Chapter 218: New Map, High Risk, High Reward
The characters in the game are all fake.
There was no point in lying.
Han Tian was stunned for a moment when he saw the exploding live chat, and then he apologized to Zhang Sheng.
Han Tian: [Sorry, bro.]
Zhang Sheng: [It’s fine. It’s not like it’s a big secret.]
They weren’t using their real faces in the game, so Zhang Sheng wasn’t afraid of revealing information about his real life.
He gave Han Tian a slight smile.
Meanwhile, Zhang Sheng’s words caused Weibo to erupt.
The Broken Sect instantly spawned several trending topics.
The fact that people with disabilities could be restored to full health—on this point alone, the game’s momentum for a global explosion was already unstoppable.
Setting aside those who still insisted the game was fake, and the conspiracy theories from foreigners who couldn’t get a spot, the true significance of this game had already overshadowed everything else.
Aside from a few countries that consistently ignored news from Huaxia, most nations worldwide began paying attention to this game from Huaxia that seemed to surpass all current technology.
They wondered if it was some secret, advanced technology developed by Huaxia.
One prominent superpower, in particular, couldn’t sit still.
Unable to restrain their wild conspiracy theories, they began confronting Huaxia on all fronts in an attempt to get more information about the game.
Of course, the people on the ground knew nothing of the games being played at the top.
In any case, Wei Jun was swamped.
After the Broken Sect appeared, his department had formed a special task force to monitor the game. Now, more leaders—even some retired senior officials—were paying attention to it.
Knowing Wei Jun had more information about the Broken Sect, they all started calling him. Their questions all boiled down to one thing: was there any way to get into the game?
Wei Jun felt a headache coming on.
’If there was a way, our department wouldn’t be so anxious!’
Some other experts, after finding out through various channels that the government was already monitoring the game, came up with a terrible idea as a feeler.
They suggested tracking down the current players to negotiate a transfer of their spots.
Or, failing that, to bring all the qualified players under control.
As soon as this terrible idea was proposed, the higher-ups chewed them out mercilessly.
However, the part about surveillance still made its way to Wei Jun.
Wei Jun and Liu Wen Yu both rejected it.
First off, the players who had secured a spot were mostly ordinary people. This purely luck-based selection meant they were scattered all over the country.
The state didn’t have the time or resources to monitor every single one of them. Besides, it would be pointless.
The System had already hinted that the first batch of players were individuals with exceptional luck. The government definitely wasn’t going to mess with them.
’They even try to pick lucky people for civil service positions!’
’What if their bad luck rubs off on the entire country?’
But the revelation that people with disabilities could play the game had sent every major department into a frenzy.
Confrontations between nations were bound to intensify over the next few days.
Other countries certainly wouldn’t sit idly by while Huaxia unveiled such advanced technology; they likely already had plans in motion.
People were also frantically searching for information on the Broken Sect, and public interest in it surged once more.
Even the average person now knew about a miraculous game that could restore the disabled to being able-bodied.
As a result, Song Jiulai, who was still in the game, received a notification from the System: its energy was soaring.
Compared to the sensation caused by Ma Shaojie last time, the influx of attention this time was even higher.
The System said to Song Jiulai, "Foreign countries are officially starting to take notice of us."
Song Jiulai couldn’t do anything about that. "Let them notice. I can’t manage that stuff right now. I just hope the people on the outside can handle it."
It would be stranger if a game this revolutionary *didn’t* attract attention.
[Ding! Current Energy Pool: 2718/3000.]
[Added Recruitment Slots: 150]
[Energy Pool expanded to 3000. Sect Master authority enhanced. System permission range expanded.]
[Player presence has now reached the borders of Demon Cave Valley, as well as the territories of Liuyun Sect, Taohua Sect, Taixue Sect, and Sea View Sect. These locations have been added as new login points. The System now has permission to spawn new players there.]
[Below is the complete Sect information:]
[Sect: Longevity Sect]
[Energy Pool: 2718/3000]
[Affiliated Sect: Feique Sect]
[Sect Master, please review the available System functions at your own discretion.]
Song Jiulai was shocked. "Holy crap, you mean as long as someone has been there, it counts? We can even spawn people over at Taixue Sect now?"
’That’s a world away from the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect!’
The System did a quick test, then said, "Yes. My permissions have indeed expanded, especially since Zhan Sheng is over there now. But I’ve checked, and I can only see the area that Zhan Sheng can see. It’s not like around Wang’an County, where I can freely see the entire surrounding area. That whole section of the map is black in my database, with Zhan Sheng as the only point of light. So—"
Song Jiulai finished its sentence, "So, you can spawn them there, but they’d basically be starting in the wilderness?"
The System replied, "That’s more or less it."
They’d be like feral players, with no one to look after them.
The System would also be under certain restrictions, unable to provide players with too many conveniences.
Of course, I could provide Elixir Pills and things like that.
’I could provide them, but would a new player have any points?’
There’s no guarantee of safety, no guarantee of survival. It would be starting on Hell Mode.
Plus, there aren’t any First-rank Demon Beasts in the Taixue Sect’s territory for them to practice on.
And they wouldn’t be able to earn any points.
If their Spirit Root was bad, they’d just be going there to feed the enemy kills.
Song Jiulai immediately became hesitant.
’The option to spawn them there is available, but should I enable it?’
’Wang’an County is short on players right now, and it’s safe.’
But this world was never lacking in people with an adventurous spirit.
After thinking for a moment, Song Jiulai said, "Let’s just open it. We’ll offer triple points in the Taixue Sect area for the Early Stage, and we’ll label it ’Hell Mode.’ I won’t be responsible for anything other than providing the basic Spirit Root and mental method. If anyone can make a name for themselves starting from that, they’ll have to be a super genius. I doubt many people will choose it."
But having the option available was what mattered.
The System said, "If you’re worried, why not just open up the Taohua Sect and Liuyun Sect spawns? Wang’an County can still handle more players, and so can the Feique Sect."
Song Jiulai shook his head. "No, that would be too conspicuous. I suspect that’s the real reason you were even granted this permission. Wang’an County can’t support that many new Sect Disciples right now. You know how few disciples the Taohua Sect has."
According to the information players have gathered, the Taohua Sect only has about eighty disciples.
And a bunch of others who just do odd jobs.
Wang’an County is already way over capacity.
On paper, they belong to the Longevity Sect, but this way we can get multiple uses out of them!
Song Jiulai said excitedly, "Besides, the Spiritual Energy at the Sea View Sect and Taixue Sect... is that even in the same league as the Longevity Sect’s?"
If they really went there, it would be like players spawning in a Cave Heaven Blessed Land—assuming they could somehow explain their sudden appearance.
Because they definitely wouldn’t be able to enter the Sect City.
But with great risk comes great reward!
The System agreed. "You’re right. It’s time to start spreading out this new batch of players. Once they join the ranks of the Liuyun Sect and Taohua Sect, you’ll have no trouble eventually absorbing those factions!"