112: Chapter 112 Great Power Strategy, Reality Leap

High above the Pacific Ocean, communication satellites operated at full speed, transmitting encrypted real-time signals from the meetings of the two great Eastern and Western powers. The public information regarding [Dream System 2.0] was like a massive boulder dropped into a calm lake, shattering the previous secretive probes into 'extraordinary phenomena' by various nations and forcing the highest levels of leadership to officially integrate the 'Dream World' into their national strategic layouts.

In the underground conference room of the Eastern Command Center, a long circular table was filled with people. On the massive screen on the wall, energy fluctuation maps of C-Rank Dream Gates, samples of exotic Materials brought back from the Dream World by Hosts, and the core information of the System's public 'Three Daos of Heaven, Earth, and Man' played on a loop. Several white-haired elders sat in the primary seats, their brows slightly furrowed as their fingertips tapped lightly on the table. The air was thick with a sense of gravity and urgency.

"This is not the time for hesitation," the elder at the head of the left side spoke, his voice steady and powerful. "The System has laid the rules out in the open. The energy, Materials, and craftsmanship of the Dream World are overturning our existing knowledge. The 'Star-Silver Ore' brought back by military Hosts last month directly increased our aero-engine thrust by 40%. The 'Dream Moss' genes parsed by biologists have conquered three cancer targets that plagued us for years." He raised his hand to gesture, and the screen immediately switched to sets of comparative data, with the words 'Performance Leap' highlighted by red arrows.

On both sides of the long table, Hosts dressed in military uniforms or formal wear listened intently. The young Major General, Wang Hu, sat in the front row of the military Host queue, his posture upright in his sharp uniform. He sat perfectly straight, his gaze focused on the screen, while his right hand secretly rubbed a blood-colored jade Tiger Tally under the table. The Tally had an ancient pattern carved with a ferocious beast's head; every time his fingertips touched it, it would vibrate slightly and emit a faint, nearly imperceptible red light. This was his item-type Dream Spirit, [Mountain Army]. Its core ability was to consume Dream Power to create invisible [Military Souls]. These Military Souls took the form of ancient armored warriors and could be summoned to battle at Wang Hu's will, serving as both supplementary combat power and the core carrier of his B-Rank Talent, [Commanders Will].

"General, the Northwest Military Region has detected 17 unbound C-Rank Gates. Should we dispatch Host units to station there?" an adjutant beside him asked in a low voice. Wang Hu's fingertips paused, and the red light of the blood-colored Tiger Tally suddenly flared for a moment. He communicated with [Mountain Army] through his consciousness, reserving a portion of Dream Power to create Military Souls, then responded in a deep voice: "Station them immediately, configured in 'teams of five.' My [Commanders Will] can enhance the strength of all members based on the number of teammates. For every additional teammate, the team's attack, defense, and perception increase by 5% simultaneously. Paired with the Military Souls created by [Mountain Army], it will be enough to handle any low-tier creatures that might appear inside the gate." He paused and added, "Prioritize the collection of convertible energy and rare Ores, while establishing temporary monitoring stations. The two-way passage characteristic of Dream Gates is well-known; we must guard against the overflow of unknown creatures. The Military Souls can take turns standing guard."

Voices of agreement came from the table. Another elder added: "We must not only explore but also develop." He pointed to the 'Craftsmanship and Technology' section on the screen. "The Dream World's 'Magic Forging' can increase metal strength several times over, and 'Energy Inscriptions' can be applied to new energy storage. Once these technologies are mass-produced, our industrial System will achieve a leap of a decade." A consensus was quickly reached: establish the 'National Extraordinary Strategic Bureau' to coordinate Host resources and divide Dream Gate exploration zones, while simultaneously linking with universities and research institutes to form special research groups for the systematic study of Dream World knowledge.

Meanwhile, in the Congressional Hall on Capitol Hill in the great Western power, the atmosphere was much more heated. On the podium, the young Ryan Rockefeller stood tall in a custom suit, holding a magnificent scepter. The staff was condensed from pure light, flowing with a soft yet heavy energy, and the lion-headed sapphire embedded at the top emitted a faint blue glow. This was his item-type Dream Spirit, [The Sovereign].

