Heroes' Prison

Chapter 389 - 380: Energy Manufacturing Plant

Even Huang Yi now only has one energy stone in his storage ring, and it was something he had obtained only after setting a world record on the 80th floor of the Tower of Pantheons some time ago. He couldn’t bring himself to use it up to now.

In the past, he had owned many energy stones, acquiring a batch within the treasure spot of the Golden Holy Dragon and another after killing the Black Wolf. But since then, he hadn’t come across any. Previously, he used the Eye of Time daily to observe the success rate of War Soul, gradually depleting all of his energy stones.

Now, the most critical strategic material he lacked was energy stones. It wasn’t just him; everyone in the world was in the same situation. No matter how many energy stones there were, it was never enough.

A few months earlier, an American player known as Fire Dragon had crafted the world’s first energy stone, causing quite a stir. At that time, Huang Yi wanted to learn the method of crafting energy stones, but he never got the manufacturing process. Unexpectedly, now in this team, someone possessed that ability.

Huī Dāo Zhǎn Hóng Chén looked at the factory before him with a slightly trembling voice, "The first person in the world to create energy stones was the famous American lifestyle player Fire Dragon, but his was a personal craft, akin to a small workshop. This in front of us, however, is a factory! The scale is vastly different; to my knowledge, this should be the world’s first energy factory."

"Then what do you think, based on the scale of this factory, what could be the output of energy stones?" Huang Yi immediately asked.

Huī Dāo Zhǎn Hóng Chén looked around the stone chamber, made some estimates, and said, "There are precisely one hundred machines here. If there are enough raw materials, then it’s possible to make a hundred C-grade energy stones a day, each adding three thousand energy points. If it’s to manufacture lower-grade energy stones, then even more can be made."

"A hundred C-grade energy stones would mean an output of three hundred thousand energy points a day; that’s a very significant amount," Huang Yi nodded and continued, "Then, approximately how much would the raw materials needed to make one energy stone cost?"

Huī Dāo Zhǎn Hóng Chén shook his head, "Based on the process I am aware of, one C-grade energy stone requires over ten components such as mica stone, thunder stone, gold scales powder, ice blue water, and so on. Some ingredients are exceedingly rare on our continent, usually with no use, so they’re neither bought nor sold, and they’re not available in auction houses; one would have to traverse mountains and valleys to find and mine them. Of course, other continents might sell them, but we can’t buy them at the moment, as only the Sun Guild is engaged in transoceanic trade – they have a monopoly on this market and can set exorbitant prices. Therefore, it’s difficult for me to estimate the value of the materials, especially since some have no set pricing."

"The Sun Guild, huh?" Huang Yi nodded, a meaningful smile formed on his lips, "Well, for now, let’s scour our continent for materials that can be used to make energy stones. As long as the price isn’t too outrageous, we can handle it. If we truly cannot find such materials, let’s put out a message offering to craft energy stones in collaboration, on a fifty-fifty basis. They bring a hundred pieces’ worth of materials, and after manufacturing, we keep fifty and give them fifty. There should be many who would be interested."

The Overlord also nodded, "Indeed, after players undergo their First Transformation, they need energy stones to use their class ultimate moves. This item is increasingly in short supply. We control the only energy factory currently in existence; they have no choice but to cooperate with us."

At this, Huang Yi turned to Huī Dāo Zhǎn Hóng Chén and said, "You’ll take charge of this factory from now on. I’ll instruct Little Riddler from the logistics department to allocate some personnel to assist you. If there’s anything, report directly to Little Riddler. You’ll need to take extra care; this factory is significant, it’s another significant industry for our guild after Earth Dragon Valley."

"Sure, thank you, big brother." Huī Dāo Zhǎn Hóng Chén said gleefully; he was essentially ascending to heaven in a single step, becoming one of the high-ranking officials in the guild. The high ranks in the guild came with many benefits, such as equipment distribution. For example, the Legendary Equipment Thunder King’s Electric Shield, Huang Yi directly gave to Ghost Cloud’s Words, and the Legendary Longsword found afterward was brought back and distributed to the Dungeon Group Leader Knight. The rest could only get some Contribution Points and exchange for other items in the guild warehouse.

Huang Yi patted Huī Dāo Zhǎn Hóng Chén on the shoulder and turned his expectant gaze back to the factory. In Leizes’ treasure, the greatest treasures were the Thunder Left Hand and this factory, a venture that could stand shoulder to shoulder with Earth Dragon Valley.

Earth Dragon Valley was a gold mine, providing an endless stream of funds to the Hero Guild, but the potential of this factory could even surpass Earth Dragon Valley. After all, the mounts in Earth Dragon Valley were only Fourth Rank, and once the main player levels surpass this stage, no one would venture to capture mounts there anymore, rendering the Earth Dragon Valley valueless. Energy stones, however, were indispensable; the factory could operate indefinitely.

