hoo~~~
With a neigh, the black horse carried Xiang Yu away from Penglai Island.
"What exactly is the Dionysian God's awakened supernatural power?" Xiang Yu couldn't help but ask.
"Let's give it a try first, let's go to Dai County and take a look around." Hao Jiu licked his lips.
"Dai Commandery? Could it be related to the Xiongnu?" Xiang Yu asked in confusion.
“That’s right, Jiuyuan, Beidi, and Shangjun are also fine.” Hao Jiu smiled slightly.
"drive!"
...
The people of Dai Commandery had long suffered from the harassment of the Xiongnu, which was particularly severe in the early Han Dynasty.
The Xiongnu would march south when they were happy, march south when they were angry, march south when they were short of money, and march south when they were short of slaves. The Han army could only hide in the big cities and hold their ground.
There was nothing that could be done about it. Liu Ji suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Baideng, which severely weakened the Han Dynasty. The Xiongnu became increasingly emboldened and treated the Central Plains as their backyard.
Even after Liu Ji's death, the Xiongnu Chanyu wrote a letter to flirt with Empress Lü, wanting to make an appointment with her, which was an utter disgrace.
According to historical development, this situation would not ease until the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, when the Xiongnu were finally defeated.
But that was decades later; the era of the Huns was still upon us.
In a village in the southern part of Dai County, cries and screams rose and fell, turning the place into a living hell.
"Hahaha..." A Xiongnu chieftain, Guduhou, brandished his short spear and laughed wildly, "Don't kill them all, capture the able-bodied men and take them back as slaves!"
"Where is justice? Hasn't the Han Dynasty already made peace with the Xiongnu through marriage? The princess has already married them, why are you still doing this!" an old man shouted angrily.
"Heh heh, if you're going to make peace through marriage, you have to show some sincerity! How can you just give benefits to the Chanyu alone? All my million Xiongnu warriors want them! Hmph, a vassal state should act like a vassal state. Who told the people of the Central Plains to be so worthless? The law of nature is that the strong prey on the weak, and it has always been there!" After saying this, Xiongnu Guduhou raised his short spear, aimed at the old man, and threw it. "Die! Useless piece of trash!"
"I'll fight you to the death!" The old man raised his cane, but the short spear was already flying towards him, and he couldn't dodge it!
Bang!
A large hand accurately grasped the short spear, the tip of which was only half an inch from the old man's chest.
"The Xiongnu are arrogant! How dare they think that there is no one in the Central Plains!" As Xiang Yu spoke, he flipped his wrist, and his short spear shot straight towards the Xiongnu chieftain, Guduhou.
"You are... Ah!" Before the Xiongnu Guduhou could finish speaking, his own short spear pierced his head!
Bang!
The corpse fell from the horse, and the Xiongnu soldiers who had been looting nearby dropped their prey and surrounded the body.
"Brave warrior, be careful!" the old man shouted anxiously.
Xiang Yu took two steps to the front of the Marquis of Gudu's warhorse, casually grabbed an arrow from his quiver, and threw it out.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Puff puff puff...
Ahhh...
Bang bang bang...
More than a dozen Xiongnu soldiers fell from their horses in response, and the rest of the Xiongnu soldiers turned their horses and ran away when they saw this.
However, Xiang Yu gave them no chance. He strode after them, unleashing arrows, spears, and stones with unerring accuracy, and in a short time, he slaughtered the entire Xiongnu army.
"The Xiongnu must not be allowed to live!" Xiang Yu's anger was hard to contain.
"Not bad, the Xiongnu are extremely cruel. The Xiongnu troops that were just slaughtered by Xiang Yu were actually among the better ones. Ding dong, congratulations to Xiang Yu for gaining 100 chivalry points!" Hao Jiu said happily, trial successful!
"Hmm? What is chivalry value?" Xiang Yu asked, puzzled.
"Haha, this is my supernatural power after awakening. From now on, every time the Overlord does chivalrous deeds, he can get chivalry points. As long as we accumulate a certain amount, we can... hehehe." Hao Jiu raised an eyebrow.
Xiang Yu's lips twitched violently. "So what? God of Wine, stop teasing me. Besides, you didn't explain my question clearly."
"In short, chivalry points are a special energy that the host gains when performing acts of chivalry, somewhat similar to killing energy. In short, the Overlord should do more chivalrous deeds in the future. With enough chivalry points, one can use the powerful function of awakened divine abilities—the Infinite Shadow System."
