Gao Linzhi Becomes Captain, the Power of the Game System

Gao Linzhi then asked, "Headmaster, there's no problem with intercepting the imperial fleet."

"But is there any more specific information?"

The headmaster smiled slightly, "There isn't much intelligence now, but we still have some from before."

"The fleet going to Guihua Island usually consists of 30 ships."

"This includes five Treasure Ships of 200 tons each and three transport ships of 100 tons each."

"15 Clippers."

"There are still more than 10 sentry boats of various sizes."

Gao Linzhi nodded.

"In addition, there are generally 15 guards of level 50 or above, 20 guards of level 40 or above, and a strong level 65 expert serving as the fleet admiral."

Upon hearing this, Gao Linzhi naturally understood.

This fleet is actually quite important, but not exceptionally important.

Having a level 65 expert is already quite impressive.

With Gao Linzhi's current abilities, he is capable of dealing with it.

Of course, he's using Substitute Puppet now, Substitute Puppet is naturally weaker than Game Character.

To ensure everything went smoothly, Gao Linzhi decided to use his own Game Character to complete this mission.

Of course, this was the first time his Game Character had appeared before the headmaster.

However, he was not worried that the headmaster would be unhappy.

On the contrary, any Longevity Being should develop the habit of using substitutes or puppets.

Those who rise to power from ordinary people will have several doubles and puppets to cover for them.

Let alone those Longevity Being?

Sure enough, during a break at home, he managed to switch roles.

The next day, the headmaster looked at Gao Linzhi and simply smiled.

This old woman seemed to have seen through everything.

But he didn't say anything.

Clearly, she tacitly approved of this, because she herself did the same.

Even her attitude towards Gao Linzhi improved.

This represents further recognition.

"Good, you're making me more and more satisfied."

"As a Longevity Being, never put yourself in danger."

"To achieve Immortality, one must take risks; therefore, let the substitutes take as many risks as possible."

Gao Linzhi also very satisfied.

If the headmaster feels he hasn't been honest enough and becomes dissatisfied, then Gao Linzhi needs to carefully assess the other party's magnanimity.

Such partnerships cannot last.

Of course, there are still hidden dangers in this partnership between the Daoist Academy and its headmaster.

The headmaster's current goal is the imperial court, and that's fine.

The hidden danger lies in the Game System.

The headmaster will not oppose the massive Game System for the time being.

She now wants to use the power of the Game System to weaken the imperial court, thereby reducing the likelihood of the court hunting her down.

However, when the imperial court weakens, the dominance of the Game System will definitely terrify the headmaster.

Therefore, weakening the Game System became the opponent's target.

This situation was bound to happen.

This is because Gao Linzhi deduced it based on history.

The Ying Kingdom in history did just that, constantly shifting its allegiance.

When the Soviet Union became strong, we united to fight the Soviet Union; when the Gallic Empire became strong, we united to fight the Gallic Empire; when the Han Chinese became strong, we united to fight the Han Chinese...

In short, as an island nation watching from the sidelines, it will not tolerate any powerful dynasty dominating the land.

Since the powerful dynasty has no target on land, it will definitely attack it.

Therefore, it's important to act early.

And as it turns out, this approach works very well.

It maintained the safety of the Ying Kingdom for at least several hundred years. As for its subsequent decline, it was due to its people enjoying too much comfort for too long, being exploited by colonies, and being unwilling to update their technology or fight hard.

The mentality of the Ying Kingdom is exactly the same as that of the current headmaster.

In short, Gao Linzhi had seen through the Longevity Being's mind.

Of course, the other party also has a great deal of patience.

Gao Linzhi also knew that this Longevity Being would not simply value the immediate benefits.

His temporary cooperation with the other party is actually quite prudent.

Unless it's for something extremely valuable, the other party won't easily betray you, nor will they turn against you for some treasures or simple benefits.

Because the other party values long-term interests.

Only after the imperial court is thoroughly weakened will the other side turn its attention to the game system, including the player themselves.

Thinking about this, Gao Linzhi understood the other party's future methods.

A single sentence can turn you against the game's system:

"Those Longevity Being cannot be controlled by others."

Of course, we need to cooperate more now.

After all, the imperial court was still very powerful, wielding the most powerful force in the world.

While the game system has been partially incorporated, it's still far from complete.

