218: Chapter 218 Anniversary Event is now live!

Director Li Guoan's gaze swept across the room.

"Civilization Plundering Permit..." Director Li Guoan repeated the young researcher's term, "That description is very vivid, and very dangerous."

He looked up at Chen You.

"We know absolutely nothing about the specific mechanics of this 'Guild BOSS Challenge.'"

"After you descend, how many enemies will you face? Will the opposing guild have special territorial bonuses?"

"Does your Monarch Incarnation have any fatal weaknesses? These are all unknowns."

Chen You nodded; this coincided with his own thoughts.

Although he enjoyed relying on his wealth power to act recklessly, fundamentally, he was extremely afraid of death.

Turning himself into a living target for thousands or tens of thousands of players to treat as a BOSS to grind made his scalp tingle just thinking about it.

"As for the World BOSS..."

"It will be besieged by the entire server. Even if your clone manages to secure the first place in damage dealt, there are no rewards if the main body dies. It's completely not worth the effort."

Data Team Leader Sun Feng adjusted his glasses, "Looking at it this way, this skill has no current need for use."

To summarize, this seemingly incredibly flashy Mythical skill was currently a hot potato.

It looked good, but couldn't be touched.

"I understand," Chen You nodded.

"The Guild BOSS Challenge is still six or seven days away. I'll research it more."

Director Li Guoan looked at him approvingly. He was very satisfied with Chen You's sober and responsible attitude.

"Let's put this matter aside for now," Director Li Guoan shifted the topic, "Since you are here, let's discuss something else."

The atmosphere in the entire command room instantly grew heavy again.

"Regarding the matter of the Prime Minister of the Allied Nation paying respects at the Yasukuni Shrine."

Director Li Guoan's eyes turned icy, "The higher-ups have decided to send a few comrades from 'Dragon Scale' to 'participate' in the event."

He deliberately emphasized the word 'participate,' and everyone present understood what that meant.

"The items you provided earlier will be put to good use," Director Li Guoan looked at Chen You, "However, I still want to ask for your opinion."

"Do you want to... go over there as well?"

"Although it might delay a few hours of your game time, having you there is what truly puts my mind at ease."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present held their breath.

Sending Chen You to carry out a special mission in the real world?

This was a first!

Up until now, Chen You's role had always been that of the pioneer of the Source Realm, the vanguard securing the future for the huaxia civilization in another dimension.

But now, Director Li Guoan was actively breaking that boundary.

This meant that the power Chen You gained in the Source Realm would directly affect the real world!

Chen You also looked solemn.

He didn't ask for mission details, nor did he ask about the danger, nor did he mention any conditions.

He just looked up, meeting the expectant gazes of Director Li Guoan and all the experts, and calmly retorted with a question.

"Didn't I struggle to death, using Pay-to-Win methods to get stronger in the Source Realm, all for this very purpose?"

He could scheme against the system to hide rewards, and haggle with NPCs, but when faced with such a major issue of right and wrong, he was perfectly clear-headed.

No matter how strong the Source Realm became, it was for guarding the home in reality.

The root and the branch must not be reversed.

"When do we depart?"

There were no grand pronouncements, no passionate guarantees.

Just this simple counter-question, yet it caused a wave of suppressed, heavy breathing to rise throughout the command room.

Director Li Guoan's perpetually stern face showed a rare flicker of relieved satisfaction.

"Good kid!"

"No rush. Come out the morning after tomorrow, and we'll discuss the details then."

"Understood."

"Oh, right. I transferred another 100 billion to you. Remember to top up."

"..."

Chen You suddenly felt like complaining: I can't spend it all, I absolutely can't spend it all!

...

The meeting concluded, and Chen You's figure vanished from the Guild Management Hall.

The White Jade Capital still stood tall and majestic, and the Qinling Mountains in reality remained calm.

But a storm that was about to shake the world was quietly brewing.

Chen You appeared on the streets of Thousand Light City.

Since the dungeons were cleared, he should go check on the follow-up to the main quest first.

He mounted the Big White Rabbit and headed toward the City Lord's Mansion.

However, before he even reached his destination, the entire Source Realm suddenly changed without any warning!

It was exactly midnight.

"Clang—"

A distant, long bell sound seemed to ring down from the Ninth Heaven, echoing in every player's ears.

Immediately following, billions of brilliant fireworks bloomed in the sky, dyeing the entire sky canvas of the Source Realm in vibrant colors.

Joyful and stirring music replaced the original background music of all the main cities.

A massive and gorgeous golden interface was forcibly popped up before all players, whether they were fighting in a dungeon or setting up a stall in the city.

[The Fifth Era Anniversary Celebration of the Source Realm, Grand Opening!]

[Dear Adventurer, to thank you for your companionship and support, the Source Realm will commence a seven-day anniversary carnival starting now! Massive welfare, limited rewards, waiting for you to claim!]

[Event One: Heavenly Fortune Descends! Log in daily to receive an Anniversary Gift Box. Accumulate seven days of login, and you can obtain the limited title [Veteran Adventurer]!]

[Event Two: Hundred Battles Forge Steel! During the event period, all dungeon drop rates are doubled, and experience gain is increased by 50%!]

[Event Three: Splendid Garments Present Gifts! Anniversary limited edition fashion and mounts are surprisingly on the shelves!]

[Event Four: Divine Weapon Descends From Heaven! Brand new Legendary set blueprints are added to the event dungeons. Collect a complete set to boost combat power!]

[Event Five: Surprise Big Turntable! Various rare items. The more you spin, the richer the rewards. An unobtainable mount, miss it and it's gone forever!]

...

The string of event announcements dazzled all the players, causing their breathing to quicken.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Anniversary! My liver is already starting to ache faintly!"

"Drop rate doubled! Experience doubled! Who needs sleep! Everyone get up and party!"

"Ahhh! That fashion set looks too good! Buy, buy, buy! Not buying means you're not human!"

"Forming parties for the event dungeon! 1 = 4, those who can grind for seven straight days, come here!"

Countless players frantically swarmed toward the event NPCs, the scene became temporarily uncontrollable, comparable to the Spring Festival travel rush.

Chen You was also stunned by this sudden atmosphere of revelry.

He looked at the dazzling array of event interfaces before him, suddenly unsure of which one to look at first.

Just then, an even more explosive pop-up, complete with 'BlingBling' Pay-to-Win special effects, slammed right in front of his face.

[Anniversary Celebration · Supreme Gift!]

[Respected supreme member, thank you for your outstanding contribution to the Source Realm! During the Anniversary Celebration, a dedicated recharge rebate event is specially opened for you!]

[During the event, recharge any amount in a single transaction and receive a 100% Gold Coin rebate! Limited to once per player, maximum rebate capped at 100,000 Gold Coins!]

[Additionally: Upon first completion of this recharge, you will certainly receive one random Legendary item matching your current class and level!]

"..."

Chen You fell silent.

He looked at the words "Maximum rebate cap 100,000 Gold Coins" and "Guaranteed Mythical item reward," and his eyelids couldn't help but twitch.

Recharge 100,000, get 100,000 back, and receive a free Legendary reward?

This damn thing...

Is there such a conscientious event?!

The Source Realm is simply an industry model!

He was truly moved to tears!