Chapter 400 -400-The Prelude to Chaos Starfire
Chapter 400: Chapter400-The Prelude to Chaos Starfire
"For the time being, Triumph Academy’s rules and structure will simply follow those of the Golden Holy Mountain."
Daniel couldn’t be bothered designing an entirely new system from scratch, so he decided to adopt the Golden Holy Mountain’s framework almost wholesale.
Benefits would be determined by strength.
Resources would be distributed according to merit.
A contribution point system would serve as the foundation.
Students could accumulate contribution points and exchange them for all kinds of treasures, skills, and cultivation resources from the Academy’s vault.
In many ways, it resembled the welfare system of the Doom Guild.
The only difference was that the rewards offered by the two organizations were on completely different levels.
"Since Boss is founding Triumph Academy today, I have to prepare a congratulatory gift."
James suddenly spoke.
With a casual wave of his hand, an enormous continental landmass materialized out of thin air.
Rumble—!
The continent was so vast that it rivaled an entire Medium Life World.
It overlapped with the space occupied by the Aerial Realm, floating above it like an inverted mirror world suspended in the sky.
"A small token of my congratulations."
Mosi also raised his hand.
In an instant, the already energy-rich continent became even more extraordinary.
Towering mountain ranges rose one after another.
Sacred lakes shimmered beneath the sunlight.
Divine trees stretched toward the heavens.
Countless Divine Stones appeared throughout the land, while all kinds of exotic beasts roamed freely across its forests and valleys.
Daniel looked at the newly formed continent and nodded with satisfaction.
"This certainly makes things much easier."
He turned toward the two of them.
"Would the two of you be willing to serve as Vice Deans of Triumph Academy?"
"It would be my honor."
James bowed slightly.
"Of course."
Mosi nodded without hesitation.
"Camille."
Daniel shifted his gaze toward him.
"You’ll serve as the Academy’s Chief Instructor."
"Thank you, my lord."
Camille respectfully accepted the appointment.
...
Whoosh...
Streams of light descended one after another upon the land of the Aerial Realm.
The very first group of players and native NPCs who arrived were left completely speechless by the sight before them.
The Aerial Realm had become a two-layered world.
The lower layer remained the original Aerial Realm, with its familiar mountains, rivers, forests, and plains.
Above it floated an enormous continent suspended in midair.
Bathed in flowing currents of energy, it appeared and disappeared like a sacred land drifting through a dream.
Upon the colossal gate standing before the floating continent were engraved several majestic words:
Triumph Academy.
The entire floating landmass resembled a heavenly sanctuary.
"Incredible..."
Someone unconsciously murmured.
Everyone stared upward.
Their eyes followed the streams of divine light drifting above the floating continent, unable to look away.
"This really is Boss Faustus we’re talking about..."
"Holy shit! Did he move an entire world here? This is absolutely insane!"
"Hey! I see Boss Faustus and Lord Camille over there! Hurry! Let’s ask how we can join the Academy!"
Excited voices erupted one after another as the crowd surged toward the floating continent.
Daniel’s true body had already departed from the Aerial Realm.
Only his puppet avatar and Camille remained behind to oversee the Academy.
Naturally, Daniel had chosen to become a hands-off manager.
After all, the enormous stockpile of treasures he had exchanged from the Golden Holy Mountain had already been transferred into the deepest vaults of Triumph Academy.
Students only needed enough contribution points to exchange for whatever resources they desired.
Any human player or NPC who reached the Supreme-grade only needed to register their name to become an enrolled student.
They would even receive a generous amount of starting contribution points free of charge.
Meanwhile, those elite players who had already stepped onto the threshold of the quasi-Sage realm would immediately become official students upon joining.
They could freely study the Academy’s teachings and would receive an additional contribution point stipend every year.
Of course...
Daniel wasn’t the type to hand out benefits for nothing.
Anyone wishing to earn more contribution points would still need to complete Academy missions.
