T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 61, Section 60: Guild War Begins!
When the time came, the entire group at the boundary between the virtual and real worlds was teleported into a vast white space, much like the waiting area where you first enter the game and customize your character's appearance.

"Eligibility verification in progress..."

"Guild [Boundary Between Reality and Illusion], verification complete."

Just as the jailer was complaining that the system notification sound was in the voice of the garlic sprout created by Jiang Heyi, the boundless space enveloped in white light instantly cleared away.

At the boundary between the virtual and the real, the group floated in mid-air. Their gazes were first drawn to the distant, azure, shimmering sea, and then they saw the oval-shaped island beneath their feet.

In this situation, Jiang Heyi couldn't help but think of the map selection screen after the character selection screen in a fighting game.

Is it about to begin...? But they don't even know the rules of PvP.

No other game has ever had players not knowing the specific rules of the competition until the day of the event; Proof of the Stars did just that.

"What are we competing in? How are we going to compete? Where's the system guide? Guide, please help me!" the jailer complained.

A sparrow engulfed in flames suddenly appeared, startling the boundary between reality and illusion that was looking around.

"Messenger of the Stars, at your service."

"Now, please allow me to introduce the specific competition rules to everyone at the boundary between the virtual and the real."

Seeing how cute the little fire sparrow was, Orange Tea instinctively reached out her hand.

As if sensing what she was thinking, the sparrow landed on her palm.

"In the first round of the Stars of Proof Guild Challenge Qualifier, 30 guild teams will compete on this map."

Ok?
Aside from Orange Tea, a newcomer with little gaming experience, everyone in the virtual-real boundary keenly noticed it...

It's not the guild vs. guild battle they expected, but more likely a large-scale battle plus a survival game.

The sparrow messenger's next words confirmed their suspicions.

"Earn as many points as possible as a guild."

"The game ends when the current round ends, or the guild war ends automatically when the number of eliminated guilds meets the requirements."

"The top 4 guilds in terms of points will advance directly to the next round."

"Ranked 5th or 6th in the standings, they will enter the loser's bracket and await the revival match."

"So..." Jiang Heyi asked, "How do you get points? By defeating players from other guilds?"

The sparrow spits out flames, which bloom into a huge screen of light in mid-air, projecting an image.

"Kill the monsters on the map."

"Assist NPCs on the map in completing designated tasks."

"Complete a major, randomly occurring event."

"Defeat other players."

"The common ways to earn points in the first round of the challenge qualifiers are as described above."

The original flavor fries were already excited halfway through the introduction.

For a player like her who enjoys hacking and slashing and having a blast, this game mode is simply wonderful.

The game combines both PVE and PVP elements, and the randomness adds excitement and fun to the whole experience.

The key point is... the competitive project is built on the foundation of the world of Proof of the Stars, so you can imagine how much freedom it offers.

With a flap of the sparrow's little wings and a flash of fire, everyone's interface instantly returned to when they first entered the game and created their characters. However, this time, what they needed to do was choose a class.

Guild wars use a balanced mode, with all players assumed to have completed level 10 specialization.

Deciding on the lineup has become something that needs to be considered.

Jiang Heyi suggested, "Let's play what we're familiar with."

Original Fries nodded: "Our understanding of the job change profession is already a small advantage for us, so let's do it this way."

After completing the job change, they discovered that the only new skill was the exclusive skill for the job specialization, leaving everyone somewhat bewildered.

I asked the sparrow and found out that this was part of the competition; players need to unlock skills through various means after entering the game.

As a result, those professions that can actively unleash powerful exclusive skills after job advancement will obviously have a higher early-game benefit.

This is the first decision point that players will face.

How to allocate team roster and manage team growth trajectory.

Jiang Heyi's magic warrior was clearly a little embarrassed, but after thinking it over, he decided not to change.

He's usually called the God of Responsibility, someone who handles the situation. So this time, he might as well leech off his teammates' blood first, grow stronger, and become a top carry.

Seeing everyone else changing jobs, the Four Primal Bodies and the Bed were in a dilemma—they hadn't changed jobs before and had no skill proficiency to speak of.

The jailer suggested, "Why don't you choose the elemental mage instead of the four primary forms?"

"Ugh?"

"When we were fighting the spirits on the fifth level, I noticed that your elemental shield landed with perfect accuracy and stability," the jailer retorted. "Don't you think your predictive abilities are excellent?"

