Alliance

Blue Star, Dragon Kingdom, Imperial Capital.

The first rays of morning sunlight pierced through the mist, illuminating this ancient yet modern city. For most commuters rushing through the morning peak, this was just another ordinary Monday.

But the world had already changed quietly.

Following the conclusion of the H-124 campaign, a third batch of 5,000 vials of [Titan Blood (Diluted Version)] was distributed via the contribution system. Including the previous two batches, over six thousand people worldwide had now consumed this serum.

Some had used two or even three vials.

More importantly, after the bloody battles of the night, the number of players across the entire server who had reached LV.20 and unlocked their Talent Tree had increased from the original handful to—53 people.

Zhao Consortium private estate.

"Young Master, you're awake?"

The butler watched Zhao Kuo walk out the door and instinctively took half a step back. It wasn't just because Zhao Kuo had slept for a full 18 hours, but because of the heart-palpitating pressure he was radiating at this moment. He was like a wild beast.

Zhao Kuo (Dragon Fighting in the Wild) was wearing a custom-made, loose-fitting training suit. His muscles didn't bulge in the exaggerated way of a bodybuilding champion, but instead presented a high-density, streamlined form, as if compressing infinite explosive power. A faint, grayish-white matte sheen covered his skin, giving it a metallic texture under the sunlight.

LV.21, Flesh and Blood Path Tier 1 dual talents fully unlocked, plus three vials of Titan Blood.

He was currently one of the strongest in the entire server in terms of physical defense and strength.

"I'm starving."

Zhao Kuo's voice was low, the resonance in his chest making the nearby vase hum.

In the dining room, the long table was piled high with high-calorie food. Zhao Kuo sat down and began to eat. This was no longer a meal; it was refueling, a ravenous devouring.

"Where's the old man?" Zhao Kuo asked while tearing into a piece of beef, crunching through the bone as if it were nothing.

"The Chairman is in the study. The board of directors has unanimously approved the additional investment in Titan Game," the butler said, wiping cold sweat from his forehead. "Also, the testing equipment you ordered has been delivered to the second basement level."

"Good."

Half an hour later, second basement level, private security training ground.

This area, originally the training ground for the Zhao Consortium's bodyguards, had been cleared out. In the center of the field stood a heavy-duty force-measuring pillar and a 2.5-ton bulletproof SUV.

Zhao Kuo walked barefoot to the force-measuring pillar.

He took a deep breath, the muscle groups on his back instantly tightening. The grayish-white layer of keratinized skin on his surface became more pronounced, as if he had donned an invisible suit of biological armor.

[Reality Projection: Tier 1 · Muscle Fiber Reconstruction + Tier 1 · Keratinized Skin]

"Hah!"

He threw a punch.

BOOM—!!!

A deafening sound erupted, like a thunderclap on flat ground.

The special alloy force-measuring pillar, capable of withstanding several tons of impact, was actually dented with a clear fist print! The numbers on the display screen instantly jumped to ERROR, followed by a puff of black smoke—the sensors had blown out.

"Not bad, didn't feel any pain." Zhao Kuo glanced at his fist; not even the skin was broken.

He then walked over to the bulletproof SUV.

He squatted down directly, hooked his hands under the edge of the chassis, and tensed his thigh muscles, the lines standing out clearly like steel cables!

"Up!"

Accompanied by the teeth-grinding sound of metal twisting, this 2.5-ton steel behemoth was actually lifted off the ground by him! The rear wheels hung in the air, and the entire vehicle tilted at a forty-five-degree angle!

"Whew..." Zhao Kuo set the car down, the ground trembling from the impact.

"So this is what power feels like..."

Zhao Kuo clenched his fists, a flash of fanaticism in his eyes. If he were to fight in underground black-market boxing matches now, those so-called champions would be nothing more than fragile porcelain dolls before him.

He was no longer human!

"Butler! Get the car ready!" Zhao Kuo took a towel to wipe off his sweat. "Go to the address I gave you earlier."

Coordinates: Imperial Capital - "Wall Breaker" Task Force Headquarters

Ban Jianguo stared at a top-secret list on the giant screen. The cigarette butt in his hand had burned down to his fingers, but he didn't notice at all. His face wore an unconcealable look of excitement and shock.

<Global High-Risk Individual Monitoring List (LV.20+)>

"Team Leader, the data has been verified."

An intelligence officer in military uniform spoke with a passionate voice. "As of now, a total of 53 players worldwide have broken through to LV.20."

"Nationality distribution is as follows:"

"Dragon Kingdom: 52 people."

"Other regions: 1 person, suspected to be an overseas user studying in the Dragon Kingdom; they got lucky."

Ban Jianguo slammed the table hard. "Good! This is the situation we wanted!"

