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Chapter 605: A New Pit Without a Carrot
Chapter 605: A New Pit Without a Carrot
"Since the apartment pit is already claimed, I need to find a new derivative anomaly to blend in and become a Ghost Realm Chosen One," Qin MuYe thought.
However, due to the World Defense Organization's lockdown on the Ghost Realm, these derivative anomalies can no longer infiltrate the outside world through the main anomaly. As a result, the influence of the Ghost Realm in the real world has been completely eliminated.
He considered taking it by force, but without a container, which is the Ghost Realm Chosen One ability itself, he cannot integrate or convert it into a World Source.
As for conducting research, that is out of the question. The various projects he is currently working on, such as the Mythical Treasure Land Trait, the Land Building Research, and the 8th Rank Monsters, are all far more valuable than a simple land upgrade. The current land rank is only useful for expanding the territory and the rank of the troops.
Other permissions are essentially useless or have no impact on him. Once he completes his research, he can enhance his authority in the territory to over ninety percent, making the land rank irrelevant.
Therefore, Qin MuYe cannot afford to divert his energy to such a minor issue, as it would delay his ongoing projects, which would be like picking up a sesame seed and losing a watermelon.
Qin MuYe can only try slowly. With his current mental and computational power, if he can manage to get it while enjoying the process, it would be a pleasant surprise.
If he doesn't, it's no big deal, as it was just a side project anyway.
"Thinking about it, if I had been the protagonist, I might have become a member of the World Defense Organization or participated in some terrifying or shocking event in the Ghost Realm?"
Qin MuYe realized this, but to him, it was a minor issue, not a significant one.
Wandering around the area, he noticed some changes. For example, the Ghost Realm seemed to be gradually withering, as if it couldn't even catch its breath.
The bizarre buildings, such as the institutions that served the unfortunate souls sent here, the inns that provided a night's survival, and the community centers that served certain nursing homes, were all gone. The staff who had been so arrogant and sneaky to Qin MuYe yesterday were nowhere to be seen. The unemployment rate was terrifying.
Additionally, some of the ghost residents had disappeared, as if the Ghost Realm, lacking nutrients, had absorbed them to sustain itself. This was not impossible, as the World Defense Organization's lockdown and the severing of external connections had left even the bizarre anomalies unable to survive.
Unable to absorb nutrients from the outside, it had to digest from within.
This led to the disappearance of many ghosts and buildings.
For instance, the Garden Restaurant would likely have been optimized away if not for the people brought in by the derivative anomaly from the Universal Horror Game.
The Ghost Realm is contracting comprehensively and, under the World Defense Organization's attacks, cannot hold on for much longer.
Qin MuYe estimated that it might last at most a month. At the fastest, it could be contained by tomorrow, leaving him unable to work at the Garden Restaurant.
The specific timeline depends on the plans of the Twelve Zodiac Doctors in the World Defense Organization.
"Tsk, it's a good thing it's a normal organization. If it were another protagonist, Dr. Ma might have to personally enter the Ghost Realm to turn the tide."
Why turn the tide? Because a normal decision-maker wouldn't come in, sending their think tank to the front lines and abandoning their own advantages to engage in close combat. What was once a crushing victory would turn into a desperate struggle.
The Ghost Realm is still heavily infiltrated, and many people have been rescued. However, the area where Qin MuYe is located is somewhat isolated. The World Defense Organization's special forces have not yet advanced here, possibly due to its remote location or its central position.
Qin MuYe hasn't seen any of them.
The ghosts are powerful, but only when the firepower is insufficient. With enough firepower, especially with advanced technology, even the most aggressive ghosts can be silenced by a bullet to the chest, followed by an explosion that turns them into a burst of flame.
Long before, the World Defense Organization had already developed sufficient strategies, from tactics to resources, to thoroughly suppress the Ghost Realm. How could a group of ghosts, who are even less organized than a mob when stripped of their powers, possibly win? This is nothing but a pipe dream.
Moreover, even their strength cannot overpower the World Defense Organization's special task forces. These teams consist of well-trained ordinary people, but their equipment can instantly transform them into 6th Rank powerhouses. This is the most technologically advanced world Qin MuYe has ever seen. Relying on external tools is meaningless if you can't even survive on your own; it's just a weak excuse.
Qin MuYe also realized that these special task forces are not the World Defense Organization's ace in the hole; they are more like special forces. There are even more powerful beings and equipment above them. Qin MuYe even suspects that the World Defense Organization possesses the power to destroy this game world. This is not an exaggeration. In terms of both strength and technology, the World Defense Organization is the most extreme civilization he has ever encountered.
When not pushed to the limit, it appears to be just an ordinary organization, but if truly provoked, even the cosmic will and its star god forces from the Universe Server might be contained by the World Defense Organization, which is utterly absurd.
Of course, this would only apply to the cosmic will in its early stages of recovery or when fragmented. During its peak, Qin MuYe cannot estimate the outcome, as he does not know what cards the World Defense Organization holds.
Based on his estimation, the openly displayed, incomplete 9th Rank beings are likely just a facade. The true core might be a complete 9th Rank being in this world, possibly even on par with the cosmic will at its peak.
It is important to note that whether in a game world or a server, upon his arrival, there is a high probability that a being one rank higher than himself exists. Since his territory is 8th Rank, this implies the presence of a 9th Rank being.
Although Qin MuYe is currently 9th Rank, he has already left "The Lord's Era," where the judgment is based on the territory's rank, not the lord's.
While idly wandering, Qin MuYe suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on a nearby store.
"Seems like I've found a new pit?"
Qin MuYe's expression changed, and his previous boredom vanished.
Not far away stood a convenience store that was just about to open.
"Is this a divide-and-conquer strategy?" After a brief observation, Qin MuYe understood the Ghost Realm's plan.
Previously, whether it was the Universal Horror Game or the Horror Survival Live Stream, they operated in large groups. This new convenience store is different; it only recruits one store manager, meaning only one person, and projects into the real world to create a mixed human-ghost store.
This is essentially a new business model to bypass the World Defense Organization's comprehensive lockdown. The new system is likely unrecognizable, thus circumventing the blockade, though how long it can last is uncertain.
Reform is not the issue; the problem is that the World Defense Organization has already invaded their territory. Reforming now is useless.
"Perfect, I'll quit my chef position at the Garden Restaurant and become the store manager of this Ghostly Convenience Store!"
"First, I need to clear the Universal Horror Game aura from my body; otherwise, I won't be able to apply."
Even though the Ghostly Convenience Store and the Universal Horror Game are both under the Ghost Realm, they are distinct, like the difference between the sales department and the finance department. Cross-departmental actions are not allowed; otherwise, they won't accept you.
Fortunately, this is not a difficult task. The aura is like a distinguishing code, which can be easily handled.
"Next, I need to figure out how to become the store manager. I can't let anyone else get ahead of me; it's a rare new pit."
It will definitely be challenging. Without the Universal Horror Game code, he is a blacklisted individual in the Ghost Realm. The Ghostly Convenience Store will likely select its manager from the real world, not the Ghost Realm, because everyone in the Ghost Realm has a master and cannot transfer to a convenience store.
Only someone like Qin MuYe, who can adapt easily, can switch jobs freely. For others, staying alive is simpler than trying to switch jobs.
(End of Chapter)
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