When the game shut down, I took my skills with me.

Chapter 63 The "Open Scheme" of the Agent of God

Inside the round table conference hall at the core of the World Tree, Lu Yuan lazily snapped his fingers, looking at the expressions on Qin Shiyue and the others' faces, which were choked by the abstract list of materials.

"Alright, stop acting like it's the end of the world."

"Xiaoya," he commanded the air, "connect to order."

A barely perceptible stream of golden data overflowed from Lu Yuan's body, instantly traversing dimensions and connecting to the massive artificial intelligence core in Earth's near-Earth orbit.

At the same time, in every corner of all safe zones around the world, on the personal terminals on the wrists of all survivors, and on the main screens of the command centers of all major forces, the lights suddenly lit up without warning.

A majestic, cold, and emotionless mechanical synthesized voice resounded throughout the entire "New Age" world.

[Urgent Notice from the Global Security Council]

[Published by AI Order with authorization from Supreme Administrator Mr. Lu Yuan:]

The first phase of the "Chapter of Creation" in the "Age of War" has concluded successfully. Human civilization has rebuilt order from the ruins, and a new value system centered on "global contribution" has taken root in people's hearts.

[It is hereby announced that the "War Era" has entered its second phase—"Heritage Retriev"]

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This sudden announcement left people, who had just recovered from their daily work, in a state of shock.

"Inheritance recovery? What's that?"

"Phase two? So soon? Shouldn't we be focusing all our efforts on preparing for the Reapers?"

"This is a new instruction from the administrator! It must have a deeper meaning!"

Before everyone could process this sudden news, the cold, synthesized voice sounded again, accompanied by an incredibly magnificent picture slowly unfolding on all the connected screens around the world.

It was a world map drawn with golden light, marked with hundreds of areas radiating an ominous red glow. Bottomless trenches, continuously erupting active volcanoes, ancient temples buried under yellow sand, plateaus shrouded in thunderstorms year-round—encompassing almost all of the most dangerous and mysterious unknown regions on Earth.

[To counter the impending ultimate threat and to reshape the core laws of the world, the Administrator has opened the Forgotten World Heritage List.]

The Order is now issuing the following S-rank exploration missions to all factions and individuals worldwide.

As soon as he finished speaking, the red dots on the huge map were magnified and transformed into lines of detailed mission reports, floating before everyone's eyes.

[SSS-Rank Exploration Mission: The Law Hub of Sky City]

[Mission Description: Above the eternal thunderstorm layer at an altitude of ten thousand meters, find the legendary sky city of Laputa and retrieve its core—the [Law Core of the Sky City].]

[Mission Rewards: 10 million World Contribution Points, Limited Title [Conqueror of the Sky], 1 World Authority Fragment, 1 final nomination right for a permanent seat on the Global Security Council.]

[SS-Rank Exploration Mission: Dawn of the Sunken City]

[Mission Description: Descend to the deepest part of the Mariana Trench, enter the forgotten ancient sea city of R'lyeh, and retrieve the first rays of dawn from the sunken city without disturbing the slumbering beings.]

[Task Rewards: 8 million World Contribution Points, Limited Title [Wanderer of the Deep Sea], Epic Equipment [Trinity Trident] Blueprint, 1 World Authority Fragment.]

[S-Rank Exploration Quest: The Dragon's First Cry]

[Mission Description: Venture deep into the dragon's lair beneath the Kunlun Mountains to find and record the spatial resonance of the dragon's first cry.]

[Task Rewards: 5 million World Contribution Points, Limited Title [Friend of the Dragon], 10 Rare Materials [Dragon Blood Crystals]]

[S-Rank Exploration Mission: Echoes of War Cry]

[Mission Description: Enter the ancient Changping battlefield ruins shrouded in the spirits of the dead, and amidst the murderous aura of countless soldiers, collect the [Echo of the Last War Cry from a Thousand Years Ago].]

[Mission Reward: 4 million World Contribution Points, Epic Weapon [Blade of the Vengeful Army]]

Hundreds of missions, each corresponding to a forbidden zone for life.

Each one is filled with bizarre descriptions that are incomprehensible to ordinary people.

However, the long list of rewards following each mission, especially the glittering "Fragments of World Authority" and "Nomination Rights for Permanent Seats in the Council," exploded in the minds of all the faction leaders like mental nuclear bombs!

Dead silence.

After a brief period of deathly silence came a global frenzy, like an avalanche of landslides and tsunamis!

"This is insane! Utterly insane!" At the headquarters of Project "Lighthouse" in the United States, Chief Analyst Serafina Vince stared at the SSS-level mission reward on the screen. Even she, known for her composure, became breathless. "A permanent board seat! The administrator actually used this!"

"This is an open conspiracy!" In the "Red Bear" unit's base in Russia, General Ivanov slammed his fist on the table, not out of anger, but with extreme excitement. "He knows what we want! He laid out right there what we crave most! And then said to us: 'Want it? If you want it, go get it with your life!' Hahahaha! This is what soldiers like us should do!"

