I'm the administrator of the National Fortune Arena at the start of the game; I'll hand it

The collective breakdown in the Japanese livestream room was just a minor incident.

For the Dragon Kingdom's war center at this moment,

Their attention was now completely focused on the upcoming assault.

"Report! All four members of the assault team have arrived at Hongyuan Building and successfully rendezvoused with contestant number 3, Zhang Wei!" a communications officer reported loudly.

On the main screen, the largest image has switched to the interior of the Hongyuan Building.

On the 32nd floor, in a huge office that had been emptied out.

Wang Yi, Chen Hu, Zhao Zihan, Wu Qiong, and Zhang Wei, the landlord of the building, gathered together.

This is the first time that players from China have truly gathered offline.

"Captain Wang!"

"Hello, Captain Wang!"

Chen Hu, Zhao Zihan, and Wu Qiong

Everyone showed absolute respect for Wang Yi, the team leader.

It's not just because of Wang Yi's infamous reputation for killing a thousand people,

It was also because of the calm and reliable temperament that he exuded from the inside out, a quality unique to soldiers.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Wang Yi nodded to the three of them, his gaze sweeping over them one by one.

Chen Hu, dressed in a heavy bomb suit and wielding a high-frequency war blade, looked like a steel war god, exuding an aura of oppression.

Zhao Zihan carried a high-tech composite bow on her back. She was tall, with sharp eyes and a heroic air, like a female hunter ready to strike at any moment.

Wu Qiong, dressed in stealth combat gear, seemed to blend into the shadows, exuding a restrained aura that made him appear mysterious and professional.

Wang Yi nodded to himself.

"Mr. Zhang, how's the building?"

Wang Yi then looked at Zhang Wei, the architectural engineer standing to the side.

"Reporting to Captain Wang!"

Zhang Wei's face flushed with excitement. The thought of fighting alongside the legendary war god filled this ordinary middle-aged engineer with fervor.

"I've already carried out preliminary renovations on the building. All elevators and fire exits leading downstairs have been completely sealed off with steel bars and cement. Currently, our building from the 30th floor upwards is absolutely safe!"

"Well done," Wang Yi praised.

A solid rear base is the foundation of all operations. Zhang Wei, with his expertise, played an extremely important role.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's get straight to the point."

Wang Yi opened the team's voice chat channel.

What follows is not suitable for outsiders to know.

"According to the latest mission issued by the administrator, our assault team's next target is the First Police Station located in the city center!"

"Mission Objective: Clear all zombies from the police station, take control of the armory, and find the first cipher clue hidden in the safe in the chief's office!"

Wang Yi's voice was clearly transmitted to every corner through the audio channel.

In the operations center, everyone held their breath.

The real battle is about to begin!

"The administrators have given us very detailed information about the police station."

Wang Yi continued.

"The police station is a five-story building. The main threat comes from the lobby on the first floor and the underground parking lot, where a large number of zombies gather. It is estimated that there are at least five hundred."

"Our plan is for Chen Hu and me to be the main attackers, force our way in through the front gate, and draw the attention of most of the zombies."

"Zhao Zihan, from the high point of the building across the street, provide us with long-range fire support and prioritize eliminating those special infected that pose a threat to us."

"Wu Qiong, your mission is the most crucial. After Chen Hu and I clear out the lobby on the first floor, you must immediately find the stairs leading to the director's office, sneak into the fourth-floor office as quickly as possible, find the safe, and obtain the password clues."

"Zhang Wei, you stay at headquarters and be ready to provide us with structural support at any time."

"Everyone else, stay put, ensure your safety, and await further instructions!"

Wang Yi's tactical arrangements were clear, well-organized, and efficient, with no unnecessary delays.

"Understood!" the members of the assault team replied in unison.

"Alright, there are still three hours until dark, let's move out immediately!"

At Wang Yi's command, the task force swiftly began preparations.

Looking at the elite squad about to set off on the screen, everyone in the Dragon Kingdom's operations center felt a surge of excitement.

"This is so professional...it's practically a real-life special forces unit!" Li Guodong exclaimed sincerely.

"Wang Yi's command ability is beyond doubt." General Lin Zhan also looked on with admiration. "He has made the most of everyone's abilities."

"Now, let's see what surprises our logistics commander-in-chief can bring them." Li Guodong smiled and looked at Su Yuan.

All eyes were once again focused on Su Yuan.

They knew that while the team's tactical execution was important, Su Yuan's financial support as the administrator was the key to determining their potential!

Su Yuan smiled slightly, confident and assured.

He had long prepared powerful weapons for this crucial operation.

"Since this is a battle of attrition, insufficient firepower will not suffice."

Su Yuan opened the store and his eyes were fixed on an item he had been eyeing for a long time, but had always thought it was too expensive to buy.

