Arrival in a New World, Gao Linzhi's Gaze

At the same time, government officials and military forces from various countries also picked up on the system notification.

Unlike ordinary players who are amazed and shocked by the sudden increase in combat power of "Chongxing", they are more concerned about the path to advancing in Life Level.

Today, the leaders of various countries have long been aware that many alien civilizations coexist within the God's Domain.

If a method to rapidly enhance humanity's overall combat strength cannot be found, one day, the entire Blue Star will become dust and sacrifices in this grand war.

Right now, there is no other way but to do everything possible to increase our strength.

If attempts are made to slow down player leveling in order to hinder the integration of the game with reality, then the game will never even see the invasion of alien player armies: it will first be wiped out by the endless and ever-growing monster hordes.

A single-minded approach has become a double-edged sword.

Nowadays, major cities are suffering from a constant stream of attacks, and the level of monsters is steadily increasing.

They can evolve in sync with the player's growth; once the player stagnates, these bloodthirsty creatures will devour the city and crush all life.

To stabilize the situation, you must be of a higher level and have stronger attributes than them.

"Try contacting Chongxing."

He must possess the key to a breakthrough in the Life Level.

Explain the pros and cons, appeal to genuine emotions, and probe whether a transaction can proceed.

"He can ask for whatever he wants; give him all the permissions he needs."

"If all else fails, try to find his weaknesses or what bonds he has with others. If you don't have any, try to cultivate a few."

Lu Zheng and the others had long realized that only a leap in life level was the most effective way to boost overall combat power in the short term.

If the method Chongxing can be used to one's advantage, it is worth paying any price.

The person in Red Garment nodded upon hearing this, their expression solemn.

She tried to Chongxing, hoping to use righteousness to break down his defenses.

Lu Zheng was not entirely confident. He had previously observed that Chongxing was quite Chongxing about the military's inquiry into his Life Level, and he feared that he would be difficult to persuade.

"Reporting to the commander! He has agreed Chongxing! He indicates that negotiations are possible!"

"Oh?"

Did I misjudge the situation?

He was actually a young man with a deep sense of patriotism?

No, they definitely have ulterior motives.

In fact, Zhang Mingzhen had no intention of paying attention to other people's eagerness to explore the levels of life.

But his thinking changed after visiting the military research institute and obtaining the Cross-Realm Talisman from them.

He believes that although humans on Earth are at a disadvantage compared to many other races at the starting point of life, and their chances of winning seem slim, they are not necessarily inferior in terms of growth potential and intelligence, and may even be superior.

Of course, all of this is nonsense.

In terms of wisdom and growth, others are no less capable.

The main reason was that he sensed that he wasn't the only one using cheat codes.

Gao Linzhi immediately smiled.

Indeed, this chess piece seems to sense something.

Those who were lucky enough to suddenly excel in a certain area were more or less given a little boost by Gao Linzhi.

In this situation, humanity might not necessarily be unable to resist those superior races.

Of course, the most fundamental reason was that he believed there might still be some interesting artifacts in the military's inventory.

Even if the exact rank of Cross-Realm Talisman Heavenly Dao unknown, it is at least at the Sacred Tier level.

He had never heard of such treasures from the Orc Race or other game guides before, nor had he ever heard of anyone breaking through the barriers and forcibly entering the territories of other races before the world was merged.

Besides, he has cheat codes, but don't others have them too?

Just like those top-tier gamers, spending money on in-game purchases is like having a built-in cheat code.

The Yaksha Race was an exception because they lost their physical bodies after being defeated in battle, and the Demon Race in the Azurewave Clan's territory were also affected by the tribe's Holy Relic.

The existence of the Cross-Realm Talisman made Zhang Mingzhen determined to cooperate with official forces such as the military.

He could provide a pathway to elevating Life Level; how they would persuade the Tide Clan was a matter for them to consider.

What he wanted was a treasure like the Cross-Realm Talisman, capable of disrupting the game's balance and helping his strength grow rapidly.

"You mean... you want us to open the secret treasure vault so you can choose whatever you want?"

The woman in Red Garment hesitated slightly upon hearing this, unsure how to respond.

"Hmm. Don't try to fob me off with ordinary stuff. If I'm not satisfied, you won't get what you want either."

Do you understand?

Although the leader had previously instructed him to grant the highest authority... he still needed to consult with his superiors before allowing the other party to freely choose from the highest treasure trove...

In stark contrast to the hesitation of the Red Garment, Lu Zheng immediately agreed upon learning the news and assured her that there would be no concealment whatsoever.

