A Deadly Trap, and Many Challenges
This large company is called Chengshi Group. It is a major corporation that controls the markets of two major cities.
It can be said that they wield considerable power.
Only they would dare to openly protect two parasites like this.
Upon learning this news, Shi Tiansheng felt quite helpless.
"Damn it, can't our United Association sanction this Cheng Company?"
"No, that won't work. We're just a joint platform. To be honest, we don't have our own core strength or core funding sources. We all come from membership fees from big companies," a senior secretary said, shaking his head.
Shi Tiansheng sighed.
He knew his position was awkward.
This nominal position cannot solve the problems of the new era.
In the past, the United Association played a significant role in mediating economic conflicts between companies.
But now, what's needed is a real military deterrence.
Relying solely on coordination, maneuvering, and empty words is useless.
No one is going to back down.
After all, the interests involved in the gaming world and gaming talent are too great to be reconciled.
For example, a talent could extend a person's life by five hundred years, and a large company would try to poach it from an ordinary person.
How did the United Association coordinate to get the other party to concede?
The other party's boss will definitely not allow it.
Unless you can demonstrate the ability to kill the other party...
Although the United Association now has a certain military foundation, major companies have also increased their financial investment due to the common and bizarre threat they face.
But lacking a solid foundation, they will appear powerless and ineffective once their competitors become large corporations themselves.
The United Association's current incompetence quickly led to even worse consequences.
At this very moment.
Another group of people began to secretly plot.
Their target this time was none other than the most popular player in the Skyfall Game world— Can Xue Waves Across the Map.
Previously, due to the rampant occurrence of strange phenomena and the increased threat, coupled with the fact that the United Association still had some influence, they suspended their targeting of Gao Linzhi.
Now, some large companies have seen the weakness of the United Association and have also gained a foothold in the game by relying on the Safe Zone.
They finally made their move again.
In a spacious and bright conference room in a high-rise building in a bustling city.
Several Company Executive were sitting together, whispering and plotting a meticulously planned conspiracy.
A huge world map hung on the wall of the conference room, and in one corner of the map, a remote island was marked in red.
This world map is clearly a part of the map of the Skyfall World.
The sea area is vast and dotted with islands.
They created the map by utilizing the method of players switching spawn points.
Of course, the situation at sea is shrouded in mist, but the relative positions of the islands are accurate, as they correspond one-to-one with the online points in the offline world.
At the head of the conference table sat the company president, Zhao Mingyuan.
He was a middle-aged man in his fifties, with a stern face and an unfathomable air of authority in his eyes.
He clasped his hands together and rested them gently on the table.
His voice was low and ruthless. "Gentlemen, our plan has reached a critical moment. This Jade Treasure that grants longevity is a carefully crafted bait, and we must ensure its success."
"It cost us a full fifteen tons of gold, plus a great deal of favors, to obtain it."
"We must ensure that it is used correctly."
Sitting opposite him was Wang Hao, the company's chief technology officer.
He was a tech genius in his forties, wearing black-rimmed glasses, with a cunning glint in his eyes.
He smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, President, this treasure incorporates our latest high-tech positioning chip."
"It looks like an ancient artifact from a video game world."
"But in reality, it contains the most advanced offline technology."
"It not only attracts that powerful Rogue Players, but also allows us to control everything from behind the scenes."
Beside her, Chen Lina, the company's marketing director, added, "I've already made arrangements; we'll post the bounty notice on the Game Forum."
"I'll offer a bounty on the team, telling them that the treasure is hidden on that remote island. We'll deliberately leave some clues so that greedy people can find it themselves."
Zhao Mingyuan nodded, his gaze icy. "Our target is that Gao Linzhi."
"He is an intelligent and restrained person."
"His talent is too strong, so strong that he's completely beyond the average model."
"If we acquire his talent, we can do whatever we want in the future."
"So we can't let him threaten us anymore."
"It took us more than half a year to get our hands on this treasure."
"It's our trap; once he takes the bait, we can completely control him."
Technical officer Wang Hao nodded and continued, "The exterior of this treasure will be designed as a complex puzzle; only the person who solves the puzzle can truly obtain it."
"Moreover, it requires physical contact with the individual to take effect."
"It requires a soul bond."
"But in reality, this Jade Treasure is a trap."
"If anyone touches it, it will trigger our monitoring system."
"The positioning chip allows us to secretly observe his every move, and even deliver a fatal blow when he is most relaxed."
"Will he fall for it?" Zhao Mingyuan finally asked.
Chen Lina revealed a sly smile, "I've already made arrangements. I'll create some false information online to make Gao Linzhi believe that this treasure is of immeasurable value."
"This thing is related to his Immortality."
"Our analysis shows that he has a particular obsession with Immortality, and he would absolutely be unable to resist taking the risk."
Zhao Mingyuan stood up, walked to the window, looked at the bustling city outside, and sneered, "Very good, everything is proceeding according to plan."
"That Gao Linzhi is destined to become our pawn."
"Once he sets foot on that island, he'll never escape our control."
At this very moment.
Gao Linzhi's game pet, Corpse Vine, is sitting in front of the computer.
It browsed the Game Archipelago Forum, finding information on various adventures and treasure hunts.
This is its daily work.
Its eyes were suddenly drawn to a message: "A mysterious treasure has appeared, hidden on remote island number 2066."
"This treasure can nourish and strengthen the soul."
"It greatly extends the lifespan of the human soul."
It immediately remembered its master's instructions.
Then the message was passed on to Gao Linzhi.
However, this loyal pet was naturally unaware that it was all part of a carefully orchestrated conspiracy by a Company Executive.
And it had unknowingly led its master into their trap.
This trap is extremely deadly.
And there will be many more challenges like this in the future.