"Thank you, God of Wine!" Xu Fu happily took Yu Ji's hand and walked over there.
Xiang Sheng clasped his hands in a bow and said, "This humble general thanks the God of Wine for his kindness, but Yanmen is still waiting for my news, and those little monsters also need to be dealt with. Therefore, this humble general plans to return now."
"It won't make a difference if we wait a little longer, will it? I just asked Xiang Zhuang through the Shadow System. The Xiongnu withdrew after Modu fled, so they'll be fine. This is a rare opportunity. Helping me is also helping yourself. I have more important tasks for you to handle in the future."
Hao Jiu guessed that Xiang Sheng had probably taken too many healing medicines in this battle and was too embarrassed to take advantage of him again. But Hao Jiu was a rich man with an energy sea, so why would he care about a few measly things?
Xiang Sheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "I can use healing medicine to treat more wounded soldiers when I get back. I hope the God of Wine and the Overlord will grant my request."
"Indeed, this battle was fierce, and there must be many seriously wounded. We must treat them quickly." Seeing so much energy, Xiang Yu spoke with confidence, and even the God of Wine, no matter how stingy, could not refuse him on this matter.
Hao Jiu felt a pang of pain in his liver at the thought that there might be tens of thousands of wounded soldiers waiting for healing medicine at Yanmen, but despite the pain, he still had to give face to the overlord.
"Let Xiang Zhuang treat the wounded first. I'll adjust the price for him: 0.01 energy per healing pill. Dissolve it in water and give it to the wounded to keep them alive for now. We can deal with the serious wounded after the dimensional blockade is broken. Although we killed Maodun and that system, we may have attracted even bigger trouble. Right now, it's best to focus on cleaning up the mess."
Hao Jiu's current stock of healing medicine is not sufficient. If he wants to completely cure those wounded soldiers, he will have to wait until the dimensional blockade is lifted before purchasing another batch.
“The God of Wine is right. Xiang Sheng, listen to the God of Wine and collect the energy. This is what you deserve. Go.” Xiang Yu pointed to a place where there was a lot of residual energy.
"Yes." Xiang Sheng agreed and walked in the direction Xiang Yu pointed out.
As Xu Fu walked, she calculated that the place she and Yu Ji were going to had the most abundant energy and was the easiest to collect.
The black horse seemed to have some sensitivity to energy, rarely taking detours and specifically picking up items from places that were far away and inconvenient for the two women to reach.
Xiang Sheng could only rely on luck, constantly checking his energy balance in the system shop. Only when he found his energy had increased could he know that he had entered an area with energy. Then he would use a rather clumsy method to plow the land, making sure he didn't miss a single bit of energy.
For Hao Jiu, collecting energy was not difficult; the challenge was finding a safe way to handle the aftermath. After all, an enforcer had died in the Chu-Han plane, and it was somewhat unreliable to expect the Holy Lord to know nothing about it.
Moreover, this Eternal Night function is most likely true, as the Vampire System claims, that it requires system fusion to unlock the lock. So, should I fuse with another system? Or should I find a more reliable system to fuse with?
Although Hao Jiu already has two items that can block dimensions, the unique communication interference function of Eternal Night is a great supplement, especially when it comes to killing the law enforcement system in the future, it will be of great use.
The problem is, the Eternal Night module is clearly bait thrown out by the vampire system with ill intentions. Who knows what will happen after merging with this module?
"To merge or not to merge?" Hao Jiu pondered this question while collecting energy.
"Without integrating the Eternal Night module, this plane will be perpetually in darkness, and all living things will likely become extinct." Xiang Yu couldn't imagine how people could survive in eternal night. Even if people could live, could plants still grow without sunlight?
Hao Jiu smiled and said, "Xiang Wang, don't worry, it's not as serious as that guy said. Haven't you noticed that it's already getting light? It's not pitch black, it's almost as bright as a full moon night, but it's definitely sunlight."
Of course, I guess the brightest it gets is probably around this level, and the daylight won't last too long. This kind of environment is more suitable for vampires to survive, but it's not enough to cause the extinction of plants and humans, otherwise what would vampires eat?