"Look at him, there's a reason he's a leader. And look at you."

Zhang Mingzhen's tone was full of mockery towards the Red Garment, as if to say that this person had a shallow vision and was incapable of achieving great things.

This is his ignorance—within the system, even with the highest authority, one still needs to consult on important matters.

Asking for instructions prevents mistakes; it's simply a transfer of responsibility.

Just like having an imperial sword, does that mean one can arbitrarily execute high-ranking officials?

No, there are restrictions on the rank of the person who can be killed with a sword.

The Red Garment could only shake her head helplessly and resignedly show the other party several special items that were currently classified as top secret by the military.

These items are mostly crafted by players using inspiration from various tools, and their performance is not entirely stable.

Without exception, they were all practical tools that Zhang Mingzhen had never seen before.

For example, there is a device called "Rule Space": it can briefly open up a special alien space, drag the target into it, and everything that happens inside is isolated from the outside world, but the stability of the space fluctuates with the user's combat power.

The other item, the "Reset Battle Banner," is a disposable item, consisting of two flags, one for yin and one for yang.

The Yin Banner is fixed in a certain location (within a range of no more than ten kilometers), and the holder of the Yang Banner can instantly Teleportation to the location of the Yin Banner at any time without chanting, and can be activated even in battle.

This thing is very useful; it can save your life.

He put away the two props without hesitation.

Finally, he chose a consumable item called "Thousand-Mile Divine Movement".

This item can increase movement speed to three times its original speed for half an hour.

The Red Garment looked at the item he had chosen, her expression somewhat subtle:

"I thought you would choose equipment that temporarily boosts combat power or damage output, but I didn't expect you to pick equipment for support purposes."

In Red Garment's view, with Chongxing's strength, he should face a direct confrontation rather than rely on escape or hiding.

However, he was unaware that Zhang Mingzhen's actions were actually preparations for traveling to other realms.

Given his current combat strength, ordinary enhancement items are unlikely to provide much improvement.

Moreover, he carries various medicines with him, so he has no shortage of supplies for temporary emergencies.

What we really lack are protective and support items, especially since the goal of this trip is to break through to the third stage of Life Level.

His plan was. "Using the seven-day validity period of the Cross-Realm Talisman and with the help of the Netherblood Orb, I will absorb as much power as possible from the bloodlines of other races to complete a leap in my life level!"

After learning of his choice, Lu Zheng deduced that he was about to travel to another world and felt compelled to offer a few serious reminders:

I understand you're getting ready to leave.

"But you must understand that if you enter other dimensions before our world has merged with ours, you will likely be rejected by the rules of those worlds."

"At that time, some common categories in games may no longer apply, such as Resurrection Potion, Teleportation Array, and even personal inventory items."

"Just in case, it's best to prepare some temporary luggage."

"After all, you are now the strongest fighter in the human camp, and the future struggle among all races will inevitably require you to lead the way."

Neither I nor all of humanity wish to see you perish prematurely.

"This is a loss for the entire tribe. Please cherish your lives and don't do anything reckless."

"Don't worry, I value my life more than anyone else."

"I have relayed all the information about the Tide Clan to Red Garment, and he will explain it to you in detail."

"While I can command them to do things for me, I also promise not to interfere with their actions once the agreement is fulfilled."

"If you have any requests, you will need to negotiate with them yourselves. Whether or not an agreement can be reached is beyond my control."

At this moment, he hadn't recalled his promise to the Blacksmiths Association to recommend the Azurewave Clan for the position of Protection.

After all, Xichen's initial promise to temporarily dispatch a few people to assist in the defense of the human city was completely different from becoming a tool for humans to refine Spirit Core again.

It seems the military would need to offer sufficiently attractive terms, which is beyond his responsibility.

"Of course, we will try to resolve this."

Have a safe journey.

After bidding farewell to Lu Zheng, Zhang Mingzhen first returned home and then obtained a large quantity of medicine from Golden Toad.

Various types of medicines of different qualities and effects were prepared and placed in personal bags and temporary luggage.

This makeshift bag was created by a tailor-turned-player, specifically designed to expand storage space.

As players level up, their inventory space becomes increasingly limited.

However, the materials required for later expansion are expensive, so this type of small bag with space-folding function came into being.

It is extremely popular among Gold Farming Team and casual players; almost everyone carries a few on their waist, resembling an exquisite brocade pouch.

Then, he summoned back the Flower Spirit, who was out fighting day and night.

During his crossing of the boundary, they were also unable to continue working.

