Chapter 479: Chapter 479: Undercurrent, When the World Becomes Young Again

After hearing that series of harsh conditions from the game, Lu Ce knew he was probably already being targeted.

Getting veteran players to return—this group wouldn't be large, but they were absolutely the most elite forces in this world.

And those harsh conditions were undoubtedly telling those players that in their next game session, there was only victory, with no room for failure.

Failure meant voluntarily withdrawing from future possibilities in this era of great contention!

Whether those veteran players harbored world-saving intentions or some darker ambitions, such an opportunity was impossible to pass up.

If they didn't care about something like this, they might as well have lived their lives in vain.

"And all veteran players automatically get matched into Hell Mode. Hah, I recall you were always in Hell Mode every time, right?"

"What? You're a veteran player too."

Black Knight asked Lu Ce who was on the bed.

Neither of them paid it much mind, and Black Knight continued asking:

"What are you planning? Judging by this pace, your next game session might be filled entirely with veteran players."

"After all, you don't know how strong the strongest among them are. Confident?"

"Whether I am or not won't affect me." Lu Ce said indifferently, continuously tossing that metal ball in his hand, his expression slightly grave.

"I'm just thinking... does this game really think too highly of me?"

"Judging by the power they've displayed, at best I'm just a slightly larger ant right now. Yet they're actually starting to openly target me..."

"It doesn't quite make sense."

If he was truly blocking their path and they genuinely wanted to eliminate him, it shouldn't be difficult for them.

But now, going to such great lengths—both inciting people's hatred and repeatedly changing rules—what exactly were they doing?

Ring ring ring!!!

Just as he was thinking, the phone on the table suddenly rang violently, startling even Lu Ce.

He usually had little interaction with people, so who could be calling him?

Picking it up, he saw it was indeed Xie Antong's contact.

Lu Ce: .......

....

"Why are you all looking at me?"

Dragon Group, within the Elder Council.

The underground room was unusually quiet. Since the game's rules ended, they had uniformly maintained this posture, watching the Grand Elder in the center.

The Grand Elder stood like withered wood, having been lost in thought earlier, contemplating who knows what.

Coming back to his senses and seeing his colleagues' gazes, he chuckled and spoke.

"What are your thoughts?"

Among the many elders, one with a slightly sinister voice spoke up. The others maintained their silence, collectively watching the Grand Elder.

Although they usually didn't pay much attention, during these most critical moments, they were quite unified, with the Grand Elder as their primary core.

"This action by the game definitely has some conspiracy, right?"

Seeing the Grand Elder remain silent, the voice continued.

"Death—nobody fears it. Entering this game is already gambling with our lives."

"But the most obvious issue is that the game could completely use us as their executioner's blade, matching us with whoever the game wants to target."

"For example, 'Sin'!"

"Hell Mode, increased mortality rates, full-powered strength, plus an opportunity to return to the game."

"One could say... it's completely using us as pawns to eliminate others."

It's worth knowing that these elders were beings who had lived for who knows how long, having once contended wits and courage with the game directly.

Any problems Lu Ce could think of, they naturally could too.

They never regarded CHOSEN'S PARADISE! as paradise. For any changes, what they thought of were conspiracy and bloodshed.

"Oh? Is that so?" The always serious Grand Elder laughed now, looking at everyone. "What, does anyone here feel confident enough to deal with 'Sin' right now?"

"Already worried about crushing the younger generation?"

"We truly aren't confident, but you might be!" The elders' eyes burned intensely. "Moreover, in this world, there might be others who can too!"

"So what?" The Grand Elder smiled and shook his head.

"This isn't a conspiracy—it's an overt scheme. The world is vast. Even knowing there are problems, can we really not participate?"

"You, they—all can only enter this game."

As the Grand Elder spoke, he found his chair and slowly sat down, letting out a long sigh.

The other elders looked somewhat displeased. Indeed, this was the case.

No matter how much they thought about it, this was the reality. They couldn't truly abandon this opportunity. Not participating meant forever remaining outsiders.

"Sigh, I just want to say, if we encounter extreme situations in the game, facing our own Chinese players, especially those with potential..."

"Should we... try to go easy on them when possible?"

"That's a problem for you to consider." The Grand Elder sat in his chair, gently stroking the armrests. "I'm not participating in this game session."

"What?!"

The Grand Elder's words sounded almost earth-shattering, stunning everyone in the Elder Council simultaneously.

You're not participating?!

The Grand Elder shook his head, offering no explanation.

Lifting his head, those usually turbid eyes now appeared sparkling and brilliant, as if he had rejuvenated considerably.

"This world doesn't have only our Dragon Group."

"When undercurrents begin to surge, all schemes become fragile and easily shattered."

"The game is the game. Just because the game's rules are set, does that mean things will definitely develop in their intended direction?"

Saying this, he looked around at the members of the Dragon Group Elder Council before him.

"Additionally, why do you so naturally hand the world's future over to 'Sin' and those like him?"

"Aren't you all still considered young people? The rise and fall of the nation is everyone's responsibility. Just go and do it."

"I don't know what's in your hearts, what personal plans you have."

"Since you're waiting for my orders, then fine..."

"Dragon Group, Elder Council—all members participate!"

As the Grand Elder's voice fell, no one raised any further objections. Everyone straightened their postures slightly in unison.

"Yes!"

With the Grand Elder's voice, undercurrents surged throughout the entire world.

Like an abnormal resurgence, those dormant forces buried by time—seemingly having aged the entire world—began a series of tightly coordinated actions.

The moment after the game updated, it was as if the world had become young again!