Lucky billion players, you've never seen one before / I can accumulate my own luck

*Pfft, pfft...* The four leaping silver lights weaved among dozens or even hundreds of players.

Once exposed to the silver light, the player's body began to fester, just like the windows and walls that shattered immediately after being exposed to the silver light before.

Those pierced by the silver light instantly turned into withered bones, scattered all over the ground, utterly dead.

"May the Holy Light protect you!"

"The Norman Shield!"

"The fifth person to disappear..."

Players felt a chill rise up their spines, and their entire bodies stiffened.

But they had to suppress the fear brought by the silver light and activate their defensive items to protect themselves.

However, their defensive measures were ineffective.

Those four silver lights seemed capable of penetrating space and launching attacks from any unexpected angle.

Even though he used props to shield himself from the silver light, he was still pierced through the next second and died on the spot.

how come……

How can it be……

Kara, standing in the crowd, felt an immense, soul-crushing fear.

She desperately activated the psychic power of the "Book of Akasha," attempting to find a way to escape this deadly trap.

Then, no matter how she tried to activate her spiritual energy, the feedback she received was always the same: insufficient mental strength, unable to obtain information.

Her face turned deathly pale.

The next second, *splat*—her forehead was pierced, her flesh and consciousness evaporated, leaving only charred, corroded bones.

In less than ten seconds, all the players on the thirteenth floor were slaughtered.

The sight of bones scattered everywhere was jarring; death seemed to have materialized before the members of the Special Affairs Bureau.

Instinctively, many people swallowed hard, feeling a chill run down their spines.

What... is this prop?

Grade A?

Someone, several kilometers away, slaughtered all the elite players sent by various factions in less than ten seconds...!?

This……

Suddenly, a sense of oppression welled up in my heart.

Everyone, including Li Xian, turned their heads and looked behind them.

Suddenly, a woman of unparalleled beauty flew over, like a fairy from a painting... In short, she was quite out of place with their style.

Suddenly, the air trembled slightly.

Four beams of silver light from inside the thirteen-story building flashed through space, passed them, and arrived in front of the woman.

They merged into one, transforming into an eight-sided sword gleaming with silver light, which hovered and adhered to the back of the stunningly beautiful woman.

"Miss, there are no people on the list here."

A slightly warm voice appeared.

A pretty young girl, with a delicate and refined appearance, followed behind the woman.

The woman nodded slightly, then glanced coldly at Li Xian and the others.

Subconsciously, most people, under the pressure, instinctively avert their gaze and avoid eye contact.

The woman, Yu Xue Zhao, ignored them. The eight-sided sword behind her flashed with silver light, the air trembled slightly, and she disappeared with the two figures.

silence.

A long silence enveloped the scene.

Mercury and the others only came to their senses after ordinary people on the ground noticed the commotion in the air.

"That one just now, could it be... could it be an A-level player?"

"I've seen B-level players before, but none of them have this kind of aura. Just looking at them makes me feel like I'm going to lose my life..."

Mercury muttered under his breath, "It's just that the clothes are a bit strange."

Upon hearing this, Li Xian did not reply.

He thought to himself, "They look a bit like someone from node C04..."

On the 001 partition, there are some rudimentary records of information about the C04 node, which he had the opportunity to review before.

Of course, it's also possible that the other person simply likes wearing traditional costumes.

"What do we do now?" Cao Shuai asked, suppressing his fear. "It seems a very important person has gotten involved. How do we deal with this?"

"This person's appearance should be related to Fan Xiao."

Li Xian regained his composure and said, "Let's go back to headquarters for now and keep an eye on the global situation. If it really was Fan Xiao who did it, we can analyze and speculate based on his possible motives..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "The results should be available within a few days."

Chapter 396 The End of Operation Khorne

Day one of the terror operation.

A mysterious force appeared in Zone 010, crushing the resistance forces of player organizations from various countries with overwhelming force, killing a large number of high-ranking figures before calmly leaving.