Finally, he confirmed that all the dungeon quests for this week had been cleared—he couldn't be sure if he could still enter the Training Tower in the other world.

If not, then we will have to abandon the seven-day tower-climbing progress.

After all, these are secondary compared to the breakthrough in life level.

After taking out the Cross-Realm Talisman, he concentrated for a moment and resolutely activated it.

A dazzling golden light immediately emanated from the Cross-Realm Talisman, instantly enveloping his entire body.

With a flash of light, he transformed into a flowing golden light, and as the talisman dissipated, he quietly vanished into the air without a trace.

At the same moment, on Blue Star, all kinds of rankings suddenly changed!

All the rankings—including the combat power ranking, level ranking, equipment ranking, achievement ranking, and homestead ranking—that had long been dominated by one person, were suddenly refreshed at the same moment, resulting in a dramatic change in the rankings!

This sudden change was noticed by the players and immediately caused a huge uproar!

"What's going on? Am I seeing things? Why can't I find 'Chongxing's' name on any of the lists? He's disappeared!"

"Me too! I can't see anything!"

"What happened? A game update? Or something serious? That pro player has disappeared!"

"Could it be...? Could it be...?"

"Shut upstairs! Stop talking nonsense! I'd rather believe it's a system error!"

"Now that we're talking about this... the great god hasn't delivered on his promise of wings yet, where are we supposed to find him now...?"

"Seriously... they're completely gone from my friends list too. It's not just that they show as offline, their names have just disappeared!"

"Could it be that it's Cheater?"

"Great news! This utterly selfish guy has finally been punished by heaven!"

"Indeed, those who only think of themselves will not have a good end."

"Yes, if you only think about yourself, what will you do when you get old?"

Only a very few people know the truth: Chongxing did not encounter any misfortune, but rather chose to leave Blue Star voluntarily, embarking on a journey to other worlds to explore the mysteries buried by other races in the God's Domain.

When he returns, he may bring a new dawn, or he may bring the prelude to disaster...

Zhang Mingzhen hadn't experienced this dizzying, spinning sensation in a long time.

At that moment, he felt dizzy, his vision blurred, and his legs felt unsteady, making it almost impossible for him to stand.

Perhaps the impact of crossing the world barrier was too intense, and the body could not withstand it for a while.

Or perhaps the Cross-Realm Talisman itself had some kind of limitation, making the entire transmigration process long and agonizing, plunging people into a state of chaos from which they could not escape.

It was as if he had experienced an endless, fragmented dream. When his consciousness finally broke free of its restraints and he came to his senses, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar world.

Realizing he had successfully completed the time travel, he immediately roused himself, raising his alertness to the highest level, and began to examine his surroundings.

Looking around, all I could see was yellow sand.

The boundless desert stretches to the horizon, dry and lifeless, devoid of any sign of life.

Only after confirming that there were no lurking dangers nearby did he have time to examine the changes in himself.

The first thing that caught my attention was the anomaly in the task list and the Game System.

As expected, all mission entries were locked, making it impossible to accept new missions or complete existing objectives.

Fortunately, the bag I was carrying could still be opened and used.

In his inventory, the Cross-Realm Talisman was shimmering faintly, with a clear countdown appearing above it—he had to activate the talisman again within the next seven days to return to Blue Star.

If there is a delay...

He wasn't foolish enough to risk everything to satisfy his curiosity and experience the consequences of not returning on time.

Since the package was working properly, he casually put the Netherblood Orb he always carried with him inside, just to be on the safe side.

Next comes the initial exploration of this unfamiliar world.

Time was of the essence; he needed to quickly understand the social hierarchy of the native inhabitants of this realm.

He neither wanted to face powerful advanced beings like the Demon Race, nor did he want to see a race as weak as the early days of Blue Star.

Fortunately, the map function is still working.

The interface indicated that the place he was currently in was called "Cangwu Realm"?

At that moment, Gao Linzhi's gaze fell upon them.

This is not the previous Skyfall Game, nor is it Archipelago terrain.

It's a new world, a new map.

Before setting off, Zhang Mingzhen made a deal with the Starlight Merchant Guild, spending a huge amount of Gold Coin to request that they use the "Jade Toad" to conduct daily reconnaissance missions specifically to gather intelligence about other worlds.

It does indeed contain the names of some known worlds and information about the player races within them.

Unfortunately, the information that "Jade Toad" could provide about the alien races was ultimately limited, and this "Cangwu Realm" was not recorded.

It seems he'll have to figure out the rest of the details himself.