When 006 returned from the gathering place of the guides, Feng Yu, Ouyang Yang, and Wei Shuyu had already returned to the smartphones. Based on the words of Feng Yu and Wei Shuyu, Mo Yang decided to focus most of his mental power on upgrading the smartphone. Because the smartphone seemed to be a collective entity of their personal mental energy, the power of the dream world, and the residual energy of the worlds that had been consumed, it was not entirely controlled by any one party. This is why Feng Yu and the others could find a foothold within the smartphone.
However, due to the hostility of the dream world towards them, they should have been eliminated as soon as they left the game world. But they continued to exist and could even absorb mental energy to strengthen their thoughts.
Feng Yu speculated that if he could upgrade the smartphone to the highest level, perhaps Mo Yang could truly control the smartphone. This would not only allow him to connect to the real world through the smartphone without being blocked by the dream world but, more importantly, perhaps he could use the smartphone as a means to harm the dream world.
Mo Yang remembered what 006 had once said with a triumphant tone: “No one has ever been able to upgrade their smartphone to level ten. Just like no one has ever been able to defeat the dream world.”
So, when 006 returned, he saw Mo Yang’s smartphone shining brightly, indicating that it had been upgraded again.
006: [Hey, what level is your smartphone now?]
Mo Yang looked at it without hiding anything: “It’s at level five. I upgraded most of the stored mental energy into the smartphone. It has many new functions.”
006 nodded up and down and suddenly chuckled: [You’ve discovered the power of the smartphone, haven’t you? So, you want to upgrade it to level ten, right?]
Mo Yang squinted at it: “You’re right. How do you plan to stop me?”
006’s body suddenly emitted a burst of light, and it flew around with a mischievous smile: [Why would I want to stop you? If you can become the first person to upgrade your smartphone to level ten, I can show off how amazing you are. You know, this has never happened in my memory.]
006 suddenly flew in front of Mo Yang, and the golden ball hovered in the center of his eyes. Its mechanical voice suddenly carried a hint of coldness.
[Moreover, even if you reach level ten, what can you do? When everyone in this world becomes your enemy, can you save them all by yourself?]
[Well, there’s a saying in your country, ‘When all are drunk, the one who stays sober is miserable.’ So, do you think the drunk people are the pitiable ones, or is it the one who stays sober?]
Mo Yang stretched out his hand and grabbed 006, squeezing it as hard as he could and thinking of throwing it to the ground and stomping on it. It’s a pity that 006 itself has extremely strong defense power, and it doesn’t care at all that it is caught by Mo Yang.
006 continued, [Look, in the coming month, I sincerely hope you will stay strong. Although sometimes I think it might be easier to let 001 and even those bastards from the Mother Star die and disappear, I don’t have the desire to actively destroy them. So, I won’t do anything to you and the people around you, but I can’t guarantee the same for the other leaders.]
006 freed itself from Mo Yang’s grasp and Mo Yang suddenly asked it, “Can you tell me what you did today?”
006 laughed and was about to answer when Wan Mei suddenly grabbed 009. “A gathering. The core content is to lure and force humans into the dream world at any cost.”
Mo Yang’s ominous foreboding came true, and he clenched his fists.
006, however, was very unhappy and roared at 009, [You stupid ball! What’s wrong with you? You just told the enemy such important information!]
009 explained, [My host’s mental power has reached level five.]
006 fell silent for a long time, and then suddenly burst into laughter. It flew in front of Wan Mei and said, [Well, I never expected that the final boss would be you, but let me give you a friendly reminder. Please strengthen yourself because not long from now, you will become the target for everyone to consume.]
After saying this, 006 flew away and didn’t care about its mission and responsibilities as a leader. It never paid attention to what 001 had to say, as both its host and its energy were sufficient to reach the consumption stage. During this time, it was going to have some fun on its own.
Mo Yang had never seen 006 act so carefree and spontaneous, and for a moment, he was taken aback. On the other hand, 009 sighed, [Ah, it’s flying free again. Anyway, it’s like a cricket on a string. I’ll be on my way too. Call the backup system yourselves.]
Mo Yang: “…I think we may have encountered the two most eccentric balls among all the leaders.”
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Wan Mei looked at Mo Yang and said, “You match them well.”
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[Starting today, the difficulty of all games in the dream world is reduced by half, and the rewards are doubled. All items in the Dream World store are now discounted by 20%. If you can introduce a friend or family member into the dream world, you will receive a free level five life pill card. After taking it, you will be free from illness for one year, retain your youthful appearance, and extend your lifespan by one year.]
[Introduce ten people into the dream world, and you will receive a free level six life pill card, which will grant you immunity to illnesses for five years, maintain your youthful appearance, and extend your lifespan by five years. Introduce one hundred people, and you will receive a level seven life pill card, and so on. The dream world can do anything; as long as you complete the tasks, we can make you immortal and eternally youthful.]
