59: Chapter 59, why are you stuck?

Zhao City, the headquarters of the [Moon Gods Radiance] guild.

Inside the luxurious Elf-style architecture, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost solidified.

Yue Ying sat blankly on the chair, her exquisite, pretty face completely pale, drained of all color.

The once proud and elegant Elf God Clan maiden now had fingertips that were ice-cold and trembling slightly.

The guild channel had completely exploded.

"Destruction Mode? In Zhao City! On our Moon Gods Radiance territory!"

"That Chen You... what exactly is he? How did he manage it?"

"Where is the Guild Master? Shouldn't we also try to activate Destruction Mode?"

Yue Ying bit her lower lip tightly, remaining silent.

The strategic significance of the appearance of "Destruction Mode" was arguably no less than a major update to the Source Realm.

And the only dungeon currently enabling this mode was located in Zhao City—

the area under Yue Ying's jurisdiction.

Yet, she had no idea how Destruction Mode had been activated!

What should she do if the Guild Master asked?

Yue Ying’s body shook even harder.

Just then, a cold, emotionless private message abruptly appeared in her field of vision.

Sender—[Moon's Loss].

The message contained only three words.

"Come see me!"

Every single word struck Yue Ying's heart like a heavy hammer.

The last trace of color instantly drained from her face, and fear flooded over her like a tide.

Yue Ying didn't even have time to explain to anyone in the guild before hastily logging out of the Source Realm in a panic.

...

On the other side, inside the Wailing Valley dungeon.

Chen You was completely unaware of the storm raging outside.

He was currently examining a newly appeared stone in his inventory.

"shattered world stone"

"Type: Special Item"

"Description: A fragment containing the primordial power of the world. It seems to crave reunion with other fragments, or perhaps... it yearns to take root in a certain land."

The description was vague, full of riddler-like ambiguity.

Chen You tried clicking 'Use,' but there was no reaction.

"Looks like this is another item that requires 'a professional' to interpret."

He muttered to himself.

This professional naturally referred to Hill of the Supreme Tower.

Having made up his mind, Chen You directly chose to exit the dungeon.

Light and shadow shifted, and he returned once more to the entrance of the [Wailing Valley].

"Whoosh—"

The crowd, which had been boiling over due to the world announcement and then suppressed by waiting, seemed to have the mute button pressed the instant he appeared.

The air seemed to freeze.

The previously noisy, chaotic, and disorderly dungeon entrance was now so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Chen You ignored the gazes and began preparing to summon his mount to leave.

Just then, in the crowd, a seemingly quite sturdy Knight mustered all the courage he had and spoke in a trembling voice:

"M-Master! That Destruction Mode... how exactly was it activated?"

This question voiced the thoughts of everyone present.

They had clearly seen Chen You cleave the wooden plaque with a single sword strike, but when they tried it themselves, the plaque was indestructible.

There must be a secret they didn't know.

For a moment, everyone pricked up their ears, afraid to miss a single word.

Chen You's movement paused.

He slowly turned his head, his calm gaze sweeping over the questioner, a Swordsman, and then over the tense and expectant faces around him.

He offered no explanation, nor did he mock them.

He simply left behind a faint remark.

"Didn't you all see it?"

After speaking, he paid no further attention to the crowd and willed it.

"Poof!"

The massive, snow-white, blood-eyed giant rabbit mount materialized out of thin air.

Under everyone's stunned gaze, it transformed into a white flash and sped away, leaving dust in its wake.

What remained on the spot was a group of Adventurers looking at each other blankly, sinking into even deeper confusion.

See it? We saw it! But we can't do it!

This statement was more devastating than any complex explanation.

It was as if it implied: I can do it simply because I am me.

And you all cannot.

...

Supreme Tower.

It remained as spacious and elegant as ever, the spiritual energy so dense it was refreshing.

The white jade main door closed silently behind Chen You, isolating him from all the outside clamor.

Hill, with curved horns on her head and stunning beauty, was already waiting by the side, bowing in greeting.

"Honored supreme member, welcome back."

"No need for formalities."

Chen You waved his hand and got straight to the point.

"I've come to ask a question."

He directly displayed the item information for the [shattered world stone].

"What is this thing used for?"

Hill's eyes, which seemed to contain the vastness of stars and seas, showed a rare ripple of emotion the moment she saw the stone's information.

She bowed slightly, her tone even more respectful than usual:

"Respected supreme member, congratulations on obtaining a supreme treasure capable of changing the course of civilization."

"Get to the point," Chen You frowned; he disliked this kind of commercial flattery.

"Yes." Hill immediately restrained her emotions, recovering her professional smile.

"Simply put, the world stone is a coordinate, a... bridge."

"A bridge?"

"Yes, a 'bridge' that connects different worlds, or rather, establishes a stable, independent space within the existing world."

Hill explained, "Its most common use is as the core when you establish a guild, allowing you to construct a guild territory entirely belonging to you."

Guild territory!

Chen You's heart stirred.

Based on previous knowledge, establishing a guild would project a guild territory synchronously into the real world.

"Are there any special effects when using it to construct a territory?" Chen You pressed.

The nation invested so much not just for him to play simulation management games.

"The guild territory will gain certain amplification effects, such as increased spiritual energy concentration."

Chen You looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

However, Hill seemed to be interrupted by something, leaving her hanging awkwardly.

Chen You couldn't help but frown.

"That's it?"

A signature sweet yet mysterious smile reappeared on Hill's face, as if she had just refreshed herself.

She gently shook her head:

"I am very sorry, respected supreme member."

"The effects of the world stone cannot be described by language."

"It will undergo unique changes based on the will of the user, the environment they are in, and the fortune of the civilization the user belongs to."

She paused, adding a tempting sentence.

"When you use it, you will naturally know."

"I can only assure you that it will absolutely be... a miracle that even gods would turn their heads to look at."

There it is again.

Chen You inwardly complained, already immune to this kind of game NPC-style riddling speech.

He pondered for a moment, digesting the information Hill had revealed.

Undoubtedly, this stone was of extraordinary importance.

But why didn't the system explain it in detail?

Could there be a trap?

He must report to Director Li immediately.

Just as he was preparing to log off, a world-shattering thought flashed through his mind like lightning.

Bridge...

A bridge connecting different worlds...

His breathing hitched abruptly, and his eyes fixed tightly on Hill as he asked a question that made even his own heart race:

"One more question."

"You said it is a 'bridge'...".

Chen You's voice was lowered, carrying a barely perceptible tremor.

"If I use it to establish a territory..."

"Then, can people from the real world come to this world through that territory?"