I walk sideways in the game world

The light from the metal sphere dissipated, and Ren Xiaoyao slowly opened his eyes. A gleam of light shone in them, as if they contained infinite power. He looked at everyone, a confident smile on his face. "I'm fine. The inheritance is complete."

The God of Creation's expression remained solemn. He pointed at the densely packed spaceships on the holographic projection and said in a deep voice, "Children, the scene before your eyes is not an illusion. A catastrophe is about to befall this world."

"Who are these people?" Li Hu couldn't help but ask, his tone full of fear.

"They are invaders from the Orion Galaxy," the God of Creation said word by word as he swept his gaze over the crowd. "Their goal is to plunder all the resources of this world and turn it into their colony!"

"What?!" Everyone was in an uproar. No one had expected that the gaming world would face such a huge crisis.

"We must stop them!" Charlene clenched her fists, her eyes burning with anger.

Ren Xiaoyao nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination. "That's right. To protect our homeland, we must unite and fight the enemy together!" He looked around and said in a deep voice, "I have decided to form a coalition to fight these invaders!"

"I agree!" Li Hu was the first to stand up and respond.

"Count me in too!" Zhao Linger also raised her hand.

"And me!" Liu the blacksmith also expressed his support.

"Very good," Ren Xiaoyao nodded with satisfaction. "Next, we need to contact other races and forces as soon as possible to gain their support."

"But," Charlene said with difficulty, "there are so many conflicts between the different races. It may not be easy to get them to put aside their prejudices and unite."

Ren Xiaoyao pondered for a moment, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "There is no time to lose, let's go now and convince them!"

……

Three days later, at the edge of the Elf Forest.

Ren Xiaoyao and his group rushed here exhausted, ready to meet the Elf Queen. However, what awaited them was a cold rejection from the Elf guards.

"Sorry, Her Majesty the Queen does not see guests." The guard elf said in a firm tone, leaving no room for compromise.

Ren Xiaoyao wanted to fight for it again, but was stopped by Xia Lin.

"It's useless," Xia Lin shook her head and whispered, "The elves have always been isolated from the outside world. If I want to convince them, I'm afraid..."

Before she finished her words, the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly came from the distance. Immediately afterwards, a blood-soaked elven knight stumbled over. He pointed in the direction behind Ren Xiaoyao and the others and said in a trembling voice, "Oh no! The demons... the demon army has invaded..."

The Elf Knight's words resonated like thunder in everyone's ears. Ren Xiaoyao's face darkened. A demonic invasion? It seemed this catastrophe was coming faster and more violently than imagined.

"Take us there!" Ren Xiaoyao made a quick decision. After looking at Xia Lin, he turned over and jumped onto the horse.

The Elf Knight pointed weakly to the east. "The demon army is heading towards Crescent Valley. Her Majesty the Queen... Her Majesty the Queen..."

Before he could finish, Ren Xiaoyao kicked his horse's belly and rushed out like an arrow, followed closely by Xia Lin, Li Hu and others.

Crescent Valley was the gateway to the Elven Forest. If it were lost, the consequences would be disastrous. There was no time to think; they had to rush to support them as soon as possible.

Along the way, fleeing elven civilians could be seen everywhere, their faces filled with fear and panic. Watching this scene, Xia Lin felt extremely anxious, but she could only grit her teeth and hurry on.

"Xiaoyao, the elves have always been indifferent to worldly affairs. This time with the invasion of the demons, I'm afraid..." Xia Lin's face was solemn, and there was a hint of worry in her words.

"I know what you want to say," Ren Xiaoyao said calmly, with a determined light in his eyes. "But now is not the time to say discouraging words. We must make every effort and unite all the forces we can to overcome this crisis!"

Arriving at Crescent Moon Valley, the scene before them was horrifying. The once peaceful and tranquil valley was now engulfed in raging flames. The deafening cries of battle and the agonizing clash of weapons intertwined into a tragic symphony of war.

Although the elf warriors are brave and tenacious, they still seem powerless in the face of the menacing demon army. Just when the defense line is about to collapse, Ren Xiaoyao leads the others like a divine army descending from the sky and joins this desperate fight.

"Xiaoyao, go support the Elf Queen, leave this to us!" Li Hu waved a giant axe and led several players to fight hard against the attack of the demon soldiers.

Ren Xiaoyao nodded. He knew the purpose of his trip was to unite all forces, not to pursue personal heroism. After telling everyone to be careful, he and Xia Lin fought their way through the crowd, heading straight for the Elf Queen's command platform.

In the days that followed, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin worked tirelessly, traveling between various races and lobbying tirelessly. They used both reason and emotion to present the impending crisis facing the gaming world and their own responsibilities to everyone without reservation.

With her excellent diplomatic skills and sincere attitude, Charlene successfully persuaded the Orc Chieftain and the Dwarf King, and reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with them. However, it was still far from enough to truly form a coalition capable of fighting against the demon army.

