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The area under the jurisdiction of the Ideal State, where the Tiger Legion is located.

When Xiao Yun arrived, Shang Qi's carriage had already been waiting at the gate for quite some time.

The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat heavy, with worry and fear on everyone's faces.

Xiao Yun continued walking, his spirited figure shattering the heavy air.

"President."

Shi Zhenshan and the others' eyes lit up, as if they had found their backbone.

Even the members of the Eternal Empire around the imperial carriage felt much better after seeing Xiao Yun.

After the [Change of Reality and Illusion] ended, Xiao Yun's name was deeply imprinted in the hearts of many players.

As Xiao Yun took a step, the people of the Eternal Empire consciously lined up on both sides, and Shang Qi's personal guards respectfully bowed their heads and made way for him.

"President Xiao, please. Our king is waiting for you inside."

"Um."

Xiao Yun nodded lightly and lifted the curtain of the carriage.

The once luxurious and comfortable interior of the vehicle has been transformed into a war room.

Screens filled the surrounding area, displaying a dazzling array of data.

On the roof of the vehicle, there is an electronic radar map with flashing red dots of varying sizes.

Looking at this highly technological combat room, Xiao Yun raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Noticing his gaze, Shang Qi, who was looking at the screen, turned his head and smiled:

"They're here."

He beckoned Xiao Yun to stand beside him.

Shang Qi pointed to the screens and explained to Xiao Yun:

"There's nothing surprising about it. Although my guild is called the Empire, we're not some feudal primitive people. The technology we develop is more focused on electronic information."

"Moreover, these data boards look impressive, but they are actually all done manually. They are filled in by specialized intelligence personnel who go out to investigate and come back. They are not even a regional network. They are just electronic sand tables that look nice."

Sure enough, just as they were talking, Xiao Yun sensed a professional rapidly approaching and crawling under the carriage, seemingly fiddling with something.

Soon, the data panel flashed, and the information on it changed again.

[In the southwest, across the Hengduan Mountains, refugees have crossed the border. The Greedy Wolf Army has been dispatched to maintain order...]

Five new King-level monsters have been discovered, located at...

[Worry-Free Land has yet to take any action, and is instead intensifying its infiltration...]

"Hmm, not bad. Pass on my order: move the mage platform 50 meters to the left along the main defensive line of the Hengduan Mountains!"

Shang Qi's voice was serious, as if he were making a major decision that would affect the strategic direction.

Xiao Yun faintly heard a respectful reply from under the carriage, followed by a professional carrying Shang Qi's orders heading to the front lines.

"You..."

Xiao Yun's lips twitched slightly, unsure whether Shang Qi's move was advanced or outdated.

"We are studying the use of magic, and we can already use magic to spread information. I'll have someone set up a few magic communication lines for you later."

Xiao Yun sighed helplessly and said:

"If you keep messing things up like this, by the time the military orders reach the front lines, it'll be too late."

Shang Qi's eyes lit up, and he nodded hurriedly:

"What other technology do you have? Take it out quickly, or you might not need it later."

"The only remaining area is biotechnology, which my master is leading; there might be a major breakthrough there."

Xiao Yun casually replied, then pointed to a data panel labeled "For information related to Worry-Free Village".

"Worry-Free Town started early, so it should have a lot of useful technologies."

"Come on, relying on those guys is like hoping the dead will all commit suicide."

Shang Qi curled his lip and said:

"After I received the news about the dark web, I contacted them, but I haven't received a reply yet. It's like they're dead."

"Hey, Xiao Yun, do you think they're planning to pack up and run away from Wuyou Township?"

His face was full of worry.

After all, among all the ancient city areas, only these three families are currently the strongest. Wuyou Township is located in the southeast, which can be regarded as the first line of defense against the dead.

"If they're going to abandon us and run away, what's the point of us playing anymore?"

Shang Qi looked surprised and uncertain. Xiao Yun remained silent for a long time before saying:

"Probably not. The Hengduan Mountains are to the south of the ancient city, which is a natural barrier. Further north, there is only the endless Gobi Desert and grassland. Taking a step back is tantamount to a slow death."

A glint flashed in Xiao Yun's eyes. He raised his mithril sword and tapped the data panel in the center with the scabbard.

The simple mountain range to the south is a deep black, as if splashed with thick ink, constantly writhing, full of eeriness and foreboding.

"We must stop the deceased here!"

Shang Qi nodded emphatically.

Just as he was about to start discussing strategy with Xiao Yun, a hurried voice suddenly came from outside the carriage.

"Your Majesty, Chairman Xiao, people from Wuyou Township have come to see you."

Their eyes lit up simultaneously, and they exchanged a glance.

Before they could invite the people from Worry-Free Land, they heard a charming, soft humming sound:

"I'm here to see my little man, not that muscle-bound, abusive man."

"Holy shit!"

Shang Qi instantly flew into a rage, lifted the curtain, and was about to unleash a torrent of curses.