Contrary to their usual practice, all major organizations abandoned their pursuit and attacks, and the players went into hiding, behaving unusually obediently.

The tense and strange atmosphere plunged players across the entire world into fear and panic. Large player organizations put aside their current tasks, consolidated their forces, and closely monitored the changing situation.

Numerous suspicions arose, and a torrent of discussions swept across various player forums.

Fan Xiao's name and identity gradually came into the view of all players.

……

The second day of the terror operation.

The vast majority of players on the list were killed before they could react, and the raid shattered their chances of escaping the zone ahead of time using their tickets.

Because there are no warning signs before disaster strikes.

At that time, everyone was still immersed in the wonderful illusion of about to gain huge benefits, and never thought that a C-level player's counterattack would come so fiercely, swiftly, and with such a great momentum.

It was as if a thunderbolt had pierced through the atmosphere in an instant.

Almost all the players on the roster were eliminated.

However, the death continued.

A mysterious force has reached out to the upper echelons of humanity, as well as to ordinary people who dare to issue orders.

The killings were as blatant as they had been yesterday.

Even if the target is surrounded by the player's heavy protection, they still cannot escape the fate of having all their defenses overturned head-on and being cruelly tortured to death.

Ordinary people cannot leave the zone using a duplicate ticket.

Even if you immediately inject yourself with an evolution agent to become an evolved being, it would still take some time before you can be selected as a prospective player in the game; there simply isn't enough time.

The troublemakers hidden beneath the surface have nowhere to escape and can only passively wait for a group of crazed assassins to "come knocking on their door."

Knowing they would be tortured and killed, yet unable to avoid it and forced to passively await their death—the greatest threat came before the arrows were fired. This fear, far exceeding that of ordinary people, tormented the surviving members of the list psychologically.

As their colleagues died one by one, they realized that their turn would come soon.

Because he himself had participated in the operation, he knew perfectly well what had happened.

This is a blatant act of revenge!

Damn Fan Xiao!

Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall, let alone a powerful and influential person.

They dared not confront or threaten Fan Xiao directly, for doing so would undoubtedly hasten their demise.

In order to protect themselves, they began to try various remedies.

One of these methods is to offer benefits in the hope of resolving the conflict.

In just one day, Fan Xiao's uncle Song Jianbai's company was saved from the brink of bankruptcy, with countless large orders pouring in and the phone ringing off the hook.

However, death did not stop, proceeding slowly and steadily.

Fan Xiao showed no sign of stopping.

The members of the terrified list had no choice but to start a campaign online, even going so far as to reveal all the secrets of the Evolution game, and to rally a huge public to condemn Fan Xiao's dirty killings.

Unfortunately, the Special Affairs Bureau suppressed the idea as soon as it began to emerge.

The Special Affairs Bureau can't handle things abroad, but domestically it's their home turf, and no one can act recklessly... well, except for Fan Xiao.

As for foreign public opinion... Fan Xiao and the Special Affairs Bureau didn't care.

Desperate people, with no other option, turned to player forums to stir up trouble, and a huge storm was brewing online.

However, this time, the voices of the crowd did not merge into one, nor did they form any kind of moral blackmail.

With multiple forces interfering, the atmosphere of watching the drama unfold has only intensified.

Many people in the Special Affairs Bureau even watched the show with schadenfreude.

Because they have always had a cooperative relationship with Fan Xiao, although there were some minor frictions this time, their relationship will not be damaged.

"Have you heard? The Sword of God, the Europa Alliance, the Freemasons, the Psionic Society... all those people who died were killed by players from other regions hired by that Fan Xiao. He actually lured people from other regions to our region, making us live in the same environment as such a dangerous 'traitor'. Isn't that too dangerous? What if he goes crazy one day and kills us too?"

"Is this even possible? Luring players from other regions to our own region to kill people? Are you out of your mind? Don't you know the principle of inviting wolves into the house? This is such a disruption of order, it's outrageous! Isn't anyone going to do anything about it?"