However, due to the inherent characteristics of feudal dynasties—numerous factions and insufficient mobilization capacity—they could not concentrate these Powerful to destroy the game system.

Moreover, the emperor himself might also be thinking of using the game system to extend his lifespan.

For example, obtaining player qualifications.

Don't the indigenous people want to be gamers?

They definitely want to, it's just that the game system doesn't accept them.

Now, the headmaster's goal is to continuously weaken one imperial court expert after another, causing the imperial court to lose its ability to unify the islands.

That way, she will be safer.

Safety is her greatest interest.

From this perspective, the game system and the Daoist Academy shared common interests before the decline of the imperial court.

Gao Linzhi can establish a relatively stable alliance with the other party.

This is why he joined the Rebel Army Faction.

Players who fail to see this point and choose to join the imperial court's faction are essentially isolating themselves from the game system.

They are destined to receive far fewer Resource Tilt from the game system.

Compared to the condescending, stagnant, and extremely cruel imperial court, this rebel camp was relatively more inclusive and more capable of engaging in dialogue on a more equal footing.

Of course, it will be even more generous after it's released.

One week later.

In the event channel.

One hundred players had already gathered.

Tens of thousands of players signed up immediately after the task was released.

There are so many players signing up that it's not easy to get a spot.

The final spots will be allocated based on merit.

The first thing to look at is the dual-dimensional attributes, followed by skill level and class level.

The player ranked 100th also has over 300 points in both physical and magical attributes, and their skill level is between Expert Level and advanced.

All professions have a level of 50 or higher.

Gao Linzhi was the only level 1 player.

Of course, his first two requirements far exceeded this requirement.

The starting point for everyone was provided by the headmaster.

The mission will be triggered at a dock on a deserted island.

The Game System once again provides a means of transportation: a flying boat.

This is clearly proof that the game system favors rebels.

They've already provided task tools, which is a significant level of support.

This vast sea is full of strange things.

Trying to cross by ordinary boat would be extremely dangerous.

Players who successfully registered were directly teleported to the meeting point by the game.

It has to be said that this is the power of the Game System, which greatly facilitates their tasks.

At this moment, Gao Linzhi was closely observing the headmaster's performance.

Sure enough, when players were teleported in one by one, and airships appeared out of thin air at the dock, the old woman's expression clearly changed.

She frowned slightly, but quickly, as if she had thought of something, her eyes and brows relaxed again.

Gao Linzhi didn't say much.

At this point, he couldn't possibly say anything.

For at least a long time, he will have to rely on the Game System.

They complement each other.

As for the future, we'll talk about that later.

Soon, everyone began boarding the flying boat.

Once the others went in, they were piled on top of each other, like cargo being loaded inside.

They were under an illusion as soon as they entered, believing they were still on a boat when in reality they were being crushed by people.

Gao Linzhi, on the other hand, was able to continue sitting in the driver's seat and enjoy his private seat.

As for the mountain chief, who was a quest NPC, he also received a separate seat in the driver's seat.

For the headmaster, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Clearly, the headmaster is very interested in the Game System.

She also needed to gain a deeper understanding of this behemoth.

A glimpse of the leopard through a tube reveals only a part of its brilliance.

From what she saw today alone, she knew that this system was far more powerful than the imperial court, and its potential was far greater.

In terms of mobilization capacity alone, it far surpasses that of any other force in this world.

The only drawback is that the players are still a bit too weak.

Their capabilities are not yet sufficient to accomplish many things.

Many gamers are completely unaware of the power of Game System.

They even considered the Game System to be an extraterrestrial being, a more powerful Divine Anomalies.

But she was different.

She could tell at a glance that this thing was truly powerful, fundamentally different from anything supernatural.

That is, it is a complete order.

This system of power continuously cultivates strong individuals and uses them to conquer territories, thus constantly expanding its influence.

Moreover, what's most terrifying about this order is its absolute fairness and transparency; virtually no one can cheat...

Of course, talent is also a form of cheating.

This is actually normal.

Even in a perfectly fair game, players will have differences in intelligence and information, leading to various forms of unfairness.

Thinking this, the headmaster reached out and touched the driver's seat, then chuckled, "Hehe, the thing you extraterrestrials use is really interesting."

"It can send you so-called 'sent -Descenders' here."

"That Game System you're talking about is indeed incredibly powerful."

