Origin Player.

Chapter 844 Golden Years
The cigarette of national destiny has not yet burned out.

Taking advantage of his sub-mythical status, Jiang He took out the Cursed Blood Ring, the Five-Dimensional Ring, the Skeleton Dragon Rider Ring, and the Astrological Array, and then combined them for forging.

The four elements are combined into one.

Promoted to the Holy Spirit level ring - Hell's Crown.

[Name: Hell's Crown]
[Category: Functional]
[Rank: Holy Spirit Level]
[Effect ①: Hell - Drips of the target's blood reduce the target's defense by 66% (item limit/damage reduction below the current era/same grid level or below), and reveal the target's location in real time. In Overload mode, using the reflection of source energy waves from celestial bodies, combined with alchemical astrology techniques, the area is detected, revealing the number and level of beings within the area (sixth-tier world and below, detection area: a standard kingdom's radius around the holder)]
[Effect 2: Crown - Increases the wearer's five basic attributes by 250% (current stage effect: approximately equivalent to 3-4 real attribute points), the ring itself possesses Holy Spirit-level sturdiness and toughness]
[Effect ③: Hell Legion - Representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship of alchemy mythology and the master of spatial authority - Rhine Alexei. For every three beings of the same rank or lower killed, their relatively complete corpses can be combined to create a Hell Legion of the same rank (currently capped at: peak beings of the Legendary Era)]
[Note: A masterpiece from hell]
Weakening, detection, numerical values, legions.

The brand-new Hell Crown Ring was not only comprehensive in its effects, but also quite exquisite. Jiang He solidified his alchemy skills within it, saving him the trouble of performing alchemy himself every time.

"Using local materials, the appearance is quite good."

"This reduces my number of rings to two."

The surface of the ring is not smooth, but is carved with a pattern of thorns and bones intertwined. The tip of each thorn pattern gleams with a cold, poisonous blue light, and an irregular dark red gemstone, shaped like a heart, is set at the top, refracting a cold and eerie halo under the light.

In fact, the Hell Crown Ring is constantly writhing.

Due to the effects of Living Alchemy, this dark red ring possesses a life-like state, making it, like the Dragon Lance, a unique item.

Jiang He placed the Crown of Hell on his left middle finger, while the Chaotic Explosion Engineer remained on his index finger. He was quite satisfied with this alchemical forging.

"If given to the chosen one of the Bronze Age."

"The Hell Crown might be a cheat code."

Among a series of props.

The legendary Blade of Ending, Blood Kingdom Tyrant, Jade Gourd, and Sun Mirror were all useless. Jiang He chewed up the four items and ate them as snacks. He used the extraordinary factor to enhance the Boots of Death and the Cloak of Guilt, and then dyed them bright red.

[Name: Boots of Death]
[Category: Equipment]
[Rank: Holy Spirit Level]
[Effect ①: Sub-mythical level sturdiness and toughness]
[Effect ②: Kick penetration damage increased by 250%, leg kinetic energy enhanced by 250%]
[Note: Simple and pure destruction]
……

[Name: Guilt-Induced Cloak]
[Category: Armor]
[Quality: Holy Spirit Level]
[Effect ①: Holy Spirit Level - Fortitude/Resilience]
[Effect ②: Sinner - Whenever an enemy launches a ranged attack (mental, magical, projectile, etc.) against the user, the attacker will gain the Sinner's Mark, continuously revealing their precise location. Each stack of the Sinner's Mark detonates, returning 60% of the attack damage.]
[Effect 3: The Guilty One - Ranged attacks have a 50% chance to deflect, and damage is reduced by 50% upon hit]
[Note: A black cloak woven from the resentment of the victims. It does not block attacks, but it can etch the sins of the attacker. The enemy may personally experience the pain they have caused. It is the mortal enemy of the spellcaster.]
Jiang He upgraded the Black Jade Wine Gourd to the Holy Spirit level.

Its appearance turned bright red, and its name changed to "Red Jade Wine Gourd". Moreover, the Fruit Position and Guidance were cast into it. When water is stored, it will evolve into a rare wine of Holy Spirit quality, with a storage capacity of about three standard swimming pools, and it has the effect of prolonging life.

……

The alchemy is complete.

Jiang He left the Emerald Fortress.

The war between the Demon Legion and the Emerald Empire is essentially just a matter of cultivating and harvesting materials, since the supreme command of both sides is in his hands, and there won't be any major problems.

Outside Emerald Star, a giant battleship loomed overhead. This was the flagship specially dispatched by the Tianhuo Star Security Committee. Francis had personally witnessed Rhein Alexei's strength, so he naturally wouldn't neglect this aspect.

Jiang He suddenly appeared and took off, boarding the ship.

A slender, brown-haired girl in a crisp military uniform had been waiting for some time. Doriya Chickman, a lieutenant in the Homeland Security Committee, an ordinary being from the Golden Age, and a Gold Mage specializing in enchantment.

"Greetings, Your Excellency Rhine. The committee has just conferred upon you the rank of Brigadier General. I will now serve as your personal secretary and military adjutant. At the same time, the royal family requires you to guarantee my safety, and Uncle Francis is the guarantor for this."

The Jewel Princess, with a face exactly like Mirai Kamishiro's, said with joy and gentleness:
"Please feel free to give me your instructions."

Jiang He rubbed his temples and asked, "Princess Peacock was missing, so why would the Heavenly Fire Royal Family let you out?"

He sensed something amiss. Based on the old royal steward's attitude last time, it was unlikely that the Gem Princess would be able to move freely.

