Chapter 663 Vanguard of Desire
Chapter 663 Vanguard of Desire
Da da da—
Wu Wang walked through the group of players from the Bureau of Strange Events, ignoring their gazes and scrutiny, and continued walking in an increasingly distant direction.
He certainly knew why Qin Shusheng had summoned him.
Because I am the "Saint of Desire".
This is the Tower of Desire.
Perfect timing, I'd also like to see if I have a chance to meet [Lord of the Desire Sea].
Seeing this, someone couldn't help but ask, "Director Qin, what's he doing?"
Qin Shusheng watched Wu Wang's retreating figure, squinted, and said, "He must be looking for a way out or to climb the tower."
These words puzzled the members of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs around them, who then asked, "Haven't we already discovered some information about this part? Why didn't you just say so earlier?"
"And has Yan Shuangying really joined us? You're not kidding us, are you?"
Even now, they are still somewhat shocked by the news that Yan Shuangying has joined the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs.
Even most of their colleagues at the Bureau of Paranormal Affairs headquarters were unaware of this; only the advance team that had entered the Disaster Tower to explore had been notified.
In response, Qin Shusheng curled his lip and said, "Would I lie to you? I am, after all, the acting director, and my word is law."
"Yan Shuangying is already one of ours!"
“I didn’t say it earlier because even if I had, he would still have to explore and try it himself. Practice makes perfect,” Qin Shusheng added meaningfully, raising an eyebrow. “Besides, he might be able to do some things that we wouldn’t dare to do.”
Things you dare not do?
These words surprised the others.
Some of them didn't quite understand what Qin Shusheng meant.
But the next second, they understood.
boom!
A loud explosion echoed through the first floor. The commotion not only alerted everyone in the Bureau of Strange Events, but also drew the attention of most of the players who were exploring the first floor.
As a result, everyone's eyes turned to them.
Suddenly, they discovered a guy in a black trench coat, his gun barrel steaming, standing on the edge of this floor, reaching out to touch the wall of the [Tower of Desire].
He just launched a powerful-sounding attack on the tower.
"Yan...Yan win-win?"
"Holy crap, what is he doing?"
At this point, most people recognized Wu Wang's identity. In fact, when he teleported over and came out of the fountain, he had already changed his appearance to resemble Yan Shuangying. This was basically a subconscious action on his part.
This is why the members of the Bureau of Extraordinary Events recognized him at first glance.
After all, Yan Shuangying's face is extremely famous among the current players of the Spirit Disaster.
"Hmm... Is there no way to damage it by force?" Wu Wang put the elemental gun back into his backpack thoughtfully. "Sure enough, this Calamity Tower, besides symbolizing the dungeon passage containing the laws of the Venerables, has also been considered part of the game's architecture by the Spirit Calamity Game."
The instant I fired the shot at the wall.
Wu Wang's [Vision of Truth] keenly captured the information that popped up when the attack made contact.
This unit cannot be destroyed.
In other words, Wu Wang's attack, which was powerful enough to pierce through most of the players in the Spirit Disaster, was not because it lacked the power to damage the Disaster Tower, but because the target was simply not at a level that could be destroyed.
Just like in a game, even the most powerful skill can't just smash the buildings on the background layer in one go.
Because from the beginning, programmers didn't write code that would be destroyed.
"Are you fucking insane?!"
"You bastard! Do you want us to be buried with you for no reason?"
Just as Wu Wang was pondering whether the Xie Zhi, if it were using the talent of the [Order] law, could affect this disaster tower constructed of laws, an untimely rebuke interrupted his thoughts.
Looking back, he saw a young man with an earring and a slightly cyberpunk-esque outfit walking angrily toward him.
"Excuse me, are you asking me?"
Wu Wang pointed to himself, somewhat puzzled.
Seeing his nonchalant attitude, the other party became even more furious, quickening their pace and saying viciously, "What else can we do? Nobody can say they fully understand the situation here. What if your attack on the Disaster Tower causes it to react unexpectedly? Are we going to suffer with you?"
