Trajan: If You Don't Work Hard, You'll Be Sent to Guard a Pond!!

Seeing the cheering players, Qin Yun added some further information.

First: Whether serving as a member of the Adeptus Custodes or participating in the Blood Games, players can earn more rewards as long as they perform well.

Second: Players serving as Adeptus Custodes are not allowed to go easy on players engaged in Blood Games.

Once discovered, the reputation score will be immediately lowered and rewards will be revoked.

Conversely, players who can kill players from the opposing faction in the game will receive generous rewards.

Third: Reaching the Throne Room constitutes a successful assassination; malicious damage to important components of the Throne Room is not permitted.

Fourth: The Blood Games uses a life value system. Anyone whose life value reaches zero will be eliminated.

"The use of highly lethal, soul-destroying, or conceptual weapons against the Adeptus Custodes is not permitted."

Qin Yun explained the supplementary terms in detail to prevent accidents during the Blood Games from causing damage to the Throne Room and resulting in death.

He knew that these players had a lot of strange and unusual items.

They were all obtained from Trazyn's World of Collections or from the treasure vaults of the Dark Eldar in the Commorragh.

Even the Adeptus Custodes, hailed as the strongest force in human history, would suffer heavy casualties when faced with those weapons.

For players, the Blood Games is just a test and a reward; there's no need for real deaths.

After hearing the supplementary terms, the players started discussing them.

"I didn't expect the game developers to be so smart as to check for and fix any issues beforehand to avoid problems later."

Warmaster stroked his chin.

As the player with the strongest combat power, NO.1

He naturally also qualified to participate in the Blood Games.

I didn't get first place; it was taken by Little Fatty from the Hammer and Sickle Warband.

This guy pilots the First Generation Gundam, leading a group of henchmen, and furiously battles hordes of demons.

They managed to push the Warfare Score to the highest level.

"These supplementary clauses are actually quite favorable to us," Ten-Timer said thoughtfully.

"How so?" the Twisted Man asked.

"The Adeptus Custodes's combat power and willpower are beyond doubt, absolutely the limit that humans can reach. If there were no life value assessment, as long as they have a breath left, they would try to stop us," Ten-Timer explained.

"With the health value stat, as long as enough damage is dealt, the Adeptus Custodes will be judged dead and eliminated."

The Turtle standing to the side also had a thoughtful expression on its face.

"It means that if we simply reduce the health of all the Adeptus Custodes, the assassination of the Emperor will be 100% successful."

The Turtle's words made Warmaster and the other players widen their eyes.

"This is an assassination attempt, not an order to launch Siege of Terra!!"

"The Adeptus Custodes are not only strong individually, they also have the authority to mobilize most of the troops."

"You not only inherited the genes of the Luna Wolves, but also the will of Horus, right??"

"..."

While the players were discussing the supplementary terms,

Qin Yun stepped forward and walked up to Trajan.

"Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes"

"Living Saint."

Trajan bowed to Qin Yun.

Qin Yun stared intently at Trajan, then revealed a smile whose true intentions were difficult to discern.

"The God Chosen will participate in the Blood Games. In any case, I hope you can stop them."

"They could never reach the Throne Room," Trajan assured him.

Qin Yun smiled and said, "I hope so. If the God Chosen participate in the Blood Games are allowed into the Throne Room, they can guard the pond, Commander."

Trajan: "..."

You can't avoid this lousy job of guarding the pond, can you?!

I haven't done anything to upset the Living Saint lately, so why is he so determined to send me to guard the pond?!

Qin Yun glanced at the Adeptus Custodes behind Trajan and added,

"You are no different. If the God Chosen enter the Throne Room, none of you can escape."

Upon hearing the Living Saint's words, many Adeptus Custodes guards felt uneasy.

Damn it, those God Chosen have so many tricks up their sleeves, we could easily mess things up if we're not careful.

If they were allowed into the Throne Room, wouldn't we really have to pack our bags and guard the pond?!

Imagine, a group of Adeptus Custodes being relegated to guarding the pond.

That scene...

Tsk! Tsk!

"By the way, there aren't any ponds in Terra!!"

One of the Adeptus Custodes lowered his voice and spoke to his companions.

Another Adeptus Custodes pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps he'll let us dig one ourselves."

This answer chilled the hearts of the other Adeptus Custodes even further.

You have to dig your own way into relationships!

"We must try our best," Trajan secretly encouraged his men, "Otherwise, we'll really have to guard the ponds."

Over several days,

The entire Sol System was immersed in the atmosphere of the grand ceremony.

The relevant news spread throughout the Imperium via the established communication network.

Under the guidance of the Living Saint, the Imperium defeated the Dark Eldar, seized Commorragh, and gained dominance over the Webway.