【Product: Individual Electromagnetic Pulse Grenade (EMP) x3】

Price: 2000 National Fortune Points

[Effect: After being thrown, it generates a strong electromagnetic pulse within a 30-meter radius, instantly paralyzing all zombies within the area for ten seconds.]

Paralyze all zombies! Ten seconds!

On a rapidly changing battlefield, the significance of ten seconds of absolute control is self-evident!

This is practically a team battle weapon tailor-made for assault troops like Wang Yi and Chen Hu!

"It's a bit pricey, but definitely worth it!"

Without hesitation, Su Yuan spent 2000 National Fortune Points to exchange for three EMP grenades, which he then designated to be given to Wang Yi.

"Also, although Wu Qiong can open the armory door, it's better to use a more direct method to save time."

Su Yuan found another product.

【Product: C4 Plastic Explosive (Small)】

Price: 500 National Fortune Points

[Effect: A single piece of high-energy explosive is enough to blast open an alloy door as secure as a bank vault.]

"Prepare this for Wu Qiong as well."

Another 2500 points of national fortune were poured in!

The remaining national fortune points of the Dragon Kingdom have shrunk significantly once again.

But in the operations center, no one felt sorry for him.

Everyone knows that these investments will translate into the invincible fighting power of the task force!

……

Meanwhile, in the Dragon Kingdom, preparations were underway for a textbook-perfect offensive.

Meanwhile, in the command center of the United States, the atmosphere was eerily gloomy.

"Report! Contestant number 6 has been killed after encountering the Tyrant!"

"Report! Contestant number 11 has been surrounded and attacked by a pack of zombie dogs and is confirmed dead!"

"Report! Contestant number 17 has developed symptoms of infection after drinking contaminated water and has turned into a zombie!"

One bad news after another kept coming in.

The US's once-proud starting lineup has now been reduced to nearly half its original strength.

Of the five elites from the Navy SEALs and Delta Force, only contestant number 1, Michael, and another Delta Force member named "John" are still alive.

Everyone else died at the hands of various accidents and monsters.

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!"

The blond manager angrily swept all the documents off the table.

"Why did this happen? We have the world's most elite soldiers, why did we end up like this?" He couldn't accept this fact.

"Manager..." an analyst nearby said cautiously.

"Our soldiers are indeed the most elite. But... we're missing one thing."

"What is it?"

"intelligence."

The analyst hit the nail on the head.

"We know nothing about this world. Our athletes don't know where the supplies are, where the dangers are, or even the weaknesses of those monsters."

They were like blindfolded dancers waving their arms through a minefield; every step was a gamble with their lives.

"But the people of the Dragon Kingdom... they are different."

The analyst pointed to the screen, noting the clear movement patterns and well-defined tactical objectives of the Chinese player.

"They seem to...know the world inside and out. They always manage to avoid danger and find the most crucial resource points, as if some mysterious figure is guiding them!"

The blond manager's face grew increasingly gloomy.

"We can't just sit here and wait to die!" A military representative slammed his fist on the table.

"The Chinese are frantically racking up points, snowballing their advantage. If this continues, by the end of the first instance, the gap in national fortune between them and us will reach a terrifying level! When that happens, a hundredfold difference will materialize in reality, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"What can we do then?" Another official shrugged helplessly. "We can't contact the athletes, so we can only watch helplessly."

The entire command center fell silent once again.

A profound sense of powerlessness enveloped everyone.

Just then, a man who had been sitting in the corner, wearing gold-rimmed glasses and looking quite refined,

But the man, whose eyes were unusually sinister, slowly spoke.

"Perhaps...we can try a different approach."

All eyes were on him.

This person is a top-tier strategic analyst, codenamed Ouroboros.

He was known for his unorthodox thinking and ruthless methods.

"What's the idea?" the blond manager asked.

The ouroboros adjusted its glasses, a cold smile playing on its lips:

"Since we can't improve ourselves, why...don't we try to weaken our opponents?"

"Weaken the opponent?"

Everyone was taken aback.

"That's right."

The gaze of the ouroboros.

It landed on the screen.

The Dragon Kingdom assault team was rapidly moving towards the police station.

"The biggest advantage of the Chinese people right now is their teamwork and their almost omniscient intelligence."

Their task force had a clear objective: to target the police station.

This shows that there's something they're determined to get inside the police station.

"And what we have to do is... create a little trouble for them before they get their hands on that thing."

The ouroboros's smile grew increasingly sinister.

"Sir, I need authorization. I need to mobilize all the resources we have hidden around the Dragon Kingdom to execute a plan."

"What plan?"

The ouroboros slowly uttered two words:

"Dragon Hunting".

His eyes gleamed with a venomous light.

"Since we can't get into the instance, we'll stir things up. I'll make sure the Dragon Kingdom's backyard is on fire, so they won't have the energy to calmly command their players!"

"I want them to know that this battle for national destiny isn't just confined to the ring!"

"And even more so, outside the arena!"