Even though the jailer spoke with great conviction, Quadruple still found it somewhat unbelievable; he never considered himself a skilled gamer.

However, the skill descriptions of the [Elemental Mage] did indeed pique his interest.

Elemental Mage

The class-specific [Elemental Affinity] is a passive skill.

The effects of every elemental skill cast by an elemental mage will be enhanced.

Although the skill after job advancement is a passive skill, considering that mages have various elemental shields and decent small elemental spells in the early game, the semi-support, semi-DPS role is still quite appealing.

He looked at Jiang Heyi from under the covers and said, "This is the core of the later stages."

Then he looked at the plain fries: "This is a smooth, plug-and-play all-purpose balm."

Next up is Zhong Zemo: "A capable and supportive father figure."

She turned her head and looked at Orange Tea: "Humanoid walking luck buff machine, little soft support."

"The jailer... is more about functionality than output."

"The four original entities are half damage dealers and half support..."

The lineup looks pretty good, quite well-rounded, but it's a bit cumbersome. It can't effectively disrupt or prevent highly mobile opponents from disengaging.

I need a job that's flexible enough.

The Hidden Shadow

The class-exclusive skill [Shadow Rift] generates a shadow underfoot upon activation, greatly increasing movement speed while within the shadow's range.

Perfect, this is the kind of job I want in bed.

Speed ​​is all you need; speed is everything.

As long as you're fast enough, you can confidently shout out that famous line.

"It's not a big deal if you miss."

This career choice was approved by everyone, the final piece of the puzzle for the boundary between reality and illusion was completed, and the official lineup was locked in.

Jiang Heyi: [Magic Warrior] Original Flavor Fries: [Berserker]

Zhong Zemo: [A Flawless Jade]

Jailer Bro: [Necromancer]

Orange Tea: [Spirit Summoner]

The Four Primitive Elements: [Elemental Mage]

Bedtime: [The Shadow Stalker]

The moment the lineup was locked, everyone's original equipment was immediately replaced with a set of white, 0-grade, unblessed equipment called [Trialist].

This attribute is so impressive that even a dog would shake its head in disbelief.

The beginner set given when you first enter the game should at least be of symbolic quality; it makes you seriously suspect that a single hit from a monster would shatter the equipment.

Without any items, players will start the game in a clean, factory-set mode.

With 5 minutes left in the match, Sparrow once again breathed fire, projecting the guild draw for this round of the competition.

Below the name 【Boundary Between Reality and Illusion】, 29 guild names flashed, then froze after a few seconds.

The prison guard, a social butterfly with a social anxiety, glanced around and nodded: "No one I know, that's perfect, let's start the killing~~~"

This sentence reminded Jiang Heyi of a question, and he turned to look at the sparrow.

"What if there are guilds that have agreed to play together in a coordinated match?"

"The Proof of the Stars has a corresponding review mechanism, so players can rest assured."

For some reason, Jiang Heyi could hear a human-like smile in the messenger created by the system, as if it were saying... "What you've considered, we've already considered."

As the countdown ended in one minute, the seven people at the boundary between reality and illusion felt a blur before their eyes and were overwhelmed by a sense of weightlessness.

The white light dissipated the next second.

Upon opening his eyes, Jiang Heyi was about to look around when he spotted a large black hamster... The black-skinned elf activated [Shadow Rift] and darted out more than ten meters, quickly climbing up a coconut tree on the shore.

Taking advantage of her high vantage point and wide field of vision, she gave an "OK" sign, conveying the message that the surroundings were safe.

Tell me, is it fast or not?
Jiang Heyi was on a beach on the northwest edge of the island, where the waves kept washing over everyone's heels, making them feel itchy.

In the first round of qualifiers, players' spawn points were all randomized. They managed to get a spawn point where they didn't have to worry about being attacked from behind. It has to be said...

Orange Tea opened its arms, enjoying the caresses and adoration of the crowd.

With no immediate risk of engaging the enemy, Jiang Heyi began to assess the current situation.

The chat window and private chat are both disabled, which means that the team's long-distance communication is restricted.

Secondly, the backpack's storage space has been reduced, by at least half compared to the normal four-dimensional backpack in the game.

Finally, it's worth noting that... the attribute panel is gone.

The four basic attributes of the Stars' Proof are Magic, Strength, Agility, and Faith. Some weapons, equipment, and job specializations will have specific requirements for the corresponding panel attributes.