Even if I'm wrong, it's okay. In the future, humans invented lights that could make plants grow long ago. In more sci-fi dimensions, they might even have artificial suns. I'll buy you ten and hang them in the sky, how about that?
"They can even create the sun?" Xiang Yu was astonished.
"They can do even more outrageous things, like pressing the stars in the sky down to the thickness of paper. The power of cutting-edge technology!" Hao Jiu was quite impressed. What would they do if they encountered an opponent capable of overwhelming them in the future?
"This..." Xiang Yu had already thought he was very strong, but now it seems he is still far from it.
"King Xiang, don't overthink it. We're still newcomers. As long as we have enough time to grow, becoming invincible is just a matter of time. Let's focus on the present. I've decided to try merging with the Eternal Night module. It's worth the risk."
Hao Jiu made up his mind: the bold will thrive while the timid will starve; if that Blood God dares to come and kill me, then I'm done for.
"Why doesn't the God of Wine ask the God of Systems for his opinion? He helped the God of Wine solve the problem of the Enforcer Identity Module before," Xiang Yu suggested.
"Huh? What the Overlord said is absolutely right!" Hao Jiu suddenly slapped his thigh. It would be a huge waste not to use a readily available thigh!
Maybe we can even squeeze some more compensation from the God of the System, at least enough to cover the medical expenses of hundreds of thousands of soldiers!
That old silver coin said that Hao Jiu should find the enforcer himself, but in reality, the Chu-Han plane had been waiting for one for a long time, and one that was so strong!
Does he dare say he doesn't know? Does he even have the nerve to say he doesn't know?
Does the God of the System have no regard for his reputation?
Hehe, I have to take it even if I don't want it!
Chapter 338 Nouveau Riche
With the best solution in hand, Hao Jiu was in a great mood and even more enthusiastically looted the bag.
This time, destroying the vampire system was a real windfall, giving Hao Jiu a taste of what it's like to be a nouveau riche.
Leaving aside the bunch of less valuable items, the six throwing knives, the divine giant axe, and the vampire's first embrace potion are all pretty good stuff, not to mention this sea of energy that is currently being happily accepted!
Hao Jiu's energy has exceeded five million and is still growing. This is the wealth that the vampire system accumulated over countless years. However, due to a careless move, it benefited Hao Jiu, and it was like sending someone to their death.
From this confrontation, Hao Jiu understood one thing: the battle between systems also has a home-field advantage, which makes lower-level hosts have the power to fight against powerful hosts from mid-to-high-level planes, and even be able to win against stronger opponents.
The power of the plane will suppress powerful outsiders to some extent, which is equivalent to setting a combat power level cap, and the part that exceeds it cannot be exerted.
If the struggle for supremacy continues, perhaps the Overlord will receive the same treatment in other dimensions in the future.
Of course, that can only happen when the Overlord has great strength. If he can't reach the ceiling of the plane and isn't at the maximum level, how can he feel the suppression?
However, the effect of dimensional suppression is only helpful when the beings in this dimensional plane are also at the maximum level or can challenge those at the maximum level. If an outsider crushes them with only a fraction of their strength, the dimensional plane cannot offer any assistance.
Moreover, if an external system also chooses a being from this plane as its host, the two sides can have a relatively fair battle. However, sometimes, forced fairness is itself a form of unfairness.
Hao Jiu now roughly understands why system big shots like the Elf King send their clones to lower planes to carry out missions; it would be too disadvantageous for the real body to come, and it would be easy to capsize in a ditch.
Xiang Yu's current combat power has not truly reached the ceiling of the Chu-Han plane. It is only with the support of equipment and skills, combined with the plane's suppression, that he has the ability to fight against those big shots. However, this is only in one-on-one or multiple-on-one situations.
If the opponent sends a large number of powerful players, two max-level accounts fighting one max-level account will obviously give the two the advantage.
Therefore, it is still very important to cultivate more powerful subordinates.
In addition, planes can be upgraded, but it's best not to upgrade too quickly. Always keeping the core combat power of a plane at full level is the safest strategy; otherwise, it's equivalent to giving up the advantage of plane suppression.
