Everyone Appears, The Stage is Set, and the Director's Confession

"Boom--"

A tremendous sound rolled and shook, like muffled thunder in the rainy night!

Countless Jiang City residents, fast asleep, were awakened and looked out the window, but did not see any flashing lightning.

Only from the south did it seem as if a golden light descended from the sky.

Some people took out their phones, filmed the scene, and posted it online.

"Holy crap, is someone undergoing tribulation south of Jiang City?"

Although many people witnessed this strange scene, it seemed as if some mysterious force compelled them to quickly forget about it and return to their dreams.

However, Player in Jiang City cannot ignore this point.

Gao Shan, who was in the South City Hotel, instantly understood why Li Hua hadn't told him what the signal was when "support was needed."

Because it's just too obvious!

Gao Shan quickly stood up and picked up the [Soul Spirit Gold Brooch].

"Attention all squads! Comrade 'Gambler' has engaged in combat at the former Nangang Wharf, No. 235 Anlin Road, Jiang City District. Reinforcements are needed!"

"Each squad will leave only two members to guard their respective posts; the rest will be deployed Reinforcements!"

Gao Shan Leng Jing made a judgment.

Then...

A few brief "Received" messages came from within the [Soul Spirit Gold Brooch].

Several squads from "Order" immediately headed towards the abandoned ship!

And it wasn't just "Order" that took the lead!

Messages also appeared one after another in the "Jiang'an Hall" APP.

"Brothers, is that golden light the boss's move?"

"That's true—and the 'Order' people took the boss away!"

"Holy crap, the BOSS is fighting someone?!"

"Go! Go! Everyone still awake in the organization, hurry up and go provide support!"

"The location should be in the south of the city."

"Those who haven't advanced to the next level, don't come here to die! It's best if you're at least at Tier 2!"

One by one, the members of "Jiang'an Hall" who were still awake in Jiang City quietly left their homes and headed towards the south of the city.

Inside a barbecue restaurant, Robin, dressed in a wrinkled gray crew-neck shirt and athletic shorts, sipped his cola.

"Thank you for coming to Jiang City with me, Snowy Owl."

Sitting opposite her was a girl named "Snowy Owl," with white highlights in her hair and a round face.

The other person was eating crayfish and lamb skewers, scrolling through their phone, and waving their hand dismissively.

"Hey, you said you'd provide food and lodging, I should be thanking you... Oh no, something's happened!"

Snowy Owl put down his chopsticks and showed his phone the "Night Watcher" internal Group Chat.

There was a message posted in the group by someone named "Carrier Pigeon," who even tagged Snowy Owl and Robin.

"You two are in Jiang City, right? Snowy Owl Robin"

"The 'Order' and the 'Marauders' have launched a full-scale war in Jiang City! It's at a dock in the south of the city. You need to go and help immediately!"

Robin also looked surprised.

"Why did they start fighting tonight? Wasn't it supposed to be tomorrow night?"

"Who knows," the Snowy Owl stood up, grabbed two napkins to wipe its mouth, and said, "Do 'Order' and 'Marauders' need a reason to fight?"

Robin nodded.

"That's true... we should at least go and help out!"

She hurried to the front desk, scanned the code to pay for the meal, and then walked into the rain with Snowy Owl.

Under a bridge arch in the south of the city, inside an old-fashioned military tent.

The four members of the "Freedom Alliance" were crammed into the tent playing cards, and "Magician" Qianhuan couldn't help but complain.

"Although the star-rated hotel is gone, turning into sleeping under a bridge is such a huge downgrade!"

"A Nian, isn't there a significant difference between your Plan A and Plan B?"

"Master Thief" Li Nian, clutching Playing Cards, looked at the swaying camping lamp overhead with obvious excitement.

"Huh? I think this is actually quite fun!"

"Prisoner" Old Zhou nodded in agreement. "Indeed, this has a different charm compared to staying in a hotel, reminding me of my past..."

Sitting at the tent entrance, Xiao Yun, the "Embalmer," Leng Jing watched the slowly rising water level outside and said lightly, "If the rain continues at this rate, we'll probably be submerged in water in about six hours."

"But thankfully..."

Old Zhou looked at Xiao Yun and said, "Fortunately, is it possible that the rain will stop?"

"No, the rain will get heavier," Xiao Yun, a rare smile appearing on her face. "In about three hours, you'll be swept away by the rushing water while you're Dreamscape. At that time... in the best-case scenario, I'll get three bloated bodies that have been submerged in water—a great opportunity for practice, and your abilities are all very useful."

As Xiao Yun spoke, there was a brief silence in the tent, but everyone seemed to have gotten used to it.

Qianhuan stroked her chin and asked, "Then why did you suddenly change your mind and remind us of this?"

Xiao Yun looked out of the tent again.

"Because we have a new kind of excitement to join in."

"I smelled blood and fire."

She murmured, her words drifting lightly.

A burst of golden light erupted on the horizon, followed by a rumbling sound like muffled thunder.

Old Zhou immediately stood up and spoke excitedly.

"Damn, whose ability is this? It looks incredibly powerful!"

Qianhuan and Xiao Yun looked at Li Nian.

Li Nian grinned and said, "Oh, I actually know that."

"This commotion is probably caused by a local Tycoon in Jiang City..."

"It must be his Profession ability as a 'capitalist'!"

The other three were somewhat shocked upon hearing Li Nian's statement.

"As expected of a veteran 'Tier 4' expert," Old Zhou said eagerly, "We definitely have to go and join in the fun!"

"I just don't know who they hit..."

Qianhuan stroked his chin and said.

Xiao Yun said softly, "No matter who they fight, we still have to go and see... Nobody wouldn't want to go, right?"

"Certainly!"

As people from all sides converged on the south side of the city like a surging river.

Lin Yu yawned at home, looking at the messages flooding the "Marauders" app on his phone: "Damn, enemy attack!" and "People everywhere!"; the "Jiang'an Hall" app: "Let's go, let's go provide support!" and "The brothers of Order have arrived!"; and the discussion threads on "Hunter Society" and "Forum" asking "What's going on in Jiang City?" He nodded with some satisfaction.

"The results were even better than expected."

A mere three-word text message, like the gentle flapping of a butterfly's wings, set all the "Player" in Jiang City in motion, slowly turning the city into a chaotic Vortex.

This is exactly what Lin Yu hoped to see.

The more murky the water in Jiang City, the better, before the appointed time arrives.

He knew perfectly well that he was just a "Tier 1" player, an ordinary Player without any background or formidable strength.

The situation he created by clever tricks in the previous Instance was far beyond his control.

So...

Since I can't control it myself, I might as well make sure no one can control it!

Only in this way can he maximize his "profits".

The more chaotic the situation, the more information these organizations and experts will reveal...

This information is exactly what Lin Yu needs right now.

Moreover, Lin Yu's purpose in creating chaos was not limited to this...

"Anyway, I'll take a nap and rest for a while... Once my sister is sound asleep, I'll sneak over and check on her."

He turned off the phone screen on the bed, and through the dim light coming in from the window, the black screen reflected Lin Yu's face from different angles.

From any angle, Lin Yu appeared cold and menacing, just like the rainy night outside.

"The Stage is set up..."

"I hope the Actor tomorrow won't disappoint me too much."