(To be modified later) "Think about it, some zones might have evolved a hundred years ahead of the others. Their technological level would definitely far exceed the newer zones. Conquering a zone or even a wormhole point would be an easy task, so why haven’t they done it? It’s because of this backlash."

Zhu Xiaojin said proudly, "The game has gone too far, treating players as if they’re not human. Players have no choice but to fight back. Underestimating the players’ strength will inevitably lead to consequences!"

Xu Huo listened silently. His first sentence made sense, but as a Rank-A Wormhole Point, an absolutely leading zone, if necessary, it wouldn’t retreat because of certain players or player organizations. It’s more likely that it’s because a new zone, after long-term evolution, might produce more resources. Be it humans or natural products, plundering a zone is for resources. If there are better resources, why not wait?

The Game Government Base probably originated from this.

The evolution level of a zone is obviously related to the evolution level of the players. The natural birth of fixed instances and random instances is inseparable from a zone’s past, and a zone’s past is closely tied to people. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Of course, it might also be because there are too many subsequent wormhole points, making it laborious to manage the zones directly through wormhole points, and naturally unnecessary.

In today’s game, where even the carriers’ existence and placement are unknown, later players are already unlikely to pose a threat, making it unnecessary to waste energy.

"Going to an advanced wormhole point and becoming a Grey Player isn’t too bad," Mi Qiaonan said. "A more comprehensively managed zone is better for the average person. If everyone has to obey the rules, even non-players can live well."

Zhu Xiaojin sneered, "Being a Grey Player sounds nice, but it’s actually just running errands for the game, and having to rank below those born in advanced wormhole points. I’m not risking my life in the game to one day obey their commands."

"Do you think that Shi Sanjiu just now is a waste?" Mi Qiaonan interrupted him.

Zhu Xiaojin paused, with a bit of unwillingness, "A Super Evolver, of course not."

"Well, there you have it," Mi Qiaonan said. "You’d better not underestimate them. They’ve been developing in the game for hundreds of years. How could they be waste?"

Zhu Xiaojin fell silent for a moment, then awkwardly turned to Xu Huo, "Any progress on the Municipal Government side?"

Since the disconnection earlier, there had been no progress. Old Cai and those from the Municipal Government had also vanished without a trace. The Girl in the painting, however, went along.

"We can’t do much just staying here, so I think I’ll go find Tang Yu and help catch a few more fugitives." Zhu Xiaojin said.

Mi Qiaonan had the same idea.

"If you don’t leave after clearing the instance, you might get caught up in the one-third game." Xu Huo reminded again, "Once in the game, even if you clear the instance, you can’t leave."

Zhu Xiaojin still maintained his casual air, "We know what we’re doing."

Mi Qiaonan smiled at him, "We’ll leave when we feel the time is right."

Their bounty numbers accumulated thanks to Xu Huo’s help. Staying for now is a way of showing appreciation, not necessarily repaying with their lives, but since they’ve cleared the instance, they have a significant advantage over others.

Xu Huo didn’t persuade them further.

After the two left, Xu Huo walked along the outer edge of the city center barrier for a long time without encountering another Water Rubik’s Cube. So he left a message on Bu Liu City’s Collection of Information Terminal, hoping someone could provide information about the Water Rubik’s Cube.

Upholding Bu Liu City’s usual good tradition, countless false messages poured in immediately. All those claiming to have seen the Water Rubik’s Cube somewhere were excluded, as Xu Huo needed one that appeared within the last five minutes, so a couple of expired videos and photos could also be ruled out. Just when he thought it would be hard to gain something, to his surprise, someone really provided him with a freshly minted video of the Water Rubik’s Cube.

The time was just one minute ago, and it wasn’t far from him.

Xu Huo hurried over there as fast as he could, and as he neared the destination, several players followed from both sides. He didn’t pay them any mind and quickly arrived at the place shown in the video where the Water Rubik’s Cube had passed.

Indeed, at this time, the spatial power within the city center barrier was already fluctuating.

After this, it should be relatively stable time.

Over a dozen players gathered around, all unfamiliar faces. Among them, two wore vests, openly displaying their numbers — Cannibal Players.

"Looking for me for something?" he glanced at them.

"Nothing major, just wanted to borrow your identity for a bit," said a middle-aged man missing half of his right ear.

"I still need it, not lending it out for now," Xu Huo said calmly. "If you’re patient, you can wait."

"Haha!" the Earless Man laughed, "Do the brothers look like patient people to you? Instead of getting beaten and then handing over the Communicator, why not be smart and hand it over now?"

Xu Huo raised his hand slightly, and the other side immediately ordered, "Don’t move!"

Xu Huo stopped, half-smiling as he looked at them, "You’re here for the Communicator, right? Are you afraid even when I’m taking something out?"

"I don’t fall for provocation," the Earless Man said, "Stand still, and I’ll naturally get the Communicator!"

Xu Huo played along, and the other hinted to a companion, who then threw a boxed prop.

The box was probably a restrictive prop, but ten meters away from the target, it was already blocked back by an invisible barrier.

The players surrounding Xu Huo anticipated it wouldn’t be that easy. For a moment, props and characteristics took turns coming into play. But in just a blink of an eye, the person originally within their encircling vanished, and they soon heard a voice as if it was close to their ears saying, "Since you want to play, let’s all go in together!"

The players came to their senses, only to find themselves falling down a tunnel. Before they could figure out what was happening, the surroundings changed from normal street buildings to a desolate land!

Xu Huo stood not far away.

"You..." The Earless Man, furious, was about to speak when he heard a companion beside him let out a miserable scream. Turning his head, he saw one person

*

Zhu Xiaojin still maintained his casual air, "We know what we’re doing."

Mi Qiaonan smiled at him, "We’ll leave when we feel the time is right."

Their bounty numbers accumulated thanks to Xu Huo’s help. Staying for now is a way of showing appreciation, not necessarily repaying with their lives, but since they’ve cleared the instance, they have a significant advantage over others.

Xu Huo didn’t persuade them further.

After the two left, Xu Huo walked along the outer edge of the city center barrier for a long time without encountering another Water Rubik’s Cube. So he left a message on Bu Liu City’s Collection of Information Terminal, hoping someone could provide information about the Water Rubik’s Cube.

Upholding Bu Liu City’s usual good tradition, countless false messages poured in immediately. All those claiming to have seen the Water Rubik’s Cube somewhere were excluded, as Xu Huo needed one that appeared within the last five minutes, so a couple of expired videos and photos could also be ruled out. Just when he thought it would be hard to gain something, to his surprise