But before he could even speak, a fragrant breeze wafted over him.

Jing Feiwan looked at him with disdain, slapped his big face aside, and strode into the operations room.

Upon seeing Xiao Yun, her eyes lit up, and a smile instantly bloomed on her face:

"Long time no see, my little man, have you missed me?"

Before Xiao Yun could answer, she pressed herself against him and hugged his arm.

"I've missed you so much!"

"How do you manage to stick to me like a leech, impossible to shake off?"

Feeling the wrapping sensation from his arm, Xiao Yun sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

"Hehe, Chairman Xiao is so lucky."

Shang Qi winked and made faces at him, giving him a knowing look.

Looking at Jing Feiwan's graceful, voluptuous body, Shang Qi couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.

"My modeling skills are only slightly worse than yours, so why can't I get to eat such top-tier food?"

Jing Feiwan turned her head and glared at him, then mocked him without any politeness:

"Heh, you human gorilla, if it weren't for force, which girl would want you?"

"Holy shit!"

The temperature rose instantly upon opening.

Seeing that the two were about to fight, Xiao Yun sighed and stepped in to mediate:

"Let's get down to business first, then you can do whatever you want."

"Alright, alright, but if this gorilla goes berserk, you'd better protect it, little man."

Jing Feiwan pouted her red lips and breathed softly into Xiao Yun's ear.

Seeing Xiao Yun speechless from her teasing and Shang Qi so angry he wanted to kill someone, Jing Feiwan smiled.

After she was satisfied, her expression turned serious, and she said:

"I've come here this time on the chairman's orders to form an alliance with your two families to fight against the dead."

"During the alliance period, we will open up all core resources such as technology, intelligence, and even cursed items."

After hearing what she said, Shang Qi raised an eyebrow in surprise:

"Oh? Your mysterious president, who never even shows his face, actually has such great courage?"

Jing Feiwan glanced at him, her expression arrogant:

"Our president is dedicated to making the world a better place, unlike you who want to shut yourself in and be an emperor."

"Tch, hypocrite, sanctimonious."

"Warlords, dictators, and scum who turn back the clock of history."

In just a few words, the two almost got into a fight again.

"Alright, in this life-or-death situation, let's put aside our ideological differences for now."

Xiao Yun interrupted, then looked at Jing Feiwan:

"Our ideal country will also share all existing resources. You know this better than I do, so just go directly to Su Muqing and Ji Mingyu."

"Wu Haowen has already gone there with people and equipment: wide-area rune connection arrays, mental communication networks, the use of natural forces... I've brought all the technologies you might need."

As Jing Feiwan spoke, she pulled out a bunch of things and tossed them to Shang Qi.

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and get someone to do the work!"

Shang Qi was trembling with anger, but for the sake of the immediate crisis, he didn't dare to lash out.

"Brother Xiao, you'd better teach this woman a lesson tonight and vent your anger for your brother!"

He said bitterly, taking the various resources given to him by Jing Feiwan as he stepped out of the car.

Jing Feiwan snorted coldly, completely ignoring his threat. She simply raised her beautiful eyes and looked at Xiao Yun with a smile:

"How about it? I arrived just in time, didn't I? Shouldn't we reward me tonight?"

Her voice was tinged with a sticky, watery sound, and her beautiful eyes were almost overflowing with tears.

Xiao Yun did not answer, but only said:

"I haven't finished talking about the important matter yet."

He stared intently into Jing Feiwan's eyes, his gaze burning, as if he were looking through her skin at the person who had always been hiding behind the scenes:

"I want to see your president."

Jing Feiwan was taken aback, then shook her head helplessly:

"You brought this up too late. Our president already went north yesterday to get reinforcements."

"Why do you insist on meeting our president? I think you two have similar ideas, and although we've never met, you've always had a good understanding of each other's strategies."

"It's different, never mind..."

Xiao Yun sighed softly, suppressing the worry in his heart.

Suddenly, something occurred to him, and he frowned and asked:

"Your president proposed the alliance but then washed his hands of it. What's going to happen to this mess, this seven-figure sum of money?"

Jing Feiwan curled her red lips, gazed deeply at Xiao Yun, and said meaningfully:

"That's a question for you, our Alliance's Commander-in-Chief."

Xiao Yun was stunned for a moment.

At the car door, Shang Qi, who had just returned, was also somewhat bewildered:

"Huh, Commander-in-Chief?"

"No, I admit that Xiao Yun is quite clever, but I am also one of the three big shots in the alliance. How can you not discuss this with me?"

"I disagree! I want democratic elections!"

"Protest denied, go cool off somewhere else."

Jing Feiwan glared at him and sneered:

"Do you really think someone with your command skills, which only allow you to move the mage tower 50 meters to the left, is qualified to be the overall commander?"

Shang Qi blushed and retorted in a low voice:

"That's called micro-management..."

Jing Feiwan rolled her eyes, too lazy to pay him any attention.

"In short, little man, you are now the commander-in-chief."

