Chapter 444: Dungeon Opens, Three Identities

"Zhao State is not the only Server Region in the Divine Realm game. Everyone instinctively assumes there are only two Server Regions: Zhao State and the Rong tribe."

"In reality, based on the number of players here, the number of Server Regions is far greater than any of us imagined."

"There's another dangerous aspect to this Fire Flood Dragon Island dungeon. The Divine Realm plans to arrange for us to enter alongside players from five other Server Regions."

"Neither side will know the other's identity or personality, which presents enormous danger."

Yang Ling's expression was grave. At this moment, the time displayed on his Status Panel showed that they had less than 40 minutes until the dungeon opened.

Lu Xiangdi and the others were somewhat shocked.

After becoming Canal Workers, they had never considered such matters.

They had indeed instinctively assumed that only Zhao State and the Rong tribe had players.

"Senior Yang, you're saying... Zhao State and the Rong tribe are equivalent to server regions in other online games, and the Divine Realm has many more server regions like this!?"

Yang Yi's face was written with sheer shock.

"That's what I mean."

Yang Ling nodded slightly.

The players were secretly alarmed, but upon careful thought, it seemed entirely reasonable.

The number of players in the Capital was indeed not as many as they had imagined.

Now the game had also issued an announcement, stating that players from five Server Regions would be randomly matched with them.

"Five Server Regions. It's possible the Rong tribe might be among them?"

Zhang Wei mused thoughtfully. "We might encounter Rong tribe players this time."

Yang Ling nodded lightly.

If they truly encountered Rong tribe players, it was no big deal.

His concern was that some player might run into Zhang Daochu from the Divine Guard Bureau and accidentally expose his identity.

He did not take Zhang Daochu seriously. His main concern was not wanting to enter the view of the top players from various Server Regions too early.

He had not even figured out the Rong tribe situation yet, and Luo Kai had not been dealt with. If he were targeted by top players from other Server Regions, it would be more or less troublesome.

"In any case, if you choose to enter the dungeon, the first priority is staying alive, then everything else."

After Yang Ling finished giving these instructions, he returned to his own cabin.

After he left, Lu Xiangdi and the others looked at Zhang Wei with curiosity.

The eunuch robes on Zhang Wei made them think of Wang Hang.

"How should we address you, brother?"

Lu Xiangdi cupped his fist in salute.

Zhang Wei did not introduce himself first. Instead, he asked about Lu Xiangdi and the others' identities.

Upon learning that these players were both Canal Workers and Ironclad Department constables, and had even founded a Yellow Sixth-Rank guild, Zhang Wei then unhurriedly introduced himself:

"I'm Zhang Wei. Back when Yang Ling was still a rookie, I was already working alongside him in the same place."

"Later, in Green Mountain City, I ran a native gang called the Snake Gang."

"Currently, I serve as a Ninth-Rank eunuch in the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs. My godfather is Xu Wuji, a Fifth-Rank Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs."

Zhang Wei's demeanor was calm.

These words filled Lu Xiangdi and the others with deep respect!

The person before them was actually a High-Level Player who had been working alongside the Number One on the Ranking since the early days!

And now he was a Ninth-Rank eunuch in the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs!

He even had a Fifth-Rank Lesser Master as his godfather!

Any single one of these identities was enough to make them look up to him!

"Your Yellow Sixth-Rank guild is quite interesting."

Zhang Wei suddenly smiled. "How about I join as well?"

Lu Xiangdi immediately said, "Brother Zhang, join my God-Slaying Guild!"

Sun Jiayi glared at him, then smiled at Zhang Wei:

"Brother Zhang, my Immortal-Slaying Guild is a cut above the God-Slaying Guild in strength. Come to mine and I'll give you the best treatment!"

Wang Baozhu opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing, because he was not good at speaking.

"If I join your guild, given my status, it goes without saying that I won't be serving as your subordinate."

Zhang Wei said with a faint smile.

These words caused the players present to be somewhat taken aback, a trace of suspicion appearing in their eyes.

"I have a proposal. I'll serve as the Grand Elder of your four great guilds. In the future, if you run into any trouble in the Capital, you can come to me for help."

"I won't participate in the guild's specific affairs, but in the future when I need to use you, you also can't refuse to help me."

Zhang Wei smiled. "During this time, there's no need to pay me a salary. What I earn in the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs is definitely more than you all."

What do you think?"

It was just a title? An honorary Grand Elder?

The four exchanged glances and found the proposition workable.

After all, behind this person was a Fifth-Rank Grand Eunuch as a backer, and one from a place like the Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs.

This would be extremely helpful for their guild's initial accumulation!

"Brother Zhang, then it's settled. From now on, you are the Grand Elder of our four great guilds!"

Lu Xiangdi and the other three all agreed to the matter.

"Since you've all called me Brother Zhang, then I also have a few words of advice for you."

Zhang Wei's gaze turned toward the direction Yang Ling had left:

"In Zhao State, remember to hold tightly to Yang Ling's thigh. This path will not be wrong.

Those who are half-hearted will meet a very miserable end."

The players present felt a slight chill in their hearts and silently committed these words to memory.

...

In the cabin, Yang Ling began checking the contents of the Green Dragon Ring.

Ninety-nine thousand taels of silver notes.

A hundred thousand taels of gold ingots.

Over three hundred and fifty jin of Centenary Refined Blazing Gold.

Over thirty Foundation Consolidation Pills.

Dozens of Spirit Nurturing Pills.

Over a thousand Quenched-Gold Armor-Piercing Flying Daggers.

He put on the complete Fire Crocodile Set.

At the same time, he prepared the seven Flame-Averting Pills.

The Swallowing Heaven Golden Sword and the Centenary Refined Kylin Pickaxe were both tucked at his waist.

Time passed minute by minute, second by second.

When there were five minutes left until the dungeon opened, the system presented all players with a choice.

[Enter Dungeon? Yes/No]

This choice left quite a few players lost in thought.

Even players who had long since decided to enter the dungeon now found themselves somewhat hesitant.

Yang Ling checked yes, and he also had another choice: whether to bring his Spirit Pet.

He also chose to bring Little White. Little White could fly.

Fire Flood Dragon Island was at sea. If there was truly any danger, there would be nowhere to run.

But with Little White, things were different.

He could advance and retreat freely.

"The announcement said Fire Flood Dragon Island has a high degree of freedom. There likely won't be layered checkpoints like in White Bone Cavern.

Probably players can even directly leave Fire Flood Dragon Island without issue."

"If my guess is correct, the final settlement this time should be primarily based on 'survival.'"

"As long as you can survive until the dungeon ends, you pass, right?"

"Wait, I forgot to prepare rations..."

00:00!

[Intermediate Dungeon Fire Flood Dragon Island Opens]

Suddenly, a chilling aura enveloped Yang Ling.

He arrived in a deep blue space.

Little White had come in with him.

A line of text appeared before Yang Ling:

[Player Yang Ling, Combat Power Assessment: Upper Fifth-Rank]

[Player Yang Ling, Cultivation Assessment: Upper Sixth-Rank]

[Available Identities: Crimson Refined Fire Flood Dragon Sect Inner Sect Disciple, Crimson Fire Iron Mine Supervisor, Outer Sect Disciple Head Instructor]

At the same time.

Countless players were also facing choices similar to Yang Ling's.

Zhang Wei stood in a deep blue space, presented with three identity options before him:

[Crimson Fire Iron Mine Slave, Fire Flood Dragon Sect Wood-Cutting Chore Boy, Outer Sect Disciple Sparring Sandbag]