Do Not Kill the Envoy

At this moment, what "Schreiber," played by Old Zheng, says is naturally true.

For Lin Yu, creating real "life" and violating that untouchable taboo was certainly difficult—at least, he couldn't create hundreds of vibrant lives in such a short time.

He cannot create Wisdom life forms that can grow, reproduce, or even think.

But...

He could indeed create an aggregate of Life Force and Soul Fragment that could be judged as "life" and could fool the "Death game".

"Very good, it doesn't even require 'trust'..."

One by one, the points of light fell into the hands of the surviving "Player," but no one crushed them yet.

After all, it was given to me by "Schreiber".

He spoke eloquently... but most of them, whether from the "Order," the "Night Watcher," or even the "Freedom Alliance" and the "Psychology Society," harbored some doubts.

But...

Fortunately, there were "shills" among the crowd.

"Click--"

Lin Yu crushed the ball of light himself.

"Everyone, let me verify whether what he said is true or false."

As he spoke, the light at his fingertips gradually faded away.

Gu Mo was somewhat surprised. "Why were you so impulsive..."

However, as soon as Gu Mo finished speaking, Lin Yu's figure disappeared from the spot.

The fluctuations and aura he created when he disappeared allowed the "Player" on the field to form a judgment.

"It seems... there really is no problem."

Therefore, following Lin Yu's example, more and more "Player" crushed the light spots.

One by one, these "Player" left the [Instance]!

"Phew... I really owe it all to the 'Diviner' [Instance]. After all, it was created by exploiting an Instance, and maybe 'Death game' just doesn't support dungeons with hundreds of players... Anyway, the [Settlement Space] being single-player really saved me a lot of trouble."

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief when he woke up on the Street of Shenzhen.

Otherwise, he would have to explain to the "Freedom Alliance" why "Zhu Ming" wasn't in the [Settlement Space].

Old Zheng couldn't possibly play the role of "Schreiber" in the [Settlement Space].

While these could be explained away by making up a few harmless lies, they still create unnecessary complications.

But...

Returning to reality from this [Instance], the Typhoon has not yet subsided, and the wind and rain continue as before.

However, Lin Yu could understand...

All of this, the series of events orchestrated by the "Diviner," can be said to have come to a temporary end.

The [Instance] created by the "Diviner" and all the "Player" have left.

The newly emerged "Reality Loophole" have been plugged by the combined efforts of "General" and "Benevolent King," leaving only some residual energy channels buried deep underground.

Of course, it wouldn't be accurate to say that everything is "over."

There is still a lot of "cleanup work" to be done.

For example, there's "Tengshe," who's still trapped in that Reality Passage —although he won't die and might even have achieved some kind of "evolution," he still has to bring this homeless man back.

The aftermath of the deaths of 20 million people in Shenzhen may also need to be addressed.

And then there's the death of the "Secretary"... Li Hua and I probably have a lot of reports to write.

And...

And most importantly, the casualty statistics.

Despite Lin Yu's efforts and the proactive response of "Order" and "Night Watcher," casualties in this [Instance] were minimized.

But...

Many people were still trapped inside the [Instance] forever—even before the earlier [Instance] appeared, there had already been numerous casualties in various places.

The self-sacrificing "Bifang," the "Knight" killed by Pillar-level Demon...

These are the two that Lin Yu already knows.

Further details on the "sacrifices" will only be available after the list is compiled.

Thinking about this, Lin Yu felt a slight ripple in his heart.

"As expected... when someone you're with day and night dies, even knowing it's a 'Death game,' it's impossible to feel nothing at all..."

However, Lin Yu knew he didn't have time to be sentimental.

He still has a lot of things to deal with.

The things I just thought of are only what I need to deal with as a "Director".

As "Schreiber," he also needed to check on the situation of the "Psychology Society"—after the incident with the First Generation "Jung," Lin Yu felt that he and the Second Generation "Freud" probably had more to talk about.

Zhu Ming must also let the Freedom Alliance know he's safe.

According to the "Diviner," the "Yayu" might have already died in the [Instance], but Lin Yu is not planning to give up this identity... He needs to think of a reasonable way to return.

Putting aside the tasks that each of his various identities needs to accomplish, Lin Yu also needs to gather more intelligence and take stock of what he has gained from this trip.

"We also need to keep up with the 'Player Mutual Aid Society'... and continue collecting materials for the [Empty Shell]... Oh, right, we also need to prepare to go to the 'Barren Realm' again..."

"The 'Diviner' has lost the [Fragment of Fate], the 'Copper Furnace' is now fully exposed to all the 'Player'... I'm afraid I also have a lot to do."

As Lin Yu was pondering, his phone vibrated.

He glanced at his phone screen; [Cyber Ghost's Electronic Coffin] was now the "Director's" phone interface, and Li Hua's call screen popped up.

Lin Yu answered the call.

"Hey, comrade 'Gambler,' what's wrong?"

Li Hua's voice was urgent. "Where are you now? Report your exact location. Because the spatial structure within the [Instance] is chaotic, everyone's coordinates have shifted to some extent when they returned to reality."

Hearing Li Hua's unusually urgent voice, Lin Yu immediately turned on speakerphone.

He glanced at the surrounding street scene and realized that he was in a business district near the Shenzhen, relatively close to the subway entrance.

