At the beginning of Evolution in District 009, the nation was hit hard. Some small countries perished within a short time due to the drastic environmental changes, not even surviving long enough for Players to wreak havoc. The people of the remaining countries joined together to save themselves. The central force consisted of special groups, represented by the Feng Clan, who could resist mental interference, along with several Player organizations that had risen early on.
Because of their unique genes, the Feng Clan were better suited to survive in an environment overrun by Mutated Plants. Their daily responsibilities mainly involved gathering supplies, finding suitable habitats, and researching Mutated Plants. Being highly intelligent, the Feng Clan produced many scholars at the time and became the spiritual leaders of the Survivors.
After all, most of those who survived were ordinary people. They needed to rely on Players, but they also did not want to lose their voice. Thus, they supported the Feng Clan more, hoping they could serve as sub-district leaders and balance the conflicts between ordinary people and Players.
At the time, Players also needed the Feng Clan. For a sub-district to develop, its systems had to be rebuilt. Players who had only just entered the game were not much better off than ordinary people in the broader sub-district environment.
Thus, through cooperation among multiple parties, a brand-new nation was established. People at the time called it the Feng Kingdom: first, to commemorate the Feng Clan's contributions; second, to affirm the power of ordinary people.
For a time, the Survivors gathered there lived in harmony. Some willingly married into the Feng Clan, while others voluntarily changed their surnames to Feng. Ordinary people were extremely united, because the primary threat they faced was Mutated Plants, which demanded immense perseverance and absolute solidarity.