These good news items have greatly encouraged the public, and many high-ranking officials have also shaken off their previous pessimistic views, feeling that the future of humanity is not entirely hopeless.

The expeditionary fleets overseas also received the news, which greatly boosted their morale and made them feel that the future of the Imperium was promising.

During the grand ceremony, people from many other star systems flocked to the Sol System to participate.

During this period, various forms of consumption surged, bringing prosperity far exceeding that of the past and greatly promoting the development of agriculture in the Sol System.

Qin Yun explicitly ordered that all official grain purchases within the Sol System should prioritize grains and vegetables produced within the Sol System, and grant them tax breaks.

The goal is to safeguard the basic food security of the Sol System.

Even if one day the Sol System's connection with other star systems is severed, it can still be self-sufficient.

Players also joined the celebration, indulging in all sorts of food and drinks, having so much fun they forgot all about home.

A grand banquet was also held at the temporary base of the Emperor's Cattle Warband.

The spacious hall was filled with the sounds of clinking glasses and lively conversation.

The rich aroma of wine and food filled the air.

Warmaster, Ten-Timer, and other high-ranking employees of Emperor's Cattle were enjoying their grilled meat and fine wine.

"This game is so enjoyable."

"They can enjoy the praise of the people, fulfill their hero dreams, and eat and drink to their heart's content without affecting reality."

Warmaster tore off a piece of meat and drank a large glass of wine, revealing a satisfied expression.

"No game will be able to compare to it in the next ten years," the Twisted Man said.

"Haha, it might not work for at least twenty years," Ten-Timer laughed. "This game is too advanced."

"By the way, what do you guys think of Blood Games? Do you have any thoughts or suggestions?" Warmaster took a sip of his drink and looked at the players, including Ten-Timer.

They were all veteran Warhammer players.

They are no strangers to Blood Games.

Everyone believed that Horus was the first son to return.

That's not actually the case.

The first to return was Primarch 20, Alpharius.

Alpharius grew up under the tutelage of Malcador and is well-versed in many of the Imperium's secrets.

On one occasion, he infiltrated the Imperial Palace, seized a fort, and located the Emperor's carriage.

This incident was a slap in the face to the Adeptus Custodes, and thus the Blood Games was born.

Every so often, the Adeptus Custodes would release some captured traitors or select a few Adeptus Custodes to assassinate the Emperor by any means necessary, in order to fill any gaps in their ranks.

"The Adeptus Custodes have been training for so long, and they received advance notice; they will definitely strengthen their defenses," Strategist said.

"The usual assassination methods definitely won't work. As soon as they see us, they will become wary, which is perfect for assassins."

"When in doubt, ask netizens; maybe they have some solutions," Ten-Timer suggested.

In the real world, on the Warhammer Online official website forum.

It was a very lively time. Immediately after the Commorragh expansion ended, the official team released numerous videos and images.

Of course, all of this has been edited to primarily showcase the players' bravery and the grandeur of the battlefield.

The dark side of the Commorragh was completely ignored.

Those things are not something ordinary people can handle.

This is why Qin Yun never granted permission to release game images, videos, etc.; they had to be reviewed by him and Xi Ling before they could be released.

Netizens are discussing the future of Warhammer Online, focusing on the Commorragh.

"Goodness, Commorragh has been taken down. Does that mean the big shots won't be able to farm this dungeon anymore?"

"Damn it, which famous hero hasn't farmed the Commorragh?! Now that the Commorragh are gone, what are we, who haven't even entered the game yet, going to do?!"

"It's just that Commorragh was taken down, but the Dark Eldar weren't wiped out. On the contrary, the developers might release more Dark Eldar dungeons suitable for small teams."

"..."

"Speaking of which, Erebus actually showed up this time. What's he doing here?!"

"Without Erebus, who will lure the Four Gods into the arena? Chaos's number one laborer, do you think this is a joke?"

"Damn it, they let Erebus get away!!"

"..."

The forum has all sorts of discussions.

Every now and then, some bizarre questions will trend on social media.

Can Emperor sit at the same table as the Four Gods?!

Is it more prestigious to Emperor's Chosen or the Chosen one of Chaos?

How should we view the impact of the Battle of Commorragh on the Imperium and Chaos?

"..."

As time went on, the traffic to Warhammer Online's official website increased, while the traffic to other websites visibly declined.

There's even a catchphrase like this circulating online.

Internet traffic is a single stone, Warhammer Online alone accounts for eight-tenths of it.

Even if these problems are bizarre,

It can garner hundreds of thousands of comments within minutes of trending on social media, which gives you an idea of just how massive the traffic is to the Warhammer Online official website.

Unfortunately, Warhammer Online does not allow advertising, nor does it allow referral marketing or live streaming.

Furthermore, Xi Ling will rely on powerful algorithms to suppress questions that may be suspected of being advertorials.