Princess Gem said thankfully, "Fortunately, we have Lord Skyfire Shield. He found my runaway sister on the Crystal Star of the Alexei family. Peacock has returned to the Red Keep and will hold a press conference tonight."

Princess Gem suddenly blushed and said, "Peacock ran away from home because the private medical team discovered that she has a chronic infertility. So our first child may have to be adopted by Peacock."

After a moment's thought, Jiang He began to make some guesses.

Similar to "The Future of the Gods", Princess Peacock should also have a marriage contract. After Princess Peacock disappeared, the royal family chose to replace her with a substitute. However, in order to ensure the continuation of the royal bloodline, Princess Jewel's child will become the next heir.

Meanwhile, the royal family did not sever their marriage alliance with the Alexei family and instead sent out the Jewel Princess, which most likely indicates that the Peacock Princess's fiancé is from a sub-mythological family. This substitution by the royal family, to some extent, interrupted his attempt to steal the power of the Heavenly Fire.

But it doesn't matter. For Jiang He, it's just a matter of killing again. He can just publicly execute him.

Princess Gem led Jiang He to the warship's command room.

Through the glass window, you can see the vast starry sky outside.

The captain is a legendary rear admiral, but his hair and beard are already white. He is also of royal lineage. The entire battleship has a crew of over a thousand people, as well as an elite corps of mages.

Captain Norwegian Chickman saw Jiang He and said bluntly, "Your Excellency Rhine, given that you have agreed to the call to war on behalf of Emerald Star, starting in three days, you and your troops will need to hold the Death Canyon in the center of the Barren Star. This is one of the seven secondary battlefields, and the fleet personnel, including myself, will serve you."

Norwegian Chickman hesitated for a moment before continuing, "If you are as powerful as Lord Francis claims, I believe that this two-month war conscription will not be difficult."

The eighteen habitable planets under the Tianhuo Star Cluster are to be guarded by the governors of various provinces, who will lead their legions in rotation.

Tithe and military service are the governor's two most critical obligations. The former ensures unconditional rule within the planet, while the latter rewards the governor with the right to summon the Star Cluster Lord when facing attacks from sub-mythical and mythical beings.

Therefore, the destruction of Demon Dragon Star shocked the northern border of the empire.

If it weren't for the fact that it coincided with the Star Cluster Lords' meeting, King Skyfire would have already been held accountable; this was a serious dereliction of duty.

"Perhaps," Jiang He replied, but he wasn't entirely sure, because sometimes, he himself was the biggest problem.

……

As the battleships headed towards the desolate warplanet.

The Red Castle of the Stars, within the palace belonging to the heir.

Under the care of several maids, the blonde girl put on underwear, pantyhose, a long skirt, a corset, and a fur vest. Her jewelry was simple yet luxurious, and every strand of her hair was exquisite.

"Although the intermediate status upgrade card is precious, it is probably not possible to obtain the highest-level initial status in the seventh-tier world. A high-level card is needed. In that case, the current position of the successor of the mythical creature is definitely a bomb."

"A puppet? A substitute? Is it doomed?"

"Or is the Heavenly Fire King about to die?"

The player at the end, Golden Years, seemed lost in thought.

As a high-level player who had just reached the peak of heroism, she did not participate in the previous battle for the Night World, which was known for its brutality. The entire world was given as a prize, which was equivalent to a guaranteed promotion to the seventh rank. Such a generous reward would definitely attract the King of the Era. It is said that out of the three battlefields and three thousand elite heroes, less than twenty survived.

The survival rate is less than 1%.

It's a veritable meat grinder for heroes, a graveyard for the strong.

The key point is that the same side has won three consecutive victories in the global struggle, and this is in the very early stages of the extraordinary resurgence of the Origin Realm—an unprecedented outcome.

"Only someone with a screw loose would fight the King of Ages."

"Isn't it better to advance peacefully in this era?"

"I, a puzzle enthusiast, actually live a more comfortable life."

Golden Years chuckled inwardly. He was now the leader of a guild of a hundred members. With a group of puzzle-solving players gathered together, there was almost no secret that they couldn't uncover. There was no need to resort to violence; mobilizing the local strongmen would suffice.

[End of Days Notice: Main Quest ① has been released]
[Mission Name: The Well-Known Secret]
[Mission Objective: Investigate the issues surrounding the Rhine Interstellar Trading Corporation and complete the court trial.]
[Quest Rewards: Legendary Item *1 / True Attribute Points *2]
[Task Time Limit: 15 calendar days]
[Mission Penalty: Annihilation]
[Note: In just two months, the military-industrial complex founded by the war genius Rhein-Alexei has grown to a total value of over ten trillion, ranking among the top ten conglomerates of the Skyfire Clan. It has also formed an alliance of interests including the Homeland Security Committee, the Red Keep royal family, and the Skyfire Congress. However, achieving such success in just two months is simply unbelievable. There is no doubt that Rhein-Alexei must also have his own enemies.]
"A legendary item?"

Golden Years frowned slightly. The generous reward meant that the task was very difficult. The first stage of the main quest was like this, which was quite rare in her rich quest career.

"Your Highness, you should go see Lord Sky Shield," said the head maid.

“I know.” Golden Years glanced at the head maid. This guy was probably some kind of spy. As for Lord Sky Shield, he was the only confidant of the Skyfire King, who was known as the “Shield of Skyfire,” and was also an unknown sub-mythical powerhouse.

(End of this chapter)