Upon hearing his words, most of the players in the surrounding area nodded in agreement.
Their gazes toward Wu Wang were now tinged with disgust and contempt.
So the renowned Yan Shuangying was just a reckless fool? It's hard to say how much of his reputation was genuine.
Could it really be just a pretty face?
brush--
However, the expected stubborn defense or apology from Yan Shuangying did not materialize.
All that appeared was the elemental gun that had just been put back into the backpack.
This time, however, the gun was pointed directly at the forehead of the cyber-spirited young man who walked up.
Wu Wang still wore that incomprehensible expression on his face and said calmly, "I attacked the tower, and you have a problem with that? Then I'll attack you. Do you have any last words? If not, I can accept leaving some deathbed words."
The young man's face turned pale instantly.
When Yan Shuangying fired the shot, he was among the people closest to the enemy, apart from those from the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs.
Unlike those further away who only noticed the explosion after hearing it, he witnessed the power of that shot firsthand.
It's actually a bit scary...
That's why he was so frightened that he immediately came over and scolded Yan Shuangying to stop this behavior. He never expected that the other party would pull out a gun and point it at him in full view of everyone.
But seeing that the other players in the Spirit Disaster were showing signs of gathering around him, he knew very well that their actions were provoking public anger.
As long as he doesn't back down, most other players will likely stand on his side to ensure their own safety from being threatened by Yan Shuangying's reckless behavior.
The energetic young man immediately puffed out his chest, even though his face was still a little pale, and angrily rebuked, "Yan Shuangying! You're too arrogant! This kind of probing is just too reckless of you! You're going to pull out a gun and point it at me just because I said a few words?"
"There are so many people in the Disaster Tower. Do you expect us to take this risk for no reason? Are you going to kill anyone who is unwilling to take the risk with you?"
"No matter how famous or powerful you are, you can't possibly kill us all, can you?"
It has to be said that this energetic young man is quite eloquent.
He deliberately linked the risks that everyone would have to bear together, making it clear to everyone that if they didn't stop Yan Shuangying now, the other party might do something even more reckless.
With superior numbers, the advantage is in my hands!
Seeing that people around him who thought his point was valid were starting to gravitate towards him, the energetic young man straightened his back even more.
However, all that responded to him was the heat that began to condense slowly at the muzzle of the elemental gun.
That's a fire element bullet charging up.
Wu Wang tilted his head and said, "I didn't stop you from leaving, did I? When you pet cats on the street, they know to leave if they're uncomfortable, but you just suffer when you're uncomfortable? Are you out of your mind?"
"First, if you think there's a risk, just leave. Second, apart from that old fox over there, I don't think killing you all would be a difficult task."
Everyone turned their attention to the old fox that Wu Wang had mentioned.
Qin Shusheng shrugged innocently.
Turning to the member of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs next to him, he changed his tune and said, "Well, he hasn't actually come to headquarters to officially report for duty yet. Strictly speaking, he's not one of us yet."
The same thought popped into the minds of his colleagues: "Damn, Director Qin is too cunning, he's shameless!"
Just a moment ago, they were confidently declaring that Yan Shuangying was already one of their own, but now Yan Shuangying is causing trouble, and he hasn't even officially reported to headquarters yet.
No wonder you're a leader!
"Yan Shuangying! You..."
The energetic young man, seeing that the other party was unpredictable and had no intention of backing down, was about to say something more when...
boom--
A gunshot, accompanied by intense heat, grazed his cheek, and even the hair at his temples smelled slightly burnt.
His gaze toward Wu Wang turned terrified.
This guy actually dared to fire a gun!
Wu Wang's icy killing intent swept over him instantly. The elemental gun in his hand began to gather power again. He spoke calmly to him, "If you say another word of nonsense, the next shot will make you cosplay Kennedy."
Now the energetic young man had no choice but to take out his weapons and props, ready to fight to the death with his opponent at any time.
As the atmosphere around them grew increasingly tense, the sense of impending conflict intensified, as if a fight was about to break out at any moment.
Qin Shusheng finally stepped forward.