[This event only lasts for one month, so interested players should not miss out.]
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Wan Mei nodded and suddenly smirked. “I’m heading to the lab. Don’t call me for any upcoming games. I’m very, very excited right now.”
After saying this, Wan Mei left the dream world without saying another word. Mo Yang had never seen him so excited before. Although his face showed no extra expression, the intensity of his eyes was fiery and dazzling.
With a soft chuckle, Mo Yang took a deep breath and left the dream world as well. His man was already working to save the world, so he couldn’t afford to lag behind. Even if there wasn’t much he could do, a little effort could bring a glimmer of hope.
After returning to the real world, Mo Yang immediately called Song Kefeng.
Song Kefeng answered the call promptly but in a very gruff tone. “What is it? I’m very busy!”
He had also heard about the dream world’s event, and he couldn’t fathom how crazy it might drive the people who had initially entered the dream world.
“I have a plan that requires your assistance. You need to gather a group of the most resolute and reliable comrades. The ultimate outcome of this plan may lead you to your death, but it can maximally prevent players in the dream world from going insane. You will become the most tenacious force against the dream world.”
Song Kefeng’s eyes suddenly became sharp, and he signaled Zhang Zhi, who was running toward him, to wait. His voice grew low, “Do you want me to lead a military force into the dream world?”
Mo Yang shook his head. “No, just a special squad led by you. I absolutely disagree with a large-scale entry of military personnel into the dream world. Although I admire soldiers, even the most determined soldiers are still human. Once they turn from comrades into enemies, they become one of the most formidable adversaries. The dream world undoubtedly has various means to make them our enemies. I need you to have absolute control over that group of people.”
“So, you need to introduce them to the dream world first, then devour them and turn them into your ‘slaves’.”
Song Kefeng’s complexion changed drastically. “They are not my slaves; they are my comrades!”
Mo Yang’s voice turned icy and carried a sharp edge. “I’m not suggesting this to you; I’m informing you. If you can’t do this, I believe the country will find someone else who can implement this plan. And once I reveal this plan, someone will undoubtedly try to obtain a private army through the same means. At that point, can you control the situation as you wish?”
“Song Kefeng, there’s something I’ve wanted to tell you for a long time. Holding onto your beliefs is a noble virtue, but clinging to an unchanging belief without thinking is foolish.”
“Don’t let your foolishness harm more people when you can clearly save them.”
Song Kefeng was furious and trembling with anger at Mo Yang’s words. He desperately wanted to strangle Mo Yang for this damned plan. However, he eventually suppressed his anger due to one sentence from Mo Yang.
“As long as you can control your desires, you will defeat the dream world. This is a war; what are you dreaming about in broad daylight?”
Song Kefeng closed his eyes for what seemed like a very long time before suddenly opening them. At that moment, his eagle-like eyes showed no other emotions, only a fierce determination.
Song Kefeng spoke with a cold tone over the phone, “I’m waiting for your orders.”
Mo Yang had just arrived at the Tang family’s villa when a deafening explosion rocked the area. A raging fire, thick smoke, and the screams of other residents filled the sky. Mo Yang’s pupils contracted, and without hesitation, he activated a lightning card. He dashed towards the exploding Tang family villa, his eyes filled with anger.
Song Kefeng also heard the explosion, but before he could inquire, Mo Yang had already hung up. He turned to Zhang Zhi, who was about to speak, and said, “Summon Lao Diao, and I’ll give you a phonebook. Call everyone on the list. I’m going to find Long Xiang.”
Mo Yang eventually found the severely injured Tang patriarch and Tang Mian in the villa. He felt fortunate that he had given them both protective talismans; otherwise, they would have undoubtedly perished in such a violent explosion.
As Mo Yang drove towards Military Hospital No. 9 with the Tang patriarch and Tang Mian, Tang Mian began to speak, “I believe the person who threw the bomb into our house was targeting you. By the way, there seemed to be an ancient symbol on his clothes.”
Mo Yang gripped the steering wheel tightly, “Emperor Qin’s people.”
Tang Mian coughed a few times, “Seriously, are they your enemies? Damn it, aren’t the aliens the real enemies now? Why are they fighting amongst themselves? Did you dig up their ancestors’ graves or something?”
Mo Yang glanced at Tang Mian, who was still making jokes. “Shut up. Use your phone to call this number.”
It was a phone number left behind by Chi Shu as he left. Mo Yang hadn’t expected to use it so soon.
Tang Mian looked incredulous, “While I’m injured like this?”
Then he received a kick from the elderly Tang patriarch, who had been lying on the back seat all along. “Do as he says!”
Tang Mian held the phone to Mo Yang’s ear as the call connected.
Without waiting for Mo Yang to speak, Chi Shu’s voice came through the phone.
