God-level Hero

——Host: "Good afternoon, dear audience, and welcome to the Hero News 3 PM broadcast. We are fortunate to have with us today President Long Xiangtian from the Star Guild and Chairman Ma Yinglong from the Dragon Slayer Guild. Welcome to both guild leaders!"

Eternal Star smiled and said, "Hello, audience, hello host!"

Ma Yinglong laughed, "It’s not my first time here, you’re being too polite, host."

Eternal Star chuckled, "This time the broadcast team didn’t schedule an appointment, they suddenly called us over. Something important must have happened, right?"

Ma Yinglong sighed, "President Long, it was already urgent without an appointment, and you stole my line as well. You’re making me look awkward in front of the national audience! Don’t even think about borrowing money!"

Eternal Star hurriedly said, "Oh no! Host, please let the national audience judge. Shouldn’t we Chinese guilds unite to face national crises together? And borrowing money should be—"

Ma Yinglong grumpily responded, "What national crisis? We’re doing well in the China Region!"

Eternal Star laughed, "Alright, then the responsibility of challenging the world falls on Chairman Ma!"

The host cleared their throat, "Ah—both guild leaders, indeed something important has happened. Just now, while we were preparing our broadcast material, we saw the world information about China’s player Da Fei destroying a city, which shocked players worldwide. Presumably, broadcasts in other countries are also discussing this topic in real-time. Our Hero News cannot fall behind, so we urgently invited both of you."

Ma Yinglong nodded, "I understand, I understand. I heard that recently Tokyo Telecommunications’ programs are getting better and attracting more and more global viewers, even quite a few Chinese players tune in immediately. It’s on the verge of surpassing our China’s Hero News."

The host sighed with a smile, "Well, their hosts are all popular vocal actors from famous anime, so naturally their popularity is a bit higher."

Ma Yinglong sighed, "In the end, it doesn’t matter if the shows aren’t professional. Going for the popular beautiful host route is the true way!"

Host: "Uh! Even doing professional broadcasts can be wrong sometimes..."

Eternal Star sighed, "Another main reason is they provide first-hand information on the national war, whereas our China Region’s information is very limited."

Ma Yinglong nodded, "Yes, the world audience is most curious about Da Fei, who is incredibly mysterious! Even Japanese players who have fought against him know more about Da Fei than we Chinese players do, so I’ve been watching Tokyo Telecommunications too! Of course, I also watch our heroes, with two TVs open on the wall simultaneously!"

The host chuckled, "Alright, then, both guild leaders, please share your thoughts on Da Fei’s city destruction!"

Eternal Star smiled, "To avoid stealing Chairman Ma’s lines, I decided to let Chairman Ma speak first!"

Ma Yinglong chuckled, "My view is simple, this is a disaster for world players, right? With Da Fei’s airship in the sky, he alone is enough to resist the Eight-Nation Alliance, right, President Long?"

Eternal Star waved his hand, "Come on now, Chairman Ma’s one barrage of words can resist two main force teams!"

The host cleared their throat, "Uh—also, the New World server will open in two days. How will this city destruction impact the New World’s landscape?"

Eternal Star remarked, "The effect is huge, it has completely exceeded the game’s progress at the open beta. Specifically, it has entirely changed the landscape of the New World’s national war zone. All the national teams were ready to make a big land grab in the New World, but after Da Fei’s actions, I guess no one dares to establish a territory now, or else, if they just set up a village and Da Fei flies a giant ship over to bomb it, how can they play?"

Ma Yinglong laughed, "That’s why our China Region is in a good situation."

Eternal Star chuckled, "Therefore, we’ve decided to spend all our money developing the Old World. Money only works if it’s spent!"

Ma Yinglong sneered, "Did you really use it all? I bet you still have at least 500 million in the National War Reserve Fund!"

Eternal Star hurriedly said, "No way! We’ve all invested in developing airships, haven’t we?"

The host laughed, "So how will players from various countries respond to the challenges brought by Da Fei?"

Ma Yinglong said solemnly, "There is no way to respond, is there?"

Eternal Star nodded, "There seems to be no way."

The host laughed, "Could it be that Da Fei has become a Great Demon King that can do whatever he wants?"

Ma Yinglong thoughtfully said, "If I’m not mistaken, the opening of the national war zone might be delayed a few more days."

Eternal Star nodded, "Yeah, that’s the only way."

The host exclaimed, "The opening time of the national war zone has already been delayed by 10 days because of Da Fei, and now it might be delayed again because of him?"

Ma Yinglong laughed, "Otherwise, I really can’t think of any way the officials could limit Da Fei."

Eternal Star laughed, "Of course, not all of the 10-day delay in the national war zone is due to Da Fei; the officials need to give enough time for the development of the Southeast Asia New Zone and the South America New District."

