Good Thing Lu Xiu Was Here

Yan Fushou's expression changed drastically as he looked at the window that had suddenly appeared before him.

finally.

All players have received a notification about the version update—the release date for "Iron and Blood" is just around the corner.

Previously, the update previews were only sent to Architect.

Information about subsequent version updates was only received by a handful of highly influential Architect, including Lu Xiu, and was also subject to restrictions on being shared with outsiders.

So even though the Coordination Bureau has been collecting information on version updates through various channels, the think tanks are still evaluating them.

But I still have no clue.

After all, it's really hard to guess the specific content just from the version name "Iron and Blood".

And now, with the general announcement.

This "Iron and Blood" update has finally lifted a corner of the mystery.

----It is this glimpse that has been revealed that is truly terrifying.

"The gentle period of dormancy is coming to an end, and collisions between different planes and regions are inevitable—what does this mean?"

Han Xiao and the other soldiers were originally thinking about the [Outlast] dungeon, but after the window popped up, they couldn't care less about the dungeon anymore. They looked at the update announcement, exchanged glances, and couldn't help but show a hint of undisguised horror and unease in their eyes.

The Monster Tide on the front lines were like a meat grinder, taking lives every day, and the defense line nearly collapsed several times.

If Lu Xiu hadn't suddenly appeared, it would have been questionable whether the Strategy Group of the Coordination Bureau would have been able to find suitable dungeons to strengthen the frontline forces.

But in the system's eyes, this was merely a mild period of dormancy?!

Furthermore, what does "collision between different planes and regions" mean?

What kind of disaster could this be?

In fact.

Not only were they uneasy, Yan Fushou was also uneasy, as were the other senior executives. Everyone was uneasy about the upcoming new version because of this announcement.

soon.

A communication window popped up in front of Yan Fushou.

It's obvious.

That short sentence put everyone on high alert.

The entire high command, the frontline military, and the Coordination Bureau were shaken and an emergency meeting was convened.

"Jian Li."

Yan Fushou frowned as he looked at the summons displayed in the communication window. He didn't have time to explain further and immediately turned to Jian Li: "You arrange for Han Xiao and the others to enter the Outlast instance. If I don't return, send me the results later. I'll be leaving for a while."

Jian Li nodded very slightly.

For updates.

The girl remained calm, showing little emotional reaction, as if it were no big deal to her.

Seeing that Jian Li agreed, Yan Fushou said no more and hurriedly left the underground Training Ground.

Although Han Xiao and the others were full of questions, they simply watched Yan Fushou leave without even having a chance to say goodbye, and did not ask anything.

After all, when it comes to updates that affect the overall situation, no matter how much they know, they can't really help much—although it's unsettling, let's leave these matters to the wise to ponder.

That's not what they can do right now.

Instead, we should quickly figure out the difficulty of the [Outlast] dungeon and put Lu Xiu's dungeon into use as soon as possible to bring greater improvement to the front line.

Ultimately, improving overall combat effectiveness is always a good thing, no matter what.

Jian Li looked at Han Xiao.

Han Xiao clearly knew Jian Li and roughly guessed what she meant, so he directly said loudly, "Everyone, please."

Open the System Panel.

"Preparing to enter the [Outlast] instance!"

Upon hearing this, Han Chi's team members gathered their thoughts, immediately summoned the System Panel, and prepared to enter the dungeon.

Following the World Gamification, it's clear that another major change is on the horizon.

But it's alright.

What they need to do right now is what they are good at.

Outlast room scenario – isn't it just about being unarmed and only able to run and hide?

That's highly illogical. If Qu could survive the [Resident Evil] instance, he might be even more powerless and frustrated in the [Outlast] instance.

But what can be done?

They also suffered a lot in Resident Evil, but they still managed to beat it in the end.

Moreover, the rewards from Lu Xiu's dungeons have never disappointed them.

Unarmed? Unable to fight back?

They were not afraid!

When the world first became gamified, they found themselves in a similar predicament, yet they still managed to survive in the monster-infested city ruins.

As a frontline veteran who crawled out of piles of corpses.

They firmly believed that their honed nerves and will were already as solid as a rock, enough to withstand any extreme test of fear Han Xiao thought of this, took a deep breath, and suppressed the unease he felt about the version update. He also opened the System Panel and found the Outlast Dungeon in the dungeon library.

Immediately afterwards.

Bai Guang appeared.

One by one, the frontline soldiers on the Training Ground disappeared.

at last.

Jian Li stood in the empty Training Ground, glanced at the time, leaned against the wall, and waited silently.

At the same time.

The player forums have completely exploded.

The content of that global announcement was like a bombshell, hitting all the players who were still discussing daily tasks and dungeons without warning, sending chills down their spines.

There were no detailed rules, only a few oppressive warning lines.

But even though it's just a few lines, it conveys a suffocating sense of despair.

