vixen!"
Nangong Xian'er felt extremely wronged at this moment. She had spent more than half a year with that blockhead, but she just couldn't truly enter his heart.
Now we can finally confirm that his heart has long been filled with that vixen, and his previous act of having all the geniuses leave their calligraphy was definitely aimed at that vixen.
"I won't give up, you blockhead, you'll belong to me, Nangong Xian'er, sooner or later!"
Clenching her fists tightly, Nangong Xian'er silently cheered herself on.
Men as outstanding as that piece of wood are rare in this world; if you don't actively pursue them, you'll definitely regret it for the rest of your life.
"Benefactor Wang, our group seems rather shabby!"
A fat monk resembling Miroku Buddha stood beside Wang Hao, looking back at the group, and couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.
Although he didn't have any powerful backing, he was well-informed and had long received intelligence that various forces had sent their experts to ambush him.
However, their team was exceptionally thin, consisting entirely of young prodigies, without a single veteran expert.
Even the powerful figures of the Six Primordial Evil Daos hadn't shown up. What worried him most was that the Six Primordial Evil Daos might be plotting the same thing as those other forces, which would be a huge disaster.
He even regretted getting on Wang Hao's bandwagon. He had only wanted to seek fortune in danger, but who would have thought it would be such a Hell situation?
"You're the one who looks shabby, I have people waiting on me hand and foot!"
After glancing sideways, Wang Hao boarded the flying boat and headed towards Nangong Xian'er and the other girls.
He naturally understood what the fat monk meant, but he didn't care much. As long as the major powers didn't send those exceptionally powerful experts, he wasn't afraid at all. No matter how many came, they would all die.
He even hoped that more people could come, so that the resources he could extort after taking control would be even more abundant.
"That really hurts, bro!"
Watching Wang Hao walk into the group of beautiful women, the fat monk clutched his chest, feeling as if he had been hurt!
internal injury!
"Benefactor Dongfang, where are your elders?"
Looking around, the fat monk approached Dongfang Changming and asked in a low voice.
There was no other way; this journey was far too dangerous. Without the support of senior experts, if they were ambushed and killed by the powerful figures from various factions, there would be no chance of escape.
Dongfang Changming was one of the top figures in their group. During the Young Heaven's Chosen Tournament, he had at least three protectors behind him.
If those protectors remain hidden in the shadows, they still have a glimmer of hope for survival on this journey.
"Even the successor of the Ancient Devil of the Azure Lamp is afraid?"
Dongfang Changming glanced sideways at the fat monk, a hint of mockery on his face.
With their profound knowledge of the Six Primordial Evil Daos, they naturally knew many secrets of the world, as well as countless unknown super-strong individuals.
Legend has it that in the era of his ancestor Dongfang Xiaotian, a terrifying demon appeared in Buddhist Order, known as the Ancient Devil of the Azure Lamp. He was a being wholly Buddhist and a demon, possessing immense power and unparalleled ferocity.
He was the same person as his ancestor, the Great Demon King Dongfang Xiaotian, so the Dongfang Lineage had many records about that Ancient Devil of the Azure Lamp.
They recognized the fat monk's lineage as soon as he made his move in the Young Heaven's Chosen Tournament; he must be the successor of that Ancient Devil of the Azure Lamp.
The only thing we can't know for sure is whether that fearsome and Ancient Devil of the Azure Lamp is still alive.
"Fear? What a joke! They're nothing but clay chickens and earthen dogs. Why would this humble monk be afraid?"
The fat monk's chubby face froze for a moment, then he magnanimously declared that all enemies were trash, though in reality he was secretly lamenting his misfortune.
Despite his Monk Wuhua was still able to have his lineage discovered. It just goes to show that the Six Primordial Evil Daos truly live up to their reputation as top-tier sects.
However, Dongfang Changming's response put him at ease. Since this master showed no sign of worry, it was clear that the trip had gone without incident.
Unfortunately, Monk Wuhua know was that the real reason Dongfang Changming joined Wang Hao's team and remained so calm was that their Dongfang Lineage's ancestor, Dongfang Xiaotian, had emerged from seclusion.
That was a super strong being at the God King Level, an absolutely Invincible existence in the Human Realm.
Originally, the ancestor Dongfang Xiaotian emerged from seclusion to seek revenge on Chen Zhan, but the sudden appearance of the Nine Character Secret piqued his interest, so he secretly followed him.
With this Invincible ancestor of the Human Realm following behind him, how could he possibly worry about his safety on this journey?
Of course, knowing the nature of that ancestor, he understood that unless he was truly in dire straits, the ancestor would not come to his rescue.
He was confident he could hold out until the end should an ambush occur; as for the fate of the others...
Heh, what does it have to do with Dongfang Changming?
However, there was one thing that intrigued him: what gave Wang Hao the confidence to make this trip?
He saw only calmness in that guy's eyes, without the slightest worry, clearly full of confidence and not taking the joint attack by various forces seriously at all.
Is he being protected by a powerful figure in secret? Or does he possess some kind of powerful trump card?
Glancing sideways at the pavilion atop the flying boat, Dongfang Changming pondered to himself, feeling a growing anticipation for the impending ambush.
Meeting such an interesting person is one of life's greatest joys, isn't it?