He appeared in a flash between Wu Wang and the energetic young man.
He grabbed the scorching muzzle of the elemental gun with his bare hands and said with a grin, "Then just do me a favor and let's explore honestly." Seeing this, Wu Wang's face flashed with a playful expression, before he returned to his previous serious and aloof demeanor.
He seemed to confront Qin Shusheng for a moment before gradually dispersing the power gathered by the elemental gun. He then snorted coldly and said, "Fine, consider it as me giving the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs face."
It seems he has given in.
The energetic young man immediately perked up; he had genuinely been a little afraid that Yan Shuangying would actually shoot him in the head.
Now the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs is on our side!
Then I have to give it my all!
So the energetic young man immediately pressed his advantage, saying, "Is that all? Aren't you going to apologize for what you did just now?"
This has made many of the people who just gathered around a little curious about what Yan Shuangying will do next.
Should we continue to back down?
Or did the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs also break out?
However, Wu Wang turned to face them and gave Qin Shusheng a wink from an angle that no one could see.
It seems to be saying—it's your turn.
This is a tacit understanding between intelligent people...
At that moment, a guy dressed quite casually in a corner of the crowd, looking a bit odd with himself, casually draped in a single garment like an old man strolling on the street, pulled his friends back a little.
The friend who was being pulled away asked curiously, "Hey, Daozi, why don't we go over there and join them? Let's give that guy some courage, we're not doing anything, let's just go and watch the show."
To this, the man called Knife rolled his eyes and muttered, "Come on, why are you getting involved? Who is he? It's our Brother Yan'er! Do you really think everyone's as brain-dead as you and that idiot?"
"Anyone with eyes can see that the Bureau of Strange Affairs and Brother Yan'er are putting on a show!"
"What is this place? The Calamity Tower, which was just updated in the Calamity game! Everyone is getting along well on the first floor right now because they're all busy exploring."
"Once we've figured things out enough, or if some minor frictions occur during the exploration process, this isn't the Spirit Disaster Plaza; this is a place where you can really fight."
"If things escalate further, it could turn into a chaotic free-for-all!"
"The Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs clearly realized this in advance and wanted to maintain order here, just like they do outside, to prevent chaos, but they didn't want people to think they were acting like dictators, forcibly threatening everyone with their numbers."
"Then there's only one way—find an idiot to make an example of."
"By leveraging Brother Yan'er's reputation, the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs can make more people aware of this conflict. Then, by mediating the conflict, they can naturally establish this image in everyone's minds, which will also make it easier to manage the situation without causing resentment."
After saying that, he glanced at the smug young man from afar, the one he called an idiot.
He couldn't help but shake his head and say, "This idiot is hopeless. If it weren't for our Brother Yan'er's good temper, he would have just shot him dead in the dungeon."
"Go, go, go. Don't rush to support this idiot, lest you get hurt by Brother Yan'er's domineering aura."
His friends nodded in agreement.
I never imagined there were so many intricacies involved.
Those around who heard these words thought about it and felt that what the other person said made sense.
And they really don't mind the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs managing the order of this place.
After all, the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs managed things very well outside. From the initial chaos at the start of the public beta to the rapid restoration of normal social order in China, all of this was inseparable from the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs' contributions, which everyone has witnessed.
The Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs is now using this method to intervene, mostly for the benefit of foreigners.
After all, not everyone will choose the disaster tower that is closer to them.
Anyway, it's just a matter of selecting it on the personal panel. Naturally, many foreigners also come to the Tower of Desire and Calamity. Their impression of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs is not as good as that of the local Chinese.
As a result, many people quietly moved away to avoid becoming mere spectators who ended up supporting that idiot.
Looking at this scene, Daozi, who had just been chatting with his friend, revealed a smug smile.
His ID is — Erbadao (二把刀).
He was once teammates with Wu Wang in the Happiness Island instance, and later joined the Bureau of Extraordinary Events after returning to the real world.
However, the department felt that it was better for him to maintain his carefree image rather than wear a uniform while doing missions. He should just continue doing what he was supposed to do on weekdays. When there were missions that required him to be on the lookout among ordinary players, they would assign him to infiltrate them.