At the headquarters of the player guild "Sword of Oracles," guild leader Xiao Xue, who had recently emerged from the shadow of "Divine Punishment," stared intently at the screen, her eyes burning with the flames of ambition. Her previous failures had taught her that simple plunder and combat wouldn't work in the new world, but this time, it was a mission personally issued by the administrator! If she could complete just one, she could reclaim everything she had lost, tenfold!

"Pass on my order! Summon all core members! We must secure an S-rank mission at all costs!"

Similar scenes are playing out in every corner of the world.

Faced with the enormous benefits meticulously designed by Lu Yuan, benefits that no ambitious person could refuse, the danger and strangeness of the mission itself seemed to have become less important.

This is a global treasure hunt competition personally launched by the administrator.

No one is forcing you to participate, but no one can resist the temptation.

China, the highest command center of the Dragon Shield Bureau.

The atmosphere, however, was completely different from the fervor outside; it was solemn.

Qin Shiyue stood with his hands behind his back in front of the huge 3D map, silently watching the hundreds of flashing red mission markers. Behind him was the top think tank and staff of Dragon Shield.

"Tell me your thoughts, what do you all think?" Qin Shiyue said in a deep voice.

A staff officer in charge of strategic analysis immediately stepped forward and stated clearly, "Chief! According to our preliminary assessment, these missions are extremely difficult, with a mortality rate potentially exceeding ninety percent. However, the rewards are equally substantial. I suggest that we select some missions that are relatively less difficult and geographically closer to us."

For level 1 or S-level missions, proceed cautiously and secure a portion of the contribution points first.

His analysis was rational and sound, in line with conventional decision-making logic.

However, Qin Shiyue slowly shook his head.

His gaze swept over the S-level missions, and finally settled on the two most difficult and rewarding missions.

The SSS-rank "Sky City" and the SS-rank "Sunken City".

The members of the think tank held their breath, knowing that the director was about to unleash his unique "divine will" again.

"Don't you guys understand yet?" Qin Shiyue's voice carried a hint of fervor and reverence that only he could understand.

"Did the gentleman publish this list of heritage sites simply to send us on a treasure hunt?"

"No!"

"This is a test! It's a selection process!"

Qin Shiyue turned around, his gaze sharp as lightning, sweeping over everyone present: "Sir is watching who, in this preparation for war that will determine the fate of civilization, is qualified to stand at the forefront! Who has the courage to tackle the toughest challenges! Who is willing to make the greatest sacrifice for the future of all human civilization!"

"Choosing the easy tasks might bring some small gains. But that also means that in the master's eyes, we'll be relegated to second-rate status! We'll forever lose the right to even step onto the poker table!"

"A gentleman's grace is never reserved for cowards!"

This extremely insightful interpretation of "Dihua" left everyone present stunned. They carefully considered Qin Shiyue's words, and the more they thought about it, the more excited they became—this was the truth!

"I understand!" A young operations staff officer stood up excitedly. "The sir isn't sending us on a treasure hunt; he's bestowing honor upon us!"

Qin Shiyue nodded approvingly and then issued an order that left no room for doubt.

"Pass on my orders!"

"SSS-rank mission [Sky City]: Immediately establish a special research team to conduct preliminary technical research! We must participate in this mission, but not now!"

"Now, let's focus all our efforts on objective one."

His finger pressed heavily on the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean.

"SS-rank mission, [Dawn of the Sunken City]!"

"I don't care about R'lyeh, nor about the Sleepers! The Master wants us to retrieve that ray of dawn, and we must bring it back from the depths of the ocean!"

"Yes!" The entire command center responded with a thunderous roar.

No one questioned this seemingly crazy decision.

Because they firmly believe that this is the only way to properly respond to the "test of God".

That afternoon.

At a secret military port on the eastern coast of China, alarms blared continuously.

The massive "East China Sea Fleet" slowly sailed out of the port, dozens of warships representing the pinnacle of Chinese technology forming an imposing formation. In the center of the fleet, on a giant mothership with a futuristic design, a uniquely shaped deep-sea submersible was being slowly hoisted and prepared.

—**Submarine Name:** "Striver"

—**Maximum Design Diving Depth:** 15000 meters —**Outer Shell Material:** High-strength shape memory alloy infused with the [Void Turtle Armor] —**Power Core:** Miniature nuclear fusion reactor (technology supported by Ark)

—**Personnel:** Dragon Shield's elite Awakened Squad "Dragon Fang," and an advisor from the Moon Whisper Clan.

As the sun set, the massive fleet sailed into the depths of the ocean, leaving a golden trail on the sea.

They will be the pioneers of human civilization, the first to embark on this magnificent global treasure hunt epic, personally directed by Lu Yuan.

Meanwhile, the culprit was lying on a beach chair in his villa on the Gaia plane, leisurely drinking cola and watching the global live broadcast projected by Xiaoya, nodding in satisfaction.

"That's good, they're all very motivated."

"Let me see—" His gaze swept across the images of countless expeditions setting off, finally settling on the "Striver" of the "East China Sea Fleet" as it slowly submerged.

"Let's start with you guys."

"I hope you can bring me back some interesting local specialties."