Although these attribute points are barely noticeable, they have always existed as a threshold.

It's no longer available in the balanced mode of guild battles.

The next thing to pay attention to is the hunger level. Once you enter the guild war, everyone will be close to being hungry.

This highlights the importance of a good spawn point; there's no shortage of food on this beach.

Zhong Zemo caught several lively fish that had been washed ashore by the waves, gently awakening their dormant souls with a stone, and then used a seashell as a scaler to process them on the spot.

With the help of the jailer and the four original bodies, the campfire was set up, and Zhong Zemo was able to skewer and grill the fish as soon as he gutted them.

【Bonfire Grilled Fish】is a very basic dish that provides a feeling of fullness that lasts for half a day, which is much better than the small amount of fullness you get from eating coconut meat.

Although there were plenty of ingredients around, there were none of the seasonings needed for the recipe, so even a skilled cook can't cook without rice.

Unaware that the boundary between reality and illusion was being observed by an outside audience, their every move was being watched closely.

Only 7 people from each guild can participate in the competition, which means that most players can only participate in this event by watching.

There are also quite a few players who haven't found a suitable guild to join, or who make a living from game news in real life.

After the guild war began, these players either joined the officially designated world bubble to watch the event together for the excitement, or they enjoyed it alone.

Most of these players choose to focus their attention on the boundary between the virtual and the real.

This mysterious guild, which had the highest pre-tournament profile and ranked T0 on the PVE guild ladder, surpassing guilds worldwide, had never revealed its full strength to outsiders.

Now, being able to track and appreciate the actions of people at the boundary between reality and illusion from a god's-eye view is something you absolutely cannot miss.

"Such a fast reaction speed! Did you guys see that? That dark elf named 'Sealed Bed Still Not Back'!" someone exclaimed. "She just teleported onto the map, and she was the first to get into character, immediately taking over a high point to observe the surroundings."

"This is the value of the 'Bedtime Sister' who hunts down the Dream Ruler. Do you guys even understand this value? She's truly amazing."

"That's enough with the exaggerated praise. You're making a basic maneuver sound like some kind of divine skill."

"Holy crap, the clown who dominates dreams."

"Holy crap, there really is a clown. Why don't you look at your own guild's projection? Are you that concerned about the boundary between reality and illusion?"

Although the group of Dream Masters came to watch the movie together, they couldn't compete with the large number of viewers who came to see the boundary between reality and illusion.

The chat room was instantly flooded with comments from other players. They resisted the urge to read the disgusting remarks and replied with a cold laugh.

"We're just here to study our future opponents. You should be more worried about not being able to compete in the qualifying rounds if you're worried about the boundary between reality and illusion."

Everyone was somewhat surprised to see the virtual and real boundaries leisurely set up a picnic.

The boundary between reality and illusion isn't limited to combat professions; there are also top-tier professions in life skills, which differs somewhat from outside speculation.

It's a bit of a shame that the projection doesn't project the words spoken at the boundary between the virtual and real worlds; instead, they are muted.

This is the official way the game developers protect players' personal tactical privacy.

Jiang Heyi was unaware of the grand spectacle outside the venue. After finishing his meal, he was studying the map.

He pointed into the distance: "Let's go check out that dense forest first. We've had a good meal and are in top condition. We need to find some monsters to loot some gold coins."

Players cannot see the current points progress of other guilds, which puzzled Jiang Heyi. After this feature was opened, it should have made all guilds intuitively feel the sense of crisis of being overtaken at any time. Why is it not available?
Could it be... hidden within some mechanism, waiting to be unlocked?

The blankets took the lead, moving swiftly through the shadows like the wind, clearing the way for the boundary between reality and illusion like a messenger.

Zhong Zemo protected Orange Tea, Jailer Brother, and the Four Primal Bodies from behind.

Jiang Heyi and Original Flavor Fries are like free agents in the team, scattered on the left and right sides of the team.

The formation at the boundary between the real and the virtual was kept very tight. Although the Wowo and the Four Primal Bodies had not been in the team for long, they had seen a lot after being baptized in the underground temple.

As they were moving forward, the bed in front of them suddenly stopped.

She quickly turned back and said hastily, "On that little hill over there, I saw a motionless figure."

These words immediately put everyone on alert.

Is it coming? The first battle.

"Get ready to fight."

　There will only be one update today for unknown reasons. Please forgive me. Tomorrow will be normal.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)