Ma Yinglong nodded, "However, although these two new districts are developing at a rapid pace, they still lack foundation, so the official definitely needs to continue giving them time. Thus, the possibility of further delaying the opening time of the National War Zone is quite high."

Eternal Star laughed, "How about this: our program team holds a lottery event? Players who guess the delay in server opening correctly and can accurately predict the delay duration stand a chance to win!"

Ma Yinglong clapped and laughed, "I bet on a 3-day delay!"

Eternal Star laughed, "I bet on a 5-day delay!"

The host laughed, "The proposals from both presidents are quite interesting—"

—"Betting time!!!! First prize is a deluxe satellite gaming helmet, second prize is 10 platinum helmets, third prize is 100 gold helmets..."

The host laughed, "What a bold decision from the director! So, dear audience, if you’re interested in participating in our event’s guessing lottery, please scan the QR code at the bottom right of the screen and send a text..."

Eternal Star laughed, "I see the program team is doing everything for the ratings!"

Ma Yinglong laughed, "I say, director, why not invite a few teams of beauties to come do the program? Our China Region clearly has professional beauty teams that you can invite, we can’t let Japanese beauties steal all the limelight! Plus, those voice actresses actually don’t look that great and there’s no reason to lose to them!"

Director, "Makes sense!"

The host laughed, "Now let’s talk about the strength of the new districts that players are quite concerned about. Which National War Zone team do you think poses the biggest challenge to China?"

Eternal Star, "Without a doubt, the Southeast Asia New Zone. Especially the Vietnam Team, they currently have Japanese and United States investors recruiting and training third-tier professional members in their country. And for the same third-tier level of professional members, our few esports clubs in China have to offer salaries ranging from 6000 to 15000 RMB. Whereas in Vietnam, a monthly salary equivalent to 2000 RMB is enough, and the vast number of young people are eagerly signing up, the labor costs are not the same."

Ma Yinglong said earnestly, "With the premise of saving manpower costs, the Vietnam Team is investing all its energy and funds into researching airships. It’s imaginable that in the future month, the skies of Heroic Creation Era will be dominated by the Vietnam Team, which is quite terrifying."

Host, "Then what about the South America World Zone?"

Eternal Star sighed, "The overall strength of South America World Zone is definitely not up to par with Southeast Asia World Zone, but it’s definitely the zone that produces the most geniuses and experts. Currently, talents like Batty’s Soul, Neymar, and I Love Messi have emerged, and they’ve achieved impressive results in the arena ladder. If they have the willingness, I really want to buy them over."

Ma Yinglong laughed, "Their market value is different now. Buying them would be less worth than buying those from India."

Host, "It’s undeniable, the appearance of Heroic Creation Era has given children from impoverished families in South America another choice besides football to become stars..."

...

When countries worldwide were discussing the series of impacts brought about by Da Fei’s city slaughter, the Mitsubishi Team stirred waves again—thousands of hell NPCs suddenly appeared at the Pool of Radiance base!

"Nani!?" At this moment, the level of shock throughout the Mitsubishi Command Center was even greater than that of Da Fei’s city slaughter!

Needless to say, these hell NPCs must have been teleported back by the Druids who appeared together, as citizens of Demon Flame City. As for the purpose of these NPCs, all the Mitsubishi Team members immediately guessed it: the population of Lamia Village!

Sly God turned pale, "Da Fei’s population collection progress is already beyond what we can surpass, right?"

Tsukamoto gritted his teeth, "Even though Da Fei is just a National War passerby, the control of Lamia Village can never fall into Da Fei’s hands!"

Gunno Yosai sighed, "Captain, I suggest we all main Mitsubishi Team members stationed in China’s Divine Punishment City return to support our country. We are completely stuck in the deadlock situation in Divine Punishment City, moreover, we’ve completed the task by killing the Angel Guardian, staying in Divine Punishment City has little value."

Tsukamoto frowned, "Indeed, whether it’s cooperating with Da Fei’s city destruction or capturing abandoned cities from the hell army in the surface world, it requires the abilities of the main Mitsubishi Team members to achieve, let’s turn in the task and return home then."

"Hai!"

...

At this moment, Bloodrose Studio. President Zhou Qing chuckled, "Ladies, your opportunity to transform into Golden Phoenix has arrived. Just now, the Hero News program team contacted me, every episode they will arrange a few ladies to go as guest commentators, are you prepared?"

Bloodrose Qiqi excitedly and loudly exclaimed, "Am I included? Am I included?"

Zhou Qing laughed, "Remove your dark circles and you’ll be included!"

Just then, the World Channel chimed:

——China Region Divine Punishment City National War Information: Japan Region player Hattori Shoji, Dragon of Echigo, Kai’s Tiger, Sessho Kanpaku, Gunno Yosai... 12 players have left the National War Battlefield, Divine Punishment City National War has ended!

"Yay!" The entire Bloodrose Studio cheered and celebrated! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)