Free strengthening!
Such temptation was undeniable.
Since the invasion of the异界 (Yi Jie - otherworld).
As events unfolded, many found it difficult to protect themselves with just the advancements made in the game.
Utilizing real-world money, connections, and in-game swapped items to hire powerful individuals for protection had become commonplace.
Furthermore.
Such actions were actually quite dangerous.
While those who followed the rules did their job for money.
There were also a portion of people.
Who would entertain wicked thoughts.
Why expend effort to earn rewards.
Wouldn't direct robbery be faster?
Various horrifying violent incidents occurred repeatedly.
Nowadays.
Facing the strong individuals in the game, and the experts who could protect themselves in reality.
The term "hiring" was rarely seen.
More common was allegiance.
Whether for the rich or the beautiful.
To have safety guarantees and a powerful backing.
There was only one path.
That was to pledge allegiance to the strong.
And now.
There was such a means to improve one's strength not only in the game but also in reality.
And it required no cost.
How could this not cause excitement?
For a moment, the statement from the mysterious team caused a huge sensation.
Countless people, through various means, headed towards the location they mentioned.
And when the first batch of people arrived.
They were stunned to discover.
That what the other party had said was actually true.
Indeed.
They could truly enhance their own strength by defeating a type of misty monster.
Everyone felt obvious changes within their bodies after absorbing the 魔影 (Mo Ying - demon shadow).
Such changes were too direct.
And too shocking.
What was even more shocking.
Was that the strength of these monsters varied.
And their activity ranges were clearly defined.
This meant.
Everyone could become stronger by defeating monsters weaker than themselves.
Moreover.
With the assistance of the combat power detector provided by the other party, it was extremely easy and completely without danger.
After this group of people battled in this hidden space for a full three days, and reappeared before the world.
Their strength completely shocked the players of 水蓝星 (Shui Lan Xing - Water Blue Star) who were following this matter.
In a team of over a thousand people.
Everyone's combat power had at least doubled.
A third of them had even more than doubled their strength.
Among them, a player from 樱花国 (Ying Hua Guo - Sakura Country) had their combat power increased by a full tenfold.
Originally, their strength was only at the mid-stage of 太乙金仙 (Tai Yi Jin Xian - Great Unity Golden Immortal).
In Sakura Country, they were considered a good top-tier player.
After absorbing the 魔影 (Mo Ying).
In an accidental battle, they single-handedly killed a 大罗金仙 (Da Luo Jin Xian - Grand Unity Golden Immortal) from the otherworld.
Such an achievement sent the entire Sakura Country into a frenzy.
Once upon a time, fighting above one's level was the exclusive domain of Chinese players, and even the War God Squad.
Facing enemies from the otherworld who possessed richer combat experience and more balanced strength.
Let alone fighting above one's level, even fighting at the same level was difficult.
And the impact of this battle was not limited to this.
Since the first person, 山本一郎 (Yamamoto Ichiro), was repeatedly suppressed in the game by 扬剑青冥 (Yang Jian Qing Ming), their spirits were broken. Sakura Country players had been at the bottom among the major servers and countries.
No one has ever represented Sakura Country and achieved any renowned feat again.
Unexpectedly, the appearance of these monsters allowed their players to turn their fortunes around.
Becoming rare existences among Shui Lan Xing players to achieve cross-level combat.
And this performance gave the people of Sakura Country renewed hope.
"We, Sakura Country, are rising!"
After the matter spoken by the mysterious team was confirmed to be feasible.
Their reputation soared.
Instantly becoming the most discussed team on Shui Lan Xing.
And the concept of "魔影" (Mo Ying - demon shadow) they proposed was widely accepted.
And their team was respectfully called the "魔影小队" (Mo Ying Xiao Dui - Demon Shadow Squad).
Although their overall strength and achievements were still a considerable distance from the War God Squad.
Given that they discovered a new species and their public announcement contributed to the entire Shui Lan Xing.
Most players believed.
They were like the War God Squad, at the forefront of resisting the enemies from the otherworld, and were the hope for Shui Lan Xing's true resistance against strong enemies and even its rise.
As the first batch of people rapidly improved, the hidden cave controlled by the Mo Ying Squad became the most sought-after place on Shui Lan Xing.