"The Shadow System is the system's shadow, which is also my shadow. It's connected to my mind and can be considered a clone system with very few functions. It can bind to a host, obtain energy points through the host, and even buy items from me. It's incredibly powerful," Hao Jiu said confidently.
“I see… Wait, I understand the Shadow System now, but what about Infinity?” Xiang Yu asked.
Hao Jiu smiled smugly, "Hehe, that's the key. The system clone function module is sold in the store. Although it is almost identical to the original in terms of function, you can only have a maximum of three clones, and each clone cannot have another clone."
But my awakened divine power allows me to create an infinite number of shadow systems. I am their father; from now on, please call me the Father of Systems! When I conquer the heavens, I can distribute these shadow systems as rewards, thus gaining powerful assistance! How about that? Powerful enough, right?
"May I ask, God of Wine, what exactly are the functions of this Shadow System? You seemed to have just said 'very few'?" Xiang Yu asked, puzzled.
"Ahem, the number of functions doesn't matter, practicality is the most important. There are three main functions: First, it can bind to the host to obtain energy; second, it is connected to my mind, so I can keep track of the shadow system's situation at any time, even in different dimensions; third, the shadow system can use energy from me to purchase items."
Hao Jiu blushed slightly. He also wanted to bring more functions, but the Shadow System and the Clone System were somewhat similar. The more functions there were, the more similar they would be, and the less likely it would be to create a successful clone. The required chivalry points would also increase, which would be a loss.
However, the best one is the one that suits you best. These three features are enough to make you feel like you're invincible!
Chapter 229 The Greatest Hero
At first glance, Hao Jiu's awakened supernatural power is not very powerful. It seems that the Shadow System is just a garbage system that has been castrated to the extreme. But if you add the word "infinite", the heaven-defying effect will come out.
As long as there are enough chivalry points, countless shadow systems can be produced. Quantitative change leads to qualitative change, and unifying all the heavens and myriad worlds is not a dream. This is an awakening divine power that Hao Jiu painstakingly tailored for Xiang Yu. How could it be bad?
"A system that's connected to the god of wine can generate its own energy and also buy items... Sounds similar to when the god of wine first bound itself to me, huh?"
As soon as Xiang Yu finished asking, he realized the key point and added, "Could it be that the Shadow System can only buy items from the God of Wine?"
Hao Jiu laughed heartily, "That's right! This is what you call a one-time investment for lifelong benefits. Selling healing medicine for 100 points a piece isn't excessive, is it? Hehe, we're about to become rich! Keep up the good work, the more shadow systems you distribute, the more you earn! Now Ba Wang knows how overpowered the shadow system is, right? I really am the strongest system!"
Xiang Yu's lips twitched violently. "I think I know why the God of Wine named it the Shadow System."
"Why?" Hao Jiu blinked.
“Because the shadow is black and has no face,” Xiang Yu said expressionlessly.
"Haha, I was just joking. Don't take it seriously, Xiang Yu. How could props be sold for such a high price? I'm just making a small fee for my trouble. The price is absolutely fair. We're all on the same side, after all," Hao Jiu laughed.
"God of Wine, please don't take this seriously. I was just joking." Xiang Yu had to admit that if they had multiple systems providing them with energy, he and Hao Jiu would definitely develop faster and better.
Most importantly, this awakened supernatural power allows the God of Wine to keep track of the Shadow System and the host's situation at any time. In this way, they can contact their home in other dimensions, which solves his worries.
"Hahaha..." Hao Jiu was in a great mood. He didn't expect Xiang Yu to make a joke, though it might not have been a joke at all.
But none of that matters. The energy the host obtains can only be consumed by Hao Jiu. Even if the miser hoards it until he dies, the remaining energy will still belong to Hao Jiu.
The key is that you have to be able to afford the shadow system. It's pointless to set the price too high. Moreover, it's also important to improve the strength of the shadow system's host. You have to have a long-term vision.
Once the host bound to the Shadow System becomes powerful, they can definitely help guard the home or go out to complete missions, and may very well become a powerful ally of Xiang Yu in the future.
"What is chivalry in the eyes of Dionysus? And how does one achieve it?" Xiang Yu suddenly asked.
Hao Jiu had already thought this through thoroughly when he created the Awakening Divine Power. This is the key to using the Awakening Divine Power, and even if Xiang Yu didn't ask, he would have explained it to Xiang Yu clearly.
