The Lord's graduation certificate was entirely different from ordinary ones.
It represented his transformation from a commoner to a true lord, and it had a very important function.
This function could only be used within his territory.
As soon as he returned home, he received many phone calls from various group enterprises in Xia City. They wanted to sponsor his territory's development in exchange for him endorsing their products. Some even wanted to sign him as an employee under their groups, to work for them.
Zhou Yan naturally refused. How could he be exploited by these capitalists?
He himself was a capitalist.
Although he hadn't been admitted to the four major academies yet, his grades and national ranking ensured he would be.
Unless he himself didn't want to go, or he died.
He rejected them all.
However, many companies proactively contacted him, offering to handle the logistics for his territory.
These groups would not normally contact ordinary lords, but they were well aware of the development potential of the four major academies. A partnership with him was a potential major client.
Once his territory developed, it would mean huge transaction orders.
He did not refuse this offer. He indeed needed to purchase many supplies, but he would not sign any contracts with these companies. He would be leaving Xia City soon and couldn't cooperate with them long-term.
Although they were a bit disappointed, they were exceptionally shocked when they heard the volume of his orders.
Zhou Yan was buying an enormous quantity of supplies. Was he preparing for ten thousand people?
They were surprised that a newcomer lord like Zhou Yan intended to purchase so many supplies.
They didn't care why Zhou Yan was buying so much; as long as there was profit to be made, that was enough.
These were professional companies that handled logistics for various lords, and their prices were very reasonable. With many companies contacting him, he could compare prices.
Some of these companies even recommended some lord merchants, suggesting that if he needed anything, he could contact them through the Lord's [Virtual Trading Market].
The young lady from yesterday also called him. The supplies he needed yesterday were ready. He just needed to give her an address, and she would have them delivered.
After he provided the address, the delivery arrived downstairs shortly. He collected everything and paid the remaining balance.
His territory would definitely develop rapidly, so he needed to establish a logistics studio on the Canglan Continent. However, this matter would have to wait until he attended university.
The four major academies were each located in different cities.
Ziwei Academy was even located in the very center of the Divine Dragon Kingdom, with a long and mysterious heritage.
After discussing matters with the companies, they agreed to deliver the goods tomorrow.
With that done, he could finally enter the [Territory] with his graduation certificate.
With a flash of light, he arrived in his territory.
Upon entering the territory, he opened the graduation certificate. The certificate emitted a brilliant light and transformed into a building.
Territory Notice: "Congratulations on completing your graduation ceremony and becoming a true lord. You have acquired the Lord's Universal Building: [Virtual Trading Market]."
He obtained the graduation certificate precisely to get this building. Now that he had it, he immediately began to use it.
Territory Notice: "Constructed [Virtual Trading Market]. [Virtual Trading Market] has evolved into [Myriad Realms Virtual Mall]."
Zhou Yan: "(｡◕v∀v◕)"
The building looked excellent, as its name suggested.
He immediately began to examine the building's information.
[Building: Myriad Realms Virtual Mall]
[Level: None]
[Quality: None]
[Attribute: Trade]
[Introduction: Contains a passage to the myriad realms' trading markets. You can choose any realm to purchase desired items. However, be aware that many trading markets do not welcome outsiders. Note: If you die in the trading market, you will drop one level, randomly lose equipped items, and be weakened for one month.]
He was greatly shocked!
This was truly a building for a myriad realms trading market, not limited to the Canglan Continent's trading markets.
The Canglan Continent was full of legends. It was said that a long time ago, the Canglan Continent was invaded by alien races. Human powerhouses waged a great war against them to drive them away.
However, these alien races were incredibly powerful. Countless powerhouses perished, and countless humans were massacred. At its most dangerous point, the human population on the entire Canglan Continent was less than a few million.
At the final crisis, a human ancestor awakened the [Lord's Heart], leading countless humans to take refuge in their territories and begin developing them.
Subsequently, numerous human ancestors awakened the [Lord's Heart] and joined the path of territory development.
Thus, relying on the awakening of the [Lord's Heart], they finally grew stronger. They summoned endless armies from within their territories and began to counterattack the alien races on the Canglan Continent.
This great war lasted for a very long time and was known as the Dark Turmoil in the history of the Canglan Continent.
If not for human ancestors awakening the [Lord's Heart], the entire Canglan Continent would likely have become the territory of alien races.
Although they drove away the alien races, they paid a heavy price and took a long time to recover.
However, as the ancestors developed their territories, they discovered that there were countless powerful races in the infinite universe.
If they were not strong enough, there would inevitably come a time when alien races would invade again.
Indeed, in the subsequent times, the Canglan Continent experienced many alien invasions, each time by different races, and each time these races were stronger than the last.
They not only possessed powerful talents but also astonishing strength and vast numbers.
Humanity endured one dark turmoil after another.
But each time, humanity produced a batch of exceptionally talented prodigies. It was precisely their existence that allowed humanity to overcome crises time and again and drive away wave after wave of invaders.
Until the present day, humanity had enjoyed peace for tens of thousands of years. Countless powerful gods and demons emerged, guarding this pure land of the Canglan Continent.
However, humanity still did not let down its guard. It continued to grow, improve, and become stronger.
Whether for eternal life, becoming a god, or for profit and fame, humanity was ultimately striving to become stronger.
Every person, every country, was nurturing batch after batch of outstanding young lords.
They hoped that among them, more god and demon lords would emerge to better protect the land of the Canglan Continent.
While these things were legends and not explicitly recorded in history books,
They had been passed down from ancient times to the present, and many people believed them to be true.
They could enjoy their beautiful lives not because they had no enemies, but because someone was guarding this pure land.
Even their teachers often said that every lord should have a heart that protects their family, their country, and humanity.
They had never seen alien races, nor did they know if other races besides humans could awaken the Lord's Heart and become lords.
When he saw this [Myriad Realms Virtual Mall], he knew that those legends were indeed true.
Outside the Canglan Continent lived countless races, equally powerful, capable of developing territories and becoming formidable lords.
Those human lords who achieved god or demon status had always been guarding the Canglan Continent.
He was still very weak now. The god-demon realm was still a distant prospect.
Level was only one part of a person's strength. Equipment and skills were also only parts.
However, the realm of power was the most crucial aspect of a person's combat effectiveness.