225: Chapter 226 [Dream System 2.2] and [Dream System Invitation] Frenzy

Zhang Hao's gaze remained fixed on the "dreamscape encyclopedia" published by Bai Xiaosheng on the "world channel," his mind dwelling on the intelligence regarding the "Top Ten [Dream Society] teams" mentioned therein. Meanwhile, the [Dream Society] "team channel" was still being constantly flooded by his teammates' discussions. The current hot topic among the team was no longer the content that had suddenly appeared in the "dreamscape encyclopedia" regarding [Gods] and [Dominators], [Apostles] and [Herrschers], [Disciples] and [Servants]; everyone's attention had been diverted to the heated discussion about [Dream Society] being listed among the "Top Ten [Dream Society] teams."

With the introduction of the Top Ten [Dream Society] teams in the "dreamscape encyclopedia" released by Bai Xiaosheng on the "world channel," the [Dream System] Hosts—who were originally enjoying their downtime in the [Real World] after completing their [Dream World Task]s—could not help but waver between burning excitement and chilling dread. The [Real World], which they had originally deemed relatively safe, was, in truth, already home to entities powerful enough—such as the Top Ten [Dream Society] teams—to alter the global landscape.

Using untraceable means, Bai Xiaosheng updated that special "dreamscape encyclopedia," which was capable of shaking the world order, on the [Tianji Tower] official website at exactly 0:00. This caused the [dreamscape system invitation letter]s—which were already hyped to astronomical prices in the [Real World] and were extremely rare—to be pushed to the forefront of public opinion once again in a very short time.

Just at this moment, the [Dao], sensing the deeper level of [Fusion] between the [Dream World] and the [Real World] caused by this "dreamscape encyclopedia," utilized the [Second Authority] granted by the [Creator] Zhou Meng to manipulate the [Infinite Main God] into performing a "minor" update to the [Dream System] that was enough to cause a global sensation and change the current survival status of the Hosts.

Twelve hours after the update of Bai Xiaosheng's "dreamscape encyclopedia"—at exactly 12:00 that day—the golden [dream system panel] from the previous [Dream System] update appeared once again before all Hosts. Even a young man taking a nap in a rental apartment in the [Real World] opened his sleepy eyes at this moment, a dream-like, light-like vortex rotating in his pupils. Looking at the [System Update Announcement] before him, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he muttered to himself, "As expected of the [Dao] that symbolizes [Change] and [Chaos]. To further deepen the [Fusion] between the [Dream World] and the [Real World], to think that…"

[Dream System — Updated — Current Version 2.2]

System Update Announcement:

[1. When a "Dream System" Host's [Talent] [Rank] evolves to A-Rank, they will automatically receive a "dreamscape system invitation letter"]

[2. When a "Dream System" Host's [Talent] [Rank] evolves to B-Rank, they will drop a "dreamscape system invitation letter" upon true death]

[3. The "Dream System"'s first large-scale event, "Battle of Sequences," will begin exactly one month from now at 12:00 noon. All eligible Hosts may sign up to participate. Event details will be released on the "world channel" 24 hours from now and will be pinned for one month.]

The text on the golden [dream system panel] was like sharp blades pressed against the throats of the [Dream System] Hosts; the four striking words "true death," when compared to human greed, seemed so insignificant.

This sudden "minor" update from the [Dream System] brought turmoil once again to the [Real World]—which had just stabilized following the emergence of the [Dream World] and the [Dream System]—as if a high-yield nuclear bomb had been dropped between the [Real World] and the [Dream World].

[Dream System — Communication "National Channel" — Dragon Kingdom]

Wolf Son: "Are they crazy? B-Rank death drops an invitation letter?"

Holy Light Deceiver: "Isn't this forcing people to hunt B-Rank Hosts?"

Fluorescent Lamp: "In the [Real World] now, invitation letters are already being hyped to astronomical prices by capital! Won't this make things even more chaotic?"

Red Star: "Please trust the country, everyone. The country will ensure the safety of all Hosts. It is recommended that all Hosts go to relevant local agencies for registration and filing. If you need help, you can private message me."

Kaka: "Awesome, my country!"

Doremi: "Awesome, my country!"

Star Pupil: "Awesome, my country!"

...

As "Awesome, my country!" flooded the "National Channel," Zhang Hao followed the trend, his fingertips tapping quickly on the System panel.

Subsequently, Zhang Hao's eyes became deep and mysterious again. "Bai Xiaosheng just released the 'dreamscape encyclopedia' that triggered world turmoil. Not only did it expose some high-level and sub-high-level existences in the [Dream World], but it also indirectly ignited the Hosts' yearning to become [Disciples] and [Servants], and furthermore, it stirred the nerves of those unmotivated Hosts through the Top Ten [Dream Society] teams. Immediately afterward, the [Dream System] updated instantly. This is definitely not a coincidence. A-Rank [Talent] Hosts automatically receiving invitation letters is bait to stabilize the status of high-level Hosts and urge Hosts to evolve to higher [Talent] [Rank]s. B-Rank [Talent] Hosts dropping invitation letters after 'true death' pushes low and middle-level Hosts to the forefront, forcing them to either try their best to hide themselves, seek protection from teams and capital, or go all out to find the miracle of evolving to A-Rank [Talent]. And the 'first large-scale event'—the [Battle of Sequences]—specially listed by the [Dream System] as an update announcement, definitely possesses extremely special significance. And since it is called an 'event,' then the 'rewards' are the most attractive part. Of course, the most basic condition to sign up is to become a [Dream System] Host, and this further concentrates all conflicts on the [dreamscape system invitation letter]."

[Dream Society] President Li Mubai also pinned a new team announcement on the "team channel" at this time.

["Dream Society" Team Announcement: To ensure the personal safety of team members, please have all team members enter the "Dream Base" through the "Dream Gate" of the "Real Base." For daily necessities, please contact Sun Yu.]

The facts were indeed as Zhang Hao and Li Mubai expected. The content of the [Dream System] update announcement spread throughout the [Real World] and the [Dream World] in an extremely short time, which pushed the [dreamscape system invitation letter]—which was already hyped to astronomical prices by capital and hard to find—to the forefront of capital once again.

Major capital groups issued astronomical bounty tasks on online trading platforms and the dark web through various means. Major assassin organizations and mercenary groups, like sharks smelling blood, moved upon hearing the news and began hunting and killing B-Rank [Talent] Hosts around the world to obtain [dreamscape system invitation letter]s. Countless astronomical acquisition messages from capital groups flooded every major platform. With the completion of the first "one billion US dollar acquisition of an invitation letter" task, the world went crazy, and thus opened the prelude to Chaos.

There was even news of a small African country where the entire royal family was massacred by an assassin organization because a member of the royal family was a B-Rank [Talent] Host.

And in this world that had become chaotic due to the [dreamscape system invitation letter], the Dragon Kingdom held fast to its duty of protecting the people, striving to maintain social order, and even dispatched the [Tianyin Squad] to crack down on criminal Hosts with thunderous momentum, making the Dragon Kingdom one of the few places of order in the world today.