112: The Koreans are coming out in droves! (Update 3)

“Hesitant and fearful!”

“In your current state, let alone Lin Ye’s Infernal Grade dungeon, even a random Hard Grade dungeon would be enough to give you trouble.”

“As a dungeon Challenger, you must always believe in yourself! Don’t let the dungeon Designer lead you by the nose!”

“You’ve committed a major taboo in dungeon challenging!”

Although Kim Chan-hoon’s words were a bit harsh, they struck Kim Geun-seok like a drumstick, hitting him directly on the forehead.

He was indeed too passive.

Because of the fear he experienced during his first encounter in Winter is Coming, he was extremely cautious in the second dungeon.

He was constantly afraid that his next step would lead him into a trap set by Lin Ye, and many things that should have been straightforward, he dared not do.

But in fact, even with such extreme caution, he still fell into a trap.

If he had known this earlier, he might as well have followed his originalIdeas from the beginning. If he had chosen Ma Country or War Chariot Country at that time, although there was no guarantee of winning, at least he wouldn't have inexplicably ended up in Dragon Country.

Suddenly, a burst of furious anger flared up in his heart once more.

“Father! I understand!”

“I’m going to challenge Winter is Coming again! If I don’t take down that bastard Lin Ye, I won’t be named Kim!”

Kim Chan-hoon, however, let out a long sigh, shook his head helplessly, and said,

“Things have come to this, and this matter may no longer be something our Cui Family can decide.”

Kim Geun-seok frowned slightly, looking very confused. “Father, what does that mean?”

“This is a duel between me and Lin Ye, who dares to interfere?!”

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“If I’m not mistaken, your uncle will be regulating this matter next.” Kim Chan-hoon looked at Kim Geun-seok with a cold face. “What? Are you still going to disobey him?”

“Uncle?”

Kim Geun-seok’s uncle was Park Chengwan, the leader of the South Goryeo Settlement, and also the highest-ranking individual in South Korea, ranking first on the Hero Ranking.

Although the Cui Family held immense power in the South Goryeo Settlement, they were still under the jurisdiction of Park Chengwan.

Because besides the Cui Family, South Korea also had the Li Family, Park Family, and Cui Family, the other three major conglomerates.

These three families all had ties with Park Chengwan!

Although the three families were not as powerful as the Cui Family, if Park Chengwan deliberately showed favoritism, the Cui Family’s life in South Korea would not be easy.

“Father… Does this matter need to be elevated to the Settlement level? It’s not that serious, is it…”

“Our Cui Family has already exposed the Strong Clan Plan. If we could win the dungeon, that would be fine, but now that we can’t win, it’s like a fishbone stuck in our throat.”

“We can’t swallow it, and we can’t spit it out.”

Kim Chan-hoon said slowly.

“So no matter what, we must now break through Winter is Coming to save face for the Settlement!”

“Even if it means combining the strength of the four major families, we must deal with Lin Ye!”

After listening to his father’s words, Kim Geun-seok finally fell silent.

He hadn't expected that what started as just him trash-talking Lin Ye would escalate into a battle of this magnitude.

Just then, Kim Geun-seok’s phone rang. Picking it up, as expected, it was Park Chengwan calling.

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An hour later.

South Goryeo Settlement, Sky Curtain World Building.

In the highest-level conference room.

Kim Geun-seok had already taken a seat next to the supreme leader, Park Chengwan.

Across from him were Choi Tae-won, the head of the Cui Family, Park Jung-young, the head of the Park Family, and Lee Tae-yong, the head of the Li Family.

Among these three families, the Cui Family primarily engaged in the entertainment industry in the Settlement, the Park Family mainly developed the real estate industry, and the Li Family controlled the electronics industry.

They indirectly controlled the operation of the Settlement in their respective fields.

The Sky Curtain only dealt with broad-level matters and did not get involved in these minor details, thus providing fertile ground for the growth of these four major conglomerates in South Korea.

Park Chengwan was over sixty, his face full of wrinkles, with only a few sparse white hairs on his head.

He squinted his eyes, remaining silent.

After a long while, Lee Tae-yong, across from Kim Geun-seok, finally couldn't hold back and started speaking sarcastically.

“Kim Da Shao, you’ve really played a good game of chess.”

“In a flash, you’ve completely exposed our South Korea’s Strong Clan Plan.”

“In the end, you expect us to come here and clean up your mess!”

Kim Geun-seok’s face showed anger, and his fists clenched slightly.

He dared not disobey his father, but he wouldn't tolerate these sworn enemies across from him at all.

Their scores were lower than his, their rankings were lower than his, and their military technology was not as complete as his. Where did they get the nerve to challenge him?

“Hmph~”

“Is trash-talking interesting? No matter what, my Cui Family is considering the Settlement, unlike some people who only know how to stuff points into their own pockets…”

“You!” As soon as these words came out, Choi Tae-won, Park Jung-young, and Lee Tae-yong all looked furious.

“Alright, stop arguing.” Park Chengwan lightly tapped the table and said coldly.

“I called you here not to listen to you argue, and I don’t have time to waste with you.”

“Tomorrow, for the Winter is Coming dungeon, all four of your families must send people to participate!”

“And, you must win!”

“The Cui Family will continue to be in command, and the other three families must actively cooperate, without any internal strife!”

Park Chengwan spoke very directly and with great authority.

Even if the Cui, Park, and Li families were very reluctant, they could only nod in agreement.

“Since the Strong Clan Plan has been exposed, then we might as well go all out.”

“Li Family, the giant howitzers you purchased from the Italy Settlement, Li Family, the armored motorcycles you acquired from the Old Eagle Settlement, and the Park Family’s Steel Excavator… all of these must be brought into the dungeon tomorrow.” Park Chengwan continued to instruct.

In the Strong Clan Plan, the four major families had their respective tasks.

The Cui Family was responsible for replicating the main land combat force, the Kim 7V Tank!

The Li Family was responsible for replicating the land combat strategic killer weapon, the Cui 9 Howitzer Vehicle!

The Cui Family was responsible for replicating the fastest land combat military equipment on Azure Star today, the Li 3B Armored Motorcycle!

The Park Family was responsible for replicating the Goryeo Steel Excavator, which could be used to change terrain and dig trenches!

These pieces of equipment were actually modified from blueprints purchased from other Settlements.

They had been hidden all this time, waiting for the day to launch a surprise attack and eliminate key figures from other Settlements.

Now that the plan was exposed, they might as well lay all their cards on the table!

Pour all this anger onto Lin Ye.

“Each family must select their most elite Challengers to ensure that all fifty thousand Challengers in this round of the dungeon are the aces of our South Goryeo Settlement!”

“In addition, find relevant media to issue a statement, saying that Lin Ye of the Great Xia Settlement has disrupted the peace and tranquility of our South Goryeo Settlement.”

“Next, the South Goryeo Settlement will jointly attack Lin Ye’s dungeon! And eliminate Lin Ye!”