The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

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Vilvi felt that weapons forged in this way lacked soul, hence her earlier statement.

However, on the other hand, the productivity of this synthesis station is indeed excellent.

Vilvi felt like a textile worker who had just seen a spinning jenny.

But after adjusting her mindset, Vilvie started thinking again: could she ask Chen Li to forge a few more synthesis platforms?

"I don't know. After we brought you back, Chen Li got a phone call and then he became so happy, acting like he was the most important person in the world." Alicia shook her head blankly.

"How dare you speak ill of me! Even if you love Consort Ai, it's still unacceptable. Haven't you heard that the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics?"

"Wasn't I the Empress just now? Why did I become a Noble Consort in such a short time?" Alicia frowned.

"You actually took this seriously?" Velvi looked at Alicia in surprise.

"If he wants to play, then let him play along." Alicia shrugged indifferently.

"What do you mean by 'playing'? My beloved concubine, I don't understand what you're saying. I'll punish you after I return from my coronation ceremony." After reading a text message sent to him, Chen Li jumped off the synthesis platform.

"What are you going to do? Velvi just got back, shouldn't we have a welcome party?" Alicia asked.

"Once I become the supreme emperor of the Fire Moth and even the entire world, I will definitely hold a grand ceremony for Consort Wei. But now I really have to go to my coronation ceremony," Chen Li said, tossing his phone to Alicia.

After speaking, Chen Li squatted down next to the synthesis table and began to set the quantity and type of weapons to be forged.

The advantage of the crafting table is that as long as there is enough energy and enough materials, weapons can be crafted quickly and continuously. Moreover, the crafted weapons have a chance to gain special attributes due to Chen Li's professional characteristics, such as speed and power.

The initial probability was only 1‰, but it increased to 4‰ after Chen Li's professional level reached level three.

Level 1: 1‰, Level 2: 2‰, Level 3: 4‰. If nothing unexpected happens, once Chen Li reaches level 11, he should be able to forge weapons with special attributes with 100% success rate.

Because of the Longevity Pill trade, the Fire Moth received a lot of resources from the United Nations. Chen Li's weapon synthesis this time reached 10, and it is expected to produce 400 weapons with special attributes.

These weapons were the gifts Chen Li left for the previous civilization.

Chen Li hoped that these weapons could acquire new entries over time.

"Let me see... Who is the top leader number 1? And are all the UN high-ranking officials and the Moth of Flames going to have a meeting today? I didn't receive any such notification." Alicia was puzzled after seeing the message on Chen Li's phone.

"This meeting is for dividing up the Longevity Pills, so of course I can't inform you," Chen Li said after planning the quantity and weapon types for the synthesis platform.

"Sigh, the elixir of immortality? You can now wholesale the elixir of immortality?"

"It sounds very sophisticated, but it's actually just Kaguya adding some eternal power to the candy. It can extend lifespan, but the effect is mediocre, so there's plenty of this stuff available," Chen Li explained.

"What? Isn't this fake medicine? What if someone finds out?" Alicia asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, I'm just here to deal with the potential trouble if I'm discovered." Chen Li gave a thumbs up.

"Do you need me to come with you? I have a feeling that this kind of occasion is perfect for discarding someone after they've served their purpose, and besides, Xiao Li, you're a stranger in this place..." Alicia said worriedly.

"My beloved, are you a prophet?" Chen Li looked at Alicia in surprise.

"What do you mean?"

"Because I really intend to discard you after you've served your purpose."

“I’m not talking about you, I’m talking about those higher-ups… wait, what are you trying to do?” Alicia was taken aback.

"Alright, my beloved, you accompany Vervi around the engineering department for a bit, I'll be right back. I'll wait until I conquer a vast territory for you!" After saying this, Chen Li took the phone from Alicia's hand and went to the meeting.

……

"I mean, seriously... do you really need to bring so many guards to this meeting?" Inside a huge conference hall of the Fire Moth, Chen Li looked at the bigwigs sitting in the conference room, each with a bodyguard behind them, and was quite puzzled.

"How can you attend such an important meeting without security guards?"

"Yeah, yeah, how can you go fishing without a helmet?"

"Anyway, if someone invites me to dinner, I will definitely bring a bodyguard, and then have the bodyguard keep an eye on the other person's hand holding the cup."

"Afraid someone will use breaking a cup as a signal?"

"We are kindred spirits."

"..." by Chen Li.

Chen Li made a mistake.

Obviously, officials and politicians who can climb to the top ranks of the Firefly or the United Nations may be bad, but they are unlikely to be stupid.

These people even brought guards to the meeting!

Indeed, this doesn't seem like a game of power. It's astonishing that someone could attend a banquet with no defenses whatsoever, even when knives are involved.

The wariness of these high-ranking officials did cause Chen Li some trouble.

But only a little.

"Everyone, let's be frank," Chen Li said with a sigh after moving his chair away and standing at the head of the table.