Countless countries and organizations began to organize personnel and head to the location of the Mo Ying, which was called the "魔窟" (Mo Ku - demon cave).
And the larger number of lone players were not to be outdone.
More and more people began to head to the Mo Ku.
Initially.
Many were worried.
Although the Mo Ying in this Mo Ku were very magical, and absorbing them after killing them could help people improve their strength.
But such magical species must be very rare.
The people who went first enjoyed the benefits.
And those who wanted to go later would receive very limited benefits.
After others ate the meat, those who went later would only get soup.
The last ones to go would only get to wash the bowls.
But to everyone's surprise.
The space within the Mo Ku was incredibly vast.
The number of Mo Ying was also outrageously large.
Wave after wave of Shui Lan Xing players entered, continuously killing and absorbing.
But as they ventured deeper into the Mo Ku, new Mo Ying would always appear.
It seemed to have no boundaries.
The strength of the Mo Ying ranged from the lowest, equivalent to a few combat power points of an ordinary adult male.
To Saint-level Mo Ying with thousands of trillions of combat power.
They had it all.
This discovery completely drove the players of Shui Lan Xing into a frenzy.
If this was the case.
Did it not mean that everyone could reach Saint-level strength by progressively killing Mo Ying?
Such speculation was quickly confirmed.
In less than a month since the appearance of the Mo Ying Squad.
Among them, a Heavenly Dao Saint had emerged.
Furthermore.
In a clash with the otherworld.
They successfully killed two Heavenly Dao Saints and over a dozen ordinary Saints from the other side.
Such glorious achievements filled the entire Shui Lan Xing with excitement.
And it also rapidly elevated the reputation of the Mo Ying Squad, officially surpassing the War God Squad.
After all.
Although the War God Squad was powerful, they were almost always holed up in the Five Village Temple, focusing on defense.
They rarely engaged in proactive offensive actions like the Mo Ying Squad, constantly on the move.
In terms of achievements, they naturally fell short.
And the power of the Mo Ying Squad.
As well as the changes and strength improvements of countless players who had absorbed Mo Ying.
Deeply stimulated the players in China.
Because.
Lin Feng had previously issued an order to the War God Squad.
Asking them not to exceed the strength of the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm in the game as much as possible.
Not to blindly advance to Quasi-Saint or Saint prematurely.
Although such an order was strange.
But because the person saying it was Lin Feng, it appeared extraordinary and carried significant weight.
This was the instruction of the number one person in the game, and the strongest individual on Shui Lan Xing!
It must have a deeper meaning!
Many who admired Lin Feng naturally obeyed blindly.
And many players who had faith in the War God Squad continued to adhere to this strange principle.
Initially.
Everyone's mindset was quite unified.
"Big Shot Yang Jian said this, there must be a reason for it."
After all.
There is a saying, "Chinese people do not lie to Chinese people."
Although the stagnation of strength in the game would have an impact on reality.
But with the support of the War God Squad and several defensive battles.
Overall, Chinese players had managed to survive without major incidents.
They had lived a stable life.
But as day after day passed.
Watching.
As players from other countries advanced to Quasi-Saint, or even Saint, in the game.
Subsequently.
Gradually manifesting in reality, their strength greatly increased.
Those who were originally weaker than them gradually caught up, even surpassing them.
This made these Chinese players feel extremely frustrated.
A small portion of them could no longer hold back and began to advance in the game.
And with the appearance of the Mo Ying Squad.
This faster and simpler method of improvement further stimulated countless Chinese players who were stuck at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level.
Not advancing in the game might have some reason.
But in reality.
There shouldn't be any problems, right?
Although there wasn't a single Chinese person in the Mo Ying Squad.
In fact, they were all players from countries that were somewhat hostile to China.
But in the face of survival and self-interest, what did that matter?
The public opinion of breaking away from the protection of the War God Squad and freely pursuing self-improvement gradually spread.
And as such voices became more widespread.
Even when influential organizations that supported the War God Squad, like 皇族荣耀 (Huang Zu Rong Yao - Royal Glory), came to inquire.
Yang Jun knew.
Something was amiss.