From God of Lies to Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 374: The True Pirate's Treasure

"Your Excellency... this..." Golden Hair's words naturally could not win everyone's agreement. After all, what they were facing this time was no ordinary treasure, nor was it some simple antique. It was Transcendence!

The opportunity for Transcendence was right before their eyes. Sure, Golden Hair had the Special Affairs Bureau, his youngest son was in contact with Transcendent Beings, and he maintained a close relationship with Mr. Chris. But what about the rest of them? They had nothing!

Everyone had been counting on this extraordinary opportunity to acquire some Transcendent Power, yet he was trying to block their path right from the start?

Yes, making money was important. America was currently strapped for cash.

But these people were not short on money—they needed Transcendent Power!

So what if America had no money? What did that have to do with them? If the citizens had to suffer a little, Golden Hair would be the one to bear the infamy anyway.

Golden Hair felt his blood boil just looking at these people. 'How am I supposed to govern America properly with this swarm of insignificant vermin trailing behind me?'

Unfortunately, he had no choice but to placate them. He could not keep this Realm running all by himself. "Your vision is truly narrow, and your methods are completely crude and clumsy! Let me ask you this: who is the only nation in the world capable of controlling the Caribbean Sea?"

"Is it England? France? Spain? Or Mexico? None of them. It is us!"

"Even if we do not invest our forces and merely watch from the sidelines, do you really think they can bypass us if they find supernatural artifacts or secure extraordinary opportunities?"Golden Hair glared at the crowd, feeling deeply disappointed and frustrated, which finally caused them to snap to their senses.

He was right. Even if they did absolutely nothing, could whatever happened in the Caribbean Sea area really escape their notice?

The only ones capable of slipping past their gaze were Transcendent Beings. However, The Church would not resort to such underhanded methods, and Carl and his group were too busy cleaning up Mexico to bother. Did that not make this their home turf?

In an instant, realization dawned on everyone!

"The Great Leader is truly farsighted!"

"Such incredible foresight, Great Leader!"

"We truly rely on the Great Leader, the one and only Sun of America!"

Realizing there were benefits to be reaped, everyone began to sing Golden Hair's praises. With profit on the table, what else was there to say? He was the boss. If he pointed east, they would never go west; if he told them to beat a dog, they would never chase a chicken!

Golden Hair then turned his attention to Thomas and the others, specifically focusing on Professor Margaret. "Professor, I heard that three people in your research institute leaked some classified information? Actually, some secrets are perfectly fine to be leaked. What do you think?"

What could Margaret possibly say? She could only nod in silence, indicating that she understood.

And so, two days later, an account named "Nothden" published an article titled "The Transcendent Cemetery of the Caribbean Sea" on the dark web. Within minutes, it was frantically shared and reposted across the globe!

In less than a day, almost everyone in the world learned about the Supernatural Events occurring in the Caribbean Sea area, completely grasping the entire sequence of events.

Sometime later, a peculiar rumor also began to spread across the internet: "The pirates of the Age of Discovery all possessed Transcendent Power, and this power originated from this very special Sea Area..."

"Take action! This will be our very own Age of Discovery. I am willing to call it—the Transcendent Age of Discovery!"

"Everyone will have the opportunity to acquire Transcendence! Everyone has the chance to defy the heavens, change their destiny in this land, and forge a future that belongs entirely to them!"

"You will be the next Transcendent Being, the next Divine Favored! You will become someone who can truly alter your own fate, and perhaps even the destiny of a Realm!"

Upon reading these words, anyone with even a shred of capability felt their hearts stir with ambition.

After all, America's recent concessions had all stemmed from the pressure exerted by transcendent factions. Whether it was the Norse Pantheon, Christianity, or the Native Americans—did they not all rely on Transcendent Power?

If they could obtain Transcendence, even if they could not stand as equals with America, simply making the superpower hesitant to act for fear of collateral damage would be a massive victory!

It was not just other nations; massive corporations and powerful Families shared the exact same thought. The opportunity to dialogue with major powers, to secure a seat at the world's high-stakes poker table—these chances were incredibly rare. In fact, for the vast majority of history, such opportunities simply did not exist.

But now, a golden ticket had fallen right into their laps, and everyone desperately wanted to seize it!

Meanwhile, due to the intentional leaks and the complex entanglement of intelligence from various nations, the original research lost all semblance of confidentiality and was entirely exposed to the public.

As a result, everyone began to showcase their Divine Abilities, frantically searching for evidence to verify the rumors. In truth, this proof was remarkably easy to find. The Nordic Five had made absolutely no effort to conceal their movements; they had even set out in traditional wooden sailing ships! However, everyone knew that in this era, a wooden ship commanded by a transcendent faction was unlikely to be just a simple vessel. It was almost certainly a supernatural artifact akin to Queen Anne's Revenge!

This sudden realization drew the unwavering attention of the entire world, and everyone sprang into action!

