Chapter 725: [Triggered Regional Event—Cleanse the World's Abscess] Gold-tier

[Danger—The World's Abscess!]

Quality: Gold

Danger Level: Extremely High

A will from the New World, after absorbing enough energy.

Unexpectedly discovered the 'escape' tunnel dug by its 'companion,' and after a long period of corroding and assimilating that tunnel.

Finally, two days ago, it silently circumvented the Civilization Ladder's oversight and descended onto Terra Continent through that murky erosion channel.

In this land that could be called primitive, it is the supreme existence.

It has already claimed this place as its own forbidden territory.

Upon discovering that its arrival had not alarmed that 'companion'.

It made a bold decision—to turn this world into a massive trap, to welcome that 'companion's' arrival.

"Heh, I really do have him to thank for this!

Well then, nothing else to do about it.

Gagaga, once I've completely remade this world, I'll give him a nice little surprise." —███

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[Ding... Triggered Regional Event—Cleanse the World's Abscess] The mechanical prompt sound rang out at just the right moment by his ear.

[Regional Event—Cleanse the World's Abscess]

Quality: Gold

Danger Level: Extremely High

Description: An escapee from the [New World] has circumvented the Civilization Ladder's supervision and entered the current world.

Immediately upon arrival, it destroyed the Mechanical Vanguard Society and seized the most resource-rich continent—Terra Continent.

But its arrival will bring enormous danger to this world.

The corroding and assimilating aura will continuously gnaw away at this world, step by step dragging it into the foul Abyss.

Of course, this 'escapee,' in order to welcome its 'predecessor' companion and avoid alarming it, will not carry out large-scale alterations to this world for now.

But once it completely devours the world core, the world will also be plunged entirely into darkness.

Requirements:

1. Before the Extreme Cold Disaster disappears, ensure your own survival / escape from the current world.
2. Obtain information related to this 'escapee.'
3. Prevent the 'escapee' from corroding and altering the current world; alteration progress must not exceed 50% (Current alteration progress: 7%)
4. Drive away / kill the 'escapee' and completely restore the corrupted world.

Reward: Unknown (distributed based on mission completion)

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The blinding golden light from the virtual light screen shone onto Yu Yuan's face.

Yu Yuan's heart turned ice-cold to the core.

"Damn it!" A curse escaped his lips.

He had just been wondering—the Mechanical Vanguard Society's strength wasn't weak, so how could they have been routed and sent fleeing by the oil creatures in just a few short days, with even their supreme leader killed?

Now everything was clear.

The mastermind behind the oil creatures had appeared.

Yu Yuan swallowed hard, his expression complex as he rubbed his cheeks.

Crack—

The glowing ember of a lit cigarette flickered to life in the secret library.

Whoosh—

Yu Yuan exhaled a long stream of smoke.

His previously somewhat tangled thoughts gradually settled down.

His gaze sharpened once more as he stared quietly into the void ahead, yet his mind was racing at full speed, organizing all the intelligence and resources he currently possessed one by one.

After a long while, when Yu Yuan finally snapped back to reality, he realized the cigarette between his fingers had long since burned out.

"Damn it... even the Snake of Rebirth is toyed with in the palm of my hand, and a mere 'escapee,' hmph—"

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The Ten Thousand Nations Pact Civilization had just activated Level Three combat readiness, and less than half an hour later, it was raised to Level Two.

According to the Ten Thousand Nations Pact regulations, all upper management (Chief Executives, research institute and laboratory leaders, and commanders) received the alert notification.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat.

Level Two combat readiness—this was only activated when a major threat was discovered that posed a direct military threat to our side.

But... weren't they already in a state of war?

The Mechanical Scrapyard Planet had been completely conquered. Among the current worlds, the only threatening force was the Felda Revolutionary Army, and Alpha had personally led a team over there.

Where was this threat coming from?

A civilization combat readiness meeting was immediately convened.

Carmen, Mona, Jiu Feng, Hogg, Masier, Fang, Hammond, Xiao Xi, and Ladiz all attended.

Even Alpha and Knight, who had just completed combat.

Upon receiving the Level Two combat readiness alert, they immediately tore up the Return Tickets they carried and returned to Green Forest City.

