Chapter 85: Abandoning a Lifetime of Glory for Forum Fame!

On the forum, various netizens participated in the legendary journey, feeling honored to contribute. Unfortunately, while they had explored the path ahead, they were still far from reaching its destination!

Recently, the world had plunged into a frenzy of cultivation. Almost every adult could recite the Hill Breathing Technique, yet the results were minimal.

Of course, it wasn’t completely ineffective. At the very least, everyone discovered that cultivating in the primal forest allowed them to feel faint hints of ethereal energy.

However, scientists noted that nearly 99% of people were merely experiencing hallucinations from prolonged meditation.

During this time, not only did major official factions form special teams for cultivation experiments, but also mysterious departments emerged to collect various data, attempting to discover alternatives to the spiritual items in the Hill world.

“Earth and the Hill world have completely different environments. Everything in the Hill world originates from the World Tree, Rahil, but Earth has no such tree.”

A world-renowned doctor, wearing thick glasses and with snow-white hair, reported to the esteemed figure with a hefty folder of documents.

The big boss clasped his hands together, “I’m well aware that the worlds differ and that developing suitable cultivation methods for this world is challenging. That’s exactly why…”

He continued, “The $50 billion research budget was approved unanimously. Now, whatever you need is almost guaranteed to be a green light.”

He stared at the doctor, “Earth may not have a World Tree, but it has a Mother Earth. At least the Hill Breathing Technique is genuinely effective. Several test subjects felt energy flowing from the surrounding trees while cultivating in the forest. According to your studies, this could extend life by several years!”

The doctor sighed. Although the officials were putting unprecedented importance on the project, even with an unlimited budget, a clever woman can’t make a meal without rice. The laws of energy in the world are different—what can he do about it?

The boss added, “This is an unprecedented upheaval in millennia. Whoever masters this power first will become the strongest nation in the world!”

“Sir, I must inform you that the results from the research lab are ultimately just icing on the cake, a fact that applies to any country. What really matters is whether anything has changed in the game ‘All Realms’!”

The big boss nodded. He understood this well, but unfortunately, there was no way to contact the game developers. Moreover, who knows what attitude the developers would have if they did manage to get in touch?

These elite individuals from Earth could only send people to the forum to engage in idle chatter, hoping to catch the attention of the game makers to become more familiar to them.

Do you know who some of the hidden big shots are among those who spend all day posting in the game forum?

Some graduated from Harvard University.

Some came from West Point Military Academy.

There are also champions from the Navy Seals.

One even saved three thousand hostages on the Aghanistan battlefield.

Among the forum posters, some have received Nobel Prize nominations.

Then there’s the big shot who lost by just one vote in the race for U.S. president.

Numerous individuals have graced the cover of Time magazine.

The world’s most influential figures are also lurking in the forums, seeking all sorts of information, ready to dive into the game at any moment.

And these big shots have all abandoned their life’s glory to join the forum chatter. Can you imagine how dedicated they are? For twenty-four hours a day, aside from eating, drinking, and using the bathroom, they’re on the forum bragging and analyzing the ins and outs of All Realms.

You can never know the true identities of those who boast with you through the screen.

Even so, among the players currently entering All Realms, none belong to any major factions. They’re all just hidden commoners! Because of this, much of the necessary data for player experiments is simply unreachable! The major research labs of Blue Star are at a standstill, hoping the surviving players can provide more useful information. Additionally, numerous personnel continuously send private messages in an attempt to win over the players.

In the Middle Garden, many city-states opposing Sumerian tyranny have allied with the Xilin Alliance, and legendary powerhouses are emerging within the alliance. The top saints have been waiting for too long!

“Everyone, we are strong now—close to a hundred legendary powerhouses! Gilgamesh can’t do it alone. If we don’t strike now, when will we?”

Xilin declared, raising his sword in declaration before the legendary figures.

The legendary powerhouses nodded. The alliance’s strength has dramatically increased, and now the Sumerian Empire is at a disadvantage! Warships are being hurriedly forged and launched. Siege weapons are being pulled out of the city. The soldiers are sharpening their blades; they plan to cross the Qina Sea and liberate the Sumerian Empire!

