Switching Players to NPCs, Pet Racing

At this very moment.

Gao Linzhi was watching the competition.

The Earth has been thrown into chaos by the Skyfall Game System.

He was speechless.

Of course, he knew this was normal.

If you only have a basic understanding of the system code and then try to use it, it's no wonder problems arise.

But that doesn't matter, he'll save the Earth from fire and water anyway—don't worry about how the fire and water came about.

After all, Mr. Gao has a relatively high moral standard.

After thinking for a while, he began to study the system code and tried to add some extra settings to the Safe Zone.

For example, add a spring water feature.

Most Safe Zone in the game have a fountain where you can recover health nearby, and there are usually NPCs that can purify and heal.

The fact that Earth's Safe Zone lacks these game features is precisely why pseudo-humans like the "Aberrants" are rampant.

Gao Linzhi studied the code carefully and quickly discovered a problem: it was difficult to directly insert new function code.

This involves the stability of the system.

However, modifying existing functions is much simpler.

For example, it would be very simple to directly transform some players into NPCs.

All you need to do is give them some Powerful purification and healing talents, then issue a long-term daily quest and let them act as NPCs themselves.

It's just 996, right?

Being an NPC is much easier than working on a factory assembly line.

Therefore, these tasks and cheats are only for players who have spent more than three years working on factory assembly lines.

At most, the penalties for completing the task will be increased.

For example, if you fail several times in a row, the talent will be canceled.

Gao Linzhi quickly began the process, selecting hundreds of working-class individuals.

And at this time...

The players are completely unaware of this.

They continued their mount racing competition.

Exclusive Warcraft are typically skilled at carrying heavy loads and moving quickly, but have weak attack capabilities and require experience to train them to adulthood.

Therefore, most players are unwilling to spend the effort to raise a second battle pet unless they already have multiple Summoned Beast.

Of course, collectors with a penchant for collecting are an exception.

They are keen on collecting all kinds of wings, mounts, and Summoned Beast for use as replacements.

These types of players are often incredibly powerful, and it's rare for ordinary people to have such a large reserve of battle pets.

"Brother! I want to ride my phoenix and sign up for the speed race!" "Imperial Dynasty Little Princess" is one of the few players who owns multiple Summoned Beast.

After all, they have a privileged family background.

Her battle pets are mostly known for their gorgeous appearance. Although their combat power is not outstanding, they cover a wide range of types, including flying, land, and water mounts, as well as miniature battle pets.

This time, she decided to send her flying-type battle pets into battle.

In her opinion, there should be fewer players with flying battle pets than those with land battle pets, so the competition on the aerial track is relatively less intense, and there is a greater chance to achieve good results.

Meanwhile, "Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven" was busy coordinating its guild members for the competition and had no time to take care of his sister.

In his view, with his sister's meager abilities, it was impossible for her to break into the top 1,000. She would probably be knocked down at the very beginning, so there was no need to invest extra resources in her.

"As you like."

"However, your flying Warcraft can hardly be called a phoenix; it's just Flamefeather Sparrow... Its level is too low, and its combat power is lacking."

"I suggest you switch to Snowmark Wolf; its level is at least significantly higher than Flamefeather Sparrow's."

The Little Princess clearly had her own reasons. "You just don't understand!"

"Although my Flamefeather Sparrow is not of a high level, it can release Protective Flame Ring, making it difficult for others to get close and thus unable to harm me!"

"And an elevated track is much more open than a land track, which is perfect for taking advantage of this."

"If we get a good ranking, wouldn't that bring glory to the guild? Quickly give me some pet Experience Pill; I want to level up my phoenix too."

"You want more stuff?" Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven said with a headache. "The air is so open, wouldn't you be an easier target? You'd be better off looking for opportunities in the ground competition area amidst the chaos. Maybe you can sneak into the top 1,000..."

"You've never competed before, how do you know I'll be the target?" the Imperial Dynasty Little Princess said skeptically.

Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven knew that further discussion was pointless, so he could only say:

"I can only give you ten in my personal capacity; if that's not enough, find another one yourself."

"I'm discussing my cousin's tactics with him, so stop making a scene here."

The core player of the "Century Imperial City" guild, "Yes Yes Yes??", has a "Lightning Falcon" that ranks among the top in the current known Warcraft speed rankings.

As long as they are not targeted by a group of people, maintaining their position in the top ten should not be difficult.

"You're being unfair!"

"His Lightning Falcon is a hideous, grayish-brown thing; it doesn't look like it could win at all! Just you wait and see!"

After complaining, the Imperial Dynasty Little Princess turned and went out, intending to borrow some more Experience Pill from others.

She was very confident in her ability to improve her ranking.

Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven watched her leave without saying anything more, then turned to "Yes Yes Yes??" and continued his analysis, "I've gathered information on the participants from other major guilds."

"The Legion Guild didn't hide anything; they sent Thunder Beast, a type of lightning-type Warcraft that combines speed with considerable combat power."

"As for the Hero Alliance, my cousin War Sky will compile some guild information and send it over. I just regret that I can't help much with the speed of my Summoned Beast."

"Cousin, do you have any faith in me?" "Yes Yes Yes??" His tone was relaxed. "You know the speed of the Lightning Falcon. It hasn't even exerted its full power yet."

"As long as I play it safe at the start and avoid getting focused down, making it into the top three shouldn't be a problem."

Hearing his certainty, Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven felt relieved and instructed him not to attract too much attention in the early stages.

First, secure a place in the top 100, then look for opportunities to climb higher.

"Don't be too high-profile at the beginning, and the guild members will cheer you on later," he said.

"Don't cheer me on, that would give me away!"

"Oh, right, I must have had my left and right brains fighting each other. It's all the Little Princess's fault."

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and the regional speed race was about to begin.

This match is grouped by lane, so players will only encounter opponents in the same lane.

Almost everyone in the third-tier region signed up, but many planned to just collect a participation prize and leave so they could focus on cheering on their own guild members.

As the countdown reached zero, an astonishing number of all sorts of Summoned Beast simultaneously burst forth from the starting line.

The arena is located in a special instance of Sky City, a vast area that resembles a small world, large enough to accommodate all participants.

The terrain is diverse and varied – undulating highlands, rugged mountain roads, and even lakes running through the course.

The entire route seems endless, with different terrains appearing one after another; it's unclear how players will cope.

Rule: Summoned Beast cannot be changed during the match.

At first glance, this seemed to be disadvantageous for ground units.

But players soon discover that danger lurks in the air as well: meteorites will randomly fall from the sky, and if you can't dodge them in time, you will be shot down.

Ground-based players have enough time to dodge, and some terrain features can also block the meteorites.

Meteorites cause extremely high damage, and many flying players have already been eliminated by them. Most of the remaining players only dare to fly low over them.

Moreover, there were storms, lightning, and air currents in the air...

There was a lot of discussion in the audience.

"This design is actually quite fair," someone said. "Otherwise, having a flying Summoned Beast would be too much of an advantage."

"The difficulty level is about the same for everyone now, but many of the strategies we prepared before the competition are no longer applicable, which is a bit unexpected."

Apart from those who gave up early, everyone who remained on the field was aiming for a higher ranking.

This is where the role of guilds becomes apparent: members of the same guild often act together, targeting isolated or small groups first.

If your team is not large enough, you are likely to be one of the first to be eliminated.

"These big guilds are really bullying us! They only pick on us because we're outnumbered. How is this competition fair at all?!"

Many players, facing a disadvantage, decided to go all out, charging into the formations of the large guilds, hoping to take a few down with them even if they had to retreat.

In any case, players have already verified that dying in a dungeon will not result in a loss of experience.

Meanwhile, several major guilds, such as Dragon Map, Ironblood Legion, and Century Imperial City, relied on their numerical advantage to smoothly weather the initial chaos and gradually widen the gap between themselves and others.

Those with superior speed are already far ahead.

As expected, the first tier consisted of several Summoned Beasts that were favored before the competition.

First came War Sky from the Hero Alliance, followed closely by "Cloudrunner Beast" from the Ironblood Legion.

Just as its name suggests, it is surrounded by clouds and mist when it runs, making it difficult to see what is happening inside. It also makes a great commotion, with its hooves thundering and its momentum astonishing.

The player riding on it, "Know by Heart," was aiming for the top three, closely following the one in front, waiting for the opportunity to overtake.

The third is "Dawn Breeze, Waning Moon", the guild leader of Wind and Cloud Guild.

His mount was a "Bone-Wing Bird".

It was flying low behind the "Know by Heart" area, constantly on guard against falling meteorites.

The Bone-Wing Bird is relatively large, capable of carrying one or two people, and is a rare Spirit-Type Summoned Beast, making it particularly eye-catching in the front ranks.

Remembering the instructions of his cousin, the Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven, "Yes Yes Yes??", he dared not be too reckless at the beginning, lest he become the target of everyone's criticism.

His Lightning Falcon wasn't as strong in direct combat as the others, so to be on the safe side, he consistently maintained a position around tenth, waiting for the final sprint opportunity.

The competition on the field continues, while the discussions and debates in the stands have already begun.

Most guilds naturally supported their own teams, while many spectators turned their attention to those unique Warcraft, hoping to find another dark horse like "Lovebond Duck" so that their bets could multiply several times over.

Many people are now placing bets, hoping to turn their fortunes around in one fell swoop.