At the same time, the plane upgrade cannot be too slow. If most of the beings in this plane are suppressed and cannot exert their strength, it would be a waste. Plane suppression may actually become an aid to outsiders.
Of course, it's too early for Hao Jiu to consider the matter of upgrading the plane. For now, it would be good enough if he could just keep the plane stable and prevent it from collapsing.
The current state of the Chu-Han plane is not suitable for a long-term lockdown. While the plane lockdown may seem to prevent external systems from entering, it will actually isolate energy. Without energy, the plane will gradually shrink, which is quite dangerous for the already critically ill Chu-Han plane. We must act quickly and open the plane as soon as possible.
From this perspective, the Eternal Night method of dimensional sealing is more suitable for defending the Chu-Han plane. Since Hao Jiu and Xiang Yu can enter the Chu-Han plane through the spacetime channels of the primary and secondary plane array plates, it means that the Eternal Night does not completely block the flow of energy. At least the energy can be replenished through the spacetime tunnel connecting the new end plane.
As for the Door-Door Fruit's ability to penetrate the loopholes in the Eternal Night's seal, there's no need to worry too much about it. After all, there aren't many systems with this ability, and even fewer that know how to use the Door-Door Fruit's ability in this way.
Hao Jiu thought about it more and more and felt that building a stable home base was something that had to be done. The best way was naturally to reject all outsiders. The Eternal Night Divine Power was very suitable as a defensive array on the outer edge of the plane.
If only the God of Systems could help resolve the potential dangers of this module, then everything would be perfect. The way to deal with sugar-coated bullets is simply to eat the sugar and throw the bullets away, right?
"God of Wine, shall we try contacting the God of Systems now?" Xiang Yu had already helped Hao Jiu collect almost all the energy.
"Let's go somewhere else. Let Xiang Sheng and Wu Zhui stay here to protect Yu Ji." Hao Jiu thought for a moment and decided it was best not to let the System God see Yu Ji and the others.
"Alright." Xiang Yu said to Xiang Sheng and the others, and then flew towards the distant mountains.
Soon, Xiang Yu and Hao Jiu arrived at an ideal secluded place.
Without delay, Hao Jiu immediately took out the tool for contacting the God of the System. Without even closing the dimensional lock, he used it directly, taking this opportunity to test the God of the System's abilities. If the communication tool specifically for contacting the God of the System couldn't reach the God of the System under the dimensional lock, then... well, he was overthinking it.
The once somewhat bright environment suddenly turned into a gray and empty void. The double dimensional lock and the Eternal Night Divine Power could not stop the God of the System in the slightest!
"Oh my god! You've finally come!" Hao Jiu looked like he had been wronged.
"Why are you contacting me so urgently?" the system god asked knowingly.
"I have completed the task you assigned me. I have killed a powerful member of the Enforcers. Here are the spoils of war: six Enforcer throwing knives, and the core module he gave me. I am worried that there may be something fishy about it, so I did not dare to fuse it directly. I would appreciate it if the all-knowing and all-powerful God could take a look." Hao Jiu showed off some of the spoils of war.
"Okay, I understand. There's nothing wrong with the module itself, you can integrate it without worry. Just be more careful when using it in the future. If other systems have seen this function, they might suspect that you killed that law enforcement officer."
At the same time, all the crimes that law enforcement officer committed using this power will be attributed to you. Pretending that you seized it from another system won't be of much use; no one will believe you.
"You just have to be extra careful when using it, silence anyone who might report you, and disguise yourself as that vampire system," the System God said quietly.
"Disguised as that vampire system?" Hao Jiu was taken aback. "Didn't news of his death reach the law enforcement headquarters? Nobody knows he's dead?"
The God of Systems paused for a moment, "I took a look at this Eternal Night System. Its ability to isolate communication is extraordinary. Unless that vampire system also has a communication tool bestowed by the Holy Lord, it is impossible for it to know about his death. Not even his direct superior could know. He has brought this upon himself."
