I handed over the game to the gaming industry, and the government gave me a hacked version.

The seawater churned and bubbled, as if boiling.

Some players with poor equipment began to lose health rapidly, eventually turning into white light and disappearing.

The jarring electronic background music started up again, this time with an extremely dull and oppressive rhythm.

[System Notification: Mythical World Boss "Star Ocean King" has dropped below 70% HP, entering Phase Two!]

[System Notification: Star Neptune has unleashed a full-screen skill, "Star Neptune Bonds"!]

"Whoosh—"

Thousands upon thousands of dark blue beams shot out from the crystal on Star Neptune's chest, landing precisely on every player present.

Chen You stood on the back of the Nine Nether Devouring Kun and looked down.

A blue light chain, as thick as an arm, appeared out of thin air, one end connecting to his chest.

The other end extends straight down, plunging into the crowd on the sea surface.

[System notification: You have been marked with the "Starry Sea Bond"!]

The two players linked by chains must approach each other within a 10-meter radius within five seconds. Failure to do so within the time limit will result in a deduction of 5% of the player's maximum health as true damage per second.

The greater the distance, the higher the damage multiplier!

The countdown starts.

"5!"

"4!"

The crowd below instantly erupted into chaos.

"Holy crap! Who's my teammate? Don't run away!"

"I'm a mage, why are you, an assassin, running so fast! Wait for me!"

"Nanny! Nanny, look at me! You're going the wrong way!"

Countless players were stumbling around on the sea like headless flies.

Chen You looked down at the chain on his chest.

At the other end of the chain was a Titan warrior named "Tapi".

This guy was standing on a piece of driftwood, holding a hammer in both hands, looking up at Chen You a kilometer away with a look of despair.

He simply couldn't run that far in just a few seconds.

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

The countdown has ended.

-17,783! (True Damage)

A red number floated up above Chen You's head.

Percentage-based damage, ignores defense.

Chen You frowned slightly.

This mechanism means that no matter how much health you have, you can't last more than 20 seconds.

He can get there quickly.

The problem is, if Thalos seizes the opportunity of his voluntary departure from the arrow tower's range and allows the Titans to surround him, then he'll be in trouble.

On the other side, damage numbers also appeared above Taipi's head.

-18,500!

"Big brother!" Taipi jumped up and down on the driftwood anxiously, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Come on over here! It's too far, I can't get across!"

Chen You didn't move.

He glanced at the system panel.

This link mechanism means that as long as the two people don't get close, they will keep losing health until one of them dies, at which point the chain will disappear.

"Director Li said something like that," Chen You muttered to himself, his right hand forming a sword-like gesture, "When you encounter a problem you can't solve, solve the person who created the problem."

"If even the people who created the problem can't solve it..."

"Then deal with the people who have the problem."

Chen You's fingertips surged with true energy.

The Jade Emperor Sword, hovering beside him, emitted a clear and melodious sword cry.

"Whoosh!"

A golden streak of light descended from the sky, like a shooting star streaking across the night, piercing Taipi's chest with pinpoint accuracy.

-1,854,999!

Before Taipi could even scream, his body instantly turned into a white light and vanished from the spot.

The iron hammer fell into the water with a "plop".

With Taipi's death, the dark blue chains connecting the two men's chests shattered instantly, turning into countless points of light.

[System notification: Your target has died. The "Starry Sea Bond" status has been removed.]

Chen You breathed a sigh of relief.

"Phew, it's quiet now."

He clapped his hands and turned his gaze back to the distant Star Neptune.

The entire bay fell silent for a moment as the sword light descended.

The players who were frantically searching for "teammates" to connect with all stopped what they were doing and stared at Chen You in disbelief.

On the floating sanctuary in the distance, Oro almost dropped his staff.

On the giant leaf, Moon Arrow slightly opened its mouth, a crack appearing in its aloof expression.

You can play like this?!

The game mechanics require you to find "teammates" to join you, but you find it troublesome and just kill your "teammates" instantly?!

What kind of underworld solution is this?!

"Chen You!!!"

A furious roar came from below.

Saros, covered in blood, held a giant axe in his hand and pointed at Chen You in the sky, cursing loudly.

"Are you fucking crazy?! Why did you kill my guild members?!"

Taipi was a member of the Titan Temple, and he was cleaved in two by Chen You's sword in front of everyone. Where does Saros put his face?

Chen You stood on the back of the Kun, looking down at Salos with a calm tone.

"He was in a lot of pain just now."

"Bullshit! That's just the game mechanic causing health to drop!"

"Yes." Chen You nodded. "He can't withstand the mechanics and is about to die. He also has to endure the torment of continuous health loss."

"I'm helping him find peace, so he can leave this world without pain."

"You—" Salos was speechless, his chest heaving violently, choked by this robber's logic.

In the distance, Ouro seized the opportunity to launch a taunting attack: "Salos, is this the elite of your Titan race? You were slaughtered like dogs, and you didn't even dare to utter a sound?"

"Shut up, you piece of trash!" Saros roared as he turned around.

Chen You ignored the infighting below and glanced at Salos: "You should be glad."

"I'm glad I didn't attack you directly, otherwise would you still be standing here arguing?"

Saros was so angry that he trembled and immediately activated his berserk state, about to throw his axe at Chen You.

"Guild Master! Calm down! The bigger picture is at stake!" The vice-guild master next to him clung tightly to Saros's waist. "Boss! Look at the boss!"

Saros turned his head abruptly.

Star Neptune was also stunned at this moment.

Its deep blue eyes were fixed on Chen You, and the follow-up skill it was about to unleash was abruptly stuck in its throat.

This script is wrong.

This is its prized torment skill, specifically designed to disrupt player formations.

So this human just killed his "teammate" as a sacrifice?

"You damned ant!"

Star Neptune realized what was happening and was furious.

"You think that's the end of it? How naive!"

The blue crystal on Star Neptune's chest shone brightly, and the shrill electronic music suddenly accelerated, causing giant waves tens of meters high to rise from the sea.

Those players who were closer and had just finished the connection hadn't even had a chance to celebrate.

Hundreds and thousands of blue beams of light rained down from the sky, crashing into the crowd like a storm.

Standing on the back of the Nine Nether Devouring Kun, Chen You felt a chill in his chest.

Bow down.

A brand new, dark blue chain was securely fastened to his chest.

Following the direction the chain extended, Chen You narrowed his eyes.

A kilometer away, in the camp of the Roman gods, an elemental mage dressed in a magnificent robe held up his staff, staring in horror at the blue line on his chest.

This mage is fragile; his health is already low.

The countdown reappeared above their heads.