“According to satellite images and reports from various police stations across the country, there has been a sharp increase in large-scale violent incidents in the country over the past hour. What’s happening?”
Mo Yang grinned, “People can abandon their lives for a 300% profit, so what if it’s about eternal youth and immortality?”
Chi Shu’s breath seemed to pause for a moment, then Mo Yang continued.
“Players who have entered the dream world can gain a year of life and immunity to illnesses for each player they introduce. As for the sudden increase in large-scale violent incidents… it’s easy to speculate. If polite persuasion doesn’t work, then violence and coercion it is. If people don’t want to enter the dream world, beat them to the brink of death, and as long as they don’t want to die, they will enter the dream world.”
At this moment, Mo Yang’s phone rang, and Tang Mian, gritting his teeth, answered the call. The voice of Zhou Api came through the phone, carrying a mix of anger and fear.
“Boss! Some heartless lunatic has posted a message on the forum! The content is about how to get more people into the dream world! The main point is that if people don’t want to enter the dream world, they will be beaten to near death, and as long as they don’t want to die, they will enter the dream world! This is a recipe for chaos!”
Upon hearing Zhou Api’s words, the other phone, which was still connected to Chi Shu, naturally also heard this segment of the conversation.
Mo Yang’s eyes turned icy, and he immediately spoke into Chi Shu’s phone, “Send in the military. If you encounter such individuals, shoot to kill directly. Don’t give them any chance to plead; people who can commit such acts are not worthy of salvation. They are no longer our compatriots; they are the enemy.”
Chi Shu took a deep breath and asked, “Do you have any other information to tell me?”
Mo Yang nodded, “Form a specialized team that can harness the power of the dream world, specifically to deal with high-level rogue-type players. Because the dream world may directly invade the human brain, the military can only select the bravest and most resolute warriors to enter.”
“Furthermore, I require that they all accept the leadership of ‘Song Kefeng,’ and even that they must undergo mental subjugation by Song Kefeng. The loot obtained by this team must be personally escorted by ‘Song Kefeng’ or ‘Long Xiang’ to the Ninth Military Research Institute, and no military or political leaders are allowed to intervene.”
“In other words, this special force can only accept direct orders from you or the highest national leader. After today, neither I nor ‘Song Kefeng’ will trust anyone else.”
Chi Shu furrowed his brows, “Song Kefeng might not comply.”
Mo Yang’s voice suddenly became sharp, as if he knew there were more people on the other end of the phone than just Chi Shu. “I misspoke. It’s not just Song Kefeng’s team that should only accept your or the highest leader’s direct orders. From now on, I and Dr. Wan Mei from the Ninth Military District Research Institute will only convey information to the highest leader!”
“Don’t talk to me about respect or lack thereof. Humanity is on the brink of extinction. When this war is won, you can come and throw me in prison!”
There was silence on Chi Shu’s end of the phone. Even the elderly Tang patriarch, who had watched this young man grow up and considered him like a grandson, was taken aback by the forcefulness of Mo Yang’s words. Only Tang Mian, looking at his childhood friend, couldn’t help but mutter under his breath, “Damn, he’s so cool!”
Afterward, a deep and powerful voice came through from Chi Shu’s end.
“Young man, you’re right. At a time like this, we must do the most important and necessary things.”
Mo Yang could sense the owner of that voice and felt a sudden relief.
“So, do you have any more important information to convey? If not, I’m about to issue national operational orders.”
Mo Yang suddenly felt a lump in his throat and blinked back a couple of tears. “I will keep you updated at all times.”
“I believe that the victors of this war will undoubtedly be us.”
The voice laughed, and after the laughter, the resolute and determined tone said, “Yes. Victory will ultimately belong to us.”
Half an hour later, Song Kefeng received an urgent deployment order and, along with his eight old comrades and Long Xiang, drove to the operational headquarters.
An hour later, all eight military regions across the country received simultaneous orders. They armed themselves in an orderly manner and proceeded quietly to areas experiencing large-scale chaos.
At the same time, national news broadcasts announced in a grave and serious tone.
The country has entered a state of highest-level war readiness, and martial law has been declared nationwide. All residents, including players in the dream world who seek peace, are to return home within one hour and avoid going outside.
The country will commence its first operation to capture traitors and dangerous individuals.
Author’s Note –
This story isn’t real. It’s already taking the ideal situation to the extreme.
- Mo Yang’s inside control in case of emergency.
- Wan Mei’s research of the ultimate effective method.
- The counter-attack team led by Song Kefeng.
- National support. Plus, the internal instability among the guides… If we can’t win with this, I’ll kneel.
However, even in this situation, it won’t be easy. After all, I don’t intend to make the dream world too weak.
Obrigada pelo capítulo 😊
Obrigada pelo capítulo 😊😚
true. if this was real, the world is fucked, ten times over.