"The so-called 'one who speaks what he means and acts accordingly, who keeps his promises and is sincere, who does not cherish his own life, who rushes to the aid of those in distress, and who travels thousands of miles to spread righteousness.' It is also said that the greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people, while the lesser heroes are those who serve their friends and neighbors."
For example, acts of chivalry include helping the weak and oppressed, eliminating violence and maintaining order, upholding justice, rescuing people from danger, upholding righteousness, and helping those in need.
Xiang Yu nodded repeatedly, “I admire Dionysus’s profound understanding of chivalry. Dionysus’s creation of this Awakening Divine Power was well-intentioned. To uphold justice is what I desire, and I will certainly do my utmost to achieve it.”
"It's good that Xiang Yu is energetic, but we need to agree beforehand that chivalrous acts should be done within our capabilities. We can't lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains. We shouldn't do things like putting ourselves in danger just to help others," Hao Jiu said solemnly.
"The God of Wine is right. Then I, the King, will strive to improve my strength." Xiang Yu clenched his fist.
"Benefactor! Brave man! Please accept our bow!" The village elders led the surviving villagers to gather around and bow down.
Xiang Yu looked around at everyone and said, "Gentlemen, there's no need for such formalities. As the saying goes, 'When you see injustice on the road, you should draw your sword to help.' Killing a few Xiongnu beasts is nothing to worry about. May I ask, sir, why don't you migrate south and stay away from the Xiongnu?"
"Well, in response to your question, my benefactor, we did indeed migrate from the north, but we never expected the Xiongnu to become even more ruthless, venturing deep into this land to plunder. It seems we must continue our migration south. Alas, it's hard to leave our homeland. Once we go south, I don't know when we'll be able to return," the old man said, choking back tears.
"Let's go, go as far as possible. Once we cross the river and reach the land of Chu, we'll be completely safe. I have other important matters to attend to. Farewell, everyone," Xiang Yu said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
"May I ask your name, my benefactor?" the old man asked, bowing respectfully.
"Xiang Yu..."
"Huh? Where is he?" The old man rubbed his eyes hard. "Are you talking about Xiang Yu, my benefactor?"
"That's right," the surrounding people confirmed.
The old man suddenly realized, "My benefactor shares the same name as Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of Chu. Could it be that Xiang Yu's spirit has appeared? Alas! If this world belonged to Xiang Yu, how could the Xiongnu be so rampant!"
...
At this moment, Xiang Yu was already in the sky.
"God of Wine, how many more chivalry points are needed to produce the first Shadow System?" Xiang Yu spotted the thick smoke rising in the distance from the air. The Xiongnu couldn't possibly be out with just one small team when they came out to raid.
"We're still 900 chivalry points short, but is one enough? Go for it!" Hao Jiu waved his hand. Such opportunities are rare, and chivalry varies in scale, with different amounts of chivalry points earned.
If you only help someone catch a thief, you'll probably only gain 1 chivalry point. However, there's a strict rule: if you do something against chivalry or ignore people in need of help, you might lose double the chivalry points.
However, Hao Jiu also considered special circumstances when setting it up. Sometimes, a choice must be made. At the same time, one side can save 100 people, while the other side can only save 10 people. If it is necessary to give up 10 people, no deduction will be made.
In short, chivalry is a matter of the heart, and as long as one does not intentionally fail to help someone in distress, one will generally not be punished with double the fine.
...
With the arrival of war, there are too many people in need of help.
"Hahaha...Where do you think you're going? Surround them...Uh~" Before the Xiongnu chieftain could finish speaking, he was knocked unconscious by Xiang Yu, who descended from the sky.
However, the head of the gang immediately opened his eyes again, shouting, "An assassin! Everyone, come and surround him immediately! Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy!"
"Protect the head of the household... Ah!" A guard next to the head of the household clutched his neck and fell to the ground with a thud.
Xiang Yu did not stop the slaughter; his Emperor's Sword flew up and down, leaving behind a trail of Xiongnu soldiers' corpses.
The Xiongnu soldiers who had been wreaking havoc in the countryside rushed over to kill the assassins upon hearing the chieftain's order. Slaughtering civilians would not earn them any merit, but capturing and killing assassins was different; it would bring them military merit and promotion. The head of the assassin who killed the chieftain would be a great achievement.
When the villagers saw the Xiongnu soldiers abandon them and leave, some fled for their lives, while the bolder and wounded villagers looked in the direction from which the shouts of battle came.
Good riddance!
Chapter 230 Rushing to the Market