"That speed is truly amazing!"
Standing atop the pavilion on the top of the flying boat, Wang Hao looked out the window at the clouds rushing past and couldn't help but marvel.
Compared to martial artists whose methods are relatively simple, cultivators indeed have a wide variety of methods and countless magical treasures with various functions. This flying boat is a flying magical treasure similar to an airplane, but it is many times faster than an airplane.
In just one day, they flew billions of miles, and in another half day they would arrive at his fiefdom.
Speaking of which, Dong Ge's novel "Tomb of Gods" is indeed a shoddy work. Although the Human Realm is known as the smallest of the Six Realms, it is still hundreds of billions of miles in circumference.
And this is only the Eastern Immortal Fantasy Continent; opposite it lies a formidable Western Fantasy Continent, and in between lies the endless, Endless Sea.
The most powerful Huaxia Empire occupies one-fifth of the Eastern Immortal Fantasy Continent in the Human Realm, making it a true overlord.
One of the rewards for the champion of this Young Heaven's Chosen Tournament is a baronial title, which, although the lowest rank in the Huaxia Empire, still includes a fiefdom.
Furthermore, because the location Wang Hao chose was extremely remote and impoverished, the area of his fiefdom far exceeded the limit for a baron, and was comparable to that of a marquis.
Turning his gaze away, Wang Hao resumed studying the map of his fiefdom and the related historical texts beside him.
To the south of his chosen fiefdom lies a vast desert spanning hundreds of millions of miles, barren of any vegetation. Legend has it that it was an ancient battlefield, filled with many strange and eerie places, where even Sixth Tier expert would face a near-death experience. Over time, it became a forbidden and evil place.
Fortunately, the strange occurrences within the desert are confined to the interior and do not affect the outside world; otherwise, it would have been a disaster.
Moreover, this place is not within the territory of the Huaxia Empire. If it could be transformed, his fiefdom area could increase tenfold.
This was one of the considerations when this place was ultimately chosen as the fiefdom.
As for the taboos and strange occurrences within, would he, Wang, be afraid?
"Have we finally arrived?"
Suddenly, Wang Hao seemed to sense something and looked out the window. Although nothing seemed amiss, his powerful senses detected that the surrounding space had been sealed off.
If this barrier isn't broken, it's impossible to proceed. Clearly, powerful figures from those forces have made their move, and the ambush is taking place right here.
"Wang Lang, why don't we retreat? My master is right behind us, and with the Six Primordial Evil Daos on our side, those old fogies probably won't dare to actually make a move."
Noticing Wang Hao's unusual behavior, Nangong Xian'er and the other girls, who were already on guard, immediately understood what was going on. Nangong Xian'er herself offered worried advice.
Whether it was for the sake of the Nine Secrets or for her, the most outstanding successor of the Desire Dao in this generation, her master would not let them take risks, so he secretly followed behind to provide support.
This is also a major reason why they dared to follow. As for the ambush by various forces, it would be best not to confront them head-on.
Faced with an ambush by so many powerful veterans, no one would say anything if they, as the younger generation, ran away.
After all, the lineup of their opponents this time was simply too terrifying; their investigation alone revealed over three hundred Sixth Tier powerhouses, not to mention the Fifth Tier ones...
Those at the Fifth Tier have no right to participate in the battle.
"No need, you can all stay here and keep watch!"
Confidently stepping out of the top-floor attic and arriving at the bow of the flying boat, Wang Haotian activated his Heavenly Eye and immediately discovered the many sixth-tier powerhouses hidden around him.
And it wasn't the three hundred people Nangong Xian'er had previously mentioned, but a full thousand or more. It seems that her final revelation of the Nine Character Secret at the Listening to Rain Mountain Manor has driven those forces even more mad!
After all, the Nine Secrets: Dou alone is tempting enough, and the appearance of eight other supreme secret techniques of the same level is bound to drive people crazy.
"By the way, girl, you're from Taigu?"
Just as Wang Hao was about to make his move, he suddenly turned to look at Nangong Xian'er, who had followed him. His words startled Nangong Xian'er, who then replied coldly, "No, and even if there were, they certainly wouldn't be ours."
She wasn't stupid; from Wang Hao's words, she realized that members of the Six Primordial Evil Daos had joined the attack. Regardless of whether they were from the same sect, these people were now their enemies.
Born into Devil Dao sect, Nangong Xian'er was naturally ruthless. Since the other party had made this choice, they would inevitably have to bear the corresponding consequences.
"That puts my mind at ease!"
With a slight nod of relief, Wang Hao turned his head, his face cold, clasped his hands together, and began to chant a spell in a low voice.
He couldn't be bothered to waste words with his enemies, so he decided to strike first.
At the same time, because these people are all important bargaining chips that can be used to blackmail those forces afterward, eliminating any one of them would be a Mo Da loss.
Therefore, the usual combat mode is obviously not enough; we need to find another way.
" Devil Deliverance Incantation?"
Upon hearing Wang Hao's soft chanting of the incantation, the Monk Wuhua, who had also rushed over, was taken aback, then shook his head.
Although this incantation is very similar to the Devil Deliverance Incantation he had previously traded to Wang Hao, it is also very different, and is much more profound and obscure. They are clearly two completely different incantations.