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

Chapter 70 A "Fragment" and a Global War Report

The flagship "Kunlun" and its combat command center.

When the warm orb of light, named "The First Ray of Dawn in the Sunken City," was carefully collected by the surviving members of the Dragon Fang team in a specially made container, the entire command center erupted in cheers as loud as a landslide.

The joy of surviving the ordeal dispelled all the previous depression and despair.

The young staff officers embraced each other excitedly, many even shedding hot tears. They had witnessed miracles, they had witnessed destruction, and they had witnessed new life forcibly pulled back from the brink of destruction.

Only Qin Shiyue remained standing quietly in the same spot.

He didn't cheer; he simply closed his eyes and took a deep breath. That breath seemed to still carry the chill of the deep sea, and—the lingering warmth of divine power.

He finally understood.

From the beginning, the master never expected them to be able to defeat the old ruler on their own.

This mission, from beginning to end, was a lesson in itself.

A lesson on "reverence".

The Master used the most direct and shocking method to make them understand how fragile and laughable humanity's proud technology and military power are in the face of truly superior beings. At the same time, he also made them understand how unfathomable the Master's power is, enough to overturn the world and reshape the rules.

"Report! The deep-sea submersible 'Striver' is surfacing and is expected to return to its mothership in three hours!"

"Report! All surviving team members are in stable condition!"

Good news kept coming in.

—Just then, the cold system announcement from "Order" resounded throughout the entire flagship.

[World Announcement: The East China Sea Fleet of the China Dragon Shield Bureau has successfully completed the SS-rank mission "Echoes of the Abyss," recovering the key world heritage site "The First Ray of Dawn in the Sunken City."]

[Task Evaluation: Excellent.]

[Rewards Settlement: The Huaxia Dragon Shield Bureau has gained 200 million World Contribution Points, and its Ark Reputation has been raised to Revered. The Bureau has also received the special title [Pioneers of the Deep Sea].]

All participants will receive individual contribution rewards based on their contributions.

Meanwhile, in the Gaia plane, at the "Lazy Man No. 1" villa.

In the home theater, the rousing soundtrack of a classic sci-fi blockbuster plays once again, and the protagonist's mech raises its lightsaber and pierces the monster's chest.

Lu Yuan yawned contentedly and took a sip of iced cola.

I finally finished watching it, and the ending was as satisfying as ever.

"gentlemen."

Su Muqiu's holographic projection appeared beside him, followed by Qin Shiyue, who looked serious as if he had come on a pilgrimage.

"Oh, you're here." Lu Yuan waved lazily. "Got the stuff?"

"Yes, sir!"

Qin Shiyue stepped forward, standing ramrod straight, his face a complex mix of fanaticism and awe. He projected a detailed report in front of Lu Yuan, his voice trembling slightly.

"The First Ray of Dawn in the Sunken City has been successfully recovered! This operation has given us a profound understanding of the trials you laid out, and it has also made us realize the gap between ourselves and true power. This lesson will be forever etched in the minds of everyone at Dragon Shield!"

Lu Yuan glanced at the detailed report, which was over ten thousand words long and featured numerous illustrations, without even lifting his eyelids.

"Alright, alright, as long as you got the stuff." He waved his hand dismissively, like shooing away a fly. "Leave the report there; I'll have Xiaoya read it like a novel later. Don't let it interfere with my reading of the next book."

Qin Shiyue was taken aback, but the look of awe on his face only deepened.

Look, this is the realm of a master!

What they considered a historic first encounter with the divine was, in the master's eyes, nothing more than a trivial matter. He didn't even bother to listen to the process, only caring about the result.

This is the absolute control that those in power have over the world!

"Ahem." Su Muqiu coughed lightly, breaking Qin Shiyue's silence. She stepped forward and projected another, more concise chart.

"Mr. Lu, this is the first global exploration report since the World Heritage List project was launched two weeks ago."

Her voice was calm and professional.

"Currently, major global factions have accepted a total of 32 S-level or higher missions and 117 A-level missions."

"19 tasks have been completed, including 18 A-level tasks and 1 SS-level task."

"During the mission, although all the major forces paid a considerable price, their overall strength, understanding of the new world, and ability to cooperate in combat were greatly enhanced."

The scavenger team led by Ye Tian, ​​relying on their understanding of the ruins of the old world, completed three consecutive Cs.

"Having completed one Level 1 and one Level 2B exploration mission, successfully recovering four low-purity rule fragments," he said, adding that he has now broken into the top 100 on the individual contribution leaderboard, becoming a dark horse among players.

"In summary," Su Muqiu concluded, "your overt strategy has been extremely successful. The entire world is engaged in a frenzied competition to achieve your goals, and the overall strength of human civilization is developing at an unprecedented pace."

"Okay, I understand." Lu Yuan nodded, still not very interested in the process. "Just follow the procedures and let me know when you have all the materials."

He stretched, feeling a little sleepy.

Finally, I can have some peace and quiet. I can take a nap and then decide whether to have hot pot or barbecue for dinner.

This is life.

However, before the thought had even settled in his mind, he realized it.

"gentlemen."

The AI ​​butler Xiaoya's emotionless voice rang out again, inappropriately.

"Received a highest priority communication request from the Global Security Council."

Lu Yuan's face instantly fell.

"Who is it? What's wrong now? Tell them they're off today. Even if the sky falls, we'll talk about it after I wake up!"

"A request for assistance from General Ivanov, commander of the Russian Red Bear forces." Xiaoya calmly reported, "According to Order's real-time data analysis, he and his fleet, beneath the Arctic ice cap, have awakened something—an entity they are currently unable to handle."

"Based on the analysis of energy fluctuations transmitted from the site, this existence meets the characteristics of the 'Echoes of an Ancient Ice Core' category in the World Heritage List."

"But at the same time, it also seems to have a great appetite for those who disturb its slumber."

Lu Yuan's expression shifted from relaxed to annoyed, and finally settled on extreme frustration.

He suddenly sat up from the sofa.

"Can't these guys just let me have a day in peace?!"

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