Absolute Death Game

Zhang Yaoyang's reasoning seemed impeccable and had fully grasped everyone's psychology. After contemplating for a while, the three of them nodded in agreement and said, "You're right, that's exactly the point."

Indeed, it wasn't just the three of them; the others also nodded in agreement. Compared to the three, Xiao Buli and the rest had considered even more and planned for a longer time, so they naturally had a deeper understanding of these principles.

Seeing such a scene, Zhang Yaoyang nodded in satisfaction, surveyed the people in the room, and said with some excitement, "We come from all corners of the country, from everywhere across the land. Before this, we were strangers with no relations among us, but now we've gathered here because of a game. This might be a twist of fate, a mere coincidence, or perhaps just a joke played by God.

However, since we are all facing the same crises, the same choices, we should unite and weather the storm together. If we overcome this challenge, we will transform from caterpillars into butterflies, from carp into dragons, and acquire wondrous powers beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

We will become higher beings in this world, no longer bound by mundane laws, attaining absolute freedom, achieving unprecedented success—for such a goal, I am willing to gamble with my life. What about you?"

As he spoke, he extended one hand in front of everyone. Bai Yunfei swiftly put his hand on top, followed by Wu Tao's, Yaoyao's, Xiao Buli's, Liu Xing's, Zhao Yunlong's, and Du Yibo's hands, all piled together. Each person could feel the others' strength and courage.

"Let's strive for this goal together!" Zhang Yaoyang said excitedly, and the others nodded in turn, but Wu Tao, without much sense of occasion, quipped, "That slogan sounds like something from the revolutionaries." This made everyone laugh.

Although the consensus had been reached and their determination made, specifics of how to proceed and the tactics to be used still required detailed planning.

Zhang Yaoyang had some ideas, but they were not very mature, and he did not wish to appear overly autocratic, so he asked, "What do you all think we should do to devise this plan?"

No one made a sound. If it was about fighting monsters or player-killing in the game, they were all experts, but when it came to scheming and plotting, they indeed lacked experience.

Seeing this, Zhang Yaoyang couldn't help but sigh softly and shared his plan.

"Actually, my plan is quite simple: build up strength, find the right moment, then 'smash the cup' as the signal for a united uprising."

"By 'building up strength,' I mean what I said earlier about practicing the use of our in-game abilities in the real world. We can find opportunities to do this on Sundays and smuggle in some cold weapons like swords into the company in the meantime. I will also secretly contact members of the White Tiger Group to make plans.

"Finding the right moment means choosing a time when everyone is gathered together to reveal all the secrets of the game. The company cannot simply watch these people who know their secrets leave. This will leave everyone with no way out, forcing them to join our cause.

"The expression, 'smash the cup' as the signal, refers to starting a riot during a meal. The security and staff will all be concentrated in the canteen at that time, allowing us to catch them all in one fell swoop. Afterwards, we focus our efforts against the Qilin Group, and with the advantage of numbers, we should be able to secure a victory. What do you think of my plan?"

The group hesitated for a moment after hearing this, then variously agreed. However, Xiao Buli shook his head upon hearing Zhang Yaoyang's plan. Despite its reliable appearance, it was way too simplistic, and any unforeseen event could ruin everything. He had intended to keep a low profile, but he felt that he couldn't stand by any longer; a faulty plan could doom them all.

"Your plan is somewhat reasonable," he said, "but there are a few points that I believe could be added."

Zhao Yunlong looked at him skeptically, "You're just a newcomer, don't get ahead of yourself." Stay updated through empire

Yet, Wu Tao suddenly interjected, "He's not just any newcomer—he's the leader of the Qingyang Empire Guild."

The Qingyang Empire Guild! Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately taken aback. Ordinary people might not know much about the Qingyang Empire, but those involved in the online gaming world had heard of it at least.

A major guild that had fought across several popular games, unique in that it was composed entirely of non-RMB (real money trading) players, with only a few core members, it was an approach wholly unlike the 'AFK grinding' tactics of typical gaming studios.

Now that they learned Xiao Buli was actually the leader of the Qingyang Empire, those who had heard of the guild were surprised, and even those who hadn't quickly inquired and gained a rough understanding.

Seeing that no one else was voicing any doubts and all eyes were on him, Xiao Buli began to speak confidently, "First of all, regarding contacting the White Tiger Group, since the higher-ups want me to form a team to fight the boss, the team leader can definitely use practicing coordination as a pretext to merge the White Tiger Group with us.