I can modify your law enforcement identity module a bit more, so that you can simultaneously use that system's identity to receive messages from your law enforcement superiors, reply with text, and come up with some excuses not to meet with your superiors or carry out tasks together, so you won't be exposed.
However, I must remind you that this eternal night cloud is putting a considerable burden on the plane. Given the current state of the plane, it may not be able to hold out for more than a month before collapsing again. You must lift the eternal night or replenish the plane's energy as soon as possible.
"Alright, bring out your law enforcement officer identity module. I'll modify it for you. You've passed this assessment. If you do anything that causes me to misunderstand again, there will be similar assessments. Make good use of your law enforcement officer identity; you'll advance very quickly."
Hao Jiu obediently revealed his law enforcement officer identity module, "My God, rest assured, as the saying goes, time will tell, and my loyalty to you is as clear as day."
Well, this time the vampire system committed heinous crimes in the Chu-Han world. Many people were injured, and quite a few were bitten and turned into vampires. It's really pitiful.
My God is so benevolent, surely He wouldn't stand idly by, would He? Perhaps He could distribute some healing medicine, antidote, or even some compensation to help with the disaster?
The God of the System was silent for a moment, then his tone became slightly agitated, "The module has been modified. I can give you the serum that can turn the bitten person back into a mortal, but nothing else. Take care of yourself, and don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary!"
The night sky instantly returned to normal; the God of the System had left incredibly fast.
Chapter 339 Reappearance of the Sun
Under triple protection, the God of the System effortlessly descended upon the Chu-Han plane, giving Hao Jiu a profound understanding of the God of the System's power once again.
If the God of the System wanted to harm him, he could probably do it in no time, so Hao Jiu didn't need to doubt the God of the System's advice and decisively began to integrate the Eternal Night module.
Returning to the spot where they had been looting, Yu Ji and the others had already collected all the scattered energy. Xiang Yu led Yu Ji and Xu Fu back to Yanmen City, while Xiang Sheng and his black horse went to pursue the Xiongnu army.
Those vampires are a menace if left alive; they must be wiped out completely. It wouldn't be bad to wipe out the Huns while we're at it, since there are Huns in the alternate dimension anyway, so complete extermination is impossible.
However, since Maodun suddenly created more than 200,000 vampires, it would not be easy to kill them all. It would likely be a long-term task. The army would also have a place to train, and the surviving vampires would be treated as terrorists and exterminated.
However, one thing must be done: the people from the Central Plains who have been captured by the Xiongnu must be rescued, and they must not be allowed to continue to be the blood food of the Xiongnu vampires.
Soon after, Hao Jiu completely mastered the Eternal Night Divine Power and then unlocked the dual dimensional lock, but did not immediately remove the dimensional blockade of Eternal Night.
The so-called eternal night is achieved by the thick layer of dark clouds outside the plane. The larger the plane, the longer the blockade takes.
The Chu-Han plane is not a complete Earth, so it is easier to seal it off. If it were an entire planet, it would take more time.
This is a completely different concept from dimensional locking items. Dimensional locking items are more like black technology. After a certain period of preparation, they can lock down the entire dimension at once by utilizing the boundary of the dimension.
However, the Eternal Night Divine Power first forms a large net of dark cloud threads to cover the plane. Then, the threads of this net become denser and denser, slowly forming a continuous, gapless layer of dark clouds. At this point, the plane is already sealed off, but it is relatively easy to break through.
As time goes by, the clouds will become thicker and thicker, and the sky will become darker and darker until the sunlight can no longer penetrate the clouds. After they form, the clouds will also contain defensive measures such as lightning and strong winds.
In short, both use the energy of a plane to achieve a plane lock, but the plane lock item uses the original plane's void boundary for the lock, while the Eternal Night Divine Power creates its own shell to cover the plane.
From this perspective, using the Eternal Night Divine Power to seal a plane is not as effective as using a plane lock. When sealing a small plane like the Chu-Han plane, the sealing speed of both methods is about the same.
However, if it is a celestial system or larger than a star system, sealing it with the Eternal Night Divine Power would take too long, perhaps even hundreds of millions of years.