I am the Arcane Archer, and all my skills are self-created.

"The second path..." Hua Zitong's expression grew even more solemn, "is called 'Abyssal Rift'."

She waved her hand again, and the scene on the magic sandbox changed.

On the star map, dark cracks, like scars, appeared.

These cracks exude a chilling, chaotic, and malevolent aura.

"Abyssal rifts are entrances to unknown subspaces that randomly appear all over the world. The environment inside these rifts is extremely harsh, and the monsters are far stronger and more bizarre than those outside."

"Based on current information, rifts are divided into different levels, from the lowest level 'Danger' to the highest level 'Extinction'. The higher the level of the rift, the stronger the monsters inside, and the better the experience points and loot drops."

"The most crucial thing is..." Hua Zitong paused, then said, word by word.

"The number of people allowed to enter the Abyss Rift is limited. The lowest-level danger rift can only accommodate a team of five. And higher-level rifts may even... only be accessible to a single person."

"What? One person allowed in?"

A collective gasp filled the conference room.

If world events test a guild's overall strength, then the Abyss Rift tests a player's individual limits.

"Isn't this...isn't this just sending yourself to your death?" Zhui Feng couldn't help but say.

"uncertain."

Li Wu, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

His gaze was fixed on the dark cracks on the sand table, and instead of fear, his eyes gleamed with a hint of excitement.

"For me, this is actually the best way to upgrade."

Li Wu's words stunned everyone.

They looked at Li Wu, at his calm and confident face, and for a moment they didn't know what to say.

Yes, what is a dead end for others may just be a more efficient "hunting ground" for this man.

They almost forgot that sitting in front of them was a monster who dared to take on a three-headed world boss single-handedly with just a bow.

"Boss, you mean..." Hua Zitong seemed to have guessed his thoughts.

"That's right." Li Wu nodded. "You guys handle the world events. Gather all the elites in the guild who are level 100 or above, unite with our allies, and go and test your skills against the top guilds in those older servers."

"As for me..."

Li Wu's gaze swept over everyone present, and a familiar smile appeared on his lips.

"I went and filled in all those cracks, one by one."

Li Wu's decision was like a bombshell, exploding in the conference room.

"Boss, you...you're going to venture into that Abyss Rift by yourself?" Immovable Mountain was the first to object, his face filled with worry.

"No! This is too dangerous! Vice President Hua said that it might only be possible for one person to enter alone. What if we encounter some monster we can't handle? There won't even be anyone to help us!"

"Yeah, boss!" Steel Shield chimed in. "Our Mythical Guild is big and powerful now, there's no need for you to take this kind of risk alone. We can just level up a little slower, take it one step at a time!"

"I agree with Brother Shan and Brother Dun's views," Lin Hai said calmly, adjusting his glasses.

"From the perspective of maximizing benefits, as the guild's highest combat power, you should stay behind the lines or take action at critical moments in world events to play a decisive role."

"Going into unknown and dangerous areas alone is too uncertain. If something goes wrong, it will be devastating to our entire guild."

Even Zhui Feng, who usually blindly worships Li Wu, surprisingly did not agree this time.

Although he believed in Li Wu's abilities, the idea of ​​"challenging an unknown rift alone" was terrifying.

In the meeting room, dissenting voices quickly became the dominant force.

Everyone thought that Li Wu's decision was too risky and too crazy.

However, in the face of everyone's persuasion, Li Wu simply shook his head calmly.

"What you've said makes sense," he said slowly, "but you've overlooked the most important point."

"What?" Everyone was puzzled.

"Time." Li Wu's gaze deepened.

"Our Myth Guild may seem powerful, having unified the 21st district. But looking at the entire Realm of Origin, we are still just a newly emerging guild."

"Our foundation, the average level and equipment of our members are far behind those established guilds that have been operating for ten or twenty years."

"This global event is a signal. It tells us that the barriers between servers are being broken down."

"The competition of the future will be server-wide. If we cannot catch up with them as quickly as possible, or even surpass them, then everything we have today will soon be taken away by others."

Li Wu's words silenced everyone.

They had to admit that what Li Wu said was true.

"World events are massive in scale and time-consuming. If I get involved, I will inevitably be distracted by a lot of my energy, and the efficiency of leveling up will be too low," Li Wu continued.

"While the Abyss Rift is dangerous, it is, for me, the fastest way to improve at present."

"Only when my level and strength far surpass everyone else's can our Mythical Guild remain invincible in future cross-server battles."

"I must become the sharpest sword hanging over the heads of all enemies."

Li Wu's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable power, echoing in every corner of the conference room.

Immovable Mountain and Steel Shield exchanged a glance, both seeing a trace of shame in each other's eyes.

They only thought about making Li Wu feel at ease, but they forgot that the reason Li Wu is Li Wu is because he is always challenging the limits and always pursuing the strongest path, never stopping.

"I understand, boss." The unmoving man took a deep breath, straightened his posture, and said solemnly, "Since you've made your decision, we absolutely support you! However, we have a request!"

"explain."

"Give us some time!" His unwavering gaze burned with a fierce flame.

"We'll level up and upgrade our gear with all our might! Next time, the next time there's a rift like this, we hope to go in with you! We don't want to... forever only be able to see your back!"

"Yeah! Boss!" Steel Shield shouted excitedly, "We want to be brothers who fight alongside you, not just burdens who cheer '666' from behind!"

Seeing the fighting spirit in their eyes, Li Wu smiled.

This is the Myth Guild he knows, these are the brothers he wants.

"Okay." He nodded. "I'll be waiting for you."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to Hua Zitong.

"I'm leaving everything about the guild to you. You decide how to handle world events and who to cooperate with. I trust your judgment."

"Mmm." Hua Zitong nodded vigorously, her eyes slightly red.

She knew that Li Wu was placing the entire future of the guild on her shoulders. This trust was heavier and warmer than any words.

"Don't worry." She took a deep breath, suppressing her emotions, and resumed her decisive and ruthless demeanor as the vice president. "When you return, I will show you an even more powerful Mythical Guild."

"And..." As if remembering something, she took out a scroll that shimmered with seven-colored light from her backpack and handed it to Li Wu.

"What is this?" Li Wu asked curiously.

"The 'Void Beacon'," Hua Zitong explained, "is a legendary consumable item, the only item dropped by the Void Predator we killed during our last siege."

"It allows you to forcibly mark a coordinate in any subspace or independent plane and teleport back directly, ignoring spatial limitations. Although it can only be used once, it might save your life in a critical moment."

Li Wu looked at the scroll in his hand and then at Hua Zitong's concerned eyes, and felt a warmth in his heart.

He didn't say much, but simply put the reel into his backpack.

Thanks.

After the meeting ended, everyone dispersed and began working on the future of the guild.

Li Wu, on the other hand, went alone to the highest point of the Undying City, the watchtower.