Then we can directly communicate with the White Tiger Group without any subterfuge, reducing the possibility of arousing suspicion from the higher-ups."

"Second, since we're dealing with a boss that utilizes Fire Element attacks, we might as well apply for a budget to buy and collect Fire Resistance Equipment. On one hand, we can get an extra subsidy in Gold Coins to enhance our Strength, and on the other, it can serve to lull the upper management into a false sense of security."

"Third, we must gain autonomy over the direction of our upgrades. If those above us have complete knowledge of everyone's abilities, achieving victory will be excessively difficult. I think the team leader can directly present this condition to them, with the reason being that to properly conquer new dungeons, we must develop the right mix of professions.

Considering Qin Shimoon's past attitude, they are likely to agree in order to placate us."

"Fourth, even ordinary security guards must be approached with caution. They seem to be well-trained experts and are likely equipped with firearms. We're not yet at a point where we can ignore bullets, so it's best not to take them lightly. On the day of the action, it would be wise to sabotage their weapons beforehand. I think Yaoyao can handle this task."

"Fifth, many areas of the company require keys or access cards, especially the topmost floors. We have to consider this and prepare duplicates of the main keys and access cards if anyone here is skilled in thievery."

"Sixth, it's clear that this company isn't the only player in the game. We need to reach out to other guilds or Solo Players to collect intelligence about the game and our company. This will help us identify anyone else we might have to deal with outside the company, because even if we take down the company, we won't be able to relax without this information."

"Seventh, we need to figure out exactly how many people are in Qilin Group and what they specialize in before we take any action. This will help us formulate a plan to target them. This task can be taken on by Wu Min'er. Given the relationship between her and the team leader, she will most likely be willing to help."

"Eighth, we must prepare an evacuation plan. Once we start our campaign, it will definitely draw the attention of law enforcement. After dealing with the company's upper echelon, we must retreat swiftly. The method and route of retreat must be planned out in advance."

"Ninth, have any of you ever killed someone? If not, it's best to train your nerve in advance and at least be mentally prepared. If when the time comes you hesitate, we'll be the ones to die."

"Tenth, and most importantly, considering that our plan might be exposed before we act, we need an emergency backup plan. This plan should be aimed at self-preservation in the worst-case scenario. I suggest recording a video or some kind of document revealing the secrets of the company and the game and hiding it in multiple locations.

If things become impossible, we can use this to blackmail the company into letting us go. While the chances of success are slim, there's at least a possibility."

Xiao Buli reeled off ten suggestions in one breath, causing everyone to break out in a cold sweat, realizing there were so many aspects they hadn't taken into account.

Zhang Yaoyang looked particularly embarrassed and chuckled wryly, "Honestly, I think you might be better suited to be the team leader."

Xiao Buli shook his head, "I'm just relatively good at analysis. You undervalue yourself, team leader. In terms of Prestige, familiarity with everyone's abilities, and determination for this operation, you are unmatched. It's best for you to remain as the team leader, as it reassures everyone. I am content to act as a strategist."

Xiao Buli wasn't foolish; after all, he had only joined the Green Dragon Group a few days ago, so it wasn't his place to be the team leader. Considering he was an outsider among a group that had been together for several months, their unity in common goals and interests wasn't apparent yet. However, he felt that if it came down to sacrificing someone, he would inevitably be the one chosen.

Thus, from the beginning, Xiao Buli had no intention of sticking with the Green Dragon Group. As long as he could leave the company with the game client, he would depart from the Green Dragon Group and establish his own studio, where his trusted core members from past ventures would undoubtedly provide him with more security.

Seeing Xiao Buli decline and the others showing their belief that no one else was better suited, Zhang Yaoyang simply laughed and let the matter rest.

With the advice provided by Xiao Buli and his previous plans, a detailed plan quickly came together. Everyone committed their respective responsibilities in the plan to memory before dispersing.

The next morning, Zhang Yaoyang went to Qin Shimoon's office and proposed the idea of forming a dungeon raid team by combining Green Dragon and White Tiger ahead of time. He also requested autonomy in leveling up, no longer following the company's previous assignment of positions, and additionally asked for a special fund to collect Fire Resistance Equipment. (To be continued.

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