Intelligence related to the oil creatures appeared in full before everyone.

Among those present, only Alpha and Carmen knew some intelligence about the oil creatures.

Of course, the most familiar should be Ladiz—after all, he had fought head-on against that oil creature.

And had experienced its vicious iron fist firsthand.

Now seeing that familiar figure, the corner of Ladiz's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.

That damn creature was something he never wanted to encounter again in this lifetime.

Yu Yuan looked at everyone with a grave expression, his gaze cold and sharp.

"Everyone, not long ago, the Mechanical Vanguard Society, far away on Terra Continent, became history—they no longer exist!"

"What!"

"This..."

"Hiss—"

Everyone's eyes froze, especially Knight. As an old rival, he knew all too well the strength and foundation of the Mechanical Vanguard Society.

That was an existence he couldn't take down even with EDEN's combined forces.

That was an existence capable of easily gravely wounding Silver-tier creatures.

How could they suddenly become history?

Alpha's eyes flickered with a thoughtful gleam. After his gaze lingered on the oil creature intelligence for a few seconds, he looked up at Yu Yuan.

"Leader, although that oil creature is troublesome, and the gap between the Mechanical Vanguard Society and us is obvious, just the oil creature alone shouldn't have been able to rout them so quickly. Has a new unexpected factor intervened?"

A faint curve finally tugged at the corner of Yu Yuan's mouth.

"Correct!"

He propped his hands on his chest.

"The oil creatures are nothing to fear. The reason the Mechanical Vanguard Society failed is because the one pulling the strings behind the oil creatures... has descended into our world." Yu Yuan's voice was low and deep.

Alpha's eyelid twitched slightly.

He noticed the word Yu Yuan had just used.

—Descended.

That was not a word to be used casually.

The others realized this as well.

They all quietly waited for him to continue.

"His designation is still unknown for now. The only thing that's clear is that his Life Level should be no lower than... above Gold."

Hiss—

Everyone felt as though their hearts had skipped a beat.

"Above Gold, actually..."

Especially those like Mona and Hogg who had participated in the Bloodline River struggle.

They knew all too well the terror of existences above Gold.

At this moment, everyone understood the reason for the Level Two combat readiness.

They even felt that Level One combat readiness wouldn't have been excessive.

"Alright, everyone, I didn't call you all here to talk about this."

A reagent bottle appeared in Yu Yuan's hand, containing a small lump of black gelatinous substance.

The bottle slid across the table, coming to a stop in front of Jiu Feng.

"Jiu Feng, aside from the gene serum production and the bloodsucking werewolf Elemental Forces fusion teams, put all other research groups into analyzing this substance. I want to know exactly what this thing is."

Before Jiu Feng could answer, Yu Yuan's gaze shifted to Xiao Xi and Ladiz.

"Xiao Xi, make inquiries within the Blood Clan about information regarding the oil creatures. Ladiz, once the Civilization War state ends, do everything you can within Mechanist Supremacy to dig up information about the oil creatures."

His gaze moved to Masier and Hammond.

"The two of you need to speed up your current research progress. After the Civilization War ends, Ladiz will reconnect to the Mechanist Supremacy Forum. Masier, use Ladiz to exchange for any knowledge or technology you can use—request all exchange resources from Carmen.

Hammond, same for you. If the Alchemical Dragon has any resource needs, speak up the moment they arise."

Then came Hogg.

"Have you touched the bottleneck at the Silver limit yet?"

"Not yet, but with the Bloodline River and the Glory of the Wolf Clan, the development of my bloodline has been steadily advancing. I estimate it shouldn't be long now."

That counted as good news, and Yu Yuan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Excellent!"

Finally, he looked at Alpha and Carmen, his gaze deep and profound.

"The level of vigilance for the Northern Wilderness now needs to be raised to the highest level. Have all the warriors use this final time to rapidly improve themselves!"

"Forge them into the most ferocious wolf cubs. This enemy is beyond imagination, but we have no other choice."

"Tell those cubs that we need to make every enemy understand.

Any enemy who wants to take our world must be prepared to have a chunk of flesh bitten out of them."

Alpha and Carmen exchanged a glance, both revealing surging battle intent.

"Yes!"