"This time I brought a full 3000 longevity pills, enough for each of you to take 10. And you are all high-ranking officials who wield enormous power in your respective fields. My idea is to use the longevity pills to control you, so that you will obey my orders and work together to save this civilization that is about to be eroded and destroyed by the collapse." Chen Li said quite sincerely to the high-ranking officials present, some of whom were fat and big-eared, while others were shrewd and capable.

The reactions of the many high-ranking officials below to Chen Li's remarks were varied.

"If nothing unexpected happens, after you hear that I have 3000 elixirs of immortality, you won't think about continuing our cooperation, but rather you'll just discard me after I've served my purpose. After all, it's too dangerous for an outsider like me."

Just as some high-ranking officials were slamming their fists on the table and glaring angrily at Chen Li, Chen Li suddenly said...

Chen Li's words made the high-ranking officials who had slammed their fists on the table somewhat embarrassed.

Because that's really what they think.

A truly qualified demon king would never give a hero a chance to develop.

However, the practice of discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose is all too common in the process of saving the world.

Why would Chen Li know about this? Because the top leader, Number 1, had already reported it to Chen Li.

According to the top executive number one, all the top executives had already discussed how to deal with Chen Li after the transaction before this meeting: if Chen Li brought a large number of longevity pills, it means that this kid must have something to do with it, and he must not be allowed to live.

If Chen Li brought very few elixirs of immortality, it means he intends to achieve some goal through infighting among high-ranking officials, sitting back and watching the tigers fight. Therefore, he should not be allowed to live.

If Chen Li brought the exact amount of the elixir of immortality, it means he may have seen through everyone's thoughts, indicating that this young man is meticulous and extremely shrewd, and should not be allowed to live.

All the high-ranking officials who participated in this spoils-sharing meeting with outsiders were either the most cunning of the cunning, or powerful and capable individuals... In the end, they were right.

But when Chen Li saw this message, he was both angry and amused.

You son of a bitch...

"So let's be decisive. I plan to use this Longevity Pill to buy your lives. Do you all agree?" Chen Li took out a Longevity Pill from the sack full of Longevity Pills and slammed it on the table. At the same time, forced transaction gold coins were also slammed on the table.

"You're dreaming."

"Ha, saving the world? Who do you think you are?"

"Another teenager who hasn't experienced the harsh realities of society."

"Insanity!"

Many high-ranking officials either showed disdain, remained indifferent, or completely ignored the issue.

Because every guard they brought was a top-tier fighter handpicked from across the world.

The arrival of Honkai energy, while eroding the life of civilization, also gave it the opportunity to transform.

For example... making people with Honkai energy resistance stronger after coming into contact with Honkai energy.

"Then I'm sorry. It seems I'll have to resort to force." Chen Li shook his head and then took out the Holy Grail.

"Make your move!" Although they didn't know what the strangers were up to, out of caution and greed, all the higher-ups ordered their subordinates to take action.

These powerful individuals' goal was not only to kill Chen Li, but also to obtain the sack behind him.

They are determined to obtain more elixirs of immortality for their employers.

Countless attacks came at Chen Li, including blades, lasers, and gun ammunition.

However, all the attacks were blocked by the bond between Chen Li and his friends, keeping them at bay.

"This level of attack power is completely insufficient to break my friendship and bonds. I'll finish you off in 5 seconds." Chen Li shook his head, then lifted the trash can lid on the Holy Grail and tilted it slightly.

A second passed, and the evil of this world, which gathered all the malice of humanity, slowly flowed from the Holy Grail and dripped onto the floor.

The strange artifacts on Chen Li's body are manifesting, resisting the attacks of the evil in this world.

Two seconds passed, and the evil of this world flowing from the Holy Grail began to erode everything around it without any clear purpose, but it could not break through the defense of the circle of friends on Chen Li, who was closest to them.

"Boiling, my blood (the evil of this world)!"

Three seconds passed, and Chen Li began to emanate endless malice.

The attack of the Evil of This World, which was originally aimed at Chen Li, came to an abrupt halt and even began to boil.

Four seconds passed, and as if it had gained a backbone, the evil of this world transformed into countless thin black lines, attacking the assassins, guards, and mercenaries who were harboring malice towards Chen Li.

Countless villains were pierced by the fine threads of evil in this world, their eyes instantly becoming lifeless.

Five seconds passed, and the countless puppets, controlled by the evil of this world, placed their hands on the shoulders of their former employers and pointed their weapons at them.

Only one woman with cherry blossom hair, whether by luck or by the deliberate avoidance of the evil of this world, was not temporarily controlled by the evil of this world. Instead, she was dragged to Chen Li by the collar by a giant hand that seemed to be made of countless black mud.

“A very pretty girl…would you be interested in telling me your name?” Chen Li ignored the other person’s calm yet dejected gaze and pinched her chin.

"..."

"Trying to act all high and mighty without saying a word? Then don't blame me for being impolite. I can tell from your eyes that you're not afraid of death, but what if... it's social suicide? Little girl, you probably don't want your family to worry about you, do you? Hehehe!"