So, Lin Yu gave a verbal report while quickly operating his phone.

"... Anyway, I shared my location with you, so what happened?"

"The [automatic warning device] I set for you has been triggered. I just used my ability and the 'Dice' to calculate that you are in danger," Li Hua said succinctly. "It was triggered after you left the [Instance]... Your 'probability of death' is currently increasing."

Although it was the first time Lin Yu had heard of the "Item" called "automatic early warning device," Li Hua's words were enough for him to accurately understand the approximate function of this "Item."

"My 'probability of death' continues to increase after leaving the [Instance]... Why?"

Lin Yu asked, Li Hua answered again.

"I don't know, but I've already shared your location with 'Grandmaster' and told him you're in danger. I'll meet up with you immediately..."

As Li Hua was speaking, Lin Yu suddenly felt someone tap him on the shoulder from behind.

He turned around abruptly and saw a familiar face and strong muscles.

"... Old Zhou?"

Lin Yu blurted it out subconsciously.

Standing behind him were the "Prisoner" of the "Freedom Alliance".

Old Zhou, wearing a black vest and holding a transparent umbrella, also had a slight smile on his face.

"It really is you," Director.

At the same time, Qianhuan's voice came from behind Old Zhou.

"I told you it was the 'Director,'" Qianhuan stepped out from behind Old Zhou, carrying a bottle of tea. "What a coincidence!"

As Lin Yu's relationship with the "Director" identity has been getting better and better recently, he no longer feels nervous even if he doesn't meet Old Zhou and Qianhuan as "Freedom Alliance Zhu Ming".

But...

Recalling Li Hua's warning words on the phone earlier, Lin Yu still felt somewhat uneasy.

"My chances of dying are increasing... Could it be related to Qianhuan and Old Zhou?"

Li Hua was on the other end of the phone, also heard the voice coming from the speakerphone.

"Qianhuan? And 'Prisoner'? What are you two doing looking for the 'Director'?!"

"What are you 'Freedom Alliance' planning to do?!"

Li Hua clearly connected the two matters as well, and spoke in a serious tone, almost interrogating and warning.

Upon hearing Li Hua's voice, Qianhuan clicked her tongue.

"What? Director, are you on the phone with Gambler?"

Then, Qianhuan raised her voice. "Don't worry, we don't plan on doing anything, we just saw you and said hello."

Old Zhou immediately added, "Li Hua, the 'Gambler,' we have no hostility towards the 'Director.' He's been kind to us and has a good relationship with 'Zhu Ming.' Don't think we're going to do anything to him!"

"We were just going to ask him if he had seen 'Zhu Ming' and if he could contact her!"

As Old Zhou was speaking, Qianhuan nudged him.

"Why are you arguing so much with Li Hua? Besides, what you're saying might damage the 'Director's' reputation within 'Order,' and affect Xiao Lin's promotion, what if that happens?"

Qianhuan lowered her voice as she spoke.

Old Zhou exclaimed in astonishment, "Damn it, doesn't 'Order' know the relationship between 'Director' and 'Zhu Ming'?"

Qianhuan looked helpless. "Knowing and having someone make it public are two different things... Once we members of the 'Freedom Alliance' have spoken up, we can't pretend we didn't see it."

The conversation between the two reached Lin Yu's ears; although they lowered their voices, it was still picked up by the microphone.

Li Hua murmured, "It's not the two of them... Thinking about it this way, it really can't be because of the 'Freedom Alliance,' so what is it?"

"Anyway, Director, don't move... I'll be there soon, and the Grandmaster should be there shortly too."

Li Hua's words resonated, leaving Qianhuan in awe.

"Damn, even a 'Grandmaster' is here... Old Zhou, let's hurry up and get going!"

Old Zhou frowned. "Could it be that Li Hua is bluffing us?"

"It's possible, but what if it's not just a bluff? Can you afford the consequences?"

Qianhuan said seriously.

Old Zhou was persuaded.

Just as the two were preparing to leave...

Suddenly, Lin Yu sensed a familiar aura rising from the ground.

Although the Reality Loophole have been almost completely plugged, there are still a few small "loopholes" that were not incorporated at the time, which still exist beneath the surface of Shenzhen.

Within it, a certain energy emerges.

That energy didn't come from the Ten Realms, but rather...

The aura of Authority.

An aura of Authority emanating from the "Emperor" rose, subsequently triggering an energy burst within the "Shenzhen."

Lin Yu instantly pinpointed the location of the energy burst.

He looked in that direction and suddenly realized that his "probability of death" was likely to increase.

Because of the place where that energy erupted...

It was the "Secretary's" Apartment, and also the place where he ultimately died.

And now...

Lin Yu could sense that the "Emperor's" aura had locked onto him.

At the same time, a line of ink characters appeared before him.

"The Nanyue people killed the Han envoy and were slaughtered, resulting in the destruction of nine commanderies. The King of Wan killed the Han envoy and his head was displayed at the northern gate. The Joseon people killed the Han envoy and were immediately exterminated."

This was the Party Secretary's last arrangement before his death.

Before he died, he activated a [Item].

Or rather, it was a [Item] that would only activate upon his death.

Its name is...

Do Not Kill the Envoy.