Jing Feiwan clung to Xiao Yun, breathing softly in his ear:

"My commander, please feel free to use me~"

A ticklish, tingling sensation spread through his ears. Xiao Yun frowned slightly, turned his head, and looked at the data panel.

With the combined technological support of Utopia and Worry-Free Country, the data panel before us truly lives up to its name.

Every second, information from all directions in the ancient capital region is flowing in.

Xiao Yun's brain was working at lightning speed, processing the complex information and slowly adapting to his role as the commander-in-chief.

Although he didn't want to do this kind of tiring work, since he had taken on the responsibility, he still had to do it well.

Just as he was gradually becoming immersed in the situation and vaguely grasping the overall situation of the ancient city, an unexpected voice rang in his mind.

"The inheritor of the eternally burning blood, the newly born King of Life and Death!"

"The True Dragon's Master, a Legend of Resurrection!"

"The Creator who glimpsed the embers of truth!"

"I beg you, come forth here!"

Someone has initiated the descent ritual!

Xiao Yun's pupils dilated in shock. Sensing the direction of the call, he abruptly looked southwest.

"That girl...something happened to her!"

His face suddenly turned grim, and he pulled his arm away from Jing Feiwan's embrace, saying hastily:

"I have something urgent to take care of. Please wait a moment while I find a temporary commander to help."

After saying that, before the two could react, he disappeared from the car.

Feeling the lingering warmth in her arms, Jing Feiwan's face was full of resentment:

"You rascal, in such a hurry, are you going to find that little slut?"

Beside her, Shang Qi looked somewhat agitated and almost let out a soft hum:

"Haha, if Xiao Yun is in trouble, then I'll gladly take on the role of temporary commander!"

He wiggled his hips, stood in front of the screen, and waved his hand dismissively:

"Pass on my order: the rune array on the southwest defense line... no, all defense lines, move forward 500 meters!"

Jing Feiwan sighed in exasperation and kicked him aside.

"Give me a break. Even a dog would be better off sitting in this spot than you."

"Damn it!"

……

Xiao Yun stepped into the inter-regional teleportation portal and returned to the Ideal Country.

He frantically called out to Ji Mingyu in the guild channel, but received no reply.

"Is it to improve my skills at the Truth Bookstore? Or to spar with Instructor Wang?"

Xiao Yun frowned slightly, quickened her pace, and prepared to go find him.

I had only gone halfway when a leisurely figure walked past me with a pigeon-toed gait.

Xiao Yun's eyes lit up, she stopped in her tracks, and pulled him over.

"Since you're free, go and act as commander-in-chief for me for a while. I'll be right back."

After saying that, he disappeared from the spot.

Gu Shen was left completely bewildered, holding the mithril sword sheath that represented Xiao Yun's identity, his gaze complex:

"Damn it! I ran so far, why did this trouble still fall on my shoulders!"

……

Eastern continent, southwestern region.

Not long ago, the army of the dead broke through the natural barrier, bringing death with them.

The once beautiful basin is now riddled with holes.

An ominous gray-black hue enveloped the entire sky, and the once prosperous land was deathly silent, save for a few scattered signs of life.

One of these places was the Qingcheng Guild, a place Xiao Yun had once visited and where the recluse Qin Yuqing lived.

Because it is backed by mountains and forests, many players gather here to resist the attacks of the dead.

But faced with an endless stream of the dead, coupled with the constant mutations among them, the situation was already precarious.

Inside the underground air-raid shelter, sweat beaded on Wang Jie's forehead, and his face turned pale due to excessive blood loss.

"The descent ceremony is all right, so why hasn't that big shot arrived yet?"

Wang Jie's heart skipped a beat as he looked at the blood-red runes before him.

"Could it be that something happened to that big shot?!"

His heart sank to the bottom, and a hint of despair appeared on his face.

After a moment of silence, he gave a bitter laugh and murmured:

"Forget it, even if that big shot comes, he won't let me off the hook if he finds out I didn't take good care of Qin Yuqing."

Just as he was sighing, a terrifying aura descended from the heavens.

Crimson flames shot into the sky, and the violent temperature instantly made the safe house, made of steel and strong enough to withstand an atomic bomb explosion, creak and groan.

The molten iron flowed and slowly coalesced in the flames to form a magnificent throne.

On the throne, a pair of crimson-gold eyes slowly opened, drawing ever closer.

There was no hostility whatsoever, nor was there any intention to target him, but that invisible power almost suffocated Wang Jie.

"Gulp..."

Wang Jie swallowed hard, his legs went weak, and he lowered his head trembling.

Just as he was about to kneel down, a pair of strong hands gripped his shoulders tightly.

"Stand still, wipe your tears, and if you really can't, slap yourself a couple of times to wake yourself up."

Xiao Yun looked at him coldly, and waited until the light returned to Wang Jie's eyes before asking again:

"Then, tell me, what happened to my sister, Qin Yuqing?"

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