Especially in the real world, where danger is frequent, people's sense of danger is further amplified.

After all, not using it would be a complete waste.

If you have money but don't spend it, it's all for nothing when you die.

"In terms of strength, our guild leader's Bone-Wing Bird is definitely qualified to compete for first place!"

"Normally, when we level up together, it's much faster than it is now—the guild leader isn't even using his full strength right now."

"It's as if everyone else gave it their all."

"Our guild's Cloudrunner Beast is holding back too. The competition isn't even halfway through yet, so how can we tell who's stronger or weaker right now?"

"Our president is currently in first place! So what if you're faster?"

"The guild leader and the Unicorn Dragon work together seamlessly; ordinary fighters simply cannot get close. Anyone who dares to approach rashly will likely be eliminated immediately!"

"It's strange, aside from the initial cleanup, everyone's been coexisting peacefully lately, and we've rarely seen anyone attacking each other..."

"Who said that? Someone's already made a move! Good grief, they launched a sneak attack right from the start!"

The "Excavator" guild, which mainly focuses on "gold farming and power leveling," also has a player who made it into the top twenty.

Before anyone could even see what his mount looked like, the man suddenly flung a cloud of powder towards the group of players behind him on the ground.

The powder drifted in the Suifeng, quickly enveloping the ranks behind them.

Although the exact nature of the powder is unknown, all the mounts that were contaminated with it exhibited abnormal behavior.

As if drunk, their limbs went limp and they lost their bearings; even some flying Warcraft staggered and fell from the sky.

"Does the Excavator Guild have any shame? Using such underhanded tactics! Who will ask your guild for help with quests in the future?"

"That is!"

"Our guild members are clearly behind you and pose no threat, so why did they attack us first?"

"If you're so capable, go and deal with the people in front of you!"

Faced with the crowd's rebuke, the Excavator Guild leader, nicknamed "Tractor," showed no remorse whatsoever, but instead smugly declared, "There are no fixed rules in a competition; any effective means can be used."

"Everyone should view the competition rationally. Why let personal emotions get involved? Let's just consider our actions as a kind of large-scale special skill."

"Besides, who says I only pick on the weak? After dealing with the back, it'll naturally be time to deal with the front."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the player from the Excavator Guild —an archer—had already drawn his bow and aimed at the top-ranked player in front of him.

He used his longbow as a catapult, launching projectile-like objects toward his opponent's feet.

The bullet underwent Mutation Tier upon impact, instantly sprouting countless thorny Vine that tightly bound passing Warcraft and players.

The spikes pierced the body, and the bound Warcraft immediately became limp and unable to move.

The player on its back was furious and about to retaliate when the Excavator Guild, seemingly prepared, launched another batch of items.

Those were pill-shaped objects that exploded suddenly after being blocked by the player, forming an invisible, silent force field.

Players within the area were all simultaneously prevented from casting spells for a full two seconds.

Two seconds was enough time for the archer to create distance and escape the attack range.

While the audience was still in shock, the Tractor had already raised its smiling face and loudly proclaimed to those around it, "The powder we just sprinkled is a special potion that can excite most Warcraft. It can be used to quickly wipe out hordes of beasts in the wild."

"While it doesn't directly weaken combat power, it can disrupt their sense of direction, making it a powerful tool for controlling large areas of the battlefield!"

"And those tangling Vine originate from the seeds of the 'Spirit-Binding Grass' that we cultivate. They can temporarily imprison any creatures that pass overhead and inject them with a paralyzing toxin."

"As for the last batch of forbidden pills, they are 'Spirit-Locking Pellet' carefully crafted by our guild's pharmacists. They can produce different probabilities of skill-locking effects depending on the target's level of spiritual power!"

He surveyed the room, his voice growing louder. "You have all witnessed the effects of these three new props firsthand."

"If you are interested in purchasing, please feel free to contact me privately—discounts available for bulk orders!"

Ultimately, their elaborate efforts to reach the top, even at the risk of offending numerous players and potential employers, are not solely motivated by the tournament rewards.

More importantly, this is a good opportunity to widely publicize the guild's latest research and development achievements.

He also knew that games these days are no longer just games.

A truly dedicated guild won't hold a grudge over such a small amount of hatred; instead, it's more likely to leave a lasting impression.

Once the hype is successfully generated, wouldn't a continuous stream of wealth be readily available?

When the players who had been stopped earlier put their strength into the chase again, this time the "Excavator" dared not try anything funny.

If we cause trouble again, we'll really offend everyone.

Fortunately, thanks to their previous efforts, they have firmly secured a place in the top twenty of the leaderboard, and the rewards they can receive are quite substantial.

The fiercest competition right now is focused on the top ten, especially the battle for the top three spots.