“My King! This is terrible! Our scouts report that the Xilin Alliance is making significant moves; they seem to plan to cross the Qina Sea directly toward our base in Uruk!” a minister urgently reported to Gilgamesh.

Gilgamesh, adorned with a golden chain around his neck, his bare upper body showcasing his masculine physique, sat on the golden throne, one hand supporting his chin while the other affectionately stroked his pet lion.

“They’re just a rabble! Even with more numbers, such an army cannot withstand a single blow!”

“My King, please don’t be careless. It’s said that there are nearly a hundred legendary powerhouses in the alliance, each of whom is a renowned saint on the continent, with some wielding powerful artifacts with unknown powers!” the minister cautioned.

“Oh? So many saints broke through the legendary ranks in such a short time? It seems humanity in the Middle Garden is flourishing.”

Gilgamesh dropped his dismissive attitude but then forcefully waved his hand, “What if there are a hundred legends? Do they think they can match me?”

At that moment, he radiated a golden glow, standing like a statue of a golden war god, unyielding on the ground!

The minister bit his lip and spoke up, “My King, in my opinion, it would be prudent to avoid the confrontation for now and withdraw to the rear to buy some time through distance.”

“We can also modify some regulations to attract other saints to our side.”

The Sumerian Empire was a dictatorship, with Gilgamesh casting a divine shadow over everyone. Coupled with the militarized management, it led to growing resentment among the populace.

In contrast, the Xilin Alliance was much more enlightened and democratic; otherwise, they wouldn’t attract such a large number of neutral city-states.

“Hmph!” Gilgamesh scoffed dismissively, “Are you questioning my decisions?”

“I wouldn’t dare, but one hand can’t fend off four fists. I’m just worried about you being surrounded by numerous legendary powerhouses!” the minister said.

“Send my orders! The whole army is to advance! Set up defenses on the Qina Sea coast. I will personally lead the troops to snipe them, ensuring the alliance’s army returns home defeated!”

With a wave of his hand, the entire Sumerian Empire sprang into action.

Powerful warriors carried crossbows and other weapons toward the coastline, while the logistics team worked through the night to prepare military rations. Although the Sumerian Empire’s territory and numbers were far fewer than the alliance’s,

the Sumerian Empire operated a military dictatorship, with the entire huge organization dedicated to war, giving them an execution power far greater than the alliance!

Such large movements from the Sumerian Empire naturally would not go unnoticed by the Xilin Alliance across the sea.

“It seems Gilgamesh plans to snipe the allied forces along the coastline. I wonder if he is arrogant or truly possesses such strength!” Xilin sighed after receiving the urgent report.

“Doesn’t this align with our plans? If Gilgamesh temporarily retreats with elite troops, we won’t be able to wipe them out in one go. It would lead us into a prolonged war of attrition, especially since we’re fighting on alien territory, where both supplies and battles are heavily affected.” a legendary said with a laugh.

“Exactly! Gilgamesh is too proud. This time we can seize the opportunity to annihilate the elite of the Sumerian Empire, preventing them from invading!” A striking woman, always by Xilin’s side, chimed in. Her gaze frequently flicked towards the spirited Xilin.

Xilin furrowed his brow, feeling that Gilgamesh’s audacity meant he must have some backup. After all, he was a central figure in the Middle Garden with no lack of methods.

“I’d like to ask all legendary figures to work harmoniously on the Heavenly Annihilation Formation. We must injure or at least heavily wound Gilgamesh, ensuring he won’t be able to interfere with our fleet!”

Xilin instructed anxiously, before logging off to seek advice from the experts on the forum.

“The alliance leader is being overly cautious! As fellow legends, even if Gilgamesh is strong, with his powerful artifacts, he can at most rival around ten of us!”

“We, one hundred legends, are all renowned experts in the Middle Garden. United, we can set the Heavenly Annihilation Formation. Even if Gilgamesh is powerful, he will meet his end in the formation!”

A newly promoted legendary figure expressed dissatisfaction, feeling that the alliance leader overestimated Gilgamesh. “Even with an artifact, we’ve got plenty to counter him in our ranks!”