"Damn! You guys have some nerve! You still dare to say things like that? Let me give you a heads-up: according to professional analysis, Fan Xiao brought in at least 10 B-level players, slaughtering almost all the high-ranking members of various player organizations. The remaining ones don't even dare to show their faces now, let alone retaliate. Fan Xiao is very likely backed by a huge player organization with influence spanning multiple regions. You guys are really brave, still here denouncing him? Aren't you afraid of being wiped out as well?"

"Brother, are you serious?"

"So exaggerated?"

"Tch, so what if it's true? I'm just discussing it online. Is this guy going to come down through the internet and kill me?"

"Hey...brother, take it easy, Fan Xiao, no, I should call him Boss, Boss really can do it! The people who were killed these past two days all have one thing in common—they had all plotted against Boss's supply channels for fantasy substances. As a result, no matter how well they hid, or even those who never showed their faces, Boss found them all. This kind of intelligence gathering ability is probably at the level of an A-grade item. Is it that hard to kill people by following the internet connection?"

"……you sure?"

"Of course. It's even more exaggerated than I said! Some of the victims weren't even involved in the plot from beginning to end; they just showed some interest. And yet, even these kinds of people were found and killed... Heh, are you scared yet?"

"I'm scared, I'm scared, I can't afford to mess with them, I can't afford to mess with them. By the way... how do you know so much?"

"Well... I'm in White Eagle, just got off the plane. My friend is a special agent, his circle is very small, but he knows a lot of people and has vested interests. I'll remain anonymous."

"..."

What Fan Xiao did was quickly revealed by many "insiders".

After learning that the other side truly possessed the ability to transmit intelligence via the internet, the public opinion on major game forums immediately shifted to one side.

After the initial indignation subsided, most people viewed the matter with a detached, amused, and even sarcastic attitude.

"So, this was just a simple case of someone trying to show off and getting screwed over? A whole bunch of big-name players were taken down by one person? Holy crap! Awesome!"

"If you want to take advantage of someone, you'll naturally have to pay the price. This is the era of players. Once an individual's combat power increases, it can become ridiculously high. A bunch of guys who can't see the bigger picture don't even consider whether the people who manage to get access to the fantasy material supply chain are really just lucky. Is there anything simple behind it?"

"I heard that besides the players, quite a few high-ranking people in the ordinary circles have also died. It seems that Boss Fan Xiao has a detailed list, and the relevant personnel will probably be wiped out soon. I guess the survivors are probably desperate and are planning to drag all the other players into it as pawns to create a public opinion against Fan Xiao. Hey... you guys better be careful, don't be stupid enough to become that pawn."

"If you put it that way... could those posts on the forums demanding that Fan Xiao share his supply channels have also been deliberately posted by player factions to stir up trouble?"

"Is that even a question? Of course it is! Unfortunately, this group chose the wrong target and provoked a ruthless person. They really kicked a hornet's nest. They didn't gain any benefits, but they lost their lives instead."

"Serves them right! This is so satisfying! Kill them, kill as many as possible! Kill all these damn idiots in the higher-ups! Damn it, after players get good stuff, they still have to be schemed against and live on the edge. If this is the atmosphere all the time, I might as well go develop in another region!"

"Sigh, although Fan Xiao is in the right, he's gone too far. How many people have died this time? He's gone too far and doesn't know when to stop. I hope this brutal killing will end soon and things will calm down. What kind of world is this, with murderers in power!"

"Look everyone, the Virgin Mary is here!"

"This is a classic case! You didn't step in when people were being bullied, but you jump out to stop them when they fight back, right? Good people should be held at gunpoint? Oh, right, this time the one who got provoked isn't a good person, but a ruthless one. Your saintly act won't work. Are you scared? The idiots are going to be wiped out, hehe."

"As long as I have no morals, no one can morally blackmail me. How awesome is that?"

"So many people have died, don't you care or feel any concern? We all feel the pain of loss, like the rabbit mourning the fox's death, or the lips and teeth feeling cold if the lips are gone. Have some decency and humanity!"