Because the game was initially spread primarily through the Dragon Kingdom's internet, coupled with timely official blockades and guidance, this game capable of changing human destiny has currently become almost a "private server" for the Dragon Kingdom. Especially among the top-tier player groups, foreign players are few and far between.

"Has the composition analysis of these 52 people been completed?"

"Reporting!" The intelligence officer pulled up a detailed chart:

Dawn Guild: 22 people.

Among them, members of the First and Second Regiments, including the five core members: 14 people.

Dawn Third Regiment (Special Operations Regiment): 8 people.

Imperial Dynasty Guild: 11 people.

Dragon War Guild: 9 people.

Other small guilds: 7 people.

Solo players: 3 people.

"What does Lei Zhen say?"

Captain Lei stated that the Third Regiment will continue to be affiliated with the Dawn Guild, utilizing Dawn's resource advantages to develop rapidly. At the same time, they will send an instructor team to the Novice Village to train the new recruits of the Great Wall Watch.

"Very good." Ban Jianguo nodded, "This 'old-leading-new' model is the most efficient. Tell Lei Zhen that the state fully supports it. Also..."

Ban Jianguo glanced out the window.

"As for that single overseas player, monitor them closely. If they are friendly, contact can be made; if they are a spy or harbor ill intentions... you know what to do."

A base in the northern suburbs of the Imperial Capital.

This is a semi-military facility funded by Zhao Kuo and rented by Lei Zhen using official connections. The security level is extremely high; the perimeter not only has high-voltage electric fences but is even patrolled by a licensed security team led by one of Lei Zhen's retired old comrades-in-arms.

In the conference room.

This is a tripartite talk capable of deciding the future landscape of the Dragon Kingdom's transcendental world.

Feng Xing Tian Xia, Dragon Fighting in the Wild, Tian Ce, and other core members of the three major guilds have all gathered here.

"The game is progressing smoothly, but there is some new trouble in reality."

Tian Ce, real name Fang Ce, pushed up his glasses. His eyes appeared exceptionally deep due to the strengthening of the [Psionic Sequence], "My friends on the dark web tell me that some overseas forces are getting anxious. Since they can't grab accounts, they have started placing bounties on account holders on the black market."

"Because game qualifications cannot be transferred once confirmed, they are playing a bit dirty."

"Kidnapping?" Lei Zhen added coldly from the side.

"Correct." Fang Ce nodded, "The core members of our three major guilds are fine, as we all have security. But those solo players, or mid-level players in guilds, are very easy targets."

A fierce glint appeared in Zhao Kuo's eyes: "Whoever reaches out a claw, I'll chop it off!"

"Chopping alone won't work." Chen Feng shook his head, "We can't watch everyone 24 hours a day."

He stood up, his gaze sweeping over the other two giants present.

"In the game, we are competitors. But in reality, we share a common identity."

"This game holds endless treasures; we have no need to be hostile, and we can even cooperate for our mutual benefit."

"I propose the establishment of the Transcendental Alliance."

Chen Feng pushed a draft he had prepared long ago to the center of the table.

There was no look of surprise on anyone's face. With so many transcendents gathered in one place, with representatives from all sides present, and with Lei Zhen there to represent the authorities, anyone with eyes knew what was about to happen.

"The Dawn Guild will be responsible for force and tactical guidance. Any real-world threats against alliance members will be cleared by the Special Operations Regiment. We have the tacit endorsement of the authorities and can lead the cooperation."

"The Dragon War Guild will be responsible for funding and logistics. Zhao Kuo, you'll have to bleed a little. I need you to use the power of your consortium to build a network of player shelters covering the core cities of the country."

"The Imperial Dynasty Guild will be responsible for intelligence and technology. Fang Ce, you need to monitor the dark web and data streams. I want to know the coordinates of the publisher the moment any bounty against a player is posted."

Fang Ce picked up the draft, scanned it quickly, and a smile curled at the corners of his mouth: "Resource sharing, a defensive and offensive alliance. This is about twisting the transcendental power of the Dragon Kingdom into a single rope. I have no objections."

"I have no objections either!" Zhao Kuo patted his chest, "Money is not an issue. As long as the brothers can play the game with peace of mind and live stably as transcendents in reality, I'd throw in my entire fortune!"

"Very good."

Chen Feng reached out his hand.

Followed by Zhao Kuo, and finally the long-fingered Fang Ce.

Three hands gripped each other tightly.

At this moment, a behemoth that surpassed ordinary commercial groups was born. It not only controls the high-end combat power of the Titan world but will also stir up massive waves in the real world.

"Then, for the alliance's first action. We have to do some work for the authorities first."

Chen Feng turned around and looked at the security team assembling outside the window, his gaze like a torch.

"Some people don't know the immensity of heaven and earth just because they have a little power. Let's go stretch our muscles."