The Virtual World was not necessarily separate from the real world. Especially once it had gained the ability to generate wealth, the distinction between the virtual and reality seemed to become less obvious.
Many media outlets reported on these developments, and the topic remained highly popular. There were always people who successfully realized their Earthly dreams in the "New World."
Some had luck and discovered prehistoric treasures, while others joined a faction through their own efforts. After performing exceptionally well, they were promoted and entrusted with important positions, becoming part of the "Middle Class."
Such things happened every day. Ordinary people suddenly became high-income earners, attracting even more people to join this world.
According to Global Kid's official survey, around 450 million people believed they could realize their life plans in the "New World" and were willing to give it a try.
Around 170 million people believed the "New World" would ultimately destroy the prosperity of the real world and should not be opened for unrestricted access.
The rest did not care. They might enter the "New World" to take a look, or they might stay away.
The "New World" authorities then updated several more rule details, officially introducing the concept of "conquest" into the Virtual World.
All existing cities and factions could be attacked and destroyed, and every user was eligible to establish a faction.
The Virtual World's progression would be opened up in three stages. The first stage was the unification of the human world, the second was the unification of the continental world, and the third was the unification of the world.
Any faction that achieved unification at each stage would receive various rewards.
The first-stage reward was five percent of the total Military Expenditure consumed by the campaign.
The second-stage reward was ten percent of the