What does "mild dormancy period" mean? Is this what they call "mild" now?

Collisions between different dimensions and regions—does this mean we'll have to fight people from other worlds in addition to those monsters?!

There are other worlds and dimensions? Really?

--

[Calm down, calm down. Just one sentence: nothing is certain right now, let's wait and see.]

[What are you waiting for! I feel like something big is about to happen! I heard things were just getting a little better on the front lines, and now this is happening again!]

[Different dimensions, does that mean new enemies will appear? But I have a feeling this is going to be a PVP event? No way?]

What exactly is this system trying to do?!

[Are you crazy?! Does this mean the real hell has only just begun?!]

[Coordination Bureau, Coordination Bureau, what exactly is going on here? Can you explain it to everyone? And what are your solutions?]

[----]

Panic, shock, and bewilderment.

The vast majority of players feel the same way when faced with a sudden update announcement.

Without any announcement of specific gameplay or rules, these few rather imposing announcements alone have already broken down the psychological defenses of many people.

All the players felt a suffocating sense of impending doom.

It's not just them.

The top players are also discussing this version update and paying attention to the Coordination Bureau's next response.

But compared to ordinary people.

They know more, and therefore are more at ease.

Regardless of whether this update is PvP or not, they shouldn't feel hopeless—and many of them know that Architect are the first group to receive announcements about version updates.

A glimpse into the latest version update has finally been revealed.

So, what role should Architect play in this process?

Jiang Qiu was thinking at that moment.

Xiao Chi, the guild leader of the Whistling Arrow Guild, was also thinking about it.

Li Zhong, Wei Zhe, and Zhao Qingdai, who had been challenging Lu Xiu for two consecutive days, were also thinking about it.

And the first person that comes to mind is Lu Xiu, the Architect is currently receiving the most attention.

What role will she play in the new version?

Everyone is speculating.

Just as a storm was brewing outside, and everyone was shaken by that announcement.

Inside the Coordination Bureau's underground Training Ground, it remained deathly quiet.

Forty minutes later.

Jian Li remained leaning against the cold wall, her beautiful eyes quietly gazing at the empty space before her, occasionally glancing at the time on the System Panel.

At this moment, Yan Fushou also rushed back.

He had just pushed open the Training Ground door, and hadn't even had a chance to ask Jian Li about the situation.

With a whoosh and a blinding Bai Guang, a frontline soldier appeared in the spot where he had just entered the instance.

He failed the dungeon run and was teleported back.

The soldier stood silently for a while before slowly coming to his senses. His expression became very strange, and he subconsciously looked in the direction where Jian Li was. After noticing Yan Fushou, he turned to look at him, his expression becoming even stranger.

Yan Fushou felt a strange familiarity with the soldier's gaze.

When Resident Evil was first released, he had seen similar looks in the eyes of these frontline soldiers.

It's as if it's saying, "What the hell is this?!"

This time, however, there was a hint of fear.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Several more blinding Bai Guang flashed by in succession.

Several more team members failed the dungeon and were teleported back.

Their expressions were all quite strange, even though they had been mentally prepared before entering the instance.

Knowing that there's no way to fight back against the dungeon, the only option is to run away.

But when they actually entered the instance, they realized they hadn't prepared enough.

The new dungeon that Lu Xiu constructed was far more hellish than they had imagined.

I thought that with my rock-solid nerves and willpower, I could withstand any extreme fear and get through any situation.

But that's not the case at all.

One hour later.

Another flash of Bai Guang appeared.

Han Xiao also returned from the dungeon, his brows furrowed with undisguised helplessness and astonishment. He began to quickly adjust his breathing as soon as he landed.

Then.

After about half a minute, he finally calmed down a bit, slowly raised his head, looked around the Training Ground, and his gaze fell on Yan Fushou. He gave a wry smile.

Yan Fushou noticed his gaze, a silent yet powerful gaze that seemed to ask, "What the hell is that?"

I have a general idea now.

really.

This new instance of Lu Xiu's story is not easy for the soldiers on the front lines either.

It's not good to have such thoughts at this moment.

But Yan Fushou couldn't help but think—thankfully, there was Lu Xiu.

Because it was known beforehand that the Architect' community received the update notification first, all the high-ranking members of the Coordination Bureau shared a consensus that the Architect would definitely play an important role in the new version.

Everyone confirmed this at the meeting just now.

When it comes to Architect, Lu Xiu, currently the top Architect, is definitely the most unpredictable yet reassuring variable.

----Although her dungeons can be quite grueling at times, making you feel like they're not meant for humans.

But her dungeon isn't impossible to complete, and the rewards are incredibly generous.

If it weren't for Lu Xiu, facing the upcoming version update that might be centered around Architect, they would only be able to rely on those inexperienced folk Builder Group to charge into battle—the thought of that scene is enough to make one despair.

So, thank goodness for Lu Xiu.