"Gentlemen, this is not a threat; it is a god-given opportunity!" Ryan's voice spread through the hall via the microphone. His B-Rank Talent [Leadership Charisma] quietly activated, and invisible energy covered the venue like a tide, causing the murmuring congressmen to gradually quiet down, their eyes reflecting a mix of approval and fanaticism. "Our Family has already doubled the efficiency of solar cells through the Dream World's 'Light-Pattern Craftsmanship.' Our pharmaceutical department has used 'Fountain of Life' purification technology to develop gene potions that can extend human lifespan."

He raised [The Sovereign] scepter, and the sapphire's light flared. The projection at the top of the hall immediately displayed a series of achievements: new aircraft hovering over the city (utilizing Dream World 'Anti-Gravity Crystals'), magic inscription machine tools operating automatically in factories, and new Materials shimmering with energy luster in laboratories. "The System has removed fixed task difficulties, which means greater challenges, but also greater rewards." Ryan's speech was impassioned. "Congress must pass the 'Extraordinary Exploration Act,' using national power to integrate Host resources, seize high-Rank Dream Gates, and firmly grasp the wealth and technology of the Dream World in our hands!"

Thunderous applause erupted from below as congressmen raised their hands in support. The Rockefeller Family had already accumulated vast resources in the Dream World through its subordinate Hosts, and this speech accurately hit the core 'interests-first' demand of the Western world. The meeting finally decided that Ryan would lead the establishment of the 'Multinational Extraordinary Development Alliance,' uniting Hosts from allied nations to prioritize the exploration of newly appearing A-Rank Dream Gates while monopolizing high-end material trade in the Dream World.

The meetings of the two great powers ended at almost the same time, and similar scenes were playing out in many countries across the globe. Driven by the Dream World, the gears of development in the Real World began to spin at an unprecedented speed:

- In the energy sector, 'dream coins' brought back by Hosts were converted into clean and efficient energy, replacing traditional fossil fuels. The city's night sky became exceptionally clear due to reduced pollution;

- In the Materials sector, the mass application of Dream Materials such as 'Star-Silver,' 'Moonstone,' and 'Chaos Fiber' increased the earthquake resistance of buildings tenfold and achieved lightweight Breakthroughs in aerospace equipment;

- In the technical sector, the Dream World's 'Steam-Magic Fusion Craftsmanship,' 'Energy Inscription Technology,' and 'Bio-Alchemy' collided and merged with Real World technology, giving birth to 'Intelligent Magic Terminals' that combined AI with extraordinary energy, allowing ordinary people to access basic extraordinary applications;

- In the academic sector, top universities worldwide established 'Dream Knowledge Research Centers.' Historians studied the ancient civilizations of the Dream World, physicists analyzed the fluctuation patterns of Dream Power, linguists deciphered the scripts of different races in the Dream World, and some mathematicians even attempted to use formulas to derive the Logic of the 'fate trajectory.' Originally disparate disciplines began to cross and merge because of Dream World knowledge, forming a brand-new academic System.

After the meeting at the Eastern Command Center ended, Wang Hu walked out of the conference room, his fingertips rubbing the blood-colored Tiger Tally [Mountain Army] once more. Amidst flashes of red light, three translucent armored Military Souls quietly appeared beside him, silently forming a queue. He received real-time footage from the military region's Hosts: a group of soldiers was surrounding a newly generated C-Rank Dream Gate, installing monitoring equipment made of Dream Materials. Wang Hu's [Commanders Will] Talent quietly spread over. As the Host team in the footage grew to ten people, everyone's aura significantly increased. He issued a command to the Military Souls through [Mountain Army]: "Station with the team, focus on guarding both sides of the gate, and if any abnormality is found, alert and join the battle immediately."

In the hall on Capitol Hill, Ryan put away [The Sovereign] scepter, and the sapphire's light gradually dimmed. He looked out the window at the aircraft flying across the sky using Dream anti-gravity technology, a confident smile curling at the corners of his mouth. The gates to the Dream World had swung open, and he and his country would surely become the leaders in this extraordinary leap.

On a global scale, the curtain was officially raised on the exploration and development of the Dream World.