Planning and Arrangements

"We all know each other, so I'll skip the formalities. You've seen what Magic City is like," Qin Chuan said calmly. "Monsters are everywhere, and order has collapsed. But this is also our opportunity."

"With Apocalypse Descent, the game map has merged with the real world, expanding the land several times over. There are more monsters, but there are more resources too. We need to establish a secure base as soon as possible and build our strength."

Season Star rubbed her hands together. "Guild leader, just tell us what to do! My Mechanical Legion is raring to go!"

Qin Chuan smiled. "Easy. One step at a time. I'm leaving Magic City to Lingyu, Season Star, Night Cherry Tangle, Dawn, Mirror, and Evergreen. Lingyu will oversee everything. Season Star will handle the Mechanical Legion, Night Cherry Tangle will lead decapitation strikes, Dawn will handle reconnaissance, Mirror will organize defenses, and Evergreen will provide healing and support."

"As for me..." Qin Chuan paused. "I need to visit Ascending Dragon Imperial City."

"Ascending Dragon Imperial City?" Tiga Lingyu, also known as Lin Yu, frowned. "Guild leader, isn't Water God stationed there? Crocodile Spirit is helping him too. There shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"I trust Water God and Crocodile Spirit's strength," Qin Chuan explained. "But Ascending Dragon Imperial City was Southern Yue's imperial capital. Its location is unusual, and it's strategically important. I'm worried another faction might interfere."

"Besides, with Apocalypse Descent expanding the map, the old boundaries between regions no longer mean much. New monster strongholds could appear around Ascending Dragon Imperial City, or even... a new main city."

"A new main city?" Everyone was startled.

"That's right." Qin Chuan nodded. "Apocalypse Descent doesn't just bring monsters. NPCs will appear too. We need to find them as soon as possible, especially the