With that, the treasure hunt concluded successfully. Next, Huang Yi had to face a Heavenly Domain Half-Beastman Bloodthirster named Man Tian alone.

"Alright, everyone, I need to leave for a few days. Once I’ve evaded the pursuit of the Celestial Realm Half-Beastman, I will return," Huang Yi announced to the group at that moment.

At this, the group, who had been quite excited just moments before, instantly became serious, looking at Huang Yi with concern.

"Instakill, take care. We’ll be waiting for your return," The Overlord patted Huang Yi on the shoulder, his cloudy eyes carrying the encouragement of an elder to a young man.

Huang Yi nodded, "Let’s go. Leave a few people to guard the entrance to this treasure spot. When you get back, tell Little Riddler to arrange for a couple of Array Masters to come over and construct a teleportation circle that connects directly to Dragon City."

Following that, the team started to make their way back the way they had come, exiting the treasure spot. After leaving a few people to keep watch, everyone headed to a nearby city called "Red River City."

Once they reached the city, Huang Yi parted ways with the group. He didn’t teleport back to Dragon City.

At this moment, brilliant moonlight shone down, carrying with it faint colorful starlight, resplendent and magnificent. Red River City, about the same size as Dragon City, was a relatively large city with a population of around a million, bustling with activity on its streets. Huang Yi walked calmly among the crowd toward the auction house in Red River City.

"Sir, is there anything I can assist you with?" Upon arriving at the auction house, a messenger immediately approached Huang Yi.

"Call your best Enlightenment Appraiser, I have a treasure that needs appraisal," Huang Yi said as he took out a purple card. This was the most prestigious Purple Diamond Card, given to him by Qian Zhe, the manager of the Tiantai City auction house, allowing him to receive the most considerate service in any city’s auction house.

"Ah! Esteemed guest, please!" Upon seeing the Purple Diamond Card, the server’s tone instantly became extremely respectful, and he unconsciously bowed his head, leading Huang Yi forward.

"Sir, please wait a moment, I’ll immediately fetch our auction house’s best Enlightenment Appraiser," the server said, leaving the room after guiding Huang Yi to the VIP hall.

In the meantime, Huang Yi took out the "Continent Guardian’s Order" he had just obtained at the Treasure Spot from his storage ring, delicately touching it in his hand. The thick sense of ancient history was conveyed through his hands, as if crossing the vast expanse of historical time.

The name of this token alone sounded extraordinary, and the White Dragon King had mentioned that a thousand years ago, Leizes had been the guardian of this continent.

Huang Yi had heard about this type of message related to "Guardians." The leader of the Egyptian players, the Pharaoh, was the world’s first player-turned-Guardian. He had a stroke of luck and became the Guardian of the Egypt, sparking a system announcement.

Guardians in that continent have some attribute bonuses, and Guardians have a very special ability—the power to rename the continent. Currently, only the Pharaoh has obtained the qualification of a Guardian. He renamed Egypt’s exclusive continent to Pharaoh Continent, which is recognized by the system. System announcements also acknowledge it as Pharaoh Continent, bestowing upon the Pharaoh unprecedented honor. To have a country’s exclusive continent named after an individual was an honor second to none.

Huang Yi did not know whether the "Continent Guardian’s Order" and the kind of Guardian that the Pharaoh was were the same concept. He would have to wait for the completion of the Auspicious Light ceremony to find out.

"Squeak!" Just then, the doors of the VIP hall were opened, and in walked an old man wearing crystal glasses, around fifty years old, brimming with energy, his eyes bright and sharp.

Upon seeing Huang Yi, the old man instantly said with respect, "Esteemed guest, I am Rayte, the Chief Enlightenment Appraiser of Red Water City’s auction house. How may I serve you?"

"Please perform the Auspicious Light ceremony on this token!" Huang Yi said, raising the token in his hand towards Rayte.

"Hmm? This, this is the Continent Guardian’s Order!" At just one glance at the token, Rayte immediately exclaimed in surprise, recognizing it in an instant.

He turned to look at Huang Yi in shock, exclaiming, "You actually got your hands on this thing! Our continent hasn’t seen such an item for ten thousand years!"

Having said that, Rayte promptly walked forward with excitement, taking the token from Huang Yi’s hand and delicately touching it, experiencing its unique aura. He closed his eyes, as if savoring the sensation.

"This will be the most top-level item I have ever enlightened," Rayte said excitedly. Then, his hand swept over the token, and a beam of light instantly infused into it.

Immediately after, the token blazed with light. Originally inconspicuous, the token suddenly turned into a golden, glowing piece. The radiance was filled with a noble aura, illuminating the entire VIP room, as if enhancing its splendor.

Huang Yi reached out to take the newly minted token, checking it once more—

[Continent Guardian’s Order] (Special Item)

Use to replace Thunder King Leizes and become the new Guardian of this continent. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with Recommendation Tickets and Monthly Tickets at Starting Point (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)