"It's alright." Gao Linzhi wasn't surprised that the headmaster could understand the "Game System." After all, if the other party could achieve Immortality, what could possibly be difficult for him?

"There are only a handful of flying ships like this in the entire dynasty."

Gao Linzhi nodded.

"This thing is very expensive, but the most expensive part isn't its construction cost, but its operating cost."

"The imperial court can afford to build them, but it can't afford to use them."

"Using it once consumes a large amount of demon crystals," the headmaster added. "And those demon crystals are commodities, containing a large amount of demonic power."

Clearly, the other party was probing the Game System's secrets.

But Gao Linzhi didn't know how to answer that question either.

After all, he knew about Game System and how games were generally made.

But he didn't understand how this Skyfall Game, was created.

After all, he had read so many novels, and apart from those where the characters created their own systems, most of them didn't explain the origin of the "system."

Its main selling point is that it's "brainless to use," and that's it.

Even those who develop their own systems can only explain the upper-level program scripts and the interface part. When it comes to hardware, compilation system, and low-level software drivers, they will also skip over them.

Some authors understand this, but no one reads their explanations.

The headmaster didn't ask any further questions.

Clearly, the headmaster understood that Gao Linzhi couldn't say much more.

Of course, she had long been wary of this Game System.

This time, in fact, was her testing the waters.

Compared to the imperial court, this pervasive Game System poses a greater threat to those Longevity Being.

Those Longevity Being do not wish for anything to hang over their heads.

And this Game System is precisely what hangs over their heads.

This is undoubtedly a great threat to those Longevity Being.

Gao Linzhi actually had no way to explain it either.

Of course, he hoped that the Skyfall Game system was just an "unconscious" intelligent AI.

The best scenario is when the other party only provides a gaming environment and a game progression system.

Many readers have said that the system's consciousness is a poisonous point.

They just want a useful tool, not a domineering butler.

However, Gao Linzhi has already discovered that the Game System may itself be an AI.

However, just like AlphaGo in the real world, this AI is also maintained, updated, and controlled by someone.

The game operators revealed this very early on.

The emergence of various ranking events and the updates to the game's Safe Zone are the best proof of the operator's existence.

Just then, the airship quickly transported the more than one hundred people to the designated mission location.

That's Osmanthus Island.

Gao Linzhi looked down.

All that could be seen on the island was a field of osmanthus trees, their blossoms in full bloom.

The area surrounding the island is indeed a large fishing ground.

There's another advantage to having many strange creatures: if these creatures aren't interested in ordinary wild animals, then the surrounding natural ecosystem will be very healthy.

That's how it is on this island.

There are so many fish around that you can see them leaping out of the water from the air.

In the offline world, in some places that don't pay attention to protecting fish resources, you simply can't see them.

At this moment, the headmaster finally spoke, "Alright, you can wait here."

"The imperial fleet will arrive soon."

"I trust you to handle things, so I won't stay here and watch."

After speaking, the headmaster disappeared.

Gao Linzhi had already realized that the other party was actually just an illusion.

That wasn't Teleportation; it was just an illusion that disappeared.

Of course, this illusion is realistic enough that it's difficult for the average person to see it without direct contact.

Meanwhile, the players were chatting animatedly in the game channel.

"We need to team up!"

"We can't just charge in headfirst with a hundred men, can we?"

"Yes, logistics, damage output, tanking, reserves—everyone has to play their respective roles."

"Who should lead us? I support our leader to enter the Three Heavens."

"Damn it, this name doesn't sound like a respectable person's. I object!"

The channel immediately erupted in chaos.

Suddenly someone shouted:

"Didn't you notice? The Canxue is also in this event. I think he should be the Captain!"

Gao Linzhi was taken aback for a moment, then realized that this game channel was different from the others.

Next to the chat channel is a player queue; expanding it will show the players' real IDs.

"Ah, Canxue powerhouse!"

"I'm on the same team as them! I'm so excited!"

"Hey bro, when are you going to sell me some Revival Stone at a discounted price?"

"I admire the master, please give me a thumbs up."

"Get lost, the boss is mine..."

In an instant, a bunch of people started licking it.

Gao Linzhi didn't find it strange.

This is what gamers do every day.

Sucking up to big shots is a habit for many people.

Of course, some people were not convinced.