This makes it impossible to monetize traffic.

Otherwise, if someone asks a bizarre question and gains financial freedom through that traffic, the story would unfold in the real world.

Netizens also really enjoyed this atmosphere.

There were no advertisements, no paid commenters, it was simply everyone speaking out from their own perspectives.

Suddenly, a question became a trending topic.

Brothers, I want to ask how to break through the Adeptus Custodes Guards and assassinate the Emperor?

Our Emperor's Cattle Warband have qualified for the Blood Games. As long as we successfully storm the Throne Room, the assassination will be considered a success.

At present, our troop types cover eighteen legions. I would like to ask what kind of plan and strategy will allow us to reach the Throne Room.

This post is signed by the Second Empire Warmaster, leader of the Emperor's Cattle Warband.

The novelty of the question, along with the identity of the person who raised it, quickly made the post a hot topic.

The Wudang Wang Also Wants to Be Pirate King: "When I saw the first sentence, I wondered if I had gone too far. Assassinate the Emperor? This game is getting crazier and crazier, but when I saw Blood Games, I understood."

"Using Blood Games as a reward, what kind of operational strategy is this?"

Cthulhu vs. Pretty Girl: "There's a subtle sense of madness to it, and the game is getting more and more interesting."

Fat Caterpillar: "Dr. Wang of the Mental Hospital, come quick, we have a guest."

98K Headshot Horus: "Killing Lictor is a piece of cake for the Adeptus Custodes, but Hive Tyrant will take a bit more effort. The Adeptus Custodes' strength is undeniable, and they know the Imperial Palace better than you do. No matter what method you use, you can't succeed."

Hellspiker Reporting for Duty: "I feel like you've all been misled. Why do you have to break into the Imperial Palace? Just seize a ship on the orbital station and bombard it from orbit."

Happy Running: "@Hell Hellspiker Reporting for Duty, have you ever wondered why Horus didn't use direct orbital bombardment but chose close-range warfare instead?"

"Terra's Aegis System can keep the Imperial Palace safe from the rebels' bombardment, so they can only launch a siege attack."

"You blew Terra to pieces, but the Imperial Palace still stands, just like Fortress of Caliban. The Lion blew up Caliban, but the fortress still stands."

Praise the Omnissiah: "It feels like you're all bound by traditional Warhammer thinking. They are the Fourth Calamity, with a variety of advanced technologies at their disposal."

"You can use Dimensional Space travel, jump, bypass the Adeptus Custodes, and head straight for the Golden Throne."

Dora is the Omnissiah, seized the opportunity to advertise.

"Our group has launched a variety of brand-new cutting-edge technological creations, such as short-distance spatial jumps, time-stopping devices, and shape-changing devices, so that you can assassinate the Emperor without any worries."

The moment the advertisement appeared, the lively forum fell silent for a few seconds.

Little Alpaca: "Dora, you're amazing!"

The previously silent Warmaster also spoke up.

"Dora, you know I rarely submit to anyone, but now, I truly admire you. You've got the Emperor!"

While the players were enthusiastically discussing how to complete the assassination...

Qin Yun was at the cathedral, checking the rewards he had just received for the mission.

The analysis of the Panacea STC has been completed.

The Emperor distributed the rewards as promised.

A fragment pulsating with green light floated in Qin Yun's palm.

It slowly rises and falls, exuding a surging vitality.

These are Life Status Fragment.

"Old Man Emperor has quite a few good things in his possession."

Qin Yun muttered something.

He strongly suspected that Old Man Emperor might still possess War Status Fragment, the Wisdom Status Fragment, and the Art Status Fragment!

A light screen appeared, displaying detailed information about the fragments.

Life Status Fragment (are part of the cosmic life authority; these fragments can grant eternal life, and collecting enough Life Status Fragment allows one to wield a certain degree of life authority.)

(Note: Fragments from different slots may repel each other. Do not absorb fragments with opposite properties at the same time to avoid causing chaos and corruption.)

(Players can perfectly adapt the fragments and unleash their power. After collecting fragments, unsuitable fragments can be given to players to upgrade them again.)

Qin Yun's eyes widened. "..."

This Old Man Emperor seems to have a lot of ambition!

It's practically as if they're openly saying they're going to steal the Status Fragment and then distribute them to the smaller players so they can continue leveling up.

"It seems that after the Primaris is upgraded, it becomes the Adeptus Custodes. To upgrade the Adeptus Custodes further, you need Status Fragment."

"Just talking about the Milky Way, I'm afraid that's not enough to satisfy Old Man Emperor."

P. S.: Writing a book is something you really can't stop doing; once you stop, it's very difficult to get your train of thought back on track.

I should have known better than to go to that ridiculous housewarming party.

I'll only update once today, I'll take a break and then resume 10,000 words a day.