"Xiaoyao, only the human kingdom has not yet expressed its stance," Xia Lin said, frowning as she stared at the map. "But the king has always been suspicious. If we want to convince him, I'm afraid..."

"I know, but we have to try," Ren Xiaoyao's eyes flashed with determination, "For the sake of this world, for the sake of everyone's home, we must not give up any hope!"

They packed their bags and prepared to leave for the human kingdom when Li Hu suddenly came over and said solemnly, "Xiaoyao, I..."

As the Elf Knight finished speaking, Li Hu approached with a sullen expression. He scratched his head, wanting to speak but stopping himself. "Xiaoyao, I..." He paused, as if trying to form his words. "I've heard there's some strange talk on the player forum..."

"Strange remarks?" Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin looked at each other, and a bad premonition arose in their hearts.

Li Hu took a deep breath and continued, "Some people think that this demon invasion is just a game activity. As long as they complete the tasks, they will get rich rewards. So not only are they not afraid, but they are excited to join the demon camp..."

"What?!" Xia Lin exclaimed, looking at Li Hu in disbelief. "Are they crazy? Don't they know that this war concerns the survival of the entire gaming world?"

"Some people have been blinded by the immediate benefits," Ren Xiaoyao said with a gloomy expression, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes. "It seems that we must not only fight against the demons, but also be wary of those greedy human players..."

"Xiaoyao, what should we do?" Xia Lin asked anxiously.

"Li Hu, continue to monitor the forum and report any developments to me immediately," Ren Xiaoyao ordered decisively. "Also, you will be responsible for training the new recruits. Ensure you improve the coalition's overall combat effectiveness as quickly as possible!"

"Yes!" Li Hu nodded solemnly. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility and dared not slack off in the slightest.

"Ling'er, what about you?" Ren Xiaoyao turned to look at Zhao Ling'er, this seemingly weak herbalist, but possessed powerful healing abilities.

"I will continue to develop new herbal formulas and try my best to enhance the soldiers' endurance and recovery ability so that they can last longer on the battlefield." Zhao Linger said in a firm tone, her eyes full of hope for the future.

"Thank you for your hard work." Ren Xiaoyao patted Zhao Linger's shoulder. He knew that victory in this war depended on the efforts of everyone.

After making all the necessary arrangements, Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin set out on their journey again. They worked tirelessly, traveling between various races, contacting allies, and formulating battle plans. Time was running out, and they had to race against time to survive this catastrophe.

Meanwhile, deep within the castle of the human kingdom, a mysterious figure in a black robe stood at a window, surveying the bustling scene below. A sinister smile played on his lips, and he whispered, "The game has only just begun..."

The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the valley, dyeing the dense forest golden. The crisp bird calls echoed in the valley, but could not cover up the tense atmosphere in the air.

Since the truth of the demonic invasion was revealed, the entire game world has been mobilized. Once peaceful villages have become heavily guarded military camps. Human warriors, elven archers, dwarven fighters, and even the usually peaceful orcs have all responded to the call and joined the battle to defend their homes.

In the smithy, Liu the Blacksmith sweated profusely, the clanging of iron echoing through the valley. His sturdy arms seemed tireless as he forged pieces of fine iron into sharp swords, sending them to the battlefield.

Every time he forged a weapon, Liu the Blacksmith would carefully inspect it to ensure that each weapon could exert its maximum power. He knew that these weapons were related to the lives of the soldiers and the outcome of the war.

In the herb fields, Zhao Linger's slender figure weaved among the herbs, carefully picking them and grinding them into powder to create various healing potions. Her movements were gentle and skillful, as if she were performing a sacred ritual. Each potion bottle carried her blessings and hopes for the soldiers.

On the training ground, Li Hu was guiding new recruits through combat training. He demonstrated fighting techniques and loudly explained tactical essentials. Though inexperienced, the recruits' eyes were determined, their movements powerful, and they were clearly ready to fight for their homeland.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin stood on the top of the mountain, overlooking the busy scene below, their eyes filled with relief and worry.

"Xiaoyao, look, everyone is ready." Xia Lin said softly, with a hint of trembling in her tone.

"Yes," Ren Xiaoyao nodded, "In this war, we can only win, not lose!"

"But the demons are so powerful. Can we really defeat them?" There was still a hint of uneasiness in Xia Lin's eyes.

"Don't worry, we still have one last trump card." Ren Xiaoyao patted Xia Lin's shoulder, a gleam in his eyes, "I have contacted Elder Sun, and he has agreed to lead us to the ancient ruins to search for the legendary artifact."

"Really? That's great!" Xia Lin finally smiled, but soon her smile disappeared. "But, the ancient ruins are full of dangers. We..."

"Don't worry, I will protect you." Ren Xiaoyao held Xia Lin's hand tightly, his eyes firm, "No matter what happens, we will be together."

Night fell, the stars twinkled, and the cold moonlight shone across the valley. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin said goodbye to the others and, under the cover of darkness, headed towards the mountains...