For example, right now, there are quite a few guys like Erbadao who aren't wearing uniforms and whose existence is barely known by anyone, even within the various Disaster Towers, including this Desire Disaster Tower.
Their job was to collect the thoughts and information of ordinary players who were too conspicuous to be obtained because they wore the Strange Affairs Bureau uniform.
Under the subtle influence of someone like Erbadao, who was quietly stirring up emotions around them, the Chinese people who could immediately understand Chinese gradually dispersed, attracting more curious foreigners to come and watch the show.
Qin Shusheng then turned to the energetic young man and said, "Friend, our Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs is here to mediate conflicts, not to escalate them or help you take advantage of us. If you try to use the Bureau's influence to oppress others, we will also turn our attention to you."
"The Bureau of Extraordinary Events will remain absolutely neutral and will not favor anyone. It simply does not want to cause avoidable casualties in the Disaster Tower."
He paused briefly at this point.
Her tone grew even colder as she added, "If anyone wants to cause trouble, then come and try me. It's not just Yan Shuangying who has the power to kill everyone here single-handedly."
"I have it too."
After saying that, Qin Shusheng took out a white fox mask from his clothes, played with it in his hand and said, "I also have a nickname that you may be more familiar with. I am called the Jade-Faced Killer God. I am currently serving as the acting director of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs."
"Now, please remain quiet."
"Otherwise, let's practice our skills."
call--
The room fell silent upon hearing this.
Those who dare to explore this place right after the Tower of Calamity opened are definitely not level 10 players; they are mostly seasoned veterans.
Yan Shuangying may only be famous because of his participation in various major events, but the title of "Jade-Faced Killer God" was earned through sheer fighting.
The latter is clearly more likely to keep people silent.
Even the foreign players, after using translation tools to understand Qin Shusheng's words, also became extremely serious.
When the Jade-Faced Killer established the Continental Hotel, he also went abroad to cause trouble for the Tower of Order.
This guy has also killed quite a few vicious and wanted criminals outside.
While demonstrating the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs' benevolence and impartiality.
They also need to demonstrate their military strength in maintaining order.
as well as--
"The Jade-Faced Killer is a member of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs!?"
"Now the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs is truly invincible, with both the Azure Dragon and this God of Slaughter..."
"We need to get this news back to the organization quickly! The Mainland Hotel has now been merged into the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs!"
Seeing their reactions, Qin Shusheng revealed a meaningful expression.
Yes, that's it.
The goal is to ensure that, just as others discover that the Azure Dragon has detached itself from the real world, everyone knows that the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs has not fallen and still possesses the power to deter them.
Previously, only members of the bureau knew that he was the acting director, and he had never proactively revealed his identity as the "Jade-Faced Killer" to outsiders.
The purpose of exposing it publicly now is to serve as a deterrent!
This scene not only made the young man's face turn ugly, but also made everyone start to consider the consequences of causing trouble.
This left the members of the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs dumbfounded, reminding them of Qin Shusheng's words earlier.
"This is... something we can't do? Holy crap! It really is!"
The first method is to violently attack the Disaster Tower itself.
This idea is something many people have had, but once you put it into practice, a situation like Yan Shuangying (a Chinese idiom meaning "win-win situation") will occur, as some people will always feel that it is too reckless and thus attract hatred.
This is an exploration that the Bureau of Extraordinary Events wanted to do but was unable to carry out no matter what.
Secondly, Yan Shuangying not only did it, but also helped the Bureau of Extraordinary Affairs break the deadlock and establish its prestige.
In order to facilitate the establishment of order in this area.
Otherwise, who knows when a battle might break out in a place like this?
"When did he and Director Qin discuss this?"
This question kept echoing in the minds of all the members of the Bureau of Extraordinary Events.
In an instant, Yan Shuangying's image began to appear increasingly mysterious and powerful.
At this moment, Wu Wang's gaze remained fixed in a certain direction.
There's something there that doesn't belong to the players... (End of Chapter)
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