Leaving the administration behind, Daniel turned toward his next destination.
The personal secret realm he had recently acquired.
"I’ll develop part of it first."
He silently planned.
"This secret realm is essentially a miniature world that I can carry with me."
"Once I’ve finished opening it up, I’ll be able to bring the players inside before taking them into the Chaosverse."
"There couldn’t be a better place for advancement."
"After all..."
"The players won’t truly die there."
To complete the [Chaos Starfire] quest, bringing the players into the Chaosverse was absolutely essential.
Developing the secret realm was therefore inevitable.
Bringing James and Mosi along, Daniel decisively stepped inside.
...
Within the secret realm.
A magnificent Divine City echoed with the sounds of fierce battle.
Daniel, James, and Mosi tore across the sky like unstoppable meteors.
With overwhelming force, they suppressed every native powerhouse occupying the city before swiftly taking control of the entire Divine City.
"We’ll establish a portal here."
Daniel surveyed the surroundings.
"This will serve as the players’ primary base."
"As for the rest of the realm..."
"They can gradually explore and conquer it themselves."
He had little interest in the overall structure of the secret realm.
Nor did he care about the movements of its native Oracle-grades.
All he needed was a sufficiently vast territory capable of housing countless players.
As for exploration, expansion, and developing the realm...
Those tasks could be left entirely to the players.
After all...
They had always loved pioneering unexplored territory.
Daniel gradually began opening access to the secret realm.
The players who had already become students of Triumph Academy immediately flooded inside in pursuit of contribution points.
"Contribution points can be exchanged for Sage-rank Templates and top-grade Divine-grade materials! If you want them, get out there and complete missions!"
"I can’t believe new missions are already available! I want a Divine-grade treasure! Every single contribution point counts!"
"Come on, brothers! Time to grind!"
The players transformed into an inexhaustible army, scattering throughout the secret realm to explore, battle, and expand.
...
"Boss... you’re going back to the Chaosverse?"
James and Mosi both looked surprised after hearing Daniel’s decision.
They had only recently escaped that dreadful place.
The Chaosverse simply wasn’t somewhere normal living beings were meant to stay.
The eternal suppression hanging over that world resembled a never-ending nightmare.
If one happened to encounter a deranged Oracle-grade...
Losing one’s life would be the least surprising outcome.
"What about the two of you?"
Daniel asked.
"I have to return to my homeland."
James forced a bitter smile.
"My race’s Forefather is probably nearing the end of his life."
"Our clan has already become entangled in a succession struggle."
"I doubt I’ll be free anytime soon."
"I need to return as well."
Mosi’s reply remained as concise as always.
"I have a mission to complete."
As the galaxy’s foremost assassin...
There were battles soaked in blood that only he could undertake.
"Very well."
Daniel nodded.
"Then I have one suggestion."
"Leave behind avatars to teach at Triumph Academy."
"No problem."
James’ eyes immediately lit up.
"I can simply replace myself with puppet bodies."
As he spoke, he took out two puppets.
"Mosi and I will each leave an avatar behind to teach at the Academy."
"Excellent."
Daniel smiled.
"If either of you runs into trouble after returning home, don’t hesitate to contact me."
"You got it, Boss!"
...
Daniel’s mission required him to raise ten million players to the quasi-Sage realm.
At present, more than one hundred million players had already entered the secret realm.
Every one of them belonged to the strongest and highest-level combat force currently available.
"Time to depart."
"For the Chaosverse."
Daniel wasted no time.
Summoning the Imperial Bow Ark, he boarded the silver vessel.
Like a streak of silver light, it crossed the boundless skies of the Myriad-Star Cosmos before sailing into the endless expanse of the Chaos Star Sea.
"The Chaos Star Sea..."
Daniel had now entered this mysterious sea of stars for the third time.
The first time, he had traveled aboard the Shield of Aegis.
The second time, he had escorted James and Mosi back to the Myriad-Star Cosmos.
But this time...
He journeyed alone.