The Caribbean Sea became bustling with an endless stream of people.

A massive armada of ships converged on the region. The sheer lack of political power in these Central American countries allowed all sorts of organizations to run rampant!

There were truly countless factions. Aside from the official military personnel of various nations, the waters were flooded with cruise liners, massive container ships, and heavily modified freighters sailing in from every corner of the globe.

The sheer concentration of these vessels practically choked the shipping lanes, which ironically only served to broadcast the news to an even wider audience!

They saw America's Second and Sixth Fleets. It looked as though the entire Atlantic Fleet had been deployed!

They also spotted the British Royal Navy, warships from various NATO countries, and numerous fleets from other nations across the Americas. And these were just the official forces—the unofficial presences were far greater in number.

It seemed as if every cruise ship in Europe had been commandeered, dropping anchor in Central American countries as their passengers eagerly embarked on their own private expeditions.

Soon enough, some of the individuals who dove into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico actually discovered something. They found centuries-old ruins, some containing ancient Stone Tablets, sunken ships, and even Corpses.

These kinds of discoveries naturally drove their fellow treasure hunters into a frenzy of excitement. Some even managed to dredge up gold and silver from the Spanish colonial era, sparking an absolute sensation!

When someone hauled a creature ashore that was clearly not a regular fish, but rather some bizarre, mutated beast, the collective euphoria reached its absolute peak!

This served as concrete proof of the rumors of Transcendence, turning the already bustling Sea Area into a chaotic, roaring carnival of humanity!

However, as these people stayed longer, they began to notice a glaring problem. There were simply too many ships and too many people, all preparing for long-term encampments. How could the meager resources of these small Central American nations possibly sustain such immense demand?

Very quickly, resources began to dry up. Many ships found themselves unable to remain anchored because they simply could not purchase any supplies!

It was not a matter of lacking the funds; the goods simply did not exist. These small nations were already among the poorest Realms in the world. Where would they find the surplus to feed a global armada?

But under America's organization, massive freighters began sailing down from The North. They arrived at the ports of these small countries, instantly drafted up trade agreements, and started selling goods at premium prices to these wealthy tycoons who had money to burn!

Surprisingly, these buyers found the arrangement perfectly reasonable. They spent their cash with bright smiles, entirely willing to pay the exorbitant fees just to fuel their dreams of Transcendence!

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"Golden Hair is a genuine genius!" Even Bai Yang could only marvel in profound admiration upon witnessing this scene unfold.

Because Golden Hair had actually managed to turn this geopolitical mess into a wildly profitable business!

In just a few short days, his people had sold billions of dollars' worth of supplies. And that was just the beginning. Considering the vast expanse of this Sea Area, they could very well turn this into a lucrative, long-term enterprise!

Golden Hair truly lived up to his roots as a Merchant. While others flocked to the region searching for Transcendence, he simply capitalized on their desperation and milked them dry.

"It makes perfect sense. After all, his grandfather made his very first fortune off the prospectors during the Gold Rush!" Bai Yang commented casually. Looking out at the ocean that was so congested it barely looked like a sea anymore, watching the endless stream of ships bustling back and forth, he found the entire spectacle deeply amusing. "Alvin, how is our Wish Power looking right now?"

"We have gathered an immense amount, Crown! So much!" Alvin reported excitedly. "Wish Power from all over the world is converging on this location as we speak. It is accumulating at a terrifying pace. Although the dissipation rate is quite high, nearly half of the entire globe's attention is currently focused right here!"

"We are absorbing over a hundred million points of Wish Power in a single day. It is completely absurd!"

Bai Yang smiled and nodded. "Excellent! It seems my strategy was highly effective after all."

Previously, experimenting with that virtual Creator Authority had nearly drained every last drop of Wish Power and God Power he possessed. That severe depletion had left Bai Yang feeling incredibly insecure. But now, he had successfully devised a brand-new method for harvesting Wish Power.

"Since that is the case, if they want Transcendence so badly, we shall grant them Transcendence!" Bai Yang declared with a wicked grin. "We will use this Transcendent Power to usher in the true Era of the Extraordinary!"

Alvin asked with deep Curiosity, "How do you plan to achieve this, Crown?"

With a chuckle, Bai Yang waved his hand, and a miniature ship instantly materialized in his grasp. "Under the guise of the pirate's treasure, of course... Pirates also held their own Divine Faith. Naturally, their buried loot would be artifacts belonging to various Divine Pantheons. We can use this opportunity to introduce elements from these pantheons, thereby perfectly fleshing out the grand history we have been weaving!"

Even now, he never forgot to continue filling the gaps in this fabricated history, for it was the foundation he had built his ascent upon, and the exact path that would guide his future.

"This time, it really will be a pirate's treasure! Let the Era of the Extraordinary officially begin right here, in this very Sea Area!"